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Title: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 15, 2018, 02:25:02 AM

Soda Shoppe

for  March 15, 2018


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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 15, 2018, 02:25:42 AM
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 15, 2018, 02:27:01 AM
When my granddaughter Keilei was 8, she asked me, “Grandma, does God answer prayers?”

“Yes, he does,” I replied.

Then she asked, “Will he give you whatever you ask for?”

Again, I replied yes.

Then Keilei lifted her arms and yelled, “Thank you, Jesus! Grandma’s getting me a dog!”

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 15, 2018, 02:27:21 AM
Q. What Valentine’s Day candy is best to give a girl?

A. Her-She Kisses.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 15, 2018, 03:58:18 AM
 so_P_bubble Did you get here the dog?

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 15, 2018, 04:45:02 AM
THANK YOU, KEITH for the update on Gloria. 
I was absent for a few days and only now can I wish Gloria prompt recovery. I am glad to hear she is well looked after.

Lloyd, ha ha that was a great joke.  My grandson is dying to have a dog but if he gets one that will be his mom's decision, not mine.   I am not sure I am ready for dog sitting together with baby sitting!

Jenny, I hope that by now all is well with your husband and you can relax. :)

My best to all  who feel unwell or are under heavy weather conditions. 
TG in Israel we do not have these extremes.

Have a splendid day, friends.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 15, 2018, 06:01:33 AM
Good morning everyone. Just heard local forecast and bad news, another nor'easter in it for us next Wednesday. That would be 4 in less than 3 weeks. Maybe the snow will dispersal by the end of April?

JANE  so many places called off work on Tuesday, even second son stayed home and that is very unusual for him.

MARY ANN  in the blizzard we had in 1978 we had 60 inches of snow and drifts that were 8feet high and higher. Our street did not get cleared for 6 days. We were stuck at the end of a dead end street till then. It was beautiful when I looked out yesterday morning, everything was white. I did see one lady out there taking pictures.

LARRY  ever had a Belgian waffle with strawberries and cream? YUMMY. One restaurant has that for breakfast, fresh waffles and not frozen. This town does a good job clearing roads. This time most people paid attention and stayed off the roads so the plows did not have to contend with them. Wow that is a very lightweight rollator Pat ordered.

KEITH  good news about Gloria de. You are doing great letting us know what is going on with her. I never touched a computer till I was 70. Wanted nothing to do with it until my oldest son gave me his old one. Then all I did was email until I decided I wanted to get online and found the old SN and then here in S&F.

JENNY  I wish the best for Bob. Seems like a long time to wait for the result.

AMY  I don't think you could ever move slow enough to let grass grow under your feet.

CALLIE  I have see pictures of the Bradford and Cleveland pear trees. If I remember right one is more cone shaped and the other is rounder.

JUNE  glad you could picture how every thing looked yesterday morning. Just like a Christmas card beautiful.

BUBBLE  thank you for the new page and the beautiful graphics. Aww you do not know what you are missing without a couple of feet of snow. By this time of year though I am very ready for more springlike weather.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 15, 2018, 06:06:31 AM
 
Busy
Sorry, I dont have the time
To talk to you today
Im too busy with my life
To hear what youve to say

Ive got this thing to do right now
And it cant wait a sec
But maybe if things do ease up
Can I get a raincheck?

Not sure when that will be though
This thing is so high stakes
Im so invested and full-blast
I cant put on the brakes

I wish I could put it on hold
And ask whats new with you
But you have to understand
My spare moments are few

Ive barely got the time to eat
Or make a change of clothes
Or watch the playoff game tonight
Or other favourite shows

Sorry, I wish I could help
Theres so much going on
Im so tied up in my affairs
Im just a bit withdrawn

With what is going on around
The world outside of me
Hopefully Ill have time to
Open my eyes and see

That the greatest purpose in
Life is to serve others
Maybe once things calm a bit
Ill have time for my brothers

Ill tell you what, this thing Ive got
Could hold on just a bit
Its not the end of the world if
We take the time to sit

And now that I think twice about
This other thing Ive got
It wont take as much time as I
Thought that it would allot

And since theres times Im really bored
And have nothing to do
Id feel like such a hypocrite
To have no time for you

When I stop and ponder how
The word busy is used
I realize Im just asking
Myself to be excused

For only having time for me
And my selfish affairs
Its not a word thats ever used
By anyone who cares

So strike what I said earlier
Im not busy at all
My stuff can wait till later on
Ive got time for your call

Its funny how despite how busy
Every day would seem
I didnt realize that times
Passing was not extreme

Theres always moments to step back
From our busy days work
Service is the one job that
We shouldnt ever shirk
                                     ~Miro
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 15, 2018, 07:10:36 AM
Good morning g everyone...
A little bit of snow not enough to take the shovel to....think Mr Sun will burn it off if he pokes his nose out today.

