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Title: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 15, 2019, 03:23:49 AM

Soda Shoppe

for June 15, 2019
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 15, 2019, 03:24:29 AM
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 15, 2019, 03:24:51 AM
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 15, 2019, 03:25:15 AM

   
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
- Albert Einstein


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 15, 2019, 03:25:31 AM
   A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to
be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that
there is both good and bad in all people and in all things, and who walks
humbly and deals charitably with the circumstances of life, knowing that in
this world no one is all knowing and therefore all of us need both love and
charity.
-Eleanor Roosevelt, diplomat and writer (1884-1962)

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 15, 2019, 03:25:53 AM
    NASA was preparing for the Apollo project.
When NASA was preparing for the Apollo project, some of the training of the astronauts took place on a Navajo reservation.

One day, a Navajo elder and his son were herding sheep and came across the space crew. The old man, who spoke only Navajo, asked a question that his son translated. "What are these guys in the big suits doing?"

A member of the crew said they were practicing for their trip to the moon. The old man got all excited and asked if he could send a message to the moon with the astronauts. Recognizing a promotional opportunity, the NASA folks found a tape recorder.

After the old man recorded his message, they asked his son to translate it. He refused. The NASA PR people brought the tape to the reservation, where the rest of the tribe listened and laughed, but refused to translate the elder's message.

Finally, the NASA crew called in an official government translator. His translation of the old man's message was: "Watch out for these guys; they have come to steal your land."

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 15, 2019, 06:50:09 AM
Good morning everyone..

A tad wet out this morning, we are surprised when we get a sunny day anymore.

Taking  Kyle for his hair cut this morning,  then home to tidy up and make turkey noodle soup. I am not as sore  (yet) from the chiropractor but will see as the day progresses.

Jane, enjoy your new stove..I know it will be well used!! Can see you doing a lot of baking in it this fall for Christmas too!

Bubble, I agree with Albert but will chose everything is a miracle.

Jenny, so happy to read your post about your Dad.

Better get ready for the day..

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 15, 2019, 07:13:49 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm up and definitely feeling better than last night!  As I took my time awakening fully, I decided that I wasn't goin to do anything at all today...just rest and recover.  Then I went in the kitchen to feed the doggies there breakfast and I realized that I'm going to have to make dog food today.  And I got out my vitamin bottle to take them for today and there aren't any.  As I proceeded with my morning ritual, more things came to mind and I now have a list of 9 things to do today.  And that doesn't include making the bed and getting dressed.  And it doesn't include the nap I intend to take this afternoon.

However, as you all know, lists change!

I hope everyone's day is off to a good start!  I hope everyone's day continues to be pleasant and happy and filled with whatever suits your fancy.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 15, 2019, 07:17:07 AM
I forgot to thank our ever-vigilant BUBBLE for the new digs!  As usual, you've done us up proud!  Nice place to hang around and maybe the new soda jerk with give us more ice cream (and in my case, more chocolate) in the sodas.  Truly, you do keep us going, BUBBLE and we're grateful!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 15, 2019, 07:31:39 AM
Good morning everyone, looks like it will be a wonderful day here. Nice sunshine and not too hot and no humidity either.

JOY  when I get up in the morning and have my coffee I seldom go back to bed or lay on the couch. Yesterday I got up with my back hurting too much for anything. Some days I do too much and I pay for it, did me good to take it easy yesterday. Heard on TV yesterday that most of the farms here are having a delay with things growing, too much rain and cool temperatures. The farm I like usually has their strawberries picking by now but will be another couple of weeks. Corn is about half the height it normally is by now.

LARRY  I am so longing for a nice ripe juicy peach but what my CNA bought me last week they were hard as rocks and they never ripened, just got rotten. I prefer east coast peaches and she got me California ones. Those are usually dry and mealy, don't know how else to describe it. Nice to know we can post photos in here. We might want to post some that only the ones who post in the SS would be interested in.

AMY  I am beginning to wonder if a chiropractor would help my back. A new place had opened in town and they treat backs and arthritis. See my  doc in another week and I will ask her.

JANE  NO NO please don't scold me. I scold myself enough already

JENNY  glad your Dad is doing so well now. Will ease your mind when you get back to Denver.

BUBBLE  thank you for the new home for the rest of the month. Love the second graphic. Makes one wonder how babies get all those names straight. Good quotes and I have to copy the one about Nasa and the Old Navajo man

Better get a move on, my son said he will be here earlier today.
Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Shirley on June 15, 2019, 07:51:30 AM
Loved every one of the thoughts & funnies, Bubble.... graphics "right on" with the young Dads. Still giggling about the translation. Had not thought about Eleanor Roosevelt for a long time so was thinking about the many "sides" of her, talked about when I was young. Don't think she had an easy life, was the impression I've had, but don't think I have read much that she actually said or thought. Thanks for all you do.

Amy, we had a little rain but LOTS of thunder & lightning. Sounded like when I was a kid, that thunder kept rolling from one end of the sky to the other. Still cloudy & see lightning to the south, not sure what direction is it going. My local weather radar (on computer) changed this week & have not found another site I like as well. This won't let me see what Callie is sending us, I'm sure it is my lack of understanding how to set it.  :-[  I'm still thinking of planting these 4 packs of mixed flower seeds in a space between my front porch, sidewalk & driveway. The original owners had landscape people that put down layer after layer of black plastic without removing any of it... but weeds come through & now I have several different kinds of flowers that are blooming so pretty & think a mass of flowers would be perfect for that spot.  Got to dig out my hoe & not sure where it might be, think the last go around with yard stuff & finding room for all the toys & tools, we put tools in a storage shed that housed 2 of the riding mowers that I got rid of. It has spiders in it.... hate going in it.  ::) Not sure if it is too late to plant, but crazy weather & seasons so will try! You take care, sounds like you have your body in a twist, hope the treatments fix you up.

Jane, did I read you got a glass top stove?  I'm surprised you don't use gas, as much as you cook. The glass tops do look nice but I've only had one electric cook top & never got the hang of it staying hot after being turned off. This house had electric & since I was settling for so much I didn't want, a gas stove was going in "if I'm going to cook".  When we built a house we put in a gas cook top but electric double ovens. When I was house hunting in Kansas City the end of the day the real estate lady showed me a house with electric double ovens & built in microwave with browning unit between the ovens... and gas cook top. I told her that "this is my house & don't need to look any further". It was the only one I showed Cas & we signed the papers that day. Loved it but Cas was not thrilled with the yard. We had the same "acre plus" that we were leaving but this one had huge trees like a park, right in the heart of KC, little town called Leawood. The house was one of the original KC splits, 4 levels to match the rolling hills & was the only house facing 97th street on that side. The house "next door" had that corner but faced the other street. I drive by my house about every time I go through KC, don't like the changes the new owner made.  :'(  Did not take long before Cas bought the leaf picker upper that went with his riding Allis Chalmer mower. We planted trees when we built but that whole area had been a wheat field with a road cut down the middle. The jack rabbits munched off the young trees as fast as we could plant (we were the 5th house built). Anyway, I loved those trees but can't get enough to grow here.

Shut up, Shirley, get busy. Cats ate & wanted out since they stayed inside during the storms. The ducks didn't show up again this morning (or yesterday), so I'm guessing she is setting on her eggs. I need to go turn on the pool & vac today, but better get dressed first!

Rise & shine, Every Friend... 'tis another week end. They sure roll around fast, don't they?

Oops, good morning Gloria & Jane. Sounds like you girls are in better shape this morning. I have 2 unhappy cats, Tom & Callie were so anxious to go out they didn't eat all of their tuna & salmon, just came back in to finish eating & found that Tiger had cleaned out every bowl. This is her favorite meal so I give her a tad more anyway. Tom & Callie usually finish up her supper, their fav foods. None of them ever go hungry. Time for me to eat & not go back to bed this morning. Cool right now, near perfect for me.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 15, 2019, 08:09:30 AM
It is another beautiful morning in NC but the temps. are beginning to inch back up to our normal HOT! 

I was so tired last night, too, that I went to bed and never stirred all night.  Woke up at 5:30 this morning feeling a little groggy but more rested.  I was on my feet a lot yesterday making Blueberry Jam in the IP.  Gosh, it turned out so good and we had some for a sweet to end the meal last night. JOY, I don't know who you've heard or read that says so many things turn out bad in the IP because everything I have tried has been perfect.  You just have to follow some simple basic rules and it all works beautifully.

Sorry I got confused, Jane, about the red hots.  I've put them on my grocery list for next time and will try to find some to use with applesauce.  It will be another thing that will remind me of my childhood and some of the things that my Mom made.  You and she would have had a lot to talk about.  I can see in my mind many Mason jars of fruit and vegs. cooling on the kitchen counter.  They would be taken to the basement later where jar after jar of good things to eat would line the shelves.  Our family of 6 lived on what she canned all through the winter.  I remember when we would go to some of the local farmers that had big gardens and orchards and buy bushel baskets of good things for her to can.  Sour cherries for pies, tomatoes, green beans, cucumber pickles, Piccalilli relish, peaches, lots and lots of grape jelly, and more.  And one year, my Dad grated many cabbages into a brine and stored it in a large crock.  We ate sauerkraut so many times that we all got so tired of it he didn't grate cabbage any more after that.   ;D

Thanks, Bubble, for the new "room".  And, I'm glad to hear that Oldiesman/Michael says we have plenty of room to post pictures here that other Soda Shoppe people might be interested in.  I think it adds a lot to the discussion.  The old SeniorNet used to be so strict about that and often, pictures were removed if they were posted.

OK, enough chit-chat.  Take care, Everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 15, 2019, 08:26:14 AM
Good Morning everyone. cloudy here and calling for thunder storms today and the next three or four days. top of the day to you all.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 15, 2019, 08:39:43 AM
PHYLLIS, you brought me back a memory.  My grandfather who lived with us was German and sauer kraut was a staple in our house.  He had a very large crock and that was his project every year.  My father had what was always referred to as a "Victory Garden" during WWII.  We had a small garden in the back yard but out on the edge of town there was a farmer who divided a part of his farm into garden plots for people who had small yards.  My dad grew up on a farm so this was perfect for him.  He would get home from work around 4:30, we had supper and then we all piled into the car and went to work in the garden.  My mother and grandmother canned a lot of what came out of the garden and like you, PHYLLIS, we lived on it all winter!  I was born on the tail end of the depression and grew up during WWII.  I sure learned a lot from my parents and grandparents but I didn't get the farming instinct.  I can't grow much of anything!

SHIRLEY, I have had a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt on my fridge for years.  She has said and written some wonderful things and I think you're right that her life wasn't very easy.  I'm going to put the quote here.  It's helped me through some rough time.  Maybe it will have some meaning to others.

"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face...You must do the thing you think you cannot do."

Sometimes when I'm telling myself "I can't do that any more". I remember this quote and I give it one last try and usually, I find out I CAN do it!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Shirley on June 15, 2019, 11:38:12 AM
I really like that quote, Jane, copied to send to all the grands in their birthday cards!  I've always enjoyed how wise people are, their original thoughts that mean so much. Thank you!

So far I fed everyone in sight (including me), dipped out the leaves, added chlorine tablets to the floaters & started the pool, will vac tonight. Cut down the little trees that were growing on the back side of the pool pump enclosure & put the stuff on that goes down to the roots to make sure they don't grow again, got out my hoe & chopped around to spread the flower seeds, watered them in, scrubbed the utility room floor where the litter box is that Callie uses. She uses the litter box for poop but insists on the "piddle pads" to wet on & even though they have a plastic lining, the floor gets wet. Darn cats, they play out all day & night but come in to potty, I'm sure they think they are doing ME a favor!

Had a coffee break with 2 slices of angel food cake (daughter's diet says that is an okay sweet). Got to cut my hair today so am debating whether to do that or nap first, but since I'm washing a load of towels, don't want to shower when the washer flips from hot to cold water. After 30 years living here I have never showered when the washer or dish washer was running, but "back in the old days".... my shower would turn from freezing to scalding on it's own. Napsville, here I come~~

WE also had a Victory Garden in the back yard & a plot on a farm outside the city limits. Had a pen full of chickens & thought it was so neat when we got to go to the feed store & pick out the printed bags for a "broomstick" skirt. The wind is still blowing hard, sun shining but clouds down Callie's way. Have not heard a weather report. My eyes are closing so better get the body horizontal. I really can't sleep sitting up.  Have a great day, everyone! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 15, 2019, 12:41:43 PM
Hi everyone on a most beautiful morning. I am almost afraid to start writing this morning as it is going to be hard to stop with the elation I am feeling. For the first night, in many nights, I probably slept around 8 hours. If I got up to sit on the side of the bed or use the facilities I don't recall it. The fluid retention is way down and I can now actually feel the bones in my legs and feet. There is still a ways to go but am now down to 173 pounds from the 215. I know that has to be much better on my heart. The nurse assured me yesterday that as long as my oxygen stays up in the high 90's, which it seems to do, I really don't need to use the oxygen but have it in case I start having pain or a lot of shortness of breath. This is a big relief and perhaps why I slept so good last night.


I attribute my good night to the new comforter that Pat bought for me at Walmart yesterday. It is a pretty dark blue on one side and a pretty wine color on the other, is very light weight but warm and doesn't hand down to the floor like the bedspread for the double sized bed I had tried to use. The amazing thing is that it cost less than $20 and getting it in the store let Pat see exactly what she was buying rather than trying to get it out of a catalog and waiting a couple of days and then perhaps needing to return it.


Yesterday was probably one of the worst days I have had for a long time as didn't feel at all well and spent almost all day in bed. I was concerned my health had taken a serious down turn but now know it was just a result of pushing a little too hard on my outing the other day. I will probably settle for the transport chair in the future and use the walker and walking for here in the house.


I finished up the paperwork on the return of one of the ramps this morning when the tracking info became available. Scott still has the other, bigger ramp, in his car and the local UPS contract station said the package was too big for them and he needed to take it to the actual UPS shipping facility, which is probably 25 minutes from here.


I am taking things so leisurely today that I spent about 2 hours getting up and dressed and then out to the kitchen for breakfast. While there I folded up a basket of kitchen linens for Pat. They are in a small clothes basket that sits on one of our dining room chairs and I can sit on the Rollator beside the table and fold at a leisurely pace. I am happy to be able to do something to help Pat and it lets me feel like I have accomplished something for the day.


I know I am late getting here this morning but starting the day around 6 am rather than 1 or 2 am sure makes a difference.


There is nothing on the schedule for today unless friends drop by for a visit. I think Pat and I are once again ready for a nice quiet weekend of relaxation and rest.


Amy, glad you get benefit from the Chiropractor. Pat used one for many years as did Stacey. Both benefited although it seemed there was never and end to it. It was worth the money if it brought some relief and it always seemed to be so. Pat has been talking about going to a massage theripst as there is one here in North Augusta where you can be massaged sitting in a chair and not having to get down or up from the massage table.


Jane, I bet those things you stared at yesterday are still there for you today. I hope you have today off from work. I love cinnamon red hots but it seems they are not nearly as powerful as they used to be. They sure make apples look pretty. Jane, I think you would love the Instant Pot. I know that Pat likes hers and is using it more. Maybe you could drop a not so subtle hit to your family about that as a nice Christmas gift. Kids usually have a time thinking of something their parents would like for a gift. I''ll take a pass on that scolding.


Lloyd, I don't like any timed game and mainly prefer puzzles and some card games. I am sure not into video games.


Jenny, it seems certain companies want actual paper documents signed before taking any action and I suppose that is a good thing as protects all involved.


Bubble, thanks for getting us started for the last half of the month. What a nice graphic for Dad's day. What gift can be more important that these precious children that God allows us to have. I liked the graphic of the young man holding his young son. I feel such sorrow for the many children who don't have loving parents. They don't demand much, just love. Thank goodness there are sometimes grandparents or great grandparents who step up to take care of the children. I wonder how they do it but they find a way. I loved the Albert Einstein quote and I prefer to think of everything as a miracle. I sure couldn't have planned my life to turn out as it has.


Jane, nice to see you didn't need to rush around this morning and that you are feeling better than yesterday. I fear that you push yourself too hard most days and it appears your to do list is getting longer by the moment.


Gloria, our bodies tell us when we have pushed too hard and we pay for it. I hope today finds you feeling better. Pat fixed up some ripe peaches and had the Fruit Fresh to put on them and they looked so nice as I had a small dish of them with my breakfast. This was compared to the other day when she fixed some but was out of fruit fresh and they were a mess and one had to close their eyes to eat them, although the taste was the same. We heard on the TV a local farmer saying he has 500 acres of peach trees and that every peach is picked by hand. I had no idea the season was so long as it apparently goes from early until I think they said September with different types of peaches becoming available throughout the summer. I hope you can get some South Carolina peaches as they are great. I am going to check out what is involved in posting pictures in the next couple of days. I just took a selfie that I thought I would share. (I know a person who is so good at helping get pictures posted. Maybe she will write us some brief instructions so we all can post a pictures now and then. I think this person is Bubble? Hint, hint.


Shirley, I have read a couple of books about Eleanor Roosevelt and she certainly didn't have an easy life even though she came from a wealthy family. She certainly made something of her life whether we agree with her or not.


I just had a very nice FaceTime conversation with a man I worked with for many years and whom I consider an old friend. He was sitting in his easy chair and I was sitting here at my desk. I guess I had better take a pass on other comments as it is already past 12:30 and time for me to eat lunch and rest some this afternoon.


Till tomorrow.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Sandy on June 15, 2019, 01:11:53 PM
Good Afternoon Every One...
from the especially beautiful day here
on the rocky coast of Maine... 

And it just started outside my
Windows to the world....
Portland Maine biggest parade of the Year
celebrating Gay Pride... 

It is gigantic as it has become every
year here....

Great day for a celebration and parade.

Sandy
 :wave2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: CallieOK on June 15, 2019, 01:50:47 PM
Popping in to mark my place in our nice new spot (Thank you, Bubble).

Kind of iffy weather today and I'm feeling "iffy", too. Have to pay attention to what I'm doing - already had to correct putting liquid laundry detergent in the softener place.

Jenny  so happy to read about your Dad's improvement.  Hope he'll agree to having some home help for Diane's sake.

Lary, I'm so impressed every time I read one of your posts.  :thumbup:
I agree with your comment on Eleanor Roosevelt.

My high school math teacher always told us "Never think you can't do something.  Tell yourself `I haven't been able to yet.' Then keep trying."

Shirley, I don't say anything, but I'm beginning to question Miss Emily "needing" to come home on weekends when there's terrible weather between there and here.  She's done it again so could you arrange a better forecast for tomorrow?  She really needs to be back for Monday morning classes.

No new microwave,yet, but I've remembered how to do everything the old fashioned way. Even found a little tiny skillet in the back of the pan drawer that was perfect to use for melting butter to coat muffin tops before dipping in cinnamon sugar.

Wishing Everyfriend a Satisfactory Saturday.    :hugs:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 15, 2019, 04:18:02 PM
CALLIE, I noticed a "melt" setting on one of the burners of my new stove.  I haven't had a chance to check it out yet but if it works like I hope it does, it will be very convenient for melting butter for recipes and chocolate to make candy come Christmas time. 

While Cathy was here she noticed a setting that said conv.  Now we're wondering if the oven has convection possibilities.  Back to the book!

LARRY, you're probably one of the few in here these days who don't need scolding.  You're doing great!  Keep it up!

OK, I'm off to do some reading.  Have fun Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JeanneP on June 15, 2019, 04:38:35 PM

Today it is pouring down and cold. Fact I turned the heat on for a while.  Need to go to store but they say this storm is here for the whole weekend. So I will take a break and read a book.

What a 2 week i have had. First 2 days had a few aches and pains in knee and hands from emptying things while kneeling on the floor. But must have work the muscles out as now all seem O.K. Going to quit lifting heavy stiff. I just get to forgetting what age my last birthday was.


Don't like to do yard sales but for past 2 weeks I have been clearing lots out of my our. I am embarrassed to say but some stuff was  at least 50 years old, Never thought of myself a a herder but I really was. Got that my cupboards. every where I could put things were overloaded. I put such as all the toys, games and children books I put on the porch with a sign out saying Free please take. Had from all my GC. And some GGS. games going back to 1971. 50 of them. Someone took them in a hour. Next day I put all my kitchen items not used anymore. They vanished also. Put a big MW cabinet and cupboard out next day. Must have been taken overnight.. I then took a large leaf bag and put in at least a hundred books and took out to Salt and light charity shop. On a roll and so emptied all kitchen cabinets of pans, dishes glassed filling another leaf bag. Took to same place. So all in all I filled 4 large leaf bags with stuff. I have another bag with old invoices . bank stuff, Health reports going back again 40 years. These will have to be shredded. I am still not done. Have redone my walk in pantry and tosses out every thing that was over 3 months Wash all the jars and containers and labeled Now have to replace spices and things. Looks nice now. Only thing is I now need to do a lot of cleaning to what is showing. All carpets need cleaning.
It is pouring down today so think will just read a book. Promising never again to let things pile up so bad. :idiot2:     

  I hope that some of you with unwell families and have some problems yourself will all see things getting better soon

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 15, 2019, 05:06:48 PM
Today was perfect!! Hubby got his haircut 3rd in line to wait. While he was at the barbers I went and gassed up, checked my lotto ticket and won $20.00. Headed into the city where I picked up pill pockets for Babe, maybe she won't balk as much when I give her a pill in them. The rain did let up but tis back again. Also picked up more bean seeds and when I can get to the garden and it not all muddy will plant some more.

Jane, I also have a keep warm on my stove, you will enjoy all the bells and whistles on your new stove. I have used the convection  but I am not used to it.

Gloria, today was a bonus day for me, very little pain and I do think one more trip (Thur) will be fit as a fiddle. You should ask a chiropractor and see if he can do anything. I like my guy as he won't work on you if he can't help you.

Jeanne , hello. I should also do a purging but need to fine the "mood" need to be in the pitching "mood" :) Great seeing you post here.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 16, 2019, 03:22:31 AM
Quote from: larryhanna on June 15, 2019, 12:41:43 PM
I am going to check out what is involved in posting pictures in the next couple of days. I just took a selfie that I thought I would share. (I know a person who is so good at helping get pictures posted. Maybe she will write us some brief instructions so we all can post a pictures now and then. I think this person is Bubble? Hint, hint.

Posting a photo is easy, but the resizing might be more complicated, I use PaintShopPro which I have on the computer.  I know Rammel uses a free resizing program but I cannot remember the name :(

Any way, the measurements are 800pixels on the longer side and compressed to around 100KB.

To post a photo you need to use the BLUE REPLY and NOT the quick reply.

Write your message in the usual way then go down and at the bottom click on Attachments and other options.

In the opening Drag and drop your files here window drag the photo you have ready -maybe on your desktop for locating easily- then click on upload, next on insert and finally on post

That's it!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 16, 2019, 06:30:27 AM
Bubble, the resizing program that Rammel uses is Irfanview. It is pretty easy and is the one I use since I have removed Paint Shop Pro from my computer.  Irfanview is a free program and easy to download.  I upload my pictures to Seniors & Friends Gallery and link from there but it isn't always easy to use, IMO.

Remember all those Sunday drives with Dad at the wheel? 

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the Fathers and Grandfathers!

(https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/gallery/35_10_04_16_9_23_36.jpeg)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 16, 2019, 07:43:48 AM
Phyllis - The way I  explained does not make use of the Gallery, but works directly from one's computer.

