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Hello friends. A bit chillier today but still unseasonably warm. I could live with this indefinitely. But all things come to an end. Darn. I did run my leftover errand this morning. Many empty shelves in the store but my what a lot of lovely Christmas plants, flowers, greenery and wreaths. It was tempting to swoop up some pretties! But I resisted. It’s not often that I resist. 🤣😂🤣. Put my groceries away when I got home. And finished preparing a few cards for the mailbox and got them out before the mailman arrived.
Annie, OMG, what a mess! Darn old dishwasher. I knew a couple at church who had a relatively new dishwasher. They started it up and then left the house for the day. They got home a flooded kitchen and it was the weekend as well. Hard to get someone out to do a repair. I can imagine the immense clean up job needed. Well, by the time everything is fixed up, the house will be a-okay.
Patsy, I can understand why it is best to leave John to his own methods. Damon is quite wise in his advice. As far as Christmas, I don’t think anyone had Norman Rockwell illustration Christmas celebrations. I had some very nice ones as a young child and I am thankful for that. Things change.
Jackie, aha, solid and durable walls my friend. Quite a contrast to our more flimsy frame walls with drywall. 🤣😂 I just hope you stay warm. I have been answering text prompts for a very long time for the government. One set of them had to do with reactions, health, etc. for weeks after each Covid vaccination. The other set is a weekly check-in to respond as to whether I am healthy or not. I don’t know know how I got on that list but it doesn’t take much time so I do it.
Sandy, I hope you didn’t have to wait long for your test. We don’t have many testing centers right now. Many were shutdown. 🤞🏻 that you are in the clear!
Time to empty the dryer. Also working on writing notes in my cards. Bit by bit.
Be safe everyone.
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Yeah, SANDY. The first hurdle over. Fingers crossed for the next result!
The suds weren't the biggest problem, the biggest problem was the seal going on the ancient dishwasher hence the "rain" falling down below into the furnace room. Not surprising as we think the dishwasher is about 50 years old! The microwave will go next I expect from the same era. Time yet at 5pm but the only disaster today was me managing to burn my favourite spatula. The two Ms have worked so hard I've decided to treat them to a take home meal from their favourite posh restaurant. That will include a dessert and a bottle of wine. Just got to choose a day before Christmas. I have this awful feeling we will be in lockdown again by Christmas.
Groceries should arrive early tomorrow followed by Michael and we are going to Jillys favourite pet store to stock up on my clever little pups favourite treats just in case I set fire to the Christmas turkey and she deserves a reward for warning me. You can see I am quite pessimistic about what comes next.
Oh, my neighbours are back judging by a strong smell of curry drifting in the air. I'm glad they are back, somehow I feel safer with them there. Nice people.
LIN had a good day shopping, JACKIE snug from gale force winds within granite stone walls and PATSY doing her best to leave John to do his thing. My fear, Mark knocks down a support wall. He assures me he won't.
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Last word from me today hopefully. I've been quite ill from Shingles and overnight I got to wondering if the Corvid vaccine could trigger the dormant chickenpox virus. Despite a load of people reporting shingles soon after having the two vaccine shots the medical folk report there is no evidence that this is so. Shingles can cause hearing loss which I've now got in my left ear.
I will keep an open mind on this because I can understand medics and governments wanting people to protect themselves and others from this awful disease by vaccination and not looking too deeply into this possibility, but shingles is NOT a walk in the park, in fact its pretty awful.
Just my thought for the day as I continue to itch/ache simultaneously but think I am on the mend.
Hugs, virtual of course, from me to you all,
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It’s a slow rather lazy day today. Strangely, when I stepped out with George and Betty to take the rubbish bag up the track for refuse collection then drive to the moors, it was uncannily warm. We were supposed to endure heavy showers and even hail but no sign so it must have gone off in another direction. So what have I done after our walk? Well, not much… watched a couple of interesting YouTube videos, wrote a few more Christmas cards and sipped tea! Now for some washing up and perhaps view an episode of Escape to the Country.
