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Title: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on May 29, 2017, 08:57:59 AM
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on May 29, 2017, 09:07:48 AM
Bob had finally made it to the last round of the $50,000 Question.  The night before the big question, he told the host MC that he desired a question on American History.

The big night arrived.  Bob made his way onstage in front of the studio and TV audience.  He had become the talk of the week.  He was the best guest this show had ever seen. 

The MC stepped up to the mike.

"Bob, you have chosen American History as your final question.  You know that if you correctly answer this question, you will walk away $50,000 dollars richer.  Are you ready?"

Bob nodded with a cocky confidence -- the crowd went nuts. He hadn't missed a question all week.

"Bob, yours is a two-part question. As you know, you may answer either part first.  As a rule, the second half of the question is always easier. Which part would you like to take a stab at first?"

Bob was becoming more noticeably nervous. He couldn't believe it, but he was not sure, but American History was his easiest subject, and he played it safe.
"I'll try the easier part first."

The MC nodded approvingly. "Here we go Bob. I will ask you the second half first, then the first half."

The audience grew silent with gross anticipation...

"Bob, here is your question: And in what year did it happen?"
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on May 29, 2017, 09:26:05 AM
I'm here to mark my place!  Poor Bob!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on May 29, 2017, 09:49:51 AM
Hi everyone.  It is going to be another hot day in the lower 90's on this Memorial Dy.  The schedule is light today.  Pat needs to get some blood tests done so will take her.  Scott and Jennifer plan on coming out sometime this afternoon as Scott has taken the day off.  This would have been his deceased wife's birthday and it was a tradition for him to take that day off of work each year and he has wanted to continue it.  Jennifer has fixed a cake for the occasion. 

The man who won the PGA Tourney yesterday was born and  lives in our county.  This is the second tournament he has won this year.  I enjoyed watching the last three hours of the event.  After Church yesterday we stopped and got our lunch and brought it home to eat as it was very hot and neither one of us felt like eating out.  I got a Firehouse Sub and then went through the drive thru at Zaxby's (a chain here in the South) for a nice salad with chicken strips on it. 

Gloria, sure hope yesterday was and today will be a better day for you than Saturday apparently was.  I rest right after lunch and Pat usually naps later in the afternoon.  We don't like afternoon appointment either.  I don't envy you having to have 4 teeth pulled. How nice that you had a good chat with that nephew.   

June, we have had Gideon speakers at a couple of the churches we have attended over the years.  The other day at one of the doctor's offices I was surprised to find two Gideon Bibles on display along with some magazines.  Of course, this is considered the Bible belt.

Amy, thanks for the explanation of vegetable marrow as have never heard of it.

JaneS, I do hope you can eliminate that pesky squirrel as they can do so much damage.  Hope you have a wonderful time with your granddaughter and family today. 

Lloyd, I sure wouldn't want to find snakes in my attic as I don't like any snakes, even the harmless ones.  We apparently have a lot of snakes around here (not on my property that I know of) but they around bodies of water and in the weeds. 

Jeanne, that graphic could be me.  We have a rocking chair that is never used but it isn't the same design as the graphic.  Thanks for getting us started on a new week.  That was a nice funny.  At first I thought you were talking about a current TV quiz show that I had never seen but wondered at the prize which seemed small by today's standards.  Then I saw the punchline and realized it was just a funny. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on May 29, 2017, 11:01:00 AM
Happy Memorial Day.

Just marking my place right now.   Not feeling too well so am "hibernating" this weekend.

One quick question:   

Gloria,  where in Oklahoma does your nephew live?

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

BBL  (Be Back Later)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Sandy on May 29, 2017, 11:58:15 AM
  :wave2: Happy Memorial Day,  Every One!  :wave2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on May 29, 2017, 12:04:04 PM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well our "storm" came through last night about 9 PM and wouldn't you know not a drop of rain here at my house, lots of wind, lightening and thunder but no rain. But sometime after I went to bed we got about 1/2 an inch.  But it is nice and cool out this morning and cloudy.  So those that are doing their thing outside should have a cool day for it.  We did ours yesterday so today is a non celebration day for us.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on May 29, 2017, 12:05:36 PM
Jeanne, thank you for the truly great Memorial Day picture. I could almost feel this old fellows thoughts and memories.

Jane, poor Bob is right. A very unfair question…..Bob was trapped, for sure.

Larry, I am sure there have been a lot of Souls saved through these gifts of the Gideon's Bibles. Our speaker was asked what it cost per Bible that they leave in Hotel rooms. He said, five dollars. That seems a very low price for all that is given.

Callie, I had my "hibernating" day yesterday. Just couldn't seem to pull myself out of it, so we have to give in some times. I know your tomorrow will be better. Hugs and God be with you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on May 29, 2017, 12:45:27 PM
So far my day has not gone as planned, but it rarely does.  I slept with the sliding door open and Tiger wanted in & out until I gave up and took her to the other end of the house where she could sleep upstairs or down and I couldn't hear her.  Normally I go right back to sleep but have been considering having Tom (cat) put to sleep.  He hates traveling so bad & know this last trip he was sick because of his head, not motion!  I didn't even get the few blocks down the street before he threw up all over the plastic shower curtain I put on the floor.... so I brought him back home & left Tiger with him since I was only going to be gone 2 nights.  I put the self feeder out on the door step where they usually come when wanting to come inside.  They survived but I worried about them. 

Going to be gone too long to CO and twice as far as where I go in MO, just not a pleasant drive for him.  He is fine when I get parked but I spend the first night in Walmart parking lot to adjust to altitude so he will get sick again next morning when I go into the mountains.  That is why I couldn't go back to sleep.  He is such a loving cat and minds pretty well around the house, but nobody else can get near him to feed and I don't want him to go hungry. 

By the time I got myself in gear this morning, fed cats & me.... the power went off.  Stayed off over 2 hours so couldn't do laundry, had to go turn propane on in RV to keep food frozen & cold  & with that thought, need to go turn it back to electricity.  Got most of the clocks reset, 2 more in the kitchen & think I'm done.  I couldn't open garage doors without power so no trip to gas up the car.  I want to fill the RV gas tank & also empty the water tank & put in fresh, but not today.  Son picked up his camper to do what needed done to it & will bring it back until he is ready to leave.  He still likes to drive at night but won't have his dog to keep him company so that is a concern for me, besides we go to bear country & they will be just coming out of hibernation & hungry.... no dog smells to keep them away from his camper.   :stars:

Lloyd, you are handy with that 22..... I'd probably have missed the snakes & shot holes through the siding & let the mud dabbers in. 

Better to do catch up stuff, lunch time & nothing to show for my day.  I took flowers to my parents a few weeks ago & 2 different vases of flowers to Cas.  Have to pick up the vases mid week or they throw them away.  They don't allow artificial flowers in the mausoleum, have benches to place flowers on.  My parents are buried in a cemetery that only allows flowers in the vases built in the head stones that are flat on the ground.  Not like the old days when we visited the cemeteries & took peonies, cleaned around the stones of all family members and then had a picnic in the town park.  Really was "Decoration Day" and the start of summer.

Remember all those gone before that we loved, and I am thankful for all of you in here for sharing this day.  Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on May 29, 2017, 01:29:29 PM
I have a very long flourescent bulb in the indirect lighting in my kitchen burned out.  I managed to get it out and write down all the information on it and went to the store and got a replacement.  Using two climbing pieces, I got up close enough to replace the bulb, got back down and turned it on and....NOTHING!  So I got back up, took the bulb out and then put it back in and tried it again...STILL NOTHING.  I'm thinking there might be a starter in it but I'm also thinking that the electrician who installed the two new ones a couple years ago, said these new once don't have starters like the old ones.  I guess I'll have to get up there and check that out....again!  One half of my kitchen is DARK and that's bad because some of my eyesight is foggy at times.  I need as much light as I can get.

Oh well...back to the trial and error.  If anyone has any ideas, I'm open for suggestions.  I won't ask family members or neighbors for help on holidays.  I did call my son and I told him in no uncertain terms that he was NOT to come over...just make suggestions and if if it's not working by Thursday afternoon, he can pick up Kiran and figure it out for me then. 

I have all these tall people in my family who could do this standing on the floor but I'm stubborn about Holidays.

Back to the drawing board...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on May 29, 2017, 02:32:17 PM
Well, I figured it out on my own.  I had two defective light bulbs.  When I took the first one out and looked closely at both ends, I discovered that one pin was shorter and wigglier than the other one.  I decided that I might have done that to it so I decided to try the other one and if it worked, cut my losses.  But before I even got the other one out of the plastic wrap, I noticed that it, too, had a shorter, wigglier pin in one end.  So I put them both into the package, returned them and got my money back.  Tomorrow, I'll take my info to my guys at the local hardwar store and get EXACTLY what I need with very clear instructions.  They're good guys!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on May 29, 2017, 08:14:55 PM
Pretty quiet in here today. Guess everyone is busy with family and friends on this Holiday. Nothing at all happening here at Rowntree, except a special lunch..cream of broccoli soup, bacon cheese burgers, cole slaw, baked beans, and root beer floats for dessert. I'm still full. Not enough activity today, so I will go for a long walk before bedtime.  Spent the afternoon napping and reading. What a life ! :cheers:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on May 29, 2017, 08:50:46 PM
I just got home from my daughter's.  Had a nice visit with my granddaughter and her husband and good dinner....chicken on the grill, green beans, mac and cheese, deviled eggs and chocolate cake for dessert. 

This is the granddaughter who just got her Master's from the University of Houston and who called me every Sunday for several months as part of a class project.  I was her "Sage Senior" for a psychology class.  She surprised me with a "Certificate of Recognition" fro participating as "Sage for Clinical Social Work Practice with Elders Class".  It was signed by the Professor who taught the class and the Dean of the Graduate College.  I'm surprised, proud, elated and humble all at the same time!  I thought Natalie's heartfelt THANKS was more than enough.

She also gave me a key fob that is in the shape of the Houston Cougar's paw print and that lights up to help me find the door keyhole in the dark and a picture frame that will hold a picture of Natalie and me that her husband took today. 

Sounds like I just did a lot of bragging but then I guess I have a right to brag.  Just needed to share all that with my good friends. 

Now I'm going to go watch some TV through my eyelids!  Enjoy your evening Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on May 29, 2017, 09:28:09 PM
A good Memorial Day evening to EVERYFRIEND.

Nothing exciting here today, just continued to clean and got the patio furniture out of the garage and put on the deck. 

Thank you, JEANNE LEE, for the nice graphic for us to enjoy today.

CALLIE, sorry you are not feeling well today.  Hope you are better tomorrow.

SHIRLEY, I know it is a hard decision to make, but sometimes putting the animal down is the best thing you can do for them.  Andy's drive to Colorado will surely be a difficult one for him with out Cheyenne by his side.  I know I would feel a whole lot safer with Cheyenne there camping, for many reasons. 

JANE, how nice of Natalie to present you with a "Certificate of Recognition" for your help with her psychology class. 

JUNE, sounds like you had a very restful day. 

Pleasant dreams to you all tonight. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on May 29, 2017, 10:31:48 PM
Quite day here today.   Middle daughter went home fairly early this morning, she had grocery shopping to do and has to be at work tomorrow.  It is her last day at school tomorrow and then off for the summer.  My wife and her are off to England and France the end of next month.  The will be gone for four weeks.  They will visit family in England and on to France to visit my daughters, daughter.

Shirley, I was very surprised at your thought about putting the cat down. 

I feel tired tonight, so I am off to bed.  Nite all, God Bless and sweet dreams.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 29, 2017, 10:56:03 PM
Shirley I am no longer a good shot or welder. I can't see well enough.
when i was in the military ever shooting test I took except one were expert.
the one was with a 45 caliber pistil i only made sharp shooter with it. when i was in the army was stationed at white sands missal range new Mexico.
was considered a hard ship post as it was so far from a metropolitan aria.
we could draw all the amo we wanted so we did and Nancy and i would go out in the dearest in a safe aerie and shoot we could both  at 150 + yards put 5 or 6 round in a bulls eye size of a teacup. we haven't done that in years now.
we Have a granddaughter ( Nacelle ) that can, she is the one that shot the bobcat that was stalking her dear hunting stand. ( posted a picture of her cat) Have a great rest of the day and a better tomorrow.

Lloyd   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on May 29, 2017, 11:01:52 PM
Let's all say a prayer for our Bis/Joan as she travels to her new home tomorrow. I'm sure it will be a tiring trip for her, but God will surely keep her safe in His loving care. Good night dear hearts and God Bless you all. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on May 29, 2017, 11:11:47 PM
Jenny, Natalie gave me the certificate.  it was actually presented to those of us who served as "Sage Seniors" by the University.  It was quite official.

I thought Joan was leaving on Wednesday.  Isn't tomorrow Tuesday?

Good Night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on May 29, 2017, 11:28:30 PM
And here's our favorite Walmart cashier with her granddaughter:


Click Here (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/modspace/MemberPhotos/JaneS-Natalie.jpg)

JaneS and Granddaughter Natalie.  Happy together!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on May 30, 2017, 06:37:46 AM
Good morning everyone...

Beautiful sunny morning here, hope it stays that wy as I would like to get the garden in today.

Dr was pleased with hubby and took him off of one pill...I take that as a good sign. Met up with the kids and had lunch.

Going to make this short as I need to get a wiggle on..

Take care everyone and enjoy your day..

Sorry forgot to say LOVE the photo of Jane and Natalie, thank you Jeanne Lee for posting it!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 30, 2017, 07:08:40 AM
 Jeanne Lee Thanks for posting the picture. both good looking ladies.
Jane is worrying  me with her white hair tho mine is starting to get tinges in the temples and also my whiskers are all white where they used to be      Albranian,<SP) ?.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: phyllis on May 30, 2017, 09:52:35 AM
A very nice Memorial Day graphic, Jeanne Lee.  Thanks for taking care of us while Joan is making her big move.  I think she said it was to happen on Wednesday.  I hope and pray it will go easy for her.  I'm sure the kids will make it as smooth as possible.

Like Shirley, when I was a kid yesterday was always called Decoration Day and we honored all of the ones in our family that were gone as well as those who were lost in the military.  I can remember going with my folks to put flowers on my grandparents' graves.  Then the rest of day was spent picnicking with all of the traditional food, such as hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, watermelon, etc.,  and swimming on opening day at the municipal pool in the park.  All of the kids were excited......summer was finally here!

Jane, nice picture of you and Natalie and really thoughtful of her to give you the certificate.  I wish her all the luck in the world.

Amy, so happy to hear that DH is improving and able to reduce his medication.

Take care, Lloyd, while you are out working.  My hair turned white back in my early forties.  I always blamed by kids.   ;)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on May 30, 2017, 10:18:55 AM
Hi everyone.  We are in for a cloudy day today and not as hot only up to 85 degrees this afternoon.  After an early evening with a severe thunderstorm watch we ended up with only a short downpour.  It probably was not much in the way of help.  Only a 20% chance of rain this afternoon.  I have no plans to leave the house today but need to fix some more sausage muffins or Pat's breakfast and chop up some green onions.  I also have to call and reschedule my dental cleaning as found yesterday I had another appointment at the same time. 

We had a nice time with Scott and Jennifer last evening.  Scott brought over everything needed and made a taco pie that was very good.  We fixed a salad to so with it.  Jennifer had made a Coca Cola cake that was delicious.  As I mentioned yesterday this was in memory of his wife's birthday.

Callie, sure hope you are feeling better today. 

Hal, you got more rain than we did yesterday evening.  At least the rain cooled it off here.  It sounds like you will be by yourself for a month when you wife goes to England. 

June, don't most of the Gideon's donate their time?  It sounds like you had a pretty typical holiday meal yesterday. 

Shirley, I think cats can get along by themselves for two or three days if they have food and water and a litter box.  I am sure you will hate to lose Tom (cat) but that time comes for all pets as we all know.  It sounds like you will soon be leaving to go camping.  I bet it will still be pretty chilly in the mountains.

JaneS, the fluorescent bulb problem sounds like a job for a family member to help you with as it is so dangerous for you to be climbing up.  You asked for suggestions and that is mine.  :)  I now read that you have spoken to your son and he will help you.  That dark kitchen gives you a good reason to eat out and see you did just that at your daughter's.  Another good menu.  What a nice gesture to give you the certificate. You do have a right to brag but I hadn't even thought of your comments as bragging.  Good picture of you and your beautiful granddaughter. 

Lloyd, you were quite a marksman.  I remember firing the rifle as a young teenager but never cared for hunting or fishing and would much rather read a book. I think I was in my thirties when I started turning grey and it now snow white. 

Amy, anytime a medication can be stopped is a good things.  Glad you hubby is doing well.

Phyllis, as I was growing up we did decoration day as you describe as my mother always took us to the cemeteries where her family was buried and my dad's family was buried.  She didn't need to buy flowers as we had a lot of peony bushes that would be in full bloom by Decoration Day. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on May 30, 2017, 10:34:44 AM
When I was about 42 or 43 my mother was visiting and commented that I was getting quite grey.  I said "Yes, I've been premature grey for a while."  She told me, "Jeanne, when you're over 40 it's not premature."   ;D
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on May 30, 2017, 11:20:52 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Just got through cleaning up and getting myself ready to go to a doctors apmt.  Wife has an apmt with PT this afternoon for a finger on her hand.  Ah, the joys of old age.

I don't know when I started getting grey, I can remember sitting in the barbers chair and looking at the clippings and see the grey, a long time ago.  But like Larry I am more white and blonde than grey.  But they say red heads do that.

I am not sure what kind of weather we are in for.  Weather guy last night talked pf all these lows coming through and  possible rain/storms but right now it is bright sunshine and a hi of 88 predicted.

Janie, two fine looking ladies.  :thumbup:

Joanie, tomorrow is the big day.  Hope all goes well and you have an easy trip.  Hopefully you will make the trip in one day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on May 30, 2017, 11:39:45 AM
I started turning gray in high school & was dying it before 30 because I was "half & half".  Quit dying about 50 & was snow white.  I had to buy Clairol Black Velvet to cover & blend in.... quite a difference.

Jane, you & gr-daughter have exactly same face features!!! Pretty genes you passed on.  Love that the college recognized your time for their research.  Those light fixtures are a pain, I have one that holds about 6 or 8 short florescent bulbs & got the replacements put in myself last time.  My son thought it might be a "starter".... when I talked to him about it on the phone, but luck was with me & just a couple bulbs fixed it.

Good idea, June, extra thoughts & prayers for a difficult trip made easier for our Joan. 

Larry, one year the peonies bloomed early so Mother cut them & filled the old refrigerator in the garage until time to go.  Remember those old refrigerators with the round dome on top?  They kept one like that in the garage as long as they lived, Dad would replace the gasket on the door & make repairs now & then when needed, but it held his pitcher of lemonade all summer every year from before I was 10.  Most of the time they only had one shelf in it so it could hold watermelons & vases of flowers...

Hal, I do feel so sorry for TomKat, you've never seen an animal so miserable as he is when I start that engine.  He has always gone crazy from the first time we put him in a cage so they could sleep inside instead of out in the cold.  Big cage that I hauled 2 ducks around in before Mama gave her babies to Cas.  Tom would lay on his back with all 4 feet shaking the cage door & screaming the whole time.  The other 2 babies would stare & act like they didn't know him.  That was why Cas made them a heated room (light bulb) with raised floor & carpet over the top & back to keep them warm just outside the back door of the garage.  They were weaned & no sign of Mama but not litter box trained or even touched by humans.   I did put all 3 babies in the cage when I took them for "surgery" and he was a mess that time. 

For his sake, Larry, I'd leave him home with dry food for 2 or even 3 days, but since it takes a day driving each way to CO, it will be a full week and he would get frantic for food in that time.  He loves to eat, thinks about it all the time.  If I go to the kitchen he is under my foot to see if I have anything for him.  After all these years you'd think he wouldn't get so upset but it is worse, if anything. But I don't have the heart to "put him out of his misery" and not willing to stay home all the time so will keep cleaning up messes and for sure, don't fuss at poor Tom because he can't help it. As soon as I'm ready to leave I open the cage doors so they can roam where ever they want.  Tom goes from one end to the other & manages to make messes.  Use lots of air sprays & disinfectants.  If he gets something I don't want to throw away, I put in a large plastic bag & bring home to hose off.  I put extra flannel sheet over the bed & keep extras handy for that reason.  Not a nice thought. 

Son called from the park, taking his pup for a last walk, smell the air.  His son took the morning off to go with them, he was at the house for several hours last night.  Son is 25 & dog is about 18, so they have been together a long time.  Our pets are family and we are having a hard time dealing with Cheyenne not being able to get around and can't risk having his mother-in-law tripping over her.  His wife & MIL get here on Sat.  I did offer to keep her  (Cheyenne) here but it is time, I can't lift her if she needs help.  If she fell the wrong way she wouldn't be able to get up at this stage.... but it's not an easy thing to do.  I am rambling, just not a good day at all. 
  :tissue: :tissue: :tissue:

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on May 30, 2017, 12:35:59 PM
Good Morning,

I'm feeling better but it will take a few more days of a bland diet to solve the issue.

Janie,  the height difference between you and your granddaughter is about the same as mine with Miss Emily, who is my brunette grandchild in between two redheads.  Love the picture.

Other than a lovely time last evening visiting with my neighbor on her patio,  I did nothing worth mentioning over the weekend.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on May 30, 2017, 01:02:41 PM
Good morning dear hearts. Janie, you are correct. Bis leaves on Wed. It is quite obvious that my mind is lacking a some pieces of good sense. How great it was that the University granted you that certificate. You deserved it for sure Jane. You do so much for so many. Thank you for the picture, a pair of lovely ladies, for sure.

Amy, congratulations to your Hubby and to you for the good care you give him!

Larry, to my knowledge, the Gideons donate everything…their time, their Bibles,etc. The five dollars I mentioned was what it cost them to donate their Bibles. They rely on gifts only to my knowledge…and prayers of course.

Tisie, It is time for your son's beloved dog to go where our pets go. Heart breaking as it it, it is kinder than letting them suffer the various ills of old age. May God comfort your son in his grief.

Callie, I am happy to hear you are feeling better. I am reading a book titled Silent Takeover, how the Body Hijacks the Mind. It deals with diet, mind, addictions, and prayer. Takes concentration for me, but definitely interesting.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lindancer on May 30, 2017, 01:39:17 PM
Good afternoon, no sun and threat of more rain, which it did all weekend.Next week also. the grass is growing and green.
Joan, we are with you in prays and thoughts.

Amy, that is a giant step less one pill.  what a great sign.

JaneS, love the photo of the two of you, and such a great honor.

Phyllis, I forgot if I thanked you for such a lovey Memorial Day graphic.

Larry, when I was a girl scout, we were always in the Decoration Day parade, (I still call it that,and people look at me, cannot change a 93 yr. old brain)  We went to all the cemeteries in Patchogue.  I also remember my grandmother had a set of flags that fit on the radiator of the car. I guess you are to young to remember that. :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on May 30, 2017, 04:01:29 PM
Well, the garden and I have something in common....we are all in..I even found some of Janie's zzzz to use...  A lady told me to put vanilla extract on and the bugs wouldn't bite, I tried it and she was right!! :thumbup: Now after about an hour or so the bugs did get to biting. But I thought the vanilla was much better than the bug spray with all the chemicals in it. Also whipper snapped the front and back yard.

Looks like a storm brewing now, bit of rain here so far.

Linedancer, we used to have a coal furnace and in the winter time Dad and I would make sinkers and jigs for fishing..he had a wee cast iron pot that he would fill with lead pieces and set it on the bed of coals till melted. You brought back good memories, thank you.

June we will all surround Joan in prayers and hope for an easy transition to where she is going.

Callie, hope your feeling better..not nice being outta sorts!

Guess, I had better go and  do KP duty.....


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on May 30, 2017, 06:33:17 PM
Thank you Jeanne for posting the photo for me.  Natalie is tall like her Dad's family but SHIRLEY seems to have seen something that our family has been saying for years.  Her other grandmother said it when she was only about three.  We were all together for one of the holidays and Helen said, "Natalie looks like you, Jane".  I couldn't see it until I looked at some old photos of me when I was young and she does have some of the same features.  She is much prettier than I was and a hundred times more confident. 

Amy, I don't think I said anything about your husbands last hurdle.  I bet he is feeling lighter in body and spirit by now.

SHIRLEY,  I think we all know what your son is going trhough now and we suffer with him.  We also know how torn you are about TomCat and we are with you on that one.

My prayers are also with JOANIE for a stressless trip and an easy transition to her new quarters.  I  know she'll be happy when the move is complete and she's all settled in her new digs.

Had a busy day and I'm sorry I haven't posted all day.  I'm glad that most of you seem to be doing well.  We're having rain...AGAIN!  I'm really getting tired of it it.  I stand on the front porch and I can see the grass jumping out of the ground and I hear it shouting "ouch" at each breakthrough.

Soon time to think about scrounging up some supper but right now, I'm craving a cup of coffee.  So that's what I'm going to get.  Make the rest of the day a good one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 30, 2017, 10:43:58 PM
About this white hair.

A young girl asked her Mother why are you getting some white har hear and there, her Mother said is is because you worry me and I get a white Hair.
Girl said Mom what did you do to your mother to worry her so bad.
Time to wish you all good night and sweet dreams.

Loyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on May 31, 2017, 01:55:38 AM
Good morning everyone, well the 4 teeth are out and glad of it. My dentist was out on vacation so her partner did the extractions.  Did not feel anything and no big numbness after either. I did nothing but sleep on and off the rest of the day, Now I am wide awake. Been reading the posts but not commenting.

JANE great photo of you and Natalie. Wonderful certificate to frame and let everyone see who goes to your home.

PHYLLIS     like you we always went to a lake on Decoration day for picnicking and swimming. Yesterday I was wishing I had worn my winter jacket.

LARRY  it looks like we have had the 4th rainiest May in over 100 years of record keeping. Would appreciate a few sunny days.

JEANNE LEE  my Dad was all gray by age 20 and I must have taken after him. By 30 I had more gray than dark hair. My 3 are in their 60's, oldest has a lot of gray now, second still has a head full of dark hair but his beard is white. Daughter I noticed lately o Skype is showing more gray in her dark hair.

HAL  too many doctor appointments, I have another one on Friday with my eye doctor. Hope I can stop those Restasis eye drops. Then about a week later I see the pain doctor. Every time I go there it has been either snowing or raining.

SHIRLEY  I know how your son and family feel about Cheyenne. When my  DIL had “my” Abby sent over the Rainbow Bridge she called me after. I cried for a week after she told me. Even after the years since I look for her every time I go to their home.

CALLIE  my nephew lives in Georgia and his cell phone number is from he was living in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. I asked him about the phone location.

AMY  the ground is still too cold here for planting. I still have the heat on to keep the dampness out. Most years the heat in this building is off in mid May. Glad the manager has let it stay on longer this year.

Think I will go have another nap. I will be thinking and praying for Joan as they make the long trip to her new home.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: donna brown on May 31, 2017, 05:50:14 AM
Shirley--Am sure you have checked this out, but just in case--have you talked to your vet about possibly giving TomCat something for his motion sickness?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 31, 2017, 06:03:42 AM
 Gloria Good thoughts and  Prayores you have , If it is ok I will ad my to the list. hope she has a easy move, she has been through enough.
everyone I wish you all a great day. it is clear 56 º now and  a predicted high of 77 º today. and  Gloria take time to have your choice of coffee or tea with some toast and eggs or Bacon or ham. I plan on running the Bulldozer today.
Nancy and I loaded a cooler and fishing rods in the car and took off yesterday
went for a nice drive stopped for a nice visit with a friend except she had bad news her husband had died no one had told us. they lived over two hours from us so we missed the event. other than that it was a good trip. but all the lakes were too high roads closed an no good access to fish, so we never got a line wet, we did fiend a good road side picknek table to eat our lunch.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on May 31, 2017, 06:33:06 AM
Good morning everyone..

Going to be a nice day here sun is smiling on  us now. Rain watered my garden for me last night too!!

Just have some flowers to put in and all is done. Want to finish up a quilt today so I can take it with me next quilt meeting.

Gloria, I am glad there is no pain now...sleep is good medicine..

Donna Brown, welcome, hope you join  our SS.family.

Need to run

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on May 31, 2017, 06:59:05 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  My day got started early.  We had a thunderstorm during the night and Annie platered herself to me and Mickie jumped down and hid in her favorite corner.  After it passed, Mickie decided that she had to go so we got up and went outside.  It smelled so fresh and clean that I sat on the porch and waited for the doggies and watched the sky lighten in the East.

Then we came in and Annie got her pill and while we waited an hour for that, we all snuggled up on the sofa.  My plan was to sleep until 7 this morning but the dogs had a different idea.

We've had breakfast and we're ready for whatever the day has to bring.  I'm hoping it brings my son to replace the flourescent bulb in the kitchen.  If it doesn't, he'll do it when he picks up Kiran tomorrow.

I hope you all have a lovely day and that JOAN'S day is an easy one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on May 31, 2017, 10:02:58 AM
Hi everyone.  It looks like we are in for another cloudy day but will see temperatures in the high 80's this afternoon.  Yesterday was just a quiet day.  In a little while Scott will be over and we will make a quick trip to Costco for a few items.  Then we have the last Wednesday night dinner at the church until after the summer.  It will be outside grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings.  Then Jennifer and Scott will come out and spend a little time with us.

Jeanne, I think I have earned everyone of my grey hairs but glad to still be around to carry them on my head. 

Shirley, I do remember those old refrigerators and even the icebox we had when I was still very young.  It sounds like Tom keeps you very busy when you travel with him.  Too bad he is so nervous. 

June, thanks for the info on the Gideons. 

Gloria, glad you got along fine with the extractions. 

I haven't tried to respond to everyone today as not feeling very peppy.  I have read all of the postings and hope all enjoy a good day.  I also am keeping Joan in my thoughts and prayers as she makes that long trip from Florida to Alabama. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on May 31, 2017, 12:30:18 PM
Good Morning all, I woke at 4 a.m. today so not quite sure I am "with-it".

I'm sure our Bis is traveling along in her special transport, and I pray she is comfortable. I know her kids are doing the best they can for their sweet Mother. And God does hear our prayers. Thanks be to God.

Bible study in another 5 minutes so I daren't close my eyes till that is over. Jeff and Gary are going to take turns doing  the book of Matthew, so that will be interesting. I was hoping Gary would follow up on Revelations after we finished Daniel, but he said Jeff had already suggested they share Matthew.

Gloria, I am happy you are finished with the extractions...it gives me the willies just thinking about that many teeth all at once.....brrrrrr..You are one brave lady.

I must scoot down to Chapel...see you later.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on May 31, 2017, 01:51:08 PM
Good Afternoon,

Gloria,  Okmulgee is near Tulsa - about 100 miles from me.

When I began turning gray, it was a streak across the front of my hair.  I thought it looked rather "elegant" but as time went on, more and more gray appeared and now I'm  "salt and pepper".

What hair my husband had was reddish.  He always grew a beard for Leadville Boom Days and it came in white on his chin and red up the sides of his face.  One year, he used cake coloring to put a blue streak down the middle of the white.   (Yes, there was a lot of eye-rolling and head-shaking   ;D )
During the festivities, he turned to see a Japanese tourist standing right next to him with his camera pointed at the beard.  I'll bet that caused a lot of comments back home.   ;D

Have made the Grocery/Braum's trek and the pantry is now stocked.   :thumbup:

It's hot and humid today.  I'm glad to be inside until the sun goes down behind the trees.  Then it should be  good patio-sitting.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on May 31, 2017, 01:57:18 PM
My hair has been white for so long, I don't even remember when it really got to the white stage.  I started getting those white hairs in my late 20s, but I was salt and pepper in my 30s and gradually got white hair somewhere along the line.  I like it much better than my younger hair which was a mousy brown.  My hair always has had body which helps. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on May 31, 2017, 02:58:09 PM
Had an interesting Bible study today. Jeff concentrated on the first chapter of Matthew...the one with all the un-pronounceable names of the "begats". Gary still has to finish up the book of Daniel, and Jeff said because of schedules the two of them may find it necessary to do two weeks in a row. They are both popular so there will be no complaints.

Nearly time to go down for lunch, and then it will be home for a long nap, since I have been "up" from 4 a.m.  I'm hoping and praying that our Bis is having a very comfortable and comforting journey to her new abode. Thank you God !!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on May 31, 2017, 03:57:33 PM
Good afternoon everyone!
Well yesterday afternoon we had a frog strangler and it looks like we are going to have another this afternoon.  A lot of folks lost their power but we didn't.  Last night after everything calmed down we have some blips which of course shut off our TV and computer, so I had to re-boot everything. 

Tisie, Larry I remember the refrigerators with the coils on top, lasted forever, no like todays.  Also my Aunt had a Kelvanator (sp) which used natural gas to make it cool.  Like a pilot light.  Speaking of which the old cook stove my Grandad had had a small burner that had a fire about the size of a pilot light that he kept his coffee pot on to keep the coffee warm.  Stuff was so stout in the afternoon you could whistle and it would come to you.

Well I hear the thunder rumbling in the distant.

June, we are thinking of study the Gospel of Mark next.  I haven't looked at it yet.

Gloria, you are one brave woman.  Four teeth in one setting.  YOu getting false teeth? or what......

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Carol on May 31, 2017, 04:08:20 PM
Checking in - be good and have a very good week. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on May 31, 2017, 04:34:27 PM
In a few minutes I'll be off to greet my public at Wally World.  I kind o like being there in the evening once a week.  Something different always seems to happen on Wednesday evening.  We'll see what it is tonight.

I was about 8 years old when my uncle brought one of those refrigerators with the coil on top all the way from his business in New Jersey to central PA for my grandmother's birthday.  All I can remember is her saying over and over, "Freddie you shouldn't have".  Finally, my very outspoken Aunt Esther said in no uncertain terms, "YES HE SHOULD HAVE, AND HE SHOULD HAVE DONE IT YEARS AGO."  I'm not sure how many years they'd actually been on the market but my grandmother didn't say another word.  And that fridge sat proudly in her kitchen for many more years.  Of course, the ice box stayed on the back porch for a couple of years....just in case.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on May 31, 2017, 04:57:55 PM
Good afternoon, EVERYFRIEND.

Finished up the last of the planting of flowers on our deck....it sure is pretty out there! 

Have been cleaning house....seems the inside took a back seat to the outside.  Granddog Lola went home yesterday, so we always have a bit to clean up after she is gone.  She does not shed one bit, but she is like a little magnet and brings in a bit of debris on her silky coat. 

