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Title: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 07, 2016, 04:49:03 AM
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SODA SHOPPE
for week of August 7


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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 07, 2016, 04:52:54 AM
Good Sunday morning, Everyfriend.  There's cherry turnovers to go with your coffee or tea.  Have a blessed Sunday.


Thanks to Phyllis for her lovely “Some Memories Are Priceless” graphic creation which we are using this week.


Chuckles

Tired Dog

An old, tired-looking dog wandered into the yard.  I could tell from his
collar, (though no tags), and well-fed belly that he had a home. He followed me into the house, down the hall, and fell asleep on the couch.

Morgan seemed ok with him so I let him nap. An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out. The next day he was back, resumed his position on the couch, and slept for an hour.  This continued for several weeks.

Curious, I pinned a note to his collar: 'Every afternoon your dog comes to
my house for a nap. I don't mind but want to be sure it's ok with you.' The next day he arrived with a different note pinned to his collar: 'He lives in a home with ten children -- he's trying to catch up on his sleep. May I come with him tomorrow?'

Lee
   

Food For Thought

A Quiz
(Author Unknown)


Take the following quiz:

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.

Easier?
The lesson?

The people who make a difference in life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.


Thought of the Day

When you see someone sitting alone on a bench, make it a point to speak to her/him.

--Author Unknown


:smitten:

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 07, 2016, 05:48:55 AM
Joan, Everyfriends...good Sunday morning....

Once again we reach the end, of a now..." old week..."

Joan, Phyllis, ah yes, " memories.." good or bad, but let us concentrate on those good....no one can ever take away from our hearts, or are they locked up tight within our brain?.....I may be wrong but, it is even quite possible that people who suffer Dementia - Alzheimer, can still have flashbacks of " good " memories....

" Thought of the Day..." I do that all the time, I will always head towards someone and make some form of conversation....You never know...they may just might be needing it....

Nothing on my today agenda, still need to find myself a church, maybe now things are getting organised, out the way, done with, I will get my head together and seriously find one....

Wishing all a calm, and stress - free Sunday...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 07, 2016, 06:26:33 AM
Good morning

Starting out to be a nice day, just wish the temperature didn't jump from 52 to in the high 80's!!

Going to visit son and daughter in love this morning, we won't stay long as he heads out to work this afternoon.

Phyllis, yes some memories are pricelss and will bring a smile or laugh when thought about.

Jackie, good morning

Joan, thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 07, 2016, 06:29:30 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm off to church at 8...it's my turn to read the lesson.  Then home to change my clothes.  Later, I'll drop Beverly off to spend some time with friends and then my niece, sister and families will pick me up to spend the afternoon at my BIL's family reunion.  I've been going with them for years now and they've always made me feel like family. 

Tonight will be another night with the Olympics.  I hope you all have a great time today...rest or action as you prefer. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 07, 2016, 07:07:30 AM
Good morning Vanilla-Jackie.  I do try to concentrate on the good memories.

Amy--Good morning.  It's to be in the 90s here today.  Enjoy your visit with DIL and son.

Good morning, Janie.  You have a busy day ahead.  I know you'll enjoy going to the reunion.

Joe, Kate and Finlay will be arriving sometime this morning.  I sure will be happy to see them.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 07, 2016, 07:11:58 AM
Joan, I am sure you will give Finlay an extra hug from all of his S & Fs cyber family....
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 07, 2016, 07:23:20 AM
 This was posted in another forum I post on......

This brings it on home, the reality, how scared and frightened they were, yet duty pushed them on, duty for their country, and at what price?....Very moving, very touching.....

A June Evening In The trenches........


What they said:

Captain: Over the top tomorrow, Joe, We’re going to trounce the Hun. And we will fight for England’s right, The war will soon be won.

Private: Yes, I am good and ready, sir, I’m with you all the way. We’ll have our hour of glory, sir, And we will win the day.

What they thought:

Captain: How I dislike this war, Joe, How I dislike this war. I wish that I could tell you What this great war is for.

Private: I don’t like this ’ere war, sir, I don’t like this ’ere war, And I ’ave been a wondering, sir, What this ’ere war is for.

Captain: A year ago in June, Joe, I finished my degree, And life was good in Cambridge, With all set fair for me.

Private: A year ago in June, sir, I worked upon a farm And we made merry in the hay And didn’t do no harm.

Captain: I’m scared to leave the trench, Joe, Why should I kill a man? But I must try to set you An example if I can.

Private: I’m scared to leave the trench, sir, I’m scared to kill a man, I’d quite like to desert, sir, But I don’t think I can.

Captain: It’s my job as an officer To make you want to fight, To hate the Hun and wield a gun. I wish I thought this right.

Private: If I desert they’ll kill me, But the Hun will if I stay. It isn’t at all fair, sir, I can’t win either way.

Captain: How I dislike this war, Joe, How I dislike this war. I wish things could go back, Joe, To how they were before.

Private: I don’t like this ’ere war, sir, I don’t like this ’ere war. I wish things could go back, sir, To how they was before.


~ Jill Rundle, Oundle, Peterborough......( Published in the Daily Mail 22 Jun 2016 )
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 07, 2016, 07:44:10 AM
Vanilla-Jackie--I certainly will give "F" a hug from everyone.  Thanks for  "A June Evening in the Trenches".
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: larryhanna on August 07, 2016, 08:58:09 AM
Hi everyone on another hot and humid day but with the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon.  I will be going to Sunday School and Church in about little bit, pick up something for our main meal today and then spend the rest of the day quietly and restfully.

It seemed like yesterday I spent most of the day in the kitchen.  Not being a cook everything I do in the kitchen seems to take a long time.  However, I got it done.  I actually fixed some sausage muffins for Pat's breakfast for the next few days and they turn out well.  I fixed sort of a soup/stew for our dinner last night although the crock pot did most of the work. 

Pat is not feeling any better but fortunately when she is sitting in her easy chair her sciatic nerve does spasm or hurt.

I will skip individual comments today.  Most of what I would have said has been commented on by other and my time is limited.  I have read all of the fine postings. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 07, 2016, 09:39:23 AM
Good morning, Larry.  You are becoming quite the cook.  I am so sorry Pat isn't feeling any better.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: CallieOK on August 07, 2016, 09:40:26 AM
 :cup:   Peeking out to see if Larry left any sausage muffins in the hidey hole!!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Sandy on August 07, 2016, 09:45:04 AM
Good Morning Everyone, from the
hot, but not so humid,  rocky coast of
Maine.

All is well as Sunday is just beginning..
Sandy
:granny2:

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Gloria on August 07, 2016, 10:10:23 AM
Good morning everyone, We finally got a thunderstorm here. A hum-dinger of one. First one in the 2 years I have been here. We lost power for several hours. St least I had the cell phone so called my daughter and told her no Skype because no power.  I did finally get that working yesterday. A tree fell on a car in this town during that storm. Just heard that on TV.

DON  I will be listening to your program today.

HAL  I bought a tall stool for my kitchen here but now I cannot use it. I have a hard time getting up on it. So now it sits there in the way. Of course being short to begin with did not help me.

PHYLLIS  another wonderful graphic for this week, the words are so true. Thanks.

JOAN  a cherry turnover looks wonderful. Food for Thought is so true. We remember those who mean the most to us. Thank you for all today's goodies.

AMY  after the storm late yesterday afternoon this morning the air feels great coming in the windows. Rained hard for about 20 minutes.

JANE  my DIL's family always make me feel like a member of the family. I knew most of them before my son married her.

JOAN  I know you will enjoy Joe, Kate and Finlay when they get there. I sure would love to see a new photo of that cute tiny redhead in front of that huge teddy bear. Been too long since we have seen an update photo of him. His “Aunties” miss them.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 07, 2016, 11:00:22 AM
Good morning, Sandy.  The temp here is now 86° and rising.

Gloria--Good morning.  We need rain, but not quite as severe as you got.  Glad you have your cell phone to contact Regina when you lose power.  GREAT that you got Skype working again.  I'll try to have Joe take pictures while they are here.  They should be here anytime now.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: halkel on August 07, 2016, 11:11:16 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well the wife and I are going to play hooky from church this morning.  She is still not feeling up to par and my energy level is bordering on empty.

Joanie, I know you must be on pins and needles waiting for the kids.  Strange isn't it, no matter how old they get or how successful they are, they are still your kids and always will be. 

The same with those that have already passed on, as Phyliss graphic says, they certainly bring a smile to our faces with some of the memories. 

Larry, I spent a little time in the kitchen yesterday, but nothing as elaborate as you, mine was Chicken noodle soup at lunch and egg on toast with a little ham for me.  But my wife didn't want anything to heavy. And I did clean up afterwards in the kitchen.

Humid out this morning....yuck.

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 07, 2016, 11:18:53 AM
Good Sunday Morning,or should we call the day Sonday ? In honor of our Lord ??? Just another of those meandering thoughts.

Last evening we had George Rossi playing music for us. He has a machine full of CD music and he himself is a drummer…very good. Another one who plays "Pretty Woman", so you know who had to sneak off to the back to dance with my cart. I don't know what it is about that particular tune that just grabs me, but it never fails to get me on my feet.

Up at six o'clock. Had a nice long shower and shampoo, and now here with the cup of coffee.

Today is your day Bis, and I pray you enjoy every single second of each hour your family is with you. And do take a lay-down rest when necessary.

Jackie, "An Evening in the trenches" was very touching..thank you for sharing. Why do we not ever learn…the same old beat of battles goes on, century after century.

Gloria, how I would love to have a good storm come to our area. We are having cloudy days till afternoon, and then a weak sun comes out, so our temps are staying in the low 80's. I have my ceiling fan going and the windows open, so don't need the A/C. I admire your ability to work on your computer. And happy you retained Skype I know you and your daughter enjoy that.

Time to make my bed, have a light breakfast and get ready for Church. I am so happy it is at 10 a.m., it takes me that long to come alive in the mornings.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 07, 2016, 11:26:39 AM
Junedrabek must be terrible being forced into doing something that someone doesn't want....no way out, but to follow orders...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 07, 2016, 11:56:44 AM
Good morning, halkel.  I hope you and your wife feel better soon.  Good for you fixing a meal.

June--Good morning.  Where there's music being made, we can count on your to grab your card and have a dance.  Joe called about half an hour ago and they got slowed down by a terrible storm in northern FL so they aren't here yet.

Vanilla-Jackie--That's for sure.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Sandy on August 07, 2016, 12:30:16 PM
Good Afternoon Everyone... 

I just took a walk down the street and loaded up on
chocolate fudge ice cream, chocolate chip cookies,  and
pizza with pepperoni ...

Oh woe is me..   I am going to pig out and enjoy over
eating today,  but back to the wieght loss grind
tomorrow...  The only battle I am winning now is maintaining
my weight loss.   But I am still trapped on a plateau,
and I am sure today won't help..   

Tomorrow is another day, today I am going
to be BAD!
:eat:

Sandy
:yikes:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 07, 2016, 12:43:44 PM
Sandy, dont punish yourself, we all deserve a treat now and then.... Today you :eat: tomorrow you :tiredtread:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 07, 2016, 12:48:04 PM
Sandy--Enjoy you treat.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Sandy on August 07, 2016, 12:48:14 PM
 :knuppel2: :knuppel2: :knuppel2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Radioman34 on August 07, 2016, 12:57:04 PM
Checking in from the studio, but without Bubble at my side; her post-flight fatigue has allowed her to be as active as she wants. As for me, my joy knows no bounds :smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 07, 2016, 01:11:16 PM
Good morning everyone from the Interior!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 07, 2016, 01:22:56 PM
Radioman--I can well imagine Bubble needs to rest.

Hi Angelface.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lindancer on August 07, 2016, 04:08:50 PM
Good afternon, on aother bright sunny day.

Gloria I guess you got the thunder storm the weatherman kept saying was coming our way.   All day keep saying rain, and not a drop.

Joan, as Halkel said they are aways our children. Know you cannot wait. My MIL use to get after my husband for not putting a coat on when he went out, and he was 60.

I am very tired, a friend ask me to go grocery shopping in Wading River, which is about 10 miles from here. It was fun shopping in a differnt store.Spent a lot, also bought a Montauk Daisy.  Which I plant every year.  Still will have to get someone to plant it for me.

Larry hope Pat starts to feel better soon.  You take care  Halkel I also hope you and your wife feel better. 

Don, I am glad to read Bubble arrrived safe.  Such a long trip.  Now enjoy

Hi June and Jackie :hello:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 07, 2016, 04:39:51 PM
Lindancer ( Gloria )... waving back to you.... :hello:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 07, 2016, 06:34:51 PM
Good that some of you men can help out in the Kitchen. I was never that lucky. Only time I let one in he set fire to my oven. SIL can't cook but really good cleaners when meals done.

Don. Glad Bubbles. arrived. Must be tired. She will be ready to go soon. Maybe next Sunday she will say a few words of Radio.

Larry. I love to have Sausage and biscuits in my freezer also for quick meal. I prefer on Biscuits. Use just the frozen once. One brand have Southern and work good.


Well Another lazy Sunday for me today. Not as hot out but still high 80s and humid. So. Read the big Sunday paper. Same old news. That did not take long. Set computer to do a Full Scan. This takes about 3 hours. Took a hour nap. Now making a fast easy dinner.
Making Southern Fry Chicken. Just put one can of New Potatoes. Don't use them often but good when you roll them in the Egg,Panko that the chicken was covered. Popped into the skillet with the chicken. Will do some green beans but will most probably just have a piece of chicken and a salad. Rest will make 2 meals for later.
Watching some of the Olympics.  Only interested in the Swimming, Gymnastics, Couple of others not on yet.  As usual, China and Japan picking up most the golds. Have to say. They are good. But lots of time left yet.

Couple of my shows on TV  tonight. So that is my day . Feel a little guilty not doing walking but out a lot tomorrow. It will make it up.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 07, 2016, 07:06:19 PM
I came home from Church and did some checking on some past medical stuff. It was interesting to read how things have changed from past years, and that others still remain a problem. I'm glad I kept those minute records. Went down at noon for a tasty turkey dinner and good company to chat with. I am either a very slow eater, or I do most of the talking, as everyone else is on their dessert and I haven't finished my entree. Whatever...then I came home, put on comfy clothing and stretched out to read and doze. A nice Sunday of leisure.

I hope Joe and his family made it through the storm in No. Florida that Bis mentioned. Hopefully they are all busy right now catching up on hugs and news.

It is so nice seeing Jeanne Lee's face popping up on the computer. She has a great smile. And I pray she will be up to posting soon.

Gloria de, I'm glad you got out with your friend to do some shopping. I know how tiring we can get over tasks that used to be a breeze, but once rested, you have good memories of the trip. 

Don, I am not surprised that Bubble was too tired to go to the studio today, I'm sure it will take two or three days for her to really feel peppy again. That was a long and tiring journey she had, so just enjoy the peace of being near one another again, and let all the other plans wait.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 07, 2016, 07:46:41 PM
Hi Everyfriend!  I'm resting and recuperating today, too.  It's been a long week and another one is beginning.  I'll be back when I can!  Enjoy!

Don, I'm so happy for you and Bubble!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 07, 2016, 09:12:11 PM
I am unable for some reason to use the gallery. Would someone who uses it on this site, be able to explain it to me?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 07, 2016, 10:03:18 PM
Patricia, I'm sorry I cannot help with the gallery..I have no luck at all with it, or the picture posting. Jeanne Lee is a marvelous help but she is evidently not well enough to bother her right now. I'm sure some one should know..perhaps the computer folder ?

I have had a truly relaxed afternoon and enjoyed it all. Now my eyelids are getting heavy so that may mean it is time to sign off for the night, and wish you all a very Good night, a quiet sleep and a happy tomorrow. I send out Love, Hugs and Prayers for those who need them. June.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Shirley on August 07, 2016, 11:56:25 PM
Patricia, I don't every use the Gallery for this site.... only over in Photos   ;)  ..... but I did manage to get it to work last week when I posted photos of the great grands.   What seems to be the problem?  Getting one into the gallery or posting one over in Photos?  I can't seem to manage to get the right link to bring in here to send folks over to Photos to view, slow learner, I am.   :crazy2:   Tell me if you want me to try to post a photo already in the Gallery (over in Photos) & I will see if it is working for me tonight.  Okay?   

EDIT.... won't be up but a little while longer.... was up at 5:00 am and wearing down fast....... :sleepy:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Denver on August 08, 2016, 02:19:44 AM
Late again.....

Happy for you, JOAN.  Enjoy the families visit. 

Pleasant dreams to EVERYFRIEND!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 08, 2016, 02:27:18 AM
Jenny, I will say a goodnight and a good morning....it is now 7.30am here in UK...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 08, 2016, 03:54:18 AM
Good Monday morning, Everyfriend.  There's poached eggs and toast to accompany your coffee or tea . I wish everyone a nice day!!


:smitten:


CHUCKLES

Pallbearers

An elderly woman died last month. Having never married, she requested no male pallbearers. In her handwritten instructions for her memorial service, she wrote, "They wouldn't take me out while I was alive, I don't want them to take me out when I'm dead."
     
     
Food For Thought

The Ripple Effect
(Author Unknown)


In 1855, A Sunday School teacher, a Mr. Kimball, led a Boston shoe clerk to give his life to Christ. The clerk, Dwight L. Moody, became an evangelist.

In England in 1879, Dwight L. Moody awakened evangelistic zeal in the heart of Fredrick B. Meyer, pastor of a small church.

F.B. Meyer, preaching to an American college campus, brought to Christ a student named J. Wilbur Chapman.