Anne, I’m guessing all sorts of conditions could be put at the door of Covid vaccinations although I read yesterday even the blood clots suffered by a very few in comparison to the numbers infected or vaccinated have been strenuously investigated and found to be caused by a rare gene scientists didn’t know existed so something new has been learnt. I did look up Shingles v Covid when I read your post and understand they are 2 completely different viruses although some patients have experienced recurring Shingles. Have you had shingles before? I have to admit I’m not one to look too deeply into what might affect me, just take it as life’s rich tapestry! In other words, sod all I can do about it! 🙃😉
Another gorgeous jazzy teapot Lin!
I’ll pop back later to read any missed posts. Already getting dark and only just past 3pm so the hens will be sitting hunched up by the door into their run waiting for a handful of corn to rain down….. out to feed them and fill the coal scuttle.
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PS. Just heard from Michael. He's not coming over today because he says he feels rather ill and is off back to bed. He sounded full of cold.
JACKIE, quite right - there is sod all we can do about viruses, lurgy's etc. Sorry to bend everyones ear! This is my first encounter with shingles so I guess I can't complain!
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Happy Friday!
Another beautiful day here, a good day to do laundry. lol My nostril hurts a little from that test but it still is better than when they used to go deeper. If Charlie can do it so can Grandma is what I kept telling myself. It really isn't that bad so don't put if off if it is necessary. Everyone was negative except for Max who tested positive. According to the school rules he can go back to school next Wednesday and he has a school sing that day. I am going to suggest to Lisa that he be retested on Tuesday as I am and if negative I will go to see him sing. Not sure when Robby gets to go back to school but hopefully Monday. Once isolated for ten days they say you aren't contagious anymore and can go out of course inside with mask. Strange world we live in right now.
Anne, sorry Michael is sick and I hope he gets some rest. As far as shingles I searched on google and this is what they say. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you've had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus may reactivate as shingles.
Did you have chicken pox as a kid? I did and that is probably why I got them years ago. I would really like the shingles shot but I just can't afford it at this time especially so close to Christmas.
By the way I am sorry about your dishwasher and I bet Mark wasn't too happy either. Always something.
Jackie, pleasant surprise in your weather, I will take any warm day they give us in December. Once winter really hits I am afraid it will be very cold and snowy.
Lin, after driving around trying to find the testing place I finally called from the parking lot and asked it I was in the right place and I was. So I walked in and two people were in there and the man was being tested but kept sneezing from the test. The lady was sick and I stood my distance but then the tester told them that they were positive. That made me uneasy. The tester told them to wait outside and he sprayed lysol and asked me to step outside to fill out paperwork. He cleaned and disinfected and when I went inside he said he usually locks the door after a positive test and kept apologizing to me. I had my mask on and felt safe after he wiped everything down. I would not like that job at all.
Patsy, sorry about your stove but as Damon said it is a good thing you don't need it for heat. I think a casual Christmas is a good idea during these times. I would prefer just to have appetizers of all kinds but Lisa's mom likes to make a ham as well. Not sure what the plans are this year, it is a wait and see kind of situation.
Have a good day and please stay safe and healthy.
Sandy
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Anne, you can bend our ears whenever you feel like it. Shingles is an awful condition and your past year hasn’t always been kind has it, so have a winge! Will Mike get tested now Covid symptoms are more like a bad cold? Driving home from the moors this morning the news came on the radio but that word Covid had me switching off. Two years with no end in sight and since it’s likely scientists were fiddling about mixing viruses before inflicting it on us humans, I’m particularly fed up!
Sandy, how disturbing that must have been finding yourself in the same room as people testing positive. No fun for the man doing the testing either! My warm weather didn’t last so back to freezing rain and Brady insisted on sitting on the stove! I tried to push him off a couple of times but he kept jumping up! Luckily not too hot yet otherwise I’m sure he’d soon get down!
Time to cook an evening meal so being Friday it’s fish fingers!
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Hello. I have finally written a note in all of the remaining cards, gotten them in envelopes, applied my special Christmas seals and winter/Christmas stamps. I plan to drive to the post office and put them in the mail. Colder today and more like winter next week I guess. I may make a special card for a little girl but that is a maybe as I have no idea what I would make. Happy to have this part finished.
Jackie, my goodness, Brady on the stove! Crazy kitty! But that is a great photo. 😂 It is quite a choice to make these days, listen to more news, or change stations. I don’t want to be uninformed. But I would like to sleep at night.