Thank you for explaining about Irfanview.

https://www.irfanview.com/ (https://www.irfanview.com/)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 16, 2019, 07:51:37 AM
I understood that, Bubble, but was just explaining that I use an alternate way.
 Either one works just fine.  It just depends on which one you are comfortable with.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 16, 2019, 07:55:05 AM
good Morning everyone. well my weather guesser is telling a story it says 71º and clear, but it is cloudy and overcast. the wind is shaking the tree limbs. briskly. we are going to grand daughter's this afternoon for a good feed, she took training from her mother and grand mother and it took very good.hope you mother are not working too hard doing dinner for yours. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 16, 2019, 08:04:34 AM
Good morning everyone

Happy Father's Day to the Dads  today.

Taking hubby out for breakfast this morning and then take the day as it comes. Beautiful sunny day here!!
Listened to the loons at 2 am , my goodness they must have had a party with all the calling they did. Loved every minute of it :)

Enjoy your day everyone
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 16, 2019, 09:53:04 AM
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Yesterday was a wonderful one with the weather. Woke this morning with mist and dampness and of course not a happy camper. Think I will spend the day on the couch watching TV or sleeping.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 16, 2019, 09:55:21 AM
Hi everyone on a beautiful Father's Day here in South Carolina. The birds are singing us a nice song. I have actually been checking in here everyday but for some reason couldn't find the sign in box. Obviously it was there as others were postings. Thanks Michael for finding me.

I have had probably the most unusual Father's Day morning, one I couldn't have scripted. I have been giving a lot of thought to some changes I want to make in some documentation as well as cleaning up my LastPass information and being sure what I have conforms with what Pat has. I think I have a handle on it. About three AM I was wide awake and decided to get up and work for awhile. When I picked up my phone I saw I had a message from Scott wanting to know if I was awake. I texted him back that I was and in a few minutes he came in the door to wish me Happy Father's Day and to sit and visit with me awhile. He has found the little device he thinks that will make my television blue tooth adaptable but his Mother has it and he didn't want to wake her. He told me I could go ahead and get it and he will install it Wednesday when he is out on his day off. When he gets home from work he always has to unwind a bit but by 4:30 when he left he was ready to get some sleep.

Yesterday he did get the final ramp to the UPS Depot and sent it back. It cost over $90 in shipping costs. I knew I had to pay the return shipping cost if I sent it back so am not complaining although I never thought it would be so costly. I got the UPS tracking number and emailed the necessary information to complete the matter. Sometime things just don't work out as we had hoped and the ramps were one of them. Now the Church group will build the ramp sometime in the middle of July and we can make due with care in getting into and out of the garage into the house.

I have dried a load of clothes that Pat had left in the washer, mainly my clothes, and hung them up. Also while fixing and eating my breakfast I washed up the dishes in the sink and emptied and put away the dishes Pat had washed last evening. She is going to do a special cleaning wash with something she has to clean a dishwasher. By the time I finished my breakfast my heart was signaling it was time to sit down and rest, which I pretty much expect to do for the rest of the day as I work on desk projects. My steps get smaller the more my heart wears down. I jusr disoveed I had been sitting here in my desk chair asleep probably for 90 minutes. This is something I just have never done before taking this medicine prescribed by Hospice.

Callie, what good advice your high school math teacher told you. Those muffin tops dipped in cinnamon sugar sure sound good.

Jane, the range we bought for our Georgia home before we decided to move was a combination regular and convection oven. The inside of the oven was cobalt blue and it was really a nice stove. I probably should be scolded but I just won't listen to it. After all I was told to go live the rest of my life as I wanted to. That is why when I woke up at midnight last night I decided to eat some M&M, just because I wanted them. Pat is concerned that I may be getting dehydrated again so I plan on cutting back on the Lasik a bit.

JeanneP, I am thinking about reading an e book again, something I haven't done for awhile as have basically been enjoying having someone read to me via the audio book. I have a big library of ebooks that I got free from Amazon so certainly have many choices plus can get ebooks to read from the library. It is hard to give up things we have always done like lifting. Isn't it nice to get some space available when we clean out things we no longer need. I hope you will get someone to come and clean for you. It is well worth the money if they do a good job. Pat is having our housekeeper come back on Wednesday to give the house a quick going over before my sister and BIL arrive on Thursday.

Amy, congrats on winning $20 on your lotto ticket. Nice to read you have a day with very little pain. The last chiropractor Pat had over here treated her but then had to tell her there really wasn't anything else he could do and we ended the chiropractor treatments.

Bubble, there is a really nice program called Irfinware that has been around for a long time that makes it easy to resize pictures and reduce the pixels in them. On the computer there is no need for these very high pixel pictures. You might want to check it out. That is what I plan on using. Thanks for the info on the posting with the Blue Reply and not the quick reply. I will definitely copy out your instructions.

Phyllis, I see Rammel uses the Irfanview program as well. I haven't used it for a long time but will in the future. When I was a kid we had an old Ford small car but it got us where we wanted to go.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 16, 2019, 11:29:22 AM
Good Morning Eveyfriend!  I've been to church and tended to the doggies before and after.  I also made a quick stop at WM on the way home.  I took my last 2 vitamins yesterday and I need them.  Then  I decided to look at the lights that can be stuck in the ground and are solar operated.  I bought two to try to help light the way for taking the doggies out at night.  Since we planted some grass in a mud area of the fenced in part of the yard, I've been taking them out another door on the leashes and it's very dark that way.  I'm hoping this will help.

I think it must be time to think about lunch. That little guy in my stomach is growling and complaining. 

LARRY, you're putting us all to shame with all you're getting done these days.  You make me feel lazy!  So I'm going to go change my clothes and get something done!  I'm not sure what but something!

Have a great day Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 16, 2019, 05:01:41 PM
Jane,   Jane,   Jane.The pumpkin seeds are peeking through, oh boy pumpkin pie not yet :))
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 16, 2019, 05:05:52 PM
Took hubby out for breakfast this morning, then over to the coffee shop, (he likes coffee) and it was HIS day.  In the afternoon we went over to his sisters' deliver her birthday gift and have tea with her.
Now, I am doing a lot of nothing, checked the garden to see what is and isn't coming up and if weather is good tomorrow will plant more beans.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 16, 2019, 07:47:38 PM
My Texas daughter says the Texas bunnies like pumpkin plants.  It keeps her busy keeping them away from them.  I hope Canadian bunnies are different!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 16, 2019, 08:16:52 PM
Oh dear.. we have two four legged animals here that would put the run on a rabbit.
Maybe she could try somethin g from here..
https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Rabbits-out-of-Your-Garden-Organically
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 16, 2019, 10:45:42 PM
Thanks AMY.  I checked out that website and then emailed it to my daughter. We'll see if she finds something that helps.

I'm off to bed.  I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow.

There's June over on the side of the page!  I sure do miss her!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Shirley on June 17, 2019, 12:02:51 AM
Larry, I have a one track mind & still thinking about what you said "the other day"..."The nurse assured me yesterday that as long as my oxygen stays up in the high 90's, which it seems to do, I really don't need to use the oxygen but have it in case I start having pain or a lot of shortness of breath." My oxygen level used to be (before replacing the valve & 3 by-passes) 98 or 99, when I would check when Cas was alive. I never thought anything about it until I took his finger-thingy that checks oxygen to CO with me & after driving out by myself the year we lost LaurenKat, with nightmare of cat screaming to stop & potty, & finally getting into a place to stop for the night... found oxygen was at 74. It went up to 83 after a few days. So I have checked it fairly often (maybe once every few months), it ranges from 92 (tonight) to good days of 94-96. So now I am concerned that you are running in the upper 90s so wondering why mine is this low. Any thoughts?  I am really happy to see how high yours is & so pleased with how good you are doing, and am impressed with the great care you are getting. I am sort of uneasy about my next trip to the "high country" but won't back out now, but will not push doing too much. I realize my doctors aren't sure what to do with or for me since I can't take pills, but they also don't explain the boundaries of MY problems. You have made me think & understand so much with explaining your situation. Thank you again!

Past my bedtime but watching an old western that I haven't seen before & want to see how it ends. Had a nap today that got me my full 6 hours sleep, (that is what I have my Fitbit set on as sleep need). I am also concerned about Tom tonight, he was out all day, not sure where he was hiding, but he came in limping tonight. Not real bad but a sore leg or joint. No sign of blood or a fight so not sure what happened to him, but don't think he could win a chase if a coyote or whatever came after him. He is not a good climber like Tiger. Think everyone is asleep by now to will check in tomorrow. Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Denver on June 17, 2019, 12:41:31 AM
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all of the Dad's that are associated to our special group.  I hope everyone had a nice day.

It was a very special day here for my Dad and me.  I suppose we both felt like today might be the last Father's Day my Dad will have, but if not we will look forward to as many more that we might given💗💗

I wish you all a good evening and a nice rest for all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 17, 2019, 06:37:19 AM
Good morning everyone. Yesterday was not a good one for Dads to show their skill at the BBQ. Rain all day and I did not do much of anything. When I pulled up the shades this morning every thing was drying up so could be today will be much better.  I know I look forward to a back massage later.

LARRY  I was talking to a DIL Saturday and she is another one with back trouble. It is not pleasant to have to do things when your back hurts with every thing we do.

JANE  wish that little guy in the tummy would tell me I am hungry. I would love to be able to eat a good meal again. Where my daughter lives there are a lot of Jack rabbits and ny SIL put chicken wire all aroung the garden to keep them out.

Have a good day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 17, 2019, 06:42:53 AM
Good morning everyone

A beautiful morning here....we have sun !!  Will be taking my vehicle in again to get the problems? fixed. They may bring me home and I can get some work done here, noticed the weeds are also growing in the garden and need to be pulled.

Kyle tripped coming into the house last evening with an arm full of kindling and ended up with two cuts on his arm. I cleaned the cuts and put polysporin on them and a gauze bandage. Thankfully, it didn't bleed a lot with him being on Eliquis!

Shirley, hope Toms leg is better today. We do worry about our furkids.

Jenny , sounds like you had a nice time with your Dad.

Gloria, hope you have better weather today. Can you believe June is more than half over? July, August and we are back into cooler weather.

Larry, you are doing great!! Just don't over do it and take it easy. You tuckered me out reading all that you did.

Phyllis, I talked with my sister last night and told her of the corn in the IP. We had some yesterday and it is so nice not to have to use a pot of water. Told her of my goof of putting too much in the IP and then releasing the steam which was a sticky mess to clean up but that was my fault. Looking back I should have just cooked the rhubarb in it then add the cans of crushed pineapple. Live and learn :)

Callie, hope you're feeling better today.

Joy, hope you are ok?

Better get a move on here..

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 17, 2019, 07:42:23 AM
Amy, it is a learning process of what works and what doesn't in the IP.  Yesterday I made Smothered Pork Chops and "Baked" Sweet Potatoes and they turned out good.  I think I could have set the pork chops for another minute so I'll try that next time.  I have a sort of Rule of Thumb on releasing pressure.  I don't ever do it all at once...just take a long handled wooden spoon and nudge the release lever to vent just a little at a time until it is almost finished hissing and then put the lever on full release until it no longer "hisses" at me and then I open it.  I put the sweet potatoes in first. Just washed them, left the skins on, and cooked them for 18 minutes after pressure came up.  They were done all the way through and very tasty.  No oven on....no peeling...no problem.

Jane, if your new range has a convection setting, that is really good for baking all those cookies that you make at Christmas time.  And the warming "burner" is good for warming plates before dinner so you don't cool down hot food by putting it on a cold plate.  That sounds fussy, I know, but I hate it when I put hot food on the plate and it is cold before we can even begin eating.  And, it is really good for holding a pot of soup so it is still hot when we go back for a second bowl.  One bowl of soup is never enough for David!

No cooking in the IP today.  I was on my feet too much yesterday and am paying the price for that today.  The neuropathy bothered me last night and I didn't sleep too well and feeling a little draggy today so I'll do the laundry and then hug the recliner and read for most of the day.

Take care, All.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Joy on June 17, 2019, 08:07:00 AM
Good morning.

Yes, I have been absent for a couple days.  Had a busy day on Sat.  Was out with my son, grandson, and 4 little great-grandchildren.  Went to a nice produce place and they had a nice playground for the kids, while I shopped.  Got some good fresh produce and then we went to lunch.  Celebrated my little Addy's 7th birthday.  Hard to believe that she will be 7 years old tomorrow. She is a sweet little girl.  All the children were very good and it was a nice day.

I have had a couple almost sleepless nights.  Get so sleepy, but then can't get to sleep. So, I am sure it will be a pretty lazy day.  I have decided I won't get my hair done today. It can wait another week.

Phyllis, I agree with you about it being a learning process with the IP. So far, I have not used mine.  I see so many pros and cons on the IP Facebook pages. Just when I get to think I might try something,  I read where people have had terrible failures with whatever they fixed. So, then I have to get my nerve up all over again. One of these days, I will just have to bite the bullet and try something.  I haven't even done the  first test with the water. I think if I could get that done and it all works ok, I might be more apt to use it.  I originally wanted it to make yogurt, but it sounds like it is a very long process for making it. So, will have to wait and see.  Your Port Chops and Sweet Potatoes sound delicious.

I did go back and read everyone's messages, but too many to make comments.

Larry, am so glad that you are doing more and getting out a little bit.  That really makes me feel so happy for you. I am sure Pat and Scott are  pleased with all the improvements in such a short time.  I have always heard nothing by good things about Hospice care, but so glad to read your description of all that they do. 

Jane, I am sure you are enjoying your new stove. 

Jenny, also so glad that your Dad is showing some signs of improvement.  I know you enjoyed being with him on Father's Day.  Hope Michele is feeling better. I think you mentioned that they were going on a little trip, so hope  all is going well while they are away.

I just want to tell all the friends that you all are special and I hope you all have a great day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 17, 2019, 08:28:46 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  We've been up and did the usual this morning and I slept more while we waited out the doggies pills.  I still feel like going back to bed but that's not an option today.  Maybe after I get my shower, I'll feel better.

Yesterday, I baked, fried, boiled, simmered and sautéed on my stove.  I think I'm getting used to it.  PHYLLIS, I never thought about warming up the plates on the warmer.  They don't get too hot to handle, do they?

I did a very dumb thing last night.  I went to bed and left my front door wide open and my back on closed but not locked.  If my daughter ever finds that out I'll be in a nursing home before I can blink.  Well, not really but she would probably call me every night for a month to make sure I locked up.

Now I'm going to go get my shower and then take the doggies out again or maybe vice versa depending on what they tell me when I stand up from the desk.

I hope Everyfriend has a lovely day spent just as you please!  It's yours!  Have it your own way!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 17, 2019, 08:53:34 AM
well I can relate to back trouble Hurt. several years ago when I was working for the county ruining a road grader. I was standing in the open door holding to the hand hold pipe to close it with, a gust of wind grabbed it jerked me out, I grabbed hold with my other hand,it sung me out and when the door hit the side of the cab slung me off and I hit the rear tire with my back it ruptured my spin cord between L 4 and L 5 they done surgery and cut a grove for the nerve cord to lay in it is bone on bone, I have full time pain in it.
I just keep my mined on other things so is livable. Life goes on,mined over Matter works good for the most part. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 17, 2019, 10:40:32 AM
Hi everyone on what looks like it will be a very nice day. It is suppose to get up to about 91 degrees this afternoon with only a small chance of showers.

I thought I was going to have a rough night last night but woke up this morning and realized I had gotten 4 or 5 hours of good sleep and since them had a another short nap at my desk. By 6 am I . dressed and had eaten my breakfast. I will be using my wheelchair to get around in the house today rather than trying to walk as the walking seems to bring on this chest pain. I also realize I am not really ready to leave the house unless necessary.

I decided to do an interesting exercise this morning to see approximately what I had spent since going under Hospice to fix up my bedroom as I wanted it plus some other purchases like clothing. I found I have spent about $1,800 so far with probably another $1,000 spent by the time I get the ramp built in the garage. When I considered what I would have paid in co-pays for doctor visits and medicines, etc, I am still ahead of the game by a few hundred dollars. There are only three or four things left to be delivered and one of the big ones will be the carpet runner that is to be delivered today. This morning I ordered a keyed electronic deadbolt system for our front door that will allow 16 numbers to unlock the deadbolt and then at night there is a lock out feature where these numbers won't work. This way each of my family members can have there own code to get in as can some of the Hospice workers, if they want to bother. This along with my home security system should provide good protection as well as much less work going to the front door.

I am planning on having a FaceTime visit this afternoon with several men from my previous Church. They apparently know very little about computers or phones and think they are going to be very pleased to find out how easy making such calls can be and the hours of driving if they were to make the 5 hour round trip to visit me.

Jane, great idea with the solar lights as it could well prevent a fall. I don't believe we can ever have too much light and have a couple of night lights here in my bedroom. Not going to get much done today other than rest. My heart is telling me to take it easy and cool it today. Will probably spend a good part of it sitting here in bed using my laptop.

Amy, pumpkin pie is my son's favorite. I do hope the pumpkins don't come up as pies as they would be bland without those seasonings. :) It sounds like it is pretty dangerous for Kyle to try to carry things. I am paying the price for what I enjoyed doing yesterday as well as on the morning out.

Shirley, keep that little device handy to check your blood oxygen level. I checked mine this morning and it was up to 98 percent. So I don't need the oxygen. I even took out the big pillow Pat had put in the bed to be sure my feet were higher than my heart. I would ask my doctor if you should consider using an oxygen generator especially at night? I am glad to hear you plan on being very careful in the high country as the shortage of oxygen in the air with the heights can quickly do bad things to us, least It did to me.

Gloria, hope that back massage gives you a much better day today. I feel so sorry for my wife as just standing a few minutes causes her such pain. I just wish I could do more for her but realize this situation is likely to go the other way as she may have to do more for me.

Phyllis, Pat is very careful in releasing the steam and uses a wooden spoon or something else. At least with some dishes you can let the pressure release naturally.

Joy, start out with something simple with the IP. It really does a great job on meat. Pat has experienced very few unsuccessful outings.

Lloyd, you have certainly had more than your share of serious incidents over the years.

Well I keep trying fall asleep as I am trying to write and that is sure something new and different for me.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 17, 2019, 11:09:11 AM
Jane, the warmer burner on my stove has different levels so for warming plates I set it on Lo and for keeping pot of soup warm I set it between med. and hi.  For melting a couple tbs. of butter I put it in a measuring cup and set the control up on hi.  It works very well.  I have to tell a story on myself...when I got the stove I thought that warmer setting is useless...I'll never use that!  But, I use it all the time.  ::)  It is so handy.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: CallieOK on June 17, 2019, 11:43:59 AM
Merry Monday,

Janie,  what fun you're having with your new stove!  I also replaced a coil-top with a glass top.  Have had to learn patience with it not heating as fast as I think the coils did and that my very old pots tend to slide around - particularly if I'm stirring something.  However, it's easy to clean and I like all the features.

I rarely use my front door so it's always locked.  I always lock the screen when I come in the patio door but have been guilty of forgetting to turn the dead-bolt when I shut the door.  (I won't tattle if you won't  ;) )

Phyllis,  have been interested in your comments on the warming burner.  Mine has that and the directions said it will not actually warm anything - just keep it that way.  I interpreted that to mean whatever I put on it has to be warm (hot) to start with.  Tried it with hot muffins in a bun warmer but it didn't work - probably because the container wasn't hot.  Right?

I also have the convection oven option and was interested in your saying it would be good for baking cookies.  I don't understand exactly how convection works (or why it would be a better choice) so have never used it.  Glad to see a recommendation and will try it.

Gloria, today is massage day for me, also, and I'm looking forward to it.

Amy, thank you for your concern about how I feel.  We continue to have torrential rains and storms almost daily because of weather fronts from the Gulf of Mexico and from the northwest colliding over Oklahoma. Neighbor and I have discussed contacting Noah to see about leasing the Ark  ;D 
All better today.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Shirley on June 17, 2019, 12:06:57 PM
Been up & down twice so will stay up now. Reading back over, forgot to mention in earlier post that I also found a lot to take in with that link you posted, Amy!  I bookmarked to save to read over & over, but did give me an idea what to try on that ground ivy that is running wild in my front yard. It is awful to see it covering the lava rock across the front of the house, have huge chunks that sit on the smaller rock, used to look so nice. Have the big concrete bird bath that sits in one spot that all the wildlife loves to clean up & drink. Don't want to put down anything to harm the wildlife but weed whipping is not good as it slings the small rock every direction. Anyway, thanks for the link! Sorry about Kyle's boo-boo.. those blood thinners can sure make a mountain out of a molehill/scratch!  Eliquis not so bad but since I can't take that with artificial valve, I stick to my full 325 aspirin but don't take that every day. Sure had a terrible reaction to Plavix & the other blood thinner B???

Lloyd, I swear you must have bailing wire holding your body together! Sounds like you have had great doctors along the way to not be paralyzed. Stay safe.... I think I am lucky that you are heading north east & I will be driving west so we don't run into each other. Some day maybe we can plan to camp in the same Corp of Engineer campground down near Warsaw, but hope you & Nancy are parked before I get there, not sure you are safe backing that thing in!!! I'm teasing, you know.  Does Nancy like camping in the woods or do you only go to the commercial campgrounds?  I get fair TV where I camp but also have a DVD player attached to each TV and daughter gave me a whole basket full of DVDs that she knew I would enjoy, so as long as I have electricity I am happy.  No electricity in Colorado but we keep busy enough to never be bored, even when my sons are not camped in the site next to mine.

Gloria, hope you get a good back rub today. Do you have one of those massage cushion seats?  I've worn out 3 of them & the last one I bought didn't go all the way to my neck so doesn't do as much good. Better than nothing! Those big jack rabbits are what I remember best about AZ & NM.... even southern CO had them. We had them when we first built a house west of Wichita but they eventually got killed off. Couldn't grow a tree until they were gone. I had heard to plant garlic around a young tree but didn't slow them down, they just reached over. The wind was so bad we didn't put chicken wire around, but in this area we have to put it around young trees to keep the beaver from munching down.

Jane, I pulled that stunt one time & didn't dare tell my kids.... scared me when I realized what I did & since have been "religious" about double checking garage & house doors!  I do sleep with my bedroom door open but okay with being right there & nobody could sneak past me!  Sounds like you have taught that new stove a few tricks about cooking your way already.

Joy, you are as bad as me with a new "toy" that just sits there!  My new bike is protected from a cat that shall remain nameless, from shorting it out with her appreciation. So much trouble to unwrap to ride a few minutes to get more comfortable riding further from the house... so I am waiting until after our trip to the mountains, since I can't take it with me. I don't want to bang my knees up before going, old ladies don't look good with Band Aides all over their legs! I do wear knee length pants around the campground & slightly longer when we go into town. Get busy with that IP... I may get one to help with the food fests for the family. Not by 4th of July, most will be in town for that but meats get grilled for that & most want fresh veggies & fruit to much before the fireworks start. Plans are in the works for early Thanksgiving & pretty sure I will do the turkey & turkey & noodles for that.... but the slow cook in the oven is best for that (I'm too old to learn how to do that any other way).

Phyllis, I love candied sweet potatoes & bet what you did with the IP could work in my old pressure cooker, just pressure till tender & then add the brown sugar. I would still have to peel them before cooking, but would be faster. I do have a vivid memory of when we first got back from England & Mother gave me her extra pressure cooker. I had it full of pinto beans & the first goof was when I was wasning the beans before cooking & the lid slipped & let a whole bunch of those beans go down the drain. Cas had to take that whole "neck" under the sink apart that night, before they swelled.  Never did that again but your talking about waiting for it to stop hissing reminded me of the time I walked past the stove & popped that dinger off without thinking.... & it blew bean juice to the ceiling & dripped back behind the stove. What a mess!  I was maybe all of 23 or 24 at the time so couldn't blame any of it on OLD AGE!!!  I did learn respect for the pressure cooker.

