Senior Golden Sneakers
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Morning all before I settle down to baking a chicken pot pie on what looks like a rather gloomy, cool Sunday. Mikes coming over so I hope Bean gets a walk before the rain drops patter down, IF they patter down.
The course sounds interesting JACKIE, although if truth be known there’s a good chance you know more about doggy first aid than anybody. Maybe George’s groomer missed her true calling as a vet? Hope it works for her and you might meet some interesting new folk. I’ll keep my fingers crossed about the cat flap!
Actually a cat door would work for Jilly Bean, but there again maybe not with a wind from the north blowing it inwards in the winter. Brrrrrrr. Keep us posted on the saga of a departed PM cum MP. Present day politics everywhere beats fiction these days.
Have a lovely day of rest all you lovely ladies.
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Happy Sunday! 💤💤💤 I was woken at 5:00am to the sound of Lisa yelling at one of the kids to not pick Obi up by his legs. They left for Florida shortly thereafter. I am waiting for Obi to get tired so I can take a nap while he naps in his crate. The two dogs constantly play together and I have to supervise to make sure Ewok doesn’t get too rough although Obi keeps biting him as puppies do.
Today is Marisa’s party and the neighbor teenager is going to come puppy sit while I am gone. Ewok will go in his crate downstairs to make it easier on her.
It’s going to be a long 8 days.
Enjoy your Sunday Funday. I think Obi is ready for his nap.
Sandy
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SANDY, I feel for you, I really do. I can only tell you what my somewhat unmotherly mother said to me when my boys were born. “You want kids Anne, YOU look after them” and she never did help out. No sign of her at their births. My MIL I really loved but she was ailing all the time I knew her. Of course all this early stuff helped enormously in later years when we had to fend for ourselves and I think it made me a better Mom who actually read stories to them in their early years and they enjoyed what I never had, birthday parties. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my mother very much but did envy other kids who tended to bully as they couldn’t understand why I wasn’t allowed to have friends over. I spent most of my free time at the Ks house next door when in favour. 9 kids in that messy household. Wonderful! My Dad was my life saver. Wonderful, wonderful, handsome easy going man who made me toys in those war years. Of course that didn’t help when it came to bullying because other kids weren’t so lucky. To each his own and SANDY I’m sure Lisa doesn’t realize just how lucky she is to have a MIL like you. God bless.
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Good evening. We did get some rain (maybe drizzle) overnight and now it is much cooler. The high today was around 70 degrees F.
I did laundry, sorted through a few more things and waited for online church broadcast. Unfortunately, it never appeared. There was a note posted that said the video would be added later today. So far, that hasn’t happened.
Otherwise, I made several meals and I have been die cutting little stars for my cards and have done some gluing and assembly. Some progress!
I need to organize some clothes for tomorrow morning. A long trip to the dentist’s office with a long detour in place due to road work and I need to be there by 8am. I think I will set an alarm!
I haven’t watched any news today and it feels quite nice.
Wishing everyone well.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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I thought this was sweet.
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And that’s my little Jilly LIN. Spitting image in her favourite relaxing mode.
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Happy Monday!😀 5:30 wake up call from Obi. He is on his second nap and I have had none yet. One accident today but my fault. He pooped outside but I thought he was finished and he wasn’t, Ewok interrupted him so he finished in house. Good thing he is a tiny pup.lol
Doing some laundry that was in laundry basket but I think I will try to lay down since Obi sleeps about two hours.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Hello to all…happy Monday. Spent the weekend reading and standing outside with Lori checking her pool equipment, checking water level, thinking there is a leak. Spent this morning with her looking at pool water with Deb and Charlie.
Sandy…you are a treasure.
Lin, love the dainty tea pot. Also luv the poem. Although I tend to german Shepherd, white and pure as the driven snow. That was our pet when kids were growing up. Then, when I was helping my son in Georgia while he had custody of his two daughters, we had a Golden. When he passed, the dog I mean, we had black labs. So I like the larger, calmer dog breeds. Lori and I dont have a pet just now.
Anne, how was your pot pie. They are so yummy although I have never made one myself. Its my understanding the fires are out of control. Sadly.
Jackie, do you have a small dog for walks along the moors?
Well I am trying a new DCI book today. Just took a fritatta out of the oven for lunch. So, picture me reading all afternoon. Debbie and Charlie did our Costco shopping this a.m. So, I will have to pull myself away from book to do my treadmill.
