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Amy · December 17, 2023, 11:44:22 AM

Rick, it has been raining off and on all morning here.thankfully we don't have to shovel it! I agree, those that need it are welcomed to it.

patricia19 · December 17, 2023, 01:39:18 PM

Good morning, I'm just getting to the computer. I've done the usual daily chores, meet and greets, and watered my plants and did a quick room by room pickup. And here I am checking up on everyone here.

At 9:31, it's plus 17 and snowing. Between yesterday and today it's been more and more snow with the graders and dump trucks with their accompanying beeps have been busy the last two nights.

Also, we had two hours of fireworks coming from the river where the city holds its celebrations. I get so upset because the only upcoming holiday is the winter solstice, on the 21st., not the 16th.

The winter solstice is when we begin to regain all the light we've lost. The reason for my upset is they don't celebrate the occasion but the cash flow. Almost every minor holiday is celebrated not for the reason or on the actual date but made easier for shoppers and merchants.

JaneS · December 17, 2023, 09:49:28 PM

Just stopping by to say....

Good Night Everyfriend! It's been a busy and a GOOD day. We said Goodbye to our priest this morning. Christmas will be her last service with us. She's retiring and she deserves every minute of her retirement. She's a hard worker and a good priest. I hope our next one will be as good!

We stopped on the way home to pick up a book that they were supposed to be holding for me at the local bookstore that is associated with Bucknell University. No one that was there could find it and the nice lady that was trying to help me looked on line. She said that she could have it at my house by Tuesday if I wanted her to order it. I thought she meant to order it through the company that serves the store so I said, "Fine, go ahead and order it. And when I asked if there was a shipping fe she said there wasn't. She had ordered it through her own association with Amazon. Isn't that amazing? I gave her a hug and my money. I've heard nothing but good about this lady from everyone I know. She does get things done!

When I got home, I had my lunch and then Cathy arrived and did some stuff on my computer and then we went to a Christmas Concert given by a local music group. They do about 4 concerts a year for different occasions and they are terrific! It was dark when we got home. And I was tired so after I made some supper I decided that I was tired and I wasn't going to bake the cookies. So I read the paper and did the crossword puzzle. The cookies will get made tomorrow.

It was a busy day. And JENNY is now on the prayer list at my church so maybe things will change as the prayers go out for her!

I did my eye warmer thing and when the timer went off to say I was finished, I didn't get up. My eyes just refused to open so I got in a little nap. Now I'll be up early tomorrow morning and get my day on the way!

PHEW! The is one day that just kept going on!

We're supposed to have bad rain for the next two days and there are flood warnings out. I'm not close enough to major water to have to worry about myself but it's a worry for lots of the people in this area!

PATRICIA, I don't like the sound of your weather and I don't like AMY's upcoming weather either. Maybe we all relaxed too much!

OK, enough of that! I'm off to the haystack! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. Make the day your own in every way. I'll be sharing mine with Cooper again tomorrow!

Amy · December 18, 2023, 07:04:46 AM

Good morning.

Another mild day ,temp is 37° with the possibility of snow tonight. We certainly had a of rain yesterday,will help fill ponds and wells.

Not sure how today will play out. We went to go out yesterday and the garage door wouldn't open. The big spring broke and no way could we open that door. I left a message to the folks that installed it and have yet to hear back. Thankfully we didn't take the insurance off the other van and it is outside so can use it.

Better shake a leg and get going..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · December 18, 2023, 09:25:12 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! Day started early today and I'm moving along....a bit slower than usual but moving.

My youngest granddaughter turned 17 today! I almost forgot but her mother is going to stop by and pick up her card (with money in it). And later I'll text her in person.

AMY, that's a bummer about the garage door but lucky you have the old vehicle to use!

I'm off to the cookie dough! Have a good day Everyfriend! Watch out for the bad weather. We have RAIN big time!