There was a terrible tanker truck accident on Interstate 25 today around noon, and it has shut down the freeway in both directions.  Sure is going to be a mess for commuter this afternoon for sure, and maybe longer.  They can not assess the damage until the fire is out.  Some of the light rail lines may have been damaged also.  So time will tell how long this might be a big issue.  My son and my daughter-in-law need to go on the interstate, one in each direction, so not sure what they are going to find at traffic ime.  Tomorrow I have my yearly physical and would need to travel on this highway as well. 

I have been thinking about Our Bis all day, hoping that her travels to Alabama from Florida will not be too hard of a trip for her.  I do not think they will try to do it in one day, as it is a long drive.  I sure hope she can tolerate the drive well.

JUNE, your Bible Study sounded enjoyable today. 


GLORIA, so happy to read the extractions went well for you.  I hope you will not have too much discomfort over night from it. 

CALLIE, glad you are feeling a bit better....continue to do so. 

JANE, hope your evening at work goes well.  I got a good chuckle at your Aunt Esther spouting off about Freddie bring the ref ridge sooner! 

Enjoy your evening with Scott and Jennifer, LARRY.

Have a good evening,

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on May 31, 2017, 05:06:49 PM
Hal, I just saw on the Weather Channel where San Antonio is having floods.  I know you have wanted rain for some time, but not that amount. 

A friend of my mother had a GE refrigerator with a monitor top (which is what I think they called those coils).  We still had an ice box.  Our first refrigerator had a remote unit in our basement and was converted from our neighbor's ice box.  Our ice box wasn't large enough to convert so Dad bought the one from the neighbor who had just bought a new Leonard electric refrigerator.  My uncle did the conversion of the ice box.  That was probably about 1939 and we used that until 1945 when appliances came back.  Our refrigerator was a Kelvinator (I did not know Kelvinator made a gas refrigerator but Serval (or something similar did).  Leonard and Kelvinator were made in Grand Rapids by the same company but eventually they discontinued the Leonard brand.  I worked in the appliance department of the local electric company.  Actually our company was part of the utility (gas and electric) that covered most of lower Michigan. 

More than you wanted to know.

alstroemerias - Jenny, please explain that word to me.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on May 31, 2017, 05:49:41 PM
Mary Ann, I didn't know you could convert the ice boxes.  My Grandfather had a farm and could never keep an iceman, just not enough business I guess.  But when he did he always got ice, if I remember correctly ice wasn't really expensive.  I know when he had some folks come in with a car they generally went to the ice plant in town and bought a 50 lb block and we would have ice tea, which was a real treat.  He had drilled a hole in the floor under the ice box for the drip line (remember those) and let it drip under the house where he kept watermelons and cantaloupes he brought in from the field, he grew them.  Do you remember the little signs icemen gave you and you kept it in the window showing the different weights you could order, you turned the sign up to the weight you wanted that day.

My Aunt and Uncle bought his place and brought in electricity, he already had natural gas from a line they ran years before.  But Papa (my grandfather) would only cook with it and my aunt and uncle found this gas fridge cheap and used it for years.

My other grandmother who had a farm further out also got electricity about the same time. I think it was the REA (Rural electrification program) that run all the lines.  I was pretty young, but remember the men of the family wiring up the houses.  Granny didn't like the wall plugs being open, scared of them.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on May 31, 2017, 06:21:05 PM
MARYANN, thank you for reading my post so closely......alstromerias was suppose to be ALSO.  My auto spell checker sometimes puts in words that I do not mean to be there!  Thank you for pointing this out so I could correct it! 

Bob's dad worked for the gas company in Panama City FL. for a few years and they sold appliances in that store also.

Love reading about the ice boxes, etc.  when I was a small child I remember a neighbor friend putting the card in the window so the ice man would know how much ice to bring her. 

HAL, I can well imagine it was hard to get ice out on a farm.  I remember going to the ice plant and my grandpa buying a big chunk of ice for their icebox...  I think we always had a refrigerator at our house, as I do not remember ice being delivered there. 

My Austin Son's home is on the market as of today, and he is having showings one right after the other.  He hopes it will sell quickly as many of you know it is hard to keep it spiffy and be ready to grab the puppy dog and head out at a moments notice.  We do not expect it to be on the market long as Austin is a hot market. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on May 31, 2017, 09:06:45 PM
Jenny, your son has a beautiful home, and the realtor did a great presentation. Even if it is a slow market in that area, the home should sell quickly, that is a great deal of home for that price. I wish him the best.

I slept the whole afternoon away. Now it is time to heat up some leftovers from lunch but I have absolutely no appetite in spite of the fact that  I just took an extended walk around the property.

I am reading Silent Takeover, and it is an eye opener. I am aghast in learning what damage all our electronic equipment is doing to our minds and bodies. Especially to our children. I wish I had known when my kids were little ones that I should not have used the t.v. as a baby sitter. It sure was a help to me, but not good at all for the young ones...now it is much more than t.v....it is all the electronics we can't live without...like our computers, cell phones, ipads, and on and on......

Time to go heat up my supper.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on May 31, 2017, 09:35:52 PM
I'm home from work and not much special tonight...just a lot of nice people!

I remember when the ice man went down our street, the kids would all follow him on a hot day and grab the chips that came off when he chipped a block to fid a homeowner's order.  What a way to spend a hot summer day!  I suppose the mothers would monitor that nowadays and the kids would be admonished that the is "DIRTY"!  Well, here I am...alive and kicking and none the worse for wear.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on May 31, 2017, 09:56:18 PM
Hal, maybe "convert" was not the right word but my uncle had a unit with an ice cube tray or two but the motor was in our basement with the connection down there.  I don't know where he had it connected because we didn't have outlets all over the place; as I recall there was a hanging light, maybe two because we did have an electric washer (spinner).  That refrigerator did the trick from the late 1930s until I bought a 7 cu ft refrigerator in the mid 40s.  This was a mid-deluxe refrigerator in those days and is nothing compared to small refrigerators of today!

Yes, I remember the cards for the ice man.  We also had a Colonial man who sold baked goods so when we wanted him to stop, we also put his card in the window.  I don't think I have either card now, but I kept one of them for years - just because!  We also went to the ice truck to get chips.  When the ice cream man came, we'd get cones from him. We only bought a quart of ice cream and that took care of us (we bought ice cream at a nearby drug store).  Of course, milk was delivered in those days - in glass bottles! 

Jenny, your son's house is beautiful and I can see why he'd like to take it with him.  Maybe he'll find something just as convenient and lovely and lovely location.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 31, 2017, 10:27:01 PM
good evening everyone  Time to bid you all good night and sweet Dreams.

well one of my many jobs was delivering Ice to older folks. I used a little red wagon, with the stabilizer broke you had to pull fast going down grade so not to let the front wheels fold under. hard job for a small child. Have a good rest of the evening. Hope to see you all tomorrow. good night.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 01, 2017, 06:33:24 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  I'll be taking my car in to get the A/C fixed today.  Bucky called on Tuesday to say he had found a good used condenser so he's saving me a big chunk of the cost of the converter.  The labor is still pretty expensive but it's sure to feel good when the temps reach the 90s and the the humidity climbs this summer.

I hope you all have a lovely day filled with whatever you wish for.  And I hope Joan is soon established in her new digs and back among us.  I sure to miss seeing her drop in.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 01, 2017, 06:51:50 AM
Good Morning everyone.
JaneS every time i get on S & F you are first I see like it used to Be bis. but she is not up to par yet and is busy moving. do not know why she is moving  to al.
unless she has got scared of the hurricanes. I just wish her a safe and happy trip. Have a great day everyone. I slept clear through for a change last night.
got up at 4:15 A M feel pretty good. may get some work done today?

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 01, 2017, 06:55:54 AM
Good morning everyone

Have to go into town and pick up hubby's vehicle then home to coral dust bunnies.

Jane, enjoy your day,glad your mechanic found a condenser for you.

Better get a move on , enjoy you day everyone.

Joan, hope your in new home is making your heart smile.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 01, 2017, 06:56:51 AM
Good morning Lloyd.....enjoy your day and stay safe please...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 01, 2017, 07:14:54 AM
Amy thanks and I will try I have had enough head knocks, drive safely.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 01, 2017, 07:30:17 AM
I pulled a Bonner yesterday I put the seeder on my four wheeler put a blend of turnip and sweet yellow clover seed in it  started to spread it and reached back
and pullet the volume control lever the wrong way and spreed what should been enough seed for 10_12 acres in about 1/3 acre. hope some of it comes up and some of it lays there for fetcher years. so back to seed store for more seed today. turnips is a good soil builder and the yellow sweet clover is good feed for the bees. oh well if it first you do not succeed try try again, have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 01, 2017, 08:29:36 AM
Good Morning Everyone.

Well we got a decent shower late yesterday afternoon, really rained hard for about 20 minutes.  And they are calling for more.

Expecting some of grandkids over this morning, they are in town from Fort Worth for a few days but are staying at a fancy hotel close to his home office.  His Mother, my youngest daughter, and middle daughter, will be up today from Del Rio just for the day so we may or may not have a house full.

Well Lloyd, just well, you just cant stand prosperity, can you.  Hope you have success on the second try seeding you pasture.

JaneS, is it you condenser or compressor that is bad? Which ever hope he gets it fixed and working right for you and hope he gives you some kind of guarantee on that old second hand part and labor.

Amy see you are on the move again.  Quick trip and the bunnies better keep a sharp eye out for you.

Joanie, hope you are close to your new home and things went well.

Coffee is ready, who wants a cup?

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 01, 2017, 09:11:57 AM
Good morning everyone, hope everyone is fine and dandy today. We had rain again last night but now the sun is shining, hooray! Might even get up to 70°.

DONNA BROWN  nice seeing a new person here, Come back often. We are a friendly caring group.

LLOYD I think we are all praying for JOAN to make the trip easy. I sure hope they stopped over night, that is a long ride from where she lived to her new home. I sure would love bacon and eggs this morning but this is the last day for only soft food. The gums where the teeth came out are looking good ad sure do not want anything getting into those holes. Glad you and Nancy took the day off to enjoy even if you could not any fishing in.

AMY  I really had no pain from the extractions, not even any numbness to get through. It Iris's are in bloom here but not as beautiful as other years.

JANE I used to love taking my coffee outside in the early morning and watch the sunrise. Here I can see the sunset. Like you I have been thinking of Joan and that long ride.

LARRY  except for not being able to eat what I usually like I have been drinking shakes and Ensure. Dentist said 3 days like that to make sure nothing can get into the holes. Not as much bleeding this time either. He said he was putting special gauze into the holes that would come out when they did the job. Some kind of gauze that stops bleeding.

JUNE  not brave because those teeth have been hurting me. Better get them out, glad he did the 4 of them at once. One tooth broke and he had to dig tit out, did not feel anything but laughed when he started singing. He said he does that to get those in the chair to not think of what he was doing. He is funny. My regular dentist no longer does extractions, I think I have mentioned how gentle she is and she is so tiny.

CALLIE  my sister's husband was a native of Okmulgee. He and my sister are both gone now. My hair turned gray and I loved that color but it finally got white. Had one patch at my neck that was still dark, one sister had that dark patch, too. Oh boy, sounds like your husband had a sense of humor with his red. White and blue beard. My red haired grandson -his hair has darkened but when he lets his beard grow it is red.

HAL  I have a list of places to get the bottom plate made.
Will wait till the swelling is down and everything healed before making an appointment. My dentist was talking to me about it before the other came in to do his job. She said I should be one of the lucky ones who can wear the bottoms. I know a lot of people who never could wear them. She said because I kept the bottom teeth so long( being old before they had to go) I have a better chance.

JANE  my oldest sister was the first one I knew who had one of the old fridges with the coils on top. Years later she bought a more modern one and gave the coiled one to my Mom. Till them it was the ice box. I had an old icebox where I kept all the jars of jam I made. My husband blocked the drain so no mice could get into it because it was in the basement and in the country seems there is always a chance of mice.

JENNY  like you I do not think they would make that long drive in one day. I think that would be hard on Joan. Remember how she said any place more than an hours drive she would fly? I slept so much after getting home from the dentist I really never felt discomfort.

MARY ANN My daughter has a gas fridge. They use bottled gas where they now live. My SIL is getting ready to put more solar panels up. One neighbor said he would help him, he used to work installing them. Since all who live there have to be self contained they help each other, just like people did years ago.

HAL  I remember my Mom putting that sing  in the window. I also remember all us kids going to the old horse drawn ice wagon hoping to get a chip of ice.

JENNY if that house pictured is your son's home I can see him wishing he could take it with him. Beautiful home.

   JANE  getting a piece pf ice on a summer day was a treat to all the kids.

LLOYD  JOAN is moving to be close to her family. They get hurricanes in Alabama, too.

AMY  don't think any of us can get rid of those dust bunnies. They seem to multiply when we aren't looking.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 01, 2017, 09:17:17 AM
Hi everyone.  We are suppose to see another cloudy day and another high up close to 90 degrees.  Yesterday I was so weary all day long that it was an effort to do anything.  I spend a good part of the day laying down resting.  Scott did come over around noon and we made a quick trip to Costco but when I got home I skipped lunch and laid down again.  He and I did have dinner at the Church last evening and he then came out for the evening.  Jennifer was not feeling well and decided to not go to the dinner or come out for the evening.  I got her a dinner to go that Scott took to her before she came out.  I am looking forward to coffee this morning with my men friends and then hope to still have enough energy to attend the Wisdom group as I have missed it for the last couple of weeks. 

I am going to try to limit my comments again this morning as don't have much time before needing to leave for coffee and I like to read and post here in the morning.

June, Joan's long trip should be a thing of the past now.  I sure hope it doesn't set her recovery back.  I would enjoy a Bible study like you and Hal are participating in.  It is nice the two ministers cooperate with each other on the teachings.

Callie, it sounds like your husband was ahead of the time with the blue streak in his beard.  Now crazy colors in hair are not so shocking.   

Hal, glad you are finally getting some rain although if it comes too fast not sure how much good it does along with the flood damage to an area.  I had to turn on my sprinkler system yesterday so it watered early this morning.  Did your granddad have one of those old tall coffeemakers?  My granddad did and he just kept adding coffee grounds to it.  He also didn't want his coffee cup washed out as he though it took away from the flavor.  When I was probably about 5 years old the REA came into NW Missouri and put in electric service.  I remember we didn't have many outlets and having those adapters in the light bulb fixture where we could plug in other things.  How times have changed.

Jenny, I saw on the news about that terrible tanker truck accident.  Hope you don't need to get out on that Interstate for awhile.  Hope your son's home sells quickly.  If they are having many showing already it likely won't be long.  That is indeed a beautiful home.  What a beautiful view from their patio.

JaneS, you will appreciate having your A/C as it get warmer, especially when you get off work in the midday and the car has gotten so warm inside from the sun.  Glad the mechanic was able to save you some money. 

Lloyd, I believe Joan has moved to Alabama as that is where her son and daughter live and she needs to be close to them. Your seeding accident sounds like something I would do.  At least it wasn't you personally who had the accident.  I have never heard of planting turnips like that. 

Amy, hope those dust bunnies weren't able to allude you.  Our will be chased tomorrow when the housekeeper is here.

Gloria, you have been fortunate with your teeth extraction to not have the pain.  They keep developing new things like the gauze that reduces the bleeding.  That came out of the military. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Sandy on June 01, 2017, 09:20:03 AM
Just checking in.   It is warm but cloudy here on the rocky coast of Maine.

Jenny, I will take that home.   But of course, I will have to fly it North to Maine!!!     It is lovely.

Waiting to hear from Joan.      Hope all went well!

12 days to go until cast off. 

I was walking through the grocery store Tuesday and walked right into a display  in the middle of the isle.     Kelly was behind me and saw the whole fiasco ...

I Didn't fall down, but lots packages of donuts did... 
I couldn't stop laughing...

My problem is that I look to far in front of where I am walking and can't see the dangers around me.   I am use to standing tall and looking long, to where I am headed.     

A problem I must solve or there will be more breaks a head for me.  :'(

I am fine!

Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 01, 2017, 09:45:13 AM
 Gloria soft poach it that is better than raw, some folks do that also( raw i mean)Larry cows eat the tops first mostly but also eat the bulb's + I get one now and then and wipe the dirt off and eat it raw. not vegetarian enough to try the sweet clover tow. Have a great day,

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lindancer on June 01, 2017, 11:11:33 AM
I am just checking in on a sunny morning.  for a change.  Hope to see a message soon from Joan.   Here, safe and sound.

I am waiting for a friend to pick me up, on my way to a Red Hat divas Luncheon.  I am on the committee for this one.  I made up the invitations.

Prays and hugs to all my friends.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 01, 2017, 11:51:19 AM
Good Morning,

Busy day around my house.   The patio and sidewalk around to the front are being power-washed. 
Then the handyman and I will "design" a cabinet to put on my patio for storage and a work-top.  (I think that means measure for my height and comfort level).  And then, he will get the materials and build it....right on the patio.

I've also picked out the tile for replacing what's in the kitchen and laundry room because "too many" are sounding hollow and may be loosening.  That project will probably happen next week.   

I also hope Joan's trip is going well.   According to the map,  Fairhope AL is near Mobile and on Mobile Bay.   Sounds like a pretty area.

Yes, my husband did have a sense of humor - especially about himself.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 01, 2017, 11:54:56 AM
Mention of some of the primitive electric conditions of long ago reminded me of my first job with the electric company.  I started in 1942 and the company had just completed going from 30 cycle DC to 60 cycle AC.  It was my job to type all of the information about the transformers that had been rewound to take care of the frequency change.  I stayed in that job for about six months and then the company didn't know what to do with me.  I ended up subbing in other departments for a year and a half before a job opened up. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 01, 2017, 12:41:59 PM
Gloria, you are so right about the dust bunnies!!!I did manage to get these but I am sure by tomorrow I can do the same again.

I put a rhubarb custard pie in the hidey hole for everyone.. baked a pie shell to for a lemon or coconut or banana cream pie.

Enjoy your day..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 01, 2017, 01:25:41 PM
I vote for coconut custard.  That's my all time favorite!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 01, 2017, 02:40:26 PM
Good Morning dear friends. Woke early this morning again, so took another snooze around nine o'clock. It's a great life…we do what we like when we like,no job to go to, no kids to attend to, no meetings scheduled, till mid afternoon. Always ready with a hope for a glimpse of our Bis/Joan. Just to know she came safely through the trip would be comforting.

Janey, What is money for but to keep us well and comfortable. I know when summer comes you will be thankful you have good A/C in your car.

Hal, I am glad you finally got some of that delicious rain. We have had cloudy weather every day all week long, but nary a drop of the wet stuff. I'll be heading downstairs for lunch soon so I'll pass on your coffee and have a couple cups of Rowntree's offering. They do make Good coffee, as I'm sure you do too.

Gloria, I am so glad you are healing nicely. I think I hate the healing process more than the actual extraction. I admire your "grit".

Larry we are still in the clouds out here..all week long. I wish they were heavy with rain, but no such luck. I really enjoy our Bible studies Larry. It is something new to me, and I am really learning what it is all about. I had to start appreciating this study at the old age of life, but perhaps that is when it is most needed.

Sandy, maybe you should think about getting a four wheel cart. It would give you a place to sit and rest if necessary, but mostly it would keep you safe from falling. the carts come with a basket under the seat or on the handle bars so you can store any packages you pick up.

Gloria de, I hope you have or are having a good time at you luncheon.  We have a Red Hatters group here where I live, and we were given a Sing-a-long with them last week. It was a fun time.

Callie, you are getting your place all spiffed up. I like the idea of a work table and cabinet on your patio. Will they be safe from bad weather ?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 01, 2017, 02:59:53 PM
JUNE...  I remember a joke from the old Johnny Carson Show and I think it might have been George Carlin who did it....

Have you noticed all the old people you see carrying around Bibles?
I've been wondering about that and then it hit me...
They're cramming for finals!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Sandy on June 01, 2017, 03:23:30 PM
June....

What I really need to do is slow down, watch carefully exactly whereIam walking,  and stop trying to keep up the fast pace that I used to have.

This should be easier now that I keep running into things.   
It has been 5 years now since I could see well .....
I am overdue to choose a slower pace and stop making believe that I can see well.     :tickedoff:

11 days and my cast can off,    am really looking forward to that day.
:crazy2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Carol on June 01, 2017, 04:30:21 PM
I spotted the black mushroom cloud of the tanker fuel truck that was on fire on the interstate 25 yesterday too.  We all watched a CDOT (dept of transportation) guy run right to the injured driver of the tanker who was rolling on the lane trying to put a fire out on his leg.  He was to be released from hospital today.  Amazed at brave workers who ran towards the fire to help the driver.  Parts of the truck melted into the concrete.  I was miles away from all of it.

Sandy:  If you have been a fast walker (like me) it is hard to think slower is best.  Hoping you find the best way that is safest for you. 

I am taking a break from trying to fix two different rug cleaners.  They are kaput!  so, all of my efforts were for naught today and it was a good time to take a little nap.  Don had to drive to the VA for a 2nd. scraping of a suspicious skin spot.  I had plans to do so much but two machines just would not work - one worked for a minute and then shut down.  Both leaked rug cleaner - not happy. 

Jenny:  It is a beautiful home.  Where are they moving? 

Amy:  Love rhubarb -  I have to redo a part of a quilt and buy some more fabric this time without  a definite linear pattern.  It wasn't noticeable until the fabric pieces were up on the flannel cloth on the wall.  Felt like a ninny.  A piece of rhubarb pie could make me feel better.  hinting.





Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Sandy on June 01, 2017, 04:46:09 PM
Thanks Carol.... 

Sometimes one has to do what one has to do...
or suffer the consequences...   

If I would just stop and smell the roses along he way, 
slowing down could be a good thing.

I need to work on that!   :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 01, 2017, 05:38:28 PM
Janie…I love it..George Carlin had it correct !  If we take a trip we read up on all the scenery and history of where we are going, so it stands to reason we are more interested in what to expect on our last trip as the time draws near. I will be sharing that with other elders I know that do not come here.

Sandy, I know exactly what you are saying about slowing down. Even with a cart I am still learning to stop being in haste. I have all the time in the world so there is no need to push it. My Mom was always a quick and active person too, till she had several broken bones and learned to slow down. I can just feel the freedom you will have when the cast comes off, but that too will have to be a time for you to put on the brakes..it would be so easy without the cast to get careless. Good luck girl.

Taking a nap was a good idea after the fouled up rug cleaners. Frustrations disappear once we can lose ourselves in sleep.

Time for me to slowly scoot over to the club house for our chair exercises…..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 01, 2017, 09:21:07 PM

AMY  make  a coconut custard or a lemon meringue and I will be there. Love rhubarb pie, too. I like most pies. Always baked more of them than I did cakes.

JUNE  I am getting hungry for real food so must mean I am healing, I have been living on Ensure and yogurt. Enjoyed the oatmeal this morning.

SANDY  I was another fast walker but now I have no choice but to walk slow. Without my rollator I would not be walking much at all.

I thought I would get here tonight because I will not be here in the morning. Car will be picking me up at 9:30 in the morning. Have an appointment with my eye doc. Hope I can stop those eye drops at last. They are beginning to irritate my eyes. I would say they are not working. ave a good night.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 01, 2017, 10:10:33 PM
Good Night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one.

I hope Joan is settled in her new place and relaxing and resting from the trip!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 01, 2017, 10:42:44 PM
Good night everyone. sweet dreams. Hope to see you all tomorrow

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on June 01, 2017, 11:08:31 PM
Carol, I also have 2 carpet cleaners needing "understanding".  Since I bought them both when I had that **** kitchen carpet, I'm in no hurry to work on them. One (most expensive) didn't get but a couple cleanings before it started either not pumping out the cleaning fluid or dumping it all in one spot.  Got rid of that carpet nearly 4 years ago but before that I had the heart surgery & Cas died, so I didn't take care of it while under warranty.  I did get my new Shark Complete/pet upright today.  Put it together & think I will like it when I get time to clean, right now I have boxes all over the floor, some with stuff that I want to get rid of.  Life is slightly out of control.

I ran across a good article saved from the local paper back in Oct. of 2013... explaining "how the brain flushes toxic waste during sleep".  I knew when I didn't get enough sleep that my resting heart rate soared (lost 20 points the first few months of wearing a Fitbit showing how little sleep I was actually getting).  My Fitbit quit registering sleep, not sure why so I got a new one today.  Still don't have it set up because my brain is not up to speed, not enough sleep, the problem of this computer shutting down & I have to login every time I don't wiggle the mouse for maybe a minute at most.  I've changed settings & nothing works.  Did this before & must have been an update that cured it & another update this week the messed it up again.  Impossible for me to keep the mouse moving, keep my cell phone from going to sleep & talk to tech help on a portable phone... just not enough hands!  Besides, I have trouble understand most tech help and also don't know the terms they are used to using when helping.  Big problem! :-\

I have been thinking about a custard pudding my mother used to make, have only tasted the same one time, at a little place in downtown Wichita owned & operated by a family that came from near the French border.  All week I've wanted to see if they still have those cream puffs with that custard filling.  I checked the phone book & place is still there.  My mother couldn't remember exactly how to make it by the time I got around to asking.... and no written recipes for those special dishes.  It was cooked in a double boiler, used lots of egg yolks & no clue what else.  I tried once, a recipe my sister thought was the one..... not sure if it was the recipe or my cooking, it was NOT what I was looking for. 

I've read posts 2 or 3 times today and started to post each time but phone call, computer conked out & I got out of the room. I know I didn't get 3 hours sleep last night so the brain is packed with toxic waste!!!  My story & sticking to it. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 01, 2017, 11:13:03 PM
Gloria, I'll bet that oatmeal tasted good after all that yougurt and Ensure, but both are good nourishment when something goes wrong. I think lemon merengue is my favorite pie and most of the custards. I do not care that much for pumpkin pie. and I can't have berries any more.

Janie, I second your message regarding our Bis. Just settling in and getting things organized is going to be tiring for her too, so I hope she takes all the time she needs in coming back to us. Her health is most important.

Lloyd, God willing we will all be here to wish one another a good morning tomorrow.

God Bless you all forever and ever. Amen.



p.s. Goodnight Tisie....I almost missed you. :hugs:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 02, 2017, 02:19:30 AM
Good evening.  It has been a long day.  Got my mammogram done, my car washed, my yearly physical taken care of and a LOT of other things.  I am tired and ready to head off to bed. 

Thank you all for looking at my son's home.  It is a very nice one and they are very sad to have to leave it.  As of this afternoon they already have two offers and several more showings scheduled. 

SANDY, IF ONLY the home could be taken to a new location!  I had to laugh right along with your description of knocking down the stack of donuts....thank goodness it was not cans or even worse, bottles!   The six weeks of the cast on your arm has gone quickly.....well for me, as time passes so fast, but know it has not passed fast for you.  Hang in there....soon, soon it will be time to cut it off. 

CAROL, Brian and Cathy are moving back to Denver.  Cathy is already in her second week of working here.  She had several offers that would have taken them to some lovely places, but the offer here was by far the best and it is home for both of them.  The problem they face is not selling the Austin Home, rather it will be finding a place here.  As you know this is a tough market and you have to be standing with $$ in hand to be able to buy a home in this active market. 

My appointment today was on 9th, right by the VA and Rose Hospital, so we traveled right through where the terrible truck crash was yesterday.  I was very surprised that CDOT was able to get the freeway totally repaired and opened by 4:15 AM.  it was not that large of an area they had to replace.  It sure could have been a lot worse.  I guess Don saw it today as well on the way to and from his appointment? 

Holding good thoughts for Our Joan tonight also.  It will sure be good to see a post come in saying that she is there safe and sound. 

Pleasant dreams to all. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 02, 2017, 06:15:12 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I woke to 51º this morning and the bedroom window was open.  It felt pretty chilly!  Right now we're in waiting mode for Annie's pill on an empty stomach.  I'm also making dog food and we have to wait for that to absorb the boiling water.

JENNY, glad you didn't encounter any of the wreckage from the truck accident when you went for your appointment.

Still no word from Joanie...maybe later today she'll let us know she has arrived. 

I'll be off to Wally World this morning.  Wish me smiles!

Make today a good one!

SHIRLEY, just wondering...do those toxic wastes leave our brain when we catch a few zzzzs on the sofa in the afternoon or if we fall asleep on the front porch while checking on the doggies or when we watch TV through our eyelids?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 02, 2017, 06:42:46 AM
Good morning everyone

Sunny out with a temp of 36° ,hope my tomato plants are ok..

Have odd jobs to do today, cutting grass is on and putting the geraniums in the urns for the front of the house. Dust bunnies were corralled but I am sure the kin will come to visit!

Jane and Gloria, coconut cream pie it will be,a banana cream pie needs to be ate up quick and we just don't eat them that fast. Have a great day at work Jane...

Sandy, I bet you will so so happy to get that cast off your arm.

Jenny, I can understand why they wouldn't want ot leave that beautiful home. Hope they find one just as nice where there are going.

Carol, pie is in the hidey hole,help yourself....hope there is some left for you. :)

June, I too like lemon pie but prefer the lemon pie filling from scratch not the boxed filling. Another of my favorites is raisin pie..

Better get a move on here,

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 02, 2017, 07:18:54 AM
Good morning I see only two girls so far  it is 66 º here and mostly cloudy
calling for 81 º and mostly sunny today. I am going to go run the bulldozer before it get's too hot. see everyone later in the day I hope.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 02, 2017, 09:14:18 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

I have a 10 oclock apmt with pain doctor this morning.  And cleaning lady will be here at 9.  Sun was peeking through when I got up, but it is cloudy and getting darker by the minute, guess we may get a shower, who knows.

Shirley, about your computer, Look at this link https://www.hellotech.com/plans (https://www.hellotech.com/plans) and you can talk them them on a chat line or call them.  I have a plan with them and so far they have fixed my computer okay.  I think even your fitbit may be covered, says unlimited devices.......

Got to go get a bite of something and take my meds.

Have a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 02, 2017, 10:28:35 AM
Hi everyone. I am getting a late start this morning as when I tried to start using my desktop all kinds of things happened as I think there must have been a Microsoft update during the night.  Finally I had to manually turn it off and reboot and now everything seems to be working.  We are going to have a another warm day up to about 90 degrees but we do have sun today after two days of clouds.  The schedule is light today.  The housekeeper just arrived.  We have decided to go out for our main meal later this afternoon so we can keep our kitchen nice and clean for at least today. 

Yesterday was the best day, in terms of how I was feeling, that I have had in sometime.  I woke up ready to tackle the world and held up reasonably well all day.  I am still feeling pretty good today but won't push it.  I may go in a little while and see if I can find some flowers for my front porch. 

Lloyd, thanks for the info on the turnips and sweet clover.  I might like turnips better raw than cooked as really dislike them cooked. 

deAngel, happy to see you were up to meeting with your Red Hat divas. 

Callie, once the tile is replaced you will enjoy the new surface and it should be a lot safer than lose tiles. 

Mary Ann, it sounds like you typed too fast and worked yourself out of that job in 1942.  Glad they found other work for you and you were able to stay with the electric company for your working years. 

Amy, I will give my piece of rhubarb custard pie to someone else and wait for the lemon or coconut pie. 

June, I enjoyed the couple of cloudy days we had but the sun does look nice today.  I used to walk fast but sure not anymore. I find myself taking very small steps unless I consciously think to take longer strides. 

Gloria, hope you can have more solid food today. 

Shirley, I had never heard about the brain helping flush toxic waste during sleep.  Very interesting and maybe that is why we sometimes feel so much better after a night's sleep.  Sure hope you get some decent sleep soon. 

Amy, I agree about lemon pie from from scratch being so much better than the boxed filling.  We can get a Mrs. Smith frozen lemon pie in individual pieces that is pretty good.  It has a nice tart taste.

JaneS, I liked your George Carlin comment about cramming for the finals. 

Sandy, we will count down the days with you for that cast to be removed. 

Carol, that trucker was fortunate that he wasn't burned on more than his leg and have to be hospitalized for a long time.  That would be frightening.  Glad the Interstate could be fixed so quickly and you didn't have a problem getting to your appointments. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 02, 2017, 11:13:37 AM
Larry, I can't say I typed myself out of a job in 1942, but the process of changing from 30 cycle to 60 cycle ended and that department was nearly phased out.  For about 1 1/2 years I subbed when someone was on vacation, mostly answering phones, and I ended up in the department where they sold light bulbs and when major appliances (refrigerators and ranges etc) were made again, I had the job in the office of the Appliance Department.  I was there 25 years before that department was phased out.  I kind of had a history of being in departments that were phased out but the company always found a spot for me until I decided to retire after 43 years and 9 months.  I had about 15 minutes wondering if I'd done the right thing by retiring, but settled into it and have enjoyed it for almost 31 years. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 02, 2017, 06:10:51 PM
Managed to get a lot done outside today, flowers in, whipper snapping  done and hubby cut the grass. Weather was cold and windy so no bugs to deal /swat with. Have a fire going!!

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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Carol on June 02, 2017, 08:33:13 PM
AMY:  So true!  Thanks for the pie - I inhaled it!

Gloria:  You deserve a pudding - home-made. 

Shirley:  The consignment shops here will take some stuff they can sell - but one takes 55% of their scaled down sale.  When I used Craig's List moving from Fort Collins - you would never believe the very different people who came - one stayed for hours.  I think the children dropped granny off for half a day - I fed her lunch.  You would love love love the Almond Custard Croissants that we can get in a local shop. 

Joan:  Our traveling girl - rest easy after the long trip.

Amy:  Thanks for all the desserts. 

Jenny:  Your chicks are coming home to roost. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 02, 2017, 09:10:21 PM
Carol, where did you see a post from Joan?  I can't see one here.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 02, 2017, 10:10:36 PM
Callie, I went to the member list and found Joan had made a post at 5:41 PM; it didn't say where and I could find nothing.  Maybe she'll be in tomorrow morning.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 02, 2017, 10:58:08 PM
Mary Ann,  I did the same.   Hope we'll hear from her tomorrow.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 02, 2017, 11:08:04 PM
My goodness, I am slipping, was in earlier today and read the posts, then realized I was late for a program so skipped posting. Since I had been awake since five a.m., I came home and slept till nearly noon. fell asleep again after lunch, then on the phone for about an hour, and forgot about coming back here...I am feeling my age.

Tomorrow my Dori turns 65, so her Church has rented a dining  room here at Rowntree, and we will have a gala luncheon for her Birthday. It is supposed to be a surprise, but I have a feelng someone let it slip. It will still be a wonderful time for her.

