Senior Golden Sneakers
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I'm back from a lovely long walk and now enjoying a brew of coffee before an early lunch and some allotment digging....it's all go! I was smiling at the comments about culling books because at the moment I can't get into my spare bedroom without tripping over the books that were moved upstairs before I decorated. The old bookcase I cobbled together when I first moved in has been put out for rubbish and tomorrow I'm going to view a local auction in the hopes of picking up an antique one. A friend who regularly visits auctions tells me I should get one for next to nothing as people don't want them anymore because, guess what, they don't read!! It might be more to do with e-books but even so, how sad!!
Jeri ~ We seem to be on a similar journey of gaining a few pounds before losing them again but never quite shifting the last 6-7 lbs to reach our goals. Frustrating isn't it! Like Lin I'm curious to know where that lovely photo was taken as I was amazed at how much construction seems to be going on. I do hope you soon get an answer from doctors about your nerve problems. Could it be something trapped in your back or neck; that can always have an adverse affect on our extremities without us realising why?
Patsy ~ My oldest brother never ever sent cards to any family member and I remember my mother sighing and saying 'oh well' but accepting he wasn't going to change. What a thoughtful sister and daughter you were to make sure your mother received one anyway, not something that crossed my mind I'm sorry to say. The funny thing is that now my brother is into his 70's he's not only obsessing about family and ancestors but telling me who I should be in touch with and I feel myself getting quite cross because he doesn't realise I've kept up with all of them, even when living in Canada!! It's not something to fall out over of course so I bite my tongue and smile sweetly!!
Anne ~ Yes, certainly interesting times and I envisage a few battles at Westminster once the SNP gets its feet under the table. In the last couple of weeks electioneering Cameron was practically promising us anything we might ask for and billions of pounds invested in the NHS, care for the elderly, infrastructure, social housing and one great big pie in the sky!!! Politicians and empty promises go hand in hand these days unfortunately! Gosh, what memories you brought back about Simnel cakes; I'd forgotten all about that tradition. I seem to remember Judas was left out of the marzipan balls but the 12th was in fact Jesus who in our house was placed in the centre. I shall now go searching next year around Mothering Sunday and Easter to see if they are still available... perhaps I'll have to bake one! If the weather is fine tomorrow I'll see if I can take a short video of the bluebells and birdsong which was amazing this morning.
Lin ~ It seems when it came to our election no one had any idea who might end up in power because the polls had them neck and neck... so much for polls! LOL The light in my oven packed up quite a few weeks ago but because my hands aren't as strong as they used to be I can't unscrew its glass cover and keep forgetting to ask my neighbour when she pops in. It's certainly not the same when you have to peer in to the dark oven to check if something is cooked. You know you're right to get out for a walk having sat at your computer for a while. There's a shocking report out recently that says less than 25% of Americans walk more than 10 minutes in a typical week and I thought goodness me, that's less than 2 minutes a day, how unfit must they be??
Buzz~ I do worry that life is a struggle for you right now and I hope you'll take Patsy's advice and always have something close at hand wherever you are to get Mike to eat if he feels that way. I'm guessing he missed his insulin or a meal again?? Can you get some physio for your neck and back to ease the pain and obvious stiffness? I do hope so because I know how debilitating such problems can be.
Barbie ~ Lovely to hear from you and delighted to see you are enjoying yourselves but understand you'd be missing those frisky poodles. Hoping Bernie is ok too.
Phoebe ~ Do you have a specific day for your knee operation and how long do you expect to be in hospital? Hopefully Honey is now used to Jim and they'll look after each other while you're in there.
Must get on and have rambled on enough. Have a great weekend everyone.
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Writing about Scotland reminded me of a wonderful holiday I had there with friends about 3 years ago and thought you might like to see a couple of photos. The one above taken by the coast as so many dog walkers wandered past in the sunshine. This next one as we headed for the Highlands although we never quite got into the centre of them, but stunningly beautiful scenery even from a distance.
Jackie
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Phyllis - My thoughts are with you and your mom. Safe travels.
We are heading to the boat this morning after breakfast and showers. Still more to do to get ready for the summer but
getting there. We are 45 min from where we keep our boat so it's not real close.
A sunny day already 72F and rising.
Buzz - Good advice from Patsy, I hope things improve to make life easier for you.