Sandy, I am appalled by what happened at that testing site. I really would not want a swab shoved up my nose given several sick folks had just been inside! Yipes! I drove by the site that was supposedly located close to me. It looked abandoned. The testing site banner was dragging on the ground and there was not one car in the parking lot. Now I have no idea where one is available if I need it. Guess if it comes, I will have to search. I hope everyone will be well soon and Christmas plans can be formulated.
Anne, I had Chicken Pox as a child so I am at risk of getting shingles as well. I have not had the 2 dose vaccine. It is expensive and the few people I know who have had the shots have gotten significant side effects from at least one of the two shots. That doesn’t make me eager to try to get them. Also in this area, for a long time, you had to get on a waiting list with your pharmacy. I don’t think they know what reactivates the virus after decades in the body. That would really be good to know! Particularly if we can then avoid that.
Patsy, good day. I must have missed you again. I do get annoyed with MFP. Hoping to see a post from you soon.
Be safe everyone.
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A cute snowman teapot
And reminding me of Buzz…
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When I was first trying to find my way back into our Sneakers group I found myself in May 2011 where this graphic posted by Buzz made me laugh out loud.
Anne’s comment yesterday about Dear Buzz and Lin’s today reminded me of her wonderful sense of humour. She’s never far away, laughing or smiling with us. ❤️
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Hi LIN, I love todays two offerings and photos. Yes, I had chickenpox when I was 6 years old, that's a long time for it to be dormant in the body! I can remember being told not to scratch [to avoid being called Scarface] which must have been terribly hard not to do at 6 years old because I can't resist having a good old scratch today, [me and Beanie both!]. I was told that once you get the shingles you should be safe for the next 10 years so this lot should be my last!
I am appalled as well SANDY! what a horrid experience! One of MJs coworkers was in contact with someone with the virus and had to get tested. She has NO symptoms at all but she is highly contagious to others so is in isolation. That's what makes this thing so dangerous!
As for me I've given myself a severe ticking off. No more whingeing, JACKIE, and if I do fall off my perch, TELL ME OFF FOLKS.
Oh, Mikes feeling a bit better. He says it is NOT corvid because he had it 2 years ago when he came back on the plane after his friends wedding and knows the symptoms. He deals with the public but sits behind plexiglass wearing a mask. I think work is catching up on him because his firm is short staffed. He's also keeping clear of [his] Sandy and her enormous family her adult children being a fireman, a secretary, a teacher and a postal worker with 9 kids between them.
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LOVE BUZZ'S GRAPHIC JACKIE, I'M GOING FOR IT. SORRY MFP!!!!!!! ANNE.1
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A very chilly day here…hello Mr. Winter! We are doing fine so far. Damon said he is feeling fine but he has been hard at work. He works from home and lives alone. He said that why he,he,loves his boat crew. They are an odd bunch and each are characters. But they don’t all get along with each other.
Andrea has good and bad days but she is isolated as well. Her issues are related to her lingering health problems for years. She is also a Diva. But in general, she seems to be doing okay as well. She also is isolated because of her mobility issues.
Both John and I are very careful and are isolating constantly. That part is driving me crazy. I need to find an outlet someway. I don’t want to risk John’s health or our kids. I do need to expand my personal horizons! That will require some creative thinking on my part.
Today is cauliflower pizza night. We are going to rewatch a special favorite movie, Hugo. Love that movie. The art direction! Musical score! Delightful story and the actors are magnificent really! You must see it if you want a lovely awe inspiring experience. I am cleaning John’s bathroom and maybe Damon’s if I feel up to trudging downstairs with a bucket of cleaning supplies and his fresh clean towels. Might wait on that.
Anne: dear one, I totally understand your condition. Shingles are miserable and the odd side effects are puzzling and painful. I believe it helps to discuss your situation with people who care about you. Some might call it complaining but not here on the sneakers. We reach out across the miles to give you a hug and pat your hand and offer you a shoulder to cry on.
Lin: wonderful happy teapot. Can’t you see grandmother serving hot chocolate in that to her grandchildren? We all remember dearest Buzz. She was my political compatriot. She was a special friend to us all. She was irreverent and jazzy and she had opinions. What a legacy she left and she is still with us!