My eyes are wanting to close again, so I will obey and go to an early book and bed. How I am looking forward to a message from our Bis/Joan.

have a Blessed sleep dear hearts. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 02, 2017, 11:10:10 PM
Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on June 02, 2017, 11:49:38 PM
 :hb3: :hb2:  Happy Birthday, Dori....    :hb2: :hb3:  from Shirley in Kansas

Good night to Every Friend... God Bless and give all a peaceful sleep.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 03, 2017, 06:07:07 AM
Good morning to all you sleepy head's. well it is 63 º and clear here and going to 88 º for high today. I ran the Bulldozer 8 hours yesterday untill I was tired and it was beginning to get warm. have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 03, 2017, 06:20:22 AM
Good morning everyone, From no on when I make an appointment with my eye doctor I will make it for the first one when they get back from lunch. I was at the office half hour early and did not get out of there till 2½ hours later. Then the ride was late. Was gone 5 hours for the eye doctor to tell me I could finally stop the drops. Yes I am complaining, I was so tired when I got home I laid on the couch and that was my day. I really hate having to depend on others for rides to appointments.

SHIRLEY  I have gone back to Tracfone, did not like the iphone at all. I ordered the new tracfone because I could not get to a store to buy one. I received it Thursday and now trying to get to talk to someone to activate it. The sure do not work long hours there except for selling. I went back to a plain cell phone. Too old to learn all those new things? I just changed the batteries in my mouse and it still does not want to go where I want it to so will look for one of the wired ones I have later. I must have flushed the brain toxic waste yesterday, dozed on the couch in the afternoon and was in bed by 8 last night.

JUNE  I do not like pumpkin pie either but like squash pie. Same texture but different taste. I have not made piecrust in 4 years and dislike the ones that can be bought. Nothing tastes as good as homemade.

JENNY  good luck to your sone finding a house in the Denver area. Like you I am longing to see a post from JOAN. Even just to say she is there.

JANE  I had my bedroom window open all night and slept a straight 8 hours. When I woke early the first thing I did was close the window. 47° here.

AMY  right now I would love a nice big piece of any pie as long as it has a soft filling. As for lemon meringue I like the recipe on the cornstarch box.  If it isn't from scratch it is not a home made pie. One of my brothers asked me a few times if I had our Mom's recipe for raisin pie. Some thing he longed for dor many years. No, and since I never liked raisins I never ate it and my Mom never had a written recipe.

LARRY  must have felt wonderful waking up ready to tackle the day. Seems like forever since I felt like that.

MARY ANN  you worked in departments that were phased out. Quite a few of the places I worked went out a business after I moved on. The Tupperware plant where I worked (the original one) closed down and moved every thing south.

AMY  wonderful that your hubby now feels good enough to cut the grass. Sure takes one chore off of you. Like your Bible explanation.

CAROL  I think most in our generation grew up with everything home made.  Youngsters these days like shortcuts with so many preservatives the do not know what real food tastes like.

LLOYD  I am right behind you this morning.

Hope we hear for JOAN today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 03, 2017, 06:35:54 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!!  I've decided that I'm only going to do what I feel like doing today.  So far, I don't know what that's going to be.  Maybe I'll clean up the yard furniture or maybe, I'll switch closets and drawers for cooler clothes or maybe I'll go back to bed.  Ho Hum! It's kind of nice to have a "do-nothing" day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 03, 2017, 06:47:40 AM
Good morning everyone.

We had rain during the night but now it is nice and sunny out.Have laundry to do and hang out and let the solar dryer dry it. :)

Gloria, that makes for a long tiring day, hope you can cat nap today.
He used the riding lawnmower and yes I was so thankful to have one less job. :smitten:

Jane, I like those kind of days, you get to do whatever YOU wish and not what has to be done.

Lloyd, hope you have an easy day today.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 03, 2017, 07:04:11 AM
Amy I am planning one easy day. Nancy got me some more seed. I plan on Making i have the seeder set proper and sowing the seed. It is 65 º and mostly clear here now, going on up so I may make a good couch jockey today.
you and every one else  have a great day . I have decided I am going to nurse my headache on the couch.  see you all Later.

Lloyd

PS i think I am going to Make Pancakes and eat first then to couch.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 03, 2017, 08:33:27 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well I woke up about 5 and just lay there until 7 and then got up and put the coffee on and opened up te shades to see what they new day had brought.  Amy, looks like we had some rain during the night, everything is drippy and wet.  I thought I heard thunder earlier but had decided it was some neighbor putting out re-cycle can.  Mine can wait until next week, to muddy to mess with this morning.

Joanie, if you look it, hope you had a good trip and you got time to say hello.

JaneS, enjoy your "do nothing" day, knowing you you will find something to get into.

Gloria, I have an appointment later this month for more shots in the back.  I hope they do some good this time.  If not that will be the last time I try.  Too much of a hassle having having to go all the way across town to their surgical center.

Not much of anything planned for today.  Need to get toenails trimmed but don't know if I will venture out with this damp weather.

June, give Dori and big Happy  Birthday from the old Texas boy.....

Everyone have a great day
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 03, 2017, 09:00:07 AM
Hi everyone.  It is another beautiful and sunny morning here in South Carolina and we are headed up to 90 degrees.  This is a replica of the day we had yesterday.  I have a fairly quiet day planned.  I am going to attend a 10:30 am Al-Anon meeting this morning and then rest this afternoon and probably watch some of the PGA golf tournament.  Yesterday evening we did go to Walmart for prescriptions and then stopped at the Dairy Queen for hamburgers and a Dairy Queen treat. 

Amy, I bet your husband enjoyed feeling up to being out and actually accomplishing something like mowing your yard.  Riding mowers are great.  Do you have a large yard?

Carol, I have never wanted to use Craig's list or that type of site since you have no idea of who will be coming to your home.  Those Croissants sound delicious. 

June, this was an unusual morning for me as woke up about 6 am and was ready to get up.  So I picked up my phone and read my email, devotions and other readings and the discussion I follow each day.  I hope Dori has a wonderful birthday celebration as she turns 65.  Nice they are doing it where you live so you can be there to enjoy it with her.

Lloyd, after spending 8 hours on a Bulldozer I was glad to read that you are taking today off.  Sure wish you could get rid of that headache. 

Gloria, it is frustrating to have to wait so long for a scheduled appointment.  That was a long and hard day for you. Glad you at least can stop the drops in your eyes.  Sorry to read the iPhone didn't work out for you.  I would be lost without mine as it is a computer in my holder on my belt and I use it for many things.  I had a second good day for me yesterday and am hopeful for today.  Of course, I get tired by afternoon but nothing new about that. 

JaneS, your plan for today sounds like mine sometimes.  I have things I could do but often don't get them done and yet life goes on.  I don't think you have many "do-nothing" days so enjoy.

Hal, do you see a podiatrist to get your toenails trimmed or have a pedicure at one of those shops?  I have an appointment with my podiatrist Tuesday.  This will be my three month appointment just to get my toenails trimmed.  They did a great job the last time and my big toes are no longer sore and think I will be able to avoid having the toenails removed.  It costs me no more for my deductible than I paid for the pedicurist appointment and the results were much better.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 03, 2017, 10:11:11 AM
I'm back after a couple of days off - one that I apparently over-did and one getting over it.  Nothing major, but I may need to change the way I do my shopping.   :( 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 03, 2017, 10:32:29 AM
Gloria, there are times I wish I still had a car and drove.  Those times are when I want something special at a store but I usually don't want to send Tom to get it.

Gloria, I have an old TracFone and I'm thinking of getting a newer one.  I have had no problems with the phone I have which is probably why I haven't invested in a new one.  I could not get Voice Mail to work and when Annie tried to get it to work, she was told my phone was too old. 

We should get up to  80 degrees again today. 

Kendrick, the cat, enjoyed being out on my deck and for the first time did not want to come in.  He may have been out there an hour.  He liked to stalk birds that are on the ground.  I think the fact he is up in the air keeps him from going after them, however, once when left on the deck overnight, he did jump down to go to Tom's bedroom window to let Tom know he was outside. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 03, 2017, 11:03:11 AM
Good Morning,

Nothing unusual or special going on around here today.

Mary Ann,  maybe Joan's post that we found was a "test" while her computer was being set up and was deleted until she has time/feels like coming in to visit.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 03, 2017, 11:29:06 AM
Callie, I didn't think of that, but sounds like that could be it.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 03, 2017, 11:51:24 AM
Dear Ones, I was up before six this morning. Was dreaming I was driving my dear old Oldsmobile 88, and went over a high curb with the right front wheel. It was so stuck and at such an angle I could not go forward or back off. About that time my girl came in with the morning b.p. check, thyroid pill, and patch of nitro. So that was my start of the day. Since then I have had breakfast, read your posts, and copied down the delightful B.wishes for my Dori. She will be so delighted.

So, for you gals that wished you still drove...take a tip from my dream and be happy you do NOT drive anymore. It was a nightmare dreaming my car was perilously stuck on that very high curb...and out in the midst of nowhere to make it even more scary.

Time to make my bed, and get myself presentable for the day. That reminds me,my Mom, in her stage of dementia always worried about looking "respectable". What a sweet proud lady she was.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 03, 2017, 12:34:46 PM
June, we have a street in our area named "Silent Sunrise" and when it was built and they put in the curbs they did not fill, with dirt, on the outside of the curb.  So, I have ridden by there several times and found people high centered on those curb, especially at the end of the street where you turn onto it from the a main street  The curb is very high with nothing either side.

Larry, I normally just go into one of the pedicure places and get a nail trim and file down.  They always take care of me as a walk in.  I used to go to a foot doctor every quarter but she got very busy and seemed to be getting more backed up when I had an appointment.  It didn't cost me anything out of pocket my Medicare and Tricare for Life paid for it, I think my TFL paid, medicare I don't think covered it.



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 03, 2017, 01:08:32 PM
HAL, Medicare pays for my nail care every 9 weeks.  I end up paying $8.20 out of pocket which I consider to be reasonable since I don't really go every 9 weeks.  I probably go about every 3 months and I'm in and out in about 20 minutes or so.

I'm going to go drop my book at the library and donate a few (if they want them).  I've truly been lazy today. 

JUNE, please add my good wishes for Dori's birthday.  She deserves the best!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on June 03, 2017, 01:27:03 PM
Okay, I check on Joan first... then looked to see if I put a link in about the lady that wrote the article about "flushing the brain".... I didn't find that I did so will post the link.  She writes for the Washington Post, link provides list of health & scientific articles, even the one I had saved that came out in our local paper.  https://meerinkim.contently.com/pub/the-washington-post (https://meerinkim.contently.com/pub/the-washington-post) 

Jennie, I looked at the kids' house & can understand why they love it.  Hopefully they can find something like it there.  Cost of living higher in Denver?  My gr-son (Andy's boy) wants to move to Denver, don't know if he's put in his resume' yet, he hates to leave Wichita but thinks Andy will visit often so they can camp together.  Andy's wife gets back today, with her mother.  Not sure how long it will take to get her moved into assisted or memory care place, think they evaluate the person before.  A few months ago they thought she was able to go into independent living so made a down payment on a place for her.... and she seems to be progressing fast now, but they aren't sure if it's because she wasn't taking good care of herself (eating right) & taking meds right.  A worry, for sure. 

I can't concentrate, have jobs started all over the house & need to wind up something/anything!  Be back later, didn't sleep long enough to clear out brain.  Maybe threw out the brains with the trash? 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 03, 2017, 01:52:10 PM
A good Saturday HELLO to all.

Another beautiful day here in the Mile High City.

Tonight my granddaughter  has a dance recital, and I am looking forward to going.  GrandBob and our youngest grandson will spend time together while we are away. 

I was hoping to see a post from Our Joan, but as we all know, she will post when she can.  I just pray that she is settling in to her new home and feeling better each day.

SHIRLEY, Brian already has offers on his home, so now they must decide which one to accept.  Cost of living is very comparable between Austin and Denver.  The housing market is exactly the same....prices are high, and a nice place goes fast!  I hope they find a good place for the mother.  I know this must be very stressful for them. I hope Andy's son can move to Denver if that is his desire.  Just take a deep breath and try not to overwhelm yourself with all you have to get done. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes to Dorie, JUNE.  Enjoy your time together.  Today is my "daughter" in ðŸ'—'S Birthday as well. 

Have a great day EVERYFRIEND!

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JoanFL on June 03, 2017, 02:48:56 PM
Hello Everyfriend.  I haven't moved yet.  I got a severe case of the stomach flu on Monday, so Joe and Ed's flights had to be changed as well as my transport arrangements.  We hope to go next Tues. or Wed.  I miss you all.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 03, 2017, 02:51:56 PM
Oh, Joan,  I am so very sorry for your illness and having to change moving plans.   Thinking of you with love and prayers.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 03, 2017, 02:57:26 PM
 :hugs: Joan :hugs:
Hope you feel better and soon. get plenty of rest, yes you are likely tired of hearing that but it does help. Please take care and we all miss you ..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on June 03, 2017, 03:23:36 PM
Oh, Joan, so sorry about the stomach flu.... not fun even when you start out feeling good & sure doesn't help when it messes up such an important move as you are making.  Hope you are better fast.  Take it easy.... don't stress out.      :sorry: :bestwishes: :calm: :hugs:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 03, 2017, 03:44:23 PM
 :banghead: :aaah:  Hope you get well real quick and have a pleasant trip.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 03, 2017, 04:37:10 PM
OH NO!  Here we all thought you were taking your time to settle in and you haven't even left yet.  I hope you are already feeling better and will be moving soon!  Please take care of YOU!  We need  you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 03, 2017, 04:53:24 PM
Well on the nail trim If you Have a supplemental insurance no out of pocket $$
Nancy dose that. just some food for thought. well it is partly sunny and 83 º not reached the high they called for here. that is alright with me I am a couch Jockey today (lazy Me today) any way. hope you are all haveing the sort os a day you Like.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JoanFL on June 03, 2017, 05:42:08 PM
Thanks to Everyfriend for your kind thoughts.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Sandy on June 03, 2017, 05:43:49 PM
Joanfl

When you are ready, you will go. with
"fair winds and following seas".....   

Best wishes,
Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 03, 2017, 06:08:28 PM
Sandy, I always loved that line...."Fair winds and following seas..."  I wish I could remember where and when I first heard it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 03, 2017, 06:18:21 PM
Joan, what a let down it must have been for you - and your family.  But you sure were in no position to take a 10 hour drive while dealing with a stomach flu.   We'll all just have to move our travel mercy prayers up another week!   :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 03, 2017, 06:21:42 PM
Thank you Jane and Jenny for your good wishes to Dori. I intend to pass your messages on to her as you have written. She will really be pleased with that. She knows how much you all mean to me, and is grateful for you.

The origin of the quote "Fair Winds and Following Seas" is unknown. It is often said to have been lifted from a poem, phrase, or literary work, but to the best of this researcher's knowledge, it wasn't. Over the last century at least, the two quotes "Fair Winds" and "Following Seas" have evolved, by usage, into a single phrase which is often used as a nautical blessing.
"Fair Winds": The Dictionary of American Regional English defines "Fair Wind" as "safe journey; good fortune." An early example of the phrase's use is in Herman Melville's Moby Dick, published in 1851, where it says near the end "Let me square the yards, while we may, old man, and make a fair wind of it homeward." In other words, let me square the yards (add on all sail) and make a safe journey home.

"Following Seas": Defined by Bowditch's American Practical Navigator as "A sea in which the waves move in the general direction of the heading." It further defines "Tide" as "the periodic rise and fall of the water resulting from gravitational interactions between the sun, moon, and earth. . . . the accompanying horizontal movement of the water is part of the same phenomenon." In simple terms: the movement of the water, the waves, and the surface, correspond with the movement of the tide.

"Fair Winds and Following Seas" is really two quotes originating from different sources. The two quotes are a nautical phrase of good luck--a blessing as it were--as the person, group, or thing it is said to departs on a voyage in life. It is often used at a "beginning" ceremony such as a commissioning ceremony of a ship or people, as well as in retirement, change of command, or farewell ceremonies.

Source: Researched by Samuel Loring Morison.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 03, 2017, 10:33:29 PM
I am just checking in to bid you all a great good night and sweet dreams.
I just was a couch jockey today,easy day. but it is time to hit the Hay.
Hope to see you all tomorrow, I made pancakes this morning giving Nancy a brake. I am thinking about making my casserole  for noon meal tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 03, 2017, 10:58:40 PM
JUNE, I know that phrase as a nautical blessing and as it is also extended to other areas of life.  I've looked it up on many occasions myself so I'm familiar with the definition you printed.  I just don't remember where I first heard it given.  I know it's been in my memory for a very long time.  And I love hearing it!

And now, Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 04, 2017, 06:51:41 AM
Good morning

Had a great day yesterday, I did manage to get my laundry out on the line then took a tour to a wee village and about.

Today is overcast and a day of rest.

Praying hard that Tue or Wed will be the day for Joan to move to her new home.

June, I hope your Dori had a wonderful birthday.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 04, 2017, 07:14:37 AM
Good Morning everyone.
well you three girls beat me in here this A M . I read your comment's .
If I could only rember them but as you all know my short time rembering is gone.  I just now clicked on up to the min. weather ,it is already 68 º  and raining predicted for the day. oh well I plan on not working today and doing the rest on the couch except for the noon meal I plan on making it. going to make my jalapeno casserole. a one meal dish. hope you all have a great day.
I pray bis gets moved to her new home safely and sound this week.

Lloyd

the recipe is.

2 cups of cooked rice
1 can of c of chicken or pref ( i use cream of mushroom)
1 pint of sour cream
cheese to taste

Mix rice soup & sour cream
put 1/2 of in 8 X 12 baking dish
alternate with bite size ham bits and jalapeno slices
sprinkle light cover of cheddar cheese over it.
cover with rest of ingredient's
put at least 1/2 " of cheese over that
Bake at 375 º  until cheese is melted and browned to desired

enjoy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 04, 2017, 07:43:54 AM
I'm off to church in a few minutes.  I'll stay for coffee hour after and then make a stop at the Farmer's Market.  Maybe the guy with "any 3 baskets for $5." will be there again this week.  That was a good deal.

I'll check in later to see what's going on!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 04, 2017, 08:35:53 AM
Hi everyone.  We are in for another hot day in the 90's.  This will be Church day and getting something to eat either to bring home or eat out depending on how tired we are after church.  I will rest and listen to Don's program and then catch the end of the golf match.  Yesterday was  pretty quiet day.  I did go to my meeting yesterday and watch the golf match for about 3 hours. 

Jeanne, glad you were feeling well enough to post yesterday.  Shopping can be so tiring. 

June, our dreams sure can be frightening and disturbing on occasion.  Thanks for looking up and sharing the descriptions of Fair Winds and Following Seas.  I understood the idea of Fair Winds but not what the Following Seas met. I am not sure I ever heard that expression before. 

Hal, very aggravating to turn and have your wheels go over a curb.  Fortunately I have never gotten stranded nor ruined a tire and it doesn't happen very often.  I had intended to continue to go to the pedicure place until I had such a bad experience.  I don't have Medicare Part B so I do have an out of pocket deductible at the doctor's office but it is the same as I was paying for the pedicure. 

Shirley, I will read the article on flushing the brain as it sounds very interesting.

Jenny, nice to have several offers to consider when selling a home and for that to happen quickly.  Is Brian staying in Austin until the home is sold?

Joan, sure hope you will be up to the trip on Tuesday.  Plans can always be remade, as you all have done. 

Lloyd, nice of you giving Nancy a break in the kitchen.  Having to do some kitchen duty this past year I sometimes wonder how my wife has done it when she hasn't felt well.  After I retired I told her if she would cook I would do the cleaning up afterwards.  I will continue to do that as long as possible. She has resumed some of the cooking duties as is feeling better. 

Amy, when you mention hanging your clothes out each time I can recall the how good sheets and pillow cases felt and smelled from being outside.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 04, 2017, 09:44:15 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well I am all ready for church, waiting on wife, she has greeting duty this morning.  So we have to be there early.  But I don't mind I enjoy hearing the choir practicing, get to hear the songs twice.....LOL

Janie, guess you ears were burning last night.  We went over to my daughters for supper and I was telling my SIL about how I envied you for having the Amish markets there with all the fresh stuff.  We live in what "used" to be a produce area but the city has grown over all the farm land. 

Well,  my thoughts are with the English this morning.  My wife being English we were quite interested in the goings on.  Eight minutes was all it took to kill and injure so many people.  God be with those hurt and the families of those killed.  Just a matter of time before we have to endure one of these terror attacks.

Got to get a move on. SUPPOSE to be at church at 9......going to be pushing it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 04, 2017, 11:47:52 AM
Well, I've been to church and our visiting priest opened his sermon with "This sermon is going to be a doozy this morning so you might want to do your best to stay awake and listen."  Everyone laughed but there was not a nodding head in the place.  He's quite a "doozy" himself.  We've had him for 3 Sundays now and I wish it were more.

I stayed for coffee hour and then went up to the Farmer's Market.  The "3 baskets for $5. guy was there.  I got tomatoes that he grew in Southern NY, cooking onions from VA. and Corn from, I think he said VA.  Made a stop at WM and now I'm going to have some lunch. 

We are having a rather chilly, rainy day today.  Right now it's only in the low 50s but supposed to reach the low 70s by mid afternoon.

HAL...my ears were a bit itchy last evening.  But that's OK.  My grandmother used to say if it's your right ear they're saying something good but if it's your left ear they're saying something bad.  I'm pretty sure it was my right ear.

Gotta go scrounge up some lunch.  Later my friends!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 04, 2017, 12:14:09 PM
Good morning everyone, just did not want to get started today. It was noisy  around here last night. Sirens going by, don't know why so maybe an accident or a brush fire or what. It was getting light before I finally fell asleep.

JANE   hope you had a day just for you felt like doing yesterday.

AMY  yes Friday was a long day. Still feel worn out from it.

LLOYD  hope your headache is gone.

HAL  my next pain doctor appointment is on the 15th and will let him know the last one did nothing. If the next one doesn't either there is no sense having any more.

LARRY  are you the one who told me how to use one click on the mouse? I put new batteries in mine and now have to use 2 clickes on everything. I keep forgetting and wonder why things don't open. Mouse is driving me bonkers, it is now bouncing all over. I now have a Tracfone again but different from the flip one I had before. This one I can get online with and email and text-text is out for me. Easier for me.

JEANNE LEE  I miss food shopping but know I would never be able to do that again. I can get online for delivery and send my CNA to the store for me.

MARY ANN  the one I now have has voice mail -that is when I figure how to set it up. I went online to see what they had and then called them to order it.

JUNE  that was some nightmare you had. My car of choice was always and Olds. Hope the surprise birthday party for Dori was a huge success.

SHIRLEY  I copied that link and will check it. No you did not throw your brains into the trash. You just do too much. Remember  now is the time to do just what YOU want to do to enjoy life. You worked hard enough already.

JOAN  so sorry you got sick. We all worry about you and miss you. You have wonderful family taking care of you. We all love and miss you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope you are feeling up the the trip. I know what you used to say, anything over an hour drive and you would fly, so it will be a long ride for you. I know Joe and
Ed will see you are comfortable.

JUNE  thanks for using Google the way you do and your inquisitive mind.

AMY  like most of the last week the morning sun has given way to clouds
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 04, 2017, 01:12:15 PM
 Gloria no such luck I wake up with them and go to bed with it. I have a appointment with a heart person on the 14 th . to see why ? V A gets in no hurry and neither dos the civilian's either , I think the government wants us to die when we get past paying big taxes. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 04, 2017, 01:16:26 PM
Good Morning,

I don't remember if I mentioned that I'm on a 5-day antibiotic regimen for an infection that turned out to be a bit more than I thought it was.
Antibiotics always make me a bit "wonky ...<ier> than usual?  :crazy2: so I didn't go to church this morning.

Kitchen retile project is supposed to start tomorrow morning but the really messy part will be on Tuesday or Wednesday..  Yesterday,  I "stripped" the kitchen of everything I could reach and/or lift/drag into another room.  Grandson is coming tomorrow afternoon to take down the things on the tops of the cabinets.  Might not really be necessary - but some of the things are heirlooms and I don't want to take a chance of them being jarred off.  (Also a good reason to clean everything).

Miss Emily is working at the national college girls' softball tournament being held at the American Softball Association Stadium in OKC.  (It's being broadcast on ESPN - if anyone's interested).  Sometimes she's in the background of a camera shot so, since OU was playing Friday night,  I started watching.

Emily isn't assigned to the same place for every game nor is she always outside in the stadium.  Usually, she's keeping the water/snack bars at the back of the dugouts stocked.
However, her Mom texted me during one game that she was outside and I spotted her a couple of times.

Now I'm caught up in the tournament and am watching most of the games.  The early afternoon game yesterday was delayed by about 2 hours because of rain......and nary a drop fell at my house about 15 miles away.  :idiot2:

Going to be a hectic week for me.   Hope the antibiotics do their work and I'm back to whatever normal is by Tuesday.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Carol on June 04, 2017, 02:03:22 PM
Callie:  I hope you are back to normal on Tuesday as well.  We don't want you abnormal --- ;)

Gloria:  Our daughter gives me her old (to her) iphones whenever her company upgrades and I can forget the new iPhone 6 just as often as I would forget to bring the older one.  This is larger -

June:  I may dream but rarely remember any dream and Don dreams and remembers everything. 

Joan:  Sorry you had the flu symptoms.  wishing you good health so your journey  will be enjoyable.

Jenny:  Your son will soon realize how busy the roads are now - I hope everything goes well with them.  Are they looking close to you?   

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lindancer on June 04, 2017, 02:34:50 PM
Good afternoon, on a cool cloudy day.  Maybe rain later.

gloria, I did not get to sleep until nearly day light, and woke up when the radio announced 8:18 I have never slept that late.  About 10:30 the door bell rang while I was still getting dress. My next door neighbor wanted to know if everything was alright.  As I had not opened the back drapes yet.

Joan, I join the rest of our group with prays, we soon hear about your safe trip to Ala. My husband was from Alex. city.Ala.

June I also send a birthday wish to Dori.  I too, have nightmares.  I had one this morning, that I went into a restaurant, I was tired and I wanted to set down, but the only chair they would let me have was about 2ft. off the ground, and the people were making fun of me, for being old. Now that was a crazy dream

Callie, I know what you mean about antibiotics, I have had to take a set of them when I got bite by a tick.  Twice
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 04, 2017, 08:00:41 PM
Gloria,  Miss Ellen posted a Facebook picture today of two friends and her spending the day at Northport Harbor on Long Island.  Looked beautiful.
Edit:  they went to see a production of "Oklahoma" at the John W. Engeman theater.  One of their friends, who is from Oklahoma, was in the show.
Do you know this place?

I'm feeling 100% better and wasn't "wonky" today.  :thumbup:
Had some fresh strawberries and blueberries in the fridge that needed to be used so I baked blueberry and strawberry muffins.   The recipe for the strawberry ones suggested using yogurt instead of milk (had to adjust some of the other ingredients). 
I can't have dairy while I'm on these antibiotics and had some strawberry yogurt in the fridge - so used that.  Yum Yum!
Another edit:   Grandson/girlfriend are coming tomorrow to help finish "stripping the kitchen".  Now, there are chocolate chip cookies waiting for them.

Sleep well Everyfriend and have pleasant dreams.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 04, 2017, 08:40:17 PM
I was in here gabbing away and I hit the wrong key and my message completely disappeared. It has been a busy day..Chapel, then lunch, then spent almost two hours ordering groceries on line, and now I am weary. Somewhere in there I did have a short nap, but I forget just when that happened.

So, I will cut this short, with prayers, Love and high hopes. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 04, 2017, 09:25:28 PM
I've been busy off and on most of the day but i don't seem to have accomplished a lot.  I did pay some bills and I changed the Spring and Summer clothers to my bedroom closet and dresser and put the winter ones in the spare bedroom closet and dresser.  I also packed away the winter shoes and boots and got out the white ones.  Since Memorial Day has come and gone, it's OK to wear white shoes now. 

The doggies have been out and I'm ready to hit the hay.  I'm tired but it's not even 9:30.  If I go to bed now, the girls will want to get up with the chickens in the morning and then it's going to be a long day.  My human dynamo cleaning lady will be here around 9 and do a once over. My agreement is for 2 hours but I don't think she'll take that long.  If it's a nice day, I might see if she wants to cleany the yard chairs.and the swing. 

Then I have TLH after school and this week we have our "Official School Closing Party" on Friday.  We have agreed that it's become a tradition for us to have supper at McDonalds and then go to the ice cream shop for dessert on the last day of school.  We talked about this last week and agreed that we have to do it every year until she graduates.  When I said I'd be 90 by that time and maybe I wouldn't be able to drive, she said, "Don't worry, Grammy.  If you can't drive by then, I can.  I'l pick YOU up!"  How's that for a plan.

Good Night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 04, 2017, 10:33:02 PM
good Night everyone It is that time for me again. sweet dreams.
Hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 05, 2017, 06:31:36 AM
Good morning everyone..

Another rainy day here,will get inside work done.Yesterday we went to check out a sewing machine that I had high hopes would fit in my treadle machine but that didn't pan out..we stopped for lunch and then checked out the new community hall they are building. We used the old one for our sewing but it had burnt down, now they have the walls up on the new one. Came home and I found more of Janies zzz's  two hours of them!!!

Not sure what today will bring ,nothing pressing here to do.

Jane, that is a chore to do all that.  I loved what your granddaughter said!

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: phyllis on June 05, 2017, 07:02:38 AM
Good morning on a cloudy but not raining (yet) day from NC.

I thought I would try to get out of the house over the weekend but didn't manage it.  Spent a lot of it reading and resting.  I must go back to the odontist this week and he will determine if I need 1...or 2...more root canals.  It's a good think I really like him since I am seeing so much of him.   ;D

I'm sorry for those S&F friends who are dealing with health problems and happy for those who are doing well.  I'm thinking especially of Joan and hoping that she is well enough to make the trip to Georgia.  Stress about the move probably isn't helping her either.

With the terrorist troubles in London I'm worrying about my younger son and dil.  They are in Denmark on a cruise through the fiords.  I'm sure they are safe and enjoying themselves but I'm a mother so worrying is what I do best.   ::)

Take care, Everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 05, 2017, 07:11:31 AM
Good morning everyone.
It is foggy here/66 º and headed for sunny and 88 º today.
I have a full Plate running over, too many things need done.
Have tires to fix Need to build some Bee hive bottoms and put hives together.
and still have more Bulldozing to do for neighbor. not enough hours in this day.
Oh yes bob is home and wants me to come help some finishing touches on a pickup truck for me to drive. and I haven't  talked with Nancy yet to see what is on her honey do list she is still catching Jane's ZZZE'S. have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 05, 2017, 07:16:49 AM
oho I forgot to wish Bis in particular the best on her move hope it is just what is best for her when it is all done.
Bis take it easy and do not over do it.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 05, 2017, 07:18:09 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm also hoping that our Joan is feeling well enough to travel.  The sooner she gets settled in her new place the baster she'll get back to her old self.  And we love her "old self".

The dogs are telling me that our "waiting time" for Annie's pill is just about up and they're ready for a real meal.  So I'll go take care of that and then I'll get dressed and put the laundry in the basket in the washer so it's out of my "dynamo's" way.  Then I'm ready for her.,,,I think! 

I just heard back from my grandniece...the one who is going to college near me.  She has her schedule for the upcoming year and is willing to dog sit for me in September so I can visit my daughter in Texas.  Since they will be taking me to the airport, I'll leave my car for her to use and she'll commute between classes.  Since they already know her and love her, this is an ideal situation.

I thought that was pretty forward thinking of Kiran to realize that if I couldn't drive, she could.  She's only 10 and smart as a whip.  Bet you can't tell I love her!

I'm off to start my day!  Make yours a good one.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 05, 2017, 08:55:13 AM
Good morning everyone, another rainy day here.  I know I am not the only one but I am so ready for sunny days, even if they are cold. Could not get in here earlier maybe Cox is slow today.

LLOYD  I wonder if you are right. I am beginning to think that with so many young doctors they are not comfortable with us seniors.

CALLIE  before I have any dental work done I have to take 4 antibiotic capsules. That is because of the shoulder replacement.

CAROL  this is the second smart an Android that was even worse for me.

GLORIA de  if my shades were down all day I don't think anyone here would even notice.

JANE  I love TLH solution is you cannot drive when she graduates.

AMY  raining here again, too. Cold, too. Just was a weather report that by Sunday it will be 78°.

PHYLLIS  I think it is normal for us to always worry about our kids and grandkids. I know I sure do.

LLOYD  too many things for you to do. Just do what you can safely do.

JANE  wonderful you will not have to worry about a sitter for your fur babies.

JOAN  if you look in I pray you have a comfortable trip to Fairhope.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on June 05, 2017, 10:34:59 AM
I've been here twice this morning already & sure thought I had something to say.... but realize I said it over in Photos.   :idiot2:

Going to be a scorcher today, started out very humid & had to leave the AC on all night.  Does not do well with my head but better than getting up stuffy.  I don't like hot weather.... gee.... think I have mentioned that before. 

Had a call from #1 son, already in Salida and says the mountain tops are "super snow covered".  Looks like lower elevations will be in the 80s so plan to stay up high.  Younger son & I plan to drive out later in the week. 

Jane, good that TLH will remember the time you spend with her these younger years and "pay back" with love & "she can drive".  You deserve special thoughts from her. 

Prayers for all the people traveling and those living where terrorists are running amok.  (I Googled that word since it came up highlighted, I spelled it amuck, is a difference).  We need to quit being politically correct and tolerant of terrorists and any religion that condones and suggests such actions.  It is time such religions clean their own houses if they want to be accepted in this world today.  I know, shut up, Shirley~   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 05, 2017, 11:17:42 AM
NO, Shirley, DON'T shut up!  More people need to speak up!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 05, 2017, 11:19:31 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Beautiful morning here.  I sat on patio and had first cup of coffee with my girlfriend, Lady, she is such a loving old thing.  If I quit petting her she stands there and whines till I would start again, that is until my wife came out with the cookies, then she wanted nothing to do with me so long as the cookies lasted.

JaneS, you just gotta rub it in, about the three baskets for 5 dollars.  But we did, okay my wife did, buy some fresh cherries at the grocery store, those things are B I G and sweet as sugar.  I could have eat the whole bag.  But I didn't.

Got an appointment for Thursday for PT evaluation at Warm Springs rehab hospital.  So I can get started and see if I can get some strength back in my legs and back.

Boy the grass in my yard is really starting the grow with this rain.  I got the fertilizer down just in time. 

