: Soda Shoppe February 1 , 2024

Amy · February 06, 2024, 02:48:33 PM

Patricia, you should see the antics these dogs go through at 5:30 pm..that is treat time for them. Try an ignore the front feet bouncing to dirty looks and then barking as if to say wake up!!

Does this person that has no animals eat the same thing day in and day out??

Still a lovely sunny day here temp is 37° .

patricia19 · February 06, 2024, 04:00:00 PM

Amy, I just called Time and Temperature and at 11:39, it's still zero degrees. Since every temperature and weather outlook is different, I've gone to T&T alone.

Farrah is not a talker, only making noise when her prey drive builds up and she gets the zoomies. When I get up in the morning, it's usually to see her watching me from the bedroom door. She will follow me around, watching closely until I set the canned food in her dish. She, then, runs over to her feeding tray for breakfast.

Henry, my black lab from my childhood, would do that and then inhale his food.

We just ignore him, the non-pet owner. He sees animals with a values view to working. He gets crotchety if engaged.

Amy · February 07, 2024, 06:41:13 AM

Good morning..

Another busy day here..plumber/heating man is coming to look at the furnace this morning. There are times it will flip the breaker??? Friends are dropping by to drop off an item that we will take back to the store for them tomorrow.

Jane enjoy your time with Christy and the new puppy!

Patricia, I would be lost without my furkids. Maybe he needs a furkid to soften his heart?

Better get the day started.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · February 07, 2024, 07:15:04 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! Please keep Cooper in your mind today. He's having surgery to remove a lump somewhere around his shoulder. Frankie is very worried and I'm praying hard.

I have the bed stripped and ready to turn the mattress when Christy gets here! I took a good look and I'm thinking about giving it a try...or not!

I wish you all a good day! Mine will be a busy one. I already have a load of wash in the dryer and another one in the washer waiting for the dryer. The dishwasher is half done and the sheets are next for the washer. Dinner is in the crockpot so I'm on the way to being ready for company!

And now I'm going to get back to work. Enjoy your day. I'll be checking in later!

MarsGal · February 07, 2024, 07:47:38 AM

This morning I am posting from my apartment. While I was hoping to just not move today, I have to go out anyway. The Comcast guy refused to take the old Xfinity box even though I was told he would. It seems that some of the people he hooked up had problems with Comcast trying to charge them for the box because they didn't have a receipt (which he apparently can't generate on the spot). So, off I am in a while to take that back and while I am out I may as well get some more stuff from the house. I need to bring over refrigerator contents, the cats' toys, cleaners, shower curtain, etc. Things that are light. I cannot handle more books or other heavy-ish items just now. I really wanted to start putting a few things away today now that the furniture is here. Oh, well. I will do what I can, a little at a time. Sue will be meeting me at the house tomorrow to help move more stuff. She still won't be lifting/carrying anything heavy.

Oscar is taking the apartment move in stride; Shan spent a little time exploring before finding a hiding spot until I decided food would get him out. Well, no! I had to lift the chair he was squeezed under to get him out, followed immediately with the promise of din-din. Now he is right next to me; Oscar followed me out of the bedroom and immediately commandeered the rattan chair and is snoozing again. We are all getting used to the noises around us. I have to say that, not unexpectedly, the forced hot air makes it feel chilly in here even though the temp is set the same as the house. The bedroom is the warmest place in the apartment.

Jane, sorry to hear that Cooper has to have surgery.

Amy, I hope the furnace problem doesn't turn out to be an expensive venture.

Amy · February 07, 2024, 08:24:39 AM

Jane, the vet aspirated the lump on Babes side it found out it was just benign fatty tissue. Hope that it is the same with Cooper but will keep him and all those worried in my prayers.

MG ,sounds like you have had a busy time but everythnig went well with the move.Just do a little at a time, don't get run down. Things can wait another day.(oh boy I should listen to me! ) So far I have made pastry to make butter tarts and clean up my mess while waiting on the lad. I too hope it won't be an ouch! While here he is going to replace the seal on the toilet....we used to be able to do this ourselves but age has taken over.

