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Senior Golden Sneakers
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Hello, a dusting of snow today and colder weather. I went out for my mail when the sun was out this afternoon. It was nice.
Made no progress on cards today. Did a bit of stamping that may turn into birthday cards for March. I am watching the new Bridget Jones movie. I got several free months of Apple + TV with my new phone. I finally signed up and watched all the seasons of Ted Lasso. Oh, and several of the old Charlie Brown and Snoopy programs.
Sandy, I hope you got to church today. Spring would be nice though. ❤️
Take care everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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There was thick fog this morning but that’s because the freezing wind has gone so the temperature is creeping up. I’ve got into a routine with Betty and her 3 daily meals, steroids administered in cream cheese and extra protein in powder form. George was walked round the block again but it should be dry and sunny tomorrow so I’ll give him a run on the moors. I did a few chores then made a chicken casserole using a few pieces originally purchased for Betty. My school friend had messaged to arrange a phone catch up this afternoon so knowing how we chat for a couple of hours, timed the oven on a slow, low heat to be ready when we finished! It was delicious!
Sandy, if I think about it, I can’t believe I’m 76 and the way time is flying by, I’ll soon catch up with you.😄 My school friend is just a couple of years younger but has a few health issues that can restrict her so I do count my blessings. From the way he lives, I don’t think David has been married but you would have to meet him to understand why I know so little about his life! I hope you managed to defeat the snow and get to church.
Lin, your card making commitment is epic! I loved the Valentines teapot too. Betty still won’t eat the tinned food the vet wanted her on but likes the alternative hyper allergenic sachets I found at the pet store. More snow? Keep safe and warm.
Bedtime for me.
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The sun is out but it’s freezing again. I managed to launder a load and hang out to dry then walked George on the moors but the wind was cutting so we didn’t stay long. Definitely not a day for gardening so I’ve had a quiet time pottering and also researching telephone and broadband packages for David who wants me to visit and go through options with him. I’ve a busy few days coming up with a coffee morning tomorrow with Linda, George’s groomer visiting on Tuesday and a gardener Wednesday to trim trees so will have to fit that in between. I managed to shower George because he picked up a lot of dirt when we walked, then put my hairdryer on him to keep him from getting cold until his coat dried. It is very dense so holds on to water if I don’t.
Betty is nudging my knee, asking for her supper and I must eat too so I wish you all a happy Sunday.
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Happy Sunday!
Got up early to go listen to my son speak at his meeting, then went back to his house until we left for the movie. It was very cute, a kids movie called Dog Man. We ate lots of junk at the
movie and I went home when we got back to Rob's house. It was a fun family day and I would like to do it again. I have nothing as of yet, for the next two days and I welcome staying home before my trial appointment on Wednesday. I did go to church yesterday even though the weather was fine Cheryl went with me to church and picked me up, then we met Marisa for dinner. Today is the 2nd year of Babe's death and we went to honor him at his favorite restaurant. It was a nice dinner and I appreciated their company.
Jackie, this cold weather is just awful. I know I live near Chicago and should expect cold winters but that doesn't mean I like them. I am sure George appreciates that warm hair dryer to keep him dry. Busy days for you this week, it is good to keep active but does get tiring. I too, am grateful for good health. I have others my age and younger who are in bad health so I really try to take care of myself.
Lin, who did you go with for your new phone service? I am with TMobile and get lots of perks with them.
I get Netflix at a bargain price along with Apple TV and Hulu (with ads). One of these days I will upgrade my phone, I have a iPhone 13 plus but it is paid for so not monthly charges except for my service.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Hi! Watching SNL50 anniversary special red carpet. Will probably watch some of the actual show.
Watched online church today, got some cardio classes. Started working on St. Patrick’s Say cards as I finally have an idea. Of course I decided on something that will take forever. 🤭 I also need to do some coloring for the birthday cards (stamping finished). Having some problems with inking these shamrock stamps. The ink is not sticking to them. Well, things never go easily right?
I didn’t sleep well last night so I don’t know how late I will stay up to watch some of these programs. I missed the SNL concert on Friday night.
Cold and colder over the next few days. Good to stay indoors.