Jenn, so happy to read your father is doing so well, no doubt you being there was the best medicine!  Nice of Bob to handle some paper work while there. I already have mine simplified for the easiest transition to next stage for me. This morning I am giving serious thoughts about staying here to take care of cats. Tom found his own breakfast & when Tiger woke me up about 3:30 am to come in, Tom was not interested in MY offerings. I fed Tiger & Callie & they went back out so I got some more zzzzzzzs. This is not smart because now it it hot out & I do have some outside chores to do, including cleaning up the left overs that Tom didn't eat.... right by the step on that grass carpet! ICK!!!  The trees are still, sun bright & it is steamy to open the door. Will put a load of laundry & decide what to do next. Your father is the age of my brother so give him a hug & pep talk for me! My brother was very concerned about being short winded but decided if he just paced himself & sat down every so often, he could still do all that yard work he loves. Took down a grape arbor & planted pots & pots of flowers everywhere this year. He & his wife go flower shopping every spring & their yard looks like a picture. My father was born in 1898 so June 15 would have been quite a few years older than yours... 

Have a great day, everyone.... I'd better get to work or it will be lunch time & only thing I've done is eat & sleep. :o

Wheeee, Callie, Phyllis & Larry, you got here first so quick cracks .. & I'm off & running. Will be back later in the day to help y'all solve the problems of the world.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 17, 2019, 01:05:05 PM
Shirley, this reminded me of you. :)

https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/community-story/9439484-that-time-when-a-duck-family-took-over-the-pool/
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Shirley on June 17, 2019, 01:30:56 PM
Amy, for sure the photo of the babies was not the ones ready to fly! I have pics as Barbara & George & later, Rossi, with lots bigger feathers before being able to take off. I vividly remember the first night Barbara & George opted to stay with the other ducks on the river. I was down on the bank with a light, whistling to see if they had changed their minds. They came home next morning, expecting breakfast! 

I fixed the babies shredded lettuce, cooked rice & duck/chicken corn & other seeds. It was served on one of those old TV trays of the '50s minus the legs. They would get on the tray & stomp the food & slurp it up... I would fill the tray with water. As they got older they would bring wild friends to the back door to share food. Some where I have lots of photos of critters we raised, besides the ducks. A bluejay & 2 starlings, meadowlark, all given the option of going back to the wild.

The robin that stayed with us for 8 years was grown when I first noticed it sharing the little ducks food tray. Have no idea how old she was, but she thought of us as family. She lived in the wild & migrated every winter, but made sure she let us know when she returned in the spring. Life doesn't get much better than having wildlife trust us. It is a lot of work & as long as they depended on us for food, we had to take them when we traveled. Thanks for the link, fun to read what others have done.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 17, 2019, 11:05:24 PM
 Shirley I do have staleness steel wire in my left jaw. a  accident with the bulldozer blade in I think 1958. they wired my mouth shut and wired the lower busted jaw together for six months. I kept telling them I was going to eat a big juice stake when i got the wire off the teeth. the doctor kept telling me to try a hamburger first, he was correct i could not open my mouth when I got them off, had to learn how to open it. It took several weeks before I could open it fully. that year before the brake we had bought and canned several bushel's of Peaches. my aunt had a blender she loaned it to me, a quart jar will screw right on the cutters of it. so we pureed them and I sucked them through a straw through my teeth and gained weight also. I have been told I need to narrate my life story , it would be a best seller. it has been a rough one but I am tough survivor.
If i survive the night see you tomorrow,

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 17, 2019, 11:22:47 PM
I'm heading off to bed and both doors are closed and locked.  I did it right after I tood the doggies out for the last time so I wouldn't forget.  The stove burners are all off, there's no water running anywhere and all the appliances are unplugged.  The outside lights are all turned off and I'm ready to hit the hay.

I wish you all a peaceful sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 18, 2019, 06:41:01 AM
good Morning everyone. I have a document on this computer but can't remember how  to get it in email or here either.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 18, 2019, 06:41:46 AM
Good morning everyone.

Took the vehicle in yesterday only to come home again, the fellow that works on the a/c was sick. The garden got weeded, still some to do but not a lot. Planted two more packages of beans and hand watered the small garden. Of course taking hubby out for coffee is a given here.

Today, I am to phone to see if the mechanic is in then I hope to get this vehicle fixed. Need to finish the weeding and put a pot of soup on ,maybe in the IP, we shall see.

Shirly , we sound a lot a like in having rescues. I even brought a garter snake in but Mom didn't know about that one..

Jane , happy to see you had all doors locked.

Callie, while chatting with Noah, tell him he should have had one mosquito on each of his hands and clapped them together. Had the skeeters trying to help me garden yesterday :(

Good morning Lloyd , I see you are here..

Everyone have a great day...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 18, 2019, 06:50:30 AM
Hi everyone. The weather says it will reach 90 degrees again today and that there is a high probability of rain here late this afternoon, which we can use. Yesterday was sort of a lost day for me as spent most of it laying in bed. About any movement, and sometimes no movement at all, was bringing on these new discomforts in the middle of my chest. I was really tired. In mid-afternoon the girls came out and spent a couple of hours with us. When they came in they handed me a nice box of Dairy Queen Dilly Bars and, of course, we had to check them out at supper time. 

 Then around pm I had the call from my three Church friends from my previous Church and we got connected on Face Time and it was most enjoyable. However, I talked so much that I was sort unhappy with myself and wrote them an email to apologize for monopolizing the conversation. I find I am doing that frequently now and am wondering if some of the medication I now take could be contributing to this situation. I sure hope I haven't always talked this much. 

 Scott sent a text late last evening after his work that he planned on coming out today. IT will be nice to see him and not sure what he has in mind other than to test out the Bluetooth receiver/transmitter that he got me for Father's Day. He is bringing his blue tooth headphones so we can try it out. If it works well I have already picked out a new set of noise canceling headphones to get.

The aid will be here from Hospice to help me with a shower this morning. As far as I know now the rest of the day will be one of rest. My plan is to begin to clean out a lot of old files I have saved on the computer. I am going to create a sectionalized notebook of the information Pat and Scott might need when I am no longer in the picture and it will have several sections of things that have been important to me such as a few poem written my my Grandmother. It should be both a useful project and a pleasant one in gathering this info from the computer and getting things on paper.

Phyllis, my wife used the slow cooker setting on you Instant Pot to fix our dinner last evening and let it cook for 4 hours. It turned out to be very good and she realizes she may have been missing out on something. I think there is also a setting where you can go ahead and fix something in the Instant Pot and then it will keep it warm for 8 hours. Pat usually feels better in the mornings so hope she will utilize both of these slow cooking settings. Glad you are able to use the warmer setting on your stove. I am not aware we ever have had a range with that feature.

Callie, I think the thing Pat misses about not having the old type burners on the stove is that she like to cook in a cast iron frying pan but is afraid of using such now as she might drop it and break the glass cook top. I had to convince Pat yesterday that the electronic deadbolt would work as we can use the lockout feature anytime, especially at night or if the house is empty. I think I will get that tomorrow and it will be one of two or three little projects I have set aside for my brother-in-law (per my sisters request to have a few little projects Bob can help us with.) Pat also wants him to go around the tighten all of the doorknobs. You know I bet there is a long waiting list to rent the Ark with all the rain you have had in your area and other parts of the Midwest and Northeast.

Shirley, it has been years since I have taken a 325 mg aspirin a day but now am doing so with the Hospice medications. If I liked to camp it sure would be in a nice commercial camp ground. As I think about it I will do all of my camping in my comfortable house. What I like about sweet potatoes is when they have a big layer of marshmallows on top. Some days I am very short of breath and others not at all. I think using the wheelchair makes a big difference and can see I will be using it a lot more in the future as doesn't put as much stress on my heart as using the walker. I can see why wild life must really love you as you are their very own private chef.

Lloyd, I bet you do have a very interesting life story and have done a lot of things with your life.

Jane, it sounds like you have a bedtime checklist? I hope you had a great nights sleep.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 18, 2019, 07:11:25 AM
It sure is very foggy here today.the weather person says 1/10 mile but I think they are blind,not that far here. Have a good day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 18, 2019, 07:22:09 AM
I'm here! and actually, I did have a good night's sleep  As usual the doggies got me up early but after their pill, we slept for another hour and 15 mintes.  I think I'll have o make this one short and go take care of my eye drops before I'll be able to see well.  I'll be back soon!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 18, 2019, 08:25:43 AM
Callie, I think they should have named the warming feature on the glass tops "Keep Warm Burner".  Yes, it has to be warm or hot when you shift the pot of whatever over to the warming burner and it keeps it warm.  I've melted butter in a pyrex cup on it but melting butter in the microwave is faster.  As to the convection....it just circulates the hot air around in the oven and supposedly bakes things more evenly.  You know how some cookie recipes tell you to turn the cookie sheet in the middle of baking to get even browning?  In a convection oven you supposedly don't have to do that.  I'll be honest, I don't use it all that much.  I did bake drop biscuits on Sunday with Convection Bake and I was pleased at the even browning that I like to see on biscuits just coming out of the oven.

Shirley, I think you are the Dr. Doolittle of Wichita.  You seem to just speak the language of all those critters.  I laughed at your dumping a pot of beans down the drain.  When Tom was in the Air Force there wasn't a lot of money coming in so we relied on cheap things a lot.  We ate Kraft macaroni and cheese 'til both of us hated it.  One time when I was draining the macaroni after cooking I accidentally dumped the whole pot in the sink.  Tom and I just looked at each other and said, "Thank God!" We were really sick and tired of mac n' cheese.

Larry, that keep warm for hours in the IP is nice if you aren't ready to open the pot right away.  Also, there is a Delay feature where you can get everything into the pot and set it to start cooking at a later time.  It really is an amazing appliance but like you, I treat it with respect.  I never fill the pot too full!  I remember vividly having to clean potatoes off of the ceiling because too much in the  old top of the stove pot clogged the little safety valve where the steam  comes out and it over pressurized and blew up.   :o

I've got to go....I'm due to get my second Shingrix today.  I'm not looking forward to it.  The first shot made me feel pretty blah for a couple of days.  I'm keeping the Tylenol bottle close by.

Hi, to everybody else.  Stay safe and Stay well, All.
 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Joy on June 18, 2019, 10:22:49 AM
Good morning.  A pretty sunny morning, but still predicting widely scattered showers for the rest of the week.  Some areas had rain yesterday, but it was sunny all day up my way.

I did get to talk to 2 of my grand daughters yesterday. THey both live in Connecticut, and I don't get to see them a lot, so it was nice to catch up with what is going on in their lives. They both have new babies.  One is just a little over a month old and the other one is about 4 months old. I could hear them in the background.

Nothing much going on yet this morning.  I did sleep a little better last night.  I need to get a few chores done today, as yesterday was a kind of lost day.

I will play cards tonight. 

Nice to see Larry, Jane, Amy, Phyllis and Lloyd here this morning.  Hope all of you and all the other friends will have a great day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 18, 2019, 11:16:03 AM
I've been reading up on what my new stove will do and I'm pretty sure it said that if you have the oven full (both shelves) the convection setting will give all items the same type of cooking.  So I suppose that having two cookie sheets or 3 or more layers would suggest using the convection setting.

Both doggies have had a bath and the old lady had a shower so we're all clean and ready for a rest.  After lunch, I'm going to go get a haircut.  They're beginning to think I look like "Cousin ITT from The Addams Family".

I guess I better get a move on.  It'll be lunch time before I know it!  Enjoy your day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 18, 2019, 04:27:00 PM
Tomorrow the van goes in..they were backed up from being a man short yesterday so tomorrow is the day...I hope!! Managed to get some gardening done ,trimmed some limbs off a Mountain Ash and put fresh did in a BIG puppy dug hole with some grass seed....and a fence around it!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Shirley on June 18, 2019, 05:02:20 PM
I am watching it hail, some almost ping pong ball size, but jagged so does more damage. Pouring rain so with the heat & humidity it will melt fast. I took video with phone & camera but the iPod is in the other room, it does the best job with video. Cats are all inside. Been taking photos, not sure if any damage on RV or roof, sure shredded a lot of leaves from the trees!  Sun is back out & steamy. Looks like more than half an inch is that little while, I emptied the rain gauge yesterday.

Hope you get that AC fixed on your vehicle, Amy, sure been running mine full time. One day the heater & seat warmer & next day the AC. I never adopted a snake.  :o
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Denver on June 18, 2019, 10:15:26 PM
A good Tuesday evening HELLO to ALL.

Here it is nearly Wednesday already and time for us to leave my Dad and head home😢😢

The week has passed quickly and we have accomplished a lot and being with my Dad has been very rewarding for both of us.  Tomorrow morning is going to be very hard to say goodbye and head for the airport😩. Overall I think Dad is doing quite well and is getting around fine, however he is easily confused about many things.....then he seems OK and then confusion again.  If we talk about things in the past he knows EVERYTHING....just the short term stuff😢😩. So, so sad and worrisome. 

I have read the posts and enjoyed them but I apologize for not commenting on individual posts right now. 

Michele had chemo today and she is in the same condition she normally is on this day.  Bless her heart.  She will not have chemo again until the Monday after the 4th......we hope and pray she may be feeling OK to go to Vail with the family for the 4th of July. 

Pleasant dreams to all and you will hear from me again when I am back home in Colorado 🥰

Jenny
 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 18, 2019, 10:26:49 PM
well it is time I wish you all  sweet dreams and good night. hope to see you all tomorrow; and Ladies I no nothing about your convection ovens and little about microwaves Lucky to get them on to warm hot chocklet.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Shirley on June 18, 2019, 11:16:23 PM
Jenny, I feel your frustration & have walked in your shoes, and like you, backed off because I knew any disagreement would break their hearts (Mom & Dad). After they were gone I was disappointed that the one in charge did not do what our parents had always said they wanted done. Even though I still get upset about it, I know it was right to bite my tongue. Hugs to you & Bob, you are showing your family how to live right, no regrets!

I have ironed a pile of clothes to try on & pick out the most comfy. Got to admit that eating those 2 boxes of Russell Stover turtles the last 2 weeks has added an inch around the middle. UGG..... My bad, MY gotta quit pigging out!  The other thing is I have been eating lunch late so don't eat "supper" until 7:30 or 8:00 and for sure, that is NOT GOOD! 

This time of year we have to have summer & winter clothes in the same day, even coats in the high country. I finally found everything I was looking for so next step is making sure I don't leave behind what I really need for the road.

We have had so much coming & going lately, with graduations, birthdays & weddings, my poor daughter spent 10 days baby sitting her 2 year old grand while parents & 2 older kids went to Disney world, home less than a week & flying to Seattle to take care of the 5 year old while parents stay with the one year old while she has the tubes put in her ears. Any surgery is always scary & no way to explain to a one year old what it's all about. She has had 9 infections in a year because of this so the doctors said there's no choice. I think it's scheduled for Friday, so prayers welcome for little Ellie.

Good night, Lloyd, you snuck in. ;)  I went to Sam's Club today & bought the big 20 oz hot cups to make hot chocolate in when camping. That is one thing I hate to wash out when camping, those mugs left with the chocolate stuck to the bottom. This trip we will throw those cups away! 

Sweet dreams to all and God Bless. Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 18, 2019, 11:28:36 PM
JENNY, my thoughts and prayers are with you.  You have so much to deal with.  And it looks like your hands are tied in more ways than one.  As Shirley said, your frustration has to be overwhelming!  Don't worry about venting!  That's part of being a "family" like this one!

I got some cleaning done after the doggie baths and my haircut.  A couple of neglected areas look pretty good now.  And the last of the laundry is in the dryer and that's where it will stay to wait for me to remember it's there.  All the towels are clean for my weekend guests (daughter for sure and maybe granddaughter).  Christy will be finishing up the yard work.  It looks better than it has since I moved in. 

And now I'm off to bed!  I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow! And may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: CallieOK on June 18, 2019, 11:39:00 PM
Jenny,  I add my sympathy and prayers for your situation.  Gentle hugs to you and Bob as you wend your way home.  I hope Michelle is better by the time you get there - and that she is able to enjoy the 4th of July celebration.

Weather gurus say it's going to be a "noisy night" - with storms arriving locally about 2:00 a.m.  Guess I'll head for bed and hope I'm not too rudely awakened.

Sleep well, Everyfriend, and have pleasant dreams.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 19, 2019, 06:44:33 AM
 Hi everyone. It is pretty early this morning but I awoke awhile ago from a 6 hour period of uninterrupted sleep and am ready for a good day. According to the weather app it is suppose to get to 89 degrees today with only a 20% chance of participation. Yesterday we did get some rain after sunset but have no idea of how much. The yard people were here and will be back finishing our neighborhood today so know they appreciate the rain holding off. 

Pat had left me a note last night to wake her at 7 am as she has an early doctor's appointment. I didn't put it on my calendar so have no idea with which doctors she will be meeting. Scott is planning on coming out again today as he has agreed to work for someone who has a special occasion planned for today. Then he is actually going to take off 5 days so he can spend time with his aunt and uncle and with us to enjoy their visit. They will be flying in tomorrow but my sister wasn't sure if they would try to get by the house until Friday as my BIL isn't well and may elect to spend today resting at the motel. Pat has arranged for the housekeeper to come back and spiff everything up (as if since last Friday we have need it but she sees things I don't. 
 
Once again I spend a good many hours laying in bed yesterday and getting some "cat naps" even sitting here at my desk. I did increase the Lasix back to 60 mgs by taking 20 mg more at lunch time. I also forgot to take the morphine at noon so took it with our evening meal. I know I will be getting rest when I feel the need for it. I have most of my breakfast laid out but don't want to eat it at 4 am as makes a long time before lunch.

We had a very nice dinner last night that consisted of some fruit, something involving flower and eggs and milk and was very good. OK, it was a cherry cobbler with ice cream and it was very good. Pat had some left overs she had planned as the main item in the meals but I very politely declined her kind offer of the leftover before the dessert. I guess this is one of the joy of the freedom I now have with Hospice to eat whatever and whenever I want. My grandfather always ate his dessert first as knew he would eat it even if too full. This way he really enjoyed it and didn't over eat. Of course, his dessert portions were a "little" smaller than what I enjoyed last night.

We are expecting the girls to come over and have Wednesday night dinner with us. Pat decided she didn't want to dirty up the kitchen so will have them pick up Firehouse Subs for our evening meal. I haven't had one of them for months it seems and that sure sounds good to me although probably a quarter of the sandwich will be plenty along with dessert naturally.

Lloyd, in past years there has been quite a lot of fog down by the river. However, we live up in the ridges and usually the fog isn't too bad.

Phyllis, Pat had that convection feature on her last new stove but don't think she ever found it very useful. Of course, she didn't get to use that stove very long. I just wish bisquit tasted that good to me as they look all golden brown. We also ate a lot of the Kraft mac and cheese as kids as it was a relatively inexpensive item. As far as I know it is still one of my sister's favorite meals. Pat perfers to make her own mac and cheese and it isn't made with cheese powder like the boxed item. You gave me a chuckle with your comments about "being sick and tired of mac n' cheese". What a great story and a good chuckle here at my computer. I haven't used the Instant Pot and don't expect to do so since that is Pat's thing and she is learning and liking and using it more and more. Is the Shingrix the Shingles vaccine?

 Joy, your granddaughters have a lot in common with both having newborns as a part of their young families. 

 Jane, at least you read your appliance books. We try to keep all of ours in one or two places depending on where the appliance is located.

Amy, I hope today will take care of your van for the summer season. 

 Shirley, that hail can do such damage so quickly and there is nothing we can do but stand by and watch it and hopefully be safe under a cover. I never considered seeing my family broken up over a family squabble worth risking. That has kept me on a bit of a tight rope in terms of dealing with both sides of a broken family but it has been worth it in not losing contact with our great grandchildren. Similarly I was never willing to give up on my children. The nice thing is I get to see the pictures first and then send them on to the other members of the family. It sounds like you eat Russell Stover candies like I do M&M Chocolate covered peanuts. That bowl just insists I keep eating until it is empty. It has to be the bowl's problem! :) We are intentionally eating our evening meal after 7:30 now because I have to take medicine at bedtime and don't want to do so on an empty stomach. Those little snacks do help and now that I am losing so much weight I don't have to be worried about gaining weight. I just bet your daughter loves every tiring minute of baby sitting those grandchildren. 

It is now daylight and soon will be 7 am.  Time to eat some breakfast and be sure Pat is up.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 19, 2019, 06:58:35 AM
Good morning everyone..

A beautiful morning here!! Will take the van in this morning. Not sure if they will do it then or drive me home.

Neighbour is coming over later for some rhubarb and after she gets what she need I will pick some to stew up.

Jenny, prayers for all. I know it is difficult leaving your Dad. If he has a computer would he consider Skyping with you?

Shirley, prayers for Ellie, they don't understand what is going on and it also makes it difficult on Mom and Dad watching this. Yes, I do hope all repairs are done today.

Callie, hope you did listen to an orchestra of booms and rumbles last night.

Jane, my goodness you worked up a storm.......hmm... is that the one Callie got? :) I am checking each day on the pumpkin seeds and so far so good!!

Larry, good morning to you! You're up and at'tem this morning. Sure hope you can cat nap today.

Good morning to all that follow, need to get ready for the road..

Enjoy your day everyone.

 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 19, 2019, 07:31:09 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm up and attem this morning.  And that's the truth!  I have to be somewhere before I go to work at 10 today and they open at 8:30.  I've fed the doggies, had my shower and I'm dressed in my "working clothes".  I really didn't plan to be ready this early but I'll probably have time for a second cup of coffee and another outing for the doggies. 

It'll be busy today because have the tricounty area goes to the Farmers Market today nd while they're in town, they just stop by WM for a few things.  I have three lady friends (2 sisters and a cousin) who have been coming through my line every Wednesday for several years.  They do the Farmers Market, then WalMart and finish with lunch at Country Cupboard.  That's a local but very well-known restaurant and it's right near WM.  Lots of people go there for special occasions.  They have a gift shop, garden center and on site bakery attached.  These ladies always ask me if I'd like to join them for lunch.  I would but I can't!  Darn!

Wish me smiles in my line.  I wish all of you the day you want most!  Make it your own! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 19, 2019, 08:54:31 AM
good Morning everyone. well i am on my way to V A for exray's. we had a good one on the local news this AM. a grandma held a wood be robber at gun point until the police got there and took over. so ladies if your state requires a permit to carry get one and protect yourself. here in MO. it is not required.we can legally Cary open or concealed. I no longer do so. but I got robbed at gun point when I was hauling grocery's to fort Leniardwood. id id after that and when I got out of truck in KC MO I had it in my hand, and the crowed scattered,

Lloyd
I red one time that a robber in Florida was asked why he did not rob ones form Mo, answer was never know if they have a gun or not. we can legal carrie
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 19, 2019, 09:00:38 AM
Good morning everyone, had to wait for my visit with the vampire yesterday. My son picked me up early and when we got to the lab it was packed. Was glad to get out and we went for breakfast and that was so yummy, bacon and eggs cooked just right and I didn't have to cook them, the toast was with homemade bread that the owner of the restaurant bakes.  All I wanted to do was lay down the rest of the day but CNA came-a hew one, only on the job 2 weeks, but very thoughtful. That was mu day. Wasn't that so exciting?? NOT Boy do I live a very boring life. I keep waiting for a post in ‌ here to stop posting because I am so boring. My feelings would not be hurt because I know it is true.
Of course it rained again yesterday but at least it held off till after I was home. Poured most of the afternoon. Looks like today might have a cloudy day and a chance of showers.

