WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2021
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Aw Allie, it’s terrible. Wish I could be there to comfort you.
Rita1 -
My first job was at Baskin and Robbins ice cream. I wanted to get a job, and my mother told me no. That I would be working all of my life, so I should take high school for school and friends. As a junior, I disobeyed, and got a job. For any familiar with Eugene -- this was the B&R on Villard, across the street from the UO campus. It was one of the best jobs I've ever had. The people I worked with were amazing; I loved interacting with the campus people, and the job was easy. I also learned cake decorating working there.
Flea
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I am slated to get my first covid vaccine shot this Friday. My husband is refusing to get it as he thinks it may be dangerous. From what I have read, the first shot may bring on mild symptoms of the virus but the second shot has a chance of having a worse effect than the first. Hope not!
Carol in GA
Hooray! I will be praying that any side effects you have from the vaccine will be mild.
Take care.
Flea
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Good luck Allie! You are one tough lady! Get better!
My jobs: started babysitting when I was 12, then worked summer as typist for the superintendent of schools, next waitress and short order cook. Then worked in a woolen mill when I turned 18 in March through that summer. Then as quality control inspector at a glass plant for 22 years ( worked as spare foreman at end and making boxes and actual glass bottles occasionally). Next in Information systems for a hospital for 12 years. Worked in IT teaching in a tech college for 3 years. Then IT support until I retired 4 years ago.
Feeling a bit better. Turns out colitis is main reason for my 6 weeks of being sick. Improvements but still fighting headaches, stomach pains, low energy, and diarrhea. No cure, just have to deal with it for now. Still waiting on urologist call and result of heart monitor.
Then I hear about Allie and feel guilty about telling you all about my issues. Depression gets the best of me.
RvRita
Don't feel guilty. If you need to vent, we are here to listen. We all have issues and are all happy to lend an ear when needed.
Okie in the TX Hill Country (where it is SNOWING!)
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Top three most used kitchen appliances in my kitchen:
Coffee pot -- used at least once a day
Microwave -- used multiple times a day, mostly by my kids
Electric griddle -- I don't even bother putting this away, I use it so much. It has a permanent place on my counter.
My mom lost a tree last night. She owns three lots, two of which have not been cleared. She spends thousands of dollars a year on tree maintenance, and they were just here a couple months ago removing trees, but apparently, they missed one. Fortunately, when it fell, it fell towards the back forest, not toward her neighbor or toward the street, and is now braced up by another tree. She said she's not going to worry about it. (I don't agree, but not my forest, not my tree) In her defense, if it falls all the way, it won't hit anything. She has had trees take out power lines and block the street. She's lived here for 30 years, so I guess she knows what she's talking about. I'm just a city girl. I was freaked out. She was calm.
Flea
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grandmallie wrote: »Afternoon ladies
Just had a crying jag,have very small veins and a nurse and a PCA come and say they have to draw blood from both my arms.
To say it was excruciating is an understatement ,i was bawling away ,they were only able to get one arm... but i got up about 10 min after they left ,and did my 4 laps around the cardiology wing...now they are looking for an infection in the blood really? Im about ready to slap someone and it wont be the nurses....
Oh, Allie. Do they have a chaplain on staff who can come in and talk and pray with you? I think you could use some in-person encouragement.
Take care.
Flea
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So sorry Allie. Grrrr!
I would be thoroughly p....d off with them.
Love to you.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx1 -
It is snowing in N Texas! A rare occurrence.
My first job outside of babysitting was as lifeguard and swimming instructor for $1.15 / hr in the summers during high school.
I worked 70+ hours per week, with one weekday afternoon off. I didn’t have a driver’s license until after graduating hs. My mother would take and pick me up every day, including picking me up to go home for lunch. I saved my earnings to use throughout the school year. I bought contacts before my junior year. I bought a car before starting college for $500 - a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda in 1971. I really wanted a used Mustang, but they were much more than I had saved. My parents drove with me back and forth to college to teach me to drive.