Sandy, glad you had a good time. I don’t know any of the details about Dog Man, will have to look it up. I have a no contract phone plan so no real extras. I have been with them (Straight Talk) since I purchased my first iPhone. They have changed over the years but they are now a totally unlimited plan which is a nice change from the old restrictive days. All we get is a points accumulation each month and there are things to purchase but I usually save my points and get a month of free service. They don’t have their own network so we are running on the Verizon towers and infrastructure I’ve heard. As long as it works, I am fine with it.
Jackie, busy days ahead for you my friend. And very nice of you to do all of that research for David. That takes a lot of time. I put off my laundry today and will probably do some tomorrow. Glad Betty appears to be doing better. ❤️❤️ I hope your week goes well by the way.
Time to move along.
Be safe my friends.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Sandy, My phone is from T Mobile. We chose them because they have a local store. We live in a small town so not all carriers have a local office. Jake had an iphone because his daughter and others said they were the best. He never really learned how to use all the features and I couldn't help because I have an android Galaxy. He also never went back to the store for help. I'm sure there are cheaper plans or cheaper carriers, but I like the consistency of the same company. The snow is gone for and the rain has started mostly drizzle so far. Annie doesn't like walking outside in less than optimum weather and when the weather isn't good, there are few people or dogs walking. A friend in California recently renewed her driver's license but since she is over 80, it was only for two years, but no written or driving test required. This is one of those "states rights" things that is wildly inconsistent depending on where you live.
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Happy Monday! Very cold out so staying in. I am playing catchup on my computer. Trying to get the pictures off my phone onto my computer but I think I messed it all up but will figure it out. Nothing much else going on.
Barbie, I love T-Mobile and love their senior discount. I still have Bryanna on my account but our phones are paid so she is going to get her own account. I will be interested in this when she does. T-Mobile's Essentials Choice 55 plan costs $45 per month for one line. It includes unlimited talk, text, and 5G data, plus other features. I hope you are getting a discount as well.
Lin, Dog Man is of course a kids movie but it was cute. Without giving away the movie all I will tell you is eventually there is a part man's body with a dog's head. It sounds gross but it is very cute.
I am so far behind, I better eat my breakfast before it is lunch time. lol Have a good day.
Sandy
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Good super cold evening. 🥶🥶
I have very little trash this week so I am going to wait to put it out. Next week is soon enough. I ran my car for about 20 minutes this afternoon. It was well warmed up by the time I shut it off.
Sandy, I looked up Dog Man today. I found out it will be on Peacock streaming later this year. I may watch it then.
Enjoy your time indoors during this cold snap.
My mobile phone is $45 + tax each month. One of my friends switched to Mint mobile for a lower price. He has had many problems with the service though.
Barbie, there are likely many features on my iPhone that I don’t use fully. But I am happy with it.
Stay safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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When I was a child, we had a set of encyclopedias. I loved to look for information. Now I use my phone to get my questions answered. 0
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Happy Tuesday! Still very cold so staying in again.
Barbie, I google everything for information. lol
Lin, great price for your service.
Jackie, hope all is well.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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All is good with me but on the move a lot of the time. Without warning yesterday a gang of workers arrived on our track to cut back trees that have been growing into electricity supply cables so I had to squeeze past with George for our walk. They were using a cherry picker and huge shredder to chop up the branches and material was flying everywhere. I was supposed to pick up Linda to drive somewhere for coffee but phoned to ask if she could use her vehicle because it would have taken time for the men to clear the mess and heavy equipment out of my way. We went to one of our favourite garden centres and sat outside the coffee shop with supplied blankets over our knees but although it was a sheltered spot, we struggled to keep warm! We did look at available plants but they are very expensive and I couldn’t imagine working outside until the awful freezing wind disappears!
George’s groomer visited today and didn’t recognise Betty. She thought I had adopted another Pug so when I told her about her illness, was upset to see her looking so frail. George’s Winter coat was trimmed but not too much until it warms up and we did manage to trim a few of Betty’s claws. I have 2 new jigsaws to work on, courtesy of Deb’s mother and the sorter dishes ordered through EBay have arrived so I’m all set, once I finish the difficult round puzzle that keeps being put out of the way, then back out!
Tomorrow the gardener is booked, just in time because the wild birds are planning their nests, and Thursday I have agreed to visit David to assist him in changing his telephone and broadband supplier.