I did start another quilt yesterday ,just need to put the border on and make the binding. Tomorrow I will be able to take 4 quilt tops in two for adults and two can be camp quilts for the kids.

Gloria, good morning....gosh you folks have a lot of snow.Hope it is easy enough to move and not that heavy wet stuff ,the one that causes heart attacks! Thank you for the Busy poem a keeper for sure.

Bubble, thank you for the graphics and laughs.

Better get a move on here..

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 15, 2018, 07:12:12 AM
Got this in my email..

Children In Church



"How many women can a man marry?"

"Sixteen," the boy responded.

His cousin was amazed that he had an answer so quickly.

"How do you know that?"

"Easy," the little boy said.

"All you have to do is add it up, like the pastor said, 4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."





A little girl became restless as the preacher's sermon dragged on and on.

Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mummy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?"





Ms. Terri asked her Sunday School class to draw pictures of their favourite Bible stories. She was puzzled by Kyle's picture, which showed four people on an airplane, So she asked him which story it was meant to represent.

"The Flight to Egypt ," was his reply.

Pointing at each figure, Ms. Terri said, "That must be Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus.

But who's the fourth person?"

"Oh, that's Pontius - the pilot!"





The Sunday School Teacher asks, "Now, Johnny, tell me frankly do you say prayers before eating?"

"No ma'am," little Johnny replies, I don't have to. My mom is a good cook.





A little girl was sitting on her grandfather's lap as he read her a bedtime story.

From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek.

She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again.

Finally she spoke up, "Grandpa, did God make you?"

"Yes, sweetheart," he answered, "God made me a long time ago"

"Oh," she paused, "Grandpa, did God make me too?"

"Yes, indeed, honey," he said, "God made you just a little while ago."

Feeling their respective faces again, she observed, "God's getting better at it, isn't he?"



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 15, 2018, 09:20:18 AM
 Hi Everyone.  Today starts are as a very chilly 32 degrees but will be getting into the 50's later today.  We also have a fire warning as our humidity is to be between 15 and 20% today.  This morning I will pick up my friend from assisted living and we will go downtown for coffee.  Before I pick him up I will make a quick stop at Walmart to pick up some prescriptions for both Pat and I.  This afternoon I plan on attending the funeral service for the wife of one the men who is in our coffee group.  Then I will watch some of the basketball games as the big NCAA Tourney gets underway.

After dinner at the church last night we picked up our grocery order from Walmart and Scott came on out to the house.  Jennifer is sick and stayed home where she needed to be.  Scott was here for only an hour or so and he wasn't feeling up to par.  We had beef stew at dinner and beef often riles up his IBS as it did last evening.

Keith, I hope Gloria De will be able to come home today and I know you will take good care of her.  I hope you will continue to post here and let us get to know you.  Do you have your own laptop?  We always welcome new folks and they quickly become good friends here in our discussions. 

Jenny, I hope your Boston family has been able to dig themselves out of the snow.  I didn't realize that the MOHs procedure couldn't be used with melanoma.  I sure hope that open wound isn't too painful and that the final report will be that the cancer has been removed.  Good to read your cold was somewhat better yesterday and hope today you are feeling even better. 

Amy, do you take your cars to a car wash?  I saw my neighbor across the street washing his car in his driveway a few days ago on one of the warm days we have had.  I will have to ask Pat about the nesting of the seams you mentioned.  I know she always presses the seams on her quilt blocks. 

Jane, sorry to hear you had such a busy register to work on half of your shift.  Finding a friendly and smiling cashier or other employee sure is a bonus when we shop. 

Callie, we had a beautiful Bradford Pear in the front yard of our home in Georgia and we expected it to break down at anytime as they do not last a long time but it didn't.  It had just been planted when we moved there but grew into a very large and full tree. 

June, I don't mind cleaning up the kitchen after Pat cooks or after a meal.  I just am not a very good cook and wear down pretty quickly when trying to cook anything that takes much effort.  The Rollator is to be delivered next Tuesday and Scott will be here on Wednesday evening and will put it together for his mother.  I hope you enjoy your freshly washed carpets.