JaneS · February 07, 2024, 09:56:42 AM

Frankie just texted! The lump was "just a cyst" and he didn't even need a biopsy! We have both said our thanks!

I also turned the mattress! And I don't have anything that I think will ache tomorrow! Don't tell Cathy I did it myself1 She'll have a fit!

MG, you're moving right along! But, like AMY said, take it easy! It'll all work out!

Amy · February 07, 2024, 10:19:36 AM

Jane, that is good news!!! I know how worrisome that can be as we went through it with Babe. Give Cooper gentle hugs from me please..

Our man has come and went. This young man has alaways done our work,sometimes his wife will come and help but today he was along. I can't believe that his daughter is now 42!!! Time flies!

Now waiting on our friend.

patricia19 · February 07, 2024, 12:41:13 PM

Good morning from an Interior at minus three, our low for the day. Various weather systems list our present temperature all the way from zero to minus three and on to minus five. I don't know why they're so different, other than taking their readings from more than one of the various weather stations around the city.

It tends to be cooler along one of the rivers, traveling South or at the airport, which is surrounded by lakes and ponds. To the east, it gets warmer and more so traveling west. They, all, used to get their info from the airport which has the minus three rating and is the one used by Time and Temperature.

MG, now the fun really starts, from arranging all the goods and services and stuff being moved around to figuring out a home for everything. Plus wondering how in the world you accumulated so much!

I've lived here since November 2013 right as I retired, and I'm still trying to figure all that out!

Amy, I'm glad that it also worked out for Babe in the past. It's very hard when our fur kids have problems and depend on us with our limited knowledge to solve them.

Jane, I'm so glad that Cooper's medical issue was solved so easily and so well. It must be a relief for everyone.

Farrah is more demanding now she knows treats and wet food are again available. She eats her daily cup of dry food overnight and follows me around in the morning, as I go about doing chores and meet and greets, until she sees me preparing her two tablespoons of wet food. Afterward, she goes just under where her treats are stored, looking from the cupboard, over at me and back again, until I get up. She's rather scornful of my mental acuity, unless she literally points out what she needs.

Today, I'm awaiting the intercom and alarm systems inspection and tomorrow or Friday I will head back to pick up all of last trip's forgotten items and perhaps a few more. It's aggravating that Farrah may be right, as my list is available on my cell, and yet I tend to forget to look at it while I'm out.

The inspection just finished, and they're on to the others. Farrah knew what was coming, when she heard them in the hallway knocking on other doors and announcing themselves, so she took off. She just returned again but keeping an ear cocked toward the door. She's not a sociable feline and distrusts men.

patricia19 · February 07, 2024, 01:15:29 PM

Lately I've been receiving several spam emails from "Pat Halbach." Since she's been gone a number of years, it must have been a while back that my email provider was hacked.

Last year I received similar ones purported to be from Hal, who has also been gone for some time.

The remainder are pretty stupid emails as I'll receive a notice about an award, new technique or program I just have to have or a package and or fine that I "need" to immediately reply to. What brings the stupidity home is I'll get two or three with the same worded message but a different person's name or company.

MarsGal · February 07, 2024, 01:30:06 PM

I hear yah, Patricia. The apartment looked so big until I started populating it. Funny how stuff you bought for the old place doesn't seem to fit in the new one. To top it off, my vacuum cleaner broke.

I am about to have my first cup of tea here.

patricia19 · February 07, 2024, 03:42:40 PM

After some time of using those stick vacuums, none of which lasted past three years, I finally broke down and ponied up for a Hoover, high performance, bagless, swivel XL made especially for pet households. I also purchased a Bissell Turbojet rug shampooer for pet households. While not cheap, you get what you pay for.

