Good Morning everyone. AMY good morning you seam to be the first one in today again. that is OK with me but I still enjoy seeing you when i get in any time. I take too many Naps during the day and Have a hard time getting to sleep in bed at night. last night I took two melatonin pills and still took a while to get to sleep but when I did it was a good sleep I feel pretty good this Morning. temp. 13º currently and calling for a high of 18º here today. I would bet that you and you and your husband sleep with good warm P J"S on and still sleep close together to stay warm. Back in the days when my friend and i were hauling horses to ginville CA. I slept with all my clothes on + lot of covers on and still chilly in the truck sleeper. temp. was 50º below when we stopped to eat we left the truck running with the throttle puled out to run at a high rpm, so it would keep running and with a curton over the radiator restricting the air flow through it, glad you all are as tough as you are if we make up there to see you all will be in summer when temp. is warmer. I bet when you all dance it is a close dance. Have a good day'

Good Monday Morning Everyone,
from the Sunny and Clear, 
rocky coast of !.   So not
a good day to go for a stroll. 

But my shades are open to allow
the Sun to shine in and brighten
up my apartment!

I am working on getting set up to
watch Netflix,  Hulu, Showtime, Prime,
CBS All Access, Acorn and YouTube
for the next few weeks,  since our
local channels are going to be
hijacked by the Senate Trial.   
Waste of time,  IMHO. 

I would rather watch soaps.
 

Have a great day, everyone and enjoy
it while it last. 

Oh yes,  and:

Where is Jane???

Mid day Hello everyone. AMY you could not stand to let the snow stay up there.Is snowing hard out of the north east, we already have at least 1/2" and still at it.I am not sick just tired and wore out Like i had did a hard days work. had one long Nap since i got up and am ready to try for another.

Lloyd

We are still experiencing chilly weather......no snow , guess it went to see Lloyd

Finished the quilt and now starting on a skateboard quilt, must admit I really enjoy doing those. One for boys and one for girls as I am sure some girls will ride skateboards. I have been given some real funky fabric  and it should be perfect for this!

Still no Jane?

Good Morning, Good Afternoon and Good Evening!  Cathy picked me up this morning and took me to get my new phone programmed and the "stuff" from the old one moved over to the new one.  It took us most of the morning and then we stopped for pizza on the way home. 

When I got home, I called the car service place again because they told me I had a small gas leak that would need to be addressed.  I decided that I would address it before it began to leak big time. So now my car is back in the shop. 

And that's what I've been doing with my day today.  When I got back from dropping my car off, I was tired so I took Mickie for a walk and then we took a nap together.  When I woke up it was time to make dinner and in the off times, I've been trying to get used to the new phone.  I'm not sure I like it.  It talks much more softly than my old one.  I told my daughter that I think these new ones are meant to be plastered to the end of you fingers and if you leave them in the bedroom and go in the kitchen, they're worthess.  I give myself about 10 days to lose it completely!

Now, what shall we do?

get the old one back and be happy. have a great day.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone..
Sleep was like a Dalmatian dog last night...spotty but I did get some.
Need to run into town this morning and pick up a part. Home to work about the house..should really get back to purging but will see.

Jane, happy to read all is well and you had a grand time out with Cathy!! May take a bit to get used to the new phone but you will... Remember when cars were so simple to use, now they have all these gadgets on them? High beams were on the floor and now good luck at finding them.....all depends on the make of vehicle.

Better get a move on.

Enjoy your day everyone..

Just checking in so those who are interested will know I am still here.

Cold here so I am staying in and doing laundry and reading.

Take care, All.

Good Morning Everyfried!  I tried this a minute ago and an ad flashed up in front of everything.  When I got rid of the ad, S&F was also gone.  At least it happened after only 2 words.  If it happens again frustration will take over and I'll find something else to do.

Hopefully, this will be the rest of my message but I wanted to make sure everyone knows it's my computer that has gone crazy and not me!  Actually, I did that many years ago.

Anyway, the weather is also cold here...16º right now and only expected to reach a high of 30 today.  I will be going out later but my friend is doing the driving and since the sun is shining it doesn't seem as cold.

I went to bed really late last nigh (our should I say EARLY this morning) and I slept through the alarm and got up when the phone rang around 8 a.m.  Mickie got her pill immediately and then we took a walk and now we're waiting for breakfast. 