Bubble, those are cute graphics you made for St. Patrick's Day.  Thanks for getting us started on a fresh page.  That was a funny little story and a cute riddle.

Gloria, what are you all doing up there in the NE to be getting so many nor'easter storms.  This will be a winter not soon forgotten.  I am not a big fan of strawberries nor cream so that would not be my choice for a waffle.  I have had blueberries and whipped cream on them and that was good.  This was a freshly baked waffle as far as I know and had a very good flavor and the ice cream made it really delicious.  That "Busy" reading is so true.  People need other people in their lives.  I can't image not having time to talk with my friends.  I don't go to the Wednesday night dinners at the Church for the food but for the friends. 

Amy, do you use fairly large blocks in your quilts?  You are really churning those quilt tops out.  I loved those Children's stories. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 15, 2018, 09:38:26 AM
 :)Good Morning Everyfriend!  I not only got a little nap in yesterday; I slept like a log last night and we didn't get up until almost 7:30 this morning.  All our snow is gone but they are predicting some overnight tonight.  It's not supposed to be much and probably won't stay around long because tomorrow is supposed to be sunny.

The church stories reminds me of the time my daughter and I took Granddaughter Allison to church on Christmas Eve.  She was very well-behaved for most of the service but she finally whispered, "Is it time to go home yet?"  I whispered back "Not yet".  And she waited a while and asked again.  Same answer....4 times.  She'd finally had it and stood up and announced in a loud voice, "Then I'm takin' off my dress!"  The church just happened to be quiet at that time and almost everyone snickered, chuckled or laughed aloud....except her mother!

I'm off today and I have the rest of the day until I meet Kiran's bus.  Wonder what I'll do with it?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: roley on March 15, 2018, 02:14:33 PM
Brilliant graphics Bubble, just loved the smaller one !, best chuckle i have had for weeks, my Granddaughter has just started selling her 'Art Work' on the Internet, gosh !, how i wish the internet was around when i was in my prime !, lol.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: CallieOK on March 15, 2018, 02:43:47 PM
Good Afternoon,

Bubble, thanks for opening a new Soda Shoppe and for the graphics.  <giggling> at the frog !!!

Larry,  the Bradford Pears that the builder planted in each unit's yard had gotten so large that the HOA was afraid they would topple and removed them.  The replacements are nice trees but not nearly as pretty.

When my grandson was 3 or 4 he went down with his mother to receive Communion.  The priest smiled and patted him on the head but, of course, didn't offer him the sacraments.  A woman deacon (?) was the server the next time he/Mom went and he gave her his most angelic look with hands prayerfully folded.  On the way back to their seats he announced loudly,  "She didn't give me any, either!"

Beautiful sunny day in central Oklahoma.  A friend and I have just been to a tea room for lunch. 

Now I need to start preparations for Miss Emily to come for lunch tomorrow.  I've decided we'll have a "Ladies Luncheon" and may even get out the good china (since I'll only have to wash 2 place settings  :thumbup:)

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Carol on March 15, 2018, 02:44:07 PM
roley:  You are here now and this is Prime Time!!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 15, 2018, 05:00:15 PM
Doesn't take long for a day to disappear. I hung laundry out and it blew dry in no time.  Finished cleaning the windows in the vans and pick over and packed the quilt tops to go tomorrow.

Larry, hubby put a fire on in the garage and I washed both vehicles there, nice and warm :)

Joy, is missing??

Sandy, love your new avatar, it this a pet of yours? Beautiful bird for sure.

Jane, I am  sure you found lots to do.....I bet your having fun with Kiran too.

June, we have a transport wheel chair and a rollator. Both have been used many times when hubby wasn't up for the long walks. A blessing to have when feet just don't want to co-operate.

Lloyd, how did your day go? Hope all went well for a change.

Better go see what I can get into :))
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 15, 2018, 06:18:56 PM
Amy,  I am still around.  It has been a very lazy day.  Nothing exciting to talk about.  Have had several naps and now trying to decide what I can fix for my dinner.  I have been so cold all day, so have just been wrapped up in my afghan,  read on my Kindle for a while, and slept in between.

I just don't know when it is going to warm up. They are calling for another snow storm coming up the east coast on Tuesday,  the first day of Spring ! Just lovely !!!!   NOT !

But, thanks for asking for me.  Hello to all the Friends !