I read all the posts but I have to hurry and get breakfast and dress before CNA gets here.
Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 19, 2019, 09:12:35 AM
Good morning on a cloudy day here.  Supposed to be up in low 90's today so I am hugging the AC.  Glad I don't have to go anywhere.

Yes, Larry, Shingrix is the shingles shot.  You are required to have 2 shots 2 months apart.  Yesterday was my second one and supposedly I'll never need any more.  I hope so because it sure makes my arm sore and sort of feel blah!  I didn't want much to eat last night so just had a piece of toast and a small bowl of rice pudding that I made in the Instant Pot yesterday morning.  It was good....so far I haven't had any failures.

Jenny, I'm sorry some difficulties arose in regard to your Dad's care.  Families are so often difficult to deal with and I'm sorry that is happening to you.  I pray that no problems happen between my two sons when decisions have to be made about care for me.  As far as what happens after I'm gone, I have tried to outline everything in the will and have expressed my final wishes to both boys.  They are co-Executors so hopefully all decisions will be mutually agreeable.

Jane, I would like to get to the local Farmers Market on Sat if the feet and legs will cooperate.  I'm longing for some good fresh veggies.  We have several markets nearby but the one I hope to go to sells fresh baked artisan bread, fresh eggs, locally made cheese, meat, besides all kinds of vegetables and fruit.  The farms that supply the market MUST be within 50 miles so we are assured the food is fresh and the farmer is truly local.  There is even a man who will sharpen your kitchen knives while you shop.  My kitchen cutlery sure needs a good sharpening.

Shirley, I hope the hail storm didn't do any damage.  Not only to your vehicles but to your roof.  A hailstorm plus tons of rain from 2 hurricanes resulted in me replacing the roof a few months ago and I don't want to go through that again.  My older grandson had to have tubes put in his ears when he was little.  My son and DIL had it done at Univ. of Virginia medical center and it helped him a lot.  Ear infections are so painful for them and Sean would always spike a very high temp. which was so scary.

Must get some breakfast.  Later, all y'all. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Joy on June 19, 2019, 09:17:15 AM
Good morning.

Gloria,  don't you even think about anybody telling  you not to post anything in here.  Everybody's messages are welcome.  You might think you are boring, but I am sure nobody else does. Anything anybody wants to post here is welcomed.  Most of the time,  there are not many of us that have a real exciting life.  I sure don't feel like I havean exciting life, and many times, I feel like I am just writing something that is not very interesting.

SO, Please do  not feel that way.

I am sure today will not be a very exciting day here in my little corner.  It is a kind of cloudy hazy day,  I did sleep a little better last night, but still feel sleepy. So, my non-exciting day ahead will include a nap, I am sure.

I haven't been up long enough for anything interesting to write.

Will check back in later.  Meanwhile, try to enjoy the day, whatever you do.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 19, 2019, 11:41:33 AM
Gloria, I for one love reading your posts and do not find them boring!! Sounds like you have a nice CNA, what all are they allowed to do? Don't you just love having breakfast out and bonus that it is perfect and you had the best company too!

My van is almost done....needs to go in tomorrow for the part that didn't come today. :tickedoff:   I shall be glad when all is done..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 19, 2019, 08:32:59 PM
I came home very tired, read all the posts and then took a nap.

GLORIA, no way can you leave us.  If anyone says your posts are boring, they'll have to say mine are too.  Sometimes, I reread what I wrote and I wonder why anyone would want to read THAT.  But I think it's only boring to those of us who write it.  And that's because we already know that stuff.  The rest of them don't know it until they read it.  Does anyone understand that?  I think it sounds a little bit like Deputy Fife on the old Andy Griffith show when he tried to explain something.

So far, it's rained every day this week and tomorrow is promising more of the same.  The only good thing about that is that I don't have to water all the plantings. 

I thnk I'll go back in the living room and watch a little TV through my eyelids until the doggies decide to go out again!  I believe I overdid it yesterday and I have some sore spots today.  I've got to save some energy for the weekend because my daughter the gardener is coming and I have to do my share.

I hope Jenny and Bob are home safely and I hope Michele is feeling better after her ordeal.  My prayers are for all of them.

AMY, I hope your van is soon complete.  Seems like you've been at it for a while.  I hope Kyle's arm is feeling better, too.

I'm off to loaf!  Wish me luck!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 20, 2019, 06:16:30 AM
Good morning everyone..

Cloudy with a little rain this morning, nice way to get the garden and flowers watered :)

Off to the chiropractors this morning then to the garage to get the van done and an oil change...I hope!!

Just marking my spot for later.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Shirley on June 20, 2019, 06:25:18 AM
Gloria, we all do the "same ole-same ole" in our daily lives but still enjoy reading what the others are thinking, right?  At this stage most of MY posts are about what goes wrong but I report in anyway, a comfort to get a few comments of sympathy or understanding.... even if I know the eyes are rolling with "how dumb was that???"

Jane, I will match you for aches & pains this morning. I really over did yesterday. Have been cleaning out & re-arranging stuff in the RV & to be honest, did not take out the Missorui-extra electric stuff like I planned. Instead I put some of the stuff in an outside storage & still had room to put in the youngest's canopy. He brought the canopy by last night & checked the roof of the RV... had a big crack in the outer dome over the shower so he duck-taped it until I can get another ordered in. Hope it doesn't leak since it would not come through at that spot but would travel around the inside dome & leak through any spot it could find. Replaced it once, ordered through where I bought the RV & they ordered the wrong size first time so when I had to reorder, I just had #1 son install. This unit is so tall it will catch any low hanging tree limbs & have two trees in my own neighborhood that I keep a warning sign on the steering wheel to watch out for. Have to drive down the middle of the street to avoid. Not sure if hail did the deed this time, but with deductible, I pay, so no claim. Anyway, he forgot to mention any other hail damage if he noticed any.

Andy came by to pick up his camper last night. My garage is sort of full with the Yamaha cycle & now the e-bike between my car & his camper... and my mountain bike still on the other side of my car. So far I have not been on that bike but a couple times this spring. Don't know where the time goes~~ Not sure when Andy plans to leave, his wife wanted new granite counter tops & back splashes put in all 3 bathrooms so he had to do all the prep work to be ready for the granite people to install... they just got back a few days ago from a week in Branson, MO where they had a 3 bedroom "time-share" so took their grands & parents came later. His time off only comes when out camping by himself. He will pack & go when ever he can, hopes to find a spot in a BLM campground that is "first come" only. I'm pretty sure Bobbi stayed in it one time. Not as high as where we have reservations, but think he is a little concerned with a new heart valve this time, so taking altitude changes slower. We never quit worrying about our kids, do we?

Hope Jenn & Bob got home okay. I knew there were delays in flights earlier in the week... some nasty weather that dominoes down the lines. I didn't hear from the lawn guy so guess tomorrow will be mow-day. He usually calls the night before so I can have gates unlocked. The one side of front yard is covered with leaves from the sweet gum tree... & the tree is still so thick you can't miss what was lost. I had to wait for them to dry on the sidewalk so I could sweep, such a mess! I expect they will clog up the grass catchers so more trouble for them.

I've been up for more than an hour so better fix my breakfast & get busy, only had 3 hours & 16 min sleep last night so will need a nap. Got 2 doors wide open (screens), going to be hot for a while. YUCK! The flower seeds I planted a few days ago has not had a chance to come up, one friend said the flowers she planted got shredded with that hail. We live across town & her side got bigger hail than we did (news reports). Wishing all a beautiful day.

Good morning, Amy, wondered where you were. Good luck with your day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 20, 2019, 07:46:31 AM
Gloria, I'll add my two cents....friends are never boring.  I am always interested in what you have to say even if it just tells me that you are still with us.

It's Thurs. so it must be grocery shopping day.  I haven't even made a list yet.  I'd like to get it done early because we are supposed to have severe weather with high winds and rain this afternoon. I want to be home when that happens.

Take care, Everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 20, 2019, 08:02:07 AM
Hi everyone. It is going to be another hot day here in South Carolina getting up to around 93 with some chance for rain, although less than 50%. I am expecting this to be an exciting and busy day. The aid will be here around 10 am to help me with a shower.

Scott has taken 5 days off of work so he can spend time with my sister and BIL and with us. He sent me a text saying he has turned off the phone portion of his smart phone so he can't be reached by his work. This will be the first 5 days I can remember him taking for a very long time as he usually loses his vacation time. He and Elizabeth are planning to come out this morning and work on a few more things, including seeing if they can get my TV hooked up for Bluetooth so that I can use earphones with it. He thinks he has what is needed but he will have to take the TV off the wall bracket for a minute to hook things up and so Elizabeth will be here to hold it. Scott has an old dishwasher that has now shorted out the electronics so he is shopping for a new basic one and has found a good deal and we are going to have the pleasure of giving it to him as a gift. 

I had Elizabeth take out the mat in front of my computer and it is on the street for the garbage truck later this morning. I expect others of you know what I am talking about these soft mats where the wheels sink into it and then your chair doesn't want to move. I checked into the new glass desk mats and they look great but they are extremely expensive. I had some places to check on the web to see about getting something basic that is solid so the wheels on my chair can move easily. Yesterday I ordered another type chair cushion that is suppose to be very good at preventing or dealing with bed sores. I have lost so much weight that I am concerned about getting a bed sore and want to be preventive rather than treat after one occurs. 

 Last night the girls surprised us with a homemade German Chocolate cake that Elizabeth made. It has been several years since I have had German Chocolate cake and it sure tasted good. They had picked up sandwiches for our dinner so that made a nice meal. I even forgo my normal fudge bar.

 Amy, does the rhubarb grow into large patches very quickly. I remember that it did in Missouri and it was always fund to pick off one of those large stems and pretend it was an umbrella. I get up all times of the night and work a bit on the computer and then get tired and lay back down and sleep some more and then repeat the process. I just emptied the dishwasher for Pat and realize that is something that I really no longer the energy to do. It did dawn on me yesterday that I had gone a day or more without the center chest pain I had been having with exertion. It seems things change almost daily in how I am feeling. I have increased the Lasix and it looks like it may well stay at the higher dosage as the reduced one allowed a lot of fluid to accumulate again in my legs and feet. I am beginning to look like the Pillsbury Dough Boy. I have never experienced just sitting here at the computer and waking up realizing I have been sleeping. It seems they have really been able to string out your van repairs but hopefully today that can become just an unpleasant memory. I am sure the garage isn't happy about telling customers there has been a problem with wrong parts, etc.

 Jane, it must be fun to see some of the same people in your line weekly. I would often sit on the bench in the entry way at Walmart while Pat shopped and visited with the greeter. Smiles are good any day and I hope you got a lot of them yesterday in your lines and at the markets. Jane, you are right we may find our posting boring but in reality each day has something unique about it if it only something simple. I am finding I am doing a lot of remembering. Yesterday I got a nice letter from someone I went to highschool with, she was a year ahead, and she had found a picture of our 4-H group and I was standing at a card table in our home giving a demo of cooking something. What was nice on the back the young people were identified. I also had a nice communication with the daughter of the minister we had at our small church all the time I was growing up and we were about the same age. In our early adult years we would get together and play some games. 

Lloyd, I have always thought that any person should be able to protect their own homes but now if you shoot someone trying to get into your house you are often the one to go to jail and the person trying to harm you then gets to sue you as well. What insanity!!


Gloria, do you get to take a number at the lab and have a good place to sit and wait for your number to be called. Kaiser had a good system and there was a big display that showed where you were in line. Glad you could enjoy your breakfast. I am finding I can be pretty active in the morning but the afternoons are for rest and listening to music. I sure don't mind not having an exciting day. You are not boring—no way. Remember it isn't really what we say as the fact we are here to say something and see our friendships grow day-by-day as they have done over the years. I just wish we could be welcoming more folks to join us.

Phyllis, I thought I recognized that as the shingle shots. Fortunately both Pat and I got those finished before the end of last year. I hope your sons only consider what is best for you. Pat has always been a joint owner with me of everything and now I want Scott to be on all of the accounts. We will be investing in CD's with the proceeds from the savings bonds I have now cashed and I told Pat and Scott I saw no reason for my name to be on the papers as it would mean I have to make another trip to the credit union. Like you I have worked extensively in documenting what will be required when I am no longer on the scene and I now have decided to present it as a series of attachments rather than a run on document. Right now I am well into getting all of the passwords we use on things working the same for Pat as for me.

Joy, I do feel that I am on an exciting path with the Hospice program. I have never been so free and without real responsibilities and told to do whatever it is I feel like doing. 

Shirley, you are an unique person and I have never known one with such a zest for life and living it to the fullest. I still chuckle every time I think of you speeding up the mountain and getting stopped for speeding. You sure can never qualify as the "little old lady from Pasadena. Did anyone see the news article last evening on CBS of the little lady over 100 years old racing in the Senior Games. Your new little bicycle is just another example of what a unique person you are. Sure glad to see your son has the concern about that heart valve problem.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Mary Ann on June 20, 2019, 08:10:59 AM
I laugh about "boring" posts.  I don't do much around here, then if I post anything, I make a long post about that nothing!  As someone said, it is always nice to hear what others are doing, even if it's twiddling thumbs.

We had a little rain overnight and I hope it does not continue.  Radar says we are in for more. 

Yesterday Tom and I went to my retiree luncheon.  Tom doesn't sit with us but he is my transportation.  His cousin met him so he had company; often he does not.  There were six of us women, five retirees and the daughter of one.  We always have a good gabfest. 

In the afternoon, a friend of Tom's came to clean for us.  She does a good job but she doesn't always put things back in place.  I've found a clock facing away from me, kind of where she put it to clean then left it there.  It's easy for me to put back and she does a very thorough job. 

When Tom's friend left, Tom returned with another friend, this time to work on her computer and show her how to get what she wants on the computer.  Tom is a good teacher. 

Phyllis, we have gone to ordering online, then Tom picks up the groceries later.  I know people are concerned about produce, the I have been happy with what we have received.  It is a great time saver.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 20, 2019, 08:15:00 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  The dogs got me up BEFORE the crack of dawn today and were very insistent that they had to go out.  They were right!  I tried to go back to bed but I had in my mind that I needed to make dog food before I could feed them so sleep avoided me.

This morning is bed changing day and I better get started!  I'm not sure what else will have to be done today but I'm sure something will show its need.

Something did show it's need!  The rest of the laundry poked it's ugly head out of the hamper and now it's all lying in the hall sorted and waiting it's turn at the washer/dryer!

Now, Gloria, I ask you, is all that stuff not boring?  It is!  But you're all stuck with it because I'm not leaving!  I hope you all have a lovely day....not too boring but not too exciting either.  We don't need THAT!

MARY ANN, my granddaughter is one of those WM shoppers and she tells me that in their store, they won't let the young men near the produce.  They just plain don't know how to pick out the good stuff. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Joy on June 20, 2019, 09:52:31 AM
Good morning to all the early posters.

I am just marking my place here this morning. I just wrote a long message in the Bait and Tackle board, and messed it up. Got frustrated trying to fix it, and just gave up.

So, I am just wishing you all a pleasant day, for now.

Will check back in later.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 20, 2019, 11:38:33 AM
Good morning everyone, guess what? it is raining AGAIN. We broke records for the wettest May and wonder if another will be broken for this June. About now I wish I was living where my daughter is, nice and dry. Anyone with arthritis will know what I mean. My back is one big pain. Should not complain, at least with my rollator I can still get around but it is not easy. With my CNA on vacation I do not get one here every day and I sure miss the back massage.

PHYLLIS  glad I got out for the vampire visit Tuesday morning, at least it wasn't raining then. I only got 1 shingles shot, never was told there would be a second.

JOY  I don't get out except for doctor appointments-boring-holiday meals at my son's or grandson's. No happy times here with the witch. Latest here is they cut down all the beautiful trees in the back of the building-that made a lot of noise. Some were very tall and big around, shook the building when they fell. The have already cleared and put new loam down and seeded it. Those in the back apartments will have more light in their windows now. Wonder if the wild life will still be seen walking through those trees, deer used to be seen often and wild turkeys, too, then all the birds in the trees.

AMY  I love going out for breakfast better than any other time. Being with one of my family is always great. The regular CNA I have will do anything I need even if it is not on the job description. With her not coming back till July 1st I get different ones and have to tell them everything I need, breaking them in for my needs all the time. Did not have one yesterday and sure missed my back massage. You will be happy when your van is finished.

JANE  I see that old Andy Griffith show some evenings on ME TV. Barney could sure mess things up couldn't he? Looks like we are both in rain this month. I long for warm dry days. With as busy as you are all the time I cannot picture you loafing. Now loafing is what I do best anymore.

SHIRLEY  you keep busy all the time and I just sit most of the time. I was always active and now it is impossible. Makes me feel like I am lazy.

JANE  no intention of leaving but some days I just cannot think of anything to say.

2½ hours later. Had a CNA show up while I was posting. Last time I talked to the lady in charge of them I told her some days I don't wake up till 8:30 to 9:30 and not ready for anyone till 11 the earliest. Here was one at 9am. I was still in nighty and robe and having my coffee. In a way I am glad she was here so my laundry got done. When she went down to the laundry room I hurried to get dressed. i am not good with doing anything fast anymore.

JOY  I never check the B&T or  photos anymore. I seldom get to the PSP folder either and I feel bad about that. I just cannot do the graphics anymore and feel like I deserted Bubble as she is the only one posting there most of the time, Patricia does when she feels up to it.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Mary Ann on June 20, 2019, 12:42:58 PM
I'll just tell you that Joy did not mess up her post in Norm's B&T.  Part is blue and part is black, but both are very readable.  I have had the same problem with a post occasionally but it all comes out in the rain - which we are having some of!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: CallieOK on June 20, 2019, 02:54:00 PM
Good Afternoon,

How long has it been since I could write  "It's a beautiful day in (this) neighborhood"  :walkwhistle:  No rain, no wind, not terribly hot....(hush, Callie, before you jinx it!  :-X )

Have I mentioned that the vacuum cleaner spit dirt on the carpet and quit the last time the housekeeper was here?  After the microwave issue, I was afraid I'd have to buy a new vacuum, too.
Took it to the shop this morning and the very nice man said it probably just needs a good cleaning which will cost $35.00!  I can handle that!!!

I don't post details of my daily doings or locations because I'm pretty sure that, although only those who are registered can post,  The Public (meaning anyone anywhere) can read what we write even if they're not registered. I will - and have - use Messaging for personal sharing, particularly emotional issues.

Not a lot going on this week to talk about, anyway.  Should probably find something useful to do but I'll probably spend a "leisurely" afternoon reading and snoozing.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 20, 2019, 04:16:18 PM
Larry if i have to go far enough to shoot someone . they wont to be able to sue Me. and in mo they no longer have to be breaking in to the house. just threatening one self. and if it gets that serious they wont be in shape to deny it. case settled. I still am a lover not a fighter un less I have to.
but I was robbed at gun point once, it was a little pearrel handled 32 but before she left with my money it looked like a 105 haletsor. sun is out I better get out and mow the yard. see you all Later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Denver on June 20, 2019, 04:44:29 PM
HELLO from Colorado.....

We made it home safe and sound yesterday evening.  We arrived home to a very noisy kitty, letting us know he missed us and was very glad to have us home.  We unloaded the suitcase, did a few other things to get ready and were in bed by 9PM.  The flight was a easy one and it was sure good to get in our car and head home.  Not sure why we were so tired, but we both were. It was VERY hard to leave my Dad.....once again, I thank all of you my dear supportive friends for your kind words of support and understanding. 

AMY, I gave my Dad a iPad a couple of years ago and he is able to check email and see pictures that I send him and the like, but he has a bit of a problem doing Face Time, but he can with some guidance from us.  Bob is able to talk him through a lot of things....it just take time and a LOT of patience, but eventually he can move about on the device.  Sadly he is getting more and more confused, but we just try to take time and get him through, so the answer is yes, I can talk to him on the telephone every day, and FTime some. 

We must get out and get some groceries, so I must run.

Have a good afternoon EVERYFRIEND. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 20, 2019, 07:08:36 PM
Jenny, welcome home. Leaving your Dad must have been  difficult but thankfully you still have the phone to chat with him.

I did get the vehicle back,A?C is working, oil change done and the oil light came back on just as he was bringing the vehicle to me. :(  Oh well 2 outta 3 ain't bad. Will take it back in on Mon as tomorrow we have to leave here around 6 am to the city. Babe is having a "spa" day...bath hair cut and nails done....if she lets them :))

Calle, I agree with you on putting info on here.love the computer but it scares the daylights outta me on what can and does happen.

Joy, I have the 2 lb Deluxe bread maker. Kyle bought it for me about 20 years ago and it is still going strong. If you don't eat a lot of bread or eat it up quick  you can make Bun's of Bread. Instead of one loaf  put three balls of dough in the pan , let rise, bake . Then take a bun off and use it while putting the other two in the fridge or freezer. This shows 2 but I do 3. I also let the machine do the work,then take dough out ,shape and put it in a bread pan.
Just to show you what I mean.
https://www.rockrecipes.com/newfoundland-raisin-bread/


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 21, 2019, 03:14:10 AM
Oh Yummy raisin bread!  I love it! It is also a specialty in Belgium where it is called Cramique. I miss it here :(
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 21, 2019, 05:16:34 AM
Saying a quick good morning to everyone..

Over cast here which is fine  much easier on eyes and cooler for the dogs.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 21, 2019, 06:16:45 AM
Good morning everyone,  at least it is morning but it is still raining. Hope Noah has room for all of us on his arc.. Maybe this rain will be good for the newly seeded back yard of this building or the rain will wash all the seeds away.

CALLIE  glad one of us is having a good day with perfect  weather. You make we wish I was somewhere where it was dry right now.  Like you I don't like to post personal things, most know my daughter's name because for a short time she was a member here but I don't think I mentioned any other family names.

LLOYD  if anyone held me up with a gun they sure would not get much for their trouble. Of course I would be scared to death.

JENNY  glad you are home safe once again. I would be a basket case if I did not get on Skype with my daughter every day so I can sympathize with you about seeing your Dad on Facetime.

AMY  sorry that idiot light keeps coming on in your van. One son had that problem with a van he had and come inspection time he always had trouble. No matter what the garage did that light would keep coming back on. So many now do their banking online but I am not one of them. If I make a catalog order it is on the phone, don't want anything like that on the PC for a hacker to find. Oh that photo of the bread makes me hungry to have some home made bread. I grew up with that aroma several times a week. My Mom baked it often and I did, too. when my 3 were young and before I went back to work. I never minded the kneading. These days I would not be able to even make the dough.

Gosh I really am posting early, even Jane is not here yet.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 21, 2019, 07:51:49 AM
Oh yes I am here, GLORIA!  I was just finishing reading.  As usual, the doggies got me up at the crack of dawn and we went outside to stand in the rain for a bit.  But that'so OK...they did what they went out to do.

When we came back in, I hit the couch for an extra hour and I must have slept like the dead because when the boinger went off, it took a bit to register in my subconscious and then to actually wake me up.  Usually Annie helps the boinger but today she just watched.

Yesterday, I said I was going to change the bed and then entailed washing everything on the bed.  I did that and it took 3 loads.  Then I went on to do the regular laundry and the sofa covers and that was another 4 loads.  I still had to put the towels away from the last time doing laundry.  So I was pretty busy.  And about half way through, I noticed that stuff wasn't getting dry and needed a second go-round.  By the time the last two loads were in, they needed 3 go-rounds.  I texted my son to ask if it was the dryers fault or "user error".  He said the vents probably need cleaned out and he was going to be out of town today.  He'd try to take care of it over the weekend for me.  It involves moving the dryer out of place and cleaning the vents and then cleaning the outsided vent.  This is something I'm not even going to think of trying myself.  Ad I told him not to worry and that I'd just started the last load for the third time so I was OK. 