I've never had an issue with either one missing those tiny grains of litter tracked by kitty paws.

One other thing about Bissell products, Their little green machine does seem, according to reviews, to work well. However, a number of people said after five years the product fell apart.

If I see something interesting, I first check the customer reviews, bypassing those obviously planted by the manufactures . Those reviews have saved me a lot of time and money and I often go there before reading the product's description.

patricia19 · February 07, 2024, 07:54:30 PM

In the Spring of 2023, the local Walmart Super Center decided to try an experiment. They tore out the majority of cashier sections, and now they have three human manned cashier registers and the rest are self-service. A girl who works there says sales have diminished, and they blamed a large Costco coming in and decided to do more layoffs.

Interestingly, a similar sized Kroger Fred Meyers, directly across from Walmart, hired some of the discarded sales personnel because since early 2023, they've had an upsurge in sales. They have four self - serves, and the rest are staffed.

Hmmm...I wonder why that is?

Amy · February 08, 2024, 06:16:36 AM

Good morning..

We are off to the city this morning,taking back pants for our friend then heading to the Dr for cortisone shots for Kyle. They work but I do wish they would work longer than 3 months.

Patricia, I refuse to use the self check outs, they are not paying me to do their job,nor are they lowering the prices. I try to tell the girls that those manning 4 self check outs are taking away the jobs of 3 people and they just don't get it. Tell them once the people get used to self checks outs their job is redundant.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

phyllis · February 08, 2024, 10:11:55 AM

Many years ago, when I could actually go into a store,. Walmart was the only store that I used self-checkout because the in-person checkers were the most sullen, un-pleasant people I ever had to deal with......I'm sure Jane was the exception to that in her store.

JaneS · February 08, 2024, 10:47:22 AM

Hello Everyfriend! Christy is here and we're talking a blue steak. He new little doggie is so cute and so LITTLE! Cooper doesn't like her much yet but I'm sure he'll get used to having her around!

PHYLLIS, I wasn't the only pleasant one in our store back then. We had lots of nice people working there at that time. However, I look for the "oldies" when I go shopping these days. Some of the new people aren't that friendly! And Cathy and I do NOT use the self check out. Frankie does but in the younger generation!

I told Christy that we have to take a picture of her new little puppy (name LENNIE). I have a hard time remembering it. I just call her "Cutie"!

I'm going to be scarce in here while Christy is here. So far Cooper hangs with me or goes back to the back bedroom and hides. He'll get used to her! She absolutely adores him!

I wish you all a good day. Make it your own in every way! And share it with us!

patricia19 · February 08, 2024, 01:30:59 PM

Good morning, I once read an article about self-checkouts, detailing when, where and why they came out. It was sold as a way to maximize sales, without the need for more staff and thus to gain more earnings, supposedly the wave of the future. I understand that in some of the larger cities, there are now fully automated stores with no need for sales staff.

Nothing new here. I've checked off chores, meet and greets, and the daily check of the world re my news blogs. I'm debating leaving that trip back for forgotten items until sometime next week rather than Friday. I need to recoup after being out in the world.

RAMMEL · February 08, 2024, 10:53:52 PM

Good night anyone

Denver · February 08, 2024, 11:53:52 PM

I'm back....just had to get in here to tell you all about my day.

Everything went good at my 4 week post-op appointment. My surgeon said the X-rays look great and I am way ahead in healing. The bone grafts have already started growing together in my cervical spine. So very happy.

Now comes the not so good news. The new soft brace they tell you is next to wear is awful‼️ The medium size they tried first would not fit in any way... so the small size is much better but the velcro strap is too short. We have been all over trying to find some Velcro to try to extend it. We finally got some and Bob is hoping it will work. This so called "soft collar" is stiff as a board and very confining! Shame on them for teasing me calling it SOFT‼️

My shoulders continue to be the biggest issue. I have PT two times a week and then it takes a couple of days before I can move them. Typing has been nearly impossible at times, so again I apologize for not posting more often. I will be better soon‼️

so_P_bubble · February 09, 2024, 03:42:34 AM

for Jane

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Amy · February 09, 2024, 06:41:05 AM

Good morning..
I think this may the last of unseasonal weather for us.