RAMMEL · December 18, 2023, 09:42:32 AM

That "Big Time" rain made it to here. Got one "Warning" earlier and one at 8:00 - possible flooding. But - we're at the top of the hill so it will just be a wet day.

patricia19 · December 18, 2023, 12:22:18 PM

Good morning, 8:11 presently, plus 8 and cloudy with more of that white stuff expected soon. Tomorrow we are to plunge back into the minuses with clear skies, and so it will go until March.

We did have a friend, Myrna, having a spell that ended up with her in the hospital. She wasn't on our meet and greets, and two people went to check on her. We're waiting to hear, but thanks to our meet and greets, she's getting care she needs.

Today will be another day of chores, computer and my Kindle.

RAMMEL · December 18, 2023, 11:30:04 PM

Goodnight anyone.

JaneS · December 19, 2023, 06:23:40 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend, I'm having some computer problems and I can't see very well what I'm doing so you'll have to forgive any glaring errors.

I finished my cookies yesterday and after I got them packed up and ready for eating and everything cleaned up and put away, I collapsed! I went in on the sofa to put the warmer pad on my eyes that I have to do 4 times a day and I woke up 2 plus hours later and went to bed. It was a productive but tiring day.

Right now, I'm waiting for Cooper's arrival and having my breakfast. Cathy will be over later and I'm expecting the arrival of different eye care. It will be arriving packed in dry ice and needs to be refrigerated on arrival. There's also a video to watch to learn it's use. I'm a bit nervous about this but if it helps me see better, I'm all in favor of it! Wish me wll. I'm pretty sure I'll need help and good wishes will help!

I wish you all a good day....better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow! Take it and make it your own in every way!

Amy · December 19, 2023, 06:58:21 AM

Good morning...
Mixed up day in the making here. THe lads came yesterday and cobbled up a fix
on the garage door till they could come today with the proper springs to fix it.

We did get the snow that they were calling for, difficult to say how much as it is wind swept but will know better when light out and we go out.

Jane, prayers that all this eye care works for you. Don't give up on it!! Amazing what modern medicine can do!

Patricia, good that the Meet and Greets found her or should I say Guardian Angels.

Better go see if I dance or not.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Lloyd Hammond · December 19, 2023, 12:07:15 PM

good morning everyone. it is mixed sun and clouds here with 52 degrees.Nancy got up and left me asleeping in late, she went into a local store doing some shopping. Have a good day everyone.

Lloyd

Amy · December 19, 2023, 12:23:16 PM

Lloyd ,good to see you!! Merry Christmas to you and Nancy.

patricia19 · December 19, 2023, 12:31:07 PM

Good morning from the Interior at a cloudy minus seven.

Lloyd, so nice to see you here again!

Myrna is safe and home again. She, had heart arrhythmia, which was new to her, was treated, tested and arrived back home four hours later, wiser and poorer. We may not be able to hang out as we used to and will do again in warmer summer weather, but our meets and greets keep us together and connected.

Today will be another one filled with small chores, computer time, and whatever comes to mind. I don't have plans to put anything by, as I'm trying to use up what I have. And what I have is a preponderance of rice, various dried beans, chicken, pork, one squash, three small russets, one small, one large yellow onion and a thawing chuck roast. Oh, and one bag of Turkey still in the freezer.

I also buy the large bag of Irish and Scottish long cooking oatmeal. I wish I'd tried them years ago. Likewise, I don't buy cold cereal, it's full of processed sugar, salt and chemicals, the same with powdered mixes. My doctor likes to say that convenience is killing people.

Sorry for preaching, but he's right.

Denver · December 19, 2023, 04:40:53 PM

Good morning. My left hand pecking is getting a bit easier to do🤣🤣🤣

I thank you ALL again for your thoughts and prayers. HEAVYDUTY bubble wrap is definitely something I sure could use😩😩😩 I am just feeling so disappointed in my self, as I have truly been as careful as I can possibly be to keep myself in a UPRIGHT position. As you all know, no matter how careful we are in just one nano second we can find ourselves on the ground 😡😡😡. My orthopedic doctor has assured me that my spine issue is definitely a reason why I am having sever balance issues🤷

No word on my neck surgery as of yet.