Jackie: there are days when the energy just runs out like water through a sieve, as gran would say. I guess our body is telling us something. Sit down or I will knock you down! You get such an amazing amount done on a regular day, it must feel odd not to be doing something quite arduous.
Sandy: what a horrible experience trying to get tested. I am so glad Biden is trying to get home testing kits in every household, for free. Damon does one of those every time he comes to see us. They are not too expensive but they are not free. Now they will be free to everyone, just like the vaccine.
Take care dearest friends, we all need our sneakers,
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Just a quick good morning as I settle down to coffee and a warm fruit buttered scone just out of the oven.
The grocery people sent me the most enormous Savoy cabbage and I've persuaded Mary Jo that she truly needs a half cabbage today. I will never eat all this giant before it's ready for the compost pile.
I took Advil this morning and I've stopped feeling so prickly and less like a pin cushion. So....no whining today. I'm a changed gal!
The back to normal Anne. For now anyway.
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Happy Saturday! Chilly day today, if I didn't have a zoom call with family this afternoon I would just stay in my pj's. Not that they would care but I do. I have been riding the bike but still gained a little weight so I like Anne's idea and should follow Buzz's meme. lol I think my body likes this weight since it insists at staying here and my health mate app from my scale says:
So I am not going to focus so hard on loosing weight but just keep healthy.
Anne, you are talking to the biggest whiner here, I dump all my problems and worries on all of you and so far not one person has told me to shut up already. That's what friends are for. (that tune will be in your head all day) I am waiting for my other results for the very reason you stated Anne. I am hoping I am not asymptomatic and contagious. The process wasn't horrible but I do think he should lock the door while testing someone before letting the next person in so he can disinfect. Nice man though, it was hard to be upset.
Patsy, Damon is a hard worker and deserves that away time on his boat. So his friends are odd and characters and all do not get along? Or was that a typo?
Jackie, I love that graphic and it sure does bring good memories of Buzz.
Lin, your meme as well will always make us think of Buzz. I sure do miss her. I love the snowman teapot but really like the card holding pot. I had the same problem with another place I was going to be tested and finally called the number only to get no answer so I think they are closing some and forget to take them off website. Our cases are going up so I am sure they will leave most open especially for the holidays.
Jackie, well in reality I was in the house with a whole family that was exposed and at least these people had their masks on and kept their distance. They just seemed sicker than Lisa and Rob which I think the vaccine helped them have mild cases. Max isn't vaccinated but seems to also have a mild case. I will be so happy when we are all negative and better and can see each other again. Love that picture of Brady on fireplace, he must have been chilly.
Have a great day everyone and thanks for putting up with me.
Sandy
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Rats, lost my completely finished post!
Thinking of everyone.
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Sleepless night with a cluttered mind so got up early and moved my bookcases and desk around. Love the new look and you can tell I must be on the mend lol. Mike will be over soon followed by Mark so expect the usual telling off.
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After my lazy day, I’m getting on with my long list of silly little chores needing my attention so a collection of discarded items is ready for a trip to the tip, maybe midweek when fewer people have the same idea. Our weather has turned erratic so that going outside is an adventure… will the sun be shining or perhaps a rainbow will herald the arrival of more hail hitting me and everything else in a blustery squall. Walking this morning I chatted to a fellow dog walker who had 6 dogs with her but what actually amazed me was her attire of a short sleeved top and no hat or gloves in temperatures no higher than 6c. Four dogs rescued from Romania and one from Serbia, the sixth being a British born Collie sheepdog called Arthur that George took an instant dislike to! So many pooches in this country needing homes, I do wonder why so many get imported from Eastern Europe. As we talked in the sunshine I became aware of a black bank of clouds on the horizon hurtling towards us so we said our farewells and I dashed for my car. Didn’t quite make it but noticed the other lady’s car already gone so she must have ran with her dogs!
Sandy, that’s great you are within your BMI range so can relax and be kind to yourself. I’m on the edge of mine so just a couple of pounds tips me over but like you, think it’s the wrong time of year to worry about it. When I first joined MFP I would buy huge, helfty Stollen cakes leading up to Christmas, not to mention bottles of Baileys so there have been a couple of improvements! Chrissie phoned just now to ask if I can walk Bella on Wednesday because the lady that cleans for her was diagnosed with Covid on Thursday, a day after her visit. She is apprehensive because of her underlying health issues but received her booster last weekend so will hopefully be fine. Apparently our local primary school has most of its students away isolating because of positive tests and our number of new infections generally has more than doubled in a week so hopefully the scientists who think the latest variant is mild are right!