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Ray Franz on March 15, 2018, 06:44:30 PM
Hello to all my old friends/I am back--hanging on by my toenails in an assisted-living facility.  Really a top-notch facility.

Looking forward to celebrate my 97th birthday in May.  It is going to be a tuff job staying away
from the crematorium as I keep adding new ailments.  Still get around with a walker, but use a wheelchair for longer jaunts.

It has been a long time since my last post here and some of the topics have disappeard and been replaced by some new ones.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Shirley on March 15, 2018, 06:53:11 PM
I didn't take notes & have been in several times a day to read, kept thinking I would wait to talk until I had time to make sense, I don't think that time will come!!! 

Callie, we planted a Cleveland pear in the front yard and also in the back.  The one in front looks so scraggly & ugly (except when the leaves are brilliant red next to the sweet gum bright yellow), and the one in back is a gorgeous shape & very full.  They do have little marble size "pears" that the squirrels eat.  I got photos of one this week in all positions as it pulled the pears to it's mouth to eat.  I will get some photos resized & post.  Those squirrels will eat anything! 

Kevin, thank you for the news of "our" other Gloria.  We have all had name changes when moving here from Senior Net and when a crash came to this site a time or two, and some of us just use an alias cause we want to.  Maybe it has something to do with the name, but seems to me both Gloria & Gloria de are feisty and full of fun. Glad you are around to keep track of Linedancer.  Gloria, do behave yourself for a while.   :nanadance: :bravo: :noway:

Joy, I'd gladly share that snow with you.... we are so dry the sprinklers are coughing up sand (NOT kidding!) 

Jenny, hope you are all better by now.  I did read & sympathize with you all along.   :aaah:  Have not seen how Bob is doing so need to come back later to check on him. 

Bubble, thanks for the graphics & thanks to all that post the funnies.  I do copy many and attach to messages to my kids. 

Oh... news just talked about a German Shepherd going to Japan instead of Kansas City..& the other one that died during the flight.  United is going to pay big time for that.  Hey, accidents happen just like old LaurenKat slipping out of my RV last summer.  I'm still feeling awful guilty about that. 

Past time to feed cats.......... Hi to all.   :nahna: :wave:   Shirley

Great to see you, Ray, was thinking about you the other day & wondering how you are doing.  Lynn hasn't been around, either.  Hang in, takes a while to get everyone used to doing things YOUR way, right?   :cheers:

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: mycheal on March 15, 2018, 08:08:49 PM
Ray Keep the spirit strong -you have a roof over your head, three square a day I bet and treated like a "king" thus enjoy .

Mycheal
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 15, 2018, 10:52:15 PM
AMY i guess it  went well took all day 9 hours to be exact but we got the track back on the bulldoze. ready to tighten it up and bring home to put the good track on it. but this old man is wore slick. should have new better but got interested after supper in a good western moovie. but did stay awake all the way through it. have to take Nancy to doctor for routine check up in the morning so best hit the hay.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 16, 2018, 01:14:19 AM
Good evening, EVERYFRIEND.

I did not see a post from Our June.   I do hope you are doing OK and we will see you soon. 

This has been a stressful day for me....having to dress Bob’s “wound” has proven to be a challenge.  Thank God for Dr. Dave supplying us with items to dress it as well as directions of how to use them.  When the surgery was finished and Bobs head all wrapped, he asked them what he should do to keep his wound dressed, they told him to just keep it covered with a bandaid.  Well you can imagine my shock when I unwrapped it to see that there was no bandaid that was going to cover this thing.  After Dave saw a picture of it, he told me he would give me some supplies as I would not be able to cover it with out special sized covers.  I was in shock to see the size of the wound and how it was so open......Dave was appalled that any doctor would leave it that way, even though he is sure the reason she left it that way is incase she has to go in and take more.  The part he did not understand is why she would want to leave it for a week.  We are just doing our best to keep it clean so there will be no infection. 

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.  I do appreciate them so much. 

I do not know if any of you are aware, but sadly the little boy, Tripp, that was injured when a tree limb fell, crushing his head over 5years ago at his day care center, has passed away this evening.  It was a shock to read the news.  My thoughts and prayers for Stacy and Bill, as well as all of his extended family.  They all loved and cared for him so much, and he will be terribly missed by all who have followed his story for the past many years.  RIP sweet little angel. 

Sleep well.  Pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 16, 2018, 06:35:57 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I read everything and will pray for those who need it (and add some for those who don't so they continue well)

JENNY, special prayers for your Bob that infection stays away and an extra prayer for the little boy who is with God.