We have comparison websites to check reviews as well as prices and my plan is to let him look through the options and make his own mind up. I bought my iPhone about 4 years ago and only pay £6.99 monthly for unlimited text messages, phone calls and internet. My home landline phone and broadband is £32.00 monthly but I’m considering cancelling the phone half of that agreement.
Anne sent a photo of a freezing Mark after clearing his drive. I’m sure she won’t mind me sharing with sneakers.
Enjoy your quiet time Sandy.
Lin, amazing you are still finding the prettiest teapots!
Barbie, my father joined a book club when I was a child and one offer was the annual Britannica Encyclopaedia that I loved to regularly look through. My brother inherited them, which reminds me I must ask if he’s still got them on his bookshelves.
Time for me to think about an evening meal. Probably an omelette.
Take care and keep warm.
Jackie 🥰
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Good evening. More cold weather today and for the remainder of the week. I did some die cutting today and corresponded with a friend who gave me some recommendations of things to watch on Apple TV in my short free viewing time. I know Severance is not something I want to watch. She really likes it but we have different tastes.
Watching the Tuesday evening live presentation on YouTube. I am way behind in viewing content from my favorite card makers. Will I ever catch up?
Barbie and Jackie, we got a set of encyclopedias when I was young. I used them for research on papers often. We didn’t live near the library so they came in handy.
Sandy, I hope it warms up in the Chicago area soon. I went out to hunt for my mail this evening around 6;30 pm and I was coughing from the cold air with a couple of minutes. And the mail had not been delivered today.
Jackie, wow, you are having a busy week.
Thanks for sharing the photo of Mark.
Must run along.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Wednesday! Another cold day but I have a eye trial appointment. At lease I don't have to drive as they send a car for me. I have another in June and I hope soon it will be over although the doctor said they check up to two years or so. Ugh.
Lin, I haven't been out of my house since Sunday but will be out today. Sorry you went to the mail box for nothing, frustrating isn't it?
Jackie, what a mess with the tree cleaning service. I hope they finished it all yesterday. Wow, Anne really had a lot of snow in Canada. I thought Michael lived in a condo, our association clears all our driveways.
Your phone service seems like really good price including your land line.
Have a great day everyone.
Sandy
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Hello. Some sunshine today and temp is above zero now.
Sandy, I hope your eye treatment went well. It is wonderful that you have rides to and from those appointments.
I saw the mailman today so I should make a trip out there today and get the bills that were supposed to arrive yesterday.
Cutting paper today to make some more shamrocks.
I hope everyone is safe and healthy.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Well, it is certainly warmer now we have lost the freezing wind. I didn’t hear from the tree surgeon Barney so didn’t walk George in case he arrived while I was out. He finally got here at lunchtime and spent a couple of hours trimming 2 trees while I did some weeding and tidying. The work at the far end of our track continued with buzzing chainsaws and also next door so a noisy afternoon, although Barney thankfully prefers to work with a sharp hand saw.
The postman delivered my new watch along with an order from a chain of stores that sells my moisturiser creams, just in time as I ran out of one this morning!
It felt so good to finally be working outside but with warmer temperatures comes the rain!
I phoned David to confirm I would visit him in the morning to help change his phone and broadband supplier and also check how Hattie was after an operation to remove some teeth. The conversation was brief because his phone line is faulty again but Hattie is home and resting and I will find out more tomorrow.
Sandy, that is Anne’s son Mark in the photo who lives in the same town she used to be in. I don’t think she will be missing the worry of snow clearing, do you?
My bedtime! 🥱
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It was much warmer today and sunny so when my friend came to walk with me, we passed people washing cars and doing yard work. My friend is back from her six week trip that included visiting her family in Texas and a cruise to Sydney. We had a lot to talk about. Annie walked with us. When my friend had her knee replacement surgery in October and expected to be walking as usual by Thanksgiving, her doctor told her that she was only a few weeks into a 52 week recovery process and to be patient. Now she can walk for an hour with me and was walking up and down stairs on the cruise ship. She reminded me to be patient with my recovery. Barbie 0
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Happy Thursday. I’m home after a rather frustrating morning doing my best to help David with his phone issues. I took my landline with me to plug into his box but it is definitely not working, but because my iPhone had such a slow speed in his property I couldn’t text the company to ask them to run a check. We agreed I would contact them when I got home but that meant more complications because I can’t check if everything is connected properly according to their instructions! Luckily he did give me the phone number of a neighbour so I’ve left a message explaining what he needs to do! It’s already 3pm so I will feed the hens their afternoon snack and that will be another day over!