As for Brady sitting on the stove, he does crazy things to get my attention so I still haven’t worked out if he’s extremely clever or plain stupid. Actually more likely clever because he has now worked out when I’m likely to give George and Betty a treat out of the drawer in the sideboard and sits over that drawer waiting for his which of course he gets… little cat biscuits called Dreamies!
Oh Lin, another lost post, this one yours. What are we all doing wrong? 😤. That’s a pretty teapot but I agree with Sandy, the hand of cards one is special.
Patsy, Hmmm, is there an answer to how we break out from these isolated times? I’m guessing you are as stir crazy as the rest of us! Plans risk being thwarted but then I worry I might never go anywhere again if I don’t look forwards. I’ve just made an appointment to get my eyes tested end January, the earliest available date, but who know where we’ll be by then and my friend Pat has tickets to an exhibition of Aboriginal art in Plymouth a week earlier and invited me along so decision time… to buy a ticket or not! Of course, you also have to think of John whereas my decisions only affect me.
Anne, you’re over the page with your giant Savoy cabbage. Wouldn’t my chooks love you if you had a couple of leaves going spare!!
Next job is to fill the holes I drilled for my curtain rail that were in the wrong place…. Exciting times! 🤪
Stay safe everyone. Happy Sunday!
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Happy Sunday! Cold with rain and some possible snow. Pajama day for me, nothing else to do. Still waiting for results but I understand they are backed up because of new cases and new computers. I wish I had my Christmas cards to write out but hopefully this week I will be able to get to store again.
Jackie, after all these years of watching what I eat it is hard to turn it off. I will still eat healthy with the occasional cheat day but I swear I gain weight if I even look at food. lol For the holidays everything is off, bad enough still more or less being isolated so enjoying our days with some guilty food will be permissible. lol I do hope your friend Chrissie will be careful because Lisa was told the days before her test were the most contagious. Please be careful yourself when picking up Bella for her walk. I am now more paranoid then before.
Anne, sorry you had a restless night. I do hope the furniture isn't too heavy but we ladies have more strength then they give us credit for. I am glad you are feeling like your "old" self again.
Lin, ugh, sorry you lost your post. I hope all is well with you today and your sinus's are doing better.
Watched Mass on TV, seem to be caught up on computer except for some games so it looks like a TV day chilling on the couch with a fire and later a glass of wine. Have a good day my dear friends and keep staying safe.
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Wow! It is bitter cold this morning. Even Katie agrees. She didn’t want to play ball or even go out after she did her business and did a ceremonial bark at the neighborhood, she trotted right back in to sit right in front of the little dish heater we have in the living room. We have some sun and a few white fluffy clouds. But let me say it is really an unpleasant cold.
John has almost finished the stove pipe project. Life will be so much better when he is not cussing things into submission. It is his way of working. A lot of grumbling and cussing and the occasional yelling of the worst profanity I have ever heard. But for a man of his age, he still does amazing things. He has no idea that he is an old duffer. He thinks he is still in his 60s or even 50s at times. He maintains that his secret is to get rid of all mirrors. Hummmmmm
Anne: I don’t really understand rearranging furniture. It almost never happens here. John hates to have furniture moved. I guess I get used to that. Our furniture is mostly big heavy stuff that would break your back to move. However! I do understand wakeful nights. It is my curse. You will sleep well tonight I would guess.
Jackie: oh would I love to see that exhibit. It sounds really interesting. And since you buy tickets, do they limit the attendance on each day and time? It might be safe to attend. Our art galleries and our one big art museum offer virtual tours and subscriptions. Not as much fun but it is safe and doesn’t put staff at risk as well. Here is something interesting….Damon’s long time girlfriend who lives in South America is trying to come for a visit. It involves a huge amount of back and forth documents shots and tests. She lives in a tropical country. No warm clothing available. Damon is going to take her to Goodwill and they will buy her an Oregon wardrobe very economically. They will re-donate the clothes when she leaves! She is sort of renting the clothes.
