We went to the pharmacy today hoping to get flu and Covid shots but only got flu
Had to make an appointment for the Covid shot. That will be Wednesday. Then we went to try out the Tesla charger in town so we will know what to do on a trip when we can't charge at home. It was easy but since it would take 30 minutes we walked to the Black Bear Diner next door and bought some yummy food that we don't normally eat. Too much sodium but delicious

🌻Barbie

Hi, quickie before I go to lunch. Yes the family are on a time crunch getting Derek moved in and believe me there’s an awful lot to do at the old homestead. Derek gives up his apartment and moves in on November 1st. Meanwhile I got up at 5;30 and moved all my furniture to how I wanted my place to look. When the family moved me originally they placed everything as they thought it should look and of course it didn’t suit me at all. Now it feels much more like home! So here I am still moving the double bed, a chest of drawers, the sofa and coffee table etc etc .like I’ve always done and expect to be told off like I always am! What’s new!
It was quite funny, the weekend cleaning lady did a double take when she saw the change.
Jilly helped by ruffling up her carefully placed blanket in her dog bed and placing her favourite toy, baby bone in the middle. Like owner, like dog as they say.

I’ll try and get back later. It is difficult because I’m posting by picking up the signal from the reception desk. That’s why I can’t give you an email address as of yet. It was purely by chance I found I could write to you all. So if I disappear you know why! My family are not the swiftest in setting up dear old Mom properly. However it should be soon as Mark mentioned getting the tv set up. I think it’s because they wondered if I’d stick this move out, and especially with old frosty knickers across from me. More on that and other interesting characters later. I am definitely thinking of writing down some of the things going on here if only for my own amusement.

Hugs to all. Wonder what lunch will be. It’s always soup to start.
Anne.

Being a detective was fun Sandy even when it turned out we weren’t needed! This modern technology is fine so long as it’s working. 😁 This time of year I try to make the most of any sunny, warm day to do something I enjoy so understand your desire to sit by the pool. At the moment, Monday will be our only dry day next week so I’m already rearranging plans to make the most of it.

Anne, I’m planning to dig out my paintbrushes, watercolours and acrylic paints and get back to a hobby I loved and know how much you enjoy writing so I think it would be brilliant fun for you, writing about your new life in the fast lane!

I didn’t shop for groceries this morning after all so now must be creative in the kitchen. The organic sausages were placed in the freezer so I will probably throw something together from odds and ends. Hmmm? 🤔

Jackie

Good evening. It’s been a busy day—on the phone, lots of email messages and texts. I also have been sorting out paperwork of my dad’s to take to a shredding event in a little over a week. I’d like to include some of mine as well but we will see if there’s time.

We still have severe thunderstorm watches in effect until 10 pm.

Joy, enjoy your grandson’s visit. You have a revolving door! 😄

Jackie, what good news. Time to get back to an old hobby. Excellent.

Anne, maybe you will have time for writing and painting. And yes, I think although your family has let many of your needs lapse, they will give you a verbal thrashing for moving furniture, just like normal.

Sandy, we have rain expected again tomorrow so maybe not a pool day anyway? Enjoy the day whatever you do.

Barbie, well done, a very organized approach to notifying people.

Sorry friends, but if I am unable to contact you, I have no one to do anything for me so I will just have to fade away. ☹️

Be safe everyone.

Lin🙋🏼‍♀️
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I’m enjoying a relaxed Sunday and staying in because we have some strong, blustery winds, along with showers. George and Betty were walked round the block late morning and now seem to be enjoying our chilled day except George does get spooked by the sound of the wind howling down the chimney. At least I feel I’ve done all I can to keep the property cozy and dry after all the work carried out these past few years.
Jam jars with their lids have been sorted and washed ready for apple chutney but I will have to shop for whole nutmegs and more onions than I’ve currently got before starting the process. I’ve always kept the nutmeg to grate but seem to have forgotten to restock.
Sheila told me yesterday she is to have an internal examination on Wednesday and was embarrassed because she has got rid of all her skirts and hates the idea of wearing trousers so I rummaged through my wardrobe and found a couple with elasticated waistbands that will hopefully fit her. They’ve been washed after hanging unused for over 10 years, ready for her to try on when we meet Tuesday. It should be dry and sunny tomorrow so I’ll strip my bed later… exciting times!

I’m so pleased we are back in touch with Anne and Jilly and not at all surprised she is making friends with a mix of people. We can’t necessarily choose our neighbours even in private or rented homes so it is pot luck whether a grumpy individual has to be avoided!

Goodness Sandy, I thought I was always on the go but you are way ahead of me! It is definitely good to keep moving but take care little Duracell bunny! 🐰

Lin…. So you must NEVER fade away; that’s an order!

I’m continuing to sneeze daily which has gone on for 3 months, or since our early summer ended, so boxes of tissues at the ready!🤧
I’m following the Rugby World Cup in little bursts so I will put the kettle on and watch Scotland then Wales play their opponents.

Happy Sunday everyone.
Jackie 🥰

Hello everyone. I’ve learnt something today…. There is a difference between British and American bunnies. Our Duracell bunny doesn’t wear sunglasses and is apparently a different breed!