PHYLLIS, so glad you checked in!  We miss those who don't!  Now for the rest of them! 

I wish you all a lovely day! 
Make it your own in every way!

And don't forget to share it with us.  Even if you're only doing "nothing" that takes effort! Just ask me!  I'm an expert at doing nothing!

Jane, your temps match ours - brrr.

You can't be an expert at doing nothing because you haven't been retired long enough.  I do have "nothing" down pat but I've been retired over 33 years and do very little.  I guess that's why we have Tom's friend, Robin, clean.  Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to find anything.  She comes today.   

Mary Ann

Good morning everyone, woke early, still dark, rolled over and went back to sleep, woke almost 9. Had a chuckle, the one in charge of the schedules for the CNA's called yesterday and asked if she could send someone today  from 8 to 10 and I told her  no way. I have told her that so many times she still doesn't understand it.  17 and no wind chill this morning but still cold and the sun in shining. Last weather report I heard said it would be dry and sunny till the week end when we will have rain or snow. Will have to wait and see how right/wrong they are.

Since I woke late I better get my breakfast and get dressed before 11:30 when my CNA gets here. At least that was the original time for today. Will see.

Have a good day.

A good Tuesday HELLO to EVERYFRIEND!

It is dreary out today.....no sunshine makes me dreary too!  Not much to say either. 

Yesterday Kurt and friends came down from Vail after their nice ski weekend .  Bob took the light rail to the airport to meet them and drove Kurt's car back home here.  Kurt and Family will be here over Presidents' Day from a Boston and we will repeat this process of getting the car to them. 

Bob has been very dizzy when getting up the past couple of days, so I have been a bit worried about him....unfortunately he even fell yesterday morning after getting up and turning too quickly.  He is being more careful now making sure he moves slowly especially when getting up.  I did not want him to drive but he is fine unless he is getting up and moving too quickly.  He did just have a bout with a head cold and I feel this might be associated to his ears, but we will not mess around with it if it continues. 

JANE, I am sorry to read your car needed more attention...I do hope they can take care of this problem with out breaking the bank. Also not good to read your computer is acting up.  Gurr. How frustrating. Happy to read you enjoyed your time with Cathy.

I hope you all have a good day.

Jenny

PHYLLIS, nice to see your post....that is all we need, just a check in to let us all know you are doing OK......NOW I just need to make sure I do the same! 

Poof goes another day! Got a lot of little things done today,we were putting appointments on the calendar and found out we had two on back to back days......a phone call took care of that and they are now on one. Cut out parts of the skateboard quilt and will do that maybe on Thur. Our temps are to warm up on the weekend and we may get more snow..oh well...better now than in May!

Jane,we are missing Joy, and Lloyd......both are MIA and hope they are alright and  Shirley is also MIA??

Jenny, please get Bob checked out....may be nothing but it may be something that needs to be looked at. I know if Kyle gets up too quick he will be dizzy but he is sitting on the side of the bed for a bit before he gets up.

I see the pup has gone to bed.too early for me but I am more than ready for bed.

Blue Jays, Juncos, sparrows and dove have been vacuuming up the seeds, in fact I have been feeding them twice a day. I think they need the food in this cold weather.

Not sure when I checked in, I always go on & on when I do.   We are being told to expect rain turning to snow overnight so whatever will be, will be. I do have an appointment with cardio Dr tomorrow for the okay to do cataracts... and have questions for him so will make the appointment unless we are totally iced in. Not until 11:30 so should have streets cleared by then, only problem it is on opposite side of town & need to take the bypass around town & that's where the ice is, on overpasses. I ask for mid-day appointments to stay out of rush hour, but also during winter expect streets at their best. Big deal, highlight of the week, huh? 

Been really cold here & enough wind to go through NORMAL clothes to make the knees & ankles hurt, tomorrow will be an UGGS day so ankles won't notice. Have warm enough coats & hoods to sure don't enjoy the winter like we used to, right, Gloria? I refuse to wear long johns to the Doctor's office, never know how long we have to wait & can picture me stripping down because the offices are so hot. 

Sorry Bob is having trouble, Jenny, you are probably right about the cold causing, but falling can bring up a whole new set of problems. Driving may be scary if he has to turn his head too fast in traffic, be careful!