Today his "out of town" includes his daughter, Kiran.  They are spending the day together while Mom takes a day off a home to watch the dog and, as she says, LOAF!  They will all enjoy it.

My daughter the gardener will be here tomorrow by granddaughter isn't coming.  She's going to be the dog sitter too.  They have 3 including her own.  When she visits me, he comes along.  When she lived in town here, we got to be pretty good friends.  Even Annie wags her tail when I mention his name.

I'll be off to work at 10 a.m. so wish me smiles.  Today will be busy due to it also being the day of the Farmers Market.  Lots of people do both and I'm hoping I get to see my 3 friends who do both most Wednesdays. 

I think maybe the rain stopped.  It was only predicted to last until around 8.  I don't mind if it rains at night.  I don't have to water all the plantings when rain is predicted.  But I'm really tired of it in the day time.

I wish you all a pleasant day full of the love of family and friends.  It's yours!  Have it any way you please!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 21, 2019, 08:15:58 AM
The sun is shining this morning and that is nice.  We had more severe storms yesterday afternoon and evening.  Lots of trees down and power outages but we are OK in our neighborhood.

Amy, my bread machine is a Zojirushi and I used it a lot but haven't baked bread in a long time.  All of our grocery stores here have very good bakeries plus several specialty bakeries that are close by with all kinds of bread and pastries.  It is so easy to let someone else do all the work so I go with that for our weekly bread. And, in our hot summers I don't want to turn on the oven.   But, that link is tempting me to put something in the bread machine.  Thinking....

I don't plan to do much today.  Grocery shopping yesterday left me feeling pretty tired even though I slept good last night.  I'll eventually catch up though.
 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 21, 2019, 08:34:16 AM
so_P_bubble  here in mid west Sams club and Walmart has good raisin bread. it is @ 7:09 A M 71º and supposed to climb into the 80'sº with light wend.  I am batching for the day and and from mid after noon yesterday. Nancy went with our daughter to go to a church reunion down by wheatland MO. I am going to try to get the big mower hooked up on the little tractor and mow the yards, we have about 3 1/2 or 4 acre's of yard to mow. with the temp and wind Like it is not anxious to get at it. the lift chair and T V looks better. I am going there and get a good movie and think about it. after my morning feed. see you all later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 21, 2019, 08:44:14 AM
phyllis you came in while I was posting, good to see you and I am with you I like the honey oat bread made in one of our bread machines but is too hot to heat up the kitchen with it. when the temp is better I usualy am the one that fixes the bread (sure is good though when it fresh hot and butter and honey on it with a cold glass of Milk.Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Joy on June 21, 2019, 08:51:48 AM
Good morning.  Still a chilly morning, but supposed to warm up later and prediction is for a beautiful summer weekend.  Really looking forward to that.

Amy, thanks for you message about the bread maker. I love the idea of the little buns.  That would work for me.  I do tend to eat a lot of bread when I can get a loaf of good crusty bread. I like sourdough bread the best. I guess you could make the little buns out of any kind of dough.  I really have to think about it, as I don't have a lot of counter space. And, it is pretty crowded right now.  But, thanks for your input.

Jenny, glad that you got back home safely. I know it was hard to leave.

My grandson and family were supposed to leave around 3 or 4 a.m. to go up to Connecticut to see his brother and sister.  They wanted to leave while the children were asleep and hopefully, they will sleep most of the way. It is about a 6 hour trip, so they should be pretty close by now.

Mark did show me how to Facetime with my Kindle,. so I hope I can remember how to do it.  He promised me they keep in touch while they are up there.  I know they all will have a fun time.

Mary Ann, I know my post over in the B & T looked ok, in spite of the two different colors, but I had fooled a long time to try to get everything in the "blue".  Hopefully, this one will turn out.

Gloria, I can sympathize with you about taking so long to do things.  I am like you too, as I have a hard time standing for any length of time.  And, it does take me a good while to get myself ready to go out somewhere. I usually allow myself at least 2 hours to get a shower and get dressed.  But, once I get ready and get out the door, I do feel better.  I just read a message on our bulletin board that our manager will be taking off every Friday from now on. Everybody is all up in the air, as she seems to be taking more and more time off. She claims she has meetings and training sessions to attend, but, nobody believes that.  I don't have much contact with her.  I usually only see her when I hand her my monthly rent and when I have to renew my lease. She is the 7th or 8th manager we have had since I have moved here, 12 years ago.  That tells you something is not right.  We have had 1 manager that was a man, and he was the best one that we ever have had. But, he left because it took him over an hour to get to work and he wanted something closer to his home. Everybody was really so disappointed when he left.  He got things done the right way. 

I have had my breakfast and need to decide what to get into this first day of Summer.  Sure doesn't feel like summer right now.  Very chilly and very windy.  Hopefully, it is supposed to get up in the 80's later.

Hope all the friends will have a great day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 21, 2019, 09:09:17 AM
Hi everyone on a beautiful  morning here in South Carolina after a really dreadful night around our area. About 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon a really severe storm hit in this general area.  Our power was off for about 12 hours. I had a very nice night sleep as it was nice and quiet. 

My sister and brother-in-law got in town yesterday and we haven't seen them yet as it had a rough trip and had spent a night in a motel before they left South Dakota with a needle when I'm got any sleep. They will be out later this morning. 

I am not going to make any individual comments  today until I get the Internet back as it is hard to go back-and-forth. I will be back and hope y'all have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 21, 2019, 03:28:56 PM
well we have had hard t storms and Shirley's Hail this am still overcast. some one can have the rest of it if they like. Have a good rest of the day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 21, 2019, 08:28:45 PM
Hi Everyfriend!  Today was a pretty good day at work.  It was VERY busy when I first got there but it started to slow down right before my break and was much easier to handle after my break.  There were two very nice ladies through my line and I had time to talk with hem both before aother customer came by.  With one of them I shared memories of our childhoods.  We had very different ones but at the same time so we remembered a lot of the same types of things.  The other lady grew up in an environment similar to mine and our memories were very much alike.  Even our present lives are a lot alike.  That was nice with both of them. 

I'm kind of tired and it got a little chilly this afternoon.  We had some rain and the wind came up...not strong but enough to chill the air.  I think I'll try to go to bed early because I'm sure my daughter will keep me moving tomorrow.  She gets started and she doesn't stop with the gardening.  I try to keep up but I really don't make it!  We both go to bed early on our work days.

I'll try to come back before I go to bed but if I don't, it's just because I'm tired.  And I'll try to check in tomorrow morning but I won't have much time during the day.  And Sunday will be them same.  Don't worry!  I'll be back when I can!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: CallieOK on June 21, 2019, 09:51:51 PM
Quite a change outside from yesterday. Today has been sunny but it's also hot, muggy and windy enough to almost bend the tall cottonwood trees over double.  Only stuck my nose out long enough to go to the mailbox.

And,, of course, over the weekend we are supposed to have the usual rain/hail/high winds, etc. etc. The local lake has opened after several weeks of high water around the picnic/camping areas but weather gurus are cautioning everyone about watching for approaching storms with lightning and/or staying overnight.

Janie, sounds as if you're going to have a gorgeous yard.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I'm enjoying what my family did in mine.

Have never had a bread machine and suspect if I did, I'd weigh about 3x as much as I ought to.  Love fresh-made bread slathered with butter and jam (not jelly).  (What's the old saying?  "Must be jelly 'cause jam don't shake that way")

Hope Everyfriend has had an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 21, 2019, 10:27:05 PM
Just took the doggies for their final outing and I'm off to bed.  I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow and many God bless us, every one!

CALLIE, I think I might be the only one in my family that never inherited my father's "farming instinct".  Christy, loves it and everything she puts in the ground grows!  I'm enjoy the run off!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 22, 2019, 07:17:23 AM
Good morning everyone.
Yesterday was an awesome day!

Took Babe in for her first spa day. Girls made her feel at ease dispite Babe shaking but in the end she settled down and the stylist had no problem with her. Out Babe came all soft ,shiny and nails done.
Stopped and picked up two mens quilts as my supply has dwindled and then we had lunch at DQ and head home  into town for Kyle to have blood work done and pick up his blister packs.  I slept the night through..

Today is a lovely sunny day and laundry will soon be hung on the line. Not sure what else is going on, should bake but we shall see.

Take care and enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 22, 2019, 07:24:43 AM
I don't know if I'm up before everyone else o if you're just slow this morning.  I've had the doggies out, waited out the hour for their pill, fed them breakfast and hurried in here to grab a cup of coffee before the day gets started.  Christy is on her way and I still have to get some mulch, make the bed, get dressed and be ready when she gets here.  (Not necessarily in that order)

When we are both in a state of collapse, I might get a chance to check back but I'm not counting on it.  So you'll just have to get along without me for the rest of the day....and maybe tomorrow, too! 

Now the doggies are ready for their after breakfast constitutional and they think it's MY responsibility to see to that.  I'd rather not disillusion them so I'll go and take care of that and some other stuff, too.  Enjoy your day!  I know I will enjoy mine.  Just having my daughter here would be enough.  The rest is "icing on the cake".

AFTER NOTE:  Good Morning AMY!  You sneaked in on me!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 22, 2019, 08:24:23 AM
I was a little restless last night but I think I got enough sleep to at least get me to my after-lunch nap.  Gosh, what a tough life I lead!

Cloudy this morning but a little cooler than the last couple of days.  Nothing is said about severe weather coming....yet.  I don't plan to go to the farmer's market after all.  I would like to but my feet and legs are not doing too well this morning so I don't think a lot of walking over uneven ground or gravel would be a good idea.  I don't really have storage room in the fridge for more fruit and vegs., anyway.

Callie, with or without a bread machine I have to be careful because I am a bread eater.  Love all kinds of bread....warm or cold, it doesn't matter.  And a little homemade jam or apple butter doesn't make it any easier to resist.

Amy, you should call your "puppy" Babe the Beautiful after the great day at the spa went so well.  I made rice pudding in the IP.  It was good and easy but I think I'll cut the recipe in half.  We will be eating rice pudding for several days.   :o

Don't work too hard in the yard, Jane.  Enjoy your daughter while she is here.

Take care, All.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Joy on June 22, 2019, 08:49:58 AM
Good morning.  I am up but not quite "at em" yet. I have had breakfast, but thinking of taking a little cat nap before I decide what today will bring.

Good morning  Jane, Amy and Phyllis.  You are all the early birds.

Jane, I am sure you probably have already gotten all those chores done, that you mentioned.  I know you will enjoy the day with your daughter.  I hope we get to see some pictures of your beautiful up and growing gardens.

Phyllis, I would not have any trouble getting rid of a big bowl of rice pudding. I just can't seem to get around to making myself any, and I do love it.

Amy, sounds like your little dog must look like a "little Princess" with getting all fussied up.  Enjoy your day.

Good morning to all the other special friends who will come in at some point of the day.

Hope everyone is able to enjoy the same kind of a beautiful day as is shaping up in my little corner of the world.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 22, 2019, 09:13:52 AM
good Morning everyone. well the weather guesser is lying again this am say is partly sunny ( not so is cloudy) but not wield this AM Like yesterday. or no hail. i got the big mower on the tractor day before yesterday but not the PTO hooked up. so I will do that this am and mow the yard's. Nancy got home yesterday and had a good time  with  our Daughter. good to have her home. never know how much you look over to her chair start to say something and she is not there. I am sure we both hope god doesn't want us up there yet, but am ready if he dose. this getting old is not what it is cracked up to be what it is supposed to be, I with two hitches got 9 hours of sleep. but am tired enough to take a nap after breakfast. before mowing the yard. Have a great day as you like it to be. see you all again after while.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 22, 2019, 09:44:51 AM
Hi everyone on a beautiful South Carolina morning. I'm just going to check in today because the morning is passing quickly and my family will soon be here. I will go back and read the previous post things this time allows her today while I'm resting or maybe even tomorrow. Hope all is well. I'm having a great time with my family and I'll tell you about it later.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 22, 2019, 10:08:51 AM
Good morning everyone YIPPEE the sun is shining and NO rain for today. That alone sure makes me a happy camper. Just heard on local weather that tomorrow will be warmer but in the afternoon there could be a chance of a thunderstorm with strong wind and hail. Showing the beaches already and some surfers are in the water and several people are already on the beach for the day.  They are the smart ones. by noon the sand will be packed with people.

JANE  enjoy your daughter-the gardner-visit today. I know you will miss your granddaughter. 

PHYLLIS  I get worn out every time I go anywhere, even to the vampire the other day. Takes a few days to rest when I get home. Maybe I need to get out more?

LLOYD  nothing better than a slice of still warm homemade bread with butter melting into it.

JOY  your manager sounds like the one here. If she ever put in an 8 hour day I have yet to see it. She was called on the carpet at least once since I have been here. She comes in late, goes out for a 2 hour lunch and most days she leaves early. She is good with the books but she does not have any idea on what we seniors need to live comfortable. She is the second manager here, the first one went back to where she used to work and those who have been here since it opened 12 years ago all liked her.

LARRY  looks like the bad weather/storm is on it's way here tomorrow afternoon.

CALLIE  maybe I should invest in a bread machine but bake it  in the oven. Best aroma and  taste, maybe I would gain a few much needed pounds. Like you with jam, never jelly. Had not heard jam/jelly reference in many years.

AMY  glad those girls made Babe relax to enjoy her beauty treatment.

JANE  I have been sitting here taking my time reading when I should be getting dressed and ready for when my son gets here for his weekly visit. Really don't feel much like moving though.

PHYLLIS  wish I could have some baked rice pudding that my Mom made and I used to, too. None of my bowls work for making it and the bowl I used broke.

LARRY  enjoy your company.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Mary Ann on June 22, 2019, 11:09:52 AM
Good morning from Grand Rapids.  We are to get into the mid 70s today and that is my kind of temperature.  Radar looks like we will have a clear day with no rain.  Tomorrow might be different.

Tom and I went to the IHop for lunch yesterday and we had not been there in a while.  We went late so the place was nearly empty and we were able to have a good conversation.  He may live with me, but he's usually downstairs or away from home so this was a good way to talk and it was quiet.

I've showered and shampooed and it is time to get dressed. 

I like bread too and that possibly shows up in my "broad beam" but I'll keep eating sandwiches.  Occasionally, I am content with a peanut butter sandwich - with mayo and no jelly or jam. 

It's nice enough that the cat and I can sit on the deck at times today.  I have his grass out there and he chomps on that or just looks through the rails or sleeps.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Sandy on June 22, 2019, 11:22:11 AM
Good Morning from the sunny but cloudy and windy rocky coast of Maine.   

It is a beautiful day out today..
A rare day in June this year. 

All is well. 

I went out for a walk to CVS
down town and ran into a lot of
people so grateful for nice weather.

All is well here.. 
Sandy
 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: CallieOK on June 22, 2019, 11:31:43 AM
Good Morning,

Cottonwood trees are bending double again and humidity makes it feel like the tropics.  Guess it will be another inside day.

Fortunately,  I have some "sorting and saving" projects I could do on the computer.  I tend to lose track of the time (not "loose", which means it's hanging but still there  ;) ) when I'm doing something like this so will set the timer to remind me to "20/20" (take 20 seconds to look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes - supposed to help keep vision from blurring while looking at the screen a lot).

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Carol on June 22, 2019, 01:48:02 PM
Banana bread made with Splenda instead of sugar is in the oven - I will slice and freeze portions for Don.  For any recipes, a cup of sugar is called for and I use a cup of Splenda.  It is so lightweight. 

My Kitchen Aid mixer weighs a ton and it has to be stored on the bottom of a cabinet.  Good grief, things are getting tougher to handle.  I have an iPot now as well and store that in a cabinet. 

Phyllis:  I seem to be making a lot more soup but do want to fix things in the iPot - your idea of the rice pudding would be nice. 

Callie:  Good idea to change where we are looking.  I saw something in the news about neck problems with youngsters - all from looking down at the portable boob tube (cell phone). 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Denver on June 22, 2019, 05:45:23 PM
A good Saturday HELLO to EVERYFRIEND🦋🦋🦋

We are having the craziest weather around Colorado.....no one would ever guess that yesterday was the first day of summer.  We had snow in the mountains and cool temperatures here.  Today is a repeat.....breaking all kinds of records.  A few minutes ago it was so dark out we had to turn on lights!  A few claps of thunder scared the beegeebers out of me🙀🙀

Yesterday I had to go to my doctors office to have my blood drawn for my yearly physical next week.  It is tradition that we go have a "throw caution to the wind" meal afterwards just cuz we can!  We tried to get in to two different breakfast places called "Snooze", and there was a one and a half hour wait at both, so we gave up!  Hard to believe on a Friday morning there could be that many people out eating breakfast.  Ended up going downtown, eating a expensive chicken sandwich at a open air place and enjoyed ourselves completely....acted like we did not have a care in the world UNTIL a down pour caught us!  We hoped it would not last too long and we could enjoy more time just looking around.  It was not meant to be🙀

LARRY, smiling as I think about you visiting with your sister and brother-in-law. ENJOY your time together💞

Happy for you, JANE, having your daughter there to finish up the gardening for you and having special time together.

PHYLLIS, I agree, "Bebe the Beautiful" is a perfect name for AMY's sweet girl❣️  Happy to read you felt it best to stay home and be safe rather than try to go to the farmers market. 

AMY, happy to read Bebe settled down and enjoyed her spa day! Wishing I could pop in and have a good "wiff" of the clothes that are dried on the line today🥰

JOY, I did not realize that you, too, have a nasty ol' bag of a building manager just like GLORIA does🤬🤬. Those kind of people sure should not be managers of a retirement aged building😣

SANDY, how nice to read you were out and about enjoying the nice weather.  My Boston Son sent pictures of them at a new park dedication in Boston and it looked like a beautiful day there too. 

CAROL, I saw the thing about neck problems too, and it is no wonder as that seems to be the daily head position of many these days.  It sure is green and beautiful around here with all of the rain we have been getting, isn't it? 

Have a good rest of your day......we are going to Dave and Family for dinner....we have missed them all having been gone for over a week. 

Jenny

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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 23, 2019, 07:21:51 AM
Good morning everyone..

Looking to be a grand day out there..may get rain later this evening. A day of rest here, may just sit and finish sewing a binding on a quilt, I find that so relaxing to do. Yesterday was laundry and made peanut butter cookies and some coconut oatmeal cookies.

Jenny, I agree with you, people like that should not manage a building like that.They should be thankful for a job.

Carol, I did turkey soup in the IP and it is so nice not to have a pot of boiling water on the stove making soup. In jig time the soup was done.......and delicious!

Mary Ann, broad beam gives us balance....that's my story and I am sticking to it. :)) I too, love bread...right from the oven and I like the heel of the bread.

Callie, bending double doesn't sound good to me...stay safe.

Sandy, we have been getting a lot of windy weather here also. Great for drying clothes on the line .

Gloria, we are to have rain Mon, Tue ,Wed unless the weather guesser changes their mind.

Joy, this was the first time she has been at a groomers/spa day.. I think she really enjoyed it and we will take her back again. She has silky soft fur now after a winter of just snow baths.

Phyliss, can you post the recipe for us please. You can't bribe Babe with food, she turns her nose up at any treat when at the vets or at the doggie spa. But, shower her with compliments and she will wiggle inside out.

Better get  a move on here.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Joy on June 23, 2019, 07:48:39 AM
Good morning. Another beautiful sunny morning.  A perfect day beginning, just like yesterday.

Too early for anything exciting to have happened.  I hope I will have a better week than last week. At least, hope to be able to sleep a little better.

Just marking my spot and hopefully, will check back later.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 23, 2019, 08:01:18 AM
Gloria, when I make Baked Rice Pudding I use my Grandmother's Bowl.  That is a baking dish that my Grandmother used more than a 130 years ago and I am VERY careful with it.  Like you, Baked Rice Pudding never tastes as good as it does made in that bowl.  The Instant Pot makes rice pudding from scratch so fast but I still like it better when it is baked in "Grandma's Baking dish".

Amy, I found the Instant Pot Rice Pudding recipe here:  https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/the-best-pressure-cooker-rice-pudding/   

Instead of Arborio rice I used Basmatti but I would guess that any rice would work just as well.  It was quick and easy.  When you finish cooking on Saute it looks very "liquidy" but as it cools it thickens up a lot.

Jenny, I remember it as always being cold up at Steamboat Springs but it is a little late in the year to have that much snow up there.  Just think how full the reservoirs will be for next summer.  :thumbup:  After all these years I still miss CO a lot.  I loved it when we lived there!

Carol, my Kitchen Aid mixer sits unused way back in the corner of my counter.  I was thinking that I ought to get rid of it and all of the attachments I have because I haven't used it in years.  I can't lift it at all.

Mary Ann, I was watching the Duluth canal cams yesterday and it was a beautiful sunrise.  My favorite cam is the one at Silver Bay, up on the North Shore.  It is so soothing to watch it even though hardly anything moves.  So quiet at the marina with all the beautiful boats it is almost like having a few moments of "Meditation".

Good morning, Lloyd and Larry.  I look forward to hearing about your family's visit, Larry.  And, Lloyd, all I can say to you is just be careful today and NO accidents.

Sandy, it is nice you can get out for a downtown walk on a beautiful day in Maine.  Enjoy it!

To everyone else, I hope it is a good day with beautiful weather and pleasant company where you all are.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 23, 2019, 09:29:40 AM
Good morning everyone, no rain in the forecast today,good. We did have a thunderstorm in the late afternoon yesterday. My grandson just a few miles away had some hail, small and nothing damaging.

JENNY  we had some loud boomers yesterday. Being on the top floor I wondered if they were coming  through the roof above me.  I have heard horror stories about managers at different senior housing places, too. We will be having a big meeting here on July 1st about our leases. Some have a bunch of questions but the rules in the lease are just that. Of course the with has made some rules of her own that were just what was discussed at the last meeting a year ago. It starts at 10:30 in the morning. Some days I am not even dressed yet at that time. Also the day my CNA comes back to work, she gets here at 12 noon. Boy did I miss her last week.

AMY  I would fight you for the heel of that warm bread and lots of butter on it. Oh, t here are 2 heels right? we could each have one, no fighting. Hope we don't have rain  tomorrow, have an appointment and dislike going anywhere anymore even on nice days.

JOY  hoe we have better weather in the coming week. At least it has not beeen too hot.

PHYLLIS  the bowl I used for the rice pudding was my Mom's, too. It always was like custard when baked. Have no idea how old it was. I do know that the bowls today that are all smooth and shiney do not work. Like you I used Basmati rice, like the flavor of it.

I will not be here tomorrow.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 23, 2019, 09:55:29 AM
good Morning everyone. phyllis it is light rain here so I will be a couch jockey to day not likely to get hurt there and I promise to take my time getting up and down. hope you all have a great day just as you Like. I have ate some junk food to  fill the empty spot, so I am on my way to the new lift chair and set to a comfy spot, see you all later,

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 23, 2019, 10:27:50 AM
I forgot to tell you all we went yesterday to My class reunion.Had a good time visiting with all that are still surviving, the year was 1957 we did that step out in the real world and started the real life of hard knocks.
lots of hard Knocks but all in all more good times. they were two that are still surviving that were not there so we filled out cards and sent to them, there were i think 20 there I am going to go look up a class annual and count how many there were of us, 1957 was the first year in our school that black children was allowed to attend same school, the one black boy in Our class was Marvin Shockley. He was driving too fast around a corner and rolled the car over on its top in deep water and drowned. that was so sad he had fit right in to our class just fine good friend.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Mary Ann on June 23, 2019, 01:10:56 PM
Phyllis, I like the Silver Bay marina too.  I wish we could see better where the ships go, but I like to travel around the marina, boats or none.  Norm used to have a boat and kept it at Grand Haven so I am used to marinas. 