Best wishes to all. Still no word from Patsy?
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Hello everyone. There has been more cloud about today which is a relief because when the sun shines, it’s scorching. After a walk I got stuck into housework as a way of working off my temper at the crazy neighbour with her dogs that attacked when I returned home and was about to walk through the gate to my footpath. George turned to protect me and found himself caught up amongst 4 dogs until the woman managed to call them off and get them in her car. She then shouted at me as if it was all my fault but I was more concerned George might have been hurt because he was slow to move. Probably more shock than anything but I’m seriously considering carrying a walking stick with me whenever I go to my car!! I did go out to drive to the vet to collect Betty’s dietary biscuits later in the afternoon but all quiet. We’ve had no more rain so tonight I have been watering all my pots and the raised beds.
Yesterday’s First Aid course was quite interesting but as the oldest person in the room I did think a lot of the advice and information came under the title Common Sense! I hadn’t realised Debbie had booked a woman who runs these courses as a business so had merchandise to sell but since I walk on the moors and see few people, didn’t see the point of carrying a special kit just in case someone’s dog cut itself or got stung by something! She was overrunning by quite a bit so worried George and Betty had already been left too long, I made my excuses and avoided the big sell and group photo! At least I now know how to administer CPR to any dog that stops breathing or that’s drowned. Must get the owner’s permission first! Anne, I got home finally to find George and Betty both indoors so no cat flap escape, thank goodness!
That’s a sweet poem Lin and very true. A pretty tea set too although we are missing the all important cup and saucer!
My dogs are both small Joy, in fact George isn’t much bigger than cat Brady while Betty is a typical round Pug!
Sandy, I know from my experiences with Brady coming in after a night on the tiles that 5.30 is an awful time to get woken up because it’s impossible to get back into a deep sleep. Hopefully you are more rested now.
I’ve loaded the washing machine for an overnight cycle and am just finishing a weak cup of tea before heading for my bed.
Jackie 🥰
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Jackie, your dogs are adorable.
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Hello friends. I did make it to my dental appointment with time to spare. It was a long appointment with x-rays (didn’t think I was due for any!). Lots of cleaning, examining and then my first ever fluoride treatment. Didn’t know I had to pick a flavor. This is to become a regular thing. All ‘older’ people are receiving the treatments at this dental practice.
I picked up a few things at the grocery store and then headed home. I puttered around the house, got the trash ready to take to the curb. And I worked on the cards again. Still not finished. I keep running out of stars. 😀 I will cut more tomorrow.
I need to try to look over my dehumidifier tomorrow. It doesn’t seem to be working properly. 🤞🏻 hope I can figure out some way to get it working better.
The days seem to fly by. 🛩️🛩️
Be safe everyone.
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Lin, nice teapot again.
Just today I made appointment for teeth cleaning. I am long overdue, so guess xrays are in order.
Thinking about how busy you always are. You should post a pic of the cards you make!
Joy
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Happy Tuesday! 😀. 5:45 wake up call today, at this rate I am going to become a morning person. Lol But look how cute they are!
I did take a nap for the first hour of his nap and went to bed at 9:30 last night so rested. I was able to shower and eat a peaceful breakfast so a good day so far. He is now sleeping 3 hours.
Obi plays two hours then sleeps two or three hours. Eats, plays, sleeps, not a bad life!
Looks like rain today so I hope it doesn’t pour or storm while on potty calls.
Nothing else exciting going on. I might make a quick run to Target at his next nap but just a quick pickup in the parking lot.
Have a great day everyone!
Sandy
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An early visit to the moors this morning but as I got closer I could see mist and by the time I drove into the car park it was thick fog! Luckily I wore a cardigan over my top so kept warm while I walked on marked tracks so as not to get lost. I phoned Sheila once home and suggested I pick her up and we go hunting for comfortable garden recliners. We found a nice recliner but no cushions with a back so home again and I’ve been searching online for the right size…. Not easy!
This afternoon I stayed indoors and chatted to my friend Pat on WhatsApp. Thunder rumbling around sent me out to collect dry washing off the rotary line but still no rain so in a short while I will water the veggie garden. I’ve decided not to cut the lawn because it is dry and damaged so best wait for it to recover.
Cute pictures Sandy. One day I will snap George greeting a huge Malamute called Nuke that we often see on the moors. They look so funny together.