I now realize what a chore that must have been for my parents. I was not an only child. I had 4 brothers, 1 older and 3 younger.
Cathy in Arlington, TX
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Top 3 kitchen appliances. Hmmm, I guess cooktop, oven and microwave.
Okie1 -
Katla - if I broke my glasses I would be blind until new ones came in or suffering a massive headache from trying to see.
Machka - I picked strawberries for two weeks one summer, miserable work. When I quit school, my Dad found a job as a live in babysitter for me. It was harvest season and I had the two girls 4 and 2 all day. Their parents left around 6am and got home around 11 at night. I did laundry, washed floors, cooked, took the girls to the doctor if necessary. Those two girls are beautiful women now.
My first job that had taxes deducted was at a motel with restaurant attached. I washed dishes, cleaned rooms, waitressed and cooked in the few months I was there.
Heather - it was exploitation I’m sure.
Barbara - it’s nice that Joe is inviting you more often. I understand the frustration though if you’re in the middle of something.
Lisa - I love when you tell us about your life.
Viv - I hope you feel better soon. I thought the same thing when I first saw the Masked Singer but have really got into the guessing of it. I haven’t guessed correctly on any season yet.
Machka - I bet that a lot of complaints aren’t filed due to the cost maybe that’s what needs to happen here. 911 put out their yearly call of “nuisance calls” and one this year was that their food was delivered cold.
We have started watching a lot of Investigation Discovery Network, I think the show that is the most scary to me is Fear Thy Neighbor, you never know who is going to move in beside you.
Do your neighbour’s leave the dog alone when they go away for a weekend?
Kelly - Your morning with Tim sounds like my morning with Rodger every day I have off. I sleep in compared to him everyday of the week. He doesn’t sleep well or for long times so is usually up anywhere from 230 in the morning on. By the time I get up around 730 or so he is ready to get into projects or whatever when I just need time to wake up and have coffee. I have learned to be prepared if we are working on something together.
Heather - Edie looks so happy to have a new friend.
My daughter had to take Ember to the vet yesterday, she was vomiting and had diarrhea. They gave her an antibiotic, I will check in and see how she is feeling later today. Kaitlyn had to sit in her vehicle and wait while they took Ember in. It was hard on both of them I think.
Carol - I had the first Phizer vaccine on Boxing Day and had no reactions whatsoever. I am scheduled for the second one on Jan 20th, I’ll let you know how it goes. About 1/2 of our staff have been vaccinated now and there have been no reactions except a couple with pain at the injection site.
Kylia - I think my most used appliance is the dishwasher. I grew up without one and swore I would have one in any house I lived in. I have lived in quite a few without it as an adult but don’t like it. I need to have ours looked at as it’s not draining properly. I rarely use the microwave and could live happily without it I think.
My newest fun thing is the electric tea kettle Rodger bought me for Christmas. I’ve been drinking a lot more tea because of it.
Marise51 - where in Western Canada are you? I’m outside of Edmonton.
Flea - my daughter went against our wishes and got a job when she was close to turning 13. They had just changed the laws that 12 year olds could work at some fast food places in some capacity. We thought she should concentrate on school and not worry about working. She applied, went for an interview and accepted the job offer all before telling us. She told us when she needed to have her social insurance number for the paperwork. We had a long talk and decided to let her. She did well and kept up with cadets, school and work for quite a while. McDonald’s taught her a lot and we were outraged at how customers treated these young people.
Okie - I have a friend I went to school with on Facebook that posted a video of the snow she was getting in Texas. I’m not sure where she is but I know it’s near Katy.
Rita - your pain isn’t diminished just because someone else is struggling too. Hugs to you.
Allie - hugs to you.
I went to Michael’s today, I have a $50 gift card from Christmas that I thought I would see if I could find something to buy. I didn’t, but I bought two plaster decorations to paint that were 80% off for Christmas presents for the Grandchildren next year. I may go back and buy one for myself too.