J. Wilbur Chapman, engaged to YMCA work, employed a former baseball player, Billy Sunday, to do evangelistic work.

Bill Sunday held a revival in Charlotte, N.C. A group of local men were so enthusiastic afterward that they planned another evangelistic campaign, bringing Mordecai Hamm to town to preach.

During Mordecai Hamm's revival, a young man named Billy Graham heard the Gospel and yielded his life to Christ.

Only Eternity will reveal the tremendous impact of that one Sunday School teacher, Mr. Kimball, who invested his life in the lives of others.


Thought of the Day


"If we are going to touch the people of our communities, we too must know their sorrows, feel for them in their temptations, stand with them in their heartbreaks."


- Billy Graham


:smitten:



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 08, 2016, 03:56:20 AM



Happy Birthday Amy!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: junee on August 08, 2016, 04:53:18 AM
JOANFL...Hi


AMY.    :hb3: :hb3: :hb3:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 08, 2016, 05:37:05 AM
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn134/benjipetramegan/th_amy%203.jpg) HAPPY  BIRTHDAY  AMY....
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 08, 2016, 06:22:20 AM
Happy Birthday, Amy!  I'd do something special for your birthday but ever since Windows 10 volunteered on my computer, I haven't been able to use the special effects or emoticons.  So I'll just repeat...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMY!  HAVE A LOVELY DAY!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 08, 2016, 07:00:23 AM
Good morning..
You made my eye leak...thank you  so much for the birthday wishes!!
Jane , just your birthday wishes is special enough for me..Jackie,beautiful quilt!! Junee ,thank you!!!
Woke to a serenade from the geese ,loons and then the crows chimed in. Geese are teaching their young to fly now and it won't be long till they take flight to the south.

Had a great time visiting son and daughter in love yesterday. Gosh, traffic with heavy on the way home and I was glad to get off the highway! Folks are in dire need of water to the south of me,friends said folks are hauling water now plus taking their laundry to the laundromat. Sure hope we get the fall rains before freeze up or they will be a lot of dry wells!

Better get a move on here..

Joan thank you for the wishes and the delicious breakfast too.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: phyllis on August 08, 2016, 07:38:14 AM
(http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/gallery/35-080816073550.png)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on August 08, 2016, 08:38:29 AM
I had a nice post set up  and it went south ?????

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on August 08, 2016, 08:48:16 AM
Amy Hippie birthday , August is a good month' I will turn 79 the 27 th. not the age that bothers me it is the hard knocks along the way . HAVE A GREAT DAY. too bad we don't  Live closer or have money to travel,we could get together and celebrate. it to gather.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: larryhanna on August 08, 2016, 09:02:53 AM
Hi everyone.  We have a good chance for a thunderstorm this afternoon and a predicted high of 90 degrees although we usually exceed the prediction. 

After church yesterday I stopped at Ruby Tuesday's and placed to To Go order for lunch for Pat and then while that was being prepared I went nearby and got myself a Firehouse Hot sub to take home.  By the time I got back to Ruby Tuesday's the meal was ready. I then had a quiet, peaceful and restful afternoon.  Later a friend from church stopped by and we visited for an hour or so.  We did watch some of the Olympics last evening. 

Today will be busy as need to get a few groceries in preparation for dinner with Scott this evening, attend my noon meeting and then get the dinner preparations underway.

Amy, I also want to wish you a Happy Birthday.  :hb2: :hb2:

Joan, probably not much danger that I will ever become much of a cook but one never knows what the future holds. A friend texted me last evening asking whether I had heard about the severe storm over parts of Florida, which I had not.  Apparently he was hearing totals could be as much as 13-15 inches, which would be a terrible problem for all of that flat space in Florida.  I have never driven through such heavy downpours as I did a couple of times in Florida.

Sandy, hope you enjoyed your day of pigging out yesterday.

Don, nice to see you be so happy.  You and Bubble deserve such happiness.  Hopefully she will be able to join you for your program next Sunday. 

deAngel, glad you had the opportunity to go to a different grocery store.

JeanneP, for several years Pat and I have an understanding that if she cooks I will do the cleaning up.  The problem at the moment is she isn't able to cook and I am trying to fill in for her.  I am sure we will not starve and it is now possible to get good nutritious meals for takeout so that it isn't necessary to cook every meal at home.  Unfortunately she is now trying to stay away from a lot of foods with sugar and starches and that adds a lot of complexity to preparing a meal.  A couple of evening ago we heard this popping noise and the next morning I discovered a can of biscuits had burst in the refrigerator. 

JaneS, the emoticons are a function of the software that the Seniors and Friends  runs on.  If you are using the posting box at the bottom of the screen, just click on the Preview button and your posting box will be at the top under the screen that looks like it has posted and all of the commands available to us in this software, including the emoticons and your posting box is below that box, just scroll down.  If you click on the More button after the couple of lines of emoticons you see there are quite a few others available. 

Callie, sorry I didn't leave any of the Sausage Muffins in the hidey hole.  Maybe next time. 

Gloria, that sounds like quite a storm you had.  Cell phones come in handle in situations like the power outage.  We tried a kitchen stool one time and found it just didn't suit us.  Pat was afraid it would slide out from under her with wheels and without them it wasn't convenient.  Our kitchen is well arranged and everything is only a few steps apart. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 08, 2016, 09:11:18 AM
Thank you, Larry, but it isn't that I can't see them.  When I click on them, they don't work.  Nothing shows up in my posting box and therefore, nothing posts.  I don't know if it's connected to Windows 10 or if it's something I inadvertently did.  But it hasn't worked since 10 volunteered to show up on my computer. 

Good Day so far.  Enjoy it Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Gloria on August 08, 2016, 09:43:51 AM
AMY
:hb2:  :hb3: :hb3:  :hb2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Gloria on August 08, 2016, 09:44:19 AM
Good morning everyone, once again I did not make it last night. Getting so I am finding other things to do. Finally got to see my daughter on Skype. They got home from another trip to Arizona so am glad I got Skype working again in time.

JOAN  you must be happy with Joe and family there now.

HAL  lately I have been playing hooky from a lot of things.

JUNE  I am glad we have Skype. Saves on phone bills and we get to see each other every day.

GLORIA de  that storm was a surprise in this area. Rain was in the forecast but nothing said about a storm.

JOAN  I have not made or had a poached egg on toast in many years. The Ripple Effect is quite a story. Amazing what one person started.

LARRY  the kitchen here is a galley type with the stove and sink opposite each other. I could not sit comfortable at the counter or stove, no place for my knees. Now I cannot get up on it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: CallieOK on August 08, 2016, 10:10:38 AM
Merry Monday, Everyfriend,

:hb2:  Happy Birthday, Amy  :hb2:

Nice and cool outside this morning.  Clouds are covering the western sky.  Maybe we'll get some rain!

I need to make two business phone calls and then get "organized" for a busy week ahead.

Enjoy your day, Everyfriend.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Shirley on August 08, 2016, 10:21:43 AM
WE had some rain last night, was a night of worrying if cats were in or out, lots of lightning & thunder but not as much water in the rain gauge as reported on TV/radio. 

:hb3: :hb2: :happybday:  :balloons:  Happy Birthday, Amy!  Hope it is a perfect day & year for you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 08, 2016, 10:58:14 AM
:hb2: :happybday: :hb2:  Amy, enjoy your day!

Good morning everyone! Shirley, I have never been able to set up a gallery since they changed over to this site. To save a link, right-click on it with your mouse and a small drop down window appears. Scroll down to copy and then when you are where you want the link to be, right-click and scroll down to paste and click on that.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Mary Ann on August 08, 2016, 11:27:50 AM
Amy, Happy Birthday and many more.

If your weather comes from Michigan, we are having a lovely day with plenty of sun and heat!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 08, 2016, 11:31:35 AM
I did figure out the gallery. Why is the only option allowed and it must be used, Kids and pets?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: halkel on August 08, 2016, 11:41:56 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Happy Birthday Amy, I hope you have a great day and get something special, like a big cake with lots of ice cream.

Nothing special planned her today. Wife is feeling better and up and about.  I feel pretty good, just the normal aches and pains.

About being five again, I don't think I would want to go through some of the things I did in childhood again.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Shirley on August 08, 2016, 12:17:28 PM
Hahaha, Patricia... live with it!!!  I've wondered the same thing but figured "if it works" and it does for me (now) don't stir the pot!  About copying the links.... my problem is it is a link to MY computer page ... just like when I send a link to an Amazon purchase to my son, I have to sign out to get the link & then send it or it just takes him to my Amazon account.  I'll give it a try again, next time I post a photo.  Thanks!

This is starting out to be another crazy week .... Got the turkey breast this morning (to thaw out to bake tomorrow), got out the eye of round steaks that I tenderized this past week, to thaw to brown & bake when that turkey is done.... can't believe I'll have the oven going ALL day tomorrow, in this heat!  Once the turkey is done & cooled I will de-bone & chop the meat, make the broth (along with a quart or so of chicken broth), the onion & celery that was stuffed in the turkey breast & all the herbs & spices listed for "fowl...& pheasant", cook in 2 16 oz packs of Reems egg noodles & it is absolute fantastic over mashed potatoes or as a side dish.  My first thought when my daughter-in-law and then best friend talked about this was "Starch over starch????"  Unheard of any place but eastern Kansas, I think.... but it is SO good.  At Thanksgiving I do a turkey for the noodles one day & Thanksgiving Day I bake one to have the juices for that necessary gravy to go over mashed potatoes.  My family loves to eat.  I bake the steak & gravy (couple cloves of garlic..  at least an hour & half & having run each piece of meat through the tenderizer 3 times, it really does melt in your mouth.   :thumbup:  Dairy Queen ice cream cake (2 birthdays) for dessert, someone else bringing.  Amy, wish you were here to join in, during Thanksgiving we have 7 birthdays so we make a list of names to call out during the birthday singing! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 08, 2016, 12:27:40 PM
Good Morning to all ! I had a terrible dream before I woke up this morning. It seemed to go on too long and not one that was worthy of posting, so I ended up praying while I was still asleep.

Amy, I wish you a very,very Happy Birthday.       It must be wonderful to be awakened by Bird sounds and songs. I rarely hear a bird here unless it is a crow. Our buildings are arranged in a 4 acre square, most of them are three stories, so perhaps the birds find in awkward to soar in to us. We do have many tall tall trees though.

Monday is a rather quiet day here. There is a big screen movie at 1:30 that I may attend or by that time I may be ready for a nap…we shall see. I am feeling rather tired today, so I will let the body do the deciding.

There will be a Birthday dinner for the August residents today. One fellow will be 103. He looks and acts much younger than that, but like me, he takes home half his lunch and has it for supper.


Hal, I agree with you, I would not like to live my early years all over again. I like being 91 and behaving badly at times,  just because I can.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lindancer on August 08, 2016, 12:36:52 PM
Goood afternoon, beautiful day.  I am waiting for my ride to the doctors,  He wants to check my leg. It is very slowing healing.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: phyllis on August 08, 2016, 02:43:19 PM
QuoteI did figure out the gallery. Why is the only option allowed and it must be used, Kids and pets?

Angel, that was Michael's (our webmaster) choice when he was setting up the Gallery.  He said to select several different Gallery names would be a hassle with this Simple Machines software so he just decided on that one for now.  Perhaps he will change it later on.  Just ignore that title or as Shirley says....live with it.  You can set up your own individual gallery (or album) and upload pictures to that and then copy and paste the link to here or any other forum.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 08, 2016, 02:55:14 PM
Actually, Phyllis, I discovered that I could link to my own graphics folder and check full size and it would post here.

Click attachments and other options at the bottom of your post, choose file, and to the immediate right,  click inline full-size image. Of course, I believe this only works if your photo is correctly sized and optimized for this site. Mine are as I generally post in PSP.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: phyllis on August 08, 2016, 03:16:44 PM
That is actually the easier option, Angel, and one that we had in the old Seniors & Friends before it crashed.  You can post the image here or a thumbnail of it or a shortcut to it.  Very easy and you don't have to use the Gallery at all if you don't want to.

Example:  This is a thumbnail of a graphics lesson that I did and if anyone here wants to see it full size they just click on it.  (EDIT:  I don't like steampunk graphics but it had to be done to fulfill the lesson requirements so I did it.  Putting it together was actually kind of fun.)   The original image is stored in my files on my computer.

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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 08, 2016, 03:37:11 PM
Thank you Phyllis, love daisies !! Thank you Lloyd,Larry.Gloria,
Callie,Shirley,Patricial, MaryAnn,Hal for the birthday wishes! I had a phone call from my friends that sang in perfect harmony Happy Birthday to me!!! So far today has been great,even got some sewing in!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Sandy on August 08, 2016, 04:49:50 PM
All the pictures in my Gallery,  are missing. 
:tickedoff:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Sandy on August 08, 2016, 04:56:21 PM
Now they are back...  somehow I upload  two gifs and that messed up everything...  I deleted them,  and now the rest are
available ...    opps!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 08, 2016, 06:49:20 PM
Here is what I still miss in my Home town UK. It falls on JUly 16 or the closest Saturday. Mostly just done now in my part of the North of UK. Lancashire also still in Yorkshire. Called the Rushbearing Festival. Things take longer to Change up in the North Cumbria area. Hate to see them go. We had such fun. Glad someone put the 2013 one on line. Just skip the rest. Go to the Video http://brennaaubrey.net/2013/03/19/rushbearing-festival/
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 08, 2016, 07:27:51 PM
This is easier. Found this years on You Tube...
Now here are the ladies from My Town doing the dance. this was this year. Sure do better then we did back when. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi2E7Ez3BDg
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 08, 2016, 08:18:08 PM
Gloria de, I hope you had good news on the healing of your leg today. It took me about 3 months to heal an open sore on the calf of my leg.

I hope our Bis is having a super time with her beloved family, and that she doesn't get too tired out.

I went down for lunch, then returned for a movie at 1:30. It was pretty sad so though I sat through most of it, I did leave a bit before it ended.

I'm going down to the mail room now and check for my mail…if any…then perhaps a walk around the grounds as the weather is beautiful, then I will be home for the day. Will see you all later.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 08, 2016, 08:44:31 PM
June, thank you for the birthday wishes!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 08, 2016, 10:14:11 PM
Amy, I hope you had a most beautiful Birthday. To me a Birthday is a most special day for the celebrator, and with all you do for others, you certainly deserve to be congratulated.

We are having a lovely evening in Hemet. I have had my windows open all day and it has been so pleasant. What they call the "Sunroom" is an addition they added to the apartments . Mine faces East, with nice views, and this is where I spend the bulk of my waking hours. I have my computer desk out here on one end of the room and my other desk on the opposite end. In between I have two  two=shelf bookcases with plants on the top shelf along with brightly colored vases. books and other essentials on the bottom shelves. chairs, end tables. large t.v.,  and my single bed in the large area, a small kitchentte off to the side and the bathroom to the right of that, plus two large closets. It is small in square feet, but very adequate and home=like throughout. I'm really happy here.

I have had my supper,and been here, and watched enough new on the t.v., so now I will play some free cell and solitaire, and then get ready for an early bed and book.

I wish you all a very, very good night with a happy day to look forward to tomorrow. I love you all. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Denver on August 09, 2016, 12:40:22 AM
 :hb2:H A P P Y  B I R T H D A Y  wishes to you, AMY.  I do hope you enjoyed a extra nice day.  Best wishes for a happy and heathy year to come.

JOAN, I have been thinking about you today knowing you were enjoying you families visit. 

Home tomorrow, but sadly with out my dad.  I know he feels badly that he can't go with us, but he is just not up to going. 

Good day to you, JACKIE.

Pleasant dreams to EVERYFRIEND .

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 09, 2016, 03:37:34 AM
Good Tuesday morning, Everyfriend.   There's bagels and cream cheese to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a great day!!


:smitten:


CHUCKLES

Police Recruit

A police recruit was asked during the exam, "What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?" He said, "Call for backup."



Food For Thought

Battle of Repentance


Scripture Reading: Genesis 4:1-16


The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted?”
Genesis 4:6-7
While Cain is angry, God urges him to do what is right. God also warns Cain not to let sin become his master: “It desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” But Cain ignored God and soon murdered his brother.
When God speaks to Cain again, we might expect Cain to be trembling before the Lord and seeking mercy. We might also expect God to execute Cain for committing murder. Instead, we witness Cain being totally self-focused, while God is gracious. The Lord gives Cain every opportunity to repent. But Cain is so full of himself that instead of confessing his sin and seeing the pain of his brother, he complains, “My punishment is more than I can bear.”
The road to restoration is repentance, but it is a difficult road. We so often let pride rule us, claiming that our actions are justified and that someone or something else is at fault. Like Cain, we are also often heartless and exclaim, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
In godly repentance we must come to our senses and own our wrongdoing. We must confess our sins before God. This takes humility and a great deal of strength. God’s grace and love enable us to break from our destructive self and live in freedom. Forgive us, Lord, for we have sinned.
Loving Father, I have sinned against heaven and earth. Blot out my selfishness and my offenses before you. I come to your cross seeking to be recon¬ciled. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
   
                 
Thought of the Day

“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”

~ Warren Buffett

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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: roley on August 09, 2016, 05:31:26 AM
G'morning all.  Thank you JeanneP, that saved me searching for the 'Lancashire Cloggers' for friends in Australia who also have connections with Lancashire, i'm sure it will go down a treat for them all, especially as they had not heard of Cloggers before !.  :thumbup:.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 09, 2016, 06:30:46 AM
Good morning everyone.

Another lovely day here better enjoy it as tomorrow it starts to heat up past the 90's!! Today is tidy up day and corral the dust bunnies . Listening to a loon call at the moment, I don't think I would ever tire of the sound.

Jenny,thank you for the wishes.

June, I sure did have a great day  with my friends here topping it all off!!

