A quiet day but it’s dry and mild so after an early stroll on the moors I’ve been pottering in my greenhouse and outside. Sheila was supposed to walk with us but when I phoned to confirm the arrangements before I left home, she said she wouldn’t be going because she had disturbed sleep.
Three Kohlrabi plants that Linda gave me have been planted in the raised bed and I’ve covered with a protective net frame because the leaves look tasty enough for pigeons! Tomato plants I repotted yesterday look much happier but I was cross to discover Mediterranean pepper seedlings I had removed from a shop bought pepper and popped in a pot a couple of weeks ago had been eaten by a predator! A few more should grow so long as I protect them so slug pellets have been scattered!
I’ve mucked out the hen house, collected 6 fresh eggs and am now enjoying a cuppa!

No news from Anne since sending her a long rambling email but she had told me she is feeling awful so I don’t want her to feel she has to respond right away.

I will pop back later to see what everyone is up to.
Jackie 🥰

Hello. A warm and sunny day today. I did several loads of laundry and I am always happy to have clean towels! I am baking a few Japanese red sweet potatoes. I texted with the friend I visited yesterday. We had a nice visit and she said today she was happy to be able to show off their new camper with all of the extras her husband is installing. He does good work. I didn’t take a picture. Darn!

Her cat seemed to like me more than I wanted to be liked! I am allergic to cat dander and came home with swollen and irritated eyes. Yep, still allergic to them.

I did a couple of dance classes today. I think that’s it for today. I need a bit slower day.

Sandy, wow, busy again. Enjoy game night. Is Charlie feeling better? Sorry your plans changed regarding attending the memorial but you are remembering everyone with cards and donating to the memorial. Sometimes rides don’t work out.

Jackie, darn pests! Sorry you lost some of your smaller plants. A clean hen house and some fresh eggs. Good job!

I am very sorry to hear that Anne is feeling quite poorly. I may still send a message, not to overwhelm her but to let her know I am thinking of her and hoping her health will improve. I feel like I am ignoring her.

Well, tomorrow I may do some bathroom cleaning and perhaps some sorting out in the basement. I crushed boxes this afternoon as this will be recycle week as well as the usual trash.

Be safe everyone.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️
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Good afternoon. I have been doing more sorting of supplies today. Some of my glitter pastes have dried out. They don’t keep forever after you have opened them even if you seal them tight. I have done some exercise. More later. But must keep moving, I plan to watch another high school graduation online this evening but it starts early so need to have my moving out of the way. I watched the other graduation last evening. It was a nice ceremony and only 86 graduates so it didn’t take forever for each to file past, shake hands and have a picture taken. The one tonight will go on forever! Huge class. Her brother graduated from that school last year and it seemed there would never be an end to filing in, much less receiving diplomas. 🙃

Sandy, I can understand being worn out. Kids have lots of go power! Senior go-power is good but not the same. You have access to lots of delicious food when you go out to eat. It must be difficult to try to avoid yummy rich things.

I should get going. I did send Anne an e-card and was surprised to get a response. She has a cardiologist’s appointment coming up and hopes to get back with us again but she has days where she feels quite bad but other days where things are better. Jilly is loving all the walks Michael gives her.

Take care my friends.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️
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Well it sounds like spring has sprung with most of you though the occasional rain is still welcomed by some of us. It looks like most of us are busy working in the garden trying to get things planted. That is me also. We have a wonderful new nursery close to home.....too close LOL. I have made 3 trips there so far bringing home 2 hanging plants along with 3 others plants. Now we play the watering game trying to just keep them alive. What is too much and what is not enough. Also got 2 new macrame for 2 more hanging pots, but I am seeing if I can keep the ones alive that I have first. All of this in preparation for being able to deal with our hot temps not too far away. My bush roses are doing very well, but they require a lot of maintenance. Not so easy to do anymore for my back. Who ever planted this original yard must of liked yard work. I even have a gardener, but he spends 45 min 2x a month. Not enough time. My body is rebelling. LOL

I had a wonderful Mothers Day. My daughter took me on a Master Gardeners Tour of 7 houses, which was put on by the same nursery by us. That was a nice surprise. Amazing yards these houses had. Plus she brought me flowers and took me out to lunch. The most time we have spent together in some time just the two of us. She is a very busy person with her family as well as caring for their 6 acres of land, caring for 6 goats and 3 dogs and doing interior remodeling herself of their home. Thrilled to see she seems to be loving gardening also. At least we have something in common. Also heard from my son in Tennessee, so that was really nice also.

Glad to hear your various home projects are finally getting fixed. It sure takes patience these days. We seem to be waiting and waiting for the fence builder to come repair our storm damaged sections of fence. Just when we think it is done we find another problem.

I too am thinking of Anne and am quite concerned about her. Keep looking for that picture you have all seen, but I don't get it. She is such a delightful lady. Glad that she is now living with her son so that he can keep a closer eye on her. I am hoping she is in good hands with a doctor that is good and she likes. I think of her daily.

