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Rori-the trip with N sounds fun! Have a safe and fun journey! Took the car in for regular maintenance yesterday and I am convinced it’s a total scam. $1500 and all they did was change oil and other fluids and do a check. What a racket. I’m just taking it to my local mechanic for oil changes and screw the warranty. That’s…

Hello Ladies. I guess time has flown much faster than I thought. It’s already the end of September and I hadn’t even bookmarked the month. So, there is just no way I’ll catch up. Hugs to those who need them! Congrats to those who’ve had good things! My month has obviously been “busy.” We went away for 4 nights for my…

Lanette-I’ve made hummus many times. It’s one of my go-tos when guests come as I always have the ingredients. Use canned beans. Drain them, but reserve the juice for thinning if needed. I think the food processor is the key. Mo-The busses are maybe slightly better now, only because they added “express” routes. To get…

Kylia-You look lovely! Heather-Sounds like a nice evening out. Hope the UTI clears up quickly! Barbara-The bus system still stinks. There are just a few places we can go relatively easily. However, it requires a one mile walk to and another back from the bus stop. Otherwise, the bus is still pretty useless. For most…

I actually put gas in it a couple of times per year. It’s a plug in hybrid and most of my mileage is electric. I don’t use much gas at all. I might fill it more if we take a road trip. None of those are currently planned. I try to use the car the least amount possible. If I can walk, bike or take the bus, I prefer that.…

Trinity College. It was grad week, so I’m not sure how I got a pic with so few people in it. The Long Room. It typically has thousands and thousands of books on the shelves. They are removing them for restoration of the library. To attract tourist, they have this massive globe eyesore. It’s a cool idea in a terrible…

Barbara-Our canyon has not flooded since I’ve lived in SoCal (35+ years). There is an apartment complex at the bottom, so I hope it doesn’t. I paid well over $5/gallon for gas yesterday. The cheap stuff. Thankfully, I only put gas in my car two-three times a year. I like the goal many of you have to be lighter at the end…

good to hear you were released from the cancer doc. Hope your DH gets positive news from the MRI. I take a reusable bottle with me nearly everywhere. it helps. I also think J&C can figure out their own meals, Michele. And who knows, maybe it’ll all sort itself out organically. Tina in CA

Good day to all. Well, I’m up a couple of pounds since returning from my trip. I managed to stay stable on the trip. I’m just sort of tired of counting everything. I’ve been reading along. Everyone seems busy. I’m still trying to find a routine with the mister home all the time. Cats in vehicles—I used to take my cats on…

Machka—I do still work and I can work from anywhere. However, the mister is not yet sold on my nomadic dream. He’s getting there slowly, but I started putting the idea in his head about 15 years ago. I fear by the time he “gets” it, we won’t be able to do it for various reasons. Beth—We are struggling with the health…

Barbie-I just need to find a way to cut the “at home” budget so I can be away. Eating less comes to mind and is good for weight loss. Food has gotten insanely pricey. Lanette-I’d like to be a nomad. Own no property. Just go from place to place. I read an article years ago about a couple who retired and travelled around the…

Barbie-I’ve been hoping to move for about 25 years. It’s not solely my decision. I’m just bored and tired of noise (as we’ve been serenaded by the neighbors jackhammering all week) and of so many people. Sadly, travel has become so insanely expensive that I can’t just be gone all the time, though that was my plan before…

Hello! I am sure I’ve missed a lot from you all. I tried to keep up in Ireland, but I also know I missed some things. Allie, I’m so glad you’re getting some relaxation time. Heather- Glad you’re feeling better! Lovely photo of your son and family. Lisa, I think it was you who mentioned not knowing of men saying things like…

Hello to all from warm and beautiful Dublin. We have walked nearly the entire county, it feels. My dogs are barking loudly. It’s a small-ish city and very walkable, so that’s what we’ve been doing. Keeping the weight at bay, hopefully, but the PF is flaring in a big way. I know Heather thinks it’s hot, but it’s been…

Heather-I’m sitting in Heathrow and there are people with “Saga” signs. So of course, I thought of you. Kelly-Nice to see you pop in! Yes, that’s a lot of stuff. Hang in there. No sleep on my flight. The people behind me couldn’t sit down for more than 5 mins at a time and bumped my seat constantly. At one point, it felt…