Joan, thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 09, 2016, 07:12:05 AM
Are we really our brothers keepers?  And if we are, who are our keepers?  And when is it over?  Does it last our whole lives?  As you may assume, I'm having a rough time.  I think God is probably saying,
"Why doesn't she get on with it and let me do my job!" 

Amy, if I forgot to wish you happy birthday, I'm sorry.  I thought I did but maybe I forgot to hit post.  I'm doing that a lot lately.  Just assume that I did and that there were balloons, cake and happy smiles. 

I guess I better get this day on it's way.  Lots to do if I must be my "brother's keeper".
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 09, 2016, 07:19:28 AM
Jane, yes you did thank you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on August 09, 2016, 07:30:00 AM
Good morning everyone.
I think my computer it all messed up. I clicked to reply and had went through the matins of being where i was last.
but it took me way back where I had posted to Sun in the we hours of the night when she was on line and DD came next telling me about her health. I enjoy talking to them both as well as everyone else but prefer current so make since.
you all have a great day see you later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: phyllis on August 09, 2016, 08:15:14 AM
Jane, I'm feeling concerned about you.  How long will this situation go on?  Can an alternative be found? It isn't fair that out of the goodness of your heart your life is being so turned upside down.  I hope you can find a solution soon.

Good morning to all.  Joan, I hope you are enjoying Joe and his family a lot while they are visiting and that the weather hasn't been too disruptive.  I know your area needs rain very much and I hope you are getting some but don't want it to interrupt your plans.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: larryhanna on August 09, 2016, 08:30:30 AM
Hi everyone it is very early for me but woke up a little after 2 am and laid here for awhile and decided I might as well do something productive so read all my email and mornings readings I do daily.

Yesterday turned out to be a very busy one.  I made a trip down to Aldi's for some groceries needed to prepare dinner last night. At noon I attended my meeting and then rested for awhile and then got busy filling out papers for my appointment this morning. I had totally forgotten that Pat had a 3:15 appointment with the chiropractor and she had gone to sleep in her chair but woke up a little after 3:15.  I called and they said to come on to the appointment so we were not too late.  The doctor explained the X-rays and what he felt was needed to help her. She will be seeing him three times a week for several weeks and then fewer times until she gets to the point where a once a month visit to maintain what has been accomplished. It will be a bit expensive but worth every cent if she can be made to feel better and live and active life doing what she enjoys doing. When we got home I got busy on supper.  Scott was here and helped as needed. 

Today should be a little less hectic as we have some delicious beef and vegetable soup for supper tonight that I made with the remainder of the roast. I will see the Hematologist/Oncologist at 10 this morning and Pat has a five pm appointment back with the chiropractor.

They are pouring the cement this morning for the floor of the new house being built across the street.

No individual comments today as I don't have much time this morning before I need to leave the house and still have some things to accomplish before I do.  Hopefully tomorrow will have less demands on my time.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: halkel on August 09, 2016, 08:42:46 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Coffee is on and the patio awaits our presence.  Pup came in this morning as soon as she heard me stirring needing to natures call.  But she enjoyed a quick back rub and a little loving too.  Animals are such great friends.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Jeanne Lee on August 09, 2016, 08:46:35 AM
I'm coming back slowly...  very slowly.  I missed too many days of Soda Shoppe to expect to catch up, so I'm behind on news but I'm trying to stay up to date from now on.  I will be reading but probably not doing much posting for a while - so please be patient with me.    :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: CallieOK on August 09, 2016, 08:57:19 AM
Gentle hug to you, Jeanne Lee.  So glad you're able to come back and see us.  Rest easy and take care.

JaneS,  another gentle hug to you, too.   There's no easy way to say,  "I just can't help you this time".

Jenny,  I understand your feelings - but from "the other side".   More and more,  I just don't feel like making the effort to keep up with the family to "go and do".  There's no way I would turn down going to Tulsa at the end of the month to see Miss Ellen in two productions but I am really dreading the pace of an overnight trip and trying to rest enough not to "squeak and creak".

Today will be pleasant - but busy.   Onward and Upward!

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere a lovely day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 09, 2016, 09:44:46 AM
I read all I missed while my family was here.  Got them on the road headed home now and will get myself rested.  I tend to overdo when they are here.  To top it off my a/c died yesterday, so we had to get that taken care of.  What did I ever do without a/c?

I pray for those that are ailing, physically or emotionally.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Sandy on August 09, 2016, 09:56:57 AM
Good Morning Everyone from the
cool to warm with low humidity, rocky
coast of Maine.  In a couple of days the
heat and humidity is going to be knocking
on our door,  so for now I will enjoy
the cooler while I can.   

I want to say "Good Job"  to the fellers
who are taking over the kitchen while
their wives are not up to the job.    I
know that some of you do not feel
comfortable doing it,  but I see that
you are doing the best you can and I
suspect that is very very good.    Lucky gals!

I got up this morning and cleaned out my
hall closet and am taking a couple of
gigantic bags of clothes down to the
thrift shop.      Few....  what a job
that was!!!     

I am headed out now and will talk to
you all later... 

Sandy
:heli:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 09, 2016, 10:41:08 AM
Good morning Sandy.  I need to clean out my walk in closet and get rid of LOTS of things that I never use/wear.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Gloria on August 09, 2016, 10:41:59 AM
Good morning everyone. About now I wish I had a laptop so could sit anywhere with it.. My PC chair is comfortable but sitting too long is a no no these days. I do walk every day but not as much as I used to. Have spent more time on the couch watching TV. Did see a few good old movies, one was Guess Who's Coming to Dinner -Spencer Tracy, Kathrine Hepburn and Sidney Poitier.

PATRICIA  I have not tried the Gallery since the crash. Still use Photobucket. Even that I have not used lately.

PHYLLIS  like you, steampunk does not appeal to me either. I don't care for graphics that are too busy/noisy.

JUNE  I have always believed an east window is the best for growing plants. Mine always did better there before the strong sun of later in the day. Here my windows face southwest. Sun too strong then.

JOAN  a lightly toasted bagel and cream cheese will be great this morning. Thank you for today's goodies. Enjoy your son and family visit.

JANE  maybe you should tell those who are giving you worries to start solving their own problems and leave you to enjoy your life. Sounds heartless but there comes a time when they have to make their own decisions and pray they make the right ones.

JEANNE LEE  so good seeing your post this morning. I hope you continue to feel better each day. Just a brief hello from you will let us know you are OK.

JOAN  yikes where you live that AC is a necessity. That was a brief visit but I know you enjoyed seeing them. Rest up now.

Have a great day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Sandy on August 09, 2016, 11:14:29 AM
I also wanted to say hi to Jeanne Lee ..  so good to
see you posting again.   I hope that you are feeling
more like your ole self,  soon.   

I took the clothes down to the thrift shop
(most of them I bought there when I was
heavier)    When I go looking for clothes these
days,  I have a hard time trying to get
away from the larger  women's sizes that
I have been use to buying.      So this morning
I dumped everything that is too big for me.   
My closet has been wiped out! 

Also,  I  have large folding doors and have
removed them,  and replaced them with the
navy room darkening curtains that I have up
to my windows. I have done this to now to
two closets.  (one I use as a pantry) ..  I hate
those large folding doors!)   For me they just
get in the way,  so I took them off.     The
navy blue room darkening curtains look
very neat being used as my new closet doors. 

I also got some arm chair covers for my
desk chair.    I sit in it so often that the arms
start to wear out, and crack and get very
uncomfortable  (scratchy)  ...
These new covers fit nicely over the old
ones and are comfortable and protect my
arms... 

Wow,  I am just on the move today!!!

Now to sit back, relax and not eat. 

Sandy
:coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Mary Ann on August 09, 2016, 11:31:12 AM
Jeanne Lee, it is good to see your post.  I hope you continue to improve in health so you can be with us more often.

JeanneP, your hometown dancers reminded me of the Klompen dancers in Holland MI during the annual Tulip Festival.  Our governor dons a Dutch costume and dances along with the others and he/she also takes a broom to the streets to clean them.

Joan, rest as much as you can following the departure of your family.  I know you did enjoy their visit, now you can recuperate.

Gloria, I have felt a north window was good for plants, however, east is good too.  Maybe I feel that way because I only have a north window/slider for my plants.

Larry, you're on your way to being a good cook.  After my mother died, my dad did most of the cooking, except I did it weekend. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 09, 2016, 12:02:11 PM
Janie, I wish I could be of help to you. It seems you have been burdened for more than several weeks now. I hope matters you are trying to handle do no make you sick. We cannot live others lives for them, some things are beyond our reach. Cain set out to destroy, not to help.

Larry, it sounds like you and Jane are traveling the same path…doing more that you are prepared to handle. We did not train to be caregivers at the expense of ruining our own lives.

Jeanne, I am so sorry you are having a difficult time getting your strength back. I do hope you have a good friend or neighbor that can keep you supplied with meals and other needs. It is so frustrating to be laid low and not have assistance nearby. There is always someone available in your local Church, if you just reach out. They should be able to direct you to assistance if unable to give it themselves.

Callie, I'm with you. I just cannot force myself to do what the body can no longer handle, and socializing away from home is a definite no-no, much less give physical assistance to anyone.

Bis, it must have been difficult to say Goodbye to your beloved family. I can readily understand you getting tired. When we are physically ill we tend to push ourselves beyond the "able" point, then have to suffer for it later. So take a needed time-out dear and recover.

Gloria, you and I are following the same path. We can't be too far away from our bed or couch..I no longer have a couch, but the recliner works very well. I actually get slightly dizzy now if I am vertical for too long a period of time. Have to keep reminding myself not to slump, as that posture makes it harder to breathe.

Sandy, I think you are amazing at all that you can do. You are not as old as many of us, but having been through  stroke, you are a marvel. Keep it up girl.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 09, 2016, 12:17:35 PM
[Gloria--You're right--must have a/c here.  I spent most of yesterday in my bedroom with the door shut while Joe and Kate handled getting the a/c fixed.  It's the coolest room in my house--big ceiling fan and it's right over my bed.

Sandy--When you set out to do something, you do the "whole thing".:)

Mary Ann--I haven't done much since my family left.  They even washed the bedding and put it back on all their beds before they left.

June--I don't feel sick--just tired.  Joe will be back in about a month.  My car is "sick" and he's started the process of getting that fixed.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 09, 2016, 12:26:44 PM
Jane S, may sound heartless but, start looking after " number one...." yourself...."

Joan, how is Finlay? what has been happening in his life? how is he doing at school? does he have any " young " Ideas what he want s to do, what he wants to be when he grows up? all children dream of something.....who knows, maybe Finlay will surprise us and his dream will come true.... :thumbup:
............................
Just back from a short downhill walk with Benji and R, I need Rs shirt sleeve for gripping, when I get dizzy.....It is good to get out, even if I didn't bump into anyone to talk to, R is not a communicator....so I just plod on talking to myself....
Noticed one of the parkhomes has since been painted, it has now gone from a lovely pale blue to a much deeper colour, it really sticks out as being different, as most of the homes are a whitish or cream with the odd home being a pale pink or pale green....
I took some photos a few weeks ago of this walk, I have now downloaded them, forgot they were still in my camera..... when I fizzle them down to 20, I shall put them into Photopeach and show the clip on here......
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 09, 2016, 12:57:30 PM
Riley
Welcome into seniors and friends.  I hope your friends in Australia enjoy the cloggers of my home town. I get into a forum there daily and enjoy seeing what goes on.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 09, 2016, 01:08:02 PM
Vanilla-Jackie.  Finlay is getting so big--almost as tall as I am.  He loved the two week camp and wanted to stay longer, but school starts this week.  He says he wants to be a doctor. :)  He has a LONG time to decide.  Luckily he's a good student--all A's so far.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Sandy on August 09, 2016, 01:18:41 PM
Well darn,  Joan....   You were so looking
forward to seeing your family,  and the sky fell in!
 
But,  the good news is that they were there to help
you through this,  and Joe will be helping you
with the car and be back in a month. 

I presume that the AC is fixed now so that you
can be comfortable all over your home.   
(at least I hope so) ...     

I remember the hot and humid Summers
when I lived in Bradenton,  FL,  and I
would have had to leave home if the AC
failed August.

The closet "project" is way over due ..  The
hardest part was going through all those clothes,
trying them on, packing them up and
taking them downstairs to the thrift shop.   

As I had already replaced one closet door, 
taking this door off and putting up the
curtains was easy.    I happen to have  a
small closet where I can store the folding
doors..   so that project is done.

It is so nice to have a nice clean organized
closet!!   (Wish it would stay that way!)

Sandy
:uglystupid2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Radioman34 on August 09, 2016, 01:21:15 PM
Our first picture in Canada   http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=11.new#new
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lindancer on August 09, 2016, 01:22:16 PM
Good afternoon, I had to come in here and tell you the good news, Jess stood up to day on his own for the first time.  I just got the call a little while ago. Last week he had another kidney infection, so he recieved no Rehab. I know it is not much, but after all these months it is great news.

JeanneLee, was also so happy to see your post. Recovery can take a long time, I know when I had my Heart attack and renal failuer.  I was a couple of months.

Joan, at lest it is a good tired.  Glad your family was there when your A/C went. I am sure you got it fixed much faster.

June, The doctor did find that the wound was still infected, and I am back on meds for that.  I know I take a long time to heal, like you I have very poor circulation in my legs.

Gloria, I do not think I have ever seen a bad movie with those two.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 09, 2016, 01:46:41 PM
Welcome back, JeanneLee!

Welcome to North America, Bubble!

To those of you who are telling me to say "No"...I wonder what you would do if you were faced with a similar situation.  It's harder to say now than one can imagine!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Shirley on August 09, 2016, 01:48:57 PM
First of all..... what a great way to start the reads with a photo of our Happy Hearts!  Thanks for sharing you moment today, Bubble & Don, truly, thank you for the smile.  I never saw 16 year olds look any happier!

Janie, we are our brothers keepers when they come to the door hungry, but we can't make their decisions and we can't even judge if they are right or dumb or what...... Give yourself a break.... those pups are your responsibility, and YOU!  Hugs while you make the transition.   ;) 

Oops... phone call so must go. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 09, 2016, 02:03:45 PM
Sandy--If the a/c took more than a better part of one day to fix, I would have to go to a neighbor's or a hotel.  Much harder for me because I have to have the oxygen, the nebulizer etc.  I have so may clothes that are too big, and must get rid of them.

Radioman--Wonderful picture of you and Bubble.  I am so very happy for you both.

Linedancer--Wonderful news that Jessie stood up on his own.  Every little progress is GOOD news.

Janie--Unless we've walked in your shoes, we wouldn't know what we'd do.

Hi Shirley.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 09, 2016, 02:10:29 PM
Joan, hope when the time comes, Finlay does become a top doctor, but in the meantime I am sure he just wants to become an astronaut.....isnt that what all little boys want....I wanted to become a ballet dancer or princess, well that's what I remember telling my teacher.... ;D
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 09, 2016, 02:46:22 PM
Vanilla-Jackie--I think it's good for all to have goals.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 09, 2016, 02:59:07 PM
Don and Bubble I think the smile from your hearts made the sun pale in colour! Welcome to Canada Bubble, I am north of you now.

Jane, tis hard/difficult to say no.........but who will they turn to when your not here...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Joy on August 09, 2016, 04:22:39 PM
Jane,  it is so easy for people to tell you what to do.  Only you know in your heart if you are doing the right thing.  And, nobody knows what they would do until they are faced with a similar problem.  YOU do what you think you have to do.  And,  try not to worry what
somebody else "thinks".  It may not be what they would do, but you have to do what you think.   I learned a long time ago, that you don't have to agree with something, to accept it.  And, believe me, that gets me through many, many difficult situations.

(((((((((hugs))))))))))) to you.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 09, 2016, 04:47:51 PM
You are so right, JOY.  Thank you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 09, 2016, 05:54:36 PM
Janie-- :hugs: :hugs:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Shirley on August 09, 2016, 06:04:43 PM
I 2nd what Joy said (she is so wise)...... I wouldn't be feeding the cat world if I listened to myself!   :crazy2:

Linedancer.... didn't have time to cheer with you about "standing alone".... that is progress for sure.

I'm off to feed my world.... if I can get it all in the car..... Joan, sorry the AC went out... that is a panic, isn't it?  Mine cost me $300 for the labor to put in a little "compaceter? sp?  that was under warranty & probably from China.....he warned it would only continue the length of the original warranty (maybe another year?)  Took him just a few minutes to install, had the part with him so probably almost routine for this hot weather.....my son had already ruled out any other problems.  Made son realize just how much he's been saving me & all his friends.... I pay him but not that much!   ::)

Time to go.  Hold the fort, cats haven't made it for supper so they will eat late tonight.. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: larryhanna on August 09, 2016, 07:14:58 PM
Hi everyone.  I don't usually post twice a day but have a commitment in the morning so will have limited time. We had a brief but very heavy downpour a little after 4:30.  Fortunately, it had stopped by the time we left to get Pat to her 5 pm chiropractor appointment.

My 10 am appointment with the doctor this morning turned out to be a longer delay than the one last week.  I didn't get to see the doctor until about 12:30.  However, I really liked the doctor and it appears we won't be doing much now other than an ultrasound of the liver and some additional blood tests, which can be done in his office on the day I will see him again in a month.  I stopped and had a chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A and then went to Walmart to pick up prescriptions that Pat needed.  When I got home I was more than ready to rest and was able to get a brief nap. 