Nothing else happening.
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Hello. I have no cute photos today. It was a laundry day, sorting through old things and yes, some card making.
No rain and I will need to water my outdoor containers tomorrow morning. Darn.
Must finish super and get ready for the weekly 7pm video. Tonight is a new product release so that will probably go on for an hour and a half. Kind of long!
Be safe everyone.
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Some Sandicast figurines of Siberian Huskies that I would like to sell.
They are cute!
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Adorable Lin!❤️0
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Hello sneakers. Another hot day so out very early to walk; no fog this morning but a gentle breeze to make it bearable. After breakfast, coffee and a couple of catch up phone calls with Sheila and Linda I’m getting on with housework that didn’t happen as planned yesterday. I’ve promised to help Linda tomorrow because she wants to put guttering on a shed at the garden she uses and it’s the sort of job where a second pair of hands comes in very handy. She thinks it might rain at the weekend but everything in my garden has been watered anyway and I’ve noticed an expensive seed I bought of a blue Meconopsis poppy has developed a beautiful red flower!
I will collect its seeds at the end of summer but who knows what colour will appear in 2024!
On with the housework.
Jackie 🥰
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GM. Obi woke up at 2am for potty and after whining for a while went back to sleep until 6. It is finally a nice day so will be spending time outside. Both dogs are napping and I plan on doing the same. The mosquito service is coming to spray the yard so dogs can’t be on it for 30 minutes. Hopefully they come while they are napping. Potty training is going okay but a couple of accidents. Can’t use a pee pad with Ewok, it just wouldn’t work.
Have a great day. Still no word from Patsy?
Sandy
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Hello. Got my plants watered this morning, lettuce picked, a trip to the library completed and have been doing paperwork and sorting things for the remainder of the day. I did select a company to do my tree work. Probably will be a 6 week wait.
Hoping for some rain soon. The forecast is for 90+ degrees F tomorrow. I plan on staying indoors and continuing on my sorting. Oh what fun. I do run across some things I haven’t seem for quite a while. Of course that slows me down. 😄
Wishing everyone well.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Another kind of oddball teapot. A hat?
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Another nice day though a bit warm at 87. Trying to figure out when the interior fans will do and when the AC must go on. Only have had our new ac for less than a yr so there is a learning curve here. Also want our house at 75 at bedtime, so often the ac might not go on for a while until one half hour before bed. Our utility bill is starting to creep up as usual. Though cooler than usual I suspect the heat is coming.
Lots going on around here. We are getting estimates for the whole exterior to get painted, plus a large patio cover. The roof needs power washing too due to the moss that builds up on the north side of the house. We have paint chips chosen from a book that our HOAs request we use. Have 3 choices made, but have to make a decision here and get an approval. Next the reality came that the garage door may also have to be replaced. It has a minor dent in a panel and we have heard we may have a door that isn't being made now. Oh yes....the 3 outdoor fixtures are 20 yrs old. What a project, but it has been 15 yrs since the last owners painted. One thing leads to the next it seems.
Reality hit we have to trim some of the overhang growth from 2 trees too before the power washing happens. So did one this early evening. Filled the can, so the other gets done in 2 weeks now. No rest for the weary as they say, but we are done for the night. We put this whole project off last year, but can't any longer. Joys of living in a senior community in the city.
Thinking of all of you and miss seeing Patsy on here too. Take time to enjoy your grandkids, plus the doggies too. Glad you can get your naps occasionally when the pup naps Sandy. Until next time....
Diane
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Happy Thursday! ❤️ It’s going to be a beautiful day, I might even put on my swimsuit and get some sun while chasing Obi around. Lol Things are going well and potty training seems to be better. I just have to keep a close eye on him in the house.
Nice hearing from you Diane, sorry about all the home improvements but they must get done. One of the reasons I am not sure I want to buy.
Hello to everyone else and have a wonderful day!
Sandy
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Another hot, sunny day so I was on the moors by 0730 looking down at a beautiful view of mist rolling in the valley. David arrived just after me so when he caught up we walked for about 20 minutes until it felt too hot for our dogs. Linda picked up cakes on her way to me so we sat under the parasol drinking coffee for a couple of hours, then I cut some bamboo canes for her to support pea plants, collected some old concrete blocks that used to support the bee hives to support her water butt, then we drove to her shared garden to install guttering on a shed. It was extremely hot in the sun so we took breaks in the shade and now she has use of an extra water butt once it rains…. Possibly Saturday morning. It was exhausting and just in time because Linda’s son phoned to ask if she could collect her grandson from school but I asked if she could drop me off first because George and Betty hadn’t been fed.
