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No I am not dead – yet! Been a crazy week - Something every day and just when things would slow – something else came up. The graduation (friends daughter) and birthday (my sister turned 73) last weekend were great. Weather has been nothing to complain about – the usual mix – today is sunny, humid mid-80’s and earlier at…

Happy Saturday all… Been going at warp speed for a few days with dr appts and commitments for both Jean and me. Last night was a school musical for Andrew and Melanie – The 1st in over a year and it was under very strict Covid rules (masks, distancing, restricted tickets, tracking etc.). You didn’t even know where you’d be…

Happy Hump Day! Went to gym, took a bath – and still dragging a bit… don’t think I will be doing much today… this will be a short one. LOL. Anne – Smart thinking on the egg. Might actually have a couple for dinner! You also remind me that I am way behind in reading anything but short articles. Time to pick up a book this…

Happy Tuesday to all – it was 73 degrees at 4:30am and it is going to rain all day! We needed some. Last 2 days can be summed up in the following 2 pics… Sunday was birthday time for my daughter (great time) and yesterday morning it was Chittenango Falls and then a nice afternoon lunch of Chicken Quesadilla and Spinach…

Morning all! Wonderful time yesterday full of sunshine and included Home Depot, grilling, walking and more. Today I am mostly reflecting upon my daughters 44th birthday (texted photo from yesterday when they went hiking etc. ). I don’t post these pics on my main social media and only share here. My other reflection on June…

Happy Saturday Sneakers…. Going to be a great day and hit 70 degrees by 5am. My sister-in-law in Az noted it was 107 and how she misses cooler temperatures. She is in her early 80’s and loves to garden, so I understand that. Waiting for the gym to open up. Today is the 14 anniversary of one of my sisters passing at age 69…

TGIF Sneakers – We have been taking full advantage of the weather. Looks like we are headed into a beautiful 5-day run & hope to enjoy the entire time – it’s sunny and 80’s this morning – but thunderstorm expected this afternoon. I rented “The Courier” for our entertainment to watch when the rain starts.…

Morning morning! Looks like a great day ahead with sun and mid-70’s. Rather than give a minute-by-minute of yesterday…here are a couple pics from the day. Melanie gave us the “Girl Power” rubber bands – so cute. Great to see so many people acting somewhat normal and kids being kids. Today, we are going to the movies to see…

Been on the move since the wee hours and just wanted to pop in and say hello on the special day! We’re heading out in 5 minutes for a 9:30am Memorial Day parade - Melanie is marching. Then back home to prepare salads etc to bring with us to an all-day BBQ that starts at 12pm. Weather is far better than yesterday (concert…

Happy Sunday to all… A mixed weather bag today with a high of 60 and occasional afternoon rain. Getting ready for Memorial Day picnic at my nephew/niece’s home tomorrow. Should be 72 and sunny, but not warm enough for me to jump in a pool. Just made my lunch to eat in an hour or so - Broccoli florets, Spag Squash,…

Good afternoon gang! As Carol Burnett said in her 1976 'Gone With the Wind' Parody - "I saw it in a window and just couldn't resist it…" While mall walking this morning I cruised thru Nordstrom…. 25% off items already on clearance… great deal! $69.00 jacket on clearance for $11.99 and then 25% off = $8.99 Final cost. Can’t…

Morning Sneakers – We cancelled plans to drive to Ontario Lake. Lots of clouds and cooler than anticipated, so a picnic bench lunch by the lake just wouldn’t be as much fun. Jean should let me know soon what the plans are (LOL). Stores are starting to put some items on sale that I am glad to see leave. (pic LOL). Also…

Mornin all! Started with 100% Eric Clapton for 1+ hours on treadmill at 6am…by 9am it was sunny and 81 and headed for an 87 high. On the downside the weather report says there could be a strong thunderstorm with damaging winds starting around 12pm. Such is life…and zero chance of snow. Jean is getting ready to leave at…

Morning all – Been a very busy 4 days…almost feels normal. Friday spent the evening at Scoops Ice Cream - several hours of live music with friends and family (Daughter w/ husb & kids, ex with her husb etc.). Been doing lots of work around the house – Jean has her veggies planted etc. Had to skip the gym one day with hip…

Happy Throw-Back Thursday to all. Gorgeous day ahead… Up at 4:30am, Gym at 5am & back home at 7am, hot bath and clean clothes…ready to take on the day…don’t plan to waste a minute of warmth and sunshine. Jean has to take her friend to a doctor appointment (or we’d be headed to the 1000 Islands for the day). Oh well……