Only brief comments tonight as am very weary.  I loved the picture of Don and Bubble.  JaneS, I also agree totally with the words that Joy shared regarding doing what we think is right and disregard what others say.  Joan, sure glad you got the A/C fixed and had a nice time with your family.  DeAngel, sorry to hear the infection is still active in your leg.  Hope everyone has a good evening and rests well tonight.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: CallieOK on August 09, 2016, 07:56:49 PM
Don,  what a joyous happy picture of your and your angel.  She looks so pretty!   :couple:

Janie,  you are the one who knows what you must do - and we are the ones who will be here to support you - and....as a friend of mine says,  "Awfulize" with you.    :hugs:   :smitten:  and wishing you :calm:

I've made Amish potato salad for my son's day-after-birthday lunch tomorrow.  Might have to taste-test with my dinner.   :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 09, 2016, 09:04:02 PM
Thanks Callie for the hugs and for the awfulizing!  Today was a pretty good day.  Beverly spent it with her sister and they just now brought her back.  I've had time to gather my wits and that's good.  They were off in all corners of the house and I was beginning to think some of them had escaped into outer space, never to return.  But they're back!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 09, 2016, 09:23:16 PM
Jane, you know best, no one else.

Having said that, may I make a suggestion? Sometimes breathing exercises work to calm and relax, Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth, slowly and quietly and it should help to relax you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 10, 2016, 01:47:15 AM
Good morning and a good night Jenny....guess this is the closest we will ever get to each other, posting at the same time, 6.50am in UK......but with so much distance apart....
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Denver on August 10, 2016, 01:50:46 AM
Just wanted to tell you that we made it home safe and sound.  The Phoenix area had some terrible storms, but we managed to travel to the airport safely and my dad made it back home safely.  Thank God. 

The flight was a bit rough also and the seat belt sign stayed illuminated through out the flight.  We arrived to very dark skies here upon our arrival.  Mark and Megan picked us up so we got home in a short time.

JOAN, sorry to read about your A/C problems.  So glad Kate and Joe were there to help,you out.

CALLIE, I appreciate your comment regarding feeling just like my dad....that was sweet of you and I truly do understand.  The last thing my dad said to me is, "thank you so much for being understanding"! 

JANIE....HUGS to you!

I am bushed, so will say good night to EVERYFRIEND.

Good morning, JACKIE.  I wish you a wonderful Wednesday.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 10, 2016, 04:05:53 AM
Good Wednesday morning, Everyfriend.  There's scones to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!

:smitten:


CHUCKLES
At the Post Office

Working at the post office, I'm used to dealing with a moody public.

So when one irate customer stormed my desk, I responded in my calmest voice, "What's the trouble?"

"I went out this morning," she began, "and when I came home I found a card saying the mailman tried to deliver a package but no one was home. I'll have you know, my husband was in all morning! He never heard a thing!"

After apologizing, I got her parcel.

"Oh good!" she gushed. "We've been waiting for this for ages!"

"What is it?" I asked.

"My husband's new hearing aid."


Food For Thought


Burn The Ships
By M. Moneypenny)


Over the years, I have found that there are two "never fail" places where I can have an uninterrupted conversation with the Lord - on the treadmill and in the shower. Why the treadmill is anyone's guess but I have always thought the shower was a natural (no pun intended) place to let my thoughts wander. For me, it's a great place to unwind and allow myself to think about things beyond schedules, appointments, etc. And as for the treadmill, I guess that walking on the treadmill is so monotonous that my mind is available in ways that it isn't during the rest of the day!?!?!? So with that said, picture this.

Treadmill torture at the gym - hair pulled back in a ponytail, water bottle within reaching distance and headphones turned up far beyond a safe listening level as I play a Steven Curtis Chapman tape. All at once, my ears do a double take - "What did he just say?" - feet off the treadmill, grab the safety bar with one hand and rewind the tape with the other... "Did he say burn the ships? What in the world does that mean?" I must have stood at that silly treadmill machine for ten minutes rewinding that tape back and forth trying to catch a glimpse of what he was really saying. I finally gave up, turned off my headphones and went to the locker room in frustration. Burn the ships...burn the ships...

A portion of "Burn the Ships" by Steven Curtis Chapman -
Written by Steven Curtis Chapman and James Isaac Elliott. Copyright 1994 Sparrow Song.

"In the spring of 1519 a Spanish fleet set sail

Cortez told his sailors this mission must not fail

On the eastern shore of Mexico they landed with great dreams

But the hardships of the new world made them restless and weak

Quietly they whispered, "Let's sail back to the life we knew"

But the one who led them there was saying:

Burn the ships, we're here to stay

There's no way we could go back

Now that we've come this far by faith

Burn the ships, we've passed the point of no return

Our life is here

So let the ships burn..."

Ah ha! "So let the ships burn..." In other words, deny the impulse to go back to what we depended on before...I get it!

As Christians we are not supposed to depend on our flesh (our thoughts, ways, desires, methods, etc.) anymore. We have Christ. But the impulse, the desire to depend upon our flesh to meet our needs rather than depending on Christ is a very real and strong urge.

We are not alone. Think about the sons of Israel. In the second chapter of Exodus, we see that the sons of Israel have cried out to God for deliverance from their bondage in Egypt (Exodus 2:23). They are clearly looking to God for His provision. Well, you know the story - God answers their cries through His servant, Moses. But you know what? If we look throughout the book of Exodus and even over into Numbers, we will find that when the children of Israel found themselves in difficult circumstances, their immediate reaction was relatively predictable. Even when they were sitting on the edge of the Promised Land, they responded this way. Numbers 14:3 tells us, "And why is the Lord bringing us into this land to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones will become plunder; would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?'" They had forgotten again how desperate they had been to leave Egypt and how miserable their lives had been there. So, could we say that their first impulse or reaction was similar to Cortez's men as depicted in Stephen Curtis Chapman's song..."let's sail back to the life we once knew"? Can we also say that very often our first reaction to difficult times or unfamiliar territory is to turn back to what was familiar to us?

In Christ, we have been given the very resource for living and He lives inside each one of us. We now have a choice that we never had before we became Children of the Living God. We can choose to walk after the flesh or we can live by the Spirit. In other words, we can either "sail back to the life we once knew" or we can "burn the ships"!

So, I have just one question. Anyone got a match?


Thought of the Day

Ask yourself if what you are doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.

--Author Unknown

:smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 10, 2016, 04:08:41 AM



Happy Birthday Junee!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: phyllis on August 10, 2016, 04:56:17 AM
I think I am picking up your habit of getting up very early, Joan.  I woke up during the night, read a little, stared at the ceiling a little, and then got up just before 4 o'clock.  I'll probably do some recliner time this afternoon and catch up.  I don't have any appointments so I'll just spend some time to rest.  I hope you have managed to rest and recuperate from the AC troubles and the excitement of seeing the kids again for awhile.  It was so lucky that they were there to deal with the AC repairs for you.

Glad you got a little quiet time yesterday, Jane, to gather all those wits that had scurried away.  I hope that a solution to your problem will present itself soon. 

I'm glad you are back home, Jenny.  I know you are disappointed that your Dad decided to not make the trip with you but I understand his feelings.  I used to love to go anywhere at anytime but when the body decides it is time to take it easy, then we just have to listen. 

I sincerely hope that this will be a very good day for all of the friends here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JUNEE!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 10, 2016, 05:48:18 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JUNEE!  HOPE YOUR DAY IS EVERYTHING YOU WISH IT TO BE!

Phyll, thank you for the words of encouragement.  I think part of my problem will reach a solution by the week end. 

I'll be off to Wally World this morning.  I hope there are lots of smiles...mine and the customers. 

I'll try to be back later.  Have a lovely day, Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 10, 2016, 05:53:11 AM
Good morning everyone.

Today is going to be another scorcher and we are off to the city for a Dr appointment for hubby. I am so glad the a/c in my van is working now.

We have a total fire ban on here now,everything is powder dry.

Junee, happy birthday to you.. :hb2:

Jane , have a great day at work.

Joan. thank you LOVE scones!!

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 10, 2016, 05:58:09 AM
HAPPY   :party2:  BIRTHDAY   :party2:  JUNEE....


Jane S, once your head is cleared, a solution will come....and you know it will be the right solution....In the meantime, do look after number one....
.....................................

I was feeling a tad tearful early this morning.....I thought of those older than me who are still lucky and privileged to still have their parents...when it dawned on me what a young age I was when I became an " orphan..." I lost my mom when I was 26 - 27, my father at age 36 - 37.....I wonder if my father was still alive, what he would make of my life today, I am sure he would have a few words to say......In five days time my father left me ( not intentionally ) 29 years ago......1987......
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 10, 2016, 06:28:36 AM
Good morning, Phyllis.  Sorry your sleep pattern has changed.  Good you can catch a nap during the day.  I was sure glad the kids were here to help with the problems.  I always check my two big liquid oxygen tanks when I get up in the morning to see how much is left in each.  You press a button and lights come on--from 1 to 8.  The oxygen guy was here Monday and the tank that was empty he supposedly filled.  Well, this morning's check shows that one is bone dry--so either he didn't fill it correctly or the tank is defective.  I'll have to call for service when they open.  GRRRR.....

Good morning, Janie.  I, too, hope you and your WM customers are smiling today.

Amy--Good morning.  Sure glad the van's a/c works.

Good morning, Vanilla-Jackie.  I know these special dates are difficult.

I have to get out and do some errands this morning.  It's going to be another HOT one.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: halkel on August 10, 2016, 08:44:09 AM
Good MOrning Everyone!

A Happy Birthday to you Junee.  Hope you get all the cake you want.

Ah, Janie, good old Wally World.  I went down yesterday to our local one and got a haircut.  They call it "Sports Cut".  a Football theme, but they didn't make look like a dashing quarterback I was hoping for.  Just the over the hill water boy with a fresh haircut...... ::)

Got the trash out, coffee on (its about ready) but it is awful humid out so think I will pass on the patio.

Everyone have a good day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Mary Ann on August 10, 2016, 09:01:23 AM
Phyllis, I got up about 4 am too, computed for about an hour, went back to bed and went back to sleep.  I hate waking up in the middle of the night and being wide awake.  I even had a cup of my flavored coffee with a cookie. 

Junee, I want to add my birthday wishes to those of the others.  As long as we're "able" I think we're fortunate to live this long; you have a couple years on me, I think. 

Jane, good luck to you in gathering in all of your wits to make your days better.

To everyone else, I hope you all have a good day.  We are to be in the 90s and we have a family lunch today at a restaurant across town, one I've never heard of.  Tom will use his smart-phone GPS to get us there.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Gloria on August 10, 2016, 09:29:07 AM
Good morning everyone, from what I just heard on the TV we are in for storms at times all day today and tomorrow will be in the upper 90's. Yuck.

MARY ANN  I always found early morning sun is not that strong so the house plants benefit. Thinking about it now I don't think I ever had north windows where there has been a place for plants.

JUNE  with the way my back is it is very hard to keep it upright, even using the rollator.

JOAN  glad Joe and Kate were there to take care of your AC trouble. I am glad my 2 sons are close enough if I need help. Would be wonderful if Finlay does become a doctor. He has smart parents and I know they must have already taught him to use his brain.

DON  wonderful photo and you both look so happy.

GLORIA de  good news about Jess. I agree, they were great either together of with different actors.

JANE  I don't know what you are worried about and there is no one but you who knows what you think is best.

The rain has started here, that's good, we need it, as long as the thunder storms stay away.

JOAN  another tasty breakfast. Thank you for today's goodies.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: CallieOK on August 10, 2016, 10:01:59 AM
Good Morning,

:hb3:  Junee.  I have such good memories of the dinner at Ginnie B's when you and Whimsy were in Oklahoma years ago (well - except for the Marmite!   :2funny:).

#1 son is coming for a "day-after-his-birthday" lunch.   I had planned to make apple dumplings (a favorite of his) but my "get up and go" didn't..... so, since I have the ingredients for a dump cake using apple pie filling and spice cake mix, I'm going to make it.  He'll never know the difference.  :)

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere a lovely day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 10, 2016, 11:34:23 AM
Good morning, halkel.  Bet with your haircut you DO look like a quarterback.:)  It's very humid here, too.

Mary Ann--Good morning.  Enjoy your family lunch.

Good morning, Gloria.  I sure was glad to have Joe and family here, and they helped me out with several things I can't do.

Callie--Good morning.  Have an enjoyable lunch with #1 son.




Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 10, 2016, 12:24:44 PM
Good Morning all, guess I didn't get in let night. I'm not too surprised. I was tired all day long, and still tired after a nice long sleep. My Gary will be doing our Bible lesson for today, so I will go for that for sure, but may skip the other programs scheduled.

Don, the picture of you and Bubble just GLOWS…thank you so much for sharing you joys with us.

Bis, that is pretty scary to find an empty oxygen tank, plus the AC going out..whew !  I have a ceiling fan over my bed too, and can't imagine how I lived so many years without one. You are so correct, that we would have to walk in Janie's shoes before we make a judgement. I'm sure she knows we were talking with love for her, I hope so.

Larry, don't push yourself in "doing" to the extent that you end up in bed.And that is sure a long wait at the doctors office, especially when you are not well.

Junee, my wishes for a VERY happy Birthday dear friend. We are so blessed to have you as a friend, and close in our age too. Alleluia !!!!

Janie dear, may God Bless you day, all day long. I love you.

Hal…….what would the Team be able to to without the Water Boy ????????

Bis, I hope our Finlay fulfills his wish to be a doctor. With the background he has, and the great work he does in school, and with two grateful parents behind him, he is the doctor I would surely choose.

Oh, dear, it is almost 9:30…..I have to scoot…….
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lindancer on August 10, 2016, 12:56:42 PM
Good afternoon, hot and muggy, also the sun goes in and out.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNEE,  ENJOY  :balloons:

JaneS I am sure to day with be the day, you only see happy people.

Joan, like the joke about the hearing aids, I understood, as I wear hearing aids :)

MaryAnn, hope you found that resturant, and enjjoyed your mearl

Gloria, they have said rain, all day today, and showers right through next Tuesday.  We will see,  Hate to see the weekend bad, as so many have plans.   We do need the rain, the Pine Barrons are like a tinder box right now.  Years ago they were on fire, and it lasted for days.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 10, 2016, 01:01:11 PM
Good morning Gloria! It is such good news about Jess!

Junee, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful birthday!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 10, 2016, 01:07:24 PM
June--I know you thoroughly enjoy Bible Study, especially when your Gary is the presenter.  For sure, "F" can be anything he wants to be with such supportive parents and if he applies himself.

Linedancer--Glad you enjoyed the hearing aid chuckle.  After days of getting promised for rain, last evening we finally got about an hour's worth last night at supper time.

Hi Angelface.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 10, 2016, 02:34:28 PM
You are all so right!  I'm the only one who can deal with what's happening right now.  I do appreciate everyone's input but in the end, what happens, will happen and I'll make the best of it. 

June, I know everyone on here speaks with loving care for what happens to each of us and we can mull over the advice and do it if it seems to work or not do it if it doesn't.  Sometime, a different viewpoint on anything makes sense.

Gloria, I don't think I mentioned that I cheered for Jess.  I keep him in my prayers every day.  It's got to be working...so many people asking God to give him a hand!

Must get a few things done.  I'll try to come back later.   Enjoy your day.

P.S.  found a few more of my "wits" floating around in here.  Many are back in place.  The rest can't hide forever.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 10, 2016, 02:53:55 PM
Janie--Glad you found some of your wits floating around.  Are you going to be able to catch some zzzz's this afternoon?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 10, 2016, 04:09:05 PM
I have got to get out of this habit of taking a nap. Just started because of the hot weather. Can't go out in it.  I have never taken naps before but seem like I go by the bedroom about 1pm and bed just calls me. Take about a hour, no more or no less.
Need to go out to the store soon. Just across the road. Then will wait until about 6pm and go out for awhile.
Not had any rain for about 6 days or more. They are saying Friday. But then 94 deg after. That is the day I am suppose to be running around with the GGC. Then they head back East on Saturday.  Wish was a good childrens movie starting Friday. No in the mood for hot Zoos or such.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 10, 2016, 04:50:45 PM
Back again, My Gary did an excellent teaching job today, and he taught me a good lesson. He told us that when he is told how "good" he is in his preaching, he says he Thanks them, but "it is not me that is preaching, it is God teaching others, through him." It sure made me feel humble. It is so easy to enlarge ourselves on the kindness of others.

I came home a took a short rest, then back down later for a good lunch with others. I had a cup of cream of chicken soup, a grilled chicken sandwich, a serving of steamed broccoli, a big glass of tomato juice, a cup of coffee, and brought home half of my sandwich for tonights supper. Also had a huge ice cream cone for dessert. also brought home two big choc. chip cookies, and two small cartons of peach yogurt. Now I am home for the day, and ready for a nice long nap.

Some nut is climbing Trump Towers, using suctions cup as hand and foot holds. He is now on the fifth floor. God be with him, why some people tempt gavity I will never understand.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 10, 2016, 06:01:25 PM
JeanneP--If I feel tired during the day, I feel I deserve a nap.  It doesn't change my night's sleep.  Enjoy your great grandchildren.

June--Gary is a wise man.  Your lunch sounds yummy.  I saw that jerk climbing Trump Tower.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: junee on August 10, 2016, 06:12:23 PM
JOANFL
Many thanks JOAN for your bright Birthday wishes . Appreciate all those good wishes that came my way. To JaneS,Amy,Jackie,Hal,MaryAnn,Callie,June,GLORIA D and Angel.
Most of the day was my usual quiet day . Grandson and friend arrived to install a new screen on my computer for which I was so grateful as hard to read on the old one but of course now have to learn a few new things about this one and for me that takes time.
Hal, yes if able good to have these years.