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JACKIE, I've just read your post and thoroughly enjoyed it. Also the stunning photos! Are you trying to make me even more home sick! The last time I ate Simnel cake was the year Mom died. That would be 1996 and I bought it in the village bakery so I guess you can still buy them. You are right, 11 disciples on top, Jesus in the middle, Judas was gone. I wonder what the marzipan in the middle represented? Judas in Hell? Anyway, if I'm not too doddery next year, I'll have a go! LOVE fruit cake at the best of times and love fruity, yeasty, hot cross buns too! Good luck with the bookcases and such fun buying them at an auction. All of ours, yes we ALL still love a good, and the feel, of a real book in our family, came from Ikea. Mine long and low, Mark and Michael's to the ceiling in their modern homes. In fact Mike and I went to Chapters yesterday to get his boy books for his birthday.
Well lots to do. Must get some potting soil today and I'll think of you as we both are grubbing in the soil!
Hello to all sneakers on this beautiful day. Cheers from Anne.0 -
Hello and happy Saturday! I was going through some of my photos from an old gallery show and came upon a photo of a painting I did several years ago. It is a bad photo because there is a reflection in the glass of other paintings in the gallery. It is the only image I have of this painting since it sold long ago. Anyway it reminds me of the spooky woods Anne and Jackie talk about.
Also wanted you all to see my Mother's Day roses. Our kids are "out of pocket" for Mother's Day but they have made sure I was properly remembered. I will make sure I mother our big furry kids and my big old kid that I try to look after. He is in charge of the Mother's Day dinner! (?) John is not the greatest cook in the world but he is earnest in his efforts. He will dirty every pot, pan and dish in the kitchen as he cooks. We have been married over 50 years so I know how this will go. We will have fun cleaning the kitchen together.0 -
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That IS a spooky wood PATSY, beautiful though, can see why you easily sold it. Your flowers are lovely! Haven't we all got lovely, lovely children. After Friday's outing with Michael, youngest son Mark is taking me to the gardening centre tomorrow for bedding plants and lunch. More work, for me! We are a very practical family, no beautiful bouquets for me alas! I might even choose perennials as they come BACK every year barring bad winters! Maybe I'll try my luck with a rose bush, now there's a thought! I repotted all the house plants today after walking to the organic store for potting soil and I hadn't realized a street garage sale was on. I'm all lemonaded and cookied out from the children's stands. Proceeds for the humane society, the one where my Tabitha Daisy came from. Worthy cause, but I dread to think of the calories! One HAS to eat the cookies they proudly and beamingly sell one - "made by me and my Mommy".
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Good day – well I was off early this morning to pick up my additional packages of pomegranate seeds but surprise---they’d not arrived. The broken truck was delayed lots longer than anticipated and it would have been late morning or this afternoon before it arrived. Then they’d have to sort out finding my box so I said I’d come back in the morning. As a consolation prize they gave me a lovely bouquet of flowers. Wasn’t that sweet?
Back at home I spent quite a bit of time cooking/preparing food today. Cleaning, peeling, cutting up veggies, made broccoli slaw, baked crackers, cooked some veggies, water sautéed my usual onion, garlic, mushroom mix. I received my shipment of purple sweet potatoes so I baked a few of those. They sent tiny little fingerlings instead of the regular-sized potatoes so I am quite disappointed but will just power through them. Instead of baking 2 regular-sized potatoes, I’ll put 9 or 10 of them in the same space. Truly though, they don’t taste as lovely because they are mostly skin and little center!
Jackie – I hope you are able to win the bid on the bookcase you’re after. I have 2 tall bookcases right now and I am trying to find a way to bring home the 3rd bookcase that had been mine but is now in my dad’s home. Long story—I’d purchased the 3 bookcases and had them stained and finished to match the woodwork in the house I lived in with my then hubby. When we split up, I got 2 of the bookcases and got them moved to my home but the 3rd one went on the auction block and my dad bought it. The limiting factor may be the cost of getting it moved down here. But it would be lovely to have all of them once again.
Oh, and I don’t sit that long normally. They are telling us to get up and walk around for at least 2 minutes each hour of the day. Even if you take a walk or walk a lot, they still want you up each hour. They keep saying sitting is the new smoking. I don’t know how much other people sit, I would guess quite a lot when you have a desk job.
I loved the photos of Scotland. It’s so great to have people share pictures! That is my travel!
Shirley – I hope you got lots accomplished at the boat today and that you enjoy your visit with your daughter and new grandbaby tomorrow.
Patsy – what totally gorgeous flowers! So bright, lively, well-arranged and appealing!! Roses and lilies are a great combination. Enjoy cleaning those dishes tomorrow, I'm sure your DH is well-intentioned. And oh my gosh, the picture of your painting is just ghostly and moody.