Cathy - my parents drove me to work too, it was 25 miles each way and the opposite direction of my Dad’s work which was 50 miles. It was a lot to ask of them. Once I had a licence I didn’t have a car.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Sue in WA: I am sorry to hear that your DB is now in ICU for CoVid & that you have 5 additional family members who also have CoVid. I hope they all recover.
Lisa in Arkansas: I agree with your comments to Heather about the use of supplements such as iron. Vitamin D3 is an example of a supplement that improves my quality of life and reduces the effects of limited daylight hours in fall and winter. I take a few carefully chosen supplemental vitamins and they have improved my quality of life. :flowerforyou:
(((Allie))): Sending good thoughts and prayers for your health and wellbeing. I think of you every day.
Viv UK: I fell too. Sending you lots of sympathy because I know what it is like. :flowerforyou:
Machka: I would not volunteer to stay in the isolated cabin for 1 month for any amount of money. It would be too risky for DH’s health. Alone? No way for that, either. :noway:
Carol in GA: I am happy that you’re getting a CoVid vaccination. I look forward to getting them for DH & myself, but there is no timetable to tell us when our turn will come. So far, our pharmacy has no information about when they will receive the vaccine. :grumble:
Kylia: Top three (5) kitchen appliances—1. Refrigerator-freezer, 2. Stove top and oven, 3. Coffee pot, 4. Dishwasher, 5. Microwave—mostly used for de-frosting & re-heating or making popcorn. I don’t want to give up any of them. I can live without a dishwasher but really like the convenience. :flowerforyou:
We have a gray, overcast sky today and are quite content to sit in our bedroom sitting area with the electric heater nearby. I gave up watching TV because of a lot of unpleasant news. I’ll woman-up in a bit and see what is happening locally and nationally.
Katla in overcast NW Oregon
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Kylia One thing that has helped our tree last so long is I no longer fold down the branches when I put it away. I do have to use more boxes but I think it is worth it. I also this year took it outside to air it out before constructing it. It is one of those you have to insert the branches. I did and it was not so musty this year.
Lisa I know your had gastic by pass surgery so it a very good idea to take adding fiber slowly. From those I know who have had this surgery anemia can be an issue, and they take supplements for that. I would go with what your doctor or nutritionist tells you is your best course.
As I said I am reading about how important our microbs in our gut is and how the foods we eat influence them, and sometimes our microbs influence what we eat. Fascinating to me. They also influence our immune system and sometimes our mood.
Another thing they talked about is to change your diet slowly if you can. I know this is what they recommend for Drew, my dog. As I changed her dog food I added a bit more of it each time I fed her. If I feed her something new I only give her a small amount. The only time I notice her digestion is a bit off is when I give her her meds for heartworm and flea and tick. I do plan to ask the vet about that.
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My first job was the summer before I started college. I was hired to type data into the county tax documents and this was done on a huge manual type writer. I think I got paid $400 at the end of the summer.
Carol in GA
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Stats for the day-
Other- dust, vacuum- 1hr, 18min 32sec= 362c
Zwift bike trainer- 1hr 4min 36sec, 18.7amph, 948elev, 140ahr, 160mhr, 20.16mi= 616c
Strava app = 533c
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I was talking to Edie on Zoom about all the appliances we didn't have when DH and I were young. I said we didn't have washing machines.
She said, "Ooohhh, that's horrible, dirty clothes are so not my style!"
We didn't have fridges or freezers or anything much. I was trying to explain about mangles for squeezing water out of the clothes and said you could squash your fingers flat, but she didn't understand.
We had a huge "geezer" above the bath that went off with a WOOMPH when we pushed the lever. Very scary!
My second Saturday job was in a toy shop. I was 15. The proprietor didn't like me because I wasn't subservient enough. I was supposed to be dusting the shelves every minute if there were no customers. I wanted to go on holiday and spun some long story about why I had to take the time off. She sacked me.
My third Saturday job was as a waitress in the Sunset Strip restaurant. Good tips. I wasn't very good, but I lasted well over a year.
In between I picked blackcurrants for a day. Worst job ever!