Sandy: great day at home. I always have a gazillion things to do so that is not an issue for me. What is getting me, is not seeing people, face to face. Will you make yourself a pot of soup to eat in front of TV or as you chat with friends on zoom?
Lin: hope you get to jump back on to tell us what you have been doing. We miss you and your amazing teapots.
I love that teeshirt with the message, “Don’t mess with me or I will make your death look like an accident!” I might get John and Damon some silly teeshirts with a joke on the front for Christmas. It has to be outrageous and maybe quite naughty. A family tradition, gag gifts at Christmas.
Still trying to stay safe,
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Katie is toasting her tootsies!
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Hello friends, let’s see if I get a post to stay today. That was so odd yesterday. This morning, another odd thing, I was using an app and my iPad totally shutdown and I had not done anything except a bit of scrolling. It finally started up again, and that took a long time, the battery was 10% lower than before it shutdown. Ghost in the iPad?
I watched the church service this morning. Part 1 of 2. Other than that, I have been die cutting various shapes for future cards. I have some lovely snowflakes cut but I need to punch out LOTS of bits from each one. I will do that later. And I a, stocked up on 2-piece Happy Birthday due cuts both in black and silver and black and gold. Those really come in handy.
I haven’t heard from any of my friends today. It seems kind of odd, I usually do. I called a friend yesterday after she posted that the battery had been stolen from her garage door opener keypad. Someone went up and down the condo complex garages and stole all of the batteries. Why would anyone want all of those 9v batteries. They could be almost discharged. Anyway, we had a conversation. She is perturbed that one of our friends doesn’t invite her over to sit outside and visit. We have all become quite odd. I said maybe things will be better next spring/summer and we can get together as a group once again for coffee. She didn’t think that would happen. But I found out she meets one lady in our group every Saturday for coffee. Another lady she meets every 2 weeks. But she was upset that another friend didn’t invite her over? Hello, I haven’t been asked to coffee with any of these people or to sit outdoors and visit. Then I guess she should call that lady and talk it over rather than pumping me for information which she will use to fuel her hurt feelings. She feels people no longer have empathy for others. Well, if the shoe fits….
Jackie, a lady walking 6 dogs! Wow! And short sleeves? I would have been wearing two or three layers no doubt. Some people just do not feel the cold. We have a lot of people who wear shorts around here for a good portion of the year. They don’t even put them aside for minor snows storms. Below zero temps and a blizzard, yep, that changes their attire. Brady is such a character. And as you say. He sounds smart and wily. Glad he didn’t burn his tootsies.
Sandy, all right. A PJday, wahoo! It is cold here but we haven’t had any rain today. I think it is in the forecast, at least a small chance. Drink up—cheers!
Anne, oh my, moving furniture again. You will be in hot water with the boys. Trying to get over the pain of shingles and risking hurting your back again. Wow, running a risk there my friend.
Patsy, I hope all is well. What are you up to this weekend? Still loving cauliflower pizza?
Be safe everyone.
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Enjoyed everyones posts and in a way I had the same theme going here. Mike showed up but for once he was rather grumpy. We had lunch of fish, mixed veggies and mashed potatoes, followed by one of my scones and then he took off by himself to find Beans treats of which she was running low. I wouldn't have minded a car outing but he seemed to want to "be alone". It is a cold and gloomy day and after finding the treats he decided to drive home. I'm glad he did because he drove home in snow squalls and he text me to let me know he had arrived home in one piece at which point I fell asleep on the sofa joined by Jilly who is still asleep.
No Mark and Mary Jo today either because they had to drive quite a distance to solve some problem. I wonder if the pandemic is taking its toll?
I took my time moving 2 bookcases, one large and the other less so, very slowly PATSY and also my desk and leather chair, but I'm so glad I did because the living room looks less cluttered and more attractive now. The worst is putting all the books back but they do get a dusting in the process. Its a sort of change of scenery for more or less housebound me. My version of pandemic travel!
So a nothing post. The world outside was so silent today as though everyone had gone into hibernation.
I won't be sending any cards out again and actually got very few myself last year. However, I am beginning to get the itch to pick up my art brushes once more. Dig out the old easel in my less cluttered LR. Wonder what tomorrow will bring.
Stay safe everyone,
Anne.