Anne – always practical. Good for you. Once upon a time I was always disappointed and broken-hearted because I could never have the things I wanted. That is, if I wanted a certain set of pots and pans, nope, I had to get a different cheaper set. Or if I was pining for a new coat, it was never the one I wanted. I had a big problem in that area I think because I felt I had to *settle* in all things. And I went through a time of buying exactly what I wanted in some things (after I was divorced). Now I’ve come to some peace with these issues and I’m happy and grateful for what I have. Although some people would definitely say I’m still not entirely practical.
Buzz – that episode with Mike is kind of frightening. Having a kit as suggested by Patsy sounds like a wonderful and practical idea. Hugs and I hope you are feeling okay today.
Barbie – I hope you and Jake are enjoying your vacation. I think I missed how long you’d be gone or if there was a special reason for going. In any event, I’m sure you miss your darling doggies but you’ll be home soon I’m certain.
Phyllis – I am sorry to hear of your mother’s problems…….thank the Lord you have your plane ticket.
Phoebe - I hope you're doing okay given your knee problems. I hope your DH and dear little Honey will look after you as you have your knee surgery.
Hugs to everyone. ……
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Hello All,
The rainbow picture was taken in Honolulu at the far end of Waikiki Beach right next to the Hilton. We look out at the marina and Ala Moana Park. We could see the cruise boat when it came in from our room as well. The construction is the new addition to the Ala Moana Shopping Centre. Lots of construction around everywhere as a matter of fact.
Jackie - Again more gorgeous photos. Yes, I wish I could get to the root of my nerve problems too. My doctor was supposed to make an appt for me for a nerve conduction test but that got screwed up. I'll phone next week to make sure they have sent off the request. My husband is concerned that I have a stenosis of my spine as the symptoms are very similar to what he had that led him to have a laminoplasty. What they did was open up one of the discs compressing the spinal cord and put in a spacer, Hopefully that is not what I have too. I find that if I walk for short period - 15 to 20 minutes at a time, it doesn't seem to affect me too much. I am trying that process. My doctor thought as long as I wasn't being too strenuous that it would be okay. Hope we are both right. LOL
Phyllis - hope you get home to see your Mom soon.
Phoebe - Good luck with your surgery. Any date yet?
Second Mother's Day without my Mom. Seems wrong not to be buying her a card and gift.
tomorrow will be busy though. Out to our dd's for a get together. We are celebrating a whole raft of birthdays and Mother's Day as well. Should be lots of fun.
This photo was taken at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park on the Island of Hawaii. I think that was our favourite island.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day everyone.
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Evening Sneakers! I stopped at a motel for about 6 hours coz i got sleepy. Then only slept for four hrs! It helped me to get home, safer not sorry.
My surgery is May 29. They will contact me if it can be done sooner.
I slept most of today, bleary eyes, that's me. My cousin, Lane-the graduate, acted a bit strange at the pre grad dinner. I hope he was just a bit overwhelmed. It has just dawned on me that none of his relatives on his fathers side were there. Aunts uncles, i mean. His step brother and sister made it. It was a huge group of people, in a big stadium.
Im loving all of these photos, they are all great.
Honey is much better, just some wobbles. She missed me! Mentioning her reminds me it is time for her medication.
hope you are all enjoying the spring. Have a great Mothers Day♥♥♥0 -
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What lovely Mother's Day cards,,sneakers. Isn't it wonderful how we can share this special day? I feel you are all great friends! Since I have so little family, having you all to share the day is great. Hope you have a lovely day remembering your mom and that you enjoy special moments with your children, sometimes it is our furry children!?
Cloudy day but will still enjoy doing some special things.
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Early this morning on my way home form the swim I saw my daughter in law. She wished me a Happy Mother's day. Later on my daughter sent a message on my phone and she also sent one to her father to NOT FORGET. He had forgotten and said he was glad she reminded him. Later on my daughter and law and son took us out to dinner and we had a nice time visiting together. And last of all my son in the states sent a Happy Mother's day wish to me. So I heard form all my children. Most of the day I have been reading old letters that I wrote to my parents in the 80's and 90"s. Mom saved all my letters and gave them back to me this summer. It was like a walk down memory lane. I had forgotten so many things that I wrote home about. I laughed a lot thinking about some of the things that I have done while living over here in Egypt. I am so glad I wrote all those letters and more glad that she saved them and agave them back to me. Now I have a history of my life raising my children.
Waiting for a few more hours and then I'll call my mom and wish her a Happy Mother's day. I called earlier but she didn't answer. Maybe she was sleeping??
