Oh rats! I lost my post…..darn!

Wishing everyone a good day and Jackie, I hope you get a plumber to quickly fix that problem leak.

Lin🙋🏼‍♀️
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The plumber has been, gone through everything and made the shut off valve upstairs easier to get ahold of because I no longer had enough strength in my fingers to close it. He cut a larger access hole so I won’t have to go without water downstairs if a similar problem arises. A simple replacement fuse has given me hot water and he is sure a tiny piece of rust clogged up the macerator so confident there was nothing major happening. I missed my trip to the supermarket this morning and was contemplating going this evening but the rain is getting worse so why put myself through a horrible journey?

Sandy, I do hope that storm doesn’t cut off your power so you can maybe catch up on some tv programmes. Enjoy a relaxing day.

Drat Lin, nothing worse than losing a post but thanks for giving us a pretty teapot. 😁

Thinking of Anne being poked and jabbed. 🫤. Let us know how you get on.

Jackie 🥰

Jackie, I enjoy watching "Escape to the Country" in all the villages that look like they've been plucked out of old British movies. I am usually surprised at the choices the buyers make. I am so USA modern home spoiled that I always wonder where is the second bathroom and the furnace.

We went to an indoor social gathering for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. It was odd to be so close to so many people but we had a good time. Jake thoroughly enjoyed all the food and I ate none of it. We had pleasant conversations with a few people but I was glad to get out. I don't do well sitting that long.

I finally remembered during business hours to call and make an appointment with the eye doctor.

Sandy, I hope the back injection works for you so you can enjoy your active life with less pain.

Anne, Best wishes for success in your medical procedures.

Barbie

Oh dear, raining when we walked so we were soaked! Never mind, I spent my morning watching England play in Women’s football World Cup in Australia. It was an edgy game so not comfortable to watch but we won…. Just!
Housework this afternoon so I don’t have to bother over the weekend.

Barbie, modern properties usually have a 2nd bathroom or en suite but older places didn’t get indoor plumbing until the 20th century, like my cottage when the piggery was converted and outhouse demolished! I think because our climate is quite temperate, furnaces haven’t been necessary so our heating systems are fuelled by either gas that’s piped in, electricity or oil and they only require boilers like this.
Air conditioning is rare too which is why we struggle now temperatures are rising.

Lin, the older properties have extra reception rooms because one was used by middle classes to entertain visitors and it was all about social status! When I was a child it was called the parlour but the more affluent used the term drawing room. I remember some homes where a new sofa delivered from the store wrapped in plastic would still be covered a year later to protect it. We kids would giggle but I expect to that family it was a luxury.
Banks were extremely strict about offering mortgages on timber framed houses until our recent housing shortage and developers began to build more and more. Generally a buyer had to be in a position to pay cash to obtain one. I think that might be a 1940’s teapot sitting in a parlour!

A quick snack then I must get that housework done.
Happy Friday.
Jackie 🥰

P.S. I love those red boots!

Hi Everyone....

Finally have a bit of time to catch up with everyone. So much has gone on while I have been away from here.

Anne....It sounds as if your new place to live will be wonderful for you. Really nice that you can give it a trial too, so that you will know whether it is the perfect place for you. My mom enjoyed living at the one she lived in and she was legally blind at that point though I suspect she still had a bit of sight. Nothing stopped her even going on the hot air balloon ride that she took.

Jackie....I was quite concerned when you had a plumbing issue recently. Glad your plumber was able to resolve the problem
quickly. Rain, rain and more rain for you. It doesn't get humid there does it ? Thank you for describing what all of those rooms in the older houses are. I suspected a snug was a small sitting room, which often included a fireplace. Perfect for the small cottages found many years ago.

Lin.... Still sorting thru miscellaneous items, which seem to accumulate quickly especially if you are into crafting. It seems as if that chore never comes to an end. You have been having some awful weather recently. Just hope that you are safe there. I follow the weather stations now with our son and family now back in Tennessee. Stay dry....

Barbie....Enjoy your new Tesla. They are very popular here. Enjoyed reading about them as you described some of the insides of one. Now maybe you can go for an occasional drive again.

Sandy....Wonderful photo of your family that you posted while you were up at the lake house. That house sounds like it was the perfect find to accommodate everyone. Hoping you are home long enough to give your back a rest before you are off on your next trip. Take care....

Joy.... Goodness another houseful of people shortly. Nice that it is all family and you have lots of helping hands, so that it is enjoyed by all. Crazy hot temps here too. Enjoy the pool and ac when you can.