Yesterday I did go to see the orthopedic surgeon that did my left shoulder surgeries. He looked at the X-rays taken at the urgent care and agreed the minor looking bone chip seen is not anything to worry about right now. I will be getting a MRI this coming Thursday and hopefully it will not show any other serious damage, i.e. rotator cuff issues either. I feel it is improving a bit each day, and I am trying to move it as much as I can without too much pain. I was told to take it easy but to get going on physical therapy right away. I have made the decision that PT is not in my best interest until I her the results of the MRI. I can assure you without a doubt that if someone were to try to rotate my arm they would need some very heavy duty earplugs as my screams would definitely be deafening ‼️‼️‼️‼️

I wish you all a good rest of your day and forgive me for not commenting on each of your posts. I love reading all the news and I think of each of you as I am reading your posts🥰🥰

Lloyd Hammond · December 19, 2023, 07:34:32 PM

Good evening everyone. It is 52dregees and cloudy here this evening. I am going to shut down earley.wishing you all the best , hope to see you all in good health and spirets in the morning.

Lloyd

JaneS · December 19, 2023, 08:52:04 PM

Good Night Everyfriend!

JENNY, so nice to see you posting but I wish your news was better! You sure are going through a lot of pain and dr. visits theses days! I hope they soon are able to help you!

I start my new eye treatment tomorrow and with all I have to do to my eyes, it' doesn't seem like I'll be getting much more done. I still don't know what the new ones will do to my current sight while I'm doing them but I sure hope they improve my sight for time to come! The boxes came today and I have enough for the next two weeks ready to go starting tomorrow morning. I don't know how much I'll be on line so if you don't see me, I'm still around...just not posting...and maybe not reading! We shall see!

Now I'm doing all the stuff I have to do before I can hit the hay! And among other things, my phone decided it needs me to enter a password. I've NEVER had a password to use that phone and it won't listen to me. If the river was close by, I'd send it for a swim!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. Make it your own in every way! And don't let anyone take it away from you!

Amy · December 20, 2023, 06:25:43 AM

Good morning..

If today disappears as fast as yesterday with all accomplish it will be a full day! We are off to the city to do last minute details.

Jane, wishing you all the best for an amazing outcome on this new treatment!!! One day at a time...

Better get my city duds on.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · December 20, 2023, 07:52:33 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! Cathy showed up at my door at 6 a.m. today to get started on the new eye drops. The first set is in and working and I think (besides being a time-consuming job) they're going to help! I sure pray that I'm right about that.

Have a good day Everyfriend I'll be back if I can. I have to do the drops 8 times a day...I think! What fun!

so_P_bubble · December 20, 2023, 09:46:16 AM

for JaneS

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JaneS · December 20, 2023, 10:21:36 AM

Thank you, BUBBLE for posting the kids for me!

patricia19 · December 20, 2023, 01:07:22 PM

Amy · December 20, 2023, 04:00:46 PM

Mercy, I am done in!! Between yesterday and today I hope tomorrow is a lot slower??? One can only wish. The lads came and fixed the overhead door on the garage..nice that it works the way it should. Finished up the rest of the shopping in the city, nice to get back home. Just to make sure we didn't over speand on th holiday the oil truck came along. Oh well.

Jane, beautiful greatgrands!! Lots of fun watching them grow up.

Patricia, good to hear that your friend is back home. I also agree with your Dr.....we eat way too many chemiclas in our food. One should just go back to basics..

Time to put my feet up for a bit..

JaneS · December 20, 2023, 06:20:02 PM

I'm totally done in today! I'm ready for the haystack even if it's not ready for me. with all this stuff I have to do to my eyes, I don't have time to rest in between. I have to get stuff done! I seem to be moving all the time! But I do think the new eye drops are helping. I'm keeping my fingers crossed all the way up to my elbows and my toes crossed all the way up to my knees! Maybe that's why I can't get around any faster!

