Who says the shouting will die down????

Good luck to all who have to vote tonight! I don't discuss politics or religion either, you can never win in those discussions which usually become debates.

Have a good evening.

Shirley

Long day! Dentist wants me to take antibiotics and see if my achy tooth gets better. I'm for that! Better than a numb mouth.
Sandy, I see your point but I must admit I am loving the passion this election year has shown. Imagine how it feels for someone who has Never seen a line when I've voted. It's amazing! Apathy has taken a back seat, people Want to make a difference. I love it.
Marie, sorry it all got messed up. Hope you can wait for your new appointment.
Jackie, the cold must go thru your continent before it gets to ours, lol... I really don't have a clue. I'm glad it isn't that cold here yet. I wish I could walk Honey like you and Anne, braving all weathers. Me, the wimp.
I bought a Keurig today. Marked down. Hope it works. I've been wishy-washy about getting one. A new garbage can. What fun. Sigh. Now it's time to relax. We're back to work in the morning.
Phoebe

President Trump.

Democracy has spoken whatever one might think of the result so I wish my American friends well as I'm sure you're all up to the challenges ahead.

Anne ~ I'll keep eyes glued to the weather map left of the presenter's shoulder and let you know if that white blob moves!

Phoebe ~ Our little island is susceptible to weather from all directions so we never know what might hit us next but certainly I think we're too close to the Arctic for comfort this time of year!! Climate change and melting ice aren't a great alternative though so I won't complain, well not too much anyway!

A slow start for me because I'm still feeling the effects of yesterday's strenuous yoga class but the sun is beginning to show itself so I'll get my George out for his constitutional and stretch my aching legs! Then I've nothing planned until an apiary meeting this evening when I return the honey extractor and chat to other beekeepers to see if their year has been as difficult as mine.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Jackie

Still feel quite off in the gut. Perhaps the election is adding to the woes. Meanwhile I am going to try to do Tai Chi this morning. Couldn't sleep for quite a while last evening due to stomach ills. So thankfully there were old bad movies, jazz music, and coloring.

My accomplishment of the evening.



I would like to go back to bed and pull the covers over my head.

Lin

Oh boy JACKIE, I'm so glad I've already consumed my porridge! You are right though, we all need to lighten up today, it's time to see the funny side of life and have a good laugh. Nothing like a good belly laugh to bring everything into perspective.
Thanks for lightening my day,
Must keep my tiny dog away from sea cucumbers!
Anne.

I just do not understand what just happened! I am tettering on panic and depression. I really applaud Buzz's calm positive attitude. Part of my personal crazies is I had my physical yesterday. Sooooo just as I suspected, I have a heart issue that will need further testing to decide the next course of action. John is on the case! He is doing incredible amounts of research so that when we go to the specialist, I will be able to speak with a bit a knowledge. Always best to be a full partner in ones health care.

Everything in the national news is so upsetting to me, I will need to duck my head and avoid reading or hearing about it. Not a great plan but at the moment, it is the best I can do. Hope you all are feeling okay about the current status of things. We will survive and somehow keep democracy alive.

Patsy, the worry wort!

Hello, well, made it through today and my stomach feels a tiny bit better.

Tai Chi/Qigong was helpful and then went to another library to color. Met a friend there. It was just the two of us most of the time so much conversation on many topics. Off for discount day at the grocery store. Fixed some lunch and then finally made that pot of vegetable soup I said I needed to make back on Sunday. Just got that out Of the pot and into the refrigerator.

Have been checking out a web site again or prescription drugs but cannot find a way for me personally to save lots of money.

I plan to stay kind of low key for a while and hope my stomach decides to be happy.

Marie, I hope you got your veggies prepared. I did a lot of chopping today for my pot of soup. Takes a while doesn't it.

Jackie, very interesting but gack.

Sandy, best wishes at bingo!!

Buzz, always sensible my friend.

Anne, we had freezing temperatures here this morning so I wore a heavy long zip up fleece jacket/coat and it felt pretty good. Somewhere in my shopping history I purchased some on sale/clearance SmartWool socks and just started wearing them. Oh my. They are toasty!! Love them.

Shirley, great advice on not pushing too hard. It is so easy to strain or injure ourselves isn't it?

Patsy, I hope you are feeling a bit better. I am sorry you have to do more investigating on a heart issue. I am glad John is looking into this for you.

The dishes are calling to me. I have a book I would like to read. Reed Farrel Coleman is now authoring the Robert Parker series Jesse Stone.

I started a Thanksgiving coloring sheet today and might work on that later. I did get a card in the mail to a lady from church who has not been able to attend for a number of weeks.

Phoebe, back on the road. Drive safely.

Marcella, did you get the tire problem straightened out??

Wishing everyone well.

Lin

I'm just back from a long walk on the moors and for once we were lucky when a huge black cloud that was also sporting a beautiful rainbow looked ready to pour rain on us but the next we knew it had drifted south and missed us. George is in seventh heaven covered in mucky wet in spite of a good rubdown and I had to laugh at him because he is never going to be the posh dog he was designed to be. Once I've finished my coffee I shall be off to the store for supplies, something I had planned for first thing but somehow slept in and missed the opportunity.

Buzz ~ Perhaps viewing a sea cucumber in action could be a great idea for weight loss if seen just before each mealtime! That man has split your country down the middle unfortunately and I don't believe his latest conciliatory act, it's just not in his nature.... one day he's saying Hillary is going to jail the next she's the best thing since sliced bread and should be thanked for all she's done so I imagine every promise will be broken and 4 years will go by quickly!! You won't be surprised to learn that Americans living in the UK asked about your new President admit embarrassment and say they don't like to let on they ARE Americans!

Shirley ~ Now I'm putting up with a pulled muscle in my bottom that makes it difficult to climb steps so can see you are right about this yoga stretching. I'm the oldest in the class by quite a few years and was probably trying to keep up with the youngsters.... a big mistake! Even getting back up off the floor takes me twice as long at the moment! Today's walk has eased the pain quite a bit and I'll know better next week and keep my eyes closed so I won't be tempted to over stretch. I do hope your knee is less painful today and take your advice because if that can happen to you after 2 years yoga practice I've no chance with just 3 lessons under my belt.

Sandy ~ Did you win your fortune at bingo? I'm sure you had fun whatever the result!

Lin ~ I'll have to take a closer look at those white blobs over our weather presenter's shoulder because they might be further south and over YOU!! Keep warm dear friend. You probably have different sources to check out online for prescription drugs but do be careful because we are warned about bogus sites that sell pills that have all sorts of bad content, some dangerous, pretending they are legitimate. With all the threatened upheaval of your health care there will be crooks out there hoping to take advantage! A beautiful flower you created the other evening and so much more attractive than a sea cucumber!!

Patsy ~ Hey worry wort, the most important thing in your life right now is to take care of that beautiful heart of yours, the rest will take care of itself. It's the way of elections anywhere in the world that every politician promises the earth knowing they can never fulfill what they say, look at our Brexit and you've been promised Brexit times ten!! LOL Wonderful that John is on your case so have no fear, the best option will be found for you.

Marie ~ You sound so positive with your plans for church as well as the diet you enjoyed so much and that puts a smile on my face.

While I've typed the rain has poured outside but now the sun is out again so I will head for the store. Another week nearly over!! Enjoy your Thursday everyone.

Jackie

BUZZ, you have to remember the sea cucumber was only dredging and depositing sand! The fish was taking advantage of a hidey hole! I'd eaten my porridge so I had no problems! Still, I know what you mean! Lol. Ain't nature wonderful. It throws up all sorts of politicians which means the next one who comes along will be a positive Mother Theresa!

I agree with JACKIE, PATSY, take care of Patsy and her precious heart first, and stop being a worry wart! After all we aren't dealing with Attila the Hun, William the Conqueror, Ivan the Terrible, or any of the other little mothers darlings that history threw at the poor folk of their day.
It can't be all bad though; being a happy little sea cucumber, peacefully dredging sand and oblivious to humankind, unless caught of course!

Well we got back from a long frosty walk. Jill bounced along pulling playfully at her leash most of the way. She's such a happy little soul. A dear little six year old playing in the leaves with his little sister and one of my favourite street kiddies, although they are ALL nice children, stopped playing to say "your dog is high energy". Bright little discerning boy!

I am recovering with a cup of tea, The Bean is snoozing next to me on the sofa with no chores to do!
Anne.

Me again! Just letting any would be new energetic puppy owners know that raking leaves is even more fun than chasing dusters! Wonder how she will feel about snow flakes?
Anne and the menace.

Jackie- Sorry to hear about your pulled muscle, but I am still sore and limping around. I went shopping with my friend now sitting here with ice pack and heat again. My knee is getting better but now my calf muscle is killing me after all the walking today. I never learned either, always trying to do what everyone else does and more, lesson learned.

My friend and I had a great time shopping for Christmas today and we shopped for each other as well and picked out what we both wanted. That was fun and we will do it again next year.

Sandy - I agree about the election results on Facebook, I just scrolled through it and said REALLY!
Enough already! It's done and move on.

Shirley