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So true, lovely, lovely Mother's Day cards! I've had a glorious 2 day event, first with Michael and the water disaster laugh, and today with my youngest Mark. First he gave me a gift, a beautiful little gift. I know you like birds Mom he said, and it was a beautiful, wrought iron, humming bird feeder complete with glass bottle for sugar water, glass red flower and stem to place in the bottle, plus hanging upside down umbrella to fill with water and keep the ants out. So delicate and pretty! THEN he said, you like flowers too and off we went to the garden centre. There, instead of a rose I chose a sturdy honeysuckle climber, love the smell of honeysuckle, and a bunch of geraniums for the terra cotta planters plus more potting soil. THEN he said, you like to eat as well, so..... A lovely lunch! No cooking today, yeah! This is good because I've just crawled in after planting all of the above; somewhat grubby and a weeny bit tired! Grandson said he'd help tomorrow, but......I want to be independent as long as possible! There's a big fat red breasted thrush splashing in the bird bath, and that's where I should be, in the bath!
Thank you for all the wonderful photos, like LIN, the photos are the extent of my travels these days. I am content with this. The last time I went to the UK, we sat on the Tarmac for 5 hours whilst they removed and installed a whole new washroom AFTER spending the first hour trying to repair the old one! LOTS of disgruntled passengers, 13 hours on the plane instead of 7 because they didn't let us off! AND we couldn't use the washrooms for those 5 hours!
Hope your day was as wonderful as mine! Cheers, Anne.0 -
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PATSY, thanks so much for the reminder for Mike (I believe Dave belongs to SHIRLEY!) and I will plan on carrying this at all times! I fear leaving him alone in the house since his endocrinologist mentioned the danger of falls, breaks and worse! He forgot he had sugar pills in his pocket the day we were shopping!
BARBIE, happy your trip is great, and you can be sure your pets miss you two, also!
PHYLLIS, your Mom will be so happy to see you! We are all sending her "white light and best wishes"!
PHOEBE, exactly what will your surgery be, and when is it scheduled?
JACKIE, thank you so much for your lovely thoughts!!!
BOB, my son gave me the best MD gift today, the good news that his modified Paleo diet has taken of his 1st 20 pounds! As I have said, he never seemed to care, Now he is motivated!
I hope everyone of you dear friends is enjoying a wonderful day!
We had a lovely buffet for Mothers' Day, though I missed most of the delectable dishes since my omelet, 1/2 waffle and piece of noodle kugel with my cup of coffee filled me up! Afterwards a sing-or-dance-along concert in the main lobby kept us all in happy spirits! Tonight we can watch Black and White in our auditorium, a recent movie with Kevin Costner. We hope to see it
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Oh Goodness sakes! I do apologize to Buzz for the mistake in calling your husband Mike the wrong name. It is very curious, really. I enjoy reading these posts so much. I was really convinced I had internalized names and faces. But there are times when my brain just goes on vacation without me. I am so sorry.
Mother's Day was very nice. Talked to our son twice! Flowers from our daughter and my personal sweetheart and husband, John. We had a lovely day. I am so glad you all enjoyed time with your family or remembering happy times with your mom. Once again I am amazed that this thread has allowed strangers from across the world to share a bit of ourselves. In a short time I feel like we are all friends. I told my husband that I almost feel like I would recognize you all if I past you in the street. Sleep well my friends,
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Patsy, you are very sweet.
Marie, have you forgotten us?
Buzz, I have a torn meniscus in my right knee. Some other things were mentioned, but I dont know what it meant. Too much information too fast and i only know it will be done laproscopically? Outpatient on May 29. Recovery 2 to 4 weeks.
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Patsy, I agree with you I think I would almost recognize you all on the streets tool It's funny how you all seem like my friends for real, well you are but you know what I mean.
When I am writing sometimes, my husband says who are you writing to, and I say, well some friends in my MFP group. He just thinks I'm silly. He doesn't know what he is missing.
Phoebe, good luck on the surgery. Sometimes when those doctors start using all their MD lingo, I just nod and say Yes... YEs YEs... It's all so technical? I guess it makes them feel smart.
Marie: I hope you had a happy Mothers day and enjoyed lot so fun with your family. MISS hearing your comments!
Anne: sounds like you had a heck of a good Mothers day. You really got spoiled and you deserve it so I was happy hearing all the great things that you got to enjoy.
Buzz: Can't wait to hear about this movie Black and White. Never heard of it but should be good if it has Kevin in it.
Lin, Shirley and Sandy: Lovely flowers and cards that you posted. I still never figured out how to get all those graphics. But I am enjoying the ones that you always post. Thanks!
Well not much going on in my world today. Just texting my kids and having lazy conversations and reading some books.
I did go to the track this morning and jogged/walked for an hour. I went up and down the ramps to give me a little extra incline and I was sweating when I got home Water never tasted to good.