RAY, it's so good to see you and you're setting an example for all of us to try to achieve!  What a milestone you've reached.  The next one is 100.  I'll see you there!

I'm off on a busy day early this morning.  My SIL will drop my daughter, Cathy, here for me to take for her colonoscopy a little later.  I'll be looking after her as long as she needs me.  I took the day off for her.  So if I don't get back, you all know why.

Enjoy your day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 16, 2018, 06:56:34 AM
Good morning everyone...

We are off to the city today, just meeting with the quilting ladies  and then home.
Joy, hope you feel better today.

Ray, nice to meet you and hope you pop in and say hello again.

Jenny, what we don't do for our men folk, sound like you sure have your work cut out for you. Hope no infection gets in the incision. Prayers for the little boy and his family.

Lloyd hope you can take it a little easier today.

Jane, prayers for Cathy that all goes well today.

Better get a move on here....my get up and go didn't wake up with me this morning :(

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 16, 2018, 07:07:36 AM
Good morning, Amy and all the other early morning friends.

It is just now starting to get daylight, and I have been up for a while.   Woke up and decided to get up and get an early start on this Friday.

Don't know what is in the plans for today yet.  I do know I have to go downstairs to pick up my mail from yesterday and see if our manager is in today. She has been out almost all week.   My son has lost the fob that he needs to swipe to get into our building.  I sure am hoping they will replace it.  I will have to pay for another one, but it is something that is needed.  Not matter how old our kids are,  we still have to remind them to "put things away".  He is not sure whether he used it last or my DIL used it.  But, they have searched both cars and gone through jacket and coat pockets.   My DIL said they will probably find it when we get the new one.

So, getting to talk to the manager will be first on the agenda for today.  Then, we will see what I can get into for later.

Do hope that everyone will have a good day.  They are still calling for another storm on the first day of Spring.  Hopefully, that will be the last of our winter snow storms.  So ready for some nice warm weather.

Off to get some breakfast.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 16, 2018, 07:16:09 AM
Just noticed that we had a dusting of snow overnight but today is supposed to be sunny so it will probably be gone by noon....maybe sooner.

Just got a text that my daughter is on the way.  Later friends!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 16, 2018, 07:21:36 AM
good morning everyone. we have light rain here and 48º and calling for high of 57º today on and off rain showers all day. Nancy has a starvation doctors appointment I am going to take her to it. hope June is just resting in this AM.
Have a great day all day see you all later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: roley on March 16, 2018, 08:25:23 AM
G'morning All. still cold here but dry, very cold and snow forecast for the weekend, maybe tonight ?, had a small panic here late yesterday evening, our central heating boiler broke down,we are on our Gas Companies Emergency 'At Risk' Register, thank goodness, so a quick phone call and 45 minutes later we had the service engineer out and restoring our boiler  again, a close call for this time of the year !, the down side is the engineer recommended that we should start to think about a new Boiler !, as the old saying goes, it never rains but it pours !, lol, but at least, we had a nice warm night !.
Carol, hope you do not mind ?, i sent you a private message,  :)...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 16, 2018, 08:42:21 AM
Good morning everyone, 27° just watching latest  weather on TV and now the next nor'easter comes in Tuesday late and go into Thursday so Wednesday will be a wipe out again. That  will make  of them in 3 weeks. This has been more like January or February than March. Have an appointment on Thursday so today I will call to reschedule and the same with the car for my ride. I always try not  to have appointments in the winter months and thought by the end of March it would be OK. The warmer March sun this week has melted a lot of the snow from last week but every morning there is black ice around.

AMY  the last snow was a heavy one the weighed down wires and tree limbs. It was so beautiful to see in the sunshine of the morning after. The branches on the pine trees on the other side of the parking lot were bent to the ground and I am surprised none broke. Love your Children in Church. Hope you do not mind if I copy it.

LARRY  yesterday afternoon and last night the local ABC channel had nothing but basketball on. Looks like the RI teams are doing good this year but I do not follow them. I think we have had some pretty easy winters for a few years and Mother Nature wants us to remember what she can do when she decides we need to remember.

JANE  I can imagine the red face on your daughter when Allison piped up in church.

PETER  nice seein your post. Is your granddaughter an artist?

JOY  I am with you keeping warm this winter. Yep another storm to welcome spring, don't need it.

SHIRLEY  if you were here you would have a chance to use that tube of yours down a hill.

