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Peter, so glad to see you! I thought you just gave up on us and so sorry about the hospital stay. Hope 2021 is a better year for you and the rest of the world.

Thank you Shirley for your prompt reply and in return may  wish you and your's all the best for the New Year.  

Roley, as Shirley has said so glad to see you!!! Let 2021 be a much better year for you ,may it be a healthy happy one for you to enjoy.

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Lloyd

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Lloyd

Thank you Amy.Likewise Amy, That was very kind of you, I hope we all have better weather this summer too!,something we all could do with, i think !.   

                                    Cheers. Roley.        
 

As we sat patiently for the clinic to open  another vehicle pulled up to do the same. Hubby ,went up to wait in line only to find out the clinic moved!! So off we go to the new location and he did get his blood work done.

 Jane, I asked if he wanted xrays but he opted out of getting it done. 

Now to get to work...

Good morning everyone. Well it looks like I am ore antibitics. Seems I have a little hole in the sinus and that is the problem. She did say that the root  of the tooth close  to the sinus thing (whatever it  is called) has a hole. More pills and it that  does not work will have to go t o a dental surgeon. Ouch! Yvette will have to go for the new meds first thing when she gets here. I do not like taking so many antibiotics, because of my shoulder replacement I have to take 4 of them an hour before seeing the dentist. Think I am taking too many of them right now.

JANE  t hank y ou for the news about JOY.  Love that photo, the smile on Emma really got me.

CALLIE  when I mention a nap to Yvette she says "your body is old and tired and you need the nap" I tell her not to rub the age in. If she is lucky she will get this old, too.

JANE  you sound like me, I KNOW my  traveling days are over. Even going to my son's home less t han 10 minutes away ge ts me tired so canno t really enjoy  the visi t and am glad  to ge t home and lay down.

ROLEY-PETER  wonderful  to see you. Sorry you spent  time in the hospital.

Have to quit  for now. My t ummy is asking if I forgo t to feed i t and want to get dressed before Yvet te ge t here.

Good news...Roley's back!  Glad to "see" you again.

Bad news...Last night around midnight, I lost my best friend, Mavis.  She succumbed to the Covid virus combined with pneumonia.  The hospital allowed her son and family in to say their goodbyes to her and now they are all under quarantine until they test clear.  I can't stop crying!  I will miss her fiercely.  We both said on the phone that we couldn't wait until this pandemic was over and we could actually get together. 

Jane, I am so sorry for the lose of your dear friend. Remember all the good times you both shared, tuck those memories in your heart. Hugs to you..

JANE, I am sorry and sad for you that your Friend Mavis has passed. 

I wish I did not have to tell our sad news....but things have happened and the only thing we can do is accept the fact they have and try to move on.
*A group of Bob's first cousins all had Covid from being together at a family wedding. 
*Another of Bob's first cousin was found dead in his home in S. Florida...he had esophagus cancer.
*Our sweet neighbor that lost her legs and has been fighting infections for 3 years contacted us to tell us her daughter was diagnosed with colon and lung cancer.  Of course she is well aware of our Michele's colon cancer and what she has been through.  She is having her surgery today.
*The preliminary report from Michele's MRI is not good.  There are signs of more growth in her cerebellum.😩  A group of doctors will look at it and will discuss the next plan of approach.  She is in a lot of pain and not sure why.  Of course, I have to say again how thankful I am for your thoughts and prayers.
*This morning, we got the word that one of the cousins husband has died from Covid.  So far the rest of the group seem to all be recovering.  The man who passed is 61 years old and had a new grand baby born the first of this week.  😩

I am way behind in reading all of the posts, so I hope to get them read soon.  I do wish you all a good day and I hope you and yours are staying safe from this awful virus.  I am appalled at how many people still continue to go through their daily lives like this pandemic is NOT serious and therefore continue on with life as if there is nothing to fear.  Bless their souls IF this horrid virus gets them or any of their loved ones. 

Jenny

Jane, I was so sorry to read about Mavis; it is always so very hard to lose those we're long close to and care about. I can only agree with Amy's advice. This disease is terrible and seemingly is capricious about who it spares or doesn't.

Jenny, I have no words; I am so sorry.

Jane and Jenny, I am so very sorry to read about Mavis, Bob's relatives and the news about Michelle.  Prayers and caring thoughts for each of you.

Gloria, I have had sinus issues for about 65 years but had never heard of a hole!  Ugh!
My "naps" are more likely to be "dozes" while reading.  If I try to take a "formal" one by lying down and pulling a cover over me I wake up groggy and grouchy. 

