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Title: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 01, 2018, 02:06:05 AM
 
Soda Shoppe

for  February 1, 2018


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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 01, 2018, 02:07:37 AM
The 50-Star American Flag Began as a High School Projectâ€"and It Only Got a B

After learning about Betsy Ross, you probably didn’t give much thought to how the subsequent U.S flags were designed. It might seem like a no-brainer; flagmakers just added a new star for every new state, right?

Well, turns out it’s not that simple. Each new flag has a very careful design, and the arrangement of the stars must be precise and symmetrical. And for the flag we know today, that arrangement was designed by a high schoolerâ€"before Alaska and Hawaii were even states. (These gorgeous American flag photos are sure to make you feel patriotic.)

In 2009, the designer, Bob Heft, told his tale to StoryCorps. It was 1958, and America only contained 48 United States. The flag at that time featured six rows of eight stars. Heft’s history teacher assigned a class project where each student had to bring in something they made. Having been “inspired by the Betsy Ross story,” and hearing rumblings that Alaska and Hawaii could both soon gain statehood, Heft decided to make a 50-star flag. So he made some adjustments to his parents’ 48-star flag, brought it in, and triumphantly placed it on his teacher’s desk.

His teacher, however, was not impressed. Heft remembers him asking why it had extra stars, chiding, “You don’t even know how many states we have.” Heft’s teacher gave the project a B minus.

But Heft protested the low grade. He told StoryCorps that for each new flag, “The [goal] is to add [stars] so no one can tell there’s a change in the design.” And he felt that his design, with five rows of six stars and four rows of five, did that perfectly. His teacher told him, “If you don’t like your grade, get it accepted into Washington, then come back…and I might consider changing your grade.”

Heft heartily accepted the challenge. He spent the next two years making calls and writing letters to the White House. He even reached out to one of his state representatives, Walter H. Moeller from Ohio, who advocated for Heft’s design. During this time, Alaska became the 49th state, and a 49-star flag briefly flew. After Hawaii gained statehood as well, Heft got the call he’d been hoping for. President Eisenhower told him that his flag design had been chosen out of over a thousand. On July 4th, 1960, Heft went to the White House to see his school project design become the official American flag. In 2007, the 50-star flag became the longest-running U.S. flag. And, yes, his teacher did update his grade to an A.

[Sources: todayifoundout.com, StoryCorps]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 01, 2018, 05:30:42 AM
Good morning everyone..

Seems I have a date this morning, no new snow yet but what fell yesterday and last night will have to be cleaned up. Just so no one is offended I will waltz with the shovel and then jitter bug with the snow blower. Plows have been going early this morning, do they expect more snow???

Bubble, thank you for the new start page and interesting story!

June thank you for explaining the "patch" for me.. Sounds like you had a full day yesterday an enjoyable one too!

I hadn't planned on getting up this early but it happened, I even woke the dogs up. :)

Fire is on, dogs fed and tea is made for anyone wanting a cup. Coffee is in the other pot.

I have a few things to do before the dance music starts.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 01, 2018, 07:14:32 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  It's not as cold today as it was yesterday. And I don't have to work today. I drew two loooong lanes yesterday and I was exhausted when I got home. Because of the extreme cold we had some call offs so there was a manager doing the assigning and both front end supers were running register. Seems there's always a reason NOT to make waves.

I'm off today and I still don't have my computer back. It must have been really sick. Kiran isn't going to be happy.

I hope you all have a lovely day. Keep warm and cosy!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 01, 2018, 07:30:32 AM
Good Morning everyone.
Hope  everyone Has a day just like they like it. it is currently 38º here and shooting for only 39º today. I liked yesterday better In the upper 50's. I am at just  feeding the cows and returning to the couch and watch a good western movie. I see AMY and bubble is on line  and someone popped in as i was making this post will go see who , top of the day to everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 01, 2018, 07:35:20 AM
JaneS I should have new with out looking was you and welcome you are. you always have a pretty smile.as grand mother used to say your smile is smeared all over your face from ear to ear. the nice thing about a smile is one can keep it and give it everyone they see.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 01, 2018, 07:54:18 AM
Good morning you two!!
I have finished snowblowing and what a job it was with all that ice!!Snowblower was like a young colt jumping about on the ice.I just may look into getting chains for the tires.
Jane, enjoy your day off, knowing you ,you have a pile of work lined up....take time for Jane too please.

Lloyd ,I think one of the nicest things in the morning was to walk into the barn and hearing the cows munching on their hay.

Think it is time for another cuppa tea :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 01, 2018, 07:57:13 AM
Good morning every one, warmer than yesterday but no sigh that sun will appear today. At least it is not as cold as it is where the super bowl will be played. Snowing further north of here, right not they can keep it there.

AMY  this is the first year that the cold has really bothered me. I say it is because I have no more blubber to keep me warm.

JANE  when I did not have my computer I did a lot of reading. Chores I have a hard time doing anymore.

LLOYD  yesterday I woke early and was here before anyone. Today is a bit more normal.

LARRY  hope you are feeling better today. I wish I could be energetic again.

SHIRLEY  I am with you this winter. Too cold for me these days. I turn my thermostat to 80 and still feel cold. Manager wants it set no higher than 68. I saw the moon setting here, looked huge. I watched till the pine trees blocked it.

GLORIA de  we are in for snow tomorrow but not today. With the way the sky looks I think we will get some before the day is over.

BUBBLE  thanks for the new page and beautiful graphic. Love the story on our flag. I have copied it.

AMY  enjoy your dancing with your snow partners.

JANE  every day my computer gives me another problem. Now my disk drive is not working.

LLOYD  ah those good old western movies. I like them, too.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 01, 2018, 07:58:18 AM

Do You Feel There Is No Hope?
(By Christine Chipman)

In your times of deep despair,
Do you feel there is no hope?
As the darkness closes in on you,
Do you feel you cannot cope?

As you struggle on through every trial,
Do you say "When will it end"?
As you cry yourself to sleep at night,
Do you wish you had a friend?

When your body's racked with aches and pains,
Do you feel you are alone?
When you think about the future,
Do you fear the great unknown?

There is someone who really cares,
And He hears your every cry.
His arms are reaching out to you,
And on Him you can rely.

When things close in around you,
He sees your fear and doubt -
He wants to hold you in His arms,
And He will never cast you out.

As you stumble through the darkness,
He will be your guiding light.
He wants to wipe away your tears,
For you are precious in His sight.

Reach out right now to Jesus,
And let Him take complete control -
He'll take that heavy burden,
And He'll touch and make you whole.

He's reaching out His arms to you,
And He wants to be your friend.
Let Him take you in His loving arms,
For His love will never end.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 01, 2018, 08:40:14 AM
Bubble, that is a nice story about our flag.  I had not read it before.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Sandy on February 01, 2018, 08:45:02 AM
Beautiful heading,  Bubble !!

It is snowing here on the rocky coast of Maine. 
Kelly and I are still planning to go out,  dressed for the
occasion naturally....   :cloud: :snowball: :cloud:

Have a good day,  everyone!
Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 01, 2018, 10:09:20 AM
   Hi Everyone.  Just going to check in today as really not feeling up to sitting and writing.  Yesterday was a miserable day of constant coughing and I spent almost the entire day and evening in bed.  Then when Pat went to bed I moved to my easy chair and finally sometime after 4:30 this morning the coughing settled down and I was able to get a few hours of sleep.  I am still hacking away today but not as bad as yesterday and will spend the day resting. 

Shirley, Pat changed the menu to a chicken dish last night.  In the tuna casserole Pat uses cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, tuna, noodles and a lot of cheese. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: CallieOK on February 01, 2018, 10:35:00 AM
Good Morning and Happy February Oneth!

Larry,  I'm very concerned about your continued coughing issues. 

Bubble,  thank you for opening a new Shoppe - and for the interesting story about the flag. 

#1 son is coming after work.  I asked what he'd like for dinner and he said,  "your quick spaghetti".  I had a carton of it in the freezer!!!   :thumbup:  May have to make a quick trip to the grocery store to get the right kind of bread but I also have some candy from Christmas in the freezer and he will be very happy to have that for dessert.

"Quick Spaghetti" is my Mother's recipe. She probably saw it in print somewhere and added it to her list of "easy meals", for which she was well-known.    It's browned hamburger, a can of spaghetti, a can of tomato sauce and a package of dry spaghetti sauce mix - stir together in skillet and let simmer while fixing whatever you're having to go with it.
Can't get canned spaghetti any more but I made some "a while back" and used Spaghetti-O's.  Not quite the same but o.k.

This was one of two meals I taught my boys to make so they'd be able to fix something to eat when they were on their own.  Must have been inspiring  (or created a longing for variety!) - because they're now both excellent cooks in all ways.


Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 01, 2018, 11:47:39 AM
CALLIE, I'm sure I've seen cans of spaghetti come across my counter. So I googled it and found lots of different kind. Mostly it's Campbell and Boyardee. But it is available. Might be because our store is only a few miles from the processing plant. But it's also available on line.

I'm on my third load of laundry and the dogs are getting antsy for lunch. Bye for now.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 01, 2018, 12:25:16 PM
She, I knew you would be working like a trooper Jane :)

Callie, I am with you, don't like the idea of the cough lasting this long..

I am going to go sew in a bit. :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Carol on February 01, 2018, 12:54:07 PM
Gloria:  Thanks for the comforting message. 

We are slow as snails today.  Yesterday was spent driving about an hour plus to visit with two cousins and spouses from Minnesota - I drive and Don sleeps and we do this a lot more now.  Chatting away for a few hours then returning before dark because there could be critters crossing the highway. 

I made a pizza casserole and a few other things for that lunch - there are several recipes in pinterest so if it interests you, just look it up and choose the one you may like.  It is one that is nice to have available and just reheat. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 01, 2018, 01:31:18 PM
Larry, I'm going to back up the other two "nags"... :aaah: that came before me.... I almost dread coming in here when any of you are coughing longer than "we" think you should..... this is not one you can take chances with.  I know you really are smart about your health but this one is a killer & SO sneaky about hitting again when everyone thinks they are "almost over it".  Not getting enough sleep at our age is trouble enough to knock us down, but that hard coughing shakes our weary bones apart.  Thanks for the recipe, sounds good.

Callie, I always keep big ZipLoc tubs of cooked hamburger in the freezer... salt & spice free so can be used for spaghetti, chili, tacos..
etc.  I never thought about using the cans of spaghetti but years ago I bought a spaghetti cooker with the little holes in the lid to drain... & all I have to do is cook it, drain & dump in the meat, I use Hunts spaghetti sauce & extra spices plus a clove of chopped garlic.  Then, like you, it takes special bread... yum.  Sorry we are sending this cold on down... 17 tonight but a little warmer tomorrow.

Jane, got my laundry sorted & looks like 4 piles so far, & a few more IF I get to the bed.  All those sheets I put over everything so cat hair doesn't linger on the stuff I can't wash (carpet, etc).  I was not born to be Suzy Homemaker.   :-[

Amy, you amaze me with the wood burning & all..... I would love to have that kind of a fire to snug up to.... but am grateful I can be lazy & not have to work quite so hard.  I know, "it keeps you young".. :thumbup:

Bubble, gorgeous graphic & love the flag story.... never heard that before.  Thanks!

Gloria, thoroughly enjoyed your words of wisdom, so true.  I don't know how anyone copes without believing "someone bigger than all of us" is in charge.  Just like my singing voice, one time someone gave me a funny look when we were singing in church... I just smiled & whispered, "God gave me this voice".... & winked.  I can stay on key if the person next to me has a strong voice & can carry a tune, but during school I was in the alto group & often sang "harmony".... have not heard anyone sing harmony in the last 50 years. I don't sing in church anymore.   :uglystupid2:

Lloyd, love your grandmother's saying... "grand mother used to say your smile is smeared all over your face from ear to ear."... I know the reason I have so many wrinkles is because I talk & smile with my whole face, always have.  Life is good so might as well enjoy to the hilt.  I'm getting all those old shows & westerns on my antenna.... so happy with this many choices & "free to boot".

June, 35 years ago when my mother wore "the nitro patch" she wore it on her chest just below her Adam's apple... same place every day & was maybe 3"x 5" at least.  So glad they have learned a lot since then.  Wishing you good days and happy ones to share with us.

Sandy, no "flip-flops" today?  I think it was you saying you wear them year around.   :coolsmiley:  Happy shopping.

Mary Ann, always glad to see your blue text & have a look at your cam.... forgot to check, came in a rush & should not be sitting here so long.  Have a delivery from Fed X today (was not a crank call yesterday but did get through to them today & they do have my phone).... I asked if they could pick up the fire extinguisher on recall for the RV at the same time but got a NO for that.  Since it is considered "hazard" & has the big diamond on the outside, must do exactly as they say. Nice someone discovered they had problems but always is extra work to repackage, etc... and WAIT for delivery & pick up.  I've never used any of the extinguishers we've had over the years.... one time I was heating taco chips in the electric oven/broiler, I opened the door & flames shot out.  I grabbed the box of baking soda off the shelf, ripped the lid back & tossed the whole box full into the oven & slammed the door shut.  Fire went out immediately & so did the taco chips.  I had a bird on my shoulder at the time & from then on when I started for the kitchen that bird would fly back to it's cage! 

I'd better get a move on.  Hope everyone has a good day with plenty of giggles.  Shirley

Carol, I'm with you about driving after dark, too many dead critters on the highways to not wonder what the cars look like!  We used to drive 4-5 hours to MO for a funeral, wedding or reunion & same miles home, but that was when Cas didn't mind driving after dark.  We were young & dumb then.... now just dumb if I run late & sun goes down. 



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 01, 2018, 03:02:10 PM
SHIRLEY, one of mybrother's kids told him he was off key when he was singing in church. He answered "God doesn't hear what's in my voice. He just hears what's in my heart!"  I loved it and I've used it many times.

LARRY. add me to the nags. I'm worried about that cough too!

Gotta get ready to go pick up TLH!  Later friends.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lindancer on February 01, 2018, 03:14:11 PM
Good afternoon, not to warm, cloudy suppose to rain and change into snow.

Bubble, thanks for giving us a new page, also like that graphic, those were happy times.

Gloria, I like all your posting,  thanks for all the effort, finding all those interest reads.
Carol , glad you are home safe. . Once we drove from Big Spring Texas to Del Rio, We started out in the early morning, as you say there was

so many critters alive and dead along the road.

Shirley and June, when I got the patch, every 12 hours the  put it on the left side and next time on the right  That started when I was in
rehab.  MY primary doctor stopped it cause he said all the pills I was
taking would take care of my heart.

Larry, When Dennis was little the doctor told me to rub Vicks on his chest and take my old PJ's and wrap around his chest.  Now my Cardiac doctor said try vicks on the bottom of my feet and put socks on.!!!????
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Carol on February 01, 2018, 05:04:16 PM
Gloria de:  You made me laugh at your Vicks rubs.  Mom used to rub it on my chest whenever a cold and coughing happened.  I did the same - the Love/Rub we used to call it.  What a strong odor and still, it did the trick. 
--I learned to pass trucks on the highway when mom and I drove from Seattle to Minnesota - I was 15.  She was so patient - when I was so far to the left that I was hitting dirt, she told me to slowly ease over to the right lane.  Can you imagine?  I had payback when riding with my children on a few cross-country drives too. 

Shirley:  Picturing you with a bird on your shoulder.  That was quick thinking on throwing baking soda in the over. 

Just heard the news that over 80 inches of snow needs to fall before springtime in the Rockies to even be at a normal level.  A disaster waiting to happen. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: CallieOK on February 01, 2018, 05:04:59 PM
Jane,  I haven't found Chef Boy Ar Dee spaghetti in a very long time - all sorts of other pasta but not the "long stringy" kind.  Have never seen the Campbell's brand around here but will look more carefully next time.

Shirley, the whole idea is NOT cooking the spaghetti from scratch!!!!  Too many pans! You just open the cans and dump everything in the skillet with the browned (and drained) meat.
Mother was known for her "put everything in the oven at the same time" meals.  I remember meat loaf and scalloped potatoes and how she would split one end of wieners, put them in a dish with tomato sauce poured over and put them in the oven along with baking potatoes.

BTW, the other meal I taught the boys to make was to make up a box of macaroni and cheese while frozen fish sticks baked in the oven.
I did teach them to heat a can of vegetables as a go with for both meals.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 01, 2018, 06:25:14 PM
Shirley, I sing harmony in church because I am not a soprano.  I do find myself singing the melody in the lower range when/if I am not familiar with the tune.  Around home, I find myself singing hymns most often and I often am harmonizing all by myself. 

Callie, I'm not sure, but I think the former Franco-American spaghetti is now put out by Campbell's.  I usually buy the store brand so I really don't know.

I learned to drive with instructions from both my dad and Norm - but not at the same time.  If one confused me with something, the other usually said something I could put together and it all made sense.  I felt both of them were good drivers and Norm told me one day that I was a good driver, which made me feel good!

Gloria de, I'm watching the last part of the golf match from Scottsdale AZ.  It's only the first round, so no big scores yet.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 01, 2018, 08:02:59 PM
I'm trying to calm ME down so will explain about the Vicks on the bottom of the feet & under the arm pits.... it will bring fever down faster than anything else... true! 


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: CallieOK on February 01, 2018, 09:08:37 PM
Spaghetti was a hit - not even a spoonful left!  I found a small loaf of French bread in the grocery store bakery - just enough for two (well...probably three if one of them isn't a great big person  ;)) and it only cost 81 cents.  (How come there isn't a cents sign on the keyboard?  >:( )

Re: hymn singing.   Hymnals are available at my church but the words are shown on screens and we're not really given time to look them up in the hymnal.  If we did, I could read the notes and sing the alto part.  Sometimes I find myself automatically doing so just seeing the words.
I just stand there pleasantly when we sing those Praise Choruses over and over and......  :sleepy:

I've been watching a series on the royal Windsors on Netflix and two e-books have just been moved from Reserve to my Loan list.
Off to get into some "soft clothes" and relax in the recliner.

Sleep well, Everyfriend and have pleasant dreams.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 01, 2018, 09:15:48 PM
I am not inspired so don't expect much from this really tired old lady. Woke at three a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. so as soon as I have something to eat it is off to an early bed.I did go down for a big lunch, and the onto Choir practice, so I did accomplish a bit.

I think I am catching another cold. B.P. was acting up too..177, but I think a good nights sleep will take care of my ailments.

So I will bid you all a very God Blessed night and a happy tomorrow. I love you all, Prayers and hugs. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Denver on February 01, 2018, 09:54:24 PM
Good evening, EVERYFRIEND. 

JUNE, I am sorry to read you are feeling punk again.....I sure hope it is not another cold again!  That waking up and not being able to get back to sleeps really STINKS!  That is what is happening to me as I continue to have this sciatica issue.  It wakes me up about 2 to 3 AM and then I just lay there in terrible pain.  When I get up it eases up for the most part only to appear with vengeance the following 2AM! Take care dear lady and feel better. 

We watched some of the golf from the TPC in Scottsdale today also.  I always feel sad to not be there as we went to see it every year when we lived there and try to be down there this time of the year also. 

Thank you, BUBBLE,  for our new SS. I enjoyed reading the story on the flag and the graphic you shared. 

GLORIA, your Do You Feel There Is No Hope is a nice poem, and there are so many out there tha5 do feel that way and need the encouragement to reach out to our good Lord.  I will share it.  TW, good for you putting the thermostat up to a temp that you can keep warm at.  You are paying for it and that old bag has no business telling you what to set it at! 

LARRY, sad for you that the cough continues and is wearing you down.  Seems that is a common issue with many these days.  I do hope you feel beet soon. 

Pleasant dreams to all. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 01, 2018, 10:11:29 PM
Callie, our church prints large bulletins and includes the music for the songs in those larger bulletins.  Dot and I both get them so we don't have to worry about the books.  Dot wanted the separate song sheet anyway because the books were getting to be too heavy.  The separate song sheet is a great convenience.  We have new screens on each side of the chancel and I'm not sure if the song words are there or not - I don't have to use the screen anyway.

Jenny, your pain sounds much like Dot's and her new doctor says she has Sacro Iliac Bone Disease.  She has gradually resumed some activities, such as driving, but if someone else wants to drive, she gladly accepts.  We are going to Holland Saturday for the twins' first birthday party and she plans to go with us.  I don't know what meds Dot is taking for her pain and she is seeing a pain doctor.  Did you read about our x-ray mixups?  I posted that two or three weeks ago.

June, if you still feel punk in the morning, go to your clinic for help.  I try to stay away from crowds and so far the only crowds have been at church, which is a good place to get something, but I haven't.  At our age, we can't take chances.   Larry,  you take care, too.

Jenny, I watched some of the golf today; it doesn't really get interesting until Sunday when it ends.  So many games end in ties, or at least close scores.  Of course, they are professionals so they should be good!

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 02, 2018, 06:40:38 AM
Goog morning Everyfriend!  I'm on a tight schedule this morning. I have to be to work at 8 a.m. I don't like going so early but at least my work day will end at noon.

CALLIE I've often wondered what they did wit the cent sign too.

I'll be back later. I'm going to try to squeeze in my shower while we wait for the BOING for the doggies pill. Enjoy your day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 02, 2018, 06:48:55 AM
Good morning everyone..

Chilly here +2 and no new snow to play with :) Have laundry on the go and house hold chores to attend to today.

Shirley, I love my cookstove and know sooner or later will have to give it up. I hope much later, I figure as long as I can pile and carry wood I am good to go.

June, I know you are on meds but can you take a vitamin pill or even vitamin C ? I don't like waking up that early either ,makes for a long day.

Callie, I love meals like that..Mom would also open a can of spaghetti and slice wieners into it. Another one was to cook macaroni, add a can of tomatoes ,brown hamburg,and onions. Top it all off with sliced cheese that when cooked the cheese on top formed a crispy crust.

Carol, I do all the driving here now. There are days I can drive forever and other days I don't even want to go out the driveway.

Gloria, I borrowed your poem, thank you for sharing it.

Larry, you do realize we ladies are not nagging (much) we just need you here and want you to feel better. We know what happened to Hal from his persistent cough and don't want anything to happen to you.

Please keep a young man I know in your prayers, he is going for chemo,then radiation and then after that he will have his stomach removed. He has a  young family who needs their Dad..thank you.

Well dryer just quit so better look after it.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 02, 2018, 06:50:10 AM
Good morning Jane, you slipped in....hope you have a great day at work with smiling customers..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: phyllis on February 02, 2018, 08:10:44 AM
Hi, you all!   :crazy:  Rain overnight and now the sun is coming up.  Sounds like Camelot, doesn't it? 

"The rain may never fall till after sundown.  By eight, the morning fog must disappear."

Larry, I hope that cough is gone today.  We had it, too, and it seemed to hang on forever.  Wears you down.  It will eventually go away but I agree that perhaps you should talk to your doctor to see if there is something that will give you some relief and rest.

Housework today, I think.  The dust bunnies have been busy re-producing everywhere!   :eek:

Callie, my mother used to make the same "quick spaghetti".  I haven't even thought about Franco-American spaghetti for years!  It was always on hand in my mother's kitchen.  It's almost time for my Schwann's delivery so we have been trying to clean out the freezer to make room.  We had fantail shrimp with Pasta Florentine last night.  Really good.  And, thank goodness, I had some good Italian bread on hand, too!

MAKE it a good day, everyone!

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 02, 2018, 09:43:42 AM
Good Morning everyone. It is 11º here and calling for the high of 35º. you girls keep on Nagging at Larry until he pay's attention, I in three hitches had my breathing Machine on for 10 hours. but it lies just because on not sleeping. I am up and ready to eat late morning meal. Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 02, 2018, 09:55:14 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It is a beautiful and sunny day here and we are to get to the mid-50's again this afternoon.  I had to sleep in my easy chair again last night as couldn't get into a position to stop coughing and was able to get several hours of sleep.  However the cough is no better this morning and I already exhausted from coughing.  So this will just be another day to stay home and rest.  I just don't feel up to making individual comments again today.  Hopefully tomorrow will be better.  Please don't be worrying about me.  It is just something that is going to have to run its course.  Pat is pretty much over her bout with it and I have been to the doctor's office twice and assured my lungs are fine.  I have been to the doctor's office twice and am doing what I was told to do.  I know I just need to be patient.  Surprisingly with all the coughing I have never had a sore throat, for which I am thankful.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 02, 2018, 10:16:12 AM
Larry, I hope tomorrow will see you better with cough subsiding. Have you tried Codeine syrup or codeine pills (some one mentioned it  already)? I know it is prescription but it is very effective for persisting cough.  That is what finally cured me last year.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 02, 2018, 10:53:46 AM
¢  Cent sign.  I went to Character map to find it.  So it is available, just too much work to get it.  If I have occasion to need the cent sign, I use the small 'c' (5c).

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 02, 2018, 11:21:22 AM
You can always keep it on your desktop if you often need it and then copy/paste from there.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 02, 2018, 11:26:54 AM
Good morning everyone, when I finally went to bed after midnight it was raining and then there ws some light snow. Looks like some car doors frozen shut. I was watching them moving their cars for the sand truck to do it's job.

CAROL  with the headlights on cars now I sure am glad I no longer drive. Most of my family now except for the grands no longer like night driving.

SHIRLEY  I never could sing and even being alone I will not sing. Most of my family from my Mom to siblings all could sing. Around here have to be careful of deer running into the road.

GLORIA de  the things I have posted are some that JOAN posted and I saved because I liked them.

My Mom got something from her Indian grandmother for a chest cold. She had an old pie tin she would get warm, then add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of turpentine. Mix it good and take a piece of flannel and soak it in the mix and pin it to PJ's over the chest. Stunk but worked to break up congestion. I sure remember her doing that to me. The Native Americans used what they had and items from nature. These days everything is chemicals.

CALLIE  is this what you want? 

¢ Use alt & 0162  ¢.

JENNY  I think everyone at one time or other needs words of encouragement. I was bothered by sciatica years ago and my doctor sent me for PT, It worked.

JANE  the cent sign ¢ is alt and 0162 on the number pad.

AMY  that poem was shared with me a long time ago. Glad you liked it enough to copy it. That y young man sure has been hit with so much, He will need all the prayers he can get.

PHYLLIS  we had the rain then a dusting of snow and a temperature drop as the sun decided to pay us a visit. I will stay inside again today.

LARRY  prayers that cough will leave you.

MARY ANN  I had copied many of those signs when I first started on a computer. I still have the pad I copied them to.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 02, 2018, 01:13:15 PM
My daughter is still here..... on her way to the airport but doing a side trip for hamburgers (my treat with a "gift" card).. she has been updating & explaining the new iPhone to me.  BUT, about those little thingies... ©    ¢  °  .........I copied them to a WordPad that I pull up any time I'm going to be on the computer for a while, keep it minimized (also got all my fav words that need a reminder about spelling)......all I do is copy & paste which ever one I need.  These 3 I use a lot & appear on the word pad just like that.  I keep the word pad on my desktop so easy to pull up.  How about them apples?  Gotta run, middle of laundry, was cleaning out the bathroom sink with soda & vinegar.  I cut my hair over that sink so always miss this white hair & does clog up eventually.  Been getting in the tax forms in but one to go (SS).... would like to get that done NOW & give my poor brain a rest.  Had all the stuff taking care of CDs last week & my brain numb with creating new passwords. 

Everyone behave, I'll check back tonight when I get a few minutes to slow down. I'd much rather be scrubbing floors (need to do that, too) than this brain work. 
:crazy2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 02, 2018, 01:39:43 PM
Jenny, I had a perfect sleep last night so no complaints today. Jenny, I am really feeling my age now…started on my 93rd. birthday and I was quite sick for a month and I think it is time for me to expect to feel tired and "my age". I don't mean these words as a complaint, I just want to be honest and admit…I am not the same June I was last year. I am happy and content and very thankful to be here. I really feel for YOU my dear. Being awakened with the terrible pain that I understand sciatica brings. What causes sciatica, and can they help you with medications. ? I pray God will touch you with His healing Love and remove that demon.