We enjoyed yesterday but oh my were we tired when we got home. Stopped at Pet Smart and Babe got her nails done. Moving on from that I exchanged the pants for my friends and I bought new pjs!. After lunch of chicken strips,fries and a sundae at Dairy Queen. Stopped at Fabricland to deliver some beets to our friend there then off to the Drs.

Today is pick up meds and I think Kyle wants to pick up some wood. My job is to make butter tarts and chase dust kangaroos.

Jane, what a sweetheart Cam is!!! Enjoy your time with Christy and the pup!

Jenny. good to see you!Nice to read that you are ahead of healing. Just take it easy....no racing to the finish.

Patricia, we are in a hurry up time, nothing is built to last and it is now a throw away society. Those of us that have learned to do without , make do and cook from scratch are a dying breed literally. We can also be a tad stubborn and I still will not use those self checkouts.

Better get ready to meet the day.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · February 09, 2024, 08:08:09 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! Today has chenged! Christy had a call from her vet yesterday and the puppy has "something", I forget what that has to be checked. So she left to go home this morning instead of staying until Sunday! I missed them before they turned the corner a half block away!

Now I have to go get dressed and start the eye drops! I had a message from Cathy about taking me to look for shoes to go with the outfit I'm wearing to the welcome party the night before the wedding! Not sure when that will be but I said "OK" to whenever. So I guess I better get on my horse and get moving!

Have a great day, Everyfriend! Make it your own in every way! And drop by and share it with us!

patricia19 · February 09, 2024, 01:16:04 PM

Good morning from an Interior at plus five. We'll have to see if the warm-up goes even warmer as forecasted. February has historically been our cruelest month and March our snowiest as more light brings less darkness and cold which brings more humidity. However, as winters have lately gone, nothing has been as usual.

Jenny, it was a pleasure to hear from you and while healing seems to take forever, know that going slow usually brings the most rewards, even if you feel it's never ending. I have always been the worst patient, grumpy, sore and snappish, so I admire your cheerfulness.

Jane, it's sad that Christy had to leave and take Lennie with her, (Hope whatever the issue is, that it's minor.); I bet Cooper is glad for both of you.

Amy, shopping and dealing with transportation issues and forgetting stuff and not finding what you need when you want it has become exhausting. But then even keeping up with daily chores can be that way too at times.

Almost my entire employment was in middle management and, it seemed, I was always hustling from one disaster to another while keeping a clean house and a social life. Now, all I to do is hang on the couch with my laptop or kindle and procrastinate.

I don't believe it's so much not making do, saving or planning ahead as it's a robber baron society. There is no trickling down, as lobbyists would have you believe. Everything goes up and stays there.

Our meet and greeters seem to feel the same. The past endless cold and for others the loss of all the work they'd done tending land, animals and crops, and staying prepared, has left a loss of purpose. We all need spring and some warmer weather.

JaneS · February 10, 2024, 06:30:14 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I wish you a good day today! I'm in wait mode for Cooper's arrival. And I haven't heard from Christy yet about puppy Lennie. I think she said they were going to see the vet this morning. We shall see!

Shopping has become tedius to me. Whenever Cathy takes me and I find what I went after, she always asks "Do you need to look for anything else?" Yesterday I told her I'd probably remember right after we got home. And that's usually what happens!

JENNY, listen to PATRICIA and don't try to rush the healing! It always takes time and we all get anxious for it to happen but time is the best healer of all! And we all want you to be able to share your time with us!

I think I better go do the warm up thing to my eyes before Frankie lets me know that she's on the way. Enjoy your day! And don't forget to share it with us!

Amy · February 10, 2024, 06:31:15 AM

Good morning..