Tisie, you are making me jealous talking about the cool mountain weather.  I know you are going to have ball with the boys.  I can picture you pushing food setting around the camp fire at night.   :)

Everyone have a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 05, 2017, 11:57:29 AM
Do you ever have a job that you keep putting off, one that is not demanding or heavy work but drag your feet to do??
My friend passed in 2012 and I am just tacking the job of throwing out old papers/bills etc that he had kept. Some brought back wonderful memories of the fun times we have had. I all the years years we had known each other from 91 to 2014 we never had a cross word.Him and his lovely wife felt like family to me. I know he is happy now as he is with his wife who passed in 96.to know a love that they shared is a blessing from God.

Hal, both these girls have stomach love too. They aren't going to like me this afternoon as I want to clip their nails for them. One just lays and let me do it while the other she can put up a fight.

Shirley, I loved camping,food takes on a new taste and sleeping in the fresh air is better than any sleeping pill. I also agree with Jane don't shut up......oh my you hit the nail smack dab on the head with that statement.
It is time such religions clean their own houses if they want to be accepted in this world today
Maybe the world would be a better/safer place to be.

Gloria, I just picked some leaves off my cucumber plants that had  fungus on them from all the rain.  Heard on our news last night that the corn crop will be 2 weeks late due to the weather.

Better go rustle up some lunch..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 05, 2017, 12:17:50 PM
Merry Monday,

Contractor and helper have already been here to remove base boards and move washer/drier to the garage.  They've gone to get the tile and, when they get it stacked in the garage, today's work will be done....except for grandson (and, apparently girlfriend) coming.
The Big Work will begin on Wednesday instead of tomorrow.   I have reservations at "Moose & Joe's B&B" (#2 son's fur children) for Wednesday and Thursday nights.  Will probably go when the noise starts Wednesday morning.  I'm playing Bridge on Thursday.

Jane,  I agree about the Grands remembering their special times with grandmothers.  Mine are siblings and close in age so I made sure each one had individual time with me doing things they particularly liked to do. 
Now that they're young adults,  I feel blessed to have a close relationship with each one.

Gloria,  I've also had to take antibiotics before dental work, as well as before surgery.  Fortunately,  I have rarely had to have either.

Shirley,  the latest Leadville pix on Facebook show Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive with very heavy snow cover.  L-ville was still having mega snowfalls a week or so ago.
I remember seeing tulips blooming through the snow in our flower beds....in June.
Summers are gorgeous but there's a saying that  "Leadville has 11 months of winter and one month of Very Late Fall."

I could use some of that today.  It's very warm and sticky-humid here.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lindancer on June 05, 2017, 12:24:45 PM
Almost noon, and still raining.  i have a 1:15 eye appointment. wed. Hematology and Friday primary doctor, so goes the week.  The weather report is rain, thunderstorm all week, and not out of the 60's. June is starting out quite cool.

Callie Northport id about 40 miles went of me on the Sound. I am almost on the end of Long Island. Itis closer to the city. My doctor told me to eat yogurt every time I took pill.  I get the one that comes in 4 pkgs. I forgot the name.

Amy too, have had our share of rain.

Jane, I am still of the old school, I have my white shoes and pocketbooks out.  I wore my white jacket to a luncheon last week.

Larry and Joan, we are all thinking about you.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 05, 2017, 01:29:55 PM
Hi everyone.  It has been a busy morning and just now having the opportunity to make a short post.  Pat had to get some blood tests before an appointment on Wednesday an I went to the Prompt Care doctor in our new medical facility in North Augusta. They could not do the testing needed there and sent me on to the ER where I have spend the rest of the morning.  After an ultrasound and another test they determined it was not something to be concerned about but have referred me to a Urologist.  Pat came on home after dropping me off at the hospital and the came an picked me up.  Needless to say that used my energy supply for today.  We did have a nice rain last evening and I was able to turn my sprinklers off so it didn't water this morning. 

I am too tired to make many individual comments.  However, Gloria to set your mouse for one click check this site:  https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/open-item-by-single-click-or-double-clicks-on-windows-10.html 

Be back tomorrow although may be a bit late again as have the Podiatrist appointment in the morning and it is a 30 drive from here.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on June 05, 2017, 04:41:34 PM
Larry, I worry about you all like family, and still wonder if doctors ever judge our health on normal symptoms or jump to the conclusion that "because" we have one or another other problems, our new symptoms have got to be related to that.  Here's an article I'm convinced should interest everyone over 65.  ;)   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/aging-and-anemia (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/aging-and-anemia)  Do hope you perk up again real soon. 

I did it again, posted some photos over in Photos Then & Now & forgot to get the link.  Got one from my back yard when the restored B-29 named "Doc" did a fly over during the Sundown Parade last Friday evening... start of Wichita River Festival.  I was surprised to even get a shot with the trees blocking so much of the view to downtown now.  Also a link to an article about Doc in a local magazine.  Then a photo of the pool ready for summer & 2 of the sunbathers.  If you notice the black "icky" stuff on the tile of the pool, that happens every time neighbors have their yards sprayed.  With our wind, we get the spray over & I get to scrub it off.
  :nopity: :tease:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 05, 2017, 05:00:20 PM
It's been a lovely day here today with the temperature about 70 degrees now.  I sat out on the deck with the cat for a while.  We have at least one, if not more, birds nest on the support for the deck.  The cat cannot reach the support because it sets in from the edges of the deck but he gets very interested when he hears sounds below and he tries to look down the very narrow cracks between the deck boards.  If he sees a bird fly overhead, he perks up but, of course, he can't do anything about them.  He usually is not anxious to go out on the deck unless I go too, but now he is more interested and actually stood at the slider as if asking to go out.  When I opened the slider, he "slid" out!

Callie, we have a restaurant near us, really a sports bar, named for the owner's two dogs - Bud & Stanley.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 05, 2017, 05:11:48 PM
A good Monday HELLO, to all. 

Washing clothes, cleaning a couple of carpet areas, and we are nearly worn out for the day.  That in addition of course to the normal stuff....watering and the like.  Our plants are all just beautiful and now I see a sever weather warning come up on my screen, so we might need to scramble and get some covering done of the plants....darn hail can do so much damage.

SHIRLEY, happy to read your son is here already enjoying the mountains.  We have had some of the most spectacular view this year.  A couple f days Mt. Evans was just so pretty...
The snow in the basins was a smooth as could be and the sun just glistened off of it.  We really want to see you, and of course wouldn't you know we have to be in Laramie this coming weekend for a 90th Birthday celebration.  Sure hope you can be here into next week! 

LARRY, I am sorry you had such a stressful morning, and now will have to go see the urologist.  I hope it is nothing too serious.

JANE, so pleased to read that your granddaughter will be going to school close to you and can help out with your pets while you go to TX for a visit.  I always smile when you talk about your times with Kiran.  We both are certblessed to be able to spend time with the grands.  They have so much to offer us and we for them.  It is very special time indeed. 

CALLIE, best of luck getting your flooring job accomplished ...it will be so nice when it is over and done. 

GLORIA de, up until a year or so ago I was the white shoes and purse type also......and then I noticed that I stuck out like a sore thumb.   I say good for you! 

AMY, I have so many of those type jobs that I continue to put off.....I am embarrassed to admit.  Truth is, I find it puts me into such a nostalgic mood.....and then I stop and find it so hard to get back t.  My stuff is more family pictures and the like.  There is no one that really cares that much about them, but I can't just give them up.  Congrats to you, getting the job moving forward.

HAL, I love reading about your and Lady's special time together.  My new kitty has become so attentive to me, and I am just SO happy.  He is right here on my lap and just looks and looks at me with such loving eyes.  When I get up he has to go with me no matter where it is....sometimes he follows me, but other times he runs ahead and then stops to look back for me.  He seems more like a dog the way he acts. 

PHYLLIS, your kids are probably as safe as can be on a cruise, but anymore it is a huge concern no matter where you are.  It is so pathetic that we have to have this terrible violence all over the world. 

GLORIA, it is rather sad that your neighbor are not a bit more aware and caring about each other.  On our cul-de sac of 10 homes, we have pretty much always watched out for anything suspicious..... and sometimes we jump the gun to check things out....but that is better than the alternative.  My son called to tell me that he and the family drove over to RI for lunch one day to a place that was recommended to them.  All I could think at the time is how much I wish I could drive over and visit you.  Right now, neither Bob nor I can remember where he said they went....but clearly it is something close to Boston. 

I must run, the dryer is shouting at me. 

I, too, and holding good thoughts that Our Joan is feeling better and ready to take on her long drive to Fairhope. 

Hey, MARYANN. good to see your post.  I like to hear about special places like your Bud & Stanley's.  How cute. 
No check in from JUNE.....I hope she is just busy and will be in later.

Enjoy the rest of your day, EVERYFRIEND. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 05, 2017, 10:10:50 PM
Well it is that time of the day so good Night and sweet dreams.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 05, 2017, 10:44:47 PM
Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 06, 2017, 06:02:29 AM
good Morning everyone.well the instant weather right to the minute says
clear and 66 º going to 78 º for the high today here. I think I will eat the morning meal and go to the shop and turn a big fan on and set in front of it do a little wood work. make a couple of recipe boxes. must be a laze day the girls are not even here. when everyone gets up hope they have a great day doing what they Like. may catch you all later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 06, 2017, 06:26:16 AM
Good morning everyone

Marking my spot. On the fly to the city this morning

Take care and enjoy your day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 06, 2017, 06:40:30 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!

No, LLOYD, not a lazy day for me.  And it looks like not for Amy either.  She's off to the city and I'm off to work this morning.  Lots to do before I go.  My cleaning lady called yesterday and rescheduled for this morning due to car trouble.  So I have to get the doggies taken care of, get my shower and get dressed and make the bed and have breakfast before she gets here at 9.

I'm off to do all that stuff!  Make today your best ever!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 06, 2017, 06:49:00 AM
Well I stand corrected  you girls have a careful and hippie day, don't do any thing foolish. it is getting light here so soon to the shop.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 06, 2017, 08:23:02 AM
Hi everyone.  It is an overcast morning and is suppose to be a lot cooler today than the last couple of day.  Not much to write about this morning.  Will have to leave in a little while to go to the podiatrist, who is about 30 minutes away.

Shirley, I expect most people when they have cancer or heart disease (and probably other conditions) immediately wonder if something new is related.  I was relieved to be told my problem showed no signs of cancer and the condition is not serious or anything to worry about. Of course, I don't really worry about much anymore and just take things as they come.  I have recently had blood tests and am not anemic but will read the article you cited. 

Mary Ann, it sounds like Kendrick enjoys the warmer weather and being on the deck as much as you do. 

Jenny, it sure sound beautiful out your way with the scenery and your own plants.  I sure hope you can avoid further hail this summer.  One of the memories I remember about our last trip to Denver was we drove through a hail storm.  I was glad I had a rental car.  It sounds like you need to have sun glasses with the sun shining on the snow.  As I mentioned above the little problem I have is not serious at all.  Glad you are enjoying your cat so much.

JaneS, it sounds like you will have done a day's work before you get to your job.  Our housekeeper always changes the linens on the bed and remakes it. 

Lloyd, hope you enjoy your day in the shop. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on June 06, 2017, 08:38:23 AM
I couldn't go to sleep last night... until 4:00 am.  Mind was trying to solve all the problems & I was too tired to shut it up.  Going to call the vet to see if there is any kind of "knock out" pill to get for Tom.  Friend in MO says she gets something that makes her cat sleep all day when she drives to TX for the winter months.  Have to be a pill I can hide in hamburger so he'll swallow it without chewing & spitting it out.  Need to get the scales set to weigh him (that's a struggle holding him still long enough to look down & not drop him). I expect the vet will want exact number & one time it was about 18 pounds. 

Been hauling stuff to the RV & my house is almost looking clean.  Wish I had time to give the new Rocket a test run but that will wait. If Joan is looking in she will be pulling out the demerit book for Shirley.  (Hi, Joan!) 

During those wee hours I wasn't sleeping, I found Rick's recipe for putting in the weather thingy.... THANK YOU, Rick!

Larry, I am the dumb ostrich always wanting a health issue to be something simple & anemia has been a problem on both my parents families & turned out to be mine.  No doctor ever considered I could be anemic the way I moved all the time, but I do recall telling my mother after running home from school one day, that it's like blowing up a balloon with a hole in it trying to get a deep breath".  Many years later when pregnant with my 2nd baby I convinced the doctor to check.  He did, twice & came in with a shocked look on his face saying that I really was anemic!  After trying 8 different types of iron we found one that didn't double me over and had some powdered bone meal that I took at the same time that made it absorb... and the balloon was fixed.  Never had that feeling of not filling my lungs again.  I only take vitamins now & then, works for me.  Sorry, I to get carried away about my doctoring.   :crazy2:  I do need a lot of protein to keep me going.  Glad yours isn't something to worry about.

Hope Every Friend has a terrific Tuesday... (thanks, Callie).  Need to put gas in the RV, was hoping it would go down but didn't.  When putting in 55 gallons even with $1.00 off for 35 of the gallons, can make the billfold gasp. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 06, 2017, 08:56:20 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Gosh, you make me feel guilty.  Everyone so busy and I cant think of a thing that I have to do, except drink a little coffee and enjoy the morning.  I hope everyone's plans work out as you want.

Shirley, I'll bet the vet will have a plan for you.  I used to give my old Germany Shepard some kind of tranquilizer that made him sleepy.  But as you already know, dogs, you just open their mouth and put the pill way back in their throat and then massage it and presto it goes.

We got a 15 minute shower late yesterday afternoon, refreshed the grass and wet things down and that was about it.  Weather guesser now saying no rain in the foreseeable future, summer is here.

Everyone have a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 06, 2017, 11:12:32 AM
Good morning  everyone, I was a sleepy head this morning. Poured last night, could hear the rain beating on the windows. I finally got up and got a blanket to put on the bed to get warm enough to go to sleep. This darn rain and dampness is making me thinking I should go visit my daughter, it is a lot drier in the mountains of Arizona. Just heard on local weather that it will be in the 80's on Sunday.

SHIRLEY  looks like we think the same about “political politeness” I put that up with the one who started shipping our jobs overseas. The Made in America label was good and reliable. You and me with hot weather.

HAL  I will not let myself picture Shirley and sons camping in the cool fresh mountain air. If I did I would be begging to go with her.

AMY  my daughter was telling me yesterday they had to rig up some shade for her tomato plants for the strong sun part of the day.  The sun was curling the leaves. She had checked them before we got on Skype and she said they were looking better. They put a wind shield on a side where her cucumbers are climbing on a trellis, wind had almost destroyed them. They didn't have time

CALLIE  I really dislike even taking a  asprin but these days a feel like a walking pharmacy.
Damp and cool here but by Sunday it will be in the 80's if the weather guesser is right. That would be OK but with it that hot the humidity will be up.

LARRY  thank you.Yesterday was enough to wear anyone out. I hope you can rest and tany well known and  good Italian restaurants. There is a click in this place that only a certain group are in. Sorry, I would never bow down or do any one's bidding to anyone to be in it.

LLOYD  enjoy working in your shop today.ke it easy today.

JENNY  might be your son went to Providence? Not that far from Boston and the area of Federal Hill in Providence has many well known Italian restaurants.

JOAN  if you are heading for Alabama today I pray you have a comfortable trip.   :hugs:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 06, 2017, 12:11:48 PM
Good Morning,

Who ever heard of a softball game going 17 innings when the usual game is 7 ?!?    That's almost two complete baseball games.
OU finally pulled it out after 5 1/2 hours of playing.  I'm surprised the batter who hit the winning home run had enough energy left to swing the bat.
...and they get to do it all over again tonight because the Finals are the best 2 out of 3 games.

Workmen were quick and neat yesterday.  Messy work begins tomorrow.  I plan to escape as soon as the noise starts.

Echoing Shirley,  I'm wishing Everyfriend Everywhere a Terrific Tuesday.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JoanFL on June 06, 2017, 12:33:34 PM
Hello Everyfriend.  Joe and Ed fly here today and the transport to Fairhope is tomorrow.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Sandy on June 06, 2017, 12:41:29 PM
Hi Joan ...   

Have a great trip tomorrow.   

Good things are about to happen!

Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 06, 2017, 12:49:49 PM
Joan,  Safe travels   :wave:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on June 06, 2017, 01:43:02 PM
Well, things are not going as I hoped.  Started off with power out for half an hour or more, actually, the clocks showed quite a bit more so maybe was off again while I was gone to the store & got gas in the RV.  Had lots of clocks to re-set.  :tickedoff:

Called the vet, can't give a prescription without exam & Tom is off in a hidey hole during the heat.  I really don't think it possible for a doctor to take him out of the cage without a fight..... when getting rabies shots they just reach hand with shot needle in & done.  I tried to hold him to get correct weight, brought the scales Cas had when he had to report weight every day because of water..... put it on the hardwood floor, picked Tom off the couch, he doesn't like being held.... and he squirmed so much I couldn't read the numbers on the scales.... digital & eyes not focusing in the near dark room.... how dumb is that?  The scales downstairs is easier to read but we weren't down there.  Gave up & let them all go out.  Will just have to tolerate cleaning up after him this trip & will think about the next one.  Will not "over feed" them today so they are hungry near dark, I will put them in the RV for the night & plan to sleep with them so they don't tear the place apart.  Will come in to shower, wash hair & eat... feed cats some breakfast & have hard boiled eggs & toast for son when he arrives.  Hopefully all goes as planned and we get away before 8:00 am.  I would rather leave as soon as the sun is up... but I lost the battle of time.  Just hope we do get away, would hate to unpack in this heat & humidity!

Joan, safe trip to you, I am loaded with munchies & many types of things to drink, be glad to share.  I have a little over 550 miles to drive tomorrow & son said he saw warnings of "road work starting tomorrow" on one stretch as he drove Sunday night/Monday morning.  With the frig & freezer running on propane at least, if we have to do any waiting, can keep cold drinks coming.  Expect the "kids" will have happy food on hand for you as well. 

Gloria, I'll be thinking of you & everyone that loves the mountains and camping, will try to post photos when I get back, not taking a computer this time. 

Callie, "popcorn showers" are already showing up, with this heat & humidity could get nasty.  Supposed to be a little cooler tomorrow, hope it stays cloudy to drive. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 06, 2017, 02:20:19 PM
Shirley, have you tried Gravol for Tom?

http://www.justanswer.com/cat-health/3pmxe-gravol-give-cat-hour-car-ride.html
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 06, 2017, 02:50:02 PM
I know have written in the last two days, but I see no posts from me. My computer must have decided I was too boring to bother with, and I agree with it.

Bis, my dear friend, I wish you a safe and truly enjoyable trip tomorrow. God will be there beside you the whole way and beyond, so just relax in His loving care, and enjoy the scenery, and the company of these two caring men that will be with you. Your next "new life" is about to begin and I just know you are going to be so content. It happened to me and it will happen to you. Hugs dear heart !

Hal, I'm jealous. I wish I had an old loving dog like your Lady. But this old human lady could no longer give a dog the attention and love they all deserve. So I will live with my memories, and your pleasure with what you have.

Tisie, me thinks you are your own worst enemy. You are just one person, but you have taken on the duties of six women. I have one wall clock that is battery operated, one cell phone time piece that needs no resetting, and one oven clock that dies during a power failure. ONE. life is good.  You have a home, and R.V. an auto, a swimming pool that is work and no enjoyment, and a "motherly" urge to take care of anything and anyone that happens to be near you, especially wild cats. And good kids. At my wise ? old age of 92 1/2 years, I miss what you are doing, but down through the years I have had to slowly cut back, sit back, and just enjoy what living is left to me, and let others do what I enjoyed doing. Hugs, girl..I wish you all that is needful. June

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 06, 2017, 03:03:26 PM
I'm home from work.  It was a good day...lots of smiles!  But I sure am tired.  I'm going to snuggle up with my doggies in my clean house and take a nap...or at least rest.  Tomorrow is another day!

Joan, my very best wishes for a safe, comfortable and happy transition to your new home!  God go with you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 06, 2017, 03:14:44 PM
Everything has been put away, chicken re-wrapped and in freezer. Dr was pleased and doesn't want to see him until Nov for another test. We dropped off our riding lawnmower to be serviced so have that to pick up when done.

Jane I am with you, plain tuckered out and more than ready to climb into my pj's

Joan ,safe trip to your new home..

June,your computer is wrong, you are never boring, I for one love reading your wonderful posts!!

Soon it will be time to feed the doggies and get our supper too..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 06, 2017, 03:19:05 PM
Joan, I hope all goes well on the start of your trip Wednesday.  Soon you will be in your new home and can relax.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on June 06, 2017, 06:29:32 PM
Amy, I checked the link & had a chat with the assistant... until they wanted a credit card.  Since I was told this morning that KS law says cat must be examined, wasn't going to pay for advice if I can't buy OTC.  Thanks, anyway.

Gloria, quick question (this isn't the place for PSP discussion).... when you kept having to install PSP, did you uninstall first?  duh....
I found my CD & would like to get it to work on the 12" laptop with XP.  Not sure I can get it done tonight but always enjoyed being able to resize photos & post while out there.  Thanks! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 06, 2017, 08:36:04 PM
I am hoping our Bis will make it through in one trip. She is one strong little lady in spite of her health, and the sooner she is settled the sooner she will be able to come back to us. God speed my Bis.

Amy,  what wonderful news that your good man is free from Dr. apts. till Nov. That gives the two of you relaxation and freedom all summer and into the fall. Congratulations and enjoy !

This had been a pleasant day..no sun at all, but summer is just around the corner, and I prefer this coolness. Went to our monthly community members meeting this morning, very well done by our vice president since our president is hospitalized. Had a good lunch of stuffed baked potato. Stuffed with  chili, cheese, onions, olive and chopped tomato and topped with sour cream and chives. Tastes as good as it looks.
Home for a nice short nap, then back down for our balance and mobility class.

Now it is time for some supper at home and another walk outside...or inside hallways, depending on how spunky I feel. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 06, 2017, 09:12:12 PM
We had our weekly family gathering at The Score, a sports bar.  The food is good and we love their layout - they have imported beach sand and some palm trees next to a man-made lake.  There were eight of us today.  I had a pulled pork sandwich and as usual, I brought home half of it.  I wish these places would offer sandwiches that consisted of two slices of bread with one or two fillings, but, no, my sandwich was on sourdough buns and had the pulled pork in a sauce on one half and cole slaw on the other half.  It looked very nice, but I can't eat that much.  They also served homemade potato chips which are good and I am still eating those.  I rarely eat chips but when they're homemade, I usually eat those.  A good time was had by all.  I ate the second half of my sandwich for supper tonight.

I must have missed something; I thought Joan was going to make her change last week Wednesday, but was she ill in the midst of everything?

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 06, 2017, 10:52:51 PM
Good Night everyone.
well we wen't fishing / chought some but NO Keepers.  sweet dreams.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 06, 2017, 10:55:14 PM
MaryAnn, Joan had a bout with the stomach flu and wasn't able to go last week.  She is going tomorrow...God willing!

Good Night Everyfriend!  I have some things on the agenda for tomorrow and I have to get some sleep tonight.  May God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 07, 2017, 05:34:04 AM
JaneS you seam to have taken over as spokesman for us on S & F where Bis used to be. and that is ok with me. you are a real friend.Nancy and I went over to grand children's  last evening and went with them to the Holden city Lake fishing, cought some but none were keepers.my breathing machine causes me to have a very dry mouth, so i checked in while up and marked a spot for later I am going back to bed and see if i can catch some more of your ZZZZ'S . I have the fuel tank in my new used pickup truck ready to fill with fuel and take to bulldozer. C U Later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 07, 2017, 06:20:23 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  Guess what?  It's raining again this morning and it looks like it rained most of the night!  I sure hope these "April Shower" bring the "May Flowers" even if they come in June or July

LLOYD, I'm not stepping into anyone else's shoes!  I have trouble keeping shoes on my own feet let alone trying on someone eles's.  But if I know the answer to someone's question, I'll give it out. 

I have to get myself dressed and out on the town this morning.  Pennsylvania does coupons for Senior Citizens to be used for PA grown produce and they are available to be picked up on certain days.  Today is one of them.  So I'll be off to get mine today.

We're in "waiting mode" for Annie's pill.  When the beeper goes off, I'll feed them and get my breakfast, then get dressed and do a couple of errands.

I hope Everyfriend has a day that is just as you wish it to be. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 07, 2017, 06:27:34 AM
Good morning everyone.

Beautiful sunny day here! I hope to get the cleome planted today and the fellow phoned last night to say another load of wood is on its way today. I know what I will be doing the next few days.

Jane,have a fun day out on the town.

Lloyd better luck next time fishing..

Shirley,hope you find a solution for Tom  cat.

Better get a move on here...enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 07, 2017, 07:30:06 AM
Good morning everyone, yipee,the rain is stopped for now and the pavement is drying.Weather guesser just said a high of 54° yesterday, About time we have more normal temperatures. The manager relented and let the maintenance man turn the heat back on. So much for saving the owners a few dollars  when everyone was complaining about the cold in here.

CALLIE  hope it does not take too long for the work to be done in your home and things are back to normal.

JOAN  I hope you are kept comfortable on the trip to
fairhope. I am saying extra prayers for you. We will be happy when we see you here after you get settled in. Travel safe.

SHIRLEY  yesterday we were 25 degrees below normal here.  That I could take but not all the dampness that goes with all the rain. Have a safe trip and enjoy the mountains. Good, leave the computer home and just enjoy.

JUNE  not many at your age are as mobile as you or have the intelligence you have. I think I am the most boring person around, not you.

JANE  hope you found some Zzz's yesterday when you got home.

AMY  after all the doctor appointments you and your hubby must be so glad not to have to see his doctor till November.

SHIRLEY  at times I did uninstall PSP but a few times I put the disk in and checked the repair ( I think that is what showed up) and that worked.

LLOYD  glad you finally went fishing even if you did't catch anything to bring home.

JANE  looks like you have a busy day ahead of you again.

AMY  how many cords of wood do you get every year? I know you heat with your stove in the winter and that uses a lot.  I miss the heat from a stove like that.

LARRY  the link for on one click is for Window 10, I am still using 7.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 07, 2017, 07:31:50 AM
JaneS I wasn't trying to say you were. I do not know why but when I boot up my computer it shows you first when I come to S & f . Nancy and I both love you for what we see on line and what we Sean when meeting you in person.
only thing is when we met you at the restraint you would not let me be the gentleman  i was raised to be  and pay for the meal. I was thought take care of the Lady and even walk on the outside and protect them. I still love you for being the friend you seam to be. have a great day at the market. we have Amish store about a hour drive from us we do quite a bit of shopping there. good fresh produce there and usually priced better than the local stores. they also have a action center where you can go and bid on it by the lot's  take one or all of what is up for bid. we usual buy two or three lugs of tomatoes and can them keeping two or three out of the best to slice for the table or a B L T yummy for the tummy. C U Later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 07, 2017, 07:42:07 AM
I forgot to tell you when they are in season we buy peaches there shipped in mostly from gorge , and can and freeze some. I don't have sweet tooth it is sweet teeth.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 07, 2017, 08:05:41 AM
I just had this sent to me, were they trying to tell me something ? :)))


Ode to Old Age

Just a line to say I'm living
That I'm not among the dead
Though I'm getting more forgetful
And all mixed up in my head.
I got used to my Arthritis
To my dentures I'm resigned
I can manage my Bifocals
But dear God I miss my mind
For sometimes I can't remember
When I stand at the foot of the stairs
If I must go up for something
Or have I just come down from there?
And before the fridge so often
My poor mind is filled with doubt
Have I just put some food away?
Or have I come to take something out?
And there's a time, when it is dark
I stop and hold my head
I don't know if I'm retiring
Or am I getting out of bed?
So, If it is my turn to write to you
There's no need getting sore
I may think that I have written
And don't want to be a bore
So remember that I love you
And wish that you were near
But now it's nearly mail time,
So I must say "good-bye dear"
Here I stand before the mailbox
With a face so very red
Instead of mailing you my letter
I went and opened it instead.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 07, 2017, 08:07:43 AM
Forgot to mention , this is just one of his Dr. we aer off the hook until July and Aug but it sure is a blessing not to have appointments every other week!!!

Gloria, I hate being cold and glad to hear you have the heat back on..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 07, 2017, 08:25:57 AM
Lloyd, I was teasing your for trying to put me in Joan's shoes.  They are the wrong size for any of us to fill. 

I have fond memories of meeting you and Nancy and I consider you to be a real gentleman but my mother always said, when someone visits you, offer them a meal and be sure they don't go away hungry.  So you see, I was just obeying my mother's instructions.  You can still keep your "gentleman" status. 

I'm off to pick up my produce coupons and then to pick up a couple things at the store.  Still raining here....I sure would love to see the sun shine.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 07, 2017, 09:36:06 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well here I am, as usual, old tail end charlie.  I was up early and opened up the house and put the garbage out, which they have already picked up and me and the pup sit outside while I had my coffee and looked over the front page.  Our neighbors dogs, behind us and to one side, were all wound up this morning barking their heads off at god only knows, so I finally gave up and came back into the house.

Gloria, thankfully your "warden" relented and put some heat on.  Like Amy said being cold is a miserable thing.  I hate cold to begin with.  I used to love the real heat of summer but old age is taking it's toll there too.  Guess I am fortunate I have central heat/cooling.

Amy, my little wood chuck.  If you pay for wood like we have to here you must be rich.  a cord of wood down here, Oak, is higher than cat hair, or was when I was burning wood, I now have a gas fireplace.  No toting or cleaning required.....

Lloyd, think of your "no keepers" this way:  You didn't have to clean those nasty things.   ;D  Best thing about fishing is just sitting, looking, listening and enjoying being alive.  And of course seeing who can tell the biggest lie....LOL

Janie, enjoy shopping for those goodies.  What I wouldn't give to have a good produce vendor close by with farm fresh things. 

Hope Joanie has a good trip today.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 07, 2017, 09:49:43 AM
Hi everyone. We have an overcast and cooler day ahead with a high around 76 degrees and only a low chance of rain.  We did get a nice rain yesterday afternoon and I won't need to water tomorrow so can leave the sprinkling system off.  Today is another doctor appointment day and this one is for Pat.  Then this evening we plan on going to the Pizza Hut for our dinner so we can see our son for a few minutes.  He generally is off on Wednesday but it filling in for someone this week.  Not sure whether Jennifer will join us as she apparently had a bout of food poisoning Monday night and ended up in the ER.  I  learned yesterday that two more restaurants will be opening in North Augusta.  Chipotle Mexican Grill's new building is almost done and will open right away and an IHOP later.

Shirley, did I miss something as have you idea what you mean by "new Rocket".  Is your son driving you RV and camping with you or does he take his own and just travel behind or in front of you?  Watch out for those speeding tickets!  :)

Gloria, I love Italian food as really like pasta.  However, Pat tried to stay away from it so seldom do we go to an Italian restaurant.  Like June you are certainly not boring.  I always enjoy reading your postings like I do all of the postings here.  These are little windows into our lives that we are willing to share with others.  Try this for the one click of the mouse:  Try opening Control Panel / Folder Options.
Select the Single click to open an item (point to select) option. Click Apply / OK.

Joan, you will be in my thought and prayers today as you make that trip to Fairhope. 

June, you are never boring. 

Amy, great news on your husbands recovery. 

Lloyd, do you or can you use a chin strap with your CPAP machine?  My wife also fights the dry mouth at night as breaths thru her mouth when she is asleep.  However, she couldn't tolerate the chin strap.  I am fortunate to not be a mouth breather at night and don't have a problem keeping my mouth closed during sleep so don't have the dry mouth problem. 

JaneS, what a nice thing to get the Senior Citizen coupons for PA grown produce. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 07, 2017, 10:12:50 AM
Jane, thank you for the explanation of Joan's later departure.  I kind of thought that might be the case but I hadn't read anything.  I just knew she had not arrived in Fairhope.

Amy, I liked your poem about age.  Fit's me to a "tee".

Here it is June and I have had my heat on, just enough to take the chill off, but I shouldn't have to turn it on now!  We may go to 80 degrees today, so I will dress accordingly. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 07, 2017, 11:04:05 AM
I've been and I'm home.  The place where I got the produce coupons was about half way to the Amish Store (sorry Hal) so I continued there with my list of items needed.  They had everything except the yogurt that I need of the dogs but I'll try to remember to grab that on my way home from work tonight. 

I was going to do some cooking when I got back but the trip to the Amish store squelched that idea.  I have to be at work at 4 p.m. today and I always try to rest a bit before I go.  All my stuff is put away and I'm thinking that I'll do the cooking tomorrow....if I feel like it.  I'm getting more "do it my way" in my old age than I ever was before.

I hope those of you who said you were "boring" were joking.  I kind of like Larry's? definition of these postings as being little windows on our lives.  I really feel close to all of you and I look forward to seeing what you're up to.  I rejoice with the good and sympatize with the sorrows in your lives.  I actually talk to you all as I read your postings and it makes me feel like you are right here in the room with me.  Keep on coming by.  The WELCOME mat is always out!  I miss you and and everyone else when you don't put in an appearance.  I pray for those who haven't been around in a while and I miss them.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 07, 2017, 12:19:27 PM
Good morning. I'm on my tablet at my son's.  Have already had to start over twice.  >:(

I suspect my kitchen floor is being demolished as I type.

Miss Ellen due to arrive about noon.  Can't wait until I can hug her.

Wishing every friend everywhere an enjoyable day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 07, 2017, 01:22:59 PM
Our load of wood came..nice looking wood too.maple,beech and ash with the odd yellow birch thrown in.
Hal we but about 10+- face cords a year. We also burn wood in the garage/shop as there is running water in it. For a truck load of cut split wood runs about 380.00 a load. I love the wood heat and I cook off it in the winter also.

Jane, tomorrow is another day to do your cooking. I put some rhubarb muffins in the hidey hole for you and everyone else.

Callie  I can feel the excitement in your post wanting to hug Miss Ellie.

Mary Ann, it also fits me too.. my friend sent it back to me suited to today's time..
So I must say "good-bye dear"
Here I stand before the computer
With a face so very red
Instead of emailing you my letter
I went and saved it instead.

Better get back to piling wood..


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 07, 2017, 08:36:23 PM
Well, I've done my shift at WM and I'm home and nobody's been here since I left!  I hope you are all out accomplishing great things and doing good deeds.  Come back when you're ready to brag!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 07, 2017, 10:32:40 PM
well it is that time again so good night and sweet Dreams. been a busy day here getting tires and wheels of parked for salvage trucks for my service truck.
and working on engine for fuel transfer pump. taking tractor to bobs shop to get ready to make hay next week. hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 07, 2017, 10:46:58 PM
Hi Janie, I'm dragging in late again. Woke again this morning feeling like I wanted to spend the day in bed, so again, I stayed there till about seven thirty, then did my leg massage, and dragged myself up. Kicked back in my recliner with a cup of coffee and did the morning reading, then nodded off for a while. Finally made it downstairs for the 10 a.m. Bible study. Instead of our Bible study, we had a family of Missionaries, as guests. They were on home rest from Cambodia where they have been hard at work for the past four years, bringing the folks who had no hope, to being believers in Jesus. A wonderfully hopeful program indeed.