AMY, good you got the garage doors fixed. Not being able to get stuff in and out is not fun!

I better go do more drops! I'm not only doing new ones I have to keep up the old ones too! I feel like that's all I'm doing!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. Make the day your own in every way!

patricia19 · December 20, 2023, 06:23:06 PM

Good night Jane, hope you have a deep restorative sleep!

Amy, that's precisely where I'm at, back to basics!

RAMMEL · December 20, 2023, 07:23:44 PM

Jane, --- For how long do you have to do the drops?

JaneS · December 21, 2023, 05:56:15 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I'm trying to squeeze in some breakfast and coffee before Cooper arrives.

RICK, The new eye drops are for 8 weeks! I do them every 2 hours 6 times a day....one day is done! HOORAY!

I just heard the timer and I guess I'm off and running for the day! I wish you all a good one, better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow. (I'm hoping my day follows that wish!)

Amy · December 21, 2023, 07:16:29 AM

Good morning..

We are back into crisper weather ,temp is 12° at the moment .The past two days one didn't really need a coat on, just a sweatshirt and vest.

Finishing the last minute gift wrapping and make a bean salad, we have to deliver a gift but that may happen tomorrow.

Jane, I am just thankful that the garage door didn't break and come down on us when we would be driving through!! Take time to rest today.

Patricia, food today is not tasting as good as it once did. Turnips are blah..no flavour like they used to have. I miss the farm raised chickens,beef and pork. Now everything is full of chemicals and it is just not the same.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

patricia19 · December 21, 2023, 11:18:19 AM

Amy, a few thoughts about the facts on chemically produced foods.

One, it shortens our lives, causes diseases and prevents vitamins and minerals absorption in our bodies. Diet foods, especially diet sodas, are increasingly being linked to heart attacks after excessive use.

Two, food allergies have increased worldwide from 3% averages in the sixties, to one in four in the nineties. In the US, food allergies prevalence has increased to 50%. Over the past two decades, food allergies have increased, notably among children. Research indicates that the prevalence of food allergies in children has increased by 1% to 2% per decade. Each year, around 200,000 individuals seek emergency care due to allergic reactions.

Three, children absorb chemicals from their mother's placenta before birth, and bodies being disinterred for various reasons after five years show fewer signs of decay due to chemical preservatives.

"Nine foods cause most food allergy reactions. They are milk, soy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, and shellfish.

As of 2021, about 20 million people have food allergies in the U.S.1,2
About 16 million (6.2%) U.S. adults have food allergies.1
About 4 million (5.8%) U.S. children have food allergies.2
In 2021, 7.6% of non-Hispanic Black children had food allergies, compared to 5.5% of non-Hispanic white children.2
Food allergy has increased among U.S. children over the past 20 years, with the greatest increase in Black children.11
Milk is the most common allergen for children, followed by eggs and peanut.12
Shellfish is the most common allergen for adults, followed by peanuts and tree nut.12
Sesame is a rising food allergy. It impacts an estimated 1 million people in the United States.13 It was declared a major allergen in the United States in 2021."

Chemicals added to food to preserve shelf life are common practice with foods in developed countries, and more people, especially children, are reacting to these chemicals, some starting with formula.

RAMMEL · December 21, 2023, 11:42:25 AM

But hasn't our life span increased?

Amy · December 21, 2023, 03:27:18 PM

Rick, yes our life span has increased but I am going to say it is more to modern medicine. My cousin passed just a little after her 8 year birthday from leukemia, I strongly believe that if it had of been now and not back in the 70's she would still be here.

Remember your Mom's cooking and how good it tasted from scratch? I think todays young ones have lost a lot of the ability to do what your Mom or my Mom did in cooking. FWIW

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