All good here.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx1 -
We have a cloudy day. Wet pavement and decking reveals there has been some precipitation but it is not currently raining. I plan to ride my tryke in the garage to burn some calories. 1
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »I was talking to Edie on Zoom about all the appliances we didn't have when DH and I were young. I said we didn't have washing machines.
She said, "Ooohhh, that's horrible, dirty clothes are so not my style!"
We didn't have fridges or freezers or anything much. I was trying to explain about mangles for squeezing water out of the clothes and said you could squash your fingers flat, but she didn't understand.
We had a huge "geezer" above the bath that went off with a WOOMPH when we pushed the lever. Very scary!
All good here.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
“Dirty clothes not her style” 😂😂.
I grew up with a wringer washer, with the rinse tub behind it. Washing was an all day chore. I don’t remember when Mom got an automatic machine exactly. She hung clothes on the line long after she had a dryer. My Grandmother used a big washtub on the wooden stove to boil the whites and towels. She used an old broom handle to get them out of the boiling water and put through the wringer. She used Mrs. Stewart’s bluing liquid, since her name was Mrs. Stewart I always thought it was hers.
Tracey
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Machka - I bet that a lot of complaints aren’t filed due to the cost maybe that’s what needs to happen here. 911 put out their yearly call of “nuisance calls” and one this year was that their food was delivered cold.
We have started watching a lot of Investigation Discovery Network, I think the show that is the most scary to me is Fear Thy Neighbor, you never know who is going to move in beside you.
Do your neighbour’s leave the dog alone when they go away for a weekend?
Tracey in Edmonton
I think they do leave the dog at home alone when they go away on weekends, when they go out in the evening, and when they go to work during the day. I get the impression they aren't home much. They've got a tiny back yard and a balcony. Often the dog (a large black one) is tied up on the balcony. We can just see the balcony from one of our windows. I think the dog must have been in the back yard this past weekend because I couldn't see it on the balcony.
The barking stopped late in the afternoon yesterday (Sunday) so I presume that's when they came home.
I feel sorry for the dog and I don't know why you'd get a dog if you're never home and don't take it with you. Maybe they just wanted a guard dog.
M in Oz
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I love my pressure cooker, microwave and washing machine. When first married we didn’t have a washing machine but had a spin dryer which was great.
First job was at 16, a lab assistant in a factory which made parts for motors. I loved it, used to go on factory floor to test things and of course hob nob with the young apprentices (of course)
Kate UK ❤️2 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »cityjaneLondon wrote: »I was talking to Edie on Zoom about all the appliances we didn't have when DH and I were young. I said we didn't have washing machines.
She said, "Ooohhh, that's horrible, dirty clothes are so not my style!"
We didn't have fridges or freezers or anything much. I was trying to explain about mangles for squeezing water out of the clothes and said you could squash your fingers flat, but she didn't understand.
We had a huge "geezer" above the bath that went off with a WOOMPH when we pushed the lever. Very scary!
All good here.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
“Dirty clothes not her style” 😂😂.
I grew up with a wringer washer, with the rinse tub behind it. Washing was an all day chore. I don’t remember when Mom got an automatic machine exactly. She hung clothes on the line long after she had a dryer. My Grandmother used a big washtub on the wooden stove to boil the whites and towels. She used an old broom handle to get them out of the boiling water and put through the wringer. She used Mrs. Stewart’s bluing liquid, since her name was Mrs. Stewart I always thought it was hers.
Tracey
That reminded me of one of the questions I got during one of my cycling tours. We get a lot of questions - usually where did you cycle from today, where are you going, etc. But one young lady asked me what I do when I've worn all my clothes and they're all 'dirty'. "I wash them", I replied. Somehow it had never occurred to her that a person could wash their clothes anywhere else but home.
My great grandmother had a wringer washer, but by the time I was quite young (3 or 4, perhaps) she had gone to an automatic washer.
M in Oz1 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »cityjaneLondon wrote: »Watched THE TRUTH ABOUT THE IMMUNE SYSTEM while I was rowing. Basically, eat a lot of fibre - fruits and veg, lentils, whole grains, don't overdo the alcohol, exercise regularly, take vitamin D and basically that's it. If you want a temporary boost you can try a cold shower or a massage. Vitamins and supplements are basically just expensive pee.