Dot and I did our usual Sunday thing this morning.  Now I am tired enough to nap!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 23, 2019, 02:39:13 PM
Hello My Friends,  Christy, my gardener, is on the way home now and we had a good visit.  She worked diligently while she was here and we took time off last evening for a pizza party with her sister and sister's hubby.  That was nice!  Today, I had a church obligation she had breakfast with her best friend from first grade on. 

We made a trip to two garden centers yesterday and we came home loaded with goodies.  They are all in the ground and smiling brightly! She also pulled a LOT of weeds and I'll take care of getting rid of them. 

I have a meeting before work tomorrow and it's here so I better get busy and put stuff away.  Don't know if I'll be back later or not.  Enjoy the rest of your day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 23, 2019, 11:09:10 PM
Well, here I am talking to myself again!  We've got to get more ice cream or better straws or taller glasses or something to tempt "customers" to stop by the Soda Shoppe!

On the off chance that someone shows up tonight, I will you a pleasant and peaceful night and a happy tomorrow!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 24, 2019, 06:28:44 AM
Good Morning everyone. I hope you all are having a good day, I am stuffy and dizzy headed this Morning, so i will pick another day to clean up the storm damage. the high wind blew down two of our rosebud trees over and one window glasses out of the garage, Haven't been down to shop to see if any damage down there. see you all Later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 24, 2019, 06:39:09 AM
Good morning everyone..

Today will be interesting..I am madder than a wet hen as my a/c in the vehicle is only partially working.We have it up front but the back doesn't have it and I need it there for the dogs. Better get answers this  morning and I do think a different garage is in order. This has been going on too long.

Beautiful morning to wake up to.

Jane, I bet all the hard work you and Christy did looks nice! Tis ok to talk to yourself , just don't answer or the men with little white coats will be checking you out. :)

Lloyd, hope you don't have too much damage to clean up.

Gloria, no fighting we can start at each end of the bread and meet in the middle .

Larry, hope you had a great time with your family and I bet you are tuckered..all in but your shoe laces as Janie would say.

Better move it.

Take care and enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 24, 2019, 07:19:40 AM
I can't seem to get awake this morning.  Maybe I need another cup of coffee.
 Nothing planned today except the usual laundry.  Since it is supposed to be hot and sticky today I'll just continue my friendship with the AC.

Take care, All.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 24, 2019, 10:16:23 AM
Hi everyone on what looks to be a beautiful but hot South Carolina day that is to be sunny, with no  chance of rain and a high of 95 degrees.  Today is the day my sister and brother-in-law have to return to their home in NW Iowa.  There visit has seemed much too short but it has been a wonderful, memory filled experience.  We have laughed a lot and cried a little as we recall our childhood and the many years since.  Fortunately they will be able to stay until mid-afternoon.

Yesterday Scott and Bob (BIL) got my new beautiful TV on the wall and Scott  went through the process of getting it all set up, something he really enjoys doing.  I got my new blue tooth headset and am enjoying the XM music station Escape that plays beautiful music.  I had a very restful night.  I was really exhausted when I went to bed right after dinner and slept for 2 or 3 hours, then was up for an hour or so and then sort of followed that pattern for the night. I just don't want to waste one of these very precious hours and know that later this week everything will pretty much quiet down.

Today Scott will install our SimpliSafe home security system.  He advised me last night that we really aren't going to be able to eliminate the Ring Doorbell as that is the outside camera and the SimpliSafe works within the house.  He wanted me to order a couple of key fobs so that the alarm can be activated or deactivated from the car rather than having to rush into the house and remembering to turn off the system.  I will do that later this morning when I can just call and order them.  We will activate the system and we have a 72 hour testing period where they would not call 911 as get everything set up and in place.  I also get a one month free monitoring.  So by this evening we should be pretty well protected and monitored 24/7 with a good deadbolt system on our front door.  My new glass chair mat for the big computer is to be delivered today and finally Scott and Bob may install the four grab bars around the area where I will be sitting at the large computer in the mornings.  Am I a lucky man or what.

Yesterday in the daily devotional book the Upper Room was a reference to Galatians that I am going to make my new Scripture reference and that is Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gentleness and self-control." In other words "Playing with Joy" and that is the way I hope and want to live out the rest of my life here on this earth.  


The family will soon be here for the last five hours of the visit and I want to make the maximum use of that time. I have not read posting from yesterday but will try to come back later this evening if possible. Our Internet service is up and down as a parent they're doing a lot of repairs on it from the storm and some schedule maintenance so if I don't get back in I'll see you all tomorrow .
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Mary Ann on June 24, 2019, 10:29:59 AM
Jane, I was online last night when I read your post and I'm glad to see you were able to correct your daughter's name! 

Larry, you have so many pleasant things going on in your life right now and that is good.  You're going to be bored when things calm down and your relatives are back home; you won't know what to do!  I know - you'll find something.

It is warm here now - 75 degrees at 10:30 am - and when I finish here, I might go on the deck to see about getting cool.  The only thing is it rained a bit last night so the deck furniture cushions might be damp. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 24, 2019, 04:02:39 PM
The house is quiet now. My sister and brother-in-law left at 2 PM to start the journey back to their home in Iowa and will get back to Sioux City, South Dakota airport until close to 10 PM this evening and my sister thought they would probably drive then drive the 70 miles on home so they can sleep on this tonight was a bit sad parting but I told them I plan to be around this time next year but if not I will see them in Heaven.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 24, 2019, 05:45:34 PM
Well, it was an eventful day. I did talk with the garage owner about the a/c and they had capped if off leaving a/c in front but not back of vehicle.  I told him that I had thought when I put the a/c on for the dogs in the back that they would get cold air NOT warm. Needless to say I was not a happy camper. I did check into another place that has two of the mechanics from the old garage and  the one said we tried to call you and let you know we were here.  I told him that he will see us more often when I need help with repairs.

Stopped to pick up a thank you card and found out that the owner/young lad had passed away. He put on a gallant fight with cancer and everyone thought he won but......it came back in his blood. This young man is a husband, Dad, brother, business owner and all round wonderful young man.I shall miss him so much as we would always joke back and forth.

Phyliss, rice pudding is next on the dessert line..

Gloria is missing along with Joy and Shirley....

Enjoy your evening everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: CallieOK on June 24, 2019, 09:08:02 PM
I'm coming to you from the patio where I'm enjoying a gentle cool breeze and watching cardinals and chickadees going to and from the feeder and two doves looking for leftovers underneath.

Hope this is the start of more lovely summer evenings...my favorite time to be outside.

Posts sound as if today has been a mix of pleasant and not so pleasant.  News reported some storms in Kansas.  Hope Shirley is okay.

Sleep well and have pleasant dreams, Everyfriend.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Carol on June 24, 2019, 11:43:10 PM
No storm today - hooray! 

I just downloaded some audio books from the library.  Sometimes, it is nice to have a book going while taking the morning walk.  Before, I have been taking time each day to contact friends & family just to keep up with all.  Otherwise, still working on another quilt - it is just a so -so one.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Denver on June 25, 2019, 12:56:07 AM
It was a busy day around here and I am just getting in to see how EVERYFRIEND is doing?  Many loads of laundry, cleaning up the patio and plants.  It was 80 degrees today.....a real heat wave after several very cool days. 

It was good to see the family at dinner Saturday Night.  Michele is doing OK, just very tired as always.  She is to have a scan this coming Friday that will give her an update on how the tumor on her lung is doing.  Of course we hope and pray that there will be improvement and they might be able to adjust her chemo to something that does not zap her so much. 

Yesterday our Grandson Matt had his review board process and he is now officially a Eagle Scout.  We are so proud of him. 

AMY, how annoying to find out the repair person capped off the a/c for the back of the van🤬
How sad to read the shop owner lost his battle with cancer.  DARN CANCER🤬

PHYLLIS, what kind of bowl is the one you use to cook your Rice Pudding in?  Is it a heavy crock?

LARRY, I am so happy that you were able to enjoy your sister and BIL'S visit.  Sounds like your BIL and Scott managed to do a lot of projects for you.  I know it must have been sad to tell them goodbye. 😢

LLOYD, I am sorry to read about the damage from the storms at your place. 


Tomorrow we have our yearly physicals and I am sure not looking forward to it.  Hopefully my blood work will be good and I will only get a good talking to about my weight😩😩

Pleasant  dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 25, 2019, 07:15:56 AM
Good morning everyone.

We had a lovely rain during the night and may get more today. Nothing planned today, lots of things to do though..
Crows are hollering for the breakie so maybe that is next on the line to do..
Enjoy your  day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 25, 2019, 08:23:38 AM
Good morning everyone, well we are in for rain later today again. Yesterday was great for a change, sunny and not too warm. Of course by the time I got home I had to lay down and rest. I sure do not have a fraction of the -get up and go- I used to have. Makes me feel like I am lazy but I just cannot do much anymore. Grrr.

JANE  I bet your yard is beautiful now with all the new flowers and plants. Hope you get some pictures to share with us.

LLOYD  be careful cleaning up from that storm you had. Do not want you back in the hospital anymore.

AMY  darn some garages, they say the job is done thinking you will never know it is only half done. It is what you are going through with your van now that make me glad I no longer have a car. I'll be nice you can have the rest of the bread as long as I get one big heel.

LARRY  glad you have enjoyed your sister and BIL's visit. Those visits are always so short no matter how many days they are.

AMY  I did post on Sunday that I would not be here yesterday. Had an appointment in the morning and was worn out when I got home. Every time I go anywhere it takes a couple of days to rest up.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 25, 2019, 09:11:05 AM
Good Morning everyone. sun Is shining very bright is 67º heading the high 80's. the oldest daughter came brought there lawn mower and mowed our house yard last evening. I took the tractor and loader and hauled most of the downed trees out of the yard. look's good. I hooked the Jo dolly on to the R V  think I will work on getting the Van hooked up for a trial run around the aerie to see how I am going to get along with it. I am ready and I think Nancy is about ready to get loaded up and travel.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 25, 2019, 09:41:43 AM
Good morning everyone. It is a bright and beautiful morning here in South Carolina the temperature is headed up to about 93° but no rain in our forecast which will be nice. I had a good six hours asleep last night but really needed it because of the time the evening arrive and I've been a long day and as you know when we have a realtors leave us perhaps the last time they will see them it's a little difficult. But as I told my sister and brother-in-law I intended to be here next year and if they would come and visit me but if not I will be waiting for them in heaven.

Scott came out and spent the morning with us and then went home to rest a while and take care of some things for himself his dishwasher is I think I mentioned previously had failed and he needed to get the old one out of this kitchen into the street where someone would pick it up for the parts and be ready to install The new one which will come on Saturday apparently. As soon as he finished that he came out and brought in the glass floormat and put it down for me and boy is it nice. It is certainly a luxury that I never expected to have but I will certainly enjoy it. Decided to  wait until the day of install the home security system, which should be very easy to install after reading the instructions. About the only thing left now would be to put up for a little grab bars here next to my desk on the walls help me pull my chair up to the desk. I ordered a wireless keyboard and mouse yesterday to use with the big computer to laminate some wires and also to help me take the keyboard and use it.

Pat  and the birthday coming up in a very few days and I want to make this a very special Acacian for her because this might be the last one I get to spend with her. I have a plan that I will discuss with Scott today and then we will see about bringing it into being. There is no reason she can't enjoy the same good television picture and Bluetooth headset like I have more than dealing with the television it has pretty poor picture actually I'm having to use all technology in the headset she uses it wants to fall off her head all the time. The only problem is what I do with all these extra television sets but perhaps of someone who would appreciate a nice television and we certainly don't need all that we have I hope this is not being wasteful.

The aid will be here in a couple of hours to help me with my shower for the day and that is about All that is on the schedule. So I'm looking forward to relaxing rest of the day although I'm sure I'll find something to keep me busy as I want to be. Of course I'm taking quite a few naps and all of this so it sort of cuts the day up into little pieces and this is something I've never experienced before in my life, actually kind of nice.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 25, 2019, 11:52:40 PM
I'm afraid we're going to lose this site one of these days.  I noticed that no one has been here since LARRY posted ths morning around 9 a.m. 

I've had a busy day.  I was out in the field picking red raspberries eary this morning and then I had to clean them and mash them to get ready to make jam with them.  I also have a containerful for just plain eating.  That will be breakfast tomorrow and Thursday.  I get such a good feeling when I go to the farm to pick berries.  You and hear muffled voices from other rows and I told my daughter it's almost how I would imaging the sound of God's voice as he answers OTHER peopl's prayers and questions.  I get such a peaceful feeling out in the field.  Maybe I did inherit a bit of my father's farming instinct.  I can't grow things but I can feel God's presence.

I'm off to bed now.  Tomorrow is a work day and It's going to be busy.  I'd sure like to make a quick stop at the Farmers Market before I go to work and I'll have to get started early in order to have time to bring home anything I might buy.  Don't know if I'll have the energy for that.  We'll see in the morning.

I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow.  I sure do miss all of you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 26, 2019, 01:14:33 AM
I fell asleep watching a good movie woke up way past my bedtime, so I am going to bed now. hope to go back to sleep and wake up later this morning and see you all later this Morning. sweet dreams.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 26, 2019, 07:25:36 AM
Good morning everyone..
Must have had a good rain overnight, woke to puddles about. Not sure what is going on today, need to work inside but also need to go pay some bills.

Gloria, my forgetter was working over time and yes I now remember you saying that. I have talked with the "new garage" and I know two of the mechanics there .

Jane, raspberries are my favourite!! We are still waiting on the strawberries here, I like to pick them but not eat unless I make jam or pie.

Larry, you are enjoying your productive time, getting all your ducks in a row so to speak. Nice that you had a visit with your sister and brother in law and I also pray they come again next year for a visit.

Lloyd, good morning, hope you got some quality sleep  and not just in your chair.

Take care and enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 26, 2019, 07:49:36 AM
Good morning everyone, had some rain yesterday but not like along the south shore. they got over an inch and we got less that 1/4 inch here, of course very humid, but today looks like it will be much more to my liking, low humidity and into the 70's. Looks like the sink holes are starting in the NE states, one opened up in back of a house it Ct. Those things are frightening, they just open up so suddenly no one can predict them.

LLOYD  I know you are in a hurry to get traveling with your RV.  I wish you and Nancy safe traveling and enjoy.

LARRY  it is wonderful to have family visit us but sad when they leave to go home. I know how much I enjoyed my daughter and her family when they came to visit. The time flew by and my home felt empty when they left.

JANE  I used to love going to the farm and picking blueberries and listening to voices and birds singing, only picked strawberries a couple of times but rather buy them, cannot get down on the ground for them. Of course 2 for the basket and 1 for me. Same with picking apples. I always loved the autumn season and the aroma of ripening apples is wonderful.  Wish I could get back here more than I do but cannot anymore. I cannot sit here too long and it takes me so long to even get dressed for the day I get disgusted with myself. Will not say how long it takes me to shower and get dressed.

AMY  I love the strawberries from the farm I like, always so sweet. My son brought me some 2 weeks ago and I think I will ask him to bring some more this week. Made myself some strawberry shortcake. My daughter's favorite is strawberry pie with lots of whipped cream on top.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 26, 2019, 08:01:11 AM
Hi everyone. Today we will have a partly cloudy day with a high of 91 but no rain in the forecast. We had quite a day yesterday.

Scott got the new SimpliSafe home security in place and was really impressed with the company and the system. A representative stayed on the phone with him and guided him each step of the way. It was not difficult as there is no wiring except a power cord for the video camera that shows a large part of our home. I had not purchased that originally but in talking with them we found it could be easily wired into the home doorbell and so no more batteries with Ring. We will be able to cancel the Ring doorbell contract and they provide storage of the footage of the camera and they don't increase the monthly fee for this service. I now have a panic button that I can carry around my neck and have ordered two more panic buttons so Pat and I each have one permanently by the bed as well as keep one with us. That also saves on a separate Life Alert type monitoring service as this service is a monitored one 24/7. With my iPhone app I can monitor our home from anywhere and do things like set the system on. It is really quite something. I don't want to sound like a commercial but just speaking as a very satisfied customer.

Scott noticed how much both Pat and I enjoyed getting out of the house when we all went to dinner and suggested that we do this at least once a week on one of his days off. It may be just a little drive or to go out for lunch. Pat and I both thought that was a good idea. Also now with the Panic Button Pat should feel free to leave me alone.
Finally I made a decision that I want Pat's upcoming birthday and our anniversary to be very special as this could be our last one. I think I mentioned this yesterday. I set the wheels in motion bought this 65 " Sony TV that is blue tooth equipped and does a lot of other things. I am getting Pat a set of the Bluetooth headphone like I recently got that will fit her head. One of the nice things was that they offered a 5 month repayment plan with no interest if paid over the 5 month period. So I will just have smaller charges for the five months rather than having to pay for it upfront. It is being delivered to Scott's home and right now I have arranged with my good neighbor, who has a pickup, to bring it out here as it won't fit into the car. It weights 51 pounds. We will cover it with black plastic so that what is in the box can't be seen until it is time to install it. Now she will have the best TV in the house in the living area where she spends so much time in her easy chair and hopefully will have many, many hours of very enjoyable TV watching in the days ahead.

This afternoon the man should be here to start working on the new ramp in our garage. He said he would plan on doing it this afternoon and then on Thursday,

Scott is coming over to change out the Modem/Router as this may be the problem with our internet being so sporadic.
Janet, I certainly agree with you that it is time for some younger folks to take over the responsibilities you have had for your annual fair. You have certainly reached the age where you need more time for the things you enjoy without all the pressures of direct involvement. Also, it sounds like a wonderful thing to go visit your sister. Is she under Hospice care? Pat's sister must have her gall bladder removed as she is in severe pain a lot of the time. The doctor told her she wasn't like to have a ruptured gall bladder because there are no stones. She was going to come and suffer during her visit in fear that I wouldn't last long enough for her to have the surgery and recover 3 weeks before she would be cleared to travel. I had suffered the same terrible pain before they finally tested and found I had a bad gall bladder and once it was removed I was fine and all the pain and discomfort went away and I was able to eat anything. I got a commitment from her that she would do as I asked. She has always looked to me to help her. Now when she comes she should be able to really enjoy being here. I know everyone isn't the same but waiting just a few weeks to recover will make her visit much more enjoyable. I had never heard of the glass mats until the ramp building mentioned them. I love mine already. They are pricey but I no longer have to fight that old black mat that buries the wheels in those little holes.

Jackie, I did send you information via email about the devotionals I follow each day. I look forward to getting the emails and doing the short devotional readings each morning. While you can purchase a subscription for the little monthly magazine they publish the same material for free in the daily emailed devotional.

Ellie, thanks for that additional research and sharing on Invictis. I agree with your husband in that I want to continue to share as many of the household chores as I am able as it gives me a sense of accomplishment. I just have to be smart enough to know which I can and which are really too much for me anymore. We are very blessed to have a fine housekeeper so other than the kitchen area and the bathrooms basically we don't have a lot of housework to do and Pat takes care of these, although I help keep the kitchen clean when I feel up to it. One of the problems with just reading words without the benefit of further discussion or observing facial expressions is that it is easy to misunderstand what is really met. I didn't read your comments about your husbands enjoyment of the poem as negative. I always thought it was a pretty neat poem myself and if the lad was only 16 he had had a lot of bad experiences. I guess in many ways we are the masters of of fate by the decisions we make to believe the Bible or not.

Jane, I think we only way we will be able to keep these discussions going into the future is if we can tell enough people and convince them to come and see what we are all about and that we would welcome them. Certainly Michael is doing all he can to be sure we have the site. Unfortunately over these twenty plus years we have lost so many fine fiends and those of us remaining won't be here forever. I bet those raspberries are very tasty. I think you must have inherited some of your father's love of farming.

Lloyd, I hope you were able to get some good sleep last night. One of the joys of the journey I am now on is I can get up and work on the computer at anytime of the day or night and also lay down and rest or sleep anytime I want.

Mary Ann, Pat has worn SAS shoes for a number of years.
Marilyn, I had one of those nights where I got very little sleep.  I think I just got too wound up with all the planning and arranging I was doing.  I should be able to rest well tonight.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Joy on June 26, 2019, 09:30:33 AM
Good Morning.  It is a real pretty, sunny morning here and supposed to be another beautiful day.

  So nice to see your newsy message this morning, Larry. All the plans you have made certainly sound like you have put a lot of thought into all those ideas.  I am sure Pat will be surprised.  Nice that Scott will be taking you and Pat out a bit. That will be something nice to look forward to. 

Gloria, I am happy to read that you felt up to making yourself a strawberry short cake.  I know you really enjoyed it.  I love strawberries, but I have not had any local ones as yet.  The ones I order from the grocery store are still coming from California.  Not as good as our local ones.  I just don't get to go to the produce stand as much as I would like to.

It is too early for anything newsworthy to talk about.  I did not sleep as good last night, and tried to sleep in a little bit this morning, but that didn't happen either.

I need to get myself organized and get on with the day.

Hope all the friends will have a nice day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Sandy on June 26, 2019, 02:42:03 PM
Good Morning from the
warm but overcast rocky coast of Maine... 

I wrote a longer post but it got booted
so I will leave this for now... 

Hopefully people will start particpating more
so we don't loose this site. 

Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 26, 2019, 06:08:55 PM
Weather folks say we could get rain, thunder, hail and or tornado , but the day was nice. Managed to clean and wash the floors, I had fears of them lifting themselves up and heading to the lake to get cleaned but I beat them. 

Just had some friends stop by with some fresh bass for us..all cleaned too!

Garden is doing a lot better now after the rain, just need some heat/warm weather to make it come along better.

Will be off to the chiropractor at 7:45 am tomorrow, may just do a quick hello in the morning.

Enjoy your evening everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 26, 2019, 09:17:27 PM
I stopped around the store to pick up a few necessary items before I came home today and when I go home, I was all in but my shoestrings.  And that's bad because I didn't have any shoestrings.  Of course, the doggies had to go out right away so we took care of that and then I changed into my shorts and tee shirt because it was so hot an humid that every time I took a deep breath, I felt like I just had a drink of hot water!

Needless, to say, I turned my A/C on for the first time this summer!  I've been trying to avoid that because it's coming up on time for the electric co. to reevaluate my monthly charge and I was hoping it would go down.  I guess one day won't hurt it much! 

AMY, the raspberries I picked on Tuesday were red ones.  My all time favorite fruit (tied for first place with apples) is the BLACK raspberry.  This is the one that everyone seems to refer to as "raspberries".  But the red ones are my second fav.  And I can eat them plain, in a pie, in a bowl with milk and sugar, in a shortcake.  In bread...however the mood strikes  The black ones, I'll take more time and pick more so I can eat more.  I also make jam of both kind.  I'm not a fan of jelly.  I like the whole fruit in my spread!  I do NOT like grape jam!  The only way I like grapes are the green ones plain!

I want to get some cherries to make brandied cherries, too.  They are just coming in....mid July!

I'm getting my second wind now and was thinking I'd get everything ready to make the red raspberry jam tomorrow morning and I checked the calendar to make sure I didn't have any appointments to keep.  I don't but the fur girls do.  Their groomer comes tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.  so we'll have to get moving in the morning and I can't get involved in anything that I can't walk away from while she's here.  Maybe in the afternoon....