Mary Ann, as I tried to explain above to Jenny, I just have to accept what age does to us. I am really blessed…no bad pains, still a good appetite, bowels work wonderfully with my daily friend metamucil. The artery disease progresses…..nothing can be done for that, but I refuse to care.  I feel very blessed and very thankful that I do as well as I do. Just have to gripe now and then.I did go to the Clinic downstairs.

Phyllis, I too was an avid Franco American spaghetti user. It didn't have the tang most sauces have..it was easy on the stomach. I used campbells tomato soup when I made my own sauce for spaghetti, with added spices of course.

Bubble. my desk top is so handy..I do save a lot of "stuff" on it. Are you getting eager for your man to arrive ? I hope he has a safe and happy journey.

Tisie, I put newspaper over the sink when I cut my hair..easy clean up.

I need to do some laundry..if the room is available. so I'd better move along………
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Carol on February 02, 2018, 02:03:00 PM
Trying to behave as Shirley just told me to behave.  Shirley:  I boil water in a tea kettle and pour that over the drain after the soda and vinegar mixture is foaming.  Mama's trick.  We always had renters in the upstairs and we always had to fix things - I almost danced for joy when we finally had our own family house without having to 'be quiet' because there were people upstairs.  Mom was the most practical woman I ever knew.  I did not know about Vicks taking a fever down.  Good to know.

Amy:  I drove on ice (7 miles to work) for years in rural Minnesota but would be too frightened to do it today. Always ask for your angel.

Phyllis:  The Dust Bunnies come out at night and dance all over the house. 

Lloyd:  Have a safe day whatever you are planning.

Gloria:  Spray WD-40 into the car locks whenever they are frozen. 

We are on-call for dog-sitting as our DIL's mother is slipping away - I think we will stay at their rental place near Phoenix because there is a fenced yard and a nice pathway around water to walk the little doggie.  They move back to Colorado in 4 months. 

We drove to our favorite thrift shop - all the money goes to local charities.  Don found a rake for $1 and I bought nice thread - I forgot to bring the bag of donations.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: CallieOK on February 02, 2018, 02:08:07 PM
Good afternoon,

Gloria, that's exactly what I needed to know about the ¢ sign!!  Thank you!!!  I'd already memorized the º (Alt 1086) and will add this one to my memory bank.  Of course I'll also write it down somewhere until I can mentally bring it up automatically.

Larry,  since your medical exams aren't showing lung issues, etc.,  I suspect your coughing may be clearing things out.  Annoying and exhausting, though.   Hope you continue to improve.

Thought I might make Ham Loaf or Ham Salad Sandwich Spread today.  Seemed appropriate.  (Can't figure it out? Clue in last line of post.  :D)

There are a few housekeeping chores I need to do...if I can find the Round Tuit that keeps hiding away.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere a Happy Groundhog Day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 02, 2018, 02:38:58 PM
well I was in shop doing some scraping,cleaning up was good until the sun got too high to shine in the big door, then i got cold so I am in for the day I think.
Have a great day everyone.

Larry honey bourbon and lemon mixed equal  Parts will take care of your cold and cough. wont make you drunk either.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 02, 2018, 05:21:46 PM
June, my slowing down in my 90s has happened gradually and I am not aware of it until/unless I try something that I should not be doing.  I find in a hurry that I can't do whatever and that settles that. 

Today I bought birthday cards for the babies in the family.  I got the $1 cards because there were no one-year or two-year cards in the 2 for $1.  I am sure the girls will get plenty of cards at their birthday party Saturday.  I just hope they are not ill and I think they've been in good health recently.  They are such cute little girls and I love their smiles.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Radioman34 on February 02, 2018, 08:58:08 PM
One of my granddaughters, Emily, suffers from depression, among other mental disorders which often lays her low. She is in the midst of recovering from a bad session, and last week on a national day of recognition of mental illness she posted this,  and with her permission I have reprinted it here.

[Emily Reid

After many failed attempts to write something eloquent I'm just going to say it: I suffer from severe depression and this past year has been especially hard for me.

Days like today are important to end the stigma associated with mental health because without having the ongoing support I have had from my family/friends/community - I may not still be here today to advocate and share my story.

Please never hesitate to reach out and remember you are not alone in this fight.]



She is a beautiful, vivacious young lady (mid-twenties) with a razor sharp wit and is also a cancer survivor as well. Bubble has met her
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 02, 2018, 09:29:18 PM
Don, Emily is in my prayers, there has been a lot of mental illness in my family so I understand the stress, the fear, the need of prayer. and the HOPE that lies ahead. Thanks for sharing Don.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 02, 2018, 10:07:51 PM
good Night everyone, sweet dreams. hope to see you all tomorrow and in good spirits.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 02, 2018, 10:39:11 PM
Good night Lloyd and all you dear,precious friends. Have a peaceful sleep and a happy tomorrow. Love, Hugs and Prayers, June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 03, 2018, 06:09:32 AM
Good morning everyone..

We are back to the chilling temps again -4 ° at the moment with the promise of snow today and tomorrow. Today we are taking off for the day, heading to a wee town that contains my three/four deadly sins :) Chocolate,cheese,chealsea buns and fabric. I am doomed  :)

Don, thankfully now the medical profession understands more and more of this disorder and is able to better treat it. Prayers for Emily.

Callie,  did you go whole hog and make the both recipes? :)

Carol, always take my co pilot ,God with me too..black ice is not nice to encounter..

Better get a move on .

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 03, 2018, 08:04:51 AM
Good Morning everyone. AMY I am with you except on the buns too much starch there. I sure like the chocolate covered candy all types I relay peanut butter cups and chocolate covered cherry's.  ( cheese slices chunks mild or sharp ) as I have said do not have sweet tooth it is teeth. It is 32º mostly cloudy and calling for 44º for our high. we have wend around 10 /15 mph and gusting. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 03, 2018, 09:31:55 AM
Good morning everyone. A whole 7° at almost 9am. Glad I am not going out. Windy, too so will feel even colder.

SHIRLEY  good luck with the iPhone. I have one but just could not understand it so it sits in the box it came in and it was back to a Tracfone flip phone.

JUNE  guess with age we all get new aches and pains, I know I sure have them these days, just have to live with them. Some days better than others. I wish I could enjoy that canned spaghetti of the jars of spaghetti sauce. I have to make my own sauce and the day is coming when I will no longer be able to do that.

CAROL  nothing worse than having noisy people living upstairs over  you. I am glad I am on the top floor with no one over me.  Only thing is I have wood floors and the lady down stairs under me can hear it when I walk around. Other than that I hake little noise. She introduced me to her daughter as the lady upstairs who roller skates upstairs.

CALLIE  I found all those shortcuts by bringing up the calculator in the PC and copying down many of them. They do come in handy at times. It is 0186 not 1086. “>” is what will come up with that one.

DON  hugs and prayers for your granddaughter.

AMY  better watch your wallet today going to all your favorite places.

LLOYD  it is colder here this morning, the sun is shining but doing little to warm it up.

Have a good day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 03, 2018, 09:33:08 AM

When you thought I wasn't looking
By a Child

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good night and I felt loved and safe.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'"

Each of us, parent or friend, influence the life of a child. Let us remember to always act as though our children are watching, even when we think they're not.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 03, 2018, 09:40:17 AM
well as the old saying says a bad penny returns , here I am when we were children lived in a small town around 150 total people. was a old man had coon hounds.  him and another neighbor would meet in a shed he had a old wood cook stove in it. he would get stale lard from the store and flower with weevil in it. and make pancakes for them. just cook them right on the stove top. also some times he would use good flower and make them thinner and we would eat them with cheese or peanut butter and jellies on them. how times have changed. in those days everyone looked out for each other. if you got caught being bad a neighbor would catch you and spank your back side. now days a parent can't spank there own children in sight of another person.
Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 03, 2018, 11:15:49 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It is chilly, overcast morning here in South Carolina and won't get too warm today.  I seem to be feeling a bit better today.  This is the second day of having the antibiotic completed.  I will not win any races today.  I am planning on going to Wifesaver's later this afternoon to pick up our main meal of the day so Pat doesn't have to deal with cooking.  I did spend another night in my easy chair and had a pretty good nights sleep.

Gloria, some of the old medical techniques work as well as all these chemicals.  I can't imagine my life without music. For some reason I can't picture you on roller skates even though the lady below you think you use them.  :)  Very good piece about the thoughts of a child. 

Shirley, I hope you enjoy the new iPhone.  I wouldn't want to do without a smart phone anymore and expect to use my iPhone 6 Plus for several more years.  It seems to me you use your brain very effectively. 

Carol, it seems there are a lot of thrift shops out in Arizona and I suppose it is probably due to all the people who come there to spend the winter. 

Callie, I always like ham salad for sandwiches with a lot of sweet pickle relish in it. 

Lloyd, Pat has been fixing tea with lemon and honey in it.  Oddly enough with all the coughing I haven't had a sour throat throughout this entire 2 week episode.  I have heard of the remedy you suggest.

Don, that was  nice piece written by your granddaughter.  Member of my family also deal with mental issues and I know they are serious matters. 

Amy, I hope you have a fun shopping trip today in that very cold weather. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 03, 2018, 12:11:28 PM
Don, that was a very well thought out message from your granddaughter.  So many people do not reach out to others, especially family and friends, and they suffer from it.

My brother, Norm, was depressed at times, but not always,  His son, Terry, also suffered from depression and had shock treatment which did not work.  He had to quit working for a living but was a big help to all of us after that, however, still depressed at times.  He died last April, but not from the depression.  Norm died in November 2015, also not from depression. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 03, 2018, 02:19:07 PM
Mary Ann ? is or was norm tock your son.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 03, 2018, 03:19:24 PM
Where is Jane????
We had a good time and Gloria, whewww made my cc cry uncle!!! Picked up some lovely panels and some fabric with hummingbirds on it....all in all a great day..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Denver on February 03, 2018, 05:22:30 PM
Thank you for all the kind words regarding my back pain. 

MARYANN, I readup on Sacroiliac Pain and it definitely seems to fit my pain issues.  I thought I was doing better today, but I think I have irritated it by moving around too much getting laundry done, and the like.  I did read about your X-ray mix up at the doctors office.  I hope you all had a safe journey to the twins birthday party today. 

CAROL, I am sorry your dil’s father is not doing well and you are having to doggie sit in Phoenix.  I wish someone needed me to house sit in AZ right now...8 would sure enjoy the nice warm temperatures you all are having. 

JUNE, I totally understand that you have slowed down quite a lot due to some health issues.  That is exactly what has happened to my 93 year old dad, as well.  He is upset with himself for letting this old age stuff get to him.  I want to go spend some time with him but it seems it is not convent for them right now.  We would just go down and get a place to stay but right now the airfare and hotels are extremely pricey at this time of the year.  Just take care of yourself and do what your body tells you it feels like doing!  Hugs to you, sweet lady. 

GLORIA, I can understand your frustration with trying to use a iPhone, but they can do so much and I wish you could have the patience to give it another try.  Thank you for the “codes” for the cents sign. It will not work on this iPad or the iPhone as there is no “alt” key! I ðŸ'• your, when you were not looking.  I have seen that before but I really enjoyed reading it again. 

I can’t believe a week has passed since the fun weeding day....we are all still talking and smiling about it.

SHIRLEY, the best to you on your new iPhone.  Glad that your daughter is there to help you out with figuring the phone out. 

DON, thank you for sharing your Granddaughter Emily’s post.  She sounds like a delightful young lady that is doing her best to deal with this every struggle.  I remember you mentioning her cancer bout as well.  My best wishes for her and I will keep her in my daily prayers. 

Nice to see your post, PHYLLIS.  I guess we all have to keep up with those reproducing dust bunnies! 

Dryer is calling my name, so I must scoot.

Hugs to all and especially the ones I did not comment to today.

Jenny

LARRY, I agree with you....I just could not get by without my smart phone!  Glad that each day you are feeling a bit better.  You are doing just what you need to do...take it easy and let your body heal. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 03, 2018, 06:40:29 PM
Lloyd, Norm was my brother.  Many of the older people who post knew him from other folders.  If you have noticed Norm's Bait & Tackle, that was Norm's folder.  He posted often until he got too sick to post. 

Jenny, Dot is in quite a lot of pain with her Sacro Iliac Bone Disease, but she is going to a pain doctor who I think is helping.  She made it to Holland and back today to attend the twins' birthday party but she said on the way back her hips hurt.  Dot is 87 so we commiserate with each other.  We go to church together (she drives) and she sits in the back on a soft chair and can hear OK; I sit near the front so I can both see and hear.  Others who sit near me are near my age bracket, so we all have our own aches and pains.

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 03, 2018, 09:19:30 PM
Mary Ann Thanks for the reply. I some how remembered there was a connection
But I do not remember well now days, cant chew gum and walk at same time anymore either. some times I can't think of how to get to peoples email address
I have and forget what I want to post before I fiend the address. maybe I if stay in touch better I will get back in tune better. Time to bid everyone sweet dreams  and good Night. hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 03, 2018, 09:53:04 PM
Six p.m. and I am just now dragging my way in here. My excuse ? I have no idea…..the day just disappears from my life.I had no programs to attend, I went down at mid  morning to attend a program for a resident, and was told that happened yesterday. More proof that my awareness is getting very rusty.

I spent the rest of the morning placing a grocery order to be delivered on Monday. Then went down for lunch, home to nap for two hours, then read, walked, rested, and here I am. I will fix some supper soon…..left-overs from lunch, then settle down for more rest and reading. One of my favorite entertainers is performing at the club house at 6:30 but I'm passing on that.

Amy, my dear one, I do not consider your feeding your taste buds deadly sins.  If I were a holy one, I would absolve you, and I hope God is smiling at both of our foolish selves. You are NOT doomed.God wants his kids to enjoy the life He has given us.

Gloria, dear, dear friend. I no longer cook. I left all my cookbooks back in Hemet. When I "make" supper, or lunch or breakfast, it comes from a can, a box or a jar, with minor cleanup..I use lots of paper plates. It must be boring for you to have to stay inside when the weather is so bad. I know you like getting out, and it is needful to get some exercise and greeting your neighbors. I wish you were my next door neighbor right here in Rowntree Gardens. You would love it.

Larry, you are sounding stronger today, but don't push you luck. I wish you could find a restaurant that delivered meals to you.

Mary Ann, my brother spent years fighting depression, and my mother had that problem for a while too…I was the clown that did not allow it into my life. God was my salvation. Norm never struck me as anything but a "fun" person. He was a good actor, I guess.

Jenny, I'm sorry Your Dad is having a problem accepting the age we share. It is difficult, I know. But it really helps me to try and look on the thankful side. We are alive, we can see, and think and hear and read and sleep and eat and breathe. Don't push visiting him Jenny. At our age it is a chore to "entertain", even our kids. I love my family more than my life, and we keep almost daily contact on the computer, the phone, etc.,and it is relaxing and interesting and necessary, but if they don't bring their bodies along with their visits, that's just fine with me.

It's going on seven o'clock…time for me to have a light supper and get ready for bed. I hope to go down for Church tomorrow and Dori and Gary plan to stop by later in the day before they leave on the trip to Hawaii on Monday, They need it.

Have a God Blessed night my wonderful cyber family. I love you So much. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 03, 2018, 10:17:08 PM
June, I don't want to tell tales out of school, but the Norm on the computer was not the Norm at home.  We all were very conscious of his health problems and catered to him and them.  He did not always realize the stress he put on the rest of the family because of his ailments.  An example would be at the airport where he would be in a wheelchair and Dot would be the one pushing him, but she also would have the luggage to care for.  If someone suggested help for Dot, Norm would reply that she was doing fine.  Dot has had arthritis all her life and has been in constant pain.  He disregarded her pain for his own troubles.  Incidentally, I do not know why Dot was the one pushing the wheelchair because there are people available to do that, although with Allegiant, I waited a half hour for someone to get me after arrival, and that could have been why she pushed.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 03, 2018, 11:08:14 PM
Mary Ann, I understand. Norm was "on stage" when he was on the computer. With family and dear Dot he was himself. Dot was certainly his Angel. I know my husband was two different people with company than when he was the head of the house.

Time for this old lady to say Goodnight dear hearts. Sleep peacefully. God is watching over us. Thanks be to God.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 03, 2018, 11:29:22 PM
maybe we all have a private and a public persona. Maybe we're all different with the ones we know love us and the ones were not so sure of. Good night my friends. I've missed you today. I'm not so sure this iPad is my friend.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 04, 2018, 06:17:47 AM
Good morning everyone, all of 25° mow should get above freezing today. I did not go out at all yesterday. The few I sat were all bundled up with hats and scarves and mittens. I was not in the condition to bundle up so I could hardly move.

LLOYD  you have some great memories. This town has grown too much since I first moved here more than 60 years ago. Small towns were friendly and everyone knew everybody else and saw and knew every thing going on. I came here from a big city when I got married and it took me time to get used to it but I would never be able to live in a city anymore.

LARRY  hope today finds you even better. I used to love rollerskating when I was a kid, later we used to go to a roller rink, even had my own skates. In those days all that was served was soda, even where we used to go dancing. Today those dance places are gone and replaced by “clubs” where people go to drink. I have an iPhone sitting it the box it came in. I just could not understand it. Honey is great for keeping a sore throat away.

AMY  glad you had a good time on your day out. That hummingbird panel must be beautiful. Those beautiful little birds are fascinating. You did not say how much chocolate e you bought tho.

JENNY  that when you though was one posted by Joan at one time.

JUNE  I use a lot of paper plates, too, especially on week ends when I have to co my own dishes. I have no appetite and wish the doctor could find something to give me one. I remember Lillias at one time was prescribed something from her doctor and she tole us back in the Nest that she started eating everything is sight. Wish I could afford a place like where you are, I know I would enjoy all that activities. Nothing except bingo here on Wednesday evening. I never liked bingo so do not go. This was pretty lively when I moved here. The manager was new here then but she  is like a dictator, every thing has to be what she wants. She has locked the doors to the big kitchen downstairs several times because she said it wasn't clean and wanted the last ones in there to clean it up. How could they when they had cleaned after they used it? I know when I was there for a meal I always ended washing the dishes while others washed the tables and counters and swept the floor.

MARY ANN  some men do not realize how hard their wives work, I know my ex never did. His Mom never worked outside the home but I had to all my life. With my daughter's recent surgery my SIL has pitched in to do things he never did before and she has really appreciated it and let him know it. He even washed dishes, something it took him more than 60 years to do.

JANE  do you ever wonder at times about those who post here in the SS? Are we like what we post or are we putting on an act? With me what you see is what you get. I was never good with lies or imagination.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 04, 2018, 06:20:56 AM
10 Reasons Adam Was The Luckiest Man

1. He is the only man who has never been compared to the man she could have married.

2. He had no in-laws to drop in.

3. There were no Jones for him to keep up with.

4. There were no credit cards OR shopping centers.

5. He never had his dinner interrupted by window salesmen.

6. He got away with wearing a simple wardrobe.

7. He never had to shovel snow!

8. If he had gone bald, who would have known that wasn't normal.

9. There was no "standard weight and height" tables - and the word FAT meant good.

10. When God asked "Adam, where are you?" He replied, "The woman you gave me was reading the map."

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Blame the Internet
Author Unknown

I don't want to do the dishes,
I don't want to do the wash,
I sprinkled clothes a week ago
And now my iron's lost.

I don't wanna clean the pots,
I don't wanna rattle pans,
I wanna read my emails,
And chat with all my friends.

The table needs some dusting
and the floor could sure be mopped,
But I know if I get started
There'll be no place to stop.

The closets are stuffed so full
Now things are falling off the shelves,
I wish for cleaning fairies,
And magic laundry elves.

They could sprinkle fairy dust
And twitch their little nose,
And the windows would be sparkling,
And I'd have no dirty clothes.

I don't know what I'm saying,
My head is in the sky,
I must cook that meat that's graying
And bake that apple pie.

My husband needs a flea bath,
The dog needs some attention...
Oh, the other way around I mean!
My brain is in suspension.

I'm running around in circles,
I'm getting nothing done,
I keep thinking of the internet,
I'm missing all the fun!

I know I'm not addicted...
Though I hear that all the time,
But I guess that stuff will have to wait,
'Cause today I'll be ON LINE!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 04, 2018, 06:32:08 AM
Good morning everyone..

I have a dance lined up for me this morning, doesn't look too bad,maybe 3-4 inches. Looks light and fluffy too.

Jane.iPad is our friend it lets you keep in touch with us however short it is. Do you have any idea of when your computer will be ready?

June, you are sounding a lot better too. I didn't bother with supper last night, the fish I had for lunch was big and I wasn't going to leave anything  so delicious on my plate. I did eat a few chips and my coleslaw ,gave hubby some chips and brought over half out to the dogs.

Jenny,not nice watching or accepting our Dad's age.I understand them having a time to accept it also.

Larry, so happy to read you had a good nights sleep! Sometimes that is the best medicine of all.

Gloria, love the poems. Well, the chocolate could be carried in a bag with one hand :smitten: We picked up dark covered cherries, caramel filled buds and truffles..All calories free I hope  ;D

Better get a move on here......soon the music will start..

Enjoy your day everyone..


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 04, 2018, 07:20:39 AM
Good Morning everyone. Nancy has the news on on the T V sad a passenger and a freight train hit head on in south Carolina  8 dead and several injured. what a bad way to start the day. Prayers with them and there families.
don peter asked when you have time for you to call and talk with him please.
He is six hours ahead of me (example now 6:18 here and 11:18 there (AM) central standard time here Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 04, 2018, 08:48:26 AM
Gosh, was I wrong on the inches of snow, it was 6 and snow is still falling. Everything looks so pristine first thing after a snow fall, just beautiful to see the pines all dressed in white lace. Gave the neighbour a knee slapping laugh this morning, we were both out blowing snow when he pointed to me, thought maybe something was wrong with my snow blower and I looked couldn't see anything wrong. Then it came, barreling down the highway sending snow  my way..snow plow was going by  :2funny:  I was far enough away that only a little of the spray got the back of my legs.

Lloyd, that is sad news, prayers for the families.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 04, 2018, 08:53:39 AM
Hymns for Everyone

The Dentist's Hymn: Crown Him With Many Crowns
The Weatherman's Hymn: There Shall Be Showers of Blessing
The Contractor's Hymn: The Church's One Foundation
The Tailor's Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy
The Golfer's Hymn: There is A Green Hill Far Away
The Politician's Hymn: Standing on the Promises
The Optometrist's Hymn: Open My Eyes That I Might See
The IRS Agent's Hymn: I Surrender All
The Gossip's Hymn: Pass It On
The Electrician's Hymn: Send the Light
The Shopper's Hymn: Sweet By and By
The Realtor's Hymn: I've Got A Mansion Just Over the Hilltop
The Pilot's Hymn: I'll Fly Away
The Paramedic's Hymn: Revive Us Again
The Judge's Hymn: Almost Persuaded
The Architect's Hymn: How Firm A Foundation
The Telemarketer's Hymn: A Charge To Keep I Have
The Postal Worker's Hymn: So Send I You
The Waiter's Hymn: Fill My Cup, Lord
The Gardener's Hymn: Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
The Lifeguard's Hymn: Rescue the Perishing
The Criminal's Hymn: Search Me, O God
The Baker's Hymn: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
The Shoe Repairer's Hymn: It Is Well With My Soul
The Travel Agent's Hymn: Anywhere With Jesus
The Geologist's Hymn: Rock of Ages
The Hematologist's Hymn: Are You Washed in the Blood?
The Men's Wear Clerk's Hymn: Blest Be the Tie
The Umpire's Hymn: I Need No Other Argument
The Librarian's Hymn: Whispering Hope
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 04, 2018, 10:06:05 AM
 Hi Everyone.  I awoke to a rainy morning. Still feeling very tired today so will just take thing easy and probably stay in my easy chair as don't feel up to being in my office.  I just plan on napping, watching some golf this afternoon and then watching the Super Bowl this evening.  Pat plans on fixing a tuna casserole for our main meal and will likely fix it at noon as has a little more energy in the morning than the late afternoons. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 04, 2018, 12:31:24 PM
 Hello. Back again.

AMY  we are expecting rain not snow. Last I heard we will get at least an inch of it. I can feel the dampness already. One of my chocolate favorites in the cherries in the liquid filling. Hard to find these days, most have the creamy filling that is just too sweet. Of course all calories free of course.

LLOYD  I heard about that train crash earlier. Terrible lately about the train accidents.

AMY  those who plow the roads just love filling in the end of driveways so you have to shovel it again. Love your Hymns, copied them.

LARRY  on local NBC channel they have had nothing but the wait for the Super Bowl. Of course the talk is mostly about the Patriots.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 04, 2018, 12:34:12 PM
I just came across this and thought it is perfect for today.

Football Riddles

Q: How is the bad economy affecting the Super Bowl?

A: Instead of a coin toss they are now going to play rock, paper, scissors!


Q: How many Detroit Lions does it take to win a Superbowl?

A: No one knows, and we may never find out!


Q: What do you call a bunch of millionaires sitting around watching the Super Bowl?

A: The Dallas Cowboys.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 04, 2018, 12:47:53 PM
Mary Ann, I had a nephew that took his own life some years before Norm died, he e-mailed a very kind note that showed a different side of the teasing Norm we saw online.  Because a brother and #1 son was so like him, I could see them being the same as Norm when "on & off". 

When my son was 5 he was diagnosed with Perthes Disease (Legg-Calve-Perthes disease) in one hip, instead of being cured in 2 years it showed up in the other hip.  He was totally embarrassed with this issue because he now wore a brace on each leg that was connected together with a metal piece from hip to heavy leather belt around the waist.  The shoes were mounted in the brace & about 3" above the bottom "walking" part of the brace.  Rollers allowed the leg to slide up & down inside the brace... and he had to use crutches to balance.  When it was only one leg involved he wore a built up shoe so the leg could dangle inside the brace. Object was to keep weight off the hips. 

He was the first in this area to have "bilateral" so was sort of a guinea pig.  His braces allowed him to only bend at the hips, difficult for him to sit in a class room all day with legs stuck out. He would allow his sister to stand behind him to get on the school bus and only other person was a little girl that lived next door... she treated him like any other kid, no sympathy or favoritism for his "disability".  He didn't know he was disabled during those years but only his closest  family or friends were allowed to help him in any way.  I'm guessing that is how Norm felt about Dot helping.... they gave their heart & soul AND pride to allow those special people to help. 

Gloria, before I forget (not taking notes), do want to thank you for sharing that "When you thought I wasn't watching"... I guess it was when Joan posted it before that I read & unlike you, had no clue where I may have saved it.  I'm sending to my grands that have little ones, don't think they realize just how much their kids understand. 

Larry, I hope you can get built back up soon, lack of sleep is our worst enemy "at our age".  I can't honestly say how much praying got done at church this morning, but hopefully God understands the distraction.  My grandson was an usher for the first time and his son (7) sat in the back with him but his wife & 2 little girls sat in the pew with me & my son & wife.  The girls are at the stage where they are young enough (3 & 1) that everyone smiles when they do something cute.  The littlest would start with "Da-da-da" every time her Dad ushered someone to a pew and the 3 year old got teary eyed when Dad came by with the collection basket & didn't stay with her.  Such a joy to witness how much they love their parents, and I'm pretty sure God had a smile or two as well. 

Oh, Amy, I am so jealous of your snow.  Would gladly trade you this blasted wind!  Even winter lovers had to catch their breath at the knife like icy wind cut through clothes this morning.  I watered my little trees again yesterday, so dry they won't survive without.   

