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Just a quick check in. Checking to make sure Buzz was okay glad to hear everything went well without any major problems Buzz. Sandy glad to hear that your daughter made it through the storm without any problems. I too would love to have a dog but as Jackie States the added expense and not having anyone to care for it when…

Dear sneakers, I apologize for the run on sentences and words that were not picked up correctly in my previous post. I am using a voice recognition off my phone and it obviously is not getting all my words correctly, hope that the idea and thoughts were there in that you can understand what I was saying. The grammar sounds…

Hello fellow sneakers, sorry I've been off for a while. Got a few weeks of more tests biopsies excetera, so far things are looking good polyps in the stomach benign just have to deal with the chronic nausea and heartburn. The surgeon determine surgery would not help for the acid reflux that's burning my vocal cords just…

Hello sneakers! Glad to be back on I've had a lot of computer issues. I just found how to text by voice on my phone, love it! I have perused past posts to try to catch up a lot has been going on. I have been busy with my Gardens both the one here at home and the community garden Pantry bed. Trying to raise funds for water…

Hi, Sneakers! Sorry I have been off line awhile. :( Having computer issues and have not figured out how to get into sneakers area on my phone or tablet (Kindle). Also trying to figure how to dictate to my 'Open Office Writer' because typing is a pain for me. :/ Well I have had a few Dr. appts. with a few more coming up, 1)…

Jackie – My grandson just turned 9 yrs. old the month they moved out.”Hope springs eternal” that he will have good memories of his time here with me and that he does encourage his dad to let him visit me. I do love getting 'lost' in my gardens. Currently I am trying to find shade perennials that have a variety of colors…

Jackie - I still have to check out the details of a reverse mortgage and shop around to see what fits my needs best. I hope to get enough to pay off the balance of original loan and a little more to finish fixing the place up. If I do not have to pay any loan back currently ,or if I can lower the amount I pay, it will be a…

Hmmmm, it did it again! I lost last part of my post.! .....Sandy – OUCH! $100 ticket! Glad to hear everyone who traveled made it safely to your home. Enjoy your company. :-). I did get out and planted a few more veggies today, but still have the herbs to get in. Hope all will grow well. I will just be late in harvesting…

Jackie – Your lifetime mortgage sounds like what we can get here called a reverse mortgage where you can get equity from your home for improvements/up keep etc., but will not have a mortgage payment only you have to keep taxes and Insurance up and keep property cared for then they get the property when you sell or leave…

HMMMM? lost last part of my post!!!! ....cont'd. .... :s and last few days home. Since everything is in so late I am not sure how "Mae's garden will grow" LOL! :/ Have a lot more to still plant but 1st have to finish putting new soil in last 2 beds. Hope to catch up again tomorrow or Sunday. Stay healthy and Happy Sneakers…

Just a quick HI! and follow up. I just read over 300+ posts!!! Sorry I went missing for a while. 1st- had biopsy in late May, 2nd- had duct & lumpectomy beginning of June( results were : precancerous mass with clear margins and a papilloma which is benign!), 3rd- had kidney infection and 5 days IV antibiotics and home on…

Lin – Hope the burn is healing well. ….Hope you enjoyed your concert without too much worry over possible terror attacks. I can hear my dear grandmother “What the world is coming to! Tsk tsk tsk.” Anne – Oh, poor Jilly, sorry you & she had an upsetting day. Glad she is good company for you. ….Isn't it exciting to see your…

Anne – Nice to hear your 'bin' garden seems to be working, already have potato shoots. B) :-) Rutabagas grow well in deep containers, also sweet peppers, eggplant, and broccoli. I wish the hyacinths would flourish here as well as dandelions...LOL! …. Our kids will always be our kids and we Moms will always worry and be…

Sorry I have been off for a few days. Received some difficult news x2 this late week/weekend. My son is moving out which will leave me with a few problems to overcome, but maybe things will be a little more peaceful. I will miss my grandson immensely ! My sister in law had a major heart attack. She has blockage in 2 major…