Good afternoon Sneakers! Busy few days…checked out mall and saw SMASH is open – can’t believe people want to pay big bucks (as much as $80 for different packages) to smash things. Today – went maskless to BlinkFitness (great reception), Wegmans (mask signs were gone from entrance), credit union and 2 banks (only one bank…

HAPPY MONDAY SNEAKERS! Yesterday was very nice except I was exhausted far more than the norm and almost fell asleep in tub and then at computer. What an old geezer! LOL – Up early today, but wasn’t feeling the gym until 9am, but I just went with it. Went to mall with Jean for a walk at 12pm. Newspaper headlines read:…

Happy Sunday – Sunny & 70’s today and cooked out the last 2 days. Heading over to my sisters for dinner today. I am in the middle of cooking my own mean of sauce, meatballs, squash, mixed peppers and asparagus. I prefer doing that so I can control ingredients / portion. Jean will partake if the buffet. Wanted to take a…

MORNING SNEAKERS – Awesome morning with a great 7-day forecast (pic). Had a good experience with a new dentist yesterday. Very thorough and spent a solid 1-hour new patient eval with me with the full x-rays. Took a while to get an appt. but really liked him and his staff. Earliest cleaning appt avail end of June booked.…

Happy late afternoon! Quick check-in – just wanted to share email notice I received this afternoon re: CDC / Masks CDC: Fully Vaccinated People Don’t Have to Wear Masks Inside…There are some exceptions, says CDC director; The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on May 13 eased mask-wearing guidance and…

Good afternoon all! Looks like it will be a full week before we hit 70 again. High today mid-50’s but at least it is Sunday. Been doing great yesterday and today in the eating department….Cauliflower pizza and salad yesterday and Meatball/grilled veggies/squash today. Sandy – You threw me for a minute…thought I had picked…

Happy Monday! Brooke’s 6th Birthday went off great. It was the 1st time with no masks indoors and assume it was because all adults have rec’d “the shot.” It was a small group of the kids, us and ex and her husband. I have never said a word about wearing or not wearing a mask … Food was great and all had fun. I forgot the…

Happy Mother’s Day to everyone…. Looking forward to Brooke’s party. We got a kick out of watching her 10 second TV announcement and explaining her interests & stated well wishes from her family. Stopped at the store after gym and bought a single rose for my daughter. I don’t want to overshadow whatever her husband and kids…

Happy Saturday to all – Back from Gym (really wasn’t feeling it but still went LOL), picked up a few groceries and a bagel for Jean. Can’t wait for Brooke’s 6th birthday tomorrow. As I mentioned yesterday, we ordered some “special” cookies from a well-known professional local musician (and awesome baker). She has a degree…

Happy Friday – Started yesterday with a rheumatologist appointment I had forgotten about for usual blood work etc. Sadly, the PA I have seen for last 2 yrs told me he is leaving NYS for N Carolina – for many of the reasons (if not for grandkids) we would too. Lost my last one that I loved for 10 yrs to Florida. Jean was up…

Good afternoon all… The furnace installation went along fine without incident. The service guys were professional, friendly and fast. It actually smelled great when the heat kicked on early this morning. Gym was busier than usual at 5am – about 30 people. Ran some bank errands etc. mid-morning and then we did a walk at the…

Good afternoon Silver Sneakers – Won’t waste time re-hashing the weekend events…but I was correct and a new furnace is not only required…the company will be here at any time this afternoon. One of those expenses you hate, but on a positive note it isn’t mid-winter and we haven’t been freezing to death. OMG Anne – Your post…

Just wanted to stop by say hello and goodbye for today…back tomorrow I hope. Busy weekend and furnace broke yesterday. Dealing with various places for service and running around. Likely need new furnace as this one is 25 yrs old and we have been having issues. Then again, it is a Monday so I should have expected this… ha…

Happy Saturday… Waiting for Blink Fitness to open at 7am. Birds are chirping like crazy and it is very “crisp” outside. Jean is sleeping and wasn’t feeling 100% last night. We were planning (as a joke) to drive out of town “accidently” bump into her uncle at the casino (his neighbors were bringing him) - just for a laugh.…

Good afternoon everyone – the morning flew by… gym, grocery store, clean-up, computer project etc. Lunch was: Haddock (Baked), Asparagus Tips, Spaghetti Squash, soy splash, Rosemary, fresh, parsley, paprika, fine chopped Garlic, reduced sugar ketchup, Lemon fresh… Wait for Jean to get home to head out for a 2nd walk. The…