I think anyone in here would recognize me in real life... the years of life with Cas I did try to "contain" myself.  He grew up believing nobody should know anything about him or his life, self conscious and pretty much silent with people he didn't know well.  We did balance each other, but one time my mother asked, "whatever happened to my sassy little Shirley?"   She meant the independent person I was from the time I could walk & talk.  I was totally different from my sister (and Mother), but she saw her twin sisters in me so ... years later told me that, "every time I left the house she would tell God I was in His hands now".   I was allowed to roam my end of town & even went by train to Kansas City by myself at 10, to stay with my oldest brother just out of a German POW camp at the end of WWII.  My sister would never have done that even 5 years older than me nor would my mother have gone off on her own, but her twin sisters did.  Her mother died when she was 7 & the twins were just a couple years younger, so she had to watch out for them most of their young lives.  Lucky for all of us that she allowed each to be the person we were born to be, ( we all thought WE were her favorite). ;) 

So there you are, spilled my guts again (sorry, Mother, not lady-like).   :knuppel2:    Wishing everyone a fantastic week.

Good ones, Gloria!!!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 04, 2018, 12:58:09 PM
Does anyone know how to change the time in the weather "thingy"?   I'm sure Jeanne Lee put it in for me & all of a sudden it is NOT Central Standard time (like where I live in Wichita, KS).  I wouldn't know where to start but did check profile & didn't find a setting for time zone.  Maybe I don't want to know today..... my brain is worn out from all the password changes & iPhone learning, maybe a nap would help.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 04, 2018, 01:32:23 PM
Shirley I think you start by putting your cussor over the time on your tool bar and rt clicking there.then click on task manager. you are on your own I don't reamber from there. Have fun.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 04, 2018, 01:46:05 PM
Shirley I may add I have spent over two hours today trying to put my tool bar on the T V Laptop back on the bottom where it is normal and has accidentally got moved to the top. I got it turned upside down once and had a hard time getting it back right side up. so just gave up and left it at top for now, weighting on G D to come see us and fix it. Look to the young generation HA HA HA HA.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 04, 2018, 01:59:59 PM
One more thing I did not know AMY was so windy But she must be because it is snowing like crazy out of the north from her way. we have a bit over 1" and still at it hard.  that is alright AMY we need the moisture and the nitrogen in the soil.
Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 04, 2018, 04:21:18 PM
snowing like crazy in central PA too. Been at it all day and will continue until around 8 this evening.

I cooked all morning while listening to Tennessee Ernie ford sing gospel music. I sang along. And the result is meat loaf and scalloped potatoes for four meals plus a good dinner today also extra meat loaf for a couple sandwiches.

I'm also one of those "what you see is what you get" kind of people.  I cook to relieve stress and I take a lot of naps and I scold my kids for trying to help me but I love them for it. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 04, 2018, 04:26:20 PM
Lloyd,  :2funny: a little bit of snow won't hurt you!!

Snow is still coming down here and I am going to leave it until morning .I think I shall go out in the hot tub and just watch it come down.

Shirley, I would miss the 4 seasons, I know winter is a lot of work here but it is so breath taking beautiful.  Can you cover around the roots of your trees so the wind doesn't drink up the water on them? Here we use straw or sawdust any type of mulch would help.
I am sure Bubble would know how to do that Shirley...

Gloria, I just hope that snow plow operator had as good a laugh as my neighbour and I...won't live this one down for a while. But I will pay closer attention.




Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 04, 2018, 04:29:14 PM
Jane, a meat loaf sandwich with hot mustard, doesn't get any better than that!!
I had made pastry so thought I had better use it up and made 3 cherry pies, been a long time since I have made them from scratch. Also had some lima beans soaking and cooked them up. What do you do with lima beans???
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 04, 2018, 04:47:14 PM
put some ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, ham or bacon in. Dump them in a baking dish and pop them in the oven. My mother made the best baked Lima beans you ever tasted!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 04, 2018, 04:48:23 PM
gotta get some Lima beans!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 04, 2018, 05:00:26 PM
Thank you, sounds great, some onions too???
I had a difficult time to find dried lima beans ,but found them is a wee bulk food store and bought a big bag. Now every time Kyle goes for cardio appointment I skip over and get some..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 04, 2018, 05:10:36 PM
Shirley, a little explanation about the airport situations - Allegiant Airlines is a low-cost airline and flies direct from GR to St Pete FL.  Going on any other airline requires a transfer and you might end up in St Pete, but maybe Tampa or Sarasota - depending on the airline.  Allegiant does not have good service in the airport, at least not in GR.  I think I mentioned sitting in our airport in a wheelchair for at least a half hour waiting for someone to push me to baggage pickup.  There was another elderly woman beside me, also in a wheelchair.  Finally, an airport employee happened to come along, saw our problem and pushed us to baggage pickup.

That is why Dot would be the pusher for Norm's wheelchair.  GR has a long ramp to go up (departure) or down (arrival) - no elevator - and it isn't easy controlling a wheelchair with a 200+ pound man in it, holding a computer.  If Dot would lose control of the wheelchair, Norm would have gone down lickety-split and into a wall.  Once they had the luggage (one large bag) they would head for outside to be picked up by Tom or Terry.  Dot would be pushing with one hand and pulling the bag with the other.  We would  try to meet their plane and help but Norm kept insisting Dot didn't need help.  She didn't???  Just ask her today!

While it wasn't all Norm's fault (Allegiant's service is terrible), he could have been more understanding and suggested one of us help. 

Everything with Norm was not as above, but he was not the easiest person to live with and I don't know how Dot did it.  We all miss different parts of our lives with him. 

I think most of the weather things are not working; mine is not.  It may have to do with the weather!!!

Tom has just left to do some driving for Uber  Weekends are best, but not always and he looks to see on his app when there is a lot of traffic.  He has snow tires on his car so can get through in situations where others might not. 

Dot and I started out for church this morning but after a couple of blocks turned back.  I don't know if I would have attempted it or not, but as I am no longer driving, I did not encourage Dot to continue.  We live about five miles from church.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 04, 2018, 06:36:22 PM
Amy, I just saw the picture of your girls. I wish it were larger. What are their names and what are their breeds ?

Janie, I am sure you are very correct, in that we all have different styles of presenting  ourselves in different situations. I know I do. I find the older I get the more I try present myself as others need me to be, and possibly what I need at the time.  And I think most of us are the same in how we act in particular situations.

Gloria, we are having a high of 80 today. I wonder what the temps are where Regina lives….maybe warmer than California. I have a feeling that most of us here are "what you see, you get". Or in our case, what you see is the real ME. I don't have much of an appetite either Gloria. We are given three meals a day in our contract, but I rarely eat more than one. My early mornings are busy with my own prayer time and now the breathing machine, and I just don't feel like socializing till around noon.

Larry, you are listening to what your body is dictating, and that is wise of you. Healing can only happen when the body is at rest. It is time for that to start taking place…I pray so.

I had lunch at home after Church, just didn't feel like going down stairs. Finished up the chili I had opened a couple days ago. Then I laid down to read until Gary and Dori arrived about two o'clock. How I love those kids. Gary took care of a lot of paper work for me, and Dori did her usual..making me feel very loved. What a wonderful girl my son took for his bride.

They are having a big super bowl party downstairs with hot dogs, tacos, soft drinks, I may go down and see how it is. I do not understand football. I know what a football looks like, but that's about it.

see you later..June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lindancer on February 04, 2018, 08:07:37 PM
Good evening, I have had company on and off all day. So am tired, so this will be a bit short. Raining right now.
Yesterday morning was 9. to day 44

My temp. and time is not right either, has not been for a week

Gloria, I did a lot of roller skating during the war. They were building a new road by the Navy Yard, but before it was open it was a great place to meet and skate. When I was going to grade school, I would    roller skates to school, sometime in the road, till my mother found out.  that ended my roller skating. thanks again for your extra post.

Amy, sounds like our snow last week, weatherman said a light dustin. we go 8 inches they also closed the schools
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 04, 2018, 09:49:09 PM
well you all are hard for me to do a dieat and lose weight. so I am going going to quit listening and cal it a day. AMY I agree the one inch we got is alright.
I fed the cows after it pretty well stooped. I unrolled one big one ton bale of good fine steam hay. it is 8º now and our high was 36º and windy and cloudy all day so wind chill was in the single digits. good night and sweat dreams.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 05, 2018, 05:50:58 AM
Good morning everyone..
The snow has stopped but the music still plays for me, I have another dance with the snow blower this morning. Temp is - 8° at the moment.
Not a lot on the agenda today, need to wash floors and pick up some cheese that is on sale...and that is it.

June, I sent you an email with photos of the girls plus you can see them here along with Jacks beautiful Goldens, Sandy also has  a photo of her son's dog. One can just reach out and hug all these dogs!! :smitten:
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/photos-and-more/photos-old-and-new/4440/

Gloria de, the snow has stopped for now but we have been so lucky, so far this year we haven't had a lot of snow.

Better get a move on here.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 05, 2018, 06:47:23 AM
Good morning everyone. Aw isn't it awful that the Patriots did not get their 6th Super bowl win?  How greedy can you get? About time things did not go their way. I do not like football and didn't watch any of the game.

SHIRLEY  you are right, youngsters do see and understand a lot more than adults give them credit for. At times my kids will bring up some memory for when they were little and it surprises me how well they remember. I did save a lot of what JOAN posted over all those years. I wish I could be more like you. I was very timid as a kid. Still to this day when I meet new people I am quiet and listen more than talk.

I have the local news on TV now and the poor defeated Pats have just landed at the airport.

LLOYD  we had rain all day yesterday and if finally stopped. Wednesday we ar e  in for a winter blast of a mix of rain snow and wind. I do not like that. That mean ole arthritis acts up with the dampness of rain. It is 40° now so at least no icy roads.

JANE  I love scalloped potatoes but I gave up, always make too much of it. Never did learn how to make a small casserole of it. I do enjoy a good meatloaf sandwich. One thing that I like better that way.

AMY  I am with you, I love to watch the snow falling and how beautiful everything looks before it gets walked on and dirty after it is on the ground later. Like you I like the 4 seasons, each one has it's own beauty. More than once I had shoveled my way out of the driveway and the plow would go by and fill the end in again. I often wondered if they enjoy doing that.

JUNE  this building is getting to be like a morgue. Not many go out or socialize, just stay in their apartments. So many are afraid they will be called into the manager s office to be told by the witch they cannot do this or that or making too much noise or something.

GLORIA de  skating in the road when I was a kid was what all the kids did. Very little traffic in those days.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 05, 2018, 06:49:49 AM

MY TRAVEL PLANS FOR 2018

I have been in many places, but I've never been in
Kahoots.  Apparently, you can't go alone.  You
have to be in Kahoots with someone.

I've also never been in Cognito.  I
hear no one recognizes you there.

I have, however, been in Sane.  They
don't have an airport; you have to be driven
there.  I have made several trips there, thanks to my
children, friends, family and work.

I would like to go to Conclusions, but you
have to jump, and I'm not too much on physical activity
anymore.

I have also been in Doubt.  That is a
sad place to go, and I try not to visit there too
often.  I've been in Flexible, but only when it was
very important to stand firm.

Sometimes I'm in Capable, and I go there
more often as I'm getting
older.

One of my favorite places to be is in Suspense!  It
really gets the adrenaline flowing and pumps up the old
heart! At my age I need all the stimuli I can get!

I may have been in Continent, but I don't
remember what country I was in. It's an age thing.
They tell me it is very wet and damp there.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: roley on February 05, 2018, 07:06:06 AM
strewth !. What a 'palaver' that was, for whatever reason my 'longstanding password' was rejected.  i do not know why that was ?.  but at last its all sorted now, i hope. Back to the original Email address again, with a new password.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 05, 2018, 07:14:50 AM
Good morning Everyfriend. The snow stopped last night around 8 and my nice neighbor called to see how soon I needed to be out this morning. I don't but he's already done my driveway and is now doing our neighbors.

Amy. You made me hungry for baked Lima beans. I think I've seen the beans at the Amish store. I'll have to look the next time I go there. Yes we do put onions in them too I forgot that.

Can't figure out what I'll be up to today. I know I have to shovel a small section of sidewalk that's inside the fence but that shouldn't take long. If I had the stuff I could make barbecue sauce but I need to get ketchup and I want to get that at the an
Mush store. It's a lot cheaper there.

I guess I'll figure out something. Enjoy your day and whatever you do go with The knowledge of Gods love.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Sandy on February 05, 2018, 09:21:53 AM
Quote from: Gloria on February 05, 2018, 06:49:49 AM

MY TRAVEL PLANS FOR 2018
I may have been in Continent, but I don't
remember what country I was in. It's an age thing.
They tell me it is very wet and damp there.


Ha ha ha ha ha!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 05, 2018, 09:44:07 AM
Good Morning everyone. slow getting in here today. the current temp. here is
2º and calling for a high of 34º today. I am going down stairs and build a fire down there and watch good westerns today all out side is feed the cows after while. hope you all are staying well and warm. see you all later on again.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 05, 2018, 10:53:34 AM
 Hi Everyone.  After a very rainy day yesterday today is sunny and beautiful.  I spend all day in my easy chair as was feeling pretty punk.  However, this morning I seem to be feeling better and actually felt like getting a few things done.  However, by the time I finished my shower I was ready to lay down and rest for a bit and am just now getting around to eating my breakfast.  While I was laying down I did read the things I ready daily plus all the postings in the discussions I follow. I did watch the PGA Golf Tournament in Phoenix.  They have the biggest crowd there of any golf tournament in the world.  They had over 700,000 people in attendance during the days of the tourney.  It is not the usual fairly quiet fans watching.  It was an exciting finish and required an extra hole to be played to decide the winner.  By the time it was over it was time for the Super Bowl to begin and that turned out to be a very good game.  I found the commercials not entertaining at all and turned off the sound during the halftime show.  Guess I am getting to be an old fuddy-duddy.  Nothing on the schedule for today other than getting more rest.  I think I may be able to lay on the bed this afternoon, which I haven't been able to do for a few days. 

Gloria, it seems that winter has hit your area pretty hard these last few weeks.  I have never been found the the chocolate covered cherries.  There was another bad Amtrak train crash in Columbia, South Carolina yesterday morning with I think 1 dead and 100 people injured.  I read that a switch had not been properly set and that was the cause of the crash.  I didn't watch any of the hype for the Super Bowl and didn't turn it on until perhaps fifteen minutes before the kick-off. 

Shirley, does your son have any after effects from the disease he had starting when he was 5?  That sounds like quite an unpleasant device he had to wear for a long time. It is going to take me awhile to get my strength back (what little I have anymore).  This is the beginning of week three of this cough.  I will see my primary doctor on Friday so will get a third opinion then but hopefully will be much better by then.  At least I have felt like being in my office this morning and that wasn't the case yesterday.  I am sure God understand the antics of little children.

Jane, we have a lot of meat loafs and do like leftovers for sandwiches.  I bet your kids love to help you know you wouldn't take advantage of them. 

Amy, it has been a long time since I had a piece of cherry pie with vanilla or any kind of ice cream on it and I can't remember the last time it was made from scratch.  I have never cared for lima beans, one of the few types I don't like. 

Roley, glad you are able to post once again.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 05, 2018, 01:27:40 PM
Just finished enjoying my email and other pictures of the beloved four legged "kids". Thanks to all you dog lovers.

I am awaitng my grocery delivery.  I paid extra for a one hour delivery time, but what the heck...money is to be spent...my kids push me NOT to save. I was brought up frugal...lived the depression.

Nothing special happening today. A movie on the big screen at 1:30, but I may be sleeping by then. I am wakened each day at 6:30, so I need that nap.

We are having fine weather..as usual..it gets a bit boring. I like rain.76 for a high, low51. Sun is shining.

I did go down for the football yesterday...not to watch, just to eat. delicious hot dog on bun, smothered with chilli and melted cheese, and raw broccoli and celery with a glob of sour cream dip. No beer....not here at Rowntree, just root beer or coca-cola.

Larry, you are wise to stay tucked in at home till you are healed up from this cold or flu or some of both. We can't afford to have you feeling so bad. Your messages are always so welcome to read, so heal up soon.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Carol on February 05, 2018, 03:07:52 PM
Look at that sweet face - thanks, Sandy.  You are blessed.

Don:  Hugs to your Emily. 

I did take notes but they are too short for me to remember what you wrote ---

Jenny:  I am remembering you mentioned high price tickets.  Agilent flys from the Springs to Mesa.  Who knows if they stop anywhere - yes, it may be grim but you do "get there".  Just a thought -
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 05, 2018, 09:45:06 PM
Good Night everyone sweet dreams see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 05, 2018, 10:16:34 PM
Carol, from what I've read about Allegiant is they are all direct flights, no stops, and no connections with other airlines.  We have Allegiant in Grand Rapids and they have one flight out and the return flight in - that's all.  They fly to several cities - I think Denver is one, Orlando, Las Vegas (airline home) and more.  Norm and Dot used to take Allegiant to St Pete and a friend picked them up from there to go to Sun City Center.  At home, Norm's sons picked them up.

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 05, 2018, 10:33:09 PM
My Dori and Gary are in Ontario Ca. tonight Parked in the hotel lot. They will be taken to the airport to fly to the Island in the morning with their good friends that they have traveled with for years. My prayers are with them for safe travel, a good rest, and a lot of fun. God knows they have earned a rest.

Our weather remains quite mild tonight so my sheet will be enough covering what with flannel nitey covering me neck to toes.

Time to bid you all a very good night and a happy tomorrow. God is watching over us so have a peaceful sleep, hugs, Love and prayers, June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 06, 2018, 05:39:03 AM
Good morning everyone.

Snowing here now, with a temp of +8 ° F. I managed to get a lot done yesterday after snow blowing. Took my vehicle in for an oil change after washing the floors. Thur I will take hubby's vehicle in to see about the abs braking.
VON comes today and I need to make a banana cake with over ripe bananas.

June, hope Dori and Gary have a fantastic time on the island.

Larry, the pie was delicious topped off with real whipping cream.

Roley, the computer gremlins gave you a hard time but I am glad you made it in here :)

Gloria, I passed the travel plans on for others to get a laugh.....that was a good one!

Jane, you are blessed with a good neighbour.

Better get a move on here

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Joy on February 06, 2018, 06:47:05 AM
Good morning, Amy.  You are all alone here this morning.  We had the snow and freezing rain yesterday morning, and more expected tomorrow morning.

I have been awake since about 3 a.m. and decided to come in here and maybe I will get sleepy.   I have had 2 mini-donuts to hold me over until breakfast.
I see where it is 25º  now at 6:45.  I am thinking I might go back to bed, as it is still dark out.  Maybe I can get another couple hours of sleep.

I did push the thermostat up and it is getting nice and cozy warm.  Will feel good to crawl back in my warm bed.  I  will take my trash across the hall to the dumpster and then I won't have to worry about not getting it out in time for the maintenance man to pick it up.  Otherwise, it would have to wait until tomorrow.   

Hope you and all the friends will have a good day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 06, 2018, 07:04:27 AM
Good morning Joy, I think everyone else is as snug as a  bug under their covers. I filled the wood box and brought another load in . I don't blame you for going back to bed, I will likely catch some zz's later on this afternoon.
Enjoy your day..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 06, 2018, 07:35:48 AM
jGood morning Everyfriend!  Our temp is in the teens and we'Re supposed to get more snow today. I have to be at work at 10 and home by 2. I really hope there's not much accumulation until then.

I did go out yesterday and got some groceries and other stuff at WM but I couldn't make it to pick up my computer. So that's on the agenda for today. But that will only happen if it doesn't snow too much and if it stops before 4:30. I'm thinking I might ask my son to pick it up. That's a "maybe for sure"

I hope you all have exactly the kind of day you're wishing for and that God blesses you with good health!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 06, 2018, 08:39:35 AM
Good morning everyone, cloudy again with  rain due later. 19°. Hope it warms up before rain starts.

ROLEY  the last few weeks I have had to log in every day when I get here. Then it did not want my password. One day I just clicked on the log in a few times and I was in. Crazy, had the same password since I first joined.

JANE  you have a wonderful neighbor who believes in helping. Nor many like him these days.

SANDY  glad you got a chuckle with the Travel Plan I posted yesterday. I know I laughed when I first read it.

LLOYD  glad you can stay inside when it is that cold. I know  I no longer go out when it is cold anymore.

LARRY  I heard about that train switch that caused the accident. My first thought was wondering is someone did that on purpose. So many weird people in the world who knows. This is Patriots country so od course there was too much talk about it on TV. Sunday was too much on the NBC channel, from noon till well after the game was over. I did not know till Monday morning the Pats lost. Just heard that in Gardner, Mass. A school bus skidded on an icy road and went into the side of a house. At times the towns. States do a good job on main roads but forget all the side roads.

JUNE  I remember after the first year my daughter lived in San Diego she wrote to say she never thought she would get used to sunny weather all the time but she would love to see rain or snow.

CAROL your saying you took notes remeinds me of when I first joined Bis' Nest in SN and I would make notes and then when I would go to type in the postbox I couldn't read them. Then Oscar told me about notepad and from then on that is what I have used.

AMY  glad you passed the travel plans on, it really is good for some chuckles.

JOY  you mean you get sleepy here in the SS? Goodness we will have to see if we can stop that and wake you up.

JANE  hope you do not get much snow and it gets treated fast.

Time to get my breakfast made.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 06, 2018, 08:40:40 AM
Blame the Internet
Author Unknown

I don't want to do the dishes,
I don't want to do the wash,
I sprinkled clothes a week ago
And now my iron's lost.

I don't wanna clean the pots,
I don't wanna rattle pans,
I wanna read my emails,
And chat with all my friends.

The table needs some dusting
and the floor could sure be mopped,
But I know if I get started
There'll be no place to stop.

The closets are stuffed so full
Now things are falling off the shelves,
I wish for cleaning fairies,
And magic laundry elves.

They could sprinkle fairy dust
And twitch their little nose,
And the windows would be sparkling,
And I'd have no dirty clothes.

I don't know what I'm saying,
My head is in the sky,
I must cook that meat that's graying
And bake that apple pie.

My husband needs a flea bath,
The dog needs some attention...
Oh, the other way around I mean!
My brain is in suspension.

I'm running around in circles,
I'm getting nothing done,
I keep thinking of the internet,
I'm missing all the fun!

I know I'm not addicted...
Though I hear that all the time,
But I guess that stuff will have to wait,
'Cause today I'll be ON LINE!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 06, 2018, 09:08:24 AM
Hi everyone. I am just not feeling like writing this morning as don’t feel up to doing so. I have read the postings.  Hope to feel better tomorrow’ as have to get out for a doctors appointment.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Sandy on February 06, 2018, 09:35:13 AM
Good Morning one and all ..... 

Larry,  I  hope that you are feeling better soon. 
It is not like you to not feel like posting....  so I
hope you feel up to it later.   

I have to giggle about in continence .. 
Might as well giggle and always be
prepared.....  cus there is not a
whole lot one can do about it...but
make the best of it.   

:crazy2: :uglystupid2:
Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 06, 2018, 10:18:41 AM
Larry, I am sorry you are not feeling well this morning.  Rest and I hope after you see the doctor you will feel better.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Radioman34 on February 06, 2018, 11:01:13 AM
Larry it is concerning to know you are not feeling well.  I hope you feel better soon.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lindancer on February 06, 2018, 12:39:23 PM
Good afternoon, Cloudy, have had a few snow flurries this AM.  I am suppose to go to Lassie meeting to morrow.  (Women's club, here in the park) but it is going to snow.

Larry, we all will be so happy, when you write you are feeling, my neighbors across the street have both been sick of two weeks. they got the flu in Aruba  while they were on vacation.

June, hope your family has a great vacation, but know you will be happy when they return safe and sound.

Gloria, thanks again for your post, you wrote about me in this last one, always wanting to come in and check my PC

MaryAnn, the last few time I flew to Charleston, I went by way of Cleveland, OH, did not make mush sense to me, but it was the airlines hub.

Joy, good that you could go back to bed. I got up at 2Am and went back to bed at 4. then got up at 8.

Jane, hope you got home from work, before snow, also was able to get your computer back.

Roley, glad to see you were able to join the group again.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: donklan on February 06, 2018, 01:56:03 PM
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 06, 2018, 04:56:10 PM
I came to check on everyone & didn't take notes, just enjoyed the posts.... All of a sudden I got a whiff of something that smells good...

Oh, I forgot I have the oven on, baking "chicken breast under glass" to the tune of a recipe for pheasant under glass.  When we lived in Western Kansas everyone hunted pheasants, most only ate the breasts and I was not fond of having to pick out the "shots" from  the shotguns used.  The pheasant breasts were much like chicken so I decided we'd just skip the wild game & stick to what came out of the store.  Any time I've fixed it for family or friends they swear it's the best food they've ever tasted.  Today my DIL is having to have her mother moved to the "Memory Care"/Alzheimer's part of the facility she is in.  She advanced much faster than expected so all the plans they tried to make fell apart.  Food is the last thing they have on their mind but is needed, and all I can do to help.   

Larry, no Andy hasn't had any sign of the Perthes damage but he wouldn't admit it until he couldn't walk.  The doctors said "30% of the kids that have this will have it return later in life and will need hip replacements."  When in college he volunteered with other engineers to help a group of "handicapped", mostly Cerebral palsy patients, customizing wheel chairs & means of communication.  One of the other volunteers was also a Perthes "survivor" so they compared notes & research.  Treatment was so different among doctors and I've always wondered if any decision was made to what worked best for the "long term".  We took him to 4 orthopedics that agreed to the treatment/braces that was recommended for Andy.  It was a long 5 years, the 5th year was trying to slow him down without braces while the new bone hardened. 

Don, glad to know when to expect the new cards.  I'd hate to be in charge of handling that job, wouldn't you?  :-\

Off to deliver food..............Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 06, 2018, 06:27:08 PM
I GOT MY COMPUTER BACK THIS AFTERNOON!!!! :nanadance: :cheer: :happydance: :jump: :pineapple: :headspin: :wave2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Carol on February 06, 2018, 06:33:40 PM
Wow! Jane, doing the happy dance

Shirley:  I remember a friend mentioning the "shots" in the cooked pheasant - after we bit into it. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 06, 2018, 06:48:58 PM
well I think as far as doters go I am going to take the same opinion My brother did with hearing aids. he got fitted with hearing aids when they told him how much they cost. he said it is amassing how much better his hearing got all at once with out them. Bare in mined the quality and model of care doctors drive.
Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 06, 2018, 09:44:11 PM
Amy, I tried to send you an email to thank you for the pictures, but It wouldn't go on..my iMac is is not a youngster anymore so, like me, it ends up doing what it can, which is never enough. I really love your girls.

This has been a really pleasant day. Started out in Low gear, but picked up as the day progressed. A nice surprise. I really felt like I was coming down with something nasal so went downstairs to the clinic, Eric took my temp..it was normal so he said, " go and enjoy" and I did.

Had supper downstairs and enjoyed a fish dinner with good company.

Joy, I do hope you were able to go back to sleep. I feel too wiped our all day when I wake early as you did. We put our trash in plastic bags and put them outside our door, on days starting with T……for trash, they do there best to heip we oldsters remember the day.

Janie we had a mostly cloudy day, which I welcome. Rain would be even more welcome. I hope you get your computer home all fixed up by tomorrow.

Gloria, does Regina get a variety of weather or is it similar to So. Cal. ?

Larry I hope and pray your doctor can do something to heal you up really quick ! You have put up with illness for too long now.

Gloria de, the kids will be back home on the 14th. and yes, I surely will be happy to have them back.  They really needed this time out….they do so much for so many.