Heather-Thanks! I’m actually making a stop in London, so I could get it there. I’m trying to go carryon only, so can’t bring a big tube. Edie looks so grown up in that photo. She’s a lovely young woman. My spot to try to get Savannah Bananas tix is the day I land in London. I’m not sure I’ll be able to pull it off. Tina in…

Tracey-The music was metal core. There is a “Cookie Monster” voice along with usually a nice, melodic voice. Most of it is too hard and loud for me. But the people watching was unmatched. To those of you in the UK, can I buy over the counter diclofenac/Voltaren gel there? Can’t recall who asked, but I’ll heading to Ireland…

Good Day, All. Welcome to the new gals! Sending healing vibes to those struggling at the moment. My walk yesterday was painfully slow. it was an urban walk and about 20 people. It was likely so large because it was easy. Unfortunately, he stopped at the half way point, which was only 1.5 miles. Then we literally walked…

It’s a warm day here, and sunny! Yay! Maybe it’s finally summer. I spent time in the yard. I decided I’d make spiffing it up and doing some weed prevention a project —inspired by some of you. I pulled all the weeds and grass from where it wasn’t supposed to be and covered the ground with paper, then with bark. I would have…

Yard work-I despise yard work, but it needs to be done. I tried hiring people and they just don’t care. One time, we caught them using a string trimmer on the fake grass. They mow the grass whether it needs it or not and in the summer here, it often doesn’t need it every 2 weeks because it’s so dry. Then they were just…

Rori-Yes. I’ll do the bridge walk, zip line with you. I love zip lines. Gloomy day here. I hope it clears up. The mister is brewing today for the first time in months. Hopefully it won’t be too painful. There’s a lot of standing involved. Annie-Don’t deprive yourself at your friend’s. Take a protein (maybe a yogurt…

I’m the same with showering. I don’t want to be bothered to do it, but once I’m in there, I don’t want to get out. Tina in CA

Hello to all. I have to admit, I’m a bit envious of your heat. It’s again chilly, windy, and gloomy in Southern California. I look forward to sweating a bit and enjoying outdoor evening meals and drinks when I’m in Ireland soon. Rosemarie-I have a similar desire to go somewhere and write where I don’t feel like I have to…

Nice to see you back, Annie. Beth-Finding a mattress that he mister and I are both happy with has been brutally unsuccessful. I feel your pain. I can’t recall who gave the mattress shopping tips, but a big thank you! Tracey-Sorry Rodger is acting that way. I’m the adult in my relationship too, but money is separate if he…

Barbara-Yes, we live in an urban area of 3+ million people. The reason it’s been so long is that his medical group apparently doesn’t have the type of surgeon he needs. There are not many even in this area. Plus, since he had the surgery done in another country, he was seeing a sports doctor until the screw started…

Hello to All. It’s been a while. I scanned May and June up to now, but there is so much going on with you all. So shocked to hear of Kim. I’m thinking positive thoughts for her. Pip, sorry about Yogi. 🙁 Tracey, congrats on the graduation. Sorry to hear about Kaitlyn. Machka, congrats on the weight loss. So many others are…

Kay-So sorry about your brother. You’ve had a lot going on in a short time. Be sure to take care of you. Add me to the no broccoli camp. I have recently found it to be much better from frozen. I don’t mind cauliflower. I just have broccoli when I make something with a sauce. I like roasted veggies a lot, but I struggle…

Michele-The advice for earthquakes is to stand and brace under a supporting doorway or get under a heavy piece of furniture, but we go outside to a solid part of the yard when possible.In all honesty, if it’s a big one, you just cannot move fast enough. There is no warning. My theory for going outside is that by the time…

Flea-I also hate tax time. I have no money every April and through May. Then, more goes out for estimates in June. Allie-Be sure to take recovery time for yourself. Your body still needs plenty of time to heal. Pip-So sorry about Yogi. Fun little earthquake yesterday. The strongest and closest for about 15 years for us. I…

Rita-So sorry about Brownie. Hugs. Tina in CA