I’ve enjoyed a cup of tea and am now thinking about making a basic chicken curry using some of Charmaine’s spices. That with some rice will be more than enough because I don’t eat much in hot weather. (Perhaps I should drop in on the pound a week club!!)
Hello one and all. Happy Thursday.
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Phew, I’m whacked and not the girl I once was! Just taken Jilly Bean for a walk to the mailbox and back and I’m whacked.
Nothing exciting to report except change could well be blowing in the wind.
Mike will be over Saturday, and then he drives over to Quebec to help his dad out who is apparently as whacked as me. He will be gone a whole week. I’m spoilt and will miss our regular current affair chats.
So, ta ta for now,
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Good evening. We did hit 90 degrees today. Sweaty!
Anne, sorry your son will be out of town for a week. I know you will miss him.
Jackie, a busy day. Wow, you had a very hot day as well. I hope you are sleeping peacefully now.
Sandy, you are doing a good job with the doggies.
Diane, my gosh what a lot of repairs and fix ups to tackle. I was talking to a friend today and they are having problems with their HOA. It seems the board does what they want without regard to the written rules. I hope your HOA is more equitable.
Patsy, we are missing you.
Be well everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Hello to everyone. Seems like you are all very busy.
We started out the week with chores and errands. Then in three different families dear to us, major health issues came up. Debbie and Lori handled the support duties, emergency room, etc. Debbie got back into town finally late last night, but not without road complications and trouble with the Waze app. Everyone doing better now.
In fact, Lori has a haircut today, so she will be relaxing.
Hope all the aches and pains have subsided.
Joy
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A busy time for me because I once again went walking early so that I could visit my Aldi supermarket by my favourite 0830 time which misses the crowded times. Driving home with shopping Barney phoned to tell me he was already in my garden waiting to start hedge trimming and when I arrived he was sweet enough to carry my shopping in! He cut back where I wanted and will be back on Monday to finish across the back of my wild bottom. This afternoon I’ve pottered outside and also followed my nose to find an obviously dead mouse! 🥴. It was behind the broom cupboard George had spent hours hunting around a few days ago so body disposed of and area washed with bleach and detergent! Hooray, rain on the way in the next half hour and should continue all night so fresher air to help sleep in. Tomorrow morning I will meet Sheila for coffee and cake. I’m phoning round to find a builder to repoint the front of the cottage now the walls have dried out. One wanted to come and look first thing in the morning but my priority is definitely a coffee morning!
Chicken in the oven nearly ready to enjoy with salad and coleslaw. I was going to cook rice but don’t think I’ll bother.
I’m really concerned about Patsy and John but hold on to the thought that Damon knows about our group because Patsy once told us she would read our posts to him when he visited. Hopefully he will make contact one day if Patsy can’t.
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Happy Friday! 😀 Early wake up call at 5:30 but I did manage to get a nap after I ran to Target while Obi was napping. He napped for three hours so I do get a break. Rob will be home Sunday and you can bet I will make up for lost sleep Monday. They are so cute to watch together but Ewok sets him in his place. Getting the potty training down pretty good but Obi is a sneak. I will miss him once home and told Rob and Lisa they can give him to me once they have him trained to sleep late and housebroken. 😂😂
I don’t think that will happen.
I too, wish we could hear from Damon or Patsy just to let us know what is going on. I miss her posts.
Time to go back outside before dinner. Have a great day!
Sandy
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Hello Sneakers, another busy day. Sorting through more things today. I found the calendars made with that expert card makers group at a local library years ago. It was fun to look through. I also spent some time talking to a friend and got caught up on their recent camping trips.
Busy busy day but I did take time to look up a phone number for our dear missing Patsy. I left a voice mail message. I don’t know if anyone will respond. I feel better for trying.
Jackie, another busy day! I hope you are resting well tonight.
Sandy, so it is home again soon for you. You have done such a good job with the doggos.
Joy, what a week your family has had. I am glad things are shaping up.
I need to get back to work. Always more to do.
Be safe.
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Alice in Wonderland themed teapots.
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