Janie….YAY !!!!! Hope it came home all healed up.  :thumbup:

I have a few dishes to wash then I am going to get read for book and bed.Have a peaceful night my dear ones. Peace, Love and Prayers.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 07, 2018, 06:57:44 AM
Good morning everyone..

They say we are to get a good amount of snow today, I have the blower gassed up and ready to go!! Hope the snow doesn't start till after I get home from the chiropractors.

Jane, so glad to see you have your computer home. :thumbup: We really miss them when they are in getting fixed.

June,you are doing just fine. We know computers have an attitude at times  ;) Glad you liked the photos  and will send you more .

Larry, I know you said to not worry BUT it is easier said than done. We can all bend God's ear with prayers for you and do!!

Shirley, will you share your chicken under glass please? Andy is one amazing lad but you knew that already.

Gloria, everyone I sent the Vacation post to more friends and they loved it..a lot of good giggles in that one. Blame it on the internet is good and so true too!!

Better get a move on here.

Enjoy your day everyone..




Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 07, 2018, 07:32:41 AM
Good moring Everyfriend!  It's snowing hard and has been doing so for a while.  If the weather report is to be believed it started around 4 a.m.  and is supposed to continue until about 3 this afternoon. 

Everyone in a 3 county area was in WM yesterday replenishing their bread and milk....and potato chips, Pepsi, cinnamon buns, fried chicken, video games, mucinex, chocolate candy, TV dinners...and anything else that would fit in the cart.  It was horrendous!

I think this is one of those days that I call off.  I'm really timid about driving in bad beather and I don't look forward to shoveling my car out from under a day's worth of snow so I can come home and collapse.  I'm going to be an ornery old lady and stay home.  Maybe I'll make barbecue sauce today.  We'll see!

I think I'll tell my nice neighbor with the snow blower to stay home until the snow stops around 4 this afternoon.  That'll be a good reason to stay home.

I hope you all have a lovely day with unexpected good things happening!  Stay warm. Stay well and enjoy!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 07, 2018, 07:43:22 AM
Jane, happy to read you are staying home , no fun travelling in dirty weather and not nice having to clean your car off. Home is where the  :smitten: is :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 07, 2018, 07:50:45 AM
Good morning everyone, looks like we are in for a miserable weather day. Starting with snow and ending with rain. Glad I do not have to go anywhere. It is down in the teens so cold enough for snow. Schools are already closed in many towns and it has not even started yet.

LARRY  hope you feel better today. I have had days where I did not feel up  to posting so know how that feels.

SANDY  I am glad you enjoyed the in continence.

GLORIA de  there was a time when I was at the computer most of the day but now not so much.

DONKLAN  thank you for the update on the new Medicare card. Always disliked having out SS numbers on there and all our documents/cards.

SHIRLEY  so sad when Alzheimer's hits a person. MY DIL's Dad was hit with it. To see him just sitting there was heartbreaking, he was a smart man and lively as long as I had known him and that was before my son ever met his future wife.

JANE  Hooray, feels like getting a close friend back.  That's how I felt the month my PC was gone.

JUNE  it does get cold where my daughter lives now and they do get some snow but it does not last long. They get more rain than in San Diego.

AMY  you should have posted that Travel one yourself. I laugh every time I read it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 07, 2018, 07:53:30 AM
Forest Service Comments

These are reported to be actual comments left on Forest Service registration sheets and comment cards by campers and backpackers completing their trips:

"A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call."

"Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands."

"Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill."

"Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the area of these pests."

"Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them."

"Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet so people can hike at night with flashlights."

"Need more signs to keep area pristine."

"The places where trails do not exist are not well marked."

"Too many rocks in the mountains."
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Sandy on February 07, 2018, 08:16:54 AM
Good Morning Everyone from
the cold and soon to be snowy, 
rocky coastof Maine.   

Kelly is picking me up soon,  so we can get
to the store before the storm comes in.   
Good day to shop early and beat the rush.   

All is well here.... 

Hope Larry comes in feeling better today. 

Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 07, 2018, 08:33:58 AM
Good Morning everyone. JaneS  you and AMY may keep your snow now did not send it when I was in the Mood for it. I need a brake, Had a bad day yesterday At V A and a bad night at Home last night. was up 4-5 times trying to get the new mask proper adjusted before i went to bed. never worked, I am tireder now than before I went to bed last night, sun is trying to brake through now, is 14º
Partly cloudy and saying to go to 30º and sunny today. may make it sun keeps popping in and out. Have a great day and a better day tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 07, 2018, 08:35:04 AM
I called off...and from the sound of the manager's voice, I wasn't the only one!  I feel like a load's been lifted off my shoulders. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 07, 2018, 09:15:31 AM
 JaneS do not be worried we need you healthy and Happy. no injury's needed.
Have a great day and a better tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 07, 2018, 09:25:41 AM
 Hi Everyone on a cloudy and rainy day.  We have a high percentage of opportunity for thunderstorms this afternoon. I had a very good night last night sleeping in my bed with the CPAP and oxygen and feel more like my old self this morning.  I can't eat breakfast this morning as have to give blood in a little while in preparation for my GP appointment on Friday.  I also need to stop at the city hall and pay the taxes on the cars and get the tags for this year.  Finally I have a 10:45 appointment with the my cardiologist.  I had considered canceling it but glad I didn't now.  If I have time after doing the first two things I will stop at the restaurant and get a breakfast sandwich otherwise I will have to wait until lunch time to eat and I really don't need any less energy.  Scott has to work this evening and I cancelled us out of going to the Wednesday night dinner at the Church.  So Jennifer and her friends will be coming out to have dinner with us this evening.

Sandy, you have the right attitude.  We deal with what comes along. 

Thank you all for your prayers and expressions of concern.  I think I am well on the way to recovery this morning.  The cough is nothing like it has been and I just generally feel better. 

deAngel, I feel for your neighbors dealing with the flu.  I feel very fortunate that I didn't have the flu.  This has been a very strange illness. 

Shirley, I hope your "chicken breast under glass" turned out well.  I would prefer chicken over pheasant anytime.  Sorry for your DIL having to deal with the quick advancing of the dementia.  What I learned years ago with my mother is that it can basically go from one stage to an advanced stage almost overnight.  Glad that Andy hasn't had any sign of the Perthes damage. 

Jane, glad to see you got your computer back and it will make it easier for you to post.  Glad to see you made the decision to stay home and stay safe today.  You sure don't need to be shoveling snow as that is something for a younger person to do if there is any significant amount or to use a snow blower on.  It sounds like you could use a day of rest. 

Gloria, it sounds like a lot of the country is in for some really bad weather today.  I will be thinking of you all as we enjoy the 70 degree wet day here.  I love living in the South.  It seems the schools are being more pro-active in cancelling based on the forecasts rather than getting the buses into a lot of trouble.  I hated not doing a normal posting yesterday but just couldn't face it so thought a brief note was better than nothing.  My posting today is a good indicator that I am feeling much better.  I loved the Forest Service comments.  You have to wonder about the intelligence of people who would write such things. The last one is a classic.

Lloyd, are your hearing aids not working well?  Sorry to read you had a bad day yesterday and that your new mask for your CPAP didn't work well.  I hope you can rest today. 

June, glad you were not coming down with something and you were able to enjoy your day. 

Amy, sure hope you don't get caught out in the snow today. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 07, 2018, 10:02:24 AM
Gloria, I had missed the Travel Plans and it was mentioned often enough that I went back to find it.  I think I have been to most of those places.  I copied it and put it in my Potpourri folder. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Carol on February 07, 2018, 10:17:53 AM
Gloria:  Your postings are fun to read - I don't know how you find all the writings but it is nice to have the entertainment.  Thanks

Jane:  Not everyone is good at driving in snow and ice and most feel too confident.  They are the ones you don't want to be near on these treacherous roads.  Stay safe and warm today.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 07, 2018, 02:51:01 PM
Nearly noon here in Stanton. We were socked in with deep fog this morning. All cleared out now. Back from a good Bible study, and soon it will be time to go down for lunch.

Had a short message from Gary saying they had  good trip to Hawaii…Gary is not a "chatter." He will send pictures soon. Dori will fill me in…she is a writer.

Janie, I'm glad you are taking the day off. You don't need the added chore of digging out of snow plus WM work. Enjoy you day good girl.

Larry, I feel you should not be having dinner guests yet my friend. I am so happy you had a good nights sleep, I'm sure the oxygen zipped you up nicely, but too much company is not what I would recommend.

Time for me to get down for lunch. see you later.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Denver on February 07, 2018, 03:23:30 PM
A “good day” to all. 

JANE, good decision on your part to not venture out today!  I can well imagine you felt a big relief after making the call to you boss! 

LARRY, good to read you had a good night of rest.  I hope your outing today will not totally wear you out! 

Yesterday our new “groom” celebrated his 44th Birthday.  I never thought he would be this old before he married!  He is a young thinking and acting guy though.....just proves age indeed is just a number! 

It is a beautiful day here in the Mile High City, so we need to get out doors and enjoy it! 

Enjoy your day, EVERYFRIEND!

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 07, 2018, 03:57:57 PM
Hello from snowy Central PA.  The snow has stopped and now it's sort of sleety out there.  I'm sure the roads are bad.  The radio has been saying all day that if you don't HAVE to go out, please stay home.  They added that the trucks that are trying to treat the roads are having a hard time keeping up with the weather..  I'm sure glad I stayed home.

I have nine 1/2 pint jars of home made barbecue sauce sitting on the counter.  I really prefer my own home made to store bought and I've been out of it for about 3 months.  I have enough stuff to do another canner full tomorrow and that should hold me. 

I also had a tasty barbecue (sloppy joe to most of you) for my lunch.  The sauce is definitely up to par!  That's what I'm going to have for supper, too, I think.  Only I'm having potato chips with this one.  I had the other one "on the go". 

LARRY, it sure is good to hear that you are feeling so much better today!  I hope you are completely over your cough the next time we hear from you.

JENNY, the men in our family tend to marry later in life and it's been a good deal.  My dad was 37 when he married my mother.  My cousin was 33 when he married and my son was 45 when he found Sarah.  My grandson is already 34 and has had a couple relationships that we thought were serious but didn't pan out.  Now he says there's a girl in his life but he doesn't know yet if it's serious.  He says he'll let us know when he knows.

I think I'll go see if the dogs have absorbed all the zzzzs in the couch or if they left a few for me.  I don't need a lot....just a catchup.  Enjoy the rest of your day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 07, 2018, 05:14:27 PM
We got off lucky on the amount of snow, I just cleaned the driveway and a path out back for the dogs and to the wood .I would say we got about 3 inches ,now it is still coming down but very fine snow.

Larry, it is so good to hear you are feeling better, just don't over do it and have a relapse please. Good to see your usual post again. :thumbup:

Jane, I bet your home smells really good with all the sauce you have made!!
Going to put my feet up for a bit..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 07, 2018, 05:23:12 PM
For some reason, I'm not getting notified of new postings.  Did I accidentally turn something off?  Or might they have interfered when they fixed my computer?  Does anyone know how I turn it back on?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 07, 2018, 08:18:31 PM
I'm just in to say an early goodnight. After lunch I was tired, and foolishly decided to do a load of laundry to try out the new washer....whew....it takes a Doctorate degree to operate the thing. Two hours later I folded clothes and
fell into bed....still worn out.I have  a place to learn about the washer on the t.v., but that is reserved till tomorrow. My brain has closed down for the day. I love you my friends. Keep well. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 07, 2018, 11:26:06 PM
I hope everyfriend completed their chores with no mishaps today and everyone is just plain too tired to say Good Night.  I'm off to Dreamland and hoping for a good night's sleep tonight.  Sleep peacefully, my friends and wake refreshed!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 08, 2018, 04:04:13 AM
well  JaneS I hope you are having the peaceful rest you were talking about.
I am going to get another drink of water and back for some more ZZZZZ's.
it is 22º clear and heading for 50º they say for today.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 08, 2018, 05:43:37 AM
Good morning everyone..

Tad chilly out there this morning -22° F but no  new snow to play with :) Taking hubby's vehicle in to the garage today to get the abs system looked at. We can wait it out as it will just be an hour.

Finished the cat quilt and can now move on to another...hmm maybe I should straighten up the sewing room,  messy gremlins have been in there. The neighbour is coming over this afternoon to poke down the chimney. Always nice to know the chimney is clean.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 08, 2018, 07:45:05 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's cold here this morning...about 16º here right now.  I know, it's colder where Amy is but cold is cold is cold!

Lloyd, I did sleep better last night and I didn't wake up until 7 a.m.  I might have slept even later but Annie had to go!

I ran the dishwasher before I went to bed last night and I got all the stuff ready to make a second batch of barbecue sauce.  This morning I put the dishes away while the coffee was brewing and now I'm sitting here chatting with friends while I have my first cup of coffee and the doggies wait for the "boing"!  While I was putting the dishes away, I reversed a couple of shelves in the cupboard.  It's getting more and more difficult to lift heavy and high at the same time so I moved the glass casseroles to the first shelf and put glasses and cups on the second.  Works for me!

I'm going to stay home today until it's time to meet Kiran's bus this afternoon.  I find that I rather like staying home.  And things are getting done that have been neglected. 

I hope you all have a lovely day and that it is filled with the love of family and friends.  Make it exactly what you wish it to be!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 08, 2018, 08:06:42 AM
AMY I say more than a Tad chilly. If i were your husband I would have a electric blanket over us and a heat pad under us and snuggling up close. but in the days
when i was young and tough, I was hauling killer horses to grinville Canada.
I had a full beard chin whiskers down on my chest. was -50 there at the time.
while I got out of truck and walked less than 200 feet into the barn I had 4 icels
On my mustache at least 4 inches long from the condensation of my breath on it. I will just love long distance as a friend. you are tougher than I am any more.
I can however reamber working at reaparing my bulldozer bare handed when it was well below 0º . I would go in house and hold my hands close as i could to side of stove without touching it and burning them. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 08, 2018, 08:17:20 AM
Good morning everyone, another cold one  with another forecast of winter weather. The weather person is telling everyone to beware of black ice. I have no desire to go outside in the cold today.

LLOYD  no fun when you do not sleep at night. I don't need a machine for sleep but some nights sleep just eludes me. We need some of that Fairy Dust that JOAN used to spread for us every night in what seems like years ago now.

JANE  last Tuesday my CNA called in to say she would not be in because of the roads. When the boss called me she said half of her workers called in.

LARRY  when I have  to fast before seeing the vampire I always bring a snack with me. Last few times my son took me so we went out for breakfast. Love those one on one times with both my sons. Wish I could see my daughter as often in person and not just on Skype. Glad you felt much better yesterday. That Forest item when I first read it. Like the city people who moved to this town because it was quiet and then wanted all the conveniences of the city.

MARY ANN  we can thank AMY for the Travel Plans. She sent it to me and I loved it.

CAROL  some of what I posted is what JOAN had posted and I saved. Have a full folder of them on my external. I have another external that was full and I have many on there too. Trying to think of how I can plug it in so I could have access to them. I knew how I drove on snowy roads but I was always watching out for those who thought they could drive like the do on dry roads. Every year there are so many driving in winter for the first time they really do not know how.

JANE  like you my daughter makes her own BBQ sauce. She has an old recipe from my SIL's aunt. She share it with her as long as she never gave the recipe out of the family. She did at the age of 98 and it was given to her in her younger years from an old aunt. I have a 43 year old grandson who still has not found the right girl for him. He works too many hours to meet some.

AMY  we had a little over an inch of show yesterday then rain and sleet so everything turned to ice.

JUNE  seems new appliances are all confusing to us. I know they sure are to me.

AMY  burning wood can sure mess up a chimney. A chimney fire is not good. This winter there have been some around this state and the houses burned down.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 08, 2018, 08:20:22 AM
Crabby Old Woman

heart touching and sobering


When an old woman died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in Moosomin, Saskatchewan,
it was believed that she had nothing left of any value.  Later, when the nurses were going through
her meager possessions, they found this poem.  Its quality and content so impressed the staff that
copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital.   One nurse took her copy to Alberta.

The old woman's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the Christmas edition of the
News Magazine of the St. Louis Association for Mental Health.  A slide presentation has also been
made based on his simple, but eloquent, poem.  And this little old woman, with nothing left to give
to the world, is now the author of this 'anonymous' poem winging across the Internet.
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Crabby Old Lady

What do you see nurses? . .. . What do you see?
What are you thinking .. .. .. when you're looking at me?
A crabby old lady .. .. .. not very wise,
Uncertain of habit .. .. .. with faraway eyes?
Who dribbles her food ..     .. .. and makes no reply.
When you say in a loud voice .. .. .. 'I do wish you'd try!'
Who seems not to notice .. .. .. the things that you do.
And forever is losing .. .. .. A sock or shoe?
Who, resisting or not ..     .. .. lets you do as you will,
With bathing and feeding .. .. .. a long day to fill?
Is that what you're thinking? .. .. .. Is that what you see?
Then open your eyes, nurse .. . .. you're not looking at me.

I'll tell you who I am .. .. .. As I sit here so still,
As I do at your bidding, .. .. .. as I eat at your will.
I'm a small girl of Ten . .. . with a father and mother,
Brothers and sisters .. .. .. who love one another.

A young girl of Sixteen .. .. .. with wings on her feet.
Dreaming that soon now .. .. .. a lover she'll meet.
A bride soon at Twenty .. .. .. my heart gives a leap.
Remembering, the vows .. .. .. that I promised to keep.

At Twenty-Five, now .. .. .. I have young of my own.
Who need me to guide .. .. ..  a secure happy home.
A woman of Thirty . .. .. ..My young now grown fast,
Bound to each other .. .. .. With ties that should last.

At Forty, my young sons .. .. .. have grown and are gone,
But my man is beside me . .. . to see I don't mourn.
At Fifty, once more, .. .. .. babies play 'round my knee,
Again, we know children .. .. .. My husband and me.

Dark days are upon me .. .. .. my husband's now dead.
I look at the future .. .. .. and shudder with dread.
For my young are all rearing .. .. .. young of their own.
And I think of the years .. .. . and  the love that I've known.

I'm now an old woman .. . .. and nature is cruel.
'Tis jest to make old age .. .. .. look like a fool.
The body, it crumbles .. .. .. grace and vigor depart.
There is now a stone .. . .. where I once had a heart.

But inside this old  carcass .. .. .. a young girl still dwells,
And now and again .. .. .. my battered heart swells.
I remember the joys .. .. .. I remember the pain.
And I'm loving and living .. .. .. life over again.

I  think of the years, all too few .. .. .. gone too fast.
And accept the stark fact .. .. . that nothing can last.
So open your eyes, people .. .. .. open and see.
Not a crabby old woman .. .. .. look  closer .. .. .. see ME!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 08, 2018, 09:24:21 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It looks like we will have a beautiful day today with it getting into the 60's and mostly sunny.  My morning didn't go exactly as planned yesterday but pretty close.  When I got to the lab about 10 am I learned that their lab tech had gotten another position and they couldn't do lab work at our downtown location at this time.  So I decided to stop at the café to get something to drink, I couldn't eat as needed to be fasting for the blood tests,  However, none of the regular coffee drinking friends were there so only stayed a few minutes and decided to go on to my doctor's appointment, which was in a building attached to the hospital.  I did make a very brief stop and got my taxes paid on my cars and got new tags for 2018.  I had a long wait to see the doctor but she finally came in.  Apparently all of her staff are out sick except for one lady who handled the appointment desk and she was having to fill in calling patients, etc.  The doctor was pleased with how I have been getting long heart wise and no changes in medications.  It was close to 1 pm when I went on over to the lab at the hospital to get the blood tests done.  I had planned to stop somewhere for a sandwich on the way home but it was raining pretty heavily so just came home and fixed a sandwich and then spent the rest of the afternoon resting as was beat.  Our granddaughter and her friend came over after she took her dad to work and they fixed the main dish for our supper last night and then the ladies played Farkle.  As they left they took the garbage can to the street to me.  Unfortunately the automatic garage door opener had stopped working.  I will probably have to call for service to be done on it today.  The garage door isn't very heavy and can be manually raised and lowered so the cars are not stuck in the garage. 

In a little while I plan on picking up my friends from the assisted living facility and going downtown to coffee.  I will probably pass on attending the Wisdom Group at 11:30 as am feeling some residual tiredness this morning from yesterday's activities.   I am going to suggest that we go out to eat later today as we haven't been out to eat for a couple of weeks.  That will be my exciting day.  I did have results from the PSA test done yesterday and my PSA has spiked about double from what it was a few months ago so it sounds like my prostate cancer is on the increase.  I will discuss this with my GP when I see him early tomorrow morning. 

June, I don't think I have ever been contagious and both of our guests are well.  In fact, our granddaughter is to have laparoscopic knee surgery this afternoon.  Nice to read you have been up to going down to eat with others at least one meal a day.  That sounds like a very complicated washer.  I sort of felt the same way when we got our last new washer and had to have Pat show me how to use it. 

Lloyd, hope you had a good nights sleep last night and didn't have to fight your CPAP mask again. 

Jenny, the outing was tiring but that was from all the waiting.  The cough returned a bit last night but didn't bother me during the night and is very slight this morning.  I hope you were able to get out and enjoy your day yesterday.

Jane, I bet your barbecue sauce is delicious and so much better than store purchased.  It sounds like you will be well stocked with it when you get the rest made today. At the top of the page, right above where it shows the page numbers,  are several links and one of them is "notify".  Click on it and you should be able to get notifications of new postings again.  We have done the same thing with our dishes and pans in trying to have those we use all the time on a shelf easy to access.  Pat got this stand for the corner of the cabinet that we can keep the skillets on rather than having them stacked one in another as we used to have them.  It is really helpful.  Fortunately we have a lot of counter space so able to leave some of the heavy appliances out on the counter.  Glad you can have another day at home today. 

Gloria, it sounds like today is another day to stay close to your apartment and not venture outside.  You can't blame the CNA workers for not wanting to get out on bad roads and bad weather.  However, I bet they are really missed by their clients.  I wasn't able to get until after 1:30 yesterday afternoon.  Fortunately I have never been one to experience hunger pangs but needed the food for energy.  I had planned to eat right after blood tests at 10 am but as I wrote above it didn't work out that way.  Very thought provoking piece you shared about the crabby old lady.   

Amy, glad you avoided getting a lot of snow yesterday. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 08, 2018, 11:10:01 AM
Gloria, I have read that before somewhere, maybe in Bis' Nest?  Love it and printed out to see if my DIL will leave it on her mother's table so her nurses might read and be a little kinder because of it.  Thanks!  I made the print larger so took 4 pages.  Her mother can't read anymore, it must be frightening to be moved with no warning or choice.  My DIL visits her every day so still a familiar face, but she doesn't remember that she has 2 sons, grandchildren and great grands. Thanks for the "clip"..... sure has been cold, huh?

Need to see if Tom & his mother (Callie) are ready to come back in.  Funny to watch as each cat goes out, when I open the door they shake their foot before stepping out. Tiger waits until the warmest part of the day & will go out for a few minutes, she's no dummy. 

Larry, so glad you are on the mend and the doctor was pleased with your heart check.  I have been worried the coughing & lack of sleep would do more damage.  Extra prayers that the PSA test will improve next test, Cas had a "scare" at one time but was much better the next test. 

Have a wonderful day, EveryFriend..... find one thing to giggle about & share it with the rest of us!  Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 08, 2018, 11:57:56 AM
OK, SHIRLEY!  Here's my morning giggle!  Mickey made a big fuss to to out while Annie watched, snug in her little bed.  I let Mickie out and tried to coax Annie to come but she wouldn't budge.  She's not dumb!  It's COLD out there.  Then Mickie began barking at "something" and the next second Annie was at the door wanting out.  She always has to go "help" Mickie bark even if she has no idea why Mickie is barking.  I just laugh and indulge them!

My barbecue sauce is finished.  I have nine more 1/2 pint jars ready to go.  That's a total of 18.  I always do it in 1/2 pints because that's exactly the amount of sauce it takes to turn a pound of hamburger into barbecue....or sloppy joes to many of you. 

Also, I left barbecue and rolls/sloppy joes in the hidey hole for lunch.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 08, 2018, 08:41:22 PM
Just back from a meeting with "The Focus group." I still have to learn who they are which I will look for on the computer. I had a call from one of our employees here asking if I wood attend, so I did. There were only five of us. The two girls were from New Jersey, very personable. They were interested in what we want and what we get and we like in our  life in a care facility. It was interesting.Only five of us turned up to be interviewed but they had 4 at an earlier meeting.

Now it is time for me to go to lunch, and at 1:30 we have choir practice, so I will be flat out the rest of the day………….

Yes..I am really tired. Really had to drag myself back from choir. Put on some comfy clothes, had a short nap and home for the rest of day.

Janie, I'm glad you had this day at home, you must be getting close to retirement time my friend.

Gloria, lots of complaints about the new washer. It is a beauty, but too much detail. I have been too busy today to find it on the computer. One girl said the boss should post a big sign of simple operation and post it above the washer.

Larry, I hope you had a nice day of rest, you sure were busy yesterday, but some good news from your doctor. Congratulations.

I'm going down to check my mailbox, then home to fix a light supper, and go to early bed and book. Tomorrow is my housekeepers day to clean the place up….other than that, I have no plans.

Sleep well dear friends and wake happy. Love you all, June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 08, 2018, 09:10:59 PM
Love how your kids know the buttons to push to get their buddy to do what they want them to, Janie.  When Tom doesn't want to come in all I have to do is clink their bowls together & he comes running.  When Tiger gets tired of Tom picking on her she pretends to want to go outside, so he follows her out & she ditches him in no time at all, and is back at the door to come in and be "the only baby" for a while. 

I've been tired all day, no reason.... I think my mother would say it's because of the weather changing so much, so fast. 

I've got to visit with the tax man tomorrow, hope I have all the facts needed.  I am not a willing giver of MY money to people that did not work to earn it or do without to save it.  I'll be in a better mood next week.   :tissue:

Sweet dreams to all and God Bless.  Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 09, 2018, 05:47:16 AM
Good morning everyone. May you all Have just the kind of day you want and need. 39º clear and calling for in the high forty's today. I am up to fix my dry mouth and check in and go back for more zzze'S.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 09, 2018, 06:23:02 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  I'm up. I have my coffee and the doggies have been out.  We're waiting for the boing for breakfast.  Sometimes I wish they didn't have to wait for that hour for the pill but if it helps, I'm OK with it.

I'll be off to WM at 8:30 today.  It's supposed to begin snowing again around 10 today.  I hope it doesn't amount to much.  And I think I'll put the broom in the car just in case.

I hope your day is everything you wish for!  Enjoy it!  Take it and make it yours!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 09, 2018, 06:40:30 AM
Good morning everyone.

Well yesterday didn't go as planned so we rolled with it. THe garage didn't have the part to fix the abs but will today so back we go. Our neighbour  came over to clean the chimney and I knew he had been busy doing snow  most of the day and I said how be we leave it to a warmer day ,he was fine with that so came in and had tea and cookies with us.While here I clipped his dogs nails so one done two more dogs to go!

Better get a move on
.
Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 09, 2018, 08:52:53 AM
Good morning everyone, another cold one at 13°. The sun is shining and the sky is blue so it might warm up.

LARRY  I do not blame anyone for staying off the roads when they are slippery. One thing about the CNAs I have is that all live here in town so from my home to theirs is no more than 10 minutes. Then an accident can happen just around the corner from home. I am at the stage I eat because I know I have to, not because I am hungry. Yesterday my son that lives 3 miles away came and brought me some of his home made baked beans.  He uses my old recipe and I got it from watching my mother preparing them. I had some for my supper last night and they were very good. That Crabby old Lady reminded me of a lady at the nursing home where my daughter worked. Her family brought her there and never went back. She wanted to be outside every day. The staff called her the unofficial greeter. When I went to get my daughter after her shift I would get out of the car and go and talk to her. Not many did but the ones that did saw her eyes light up. When my daughter had a break in the kitchen she would go and visit with her. Very sad how her family never bothered with her. Out of sight out of mind.

SHIRLEY I had that in a folder and the date was 5 years ago so most likely it was one Joan posted. Told you I had saved many of them.

JANE  I always loved the taste of BBQ sauce but it did not like me. My family knew so when cooking on the grill they left chicken or ribs for me with no sauce.

JUNE  the washers here have so many settings and instructions you have to read every thing before you start. If you want to add fabric softener you have to sit there and listen to the washer so you know when to add it, no dispenser for it. Crazy, I don't use the softener so my CNA does not waste time sitting there. I preferred white vinegar instead, got all soap out and the clothes were soft. The smell did not last, good thing. I learned that from a man who sold and repaired washers.

SHIRLEY  I have an appointment with the witch Monday. It is annual  re-certification time. 2 years it did not because 1 year no SS raise and last year $2.00 and she cannot take half of your raise, only 1/3 and they work with whole dollars.

LLOYD  I am hoping it warms up enough here so later I can go out for a walk and fresh air.

JANE  hope the snow holds off till you get home.

AMY hope the garage has the part today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 09, 2018, 08:56:00 AM
For a chuckle, this is one Hal sent me 3 years ago.

Hillary and Donald walk into a bar


Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump walk into a bar and grab a booth. Donald leans over, and with a smile on his face, says:
"The media is really tearing you apart for that scandal."

Hillary: "You mean the Mexican gun running?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "You mean SEAL Team 6?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "You mean the State Dept. lying about Benghazi ?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "You mean voter fraud?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "You mean the military not getting their votes counted?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "You mean the  drones in our own country spying on citizens without the benefit of the law?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "Giving 123 Technologies $300 Million right before it declared bankruptcy and was sold to the Chinese?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "The IRS targeting conservatives?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "The DOJ spying on the press?"
Hillary: "Sebelius shaking down health insurance executives?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "Giving SOLYNDRA $500 MILLION DOLLARS and 3 months later they declared bankruptcy and then the Chinese bought it?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "The NSA monitoring citizens' phone calls, emails and everything else?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "Obama's ordering the release of nearly 10,000 illegal immigrants from jails and prisons, and falsely blaming the sequester?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "Obama's threat to impose gun control by Executive Order in order to bypass Congress?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "Obama's repeated violation of the law requiring me to submit a budget no later than the first Monday in February?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "The 2012 vote where 115% of all registered voters in some counties voted 100% for Obama?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "Obama's unconstitutional recess appointments in an attempt to circumvent the Senate's advise-and-consent role?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "Me, The IRS, Clapper, and Holder all lying to Congress?"
Trump: "No, the other one."

Hillary: "I give up! ... Oh wait, I think I got it! You mean that 65 million low-information voters who don't pay taxes and get free stuff from taxpayers and stuck middle class tax-paying citizens again with the most pandering, corrupt administration in American history?"
Trump: "THAT'S THE ONE!"



Life is hard, it's even harder if / when you're Stupid.
JOHN WAYNE


Life is hard, it's even harder if / when you're Stupid.
JOHN WAYNE
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Joy on February 09, 2018, 09:35:50 AM
Good morning to all the early morning friends..........Amy, Jane, Lloyd and Gloria. 

Finally, the sun is shining. But, it is still very cold.  Still only in the 20's.  Supposed to be a rainy week end, but warmer temperatures.  There is still a lot of ice crystals on the pine trees outside of my window.  That also tells me it is still very cold.  Looks pretty, tho, with the sun shining on the icy limbs.

Amy, sorry you have to make another trip to the auto mechanic.   You always seem to take things in stride.  I guess that is the best thing to do when something happens you can't do anything about it.

Gloria,  when we have our re-certification,  it only takes a short while.  I only have to take proof of my SS and bank statements, and nothing is ever mentioned about taking part of my SS raise,  which was very minimal this past year.  My rent only goes up about $20 each year, which I feel, isn't bad at all.   They already have everything documented when I go down.  Just a lot of papers to sign, mainly about rules and regulations.  I am sorry that you have such a terrible manager.  I don't really have a lot of dealings with our manager.  I speak to her when I see her, but I don't really see her that much.  She usually is very pleasant to me, but I do know that some of the residents don't like her.  The one we have now is the 7th or 8th one since I moved here in 2007.   Most of the ones that have been here are just not trained well  enough to handle all they need to know about managing this kind of a place.   Lots of residents feel like the management company just don't want to pay a good enough salary to get someone that has been trained well in management.  We had a man a few years ago, and he was the best manager we had ever had, but he lived over an hour away and wanted to get something closer to where he lived.  We all were really sorry to see him leave.  He did his job so well. 

I need to get on with my day.  Not sure what I will get into, but do need to clean up my breakfast dishes and get dressed.

Have a great day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 09, 2018, 12:14:45 PM
   Hi Everyone.  I am getting a late start this morning.  I had an 8 am doctor's appointment, a routine appointment with the GP, and all is well.  My son went with me  to Costco with me for some shopping and then helped getting the groceries into the house and we had purchased a lot of meat so he helped me get it packed and into the freezer.  Of course, we sent him home with a stock for his freezer plus a few other items.  The housekeeper is here and is about through in the bedroom.  I am feeling better each day and almost back to normal but worn out and ready to rest so am passing on individual comments today.  I did read all of the postings.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 09, 2018, 02:24:22 PM
I'm home and I didn't have to do the long registers at all today and it didn't snow!  Now if my register had not decided to be contrary and need extra attention, it would have been a pretty good day.  Oh well!  It WAS a pretty good day. 

Cathy texted me that she's going to the Amish store after work and did I want to go along.  I asked her what time and I'm waiting for an answer. 

LARRY REST!  And that's an order...or a strong request!  Take care, my friend!

I think I'll just goof off until I hear from Cathy and then I'll go with her!  Enjoy your day my friends!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 09, 2018, 05:53:24 PM
It has been snowing for a while now......and it will keep on snowing for 3 days..... :snowball:

Took the vehicle in and the part was in but while up on the hoist the mechanic noticed another problem and fixed that also. He said it may have lasted  for a bit but if it gave out we could be left along side the road ,better to fix it now. What is that saying? A stitch in time saves nine.
Stated cutting out another quilt and it is taking a bit to get it all done..
a lot of little pieces to cut.

Joy, I don't mind trouble outside the home, it is when it comes in eg sickness I don't care for.

Jane, have fun at the Amish store!!!

Larry, I find going to the city just tuckers me out..I would rather do a days work at home.

Lloyd, hope you found the extra zzzz's

Off to put my feet up :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 09, 2018, 08:44:20 PM
Janie, I'm wakened at 6 a.m. for a thyroid pill which limits me to food for just a half hour, plus a nitro patch on my leg….if I can find a leg that is usually wrapped up in the sheets, then she fills up my breathing machine with stuff, and is on her way to more patients down the hall.So I'm in league with your dogs, but I don't have a "boing"…just a trip to the bathroom and a bunch of yawns.

Gloria, the Hilary/Trump conversation made me giggle…..and I'll bet our Hal got a good laugh on that one. Gee, I sure miss that guy !

Larry, I'm so happy you had good news from todays doctor, plus a good son that helped you with the groceries..now you can sit back and rest for a few days.

Amy, give the girls a hug from me,and take one for you too.  June

I took today off and needed it. I'm going down to check my mailbox,then home to heat up a frozen chicken pie then get ready for the night.

I love you my friends. My prayer is for God's gift of good health and a peaceful mind. We are SO Blessed. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 09, 2018, 11:20:23 PM
I'm off to Dreamland in a few minutes but I wanted to see everyone elso off, too.  I got some good bargains at at the Amish store and enjoyed spending the time with Cathy.  She wouldn't let me hug her, though.  She says she's catching something and she wants to keep it all to herself and not share it with me.  That's OK!  I miss the hugs but she can keep her "something".

Good night my friends!  Sleep wall. Wake refreshed and know that God is with you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: roley on February 10, 2018, 05:02:02 AM
 :). Well, not sure how but i have got back in somehow ?, Thanks to 'Bubble' and to 'RADIOMAN aka DON' Thanks for your video message, sorry i have not worked out the time difference'set, at the moment i am experiencing terrible hand shaking' ! so everything is proving to be 'Hit or Miss' at the moment !, but it was great to see and talk to both 'Bubble' and (Don, Via Voice Mail).  I have to go back to hospital next Thursday to have my 'pacemaker' tuned in !, not sure how long that will take, but i know i am being picked up by Ambulance  @ 8-30am and brought back again, fingers crossed the weather will be  few degree's warmer than oday's -3C,  my best wishes to all and with luck hope to get back in her again soon, thank you all for your good wishes.  :thumbup:

                                                                                  Cheers.  Roley.  aka Peter.  :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 10, 2018, 06:16:08 AM
Good morning everyone..

I think we got off lucky for snow....not enough out there to worry about. :nanadance: Now maybe I should be careful on what I say as the weather guesser said more snow for today and tomorrow! Temp is + 12° F .

Looks like I will be able to hang the laundry out today. :)

Roley, great to see you and glad you had a chance to talk with Bubble and Don! Prayers for you for next Thur. and hope to see you in here more often.

Jane, don't you just love getting the bargains?  Lots of fun spending time with kids too..Cathy is wise not to share BUT don't forget when she is feeling better she owes you an extra hug :)

June, thank you for the hug and no problem giving the girls a hug for you. I really miss Hal, every time I hang my laundry out I think of him hanging his out on the laundry thingy.

Better go see what mischief I can get into .

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 10, 2018, 07:33:42 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  I have absolutely NO plans for today!  There are some things I MIGHT do but they are not necessary if I decide not to do them.

AMY, your snow must be the kind I refer to as "driver over" snow.  It doesn't have to be shoveled but it doesn't stop me either.  Did you ever get your chimney swept?  I think you might have said you were going to wait for a warmer day.  Do you actually get "warm" at this time year where you live? 

JUNE, I bet you could have a "boinger" if you want one.  Mine is the timer on my cell phone.  I have it set to make  a unique "boing" sound that the dogs recognize when their pill time is over.  Sometimes they get antsy earlier and all I have to say is "wait for the boing" and they know that's what they have to do.

There is ONE thing I plan to do.  I'm going to reconcile my check book and then gather what I need for my taxes.  My son does them for me and I think I might be last on his list.  That's OK because I'm probably the only one who doesn't pay him to do them. 

ROLEY, please add my best wishes for good results on your Thursday visit to the hospital.  I hope all goes well for you.

Everyone, take today and make it yours.  Do what you wish with it and enjoy!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: phyllis on February 10, 2018, 07:44:34 AM
Amy, thanks to you we enjoyed a good dinner of Home Baked Beans last night, too.  It was delicious!  Your earlier (a few days ago) post with Jane made it sound so good so I bought some canned pork and beans at the grocery store and made up some yesterday.  Much to my amazement I found two cans of Van Camp Pork and Beans on the grocery shelves and decided to get those rather than Campbell's or Bush's.  I didn't know that Van Camp still was in business!  (Apparently, it is now owned by ConAgra.)  That was the brand that my mother bought most of the time but I hadn't seen their brand for years.  And, does anyone here remember "Beenie Weenie"?

We're in for several days of rain but, at least, it is supposed to be warmer.  I can deal with that and we need the rain, anyway.  I can do some reading and watch some of the Olympics and maybe even do some housework?  Joan, would have given me some demerits for that!  Sure miss her.

Peter, it is so good to hear from you again.  Good luck with the tune up on your pace maker.  You are a fighter in the way that you deal with your health issues.  But, I think all of us here in the Soda Shoppe are fighters.  We don't let life get us down.....at least, not for very long.

Stay well, everyone, and I'll talk to you all later.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 10, 2018, 09:31:04 AM
Good morning everyone, not raining yet  but will be coming in later and most  of tomorrow. 35° now but is to go up to 50°. The weather gal just said that along the coast they could get 3 inches, not that much here.

JOY  I agree when trees are covered in ice and the sun shines it is like diamonds sparkling. The manager here is only the second one here.  Before I moved here some tenants tried to get a petition signed to get rid of her. There is not one tenant who likes her. She wants to charge tenants for anything that goes wrong in their apartments. Like me, I had a problem with the fridge/freezer. The drain from the freezer was blocked and the maintenance man had to call the company. They sent a man here and he drained that line. No more problems, now she wants me to pay $700 for a new fridge. Heck I did nothing to it and it was put in when this place was built. That is just one thing in the building she wants people to pay for.

LARRY  just going through Costco is enough to wear anyone out. As long as you dome in and say hello we will know you are OK. Just rest as much as you want/need.

JANE  hope you enjoyed your trip to the Amish store but did not spend too much.

AMY  glad you have a good mechanic who looks out for y our vehicles.

JUNE  I think we all miss Hal. His death was so sudden it shocked every one.

ROLEY  good to see  you. I wish you the best nest week on your hospital trip.

AMY  not too much mischief for you to get into today I hope.

PHYLLIS  my oldest son called me yesterday and asked if I wanted some baked beans. Of course I said yes. He gets the urge to make them at times and knows those are the only kind I will eat. He asked me my recipe and it was the one my Mom used. That was my supper last night.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 10, 2018, 09:31:49 AM
Hymns for Everyone

The Dentist's Hymn: Crown Him With Many Crowns
The Weatherman's Hymn: There Shall Be Showers of Blessing
The Contractor's Hymn: The Church's One Foundation
The Tailor's Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy
The Golfer's Hymn: There is A Green Hill Far Away
The Politician's Hymn: Standing on the Promises
The Optometrist's Hymn: Open My Eyes That I Might See
The IRS Agent's Hymn: I Surrender All
The Gossip's Hymn: Pass It On
The Electrician's Hymn: Send the Light
The Shopper's Hymn: Sweet By and By
The Realtor's Hymn: I've Got A Mansion Just Over the Hilltop
The Pilot's Hymn: I'll Fly Away
The Paramedic's Hymn: Revive Us Again
The Judge's Hymn: Almost Persuaded
The Architect's Hymn: How Firm A Foundation
The Telemarketer's Hymn: A Charge To Keep I Have
The Postal Worker's Hymn: So Send I You
The Waiter's Hymn: Fill My Cup, Lord
The Gardener's Hymn: Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
The Lifeguard's Hymn: Rescue the Perishing
The Criminal's Hymn: Search Me, O God
The Baker's Hymn: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
The Shoe Repairer's Hymn: It Is Well With My Soul
The Travel Agent's Hymn: Anywhere With Jesus
The Geologist's Hymn: Rock of Ages
The Hematologist's Hymn: Are You Washed in the Blood?
The Men's Wear Clerk's Hymn: Blest Be the Tie
The Umpire's Hymn: I Need No Other Argument
The Librarian's Hymn: Whispering Hope
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 10, 2018, 09:39:16 AM
   Hi Everyone on a foggy South Carolina morning.  We have the possibility of rain in the forecast later today but we will be in the mid-70's this afternoon.  After a pretty busy three days, at least for me, I find myself without much energy this morning.  I don't think I have completely recovered from whatever had laid me up for 2 1/2 weeks.  My calendar is clear for today so will just rest and take in some of the Olympic coverage later today and perhaps watch some golf later this afternoon.  I have already emptied the dishwasher and have things ready to fix Pat's breakfast when she gets up.

Jane, nice to see you had a work day with short registers to use for your shift.  Glad it was a pretty good day for you. It sounds like you had a good trip to the Amish store.  I hope Cathy isn't coming down with the flu.  Yesterday they had a sign in the doctor's office saying they wouldn't be shaking hands due to our flu situation.  I think that is a very good policy and probably should stay in effect.  I am taking you up on your rest order for me today and hope you will also give yourself a day of rest today. 

Phyllis, my wife often makes baked beans and always doctor's them up with barbeque sauce, onions and I don't know what else.  I hope you are getting some of the warmer weather we are experiencing.  Rain is in our forecast for the next couple of days as well. 

Amy, I had the same experience the last time I took my PT Cruiser in for an oil change as they found I needed new front tires and another problem or two.  We sure don't want to get stuck along the side of the road and in your case with so much cold and snow that would be particularly bad.  Do you belong to a motor club in case you get stranded on the road?  I agree that getting out, while enjoyable usually, can be very tiring.  Glad to see you didn't get slammed with snow last night.  If you hang your clothes out they should freeze dry pretty quickly. 

June, I did really appreciate the help my son gave me yesterday as I had a big order and it included a number of very heavy items.  I couldn't get an electric cart yesterday at Costco so had to walk but didn't experience any problems doing so as I took thing very slow.  I hope you enjoyed your day off yesterday. 

Roley, I have had a pacemaker/defibrillator  for over 10 years and it is a simple thing for them to adjust them as they just use a piece that they put over the pacemaker and then the machine can read all of the information and the tech can make any needed adjustments.  Sorry you have to experience the ambulance ride to get that done as those are usually pretty uncomfortable, at least they are here in America as the ambulances don't seem to have any springs and it is a very rough ride.  I look forward to your return and your subsequent postings. 

Gloria, it sounds like you will be having a bit of a heat wave if it gets into the 50's.  I am sure you are ready for some warmer weather. You certainly shouldn't have to pay to replace the refrigerator since it was a part of the apartment.  I wonder how often she gets away with such a stunt with other tenants.  The "Hymns for Everyone" is certainly clever. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Carol on February 10, 2018, 10:26:41 AM
Greetings and good health to everyone.  I am in a mini rush this morning after being wide-awake at 2 AM. for a couple of hours.  We can buy 60 lbs. of fresh veggies for $10 at our church parking lot today.  It may be a mob coming from all over the city of Tucson so this will be interesting. 

The pack of javelinas have not been stopping by to wreck our yard but you never know.  They are protected - even after biting a local resident.  Fish and Wildlife (we pay their wages) won't even take the phone calls. 

Read your notes - concerns for all - keep on keeping on. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: roley on February 10, 2018, 10:40:40 AM
Again, Thank you all, how right you are Larry, i think our 'Pick-up' Ambulances are usually the one's near to the end of their working lives !, like Elvis, i was all 'shook up' when they brought me home last time, i think they must have found every POT HOLE in the road ! still, it was worth it, just to get back home again, thank you for the info ! Cheers Peter.  aka Roley  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Joy on February 10, 2018, 12:53:23 PM
Good afternoon,  since it isn't morning anymore.

I was out early to go to the blood lab and then my son and I went to breakfast.  It is an old home-style restaurant where we went and it is owned by a family, who has a big orchard and farm on the property.  There is also a produce market, bakery, and ice cream shop included.  The produce is kind of sparse right now, but lots of all kinds of apples.  I did get some apples, blueberries, a small pie, and some peach jam.   Left home about 7:30  and was back by 10:30.  Didn't have to wait that long at the lab and the we got breakfast pretty quick.

Gloria,  like Larry said,  you are not responsible for any appliances included with your apartment.  Our place is owned by the management company, which is in Boston, I think.  Every once in a while , a representative of that company will come and have a meeting asking for complaints and suggestions.  What a shame that you don't have someone come from the company that owns the place.  I understand the resident's reluctance to file complaints, as, from how you describe the manager, she could really make life miserable.  However, there sure seems like something or someone could be made aware of how she treats the residents.  Do you have a county agency that deals with Seniors?   A county representative that oversees the Senior Centers or a similar group??   I really feel bad for you, as when you don't like where you are living, it makes life very miserable, I am sure. 

Time to look for some lunch, and then I will read for a while and eventually have a nap.  It is not nearly as cold as it has been, but a kind of dreary, drizzly day.  Supposed to be more rain tomorrow.  A good nap day.

Jane, happy you were able to get to the Amish store and got some good bargains.  We have several Amish markets in the general area, but haven't been to one for a good while.

Larry, I am glad that you are feeling a little better, but maybe you kind of over-did it yesterday.   Use the week end to rest up and don't do anything you don't want to.  I saw most of the opening ceremonies from the Olympics last night, but wasn't really impressed by it.  Some of the previous ones were a lot better.  My son was telling me something this morning that he heard that there had been some kind of an altercation between the Korean athletes and several were ejected from the arena.  I haven't heard anything about that.  I sure hope that everything will go well without any  more kind of trouble with the Koreans.   
It was interesting that the sister of that guy in North Korea was sitting right behind VP Pence and his wife. 

Have a good afternoon.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 10, 2018, 01:08:54 PM
hello everyone. the instant weather says 18º but the wend is right out of the north at least 10 mph. and it cuts right through a sharp knife. i had  plenty heavy coat on, but sure could have had more on would ben good. i was only out
in it about 45 min. and was chilled to the bone. I fed the old girls two big bales of quality fine stem hay. they need lot of energy. Have a great stay in healthy day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 10, 2018, 01:18:36 PM
I see I haven't posted here since before Feb 1 so I thought I should put something here.  I have not done anything worth mentioning, but my health is the same as before.  My shoulder hurts but I can't do anything about it and I cope.

Today is a low snow day but we may get more tonight and Sunday.  I'm happy I don't live where there has been so much snow, but since I don't drive, I guess I don't care.

Take a look at Grand Haven - people have walked out on the pier past the light house.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Denver on February 10, 2018, 04:38:24 PM
A good Saturday HELLO to EVERYFRIEND.

It is snowing like crazy, so we are IN for the day.  We knew this storm was coming, so prepared for it. 

Yesterday we decided to head up the to the mountains.....enjoyed the drive up so much, but not the drive down.  Bad fog moved in and the traffic was terrible.  It was 19* and the roads looked wet and slick, but the crazies were driving like it was a clear blue sky day.  Especially pickup trucks, which are the worse as the6 have no weight in the back end.  I did do a bit of gambling and am happy to say I came out with more than I went with.  Sure can not complain about that! 

Last night Dr. Dave and Grandson Matt camped out..... along with other Scouts fulfilling requirement for Eagle Scouts.  I worried about them all night long, even though I knew they went well equipped with correct camping gear.  They said they did just fine and kept nice and warm in their sleeping bags in the tent, but the bottle of water at their heads froze solid!  I personally do not understand the need to camp in  temperatures  in the teens. 

We watched the opening ceremonies from Korea last night, but did not see or hear about any problems between the N and S Korean’s. If I were a N. Korean I would find a way to hide out and never go back to an Korea! 

GLORIA, evey time you mention that old bag of a manager at your place I get so angry with her....she sure does a poor job of managing and seems to be nothing more than do her best to intimidate her residence. If she gets by with most things she tries to push off on the residence, more than likely the owners like her because she saves them money! 

LARRY, that sounded like a big COSTCO shopping day for you....especially since you had to walk!  Glad that Scott was able to go with you to help.   Continue to take it easy and feel stronger. 

JANE, I always like to hear that you have been shopping at the Amish Store.  Glad you are able to take it easy toda6 also!

I am thinking about putting some pinto beans in my pressure cooker....they cook quickly and turn out delicious. 

I wish you all a good rest of your Saturday.

Jenny

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 10, 2018, 08:54:08 PM
What a pleasure to come in, even though I am so late, and find you all chattering away. I love you, my cyber friends. You never chide me for being late, you all share so much of yourselves, and I do appreciate every word you write.

This was my day. Woke at 4 a.m. for no good reason at all. Didn't have to visit John...no noises in the hallway...no storms out side, just woke up , all slept out.

I did get on the computer and enquired about Focus Groups. I attended one here on Thurs. It was interesting reading. Started in WW11 era. now grown into all area of interest to the public. Then I went on to a G.E. web site and found how to operate our new beautiful washing machine.They must have built them for folks with a doctorate.

Then it was time for lunch, then home to a nice Loooonnnggg nap. Went down to pick up my mail...a cute Valentine from my Santa Cruz kids and their five dogs. Now it is time to fix some supper. I am not hungry. Do I have to eat ???I there some law about eating food ? I have some left over soup, and canned fruit, so I will eat just to use it up.

Peter, it is always a joy to see your posting. An ambulance trip can be very costly out here, I have paid two hundred dollars and my son said they can run up to two thousand dollars. Last trip I took the attendant was perspiring..told me he almost lost me. They carry every life saving machine right there in the ambulance, so it is reassuring to know one is in excellent care. June  


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 10, 2018, 09:45:08 PM
well it is time this old man bid you all sweet dreams and good night see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 11, 2018, 05:12:41 AM
Good morning everyone...

All too soon the music will start and my dance begin. We are so blessed here, while all around us they have 5-6 inches of new snow we only got about 3 :thumbup: That will be dealt with at a decent hour,too early to run a machine now.

We are to get more snow today but some will also get rain then snow,I hope we are too far north for the rain.

June,like you I woke way too early and I can see a nap in my future today. I am going to rename John, Jim then I can say I go to the Jim (gym) every morning..  :2funny:

Jenny,glad you made it off the mountain with no mishaps. Driving in fog is hard on the eyes and nerves!

Lloyd, hubby calls that a lazy wind, rather go through you than around you!!

Joy, one seniors home  in the area has now started to have continental breakfasts and the residence have to get their own. This is not going over with them either. The men folk made it clear they don't like this new(cheaper) idea.

Carol, that is really a good buy for the vegetables. What all would you get in a box?

Larry, it is such a joy to see your posts  ,take lots of time to rest, you sure don't want that back again.

Tea is ready, fire is on...

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 11, 2018, 05:34:11 AM
good Morning everyone. It is 14º and cloudy here shooting for 28º for high today.we have had snow flurries just enough to see in the air but no cover.
the weather guesser keeps saying we are going to but not so far, that is Ok with me we miss it. but at the same time a good cover would be good for the soil.
my prayer is everyone has a great day just like they like it especially healthy.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 11, 2018, 06:37:53 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  I'm up and attem on this rainy morning.  It's 34º and has been raining since around 8 last night.  It is predicted to continue raining all day.  It's going to be a kind of dreary day. 

I'll be off to get ready for church in a few minutes but I wanted to say something to Jenny about camping.  I was a Girl Scout leader for about 50  years and I've camped in all kinds of weather.  One year I had a troop that decided they wanted to came in every season.  That includes WINTER.  The first time we went in on clear roads and got settled in and overnight it snowed 8 inches of new snow.  What an experience!  Those of you who are not campers can't begin to understand that feeling!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 11, 2018, 06:50:23 AM
[color=blueSorry, I hit something that prevented me from typing and since I don't know what it was, I had to shut down to get rid of it.

To continue...

We had all day Saturday in the snow in the wilderness and it was awesome!  If you've never sat around a campfire with a bunch of kids in the dark on a snowy evening, you don't know what you're missing.

Then when we travelled west we camped on the shores of Yellowstone Lake at the end of July.  Temps dropped into the high teens overnight and we woke to ice on our water bucket and on the ends of our fingers and toes.  That was also awesome!  One kid said "I wouldn't have wanted to miss this for anything in the world."  I breathed a "Me either!"

Gotta go get dressed before the boinger goes for the doggies.  Enjoy your day.[/color]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 11, 2018, 08:35:48 AM
Good morning everyone, well it is morning but it is raining again. I went out to walk my son to his car yesterday and it started a light r ain while I was walking back. Just a drizzle on and off but last night it poured. Right now it looks like a drizzle again. Already 45° so no fear of freezing. Supposed to be a warmer than normal week ahead, Good on Thursday my older son is taking me to get some new shoes. The ones I have now need replacing. Then if I am not too tired he will take me to WallMart to use my gift card.

LARRY  the manager is crazy. She will pick on someone and make life miserable. There is one lady here that moved in when the opened up. The witch started with her after she first was hired. Threatened her with eviction for smoking in her apartment. That lady has never smoked so got a lawyer and then the witch started on someone else. Now it  is my turn. I do not remember where I got those Hymns from. Glad you liked them, too.

CAROL  glad you survived the lack of sleep. Know how that feels.

ROLEY/PETER  always good seeing you post and glad you are home.

JOY  the witch said the fridge is nicotine stained from my smoking in here. As if I can afford to waste money to buy them. A few have got in touch with the owners but they like her so never checked out the complaints.

MARY ANN  I no longer drive but worry about family members who have to drive on bad roads in the winter. So many mornings they worn of black ice.

JENNY  glad you took home more $$$ that you left in the mountains. Sounds like a bad drive on the way home. You are right, the witch must save the owners money so she can do no wrong.

JUNE  like you I eat because I know I have to but am never hungry. I used to have a big appetite but then I was very active.

LLOYD  hope you had a good sleep last night.

AMY  nothing worse than getting rain after a snowfall. That is when everything turns to ice and is dangerous.

LLOYD  I rather have y our 14°  than what we have now in the 40's. That is more normal for this time of year than the warm one we  are having.

JANE we went camping from early spring till late fall but never in winter. Must be quite an experience to wake up and see all the fresh show.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 11, 2018, 08:37:12 AM

The 23rd Psalm for Working People
(Author Unknown)

The Lord is my real boss and I shall not want.
He gives me peace, when chaos is all around me.
He gently reminds me to pray before I speak,
And to do all things without murmuring and complaining.
He reminds me that He is my Source and not my job.
He restores my sanity everyday and guides my decisions
That I might honor Him in everything I do.

Even though I face absurd amounts of emails,
System crashes, unrealistic deadlines, budget cutbacks,
gossiping co-workers, discriminating supervisors
And an aging body that doesn't cooperate every morning,
I will not stop - for He is with me!

His presence, His peace, and His power
Will see me through.
He raises me up,
Even when they fail to promote me.
He claims me as His own,
Even when the company threatens to let me go.

His faithfulness and love
Are better than any bonus check.
His retirement plan beats every 401K there is!
When it's all said and done,
I'll be working for Him a whole lot longer
And for that, I bless His Name.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 11, 2018, 10:12:26 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It is going to be a rainy but warm day here in South Carolina.  I was so tired yesterday that I spent most of the day laying down and not feeling energetic today.  I will miss Church for the third week in a row as just not up to going.  We just realized that today is our Great Granddaughter's Birthday so our small birthday gift for her is going to be late.  I will send her a Jacqie Larson card later this morning.

Carol, hope you were able to get the vegetables and that is quite a bargain.  However, that is a lot of veggies.

Roley, you are welcome. 

Joy, that sounds like a nice outing and a great place to have breakfast.  Like you I really wasn't impressed by the Olympics Opening Ceremonies.  I heard them say that the people in attendance were not seeing all of the computer type graphics that were shown on TV.  I hadn't heard about any altercation either. 

Lloyd, it sounds like yesterday was a good day to stay in where it was warm.  I always felt for our cattle having to be out in the cold but they do generate a lot of heat and when they got covered with snow it was sort of like a blanket for them as held the body heat in. 

Jenny, you were lucky to come home with more money than you went with as that sure was never my case.  I am glad you got home safely.  When my son was in Scouts they camped every month regardless of the weather.  I well remember one winter month that it must have been 20 below and they spent the weekend camping.  He still remembers the experience and not with very happy memories of that camp out.  It was the most I had ever spent at Costco at one time but wanted to stock our son's freezer as well as ours and meat is expensive.  We are just glad we are in a position that we can help him out.  He works very hard but doesn't make much money and our granddaughter, who lives with her father, isn't able to work due to health reasons so is an added burden on him. 

June, several years ago I was in one hospital but they needed to do the stent in the cath lab in the hospital that is latterly across the street.  I was connected to all of this heart monitoring equipment and they put me in an ambulance and drove across the street.  I remember the bill was over $600.  I was shocked and so thankful for health insurance. 

Amy, hope you don't get too much snow.  I got a little laugh out of your renaming the John to Jim.  I guess I have had a mini relapse from whatever I had.  Fortunately I felt reasonably well those three days last week and was able to go to my doctor appointments and get to Costco. 

Jane, camping has never been something I wanted to do. 

Gloria, glad to see you were able to get outside even if just for a few minutes.  Hope you are able to get out this week as you have planned. It is amazing that your apartment manager can hold on to her job.  She must have no supervision over her.  She must be a very unhappy person to be so mean to others.  Someone sent me an email with those Hymns just a afew days ago and I thought they were very cleaver.  What would a nicotine stain on the refrigerator have to do with it not operating properly or a water line getting clogged?  Neither Pat nor I have ever been smokers but our children did (and do) much to our dislike.  However, our son and granddaughter are adults and have to make their own decisions. However, they will not smoke in our house.  I love that 23rd Psalm for Working People. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 11, 2018, 11:10:14 AM
good mid day everyone. we had freezing drizzle here. I have fed cows. I made a big mistake this morning On my way down to shop to get the tractor to feed with I opened the gates so all i would have to do was drive through with the hay. rode the 4 wheeler on to shop and got tractor and all the cattle(45 head) got out into the yard, nothing there except dead grass but they thinks it is good grazing. took one bale out but only part of the followed.  took a second bale out but first tried to drive them back with the tractor, did not work well at all. so after putting the second bale out and unrolling it I put the tractor up and got the for wheeler and we had quite a chase at least 30 minutes. I am willing to bet I do not do that again soon. in one turn not short enough I hit the fence with the front end loader bucket. so now I have some fence to repair. as I don't have enough work to do I make more. maybe I will sell out this spring get that motor home and come see some of you all for a few days at a time. we have ice coating on ground and roads are very slick. Have a great daay.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lindancer on February 11, 2018, 03:35:41 PM
Good afternoon, pouring rain a little while ago, now drizzle but there are flood warnings out.

Gloria, My grandmother had a saying about the weather. "Green Christmas, fat cemetery. Also if it stayed warm If it stayed warm, there would be a lot of sickness. This weeks local paper, the Obit. was two pages instead of one.

Larry, I was impressed with the two olympians from N and S Korea, running together and also going up the stairs to light the torch. If that would only hold through.


Good seeing your post, Keep coming back we all care.

Lloyd, I think you had better sell, and enjoy life. You could write a book on mishaps.

June, I agree with you, all I want my washing machine, and all other appliances to do what I bought them for. Not have to read a book of directions on how to use them. I just want my washing machine to wash the cloths and rinse them. thenset the dryer time to dry of course set for cotton, silk etc. Cars now adays have to much distraction on the dashboard. I bought a TV, years ago you just plugged it in. Now I had to get a person to set it up.

Larry, when I went from the hospital to rehab (nursing home) l block away, I got a bill for $300. I do not know what ins. paid. When my grandson was not able to walk.  the doctor said he would never walk again, my DIL would not except it. She heard of a hospital in Orlando, he went by ambulance there from Pensacola. Almost two years later he is walking with a cane. My DIL never told me what the ambulance cost, but I did try to help a little. He was worth it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 11, 2018, 04:24:47 PM
Well, the dance went well. The driveway and the back yard got a turn.  I did manage to sew some this afternoon. We also had some ice pellets but nothing really to worry about. Hope this is it for today for snow and ice.

Oh dear Lloyd, what a time you have!! When the cows got out on me I used to grab a bucket and put grain in it IF I could if not small stones were thrown in the bucket to rattle and they would come thinking it is grain. Once they were all coming I would high tail it to the grainery to get them some grain. I used to manage a donut shop and each night would bring the day olds home with me in a big plastic garbage bag, cows, horses and  even the ducks would fight over the donuts. If the cows got out I would blow up a big plastic bag,rattle it and they thought oh boy donuts!!! Once they were all in I did give them some sweet grain. The joys of farming :)

Gloria de sure hope you don't have flooding in your area!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 11, 2018, 04:41:04 PM
Why is that things never sound so bad when you can say them aloud to someone you love and who loves you?  Even if they just say, "Don't worry.  It'll all come out in the wash!"  That's better than not saying it at all!  I guess that's one of the drawbacks of living alone.  Sometimes, I just wish the dogs could answer. 

Don't worry, this will all come out in the wash!  I know who to talk to and I know He listens and I know He cares.  And I know He answers!

I'll be back when the pity party is over. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 11, 2018, 04:42:05 PM
And it's really pretty silly!  But hey, it's my silly!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 11, 2018, 04:49:23 PM
:hugs: Jane  :hugs:
This time tomorrow and you will have forgotten your silly  :2funny:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 11, 2018, 08:39:58 PM
Hi my dear, dear, beloved friends. I woke up with another cold, so no Church, lots of laying around, reading, sleeping. My medicine girl sent up the nurse, and she took all my vitals. chest clear, heart good, b.p. was low for me, but I am not locked in. I am staying home though…my choice..I had some rich soup for lunch, and will find something easy for supper.  Slept most of the after noon.

Gloria, I got the G.E. program for our new washer on my computer and it really helped, a few things I will have to review, but a lot of the buttons and lights I can ignore.

I hope you will excuse me for not conversing as much as I should, but sneezing wears me out, along with all the blowing of nose.

I called my son who is vacationing in Hawaii..he too still has a a slight cold that he had before they left the states, but he doesn't let it spoil his vacation.They will arrive home on Valentines Day.

Time to go find something to eat..like Gloria, I am never hungry, but we must eat. I hope to be back to say goodnight. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 11, 2018, 11:22:28 PM
Good night my friends!  Tomorrow is another day!  Let's meet it with grace!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Denver on February 12, 2018, 12:32:37 AM
Good evening.  We have been watching the olympics most of the afternoon and evening.  Unfortunately our recording cut off and we missed the end of the couples scating.....😞

JUNE, sorry to read you seem to now have cold symtoms again. I hope you can sleep it off and feel much better in the morning! 😷ðŸ¤'

JANE, it is true that living alone does not allow you to have someone to talk things out with.  I know your doggies are listening, but they just can’t share their thoughts with you😘.  I know you will share your thoughts with Him and He will help you see the light.  I enjoyed your comments about camping with the girl scouts and I know you did enjoy it and helped many girls enjoy it too. 

AMY, I loved your story about how YOU could get your cows in when needed.  Glad you shared your time dancing with the back as well as the front.  I hope you enjoyed your time sewing this afternoon. 

GLORIA de, I have never heard “green Christmas, fat cemetery”, but it does make sense.  I hope you did not get too much rain to cause problems.  We talked to our Boston Son today, as it is his birthday, and he said their back yard was a huge swimming pool they had so much rain. How blessed your grandson is to be able to walk with a cane after a doctors predicted he may never walk again.  I am sure that ambulance ride from Pensacola to Orlando was a very expensive one for sure, but it was worth it with his results. 

LARRY, the days are passing much too quickly for me.....I had all the cards purchased well in advance then realized that Wednesday is Valentines Day and the cards to the grands, my dad and my best friend are still sitting on my desk waiting to be mailed!  We will take them to the P.O. early tomorrow morning but I fear they probably will not make it in time🤩🤩. I did manage to get two sons bday cards mailed in time, so they made it to California for the 6th and to Boston for today, the 11th.  Now I must remember to get our son and dil’s anniversary card sent for their day on the 28th.  Oh, and speaking of Birthdays......HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you tomorrow!  I hope you enjoy YOUR day and best wishes for health and happiness this year. 

GLORIA, I enjoyed and have shared your 23rd Psalm for working people..... Good luck getting out with your son to buy new shoes later this week. 

I wish you all a good night of rest.  Pleasant dreams.

Jenny

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 12, 2018, 05:29:13 AM
:hb3: Gloria de  :hb3: May you have a special day today :hb2:

We are heading to the city to return some pants hubby bought and he hopes to find a pair of boots. Not enough snow to move this morning,I may just tidy the driveway up when we get back. Jane, it is a leave right snow....leave it right there!!

Managed to put some of the quilt blocks together yesterday and I think it is going to look alright when done.

June, I hope your cold makes a short visit with you. Don't forget about putting Vicks on the bottom of your feet.

Jenny a belated happy birthday to your Boston son..

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 12, 2018, 05:44:13 AM
good Morning everyone. Good to see you are the first in this A M AMY. be careful in your travels. is 14º F here this morning. yesterdays snow you could just see in the air No accumulation. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 12, 2018, 05:49:05 AM
Thank you Lloyd, you just be safe today!! + 6 ° F here this morning and going to get warmer through the week.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 12, 2018, 07:22:46 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  I'm happy to say that today IS a better day than yesterday!  I put my "silly" in His hands and he said it's not silly and he'll take care of it.  Well, not in so many words but I slept through the night (I haven't done that in a while) and I did wake refreshed.  It took me a couple of minutes to realize that was his answer and I feel better.

Gloria de....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!  I HOPE IT'S A LOVELY ONE AND THAT GOD BLESSES YOUR DAY AND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!

The temp is 38º and it's foggy out there.  It also says that the high for today will be 38 so I guess there's nowhere to go but down!  BRRR! 

The coffee's fresh and hot!  Anyone want a cup?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 12, 2018, 08:16:04 AM
Good morning everyone,rain finally stopped but it is cloudy. Have no idea how much rain we had but there was no downpours like were predicted.

LARRY  I did not watch the opening of the Olympics this year. About the only thing I have watched so far was some of the ice skating last night. The witch insists I am smoking in here, this is a smoke free building, I do not smoke. At times when I am outside walking some of my friends are in the smoke shack, a small shack where they can smoke. I will stop in to talk with them so the smell follows me. The fridge is not snow white so she says it is stained. My CNA had just washed it that morning. She is nuts. I would move if I could find a better place. This is a small one, 50 apartments, most have hundreds of them and are not just for seniors and with my luck I would be on the top floor of one of the high  rise buildings. Bad enough I am on the top/third floor here.

LLOYD  looks like you are one of the people who can say
without bad luck I would have no luck at all. Bad enough you had to go out when the ground was covered in ice. Hope today is better for you.

GLORIA de  my Mom used to say Green winter fat cemetery. Also if it was a warm winter too many germs around so more sickness.

JANE  today I am having a pity party. Praying I can hold my temper when I go down  to the witch's office for yearly evaluation. My appointment is at 2pm and I hate looking at her. Keep thinking “this too will pass”.

JUNE  hope the feeling of another cold has passed and you do not have one.

JENNY  knowing my son he will want to pay for shoes and I will not let him. We will not come home before we stop somewhere for lunch either. That was not MY 23rd Psalm, cannot even remember who or where I got that. I wish I had read it when I was still working.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 12, 2018, 08:17:44 AM
An oldie that Joan posted.
50/50
Bob Perks

I am not an odds maker.  I know little about mathematics, still I can add, subtract, divide and multiply.  Sometimes without a calculator! In my mind it comes down to this.  It either is or it isn't.  You are or you are not.

When I met my friend, Steffe Berdy, she said to me, "I always thought that life was black and white then God dragged me through the gray." After she died, I decided to permit myself to see in between the things of life.

That being said, I also decided that gray must be a transition.  One either "is" or on the way to it. Another either "isn't" or on the way to it. Thus the "gray."

I knew I had to share this idea with you after seeing the movie "50/50."  I was in the audience for the first showing of the movie in our area. It's about a young man who is told he had cancer and a 50/50 chance of survival. For me, personally, it was a very powerful movie. Memories of my son, Keith's battle with cancer shadowed every scene.

"Sixty-five percent chance of survival.  Better than 50/50. But not ninety-five to one-hundred percent. That's what the doctor said about Keith.  But it's more than a numbers game.  It's my son and sixty-five percent didn't sit well with me." (From my book, "The Flight of a Lifetime!")

In my "either or mind" he either would die or he would live.  What we did in the "gray" would make the difference.

At the end of the movie, I stood up in the theater and shouted, "Time is a precious thing.  Don't waste a moment of it.  If you love someone don't wait...tell them now!"

Then I walked out.

Whatever you are facing right now, today, "is" the way it is.

Whatever you choose to do about it, is the gray, in- transition phase.

If you feel so afraid that you tremble at the thought of what might be, then God is shaking you to get you to do something.

Not making a decision is still a decision.  Not responding to the challenge only leaves you right where you are without any idea of where you are headed.  You are headed somewhere.  The Earth does not sit still.  The world does not wait for you so it takes you right along on a journey where you have given up control of your destiny.

No one stays in the gray.  You are in transition, evolving without effort on your part, but still changing.

Some choose to stay where they are because they worry that something worse will happen.  They almost become comfortable with the pain, the darkness, the ugliness of their situation.

"Why doesn't God rescue me?" they ask.

My God is the God of miracles, still he calls upon us to "do" His will, not to waste away.

Psalm 106:43
"Many times he delivered them, but they were bent on rebellion and they wasted away in their sin."

God feeds the smallest bird, but he does not throw the seed into the nest.  That's why He gave them wings.

He calls on you to act upon your faith, not dwell upon your woes.

God is an action God.  He wants you to "do" not just think about, ponder for awhile, what could be in your life.

You are either happy or sad.
You are either healthy or ill.
You are either a believer or not.
You cannot be fifty-fifty.

Like those who profess to be believers and then when faced with a challenge, doubt that God is there in their life.

He is waiting for you to walk out of the gray and into the "Light" of what could be.

John 9:36
"Who is he, sir?" the man asked.  "Tell me so that I may believe in him."

He believes in you!

"I believe in you, too!"
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Sandy on February 12, 2018, 09:41:51 AM
Good Morning Everyone
from the cool but clear,  Rocky Coast of
Maine.   

Happy Birthday  Larry!

I have been watching the Olympics occasionally
during the day... 

I find the commercials much more enjoyable
then the Super Bowl Commercials ....
Just and observation. 

I did notice that the people participating
in this Olympics are wearing clothes that
are much tighter,  or appear to be.
I am sure that they don't have a choice.   

I try very hard not to fall into the trap of
giving free reign to abusers to continue their
abuse... 

Usually the abusers are more powerful then
those that they abuse .... and many times
because of their power,  are allowed to
continue their abuse unchecked until society
takes a stand to nip their abusive ways
in the bud and make the abusers take
responsibility for their actions.

So much for my opinion about abusers
and their victims.   

IMHO it is a sad state of affairs for any
society to continue to blame the victims of
abuse.

Have a great day,  everyone...
and enjoy what ever you are doing
today ...

Sandy   :balloons:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 12, 2018, 10:31:04 AM
Just for the record - I have not watched any of the Olympics.

Gloria, you were very happy about your location when you first moved in.  I think finances play a big part in your staying there, but can't your sons look for another place near either of them, a place you would be happier?  I know you don't find out how happy you might be until you are there for a while.  You should not have to take the abuse from the "witch" and her continual abuse can be detrimental to your health. 

I remember Joan posting the readings by Bob Perks.  I always enjoyed them and they all had "food for thought".

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 12, 2018, 10:51:23 AM
 Hi Everyone.  Hi everyone.  Our day is starting out at 61 degrees and headed up into the 70's with only a small chance of anymore rain today.  I actually felt like getting up this morning after spending most of the last two days laying in bed with my eyes closed.  I am thankful for audiobooks and was able to listen to a good one and help pass the time away.  I have nothing special on the agenda and have no plans for my Birthday until Wednesday when we will be able to be with Scott and hopefully Jennifer and her friend will be able to come out.  We do have the Dairy Queen ice cream cake in the freezer that I won and picked up last week when we went there to eat one evening. 

Lloyd, I can relate to your experience with the cattle getting out through the open gate.  We had that happen several time with our dairy herd although usually they behaved pretty well when we moved them from the barn area out into the driveway and up the road a short distance to the pasture.  Of course I was young at the time and could run after them. 

deAngel, years ago when we moved my folks to a nursing home in Northern Iowa, where my sister lived, we contracted for a small plane to fly them up there along with Pat and I.  At that time it was $1,500 but an ambulance would likely have been just as expensive and would have been at least a 5 hour trip whereas the plane was two hours from the bed in one nursing home to the bed in the new nursing home.  It was difficult to get my dad in and out of the plane but kind men at the airport helped get him up the steps and into the jump seat.

Amy, your technique to get your cattle back in the lot was quite cleaver.  I had no idea cows would like donut.

Jane, it is easy for things to grow in significance in our minds and sharing our thoughts with someone else often does help to put things back in perspective.  Hope you are feeling more upbeat today. 

June, you are having more than your share of colds this winter.  Hope you are feeling better today. 

Jenny, I just bet your Valentine's card will be appreciated when they are received.  Your son and my great granddaughter both share Febuary 11th date for their birthdays. 

Gloria, I hope your evaulation goes well this afternoon. 

Sandy, thanks for the birthday greeting. I think the athletes wear the very tight clothing to avoid as much air resistence as possible.  Some of the score are only fractions of a second different so they look for every advantage. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: phyllis on February 12, 2018, 11:15:08 AM
Happy Birthday, Larry.  So glad to hear that you are feeling much better.  I hope it continues that way.

Cloudy here today, too, but warm.  Not as much rain as they said we would get but even a little helps our dry conditions. 

I have always loved the Olympics but this year just can't seem to get interested in them.  I am another one that gets terribly annoyed at the constant chatter by "talking heads".  Most often I will mute the sound.

If any of you like to watch beautiful dogs remember that tonight and tomorrow night is Westminster Dog Show.  It is being shown on FS 1.   That is one of the Fox sports channels.  I always enjoy it very much.

Gloria de, I almost missed your birthday.  May you have a wonderful day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 12, 2018, 02:45:36 PM
Good Morning all…late morning…after 11 a.m.  Still sneezing my head off, and that leaves me weak. I had an early morning visit from our main Nurse this morning. She had heard I have another cold. They sure know all about us….never even have a chance to complain. She took all my vitals, everything turned out A-1. It seems to be going around the complex…strange symptom…..sneezing and sneezing and more sneezing, blowing nose at least 15 times a day, or more. Nose "running" uncontrollably. She told me to drink lots and lots of water, and they sent up two cans of gator-ade. I am not considered contagious so I will be going down for lunch today. This nurse is the one that sat with me for hours when I was having trouble breathing…she kept me alive…..I am sure of that..I wanted to just let go, and she wouldn't let me. she kept yelling, breathe, breathe……..and so I did. God puts great people into our lives.

Janie, Our God is so great, you put yourself in His hands, and He took care of it. That thrills me all over. I have a feeling this will be a great day for you dear one.

Gloria, I wish I could sit with you when you are being interviewed by that crazy woman they call a manager. I would say to her, "It is best for you to remember that I am paying your wages. You work for me ! Also, I think it time for one of your sons to ask for an interview with her. A Manager is there to hear YOUR complaints, not GIVE you problems.

Sandy, I applaud you !!!!! Quote,

"I try very hard not to fall into the trap of
giving free reign to abusers to continue their
abuse... 

Usually the abusers are more powerful then
those that they abuse .... and many times
because of their power,  are allowed to
continue their abuse unchecked until society
takes a stand to nip their abusive ways
in the bud and make the abusers take
responsibility for their actions.

So much for my opinion about abusers
and their victims.   
………………………….

I'm worn out. just more sneezing on the way......Love you my friends. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Carol on February 12, 2018, 03:40:35 PM

  Happy Birthday to Gloria de   

Gloria:  A county authority and/also state authority should be notified.  How about a local newspaper?  Is there anyone outside the building who can pass along the comlaint?

Joy:  We have really nice vegetables and fruit in Tucson all winter and spring season - then, drive home to Colorado and wait for the crops to appear in the stores. 

Jenny:  Our children went through winter camp outs in Minnesota weather - I was really worried about frost bite.  Yes, the front range is being ruined by the population explosion.  I would vote against the Olympics if they would ask.

June:  A1 sounds super nice.   

We did not take an entire 60 lbs. of veggies but chose green beans, miniature tomatoes, new potatoes, figs, and zucchini.  I gave a bunch to young friends last night - after the meal I fixed.  It is a Swiss meal - of toasting their soft cheese under a broiler on the table and scraping the melted cheese on veggies - also made meatballs.  Always a nice meal and everyone seems to like it - used a raclette appliance.  Very hard to find the raclette cheese but Amazon shipped 2 lbs so there is a lot left over - enough for another one or two meals.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Denver on February 12, 2018, 06:55:17 PM
 

:hb2: H A P P Y :hb2:
B  I  R  T  H  D  A  Y
🎊 GLORIA and LARRY 🎉


GLORIA de, I knew today was YOUR Birthday, so I apologize for not sending you greetings last night like I did to Larry, a day early. 

JANE, good girl.....you did what was best for you, and now your burden does not seem nearly as heavy for you to deal with. 

GLORIA, I hope your meeting with the “witch” went well and did not stress you out too much!  Thank you for sharing the oldie!  I bet your son will want to pay for your shoes.... of course enjoy your time with him on that day, especially the lunch time when you can really chat face to face. 

CAROL, we voted against Denver hosting the olympics in 1976 and will vote against it again!  I want to tell you the roads must have been very icy Saturday afternoon and evening as for the first time ever we saw that cars were having a hard time getting up the hill just past our front gate headed west towards your place!  Your veggie box sounds wonderful. 

PHYLLIS, we too, get very angry with the constant chatter and outspoken opinions of the announcers for the Olympic AND for most sporting events.  Half the time they do not know what they are even saying and are yaking to hear themselves! 

MARYANN, I keep forgetting to ask you to please give Dot my best.  I often think about her and wish she posted here in one of our folders. 

LARRY, how smart it was to fly your mom and dad to their new location rather than put them through the longer drive time it would have required. 

JUNE, sure glad you are not contagious so you won’t get lock in again!  Take care and feel better.

I have not mentioned my sciatica, but it does still exist!  it is the same old story...starts about 3 to 4 AM....I do believe it is more bearable now though....I have been putting mind over matter and at least I can generally get bac’ to sleep after awhile. 

We were out shopping at Sam’s Club a bit ago.  My hubby calls me on the cell and says he is sitting down as all of a sudden he could not see.  We use the optometrist I that club for our eye exams, so we went over to see him and he said it is nothing to be worried about...he thinks it is a optical migraine and they do not last too long.  He was right, it was gone within the hour, but it sure scared the dickens out of us!  That being said...
We wonder what caused it?  I plan to read up on it when I finish here. 

AMY, I hope your shopping trip went well and hubby was able to find some boots.  Thank you for the birthday greeting for my son. 

Have a good evening, EVERYFRIEND. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 12, 2018, 09:17:17 PM
Jenny, thanks for asking about Dot and I'll give her your message.  Dot is a very busy woman, into a couple things from church, does some socializing with a friend who moved into the unit next door to her, keeps tabs on her daughter who retired last fall and has five great-grandchildren, three of whom live near.  Weather permitting, we do go to church Sunday morning and she drives yet.  Weather has kept us from going the past two weeks.  She is not as much into computing as others, especially with Norm gone.  He was on the computer a lot and she would play games to keep him company.

I made an appointment today to start PT for my arthritic shoulder.  I am not enthusiastic about my shoulder feeling better.  It hurts a lot and I cannot lift the right arm as far as my shoulder.  I am a definite right hander and my left hand and arm is getting exercise they do not usually get.  Using my left hand is very awkward for me and there are times I have to call Tom to do something for me.

It is interesting, Jenny, that your sciatica starts up in the middle of the night; my arthritis lets me sleep well at night; it is during the day I hurt.  I do take Arthritis 650 and that does help.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 12, 2018, 10:05:29 PM
  :hb2: :hb3: Happy Birthday to Gloria de and Larry!    :hb3:  :hb2:

Janie, years ago when I had a miscarriage (3rd) "that" doctor insisted I go into the hospital overnight.  They were all very early stages and years between.  Anyway, next morning a Priest came in to offer sympathy and I looked him in the eye, never shed a tear and told him that "I am grateful that God saved the baby from probable years of suffering since for sure, there was something wrong with it.  I had Faith that HE knew what was best and I prayed that HE would give me the strength & understanding to trust His judgement".  I firmly believe He does what is best even when we don't "get it" right then.  Got a feeling that's how you found peace with your problems.  Hugs to you, hang in there. 

Gloria, I do think you should make a list of all the sneaky things she has tried to pull or demand.... about the thermostat & washer & all those "little" things that torment all of you.  Keep the list handy & if you need to blow up at her some day just present her with the list and explain "copies will go to her boss & your lawyer for harassment".... and smile sweetly and see if she doesn't cater to you for a while. :nahna:

Jenny, I have tried hard (but giving up) to not remind you that Epsom salt really does help sciatica, honest.  I know I preach it's benefits over & over but even my kids are impressed that I don't have the problem anymore... for years now.  It was routine all those years before the 2 hour soak.... and absolutely feel better than even when I was a teenager.  But you gotta lay flat & stretch those bones out so the nerves can slip from between them.  My Ophthalmologist diagnosed my strange eye thing as "migraine without the headache".  As soon as my eyes get a funny coloring like when the computer buffers... I take a 325 aspirin & in a few minutes it is gone.  I thought maybe a blood clot & scared me..... but the doctors never had any kind of answer until the eye doc's guess.  I do carry aspirin with me at all times & even a bottle of water next to me in the car.  Best wishes to Bob. I get my eyes checked this week.

I really wanted to watch the ice dancing but missed it........ Never ever got to ski but would still love to try it.... can you imagine an 83 year old willing to risk broken bones YET?  But I would.... bunny slopes.   :-[   Have to be low 'cause of oxygen level.   :crazy2:

Midnight snack time for the cats.... I woke up at 3:00 am & listened to old music for 2 hours before finally going back to sleep.... I did NOT get out of bed because the doctor told me 35 years ago "the body has memory & will get you up same time every night if you give in".........works for me.  With that toe tapping music I actually showed quite a few steps on my Fitbit.   ;D  When I woke the next time I'd had a nightmare that I didn't want to finish..... so got up!  No big parties at MY house!   God Bless & Sweet Dreams

Mary Ann, I know what you mean about being right handed.... I can't even use my left had to hold the phone.... lucky so far that my arthritis is in my hands & not shoulders.  I have extra large hands for my size, but they've served me well, even now that they are so awful looking with big knots instead of knuckles. Whatever works, huh?  Good luck with your appointment. Shirley


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 12, 2018, 10:06:31 PM
Was hoping to hear how Gloria's  visit with the so-called Manager went.

Still sneezing my head off. Can't figure out how all my vitals are so good and I can feel so lousy.

Time to have some supper....I brought home half my egg salad sandwich I had for lunch and I have some lettuce and sliced tomatoes to go with it, then it will be on to book and bed. I am sleepy already, in spite of a solid two hour nap.

If I don't back in later, I will send you Love and hugs and Prayers right now. God Bless you greatly. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 12, 2018, 11:00:09 PM
Everyone with the headache-less migraines...I've had them for years and thank God for a dr. that I had only for a short time before he retired.  He told me if I could to just relax and wait them out (mine take about 15 minutes) and if they lasted longer or I had any pain with them to take one tylenol.  I keep a small container of generic tylenol in several places that are handy and I haven't had to use them often.  But it took the "scare" out of the episodes just knowing what was causing them.  If I'm in a familiar place and I can't stop what I'm doing, habit keeps me going but if I'm walking or driving I stop immediately and wait them out. 

Now I'm going to bed and see if I can get another night of sleeping right through.  They don't come often but when they do, I thank Him for them.

LARRY, I think your birthday is tomorrow.  I hope it's a happy one and that you celebrate many more of them in the years to come.  Enjoy your day!

SHIRLEY, I think you and I have a lot in common when it comes to dealing with adversity.  Thanks for your understanding!

Good Night Everyfriend!  Sleep peacefully and wake refreshed.  I leave you in God's hands!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Sandy on February 13, 2018, 12:05:59 AM
Speaking of "Migraines with out the head ache" 
I used to get them when I was younger ... 

I would get them if I got physically stressed out.  Like after playing tennis.     I would play too hard for too long,  and they
would begin with my eyes getting blurry and sometimes
some lights....    I would have to lay down and rest for  a bit and they soon would go away.    I went to an eye doctor and he
told me that I was having a migraine.    Lucky for me,
no pain.      Of course if I were out driving around then I
would have to pull over and wait it out.   

They never lasted too long. 

You know that  I have migraines with out the pain, 
and also shingles with out  very much pain.    And once
during an operation,  I woke up in the middle of it.  But
could not move.     I felt the stitching up,  but no pain from
that either.     I also had a spinal tap with no pain.  And
they set my  broken arm with out any pain reliever... (it did hurt, but I was able to control it by breathing through it)

I do get blood drawn every month and that rarely
hurts,    but when they put  in the  intravenous port
for the recent colonoscopy ,   now that HURT !!!! 
:tissue: :dizzy:

Sandy 
(So some things do hurt me.)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 13, 2018, 02:14:39 AM
Sandy, when I was a teenager I did have the migraines with the headache... so bad it hurt to move my hair or blink.  Aspirin did no good so I either went to ride a horse until I was numb & could go to sleep or just go to sleep in a dark room.  I don't remember them stopping me from doing anything I wanted to do but a good excuse to NOT do something I didn't want to do.   ::)   

I'm not totally convinced this is what I have, but Bayer does say it works as blood thinner & I don't take any other so until a doctor actually sees me when one is going on, I'll hope it breaks the blood clots or whatever is causing my problem.  Guess the eye doctors have a better understanding about this issue, sure hope mine can come up with a better fit on glasses this time. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 13, 2018, 07:03:22 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  We're up and attem this morning and it's going to be a brrrrr cold one!  The doggies didn't stay out long and now we're waiting out their pill time. 

Shirley and Sandy, there was a time when I had the painful, nothing helps but a strong pill and a dark room and 10 hours of sleep type of migraine too but thank God , those days are over.  And thank God, I had one of the painless ones on a day when I also had an appointment with the dr.  I actually drew a picture of what I was seeing when the session occurred and the Dr. had just returned from a conference on migraine headaches and recognized my drawing immediately.  Sometimes things just mesh. 

I have an unexpected day off today and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it.  I put off a stop at the store for a couple of things I need and I'm doing that today and then I'm going to bake some cookies and make dog food and whatever!

I hope you all have a great day today....especially LARRY!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 13, 2018, 07:19:27 AM
Good morning everyone...

-23° F here this morning but it is looking to be a sunny day :)
VON today and I have a quilt delivery to do and that is about it other than household chores.

:hb2: :hb3: Larry  :hb2: enjoy your special day!

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 13, 2018, 09:01:11 AM
AMY you and your hubby are apparently good snuggler's even with heavy night clothes. you must get up and stoke the fire up often with that kind of temp.
I remember doing that when I was young and tough. we used to heat with wood. we now that we have natural gas lines crossing our place have hooked on to it, it cost us around $100 per month to heat our house. but it is large  on the +side 4,000 feat of living space. too Large for just two old people.
I also remember in those days waking up with ice in the teakettle on the stove with just cols left in the stove. a little kindling and it would soon take off. at night we would take a little flannel blanket and hold it up to the side of the stove warm it and run fast too bed. Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 13, 2018, 09:16:15 AM
oh yes the old house burnt and we built a new house. covered with brick on the outside and lot of brick on the inside down on the lower level. has a full kitchen on both levels lots of open space on both levels. the down stair level has a a bar
non alcohol,it has a curve around at the end. you can set the food to eat on it.
If i think to get G D to help we can make a video and post it, I don't reamber how to.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 13, 2018, 09:31:04 AM
Gloria de
Happy Belated Birthday
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 13, 2018, 09:33:20 AM
Larry
Happy Birthday
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 13, 2018, 09:36:31 AM
Good morning everyone, starting 25 degrees colder than yesterday. 20° and the sun will be shining so hope it warms up some.  Evaluation  went fine and the witch did say as I was leaving they would be up to check my apartment. Just heard on TV that a school bus driver picked up kids from a middle school yesterday. She said she was running late so decided to make a u turn on a 2 lane road. She hit a tree, backed up and hit another tree and broke the back window then kept driving. One of the kids must have taken the video they showed. The kids screaming and being tossed around. That driver has been fired. Thank God none of the kids were hurt but all were scared. That was in Mass.

MARY ANN there are many senior housing places around but there are worse horror stories from most of them Too big and fights break out. At least here all the tenants get along. Some places have a 4 year  waiting list to get in. I really hate the thought of moving again. I just might get to be like several others and stay in my apartment and only go down for mail. Hope can not do that, I like being with people. Joan did post many by Bob Perks and I saved quite a few of them.

LARRY  Where my daughter lives was a huge cattle ranch. After they had the well drilled my SIL built a structure around the pump. That was before they even had the house there. They went back a few months later to find that the cattle had been eating the wood in the pump house. They now have a barbed wire fence around 2 acres of the are where the house is. There is still cattle wandering around and even cowboys going around to heard them. I had read several years ago about them trying to find more wind resistant material for the Olympics and thus the tighter outfits. The suits they wear for the summer swimming cannot get smaller I hope.

PHYLLIS  like you I have watched a little of the ice skating and nothing else. I always watched as much of the winter Olympics as I could but not really interested this year.

CAROL  if a few more of us would get a lawyer we night be able to do something but people are too afraid of being evicted.

JENNY  I love the one on one time with my sons. Those have always been special times to me. My daughter and I have our Skype time every day and we both look forward to that. I so agree about too much talking in the Olympics. Watching the skating I do not care if the skater did a triple this of double that, I just want to enjoy watching them. Same with the Rose parade New Year's day, we miss floats they describe because they have a commercial. Years back one  channel had transparent commercials so we could still see the floats. I have not bothered to watch it the last few years.

MARY ANN  I know what you mean about your shoulder. Glad I had my right one replaced when I did but I cannot do what I used to do with it. Cannot raise it above my head with any weight in it and the left one I cannot do much with at all. Even my pain pills do not help my back much, just had to learn to live with it.

SHIRLEY  would not work. Her boss likes her because she saves him money. She is supposed to work 40 hours a week and if she works even one full day I would be surprised. Maybe if I had some green paper folded in my hand to shake her hand she might lay off?  I stood on skies once and looked down the hill and said no way, I was a teen then.

JUNE the visit went as normal, both of us polite. 

JANE  I am one of the lucky ones and do sleep the night through. Seldom have a night when I wake up. 

SHIRLEY  a good eye doctor can tell if something is wrong just by looking into the eyes. That amazes me. We think of out eyes for seeing but not for telling anything  about our health.

AMY  sun is bright and beautiful and now up to 23°

LLOYD  the joys of central heating these days.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 13, 2018, 09:51:00 AM
   Hi Everyone.  We have an overcast morning with 49 degrees as I start to write and only to get up into the mid-50's this afternoon.  I may make a quick trip to Walmart this morning to pick up a prescription and a couple of other items in the pharmacy area.  This evening I hope to go to the United Methodist's Mens pancake supper at the Church.  So far this morning I am feeling pretty good.  Last evening we went to Diablo's for a good meal.  We had talked about going to the Texas Roadhouse but I begged off as still wasn't feeling up to par nor have my taste buds returned to normal and I wanted to be able to fully enjoy our meal there.  My SIL sent me a gift card for Texas Roadhouse so we will save it until another time.  While my birthday was yesterday we will actually celebrate it with the family tomorrow evening.  If I am still in the mood I may start on preparing our tax returns.  I still am missing one piece of information I need but can enter the other data in the Tax Act computer program and get a pretty good idea of where we stand in terms of having to pay more taxes. 

I do again want to thank you all for the kind Happy Birthday wishes.  They are appreciated.  I also heard from a number of family and friends yesterday, which helped make the day special. 

Phyllis, I watched the women's snowboarding last evening and the commentator talked continually.  The young American snowboarder easily won the gold medal.  I think the Westminster dog show would probably be more enjoyable than watching some of the Olympics.  I hope I can remember to turn it on this evening. 

June, glad what you have is contagious and you are not once again confined to your apartment.  A little socialization is always a good thing, in my opinion.  I am glad you have such good nursing care. 

I remember the great fruits and vegetables available in January and February when I visited my folks in Arizona for a 7 year span that they wintered there.  Atlanta hosted the summer Olympics in the late 90's and it was a really big thing but I think most of the facilities that were build have probably been destroyed by now.  The main stadium was turned into a baseball stadium for the Atlanta Braves, who have now had another new stadium built for them. 

Jenny, the Olympics brings many people in from all over the world for the days of the games and it does really tie up traffic.  At least that Olympics paid for itself and the taxpayers were not left holding the bag.  I keep my iPhone right beside my bed and when I can't sleep I will turn on my audiobooks, with earphones, and set the time on it for 15 minutes and it often puts me back to sleep after a few minutes.  Sometimes it takes two or three resets of the timer but eventually I go back to sleep.  I have had a lot of painful migraine type headaches until I got into my late 50's when they stopped but never had a silent migraine until one day I was working on the computer and I couldn't read the screen.  It really scared me as I was afraid I might be having a stroke or something.  I quickly called the advice nurse at Kaiser and she told me it was most likely a silent migraine that would soon be gone and it was.  I don't have them very often and now know what they are.  Pat has had them for years.  I can understand your husband being concerned as that first time is very scary. 

Mary Ann, it sounds like Dot stays pretty busy and is fortunate to be close to some of her great grandchildren.  I did get a birthday ecard from my great grandchildren yesterday and it was a surprise as they had never recognized my birthday before.  I sure hope the PT is helpful for your shoulder. 

Shirley, I have used Epsom salts for my feet several times and I think it helped.  Fortunately I have few aches and pains so really haven't needed to use them often.  I did use the Vicks on the bottoms of my feet overnight last week.  I think I mentioned that my cardiologist advised to do that as she had tried it personally when she had a cold and found it really helped.  I think it would be wise if you stayed off the ski slopes at this point in your life.  Speeding in your motorhome is one thing but getting on skis is entirely another.  :)

Jane, I did have an enjoyable birthday although didn't really do anything other than enjoy reading the ecards and regular cards I received and the nice greetings in the discussions.  That all made it special.  My next goal is to reach 78.  I hope you enjoy your day off today. 

Sandy, I have never been on a tennis court.  Our farming community didn't have any available and I never tried it when I was young.  Badminton was my limit.  It sounds like you are one with a very high pain tolerance.

Amy, that is really cold.  At least the sun makes cold seem more tolerable. 

Lloyd, that is a big house.  We had one large house of about 3600 square feet plus a full basement and several of the rooms were seldom used.  I was happy to get moved into our smaller retirement home, which turned out to be our next to last retirement home since we ended up moving here to South Carolina and had never anticipated doing it and wouldn't have done so as long as our daughter lived.  Growing up my family used to heat the house with a wood stove.  How things have changed over the years.

Gloria, glad your evaluation went well.  Those school children must have really been frightened and it doesns't sound like that lady should have been driving a bus.  We never experienced our cows eating wood.  I can't blame you not wanting to face moving as it is a really big job for we seniors. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Sandy on February 13, 2018, 11:08:38 AM

Good Morning Everyone from the cool but
sunny rocky coast of Maine.   

Regarding pain tolerance..
   
I suspect that I do have a high tolerance
for pain.    But of course,  pain is necessary
to warn us of problems,  like heart attacks
  etc etc... 

I delivered four babies,  relatively
quickly,  the last two were "natural" 
without pain meds, and very
they were very fast deliveries.       

There is always good news and
bad news when it comes
to pain.  (As we all know)... 
but I would rather  have a high
tolerance then the alternative!!   

Of course, things could change,
and probably will. 

My heart is in constant Afib... but
because I do not feel it (like some
people do) they choose not to try
to attain  a sinus rythum   but instead
keep me on blood thinners,  watched
closely (Warfarin) ...  which I will be
on for the rest of my life. 

Of course,  we all have something
that we have to get use to as we age,
and sometimes it drives us a little nuts! 

Happy Birthday Larry...  if I didn't say so
before , but if I did,  Happy Birthday again!

Have a good day,  everyone..
Sandy
:crazy2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 13, 2018, 11:16:55 AM
Shirley, I also have arthritis in my hands but it doesn’t bother me there.  My middle fingers bend a bit toward my little fingers.  And I have arthritis in my knees which also does not bother me unless I want to go up steps.  But my shoulder sure does bother me because it hurts to some degree constantly â€" except when I sleep; it does not keep me awake. 

Amy, I am always surprised there is so much difference in our temperatures â€" mine is nearer 20F.  You must be much further north than I had pictured you. 

Gloria, with the situation of senior homes, I understand the reluctance of people unwilling to make waves in case they would be evicted.  It is just too bad that people have to endure the witch.

Sandy, I also have A-fib and mostly I am not aware of it, but there are times I am very aware of it.  When I exert myself, I find I am short of breath for a few minutes (seconds?) before things return to normal.  I see my cardiologist twice a year.

Mary Ann

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 13, 2018, 12:26:41 PM
I am another with A-fib but after the valve surgery (you often see the ad for a med for A-fib says "not caused by a valve problem".... ) when still in the hospital my A-fib went wild, my gown was absolutely bouncing until I let them start some pills.  Up to that point I was doing fine, walking down the halls & taking care of myself without any pain meds.... did not stop to realize those A-fib pills were what caused me not to get around like I did, could not make myself walk the hall half as far or even eat. 

They finally sent me home after 8 days & I was a zombie, knew where I was & could take care of getting up to eat... but could not change the bandage for 3 days until Cas knew I was not perking like normal.  He suggested cutting the one pill I took in half & that did the trick. Next morning I ripped the bandage off & had a shower, back to being me (cooking, etc)... few days later I turned back into a zombie so cut the half in half for a few days, then had to skip a day, 2 days until it was out of my system & I was fine. 

I take that Bayer every week to work as a blood thinner & it also takes care of the eye problem.  My body rules... and I often drink a cup of coffee before going to bed, it relaxes me! Same thing for my father so I thought it was sort of normal.  Been 5 years & my cardio doesn't mention A-fib & I keep forgetting to ask if I no longer have it.  I don't often have those "gulp" moments of letting my heart settle down like before surgery & not very good about thorough check ups.  What I thought was going to be one turned out to be more vocal test of "attitude" for Medicare info.  We all aren't made with the same blueprint so good we tune in to our own bodies.

I sent in my 23 & ME test last week & paid for the medical part as well.... I just got news last night that another cousin's son died during or after valve surgery.  Quite a few in the family so far but one cousin/nurse doesn't agree with me that it could be genetic, I do. I've warned my kids to be aware of how many didn't know in time that a valve can be replaced.  I'm hoping they will be able to have an easier way (they do, but so far a shorter term of life with the in-artery replacement, so my cardio told me), before my kids or grands need the ribs cracked for surgery.

I'm off to get the cats their chicken, time for them to come out of the rotisserie, I like 'em fresh so they'll last at least 5 days.  Spring is around the corner, we're looking for 70° tomorrow.  A busy day of watering, Ash Wed & all...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Carol on February 13, 2018, 03:18:23 PM
Reading all of your notes is just so super neat.  Sometimes, it seems impossible to "know" so many caring people we really don't totally "know".  Know what I mean?  ;)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on February 13, 2018, 03:37:35 PM
Shirley, I would not suggest what I take for anything would work for someone else.  I might tell what I took for something in hope it would help someone, but not necessarily.  As  you say, we are all made different.  I take Eliquis, a blood thinner, for my A-fib.  I was taking one 325 aspirin a day until the Eliquis but now I cannot take aspirin and must take Tylenol (or store brand).  I know the spells I had for two or three years were the forerunners to A-fib but my doctor disregarded the symptoms because I was using a wrist monitor.  When he couldn’t count my pulse rate because it was going so fast, he then diagnosed my A-fib.  I would not think of drinking a cup of coffee before I go to bed.  I have trouble with regular coffee anyway and if I drank some, especially late in the day, I might go to sleep OK but I’d wake up about 1 or 2 in the morning and not be able to go to sleep.  I try to avoid caffeine whenever I can.  I also take a blood pressure medicine.

I am asked by 23&Me to participate in a survey every so often.  I don’t recall getting asked by Ancestry to participate in any survey.  I had one man last week who found we are related, but the contact is with an unknown (to me) ancestor.  A great-grandfather and great-grandmother were both born in Ireland and we’ve thought Northern Ireland.  The man suggests they could be from Donegal, which he said is in the north of the Irish Republic.  I don’t know how far I’m going with that.  I don’t have the patience to pursue much these days.  Another man, whose name I recognized, sent me information about some family pictures.  I like that kind of contact better.

Recently I a message from FamilySearch that I had an ancestor in Wisconsin.  I checked to see who it would be (I have lots of ancestors in Wisconsin) and when i got to the name, I got the message that we were not related.  The person who came up was my mother's first cousin.  Today I had a message about ancestors married in New York.  They were a set of great-grandparents and I already knew that.  FamilySearch has the wrong name for a 2nd great-grandfather and I'm trying to find how to change that.

Our temperatures are getting warmer this week, too.

It's time I shut up.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 13, 2018, 09:52:44 PM
Another day of just goofing off. Cough has taken over from the sneezes. I have some great cough drops though, better that syrup.An old timer called Ricola. sure does the trick. The computer told me the following. TRADITIONAL SECRET RECIPE IN USE FOR OVER 75 YEARS
Ricola original herb cough drops contain the goodness of mountain herbs. This classic Ricola product has a distinctive cube shape and fine herb flavor. Original Ricola natural herb cough drops are made today just as they were in the 1940’s using the highest quality natural herbs cultivated in Swiss alpine areas using natural farming methods without chemical pesticides to ensure optimum taste and effectiveness. That’s why consumers worldwide turn to Ricola drops for cough and sore throat relief from a cold as well as soothing an itchy throat due to allergies.
Works for me.

We had a mostly cloudy day with blue skies breaking through occasionally. Just enough to give us some beauty, and thankfulness.

My Gary and Dori return from Hawaii tomorrow. I will be eager to hear all about the trip. I don't know what time they arrive in Ca. but I know they will need to just relax for a few days. Pick up their four legged "kid" from the place they leave him. He is the sweetest little black spaniel, reminds me of my Petey.His name is Rudy.

Gloria, I am glad to hear you had a "polite" interview with your so-called manager. She does do something besides crab I guess.

Just back from supper. Had a big thick salmon pattie, redskin potatoes.baby limas,
and custard pie. No programs downstairs tonight so I will prepare for book and bed. One more breathing treatment tonight but that is later.Have a Blessed night my dear ones. I love you much. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 13, 2018, 11:05:43 PM
Good night Everyfriend!  I'm off to Dreamland.  I wish you all a peaceful sleep and a happy tomorrow!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 14, 2018, 06:58:45 AM
Good morning every one, 28° and to get up into the 40's later. Not bad for February. We have had some big snow storms on Valentine's day some years. Winters the last few years are not like what they used to be. I remember the cold and piles of snow all winter but this year and last year the winter was not that bad, not as cold or snowy. At least this year we did have some temps down near zero.

LARRY  moving here was a mess. My family moved me but they left  every thing for me to find a place for, emptying all the boxes, etc. I could not go through that again. I am not able to do as much as even the 31/2 years ago.

MARY ANN  one of the CNAs I had used to go to a high rise in a city and would tell me horror stories. Even fist fights between some old men where the police had to be called. There is another place here is town where the mother of a CNA lived and things were stolen. If there was a delivery to a tenant and they were not home and it was left in front of their door someone would seal it. That never happens here. There is 299 units there where there is 52 here.

SHIRLEY  you really pay attention to your body, I just kept doing what I had to or wanted to do till age got into the picture and arthritis set in. I really hate not  being able to do things anymore. It still bothers me to sit here and seeing others do my work.

JUNE  we have learned that when the witch is pleasant watch out for the knife in the back.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 14, 2018, 06:59:56 AM
Sometimes I feel...
Bob Perks

Sometimes I feel that the world is too much.  God reminds me that I am a part of His world and He has much to offer.

Sometimes I feel, that as hard as I try I am nowhere near where I wanted to be at this point in my life.  God reminds me that the journey may be long but it will be worth it and I am right where He wants me to be.

Sometimes I feel that there is too much for me to do.  God reminds me that I am not doing it alone.  Take each step wisely and put things in perspective.

Sometimes I feel that there are too many mountains to climb.  God reminds me that He made the mountains so that when we reach the top we are closer to Heaven, we can see where we've been and the beauty of where we are going.

Sometimes I feel that when I am excited about life no one else around me is.  God reminds me that is why He placed me there to bring excitement to those whose lives are weary.

Sometimes I feel like God doesn't hear me.  God reminds me that He does indeed listen and respond.  It is I who blocks out His Voice when I don't like what He is saying.

Sometimes I feel that no one understands me.  God reminds me that He understands and that's all that matters.

Sometimes I feel that the world is closing in on me.  God reminds me that he is there even in the smallest spaces.

Sometimes I feel I am failing,  God reminds me with Him I cannot fail.  Delays and denials are not failures.  There are more choices, better ways to get me to where He wants me to be.

Sometimes I feel at peace.  God reminds me:

Galatians 6:16
New Life Version (NLV)
16 Those who follow this way will have God's peace and loving-kindness. They are the people of God.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 14, 2018, 07:01:06 AM
Good morning and Happy Valentines day everyone... :smitten:

Nothing on the agenda today, love these days but as you know there is always something to do in the home.

+1 ° F at the moment and the weather guesser said rain for tomorrow!!!I hope Friday is ok as we have to go to the city for hubby's CT scan.
Yesterday I managed to some what tidy up my cutting table...need to finish that up today. Put fabric where it belongs and pattern in binders still.

Gloria, I was happy to read the "witch" was half human at your meeting.

Carol, yes I do know what you mean, when our computer friends hurt we also hurt with them.

Better get a move on here, slept in again this morning. :)

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 14, 2018, 07:05:31 AM
Happy Valentine everyone!


https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/card-shoppe/holidays-birthdays-etc/msg121427/#msg121427 (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/card-shoppe/holidays-birthdays-etc/msg121427/#msg121427)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 14, 2018, 07:11:34 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!We're at 34º and heading for the mid 40s today with rain starting early evening.  But we have a prediction of snow for Saturday.  I'm glad I don't have to go anywhere.  And Cathy is flying to Texas to visit her sister and daughter.  She will be there for the baby shower for her niece.  I would have liked to be there for that but it wasn't in the cards.  My suitcase and my shower gift are both going with Cathy and I feel sure there will be pictures.

Today, I'll be off to Wally World to take my stand behind the counter.  I only have 2 days this week so it's a short one.

The dogies and I are waiting for the boinger and I have my first cup of coffee so all's well this morning.

I hope you all have the day you wish for!  Make it your own in every way!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 14, 2018, 08:54:59 AM
we are @ 44º now and cloudy,supposed to get a peak at sun in late afternoon.
I plan on feeding the cows and then going back to shop and do some more scrapping, separating copper and bras out of starters and bad electric motors.
putting small scrap in barrel as prepared metal brings premium price that way.
Have a great day,

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 14, 2018, 09:40:15 AM
Sandy the picture you posted don't know what view # it has ? and fe looks in the face like a twin to our youngest daughter.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 14, 2018, 09:58:18 AM
   Hi Everyone. It is another overcast morning.  I didn't get up early this morning as what little I did yesterday seems to have sapped my energy.  So I will just take it easy, stay home and pretty much rest today.  I did attend the pancake supper at the Church last evening and it was good.  I was only gone for about an hour.  I had gone to Walmart as planned yesterday morning. This evening I will go down to Wifesaver's and pick up chicken dinners for us all as Pat isn't up to getting a big meal this evening.  I did remember to get Pat a pretty heart shaped box of Chocolate Truffles, a cute little lady bug vase with miniature roses in it and a pretty Valentines Day card. 

Sandy, thanks for the Birthday wish.  We will finish up celebrating this evening with the ice cream cake. 

Mary Ann, glad that shoulder doesn't keep you awake at night.  I am one of the fortunate ones in I don't have any arthritis that I am aware of or what I have is very mild. 

Shirley, I sometimes wonder if we don't get too much medicine.  However, I am thankful for the heart medications as they generally control the angina.  I find when I have to take a nitro tablet it leaves me feeling very tired.  Fortunately I don't have to take them very often but always carry them with me and had to use one last evening when I got to the pancake supper as was having pain in my arm and that stopped it.  I wonder why your cousin/nurse doesn't think heart problems are genetic.  There were heart problems on both sides of my family and both of our children had and have heart problems. 

Carol, I do know what you mean about the caring people here.  I really feel a closer bond with many here than I do with a lot of relatives, many of whom I really have little contact. 

June, glad to know about the Ricola for coughs.  I am aware of the brand but didn't know the background.  When I was coughing so much I found we had several different cough drops on hand but found they didn't particularly help as I didn't have a sore throat through all of this.  I bet Petey will be happy to see Gary and Dori.  Many years ago we can a small dog that was named Petey. 

Gloria, I really understand your not wanting to go through another move.  It is a good thing we made the move here to South Carolina when we did.  I have belonged to fairly large men's coffee groups over the last twenty plug years and I don't remember there ever being a spat among us.  We have always respected each others ideas.  I really like the Bob Perks reading you posted today. 

Amy, I sometimes wonder how Pat's sewing room can get so cluttered.  She hasn't been up to doing much in the way of quilting for quite awhile.  She has been making some pot holders and that is taking a long time. 

Jane, glad you have a short week behind the counter although I know that means less in your pay envelope.  It sounds like your temperatures are getting a little better. 

Lloyd, good luck with your metal sorting today.  Be careful as you don't need another hurt. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 14, 2018, 10:12:28 AM
 A good friend shared this with me yesterday and I enjoyed the short trip down memory lane and thought some of you might also enjoy taking the same journey:

A POEM THAT WAS US

A little house with two bedrooms,
One bathroom and one car on the street
A mower that you had to push
To make the grass look neat.

In the kitchen on the wall
We only had one phone,
And no need for recording things,
Someone was always home.

We only had a living room
Where we would congregate,
Unless it was at mealtime
In the kitchen where we ate.

We had no need for family rooms
Or extra rooms to dine.
When meeting as a family
Those two rooms would work out fine.

We only had one TV set
And channels maybe two,
But always there was one of them
With something worth the view

For snacks we had potato chips
That tasted like a chip.
And if you wanted flavor
There was Lipton's onion dip.

Store-bought snacks were rare because
My mother liked to cook
And nothing can compare to snacks
In Betty Crocker's book

Weekends were for family trips
Or staying home to play
We all did things together â€"
Even go to church to pray.

When we did our weekend trips
Depending on the weather,
No one stayed at home because
We liked to be together.

Sometimes we would separate
To do things on our own,
But we knew where the others were
Without our own cell phone

Then there were the movies
With your favorite movie star,
And nothing can compare
To watching movies in your car

Then there were the picnics
at the peak of summer season,
Pack a lunch and find some trees
And never need a reason.

Get a baseball game together
With all the friends you know,
Have real action playing ball â€"
And no game video.

Remember when the doctor
Used to be the family friend,
And didn't need insurance
Or a lawyer to defend.

The way that he took care of you
Or what he had to do,
Because he took an oath and strived
To do the best for you.

Remember going to the store
And shopping casually,
And when you went to pay for it
You used your own money?

Nothing that you had to swipe
Or punch in some amount,
And remember when the cashier person
Had to really count?

The milkman used to go
From door to door,
And it was just a few cents more
Than going to the store.

There was a time when mailed letters
Came right to your door,
Without a lot of junk mail ads
Sent out by every store .

The mailman knew each house by name
And knew where it was sent;
There were not loads of mail addressed
To "present occupant”

There was a time when just one glance
Was all that it would take,
And you would know the kind of car,
The model and the make

They didn't look like turtles
Trying to squeeze out every mile;
They were streamlined, white walls, fins
And really had some style

One time the music that you played
Whenever you would jive,
Was from a vinyl, big-holed record
Called a forty-five

The record player had a post
To keep them all in line
And then the records would drop down
And play one at a time.

Oh sure, we had our problems then,
Just like we do today
And always we were striving,
Trying for a better way.

Oh, the simple life we lived
Still seems like so much fun,
How can you explain a game,
Just kick the can and run?

And why would boys put baseball cards
Between bicycle spokes
And for a nickel, red machines
Had little bottled Cokes?

This life seemed so much easier
Slower in some ways
I love the new technology
But I sure do miss those days.

So time moves on and so do we
And nothing stays the same,
But I sure love to reminisce
And walk down memory lane.

With all today's technology
We grant that it's a plus!
But it's fun to look way back and say,
HEY LOOK, GUYS, THAT WAS US!


"Good friends are like quilts-they age with you, yet never lose
their warmth."How about a little trip down memory lane today.  A friend sent this to me yesterday and it brought back a lot of memories:

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 14, 2018, 02:43:41 PM
Larry, sure sounds like our little home on Olive Ave in Sierra Madre,Ca. We bought that after renting a 90 year old home in the same city. That old home had a really unusual landlady that lived next door. She was ill one time,so I took her some home made soup. She had 1 bedroom cottage, and I swear she had never thrown away one thing in her lifetime. You took a pathway between stacks of boxes, newspapers, magazines, you name it..she had it. There were even some snapshots that I had tossed out in our trash and she retrieved them. We really cared for that lady. She cried when we left there. But that was where our daughter died from kidney disease at age 13 so we had to move on and start life over again with our two younger sons.

Bubble..I loved the array of your Valentines. My favorite is the grey haired Granny kicking up her heels.

This is a stay at home day for me. I woke up at three a.m. so, I am tired beyond description. I'll fix a light lunch, and just let the day do it's "thing".
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Carol on February 14, 2018, 05:16:39 PM
Larry: Tsk Tsk Tsy - Pat's room isn't messy - it is artistry in progress. 

Lloyd:  Good wishes for a generous amount of money on all of your copper,etc collection. 

Very sad news from Florida on another school shooting.  Each and every time I think back to Columbine in Colorado - Jenny know this as well.  It is heart-breaking. 

Shirley:  I am going to try to make an epson salt mixture and put it on his shoulder tonight before he goes to bed - it would be wonderful to have something help his pain.  Even the prescribed medicine does not work. 

Larry:  To add to your yesterday notes - my mother always fixed a plate for any hobo who came to the yard - I remember many men coming one at a time, sitting outside the kitchen quietly and they knew they would get a meal.  Today, we would be frightened by the sight ---and, she had me take the food out to them.  That would be child neglect. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 14, 2018, 05:44:57 PM
CAROL, we fed them too.  The first one I remember was a man who came around the house ans stood there until someone noticed him and then ask if we would mind if he took a drink from the hose that was lying in the yard.  My grandfather hastened to to tell him it was fine and if he'd wait a minute he thought there were some lunch leftovers that he might like to help us get rid of.  There were and he did.  I'm sure there were others but I can still see that one in my mind's eye.  I was probably not more than 5 at the time.

Gotta go feed the doggies and me too.  Enjoy your evening!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Sandy on February 14, 2018, 06:16:25 PM
Regarding hobos...
My grand mother use to feed them also..
some times there would be a little work to
do,  in the garden or shovel out the out house... 

ALL the hobos knew where to stop.  I think
that they "marked"  the houses that
were friendly to "hobos".

Which was located in the barn up on the second floor,
and the shoveling could be done from out
back.    So the out house was really inside.... 
except under it that needed to be shoveled.   

Never smelled.   Didn't have time...  Granny used to
clean it out weekly  and move it to the garden for fertilizer. 

I don't suppose today that would be legal...   
(giggle)

Sandy 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 14, 2018, 08:29:43 PM
 I got involved in watching the news of another school shooting that took place this afternoon. Some young "reject" that had been removed from the school some time ago, came back today and shot 17  people, killed two. This is happening more frequently across the nation. I  do not know what the answer is.

I haven't heard from my Hawaii returnies yet, guess I'll have to track them down. They will be tired after their trip,I know, but I also need to know if they are at home yet. Probably out picking up Rudy from the Vets.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 14, 2018, 11:08:24 PM
My doggie groomer has changed her location.  She's going to try coming to her jobs instead of them coming to her.  Tomorrow is our first try at that.  We'll see how it works.  So far her prices aren't changing....just her location. 

I'm off to Dreamland.  I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Amy on February 15, 2018, 06:07:54 AM
Good morning everyone...

Warmer today with a temp of +18 ° F....foggy out too.
I need to wash the vehicle today, if the fog lifts into the car wash we go!!Dust bunnies need to be corralled up and then more sewing. Both these dgos are losing hair like crazy, is this a sign of early Spring?? I hope so!!

Larry, I passed your poem onto many and the reply back was I lived in that era and one was "If the kids today were transported to our childhood time,  they'd probably would think that they had entered another universe."

Gloria, I can understand not wanting to move. I look at all that I have accumulated since we moved here and to have to pack.........ugh!!! I would if we could find a home nearer to hubby's Dr.s though.

Carol, love that artistry in progress.....just like I am working on my PHD.....projects half done :)

June, hope you have heard from your Hawaiian hunnies...and soon will see photos of their trip.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 15, 2018, 06:36:14 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  We're up and in wait mode for the boinger for the doggies pills.  I have the coffee on and then I'm going to go get dressed and put a few last things in order before the doggie groomer comes at 10.  This should be interesting!  I always wondered what one dog did while the other was being washed.  Now I can find out. If the rain slacks off, I might take the waiting one for a little walk. 

This and picking up Kiran and Cathy stopping by to borrow my suitcase are my only planned activities for today.  Should anything else arise, we'll try to face it with dignity....well, let's just say, "we'll deal with events as they occur".  One of THOSE days!  I'll deal with mine and you all deal with yours.  Enjoy!

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 15, 2018, 06:39:11 AM
Good morning every one, warmer this AM 38°. My son will be picking me up about 10 to take me shopping. Need new shoes and only one shoe s tore where I can find narrow ones. He gets his shoes there too, triple E. It has been raining but is supposed to stop before then.

AMY  heard yesterday that the witch is taking one tenant to court to evict her. She is the one who was served an eviction notice more than a year ago about an hour after she came home after 3 weeks in the hospital.

BUBBLE  thanks for the link, all wonderful, especially your frogs.

JANE  just heard on TV about snow here Saturday, too. Sorry the trip to Texas was not one you could go on.

LARRY  like you I feel like we know each other better here in the SS than our families know us. Glad you enjoyed the Bob Perks. I think I have more of his writings. I do know he no longer has his site, could no longer afford to keep it going. I copied your poem, those were fun days. Thanks for sharing with us.

CAROL  I remember my Dad telling my Mom there was a hungry man sitting in the yard and she would fix a plate of food and put it on the back stairs for him.

JANE  like you I was about 5 when I first saw my Mom fixing a meal like that. I was  7 when we moved and never saw anything like that again.

SANDY  I read an article a few days ago about human waste was better fertilizer for gardens than cow manure.

AMY  love your PHD. If that was all it took we could all hang up our diplomas. There are always some of that projects half done.

JANE  hope the groomer going to the homes works great.

Guess I better get into the shower and start getting ready for my son. I am quite slow with every thing I do.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Gloria on February 15, 2018, 06:40:59 AM
 The blessing of thorns
Author unknown

Sandra felt as low as the heels of her shoes as she pushed against a November gust and the florist shop door. Her life had been easy, like a spring breeze. Then in the fourth month of her second pregnancy, a minor automobile accident stole her ease.

During this Thanksgiving week she would have delivered a son. She grieved over her loss. As if that weren't enough, her husband's company threatened a transfer. Then her sister, whose annual holiday visit she coveted, called saying she could not come.

What's worse, Sandra's friend infuriated her by suggesting her grief was a God-given path to maturity that would allow her to empathize with others who suffer. "She has no idea what I'm feeling," thought Sandra with a shudder.

"Thanksgiving? Thankful for what?" she wondered aloud. For a careless driver whose truck was hardly scratched when he rear-ended her? For an airbag that saved her life but took that of her child?

"Good afternoon, can I help you?" The shop clerk's approach startled her.

"I...I need an arrangement," stammered Sandra, "for Thanksgiving?"

"Do you want beautiful but ordinary, or would you like to challenge the day with a customer favorite I call the Thanksgiving Special?" asked the shop clerk. "I'm convinced that flowers tell stories," she continued. "Are you looking for something that conveys gratitude this Thanksgiving?

"Not exactly!" Sandra blurted out. "In the last five months, everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. " Sandra regretted her outburst, and was surprised when the shop clerk said, "I have the perfect arrangement for you."

Then the door's small bell rang, and the shop clerk said, "Hi Barbara...let me get your order." She politely excused herself and walked toward a small workroom, then quickly reappeared, carrying an arrangement of greenery, bows, and long-stemmed thorny roses.

Except the ends of the rose stems were neatly snipped...there were no flowers.

"Want this in a box?" asked the clerk.

Sandra watched for the customer's response. Was this a joke? Who would want rose stems with no flowers!?! She waited for laughter, but neither woman laughed.

"Yes, please." Barbara replied with an appreciative smile.

"You'd think after three years of getting the special, I wouldn't be so moved by its significance, but I can feel it right here, all over again," she said as she gently tapped her chest.

"Uh," stammered Sandra, "that lady just left with, uh... she just left with no flowers!"

"Right...I cut off the flowers. That's the Special... I call it the Thanksgiving Thorns Bouquet.

"Oh, come on, you can't tell me someone is willing to pay for that?" exclaimed Sandra.

"Barbara came into the shop three years ago feeling very much like you feel today," explained the clerk. "She thought she had very little to be thankful for. She had lost her father to cancer, the family business was failing, her son was into drugs, and she was facing major surgery."

"That same year I had lost my husband, "continued the clerk," and for the first time in my life, I had to spend the holidays alone. I had no children, no husband, no family nearby, and too great a debt to allow any travel.

"So what did you do?" asked Sandra. "I learned to be thankful for thorns," answered the clerk quietly. "I've always thanked God for good things in life and never thought to ask Him why those good things happened to me, but when bad stuff hit, did I ever ask! It took time for me to learn that dark times are important. I always enjoyed the 'flowers' of life, but it took thorns to show me the beauty of God's comfort. You know, the Bible says that God comforts us when we're afflicted, and from His consolation we learn to comfort others."

Sandra sucked in her breath as she thought about the very thing her friend had tried to tell her. "I guess the truth is I don't want comfort. I've lost a baby and I'm angry with God."

Just then someone else walked in the shop.

"Hey, Phil!" shouted the clerk to the balding, rotund man.

"My wife sent me in to get our usual Thanksgiving arrangement... twelve thorny, long-stemmed stems!" laughed Phil as the clerk handed him a tissue-wrapped arrangement from the refrigerator.

"Those are for your wife?" asked Sandra incredulously. "Do you mind me asking why she wants something that looks like that?

"No...I'm glad you asked," Phil replied. "Four years ago my wife and I nearly divorced. After forty years, we were in a real mess, but with the Lord's grace and guidance, we slogged through problem after problem. He rescued our marriage. Jenny here (the clerk) told me she kept a vase of rose stems to remind her of what she learned from "thorny" times, and that was good enough for me. I took home some of those stems. My wife and I decided to label each one for a specific "problem" and give thanks to Him for what that problem taught us."

As Phil paid the clerk, he said to Sandra, "I highly recommend the Special!"

"I don't know if I can be thankful for the thorns in my life." Sandra said to the clerk. "It's all too... fresh."

"Well," the clerk replied carefully, "my experience has shown me that thorns make roses more precious. We treasure God's providential care more during trouble than at any other time. Remember, it was a crown of thorns that Jesus wore so we might know His love. Don't resent the thorns."

Tears rolled down Sandra's cheeks. For the first time since the accident, she loosened her grip on resentment. "I'll take those twelve long-stemmed thorns, please," she managed to choke out.

"I hoped you would," said the clerk gently. "I'll have them ready in a minute."

"Thank you. What do I owe you?" asked Sandra.

"Nothing." said the clerk. "Nothing but a promise to allow God to heal your heart. The first year's arrangement is always on me." The clerk smiled and handed a card to Sandra. "I'll attach this card to your arrangement, but maybe you'd like to read it first."

It read: "Dear God, I have never thanked you for my thorns. I have thanked you a thousand times for my roses, but never once for my thorns. Teach me the glory of the cross I bear; teach me the value of my thorns. Show me that I have climbed closer to you along the path of pain. Show me that, through my tears, the colors of your rainbow look much more brilliant."
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: roley on February 15, 2018, 06:55:11 AM
G'Morning all, Bright sunny day and the temp has shot up from zero to 7-9 C !,  we even have a few 'Daff's' in bloom in our garden and i'm told there are plenty of 'Snowdrops, in bloom out in the country side !, when you see those in bloom and you know spring is on its way !, with this bright sunny day ahead i have decided to go for one of my 'Armchair Walks' !, if you would like to walk with me your most welcome to join in !, try  Googling > Walking with the taxi driver and just click on 'WALKS', perhaps we can stop for a drink and a Natter ?, lol, hope to meet you there,  Some nice walks in the 'thumbs' on  the right hand side of the home page too.  Cheerio.  Roley ..  aka Peter.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: larryhanna on February 15, 2018, 08:25:18 AM
   Hi Everyone.  It looks like we will have a nice day as it is to get up to around 75 degrees this afternoon.  I have a fairly busy morning planned if my energy will hold out.  I plan on going to coffee this morning after picking up my friend at the assisted living home.  On the way there I will make a quick stop at the Credit Union to make a deposit that couldn't be made online.  I will then drop my friend off at coffee and head up to our Church, which is just up the street, to leave a check for a spot in the Columbarium for Pat and I as well as a plaque to honor Stacey.  I will then go back down for coffee and finally take my friend home and come home myself.  I have decided trying to go back downtown to the Wisdom group is just pushing it too much as still haven't regained much of my strength.  We had a nice chicken dinner from Wifesaver's last night and finally started on that ice cream cake.  We hadn't set it out when we started eating and my poor son had a terrible time getting it cut as it was frozen solid.  We left it out while we had dessert and he was able to cut up the rest of it while it was softer so it will be easy to deal with as we finish it up.  About half of it is left and we will have to eat it (tough job but somebody has to do it).  That was the last time our granddaughters friend will be with us as she returns to her home in Kentucky on Sunday.  She has been here a month and has been a big help to our granddaughter after her knee surgery.  I think she will be back as apparently liked it here in South Carolina.  She lives in Kentucky.

June, interesting story about your unusual landlady.  Her family must have had a big job to clean out her house when she was gone.  I  liked the Valentine Card that featured the grey haired Granny kicking up her heels the best of those Bubbles shared with us yesterday.  I hope you were able to sleep all night last night and feel a little more spry today.

Carol, I have made a note to share your "artistry in progress" and Amy's PHD descriptions of the sewing area with Pat.  She will get a kick out of both of them.  I don't think I will tell her I had made a comment about her room being messy.  To my knowledge we never had any hobo's stop by the farm or be in the little town near by although that could have happened before my time as there was a railroad depot  there when I was a child. 

Sandy, I never heard of an outhouse being on a second floor of a barn before although that would make a lot of sense in Maine.  Ours was out away from the house and I can remember some really cold and some really hot days making trips to it.  Neither was pleasant but that was the way it had always been. 

Jane, I hope having the dog groomer come to your home works well.  It should certainly be less upsetting for the dogs and you will still be around them rather than leaving them. 

Amy, I see it is still cold up your way.  We have some drive thru car washes around here but none that are full service and the inside of our car also needs to be cleaned out and that is really something that neither Pat nor I am up to doing.  We did have a couple full-service ones where we moved from.

Gloria, I hope your shopping experience this morning is a pleasant one that doesn't wear you out completely.  I really like the new piece you shared this morning and am coping it to put in my devotional folder to use with my Sunday School class when I next do a devotional.   

Roley, spring can't be too far away if the daffodils are starting to bloom.  I saw our first tree in bloom in the area a couple of days ago.  We are having some very nice days now.  Hope you enjoyed your "armchair walk".
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 15, 2018, 08:49:01 AM
Gloria, that is perfect for this day.  Sleepless night of worrying about whether the eye doctor will be able to fit glasses right this time.  Not a big problem but for sure limits what we can do.  My mother used to always remind me when problems kind of pile up that... "Honey, with roses we get thorns"......  I needed to be reminded of that.... but I can appreciate the thorns with the flowers still on!   ;)

Janie, good luck with the grooming..... does she clean up her mess?  That's the biggest part.  Our German Shepherd didn't mind a bath but winters it was cold out for her & me.  We'd have a pan of warm water to soap her up & then the hose to rinse off... shake good & back inside on an old quilt to dry off.  She knew we were probably going someplace if she got a bath... & smart enough to know if she saw a suitcase & didn't get a bath that meant she would be dropped off at the kennel.  By the time I got everything put away & quit washed & dried, the day was gone.  Good luck with your day.

Larry, that really was the way it was..... how most of us started out & was good for us, right?  Hope you are feeling better today.

Peter, one thing I remember of living in England was everyone bought bouquets of the "Daff's" to sit on the table in spring.  Your season is a little ahead of us, here in the Midwest US.  Thanks for the cheery memory.

Amy, I failed to get my car washed again yesterday so must do today.  I can't get in & out without getting my slacks & coat dirty. My favorite car wash has closed (do it yourself kind).... I used to always wash my vehicles all the time & chamois them off but been lazy this winter.  The car wash I use has softer water plus the final "wax" spray & I love doing it.  Not so fond of washing in the driveway, have to rush to dry off so it doesn't have hard water spots on windows & paint.  Today it supposed to be MID 70s... may break a record for Feb.15 in KS. 

I've been sitting here over an hour, reading & writing & watching the news.  Terrible shooting in FL.... too bad, the killer has had a rough life & nobody seemed to realize how bad he needed help before this happened.  My sympathy goes to all... including the shooter, to hate himself & his life so much he would end like this.

Good to see you feeling better this morning, Larry.... your day sounds busy to me.  I would offer to help eat that ice cream cake... but guess you don't want any helpers.  My favorite dessert, for sure.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on February 15, 2018, 10:02:55 AM
also we have got soft in our old age and sears and wards stopped handing out big catalogs. you could read and wish while weighting on the paper work.
Have a good day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Sandy on February 15, 2018, 10:30:49 AM
Out houses in the North East...

Actually the room that was the "out house"
was between the house and the barn.. 

From the front of the house it was located on the
first floor...   

Then to get to the area that needed cleaning,
one would go "out behind the house and barn" and down
the hill a bit  so that people could get to
the under part of the "out house/outhouse/barn"  and clean it
out.   
How often it got cleaned out depended
on the people that lived there...  My Grand
Mother would clean it out very very often.   
That was her.    ::)   

Life back in the old days was so very,  very
different then  life today. 

Their times doesn't make much sense
to us and "our times"  would not have
made much sense to them ....   

As it turns out,  it is all in what you get
used to and what you are comfortable with. 

Things are moving so fast right now that
I spend most of my time  playing "catch up"..
And if I can't "catch up" then I settle
for what I can do,  and make the best
of that.

Have a good day,  everyone!
Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: June Drabek on February 15, 2018, 07:33:49 PM
Amy, thank you for asking about my "kids". I appreciate it.I was up early, so went directly to the computer. Both Gary and Dori  and Grand daughter told me they were at home, they were fine and I was content. They got in at 11 p.m. last night. Nothing else, so I am giving them the morning to pick up their dog, contact anyone else that cares…which are many, then I will nail them down to what, where, why, and when.

Gloria, you really do have narrow feet. I think Triple E is the narrowest they come, right ? We always went barefoot in the summer months so the ball of my foot is wide, and yet my heel is very narrow. Hard to get a proper fit.

Peter, I just got back from an indoors walk. Where I live, on the third floor of a large building we have long hallways with large windows at the very end of the hall. So when the weather is inclement I take my hall way hikes. meeting neighbors and chatting along the way, other wise we have large garden strolls and several large patios with chairs or swinging benches…lots of flowers and big pine trees.

Larry, to the best of my knowledge my former landlady had no family, but lots of property so the city or county or whoever made a grand profit on that property. The huge old house had three fireplaces. Two huge ones at either end of the living room and a small one in one of the bedrooms. Our kids loved living there.

I have stayed at home for two days now……not sick….just tired. All my vitals..B.P.. Temp, heart are perfect….just a real tiredness that requires a lot of lay-downs. I am really very, very fortunate. I think I will heat up a chicken pie for supper. They are small, but tasty, and can be cooked in the microwave.

Now I am off to write a letter to Gary and Dori and find out why their trip home from the islands took way past the regular time. ta-ta. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: Shirley on February 15, 2018, 10:26:34 PM
June, I hear the concern in your words..... at "our age" we've come to appreciate our kids checking up and in.... and worry when they don't let us know why.  I'm with you one this one!  They really don't understand how important they are in our lives right now.  Hugs to you tonight & I'll bet they will show up with lots of hugs & kisses and maybe even a souvenir, I'm eager to hear about their trip as well. 

All of my kids have been to Hawaii, not me..... I always wanted to mosey around Alaska, no place special, just roll along in an RV & stop to enjoy the scenery.  You know, over in the Missouri discussion when we were Senior Net, we had some gals with fantastic imaginations & skills to create the visual of trips & bus rides all over.  We would plan a menu, the voyage to pick up everyone & was great fun.

I finally got my little car washed in the driveway, and took a chamois to every inch & she looks like new.  Can't believe she is going to be 5 years old in Sept.  I remember when you talked about washing your car, how many years since you gave up driving?  You are an inspiration & I can only hope to hold up as well as you.  Sweet dreams, June, and God Bless.  Been trying to remember the saying you posted back in Bis' Nest... I can't find it in any of my notes.  "..... leave your worries with God, he'll be up all night anyway?"

I always thought that when the "outhouses" got full they just moved the building & covered the pit with dirt.  I really hated them because I was sure a spider was lurking & going to bite me.  Took a lot more courage for me to visit the outhouse than to jump from the hay stack or loft.  My grandmother had a "designer" model, a 2 hole-er that the inside wood seat was sanded as smooth as the best of furniture.  They built the house from walnut & oak from the farm she inherited from her own grandfather, the builder became well known in that part of the country.  Dad & his brothers were old enough to help (teens) so he remembered every detail.  There was a long hall with a small room at the end where they had a bath tub and the large "wardrobe" that held a wash basin, Grandma's hair pins in a "tire" ashtray...  I asked for that and the binoculars that sat on the window sill at the bottom of the steps that Grandma would use to see who was coming down the hill.  The house and whole town is on the National Historic Register, outhouse & all.  A full bath was added by the next owners after Grandma died.  Her husband, my grandfather, wasn't a builder or farmer, he was a telegrapher for the railroad, on the school board and played cornet in the town band.  He died the week of my 2nd birthday, he was 65 but had not filed for his pension so his wife never got a penny of the railroad retirement he was due.  All I ever heard about him was he was a "dandy", fancy dresser & in my opinion, like to run things. The irony was when he died (about 30 years before Grandma) she only inherited a child's portion of the house that her inheritance paid for.  Because her brother in law was the probate judge at that time, nobody else knew she didn't own the house, not until SHE died.  Got to wonder if those old Missouri laws have changed. 

Shut up, Shirley....
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: JaneS on February 15, 2018, 10:42:07 PM
I'll be wishing you all good night. I'll be off to Dreamland in a bit. Tomorrow is a work day. Sleep peacefully my friends.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for February 1,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 16, 2018, 01:38:24 AM
Let's start a new Soda Shoppe  HERE (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/soda-shoppe/soda-shoppe-for-february-15-2018/msg121729/#msg121729)