Well, we know all that, don't we. Easy.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Heather -
I have to disagree on that one - like so many generalities, while there's an element of truth for that for most people, it's not true for everyone. Without supplemental iron, my anemia runs out of control, and I am exhausted and cold all the time--I've been in that spot too many times to believe they don't help. They do. That's just one of the nutrients I need--and I'm aware that's both because of the rearranging of my gut and because I don't get them from my diet. Giving in to the fact that I'm never going to regularly eat a vegetable also means acknowledging that I have to get those nutrients somewhere. While I don't disagree that the supplement industry has run amok, people like me who talk to their doctors and get tested regularly need some of these for a reasonably healthy life.
Love y'all!
Lisa in AR
I also have certain medical difficulties (a genetic disorder) which is much better if I take my supplements. I need folic acid, B-vitamins, and magnesium. And because I cannot use hormone replacement to help me through the menopause process, I am trying some others. For example, a doctor recommended Evening Primrose Oil to me. I also take calcium because I don't consume a lot of dairy products.
I get bloodwork done at least once a year that checks my vitamin and mineral levels and they're all right in the middle of "normal", with the exception of iron which is usually just a bit high. So my doctors don't have any problems with what I'm doing.
M in Oz1 -
Did Kathy Smith’s Shaper Ball DVD. Work tomorrow so no formal exercise, just getting my steps in. Only exercised for 30 min today. It’s been a while since I’ve exercised consistently so I’m taking it slow in getting back
Senior bowling tomorrow and mahjongg at night
Sue WA – so sorry about your DB and his family
Flea – great walk
My first job was working at a fast food restaurant. We used to get free food. To this day I very seldom will go to a fast food place. The food just doesn’t entice me one bit. However, that is where I met my husband, so there was a silver lining there.
Allie – just don’t walk too fast! You don’t want to tax your heart. But it is good for you to be up and around walking. Proud of you for doing that. So sorry about them not being able to get blood from you. Fortunately, I've always been told that I have good veins. But one time I think there was a student taking my blood because it HURT
M – agree with banana’s post about you having to pay for investigation. On one hand, I can see how it would discourage some calls from people who complain and every little thing. But on the other hand, as bananas pointed out, what about the people who can’t afford it?
Carol GA – I can’t wait until I’m eligible for the vaccine. How wonderful that you’re getting it! I think if a person will have a slight or bad reaction to any of the vaccines depends a lot on the person. Actually, when the next group can get it, I'll be able to but Vince won't. I can because I work in a grocery store. You know, this is the one and only time that I'm grateful that I'm older....lol
Most used appliances: microwave, dishwasher (is that an appliance?) and mixer. Refrigerator/freezer is in there, too.
Kylia – our microwave bit the dust in late Nov. We think it had something to do with my cooking sweet potatoes for an extended period of time. It fried the magnetron. A replacement magnetron was less expensive than buying a new microwave. I think the magnetron cost something like $100. It was really lucky that we kept the microwave we had in the apt when we first moved to NC. It honestly probably was only used once since we moved. Even tho it’s a counter top model and ours is an over-the-range one, we brought that one upstairs and at least we had something until the main one was repaired.
Marise – welcome!
Flea – my cousin worked for a B&R. She learned cake decorating. The people she worked for were very nice, too. Actually, she made our wedding cake. One of our neighbors just put in a pool and the fence around it. They hadn’t even had a chance to use the pool and a tree came down, right on the fence! Some other trees also fell, but they fell the other way. We have a tree at the back of our property in the woods there and it fell down. We never did anything about that tree. Another one fell down in our backyard a while ago and we had that one removed.
Tracey – Jess was just saying that I need an electric kettle. I told her that I really didn’t want one. The kettle I have that sits on the stove works fine for me. I’ve never wanted one. I really, really wanted the IP and am so happy that I have it. I do use it quite often. But if worse came to worse, I think I could live without it. I may not be happy, but I’d live.
