poor Babe😢

Poor Babe. So very sorry to read.
❤️Anne.

"Ring out, wild bells,
to the wild sky
The flying cloud,
the frosty light:

The year is dying
in the night;
Ring out, wild bells,
and let him die.

Ring out the old,
ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells,
across the snow:

The year is going,
let him go;
Ring out the false,
ring in the true.

Ring out the grief
that saps the mind,
For those that here
we see no more;

Ring out the feud
of rich and poor,
Ring in redress to
all mankind.

Ring out a slowly
dying cause,
And ancient forms
of party strife;

Ring in the nobler
modes of life,
With sweeter manners,
purer laws.

Ring out the want,
the care, the sin,
The faithless coldness
of the times;

Ring out, ring out
my mournful rhymes,
But ring the fuller
minstrel in.

Ring out false pride
in place and blood,
The civic slander
and the spite;

Ring in the Love
of Truth and Right,
Ring in the common
Love of Good.

Ring out old shapes
of foul disease;
Ring out the narrowing
lust of gold;

Ring out the thousand
wars of old,
Ring in the thousand
years of peace.

Ring in the valiant
Man and Free
The larger heart,
the kindlier hand;
✨
Ring out the darkness
of the land,
Ring in the Christ
that is to be."

🔔 Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Ring Out Wild Bells
🎨 Nino Peradze Art

The year is ending with it pouring with rain and too miserable to do anything other than snuggle in front of the fire. I did manage a very short walk about midday and check the hens but that was my excitement. It’s just gone 6pm so I will pour a glass of wine and decide on a meal.

Sandy, of course you must protect your family even if the chances of you being a carrier are so low. When I’ve had any hospital procedure I’ve had swab tests for MRSA before being admitted because it’s apparently everywhere but let’s be honest, you would never forgive yourself!

Anne, I would love to be joining you for lamb chops but never mind, you will be in my thoughts, as will all Sneakers.

Lin, dear old Lord Tennison could have written that today it’s so relevant.

Have a great evening whatever you get up to. Soon be my turn for the fireworks.


Happy New Year
Jackie 🥰

Bessie, Jake, and I got through the middle of the night fireworks with grace. We went to bed before seven. Bessie moved from her bed to our to the floor next to the bed to the office to the dining room and back to the side of the bed. When the fireworks ended at 12:30 I took her out to pee and she went back to her own bed and stayed there until morning.

All our groceries were available at QFC this morning. In a few minutes I'll go out with my Sunday morning friend and walk for an hour.

Barbie

Hello friends. I have written a check to send to my church for my January contribution and I did remember to use 2023 in the date. Wahoo! Good start right?

I watched the New Year’s Eve service last night which was nice. And I was back this morning for the regular Sunday service. The person doing the message got bogged down a bit in the passing of our congregation member. I didn’t know they were such close friends. She finally made it through although I could not understand much of what she said as she was so overcome. With emotion.

Otherwise, I did some laundry, addressed some things to put in the mail, made black-eyed peas (yummmm), got back to doing more coloring and finished reading a book.

No Rose Parade until tomorrow. I hope I remember to tune it in tomorrow morning. And the cable company finally got the stations back for my area late
yesterday.

Jackie, that is a good way to wake up—with a positive attitude! Excellent.

Barbie, how great that you got your groceries today. My favorite store is closed today. I didn’t check any further. And congrats on no fireworks. I could have done without them. 😂

Sandy, I didn’t know there were types of MRSA that are not transmissible. My dad had a wound on his toe caused by a foot doctor who wasn’t very cautious. His toe got very red, and swollen and it was very uncomfortable. He had to take antibiotics, put some kind of antibiotic ointment on the toe and soak that foot in warm water and Epsom salts daily. It took a while to clear up and the doctor said he was very lucky to have a type that responded to an antibiotic. But if many people carry this around, it cannot be lethal. At that time they were concerned about fatalities. So thankful Babe will recover from this. Take care of yourself. Sitting in hospitals can be so tiring.

Anne, how was the family get together today? Did they eat everything or do you have leftovers?

Patsy, I hope you and John had a pleasant New Year’s Eve.

Be safe!

Lin🙋🏼‍♀️
❤️❤️

Happy New Years everyone !!

Well our New Years Eve brought us a rain storm with torrential rains as well as very strong winds giving us the most unusual weather that doesn't happen to us. 9 inches of rain about 40 minutes away, plus 36 inches of snow up in the mountains at Lake Tahoe. Plus a 5.4 earthquake a couple of hours away, which is the second in about a week. Locally we are soaked but from the photos on tv there is so much water in the rural areas with about 12 cars getting stuck in the middle of it and many peoples homes flooded out. This is a major highway that has been closed due to a large washout. Thankfully we are dry here today, but the next 3 days we are due for more rain. Of course the storms all head east after us, so just warning it is on his way.

Due to the above we didn't go anywhere, but called it a night earlier than midnight. However still heard many firecrackers at midnight, so there must of been a dry spell. We took the ornaments off of the tree this am, so just have to put the tree away. Headed outside during our rain break because I needed some fresh air and my 4 roses bushes needed to get pruned. Needed to get done before the rain returns.

Our granddaughter, Kenzie, returned from her trip to Australia with her other grandmother, to see her uncle and family. After that flight she is in no hurry to return. She wasn't home long before she left for LA for a week to visit her boyfriends grandpa and spend some time at Disneyland. Sure hope the rain holds off because both of these college kids were looking for some time in the sun at the beach and play time at Disneyland. They return here just long enough to head back to UN Reno and Arizonia State. On to be young again. Adventures of the young and restless.....lol

Anne....Glad your family was able to spend some time at your home. Just can imagine how beautiful your table was with all of your fancy china. A time that is sadly becoming a thing of the past. Still have my moms china, plus my own but the grand kids show no interest in them.

Patsy....Very pleased to hear that your hubbie is doing a bit better and you all were able to spend some time together remembering happier times. Laughed at your frozen block of freezer items. Sounds like something that would happen here too. Thankfully your son took care of what had to be done. Stay dry up there.


Jackie.... When I am cold, which is common for me this time of the year inspite of dressing in layers I
think of you in your home. Jealous of your fire place. I so miss ours, but very thankful for my
afghans and soup making days. You are one brave lady taking your pups for their walks in the winter elements. Brrr

Sandy....As you say one day at the time. Hopefully an antibiotic zaps Babes MRSA quickly and his dr is able to help him be comforted. Thinking of you.

Lin....Be glad you didn't get a GE Washer and Dryer set. We had to make that purchase a couple of yrs ago when little was available and stuck on ships. Having a functional washer is a must and glad that problem is resulted.

Barbie....Stay dry and warm up there. Are you having any snow ? Bundle up....

Time for the Kings Basketball game, so I will end for now. Its Jerrys 78th birthday today and he wants meatloaf. Need to run....

Diane