And now I must bid you all Good Night because I won't be back before bed time.  I hope your day was special, you night is peaceful and your tomorrow is happy! 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 27, 2019, 06:26:42 AM
Good morning everyone..

Off to the chiropractors in a bit. Looking to be a lovely day here..didn't get the storm the weather folks were calling for.
Jane, our strawberries are just coming on...raspberries will be later on in July.

Still no Shirley.

Better go get ready.

Be back later.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 27, 2019, 07:13:33 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  This will be a short one so I can go get myself ready to meet the morning....and the dog groomer!  We got up at the crack of dawn this morning.  Do you know what time dawn cracks in central PA theses days?  Sometime between 4:30 and 4:45 this morning!  I've got to figure out a way to clue these dog into DST!

Oh Well!  We did manage to nap after their pill and while we waited for the boinger! 

AMY, I've been thinking about SHIRLEY too but I guess she's still up in the mountains!  I know how much she enjoys these days with her sons and I'm really glad she has them!

Now I must go get myself dressed and ready to greet the groomer.  Enjoy your day Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 27, 2019, 07:23:22 AM
Good morning!  I'm still around but I haven't been doing much...it is hot and humid here.  I thought we might go out for a hamburger last night just to get out of the house for awhile but decided not to. I must go to the grocery store soon, however.  Supplies are getting low.

I'm envying Shirley up in the cool mountain air.

Take care, All.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 27, 2019, 11:04:29 AM
Good morning everyone, going to be hot today, already 73°. It was too warm for me yesterday. The first 80+° temperature this summer. At least it was not humid. Today is to be hotter and my AC will be working overtime.  Of course the humidity will be going up. Oh I do not like summer.
The landscapers are here again today. For more than a week that company cut down the huge trees in the back of the building and let the rest of the things in front slide a bit. Making up for it now.This is the second day in a row they are here trimming and cleaning up every thing in the front.

LARRY  looks like you have every thing ready for Pat. Love the way you think of all the small things as well as the big. You are a smart and brave nd loving man. God Bless you.

JOY  I am glad my son goes to that farm when I want something there. It is only a couple of miles from his home.

AMY  a new place opened in town recently, chiropractor who treat arthritis and scoliosis and I have been thinking about calling, if my insurance covers it.

JANE  I like the black raspberries and the green seedless grapes and most any fresh fruit in season.

My CNA is here, too early again, so I will love and leave till we meet again
Have a good day and stay cool.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 27, 2019, 04:31:49 PM
Hi everyone. We are to have a mostly cloudy day today with a high in the upper 80's and no rain in the forecast.

UPDATE: Pat is back from the Prompt Care and is already better as she had a nebulizer treatment and came home with the equipment.  She will also take a 5 day course of Prednisone.  She is feeling better already and she has one very relieved husband. My major concern this morning was Pat who was pretty sick. Our son was awake and came right out when I talked to him and he came out right away to take her to Prompt Care. Yesterday she thought it was asthma but this morning she was  pretty sure it was bronchitis as she is wheezing, her oxygenwas down into the mid-80;s but fortunately we do have oxygen available in the house and she feels terrible..

When I went to bed last night I was again totally exhausted due to not sleeping the night before and all the craziness I had created trying to plan a surprise for Pat. The solution was to throw that plan out entirely and just tell her of the surprise. Then I needed to clean up the mess with where the new TV would be delivered and hauling it out here. The simple solution was going online and setting up both UPS and FedEx where all the tools for changing delivery addresses and many other tools are available. I had to chuckle at myself as I had in mind it was FedEx that had the TV until I got everything set up and went to use the tracking number and found that it was UPS that was delivering. That actually gave me a good laugh at myself. So now I have both services fully set up to me and was able to go online and get the delivery here to our house and will be able to track it on the delivery route this afternoon, Scott will set it up after it arrives. He said this TV has a lot of new technology that he has never heard of and is the type of thing he loves to get into.

The ramp in the garage was basically finished yesterday expect for one little piece of wood and Pat was able to use it to get to the car with her walker this morning. The man will be back this afternoon to finish it and I have his check ready as the materials were just around $ 140 but I am including a few more dollars in the check to pay for the gas he used to make the trips here and to Lowe's for the lumber. I will be going online this morning and making a like contribution to the Church Ministry area that has the Ramp Builders.

I fixed a light breakfast for Pat this morning, something I haven't done in several months. It is amazing what one can do sitting in a wheelchair (as I know Bubble and Don can well attest). We had used up all of our silverware so I got out a big bowl, filled it with hot soapy water and washed up all of the silverware. There are plenty of clean dishes but we had used the silverware an now we have a clean drawer of that. I used to do this all the time and this morning I just sat in the wheelchair and accomplished the task. I now expect to have a very quiet day probably resting in bed, at least this afternoon. I will turn off my "jet motors" and hopefully keep them off. I have never been a procrastinator. (https://www.christianphotographers.com/community/Smileys/alive/smiley.gif) Just worried about Pat but also know she is fully in God's hands so must remember to turn that matter over to him (although I want to take it back and worry some more! How foolish but we are humans!).

Yesterday was one of great sadness for me as well when my best friend Rods wife called me with the information that it is likely he has now been taken over by that terrible disease of Parkinson's. A couple of days ago they found he had gotten out of the house during the night and had fallen. While there is always hope that this situation is medicine related as his doctor had put him on two new medications. They had taken all the phones out of circulation as he was calling people and also unplugged his electronics, which he was still trying to fix or use. They knew what was going on. Betty and I shed some tears and now my concern is for Betty. Fortunately she has two daughters that are very attentive, one living on the level above where she now lives. Betty is into her 80's and not well herself. She is a very sweet lady who has loved her gardening and her Church and certainly her family. She and Rod were great friends with Kay Arthur and Betty was one of the instructors in Bible Study for Kay for years. I am so grateful that God brought both of these fine people into my life. Rod is 7 years older than I am but age has never been a factor and until the Parkinson's began to destroy is life he was the strong one. He taught me a lot about computers and would come over to help me at a moments notice if I let him know I had a problem.

I guess that is enough for today and I see I certainly didn't keep anything short in terms of what I have written. I guess I am still working on a little nervous energy.


I am not going to try to comment to each posting as the morning is basically gone and it has been a very long morning.  But tomorrow will likely be another matter.

A good friend was here for about an hour to visit with me.  Then the volunteer called and we decided a visit from her tomorrow would work best.

The latest on an unbelievable day. I thought I had the shipping of the new big TV set up to be delivered to our house.  When the UPS truck came she had just a couple of small items for us.  I asked her if she had a big TV and she said no.  Around 3 pm I started to text Scott that there wouldn't be any TV today when he called me saying the TV was sitting in his kitchen. He and Elizabeth were able to get the TV box in the PT Cruiser and now they are getting the TV set up in the living room.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 27, 2019, 09:16:45 PM
The day has slipped away..
Chiropractor treatment went well and I don't have to go back for 3 weeks!! Washed the van and  got all the grunge off of it..
I am not a very happy camper here...got a notice in the mail for jury duty again!! :tickedoff:  Gosh I wish they would pick on someone else, this is my fourth one.

On a better note, while I was weeding the vegetable garden a baby vireo left the nest and then while washing up looked out the window and the morning doves had brought heir babies to clean up on some seed that is thrown out.

My goodness Larry, what a fright you must have had, glad to hear Pat is doing a lot better now. Prayers for your  friend Rod and Betty and for you and Pat too!!

Think the dogs are trying to tell me to go to bed.

Have a good night everyone.. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 27, 2019, 10:07:05 PM
Oh my goodness, LRRY! What a time you've had.  I don't even know how to begin to comment on the happenings.  I'm so glad it all ended on a happier note and I hope that continues for both you and Pat.  That must have been so frightening! 

I did a lot of running around today.  I started by waiting for the doggies to be groomed by the gal who comes to our house to do it.  When Annie was finished I treated her to a nice walk all by herself.  She probably hasn't had that since Mickie joined us.  Then when Mickie was finished and the groomer had gone, we all went for a walk together 

When we got back we had lunch and I left to take the trash to the dumpster.  Then I stopped in my son's store to find out answers to all the questions he hasn't been answering.  He's had a bout with some serious illness that made him tired and caused him a lot of pain.  They've been doing tests and so far they've all come back negative.  He has times when he feels better and then times when he feels too ill to do anything at all.  They did another test yesterday but the results haven't come back.  I asked him to let me know when they do and he said "maybe".  I said that if he doesn't, he'll be seeing me again soon.

AMY, I'm glad you had some relief through your visit with the chiropractor.  I always feel better when I leave mine.  I wonder why we put off these visits.  We know they help!

After I stopped to see my son, I went to the store to pick up some needed (and some wanted) items and I had the extreme pleasure of running into an old and dear friend.  I met her when we both volunteered with the Fresh Air Fund.  (That's a very old organization that provides vacations out of the city for New York City's ghetto children). We both did our share finding local families to have the children as guests in their homes.  She's a devout Mennonite and I learned a lot from her over the years.  I miss our association and we spent about 20 minutes in the side aisle at Wal-Mart catching up.  She's having a hard time of it with her husband.  He has fallen several times and ended in the hospital but she has never lost her smile and her interest in others.  We both cherished the visit and hated to part.

As I was putting my groceries in the car, I found a small jar of peppercorns that never made it onto the counter.  Since I had some frozen items and the car was HOT, I took my things home and then went back to WM to pay for the peppercorns.  I felt very nervous all the time I had them in my possession and I knew I had not paid for them.

After that, I made a stop at the bank and another grocery store and then got gas and stopped at Starbucks to get a couple pounds of coffee.  Then I came home, had supper, fed the dogs and collapsed.  Now I'm ready for bed.

After reading about LARRY'S day, mine seems inconsequential.  But I don't want to do it all again soon....and I bet LARRY doesn't either!

Tomorrow is a work day and then I have two days in a row off.  Hurray!!!

I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Denver on June 27, 2019, 11:36:36 PM
Thursday Night already, and I am not sure when I posted last, so I will just cut to the chase.

Our physicals went quite well....my blood work was fantastic and the doctor was very pleased. No change in meds and he did not even make me feel badly about my weight. 

The family arrived Tuesday Night and we picked them up and headed for Vail.  We arrived right at midnight....ugh, but at least we arrived there safely.  Yesterday Kurt droves back to Denver to run errands, shop and pick up DIL on the same flight from Boston that he and the boys came in the night before.  Unfortunately, Heidi's plane was delayed so they did not arrive in Vail until 2:15 AM.  UGH. UGH. UGH!

We enjoyed a fun day with the two grandsons.... and it was very special.

We enjoyed our drive back to Denver today.  There is still so much snow in the mountains.....it is so green and beautiful.  We saw many of the horrible snow slides off the side of the road. 

We were going to stay with the grands tomorrow morning when Michele went for her scan, but Dave called tonight to say she will not have the scan as the insurance has denied it🤬🤬 Michele is very upset with this news as she was so hopeful to see that the tumor has shrunk in her lung😢😢😩

My Dad is doing quite well.  The PT and OT have signed him off and he will probably only have the nurse visits for another week.  He sounds very good on the telephone and I am feeling so blessed once again. 

I am headed off to bed......I am bushed.

Pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 28, 2019, 06:39:49 AM
Good morning everyone..

Another beautiful morning here. We will have the fellow here to check on the furnace and tank this morning. The oil company needs an inspection on both before we get delivery of oil. Since we have been here 20 years not quite 2 tanks of oil has been burnt in this furnace. We prefer the wood heat.

Hope to finish weeding the garden today and that job will be behind me for a few days. Think hubby is going to cut the grass later on today.

Jane, I hope they soon find out what is causing your sons problem. the not knowing is the worst and of course we always think the worst too. Prayers going your way for both of you.

Jenny, how frustrating for Michele , hope she can find a way to get the scan. Darn insurance company :knuppel2:
 Happy to read your Dad is doing better.
Nice to get a good report on your physicals!! Way to go!!

Have a load of laundry on the go and need to hang some on the line.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 28, 2019, 07:14:16 AM
I'm up and attem!  Of course the doggies got me up at the crack of dawn but after a short "outing" we came back in and snoozed while we waited out the pills.  Then they had to wait while I made dog food o that's done!  They're fed and happy!

I still have some small jobs to do before I go to work but they're not hard or time consuming.

JENNY, I'm happy to hear the good news about you and Bob and about your Dad.  I wish it was as good about Michele and I, too, hope they find a way to do the scan.  As AMY noted about my son, not knowing is the hardest part.

AMY, I think my son avoids telling me what's happening so he doesn't worry me.  But when I hear from my sister 60 miles away that he went home from work sick, I worry anyway.

I just read my notes and it seems I do have a "chore" to do this morning.  I have to water the new plantings because IT DIDN'T RAIN YESTERDAY OR LAST NIGHT!  Imagine that!   A whole 24 hours without rain! 

I better get started on the "chores" or I won't get finished before I have to get ready for work!  I wish you all a good day filled with whatever it is you wish for.  Make it your own in every way!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 28, 2019, 07:26:44 AM
Good Morning everyone.It is 71º @ 6:16 A M C TS time here in MO. and calling for high of 89º today.  I am up and ready to face the day. Had a restless night. this getting old is not it is cracked up to be. Hope you all have a great day just as you like it to be. see you all Later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Sandy on June 28, 2019, 08:06:14 AM

Good Morning Everyone from the
cool, foggy and soon to be
warmer and muggy,
rocky coast of Maine. 

Our forecast here in Maine
 is pretty much the same
for the next couple of weeks. 
Overcast, foggy, and warming
up into the 70's... 

Looks like July is going to be
as Strange here as May and June
have been.   

What can I say.   It is just  one of
those years.. 

I am tired this morning,
mainly because I have spent t
he last couple of days
watching the political
debates on tv. 

No comment on them, 
except they keep me awake. 
It is hard to shut my brain
down after listening to them
for so many hours.   

Today I hope to get some rest
 and catch up on some good
movies and series on Netflix . 

Next week more doctors apts
and  visits from my good friends
from Wisconsin.   
This is the time of the year
hat I play catch up
with  those who are visiting
their home ...  before they go
away for another year. 

All is well here ..
Have a good day,  Everyone .
SANDY
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 28, 2019, 08:36:25 AM
Good morning everyone, already tired of summer and there is 2 more months to go. Already 72° and weather guesser just said the humidity will be higher today. No CNA today but yesterday once again had one here at 9am. I am not showered or dressed at that time. I do that after I have breakfast and I was having my second cup of coffee when she came and checking my email. I will be so happy next week when  the CNA I have 5 days a week will be back from her vacation. 12 till 2 is the best  time for me and that is when she has been coming for almost 2 years. Enough of my complaints.

LARRY  just read your post about Pat. Thank God your son was close to take her to emergency care. You must feel better to have her home again.

AMY  boy they sure want you for jury duty. Glad I have not been bothered with that notice in many years. Would never be able to do it again.

JANE  no matter how old they get we still worry about our kids. I hope they find out soon what is bothering your son. We worry more when we don't know what is going on and think of all different things.

JENNY  darn insurance when someone like Michele needs that scan. So far I have been lucky and so glad I do not to have to pay for meds.

AMY  growing up with wood heat I enjoyed it when we had a wood stove.

JANE  no rain so far this week but it is in the forecast for the week end. Today we might hit 90° and I will be inside all day.

LLOYD  when are you taking a trip with the RV?

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 28, 2019, 08:44:26 AM
I'm up, too, but not really awake yet.  I was so tired from shopping yesterday that last night I slept too hard.  I had a lot of trouble getting awake even with coffee.

I bought another bag of apples so I could make some applesauce today.  We enjoyed the last pot full down to the last scoop of the spoon and since they don't even have to be peeled before they are cooked it couldn't be any easier to make.

I hope everyone is well and feeling rested this morning.  It is supposed to be up in the 90's and humid today.  I'll be staying in.

Take care, All.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 28, 2019, 02:10:41 PM
I tried to get a posting done this morning but was so tired I just couldn't do it.  I wrote so much yesterday and I would invite you to look back if you didn't read about quite a day we had.  We had a call today that one of our dear friends, the lady who stayed with us as we awaited Stacey's  death, who now has Alzheimer's is in her final moments.  This on top of my best friend now being in a mental health facility and a low possibility he will come out of it has made this a very draining few days.  I am just too tired to write more today.  Hopefully will feel more rested tomorrow. I have had the nurse here and our housekeepers husband stopped and visited with me a few minutes.  I am still expecting he Chaplin and he Volunteer to stop and visit.  Just hope I can stay awake as that is being a real challenge today. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 28, 2019, 05:54:33 PM
Rain is gently falling, saving me from watering the garden :)
We had a nice surprise today, the man came to inspect the furnace, his wife also came with him and when I went to pay the bill it was lower than he quoted me!! A while back I saw them going through the drive through at Timmies and I went and paid for their order, now they are paying it forward. They are such a nice couple and we think highly of them.

Larry, I am sorry to hear of your friend, prayers for her.
Rest is in order for you, you have been busy the last while and need to just relax for a bit. Hope Pat is feeling better too.
Going to relax tonight.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Denver on June 28, 2019, 06:45:54 PM
A Good Friday afternoon HELLO to EVERYFRIEND❣️

We almost made it to the end of June before we had to turn on the A/C..... could have gotten by I suppose but sure wanted to make sure it would run🙀

Thank you all for the nice comments on our physicals and the like and for understanding the frustration regarding the insurance not paying for the scan for Michele.  The doctor is still fighting it as it is necessary to see if the treatment she is getting is doing it's job.....They wanted to know if the tumor has shrunk in the lung and if it has what the next line of treatment would be best.  Maybe a smaller dose of some meds, or even maybe radiation.  Dave has already paid for one scan awhile back that they refused to pay, to the tune of $2800.   I just found out today that they refused to pay any towards her wig that she bought also, even though it says in the booklet that a wig is covered.

JANE, I am sorry to read about the issues with your son, and of course you are worried, but still deserve to know cuz it is a moms right to know!  I just hope you hear some positive news soon.  Positive thoughts and prayers for all. 

LARRY, I am saddened to read your news about two of your friends.  It is draining to hear and have to accept this kind of news and I am very sorry. 

AMY, how nice that the inspection was not as costly as you had expected.  How sweet to pay it forward.....it makes everyone feel better!  One of my good friends just wrote to me telling of she and her husband being in a restaurant this week when the waitress came over and asked if either or both of them might be a veteran?  Her husband was, and they were told that a gentleman in the restaurant asked for her to find a veteran so he could buy their meal for them.....isn't that sweet? Did you get the weeding done before the rain started?
 
GLORIA, I do not feel you were complaining about the time your CNA visits are....it is just a fact that 12 to 2 works out the best for you!  I know you will sure be happy to have your regular gal back. 

SANDY, I have found the debates to be extremely stressful for me.... just too many of them, and yet I do not think it would work to break it down to less either......I found it confusing myself to keep up on each thoughts.  I bet you will sleep a LOT better tonight!


We have a few errands s to run.....hope it has cooled down a bit!

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Jenny




 


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 29, 2019, 06:42:26 AM
Good morning everyone.
Woke to over cast weather here and crows hollering!! Looked out and momma and papa brought their young family!! The young crows are just as big as their parents now.

Laundry day today and need to do some baking. This being our long weekend the town will be like a sardine can to get about in. Might be a better idea to go get hubby his grapes before it gets too busy.

Jenny, the weeds are still hanging tight in the garden, just have a little bit left to do so it won't take too long.

Gloria,I know wood is a lot of work but it is so nice to smell the first fire in the fall.....and have the last fire in the spring.

Better get a move on here.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 29, 2019, 07:18:32 AM
Good morning everyone, looks like it will be rain for the weekend here, once again. I feel bad for those who work all week and get rain on the weekends. I know it got to me when I worked. One reason why I never go shopping on weekends, leave it to the ones who cannot go during the week.

PHYLLIS  every time I go someplace I am worn out when I get home and takes a couple of days to get back to what passes as normal these days. Took a long time to realize I am no longer that energetic and busy person I used to be. Ahh is this what the "golden years" are supposed to be?

LARRY  as long as you just post and say hello it is enough to know you are OK.

AMY relax is getting to be my middle name. I envy all of you that keep so busy all the time. All I can do is remember the days I was like that.

JENNY  seems insurance always has some very fine print that no one can read so they get away with not paying. I am looking forward to Monday with my CNA back from 2 weeks in the Azores where her husband is from and has family there.  I will be ready for all her talking. I tell her she is a chatter box and she knows she hardly ever stops talking.

AMY  oldest son for years heated with wood, all from trees cut down on his property,aged of course. Now that wood is all gone and the stove was wearing out he bought a pellet stove, good heat but no big mess of ashes to clean up.

Gosh go few posts this morning, I even beat Jane here, amazing.
Have a good day. DARN cable just went out. Wonder what excuse Cox will have this time.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 29, 2019, 08:08:11 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  Yep! GLORIA, ya beat me here this morning.  I'm "movin' kinda slow" like Uncle Joe on Petticoat Junction.  Too much yesterday, I guess.

The day started out well.  I got done most of what needed done before I left for work but then everything went down hill.  I followed the usual drill for opening my register and noticed something new.  There were all new scanners and register printers and no one told me how they worked.  Two customers into it, I'd had to call someone for help twice and that's when I found out they'd been put in over night and no one, not even management, had been trained.  It sure made me feel stupid in front of the customers!  I've never been so happy to leave that place as I was yesterday.

When I got home, my feet were hurting so bad that all I wanted to do was sit.  So after I took the doggies out and gave them their snack, I SAT!  With my feet in a pool of hot Epsom salt water.  After that, I napped and then I felt better.

I guess I shouldn't bother you all with these minor complaints and I do understand that some of you have much more to complain about than I do but that's my day and I'm stuck with it.  Today I'm just going to clean up after myself and if my lids get here, make the red raspberry jam.  Might take the doggies for a walk too.  My feet are feeling better.

I hope you all have a lovely day!  Make it yours in every way!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 29, 2019, 08:38:40 AM
It's good to see that some of the group are up and getting on with their day.  Good morning to you all.  I'm up but haven't gotten on with my day yet.  Slower than molasses.

Hot again so don't plan to go outside.  I may finally get to making the applesauce today.  I made some refrigerator pickles yesterday and they sat overnight in the fridge so we should be able to enjoy them for lunch.

I hope everyone is feeling well and rested today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 29, 2019, 08:41:18 AM
good Morning everyone. it is bright sun here and already 75º @ 7:31 A M going for the lower 90tys. Nancy went with oldest daughter down to there house down by wheatland MO. to church reunion and stayed all night. sure miss her when she is gone like that. at least it is not permanent. Have a great day as you all like it.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 29, 2019, 10:18:46 AM
I might have found a reason to buy an InstantPot.  Kohl's have them on sale today.  The one I'm lookin at is called a "Duo".  It comes in 6qt at 79.99 with free shipping.  It say it  is a "pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, steamer, saute, yogurt maker and warmer" and it "has 14 programs".  Is this a good deal?  Help me with this decision those of you who use this appliance, and I'll be forever grateful!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 29, 2019, 10:43:13 AM
YES Jane that is a good deal!! Buy it!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 29, 2019, 10:48:55 AM
I wanted to get the message off to Jane before she left. Jane that is what I have and  I just love mine. Kids all got one for Christmas I went out the store with 5 of them!! You can make soup in jig time and not heat up your home.
Laundry is blowing on the line and will soon come in.Then baking begins. I see Kyle is getting low on his cookies, one can't have a glass of milk without cookies!