I did take a couple of photos on the road to David’s property to show what a bad route it is, especially when meeting a car coming from the opposite direction!!
Ah yes Barbie, one minute of patience, ten years of peace!! No idea who came up with that one but it rings true!
Wet, windy, misty and back to normal!
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Happy Thursday! Still cold but sunny. Meeting today and a couple of errands. Wish I would have put a starter in my car to auto start from inside. It really isn't that bad once I am in my car and get the heater and seat warmers blasting. lol
Jackie, oh my, those roads look treacherous. Are they paved or is it a dirt road? I don't blame you for not enjoying that ride to David's. You are doing the best you can for him, but sometimes it is too difficult.
Did you get him a new cell phone as well? I did read that was Mark but for some reason thought it was Michael. Old age is creeping up on me. lol I am sure Anne love the snow from her view from the window and is glad she is in a safe place with Michael.
Barbie, your friend gave you good advice. Grief can't be rushed, it comes and goes for a long time. As our Al Anon saying goes take it one day at a time or in some cases one minute at a time.
Lin, eye exam went well after waiting for the doctor for an hour and a half. He had emergency surgery so there was nothing to do but wait for him since I was dilated and had to wait for him. I go back in March and then again in June. I believe once this trial is over they will ask if I would want to join another for two years just as a follow up. I am not going to do that as it takes up too much of my time and I want to enjoy my life as the time goes faster every year.
Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
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Good evening. Just a quick note, cardiologist classes, working on cards, and one conversation with a friend.
Now day is done.
Talk to you tomorrow.
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Sandy, The thing I miss most about my Tesla was that you could program it via a phone app to be warm when you were ready to go. Every morning Jake asked me if we were going anywhere and when so he could tell the car (engine and interior) to be warm when we were ready to go. 0
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Happy Friday! Laundry is going and playing catch up on computer. Nothing else much going on so a lazy day except for recumbent bike.
Barbie, Cheryl has that program on her phone for her Toyota. I do have a garage so it is really not too bad except for when I am parked outside for a long time although my car heats up fast.
Lin, you are one busy lady with all you do. Take some time to smell the flowers. (when they come out)
Have a good day and think Spring.
Sandy
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Hello, still cold today but a trip to the library was necessary as I could not renew a book I had checked out. Oh my goodness, my car did not warm up all the way there and my hands and ears were frozen! So glad to get back home again to defrost. Thankful the car didn’t have any problems. It is old but still putting along. I am getting in some exercise today but I seem to be kind of slow and putsy. Cannot seem to get those last minutes in!
Sandy, good for you. Laundry is always piling up. Even with a one person household. I have bills arriving today so I will have some computer/phone time tomorrow.
Barbie, wow, that is quite a feature. Pre-warming the car. I would adore that.
Jackie, those are narrow and treacherous looking roads. They make me think of monsters jumping out at cars. Eeeck. David’s phone issues may not be easily solved. When I moved in here, my cell phone could not get any signal. I was with T Mobile but somehow it didn’t work here. I had to stand next to the front room windows to maybe get a conversation that wouldn’t drop. I felt like I lived in a deep hollow!
I hope Anne is improving each day. ❤️❤️ Tell her hello please.
Be safe everyone.
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Lost my post!! 😩😭. Off to bed.
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Happy Saturday! Finally warming up with temps reaching 30 degrees F today. Missing our family zoom call as Cheryl is picking me up to see a play downtown Chicago with I think 4 other ladies. We will then go to dinner, so should be a nice afternoon. I will have to go to Mass tomorrow.
Jackie, sorry you lost your post, I know how frustrating that can be.
Lin, I agree, I don't know where all the laundry comes from in one week, but at least I am wearing clean clothes. lol Glad you had no problems with your car but sorry you couldn't warm up until you got home.
Not a lot of time so I better eat and get ready. Have a good day.