CALLIE.  Have plenty of time these days to remember Oklahoma and that dinner at Nancy's
Hope you are well, just hang in there, several passed on since those days. Remember you on the dance floor at Montreal dancing the light fantastic in your stockinged feet.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Shirley on August 10, 2016, 06:21:22 PM
I'm not getting my to-dos done today... tough~  BUT, did want to make it in to wish.....

  :hb3:  :hb2:  :bestwishes:   Happy Birthday, Junee!  :hb3: :hb2: :bestwishes:   :happybday:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 10, 2016, 09:18:46 PM
Junee, I am so glad your Grandson and friend came by to see you and improve your screen. Family is so necessary to us, and so welcome in our lives. Memories of days past are so valuable, aren't they ? Most all of my old pals are gone now but they still live in my heart.

Tisie, not a day passes that I do not put many of my "to-do's" to the side. More and more napping seems to accost me at various hours of the day, even after a full good nights sleep. This may be a sign of aging, but I can accept it, as long as I wake up eventually.  :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 10, 2016, 09:35:44 PM
My friend left to spend some time with her other friend and my daughter Cathy picked me up to go see THE AFRICAN QUEEN on the big screen.  Our local theater has been purchased by Bucknell University and has showings of some classic movies from time to time.  It was so good!  I wish I could have taken all of you along.

Now I'm headed for an early bed.  I plan to have my window open a crack and let the blessed rain lull me to sleep.  This is our second rain today and you can almost hear the grass, flowers and trees sighing with relief. 

Good Night Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 10, 2016, 11:38:31 PM
Janie, I have watched The African Queen several time and never tire of it. They just don't make enjoyable movies any more, unfortunately.

Time for this aging  person to close down the computer and and retire for the night. May you all have a Blessed sleep and a happy tomorrow. Keep well.....I love you all and need you in my life. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 11, 2016, 02:41:30 AM
Brilliant film The African Queen, cant get better than Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn...two brilliant actors of there time......Watched it on tv with my father when I was younger, been on the tv a few times over the years, but not watched it for a long time now....
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 11, 2016, 05:03:24 AM
Good Thursday morning, Everyfriend.  There's sticky buns to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!


:smitten:


CHUCKLES


Bessie the Cow

A man was driving down a country road in the middle of dairy farm country when his car stalled inexplicably. He got out and raised the hood to see if he could find out what had happened.

A brown and white cow slowly lumbered from the field she had been grazing in over to the car and stuck her head under the hood beside the man.

After a moment the cow looked at the man and said, "Looks like a bad carburetor to me." Then she walked back into the field and began grazing again.

Amazed, the man walked back to the farmhouse he had just passed, where he met a farmer. "Hey, mister, is that your cow in the field?" he asked.

The farmer replied, "The brown and white one? Yep, that's old Bessie."

The man then said, "Well my car's broken down, and she just said, 'Looks like a bad carburetor to me.'"

The farmer shook his head and said, "Don't mind old Bessie, son. She don't know a thing about cara.


Food For Thought

Ten gifts that do not cost a cent!
(Author Unknown)


1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING...
      But you must REALLY listen.
      No interrupting, no daydreaming,
      no planning your response.
      Just listening.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
     Be generous with appropriate hugs,
     kisses, pats on the back and handholds.
     Let these small actions demonstrate the
     love you have for family and friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
     Clip cartoons.
     Share articles and funny stories.
     Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
      It can be a simple
      "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.
      A handwritten note may be remembered
      for a lifetime, and may even change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
     A simple and sincere,
     "You look great in red," "You did a super job"
     or "That was a wonderful meal"
     can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF TIME...
     Often what most says "I love you" is your
     presence both physically and emotionally to
     nourish the relationships in your life.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
     There are times when we want nothing better,
     than to be left alone.
     Be sensitive to those times and give the gift
     of solitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
     The easiest way to feel good is
     to extend a kind word to someone,
        really it's not that hard to say,
     Hello or Thank You.

9) THE GIFT OF PRAYER...
     Since God can help others where we cannot,
     sincerely praying for someone is a tremendous
     gift (and responsibility).

10) THE GIFT OF YOURSELF...
      There are countless ways you can do favors
      for others by giving of yourself. Offer to babysit
      for someone you know that needs time to themselves, shovel
      off the neighbor's driveway while shoveling off your own, etc.
      You get the idea. Get creative and give of yourself.



Thought of the Day

"Earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can."

- John Wesley

:smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 11, 2016, 06:09:35 AM
Good morning everyone.

Well it is back to the city for another Dr appointment for hubby. We did try to get both on the same day but it didn't work out. Today we are meeting up with daughter in love to have lunch and then we shall head home. Going to be another scorcher again :(

Joan thank you for breakfast

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 11, 2016, 06:14:36 AM
Good Thursday morning Joan, Amy and Everyfriends.....

Amy, same here, Dr's appointment in the afternoon, early evening,.... tried to make a morning app, but this is my only and earliest app, unless I wait till next week....Have made a shortlist of questions for GP....like how will she monitor it? and although Gyno has found something, how can I be sure this is my bleed problem? as he didn't pick up on the day any bleed....I still need to be convinced nothing else not picked up on yet, still waiting to be found..... is to be my main route of problem....
Amy, hoping all goes well with Hubby's appointment...

Joan, " Thought of the Day..." very clever play with words, I am assuming they dont necessarily mean money.....earn all the " respect " you can....".... give all you can.... "..... love, commitment, friendship, loyalty...." save all you can..." good memories....
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 11, 2016, 06:22:00 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  Today is going to be a good day!  It has to be!  it rained most of the night and the ground is relieved and I slept a full 8 hours!  I haven't done that in months!  Sorry for all the exclamation points but it's going to be that kind of day.  I feel it in my bones.

I'm meeting Beverly for lunch and then taking her along to WM for some things I need and some things she needs.  And I'm actually looking forward to today's activities.

I hope Everyfriend has a lovely day and if you need rain, I hope you get it. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 11, 2016, 07:41:02 AM
Good morning, Amy.  Good that you can combine your husband's appointment with having lunch with your DIL.   Enjoy your lunch.

Good morning/afternoon Vanilla-Jackie.  I hope you get answers to your questions from your GP today.  I liked that "Thought for the Day", too.

Janie--Good morning.  GREAT that today is going to be a good day for you and that you are looking forward to your activities. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Gloria on August 11, 2016, 08:23:48 AM
Good morning everyone, once again I did not make it last night here. This is the most comfortable PC chair I have had but still hard sitting here by that time of day. Yesterday I did not get out for fresh air and walking and I sure will not today either. Weather guessers are still saying it will feel like close to 100° with the humidity. Already 78° showing on the TV. I feel bad for anyone who has to work outside. It has been a few years since we had a day like this.

JOAN  so glad that Joe could help you the short time he was there. Glad Joe will be back to help with your car. Don't know why dealers and mechanics still think they can pull the wool over women's eyes. Some know more than men do. My sons I think have finally realized that there are so many things I can no longer do. Oldest will be retiring soon and hope he will visit more. Younger one is the one who comes every week. He has always been the thoughtful and helpful one. My daughter is like that but she is 3000 miles away. Have to be careful about what I say I would like because before I know it I get it in the mail.

GLORIA de  like you I feel for those who work all week and then have a rainy week end. I remember times like that. We did have rain on and off yesterday, a light steady rain when it fell but not enough of it.

JANE  no one can tell another person what they should do. We never know the others worries or problems. We each do what we have to or can do.

JUNE  glad they got that “nut” off the outside of the Trump Tower.

JUNEE  sorry I am a day late.
:hb2: JUNEE  :hb2:
Happy Belated Birthday

JANE  been years since I saw the African Queen on the big screen. Doubt I could sit long enough to enjoy a movie at a theater anymore. That was a good movie with great actors.

JOAN  oh I will enjoy a sticky bun this morning. First thing I do in the AM is shut the AC off and open a window to get some fresh air in.  Most days that is fine for a few hours. This morning the window is closed already and the AC is on again. Like chuckle. Ten gifts is now copied and will be shared. Thank you for all today's goodies.

AMY  glad the AC in your van is working. Hope appointment is good news.

JANE  glad you slept great and woke feeling more chipper again.

I got a weird email yesterday from Microsoft. Something about charging for services like Skype and a few other things starting on August 1st. Te find out more information click here for something else another click here. Needless to say I did not believe a word of it. I deleted after reading it. I might believe it is it was announced on the news, not is an email.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: larryhanna on August 11, 2016, 09:13:45 AM
Hi everyone.  We have a cloudy morning and only expect to get to 90 degrees this afternoon but not likely to get any rain.  We did get a brief downpour yesterday morning.  We have had enough rain that I didn't need to water the yard this morning.  I hope to have a fairly quiet and enjoyable day today.  I will pick up my friend from the Assisted Living Home and we will go to coffee and then I will bring him home again and head back to the church for the Wisdom class.  I do plan on making a potato salad today and perhaps a broccoli/cauliflower salad as well. Pat is really feeling no better and didn't even attempt to lay in the bed last night but slept in her easy chair, where she is not in pain. 

They are making great strides on the new home across the street.  On Tuesday they put down the concert floor of the home.  Yesterday they put up most of the first floor wood for the walls and they are back there again this morning continuing the construction. 

deAngel, another major step for Jess.  I know it is a long process.  Hope you got some of the needed rain.  Even with this extremely hot summer, everything is still pretty green down this way.

Callie, I had to look up Marmite as have never heard that word before.  I think any dessert with apples in it has to be good. 

June, while I tire easily I also can recover with sitting down for a few minutes.  I am doing that this morning in getting Pat's breakfast, emptying the dishwasher, doing a load of laundry and my normal daily watering chores.  It will all get done eventually.  That "nut" who climbed on the Trump Tower will now have time to contemplate what he did while in jail for awhile.  I guess he got his two hours of glory, although I don't think his name has been released and his behavior shouldn't be encouraged by a lot more publicity.

Junee, a new monitor is always welcome as one can usually see a big increase in the colors shown. 

Joan, I really liked your Food for Thought today. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 11, 2016, 09:33:18 AM
Good morning, Gloria.  Thank goodness you have a/c to keep you comfortable on the warm days.  I hope now that you son is going to retire he will be visiting you more often.  I sure am thankful that Joe is willing to come all the way back to take care of getting my car fixed.  If I were you I would "Google" and see if that's true about Microsoft charging for Skype.

Larry--Good morning.  You are becoming quite the cook/housekeeper. :)  I am so sorry that Pat isn't feeling any better.  Glad you liked the "Food For Thought".
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 11, 2016, 11:58:12 AM
Good Morning dear friends, I woke at three a.m. again, but fortunately was able to fall back into a sort of sleep. Up at six to take the first pill of the day, back to doze for another 45 minutes. Rang the button to let them know I was alive and well then on to prayer time and exercise time. Now I have had two cups of coffee, a half an English muffin toast, and my brain and eyes want to go back to bed and more sleep. There are programs to attend downstairs,but I just can't work up the energy to socialize.

Larry you are doing an exceptionally great job at taking over the necessary duties that you have not handled before. Having the good sense to rest when tired is so wise. I applaud you.

Gloria, it looks like we have reached that point in life that we realize we cannot do all we would like to do, so we will just be satisfied to do what we can and then rest.

Right now, I am going to make my bed, Put on some "walking" clothes and rest again. Have a great day everyone...we have much to be thankul for.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: halkel on August 11, 2016, 12:04:41 PM
Good Morning Everyone!

Just got back home from men's breakfast and bible study.  Enjoy both very much.  Always good conversation and learning experience.

Not much else on tap here for today.  My middle daughter and her daughter will be here this afternoon.  My Granddaughter has received her new visa for France so she will be headed back "home" and marriage in short order.  Sadly, I feel it will be the last time I will see her.  But maybe not.

Larry you have been a busy beaver this morning.  It is really surprising how quick they can put a house together.   You will have new neighbors in short order.

I am so envious of you who are receiving rain.  Once again it is all around us but that old High just keeps hanging around and wont let anything develope here.

Everyone have a good day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 11, 2016, 12:11:40 PM
June--You seem to have had spurts of sleep last night.  Guess this will be a resting day for you.

halkel--No possibility of you going to France for the wedding?  I, too, am envious of those getting rain.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Denver on August 11, 2016, 12:34:42 PM
:hb2: JUNEE  :hb2:
Belated  Happy  Birthday wishes to you!  I know you enjoyed YOUR special day!  Best wishes for many more happy and healthy years.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Denver on August 11, 2016, 12:58:15 PM
A good Thursday morning to EVERYFRIEND, 

Thank you, JOAN, for our goodies today.  I especially liked FOOD FOR THOUGHT.  I am sorry to read you are having car problems and it is good that Joe will be returning to help you with that.

PHYLLIS, I appreciate your comment regarding my dad.  I do understand, I really do, but I just feel so sad that he may not see his great grand's ever again, and certainly not all together.  I would never force him to make the trip if he does not want to. 

HAL, I bet you looked quite sharp when you walked out of that sports hair cut place!  I am feeling your fear of possibly not ever seeing your granddaughter again.  I hope this does not come to pass.  😪

AMY, happy to read that you were going to be able to have lunch with your DIðŸ'".

Our Chicago Family flew in last night to spend a few days at their Vail Home.  I do not know if we are going to get to see them or not.  Sure hope we do. 

LARRY, it is amazing how quickly they can throw up these homes.  Give my best to Pat.  I hope she feels better soon.

Thinking about you, JANE.  Hugs. 

GLORIA de, my continued thoughts and prayers to Jess, and to YOU. 

Today is our #3 grandson's 8th Birthday.  My goodness the time is passing quickly.  I hope we will get to see him today, but nothing has been said.  They have all these after school/evening practices and nothing is normal any more! 😪 His friends party is Saturday, but we normally have a family party ON the day.  Will see. 

I wish you all a wonderful day....JACKIE, I hope yours was a good one!

Jenny

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 11, 2016, 01:02:08 PM
No rain yet here and today will be up in the high 90s some part of our area will go over the 100 deg.
Later I have to drive 35 miles or so. Easier than having GD bring the children over here to do  anything. Just to hot for me to be out on the town. So will wait until about 5:30 and head over to my Daughters. Until then just stay indoors. Maybe get another nap in about 1pm. Can do some cooking for the freezer as the meat already thawed out.

Surprised that my grass as not burned up as no rain for at least 9 days. They again are saying tomorrow night. Never did get my house Jet washed . so dirty. Specially windows. Car the same way. Been washed 3 times.
Would like to see a fashion show being held on Saturday at the Botanical Gardens. Mostly from the 1930s to 50s. Swimming fashions.
Also Sunday plan to see the Movie "The Innocents " True story. Sad though.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lindancer on August 11, 2016, 01:19:20 PM
Good afternoon, it is also very hot here.

First I have to thank ervyone for the thoughts and prays for Jess.  Yes it is going to be a long hall.  Of course he is not only worrried about his health, but working again.

Larry, Not get a bit of rain. Yesterday was a scare when it came across the TV to be prepared for a tornnato, out here, which is unheard of.  It was raining up Island, but not here.  Later the TV said a tornato had come down in Mattituck, which is about 10 miles east of us. Lucky mostley tree and wire damage, but a house was struck by lighting and burnt down.  We did not get one drop of rain.

Thanks Joan, for good reading.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 11, 2016, 01:37:18 PM
I have now got my Urologist referral from my local GP..... Got some time to wait as I was given two hospital choices so I can choose and book it myself......Its all clever stuff now, I have a three set of three digits and a pass word code if I am booking online, then the available date comes up....sadly the earliest appointment at my chosen hospital same hospital I saw my Gynaecologist the other day was for 9th November, I have snapped that appointment up, given a choice of three appointment times, same day, I chose the earlier of the three.....The other hospital which was closer but a smaller hospital, had no available appointments.....
I printed out my appointment booking confirmation....

Oh and I did look up the three Urologists at this hospital, all seem to have a good reputation.....also the other top hospitals they have done, or do, work from...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 11, 2016, 01:46:16 PM
Jenny--Car problems are part of owning a vehicle, but this is an unusual problem.  Happy 8th Birthday to your #3 grandson.  I hope you get to see your Chicago family while they are at their Vail place.

JeanneP--No rain here either and the grass is turning brown.  Although we all have sprinkler system, the HOA turned them off due to shortage of reclaimed water.

Linedancer--Thank heavens the tornado didn't come any closer to you.

Vanilla-Jackie--Glad you got the appointment with the Urologist, but that sure is a long time to wait.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 11, 2016, 01:50:28 PM
Joan, the Info online before booking gives you the estimated amount of weeks to wait, cant remember if it was 12 or 16,....... yes this is our NHS and there well known waiting system.......

I think reading between the lines, my GP stated that my bleed is neither getting worse ( heavier, ) nor am I losing weight, so it is not seen as urgent in her books....and I have to agree on both counts....Although when I asked the question, Gyno never found cancer but is there still that possibility Urologist might, she said yes, but she felt that was very doubtful.....
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Mary Ann on August 11, 2016, 02:04:14 PM
I saw my optometrist this morning and the change in my eyes is not enough to warrant new glasses.  She dilated my pupils and I still feel the dilation although it's better than it was. 

We haven't had rain in a long time, either, and I think the forecast is for some Friday.  I'll believe it when I see it.  We sprinkle the lawns from the pond/drainage ditch by my condo. 