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All tests are negative. Yipee! Will go back Tuesday for a retest just to be safe so I can sit this week.1
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Wonderful news Sandy… hooray for you and hooray for vaccines! Now to get on with your life.
Patsy, dear Katie looks so relaxed in front of the heater with her toys. Don’t you find sometimes these pets of ours are almost human! As for toasting tootsies, Brady came in through his cat flap expecting supper and no doubt because I was sitting at the dining table reading he went for some attention seeking again and jumped up on to the stove that this time had been lit for several hours so was extremely hot. Before he landed I was already out of my chair shouting NO but his paws touched the hot metal, immediately flying off with a Yelp and a horrible sizzling noise then back out the cat flap. I keep a torch by the door to light the pooches way when going out late at night so followed him and scooped him up to check what damage he’d done. Fur on the bottom of one foot is blackened but the pads looked and felt ok and he eat some supper without looking uncomfortable so hopefully no need for a trip to the vet in the morning. He’s currently sleeping on the spare bed so I’ll look in on him when I retire. Hopefully he learnt a lesson and won’t jump up again but that question about clever or stupid is hanging over him once more!
The art centre showing the Aboriginal exhibits will restrict numbers and times allowed for viewing so I think I must take the opportunity to see it. In Australia it received terrific accolades and tens of thousands of visitors before heading off around the world so I’d be crazy not to go. Here’s a quote from one of the organisers.
Indigenous people have lived in Australia for 65,000 years, surviving ice ages, sea rises and many other extreme events. “And in just the decade of this project, Australia has been on fire, flooded and now we’ve got a pandemic,” says Neale. “It is time to learn. These are profound stories about how people can care for each other while caring for the planet. Songlines is an art exhibition but it is also a history and science exhibition. It is Aboriginal but the truths told in these songlines have never been more relevant to humanity than they are now.”
Anne, I definitely think the pandemic is taking its toll so we all get down days because that word normal has gone out the window. I hope Mike is alright but of course you’re going to be concerned. Furniture on the move again, naughty girl!
Oh Lin, you do make me smile as you convey your thoughts about the conversation with your friend. The stolen batteries is certainly a weird mystery but I’d say anyone wanting to sit outside to chat this time of year is more than stir crazy especially when we have the availability of Zoom, WhatsApp and FaceTime to catch up in warm comfort.
Walking this morning I wore 2 knitted tops, a padded waterproof jacket, fleece hat and gloves and still felt that cold, gale force wind but the lady I met was obviously made of sterner stuff!
Time for bed and to check Brady’s pads.
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Oh JACKIE. poor Brady did what my dear little black cat Becky did many years ago. She burnt her pads and I meant to warn you today. I never lit the stove in the basement flat again. She survived but the outer skin on her pads was burnt off.
SANDY, so very pleased for you and RELIEVED!
gale force winds today. Bean is staying in bed. Might join her.
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Happy Monday! Cold and very windy. I thought about going out and getting my Christmas cards but I think I will wait until tomorrow when I go for my retest. Time is moving fast but I still have time to get them in the mail. I did text Bryanna and ask if she felt safe enough to come and clean my house today but so far no answer which probably means she is sleeping. Robby went back to school today tired because he has been sleeping in all week. Lisa said the ride did not show up so she had to drive him and forgot to leave his car seat so she will have to pick him up. Not a good start to the week but it will change. (I hope)
Bryanna's great grandmother passed away in South America, she was 103. I told Lisa I want to live that long as long as I have a sound mind and body. She said she will help me do it. lol
Anne, ewww and ouch for Becky, how sad. Was that is the house you own now or in England?
Thank you, I am relieved myself even though I had no symptoms I needed verification. Everyone is entitled to a bad day even Mike. Could be work or friends or just a bad day, we all get them.
Jackie, I totally agree with you about the vaccines they do work. Even though they had a breakthrough case they weren't any sicker than a bad cold and without a vaccine who knows? Now I feel strange that I can leave the house again like in the beginning of the pandemic. Poor Brady I do hope he didn't damage his pads like Becky. Do you think he learned a lesson or will you have to put something on top of the stove to stop him from jumping on it?
