Happy Monday from here too! Much warmer today although quite cloudy. No rain expected though. I finished my cardio for the day. Yippee! I have been hunting for a gift for that 2 year old. Everything that the grandma sent on the birthday wish list is for children age 3 and up. Nope, I am not purchasing age inappropriate gifts, I don’t want the child to possibly get hurt. Lots of things are for age 3+ so next year! There are board books but I don’t know what he already might have. Wish the mom had put together a wish list. She could suggest wanted books perhaps.

Sandy, the pumpkin patch sounds like loads of fun as well as lots of steps for you! A busy week for you and wow, casino time already! Wahoo…..

Jackie, wow, a shift in the weather when sitting outdoors can turn your feet to ice cubes. I hope it didn’t take too long to get warm and cozy. I am impressed that George and Brady were asleep quickly. Am looking forward to our shift back and away from daylight savings time. I get up in the morning and it is dark long after I have dressed and made my way downstairs. My neighborhood had a get together to watch a scary movie. Eeeck! No thank you. It looked like they had some folks that joined in.

Well, back to my little chores. I am hunting for several different birthday cards. Not happy with the ones I have chosen. One that I sort of like needs a foiled greeting to finish off what’s there. Must see if I have more of that type of foil and a greeting of the correct size.

Do take care everyone.

I heard from a friend today who had the cornea replacement surgery. She said it was a success and can now see from that eye. The other eye still needs a replacement but her vision is better than it was. She is pleased.

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Hello and happy Wednesday. I was sure I posted yesterday but no sign! I had spent the morning at a garden centre with Linda, first for coffee and cake then a stroll round looking at all their plants. It was sunny and warm and I bought some potted Cyclamen, an interesting Heather and a few Spring bulbs to place into an area I recently cleared.
This morning I woke up to the awful news of storms and floods in Spain so made a WhatsApp call to my brother Bernie to check he was alright because he lives in a single story bungalow and being in a wheelchair, wouldn’t be able to escape if necessary. He is West of Valencia but told me he woke in the night when a storm went through his town but luckily his home is in the hills above the town centre and there is a steep road that takes any rain away so he felt safe enough. He was due to go to a bible class this afternoon at his Pastor’s home and was waiting for a phone call to confirm that would still take place.
George’s groomer visited midday which was as well because he had some knots in the fur on his tummy that I hadn’t been able to brush out. He squirmed so much when I tried but Debbie has a way with him after 10 years visiting us and he’s now looking very cute! Apart from an early trip to a supermarket tomorrow I will hopefully plant my new purchases then continue with more tidying outside while our warm weather continues. Halloween isn’t big around here so no sign of ghoulish creatures! 👻

Stay safe dear friends. It’s unsettled times in all sorts of ways! Midnight so I am off to bed!
Jackie 🥰

Hello. Busy day but I have hit a wall. My sinuses are reminding me that cold and wind are not a treat. Headachy and nauseous. Darn sinuses.

I need to do some cooking and the laundry is piling up again. Lots of books to read. Tons of cards to make but I have trouble working when I feel unwell.

I hope everyone else is doing well.

Sandy, happy casino trip.

Jackie, out in the garden?

We have a forecast of rain possibilities for the next 3 days. None today.

Enjoy the weekend.

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Hello, I am in the midst of a 3-day set of classes. Interesting in some ways. I also read one of my library books. It was quite good!

Cold and wet here.

Ready for the time change.

Sandy, have fun !!

Jackie, that photo you posted was very interesting. I have seen few photos of Spain outside of the large cities. You get so much accomplished each day.

Take care everyone.

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Weather here is overcast and drizzly again today. I guess this is expected to continue for an additional 2 or 3 days. I watched some of the online classes today, church, and participated in cardio classes. Got a bit of laundry done, crushed boxes, put together my Swiffer Wet Jet and tried it out. Read a part of another book and tried to shop for some groceries and supplies. Didn’t place an order though.