My stomach was rather unhappy all day, so I decided to stay home the rest of the day and eat light, which I did. Just finished a dessert of peach yogurt, after a supper of clam chowder. The white one...very mild.

I did get a good walk in, fortunately. Legs have been sort of messed up because of the progressive arterial disease, and walking is the best help I can give them. Plus the twice daily massage with A and D ointment.

Still no news from our beloved Bis, but this move has surely been the most traumatic move she has ever made. So we will wait and pray.

We had a smidge of rain during the night. I had my windows open but no problem, and it was cloudy again, high of 70...I love it.

Time for me to close down and get ready for bed. Sleep well dear friends, God is watching over us all. I love you. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 07, 2017, 10:48:24 PM
Good night, Lloyd and you too, June and Everyfriend!  and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: phyllis on June 08, 2017, 06:57:00 AM
Good morning from a cool NC.  Another day at the odontist for me so must get ready soon. 

I like Larry's "little windows into our lives", too.

Hope Joan is safely in Fairhope and resting well.

Love the "Ode to Old Age", Amy.  It was written for ME!

Make it a good one, everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 08, 2017, 07:08:50 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  I also have a busy day coming up.  I've decided that the reason people don't call me back or come to do a job when they say they will is that I'm an old lady alone.  And that's discrimination.  Now I'm on my "high horse" and man in my life or no man in my life, I refuse to be ignored.  Today is the day I'm getting it done.  They will know I'm here and that I have a voice today!!

Don't get in my way, today!  Unless you have a shovel or a saw in your hand!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 08, 2017, 07:11:49 AM
Good morning everyone.

I slept in ,felt nice too!

Going to be another lovely day, wow that is two in a row!! Have about 2 more cords of wood to pile and maybe cut the grass. Grass will be done with the handmower as the riding is in for a tune up.

Better get ready to meet the day.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 08, 2017, 07:14:34 AM
Atta girl Jane, give'em heck and yes you are a force to be reckoned with.....you go girl!!!   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 08, 2017, 07:53:15 AM
 :cup: Good Morning Everyone (including Janie) just checking to be sure she is not too close by, something or someone has got her riled.  Janie if it does any good the same happens to us men also.  Seems everyone wants your business until they get it and then they disappear.  Hope you get accomplished what you want or need done.

I too am up early, have a 8:45 appointment at Warm Springs Hospital for an evaluation for PT.  I always dread the first appointment, a ton of paperwork, it seems, and most of the information they already have.

Weather is suppose to be warm today, in the 90's and no rain. And after my appointment this morning not much on tap, well I have been working with ATT on a caller ID issue, mine is not displaying the name of caller and they cant pinpoint the problem, my problem or theirs, well actually theirs, cause the equipment here at the house belongs to them.  But for the past couple of days I have been on the phone for a few hours with them.  And Janie, day before yesterday their supervisor was suppose to call me back and never did.  >:(  Anyhow I am waiting on another call from their "higher" tech support folks.

Got to get in bathroom, wife is up and growling at me to get a move on.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 08, 2017, 08:14:20 AM
Hi everyone.  It is starting out a beautiful morning with the blue sky and bright sun.  We are to get only into the low 80's today.  Today will be my typical Thursday with coffee and my Wisdom group.  I do need to grate up a pound of cheddar cheese before I leave this morning. 

Yesterday morning was spent with Pat's doctor appointment and she doesn't need to see this doctor again for 4 months.  Last evening we did go to the Pizza Hut for dinner and took both cars and left the Cruiser for Scott to drive home and keep for a week as he can add a little Freon in the A/C.  Jennifer was still recouping from the food poisoning, which apparently came from a little piece of lobster she had shared with a friend as they both became sick and she passed on joining us for dinner.  He was pretty busy so only got to speak to him a couple of short periods but that was all right as we got to see him and didn't want to interfere with his job.

Mary Ann, it is always nice when we need neither heat or cool to be turned on.  It sure helps the utility bill. 

JaneS, can you use the produce coupons at Walmart or just at certain produce stands or markets?  There was an interesting story on 60 Minutes Sunday evening about the Chobani yogut, which is now the largest selling brand.  Here is a link to the very unprobable success story:  http://www.cbsnews.com/news/chobani-billionaire-founder-on-creating-jobs-in-america-2/

Callie, it sounds like you kitchen work should be done by the weekend.  Nice you can spend the time at your son's while all of the noise is going on at your home. 

Amy,  don't envy you in having stack that load of wood.  At this point in my life I would have serious trouble in getting the wood from the woodpile to the house and into the stove.  Do you have any problem with termites or bugs if you store any in your garage or house?

Lloyd, do you have one of those big balers or does someone bale it for you.  I was away from the farm in Alaska when those big bales started being used for haying and it was a shock when I came back to see them in the fields back in the late 60's. My job was often to sit on the baler to check the knotter to be sure the small bales were properly tied.  It was a hot and very dirty job.  And then getting the job of being in the hayloft and carrying the bales to stack them in the barnloft as they came up the elevator. 

June, sure hope you are feeling better today.  Glad you are able to walk and that helps your legs. 

Phyllis, sure hope you dental appointment today goes as well as your last one.  I know you will be glad to see those visits ended as it sure isn't fun to anticipate them. 

JaneS, glad you stand up for yourself and hope you can get hold of whoever is neglecting you.

Hal, I am very tolerate if someone is schedule to be here and calls and lets me know there is a delay.  However, I am not tolerate of those who treat me as a customer without concern and don't call but just don't show up.  Hope your evaluation for PT isn't too hard on you other than on your writing hand.  I like it when they send the paperwork in advance or the forms can be downloaded and filled at at home to take with me. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 08, 2017, 08:23:50 AM
well I have read over all . I agree with most all. I am having a i do not care day today laze. I slept in late went out and set a spell watching the humming Birds eat. Nancy horded food on the table so i have to go before she throws it out to the dog.see you all later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Sandy on June 08, 2017, 08:32:24 AM
Good Sunny Morning Everyone,
from the warm and pleasant rocky coast of Maine.

I am up early and going to be focused on the television today
as "history is in the making", and I choose not to miss it.

In the meantime,  I hope to take a walk and do some shopping
down the street.    In a couple of weeks,  Kelly and two of
her gals will be off to spending a few weeks in Europe
(Ireland, Germany. Italy and Switzerland.).

I will miss them all. 

Kelly will be gone for three weeks, and 
Maggie and Maeve will be gone for six weeks.

I am looking forward to there return home.

Other wise all is well here.   
Four days and I hope to get my cast off...

'"Hope springs eternal",  as the old saying goes.

( (in the human breast)
phrase of hope
1.
proverb
it is human nature to always find fresh cause for optimism.)


Have a great day everyone!

Sandy    :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 08, 2017, 08:33:20 AM
Larry, I was never "privileged" to do haying.  But my Dad told me the story of when he was young and doing a job similar to yours.  He said that he had to stomp the hay into a chute and always left his shoe untied so it would come off his foot if it got caught up in the grass.  He, like you, said it was a nasty job.  But then I don't know of any job, when working in the fields, that wasn't hot, dusty and dirty.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 08, 2017, 12:51:57 PM
Good morning everyone. Had another night of being awake. Finally fell asleep about 5 this morning. Noise finally woke me. Have a new tenant moving in today on the second floor. They have quite a crew moving the lady in.
Yesterday was the first day we had some sunshine in much too long. Tiday the sun is bright again and warmer than yesterday. Feels good not to have to dress all bundled up to be warm.

LLOYD  A lady I worked with went to Georgia for a visit and brought me back 2 tree ripened peaches, best peaches I ever had. Sweet and juicy. Once is awhile the farm I like will bet some native peaches and they are food, still with the fuzzy skin.

AMY  I have copied your Ode to Old Age. I just might print it out and put it on the bullliten board near the elevator. It was the maintenance man who told me the heat was on. He has more compassion for us than the “witch” has. That is what most of us think of her as.

JANE  like you, whenever someone came to our home the first thing after the greetings my Mom would get the coffee pot going. I thought every one was like that, all my family are. My daughter was telling me when she moved to San Diego that out there noone even offered a glass of water. When someone went to her home she always offered something like coffee. Tea  and cookies at least. She surprised many of them. Now in Arizona every one she has met so far are like we are. Guests do not go away thirsty or hungry. The last few years they have given seniors $15 coupon book to use at farmers markets. Of course mine went to the farm I like when their blueberries are ready. Stock mu freezer with them. I called them to ask if my son could use them for me as I do not get there anymore. It was OK especially since they know both of us.

HAL  I can take winter cold better than summer heat and humidity. With all the rain and dampness we had it really was getting into my back.

LARRY  I still love pasta but like only homemade pasta sauce. I cannot tolerate the ones bought is jars or cans. I will try that when I finish here, thank you. Every time I go to the dentist I am thanful I am not a mouth breather.

MARY ANN  same here needing heat in June. 2 different local channels gave me a chuckle. One said 80 for Sunday and the other said close to 90 for Sunday. Will wait and see which one has the better weather guesser.

JANE  one of the things I love about the SS is how when someone is missing for a day how we all start to worry. Just like the way a family does. I amd hoping that soon JOAN will be able to start posting again, even if it is without her morning goodies. She is more important to all of us.

Have a good rest of the day. I think my afternoon will be a rest on the couch.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 08, 2017, 01:33:47 PM
Good Morning dear hearts,

Janie, I hope your determination has had results. Go get 'em girl !!!

I am picturing our Bis as being ensconced in her new digs, and just resting up to get renewed after the travail of moving under difficult circumstances. Then hopefully she will be back with us, giving us all the details of her new "home".

Gloria, that is miserable to lay awake all night long.  I am blessed with the pill that puts me to sleep and like last night, I didn't move a muscle till five o'clock this morning. This pill is a narcotic, and one can become addicted to it...which I am...but I don't care. It keeps me content. I function just fine mentally, and don't bite my fingernails, or cuss, so I will enjoy my old age.

Where is Mycheal ???????

Amy, I am joyful that you actually stayed in bed later this morning. All that wood you plan to move and stack will need some extra energy from your body. Wish I were able to help....I love that kind of labor. Take me back to ten years ago, and I could be there helping.

Sandy, how I wish you could travel with your girls. I know they will have a great time, so pretend you are with them, by traveling on your computer.

I have a big order to give Amazon...so I had better get to it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 08, 2017, 02:43:06 PM
Gloria, I think our forecast for the weekend is 90 degrees.  Right now it is 79 degrees and I like that.  The cat and I sat on the deck for a while and he has gotten so he likes it out there. 

Tom and I took Dot to lunch today for her birthday.  When I said, "Happy Birthday" to Dot and the server heard me, she asked if today was Dot's birthday, Dot said, 'yes" and Dot's meal was free.  Tuesday with the family luncheon, there was a birthday that day and that was free.  I'll have to remember that for other family members, including me!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 08, 2017, 03:27:41 PM
I've had a bit of success with my determination this morning.  I have someone coming tomorrow about the squirrel in the attic.  Monday someone will be here to power wash the two concrete porches and the sidewalk in front of one of them.  The gate will be repaired next week and they are going to look at the attice (after the squirrel is gone) to replenish the insulation.  I left a message for the tree trimmer and they haven't returned my call but I'm still hopeful.  It's only been a couple of hours.  That's progress!

And I have 6 dinners in the fridge and freezer for later....meat loaf, taters and cauliflower. 

Now I'm going to walk down to the corner for the mail and then close my eyes for a bit until it's time to pick up TLH. 

NOTE:  I came back and noticed that I forgot to post so here it is
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 08, 2017, 09:13:04 PM
Janie !!!!! Congratulations. You did it ! You got those people stirred up good. I'm proud of you..and all that cooking too. I sure would not want to be on your "to do" list.

I placed my Amazon order. Managed to spend a hundred, plus on "stuff". Some of it was medications, and they add up in price very quickly.Then I had lunch with friends, came home to read and nap, then I went out to walk. And I walked and walked and walked with bench rests in between. We have benches in our garden, metal, and they are gliders, so even though one is sitting, the legs can still get a lot of exercise, and my legs require it.Use 'em or lose "em.

I had a good lunch downstairs, so I will settle for a peanut and jelly sandwich and I have a cup of vanilla ice cream with a triple amount of butterscotch topping for dessert.

Still eagerly awaiting a message from our Bis. Maybe tomorrow.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 08, 2017, 10:01:13 PM
I was hoping to see an "I'm here" message from our Joanie before I went to bed but Im sure getting her computer in working order is not top priority.  Her creature comforts must be met first and then the extras after she's rested.

I'm going to bed early to try to catch up after last night.  I did not sleep well last night.  I guess I had a lot on my mind.  I still haven't found anyone to trim my trees but tomorrow is another day.  Kiran an I have had to postpone our "
End of School" party until Saturday because one of her friends is having all the girls in their room for a party at her house tomorrow.  So Saturday will be ours. 

I'm off to bed now so I will wish a Good Night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 09, 2017, 12:21:49 AM
I just found this.....sorry it did not get posted this morning!

A good Thursday morning to all.

We are awaiting the arrival of Son Mark and his Fiancée Megan to arrive. They flew in from Arizona today to attend Megan's cousins wedding in the mountains on Saturday. We will not get to spend too much time with them, but we will sure enjoy the time we do have. 

I just saw a post in Face Book from Joe.  He commented this is the first time in many years that he lives in the same city with his sister and his mom.  I take that to mean that Our Joan has arrived in Fairhope.  I hope she will be checking in soon to let us know how she is settling in at her new home.  Continued thoughts and prayers for her. 

Have a good day, EVERYFRIEND.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 09, 2017, 04:56:16 AM
Good morning everyone, I am up early this morning but might try having a nap later. Supposed to be getting light rain again. Gosh we have not had any for 2 whole days.

JUNE  my pain pills are a narcotic and I have taken them for too many years  and they do not work at all any more. I will not take more than I should either. I am allowed 3 a day but most days I take only 2. When it rains though and the dampness gets to me I do take the 3.

MARY ANN  yesterday was a light jacket/sweater day. No shorts or sleeveless tops yet.

JANE  wonderful that you are finally getting somewhere with the folks you need to do things for you. My second son is always getting calls to help people like you on week ends. He hardly ever turns anyone down unless it is something electrical, he is not licensed for that. In his job he has worked with them but carpentry is his line.

JENNY thanks for Joe's Facebook remark. I hope she can rest after that long trip and will be here soon.

LARRY  thank you for the tip yesterday, I now have my one click back. This time I saved that in a couple of different places on the external.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 09, 2017, 06:20:54 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's NOT raining here and not supposed to all day.  HOORAY!

Jenny, I take that remark to mean that Joanie is in her new place and resting from the trip.  What a nice feeling it must be to have her family close by.  I have half my kids here and half scattered but the next generation is all scattered except for The Little Hooligan and she'll be here another 8 years until she graduates high school.  The rest are in Canada, Oklahoma, Florida, Texas and 2 in the Philadelphia area.  I do get to see them occasionally. 

I have to go finish making the dog food this morning.  I intended to make it yesterday but I kept putting it off until it was too late.  I have become a great "putter-offer" in my old age.  I tend to use Scarlet O'Hara's line "Oh, I'll think about that tomorrow" more often than I should.

I wish you all a wonderful day filled with whatever you wish for!  Make it the best one yet!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 09, 2017, 07:00:25 AM
Good morning everyone..

Yesterday didn't go as planned but today is another day to try and get the work done.

Larry, no problem with bugs as I think the winter cold kills them off.  I have worked in the mow and it is not a nice job but one that needs to be done. Helped a neighbour with their grain in the fall ,doing it the old fashioned way of stooking the sheaves then I went around with the buck rake to gather and take to the thrashing machine.

Hal, hope your evaluation went well.

Sanady so glad you are getting that cast off before the hot weather hits. Is it itchy?

Gloria. nice of him to turn the heart on and shame on her for not thinking of others. Hope she gets in a place when and if she ages and finds a person just like her to maintain the building.

Jane, not raining here either but we do have it on the way they say. My poor garden is struggling to grow.

So glad to read Joan is at her new home. After a good rest she will be in here to tell us all about it..

Better get moving..

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 09, 2017, 07:08:03 AM
Good Morning everyone. I have read over all the yesterday's  Messages Hope I can rember the most important ones to post to a reply.

Gloria yes the Georgia peaces are the best. I know it is hard for you to just go looking but is there someone you can get to look in your aerie for a market that has them when in season. Have a great day,
Lloyd

JaneS  you have a big list of help needed Hope you have a bin fat pocketbook
sounds like you if you get them all lined up will need a lot of $$$$.
Have a great day and good luck.
Lloyd

current weather @ 5:58 A M IS clear and 53 º and going to 83 º predicted here. hope everyone has a great day. It would be nice to here from Bis but no news is good news. but best is she recuperates to top health.

Lloyd     
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 09, 2017, 07:25:58 AM
Amy top of the day to you also.just reading your post looks like you and I have done a lot of same things. I have raked hay with a buck rake pulled with Horses  and staked the lose hay with what we called a jayhock stacker and was thought how to put  it to crown so would shed water and not rot. we had a buck rake was pulled with two horses  one on tither side wit long check rains. Had to be carefuller not to let the hay pile too high so it would not catch the lines backing out from under it. what a day it was. a deceased neighbor used to say good old days, good old days heck only thing was you had a strong back and a week mined was very true but loved it anyway. have a great day. 

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 09, 2017, 08:31:01 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well Amy I got my schedule for what the young lady thought I needed.  Three days per week, two of them in the swimming pool and one day, as she called it, on land.  That is in the work out room.  She did lots of measuring, pulling and pushing and had me laying in all kinds of positions.  This is at Warm Springs Hospital, they specialize in PT and also have in-patient facilities.

Neighbor was up and mowing her grass early this morning, when she first fired up her mower it made a really funny noise, I couldn't figure out what in the world and then it dawned on me.  Anyhow she finally got it running okay and did her front.

Amy, you and the other ladies on this forum are some of the hardest working folks I know.  You always have some task going.

Hope Joan is getting all settled in okay.  I know she has lots to do getting everything where she wants it.  I don't envy that part.

Gloria, hope your weather warms up for you, so you can say summertime and smile.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 09, 2017, 09:52:05 AM
Hi everyone.  It looks like we will have another nice day with clouds in the afternoon.  We are to get only to 84 degrees this afternoon.  Yesterday was a perfect Spring day with low humidity and a light breeze. 

Yesterday was the best day I have had in quite awhile in terms of how I was feeling.  However, I realize that I need a day of rest from an active day and fortunately the calendar is clear for today.  There was nothing out of the ordinary in what I did but just enjoyed things more. 

My good friend Richard called me yesterday afternoon asking for Pat and I pray for his wife Pam who has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will have surgery on Tuesday.  She has suffered many health issues over the years but is a lady of strong faith.  If you will please include Pam in your prayers for a few days.

Lloyd, I hope you got to the table before Nancy threw it out yesterday.  :)  Glad you took a day of rest.

Sandy, that sounds like quite a trip that Kelly and friends will be taking to Europe.  Glad to see you are enjoying nice weather. I like that Proverb you shared.  Optimism does a lot to make life more enjoyable. 

Hal, you are right about farm work being hot, dusty and dirty in the summer.  You sweat a lot.  I never had to stomp the hay into a chute as Dad had a baler that picked up the hay and fed it into the unit that packed it into bales. 

Gloria, what are we going to do with you to help you get some sleep during the night!  It sounds like the peaches down here may be ready but haven't seen any in the markets.  Of course, that might be because with the online ordering I really haven't looked.  In the Midwest, where I grew up, we would always offer something to drink to a guest if they were going to stay and visit for awhile.  We do use purchased pasta sauce but Pat always doctors it up to her taste and it is good.  Glad to see the one click info solved the problem for you.  I have found I can almost always find answers to computer problems by a quick search on Google by just putting the problem in the search box and going from there.  I am happy to help you or anyone when I can.

Amy, I never had to work with a thrashing machine.  My dad had a combine for the corn and soy beans he grew and the only other farm areas were for hay and pasture. 

Hal, will your PT in the pool be with an instructor?  Hope the PT really helps build you up. 

June, glad you are getting the sleep you need.  You are taking the sleeping pill under your doctor's direction so glad you don't worry about it.  It sure isn't hard to spend $100 or more shopping.  I love sitting one of those gliders. 

Jenny, check you calendar as you have lost a day.  :)  A short visit with our children is much better than no visit at all.   Thanks for sharing the info that Joan is safely in Fairhope.

JaneS, it sounds like you have a lot of balls in the air with all of those jobs you are seeking help with. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Joy on June 09, 2017, 11:01:11 AM
Good Friday morning.  I  do check each day, looking for any news about Joan. I sure hope everything went well with her trip and she is getting settled in.

Just haven't had a whole lot to talk about.  Our weather has been so  awful for over a week now,  that it makes a person feel so depressed.  Good napping weather, tho.

Larry, I just found out that our local Walmart will be starting the online shopping in a couple weeks.  I am so looking forward to using that service.  I know you really seem to like it.  Can you set the time that you want to go pick the order up?  Have you been pleased with how things are packed and how the produce has been? I am not real pleased with the produce that I have gotten there, so I am hoping that maybe they will pick the best produce to put in these online orders. I do  have another grocery store where I go for produce sometime. I am going to give them a week or so to get all the "bugs" worked out. And, I will just do a small order to see how it goes.  My son or daughter-in-law goes to Walmart several times a week, so pick-up won't be a problem.  Do you pay for it when you place the order?  Is it packed in plastic bags or in cartons.  I did just order a bunch of paper products and it was enough that I didn't have to pay for the shipping.  And, I got it in 2 days.  That saves me from having to lug paper towels and toilet paper.   

Thanks for answering my questions.  You are the only person I know who has used this service from Walmart.  My sister-in-law used this type of service from another grocery chain in our area, but they charged for delivery and it isn't available in my area.   She was pleased with how that service worked.

I have been calling Walmart every so often to ask when they were going to start the on-line shopping and the other day, was surprised when the gal told me that it is to start on June 20.  Will let you know how it goes.

Hope everyone will have a great week end.   And, hopefully, we will have more news about Joan.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lindancer on June 09, 2017, 11:31:36 AM
Good morning, waiting for another ride to the 3rd doctor this week. This one is to my primary doctor.  wed. went to Hematologist for my shot AGAIN.  Because i miss my March visit,(was in the hosp. with heart attack.) Medicare said I now have to wait until my count goes below 10, suppose to be 12

Gloria we are suppose to have a heat wave this weekend.  Heat has come on a couple of times in the morning.

I had come in looking for a post from Joan, but I am sure she is tired. Thanks Jenny for posting what you saw.

Have to go my ride is here.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Carol on June 09, 2017, 12:40:05 PM
Today is a bone scan for the very first time for me.  Don drove to the VA while I am trying to keep up with general stuff.  Of course, S & F is on my mental list -  :)

Hooray for Joan that she is in her new home.  Looking forward to news from her.

Joy:  You will like the online service.  We only use it when we are arriving home but I should try to use it often.  The store is so huge it just wears a person out so fast that only a doughnut with coffee can revive a person.   ::) 

Don fell on the front steps yesterday and was bruised on a leg - a nap did wonders for him.  It still is scary to fall and it was because he was trying to point to a birds nest to tell a neighbor and walking at the same time. 

Jenny posted a picture of her gray (lazy) cat yesterday.  It shows who runs her house.

Lindancer   Sorry that you have to wait -- wishing you a healthy recovery/   and few and far between health appointments. 

Sandy:  When the girls send pictures, can you post them somewhere in here?  Let us know. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 09, 2017, 01:55:38 PM
One of my chores will be accomplished this afternoon.  The guy that will rid me of the squirrel in the attic has been here and appraised the situation.  He has gone home for his carpenter tools so that when the squirrel is gone he can replace the missing piece of siding.  Seems he's a part time carpenter in his spare time.  He also sprayed for carpenter bees in several places.  After we discussed some possibilities and he discovered that I'm a Senior Citizen still working to pay the bills he knocked $100. off the original estimate for services.  I think I'll keep him, too!  I've been hoping to find a handy man.  Maybe he's it.

Gotta go.  He'll be back shortly and my son should be here with the ladder soon.  Enjoy the rest of your day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 09, 2017, 02:09:34 PM
Hi all, have read all you messages, and you all sound good, and I am thankful for that. My blood pressure is acting up, and I'm feeling it..very tired, so just staying home and resting. Taking the allotted medications, and hoping for improvements.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 09, 2017, 02:28:27 PM
A Good Friday HELLO to all. 

It is warming up fast here this morning.  Hope we have the clouds move in this afternoon and a quick shower to cool us down.

Oh CAOL, I am sorry to read about Don's fall.  It can and does happen so quickly.  I hope the bruise is all he expierences from it.  That and soreness for the muscles that tighten up when we try to save ourselves.  Yes, Mr. Smokey is indeed the king of the casa.  He sure is a good boy and we are so happy to have him.  The Dexa scan is a easy one, so not to stress over.  We are headed to Laramie tomorrow for a birthday celebration.  Have not been there in 3 years or so.  Sadly, I am not looking forward to fighting our way up and back on the interstate.  Just way too much traffic these days. 

Take it easy and feel better, JUNE. 

So happy you have found someone to help areound your place, JANE. Sure happy for,you that you have TLH there to enjoy. 

Hope we see a post from Our Joan....she knows we are all thinking about her.

Off to get some chores done.

Enjoy your day, EVERYFRIEND.

Jenny


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 09, 2017, 03:16:17 PM
Jenny and Carol, the only problem I found with a bone scan was it took up most of the day with the radioactive dye and having to drink all the water before the scan which only took about an hour.  The water, they said, was to flush the excess dye from my system.  I had to have an added scan on the small of my back.  Mine may have been different since women have them for bone density and mine was to be sure no cancer in my bones, there wasn't.

June, hope you are feeling better.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 09, 2017, 03:53:23 PM
HAL, I was just assuming that Carol was having a Dexa scan, not a bone scan like you speak of. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 09, 2017, 05:58:50 PM
I napped and got tired of myself, so decided to dress, go down to the clinic and have a b.p. check. It was a good one...145 over something...I can never remember the second number. Was told to drink lots and lots of water, so I'll do it...probably wash all the salt tablets out of my system, so I'll need more meds for that. I'd like to quit all my meds and see what would happen, but they won't let me do that.

O.K. June Drabek, quit your belly-achin' and count your Blessings.

We had sunshine today...high of 75. Everything is blooming nicely, the pines have all sent out new candles, so all is fine. I'm even planning to go down for supper, beef stroganoff and noodles sounds pretty good.

At 6:30 they are showing a Nat. Geo. DVD of "The last stand of the Great Bear." I may get the body down to watch that too. God willing and the B.P. don't rise.

Jenny and Hal, thank you for your good wishes. They worked.

Carol, I am so sorry to read about your Don's fall. Those things can happen so easily..no warning..just boom ! We are down. One of our lady tenants had a serious fall recently. She just came back from the hospital today..a broken hip, so she will not be "at home" for a while. We have a building here that is just for special care, so she will be there for a while. I spent 8 days there as I needed a transfusion...much better than time in a hospital.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 09, 2017, 09:42:53 PM
hasn't been much going in here or on S & F either today. but i am wore slick so am going to call it a day and wish you All a good day and sweet Dreams hope to see you all tomorrow. Good night.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 09, 2017, 10:17:32 PM
I'm off to bed so I'm wishing Everyfriend and Good night and God's blessings on all of you!  Sleep peacefully!  Wake to a happy day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lindancer on June 10, 2017, 04:29:38 AM
Good early morning,  One of those nights, I cannot sleep, now I even have Taffy up looking at me.  Went to bed about 10, read until 1, but have not been able to fall asleep. So here I am posting.

Really nothing much to say.  Hope we hear from Joan today.

Bought my first local strawberries yesterday. $4 a pint,

Carol I am sorry to read about Dons fall.

Jane, hope you got the squirrel out of the attic
Doctor visit went fine yesterday, he ask me did I want to go for this and that test, I said NO.  So he said I will see you in Aug

Larry, hope you keep feeling better.  June also thinking about you
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 10, 2017, 06:00:56 AM
Good morning everyone..

Looking like rain here this morning. We are off to meet up with son and daughter in love for part of the day.. I managed to get hubby's vehicle washed, back lawn cut and buns o' bread and raisin bread made yesterday so I am taking the day off today.  Plus put the table and chairs out on the deck.

Jane, I hope you got rid of that critter, they can be destructive in the attic. Hang onto that handyman , he sounds like a keeper!! I haven't heard of carpenter bees before,will look that one up.

Carol, I hope Don feels no ill effects from his fall.

Joy, glad to hear you are getting WM delivery there.....not sure if that will also happen here in Canada or not.

Larry, prayers for Pam and your friend too.

June, I hope you have a better day today.

Gloria, makes for a long day when you don't get your sleep at night.Hope you had a restful sleep last night

Gloria de , I thought I could at least sleep in a bit today but that didn't happen.Bet those strawberries are packed full of flavour too.

Joan, hope you are resting and enjoying your new home.

Better get a move on here..enjoy your day everyone...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 10, 2017, 06:14:57 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend.  I'm going to have to reconsruct because I exited without hitting the post button again.  I'm have more and more Senior Moments these days.

Yes, the squirrel is out of the attic.  The guy who was here said he saw a next and the squirrel was in it in the tree.  But it rained during the night and the window above the bed was open.  Annie said she heard something out there and when i investigated, that darn squirrel was trying to get in again.  I'll have to call the squirrel guy and tell him that.  Now I don't know what happens.

Today I'm calling 4 tree trimmers that are located right here in this area and hopefully at least one of them will be willing to trim my trees.  Then that darn squirrel won't be able to jump from the tree to the roof. 

We're in wait time for Annie's pill that that she has to take on an empty stomach and when they can be fed, I'll have my breakfast and get on with my day.  I hope you all have a wonderful day full of whatever it is you wish it to be. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 10, 2017, 06:15:59 AM
YAY!  I DIDN'T FORGET TO POST!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 10, 2017, 06:19:48 AM
Good Morning everyone.
Amy you and Lindancer seam to the only other two here so far besides Me.
Hope you both are having a great day planned and it work's for you both.
current weather is 64 º clear and going for 87 º today. most likely will turn me into a couch Jockey again today. top of the day to  everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 10, 2017, 06:24:36 AM
JaneS you posted while i was typing and posting . top of the day to you and Have a great day. hope your new handy man gets your problems fixed reasonable  fixed for not too many $$. 

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 10, 2017, 08:19:14 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Janie, sounds like you have a war going with that squirrel.  They are resourceful critters. I have a yard full of them, never have gotten into my attic but we put metal over all our vents on the overhangs.

Linedancer, hope you get a nice nap in today.  Not sleeping is the pits, to say the least.

Lloyd, no bull dozing today?

Coffee is almost ready, who wants a cup?'
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 10, 2017, 08:50:55 AM

AMY  as the old saying was=as you sow, so shall you reap. Her day will come. I will not repeat what some say about her.

LLOYD  my second son knows what I like and he will go to that farm for me. He has always been the thoughtful one and loves helping others. He has always been that way. My daughter is more like him but she lives in Arizona and too far to help me. Oldest son will help when I ask him, the other will always ask what he can do. They are quite different. I imagine it will take Joan a few days of rest before she feels like doing much of anything.

HAL  hope the PT helps you a lot. From what I have read and heard water exercise is great because you are weightless in the water so less stress on the joints. Starting tomorrow the temperature here will be up to 90 and the humidity will go up.
Will be outside in the mornings and when the heat gets to me will come in and turn the AC on. I do not mind the cold but the dampness of a month or more of rain was too much.

LARRY  I tried the Google search but guess I just do not word what I want right. It is only once in awhile I have a night of not sleeping. Most nights I do get at least 7 hours of sleep. I have always slept good until this last year.  I pray that Pam survives the colon cancer. My SIL had had a few family members die from it and the doctor makes sure he has the colonoscopy every year. Thy have taken polyps from his colon. Of course since they are now in Arizona they have had to find new doctors for everything.

JOY  I had one market I bought most groceries and a different market for produce. Always fresher there. In season I would go to the farm for what they grew. Always got their berries and freeze them. Almost lasted till the next year's crops were ready.  I like making an order online from a local market. Every thing they have brought is good. But then I do not order much produce and no meat. I order the paper things like you do and things that are heavy or bulky. I can pick the day and times I want the delivery. I do send my CNA to the store for me for things I run out of.

GLORIA de  like you it will be getting hot. Normal the last few years, a few spring days and then summer heat and humidity. Just saw on local weather that Friday  rain is in the forecast. Figures, have an appointment with the pain doctor. If the shot this time does not work I do not think I will go for any more of them.

CAROL  a bone scan is about the easiest one I ever had. Hope Don had no aftereffects from his fall.

JANE  looks like you finally found a great handyman.  I never heard of carpenter bees.  We fought carpenter ants when we had our house.

JUNE  rest and take care of yourself.

JENNY  hope you enjoyed the birthday celebration and the traffic was not too bad.

HAL  I never had to drink anything for a bone scan and it never took too long.

GLORIA de  hope you can get a nap later. No fun when we cannot sleep.

AMY  thanks, I did sleep great last night.

JANE  those darn squirrels are determined to get where they want.

HAL  thanks, I would like another cup of coffee. Already emptied my pot of it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 10, 2017, 09:33:57 AM
Hi everyone.  It is a nice sunny morning but is suppose to become partly cloudy this afternoon.  We expect to get to bout 90 degrees this afternoon.  I have a light schedule planned for today.  I will attend a 10:30 meeting and then spend the rest of the day home.  Later this afternoon I will watch some of the St. Jude's Golf Tourney.  Many of the big names in golf have skipped this event as next week is the U. S. Open Championship, which is one of the big tournaments each year.  About the only thing I accomplished yesterday was to prepare our dinner last night.  Usually about once a week we have a "salad supper" which is a nice green salad and either tuna or chicken salad on top. 