LLOYD  getting interested in a good western is better than work.

JENNY  makes you wonder about why doctors do things if even your son was surprised at the sight of Bob's surgery. He is in my prayers that nothing is found and it will heal with no problems. Sad about the little boy.

JANE  prayers for your daughter that no polyps are found. 

AMY  no stop for lunch out today?

PETER  glad you were not without heat for long.Good morning everyone, 27° just watching latest  weather on TV and now the next nor'easter comes in Tuesday late and go into Thursday so Wednesday will be a wipe out again. That  will make  of them in 3 weeks. This has been more like January or February than March. Have an appointment on Thursday so today I will call to reschedule and the same with the car for my ride. I always try not  to have appointments in the winter months and thought by the end of March it would be OK. The warmer March sun this week has melted a lot of the snow from last week but every morning there is black ice around.

AMY  the last snow was a heavy one the weighed down wires and tree limbs. It was so beautiful to see in the sunshine of the morning after. The branches on the pine trees on the other side of the parking lot were bent to the ground and I am surprised none broke. Love your Children in Church. Hope you do not mind if I copy it.

LARRY  yesterday afternoon and last night the local ABC channel had nothing but basketball on. Looks like the RI teams are doing good this year but I do not follow them. I think we have had some pretty easy winters for a few years and Mother Nature wants us to remember what she can do when she decides we need to remember.

JANE  I can imagine the red face on your daughter when Allison piped up in church.

PETER  nice seein your post. Is your granddaughter an artist?

JOY  I am with you keeping warm this winter. Yep another storm to welcome spring, don't need it.

SHIRLEY  if you were here you would have a chance to use that tube of yours down a hill.

LLOYD  getting interested in a good western is better than work.

JENNY  makes you wonder about why doctors do things if even your son was surprised at the sight of Bob's surgery. He is in my prayers that nothing is found and it will heal with no problems. Sad about the little boy.

JANE  prayers for your daughter that no polyps are found. 

AMY  no stop for lunch out today?

PETER  glad you were not without heat for long.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 16, 2018, 08:43:27 AM
Cynthia is my name
Cynthia Groopman

Adding smiles and cheering others when they are lonely or sad is my fame.
A listening ear I do possess
Hearing tales of sadness and sending hugs and singing songs of happiness.
Having a truly personal relationship with the Holy One, blessed be he
Nourishes my heart, mind and soul with inner serenity
Laughing and playing games with others to have good clean fun
Keeps the mind active and on the run.
Poetry and inspirational stories taken from my treasure chest of memories I do compose and share,
The words just pour out from my fountain of inspiration deep in my heart and my mind dancing with regal flare.
A good retentive memory and the ability to read or hear texts and they become part of me.
Enriches my life tremendously
Sometimes frustrated or anxious I can be.
However, with others who care to list and with God, I again feel reassured, crowned with tranquility
A public speaker I have become, without having to be concerned about what to say.
When I get onto a stage, the words just dance out of my mouth in a sprightly dancing way.
The only thing I yearn for is to be treated with respect and dignity and to be part of a group.
Never to be shunned, left out or not included in the loop.
Words and hugs of appreciation, I do give.,
For that is how we as the human family can successfully live,
I too, crave for appreciation and embraces
And for smiles in voices and sunshine radiating from others' faces.
Now you know about me,
And my talents and personality.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 16, 2018, 10:16:01 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We have a truly beautiful day ahead.  We will be getting up to 75 degrees this afternoon with sunny skies.  I had a great nights sleep last night and feel like a new person.  The night before I hadn't slept well and was very tired from the time I got up until I went to bed for the night.  I did go to coffee and then in the afternoon attended the funeral I mentioned yesterday.  I just plan on a nice quiet day at home today with some good basketball watching this afternoon and evening.  I need to finish up filing the taxes and need to work on Pat's laptop and update the spare I have here in my office, which I haven't had on for quite awhile. 

Last night Pat dropped her new phone on the floor and the back came off and she wasn't able to find it.  I got down on the floor and looked under her chair and all around only to find it right in front of my side table in plain site.  With this wood flooring you never know where things are going to land.

Jane, that is such a cute story.  I bet all the parents in attendance could relate and enjoyed the experience.  I hope you enjoyed your day off yesterday and getting to be with Kiran for a little while. 

roley, I hope your granddaughter enjoys great success with your art work.  The way things are going most buying and selling will be done via the Internet before too long.  I have been enjoying the Internet for about 25 years and can no longer imagine my life without it.  I guess I would get a lot more reading done although read all the time on the Internet including some books and a lot of audiobooks.  Glad you didn't have to go through the night without heat.  These things last a long time but do have a limited life and have to be replaced. 