RV Rita – don’t feel guilty for venting here. That’s one of the things we’re here for.
Michele NC
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First job-started babysitting at age 10.
Julie-don’t know that I am necessarily regular or if I am just boring and stick to the same thing!
Tina-perhaps the raccoon thought the pump was taking away from bathing space?!
Carol-congrats on getting vaccine scheduled! They say a bit of a reaction is a good thing-it shows your body is fighting or some such thing. The pneumonia shot gave me some side effects for a few days, and the shingles vaccine (both doses) were not fun. I will get mine when I am permitted unless some new, valid news comes out providing reasons why I shouldn’t.
Kylia-I bought a 6’ Balsam Hill (can’t remember which specific one, but not the most expensive, middle of the pack) and I just love it. It is gorgeous and I think worth the money. And I would be replacing microwave very quickly-mainly because I don’t like things not working. But stove and toaster oven can cover most of it.
Allie-I don’t blame you for crying. For one thing, some blood draws are painful (I also have small veins). Second-you have been through so much you have earned a good cry.
Supplements-I take some basics (Vit D,Vit C, elderberry, a pre and pro biotic, calcium). My thyroid suppression impacts some of how my body handles things so supplements helps balance them.
Standard day here. Got some work stuff done, on-line church, chatted with a friend, went outside for an hour walk-was great to be out in the sun. Had zoom meeting preparing for Church Council meeting on Tuesday via zoom (I was coerced into serving as President, again). Caught up on here. Going to watch a bit of the Browns-Steelers game. I am a Browns fan and am happy they made a playoff game. I am not expecting a win, but one of my sons is a Steelers’ fan so one of us will be happy!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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3 Most used kitchen appliances: Electric kettle for frequent tea/coffee. Microwave for reheating tea/coffee/food. Electric hob for cooking.0
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Hi Gals,
Sue – so sorry to hear about family with Covid, sending good thoughts
Carol – so Glad to hear you are getting your vaccine.
Allie – Keep asking questions, keep being strong!
Appliances – Refrigerator, stove (burners/range), oven…. I have an electric kettle I like but can use the range just as well, microwave gets used every other day or so…
Isolated cabin - I would like it best if I could get outside also, but books, my sewing machine and quilts in process and I would happily and successfully spend a month there.
Viv – take care!
1st job - I babysat/pet sat during high school a TON additionally in the warmer months I was a lifeguard and taught swimming.
My senior year my folks let me get a job at the local furniture store filing for the finance department; it was a huge eye opener – this would have been in 1975 and I discovered that there was a 500+% markup on the furniture I was stunned.
I worked in some way most of the time from 12 -19 years, Summers with “real” jobs working for a company mostly as a life guard or camp counselor, but during school it was babysitting, pet sitting, once I was in college it was cleaning houses, typing papers, and sewing costumes… I was always doing something to pay my way.
Kim from N. California
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I don't think I even need mention that there is no way I could stay in an isolated cabin. I would HAVE to get out and be with people.
Michele NC0 -
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I could get along in my kitchen with only a stove and refrigerator, but I do appreciate the microwave for speedy heating of leftovers and the dishwasher. My walking friend got her first dose of the moderna vaccine two days ago and has had no ill effects. She got hers earlier than others because she is a Hospice volunteer. Jake and I will get ours on Thursday. The eligible people are those 70 years old and their domestic partners. There is a very well planned system that will happen for six days over two weeks. We'll line up in cars and follow well choreographed instructions. Our pets fill our lives in the same way that children or grandchildren fill the lives of other people. Today I realized how grateful I am that walking is something that I like because it has made it possible for me to be connected with other people when so many others are feeling isolated.Allie, sending more gentle hugs to you at this very trying time. Barbie in NW WA 3 -
Just finished warching the all creatures ,it was great now hopefully hit the potty then bed..
Michelle - i love my electric tea kettle,though since the open heart i dont really drink tea anymore .lol3
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