My thanks to those of you who BOLD and HIGHLIGHT your posts, making it much easier for old eyes to read the message.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Shirley on August 11, 2016, 02:26:48 PM
Mary Ann, I had not thought about that but will try to remember.  Is blue the best color to see or what is easiest on your eyes?   Hot & very humid, to feel like about 105°..... feels worse to me, can't catch my breath walking out the door. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 11, 2016, 02:40:05 PM
not sure this will work but will try the bold font plus blue.  Got back from the city pooped but we did have a good day..dh got off lightly with this Dr.  and we had a fantastic lunch with our daughter in love..Swiss Chalet did all the work :)
Hal, I meant to mention earlier waterboy was my Dad's nickname and he was an honorable hardworking man........just like you so be proud when someone calls you that :)  We don't need any supper tonight...maybe a cuppa tea

Larry, I hope Pat feels better soon.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 11, 2016, 04:57:27 PM
Mary Ann, and anyone else who prefers the bold, I apologize because I cannot do any special effects.  Anything I click on up there does not work.  I don't know what is happening because I used to be able to do that.  I can't use the special effects or the emoticons.  I think this has something to do with the fact that Windows 10 downloaded on my computer because it seems to have been happening ever since that time.  I might be wrong but I really don't know what to do to get them back.

I went to lunch with Beverly today at the restaurant at the home where her mother used to live.  Then we went to WM and we both did a little shopping and I took her back to her other friend's house.  It is so hot and humid here that I couldn't wait to get home and relax in the A/C.  And tonight, I'm going to do a whole lot of NOTHING. 

Enjoy the rest of your day, Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: phyllis on August 11, 2016, 05:00:48 PM
I just received this announcement today.  My great-niece in Wichita had beautiful identical girls.  Maggie weighed 5lbs, 6oz, 17in.  Mary weighs 5lbs, 6oz, 17in.  They can't be any more identical than that!  Here they are with big sister, Ellie.  Click thumbnail to see full size.

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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 11, 2016, 05:09:59 PM
PHYLLIS, one of the best baby photos I have ever seen.......Welcome into our world Maggie and Mary.......looks like they both have their guardian angel with them, re, big sis Ellie...

My, that was quite some weight to be carrying....almost 11lbs...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Mary Ann on August 11, 2016, 05:10:50 PM
Shirley and Amy, thank you both.  Your posts were both "Bold and Beautiful".  Shirley, any dark color works; we've had the discussion in Norm's B&T and some have said that teal does not work.  Nor does yellow.

Jane, I know what you mean about Windows 10 goofing things up.  This computer is Windows 7 and I have trouble with it too.  I do think on the computer I let Windows 10 download over Windows 7 that I can still use Bold and Color. 

It's funny in a way but today I received a request for a HP survey and I was ready to take it.  I could not get the first thing of the survey - error message.  Then there was a place if I had trouble with the survey I should click there.  I did and got the Maelor Deamon message.  Now I'm wondering if it was a scam.  I'll go back and check the address. 

So don't worry, Jane, I know not everyone can or will do the Bold and Color, but it sure helps - more than just me.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Mary Ann on August 11, 2016, 05:15:51 PM
Phyllis, how nice to have identical twins in the family.  Cute picture of all three girls.
And congratulations to the entire family.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 11, 2016, 06:05:07 PM
Vanilla-Jackie--Your healthcare system differs quite a bit from ours.

Mary Ann--That's good news that your eyes haven't changed enough that you need new glasses.

Shirley--I have great difficulty breathing with our heat and humidity.

Janie--You can manually code bold and color like I do.  Enjoy your evening of relaxation.

Amy--It worked.

Phyllis--Maggie, Mary and Ellie are beautiful.  My twin weighed 5 lbs. 2 oz., and I weighed 2 lbs. 5 oz.




Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 11, 2016, 07:17:29 PM
Joanie, what do you mean by "manually code"?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: junee on August 11, 2016, 07:34:37 PM
SHIRLEY
Thank you for Birthday wishes,seems to come round very quickly these days.

GLORIA
Don't be sorryjust hope Skype still keeps you in touch with daughter.

DENVER
Thank you for good wishes. Son brought me beautiful photos of your part of the world.

PHYLISS
Great photo of the twins. Congratulations to the Mother as they had each a good weight.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Sandy on August 11, 2016, 07:40:06 PM

Below are a couple of pictures of Fe,
some with her Mother...  Madison and Ethan
are the very best parents  .... different I am sure
then what I was like with I was young parent....
But they are the greatest.
Click BElow..

http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/gallery/89-110816192758.jpeg

http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/gallery/89-110816192617.jpeg

http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/gallery/89-110816192857.jpeg
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on August 11, 2016, 07:49:39 PM
 phyllis
you just beat us to the gun. our grand daughter is in family way with Identical twin girls, due date in October. she said it was a acedent not supposed to be I am not ready to be a mother. I bet she will do fine tho. her mother is full bold Navajo and her dad and grand dad both love children.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Shirley on August 11, 2016, 10:41:47 PM
Wow, Phyll.... what darling twins and beautiful older sister!  I always wanted twins since my twin aunts had so much fun all their lives. 

Sandy, Fe always looks so happy, know that comes from loving parents.  I do think the "next generation" down is doing a great job with their babies (my great-grands)...

Lloyd, I'm sure you will be eager to see those twins.... I have no doubt they will have a loving family, you and Nancy are such devoted people to all your children & grands.  Congratulations! 


Good night to all, sweet dreams and God Bless... one more feeding for the cats & I am heading to bed.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 12, 2016, 04:25:06 AM

Good Friday morning, Everyfriend.   There's Egg McMuffins to accompany your coffee or tea. Make it a good day!!


:smitten:


CHUCKLES

The Broken Doll

Little Emily, the minister's daughter, ran into the house, crying as though her heart would break.

"What's wrong, dear?" asked the pastor.

"My doll! Billy broke it!" she sobbed.

"How did he break it, Emily?"

"I hit him over the head with it."

Food For Thought

Stand


Scripture Reading: Psalm 73
When I tried to understand all this, it troubled me deeply till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.
Psalm 73:16-17
A woman shared how she had walked away from God because of all the evil and suffering in the world. Why would a good God let so much evil and suffering happen?
The psalmist in today’s verses tells us that he too almost slipped in his relationship with God. He had doubts when he saw the prosperity of the wicked. Why do ruthless, selfish, cutthroat people do so well? Why do the unjust prosper?
What is the solution to the doubts that often cause us to struggle? The psalmist says that his doubts troubled him deeply until he “entered the sanctuary of God.” Even if we are in a place of unbelief and filled with doubts, we can find healing in a community of believers who reach out to God in praise and worship. God is bigger than our intellect, so engaging him with our heart and emotion can help us to grow spiritually.
And what the psalmist came to learn in God’s presence was that the wicked, who honor nothing, have nothing in the end. They are swept away while the righteous are strengthened to stand. We can hold on to God, who continually holds us. Further, the psalmist finds he must share the good news. “It is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.” In the strength that only God can give, may we all echo these words.
Father, we wrestle with doubts and unbelief. Help us to overcome our unbelief as we enter your presence to find the Savior who loves us. Amen.

Thought of the Day

“People are attracted to you by what they see in you; they remain attracted to you by what you see in yourself.”

~ Mark Amend

:smitten:

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 12, 2016, 05:44:22 AM
Good morning everyone.

We did get a rain  enough to wet the ground and make it very muggy now.A stay at home day today, got to love that after two days of road running. Need to play catch up on a few things that didn't get done.
Phyllis beautiful children all three of them!!

Joan ,thank you for breakfast

Enjoy your day evryone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 12, 2016, 06:23:41 AM
I'm up and attem this morning.  I have to go by the clinic for blood work on my way to work this morning.  This will make for a long morning with no food before work.  I do have a bottle of iced coffee ready to take with me and a small container of nuts and dried cranberries.  No time to stop for anything on the way.  I think I'll pack a sandwich to eat on my break.

The babies are beautiful!  And I know how the mother felt.  I carried 10 lbs. and 10 ounces of twins through the hot summer giving birth in September!  But they were worth every moment of discomfort!  And when I held them in my arms, I forgot the discomfort.  Back in those days, we didn't really know what we were having and mine were a total surprise!

I hope you all have a wonderful day full of whatever you wish for!  It's going to be HOT and HUMID here.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 12, 2016, 06:42:21 AM
Talking of baby birth weights....my daughter was a heavy 8lbs 13oz at birth, and she was just one baby, not twins.....

Good Friday, almost mid day here in UK......

As I am typing two men from our parkhome site, think one is our manager are both decked out in usual casual clothes armed with an electric, or do they run on fuel? as there is a lot of smoke fumes coming from the other side, doing hedge trimming...they are in our back garden doing our overgrown hedge, first man doing the front of hedge, manager following doing the top with a much longer cutting handle..I stood at the back waiting to thank them but one turned and noticed me, I could only smile and utter a thank you, he continued as he couldn't here me as the men both have ear muffs from the noise....Well at least it saves me the job of trimming the hedge manually.....last time I tried that it took me three separate days, I could only do so much at a time before my MS started taking affect, which never took long.....

Edited... silence, the cutting machines are quiet, their ear muffs are off, and they are clearing up our side, I have just been out to thank them and offer them a tea or coffee, told them I dont have any beer to offer them, but manager smiled and declined my offer....R is out shopping so has no idea our hedge is all neat and tidy....Now I will be able to throw over the hedge any old bread we have for the birds,.... before the hedge was too high and the slices of bread got stuck on the branches....plus I kept losing my balance when trying to throw, I just didn't have the strength for it to reach the other side...

Our parkhome manager is a real grafter, not afraid of hard manual work....
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 12, 2016, 07:00:01 AM
Good morning, Amy.  No rain here, but it is hot and muggy!!

Janie--Good morning.  Good thing you are taking a snack with you since you must fast for blood work and then go directly to work.  Bet that sandwich will taste good when you have your break.  I guess it's HOT and HUMID many places.

Good morning Vanilla-Jackie.  How nice to have the grounds people trim your hedges.  Mine are done by the HOA.  Of course, we pay large fees to the HOA for the services we get.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 12, 2016, 07:09:22 AM
Joan...... we do have to pay a monthly ground rent fee for the privilege of having our home fixed on this parkhome site, but not sure what else this fee covers, but since I have been here these last 4 & a half months I have found our manager to be a godsend , a jack of all trades, he is the one who came to our-Rs aid the morning we had our bathroom flood, he knew what to do, and he saved the day...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on August 12, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
 Vanilla-Jackie
can if you can afford  the $$$ or finance buy a parcel of Land there to park your home on,like you Owen it all?

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: halkel on August 12, 2016, 07:37:17 AM
Well my post got wiped out, Lloyd posted same time as me.  SOOOOOOOO...

Good Morning Everyone!

I am up and getting ready for PT and to also get a blood test afterwards.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Not going to even try to remember what all I said in my first post.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on August 12, 2016, 07:48:50 AM
Hall
sorry not on purpose.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Sandy on August 12, 2016, 07:55:32 AM
Good Morning Everyone, from
the hot and  very humid Rocky Coast of Maine.

I had my clothes packed up,  ready to
go downstairs and do my laundry,  but
the minute that I opened the door and
that humidity hit me in the face,  I decided
to do my laundry later this week, when
it is cooler. 

All is well here -  Wishing Everyone
a very good day. 

Sandy
:heli:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 12, 2016, 08:08:19 AM
Vanilla-Jackie--We pay our fees quarterly--there are four different fees.

Good morning, Lloyd.

halkel--Sorry you lost your post.  I hope the PT helps.

Good morning, Sandy.  I sure am glad I don't have to go out to do my laundry.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 12, 2016, 08:29:15 AM
OK, here goes!  I'm trying out Joanie's manual coding to get bold and color.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 12, 2016, 08:31:16 AM
HOORAY
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Sandy on August 12, 2016, 08:51:17 AM
Having to go outside my apartment and down
to the first floor to do laundry,  is one thing that I would really
like to change...  but change is not possible...

I shouldn't complain,  because I am so very happy with
where I live here right in the heart of the "Arts District"
of Portland, Maine.     I am so grateful,  so I have to just
pack up my laundry,  get it done,  and stop complaining!
:jump:

As I have said before..  I was on a year long journey to
loose weight,  but have hit  a plateau,  that I
couldn't seem to get over.    So yesterday I re-joined
Weight Watchers and hopefully I will get back
on my downward track.    It seems that every time I am
on WW,  I do loose consistently,  but as soon as I
try to do it "on my own",  I start loosing the battle of the
bulge.    Fortunately I am maintaining my weight loss,
now  I just have to get back to utilizing the good
habits that WW affords me. (Side by side with
intermittent fasting)  ... 

It is always  something! 
:eek:

Sandy 
:coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 12, 2016, 09:07:30 AM
Janie--Good job!!

Sandy--A woman I know lives in an Independent Living complex.  The one thing she didn't like was that she had to go down the hall to do her laundry.  So she had an "all in one" washer/dryer installed in her own apartment.  That cost her $5,000.  Rather steep, IMO.  Good luck going back on WW.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Mary Ann on August 12, 2016, 09:21:39 AM
Jane, thank you so much, your post was very readable. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: larryhanna on August 12, 2016, 09:46:12 AM
Hi everyone.  We have another overcast morning but expected to get to about 93 this afternoon.  The housekeeper will be here later this morning and Pat has a chiropractic appointment.  The good news here is that Pat is feeling a lot better.  When I got home yesterday afternoon, she told me that all of a sudden the severe pain was gone although the soreness remains.  She was able to walk without the cane or walker and actually felt like fixing the main dish for dinner last evening.  She did sleep again last night in her easy chair as is more comfortable than laying in bed.  I am looking forward to a quieter day today and tomorrow as other than drive Pat to her appointment this morning my schedule is clear. 

Joan, I think saying I am becoming quite the cook may be pushing the envelope!  :)  However, I did put together a nice looking potato salad using canned potatoes.  I haven't tasted it yet but it looked good. 

June, sometimes I really don't have much choice but to sit down and rest if I am going to be able to continue the work.  Hope you had a restful day yesterday. 

Hal, there has been a sign on the property saying it was under contract for a couple of months and as fast as they are building it they must have a deadline to complete it.  They are framing the second story this morning. 

Jenny, I hope you got to see your grandson yesterday on his birthday.  Isn't the time just speeding by?  My oldest great grandson is on his way to his 14th birthday and has lost the childish appearance as he is maturing.

deAngel, sure glad your area missed the tornado.

Jackie, that is a long time to wait for an appointment. 

JaneS, I am pretty confident that the posting problem isn't related to Windows 10 as most of us are now using it and not experiencing the same problems.  I see the manual coding has saved the day. Good work. 

Phyllis, the twins and Ellie are certainly cute.  I hope you will be getting a lot of pictures of them.

Lloyd, how exciting to have twins great grandchildren on the way.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Gloria on August 12, 2016, 10:20:05 AM
Good morning everyone, another evening I just laid on the couch and watched a movie on the tube. Thank goodness for the AC, no matter how low I set it, it was still on the warm side in here. With the sun beating on this side all afternoon and the heat bouncing up from the paved parking lot it was bearable but not really cool enough for me. Goind to be the same today, already I see on the TV it is 85°.

JOAN  that email mentioned something about an agreement with them. Heck I never signed any agreement with Microsoft. If this is true a lot of others would have got this email, too. There were a lot of links in it and I sure did not click on any of them. I have a lot of reading to catch up on.

HAL  when my daughter married and left for California I felt like I would never see here again and am happy we have seen each other often and now with Skype it is even better.

MARY ANN  like you I find some posts hard to read. I prefer black against the white. Your blue I find hard to read. I think Larry's are the easiest for me. Yellow red and pink I can hardly see.

PHYLLIS   adorable girls, twins and big sister.

JUNEE  my daughter and I both have an iPhone and could use their Face to Face but the screen on the iPhone is much smaller than the monitor is.

JOAN  thank you for all today's goodies.

HAL  good luck with the PT.

JANE  OUCH
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 12, 2016, 10:51:59 AM
Good morning, Larry.  I am so very glad to read that Pat is feeling so much better.  I love potato salad, so am sure I'd like the one you made.

Gloria--Good morning.  Too bad your a/c doesn't cool as much as you desire.  I found out what being totally without a/c is like the other day when mine died.  That mail you got from Microsoft must have been some kind of a hoax.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: CallieOK on August 12, 2016, 12:01:03 PM
Good Morning,

Finally - a break from several days of having to be ready for something at a certain time.  Of course, there's laundry - and desk work - and other domestic duties - but I can be as "leisurely" as I want to be with those.  :thumbup:

Phyllis, the picture of the twins and their proud sister is just wonderful.

Lloyd, congratulations on the expected twins in your family.

Larry,  so glad Pat is feeling better.  One of my friend's recuperation from surgery involved gradually increasing the distance she could walk from the bedroom.  She laughingly said she wasn't going to tell her husband when she could go as far as the kitchen!
I was teasing Junee about the Marmite. She had brought some with her and insisted everyone at the dinner try some.   I don't remember that anyone asked for seconds!  :)

There's supposed to be a "cold" front moving in that will drop our temperatures about 20 degrees.  Don't think we'll need to get out the jackets, but it will be a welcome relief from the 110º heat indexes we've been having.

Wishing Everyfriend Everwhere a lovely day.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 12, 2016, 12:29:27 PM
Yesterday turned out to be a "bust". spent the rest of the day in bed, and today will be another day of rest. Just feel very weak and a bit dizzy. My house keeper came in and I turned her away, said I was just to tired to get up and about.

I did want to make an appearance, and now I',m going back to bed and book. Hugs everyone. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Mary Ann on August 12, 2016, 12:37:01 PM
Darn!  I wrote a message, went to sign my name and away went my post!

Gloria, I am not the only one who uses blue and I wonder if it is the color alone or maybe the size font.  My computer changes the font size often as I type, going larger, then smaller in the same post.  I will try to post in larger font size to see if that helps.  I cannot read the pink or yellow fonts, either.  I like color, especially blue, which is why I use that color and besides I hate to use a color that someone else has used for a long time.