Anne - We too are off again on again rainy cold days, but today was a bright sunny 58F day! Do you tent or cover your seeds in clear plastic or domes to aid germination? I have found this works well for me. …. …. Kidney stones can be calcium based as well so high intake of milk/dairy can be a culprit especially if have a…

AAARRRGGGHHH!!!! Technology! I bought a second hand Kindle Fire and tried setting it up, but it messed up my regular apps :/ It supposedly was reset to factory standards and I chose that option again before I did anything else. I have had trouble and redid several accounts 3-4 x in past few days. Hope this will be here…

Thank you everyone for your positive thoughts and prayers, very much appreciated. They did do both needle aspiration and punch biopsies. I was there for just over 4 hours, very tiring. MY pulse dropped to 46 with B/P 82/56 so they gave me fluids and kept for a cple hours. I had no pain and minimal discomfort, aside from…

Jackie -My buttercup/delicata/blue hubbard squash, a zucchini, some basil are doing well in my window. I transplanted them into bigger pots along with a couple leggy Romas. My cukes have not done anything so I bought fresh seed and dropped a few for starts. Hope by next weekend my nephew will have a couple beds ready to…

Buzz- I have heard “Hidden Figures” is a 'must watch'! It is on my 'hit list”! Sorry you are 'under the weather' and hope you feel better soon. Lin – Sorry to hear of your friend's husband's diagnosis. Your friend's response is not unusual, it is a common 1st stage – denial. :-( Will add him to our prayers. I hear you ,…

Jackie – Cute dogs! Looks like a professional photo, you did well! I am hoping that it will be warm enough for my seedling starts in my little greenhouse with day time temps. up to high 40's – 60's F., maybe even 70 F they are saying for a couple days! I will only put 1/3 or so out to see how they do. Marie – prayers for…

Sorry for being so long winded! I have not been in to check here over the weekend as it was a very busy weekend and I was wiped out Monday! In my earlier post I tried to catch up, but was not able so here I am to try to finish up. Saturday was My grand son's b-day party at the Trampoline park (will try post pic later…

Buzz – Have you tried Melatonin to help you sleep? I do hope you can get some restful sleep. As an RN I have seen people gain upwards of 6 pounds overnight all in fluid! It is a difficult thing to balance your diet to decrease fluid retention. Do you rest with your feet elevated 4 – 6 inches above your heart 2-3x's /day. I…

Evening everyone. Just a quick note tonite. Today was gorgeous out. I was in short sleeves til mid afternoon when the cool winds kicked up and I put on a light weight jacket. Went out and purchased a TV stand to fit the new flat screen TV. Chris (son) went to work early so he took the car as soon as I got home. A friend…

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Anne – Again, continued prayers for you and your dear SIL. Hope you do not 'slip slide away'! The rain puts a damper on things :( . Your humor is delightful! I can just picture your raft towing Jilly. :o Just saw SIL passed, I am sorry for your loss. Jackie – The soup sounds delicious. Happy bees are good for the garden!…

Buzz - Thank you for your kind words. My thoughts are one does and deals with what you have to or curl up and let life pass you by. I prefer to not just exist but live life as best I can. Granted I get frustrated at times, but deal as I must. I feel you are amazing dealing with all the changes in your life over the past…

Buzz – If it were not for the blood clots (DVT”s/PE's), the migraines, and kidney stones which require medications that require you to have labs and Dr. visits to manage the prescriptions, I would not see the Dr. as much either. Having had 15 PE's (lung clots), and a couple migraine induced strokes I see the necessity of…

Buzz – Sounds like spring cleaning was a breeze. It was 49* F here one day last week and I was opening windows and enjoying the light breeze. :p Living up north I never felt I needed an air conditioner, but these past 2 summers I have not tolerated the 'heat' well. I am looking at either a room conditioner or a ceiling fan…

Jackie – I use a heat mat for growing plants and the sun in my front bay window keeps them warm. Grandson and I watched 'Angry birds' movie and snuggled,...love it! Hope you had a good weekend. Glad you have a neighbor where you can go to have a shower. Hope your plumbing issues a fixed soon. It was nice to see where you…