Sandy
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Good evening. Today—cardio classes, baking sweet potatoes, cleaning vegetables, working on cards, and several long telephone conversations with good friends. That consumed the entire day. Overall, it was quite nice.
Sandy, I hope you had a good day. It sounds great!
Be safe everyone.
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Happy Sunday. Lots going on but as we have more bad weather coming in our direction, it should be a quieter day for me. The electrician visited yesterday to sort out my mains fuse box that kept tripping. I had hoped to drive into town to pick up a free tree sapling our local council was offering in their effort to encourage the planting of a million trees in the coming year, but it clashed with the electrician and I didn’t want to find myself waiting another 6 months for his services. He did apologise for the delay and refused to charge me so that was a treat!
It is warmer but so wet even George has declined a walk. We did get on to the moors early yesterday and I took him to the higher levels where there is less sitting water but we both still managed to get muddy paws! Betty is still on her medication and yesterday managed to climb the stairs to follow me, so that’s a good sign she is feeling stronger. Another week of steroids before we revisit the vet.
Paperwork and bill paying, then I think there is a rugby match on in the afternoon I might watch.
Was your theatre show enjoyable Sandy? Just heard on the radio the Pope is not at all well. I don’t know if he is popular but send my thoughts to you.
Lin, your day sounded ideal, especially the long telephone chats. Friends Christine and Richard often phone me on a Sunday if our weather is wet and windy!
Take care.
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Happy Sunday! Had a great time yesterday. Saw Betrayal with Helen Hunt and Robert Sean Leonard.
It was a confusing play but I don't often get to see big stars perform in plays. When we had dinner Robert Sean Leonard sat behind us. After dinner we went to a Polish Mass in the city which we didn't understand any of it but the service is the same. Later Cheryl, Cathy and I were supposed to meet Marisa at a place with music but she called and said she was sick so we went to a different place near my house and listened to music for an hour. Nice day with good people.
Today will be another stay at home day before another busy week.
Jackie, I am amazed your electrician did not charge you anything, good for you. Sorry your weather is bad again, we are warming up but I am still waiting for summer. I am so happy Betty is getting better.
Lin, what an unusual tea pot, interesting. You kept busy all day yesterday any chance you will rest today?
Have a good day all.
Sandy
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This morning's adventures included taking three boxes of glass to the glass recycling drop-off, getting groceries at QFC curbside pickup, and vacuuming with Annie barking at the vacuum the whole time. Time to fix lunch---Cascatelli pasta with artichoke hearts and feta cheese. I got an email from my accountant with a copy of my completed tax return. She'll send a paper copy for me to sign. I'll get money back. I am enjoying watching videos and listening to music from Broadway musicals and performances at the Tony Awards. on You Tube. Barbie 0
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Happy Monday! A beautiful day today with temps reaching 50 degree F. It's a good day to do some returns from Amazon. I placed a grocery order for later this afternoon so all is good.
Tomorrow I am having lunch with my sponsee and Wednesday I am going to Rob's to take care of dogs and pick up kids from school. Of course I will get them Mc Donald's which is my weekly treat.
I have been ordering some new clothes for our cruise in May. I even ordered matching shirts for the four of us. Cute t shirts with cruising 2025 making memories. We can wear them one day on one of our excursions. lol
Barbie, good for you getting your taxes done so early. I am still waiting for 1099 forms from different companies. One of my stocks takes forever to send theirs so I am always last minute getting things to the accountant. Enjoy the Tony Awards, I started watching the SAG awards but paused it and will finish today.
Have a wonderful day everyone.
Sandy
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Good day. One last cardio class coming up this afternoon. Just need to address envelopes for the St. Patrick’s Day cards and then moving on quickly!
Checking with the local company that sells card making supplies to see if new items will be released for Easter. Hope they will get back to me tomorrow.
Sandy, best wishes to you on finding new clothing for your upcoming cruise. A friend was telling me she is having some problems returning things to Amazon. She may stop ordering from them but doesn’t really want to do that much local shopping—and running from store to store.
Barbie, good for you. Getting things accomplished and great that your taxes are finished. I always have a long wait for my appointment. I never get a refund so I am not in a hurry to pay more. 👀
Jackie, still having bad weather? Hoping Betty is still improving. Hello to George and to you of course. I am glad the electrician finally got there to fix things up.
Take care everyone.
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