Guess I had better git and get'ter done..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 29, 2019, 11:14:39 AM
Got the message, AMY!  Thanks! Anybody else?  I think I'll order it!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 29, 2019, 12:18:13 PM
Jane, Phyliss has one but I am not sure which one she has as does Larry's with Pat. I just know it does save a lot of time cooking plus tough cuts of meat come out fork tender. I love the fact that I can throw in meatballs, broken spaghetti  pour sauce on top and water down the side and is 10 min have it all cooked!![

edited to add Joy has one also./b]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Joy on June 29, 2019, 01:15:35 PM
Just getting in here after being absent for  a couple days.

Yesterday I was gone for several hours.  Had an appointment, and then my DIL and I  stopped for lunch and then on to the produce market.  Had to rest when I finally got back home.

Today is another day of rest.  Didn't sleep well again last night, but did get  back  to sleep in later.

Amy, yes, I do have one of the Instant Pots, but haven't got up the nerve to use it yet.  On Facebook, I see all kinds of comments about what people make and pictures of what they have made. Just when I read something positive, I then read tons of failures. I just can't afford to make something then have to throw it away. Some of the pictures I see look very good and then some are very unappetizing looking.  One of these  days, I will just have to "bite the bullet" , I guess.  I need to watch a couple videos of just what to do. I am thinking that a lot of the failures are due to people not following directions correctly. If I could make the "water test" and it would go well, I might be more encouraged. I wanted it mainly to make yougurt, but the way it is made sure sounds so complicated and time consuming.  And, I just can't  even think about making hard boiled eggs in it. For one thing, I only will cook maybe 3 or 4 eggs at a time.  And, I read about people cooking a dozen or more. I now wish I had gotten one of the air fryers instead.

It is now getting onto afternoon and I have done nothing at all.  Looks like another  wasted day. Makes me so angry with myself. 

Jane,  sure hope your son will start feeling better.  No matter how old our kids are, we still worry about them.  I know I do the same.  And, I known they don't tell us things, because they do not want us to worry.  And, that makes us worry even more.  LOL

I haven read all the  past messages of a couple days, but won't comment, as I am sure I will miss someone. So, I will just say that I hope everyone is feeling pretty good and will have good afternoon and evening.  And, for the ones that are experiencing a very hot spell, try to keep cool.

Joy

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 29, 2019, 02:04:20 PM
Joy, one the first things I made in mine was yogurt and oh my is it good!! You just sterilize the pot, measuring cup and spoon in the pot .then you put your milk in I use 2% heat it..let it cool to a temperature add your yogurt live culture and wait...that is it! I let ours  go for 6 hours. Then take it out ,strain if you want Greek yogurt which we do and use the whey in baking or whatever.
If you told me that I would have a pressure cooker I would say nope not having that....but this is so easy and safe to use. I know folks will say the other one is also safe but no thank you. :)

Your day is not  wasted, you are here and I am sure that if anything NEEDED to be done you would do it. My day is going like yours.I do have thing to do but my git up and go left without me.....oh well another day perhaps :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 29, 2019, 02:22:46 PM
  Hi everybody. I'm getting in early start today because I got so much sleep yesterday that I woke up this morning about midnight and felt like getting up for a while and it is now almost noon.  . I had napped often on all day yesterday and actually got about 4 to 5 hours of good sleep last night and will plan to get some more today is expect this to be a very restful day. We are supposed to have a partly cloudy day with a high  in the upper  90s and in preparation for later when it will be in the hundreds again next week. 

 Not much to write about this morning since I didn't do anything yesterday and had written so much the day before so this will be fairly short.  I continue to think of a few new things that will make my Bedroom better organized and easier to get around in and think I am getting close to being ready for my wheelchair driving test.  Yesterday I discovered how to turn around in a circle without needing additional room. 

Pat is still has a long way to go to get to better  but is using the nebulizer and taking the medications that have been prescribed and she is feeling somewhat better. For the first time in several months I made her scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon bites and toast with Raspberry jam.  I can do almost all of it from the wheelchair. 

 I tried to call my good friend Rod yesterday twice. The first time he was with the doctors around 10 o'clock and then I called in the afternoon and he was at his dinner. I had a nice message from his daughter suggesting a very reasonable thing. Since he is very hard of hearing and can be hard to understand sometimes and it is very frustrating to him to try to think of something and not have the able to recall it. So his daughter suggested that I simply go to writing him via his daughters, which Is a super idea.  I can  utilize  the general information that I include in my postings here and on Seniors and Friends. . And I can customize it and what I want to in terms of personal comments, maybe with the humor, include a picture or some humor. I think this will work out so much better as he won't have a phone until one is brought to him and doing this sure takes some stress off of me. 

  I must have accidentally pushed my panic button without knowing and we had our first test of the system.  The alarm went off and my phone rang at the same time with someone on the line asking if all was OK.  I said yes and gave her the code and the safe word and the alarm went off.  I am glad it happened because it shows we are monitored.  Had I not answered the phone then Pat would have been called and if the right responses were not given the police and EMT's would have been called. 

 Jane, I think that is the Instant Pot that Pat has and she paid that price back a year or so when we got it.  With the way you like to cook I would think you would get a lot of use out of it and save yourself a lot of work in making your jams and fixing so many things.  There is hardly a day goes by that Pat does not print out something and enjoys watching videos about using the IP or making something in it.

 Amy, what type of cookies does Kyle like.  I am going to make up a Costco order and get things I want like my breakfast drink and a very good looking trail mix.  It won't take me long to get an order of $75 to get the free home delivery.  That will cut down on what Pat and Scott will need to getwhen they actually go to the store.

 Amy, those nights of not sleeping are the pits.  This is the first time in my life I have ever taken a nightly sleeping pill but am enjoying the sleep and also the follow-on little naps.[/font]
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 Joy, start your Instant Pot experience with meat and see how good and tender it turns out.  Also the spagetti and meat balls is a sure winner like Amy Indicated.  Pat has made a couple of things we didn't care for but she has usually rescued the item with some of her food magic and then the item comes out well.  There is a little trick in getting the lid on and that was the first thing we struggled with but it is simple when you realize what to do.  I wonder if any of our others here have experiened the same thing?

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 29, 2019, 02:33:22 PM
OK, I ordered it!  Now, what accessories am I going to need?  Are there things you can do without any accessories?  What's the best place to get recipes?  Does a book come with it?  What was the first thing you made in it?  I'm getting excited! 

I got my lids so I'm going out and finish up the red raspberry jam!  I hope I don't spill it all over my new stove!

JOY, I was checking out those air fryers too but I decided they are not for just one person.  They make too much!  Please don't try to convince me they don't!  I splurged on the InstantPot!

I'm taking notes!  Thank you all for the answers!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 29, 2019, 02:53:18 PM
Jane, you will enjoy your IP. I bought a collapsible strainer at the dollar store in fact I now have two. I make a double batch of yogurt and use the salad spinner basket lined with a huge coffee filter to strain the yogurt. I sit the strainer up higher on a dish  in the bottom of the salad spinner. I get the filters that one would use for the big coffee urns at church.
I like simple, not spicy recipes and you can find a lot on pintrest and utube.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/22882/everyday-cooking/cookware-and-equipment/pressure-cooker/instant-pot/

https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/easy-instant-pot-recipes/

https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/instant-pot-spaghetti/

https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/instant-pot-ribs/


Ladies you can turn your IP into a air fryer.
https://temeculablogs.com/how-to-turn-an-instant-pot-into-an-air-fryer/

Gosh Jane, now I am hungry! :)
 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Denver on June 29, 2019, 04:48:28 PM
SATURDAY HELLO.....

NO BIG post from me today as it has been a busy morning and now I have to get ready to head over to our youngest Son Brian's, to celebrate his 43rd Birthday.  Cathy is fixing a rack of lamb and other yummies for the Birthday dinner and all I need to take is a Lemon Buntlet for his cake.  This is the ONLY sweet he will eat, and then it will be only a bite❣️ It seems strange to not be the cook anymore for these occasion......so I am blessed, but it sure is nice at the same time💞

JANE, you KNOW we want to read everything....the good the bad and the rest of the story, so PLEASE share ALL with us.  Congratulations on the new purchase.  I think you will really enjoy having it.

AMY, same thing here, two Christmas' ago I bought 5 instant pots too....one for each of our kids famil and one for us!

I have to run.....enjoy the rest of your day!  I KNOW I am going to! 

Jenny 
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 29, 2019, 04:50:15 PM
Bookmarked them, AMY and I'm hungry, too.  And I don't even have the pot yet. 

The Red Raspberry Jam is sitting boldly on the counter cooling!  It's beeee-u-tiful!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Shirley on June 29, 2019, 11:07:12 PM
Checking in after a wonderful week in Colorado!  The weather was cool nights & warm days, not miserable warm like when we got back to Kansas while ago.  I unloaded a few things & gave up, have the RV plugged into garage power so will clean out frig & freezer tomorrow after church. Am still rolling with the car, son drove most of the way home & older son managed to beat us back by more than half an hour .... he didn't stop to eat and we did!  All's well, I haven't read all the posts so no comments. Hope everyone has behaved this week, YES?   Must shower & wash my hair, truly think I have a pound of Colorado dirt in my hair. Cats are enjoying being home but they were so good, can't get over how much better they are each trip.  When I get time I will wing some photos off to Bubble to show you how high Chalk Creek was this year. Absolutely gorgeous splashing water right outside my RV. Talk later, hope everyone is well.   Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 30, 2019, 03:46:14 AM
Welcome home Shirley - you were missed!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: JaneS on June 30, 2019, 06:55:34 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I only have a few minutes before I have to go get ready for church.  I just finished a whole wheat bagel with butter and brand new red raspberry jam on it.  It was delicious!

Hi SHIRLEY!  Glad you had a good time on your trip.  I was with you in spirit.  I love Colorado and Wyoming! 

I'm off to get myself ready for church.  BBL!  Enjoy your day, Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 30, 2019, 07:18:20 AM
Good morning everyone..

We were under a tornado watch last evening so we went and put everything away that could be a flying projectile. Thankfully we didn't get the tornado.

Today is a day of rest here so just take the day as it comes.
Larry, Kyle likes any and all cookie but I think oatmeal, peanut butter and shortbreads are his favourite ones. I think Kyle would say he hasn't met a cookie he doesn't like. :)

Shirley welcome back! What lovely music you had to sleep with, love the sound of running water.Looking forward to seeing your photos.

Jane, good morning. Your jam sounds delicious.. our strawberries are just coming on here and then later in July the raspberries will be on.

Jenny, happy birthday to Brian. Hope your Dad is keeping well.

Peter, hope all is well with you and your move went smooth.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Gloria on June 30, 2019, 07:37:23 AM
Good morning everyone, no rain yesterday but hot and humid, odd we didn't get rain but in other places of the state they had storms and some good size hail, one town about 15 miles away they had hail, now rain after noon today and chance of Tstorms. Such crazy weather this year.

JANE  looks like WM made a booboo not letting staff know about the change at the registers and explain them so everyone would know what to do. Oh Jane, when your feet hurt you hurt all over if seems. Glad that Epsom Salts worked. Bless that old fashioned remedy. I often wish I had a tub to soak in an Epsom Salts bath.

PHYLLIS  if you are slow as molasses then I am as slow as it is going up hill in January. I could not move fast for anything anymore. Last time I made refrigerator pickles I put in too much salt, I ended throwing all of them away. Don't know how I did that but felt like such a waste, if I could not eat them I would not let anyone else have them either.

LLOYD  for the first time in a week we are under 70° to start the day. It is 64° now at 6:30am.

JANE  if I saw that about Kohl's sale in the IP yesterday I just might have called for one. Maybe with how easy cooking in them sounds maybe I could make my meals again. Hmm would have to get rid of either the microwave of my counter oven-that is how it was listed at Kohl's when I bought it. I use that more than the micro. I can bake most every thing in it.

AMY  I thought I was the only one who eats cookies with a glass of milk. They just go together. I just have to dunk some hard cookies in the milk.

JOY  you sound like me, I cannot go anywhere without laying on the couch when I get home again. As a matter of fact I think I spend most of the day laying on the couch and watching TV. Have you seen t he commercial from the chef Emeril Lagasse on TV for the new thing he has? It does everything from frying to baking and has more than one rack in it to cook meals all at the same time. Looks interesting. Makes me wish I had a lot of counter space to get some of the things in the market these days.

LARRY  than God we do not get into the 100's here often, Been more than 40 years that I can remember it getting up there. The low 80's are too much for me. The humidity and dew point climb with the temperature and there is hardly ever a breeze.

AMY  I copied your links for IP recipes for my DIL. She has only used it once since she got it for Christmas and her chicken did not come out right. I have no idea what brand she has but I imagine they are all about the same.

JENNY  my daughter is my youngest and she will be 66 in December. My oldest son will be 68 this coming Tuesday.

JANE  is your jam with or without the seeds? When ever I saw jars of it in the market and found the seedless ones I would grab a couple of them, dislike getting those seeds out with the dental floss for what seems  about half an hour.

SHIRLEY  glad you enjoyed your week in the Colorado mountains. Take it easy now after the ride home. Years ago when we went to my in-laws place at the ocean in Maine I loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves hitting the beach.

Have a good day everyone and keep cool.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: phyllis on June 30, 2019, 07:55:29 AM
Yes, Jane, buy it.  That is a good deal and I think you will make good use of it.  I have the 6 qt. Lux model.  It does everything the Duo does except make yogurt.  I didn't think I would make much use of that feature.  Today I will make Beef Braciole for dinner and will use either tomato sauce or French Onion soup for the liquid you need to pressurize.  It will take about 15 minutes plus browning time, as compared to over an hour in the oven and doesn't heat up the kitchen.  I'm expecting good results.  And don't be afraid of it.  It is perfectly safe if you just follow a few basic rules.

It is so hot and going to be even worse for the next several days, but no storms predicted. There was a sudden pop-up storm in north Raleigh yesterday that caused some damage but it only got cloudy here with no rain or lightning.

I'm glad you are able to get some sleep, Larry, and that Pat is doing better.  My chest tightened up a little bit and I had some minor wheezing a couple days ago but I took a pill and a puff on my inhaler and it went away.  Asthma is one of the reasons I don't like to go out on these hot, humid days but I do get that "closed-in" feeling occasionally.  Since my doctor put me on Montelukast (Singulair) daily I don't often have an Asthma episode anymore.

Gloria, I always salt the cucumbers heavily and let them sit for several hours.  But, then I rinse them really thoroughly before I put the vinegar brine on them and put them in the fridge.  They turned out good this time but nearly always do.  They are a "must have" on our summer-time table.

Take care, All.

EDIT:  I missed some of yesterday's posts.  Glad you bought it, Jane.  You'll like it!  It comes with a few things such as steamer basket, trivet, a couple of plastic spoons.  You can buy all kinds of extra things but also, you can adapt small baking pans or pyrex dishes to use in it.  Someday I may buy the small springform pan for cakes. 

And, for Joy, you don't have to cook a dz. eggs.....the most I cook is 4 or 5 at a time when I want some egg salad for sandwiches.  You could cook as little as 1 or 2 if that is all you want.   And they are so easy to peel!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 30, 2019, 08:33:38 AM
Good Morning everyone. it is 73º bright sun and calling for in the 90º tys @ 7;25 A M. I never dreamed since child hood until lately. and it is regular now. Last night I dreamed I was having a conservation with a friend that has Ben decided for several years,hope it has no bearing on joining him up there soon. Have a good day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Joy on June 30, 2019, 10:56:51 AM
Good morning. It is a beautiful morning. Supposed to be a little less humid for a couple days.  I, also, slept better last night and I do feel more rested this morning.  Maybe I will get around to getting my kitchen back in order.

Thanks for all the encouragement for using the Instant Pot.  Amy, I did bookmark all the links that you shared. 

Phyllis, when and if I  make  hard-boiled eggs, I would still do them on the stove.  I can put a couple eggs in a pan of water, let it come to a boil and turn it off.  I would not go to the trouble of using the IP for them. I have seen pictures of some of the worst looking eggs coming out of the IP. I never have problems peeling them. 

Gloria, I  usually have to rest a good while after I get back home. It is so odd, tho, that when I do get out, I guess I am more interested in where I am going, and I don't start to feel tired,  until I get back  home.  Crazy,  isn't it?

Shirley, sounds like you had a wonderful trip.  Will be anxious to hear more about it and see some pictures. 

Hope all the friends have a great day.

Joy
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Shirley on June 30, 2019, 12:04:18 PM
Been to church & breakfast with all that joined me in my pew.... trying to gear up to unload the frig & freezer & then unplug the RV so I can run it to the gas station part of the store for my dollar off ($35 worth at $1.per gallon), then back in to put up jacks, slide out & empty. This time I must take off all bedding, including the bag full of covers I keep over the bed just in case a cat gets sick (one did) while moving. Lots of laundry to do & cleaning inside before the next trip (never know how soon that will be, but nice to know I have that choice, right?)  I really am grateful for my choices & know they are not for everyone (I can still see Joan's eyes rolling at the thought of camping... ;D   }

So, still have not found the post of what happened with Larry's Pat... but glad she is doing better. My brain & eyes are not working in sync today so think a nap is necessary somewhere along the day.)

Don't remember who was wishing for a tub to soak in Epsom salt (think it was Gloria)... but a better method is to soak a bath towel folded to fit the part of back needed, first put the heat pad on the bed or couch, then a plastic shower curtain or whatever so the wet towel doesn't soak where not wanted.... then lay the folded towel where your back will fit & turn the heat pad on low & either watch TV or sleep for a couple hours. I only needed to do this one time after several months of a doctor pushing muscle relaxers & chiropractor that wanted traction... & I cured it with my own remedy in that 2 hours. I did stretch my spine as it relaxed, putting one foot over the other & pushing & digging my elbows into the bed to "pull apart" & let those nerves spring out from between the vertabre..... beware, the Epsom salt heats faster than plain water so lower temps on heat pad. My Epsom salt never totally dissolves (that doesn't look right but spell check dings without the double s).... anyway, the towel is sort of "grainy" because I use at least a cup or two of salt, depending on size of towel. When my husband had tennis elbow in his wrist so couldn't play golf, I finally convinced him to try the same with a hand towel & put his wrist in a plastic grocery bag with heat pad on top & just watch TV for a couple hours... worked so good I never had to recommend again, he kept his own box of Epsom salt in his bathroom to soak as needed for as long as he played golf. The morning after a soak he could play golf without any pain. ... So, give it a try.... worked for us!

Not going to get any cooler all week so better move along. So nice to catch up with y'all.... you were missed. No TV, computer or even cell phone signal unless we went into town. The little town of Buena Vista has public showers at the local park, which sits next to the police station... their economy pretty much depends on tourists... but the showers are from the geo-thermo hot springs (no clue how it all works)... so temp is no choice. I know how a lobster feels after an 8 quarter shower!!!  We do this every year & then enjoy the best hamburgers, shakes, fries, onion rings EVER, from a "joint" that has no seating but lines of people waiting to buy..... and a great tree shaded park with plenty of picnic tables to sit at. On one side of the park is a kids playground that even the "privileged" couldn't sneer at & other side has the splashing stream of snow melt off that is found everywhere in the mountains. We do this every year so tradition as well as treat. As Sophia would say, "picture it"..........I did thank God today & put some extra in the collection basket... He will know how much I appreciated the week.    Will come back later with photos of my campside & that roaring Chalk Creek!  Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: larryhanna on June 30, 2019, 01:27:09 PM
We have a beautiful day so far this morning and think the rest of the day will be the same although getting into the 90's again.  I had a very good night sleep last night  and rather than  getting up at midnight as has often been the case I didn't get up till after 4 am and I'm taking things pretty easy. Earlier this morning I put an order in at Costco that I will get in 3 to 5 day.  This item did not require an order of $75 or more for free shipping.  I realized I was trying to go to sleep again here in my easy chair so I lay down but thenI  I would listen to the church service that was recorded last week and was the last Sunday for our minister.  It was a very nice service and at the end they shared some statistics of many of the things he had done including bringing seeing more than  400 people into our congregation,  performing many funerals and wedding and other thing and they left out quite a few of them such as  hospital visits.   

Jane, I am going to guess you will likely be the one who uses the IP the most. I think my wife bought about all of the accessories but know there was a book that came with the IP and a Google Search for IP recipes should give you many sites that show videos or have recipes. Pat just ordered one of the air fryers for the kids for Christmas as Costco has a good deal on one and all three of them can probably enjoy using the device.  Pat likes the red raspberry jam on her toast and she said she had a bigger jar in reserve as I thought she would need to order more.

Amy, I know that Pat uses Pinarest to save recipes and other things she will want to refer to.  I have sent Pat the link about turning the IP into the air fryer.

Scott was just here for a few minutes and now we will wait to see him again on Wednesday.  He assured me he is going to be taking his two days off each week. 

Shirley, it sounds like you had a wonderful trip and was glad to see your son did the driving for you.  I look forward to hearing more about your trip and how you got along.  It sounds like more trips will be in the offering with just a little help from one of your sons.  Welcome home. You are also seeing my eyes rolling at the thought of having to go camping.  :) Pat had an asthma flare and the beginning of pneumonia had started in one corner of her lung.  Her lungs have been weak for many years.  She was pretty ill but is now feeling a lot better although the pregazone and the antibiotic are causing upset stomach but only about 3 more days of the combination and so it is worth it (of course I am not the one with the upset stomach!!)
 
Joy, it is always nice to get a little extra sleep and I find it amazing how I can feel like a different person after some good sleep. It is good for us to get out and about.  Scott will now be having both Wednesdays and Thursdays off so we are hoping to get out it only for a drive at least once a week.  Wednesday Pat will get a haircut and I plan on also doing the same.  Then we have to go to Home Depot for a return and while we are there I hope we can stop to eat at Sonny's BBQ, which is a place I have liked since we started going to Florida each year for those 20 years.  I may be tired when we get home but it will be a good type of tiredness and I can then rest.  One of the real joys of being in Hospice. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 30, 2019, 05:32:58 PM
This has been a lazy day. We took off to a small hamlet to have our lunch. Mercy is was like an ant hill, people everywhere. We did get our lunch then toddled on home.

Jane another thing I bought was extra gasket,aka rubber rings as some of the smells from cooking will go into them. Just a soak in vinegar and baking soda will freshen them up but I wanted one for yogurt, rice pudding etc .
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Mary Ann on June 30, 2019, 06:56:45 PM
We have the 3 qt IP, which is big enough for two or three people.  Tom may have bought more, but one thing he wanted was the glass top for the insert.  That way he can put the insert in the refrigerator.  We like the results.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 30, 2019, 08:19:12 PM
Happy birthday Oldiesman :hb2:
May you have a special day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Oldiesmann on June 30, 2019, 08:52:03 PM
Quote from: Amy on June 30, 2019, 08:19:12 PMHappy birthday Oldiesman :hb2:
May you have a special day.


Thanks :)

I actually celebrated yesterday because I wouldn't have had enough time to celebrate today with church in the morning. Spent the day with my sister, brother-in-law and nieces at a small local amusement park that's also home to a huge pool (200 feet by 401 feet according to one site, with a capacity of 3.5 million gallons of water), then we all went to dinner with my parents and home for ice cream cake and presents.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Amy on June 30, 2019, 09:03:44 PM
Sounds like a perfect day to me!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: Shirley on June 30, 2019, 09:12:56 PM
Sounds like a 2 day birthday to me, Michael! Another Very Happy Birthday from Shirley in Kansas...(just back from a week in Colorado & still feel like swaying with the RV). 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for June 15, 2019
Post by: so_P_bubble on July 01, 2019, 12:37:17 AM
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