Sorry about the car, Jane, always something, isn't it?  Glad you have a mechanic you can trust. I know it took my daughter a good year before she "found her groove" after being retired. Cas just played golf all the time because his buddies retired before him, but since he had open heart surgery the week he retired, it took him 6 weeks before he got out on the golf course. The doctor allowed him to drive at 4 weeks but not a full swing with golf club. I retired when Cas died because nobody around to care what day the laundry gets done or house cleaned!

Lloyd, like you, I've been napping too much in day time so not sleeping as sound at night. Remember when our babies did that and we knew what to do!

Amy, I have 3 or 4 bags of "stuffing" for quilts that I bought at a sale long ago for my mother-in-law about the same time she said she wasn't going to quilt anymore. Wish you were closer, I'd give it to you. Think I will just pack it up with some boots & coats to take to one of the thrift stores. I would rather give the coats & boots to people that would use them after all the news about how much goes to landfill that we donate. Heck, I'll use some of those nice knits shirts for dust rags (that shrunk up with first washing)... None of my family is smaller than I am so no "passing down" around here. I hate to see anything wasted.

Hi to all.... haven't had my supper, cats were fed & are outside. Somehow Callie had the run of the house all afternoon, I thought she was outside but must have been hiding. She came strolling down the hall to the bedrooms & when I yelled at her & followed her back to HER part of the house, I discovered the basement door open so I'm sure she checked it all out. HOpe she noticed a litter box at the bottom of the steps. You may hear be yelling from one coast to the other if she's been bad! The basement is a wreck right now but doesn't need to be a SMELLY wreck!  Think I will eat before checking it out. I may be spending the night doing clean up.

phyllis I care and I am sure the rest us of also care.some times we all may fall short posting as we should. speaking for my self i sped read and sometimes miss a lot also my short memory lets me down since the head knocks I got in 014. so all i can do is ask for forgiveness. i will try to do better,but please do not hit me again if I fall short. have a good rest of the day. I have gave myself the insulin shot and have to go shave so my breathing Machine mask won't leak. Good Night and sweet dreams.

Lloyd

Just a note for those of you with a touch of vertigo.  I get it from time to time and the last one my dr. sent me to a specialist.  After some testing and some xrays she determined that mine was caused by the movement of what looked on the picture like a lot of little stones.  Sometimes when I sleep on one side those little stones get out of place.  She suggested that when I'm getting up, I turn completely on the other side of my head and give them a chance to get back where they belong.  It works for me and sometimes, as I'm rolling to the other side, I can feel the vertigo starting.  Maybe you could note which side your head is on when the dizzies start and make sure you move it to the other side before you try getting up?  Just a suggestion but it can't hurt.

I'm off to Dreamland!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow!  And may God bless us, every one!

Good morning everyone, a whole 10 this morning, good, might finally start killing all the germs in the air. Another day for me to stay inside. Getting another new CNA and this one is supposed to be here every day. From what the woman from the office said she is young. I told her that most young ones I have had do not want to work and if this one is like that she will hear from me. I really am getting bad with telling her about some she has been sending me. Oh well maybe I am too fussy. Maybe it is because I cannot do much.

JENNY  sorry about Bob falling, bad enough getting dizzy. He will have to start turning slow. Falling is the only thing I really worry about.

AMY  one year we had 8 inches of snow in May. All the trees and bushes were leafed out and it was a heavy wet snow so a lot of trees and limbs down and electric out. I think it was in the early 1970's.

SHIRLEY  I sure am not enjoying this winter. If I go out I make sure I have my "geemagotchees" on, then with wool socks my ankles stay warm. Doctor's offices here are always cold and I make sure I dress warm if I have a winter appointment. I try making them from late March till mid November.

LLOYD  you are the one who should be taking it easy. No more working on big machines anymore.

JANE  last night I think I was asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. Slept good and woke early. Good, have time to shower before the new CNA gets here.

Have a good day.

Good morning everyone..
We are off to the city today. Kyle has an appointment with the RA Dr at the hospital via internet/Skype??? Then we are off to Costco to pick up things for us and our neighbour. I know the van will be full as we need 3 bags of birds seed and that takes up room.On the way home will stop at the Vets and pick up dog food for Rex. That should do it for the day, doubt if anything will be done at home.