Joy, we haven't gotten any produce from Walmart but we have been satisfied with our orders. The items are packed in plastic bags, usually only one or two items in a bag.  We use a lot of distilled water in our CPAP machines and it is nice only to have to remove them from the truck and set along the side of garage, which has a nice little ledge.  You do pay for the order with a credit card at the time of placing your order but they only charge for the items they are able to supply on the order and if it is less than the $30 limit for the free service they do not charge a fee as it is their inability to find the item or they are out of it.  You can indicate whether you will accept substitutes if they don't have the exact item you ordered.  As the last step in the order process you go to a page for the day you want to pick up your items and select an available time.  They will call or text to let you know your order is ready around the beginning of the hour you have selected.  I found out by experience not to go pick up the order if they haven't called or texted as one time I went for the order and for some reason it had not been filled yet.  We generally get our produce at Aldi's as it is less expensive than Walmart.  The store is small and we can still shop there without becoming exhausted as happens with the big grocery stores.  As long as I can drive I don't need the home delivery but expect it to be available before long as there certainly is a need for it. 

deAngel, nice that the machines at Medicare decided what you need and don't need.  This week was also a three appointment week but that is rare and the rest of the month looks pretty clear with just one more doctor visit.  Hope the strawberries were good. 

Carol, my bone scan was like yours and not invasive at all.  It lasted only a few minutes.  Using the online grocery ordered sure is easier on us than walking those long, long aisles and trying to find where things are located.

JaneS, those pesky squirrels are very resourceful.  I hope you are rid of yours.  It sounds like you have found a good handyman.  It is someone we hope to not need to often but sure nice to have as I found out when our sink clogged recently.  Nice that your handyman was willing to reduce your bill. 

Jenny, hope the traffic won't be as bad on your trip to Laramie as it is during the weekday. 

Hal, I have never had that type of bone scan and hope it isn't needed although my doctor thought I may have a little cancer in the bones now as my platelet count is much lower than normal but still acceptable and that hasn't been verified.  On one of our houses we had to put metal around at the eaves to keep the squirrels and other varmints out of the attic.  We had many trees around the house which gave them easy access.  They had also chewed through the ridge vent on the roof at one end.  Needless to say I don't hold a good feeling toward squirrels but know they are just being squirrels. 

Gloria, each of our children have their own personalities. I bet your oldest son is happy to help his mother but just not as considerate are the younger son to ask about your needs. Folks always dread having a colonoscopy but it sure is important.  Like you we like having the big paper items delivered to the house.  Costco usually offers free shipping on items like that.     

June, glad your blood pressure had gone down by the afternoon and you felt like getting out of your apartment.  I always like beef stroganoff and noodles.  We had that at one of our Wednesday night dinners at Church not long ago.   

Amy, you are amazing with all that you do.  Washing the car and cutting the grass and baking bread all in one day and I bet a lot of other things is certainly a full day.  I think you mentioned your didn't know what carpenter bees are.  They are large bees that bore round holes in a piece of wood and lay eggs there which will hatch out the next season and the process is repeated.  They can do a lot of damage.  We never had them until we moved to Georgia. 

Lloyd, your weather sounds like ours although we probably will get two to three degrees higher today. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Carol on June 10, 2017, 10:30:07 AM
From the bottom of my heart, I thank all of you for your remarks on Don's fall - my little nothing bone scan and just being the caring people you are.

Beverly:  Prayers for Michael and you as well.  It is tough to be a mom some days. 

Jenny:  Remember driving to Cheyenne and going near 100 mph?  No more fun.  Tell me if Laramie has grown in size. 

Hal:  This was just a machine scan and it was over in a matter of minutes.  I didn't know what to expect.  Thanks for the coffee.

Amy:  You will understand - I had to remake 30 blocks because the first batch had a pattern that did not line up well.  When I put them up on the flannel piece hanging on the wall - it was easy to spot the problem.  Oh, well - live and keep on learning.  Now there are 30 blocks 6 X 6 so they can be pot holders or something different. 

For those who might be interested in the grocery delivery, picking it up at the store has been free.  A home delivery is either $7 or $8 - not sure.  Also, there is a certain $ amount you need to spend - it is not for just a couple of items.  Really, we should all being doing this and I kick myself when we come back so tuckered over walking on that cement.  I don't buy meat or veggies at that store though as we prefer better and smaller shop. 





Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 10, 2017, 12:27:59 PM
Well the tree trimmer guy was here and he's coming on Wednesday to do the job.  That'll take care of the squirrel's access to the attic.  And when the trimming is done, the squirrel nest will be a thing of the past.  Mega bucks for this job!  If we have to, the trapper guy will be back to trap him and we'll take him/her up to the state park and release.  He/she sure is a busy little bugger! 

I'm waiting for the dryer to stop so I can take the clothes out, put in another load and put more in the washer.  Then I have to return my library books, make a quick stop at the store and back home again.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 10, 2017, 03:45:24 PM
We are back home after having a wonderful day with the kids. Daughter in loves parents also joined us for lunch. We didn't get any shopping done but that is ok, hubby was tired and is now resting. I am also getting laundry done and will soon hang it out.

Larry, thank you, I had no idea of what they were. We have bees here but not those I don't think.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 10, 2017, 09:04:36 PM
It looks like I am dragging in late again. I was up and in the shower at 6 o'clock, giving my self a shampoo along with the rest of me, wore me out, so I had to kick back and nap for a short time. Saw the laundry room was not occupied so decided to launder all my long pants…..Of course I neglected one pair that needed laundry, but didn't notice it till I hung up six other pair. Darn ! They are all of a dark color, so do them separately.

So I had to take another snooze to recover from that. Started to read your posts later, but all of a sudden it was time for lunch….so off I went to the dining room. A full stomach required another nap, when I woke from that I needed to go to the library to return a book and pick up another. Came back to the main building and was told I had a package from Amazon, so that needed opening and enjoying what I had purchased, still have some more to arrive. Mail was "in", and I have a nice warm message from a friend that lives at Sunwest…my old abode before I came here.

Now I will read and enjoy your Today's chat.

Gloria de, I take a sleeping pill every night and find I am sleeping all night long again. I love that. If I didn't have a nurse coming in at six A.M. I might sleep much later. Would you consider asking your doctor for something that helps you fall asleep. We really need sleep dear, our old bodies require a complete rest at night.  We heal when we sleep.

Amy, thank you dear one. It has been a good day, thank you. You really work hard girl, just like I used to do in my younger life. I washed the car, did gardening, all the necessary stuff in running a home and loving it. I'm thankful I can still get down the hall and do laundry, but one of these days that will have to come to a close too. I can enjoy living through your day that used to be mine too.

Janie, you made me laugh at your YAY. I have done the same many times during the day. We do need to give ourselves credit at times. No one else around to pat us on the back.

Gloria, my two sons are as different as night and day, personality that is.  I think that when our son's marry, a lot depends on the relationship they have with their wives has a lot to do with what they do for us. With what various friends have told me, their daughter in law was insecure and resented her husband doing things for his mother. So, we will be thankful for what they can do for us without disrupting their personal lives. My brother in law always stopped to have coffee with his mother before he came up to the apartment he shared with his wife. Good thing his wife didn't care a hoot what he did.

Larry, One of our nurses told me that blood pressure has a lot to do with the function of our kidneys and other organs. I have these blocked arteries in my legs, so I have to expect to have hight blood pressure most of the time. What surprises me is that it is highest at the early hour of the day when I am awakened to have the pressure read, then the last one at night is still fairly high, but not nearly as high as the morning. Like this morning it was 169/67  and last night it was 135 as the first #..I don't recall the lower #, A good normal reading is 120/80.

Carol, I order on line about once a month. I am entitled to 3 meals a day where I live, but I rarely go down except for lunch. If I order above 49 dollars I get a choice of delivery times. I choose a four hour window, and I have to be at home of course, and I pay less than 7 dollars for delivery. If I want it same day  it would cost over 12 dollars for delivery, with just an hour of waiting. I'm really thankful for this service. For other stuff I use Amazon.com, and I pray for Prime delivery so I can get my purchases within a day or more, depending on where the merchandise is shipped from to Amazon, then to me.

Time for me to shut up and go fix some light supper. Have a great evening my dear ones. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 10, 2017, 11:46:38 PM
I'm watching a Masterpiece Theater British series that i got from the library this afternoon and I got hung up in  so I'm a little late going to bed.  I wish Everyfriend a good night and may God bless us with peaceful sleep and a happy awakening.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 11, 2017, 04:52:46 AM
well it is too early no one is up but I am trying to mark my spot and go to couch and take a nap. see you all after while.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17IM
Post by: JaneS on June 11, 2017, 06:01:44 AM
I'm up and I slept better last night than I have in a month!  I don't know why but it sure felt good this morning.

I'll be off to church and then the Farmer's Market.  Today Kiran and I will be having our "End of School" lunch at McDonalds and then ice cream for dessert.  Her friend party on Friday was a sleepover/campout and I don't think they did much sleeping because she slept most of the day yesterday.  Today will be better.  I'll let them know when I get home from the market and then they'll let me know when she's ready to go

Lloyd, I hope you're having a good nap and that you wake up ready for your day.

I wish Everyfriend the kind of day you wish for yourself.  Make it great!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 11, 2017, 07:02:28 AM
Good morning everyone.

A day of rest here today. We didn't get the rain they were calling for yesterday but it just may happen today..

Carol, can you put a shashing in between the blocks?

Jane, hope you have a wonderful day and lot of fun with Kiran.

Lloyd, did you find the extra zzz/ss?

Joan, hope you are well rested and feeling at home in your new place.

Better get ready
.
Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 11, 2017, 08:11:29 AM
Good Sunday Morning Everyone!

I had an absolutely lousy night or should say morning.  I woke up around four and never did go back to sleep, feel like I haven't even been to bed.  Oh well, maybe Carl, our minister, will have a rousing sermon this morning to perk me up.

I hope all of you have a great day.  We are going to oldest daughters for some ribs and visit with family. 

I'm headed to the coffee pot, all that want a cup are welcome.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 11, 2017, 08:19:48 AM
Yes I got a few but think I will try for more soon. sunny clear 70 º shooting for
89 º today. so you guessed it I am going to be couch Jockey most of the day and pray the A C keeps doing the good work. Hope all of your day goes as you Like it.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 11, 2017, 09:24:59 AM
Hi everyone.  The morning is starting out overcast and it is suppose to be partly cloudy all day long.  However, it really won't keep us much cooler as we will reach 90 degrees again this afternoon.  We expect this to be our usual Sunday with Sunday School and Church and then going somewhere for lunch or picking up something to bring home to eat.  I plan on having a Facetime conversation with my best friend later this afternoon and then watching the conclusion of the golf match. 

Carol, I read that about the Senator saying because the man believed in Christ he wasn't qualified for the position in Government.  Can you imagine what would have happened in this country if this Senator had been elected President.  Isn't it nice that there are still Chapels in hospitals with our "political correctness".  Is there still a cross in that VA chapel?    I really enjoy watching the golf matches and like that there isn't usually a lot of sustained noise.   

Carol, I can see now why you needed more fabric for the pieces that didn't match up right.  That turned out to be quite a job.  Had you sown the pieces together before you discovered the problem?  The Walmart limit for the pickup service without charge is $30 and for us that is no problem as Pat can always order more than that amount.  We buy our meats at Costco and veggies at Aldi's.  At least we don't have to walk many isles to do that shopping. 

JaneS, glad you found a tree trimmer and that will solve your squirrel problem. What Masterpiece series are you watching.  They have some great programs. 

Hal, maybe if the sermon is rousing you can catch a nap.  :)

Amy, you would know if you had carpenter bees as the holes they make are large and appear totally round as if someone had drilled a hole.  Glad you had an enjoyable day with your family.

June, have you ever used the color catchers in the washing machine when you wash colored clothes? It accumulates  any color that is released by clothing. Pat has used these ever since they came out and they really work. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Sandy on June 11, 2017, 09:42:44 AM
Good  Morning, Every One from
the hot  and Sunny , rocky coast of Maine.

It is going to be "AC" weather for the next
three days,  then drop to more pleasant
cooler weather.    Hopefully the humidity will stay
lower, as low humidity makes all the difference
in the world, comfort wise.

Tomorrow's CAST OFF day, for me.    (Hopefully)
But of course, at this age,  some times
healing takes longer :coolsmiley:

Fingers crossed!
Have a good Sunday, everyone!

Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 11, 2017, 10:01:22 AM
Sandy,  :thumbup:  on the cast.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 11, 2017, 10:31:51 AM
Good Morning,

Tiling project not finished because he found dips in the floor under the tile. Fixing those slowed things down.  However, I'm back from son's house and getting along o.k. with the mess.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 11, 2017, 10:46:20 AM
Did not sleep much last night, never do the first night the AC runs all night. Read all the posts but think I will go see if I can get a few more ZZzzz's
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 11, 2017, 11:19:14 AM
LArry, the show I'm watching is called "HOME FIRES".  It's about how the British women dealt with being left alone in England while their men were off fighting the Germans during WWII.  I'm really enjoying it but I have to concentrate on the dialogue because of my hearing problem combined with the British accents.

I've been to church, stayed for coffee hour and then stopped by the Farmers Market.  (Sorry HAL) My "3 baskets for $5.) guy was there and came home with tomatoes, sweet potatoes, peppers, and cherries.  The cherries aren't local but they sure do look good. 

I'm now just waiting for Kiran to call to say she's ready to go to lunch. 

All this activity this morning wore me out a lot faster than it used to 10 years ago.  You don't suppose I'm getting old, do you?

Enjoy your day, Everyfriend
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 11, 2017, 11:31:58 AM
I am as lazy as a spotted dog today...just poking about in my sewing room. Should make a binding for one quilt ,that will be my next move.

Jane, my friends wife was in the women's Land Army in England. She worked on a dairy farm and told us stories of all that had happened. She lead an amazing life!!

Larry, I am glad we don't have those bees here, we do have carpenter ants and that is bad enough.

Sandy. freedom  day tomorrow for your arm!!!

Gloria, hope you find some more zz's. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 11, 2017, 12:09:19 PM
Hi Everybody..just had to come in to see if our Bis made it back today. Now it is time to get ready for Church, so I will return later. Hugs all around. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lindancer on June 11, 2017, 12:32:13 PM
Good afternoon, cloudy, but very hot day. I have been setting on the deck reading the Sunday paper. Of course also drinking my coffee.

June, I also was hoping we would see a message from Joan.

Amy, I think you deserve a day of rest.

Hal and Gloria, I hope you sleep better to night. Friday night I went to bed at 6Am and got up at 8.  I was good for nothing all day, but slept better last night.

Sandy, good luck with getting your cast off. I am hoping my cleaning lady can come back soon.  she fell and broke her ankle and also broke a tooth. Doctor told her she should b e able to walk in 8 weeks.  this is the 8th week.

Jane, cherries were on sale here at STop & Shop, for 1.99 a a lb. It is now strawberry season, but they are not that great, as we have had so much rain.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 11, 2017, 12:34:40 PM
Jane, I really enjoyed the "Home Fire" series on Masterpiece and was disappointed when it ended.

And now the French Open tennis tournament is over.  I'm very limited for the channels available for watching live, but did get to see the ladies final yesterday and the men today.  the ladies were dull...  no aggression at all, it was like watching a couple of friends playing a couple of friendly sets at the municipal courts.  They never even seemed to perspire!  But the men really fought it out, even though Nadal took Warwaski in straight sets it was exciting.  Now for the next grand slam - Wimbledon in July.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 11, 2017, 01:35:45 PM
Linedancer and Larry, well Carl had a good sermon this morning, not necessarily a rousing one but one on "reaping what you sow".  Irrational Giving.  As God gave his only son for us. And it cost me 30 bucks for an impromptu passing of the hat for other less fortunate.  I didn't do as he wanted, empty the billfold.   :)

Janie, enjoy your shopping baskets, I know I would.  Especially the Cherries. I could eat my weight in Cherries.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 11, 2017, 03:10:58 PM
A good Sunday morning to EVERYFRIEND. 

THANK YOU for the kind comments about our drive to Laramie.  It was fantastic!  We went quite early so the traffic was very light.  It is so green here in Colorado with all of the rain we have been getting.  The views were spectacular!  We have not been up that way in quite sometime and we're shocked to see all the building of homes and businesses.  Yikes!  The Birthday gathering was very enjoyable.  We met many of their long time friends, and found them all most interesting.  One lady is 97 and is just a delightful lady.  She looks great and has a mind that is remarkable.  My cousins have had many health issues and they are not doing all that good.  Makes us even more pleased that we went.

CAROL, Laramie has grown a LOT.  Lot's of new businesses and many more homes.  My 2nd cousin is the chief of police so Bob and Dale talked about some of the growling pains they are expierincing.  We drove back on 287 and I have to tell you we enjoyed the views SO much.  It was just spectacular. 

SANDY, I hope your bone is well healed and that cast will be able to be cut off tomorrow!

JANE, I wish you and Karin a wonderful end of year party today.  How special.  Glad things are moving along well for getting the tree trimmed and getting that darn squirrel moved to a new local!  Happy you got your three baskets for 5$ today.  Sure would love to be able to shop for fresh veggies.  Happy for you. 

JUNE, I totally agree with your comment regarding our son's and how their relationship is with their wife has a lot to do with how our son's are allowed to interface with their moms.  It is a very true fact. 

I wish you all a good day.  We are hopeful we might get to see Son Mark and fiancé Megan today before they fly back to Arizona tomorrow. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 11, 2017, 08:25:14 PM
I seem to have been lost again today. My mind gets involved in one thing, that leads to another and I never get back to where I wanted to be, which is here. After Church I got involved with answering some emails, then it was time to go back downstairs for Lunch, then home for the usual relaxing nap, then a necessary walk out side, then got lost on the computer, then an hours phone chat with my Santa Cruz son and now here. The whole day is nearly drawing to a close.

The sun did come out and chased away the June Gloom.not me...the month of June. I don't feel at all Gloomy.

Jenny, I think some of our married ladies are insecure, and must feel the need to have their husbands all to themselves, consequently the husband is between a rock and a hard place. He may feel the need to be closer to his birth family at times, but can't go there as his wife would be all out of sorts. I never had a problem with that, but I feel my husband resented my attachment to my Mom, so I would sneak visits while he was at work. We try to assure both of them, and that can be difficult.

Sandy, I hope the removal of the cast goes easily and well. And please be extra cautious now. I would not venture from room to room without my walker. I am much older than you, I know, but the body may still need help with balance, even at your younger age. I wish you the very best.

I have some emails that should be answered, so I will go and do that, then it will be time to reheat some stuff I had for lunch, so off I go........
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 11, 2017, 08:53:32 PM
As if there isn't enough to deal with when you live alone, I now have an electrical problem to work out.  Both my son and my SIL have agreed that the fluorescent fixture over my stove doesn't work.  Neither of them can figure out why so tomorrow, my son will send his favorite electrician over to take a look at it. 

If it's not one thing, it's another and with canning season coming on, I need light in my kitchen.  I sure hope it gets fixed tomorrow!

I suppose when I get the house working, the squirrels gone and the trees trimmed, my body will begin to fall apart!  Oh wait!  That already started!  Life is NOT a bowl of cherries but what would we do without it?

Enjoy the rest of your day, Everyfriend.  I'm going to go watch some more of "HOME FIRES". 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 11, 2017, 10:17:05 PM
JaneS, maybe a new fixture, but florescent fixtures are normally not to expensive.  At our local Lowes (box store) about 30 bucks.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-Prismatic-Acrylic-Ceiling-Fluorescent-Light-Common-4-ft-Actual-48-12-in/1225813 (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-Prismatic-Acrylic-Ceiling-Fluorescent-Light-Common-4-ft-Actual-48-12-in/1225813)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 11, 2017, 11:42:00 PM
Thanks for the info, HAL but I don't think that would work.  This light is not surface mounted.  It's inside a custom built ?casing?.  To tell you the truth, I think that one would look nicer but there's nothing to mount it to that I can see.  And this one has to match 2 others that ARE working. 

Good night Everyfriend!  Like Scarlett O'Hara, I'll think about that tomorrow.  My brain is finished for today.  And my body is "plumb wore out". 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 12, 2017, 05:32:41 AM
Good morning everyone, feel more rested this morning. Yesterday about all I did was doze on and off. I did listen to Don's program and enjoyed that. Checked email and talked to my daughter on Skype. Today I have to call to make an appointment to have the impression for the bottom teeth. Maybe then I can start eating what I like again. Getting by on every thing soft is getting old. Coffee tastes good this morning.

JANE  I have no hearing problems but at times I find it hard to understand the British accent. Right now I cannot even enjoy cherries.

AMY  those carpenter ants can sure do damage.

GLORIA de  most nights I sleep good  but I know the first night I have the AC running all night it keeps me awake. Last night I did not hear it.

HAL  since I do not keep much in my billfold I doubt anyone would survive with it.

JENNY  even in this town every time I go out I see new buildings going up. This quiet town is changing too fast. You make me jealous with your views. Every time I look out my windows at the parking lot I think of the website for this building and their “beautiful views”. Oldest son's wife wound never keep my son away. He is always so busy  and my DIL are close. She is a very thoughtful DIL. Second son's wife is something else. She would not keep him away from me either.

JUNE  I did not hear June Gloom from my daughter this year. She always thought of June that way in San Diego. My es kept me away from my family.

JANE  thank goodness I no longer have to worry about overhead lights. We are not allowed to use ladders here so the maintenance man has to change those bulbs. Only bulbs I have to buy are for my lamps.

Have a good day everyone. Hope this is the day Joan finally feels up to saying hello.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 12, 2017, 05:41:57 AM
JaneS you  have ex ray vision ? Sean where you told Hall you can't see through anything to mount a light to. I spent a rough night craze dreams, did not rest good at all Last night. It is already 71 º here @ 4:36 A M. and Going to high
90 º ty's I think I will stay in and be a couch jockey today.have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 12, 2017, 05:51:17 AM
Good morning Gloria ,  you posted while i was typing S & F said , so top of the day to you. i wish you a great day today. I had a bad night lot of crazy dreams. It is already 71 º here and calling for the high 90 ' º . I think I am going to be a couch jockey and stay in with the A C today.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 12, 2017, 06:30:57 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  I'm sorry for all of you who are not sleeping well.  I know how that is but I did have another good night last night.  I remember waking twice, changing position and going right back to sleep and I do feel much better this morning than I have in many mornings.

I have to remember to remind my son about the electrician this morning.  He gets to the store right around 9 and I want him to have the message before he gets busy.  He can fix any radio, TV or stereo on the market and the accounts have never been in better order.  He's pretty good with most appliances unless it's electrical.  That's his one weakness and I can't say I'm sorry about that.  I'd rather he didn't get into something that could zap him.  He does have some good electrical people working for him and that's who he's going to send over.

We're in wait time for Annie's pill and then we'll have breakfast and I'll get dressed.  I have a very important form to fill out today and I want to finish it and get it in the mail today.  It seems there's always something urgent nagging at us these days.  It sits there hollering "MY TURN" so loud you can hear it all over the house.  And it doesn't shut up until you see to it.  Today is the day.

Make today your best by far!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 12, 2017, 06:55:01 AM
Good morning everyone
Going to be another hot day here....only 64 at the moment but it will be in the 90's like yesterday!! I slept good but woke to a 70 lb dog sitting on my stomach, our power went off and when that happens my power pack for the computer beeps loud.She does not like loud sounds :(

Yesterday went well, finished a quilt and have the binding party made but then hubby wasn't feeling well so off to emerg we went. Waiting is one of the worst things at a hospital but we finally made it out after about 4 hours,so not too bad. Today we need to pick up a med and then I am going to pile wood and get that job done..I hope.

Lloyd, sorry you did not sleep well...being a couch potato today is the right job for the day.

Gloria, finally a good nights sleep for you :thumbup: Sure makes the day go a lot better when one is rested.

Jane,you just reminded me I have to make an appointment to get an emissions test done on my vehicle so I can get my sticker for the plate.Hope your electrician can fix your light for you.

Better get a move on here.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 12, 2017, 08:27:08 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Janie, hope the guy gets your fixture to working okay.  I'm sure he will find the problem.

Amy, sorry your husband had to make a trip to the ER.  Hopefully they got the problem fixed.  Give him my best regards.

I have a 9 apmt with skin lady this morning.  so got to get moving if I want a cup of coffee.

Lloyd sorry you had a bad night, for a change I had a decent one.  And feel better for it.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: phyllis on June 12, 2017, 08:34:37 AM
Going to be hot here for this coming week.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the AC keeps chugging along.  I used to live in Mississippi when we had no air conditioning....don't think I could ever do that again.

Back to the normal household duties today....laundry, etc.  And I would like to try to wash some windows but since I do every thing pretty slowly these days I plan to take window washing in very small pieces.  Slow and steady wins the race....so they say.

Hope that Joan can make contact with us soon.  I really miss her.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Carol on June 12, 2017, 10:10:21 AM
Larry:  I can't remember if there is a cross - isn't that strange?  This is an old building. 

JaneS:   I can cut branches from trees - one grandfather had a sawmill and a farm - my dad could fell a tree exactly where it should land and I have an itch to climb a ladder and trim branches but these trees here are not mine.  Tree trimming is in our genes.

Gloria de:  I take 1/2 of a sleeping pill and that helps me go back to sleep if awakened. 

Amy:  On this pattern, the sashing is a darker gray to accent the hearts.  It was noticeable when hung on the wall - at least it wasn't finished.  Another teachable moment that wasn't expected.  Do you hand sew the back part of your binding by hand?  That is such a comforting ritual to me -
Sandy: Happy Cast Day Off - hoping it is so.

Jenny:  287 is nice to take from FC down to Denver when the freeway is clogged - at least it used to be - these poor little cities are flooded and changing too quickly. 

This is a really full week - not looking forward to it at all. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 12, 2017, 12:13:59 PM
Hi everyone.  It is an overcast morning and will be cloudy all afternoon with only a 20% chance of rain.  Yesterday at Church we had a commissioning service for the eleven members of our Church that will go to Boliva on a mission trip.  This is the 32nd year for them to go and this year is a building year and they plan on putting in a wooden floor for the church that has been built by missionaries in the past.  They also hold a Bible School for the children.  Where they are going is over eleven thousand feet above sea level.  I would have great difficult breathing at that height.

This should be one of the lighter weeks on my calendar in sometime.  No appointments and only a plan to go to coffee on Thursday and a meeting on Saturday.  I just got in from hooking up one of the hoses for the summer and washing off our front porch under the birds nest.  Those little birdies have been very busy the last couple of days doing what birds do and left a lot of little deposits.  While outside I grabbed my hedge shears and trimmed off the tops of the three little bushes on either side of the walkway and driveway.  Last year these little jobs would not have tired me but it sure did this morning.  I do plan on a quick trip to Aldi's later this morning as we need several items.  However, that may have to wait until after I rest this afternoon.  I also need to fix some sausage muffins later today.

Callie, it sounds like you have a good tile man who wants your new tile to be level.  However, it seems that one thing usually leads to another problem or two.

JaneS, I will check to see if that show is available on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video.  We just finished the 9 season series call Inspector Foyle, which was very good.  It was set during Britians struggles in World War II and talked a lot about the conditions the people had to deal with during and after the war.  Pat and I both use wireless headsets while watching programs and it makes the speech so much easier to hear and understand.  Unfortunately our cherries have pits in them such as your electrical problem.  Hopefully that is a minor problem. 

Amy, I wasn't born until 1941 and was pretty oblivious to the hardships of the WW II.  This Inspector Foyle series has been a real eyeopener and what I read about the writer was he wanted it to be as close to reality as possible. 

Hal, I find I never miss those unexpected contributions.  Our sermon yesterday was about doubt based on the last few verses of Matthew where it says even after Christ had appeared to the disciples some still doubted.  It was an excellent sermon. 

Jenny, glad you have a great trip to Wyoming.  You live in such a beautiful part of the country. 

June, I agree with your comments about husbands and wives.  Fortunatley my wife and I believe we each need to have our separate interests and some shared interests and no to smother the other.  One of the analogies we use in Al-Anon is about the sandboxes.  I have my sandbox, you have yours and then we have a common sandbox (or hula hoops).  It is a way of reminding me to mind my own business unless I am invited into someone else's sandbox.  I find examples like this a good way to remember important points.   

Gloria, glad to see you are feeling better today. 

Lloyd, sorry to read that you didn't have a good night.  Hope you stay in and stay cool today.

Phyllis, hopefully we will never have to live without A/C again although it could happen but will worry about something like that if and when it ever occurs.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 12, 2017, 01:14:03 PM
Larry it is @ 12:14 P M here 85 º full sun and they are currently calling the upper ninety's  before the day is over. I would sure trade some of your overcast for some of this hot sun. a bit of Jane's rain the other day would be fine also. Nancy just fed us a wonderful meal our first vine ripened tomato and beats form my raised beds. most tender roast from our calf, potatoes were store bought.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 12, 2017, 02:29:41 PM
Merry Monday,

Just returned from lunch and a good visit with Miss Ellen, who is home for 3 weeks.  Probably the only time I'll see her by herself but will be with her at a couple of other family gatherings.  Life in New York City seems to be agreeing with her and vice versa.

Tileman and helper are just about through grouting.  They'll be back tomorrow to put the washer/drier back in and power-wash the garage and driveway.
I really like the new tile.

I think we're to get into the 90's today.  Glad I have nowhere else to go.

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere is having an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Sandy on June 12, 2017, 03:57:20 PM
Good Afternoon Everyone, from the hot and dry rocky coast of Maine.

Off came the cast today and I am now wearing a soft cast,
which is removable.   

My arm is healing nicely, but still tender.   Next appointment ,
six weeks ......    treating it like a baby.

Happy to be free from the hard cast...
All is well.
Sandy.     ::)

Miss seeing Joan
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 12, 2017, 04:04:17 PM
Good afternoon dear ones, I woke up very tired, after a very good nights sleep, so it is "at home" for me today. A girl just stopped in to see why I am not down for lunch, they sure take care of us here ! I promised her I would have lunch…I have some packs of Mac and Cheese. Just add water, plop into the microwave and eat…even a throw away bowl. Plus I have lots of fruit and canned vegetables.

Gloria, San Diego would have similar temps to the L.A. area, plus Orange Co. but I understand Ariz. temps would be more similar to those I had in Hemet. Higher elevation and much drier and warmer climate. It sounds like they are very happy with their move, and I am happy for them.

Lloyd, it makes me very happy to know you are listening to your body and just being couch jockey when necessary. I am having one of those days today.

Amy, I'm sorry your hubby had to make that emergency trip to the e.r., in my experience in that area, it is for the pits. I was told to call the ambulance for the need of emergency care, as they take you in sooner. Sure, the ambulance is great, but once I got to the hospital it was a long wait on a hard gurney in a busy hallway. Where I live now, they handle it right here, with the exception of a heart attach or bleeding to death. At least that is the arrangement I wanted, and was told that is what I will get. When I needed a transfusion of a medication they took me to our Care Center, just steps away from my apartment building.

Hal, I hope your appt. today was a good news one. My Edward went through so many treatments for skin cancer, and now my older son is doing the same.

Sandy, I'm glad the cast removal went well. Be cautious for more healing now.

/time to fix some lunch, see y'all later.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 12, 2017, 04:05:23 PM
Hooray! the cast is off!

I took today off.  I did almost nothing and now I have to go make dog food or the doggies won't be eating supper.

It's 93º here right now and I knew I'd be retretting my gripes about all the rain.  It's really HOT!

Larry, I got the DVDs for Home Fires from the library.  I don't think you'll find it on TV now.  And I'm really disappointed that this series has been dropped.  It's really good!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 12, 2017, 08:21:36 PM
JaneS sorry I did not rember how to make ti into a attachment. was a picture of the first tomato we captured off this years t vines.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 12, 2017, 08:30:42 PM
Hi Janie, I'm going to explore some of our other colors for a while. Sounds like your day was as busy as mine. I was useless. Stayed home with one trip down to pick up a package from Amazon and returned a book to our library , did a lot of reading and napping. Have a good evening my friend.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 13, 2017, 06:09:20 AM
Time to get this day started so...

Good morning Everyfriend!  I hope your day is everything you wish it to be.  I think so often of our missing friends and I wonder what their lives have become.  If they should happen to look in, I wish they would just say a quick "Hello". 

I'll be off to Wally World to do my thing this morning.  I really don't mind being there but I really don't like getting ready to go.  I sometimes wish I could just wiggle my nose like Samantha on BEWITCHED and be ready to go.  Oh well!  we do what we must in order to enjoy what we wish!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 13, 2017, 06:26:37 AM
 JaneS you seam to be the only one here so far this A M. wish you to have a great day with big smiles in your Line at work and all else that follow. 5:22 AM here now and already 74 º shooting for 89 º they say. I most likely be a couch jockey again today Like yesterday.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 13, 2017, 06:35:35 AM
Good morning everyone..

Today is a day of catch up in the house, I managed to get the wood all piled and the grass cut yesterday.

Jane,have a great day at work and hope your line is full of smiling people.

Hal,hope you made out alright with your appointment yesterday.

Sandy, bet your arm feels so much lighter now.

Carol, I love sitting and hand sewing the binding on also, I find it so relaxing.

Gloria, hope you had a better nights sleep.

Wonder how Shirley is enjoying her trip??

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 13, 2017, 06:36:31 AM
Good morning Lloyd,  have a great day holding down the couch :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 13, 2017, 07:05:23 AM
Ok thanks Amy will try. is too hot out side to do any thing . @5:58 A M is already 78 º and shooting for 89 º they say. Wednesday before a slight chance of any rain and most likely will miss us here. see you later I am going to couch and see if I can find a good western movie on the T V on you tube.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Carol on June 13, 2017, 07:53:36 AM
I had an earache yesterday and part of last night - so far, Amoxicillin is helping this morning and that is good because the quilting group is coming tonight.  Yesterday, I baked cookies and all I will serve is that and a pound cake and three kinds of sherbet along with Sun Tea - but it is cloudy outside today.  We need a break with all the fire danger and wind. 

Our daughter and family have been in Costa Rico and she sent pictures of after going on a very muddy zip line.  You can't even tell who is who on the picture.  They had a ball, of course she did admit she could barely breathe after that episode.  They caught Blue Fin tuna that was dinner - funny, as she doesn't like fish (and she came from our family who fishes).

The pound cake will be packed with blueberries.  I'll save you a piece.  :)



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 13, 2017, 08:32:26 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Amy apmt went okay.  She froze a few places and told me to come back in a year.  I got on to her for losing so much weight.  Told her she was skinny as could be to put some weight on.  She said she was working to hard.  I also see her husband, he is my pain doctor, but never get to see him on routine apmts, just one of his PA's.  She told me that hopefully they had a new doctor coming on board at her husbands office this week.

Got a 10 apmt at the Warm Springs for a pool session.  Means three times a week to the PT, I just hope it gets me back in some kind of shape so I have some energy and strength.

