A quiet day for me. It is cold and overcast so apart from our usual walk round the block, checking the hens are ok and collecting fuel stored outside for the fire, I have remained inside. Housework took up some time but generally I’ve relaxed. Betty seems to very slowly be improving but I will wait for test results before getting too pleased.
In the morning Linda is bringing logs and other wood for my fires that her son cut up a couple of weeks ago. We will probably go out for coffee somewhere but that’s as exciting as my days are, not that I mind because the past few weeks were hectic! I won’t be watching your Presidential Inauguration!

Happy Sunday. Stay warm.
Jackie 🥰

Jake had a will and this is a community property state. Everything goes to me, but there are still forms to fill out and sign, papers to deliver, and stuff to do that only I can do. It's nothing like what I had to do as executor of my mother's estate in 1991 but everything I do seems like climbing uphill and carrying stones.

Barbie

Hello. Argh! Cold, cold, cold. I checked the schedule a little while ago and I do have to take my trash bin out as we will have pickup on our regular day.

I read a book today, did exercise cautiously, started another birthday card and have been binging my favorite TV program “Hudson and Rex” and will watch episodes multiple times, never get tired of them.

Sandy, I am doing the same, staying indoors as much as possible. I did not watch anything related to politics although I did stream Bloomberg early this morning as they interviewed attendees at Davos.

Take care everyone.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️
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Sandy, Your reminder of one day at a time is so helpful. I can't rush ahead to get everything done.

Lin, Staying inside sounds like a good plan but doesn't work for me because the dogs need to get out and I am a fanatic about my 10,000 steps. Fortunately it's not as cold here as where you are. It's just a bit below freezing now and will be warmer in the afternoon.

Jackie, Dog towels are important. Sometimes I think I have too many, but since there is space to store them, I keep them all just in case.

Yesterday I filled out one online form that included attaching a scanned copy of Jake's death certificate. I won't know for awhile if I did it right and accomplished what was required. I also went online to find where to dispose of all the medications. I'll go look for the place today while I'm out to go to the library.

Barbie

Brrrrr🥶

Yep, another cold day today but this evening we made it back above zero. Snow tomorrow, not sure how much maybe less than 2 inches.

Hope it is a little warmer in the morning as I need to make a trip to the library. Hope my car starts.

I received some 1099s today but far from all of them. SSA sent me an email indicating I should login and see new information that was available for my account.

I had signed up their new system during the summer (login.gov) and then cheerfully forgot about the details for getting back in. 🫣

I locked myself out of one of my online banking apps last night. The message said I would need to contact them today. Well huzzah, this morning I was able to get to ‘forgot password’ and had no problem getting the issue resolved. Sometimes you just have to wait.

Be safe everyone. Talk to you tomorrow.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️
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A cold day for me so I again left Betty at home while I walked George. It ended up twice the distance because as I returned to the car park George disappeared from view and no amount of calling worked. Two ladies with dogs told me a man was trying to catch a dog on the far side of an open area where cattle were gathering, which was where I had reached before turning to go back to my car. I realised he must have lost sight of me so had followed his scent that took him in the wrong direction! Back I went, calling all the time, then caught sight of him in the distance as he suddenly heard me, looked in my direction and then started to run toward me! I saw the man who had been trying to catch him and thanked him and he laughed as he described George as an aloof loner but was allowed by George to stroke him before we once again walked to the car park. Before driving home I needed to pick up George’s raw food so was out nearly 3 hours but Betty seemed fine when we finally got home, and no accidents! After doing so well yesterday, eating plenty, she decided to fast today so I will be relieved to see her receive the first B12 shot tomorrow that will hopefully boost her energy levels.
In the afternoon I did my best to begin repairing sections of the chicken run roof where squirrels have chewed through wire netting to get at the food but with cold fingers and sun in my eyes as I looked up, I had slow progress. At least the job has been started.

How sad for Anne to have broken bones in her foot. I really do hope her stay in a care facility will be short.

Barbie, I agree about dog towels because I never seem to have enough. Half a dozen were washed and dried today but I see our forecast is showing rain for nearly two weeks so more will be needed!

Enjoy your Christmas dinner Sandy!

Gorgeous teapot Lin.

Gone midnight so we are all off to bed. This photo was taken a few mornings ago when I had thrown my duvet over the bottom of my bed to air it while I took a shower and returned to this scene!


Jackie 🥰

Well hello. Where did yesterday go? Sorry I didn’t post yesterday. You didn’t miss much. I went to the library, talked to a friend for quite a while on options to get more video content without taking on any subscriptions. She and her hubby have some kind of complex system through their Internet provider although they do not receive many channels. They have had their daughter and SIL come over to help them. Unfortunately they didn’t get it and had to call for a service appointment when they couldn’t get back to the cable box feed.

I suggested an additional small television and a Roku box. I told her I could walk them through setting it up. We also talked about a television with a DVD player. She wants more content but doesn’t want to mess up anything she already has. I understand.