Callie, my former neighbor had a beautiful Bradford Pear tree that split apart several years before we moved and had to be removed.  You all sure didn't want the trees landing on your homes.  Cute story about your grandson. I haven't heard of any tearoom around here.  Hope you enjoy your "Ladies Luncheon" with Miss Emily today.  Our good china and crystal just sits in the hutch and has been used probably in the last 8 or so years and not likely to be used in the future.  At least it is nice to look at occasionally.  It is all wedding gifts so it is getting old just like us but looks like new.  As I think about it that just doesn't seem fair as we sure don't like like we did 55 years ago. 

Amy,  Pat loved your quilts.  I will send you the comments she made back in the email I had forwarded to her. Do you also have a wood stove in your garage? 

Joy, nice to stay inside when it is so cold.  I am never bored if I have a book to read or can be using my computer working a jigsaw or crossword puzzle.  Since I have had my cataracts removed am enjoying reading books again and do so on my Kindle app on my phone or on the computer. 

Ray, great to see your posting again and hope you will join us here everyday or as you feel up to doing so.  I didn't realize your age and it sounds like you are in the right place now.  We have a lady who is 103 that lives in assisted living but attends Church services almost every Sunday with her daughter and SIL.  At the table where we sit during the Wednesday night dinners at church we have two ladies that are 95 and beyond. 

Shirley, you always make sense and I always find your postings of interest.  We haven't had to water our yards here yet as have been getting rain and our yard hasn't greened up yet.  At least the German Shepherd survived its international travels while the other dog did not.  I find it hard to believe that United Airlines has a policy that would require small dogs be put in the overhead luggage racks during a flight. 

Lloyd, it sounds like you overworked yesterday.  Do your have to remove that track when you get it home and put on another one? 

Jenny, that does sound like a challenge to dress the wound for Bob.  At least you can confer with Dr. Dave.  Sad story about Trip and what a long struggle for him and his parents.   

Gloria, you all are not getting a break on the winter weather.  Black ice is so dangerous.  We have gone through the winter without any ice and just the one brief morning snow.  I did enjoy the basketball I watched yesterday.  I didn't see the RI game but saw they were the victors. I hope they continue to do well.  There are many very good basketball players in the colleges now. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 16, 2018, 11:20:55 AM
I'm home and I delivered Cathy home.  NO POLYPS AND SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO GO BACK FOR 5 YEARS!

LARRY, I read something yesterday that said the person who told the lady to put her carrier in the overhead on the plane, didn't know there was a dog inside.  I don't know how that's possible because if it were me, I'd have been protesting loudly that my doggie was in there and would smother in the overhead. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 16, 2018, 02:53:19 PM
Hello my dear good friends.

Jenny, sorry I didn't post yesterday. I read the messages and enjoyed the St. Patricks art that our BUBBLE posted, and thank you LLOYD for missing me. I read all the messages, as I did again just now, so I will add my twocents worth right now.

All is well here. Nothing new or exciting. Horrible accident in Florida yesterday.

We are having a beautiful day in Stanton. Blue skies, then huge white puffy clouds, then more sun......ever changing,so it is worth just sitting and watching God's artistry. 

My housekeeper was in today. I really don't need a cleaning and linen change every week....every two weeks would be more sensible,but I will not talk to management as I sure would not want to put anyone out of a job. It was my housekeeper that requested a carpet cleaning for me, and I didn't even request it. It looks wonderful though.

Janie, I am SO happy to read that your daughters colostomy is A-OK. And I can hear you thanking God . My sons' health is of prime importance to me too as are all of our families.

I will be eating "at home" today..have left-overs to use up. I just cannot throw away good food. The depression years left a strong memory with me.Can you imagine having nothing but corn meal mush to eat for three days? We did it. And we only had the cornmeal thanks to Pres. Roosevelt.

Jenny, I am thanking God that your son is a doctor. It gives you an outlet for loving information.That woman doctor out to be dis-barred from practicing medicine.

Time to go raid my refrigerator for some lunch.....have a Blessed day dear friends. June



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Carol on March 16, 2018, 04:10:29 PM
We are invited to an early supper - this is the 2nd day of 3 total days celebrating a friend's birthday on St. Patrick's Day.  Her name is Pat.  Today will be tacos and tomorrow cake and ice cream.  Yesterday, we had her and one daughter over for hours of visiting outdoors - today is cool. 