I shopped early and yes Lin, bought more onions but the store I use doesn’t sell spices as such, just salt and pepper so I’m putting off making the chutney another day and meanwhile see if our local convenience store sells whole nutmeg. If not, it will have to be a jar of ground nutmeg.
After shopping I drove on to the moors to give George and Betty a good run and as I was getting them out of my car Sheila drove up and stopped to chat. She has decided being at home all day is making her depressed so she had been for a short walk and fresh air. We have arranged to see each other tomorrow morning. In spite of the forecast being for warm sunshine, I could see rain clouds coming off the Atlantic in our direction and before long we were wet! I had left washing out to dry but luckily it hadn’t rained at home. As we returned to the car I recognised a large Border Collie racing towards us who after greeting me, engaged George in a game of tag. He belongs to the walker who lost his wife to Covid at the beginning of the pandemic and also caught it himself. He says his breathing hasn’t been right since but he pushes himself to walk a couple of miles every day. We chatted while our dogs played then I came home for coffee.

Humorous teapot Lin but it gives me a strange sense of claustrophobia. Someone let the little guy out!

One more phone call to make, then I will do some gardening because there is so much needing to be done and I see we have yet another storm, this time called Agnes, heading in our direction!

Happy Monday.
Jackie 🥰

Have a wonderful day, whatever you get up to. Just make sure you give yourself a treat because you deserve it. ❤️

Hugs across the pond
Jackie 🥰

Thanks for the birthday greetings. My Internet service came back on its own apparently this morning. The technician said if he had time he was still going to stop by and examine the outside wiring and connection. I think it was some type of outage as 4 homes on this street with the same carrier didn’t have service. Couldn’t be all of our connections suddenly at once right?

I picked up my Rx refill this morning at the pharmacy and the lady in charge said I could stop by tomorrow morning and I might be able to get a Covid shot. They had just received vaccine and it arrives frozen so they need some time to get it ready to use. I will see!

Made a trip to drop off some things at the charity shop and then went to the used book store and sold some more of my books.

My sinuses are giving me fits. Sinus headache. Ouch!

Jackie, oh no, a storm on its way!! Stay safe and definitely no need to drive tomorrow. Glad today was a good day. 👍🏻👍🏻❤️

Sandy, busy day for you again. Amazing that you got up so early to get Lisa’s mom to the airport. ❤️❤️ And tomorrow will be a very busy day for you. Rest up.

Anne, thanks for keeping us updated on what’s going on at your new residence. I agree with Jackie, that gent may be trying to flirt a bit with you. Watch that one! And lovely, Santa! The gardens sound wonderful indeed. All best wishes my friend.

Hello to everyone else. Going to look for something for these stupid sinuses. Glad to have my connection back. Very unhappy when I am disconnected.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️
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Am interesting teapot!

Well, life continues interesting here I must say, Monday, my washing was collected and Tuesday it was returned. Except my pyjamas didn’t return with the rest of the stuff. I reported the absence to the manager and a very upset Fatima came over to peer in my closet no doubt thinking I’d lost my marbles. I haven’t! Not wanting to go to bed in winter pjs or my undies I contacted the Ms and they took me shopping for very pretty new pyjamas. The pyjamas are still AWOL. I wonder if Santa Claus is wondering why he’s found Marks and Spencers ladies pyjamas in his weekly wash, lol.

So we await what new adventures appear today. I had no idea I once led such a sheltered and boring life not so long ago. Will let you all know if the wandering pjs appear today but I wonder as Marks and Spencers clothing is quite sought after here.

Anne.

Hello from a windswept Corner of Cornwall. Lucky for us the centre of storm Agnes flew up the Bristol Channel and on to the Iris sea and Scotland but it has been giving us heavy rain and gales all afternoon. This morning I made sure everything was put away or tied down then did drive to the post office with my brother’s birthday card before stopping on low moorland to walk George and Betty. The livestock aren’t silly and had moved down off the hills to seek shelter so we constantly dodged cattle and horses while the sheep dodged us! I managed to find a small pack of whole nutmeg at the local store so I now have all required ingredients for the Brandied apple chutney and will make it tomorrow morning before visiting my friend Les who tells me he has been busy shredding papers for my hens’ bedding.
Sheila has phoned to let me know the skirt was appreciated as the hospital only had a small towel to offer her. She was once again told something needs to be done to relieve her pain and discomfort but as she said to me, she knows that but needs them to come up with a solution!

Lin, when I was growing up my gran used to make a dish of Colman’s mustard to accompany beef or ham that would blow through the sinuses and make eyes water! We call it English mustard but I prefer milder German and French.

Oh Anne, your response to the discovery of your M&S PJ’s did make me laugh! I’m with you! You do have to keep on your toes don’t you although I’m thinking you have already proved yourself to be sharp as a razor!

Sandy, hopefully farewells with Bryanna won’t be too upsetting. Since you are always so busy, I’m sure time will fly before you see each other again, not that we should ever wish it away.

In spite of advising my GP practice I don’t wish to receive a Covid booster or flu jab and being told they will remove me from their list, I’m receiving weekly text reminders. None of my friends that live nearby have had even one message!

The wind is calming down just a bit but more rain to come so I’ll make myself a plate of salad and settle down for the evening.
Take care.
Jackie 🥰