Lloyd wish we were having you cool weather.  We are in summertime here for sure.  We are in the mid 90's and will soon be going higher than that.  But only have July and August and things will start to cool down again.  Hopefully we will get a little rain thrown in somewhere.

Got to get to getting.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lindancer on June 13, 2017, 10:05:15 AM
Good morning, I am waiting for and AC fellow, as when it went to 0- yesterday, my AC started to act up. It cools only part of the house. Also my irrigation does not come on in the back yard, only the front.

Larry, you ask me to tell you about the Instant POt.  Well it did arrived yesterday, mailman set it on the living room floor, and it is still there. I cannot lift it. It is large, but the cooking unit is not that big. I did read the literature sounds good, but I do not know where it would fit on my counter. I now have the coffee pot, toaster and crock pot taking up room. Of course this is a mobile home kitchen. I think I have bought my DIL in Mass. her Christmas gift. :)

Amy, I like to knit, I am making gloves and scarfs right now for Christmas.  My favorite is working on plastic canvas, I relax more and do not have time to think, about other problems.  You really have to concentrate. Hope hubby is feeling better.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 13, 2017, 10:15:41 AM
Hi everyone.  It is to be another hot 91 degree afternoon with little chance of rain.  We plan on staying home and having a quiet day.

Lloyd, the overcast does help even when it is hot.  There are not many of us left that can enjoy such a meal as you had yesterday with home grown vegetables and meat. 

deAngel, it does sound like you have your Christmas shopping started early and that Instapot will make a very nice gift.  I remember what limited counter space one has in a mobile home as we lived in one for about 30 months when we lived in Illinois and Kentucky.  We simply outgrew it and couldn't take it to Washington, D.C. when we made that transfer. 

Callie, glad that Miss Ellen is enjoying New York.  I have been reading about some of the subway problems that have been occurring with their subway.  I hope she hasn't experienced any of those. Glad you are pleased with your new tile and before today is over you should be back in good shape in your kitchen.

June, most of my ER visits have been from an ambulance and they do tend to you quickly although I have often been left in the treatment room several hours.  At least I was laying down. 

JaneS, I found we have access to season one of Home Fires on our Amazon Prime and we watched the first two episodes last evening and really enjoyed them.  I had to laugh as Pat thought I said the program was Home Fries rather than Home Fires.  Sometimes she doesn't hear very well  with some funny results that both can laugh about. We find most of the Masterpiece Theater presentations to be enjoyable and of high quality. 

Carol, I think I will drop by your quilting group and enjoy some of your cookies, cake and sherbet.  It sounds great and do hope that ear ache is a thing of the past. 

Hal, it seems that all of the doctors are very busy and more and more PA's are joining the practices.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Sandy on June 13, 2017, 10:30:17 AM
Good Morning Everyone from
the still very Warm, Rocky Coast of Maine.

Myarm is Ok and much easier to use right
now,  although it will require some rehab which
I can do so by myself...  (hooray)

Sure glad to be rid of my hard cast so my
arm can breath again.

I hope Joan is re-cupping from her move.

Sandy


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 13, 2017, 10:44:50 AM
Good morning everyone., being just plain lazy today. Thunderstorms in the forecast for this afternoon and a break from the 90+°. We wanted warmer spring temperatures but not August heat and humidity. Oh well Mother Nature just does what she wants.

LLOYD  it is just after 10am here all already 85°. I will not be going outside at all today.
Sure glad I have an AC.

JANE  hope your son's electrician can fix that light for you. The kitchen is where you really do need good light for all the cooking that one does.

AMY  I would now want that baby of yours on my tummy, she would squash me for sure. Sorry you had to take your DH to the ER. How can you stack wood in that heat?

PHYLLIS  I often wonder how my Mom did canning in the late summer in that heat without even a fan.

LARRY  it gets me that in schools they do not get into much about the history of WW2 when many of us were alive then. Wonder if they even touch on Ancient history anymore.

JUNE  they were only a few miles from the ocean so had ocean breezes, now up on the mountains it is a wind most days and very low humidity, nights cool off pretty good, too.

Still no JOAN. I pray she is OK from that move.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 13, 2017, 02:58:40 PM
It is still morning, so Good Morning all !

Janie, I want to adopt what you wrote, "we do what we must in order to enjoy what we wish!"  Those few words say so much.
thank you !

Gloria, I didn't realize that your daughter and hubby were in Mountainous area. What elevation is it ? Our mothers really did work hard, mine too was canning in the Fall heat. We had a wood or coal cook stove, no fan, but she was always so pleased to have all those colorful jars of fruit and vegetables and jams and jellies to see us through the winter months.

Sandy, I know what you mean about wanting the normal air on your arm. When I injured my leg and had to have bandages month after month due to my slow healing,  I often thought, "if only I could have some oxygen on these cuts, they would mend more quickly."

Larry, last time I was in E.R. the ambulance guys were great, but it seemed about four hours in the room with no call button,no way to adjust the bed, no water, just flat on my back.  I am glad I am here. It is like being "at home".

Hal, I am sure the water therapy is going to help you greatly. The water makes the body so buoyant, you can get the exercise without strain. I wish you the best.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Carol on June 13, 2017, 03:35:36 PM
I remember canning in late August and early September months  when it was blazing hot - no A/C. 

Well, I should be doing something important or necessary. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 13, 2017, 08:12:28 PM
A busy day today, no nap, so my eyes are just about closing and it is not even 5:30. Hoping and hoping to see our Bis or one of her kids to pop in with a word or two.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 13, 2017, 08:57:20 PM
 Gloria It is currently 86 º but earlier it was 91 º Got out and mowed all of shop yard and Part of the house yard and weeds around the garden took a swing I usually don't mow and should not have, caught some electric fence wire and wrapped it up in the mower. that stooped me from mowing. I put the mower in the shop, came to house took a good nap and Nancy woke me up to eat noon Meal. I then found a movie and started watching it and took another nap.
when I woke up I went to shop and mounted two low boy tires , then got the wire out of the lawnmower ant mowed the rest of yard. wind was blowing 25 30 MPH and i got a good dose of gars clipping's  I sure need a shower now, that is next and then eat. Hope to rest and watch TV with out going to sleep before bed time. wish you all a peaceful sleep and sweet dreams. hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 13, 2017, 09:09:39 PM
Going to say good night and good morning too.

We just spent more time in the ER and we are off to the cardio clinic for 8 am......please keep us in your prayers..

Night everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 13, 2017, 09:39:17 PM
Shucks, I was typing away and the next thing I know I hit something and poof my post was gone!   Darn I sure do not like when that happens! 

It has been a full but fun day for me.  My life friend is in Colorado visiting from Rock Springs Wyoming.  We met for breakfast at Village Inn and spent a good long time taking our heads off.  Back to our house for more chatting.  Then we went out for a bit of shopping.  Back to the house for more chatting.  Out to dinner and then the good bye time came.  Bob and I are in our recliners just taking the rest of the evening resting. 

Yesterday day was eventful as well.  Son Mark and fiancée Megan came for breakfast before we took them to the airport for their flight back to Phoenix.  We decided to stop at the zoo to see the giraffe that was born here a few months back.  We hardly got any in the place when Dr. Dave called to see where we were.  His a Wife Michele was stranded down at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs where the grands are attending tennis and cheer camp. 

Michele's car has run flat tires on it and she had a warning light come on saying their was a problem.  The tire was very flat, and non driveable.  A flatbed was called to come pick her car up but it could not accommodate all 4 of them, so they needed some one to pick them up.  Our car only will carry 5 people, so we had to go to the hospital and trade cars with Dave before heading off to get them.  Dave tried to get a rental car delivered to her, but they are not allowed on the Academy grounds, and they would have had to walk a couple miles to the gate!  Everything turned out OK, and we were more than happy to help out!  Family comes first!

Sorry we have not had a word fro Our Joan.  Continued thoughts and prayers for her. 

SANDY, happy to read the cast is off and you are now able to see your arm.  Good luck with the exercises you need to do to strengthen the arm. 

We had some exciting news from the son in Boston.  A huge turtle has laid eggs in their flower garden and the boys will have the hatching to look forward to in 80 to 90 days!  They are all excited. 

Pleasant dreams to EVERYFRIEND!

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 13, 2017, 09:57:12 PM
Jenny, it's bad to lose a post, I know. 

But feel sorry for me!  I put almost 3 hours into a grocery order and that's what went poof for me!  :tickedoff:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 13, 2017, 10:49:45 PM
Oh no, JEANNE LEE, I certainly do feel very sorry for you.  Now that is enough to make anyone ill! 

Today when we were shopping at a Khol's Store, I found a pair of shoes I really liked.  Of course they did not have my size, but the clerk told me I could order it through the kiosk and they would mail me the shoes for free.  Three times we put in all the information requested, only to have it dump us out!  I was fit to be tied.  My dear hubby was out in the car waiting for my friend and I to finish, so at this point I thanked the associate for her time and told her to just forget it.  It was most frustrating for her and for me!  I have tried their kiosk machines before and never have been able to get them to work!  I guess I just did not need those shoes❣️
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 13, 2017, 11:05:59 PM
Jenny, they probably would have pinched, anyway!   ;D
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 13, 2017, 11:25:41 PM
June, use whatever you like that I post.  I'm glad some things catch with my friends.

Larry, so happy you found "Home Fries' where you can watch it. When you make it to the end, let me know what you think.

I'm off to bed.  Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 14, 2017, 05:59:09 AM
well as they say a Bad Penney returns well here I am, another not good sleep night. I went to bed at a little after 9:00 P M wen't right to sleep (good until about two thirty A M ) woke up and got a drink of water. back to bed and no more sleep. I may go to shop and turn lights on and work on putting running boards on new used truck, i is too high off the ground for Nancy to get in and almost for me also. I can step up a little better than she can but not much.
Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 14, 2017, 06:30:59 AM
I've been up for a while but I was waiting for someone else to come by.  I didn't want to have to say that "I'd met myself getting up." 

I'm just waiting for the tree guys to get here this morning.  I think he said they'd be here around 8.  Time to go feed the doggies now.  I wishh you all a happy day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 14, 2017, 07:04:31 AM
Jane you best be careful you may have to take a second job or work 18 /20 hours a day like i used to do and still be broke like I am now.  might have been better to just do one at a time. just grease the wheel that squeaks the loudest first. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 14, 2017, 09:29:57 AM
Terrible breaking news from both sides of the world this morning. 

A tragic high rise apartment fire in London, England, with fatalities.  Started at 1:00 a.m. London time.

A shooting of congressmen and aides in Alexandria, Virginia. At 9:00 a.m. EDT they still don't know who the gunman was or why.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 14, 2017, 09:38:42 AM
Good morning everyone, a bit cooler today 80° instead of mid 90's. Less humid, too.

JUNE I don't know the elevation but she has started learning how to adjust ingredients when she bakes anything now. She has some beautiful views from her new home.

CAROL  I started canning in August as soon as blueberrie were ripe, then into the fall with whatever was ripe and ready.

LLOYD  are you able to get that wire from your mower? Hope so. I went to a birthday party here yesterday, one lady just turned 100. I think every person in the building was there.

AMY  just cannot stay away from doctors and hospitals.  I hope and pray every thing is better today.

Time to get moving before my CNA gets here.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 14, 2017, 09:47:51 AM
Hi everyone. It is another nice morning and we expect it to the partly cloudy all day and get to about 92 degrees.  Yesterday was an interesting day as before noon my neighbor stopped in and we visited for over an hour.  Then in late afternoon a good friend from where I used to live and who I saw often was on his was to North Carolina and called from the South Carolina welcome center on I-20 saying he was near by and could he stop by.  He was here in a few minutes and we spent an enjoyable couple of hours visiting.  Then I got a text saying a couple of shirts I had ordered from Costco had been delivered.  I checked and no shirts so I looked at the order and our old address ended up on the order.  I have no idea how that happened but it did.  So today I am going to contact my former next door neighbor and ask for his help as he knows the young man who bought our house and hopefully can pick up the package and mail it to me.  So it was not a normal day.

Today we are going to celebrate Father's Day early as Scott has to work on Father's Day.  We will meet at a restaurant and then come to the house to later enjoy cake that our granddaughter is making for the occasion.  Pat has a meeting this morning at the Church with your Gifts group that make things for charity and for the bazaar held in the fall.  So it is going to be a full day.

Sandy, glad you will be able to do the rehab on your arm that is needed without having to go for rehab sessions with a therapist.

Gloria, I am under the impression that American History doesn't spend much time on the years ago history and a lot of it is being rewritten to fit more political correct views.  I have seen some of the interviews on the street where young people are asked about a famous (to us) early President or an event in American history and they don't have a clue.  Sometimes they don't have any touch with what is going on today.  I may be offbase on what is being taught as don't have anyone currently in school that I can ask about these things.

June, I can't recall ever going to the ER that I was left on a gurney in the hallway although have seen some patients in that situation.  I wanted to get out of the ER as quickly as possible, especially the waiting room, as there were sick people there and I sure didn't want to catch anything.  I have been fortunate so far and that hasn't happened.

Lloyd, I take it the electric fence was not hooked up as you didn't mention getting shocked.  I hope you can enjoy a cooler day today.

Amy, it sounds like you both had a tough night and sure hope your husband's problem wasn't two serious. 

Jenny, what a nice day to have with your friend.  It sounds like I wasn't the only one who did a lot of visiting yesterday.  That was quite a rescue mission you had and glad to see it all worked out OK.  The Kohl's kiosk saved you money.  :)

JaneS, we only have four more episodes of Home Fires available on Amazon Prime and will have to wait until Season 2 is released to Prime.  However, we are really enjoying it.  I really do dislike the character who is so cruel and unkind and abusive to his wife.  I just don't understand that type of behavior.     
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 14, 2017, 10:09:39 AM
While I think it would be nice if schools could teach EVERYTHING! I've mentioned this before - I've been out of high school for 76 years (1941) and a lot of history has happened in those years, WW II for instance.  There are only 24 hours in a day and that has not increased since I graduated.  I feel there are not enough hours to teach everything that has happened in the world since the beginning of time.  I don't know what could be eliminated from any era of history, but there just isn't enough time.  I have no idea what is being taught now because even my great-nephews and -nieces are out of school.

Some of you probably have seen Jeopardy programs where an answer is given about a person in the 1940s and the contestants don't know the question to ask; they're too young!

Happy Father's Day, Larry.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 14, 2017, 10:38:34 AM
I really enjoyed Home Fires.  I can recall very well those years and how things were in the US - at least in the northeast.  My mother knitted socks and gloves for the servicemen while I knitted plain scarves, or squares to be assembled by someone else into afghans. 

Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts collected grease fats, glass, tin cans & balls of tinfoil, and paper.  In the summer we transported them to the collection centers in wagons and in winter on sleds.  There were air raid drills - everyone had blackout drapes and not a single bit of light was allowed to show.  No cigarettes on the street during a blackout and of course no flashlights.  Street lights had been extinguished "for the duration".  Wardens patrolled specific areas to be sure everyone was following orders.  My father was Block Warden, supervising several standard wardens.

Our litle town had an airfield and a tower with 24 hour "spotters" and a searchlight that combed the skies all night for unidentified aircraft (of course in those days any airplane was something for everyone to run outside to watch) 

We had a Civil Defense first aid station, too, of which my mother was co-chair together with the only doctor left in town.

Lowell Thomas kept us informed every night at 6:00 on the radio about what was happening overseas. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 14, 2017, 11:03:54 AM
Jeanne Lee, I don't remember any of those things going on where I lived during WWII but you were nearer the coast line than we were (Michigan).  We did hear about blackout curtains, but we didn't have any.   My mother, dad and I all knit on sweaters for the servicemen.  My mother and I knit the same but you could tell where Dad purled.  We all knit the Continental method, but Dad purled that way too. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 14, 2017, 11:06:16 AM
touching Base again . thanks yes very sad news. Peter told me about the fire in England I just did not have motivation to post it sorry. no the wire was cattle  electric fence and no longer in use. I did get it out with no problem's. ad when they catch the shooter would be alright if he resist and dose not hit any law  and the return the fire with accuracy, and save tax payers lot of tax money.
I is at present time 74 º and mostly cloudy , we had a few drops of rain but not enough to settle the dust, but is cooler with not so hard wend. sun is popping out as I type. I am going to shop and work for a while. Nancy just told me they ought the man that done the shooting no particulars yet.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 14, 2017, 11:11:22 AM
they have the shooter in custody  and identified.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 14, 2017, 11:46:40 AM
My favorite memory about blackouts is one that involves my mother and my father.  One of them would always come into our room if the siren sounded after we went to bed and make sure the blackout curtains were closed.  One night it was my dad and he closed one of the curtains and then sat down at the othe window where he could see all the way to the mountain at the edge of town.  My mother came in the room and wanted to know why that curtain wasn't closed.  My sister and I told her daddy was looking out.  She didn't believe us and walked over to the dark blob that immediately hollered, "OUCH!"  Why'd you do that?"  My mother stuck him with a pin.  We all started to laugh and he joined in. 

My grandfather was a block warden and I just thought it was a lot of different and special stuff that didn't usually happen.  At 6 I didn't have much of a concept of what a war was.  We bought stamps, saved tinfoil and paper and wore our shoues out and used up all my grandparents ration coupons for shoes.  I do remember the saying that came from the war years....Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.  I kind of live that way now.  It stuck!

Mike is out there trimming my trees!  And also trimming my income!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 14, 2017, 12:11:24 PM
We certainly were a united front during the second world war. My mom saved grease and knitted scarves also. It was the most unhappiest times of my whole life. No need to relive it.

I can't seem to fully come awake this morning, and I did have a full nights sleep. My Gary will be doing Bible study today so hope I "come to" by ten o'clock. I'll try another cup of coffee.

Hal, how did the swimming go ? I hope it was successful.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 14, 2017, 12:22:18 PM
Good Morning,

Housekeeper is here - getting started on the detailed clean-up from the tile work.  Although I have her each time she comes, I hire her through a Cleaning Service and she's scheduled for another house this afternoon.  She's already said she can't possibly finish everything that she sees needs done here - so will come back on Friday "on her own" to finish up.  Of course, I will pay her directly for that.

I am so blessed to have people work for me who notice things I don't - and take care of them.  Tile guy, who had done several other small jobs for me in the past,  did a couple of these, too.

The entire family had group pictures made last evening.  I suspect the photographer may never have experienced a group of related adults acting so silly with each other.   ;)   Pictures turned out well - and family purchased some of the funnier poses.       Afterwards, we all went to dinner at Red Lobster. 
I hadn't had salmon in ever so long - and enjoyed every bite of my order.

I'm basically "helping" today by Staying Out Of The Way - but am doing some laundry and other small chores.

I was in First-Fourth grades during WWII and only remember a few "lighter" events at school.

I  have some ration cards that belonged to my Aunt.  However, we had our own dairy products, beef and garden so I wasn't affected directly by rationing.
   
My mother could sew on a button but, otherwise, did no kind of needlework.  I think she did some Red Cross Work during the hours I was at school.

She did win a prize from the newspaper for submitting a recipe for Molasses Sponge Jelly Roll that didn't use sugar.  I still make it - when I can find "real" sorghum molasses - not the kind that comes in a bottle.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Carol on June 14, 2017, 01:53:10 PM
Amy:  Thinking of you and your husband.  Prayers for all.

Of the two bird nests, all the little ones have flown.  The parents are real task makers and so vigilant.  Every year we have a nest by the front door and also the robin returns to a place under the outdoor stairs. 

Jenny:  You deserve to sit in the relaxing chair - both of you. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lindancer on June 14, 2017, 02:50:50 PM
Good afternoon, not feeling that great, woke up the AM with a bad sore throat can not even swallow my pills. Also coughing,  I am diagnoses my self with Upper respiratory infection. My neighbor had itlast week.

Gloria I use to can fresh peaches, also made a lot of jelly. Favorite was Beach plum.

Jane, I just hate to put the TV on anymore, the news is always ,something awful, even the local news.

Amy as I said yesterday, prays are going your way.

I wish someone in Joans family, would let us know what is going on.

Jenny, during the warm, I volunteered as and airplane spotter.

Jenny, now I have to tell you my story about turtles laying eggs. Years ago we lived on a very large pond, and the snapping turtles would come up on the lawn and lay eggs.  They are very huge.  Dennis, about 9, watched one come up, timed about when they would hatch.  He did not tell us, but tooksome to school and sold them for 35cents. each. When I found out, I had to call the school and say, he was selling giant snapping turtles.  Another story about those turtles, I had Mark laying out on a blanket on the front lawn, while I was doing some planting. I was about 8ft. aways, when I saw this giant turtle walking on all 4 headed for Mark.I screamed, a police office was just going by in the patrol car. He jumped out and shot it. Now you know why my hair went gray so early.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 14, 2017, 03:42:08 PM
Good Afternoon Everyone!

Been a busy day so far.  Had PT this morning and directly from there to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned, she found one cavity on a back tooth and I talk to her about capping the front tooth that they want me to baby, she took xrays to send to insurance for pre=approval and we are going to do it.  Finally got hom about 1:30 and ate a bite of lunch and now think I will just kick back in my recliner.

Lots going on with the fire in London, Congressman being shot and UPS shootup in California.

Oh, well.  My shoulder are so tired so I am off here and to my recliner.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 14, 2017, 08:14:06 PM
Just checking in for the evening.

I went back to my eye doctor again this morning for a 2nd recheck.  He was extremely through and did make a bit of a change in my prescription.  Then back to Costco for my third reorder of my glasses...oh how I hope and pray these lens will be correct and I will be able to see! 

I am feeling very sad about all the goings on in the world....the terrible fire in London, the shootings on both coast lines....it is just sad that our world is in such a terrible state.  I pray for all involved.

JEANNE LEE, I bet you are right, those shoes were probably going to pinch like everything!   

Than you, CAROL, for your vote of support for Bob and I to take it easy in our recliners!

GLORIA de, you gave me a good chuckle about your snapping turtle stories! I will have to share them with my son.  The police officer would never be able to shoot the turtle these days....someone would have a lot to say about it now days!  Great stories!  Sorry you are not feeling well....hope it improves very soon.

LARRY, I hope you all enjoy your early celebrations of Father's Day tonight.  Yes, the Khol's keoisk certanly did save me money....that is exactly the same think my Bob said....only he used the phrase that it save HIM money! 

JANE, hope the tree trimming got finished and the next step can be done to rid you of the pesky squirrel. 
CALLIE, family picture time sounded like a fun time for all....
Glad you enjoyed your salmon at Red Lobster. 

I am defiantly a BABY BOOMER, so luckily no first hand memories for me, but I remember hearing a lot of stories about what life was like.  I have a few things in j mom's cedar chest of war items....ration cards and the like. 

Thoughts and prayers for OUR JOAN. 

Have a good evening EVERYFRIEND.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 14, 2017, 10:37:45 PM
The trees are all trimmed, the squirrel nests are gone from those two trees and the guy who trimmed the trees said if they want to get on the roof from what's left of the trees, they'll need parachutes.

I'm home from work and I'm beat!  So I'm going to go to bed very soon.  Good night Everyfriend!  I'll be here in the morning (I hope) to share a cup of coffee with my friends.  Sleep peacefully in God's arms and wake to a bright new day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 14, 2017, 10:47:00 PM
Had a good day, but feel worn out this evening so it will be off to and early book and bed. I wish we knew who we could ask about our Bis. I would think some one in charge of us would have some knowledge, but with her moving away, everything would be changed.

So we will continue to pray. Have a good night dear hearts. I love you. June 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 14, 2017, 11:19:05 PM
I am here to say good Night and sweet dreams. but someone aroused my mined On jelly. I am a jack of all trades and master of none. I have lot of juice's from grape,cautious, elder berry, appeal, plum ( BOTH WIELD AND and tame ) Also have made jelly out of grape fruit  juice's and lemon. when I think about it I may think of other juice's i have used. Hope to see you all tomorrow.
I have most of these juice's on Hand. for any of you that may not know you can cook down appeal peals and cores and make natural pectin to make jelly with.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 15, 2017, 12:24:51 AM
Sorry for the belated wishes ❣️


  🎈🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉🎈
JEANNE LEE 


I hope YOUR DAY was a good one.   
Best wishes for many more healthy and happy years. 

Jenny


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 15, 2017, 04:57:57 AM
Good morning everyone..

Robins are singing for rain and I sure hope we get it. We either get too much or don't have enough....feast or famine here. Last night I watered some plants in the garden and wondered why a row of beans didn't come up ,so back into the house for a package of beans tore the top off and wondered which ones didn't come up.green or yellow.....looked on the marker and found out those beans would NEVER come up as it was carrots!!! :2funny: I do have two rows of beans the did come up so the dogs will be happy!

Not sure what is happening today,taking the day as it comes here.

Thank you for your prayers and good wishes ,we will get through this one day at a time..

I hope and pray that Joanie pops in to say hello.

Happy belated birthday Jeanne Lee :hb3: :hb2:

Enjoy your day everyone
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 15, 2017, 06:36:30 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend and HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEANNELEE.  Was it yesterday!  I'm sorry we all missed it but we'll just have to celebrate it today.  I always say that stretching our birthday out over several days makes them more bearable at this age.  Hope your day was happy and hope all those to come are also happy!

I'm just waiting for time to feed the doggies and then I'm going to hurry up to Country Cupboard for some fresh sticky buns.  A very special friend is passing through here today and we're going to meet at my WalMart for a quick visit.  I'm passing on some sticky buns for the road. 

I hope you all have a day as special as mine is going to be!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 15, 2017, 06:49:21 AM
It was yesterday, Janie, and I was hoping no one would notice!   ;D  Never too late, though, for good wishes or to celebrate.

Actually, I spent most of the day putting together a grocery order and making arrangements for it to be picked up by a neighbor.   >:(
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 15, 2017, 07:10:45 AM
Good morning everyone, good night for sleping, in the 50's and no AC running. I see the pain doctor later, hope the shot helps this time, if not I don't think I will have anymore.

LARRY  even math taught in the primary schools has changed, at least in Ca. We were taught 2+2=4. My daughter was telling me that they had a very round about way of getting the 4 now.She could not help the kids with what they were being taught. That politally correct is stupid when it comes to rewriting our history.

JEANNE  how about during WW2 when headlights on cars had the top part black so as not to show light from above.

JANE  my Dad was pretty good at repairing shoes so they would last a bit longer and I wore my share of hand me down shoes that my sister outgrew.

GLORIA de  I made a lot of jelly and jam and canned different fruit and of course bushels of tomatoes.

HAL  you sure had a busy day yesterday.

I agree, I wish someone would let us know about Joan. It has been too long with no word.

LLOYD  every thing but the seeds of an apple can be used for something.  I have done it.

JEANNE  LEE  Happy Belated Birthday :hb2: :hb3:  :hb2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 15, 2017, 07:44:28 AM
Jeanne Lee sorry I also missed your birthday, but wish you a better day today to make up for it.

Gloria even the seeds rember Johnny apple seed ? have a great day.

I wish everyone a great day.
we got .5 rain last night, instant weather says 67 º now but going to sunny and 90 º today. Hope they miss the last part. it is over cast light breeze and feels great out on the deck now.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Joy on June 15, 2017, 08:04:14 AM
Happy Belated Birthday,  Jeanne Lee.  Hope you had a nice day,

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 15, 2017, 09:37:55 AM
Hi everyone. It looks like we are in for another low 90's day but do have some chance of rain later today and for the next several days.  I will go to the men's coffee this morning after picking up my friend at the assisted living facility.  I am not going to attend the Wisdom group at church as have several other things to accomplish this morning and just have limited energy. 

Yesterday the builder brought and put down a block of sod over the exposed irrigation pipe in the back yard which I certainly appreciated.  Late yesterday afternoon Scott, Jennifer, Pat and I went to the new Diablos restaurant here in North Augusta for our Father's Day Celebration and then spent the early evening hours visiting after coming back the house.  My granddaughter gave me a beautiful Grandfather card.  We didn't have the cake as she wasn't feeling well enough to make it and we certainly didn't need it after having the Tex-Mex meal out. 

Mary Ann, you are right about there being a lot more history to teach about than when we were in school.  However, some of the fundamental education about how our country was founded seems still applicable and surely could be touched on briefly if nothing else. 

Jeanne, I really have no recollection of the war years as was also a baby boomer and it was over by the time I had much awareness.  We were also shielded from a lot as we grew up until it was an appropriate time for us to know things.  Yours and other recollections of those days are interesting and I haven't thought of Lowell Thomas for many years but certainly remember him on the radio.  Since we lived in the Midwest I don't think any of those precautions with the light was necessary.  My father tried to enlist but was not accepted due to an irregular heart beat.  Many of his friends were drafted. 

Lloyd, I agree with you when I hear of the villains being killed by the police as it saves the taxpayers huge sums of money providing defense attornies for drawn out trials.  Apparently the Congressman was much more seriously hurt than first indicated and still in critical condition.

Callie, maybe your group picture will appear on this year's Christmas cards.  I haven't been to Red Lobster for several years although we have one in this area and I always liked their soup and salad menu offering. 

Carol, our little four or five birds in the nest grow a lot each day and I don't expect them to be in the nest too much longer as they are now standing on the edge of the nest.  It is fun to watch them grow and see how protective the mother bird is of them.  However, they sure are messy.

deAngel, sorry to hear you now have to deal with a sore throat.  Please don't wait too long to see the doctor if you have a respiratory infection.  Your turtle story is a good one. 

Hal, isn't it great that even to get a tooth fixed properly that x-rays have to be sent to the insurance company for approval of the procedure.

Jenny, Bob and I think alike. 

Jane, you have one more item to mark off your list with your trees now trimmed. 

Lloyd, you sure are a man of many talents.  I have never made any jelly although saw my mother and grandmother make it often.

Amy, funny story about the carrots.  I hope you can have a quiet and enjoyable day today.  I wish the same for all who visit with us today. 

Gloria, I agree with you on the math.  What was wrong with the old way of doing math?

Time to leave for coffee.  Until tomorrow.     
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 15, 2017, 10:36:24 AM
Larry, I didn't mean that none of the ancient history should be taught but schools have to be very selective in what they choose to teach in the hours available.

My insurance covers two bite-wing x-rays a year.  It may be that the x-ray for my forthcoming crown was sent in for approval (I don't know) but we made the appt when the decision was made to do it.  Seeing I had periodontal work done 40 years ago, I see my dentist three times a year.  I wasn't crazy about the periodontist so I persuaded my dentist to do that third cleaning.  I have to pay for it, but it was my choice.  The first two cleanings do not cost me anything. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 15, 2017, 10:43:06 AM
Good morning everyone.  Nice cool start of day but will soon warm up.  Just got off phone with dentist office making an apt for week from tomorrow to get a filling done on a cavity she found yesterday.  I have a bad felling about Joanie.  I so hope I am wrong, but it just isn't like her to at least say hello.

Larry seems that is the story of our lives now days.  We must get someone's permission for everything.

Jeanne Lee happy birthday.  Hope you have a great day.

Gloria, hope the shot helps.  Like you one more and if no help, that's it.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lindancer on June 15, 2017, 11:00:18 AM
Good morning, a nice comfortable day. 3 days of 90's. Rest of the week will be in the 70's/  Rain for the weekend

I am not going to Red hats luncheon, as still have sore throat and cough.

JeanneLee, I join the gang in say HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Larry, I have not been to Red Lobster in over a year, we do not have one near Riverhead.  I like their biscuits..

Jenny, that turtle I was telling you about was about 2 ft.wide., it was not that far away from Mark, when the policeman shoot it. I do not think he had time to think. Mark was about 6mos. old. This one was standing on all 4 legs and moving. The write up on them said: Not aggressive in the water, but on  they become belligerent when on land.They can bite a finger off.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Denver on June 15, 2017, 12:41:46 PM
A good Thursday morning to EVERYFRIEND.

BEAUTIFUL morning here that I am certainly enjoying. 

GLORIA de, the policeman obviously did the right thing, and I totally understand.  Thank goodness he did....it could have been a serious situation for Baby Mark!  We have been reading more and more about snapping turtle's 🐢, and now I am thinking it might not be as good as I once thought about my grands getting to watch this process.  Daddy better make sure the boys know the dangers that could arise. 

JEANNE LEE, I hope you will have a much better day after your birthday than of did ON your day.  Loosing that grocery list you work long and hard on is enough to ruin anyone's day let alone you Bday! 

LARRY, the early Fathers Day meal sounded like a hit.  Sorry Jennifer did not feel well enough to make the cake, but at least she was OK to go to the dinner.

GLORIA, I am holding good positive thoughts for you that the shot WILL give you relief this time! 

Washing clothes and the dryer is beeping.....enjoy your day! 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 15, 2017, 12:51:20 PM
Hal sooner or later you will learn that your only permitted words are yes dear ,you are married aren't you? our granddaughter once said the man is the head as the bible says but the females is the neck that tells it witch way it can turn.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 15, 2017, 01:37:09 PM
Good morning all, it is afternoon for the majority of you all, but still A.M. in part of the nation.

Jeanne Lee, I can associate with your losing that grocery post. It usually takes me two hours to make out my list, and it wears me out. Now this happening on your Birthday is NOT fair. Hopefully you had good things happen to chase the bad ones away.

Hal, I too am growing concerned about our Bis. We will increase our prayers for her and the family.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 15, 2017, 02:18:58 PM
I've just learned that Amy's husband has been admitted to the hospital following a fall this morning.  They are not sure what happened but she thought at the time of the fall it might have been a small stroke.  She really has her hands full right now and needs all the prayers we can can share on their behalf.

Thanks, everyone!

I'm also very concerned about our Joanie.  It seems odd that someone has not come and told us what is happening. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 15, 2017, 02:33:50 PM
Janie, thank you for alerting us to prayers needed for Amy's husband. Just when we thought they were free and clear of appts. this had to happen. I feel so sorry for them. We know that God is in charge so we will ask Him again for more help. We are so Blessed to know God is there, and that He cares, so we are happy to put our loved ones in His care.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 15, 2017, 03:31:51 PM
Prayers and thoughts to both Amy (and her husband) and Joan.  Like others, I would think that someone in Joan's family would let us know how she fared on her trip.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JoanFL on June 15, 2017, 03:41:54 PM
Hello.everyfriend.  Do not worry.  It has been a tough week, but all will settle down.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 15, 2017, 04:03:53 PM
Amy, bless you and your husband.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joanie, thank goodness you are okay, just bushed from all the activity.  We were just worried.  Now we can rest easy.

:thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 15, 2017, 05:02:13 PM
Many thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes.  Phone calls from my kids more than made up for the lost grocery list.   :)

I was able to get a new list made and the order was picked up by my ever so accommodating neighbor.  Of course, I have discovered several items I wanted but didn't order.  Oh well, something to build the next order on.