Changing the font size by the icon above did nothing, but Control + did - if only it gets to you that way.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 12, 2016, 01:31:09 PM
Callie--Apparently you have been a busy bee.  I wish our temp would drop 20°.

June--I hope you will feel more like being up and about soon.

Mary Ann--Sorry you lost your post.  So far I have no trouble reading anyone's posts.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 12, 2016, 02:00:05 PM
Quite some time ago I set my computers page zoom to 125%, if I want to zoom in this page larger I can set the zoom up a notch, but I find this is fine for me....I do of course wear my old pair of reading glasses when at my computer, so that does help, otherwise I would really have trouble reading anything from the computer screen...it would be one big blur...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 12, 2016, 02:42:39 PM
Vanilla-Jackie--I have  prescription glasses, but I don't need them (yet) for computer work.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 12, 2016, 03:19:14 PM
Good morning everyone! We are having partly cloudy to partly sunny days lately. I see the Headstart below and one street over is preparing again for classes.

This summer they added siding and tarred or did something to the roofs. Now they are cleaning the play yard and washing their two school buses inside and out.

They are also laying in provisions. The academic year starts on Labor Day and ends right about Memorial Day, with some of the charter or homeschooling doing it differently. I don't know if Headstart follows the public school calendar or not.

Farrah has a new unnerving habit of sitting by my chair quietly watching me. She remains there until I get out of the chair.  She is not shy about wanting attention or a treat. I believe she would do better with a second cat, but it isn't allowed here.


Jackie, I am reminded of the difference in American versus English slang once again when you mentioned grafter for your landlord as one who pitches in. Our use of the word usually refers to a con man and his profession or grafting.

I hope everyone is having a lovely day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 12, 2016, 03:24:26 PM
Angelface....... the way we refer to a grafter is someone who is not afraid of hard work.....someone not afraid to pitch in, nor afraid of getting their hands dirty, so to speak....

I can sure see that using " bold " makes all the difference....

Think we are all getting " bolder " in our years....
  ;D
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 12, 2016, 04:07:50 PM
Jackie, bolder and more outspoken!  :)

I found this, below,  online by Googling the word. You can also use the word to mean grafting a plant or tree branch to another.

"(in American English) a person, especially a politician or a public servant, who obtains money unlawfully, using his/her position and power;

(in British English) a hard-working man,"

http://www.weblearneng.com/grafter
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Shirley on August 12, 2016, 04:49:56 PM
Patricia, each of my cats at times would rather be an "only child".... but they go looking for each other when they don't know where the others are.  Even old LaurenKat had gotten used to Tom & Tiger in the RV so now doesn't want to come in if they are laying out by the pool.  She looks back to see if they are ready to eat when I call them.  I am surprised how they treat each other.... Lauren still hisses & orders them around, and all will stand & look when I allow Mama Callie to step inside the hall & kitchen from the garage.  She is curious but not comfortable inside and I'm watching like a hawk so she doesn't mark her territory ..... she isn't shy about being by my side when we go down to the river. 

Jane, one time I couldn't get my computer to do any of the "fun stuff" & was when (old days) I was watching Glenn Curtis do cartoons & a Terry that did the water ripples.... found out it was one of the things like Flash, or Real or that type.. that had not updated.  Once I got that straightened out everything worked fine.  I know others will know what it takes.... I'm so dumb with names..... right now I have one update on the other computer I'm afraid to allow, sometimes an update will cause a big problem with my old Vista.  Good luck!


Sounds like Larry's Pat is doing better, Jackie getting those doctors under control & for the most part, EveryFriend is plugging along in the heat, either conquering too much or too little rain with gusto.  Okay, June, you can chill out one more day but don't make a habit of it!!!!  Love ya all.... 

I am still doing battle with the RV .... Ford got my metal valve stems in but can't find a big bay to install until a week from tomorrow.... promised them on last week~  Will cost me a bundle to pay for them & installation but I can't drive it until.  Really makes me angry to pay taxes, insurance & something new every time I pull out of the driveway.... but hurts worse when it sits there for months WAITING to be repaired & can't use at all.  Not how I imagined it would be. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 12, 2016, 05:47:21 PM
Shirley, I sure wish I knew what that is that needs updated.  Maybe I'll sic my granddaughter on it the next time she visits.  Not the one that sets my nerves on edge...the one who helps.

Today was a very busy day at WM.  I don't think I had even a few seconds between customers and there was a permanent line.  I think people are getting ready for school to start and today I had my first Bucknell University "set".  That's what a call one brand new Freshman student, one mama and one papa.  So I think they must be starting to come in.  I think I might be glad I'm not there tomorrow and Sunday.

I wish you all a pleasant evening!  Don't do anything you don't want to do.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 12, 2016, 06:04:06 PM
Angelface--I wasn't familiar with "grafter" in that context.  Guess Farrah now knows how to get your attention.

Vanilla-Jackie--Now I understand.

Shirley--You have had nothing but trouble with that RV.

Janie--Good you aren't working this weekend with back to school/college shoppers.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 12, 2016, 06:57:16 PM
Another nothing day....partly in bed and partly up so I don't get too bad in the circulation dept. I'm hoping to make it downstairs by tomorrow morning to check my mail, and to turn in an order for prescriptions. Everything I think should be done just seems to be too much strenuous to even try.  O.K. I have done my griping, enough said,

Weather here has been nice again today 84  for a high...it runs about the same each day, highs in the mid 80's dropping down to the  mid or high 60's before morning. But how we need a good rain storm.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 12, 2016, 07:33:23 PM
I am not going to complain about our weather . Maybe its hot but just watched the weather report and what a mess LA is having again. What was it 13 ft. of Rain again. Came down fast. All the flooding again. They are promising up maybe 3 inches over the weekend.
Mary Ann. I like you BLUE also. So easy to read.
Shirley. That motor home has had so much trouble. Bet you wish you have your little one back. Never seemed to have problems with it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Chia on August 12, 2016, 07:51:39 PM
Angel..I just looked up the word "grifter" and it means con artists who try to steal money from people...There was a movie many years ago called "The Grifters" about a Mother and Son team who created havoc among trusting people...Incidentally, if I remember correctly,  I think the movie was great...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 12, 2016, 07:59:24 PM
Chia, the site I was using which is a series of online learning English tutorials, didn't have grifter which surprised me as I also know that word. Google search says, Urban Dictionary quote, "grifter
I can't believe the most common definition has been left out.

A grifter is someone who swindles you through deception or fraud.

Synonyms include fraudster, con artist, cheater, confidence man, scammer, hustler, swindler, etc.
1) That grifter swindled me out of £250,000!

2) "The first rule of grifting is, you can't cheat an honest man."

-Quote from the BBC show "Hustle."
#fraudster #con artist #cheater #confidence man #scammer #hustler #swindler"
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 12, 2016, 10:25:27 PM
Good Night all..sleep well, and be happy. Hugs !!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 12, 2016, 11:12:32 PM
GOOD NIGHT EVERYFRIEND! MAY GOD BLESS US, EVERY ONE!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 13, 2016, 01:40:49 AM
I am sure I have used the term of " grafter " before in here, thank you angelface for enlightening me that in US speech the word has another more sinister meaning....I may need to do some checking up before I go ahead using some of our UK terms, not sure what trouble I am getting myself into otherwise....

Well I can now be safe to say, my late father was a " grafter " and I take after him.... ;D
..............................................................

Larry Hanna.........

......yes agree, a mighty long time to have to wait, but then this is our NHS, it is to be expected...although it does state at the bottom of my referral letter...quote...." Under the NHS Constitution, you have the right to start non-emergency consultant-led treatment within 18 weeks from referral- or where cancer is suspected, to be seen by a specialist within two weeks of urgent referral..." unquote....

I cant see anything on my letter that states this is an " urgent " referral..."....Guess it is down to them at the other end, they will be my judge, as to whether they see this as urgent or not....

Shirley.......

.......You have become " very colourful..." are you giving us a choice? can we pick out our favourite colour?... :D
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: junee on August 13, 2016, 02:12:13 AM
Hi Jackie. Looks like your lesson did me a lot of goood.
I hope you get appointments soon , think you waited long enough.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 13, 2016, 02:15:03 AM
Junee....

.... a good morning to you....is it morning where you are? I will have to look it up, our different time scale.....it is now 7.15 am here in UK....Silly question coming from me,  should have done a quick check first :-[ :-[ it is 16.15 pm where you are....
Our NHS is known to be slow, and with long waiting lists.......
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 13, 2016, 04:12:52 AM
Good Saturday morning, Everyfriend.   There's a glazed pecan coffee ring to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!


:smitten:


CHUCKLES

You Are a Nerd If...

- You rotate your screen savers more frequently than your automobile tires.

- You have a functioning home copier machine, but every toaster you own turns bread into charcoal.

- You have more toys than your kids.

- You need a checklist to turn on the TV.

- You have introduced your kids by the wrong names.

- You have a habit of destroying things in order to see how they work.

- Your I.Q. number is bigger than your weight.

- The microphone or visual aids at a meeting don't work and you rush up to the front to fix it.

- You can remember seven computer passwords but not your anniversary.

- You have memorized the program scheduled for the Discovery Channel and have seen most of the shows already.


Food For Thought

Set Free

Scripture Reading â€" Mark 5:1-13
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. â€" Mark 5:6
Jesus met a man who was deeply conflicted, a madman. The local community had tried to restrain him with shackles and chains. But nothing had worked. Now he lived outside the community in caves where the people buried their dead. He could often be heard crying out among the hills and tombs, and he “cut himself with stones.” His situation seemed hopeless, with no one to help.
Can you relate to this man? Have you had dreams and aspirations that have been dashed? Is your internal pain so great that you have thought about harming yourself? Has your community tried to help, only to restrain you in some way?
Jesus came to help this man, and we can see that even a Gentile madman mattered to him. The message is clear. In the midst of our madness, Jesus cares about us and is willing to bring healing. We all matter to Jesus! Everyone does!
This man, who was teeming with demons, saw Jesus coming. “He ran and fell on his knees in front of him.” Shame, defilement, guilt, and uncleanness are not able to keep anyone from Jesus.
Jesus helped him, saying, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!” And the man was freed, restored to his right mind. Has Jesus freed you from the madness of overpowering sin? Run to him today!
Prayer
Jesus, thank you for drawing us to you and giving us hope in the midst of our sin. We thank you for giving us freedom. Amen.


Thought of the Day


“The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak.”

~ Baruch Spinoza


:smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: junee on August 13, 2016, 05:05:05 AM
Jackie
It is Saturday evening here now and it is 7.10 pm.  Hope you are able to get about,even by car as it looks such a nice area there.  Take care.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 13, 2016, 05:24:24 AM
Junee.....
...you are nine hours ahead of me, and I am several hours ahead of our American - Canadian friends...see this world clock chart....you can also change the link from country to city, top left-hand corner...link....

Good morning Joan.....and Everyfriends....



http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/?sort=1

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Gloria on August 13, 2016, 05:55:43 AM
Good morning everyone, we had a humdinger of a thunder storm just before 5 yesterday. Lost power again. I think it was right over us, lightening and thunder almost at the same instant.  On TV they scrolled at the bottom that one was on the way so shut the tv and the PC off just in time because there was a flash I could see and the power went off. I do have power strips but like having these things off in a storm. Years ago we had a TV get zapped because my husband would not shut it off.

JOAN  the way these apartments are set up the AC cannot cool around the corners.  Need fans on to get into the bedroom. I sit here near it so if I stay right here I am nice and cool. I got another Microsoft email yesterday, an I the only one getting those emails? Most of us have Windows and not Macs so if it is not a scam/hoax most of us should be getting them. I am not the only one with Skype. Again this second one had a lot of links to click on. The only thing I clicked on was the delete button.

CALLIE  I remember something Junee brought to that gathering in Missouri that no one cared for. Hope you get that “cold” front and enjoy it.

MARY ANN  I love blue, it is the color I always picked.  It could be my eyes now but  I never cared for bold text. I always use a fine one, to me it looks sharper. I can go for years not needing new glasses but when I finally need new ones my eyes seem to start changing a few months afterwards. Twice I got the progressive lenses and loved the at first but after a couple of months I just had to get back to bifocals. Stick to your choice if it is better for you.

JACKIE  I have my font size set to 125, too. With some posts if I find it too small I just click the control ket and scroll the wheel on the mouse forward to increase what I am reading.

PATRICIA  in this town school starts a week before Labor day. Used to be the week after that but since they had so many snow days some years they started earlier so the kids do not have to make up those days on their vacation times or on a Saturday.

SHIRLEY  colorful post, at least you did not use yellow or pink that just is so light I have to highlight to read. So now you are letting Miss Callie into the house. Not just the garage anymore. You are a softy where they are concerned.

JANE  once again I say ouch.  Not complaining I just highlight to read. We all see things different. The maintenance man's wife went school shopping with her daughter and her granddaughters Friday.

JACKIE  I have had friends from the UK and knew when you said grafter how you meant it. I know when one of those friends first came here we had a lot of laughs with some of her remarks. Sshe knew we were not laughing at her and sure learned fast that some words meant so different here.

JOAN  oh boy does your breakfast treat look good. Love pecans and coffee cake but glazed will make it perfect. Chuckles had me doing just that.  Wonder if I am a nerd, don't change screen savers but sure change wallpaper often. Set Free made me think of many things. The one time in my life when I felt Set Free was when I finally had the smarts or courage or what ever to divorce my husband. Was that Jesus telling me I had had enough? I do believe it was. Thank you for all today's goodies.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 13, 2016, 06:18:09 AM
Good morning/evening Junee.

Good morning/afternoon Vanilla-Jackie.  Thanks for the link.

Gloria--Good morning.  I have those power strips, too.  I am not getting mail from Microsoft, but I don't have Skype.  No, you are not a NERD. :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 13, 2016, 06:33:10 AM
I don't know how to please everyone.  Mary Ann says, "thank you" when I do bold and color and Gloria say "ouch".  I guess it's a case of that old saying, "You can please some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time.  But you can't please all of the people all of the time." 

Gloria, the bold and the color are much easier for me to read and the black, plain makes me squint sometimes. 

GOOD MORNING EVERYFRIEND!  I think we had a bit of rain overnight again.  Things are beginning to look green again. And the growing things are saying "Thank you God!"  We really needed rain badly.  I hope the rest of you who need it, will get it. 

I haven't decided what I'm going to get into,today.  I've started the cleaning and I got from the back all the way to the front and the sweeper is sitting right next to the living room so I think I'll finish that first.  I might go over to the little family farm market and get a few items that I need.  And I have to sweep the porch.  After that, I'll "wing" it!

Have a wonderful day Everyfriend! 


Special note to Gloria...you have a great day, too!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 13, 2016, 06:40:04 AM
Good morning everyone.

Going to be another hot humid day here. We didn't get much rain  yesterday only enough to wet the ground and make it very humid. The weather guessers are calling for rain today but it may be like political promises all hot air and no results.

Today is laundry day here I would even hang it out to tempt the rain to fall lol

Will nip into town and pick up a few things at the grocery store before it becomes a mad house .

Joan ,thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 13, 2016, 07:07:01 AM
Good morning, Janie.  Like I said yesterday, I don't have trouble seeing any text except pink or yellow.  You sure got your cleaning done quickly.  Has your house guest departed?

Amy--Good morning.  I sure wish we'd get some rain.  I just checked the 7 day forecast and chance of rain is 0%.  Good luck beating the crowd to the grocery store.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on August 13, 2016, 07:25:31 AM

good Morning everyone.
well I am going to help Bobs Mom to butcher her chickens and butcher my remaining 11 chickens. I started out with 30 +
but some varmint tore the screen out and got in and killed the rest.. we ate the last one from last year the other day .
Never had very god luck this year. a varmint got all five turkeys.see you all later,have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 13, 2016, 07:48:35 AM
Good morning, Lloyd.  That's really sad that something got in and killed turkeys and chickens.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 13, 2016, 08:05:33 AM
Jane S......
It would sure be a funny old world if we pleased all people....
..................
Just back from a short uphill walk, been some time since I last done that walk, I can never tire from the stunning view when I reach " my top " the half way mark...It is a tough walk for me but as usual I push myself to walk it, I couldnt manage it by myself, have to grab hold of Rs shirt sleeve at most times for steadiness, I cant even do a turn around without having to grab hold of it, I just get dizzy...Here is a list of just some of the problems that face me.....



http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Multiple-sclerosis/Pages/Symptoms.aspx
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 13, 2016, 08:26:10 AM
Vanilla-Jackie.  Thanks for the link.  I pray all of those things don't happen with you.  My friend who has MS wears metal braces on her legs and uses those crutches that are metal and wrap around your lower arm.  She just finished painting their entire house.  Her husband has Alzheimers so she's a caregiver for him, too.  GREAT you have "R" to help you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 13, 2016, 08:36:54 AM
Hi Joanie, yes my guest has moved from my house to that of another friend.  She will return to California on the 20th.  I find that if I'm not the primary helper in her life, I can enjoy a visit with her more.  Tomorrow, I'm taking her to church at an outdoor chapel on the grounds where she and her family owned a cottage for many years.  When the service is over, if she's up to it, we will stop at the Farmer's Market.  And maybe we'll go to THE FENCE for lunch if it's not too hot.

I think I better get my shower and get dressed before I get caught in my jammies.  I'm really loafing this morning.  It feels good to be able to do that.  I did manage to pay a couple of bills that were due this week so I don't have to worry about that.  And I need to check out the Olympics.

I didn't really get the cleaning done that fast.  I did one bedroom and part of the hall one day, another bedroom and another part of the hall another day.  Today my plan is to do the living room and dining room.  The kitchen can wait until Monday but I can put the sweeper away today.