Shirley, good luck at the cardio Dr today. Hope all your questions get answered. What about taking the clothes to a homeless shelter or maybe your church send clothes to poor countries? I don't blame you for not wanting them to end up in
the landfill.

Gloria, hope you got a good CNA...

Better get a move on here.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Jane, another thing I do for vertigo is to put my head down on my chest,then over to the right side, then back ,then over to the left side. Now this is ok but when your neck is sore tis not easy to do. Mine sounds like Rice Crispies....snap crackle pop!!

Lloyd, you're fine. We do miss your posts when you don't pop in so like Phyliss pop is just to say hi.

Gloria, good morning, yes I do remember that . Thankfully the snow didn't stay!

Good morning.

Amy, I am still around. Thanks for thinking about me.

I have had a few busy days.  Several doctor visits, a funeral, and not feeling real good for a few days.

I do feel better and guess I am almost back to normal, whatever that is. LOL

Sorry to hear that several have had some health issues.  Hope they all clear up quickly. 

It is kind of early for anything interesting to happen.  I have had my breakfast, taken sine of my meds and still have my tea to drink.  I don't have anything special to do until Feb. 6, when I see my primary doctor. I only see her twice a year, unless I have some problem, and she does write most of my Rx's. 

It is a pretty sunny, calm morning.  Supposed to warm up a little bit during the next few days.  It sure has been cold.  I am one who does not like a heavy coat, so the couple times I have had to go out,  I just put on some extra layers and found a nice warm scarf that I had forgotten I had.  At least, most of the time, I am only out long enough to get into the car and then get out when I get where I am going.  It seems to work ok. 

Our area has been lucky, as we have not had much snow, but it sure has been cold.  I am so ready for spring.  I did notice the other day, that it was still light out at 5:15 so, the days are getting longer. 

I hope everyone will have a good day.

Joy 

Good Morning everyone. the weather guesser says Light snow but it is light rain here now and  is 32º and supposed to get to 34º today. Just looked out and we are getting a mix of rain snow and freezing rain.so will be a couch jockey today. Nancy just called morning feed is ready see you all later.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  All that's happening here today is laundry.  The first load just finished and is ready for the dryer.  I don't have anywhere I need to go today except down the street with Mickie.  She's already told me it's past time for her walk so the clothes will go in the dryer and we'll brave the cold and take our morning stroll.  And that's my agenda for the day.

The car is back and it didn't cost a fortune and Bucky agreed to accept payment in two stages so that helps the budget.

The movie that my friend and I saw yesterday was the remake of Dr. Doolittle.  It was good but LOUD!  Instead of the musical version of the original, we had the animals blasting their way through water and walls to help the Dr.  I prefer the music!

I wish you all a lovely day!
Make it your own in every way!

And stop by to share it with all of us!

Jane, I have watched the trailer for that movie, and I really would like to see it. I have a friend who saw it and she thought it was wonderful.. But, if and when I get to go, I will be aware of the sound part.

It is still sunny, but really cold.  I just finished my lunch and need to clean up a few dishes.  I guess I will watch the Hallmark Channel as all the other stations will be full of all that mess from Washington .

Or I will read.  Or, maybe take a nap.  When you live by yourself, you are not responsible for anybody else, so you can do what you want.

Have a good afternoon.

Joy

Long day and I can imagine we will be in bed before the chickens roost!! Not fond of driving in the dark but it does have its merits.....like watching dawn awake and stretching to push the night away. Just beautiful to see. This new way of talking to a Dr over the internet is ok but I like a hands on approach....worked out that everything is alright and one more visit and then Kyle will go to his GP.
Went to Costco and filled the van!! Also stalked up on 3 bags of bird seed so the birds  will be happy.

Roads were good and no critter crossing either  so all in all a great day.

Joy, I would opt out for the nap

Jane ,glad your car is back and isn't it nice to have such a wonderful person to deal with....keeper for sure.

Better tidy up the kitchen.

