Good afternoon. Online church was good today even when streamed sideways. No really, it was a good message today.

Sandy, I am glad you had a good time last evening. Fun movie. I am sorry your deck work couldn’t be completed. A friend put some boards on his deck and is power washing the rest of the deck. It is looking pretty darn good.

Jackie, your day sounds terrific to me. Enjoy those potatoes this evening. And good for you on getting ready for fall and winter.

Patsy, very reasonable of you to make the switch to eating indoors this evening. We missed the rain showers once again here. I didn’t water this morning as I thought the plants would be fine for a day without a drink as our temperatures are down to the high 70’s. I am sorry that your daughter’s doggies are often in need of medical attention.

Anne, glad the scary sounds are over. What are you watching lately. I watched a couple of episodes of The Yorkshire Vet and I usually enjoy them but last night I got quite nauseated and then couldn’t sleep. Let’s just say a major surgery was involved. Argh. Wish they could sort more of the scenery from the real life procedures. They did show a bit of the Great Yorkshire Show. Wow!

I am working on some cards, reading, walking about gingerly as it appears I twisted my darn ankle again. Remember that bout of tendon issues? Seems to be back. Must soak my feet every evening for a while. I do not plan to try to go back to the reflexologist unless it becomes oh-so-much-pain that I cannot sleep at night. The bruising isn’t too bad this time and hoping it stays that way.

I have a number of photos to share but I realized several of them might trigger someone as one is that cake from the little girl’s birthday party yesterday. It is cute but I don’t want to cause anyone problems. The other is another puzzle I put together which I enjoyed as it is kind of memories from childhood and involves food products, unhealthy ones. That is not exactly the aim of MFP.

So, will post something entirely different.



Be safe and well my friends.

Lin ❤️🙋🏼‍♀️❤️

I'm scratching. Lull in the rain brought Mark and Mary Jo over. We talked in the garden which meant Harry's mosquitoes zoomed in for din dins.
Thanks from me also for the book recommendation Diane. Any ideas are most welcome in this time of going it alone.
Anne.

Buzz,[/b I'm glad to be hearing from you regularly and glad that you are safe from the hurricane.

Sandy, bird feeders aren't allowed in my neighborhood because the seed draws rats. Hummingbird feeders are OK. I haven't worn my new shirt yet. Jim will get his soon and maybe I can get a photo of the two of us in our library reading shirts.

Another simple day here--walked the dogs before breakfast, walked with a friend and the dogs after breakfast, walked with another friend mid morning, rode my exercise bike while watching the Mariners' baseball game with Jake in the afternoon. I did a few minor chores and spent time on the computer with my pals on MFP.

Barbie in NW WA

Today’s doggie walk took us across the top of the moors where on a clear day, as Barbra would sing, I can see forever and that includes the south coast in the distance. Before the walk I drove into town to the local Aldi store and found it very quiet... not many people up at that time!! Staff were busy filling shelves but oh-oh, toilet rolls disappearing again so of course it has that knock on effect and I buy a pack even though I won’t need for weeks. I swear this Covid is doing as much damage to our psyche as physically!
I came home from the walk on the moors to find my order of logs and kindling has been delivered and neatly stacked by the log store so that’s another thing ticked off my list. Summer prices are reduced about 20% so well worth being organised.
Enjoying coffee before facing housework because although Rich vacuumed and I’ve dusted, there is still a fine layer of dust that must drift in the air before settling. Hmm, I was never one for methodical housework but think that’s the only option.
Email just arrived from the joinery company. They phoned when just now to say the bank transfer payment I sent wasn’t enough, then went into a complicated explanation of how on one section of 3 instalments they had forgotten to add tax. I didn’t really understand what was being asked so suggested they produce another invoice showing what I’ve paid and what they think is missing . That’s definitely one for later!

Diane, we call sausages “bangers”, not sure why but expect our Anne will have an answer. Bangers and mash was part of our staple diet way back when and these days is more comfort food. I buy locally produced sausages where the pigs are outdoor reared so they have a natural life and we enjoy gorgeous fat free sausages. In England we can buy a prescription from the vet for a small fee then order meds for our pets online at half the price, just have to upload a copy to the supplier. It’s legitimate so no risk of fake drugs being sold. Have you an option like that? My George was recently diagnosed with a heart murmur and I know I’d do my utmost for him whatever the cost so completely understand why your Jacque is so important in your family.

Reading about Barbie’s walking along with Bob’s reminds me I talked to 2 separate friends on the phone this weekend who rarely walk anywhere but complained about aching backs and lack of energy. Gentle persuasion towards stretching a few muscles comes up against the proverbial brick wall so I’m left feeling sad that they could both do more to help themselves.

Anne, I must assume you didn’t find an Avon lady to buy the SAS’s Skin So Soft spray to keep those pesky mosquitoes away? Will you see Mike today on his last day of freedom for a while? Jolly will so miss him and walkers!

Hi Buzz, delighted to see that hurricane didn’t bother Florida and particularly yourself. Perhaps a motorised vehicle would be a start for you to get about more but am guessing no physiotherapist is ever going to recommend it as their mantra will be no pain, no gain! 😑🥴 Whatever you decide, take things a small step at a time please! ❤️

Thanks for not posting naughty food pics Lin. 😄 That walrus is so cute I copied the picture to use as wallpaper on my new phone so thanks!

Oh Sandy, you are on the previous page and I’ve slept since reading your post so will catch up next time although do remember your balcony repair was started then left.., what a pain!

You’re over the other side too Patsy so waving across the pond! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Can’t easily forget Bob’s bowl of salad! Your food always looks so bright and cheerful it literally smiles at me. 😁

My morning has gone so a bowl of cottage cheese and fresh pineapple then blow away that dust!

Stay safe, keep well and keep an eye on the supplies of loo rolls coz here we go again!!
Jackie 😘

Good morning, a cool and sunny morning. No rain overnight so I did get out to water all the plant pots. I am picking some cherry tomatoes now. Not many but it makes me smile to find a treasure. I saw a pink tomato on the vines that should produce small to medium sized tomatoes. I grabbed it and oh my, I see why it turned, blossom end rot. From excitement to despair in moments. 😄

Jackie, oh yes, send an invoice rather than droning on and on over the phone. I hope it makes sense. I received a text this morning to log in to one of my accounts. I receive a bit of money each year from my former employer for health insurance premium reimbursement (really NOT much) to compensate for throwing retirees from their medical plan. This is a new company this year so didn’t know what to expect. After receiving my direct banking information, they are instead sending a check BUT only a bit of the reimbursement. And it won’t be sent until mid-month. Okay. Bills and payments, all odd! I hope you get yours straightened out.

Anne, enjoy your day with the family. Interesting holiday. Apparently many businesses are open today?

Barbie, no bird feeders due to rodents! Oh, my. We have such an assortment of critters here, that I doubt there would be anything for them to eat. Probably sensible though.

Diane, I trust you will find less expensive options for your dog’s medications. Have I missed photos of Jacque on Facebook or here? The Southern California fires 🔥 are terrifying. Just something that happens each year. ☹️

Buzz, so glad the storm just moved on by Florida. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Sandy, good morning

Patsy, how are you and John and Katie today?

Bob, 🙋🏼‍♀️ Hope all is well.

And for a daily teapot.

“ 1960s Crown Staffordshire 'White Roses' teapot “



Be well.

Lin
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Hi LIN, waving to you up there!

Was great… that whole cable fiasco resolved….the new box improved color, the tech improved internet speed and gave us a MUCH newer remote…never had a cable call go that well…since cable invented…

Today marks 49 years since my mom passed away after a 3 year cancer battle. She died at 57 and I was only 13 when she became ill (but back in those days and at that age you think people just eventually get better). I’d have to say I carried a lot of internal emotional baggage for several years…but in the final analysis, I only remember her HUGE heart for her children and her adoration of my dad. Oh well, circle of life and all that. (pic)




Lin – Yes, we subscribe to ACORN TV… Couldn’t stand waiting for Doc martin to come onto local TV (and with commercials) a year later than shown across the pond. Cable is changing so fast not sure what we will do down the road. So many streaming options and our phone is bundled etc. So we’ll see.

As for reading, Jean will sometimes get involved with a fiction book…I am addicted to Biographies of all kinds and other non-fiction 90% of the time. Hope your mystery book is coming along well.

Diane – THANK YOU. I still can’t believe the last 1 ½ yrs results. I am significantly lower than anything since high school… weighing in the last 2 weeks between 167-170 and wearing a 34 pants size; as soon as gym re-opens I hope to level off around 175-180. Congrats to your son and his famiy on the new home!

Sandy – I must say, the Columbia jacket was my fav purchase. The Mavericks bus was a blast. We were with the entire band. Our “invitation” came by way of knowing someone that was friends with one band member. Connections are funny… we had some VIP tickets to another bands concert, as Jean is bff’s with a drummers mother – and she used to babysit the drummer! LOL

No secret on age. I may be in my 67th year, but Jean turned 68 last month…so we joke about her robbing the cradle. On the downside…much of my family never reach 72 and Jean has a long line of 90-somethings. I told her to just mourn me six months and then “party-on.” Her response: “I have to wait 6 months?” That’s our kind of humor.
I don’t concentrate on age. I know too many that are physically alive, but have been the “living-dead” for years…no interests, no plans, no caring for others etc. I was out of the house and earning my own way while still a teenager. Can’t believe some of the “adults”today, still acting like "dependent children” but in their 30’s & 40’s. ps – you are looking great!

Hope everyone is having a great Monday… Bob

Hello, chilly here today. Am early morning grocery order expected. But what will be delivered? Many things were unavailable to order. Well, that will be my surprise for the day.

Here’s a unique teapot.

“This double-spouted teapot has a partition down the middle of the body, and was designed so you can serve two different kinds of tea at once, keeping your guests happy whatever their preference.

It’s crafted from porcelain, and was made in the 1760s in the Bow Porcelain Factory in London.

🔎 Double teapot made of porcelain decorated with scrolls, a lion and foliage, with a painted scene of birds. Bow Porcelain Factory, London, c. 1760–1765. Read more: http://ow.ly/H5Mg30qIzgK”



❤️❤️
Lin