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Hi, me again wishing you all a very good day. It's funny what's just been said about being friends because it's the same for me. I find myself saying, "oh I've just been "talking to my friend PATSY in Oregon, or JACKIE in Cornwall, BUZZ in Florida, PHYLLIS in Egypt, LIN in the mid west and all you OTHER spread about FRIENDS! So the Internet is a good thing because without it I would have been in ignorance that all of you amazing folks existed!
Yesterday, for me, was just amazing! I did all the things I love to do and had precious time with my 2 boys. My DILs have both lost their parents so I spent just this ONE day ALONE with my two sons, and my DILs had the same one on one with their children. I hope we do this again, I don't mean the gifts, but the TIME to really talk to our children like we did when they were small. Before, we had "all together family barbecues" and it's a shame the other parents didn't get this alone time, people being so busy these days. I DID chat with the girls on the phone though, and I have a loving relationship with both.
PHOEBE like everybody else I wish you a speedy recovery from the knee op. Not nice.
After all the gardening yesterday I woke up as stiff as old boots, but my usual 30 minute early morning amble has got me all supple and girlish again, lol.
Have a lovely Monday friends, even if it is still wash day for some of us!
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Happy Monday!
I had a wonderful Mother's Day and today is a busy day. I have a service man coming to check all my appliances, thanks to my landlady and my cleaning girl is coming this afternoon. I have Robby today and tomorrow with bingo on Wednesday and helping a friend with a Church function on Thursday. Friday, I have another service guy to check out Air Conditioner. I also will go for mani/pedi and then pack to leave for Florida on Saturday. I wanted to get my hair trimmed but not sure I can fit that in this week. I also have to go to Ford to have a brake light replaced and pick up Robby's nine month pictures. So I don't sit still much these days but that is a good thing since my weight is dropping. Well it was before this weekend, but I will get rid of it before Friday. Time to get in the shower, serviceman is giving me a four hour window, so I have to be ready in case he shows up early. Have a wonderful day. I am attaching a picture of Robby and his mom that I took yesterday because I really love it. Also the cup they gave to us grandmas.
Sandy
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Sandy, I don't see your cup, but I do love the photo. A great one for framing.
back from dr appt. Pre op tests done. Focusing on one room at a time, today is the bedroom, my shoes are cluttering up the floor. Past time to put winter boots to the back of the closet. Honey is now treat restricted, so those must be put away for now.
Marie, I miss you. Ive enjoyed reading Mother's Day doings from you all. And you energetic morning people just wear me out!
have a great day
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Phoebe, I saw the picture with the cup on Facebook but not here. I put my winter boots away a couple of weeks ago but have the heavy coat at the ready---and it's a good thing because it's darn cold here once again. Well, a few weeks until your surgery Phoebe. I hope you're able to get around okay until then. And sorry Honey's treats must be put away. Gosh, I love treats and so I feel for anyone who has to go without them.
Sandy - I adore that picture!! What a busy week you have ahead of you! Wooo!!
Phyllis, Anne and Patsy - me too! I often feel you folks are more my friends than many of my IRL friends. You're kind, helpful, let me say anything I want to say without recriminations and darn it, you're all so interesting! Plus if you're rolling your eyes at me over something I've posted: I.Can't.See.It.
I am thankful for all the Sneakers.
Buzz - I don't know anything about "Black or White" either so now I have to go and look it up.
Marie - worried about you. Are you out there??
Bob- are you okay?
Barbie - safe travels to you.
Jeri - I love the picture you posted earlier. Gorgeous. I've never been on the island of Hawaii. Just Oahu and Maui. Both beautiful and I'm guessing all the islands are spectacular.
Well, packing for a very long day tomorrow up North. Multiple appointments regarding the acreage. If the day gets just too long, I may stay over rather than driving tired once again. See you when I get back.
Hugs.........
Lin
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Yes I am here. The storm knock out my computer
It was one scary day so bad
Alice and Kathy did not make out at all. So no mother day around here.
I felled on the But no broken bonespot last bight mighty sore.
Got flowers from my son an a telephone call
Kathy is coming by after wor to bring me my present
Alice will not make it out till
Saturday.
Love marie
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and I hate using this thing but better tha nothing.
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Marie, sorry you fell. Jim fell last week. He sprained his wrist, looked like the hulk! Swelling has gone so he won't go to the doctor. Saw the storm reports too.
what a cute keepsake, Robby will want to use that cup when he's older. Im sure you know this, but hand wash only. Sandy, i forget, do you have a pool there?
Lin, from your earlier posts, i know this is a big Tuesday for you. Good luck, hope everyone shows. By all means, rest before driving back.
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