Still gloomy, cold and drizzly in central Oklahoma.  Speaking of grouchy.....   !!

 

Oh, my, I had to get up & walk around to get my emotions under control. This has been a day for sad and bad news everywhere I go.

Sorry to read about Mavis, Jane, but glad to hear the hospital had a good heart and allowed her family to be with her. I know you will miss her and the happy visits you've had over the years.

Jenny, I felt sure you had terrible things going on that you weren't ready to talk about. You do know my prayers are on going and inclusive. I went to Sam's Club today & saw a greeter I had not seen for quite a while. She said she & her husband had Covid back in Nov and he died! I almost feel guilty for surviving, honestly. Like a bad dream.

Gloria, do hope your doctor sends you strong enough antibiotics to kick that infection for good. My son struggled with an infection in his leg for nearly 3 years, until he started having night sweats & chills and happened to see a different doctor in the group & was sent to the hospital immediately. The infection settled on his aortic valve so he had to spend a week in the hospital until massive antibiotics were pumped into him and the surgeons could replace the aortic valve. He wasn't 60 yet and now will be needing that valve replaced every 7-10 years the rest of his life and has no lymph nodes in his legs and constantly on guard for a scratch that could become infected. The doctor that let this go on insisted "he didn't want to pull out the big guns for a minor infection", so it has changed Andy's life forever.

My heart goes out to all of you suffering with such pain in your hearts, and pray that God will have mercy and send peace.

Thank you all for your sympathy!  I just can't seem to stop the tears.  I get busy and they stop and then I sit down and my first thought is of Mavis and the tears come back.

JENNY, I'm so sorry about Michele.  She is still on our prayer list at church and that is at least 200 prayers every Sunday.  And mine are daily!  I can't imagine having that kind of thing happening to one of my next generation family.  And all the others in Bob's family who have suffered the losses and the pain of this horrible disease.  I understand why you couldn't bring yourself to put all that down in writing.  May God be with you and all your family!

SHIRLEY, I remember that incident with Andy's leg and I think I might hav been tempted to take croquet mallet to that "other" doctor's head!  He should have been doing EVERYTHING possible to determine the cause of Andy's pain. 

I was in the middle of reading about the siege of the Capitol building when Mavis's son called me this morning.  When I heard his voice, I prayed for good news but no such luck.  Bad luck comes in threes.  Isn't that what they say?  Well, this day brought a lot more than 3.  I pray for a better day tomorrow for everyone!  What more can we do?

I'm feeling drained tonight and figure probably all the rest of you are as well. There was a saying that June posted that always comes to mind at times like this.... but not on this computer. Maybe one of you still remember, something like, "Give your worries to God, He will be watching all night". I'll try to find it on the old computer, would be most fitting for tonight. God Bless and watch over each of you.

Good morning.
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Tis geemogotchie weather this morning. Want need to do some shopping this morning and then home to do Callies domestic duties..

Shirley, did it go "Give your worries to God as He will be up all night anyway"?

The world sure is in a turmoil and I hope it soon ends.

Janie, hope today is a better day for you!

Better get ready to meet the day.

Enjoy your day and stay safe!

Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's still COLD here!  I thought someone around here said the temps were going into the low 40s this week?  No way!!!!

Last night my Maryland daughter, Christy, called me and we talked extensively about Mavis.  At the end of the conversation she said, "it sounds like your remembering all the good things you did together.  That's nice!"  And it was nice.  Then I came in here and that's exactly what all of you were advising me to do.  It really does help!

I sure did get a lot of stuff done yesterday!  Every time the tears came, I found something to do!  That seems to be how I cope.  And I guess that's good!

Cathy came over after work and we talked a while and then she helped me move the swing so I can get my car under the roof.  Now I'm ready for the next snowfall.  I had it moved to where I could get half way in but just couldn't navigate the rest of the way. 

AMY and SHIRLEY, AMY is right about JUNE'S saying.  I was going to tell you the same thing.  She was a wise lady, wasn't she?

Today is Cooper day and I have a feeling Frankie won't be running late today.  She thinks I need him for a distraction so she'll make it no matter what! 

Part of my "busy-ness" yesterday included 5 loads of laundry so I'm all caught up with that.  I also swiffered all the floors so I'm "Mrs. Clean"

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

Good morning every one itis a brr 19 now.Once again I turned the thermostat up will I warm up.

Started on the antibiotics yesterday, sure hope these will be the last of them. Enough for a week.

JANE  I am so sorry about Mavis lost her battle with the darn covid and pheumonia.