A real relief to hear from Joan at last.   :smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 15, 2017, 05:12:22 PM
Hooray!  It's a "red letter day"!  Our Joanie's back!  I'm sure glad I checked in now! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 15, 2017, 05:29:47 PM
Good Afternoon,

Joan,  thank you so much for letting us hear from you.  I can only imagine how stressful it must be to get settled and adjust to your new surroundings.
Gentle  :hugs: to you and a wish for  :calm: days very soon.

Belated  :happybday:  Jeanne Lee. 

Everything is back in place in the kitchen and laundry room. 
I'd like to put a rug in the laundry room but am afraid of falls.   
Maybe I'll look for a "skinny" doormat of some kind.  Suggestions?

Although I'd parked my car on the street during the work periods, it was filthy from the dust and sprinkler system.   After lunch, I said to self,  "Self!  Car wash will be less busy on Thursday than on Friday.  Get thee thither....NOW!"   So I did.....and it was!!  :thumbup:

Hope Everyfriend Everwhere is having an Enjoyable Day.

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 15, 2017, 05:40:46 PM
Joan, thanks for checking in.  I hope things will calm down for you, but take it easy until they do.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 15, 2017, 06:09:17 PM
I am glad to see all of the news both the good about bis  able to pos and hope she is Abel to do it more often.  I am sad to  here about Amy's news of her husbands problem. but he is in my prayers to have a speedy and complete recovery.

everyone have a great rest of the day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 15, 2017, 06:18:31 PM
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Nurse just called and said they are keeping him for a few days and  he was resting comfortably. I will head on in to the city in the morning , the neighbours will let the dogs out for me while I am gone.
So glad to see Joanie back!!! Please take it easy and rest...we need you!!

Going to put my feet up..take care everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: CallieOK on June 15, 2017, 07:31:15 PM
Prayers and Good Thoughts coming your way, Amy.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Joy on June 15, 2017, 09:09:05 PM
So glad to see the message from Joan.  I'm sure it has been a very stressful and rough week for her and her family.  Just good to know she is doing ok.

Amy, so sorry to read about your husband's fall.   Falls are always so scary.  That is my greatest fear.  Hope that he will get some rest and you will see some improvement when you go back tomorrow.  Put your feet up and  take a little nap. 

It was a beautiful day today with lower temperatures and no humidity.  We really need some rain, but so far, with all the predictions of thunder storms each day.  we have not seen anything falling from the sky.  The farmers really need it. 

Hope everyone has a good evening.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 15, 2017, 10:30:13 PM
Thank you God ! And thank you Bis !!!!!All we need is a word or two from you to keep us thankful. We can wait to hear all about the move and your new dwelling place. But just a "hello" is so very welcome dear heart.

Gloria de, I am adding an extra prayer that your throat will be all healed up when you wake in the morning. Mom's trick for us was to gargle with extra warm salt water. We didn't have aspirin in the house, but it still helps with the pain. Hugs to you dear friend.

I have had a good day. Snail slow, but I did get down for lunch, then off to Balance and Mobility class, then home for a nice nap.I will have a light supper at home and just stay in and relax.

Amy, thank you for your message dear. The hospital is the best place for your beloved husband. Now don't knock yourself out with visits...he is where he needs to be, and you must keep well and strong for when he comes home.

The sun is slowly going to bed, and I will be doing the same ere long. So I will bid you all a very good night, and a happy healthful tomorrow. I am so glad we have our Soda Shoppe family all accounted for once again. Thank you God.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 15, 2017, 10:36:38 PM
well it is time for me to wish you all a good night and sweet Dreams. hope to see you all tomorrow. hope we get some of those thunder storms tonight but not too violent,

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 15, 2017, 11:45:25 PM
And a very good night to Everyfriend from me, too.  I've had such a special day today that I really didn't want it to end.  Good things do happen when we least expect them.

Sleep well my friends and wake to a happy day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 16, 2017, 07:34:48 AM
OKAY!  WHERE IS EVERYONE?  i HEAR AN ECHO IN HERE!

I hope you are all off doing fun things.  When I get home from my shift at WM, I expect to see a lot of familiar faces hanging about drinking coffee and tea and having muffins or sandwiches. 

Seriously, I hope Everyfriend is well and just taking care of business.  Amy, my best to your hubby.  I hope he's better this morning and I hope you got some rest.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: phyllis on June 16, 2017, 08:01:13 AM
I am thinking of and praying for Amy and her DH.

And so relieved to hear from Joan.  I know she will get things in order eventually.  So glad to hear that she got through the trip....I had an uneasy feeling, too, when we didn't hear for several days.

Happy Birthday-That-Was, Jeanne Lee.  I'm sorry I'm so late but the good wishes are still heart felt.   :happybday:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JoanFL on June 16, 2017, 08:04:49 AM
Good morning Everyfriend. 

Amy-Y0ur husband and you are in my prayers.

Callie--get some of that double sided tape for the throw rug.  That is what Kate put on the area rug in my living room and rugs in the bathroom and it works great. 

I am in an end unit apartment (U shaped buiding) with 12 apartments.  I was lucky--l0ts of windows.  The inne units only have one back and one front window.  I have a washer and dryer, dishwasher, disposal, microwave and big closets. 

The meal each day is at lunch.  You can have it delivered or go to the dining room.  The food is delicious and plentiiful,  For example today it is chicken alfredo, noodles, spinach, garlic bread, green salad, potato soup and homemade apple pie.  I hope I can gain some weight.

My place looks like a model apartment.  Kate did a fantastic job with furnishings.

I hope I did not bore you giving you an idea of living here in Fairhope, AL
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 16, 2017, 08:36:22 AM
Good morning everyone, got the shots in my back yesterday  and now about all I can feel is where the needle went in but the back feels a bit better this morning. Going to get cloudy later and by tomorrow the humidity will be back again. Better go outside to enjoy this weather while I can.

LLOYD  I was thinking about the apple being good for food, the seeds are not food but can grow more trees.

LARRY  math was never my forte but if I had to learn or teach someone today's math I would give up. My CNA was trying to help her daughter with it and gave up.

HAL  you and I must have the same thoughts about Joan. When she was in the hospital Joe  posted in Facebook and Jenny  let us know what he said. No news this long is a big worry.

LLOYD  love what your granddaughter said “our granddaughter once said the man is the head as the bible says but the females is the neck that tells it which way it can turn. â€œ

JANE  so sad for Amy and her husband. She is such a hard worker she does not need anymore problems and he has been through so much already.

AMY  thoughts and prayers for your hubby and you,

JOAN HOORAY  so very good to see you at last. You know we all worry when we do not hear especially from you. Just a Hello from you and we will know you are OK.

AMY  just when you thought your many trips into town would be less you are back on the road again. Hugs and prayers for your DH and you.

JOAN  your apartment sounds wonderful. Glad you have more than 2 windows, that is what I have, 2 windows overlooking the parking lot. What floor are you on? I know it is a big change after living in your own home for so many years. So great seeing you here again.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Joy on June 16, 2017, 08:41:25 AM
Good morning, Joan and all who follow.

Joan, it is just so good to hear from you and it sure sounds like you are getting settled in your new place and it sounds so nice.   It seems just like the "old" days with you back to your "old" self.   Now don't think I am referring to you as "old".  Just seems like the good old times now with you sounding  just like you used to.

Sounds like you are feeling well and able to start enjoying all your new surroundings.  So happy that you are close by your family now.  I  am sure you will get lots of TLC from them. 

Not such a very pretty morning here in Central Maryland, and off and on rain is predicted.  At least, it is not supposed to be that hot for a few days.  And, we do need the rain for the farmers.  Produce is very slow coming as we had so much rain in May, that the farmers were late getting in their crops.  I went to the Farmers Market on Sat. and about the only thing there was a lot of,  was all kinds of greens.  Too early for corn, cucumbers  and tomatoes.  But, they will be coming soon.

Do hope Amy will get some good news about her husband today.

Have a good day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 16, 2017, 08:51:36 AM
Good Morning everyone. I seen JaneS first this morning. but then seen several More. It is good to see everyone with smiling faces. it was very to see our lovely Bis posting two days in a row. I slept in late today with a short brake getting a drink of water about 2:30 AM . I hope up for all day now, have lot to do getting ready to make hay for the next several days. Have a great day today just the way you like It. see you all later and thanks for the good wishes for health for everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 16, 2017, 09:05:50 AM
Joan, what a happy, newsy post about your new apartment.  It sounds as though you're getting nicely settled in.  :thumbup:   

Amy, I'm so sorry to see that your DH is back in the hospital for a few days.  I remember well the stress of days of having my husband back and forth between hospital and home.  I'll be praying for his healing and for special strength for you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 16, 2017, 09:29:16 AM
I don't know whether Lloyd wants to make us envious or hungry or what, but get a load of this picture of his produce:

http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/modspace/MemberPhotos/Lloyd/Lloyd-tomato.jpg (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/modspace/MemberPhotos/Lloyd/Lloyd-tomato.jpg)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 16, 2017, 10:09:37 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Kinda in a hurry, on the way out for PT.

I see Amy didn't post this morning.  Hope everything is going well with her and DH.

Talk to you when I get back.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 16, 2017, 10:14:52 AM
Jeanne Lee, the url did not work for me.  I tried copying it without the "url" and it still did not work.

Joan, it was nice to hear from you this morning.  Your apartment sounds very nice and I see you have all the conveniences of home so you won't have to send out for many services, if any.  I am happy you are near your family.

Are you now in the Central Time Zone? 

I hope we hear from Amy soon.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Jeanne Lee on June 16, 2017, 10:15:34 AM
Mary Ann, I fixed it.   :(
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 16, 2017, 10:28:18 AM
Thanks, Jeanne Lee, what a beautiful tomato.  Lloyd certainly has the "know how".

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 16, 2017, 10:44:04 AM
Hi everyone. The day has started overcast and we have a good opportunity for more rain this afternoon.  Late yesterday afternoon and then again last night we had we had over an inch of rain.  The housekeeper will be here this morning.  I have nothing special on my agenda for today.  Pat is getting a haircut this morning.

Mary Ann, I agree that teachers obviously couldn't spend very long on ancient history and that would likely come in a University course in Humanities, if that is still required.  I found the two semesters of Humanities probably the most enriching education of my life as had a great teacher and was exposed to ancient history, art and music. 

deAngel, sorry you had to miss your Red Hat meeting. 

Jane, thanks for letting us know about Amy's husband.  Amy really has her hands full and he has certainly had more than his share of problems.  Let's pray it isn't a stroke. 

Joan, so glad to see your posting and as you can see we all have been concerned about you.  You certainly didn't bore me with the details of your new place.  It sounds delightful and so glad the food is delicious and now you don't have to worry about cooking for yourself.  It sounds like you location is a good one and having windows and lots of light is good for our moods. 

Jeanne, we have found when we recognize we need something from the grocery we had better make a not of it at the time or it often doesn't make it to the order. 

Callie, you are wise to be leary of area rugs.  We have one at our front door and in front of our sink in the bathroom but for awhile we took the ones in front of the sinks up as Pat doesn't lift her feet very well when she walks and she sure doesn't need to fall nor do I. 

Amy, it sounds like being in the hospital is the place your husband needs to be.  Thanks for posting.  Being with someone in the hospital is really tiring.  Just walking those long hospital corridors can be exhausting, at least to me. 

Joy, it is nice to have a day with low humidity. That is a rarity in South Carolina it seems. 

June, my mother use to use the salt water approach for sore throats. 

Gloria, hope the shots this time bring you relief. 

Lloyd, do you have someone bale the hay for you?  That is a beautiful tomato that Jeanne posted for you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Joy on June 16, 2017, 11:19:19 AM
Lloyd,  that is a beautiful tomato !  I am so hungry waiting for our local tomatoes to come in.   Nothing like a good home grown tomato sandwich with mayo on white bread.

Jeanne Lee,  thanks for posting the link for Lloyd.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 16, 2017, 12:08:02 PM
Good Morning our Beautiful Bis !!!!!!! What a huge pleasure to see your face and read your informative words on the new Apt/Home. I am in a U shaped building too, but not on the end, unfortunately. Your place sounds huge compared to mine, and I am so happy for you Bis. Kate sounds like a wonderful DI love. and now you are surrounded by a loving family, which is as it should be.I just have windows on the east side, but it is a whole wall so I see a great deal. Now it is time to just relax and keep healing dear heart. You have been through a great deal of trauma recently. God grant you a pleasant healing. Hugs !!!!!!

Janie, you sound very "Up and Attem' this morning. Thanks be to God. Have a good one !!!!!!

My housekeeper has been in and changed the linens, and will be back to finish the deep cleaning later. She follows a pattern of doing all the apts. linen work first, then comes back to continue on  with cleaning us. When she arrives next, I will depart and go sit in the lounge to stay out of her way. When I first moved here, I was sick in bed on cleaning day, so just stayed in my bed and let her work around me.

So, I had better clean off my desk so she can dust properly. Will see you all later.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 16, 2017, 02:07:11 PM
Well, that's more like it!  The echo is gone and you've all had a lovely chat with one another.  I've read all the comments, checked out Lloyd's tomato, took a tour of Joanie's apartment, had my lunch and gave the fur kids a snack and now I'm ready to check the sofa for zzzzs.  I had such a lovely day yesterday that I think it spilled over into today.

I hope Amy pops in with some good news later on.  She sure deserves good things to happen.

I'm off!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lindancer on June 16, 2017, 02:13:14 PM
Good afternoon, on a very cool rainy day. I had a good sleep last night, but still feel very tired.

Sore throat is better, but still coughing.

Taffy, is setting right here watching me on the PC.Have a big bruise on my arm, which if I explain.  No one will believe me. Taffy was setting on the desk, watching me write check.  A loud noise went off, she went to jump off the desk to hide, but instead she started to fall off, some how her back claw hit my arm. Not many cats can fall off a desk.

Joan, you made our day, seeing you posting. Your apartment sounds like you will be happy there.  I know I need a lot of windows, that was a setting point on this Mobile, it has windows on every wall. Here in my living room, I have 4 and 2 are extra wide.

Amy, I am so sorry to read about your husband fall. Again prays and thought our with you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 16, 2017, 02:29:43 PM
Housekeeper has been in and out, and I'm all spic and span again. I really have a "good" girl, and I do my best to make it easier by tucking things away in cupboards and drawers.

Our weather is warming up, 87 for a high today. Probably in the 90's for Hemet..I haven't checked them out yet.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 16, 2017, 03:19:48 PM
Well I'm back from PT, had a little something to eat and kicked back in my recliner for a little while.  Our cleaning lady was here this morning so everything is spic and span.  Suppose to get to 105 on the heat index this afternoon, of course that isn't the true temp but the news media loves to hype the big numbers, true temp will be more like 95.

Still no Amy.  I hope things are going well at the hospital.  I am sure she will post tonite after she gets back home and catch us up.

The therapist did her job this morning.  She worked me out good and I was tired when she finished.  She warned me I may be sore for a couple of days.  I ask her if the mileage on the stationary bike was accurate or just a guesstimate, she laughed and said I think it is just a guesstimate, it showed I rode almost a mile and half in eight minutes.... ;D

Lloyd nice looking tomato, how much you getting a pound for those?  I would love to sink my teeth into a vine ripe, firm tasty tomato. Icy cold.

Janie,did you get your light fixed?

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 16, 2017, 08:48:36 PM
I had a really lazy day today. Just felt like I needed a "time out", so I took it. Lots of reading and dozing. I can't believe that we are finishing another week.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 16, 2017, 10:03:57 PM
I've had a note from Amy.  She spent the day at the hospital and her hubby is on medications to treat the fluids around his heart.  She's very tired and going to bed early but her son and DILove did join her today. So she has some support.  Keep the prayers going!

I'm off to bed also...Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 16, 2017, 10:30:43 PM
Thanks for all the comment's on the tomato.It was the second but the opossums got the first one before it was quite ripe , but I got them. the won't bother no more in this world. well it is time I bid you all good night and sweet dreams.
Jane thanks for the up date on Amy's husband.I am sure all of us has them in our prayers. Hop to see you all tomorrow. and a special thanks to  Jeanne Lee for the help I could not get things in my head to post it.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 16, 2017, 10:35:35 PM
Janie, thanks for the update on Amy's hubby.  I know she must be worn out.

Nite Lloyd and everyone else.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 16, 2017, 11:16:36 PM
I am in to say a Good Night also. Prayers always for Amy and her good husband, and all the rest of our Cyber family here. God is always listening. My Love to you all. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 17, 2017, 05:47:15 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I have a couple of errands to do today that will take me away from home for a bit.  I wish you all a good day.  Spend your hours in God's care.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JoanFL on June 17, 2017, 07:35:16 AM
Good morning Everyfriend.

Janie--I am trying to get used to Central time. I hope you get your errands completed.

I continue to pray for Amy and her sick husband
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 17, 2017, 08:33:46 AM
Good Morning everyone. well I am getting into the habit of sleeping in. just one nature call a drink of water and back to bed. we got 1" & .1 still cloudy and calling for more. if the rain doesn't rain it out, I have a 3 hour job this evening Pays $100.00. the job is tilling the Armenian for the barrel racing. have a great day everyone. hope to see you all again after while.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Joy on June 17, 2017, 08:44:02 AM
Good morning,  Joan.    You don't know just how nice it is to see you,  especially early in the morning.   I know you are used to posting your morning message a lot earlier, but  it sure is so good to have you back, no matter what time it is.

Hope Amy's husband is doing a lot  better this morning.  Will be nice to hear from her today.

Jane, enjoy your day,  inspite of having errands to do.  Hope they are enjoyable errands. 

Hope all the friends will have a good day and a great week end.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 17, 2017, 08:51:05 AM
Good morning everyone, once again we had rain, not much here but even parts of I 95 were flooded. That was at rush hour. They showed on TV a 5 mile back up  there because the cars could not get through the water. Lot of unhappy commuters there. Just heard on TV more than 2 inches of rain fell  in places.

JEANNE LEE  thanks for Lloyd's photo.

LLOYD  now you have my mouth watering for a nice fresh tomato. I never seem to get enough of them when they are in season. Impossible to get any that taste like that in any store.

HAL hope you felt better after PT yesterday.

LARRY  we had some rain in this area late yesterday and this morning it is foggy. The usual areas had flooding with the downpours yesterday. The pain is much less this morning, will see how long it lasts. Not taking pain pills would make me very happy.

JOY  tomato plants here are just getting started, not even any blossoms yet. Near the end of May is planting time here.

JANE  thanks for relaying Amy's message. Prayers do not stop here.

JOAN  must be hard getting used to a different time zone. I know when I visited my daughter in CA. I  was messed up. Now in Arizona where they do not change the time she is 3 hours behind and later in the year she will be 2 hours behind the east coast. Great seeing you here again this morning.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 17, 2017, 09:34:31 AM
Hi everyone.  It is going to be another hot and humid day with still some chance of more rain this afternoon.  We did have another nice gentle rain for 30 minutes or so yesterday afternoon.  When I came to my office this morning my computer was locked up.  I knew Microsoft was going to install the latest update last night and it apparently has done a number on my computer.  I have turned off the power and back on several times without effect.  So I am using my Chromebook this morning.  I don't have much on the schedule today.  I will attend a Saturday morning meeting in a little while and later this afternoon tune in on the golf match.  Many of the world's best golfers did not make the cut to continue to play this weekend, including the World's number one ranked player.

Late last night I had a text from my good friend saying that his wife Pam's surgery had resulted in a finding that the growth was not cancer as two doctors were 98% sure it was.  Prayer certainly does work as that is wonderful news. 

deAngel, it sounds like Taffy has a special talent falling off the desk.  :)  Glad to read your sore throat was better yesterday and hope it is even better today.

June, it is a nice feeling to have everything spic and span again.  Yesterday was the same for us as the housekeeper was here all morning.  Hal, I see your house is spic and span as well.  Now we have to get busy and mess them up again so the housekeeper will have something to do on her next visit. 

Hal, it sounds like you are doing well with your PT and sure hope it is helpful to you.  I know a lot of people do benefit from it.

Jane, thanks for sharing the info from Amy regarding her husband.  That fluid around the heart can do a number on a person. I saw that happen to my dad a couple of times.  One of the tests they do remotely on my pacemaker defibrillator is to check for fluid around my heart.  So far so good. 

Joan, we were born and raised in Missouri and when we moved to the Eastern Time Zone it was quite an adjustment.  Of course, I have gotten use to it.  I know you have lived in the Central Time Zone in Arkansas so you knew what to expect. 

Lloyd, is the tilling you are doing at a horse show rink?  Our little towns claim to fame was an annual three day horse show. They had a horse pulling contest, quarter horse competitions and the final night had the 3 and 5 gaited horses with some events ridden and some driving the buggies.  That was my favorite night.  There was always an organ playing that last night and when they told the horses to "rack on" which is a fast speed it always upped the tempo.  Great memories.  The last I heard the Horse Show is still being held.

Joy, I hope you have a lovely weekend along with all of our friends here in the Soda Shoppe. 

Gloria, glad to see you have another day of less day and sure hope there will be many more for you.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 17, 2017, 12:22:44 PM
Happy Fathers Day:

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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 17, 2017, 01:39:42 PM
HI BIS !!!!! OOOO that feels so good !!!!

Hal, I am laughing my head off about the little one that didn't want to say Happy Fathers day !
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 17, 2017, 03:05:03 PM
well up date. yes it was a youth horse event, but the rain too much made the arena to muddy. the event has been canceled for now. not too much rain just tor the horse show, the rain was a blessing. we were getting very dry here.
God knows what he is doing whether or not we think. about the weather I am sure he is a better judge than us.
Hal that little girl had it figured out not knowing it.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Amy on June 17, 2017, 05:03:09 PM
Hi everyone....thank you so much for the prayers and thoughts for hubby. We all know there is power in prayer and he sure needs it. He is not out of the woods yet but has a wonderful team of nurses looking after him. The "few" days they thought he might be in for will be more than a few but it is the best place for him to be.

Both dogs are looking for him and I even had to wake them up this morning to come for their breakfast....they miss Dad..

I hope everyone is in good health and happy  in their hearts.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JoanFL on June 17, 2017, 06:18:31 PM
Amy--I am so glad to read a report on hubby.  You are right that he is in the best place for now.  I continue to pray for him.  You are also in my prayers.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 17, 2017, 07:13:26 PM

Amy, I'll bet the pups aren't the only one missing Dad.  Prayers are headed your way for his recovery and your comfort.  Don't make yourself sick trying to be every place at once.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 17, 2017, 09:15:05 PM
Hello, I don't know what I did but I wasn't brought back to this board.  I was taken to others so it wasn't the web site.  Anyway,  I did get my errands done and I feel pretty good about the day. 

I still have to pick up some groceries and I'll do that after church and the Farmers Market tomorrow morning.  I can't do it all in one day any more.  I don't understand it.  Most of the time I don't feel old but I guess i must be getting there.

Amy, it's good to see you posting today.  Your hubby is definitely in the right place.  Those nurses will see that he has everything he needs.  They are truly "angels of mercy". 

I'm going to watch one more episode of the last season of Downton Abbey and then I'm going to go to bed.  The dryer just stopped so I can make my bed up and it will be ready when I'm ready.  Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 17, 2017, 09:36:07 PM
Amy, prayers will continue for your husband and you. These times do arrive when we feel very tested, but with God's loving care for you and your man I am confident that He will provide the physical and mental strength you both need . Poor doggies, they don't understand at all what is happening in the wonderful world with the two of you. Keep strong Amy. This too will pass.

Janie, I understand so well your feelings of tiredness that seem to come on so quickly. I am much older than you, and do nothing to tire myself, where as you are always pushing yourself. You are a wise lady, and I know that you will do what is best for yourself.

I may come back to say goodnight, but it is already late where most of you live, so I will wish you all a peaceful night and a happy Sunday morning. Hugs and Love always, June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 17, 2017, 10:24:43 PM
good evening everyone. well it is time for me to hit the hay.

Amy I am with everyone else with Prayers for you and your husband. may be a speedy recovery for him.

Bis it is also good to see you posting again. hope you are feeling as good as you look in your photo.

May you all have a great restfully sleep. hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 17, 2017, 10:31:38 PM
A after thought do any of you know why and how the  phrase came about hit the hay. I think I have heard why.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on June 17, 2017, 10:40:01 PM
I started to read but can't make my eyes focus, got home late last night & been unloading in near 100 degree weather all day, tired to the bone.  Kids all offered to help but I gotta do it myself if I ever want to find things.  A very long 10 day week with heart breaking day when old LaurenKat jumped out of the RV door & disappeared.  Being feral I knew we would not see her again with so many people around.  She was determined to get out & we did our best to not let it happen.  I do believe, because she is 18 years old, that she knew it was her time to die and wanted privacy, she was different from the start of the trip over all the other trips the last 3 years.  BUT, I will go back to the same spot in mid Sept to see if she is alive and wants to live with us again.  I know it's a long shot but it was my job to take care of her and only thing I can do.  She will hide from all the campers until fall but if alive, may come back to the only spot familar to her.  I know all of you pet lovers know how this feels. I sure didn't want to leave her behind.... not knowing.

Had a bath this morning but being Sat night,.... and dripping wet, I need to shower & wash my hair for early morning.

Amy, so sorry about your husband, extra prayers for you both.  Hope the hospital is not so far away so you can visit without too long of a drive.  We are so near hospitals I could visit Cas some times twice a day and would take a small dish of fruit in season or special snack to please him.

Jane, I see comments about your having times of extreme exaustion... I know what you mean!  Hits all of a sudden and "sit or fall down".  I never got over altitude sickness this time but pushed "the boys" (2 sons & 1 gr-son) into hiking & fishing without me.  I went along to towns of Salida & Buena Vista in AC car.   :thumbup:  Take care.

Howdy to all.... and yes, the problem with the RV this time was the accessory battery I had to buy out there last year, would not hold a charge more than 8-10 hours, not using any power except background stuff & running the frig & freezer on propane.  Had to start the engine to get the generator to start.... BUT, Andy took the battery back to Walmart & since it had a full exchange for 2 years, brought back a new one.  In MO I use electricity & at home I put it in "storage" mode when not plugged in to get the frig & freezer cooled down before I leave, so didn't know it was a bad battery.  Motorhome not as important as thinking about an old cat left behind.   :tissue:

Will catch up with all the news tomorrow, laundry & putting things away.  Still looking for 2 door keys that I put "somwhere I wouldn't forget".... after having the house broken in once, I take all keys to doors, cars & gates so I don't have to have new locks put in.

Lloyd, always thought we "hit the hay" because people slept in hay lofts or made beds out of hay & thought it comfy. Since I come from "your neck of the woods"..... we probably grew up with the same lingo.   :thumbup:

Sweet dreams to all.  Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 18, 2017, 02:09:37 AM
Just cannot sleep so what better to do than come here. Not too hot today but very humid.

LARRY  talking with my daughter it was 100° there and they were both staying inside. She said the swamp cooler is working great and puts just enough moisture in the air. Great news about your friend's wife. Prayers do work.

HAL  smart girl, I watch that show when I can. Some of those kids have a lot of talent.

AMY  prayers for your hubby and for you, too. I think your vehicle must know it's way to the hospital and home by now with all those trips.

JANE  I had to sign in here just now. Have not had to do that is a long time. I made a grocery order today for delivery on Monday morning. Good time, my CNA can help put things away.

LLOYD  maybe hit the hay started when they used it to make a mattress to sleep on?

SHIRLEY  so sorry about LaurenKat.
She is getting old and like you said might have felt it was her time. I know some animals do that.

Hope you are all in dreamland and I think I will try to get there again.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Gloria on June 18, 2017, 02:12:52 AM

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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 18, 2017, 04:06:09 AM
Good Morning everyone.
well Shirley and Gloria you both have about the same thoughts as I rember.
I was thinking that the first Mattresses,were made with straw for filling.
along that line also as they never had no preventative's for bugs is where don't let the bedbugs bite. thank God for the knowledge someone had to invent inter spring and foam covered Mattress. I am going back to bed and get some more
ZZZZe's on mine. hope you all get a great night's  sleep.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Joy on June 18, 2017, 07:35:36 AM
Good morning to all the Seniors and Friends.

And, I special Good Morning to our Joan,.  So happy to have her back and look forward to her special greetings here in Senior and Friends.

Kind of a cloudy, misty morning.  Hope it will clear off.  Although, scattered showers are predicted.   Right now it looks like the sun might be peaking through the clouds.

Shirley,  I am so sorry to hear about your trip and the loss of your special LaurenKat.  I can just imagine how sad the trip home had to be for you.  Wouldn't it be wonderful to find her when you go back in September.  Things like that, do happen.  Get yourself some rest after all the unpacking.  I can remember doing all that when we had our RV.  Hope it was a good trip, otherwise.  I bet it was nice to be with your sons and grandson, tho.

I was up early and made  up some cheese Danish,  which I make out of refrigerated crescent rolls and a cream cheese filling.  One is calling me now.  Will have a cup of tea and a dish of fruit along with the Danish.

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads and Grand dads today.   Hope you all have a special day with families.

Joy


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 18, 2017, 07:50:54 AM
 Joy well I am back up hope for the day. thanks for the Good wishes hope all have a great day. we had another rain in the night, lot of thunder and lightning.
Instant weather saying parley sunny here but I see no sun only clouds. it is also saying going to the upper 80's I do not that have a hard time breathing
now days as it is. two three hundred feet at a fast pace i am panting like a dog.
see you all later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Shirley on June 18, 2017, 07:58:12 AM
Love the memories that came with your card, Gloria..... Thanks!   My father had an old typewriter like that, but extra long cartridge for the papers he had to handle at work.  He insisted I bring it home some years before he died, but I took it back so any of my brothers or sister could choose to save if they wanted.  No matter we all had electric typewriters or even computers by that time, Dad thought he had a gem.  My only remaining brother has it sitting on his desk at home, he forgot I even had it for a while.  Hopefully one of his kids will treasure and save it.  My gr-kids or their spouses are not sentimental and dispose of anything they don't use "today", even if they have to buy it again later.  Not happy with the new generation of disposable attitude.  All 3 of my kids are sentimental but face the fact that their kids are not.

Thanks for the sympathy about LaurenKat.... I do miss her early morning routine of greeting me with squeals of "hurry and open the door so I can go outside".  She did love her freedom more than food or anyone but Cas.... she seemed to be okay with traveling, didn't get sick (didn't eat until we were stopped), always in charge of Tom & Tiger..... But she was different this time, even before she escaped. 

Joy, your cheese Danish sounds delicious.... will have to try it sometime when kids are coming over.  I just fixed some crescent rolls not long ago but never thought about filling them.  Any special directions?

Oops, Lloyd, you slipped in when I tried to post.  Know what you mean about panting like a dog... that was why I didn't do much walking or hiking in the high altitude, have enough trouble getting around in this flat land!

Time to head out the door for church..... raining so will feel good!  Super Sunday to all.............  Shirley

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: JaneS on June 18, 2017, 08:03:39 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  You've heard the exprssion "all dressed up and no where to go", haven't you?  That would be me this morning.  My car battery has decided to take a rest and won't turn over for anything.  I don't want to disturb my son or my SIL on Father's Day to come and jump start it so I'm on the lookout for my good neighbor to show his face.  He's not a father and his car is right here so I'm sure he won't mind.  In the meantime, I'm missing church but I suppose God will understand.  He already knows I'm a bit forgetful.  This time, I left the lights on. 

Shirley, I'm so sorry about LaurenKat.  But I'm thinking you are probably right and she knew she needed to this one last thing alone.  I hope I'm wrong and she returns to you in September.  I know how much you love the kitties.

When I get it started, I'll take a short drive to give everything a lift and then I'll still be able to stop at the Farmers Market and the grocery store.  However, they will both be much busier by that time.  DRAT!

Amy says that her hubby is still in an agitated state and they are trying to calm him down.  In addition, his potassium level is very low so they are working on that problem also.  Of course, it doesn't help her state of mind that he wants to go home.  I'm sure she'll stop in when she can.  She asks that we continue to pray for him.

I hope Everyfriend's day begins better than mine but I'm holding onto that the fact that my problem is solvable. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: halkel on June 18, 2017, 08:28:01 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Tisie, sorry about your kitty cat.  One thing about it, she knows how to take care of herself.

Janie, ooops, left the lights on.  You can always attend church with the TV.  I have done that on occasion when I didn't feel up to going in person.

Got to get a move on myself and get myself ready.

Everyone have a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: larryhanna on June 18, 2017, 08:36:40 AM
Hi everyone. We do have a sunny Sunday morning after another nice rain last evening.  It is only suppose to be in the high 80's today with a continue chance of a little more rain.  I expect it will be a typical Sunday for us as we plan on going to Sunday School and Church and then will get some lunch.  Later this afternoon I will watch the conclusion of the men's golf tournament.

Hal, thanks for the link.  That little girl knows her mind and was a handful for Steve Harvey.

Lloyd, to bad the horse show had to be postponed but getting needed rain is more important.  My wife's sister called her late last evening to say she had survived the big storm and rain that hit Kansas City.  Did you get some of that same storm.  She said many homes were without electricity due to the storm.

Amy, glad your husband is getting good care and is where he needs to be with the medical professionals.  I hope each day will see some improvement for him and he will soon be home again. 

JaneS, we couldn't wait for each season of Downton Abbey to be shown.  That was a great show as are many of the British special shows like it.  Sorry your car battery conked out on you but at least you know the reason. 

Shirley, too bad that LaurenKat escaped and put a damper on your camping trip.  Cats certainly have minds of their own.  I bet she will know you if you find her in the fall. Glad your battery had a full exchange provision and hope this one last longer. 

Gloria, I know what a swamp cooler is as my folks had that in the mobile home they owned in Apache Junction, Arizona for several years.  They certainly cooled a hot place off well.

Gloria, delightful Father's Day card.  The typing sound sure brought back memories of learning to type on an old Underwood typewriter my dad had.  That is certainly some animation and editing skill exhibited on that card. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on June 18, 2017, 09:00:24 AM
Larry here we only had a short surge of power loss just enough to make the clock flash. but Kc has a lot of outages. My friend bob has bee called back to work several times he has been working up to 30 hours straight. a few off and repeat . hard on his body but good for his paycheck. still very cloudy here but so far no more leaking from the sky.   Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: Mary Ann on June 18, 2017, 11:00:09 AM
Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers and uncles and may you have a great day.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe 5-29-17
Post by: June Drabek on June 18, 2017, 11:56:07 AM
A very Happy Fathers Day to all our dear Dads here in the Soda Shoppe and beyond. I wish you Joy, Peace and Perfect Health. Hugs to all.