Time to watch a few programs on PBS and have materials to read about an alcohol coloring class which is later this week. I didn’t know when I registered for this class that you are on your own for having images printed by a laser printer on specific types of card stock. Well, I do not have a laser printer and I asked the library if they could make copies for me on card stock if I brought it in. Nope, they will not use different types of paper for patrons. Their paper or forget it. Quite frustrating.

Jackie, Sheila seems to have to wait all the time! Is that the norm these days? Hugs for George and Betty. I hope you have a good day tomorrow.

Sandy, and I hope you are enjoying your time with your friends. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 win, win, win.

See you tomorrow.

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Monday has been and gone and I’m just heading for bed. A cool rather grey day but ideal for housework after one of our longer walks across the moors. David was leaving as I arrived in the car park and was rather put off by another walker telling him about someone she knew who had passed away during a hip replacement! He worries at the best of times so not the best story to share with him!

How frustrating Lin not to be able to print your cards. No help from your library either! 😠
Our health service is broken after a combination of lockdowns and strikes by doctors and nurses over pay. The whole system needs to be revamped but our new government is just throwing more money at it to be wasted, even after promising they wouldn’t. We know about politicians’ promises!! Sheila’s appointments get postponed regularly and that’s probably due to staff shortages. Hopefully that shouldn’t happen to David because he is using a private hospital that also carries out hip replacement procedures for the NHS and from what I’ve seen, are organised and fully staffed. I love the tea set. Beatrix Potter?

Hang in there Sandy. Hopefully a better day!

Off to bed for me.
Jackie 😴

Hello. Yes, another wet and sort of miserable day. I did go to the grocery store that sells my favorite veggie mix. Unfortunately their supply truck had not arrived and they didn’t know where it was so I didn’t end up with much. Drove by the library to pick up more books. I did get some cardio done today and spoke to a friend on the phone. She took a fall in her home and ended up with a concussion. She didn’t confirm that with a doctor’s visit but she was a nurse before she retired and has suffered several prior concussions so she was quite certain. Nice conversation although much was about her accident. Watched a long YouTube Live this evening. Very good project.

Jackie, I found all of the Dawn French M&S ads from prior years (at least all I could find). Very nice! I watched the Vicar of Dibley show regularly and thought her quite funny. The little tree ornament is cute but that must have been from a while ago. There were several on eBay and were sold. Well, you are experiencing wet weather too. It sounds just like what we had this morning. Thanks for sending along our best wishes to Anne.

I have no idea how this election will ultimately sort out. I saw a few interviews where people being interviewed said they were disgusted and decided in the end to just not vote.

Sandy, hope you are home safely.

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Where did my post go? Argh.

Good morning. Yesterday was full of cardio dancing, long phone calls, emails and a long awaited alcohol marker class last evening.

Sandy, glad you are home and that you did a bit of winning.

Jackie, hope you are well.

Hope we hear something about Anne soon.

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Another busy day that began with a long walk. I’m trying my best to retain strength in my legs by choosing routes that take me up hills and do feel better for it. Halfway this morning I did struggle on a particularly steep section and felt pleased with myself when I got to the top, especially when I noticed George and Betty run when they saw it was going to be downhill from that point! I had a hair appointment at midday and luckily I had given a few extra minutes for the journey because there was a car accident on a local bypass that meant traffic being detoured on to our narrow roads. It was still busy two hours later after my appointment and shopping for groceries but finally made it home in time for a phone call from a friend. She had been to an exercise class recommended by her GP because she has been struggling to maintain balance and that has left her without any confidence when walking. We talked until evening and time to cook.
Anne is home after her 2nd cataract procedure but I’ve so far only had one short message to say her eye was painful and vision blurry but that was last night so hopefully it was only eye drops causing it. I will have time tomorrow to message her to find out how she is. Bedtime right now.
Take care.
Jackie🥰