Such is my busy life for most of us. All of you take care and I am thinking of all of you. Lin I really need to get your Zumba Gold energy. We have a class here, but I am not so sure I can keep up. A lady mentioned I should try Yoga by Teresa. She was really talking it up. I know I need to do something.....LOL Sandy we went to our local casino last week. Not a good night for either of us. I need your luck. Jackie.....I was feeling every muscle ache for you when you moved all of that wood. Our motto here is stop when you must. Even my husbands doctor said you did what ? A day at a time as Sandy says.....

Until next time, Diane

A quick note, we have a day of extreme weather…..we have been warned of just about everything….huge, hail, straight line winds, tornados and flooding from very heavy rain. I have no idea what the day will bring or if we will have Internet service.

Wishing everyone a happy day.

Diane, glad to see you and wonderful that your daughter gave you the greatest gift for Mother’s Day——her time and presence.

Jackie, I love Simon’s cat and now I need to try to find some YouTube videos to watch. I like the shorter ones.

Later.

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Hi! Made it through Tuesday and still have a house. That is more than many people are able to say today.

I did some laundry this morning and participated in 2 Zoom classes. Both were dance classes. Maybe one more later today.

I thought of going to the grocery store today but decided to wait until tomorrow. The weather is sunny and cool today. I like this. Working on paperwork this afternoon.

Sandy, I assume all is well in your area today my friend.

Jackie, I love all the water related emojis. I hope you are not still fighting off water!

Be safe everyone.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️
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Lin, that cat teapot is hilarious and rather appropriate for yesterday! No rain today but suddenly chilly which is a shock to the system! How worrying it must be with those storm threats and I will be thinking of you when I wake in the morning.

Last night’s public meeting was interesting and Linda and I both came away feeling good after hearing several local business leaders voicing dissatisfaction with the way the council is run. I’m not sure anything will change but we have been told the incident that took place in January when a friend was attacked by Mr Nasty will be discussed next month. He was at the meeting and sat opposite us but kept his head down!

Today I walked locally with the dogs because I had plans to clean the drain gullies at the rear of my property that had filled with earth, old leaves and silt that came off the property next door during the torrential rain. The metal grids came up easily, thank goodness, then it was a case of scooping out the muck into a bucket and that took 4 loads to clear before washing it down with a hose. I was careful how I bent to reach down but twice hit my head on my mailbox as I stood up! I didn’t do much else after I finished but rested my back. That was my day and tomorrow I hope to get more of the never ending gardening done before rain that’s forecast in the afternoon.

Take care and Lin, stay safe. Bedtime for me.
Jackie 🥱😴

I learned a long time ago to not compare my insides with someone else's outsides. While I was a rumbling bucket of anxiety in the dentist's waiting room yesterday, everyone else looked serene. The new young dentist was very thorough and kind as was his assistant but the exam and x-rays showed what I feared-- two small cavities that will be filled next month and a cavity in a cracked wisdom tooth that can't be filled and will have to be extracted. I have all my teeth and have worked hard to keep them but I guess I'll have to put on my big girl pants and do what I don't want to do.

Our weather has been mild and a bit rainy. Our yard is simple to care for so I know I'll get everything done eventually.

Barbie

Hello. Survived the super early morning storms. No storms expected tonight or early tomorrow morning. I think I will sleep in a bit and then have a nice long shower.

Diane, glad the fence is fixed! You did have to wait a long time. 👏🏻👏🏻 Best wishes on completing your list of home chores.

Barbie, pretty much all types of medical or dental appointments give me high blood pressure. But actually dental fillings are low on my panic list. I had a tooth pulled and was quite scared but the tooth extracted easily. Thankfully. Best wishes.

Sandy, enjoy the night out! Glad you don’t have to do the driving.

Jackie, I get a daily email with stories in the news in England. It seems they are writing almost every day about the contaminated blood scandal and once again the horrible Post Office story.

I guess people in charge cannot be trusted when money and power are at stake. So sad.

Well, need to run along. Be safe everyone.

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Hi, we have a lovely day today followed by storms around midnight. The forecast I received this morning has possibilities of heavy rain, hail, strong winds, and maybe a tornado or two.

It was nice to sleep without sirens or other warnings. I did sleep later and had that warm shower. 👍🏻👍🏻

Sandy, have fun with the kids. And don’t get worn out.

Hi Barbie, Diane, Jackie and Anne.

Back to punching out little stars. Still don’t have a design, just fiddling around.

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Oh goodness, another lost post I was sure I sent yesterday! Nothing exciting missed, just the usual walking, gardening and cooler weather. I collected six eggs from the hen house today so they must be enjoying more settled weather.

Lin, I struggle to watch our news these days because there seems to be one scandal after another. Sadly, our corporate bodies appear morally corrupt and our government’s talk of compensation for victims is just that, talk and no action. The contaminated blood story is appalling when it turns out people within our NHS and therefore supposed to be looking after our health, covered up what was happening, knowing thousands were dying. That really was a case of ‘there, but for the grace of God’ when it came down to requiring a blood transfusion. I expect you will also be reading about our upcoming election when I don’t think many will vote as we lump all parties together as ineffective and lacking a moral compass.

I’m due a dental check up and must make an appointment. I chipped enamel off a filled back tooth a couple of weeks ago so know I will require work.

Must get to bed.
Jackie 🥰