WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2021

Heather--Glad you had a nice visit. Very nice picture of DB and SIL. Love the pictures of Johnny and the grandchildren. They are lucky to have you as grand parents.

Evelyn--I agree it is different having the grandchildren when the parents are not there. I find they mind so much better because they know we mean business. I admit most the time I prefer that.

DH's appointment went well for the most part. They are saying with all this Covid being new they are trying different things for different people to see what works. Told us this could last for a year or longer. They did more blood tests and having him do cardiac rehab to see if that will build him back up. They do that at the hospital where I work and there is a gym for employees and spouse, so this morning I signed us up for that as can use that anytime. Maybe this will be good for both of us. Meanwhile Saturday evening we got a call that a friend had passed from Covid. She had not been sick only a couple days, her husband is in the hospital not doing well with Covid. I am so tried of this and all the bad news lately.

Katla--The Christmas ships sounds like a great event to watch. Glad you got to enjoy them this year.

Beth--Glad you found a place for your parents and that they can be together and get the care they need. Now comes the hard part of dealing with years of memories and what they cared about. Not an easy job.

KJ--I agree the lake does not look happy. Thanks for sharing

Meg--Great to see you post. How are things in Omaha? I know that little snow we got Friday night with the wind made driving really hard, could not see the road in front of us. We went to our Church Christmas party. Next day it was pretty much gone and not this week to be in 50-60's. Crazy weather all over.

Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND,NE

Katla - The death of my ex lover prompted me to get started on my next book. I wrote a paragraph of the intro this morning. All the people I want to write about are now dead. I think the title will be NOW I AM - out of the shadow. Or maybe - leaving the shadow. I will be feeling my way forward, very slowly. An adventure.

Picking up Bea tomorrow. Then back to their house for a spot of child minding until their mother emerges from her work shed.

Had a HUGE cauliflower, pea and leek frittata for dinner. Might be sleeping upstairs tonight.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Rebecca - Our daughter in law is a brilliant scavenger. She owned one amazing artificial tree that went from the main floor to the second floor ceiling. The staircase wrapped it just right. She found two additional trees that people were throwing or giving away. All three were beautifully decorated by her. I have a 1950’s aluminum tree that was my parents. I set it up once. Not planning to do it again. Last year I brought in a living Alberta Spruce. It was beautiful. I haven’t brought it in so far this year. I hope to avoid becoming a Grinch this year.

grandmallie wrote: »

Flea- yes and no...he sleeps under the covers next to me and thats fine but I dont have much room in the bed lol
My bed is much softer than hotel beds I have stayed in..
But its very comforting to have my little guy snuggled up next to me.. will see if I can figure out some other way to work out the pillows so maybe i sleep in the middle of the bed and not on the edge

Maybe you need a firmer bed.

My back aches if I sleep in a soft bed.

M in Oz

grandmallie wrote: »

Dont think I can afford that right now.. maybe get a piece of plywood to go under it lol

My parents did that with theirs many years ago when I was growing up.

OregonMother wrote: »

We are back from Fiji! We had a fabulous time. I have pictures on my phone that I will try to post later. I am tired, but not overly so. The warm weather was good for me, and the pool was soothing. Only 41 adults at the resort when we arrived, so it felt like we had the place to ourselves. By the end of the week, while I don't know the exact number, there were more people and felt more normal. Everyone did a great job abiding by the Covid precautions, so it felt very safe. Lots of people from Australia there. They said they aren't allowed to travel within Australia from state (province?) to state, but the government was fine with them going to Fiji. Didn't make a lot of sense to any of us talking about it, Fijian, Australian, or US. But it is what it is.

Katla -- we saw the Christmas boats as we flew into Portland last night, from the air. Even from above, the lights were spectacular.

I will try to get caught up. I am also officially off medical leave beginning today, so I need to start getting some work done. Working from home this month, so it will still be in a relaxed manner.

Everyone take care.

Flea
Willamette Valley, OR

Welcome back!

Yes, States.

Australia's a big place and COVID hit two large states pretty hard. The other states closed their borders to those states (and each other in some cases) to prevent the spread until a large majority of people were vaccinated. However, travel bubbles with other countries were formed, disbanded, formed again, and so on as COVID ebbed and flowed.

The people you met may have been from a slightly more open state like South Australia or Queensland.

South Australia's borders opened a couple weeks ago. Queensland has opened and closed so many times I've lost track of what they are doing.

As of tomorrow Tasmania's borders open because Tasmania is really close to 95% vaccinated. There are very mixed feelings among Tasmanians about that. I think most of us kind of liked being just ourselves on our island.

And in preparation for tourists arriving over Christmas, I've booked our boosters for Dec 22 (earliest we could get them).


M in Oz

Just dropped into keep up to date. Nothing strange or startling in my life 😂 Up to my eyes in sparkle and glitz as I make my Christmas cards. It's one of my favourite activities.

Vicki: 👿 This dratted Covid. So sorry about your friend passing.
Flea: glad you had a good time.
Lisa: I understand toxic in that context, but it was mama not papa who was poison.
Machka: classy glasses. You look wonderful.
Beth: glad you found a good place for your parents. 🙏🏻 for a smooth and easy transition.
Sue: rest those weary eyes, my dear.
Allie: I saw the cyclone devastation on the TV. My heart weeps for all those people.
Heather: We didn't get the sun breaking through until way after lunchtime. And yes I can see the heart. Great collage. Good news on the payment date for the cruise.
Kate: Have a great time on your trip.

Love to all
☘️ Terri