Make it a good day, Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 13, 2016, 08:45:35 AM
Joan.....
.....I would say I do or have suffered at least 50% - 75% on the others remaining on this list at some time, some I suffer now on a daily basis......there are 3 on this list I havnt yet suffered, at least to my knowledge....." Problems with thinking, learning and planning..."......" Bowel problems....."...." Speech and swallowing difficulties..."...I will ignore...."Sexual problems..." as that doesn't apply.... ;D

Joan....
......I cant even imagine how your friend can cope with her illness, AND her hubby's illness, must be really tough for her.....
I too at times, think of myself to be the toughest one in my household, if I can do something, I will do it....It really angers me when I ask R to get up out of a chair, it becomes such an effort for him as he is always so reluctant to do it, while he grunts and groans from being disturbed...... just too much of an effort for him, from someone who has a good and healthy pair of legs on him to walk a short distance from A to B in our home....
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Mary Ann on August 13, 2016, 09:27:06 AM
I am loving reading all of the colorful posts and I thank everyone so much.  For those who do not want to or cannot do it, that's OK, I understand.  I do have prescription computer glasses and they help but it still is necessary to strain my eyes occasionally.  I call it one of the benefits of getting older.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: halkel on August 13, 2016, 10:35:37 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well I see you ladies are back at it again.  All up and doing the cleaning. shopping and whatnot of making a home. 

I am not real sure of what will transpire here.  Supposedly my Daughter is returning home to Del Rio, her Daughter, my Granddaughter, friend is coming from Austin to pick her up to go stay with her for a while.  The young lady lived with my Daughter and Granddaughter for several years.  So my wife and I will have the house to ourself once again.

the yardman is here cutting grass.  We had rain so close last night and I thought sure we would get some, but didn't.  Hopefully maybe today will be our day.  Louisiana is catching it and we are suppose to have the same storm move in over us....but we shall see.  I don't wish for 16 inches of rain like some got there.

Lloyd, do you know what kind of varmint got your birds?  That's terrible. But the life of a farmer.  I can remember growing up things like that happening, especially with young chicks.  Wipe out dozens of them in one night.

Good Morning Joanie, always a pleasure to see your smiling face and read your encouraging words.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: larryhanna on August 13, 2016, 11:20:44 AM
Hi everyone.  We are in for another hot day.  I got out early and got haircut, stopped at the Walmart grocery area for some cream so I can make the sausage muffins Pat likes for her breakfast and then to the hardware store and finally pick up my replacement windows.  Apparently it has been there for some time but no one let me know until I called yesterday. 

Unfortunately, Pat's release from pain was pretty short lived as she is back to using the walker  and ice packs.  She slept again last night in her easy chair. 

My neighbor just stopped in and we had a very nice visit.  He was on the overpass as the motorcade of John Kennedy approached and saw the shooting.  He has given a talk about these events and subsequent history many times. I requested he give his talk to our Senior Lunch group at church and he accepted the invitation.  He will speak at our October meeting.

I now have the rest of the day to take things peacefully.  We had dinner in hand as will have the left over stir fry and port over fresh cauliflower that has been put through the food processor.  We used it in place of rice and it was actually quite good.  I really don't care for cooked cauliflower or broccoli but do like them both raw. 

Thanks to all of you who made the comments about Pat feeling better.  Guess we just need to remain patient and trust that in a little while she will be back on her feet and be able to resume her normal activities. 

Gloria, I did a little research on the Microsoft/Skype situation.  It appears any charging they may do will have to do with business usage and not the personal use of Skype.  I don't think it is something we individual users need worry about. I am confident that email you have gotten is a hoax.

Mary Ann, unless you code in a different font size or style it will default to the standard of the software our discussions use.  Your own monitor may show smaller or bigger but that won't affect what is actually posted unless you have made coding changes.  (I hope this makes sense.)  When you click the Preview tab rather than the Post tab you will have the opportunity to see what others will see when you do post unless we individually use a higher zoom that 100% on our monitors.

Lloyd, sad that after all the work of caring for the chickens and turkeys to lose them to the varmints.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 13, 2016, 12:00:43 PM
Janie--Nice that your friend is not at another friend's house and you can enjoy the time you can see one another.

Vanilla-Jackie--My friend has had MS since she was 26 y/o and she's now 75 y/o.  Her symptoms came on gradually.  No two people are affected alike.

Larry--Sorry that Pat's painless state lasted such a short time.  I hope that further treatments bring better results.

My daughter-in-law left her work briefcase here.  She asked me to mail it--insure for $500--and send 2 day air.  I was totally shocked that it cost $111.89.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 13, 2016, 12:16:29 PM
Joan.....

It maybe possible your friend has one of the other category MS, re, Relapsing - Remitting or Progressive - Relapsing....I totally agree, no one size fits all....There are many MS symptoms and we can have some and not the other, while others have the other and not some...if you know what I mean....
I have also seen many at my monthly MS meetings who sure look worse than me, as your friend, I have seen some with leg, feet braces, some in electric wheelchair or mobility scooter....

Mine is  Primary - Progressive......Link to meanings.....

http://www.healthline.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/types-of-ms#Relapsing-Remitting5


I still find your friend marvellous in what she is- has been doing, I hope she has outside help, re, a good MS team who will help, support and advise her, not only with her MS but the response she is having to cope with hubby.........One thing they tell us is stress makes our MS worse....As for painting, I tried the other day to stand on a small dressing table type stool to wipe off some set grease bumps I spotted running along the top of a kitchen cabinet, but with no luck, the mind was willing but not the body, I just could not do it, yet I had sponge and cleaner in my hand...at one time I would have had no hesitation to jump up on that stool, but I had to ask R to do it, he done it but what a palaver of a simple one minute job, or what should have been a one minute job....... ;D

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 13, 2016, 12:34:41 PM
Good morning everyone from another cloudy day in the Interior. Farrah is at the moment, sitting beside my chair and staring up at me. I need to learn a feline language anymore to understand this one small cat.

Jackie, I think we all have our ways of speaking or doing, such as handshaking or not and which hand to use. Or what type of speech, even among men and women, let alone different countries! We have so much more similarities than differences, one reason I love computers!

Gloria, if you are deleting a scam or possible scam email, do not use the red X as they say it can lead you into more trouble. We're told to use CTL-ALT-Delete instead.

Larry, I am so sorry to hear about Pat. I sincerely hope this is temporary.

Everyone have a great day! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 13, 2016, 12:48:36 PM
Angelface....
I know dogs understand our body language, our slightest movement....they are one step ahead of us in knowing what they must do.....they are watching us like a hawk... ;D....just wondering if it is the same for our cat friends...Also they understand by the tone of our voice....although in our house our two dogs certainly understand plenty of separate words.....like dinner, do toilet, walkies, bedtime, give me a " kiss - kiss "
  :smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 13, 2016, 12:54:22 PM
Jackie, Farrah is the same and add to that her sense of alertness due to abuse, which she'll never quite shed and I am always being watched. "Big Sister" is in the house!  ;)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Mary Ann on August 13, 2016, 12:58:29 PM
Hal, I code each message individually - Highlight, Bold, Change color (blue), Post.  I have never checked Preview but I did understand my post font would show as the viewer has his/her computer programmed. 

Patricia, I have often wondered if Kendrick realizes when I am talking nice to him.  He does understand when I tell him to "get in here/there" when he's on the front porch.  Because he does "get in there!"  But when I tell him he is a good boy or a pretty boy, does he understand that?

I'm watching the Olympics golf on the Golf Channel.

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 13, 2016, 01:38:53 PM
Vanilla-Jackie--My friend has never mentioned the type of MS she has.  She is a RN and that career was short-lived once the MS was active.  She has tried to get help in caring for her husband, but so far--no luck.

Angelface--Farrah will teach you cat talk as time goes on.:)

Mary Ann--I had the Olympics on, but turned the TV off.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: angelface555 on August 13, 2016, 01:57:21 PM
I have read that an average cat or dog,  pig or small lovebird, rates somewhere around a two-year-old human whereas parrots, especially African Grey parrots are about the level of a three or four-year-old human. Crows, Ravens and Apes, are much higher on the scale.

We really cannot rate them against humans as we are only rating them as to how they understand or behave in human terms, but there we are. Orangutangs taught American sign language had been observed teaching it to their young for an example. There is so much we don't know about animals. Cats and dogs learn our language the way young children do, repetition and actions associated with that repetition.

I was just on Facebook, and they showed a short video of a white Cockatoo meowing in a circle with three young cats. One cat lifted a paw to the bird and the cockatoo hissed like a cat  back at the small cat. The kittens were very confused as the cockatoo was their size, behaving like a cat but obviously not. During this time, Farrah jumped up at me and started talking. I wish I knew what she was saying, probably about the sounds she was hearing. She has become very verbal.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 13, 2016, 02:02:01 PM
Jackie. I am going to try and send you a copy of something my Friend sent me regarding the NHS. Funny. She moved from UK and bought a farm in France. Wait until she needs some health problem fixing. 
I would put in on S and F but the spacing to wide. See if it reaches you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 13, 2016, 02:05:06 PM
Way back a few years when I had my darling Petra ( dog ) I would test her by saying " bad girl " but I would say that as if I was saying " good girl  " in a soft and sweet tone....then I would follow it with a " good girl " but in the tone as if I was telling her " bad girl " bless her little heart, it was the tone she understood not the words I was telling her....I think we could learn a lot from animals, as what you see is what you get....and I think they understand more than we reckon on...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 13, 2016, 02:18:52 PM
Jackie.  I will try here but spacing is just wrong. Funny though.

                        The Royal College of Nursing has weighed in on Prime Minister David Cameron's health care proposals for the junior doctors in the National Health Service.

The Allergists voted to scratch it, but the Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves.

The Gastroenterologists had a sort of a gut feeling about it, but the Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve.

The Obstetricians felt they were all labouring under a misconception. 

Ophthalmologists considered the idea short-sighted. 

Pathologists yelled, "Over my dead body!" while the

Paediatricians said, "Oh, Grow up."

The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, while the

Radiologists could see right through it.

The Surgeons were fed up with the cuts and decided to wash their hands of the whole thing. 

The Ear Nose and Throat specialists didn't swallow it, and just wouldn't hear of it.

The Pharmacists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and the Plastic Surgeons said, "This puts a whole new face on the matter."


The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the


Urologists were pissed off at the whole idea.


The Anaesthetists thought the whole idea was a gas, but the Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no. 


In the end, the Proctologists won out, leaving the entire decision up to the arseholes in Whitehall.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 13, 2016, 02:40:46 PM
Jeanne P......

....that sounds about right..... ;D

....very clever on a play of words....although I might have part blanked a couple of words out...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 13, 2016, 03:42:20 PM
We're having another thunderstorm....that's 3 today.  I made it to the mini farm market and back home without getting wet.  As my dad used to say, "I ran between the drops."
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 13, 2016, 03:47:16 PM
Angelface--It would be interesting to know what Farrah was trying to communicate.

Vanilla-Jackie--When I had dogs, I always thought what they understood was the tone of my voice.

JeanneP--:)

Janie--Wish we'd get some of that rain.  Good you managed to run between the drops.




Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Mary Ann on August 13, 2016, 05:33:05 PM
JeanneP, that was funny.  I think I've read that before, but if I liked it once, I should like it again.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 13, 2016, 05:54:21 PM
June hasn't been in here today.  I hope she is OK.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Amy on August 13, 2016, 05:57:33 PM
We just had a down pour plus a t storm,  rain came so fast a furious that the ground couldn't take it in and we had puddles on the lawn.Then it settled down for a good soaker.

Love this weather!!!Dogs didn't like the thunder but now they are ok. The temp is cooler so sleeping will be better.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 13, 2016, 05:58:40 PM
JaneS. I was so small and skinny growing up that they use to say that about me also. Could run between the rain drops.  I feel I could just stand in it if it would rain right now.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 13, 2016, 06:01:24 PM
JoanFL. They say that all animals go by that but know the tone of each different persons voice. Now my Parrot know mine because he talks back with a Lancashire Accent..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Shirley on August 13, 2016, 06:04:51 PM
Not like June to neglect us for a whole day, Joan..... I'll worry with you.....

Jeanne, we had the Bebe & half moon parrots but never big ones.... lots of other birds but I was never smart enough to teach them to talk.  They understood & were "potty trained" to go in their cages & potty if they wanted to fly around the house or sit on our shoulders.  The blue jay loved McDonald's hamburger & fries... and wouldn't eat other brands. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 13, 2016, 06:05:12 PM
I did it again. Just woke up from a one hour nap. It has got to be a habit now.
Never thought I would do it.  Feels so good.
I think that June must be resting more. Can always tell when she can't be attending so many things.  Bet she is back soon.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 13, 2016, 06:09:29 PM
I had a half moon for a short time. I lost it in a fire a few years back. Just had bought it 5 weeks before so no time to train it.  They are smart birds. I lost 14 birds in that fire and so stopped breeding after that.

Now I had one friend who trained a cat to go use a bathroom stool. Long as the seat left up. Used a spare bathroom.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Shirley on August 13, 2016, 07:34:49 PM
Jeanne, one time when we had our German Shepherd, my husband took her into the restroom with him 'cause I was busy with the kids.  When he came out a man waiting to go in asked if "that dog knew how to use the facility".... to which my smart mouthed husband cracked, "Sure, but we can't get her to flush!"  He was rolling on the floor laughing when we got back in the car.  We used to laugh that "if we ever got the kids as well trained we'd be happy!"   When traveling she rode at my feet & would stick her nose out the wing vent (remember those?) Had a '61 Cad at the time. 

We would make a gas/potty/fast food stop & I usually was the one with her leash & would take her to the closest grass & say, "hurry up" and she would already be squatting down.  She was older than the youngest kid, was the "pick of the litter" from the male's owner so got her at 4 weeks.  She was sure she was human and we shared equally as mothers of those kids.  Cas was boss of us all & she stopped in her tracks to do what ever he said. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: June Drabek on August 13, 2016, 07:55:49 PM
Bis and Jeanne, I am here..sort of. Started the day off well at 5 a.m. had a good shower and shampoo, got fully dressed, went down to get my mail, then on to order more replacement of daily med, on to return some books to our library, picked up some fresh fruit, bread and cereal from the dining room, them home to let the complete weariness take a rest. Felt so out of it again. I'm wondering now if I am having more thyroid problems...seems I recall this complete tiredness when they discovered and removed a parathyroid back in the 80's. I'll talk to my doctor about it when I see her on the 24th. I'm not telling them how I feel at our clinic, as I don't want to be sent off to the hospital again.

Other than that it has been another lovely day here. I am resting and reading my eyes tired, but life goes on. And I am thankful.

Bis, when I think of the dear lady with MS, braces on her legs, metal crutches attached to her arms, and caring for a husband with Alzheimers, I see a real life Earth Angel. And she painted her rooms....God love her. And I know He does, and she must love God very much to trust Him as she does.

I'm hoping to have the energy to get to Chapel tomorrow, I'll just have to take the day as it develops.

I hope to get back to say Goodnight, but if the body says SLEEP, i will do so. I love you all so very much and so thankful that I have you all in my life. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JeanneP on August 13, 2016, 08:30:34 PM
June.  Now I like to take days and not do anything. In this heat I am getting many of them. So if you don't feel like being on the go, just relax.
Always good though to bring up with your Dr. if you are just feeling tired all the time. You seem to be keeping up though. Do more than I do although I still live in a house and lots of work needs doing at times. Soon going to get someone to help with cleaning. Getting I don't care to do it anymore.
Good rest tonight and I bet you make church tomorrow.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JaneS on August 13, 2016, 11:01:50 PM
Jeanne P, I never did like to clean.  I've always said, "I love seeing my house clean but I don't want to make it that way." 

I'm here to say...Good Night Everyfriend!  I've seen Michael Phelps win his 23rd (and he says) his last Gold Medal in Olympic swimming.  He's a phenomenon!  And now I'm off to Dreamland.  Tomorrow will be a busy day so I'm going there as fast as I can.  Sleep well, my friends and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Denver on August 14, 2016, 12:29:04 AM
Another late night HELLO to EVERYFRIEND. 

Good morning, JACKIE and JUNEE. 

We started off the day going to Grandson Luke's "friends" birthday party.  They all bowled and ate some yummy food.  I did not expect the bowling alley to have good food, but they did.  Tonight we decided to take a break from the Olmpics and go to a outdoor concert. The group did a tribute to The Eagles.  The were very good and we enjoyed it very much.  It was beautiful outside, but towards the end a jacket sure would have felt good. 

JOAN that is a frightful amount of money that it cost for you to send Kate's briefcase to her.  I had to return 2 bathing suits to a mail order company in order to get a refund rather than store credit...it cost me $25. With insurance.....and I thought that was terrible. 

Pleasant dreams to all. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on August 14, 2016, 02:13:48 AM
Jenny....
.....good morning - good night..... :hello:
....................
Saw a strange object 5.45 am this morning in the sky...the sky was clear, no sign of any sun shining through, I looked up as I was keeping an eye on the dogs in the back garden when a yard long very slim straight line of an orange -gold moved slowly diagonally along the sky, it moved slowly as a high up plane would move...just that I am baffled at the gold trail that was moving along with it...It kept to the yard long length as it moved, the gold trail did not widen nor lengthen, as of the vapour grey-white planes trails do....I have no Idea what I saw....It has sure left me baffled....The sky was light, not dark, there was nothing else in the sky, no stars, just a clear sky and this slow moving yard long slim orange-gold trail, I could tell there was something tiny at the front....never seen anything like this before...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of August 7
Post by: JoanFL on August 14, 2016, 04:25:22 AM



A new week for Soda Shoppe begins HERE (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=220.0).