AMY, I watched this person grow up!  He was in my son's class and they were friends all through school.  Besides that, he's following in his father's footsteps.  He literally  grew up in the car repair and rental business.  He has also added a used car sales side to the business.  And on top of that, he's a nice young man!  He doesn't treat me any differently now than he did when I was his friend's mom... with respect and thoughtfulness.  And I'm sure he treats all his customers the same way.  I've sent him many customers over the years, because he's good at his job, he hires good people to work for him and they all do a good job!

Now I'm going to wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow because I might not make it in here again.  I'm really sleepy and thinking about going to bed early...if I don't fall asleep in front of the TV first.

JOY, I'm glad I went to see Dr. Doolittle and I'm sure anyone who sees it will enjoy it.  But I saw the old one about 6 times and I don't think I'll see this one again.  As I said, I'm glad I saw it this time!

Three loads of laundry are done and put away and that's my accomplishment for today.  Now, back to the TV!  Enjoy your evening, Everyfriend!

Stopping by to wish all a good night. Had a nice visit with my cardiologist, he is like an old friend after more than 30 years. He said he'd explain what to do with me to the doctor doing the cataract surgery.    Just have to wait for the appointment Feb.7 to talk to that doctor, and set up the surgery appointments. Once that is all over and I get new glasses, I hope to be fit to run off for a while.

Had bad news about 2 cousins last night, sisters, one isn't expected to survive a stroke and the other is in a nursing home after a fall. That whole family of girls (5) were RNs..nurses. The only boy was closer to my age & still living. I've not been able to go to 2 other cousins funerals that died since I blew my knee 2 months ago, and it is the only time we see each other any more. Kinda sad mood tonight, but it is life and I will be okay tomorrow. Both of these "girls" are in their 90s, so we know we can't live forever, right?

It is bitter cold, some kind of moisture outside but not sure what the temp is if freezing. We had snow, freezing rain this morning but the streets weren't too bad, icky, car is filthy... but think it is supposed to warm up by the week end. I have a tire that says to "add air", so will check it out in the morning & get it to Sam's Club to fix. I checked them a few days ago & all read the same, the pot holes were terrible all the way to the Dr.'s office so maybe it picked up something or cut it... hope it isn't all the way flat in the morning. I was too tired to get out the little air compressor to fill it when I got home, it came on when I was about half way home.

Looks like everyone is checking in except haven't seen Mary Ann for a while. I think I am sleepy, anyone else missing?

Sweet dreams to all, and God Bless. Shirley

Shirley, strange that you should mention my name because this was the only folder open and as I'm going to head for bed, I thought I'd make my last post here - no one has posted in Norm's B&T.  I do try to post in both folders but usually not at the same time.

It is 30 degrees here, so not so cold.  Of course, I'm sitting here in a warm room and in a comfortable chair.

My cataract surgery went well in 1999 so I hope yours does too.  You have reaction problems I did not have.  I really have been fortunate in that my allergies are things in the air that we can do nothing about.  I did get shots for nearly four years to increase my tolerance to those things.  I had two food allergies and the advice for those are to not eat them.  I do not have a medicine allergy until it would be to something I haven't been tested on yet. 

In a way, I had a bad day today, however, I'm exaggerating.  I like a peanut butter cookie with coffee in the morning and we're out of cookies.  Saltines are not good substitutes, but that is what I had, and will have tomorrow.  Bread was down to two crusts and one slice.  Tom was gone.  I did have a half ham sandwich that Tom made a day ago so that was my lunch.  Then I decided to make stew and when I went to get the crock pot, it was on a shelf in the coat closet and I can't reach that high.  So no stew.  I sent an e-mail to Tom saying "Gripe".  I know he will not be going to the store tomorrow so it will be more of the same.  When he got home, he did fix me a nice supper of chicken. broccoli and potato, so I had one good meal today.  I told Tom "it isn't easy being 95" because I can't do much.   

Before I start complaining, I'll say "good night" and go to bed!

Mary Ann

Wednesday night HELLO toEVERYFRIEND.

THE Bob Cats are still around each day.  A neighbor called tonight to tell us about seeing them out side of her home playing this morning.  I caught them on our cameras this morning also.  They are so cute❣️

Bob's dizziness continues in spite of him trying the suggestion you all shared, so he did call our doctor and with insistence got a appointment for tomorrow afternoon. Before he encouraged a earlier appointment they would see him a week from today😩😩

It is late and I am headed off to bed....pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny