Amy, I agree...animals return what they receive, be it humans or another species. Long ago, I had a wire-haired terrier who protected smaller animals from those he thought threatening. He even came between my two cats when they were play fighting!

My daughter goes home in the morning after nearly 2 weeks waiting for Grandparents Day for her 3 that live here. Had to postpone because of the snow that hit the day after she got here. Anyway, it's been a busy time & I can hardly keep my eyes open here at 5:03pm.

Been thinking, after reading that Prince Charles tested positive for Covid again.... what if HE should die before being King, would it fall to the Queen's next child (Ann), since she did change the inheritance rules. If Charles is NOT King you'd think it would go to next child, I do think Ann is older than Andrew (no question, he would not be crowned).... Okay, just thinking...

I've enjoyed following the Royals ever since my sister exchanged letters with a girl her age during WWII. Many years later my family noticed that in each of my siblings families we had a dark, curly haired son as well as a blond straight haired one. My brother's son looked so much like Prince Andrew you could mix photos of the boys & not know which one was which. My son was  also spittin image of Andrew & the other has same blond straight hair as Prince Edward.

Then when my brother did all the genealogy research discovered Queen Elizabeth & Dad had the same grandfather 11 generations back, she decended from one son & our father came down from the other son. That is also how we came to have this anemia that followed some of the Royals (including the young Czar of Russia). Trust me, no envy at all, I am free and they have been bound to following rules or world wide critizism. But it has been fun to see how their lives have changed over the years. And am serious about the reality that if Charles is NOT KING would his children be heirs or does Ann have a chance to test the water on the male versus female line. 

Nice to think about someone else's problems, huh? 

 Shirley, it would be passed to William. A lot of people wish that it would go to William instead of Charles.
There is no way that Andrew would stand a chance. Most places are trying to remove any recognition of him  eg street names etc.

In my opinion,  there is no real difference between Charles and Andrew, and have often heard from various PBS News Reports many people have reported that they feel the same while living under his "patronage." 

Shirley here is something for you to read.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1273840/princess-anne-line-of-succession-queen-elizabeth-ii-princess-charlotte

My new antivirus, updates & settings won't let me get the link, Amy.... is "general" opinion or law that it wasn't done in time for Ann but could be for Charlotte?  I do think a lot of people would rather have "Wills" step in because Charles should never have married their mother if he always intended to run back to Camilla once he got his "heir & spare". Very sad they were all caught in the times, but Elizabeth would not be queen if her uncle had not been the man he was. At least he had guts to give up the throne. And that is why I said I would never have envied the Royals their life. I think it might be a little easier for the next generation, though.

I also believe that whatever the country pays them, they earn it by keeping it basically free. When we lived there 65+ years ago being Communist was not a secret & the ones that owned the laundry service we used knew all the tricks of taking advantage of the GIs. One time I rebelled & refused to pay the bill because they kept half the laundry... cotton socks, cotton anything  (for me to wash & dry was nearly impossible, especially cotton sheets). Wasn't that long after WWII so cotton was hard to come by. Every week we had missing stuff but still had to pay for it being laundred!!! Now that hurt!

Within an hour my husband was called in by the base commander because the laundry called to report my refusal to pay. That ended round one, from then on my landlady sent it off & paid for me so all was well. I don't believe Communism can stand strong in a country with a king or queen in power. But what do I know? I think Queen Elizabeth has been the most honorable person in my life that was in public eye. I don't think the same of Charles but do think William has had a good look at what life can be if you play by the rules.

Hate to admit that I almost feel sorry for Andrew because those girls/women throw themselves at someone with money/power and act like they are so innocent. Poor dumb guys don't know how to walk away. And I have no doubt the girls are in it for the money all the way, and wouldn't hesitate to lie about being taken advantage of... We all have choices and if you are going to play the game with the big boys you should know the rules (female or male). Rape is one thing & I would have no problem shooting someone in that case, but I've spent a lifetime taking care of myself so feel I am as safe as possible whatever the situation.
 

Okay, shut up, Shirley. Are we tired of talking about Covid?  I am, but afraid around here we may run into trouble with so many not wearing masks or using wipes at the stores. I do & will continue, but I remember what it was like when polio was so feared. And like with polio, nobody knows what will show up 50 years later. Already talk about heart damage & lungs. Oh, well, we don't want to talk about that, right.... 

I'm heading to bed early, going to have a bowl of chili & feed cats again. I am so angry about not finding stuff at the store, been 3 times to get canned salmon for the cats & they can't get it in.... not the cheap kind. They each get a heaping tablespoon for breakfast & can go thru a $3. can in a hurry so I'm refusing to pay more. They may have to survive on cat food, can't even get the Friskies Indoor Delights so had to switch them to 9 Lives same type. They won't eat whatever they are putting in the hamburger at Sam's & Walmart so I buy eye of round roasts & cut into small bites for them. Same price per pound but a lot more work!

Sweet dreams to all, God Bless.  Shirley 

I'm off to the haystack!  My eyes entered slam shut mode while I was trying to watch some TV and I'm really bummed out right now!  Tomorrow is another day and I need to meet it at 7 when Cooper arrives!  I hope you all had a good day.

Interesting observations!  I'm not entering any opinions but they caused a lot of thoughts to circulate in my head.

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

good Morning everyone.Hope my message, is where you all can read it. this thing has a nmiend ot it;s owen. it is 5:40 am and 44º @5:44 AM.with clear skyies here this Morning. so the tattle it saying. Have a good day.

Lloyd




good Morning everyone

Good morning.

The scare of snow didn't amount to much if any but they are calling for snow today.

Need to make some soup and chase dust bunnies,,,then sew .

Shirley if you google it you will come up with the answers.

Jane, have fun with Cooper!

Better scoot..

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Good Morning Everyfriend!  Cooper arrived around 7 this morning.  We've eaten and taken a long walk.  We were just in time to meet all the elementary kids waiting for the school bus.  He loves that!

Now I'm ready for my second cup of coffee!  Right now, it's all the way up to 27º but the forecast says it's heading for a high of52º. I do believe Spring is just over the mountain and it WILL be coming here soon.  I can hardly wait!

I hope you all have a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

P.S. Cindy wants me to to come to Oklahoma and spend a hunk of the summer with her.  She's willing to fly up here, rent a car and drive me there.  She also said we could take some side trips on the way there and meet up with some of my Senior Friends.  How about that, SHIRLEY?  Any one else on the way?

Jane, while Spring is closer to you ol man winter is saying let it snow let it snow here. We have an Alberta clipper coming through dumping more snow on us. I hope to leave it go until tomorrow morning.

Gloria, where are you?? Hope you have a good CNA today ..

I managed to get laundry folded along with making a pot of pea soup....18 min in the IP.and it was good!! Made bread and ran out of steam

Patricia, are you getting snow?

Jane, if I'm not on the way I would sure drive to OK to gather. Lloyd is also on the way. We used to have some friends in St.Louis area .... we will find some way to get together! I expect Cindy has her fav route, like you, I like to see family & friends along the way. We'll talk about that when the time comes. 

I'm off to take a nap, daughter just called & is home, I've been to Walmart, had lunch & SO sleepy. Feels like the cold front got here earlier then expected. Could be the wind, it is howling and always makes it feel bitter. I can't believe we have another weekend already.

Good noontime from the Interior. Yes, we've had those big lazy twisting in the wind, snowflakes, and some 2-4" accumulation. However, the graders and dump trucks have stayed on top of it.

Nothing new here, everything remains the same.

So much for leaving it alone! THe snow was becoming wet/packy and it is a toot to move when it is like that Plugs up the chute more often than not.
 Now I can rest..

Janie, Shirley, etc:  Feeling a bit left out here    I'm equally distant from your current and future locations -straight south of Shirley and basically straight west of where Jane will be. Easy peasy to meet here when Jane comes to Oklahoma!!!!!!   

What about me? It's "only" 3,760 miles or 63 hours and 4 minutes in light traffic...Hey, I'd even throw in some sourdough pancakes if you timed it right.       

Patricia,  I am 21 hr 37 min or 1429.527 miles away!

Where's that old magic bus when you need it?

PAtRICIA, you're one I'd REALLY love to visit.  Alaska is the only one of the 50 states that I've never had a chance to visit.  I pore over the pictures you post and I drink in all the geography and history you post.  I really wish I'd had a chance to complete my states!

CALLIE, I was expecting to see you while I was in OK and I remember that LLOYD is on the way.... "sort of".  I can't think of anyone else along the way.  Cindy is not a "we have to get there" person.  She likes to see the sights and visit with friends on the way!

And speaking of "on the way"...I'm on the way to the haystack!  I didn't get a nap today and my eyes are about to enter slam shut mode!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

I am breathing heavy, maybe even sleep mode.... finally finished eating, went in stages tonight. Not much to show for my day but did get 6 cans of salmon for the cats & was told another shipment due in Sat but not unloaded until Sunday so that will be a stop after church & breakfast with the Sunday bunch. Should be a normal week of highs in the 60s & low near freezing except for Tuesday & high upper 60s (earlier today the prediction of 71) with low of 54... but that can change daily! It is starting to look/feel like spring but winter still lurking.

Callie, figured you'd be our center point for OK.... if we gather there. I don't know much about the highways in OK but know at one time there was talk about an interstate from St.Louis across southern MO instead of KC, cutting thru the Lake of the Ozarks area & across OK south. Would be a pretty drive & that red clay we see in the lake area does go thru Kentucky & Tenn & same red clay in OK. Makes nice pottery. I love to drive, travel, just mosey along.

You are right, we need that old bus.    Off to bed, sweet dreams & God Bless.

Good morning..

Cloudy day with some snow this morning, temp is 31°F.

Not a lot going on today  just routine chores and hope to sew.

Missing Gloria..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

I'm up and attem!  I'm not sure when Cathy will be picking me up for shopping but I'm going to be ready when she is.  I have to take a shower and get dressed and that's next on my agenda. 

I'm looking forward to seeing whoever I can IF/OR when I travel to OK.  Just wanted to warn you that it's in my thoughts!

I'm off to the showers...

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Amy, I called Gloria, she's okay, had a chance to catch up on some zzzzzzzs & DID IT. I plan to do the same today. Shhhhhhhhhhh, Shirley fell asleep with her face on the keyboard. Good morning, Jane.

Shirley, thank you. Glad all is well.

The snow is still gracing the ground here, had rain first now snow..

Good Morning everyone.sun is shining very bright here at 8:05 am and not a cloud in sight, and 16º  F.  I am just up with my usal haedace. Just a leasure day planed. Hope you all have a good day just as you like it. AMY is all i see here so far. in S @ F.'s so far.

Lloyd

well I am back have Had morning meal of home made waffels. when Nancy makes waffels , she makes a big batch and freezes severial in ziplock bags.all she has to do is get a bag of them out and put in the mickrave fo a couple min. and they are as good as when she first Made them. but we have went down a º seince I posted a while ago. so in the garuge doing walnuts for me with the space heater on today and part of the day in front of tv. see you later I will ck in again and see who has came in. Have a good day.

Lloyd

Good morning foe a few more minutes. I am fine just want more sleep. Sending the CNA too early in the mornings and I cannot go to bed by 9pm to get up early enough to take my time and get in here before this creep gets to me. Bill has jus t gone to the market for me so now I will g get dressed before he gets back.
Stay safe.

Good morning; I also slept in, turned off my alarm, and stuck my nose back under the blanket. I awoke at 8:21, and now with coffee brewing and Farrah fed, it's 8:44. Outside, snowfalls and temperatures remain the same, unusually warm for February.

Good morning, Lloyd!

Gloria, I'm glad; it's just a need for more sleep and not more computer woes. Morning Shirley, I hope your nap is warm and comfortable!

Amy, aren't you just a small part peeved that Jane isn't willing to go thousands of extra miles to include us in her possible visit? I mean, come on, what're a few extra unnecessary miles between friends?

Patricia, I am sure she would go the extra miles. Can't you just imagine the fun to be had..or what a hen party that would be!!!

Shirley,  I-44 goes directly from St. Louis to Tulsa - and then on to OKC and points southwest of there.
Beautiful drive through southwestern Missouri/northeastern Oklahoma and is about 30 miles south of Lake of the Ozarks.

Fun to plan and look forward to possibilities .