JENNY  sorry for Bob's cousins but goodness they should have had masks on. Prayers continue for Michele, she has been fighting that darn C for so many years or I should say too many years.

CALLIE  the dentist told me the root of the tooth she pulled our was very close to the sinus cavity or what ever it is, and that is why she prescribed the first antibiotics. With the hew xray she said there  is a tiny hole. I never had any sinus problem in my life and don't know much about it. My 3 were never bothered with it and I don't know if anyone in my family ever had sinus problems and I am the last of my family. There are days I get on the couch and just rest but some days I lay there and sleep for an hour or 2 and still sleep good most nights. YOU grouchy? Will never believe that.

SHIRLEY  these new anti biotics are stronger and to take every 6 hours the last ones I took every 8 hours, enough for a week and I know I have to take all of them. I already can talk again without it hurting. When I saw that riot at the Capitol I wondered how they all got in there, where were the security guards that are supposed to protect the capitol?
I heard on the news this morning tha t Trump has finally admitted defeat.

AMY  if I go out today I sure will have my geemagotchees on.

Time for breakfast my  tummy is  telling me so better feed it.
Have a good day and be safe.

Good morning everyone. It is 28º now and is only supposed to get to 34º today.
so inside and couch jockey for me today. Nancy is going and get her hair chopped and washed and set. I am going to let here go by herself. hope everything goes as you all like it today.

Lloyd

This is one of those times when I just really don't know what to say.  So much pain and grief and just to say "I'm sorry" doesn't seem to be enough.  But, I am just so very sorry for all that is happening to many of you and to your families and friends to bring such sadness.  I'm thinking of each and every one of you and praying that each coming day will lighten your burden a little.

I'm sharing your pain, Gloria.  I hope the antibiotics begin to help you very quickly.  I had to make an emergency trip to the dentist yesterday, too.  I broke a molar and don't know how, or even when.  He took me in quickly and was able to fix it well enough that, hopefully, it will last as long as I will need it.  Today my mouth is quite sore but getting better.

Snow just to the west of us but a cold rain here.  They are saying that we could still get some snow tonight...perhaps.  Not a lot but down here it doesn't take much to cause a lot of problems.

I got up this morning with a prayer that my country would begin to heal today and now I add to that prayer that I hope my friends begin to heal as well.

Take care, All.

Even though the day is colder than what we have been having ,it is a beautiful sunny day. Managed to get in and out of the grocery store in good time. I like it that they open at 7 am for seniors and see the same ones in line, two friends were shopping, one for his Mom and the other for his house. Told them we have to quit meeting this way..

Have a huge pan of nuts and bolts in the oven cooking and that will be the extent of my cooking till supper time.
Phyllis I think a lot of people are praying for better times ahead.

home to do Callies domestic duties..

Amy's going to do my Domestic Duties??   
Where should I have her start?
 

Callie,  if I was closer I would definatley help you.I should admit that I am looking for ANY excuse to not clean out the spare room. Maybe I should talk to Jane as she has already cleaned her spare room.
 

Help me out here, Amy.  Again, what are geemagotchees?  Nuts and bolts in the oven? I'm lost.  Did I end up on another planet last night? LOL

Good morning from the Interior, where we're still sliding around zero. The monthly forecast shows none of those deep freezes January was known for, and I suspect it's going to be a crazy winter to go with last summer's wet weather.

That holiday Covid surge predicted has hit, and our numbers are going up again. I hope things will get better as more people are vaccinated. They changed tiers, so those 65 and over are being vaccinated now instead of waiting for the next round; in other words, nothing new here.

I've been doing all the big jobs and keeping those in line but having trouble keeping all the little things done. I don't need a housekeeper as much as I need a drill sergeant! 
   

Tomereader...
Geemagotchies , Joan called LJ's or rather long johns geemagotchies.

Here you go...mine are now cooling ready to snack on later.

https://www.acanadianfoodie.com/2010/12/10/homemade-nuts-and-bolts/

Patricia, understand what you are saying. Just need to tackle it one day  or rather one job at a time. My ambition seems to have flown..and didn't take me
 

Oh, in other words "Chex Mix".  I love that stuff.  Thanks for the clarification of Long Johns.  I have several tops (thermal), but no bottoms.  I noticed when my hubby was alive, that when you washed the bottoms, they tended to shrink up more than the shirts.  So, we threw all those in the charity collections bin.  Now, Amy, you can send a large container of those Nuts and Bolts directly to me, and I guarantee that
I will tr-EAT them well! LOL

Tomereader, you are welcome.
Very addicting  the mix is... no doubt you would trEAT them well.  

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