Also talked to the bank yesterday about this year’s RMD as my rep is absolutely a great banker and they have had no mistakes with my account in the many years with them. I am so sad that she is retiring in a couple of months. 😢

Also talked to the church secretary as I needed the church’s Federal Tax ID for some info I must send to my accountant related to taxes.

Did a bit of cardio and a little cooking.

Well, that is all from here.

Barbie, good strategy for getting out of a very blue spell. 👍🏻❤️👍🏻

Jackie, wow, that was a scary episode with George! Don’t push yourself too hard with repairs. Best wishes. I heard there was some bad weather to the North of you. I hope that was accurate and things will be fine in your area.

We didn’t get much snow yesterday but just after dark we got more snow and actually the roads were extremely slippery. I could hear cars spinning their wheels as they couldn’t get up the incline in the second block of our street.

Sandy, have a good day.

Must run along.

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Lost my post!! Gone midnight and the storm with what appears to be a Welsh name is raging outside so I’m not going to get much sleep even though we in Cornwall are only getting hit by the tail end. The Scottish Highlands will definitely have to baton down the hatches!
I won’t repeat what was lost in the disappearing post but update Betty’s situation after another trip to the vet. She has received her first B12 shot so it’s now a waiting game for an improvement. She has gone off the special dietary food so I gave a small piece of chicken for breakfast but the vet has advised not to give her more in case she is allergic. I have mixed the other with warm water to try to make it more palatable but she’s still turning her nose up! If her appetite doesn’t improve I can take her back to the vet for a steroid injection and she is also booked in next Thursday for a 2nd B12 shot. She is sleeping lots and isn’t in pain or distressed so it’s a waiting game.

I do feel for you Barbie. Those horrid dips can come when you least expect them so well done getting yourself out with Annie. I know too that all the exhausting so-called official stuff can seem never ending but you are doing the best thing by pacing yourself.

Sandy, I hope your Christmas get together was fun!

I’ll get myself ready for bed and hope things quieten down. It’s 1am but I don’t have to go anywhere tomorrow so might get a lie in!
Take care
Jackie 🥰

Good afternoon. It has warmed up to freezing this afternoon. Yippee!

I just got through to Amazon customer service to request a refund for an order I placed in mid-December that never arrived. When I finally got connected with chat, the representative got my refund processed fairly quickly.

I talked to a friend this afternoon—it had been long a long time since we chatted. Very enjoyable.

Did some laundry this morning, participated in several cardio classes, and have been working on a few odds and ends the remainder of the day. The first and last online card class of the year is on February 8th. I only thought of it as I received my supplies today. It looks like another not too interesting set of classes. Will see what happens. Much information is still not available.

Sandy, I am sure you will be fine with your tax filing. I seem to be entangled in more complicated issues most years. 👀 Companies used to have to get tax info in the mail by the end of January I believe but now, who knows! Any international accounts have longer. I make a checklist each year to track what I have and what I should be looking for. How did the car service appointment go? Please look after yourself and don’t get into any potential scheduling conflict with your eye appointment.

Jackie, I saw a video of Kerry and the dogs being blown about quite roughly. What wind! Today is Paddy’s birthday I believe. A beautiful dog. Hoping Betty is eating. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Take care everyone.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️
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A glass paperweight in the shape of a teapot

Good morning. A quieter day after that wild storm. Several power cuts and more trees down in the village yesterday after a mini tornado caused damage. David told me he had taken Hattie for a walk and nearly got blown over. Luckily a couple of dog walkers saw him struggling and helped him back to his car. Tornadoes are a rare event, thank goodness! This morning George and I went for a climb over the hills, leaving Betty to snooze. He loved every minute dashing about. Betty is very quiet but I’m doing my best to encourage her to eat by hand feeding a few kibble biscuits smeared in peanut butter.
I plan to get a few gardening jobs carried out because there’s more bad weather on the way. Came close to losing this post so will send it on its way and maybe return later. Happy Saturday.
Keep warm and safe.
Jackie 🥰

Hello. A warmer day today and we even had sunshine! Yes!

Tried to do all of my planned exercises minutes in back to back classes this morning. Didn’t work out quite as I’d hoped but I did get everything packed in. 😄

Received my first statement of giving from a charity today. And several 1099s. Onward!!

I am working on some coloring for card making but it is going slowly as much of it includes tiny little
spaces.

Jackie, I am glad that you and George got out for a walk. Kerry posted some indoor photos. The power is out there. Several of the dogs were sitting quietly looking out the window while the other two were sleeping in front of the fire.

Sandy, I hope you had a good family Zoom call.

Barbie, your tax info gathering sounds so streamlined, I am in awe.

Jackie, I wish Betty had some appetite. Is the only issue a B12 deficiency??

Be well and safe my friends.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️
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Lin, my tax preparation is streamlined now because I no longer itemize. Years ago when we owned real estate, did some side hustles, and itemized, the gathering was endless. Now it's simple. All my investments are handled in a single place, they provide the 1099 of the activity for the year and I send it to the same accountant we've used for years. I pay her a hefty sum, but it's like buying peace of mind---priceless.

Barbie