This day is not going to be as busy as yesterday..I hope! Managed to get the baking done, 4 doz buttertarts,one blueberry pie and a cinnamon roll. Laundry was tackled ,yard cleaned up out back and water shovelled away from the driveway. Today is just laundry, just bedding ...

Jane I put some buttertarts in the hidey hole if you care for some,

Patricia, the grocery stores know they have us as we do need to eat.

Better get this day on the run.

Enjoy your day and stay safe./b]

MarsGal · February 10, 2024, 08:02:08 AM

Good morning all!

I am forcing myself to stay home today do more address and phone number changes, and find spots for what I have already brought over. There is still a bunch of stuff at the house, like dishes, more (yes, more) books, clothing, my printer, and more.

Last night, my upstairs neighbor came down with her dog and introduced themselves. Gatsby is a cute little dog, but don't ask me what kind he is. His coat is a smooth and short (could be cut that way?) dark blond, while his face is roundish, with fur tufts kind of like a shih tsu. I've never seen a shih tsu that color though.

Monday I am making a trip to the dentist. The other day, while eating lunch at a local restaurant, I got something wedged in between my teeth that felt hard and sharp. I though it might have been the extra crispy bacon, but what finally came out was a tiny, black, hard thing. I might have dislodged a bit of old filling.

Gosh, the washer and dryer here are tiny. What I had at the house is an extra large size that could handle my large winter blankets. Guess I will have to settle for lighter blankets and layer them. The big pet covers for the bed and sofa are way too large for the tiny washer and they need to be line dried. Not practical here. I'll have to see if there is a laundromat near here, but I can't see me carting heavy (without being wet) blankets home to drape over the bathtub to dry.

I am finding lots of things that are not practical, won't fit or don't have space for here. Downsizing sucks. It is hard to part from some of the stuff even if I haven't seen or used them in years. Memories and all.

Oscar and Shan had me up at the usual 4:30am this morning, but didn't touch their wet breakfast, preferring the dry, for now. They were both a bit rowdy and more noisy than usual so out came the laser light again.

Heard what sounded like a cricket outside the patio door this morning, but this is not cricket weather. I finally woke up enough to realize it was a bird, though I didn't see it. I am guessing it was one of the sparrows or a wren hidden in the yew bushes in front of the patio that afford some privacy.

Well, the day has started. It is light enough to remove the rest of yesterday's haul from the car.

JaneS · February 10, 2024, 09:53:33 AM

$:-\$ I swiped TWO buttertarts!

so_P_bubble · February 10, 2024, 10:09:55 AM

What a pity I hadn't heard of them when I was in Canada. They sounds like something I would like very much - from the description in Google.

Amy · February 10, 2024, 03:50:41 PM

Another day slipping by! Laundry blew out on the line, didn't even need a coat on but now the wind is up and our temp is to drop..38° at the moment.

Bubble, some buttertarts will have raisins ,walnuts or pecans in them . We just like them plain.

Jane, lots more to chose from....will take some to friends tomorrow morning .Another friend is either stopping by or we will meet up and will send some home with him.

MG, I can understand your dilemma, letting go of items that have memories is hard to do. Just keep all those memories in your heart to enjoy. Sound though you are coming right along with your move!

Patricia, our weather is so mild compared to yours..but we are heading into colder temps. I just hate all the ice there is out there from the past two nights of rain. Funny weather!

JaneS · February 10, 2024, 09:14:06 PM

I'm heading for the haystack. I have no word from Christy about puppy Lennie. Maybe she's in cure mode and has nothing to tell. I'm asking her tomorrow what's going on!

I have 3 more days of the extra eye stuff to do and then I'm finished with that. I won't know what the technical results were until I see the eye dr. but I know there's been an improvement!

Gotta go to bed. My eyes are in slam-shut mode and when that happens, I can't see where I'm going. Sleep well and wake refreshed! Make tomorrow the best yet!

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