Lin, it was dinner time before I actually sat down to relax with a glass of wine. I rode the bike and watched Lost in Space and then finished the third series after dinner. I used to watch that show as a kid so I got involved with season one and here I am still watching.
Patsy, love that picture of Katie, she looks so comfy. So John will have the stove up and running for Christmas. You have a beautiful fireplace where Katie is laying do you use that one?
Have a great day everyone no matter what you do, just stay safe and healthy.
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It was this house SANDY. I thought of buying one of those children's cages we used to put around fireplaces to protect children but not sure one can buy them anymore. I've Still got the stove downstairs. I may use it again one day. We have old chopped logs in the garage from those days. Jilly is hardly likely to leap on it but I'll put the pet cage which she never uses around it if I do. Beckys skin returned. She was a black puss like Bean wth black paw pads.
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Rainy Monday here. And things are normal again. The deck door is wide open, Katie is lying in the doorway with her paws out in the rain. I am wrapped around a huge mug of hot coffee and Kris Kristofferson is on the CD player. “Take the ribbons from your hair🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶”. Slow getting going today. John slept in and is now rattling around. He will growl about the open door. Katie and I just smile and promise to do better………
I have nagged daily to Andrea about getting a booster. Damon is trying to find an appointment. He has been trying several times a day for a couple of weeks. He is now trying one of those special apps that help search out available appointment openings.
Ooooooops must towel off the kate. Okay the week begins and I am already behind on any holiday plans etc. our will be a small but heartfelt Christmas. And I am okay with that. We have a really nice Christmas table arrangement coming from our good friend that owns a florists shop here in town. They always put a glorious arrangement together for us with candles and pine boughs. Since we may not do the big Christmas tree again, this is important to help jolly up the old homestead.
One thing we do that really helps relieve holiday pressure is we don’t do cards. We put together a st. Patrick’s day letter with lots of photos and it seems to be quite a hit with friends and family. We love putting it together. Lots of funny photos of Katie and John & some of me…always funny looking!
Well gang! Must get the laundry going again. Stay well and safe. Take good care of Brady the adventurous one, Jilly the bean and all sneakers.
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Good afternoon. It is very cold and windy here today. Overnight the wind was close to howling but thankfully no snow. I have some errands to do this week but again my sinuses are telling me to stay out of the cold. Later I need to take my trash to the curb and I need to travel down the street to pickup my mail. I will need to wrap up my face as the sinuses are already swollen.
Yesterday I did get a call from my friend. She had some very concerning news about her niece’s son. The short version is the child has an inoperable brain tumor. The doctors have done some type of biopsy and are determining if radiation and/or chemotherapy could help. She asked me to add their little boy to our church’s prayers chain. He has a number of churches praying for him now. Sad situation at any time but particularly unhappy during the holidays.
Anyway, also had a bit of other church work, membership, stewardship and missions all had things to do. All finished now.
I finally got a one word response to my text from the friend with Covid. I had asked if she and her husband were doing a bit better. Response: NO. She is always on Facebook and texting and on the phone. Not since Covid came to live with them. I believe it is almost 3 weeks now. Being unvaccinated is not good.
Patsy, I am sorry, your post did not appear for me until today. Love the photo of your dear Katie. Love her toys and she does have a warm and cozy spot. That fireplace is lovely by the way. I hope Damon’s friend is able to sort everything out. It seems travel is more difficult again with changing procedures and requirements. A friend told me a gentleman stopped by to drop of some jigsaw puzzles at their house as he was leaving the U.S. for the winter. Traveling back to Colombia where he has family.
Jackie, the exhibit looks lovely. With everything they have in place, I would likely go as well. Our Art Center ‘asks’ people to wear masks. They have eased up on getting timed tickets for entry, etc. So I haven’t been there for quite a while. Oh Brady! What a terrible accident. I hope he will not need a trip to the vet.
Sandy, wonderful news! I am so happy for you. And I hope the rest of your week goes well. Wow, Lost In Space! Danger, danger Will Robinson!! Enjoy all the old episodes. What fun. I loved the robot.
Anne, oh, the story of your kitty. 🥺 I hope Michael is feeling better and that Mark and MJ have things straightened out.
Be safe everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Lin, to clarify these are new episodes not the old TV show. Same family but made into a Netflix series with different actors. Robot still warns danger danger.0