As for me I have been quite busy too. First off to the endodontist to have a tooth removed, plus a partial made. The healing took a bit longer than expected, but all is well now. We had our painting job approved by the compliance company. This past week we have been dealing with the roof getting cleaned, the house exterior being prepped for the painting job and now 2 coats of paint applied to our metal patio cover, which we doubt has been done at all during the 20 yrs it has been since its installation. Once that is done the windows will get washed, the patio power washed and the interior carpets cleaned. Glad when all of this is done and our time is ours again. Oh yes I have an appointment to have 3 thorns removed...ones that found me during my pruning this spring. I love roses, but this isn't the first time for me. Long pants next time for sure. No guarantees though....

Well that is about it with me. Hello to Patsy if she sees this and to Jeri too. Thinking of all of you.

Diane

Not much from me because I have been boringly busy, packing up for the move. Or chucking stuff out for the move. Then of course I stubbed my toe on Saturday doing all this which means I’ve got a bright red foot which is twice its size. A little better today, but Michael bless him drove over, did some shopping and cooked us dinner as the pain was so bad I had trouble standing cooking at the stove. Hey ho. Next Wednesday Mark and I go to the home to finalize paperwork, get the key and measure to decide what will fit in.

So, I’m washing today after finding forgotten stuff lurking in dark cupboard corners.

Maybe more news worthy stuff later.

Anne.

Hello. Well Mary Jo and Mark showed up yesterday and were somewhat shocked at the size of my foot and interesting shade of red. Why didn’t you tell us they scolded but I explained they’ve done so much for me that I wanted them to have a weekend free from miserable old ladies. Any way, Michael had turned up to feed me with disastrous results I might add. Food unsuitable for IBS and me being a pig couldn’t resist. However we will keep that to ourselves because his intentions were so kind. I’ve woken up with my left foot reduced in size but doubt I can get a shoe on and I’m supposed to be at the Home tomorrow for sign up and the measuring of the apartment. Wish me luck.

Meanwhile someone was persistently knocking on my door last evening accompanied by much barking from Bean, No way could I totter to the door at dusk so whoever it was got ignored by me if not by Jilly Bean.
Old age does have interesting moments.

Now, more importantly what do you girls with dogs feed them? Jilly is used to home cooked chicken and turns her black nose up at all attempts to feed her various commercial dog food. And I can’t cook chicken in a mini kitchen designed to prevent old ladies reducing the other residents to ashes. And I love Jilly so much I don’t want her ending up with Michael who’s at work all day, or at least not yet. Suggestions appreciated to try in our remaining two weeks here.

Finally, I’m beginning to wonder if the house has a spirit who doesn’t want me to leave. I’ve never had so many stupid accidents before I decided it was time for me to leave gardening, cooking and cleaning behind.

Off to try and climb over the bath side for a shower and hair wash before I become the likes of a bag lady.

❤️Anne.

barbiecat wrote: »

Jake is gone to take the new Tesla to Seattle to have a minor repair done to the suspension system. The biggest downside to our new car is that no one in our remote rural area is able to do repairs and thus the need to drive to Seattle. The appointment is at 9:15. The trip is about two and half hours including a ferry ride. Since it is summer and he went at commuter time, he left extra early to allow for contingencies like the bridge closed for marine traffic or long lines at the ferry. He could get to appointment easily from the 7:55 ferry, but he aimed for the 7:00 ferry and got there in time to get on the 6:25 ferry. He will be early to the appointment. Fortunately he has his phone and a book with him so he'll pass the time comfortably. I am looking forward to a rare day at home alone. I have several projects planned that I can do accompanied by the loud music of my choice.

Anne, maybe the little injuries at your house are a message from the universe to get out of the house and go somewhere safer. How about talking to the new residence and finding out if someone in the kitchen can cook chicken for you every few days? Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Barbie

Hi. I did think about taking my crockpot SANDY but not sure if I’m allowed. And I did find a recipe for micro waving chicken breast. By the way amongst all the activities that this home offers is gambling night! That I won’t be participating in. I’m no gambler and have to watch the cash flow, but I did think of you! Actually if this home is as good as it sounds I think somewhere similar would suit you very well with your outgoing personality. Once I’ve signed my life away I’ll tell you the name and you can check it out. I am rather looking forward to the meals. Hope they are as good as they sound.

I’m resting my foot. It isn’t the toe, it’s just below and down to the instep. Bl…y painful to put it mildly.

Anne.

Marks cancelled our visit to the home tomorrow. We are going on Friday instead, because my foot is still horribly swollen but not quite so painful. You are right BARBIE the universe IS telling me it’s time to move on. I do hope Jake gets everything sorted out today with the new Tesla and you enjoyed a rare day of solitude.
Anne.

Jake's trip to Seattle was successful for him. He arrived early, they fixed the problem with the suspension as soon as he got there and he was finished and ready to come home an hour earlier than his scheduled appointment. He arrived at the ferry dock just in time to be the last car on the ferry and he was home before 10:30. I was delighted that he was home safely and early but disappointed that I didn't have my long day to putter with my projects while listening to my music.

Barbie