Jenny:  Sorry for the news on Tripp - how devastating for the family to endure such a long time of his hospitalization then all end.  We are to believe there is a reason and perhaps more medical knowledge can be gained from this sacrifice.  What a shock for you regarding Bob's open wound.  Glad you have your expert and we hope Bob is recuperating quickly. 

I baked two heavy loaves of pumpkin cranberry bread and will freeze them to be ready for company. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lindancer on March 16, 2018, 07:47:23 PM
Good evening, home from the hospital.  Thank all you lovely people for your prays and good wishes. Everyone of you would get a hug if I could reach you. I am going to make this short as I am very tired. 

MaryAnn you and I are both so luck to have great nephews.

Jenny I am so sorry to read about your husband's surgery.  I have to say I like all my nursing staff, but I saw so many great doctors, but not so great.  The 2nd night I was in the hospital and had another attack in the middle of the night, they finally gave me a shot of morphine and RN SAT IN A CHAIR NEXT to my  bed and help my hand for about 20 min. Her name was Barbara. When the hospital sends the form around about how they are doing, I want to mention her name.

Hope June is OK

Good night and prays to all in need.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: junee on March 16, 2018, 10:00:20 PM
Gloria De
So pleased to see your message and know you are home again.  Not a good experience being in hospital.  Take care and so pleased your nephew (or was it G/S) was there to help you.   Junee
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 16, 2018, 10:26:17 PM
Junee, how happy I am to see your post. I "see"  you so seldom now. I pray all is well with you.

Gloria de, my darling friend. I am fine, and SO thankful to see your post. I have a feeling you are very loved by many of the folks in your hospital, because you are such a lovable lady.

My son Gary was here today getting me set up with a new market, and he has convinced me that he would take over the shopping on-line that I have been having problems with. He said I should just email a list of what I want, he will order it for me,and have it sent to my apartment.
God just keeps blessing me with so much family love.

I am tired..a bit of stress is like a LOT of stress as I age. So it will be an early to bed now. We will meet again on the Morrow. Hugs, Love, and many Prayers. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 16, 2018, 11:14:21 PM
Good evening. 

We finally had a call from the doctors office this afternoon saying that she did get all of the cancer removed and will not need to take anymore tissue. Unfortunately, we asked to get in sooner to have the wound sewn up and it is not possible. No openings.  He goes in at 2:30 on Tuesday.....that time can not come soon enough for me.  We changed the dressing again today and it still is a shock to see how it was left.  We so appreciate all,of the kind words of support as well as good thoughts and prayers. 

So good to see your post, JUNE, and to know you are OK.  I am happy to read that Gary will now take over your online grocery shopping.  You do not need any unnecessary stress.  It is always nice to have your carpet cleaned, even if you were not the one who asked t9 have it done. 

Happy, happy to see your post, GLORIA de.  I am so sorry you continue to have the heart attacks. How frightening it must be for you to go through this.  We sure did appreciate Keith coming in to tell us where you were and t9 keep us posted how you were getting along.  So blessed you are to have him there caring for you. 

JANE, so good to read that Cathy did well and will not have to return for another colonoscopy for 5 years. 

I could not get my mind off of the parents of little Tripp, last night. After years of his constant care I know they have to be just lost.....they are both strong people and will get through this, but it sure came as a shock to so many people who have followed this story for 5 long years. 

I wish you all a good night.  Pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 17, 2018, 07:34:48 AM
And now I'm here to say, "Good Morning Everyfriend!"  I wish you a good day wherever you are!  It's only 21º here this morning and not supposed to get above the mid 30s today.  Gonna be a cold one around here!  I'm so looking forward to SPRING!

Don't know what all I'll do today but I'm going to start with stripping the bed and washing everything on it and then putting it all back.   And I got out the stuff to make spaghetti sauce so that's on the agenda.  If it's not too cold, I think I'll take my scoop and a bag and clean up the yard after the doggies.  Not a fun job but necessary. 

If Cathy goes to Wengers (The Amish Store) I just might go along.  And somewhere in there, today or tomorrow, I really need to find out if my ears are still there! 

I lost another friend this week!  I've known her since our kids went to school together and she is also a member of my church.  I haven't seen her in a couple of years because she moved to the Harrisburg area to live with her daughter.  But the loss feels the same as if we'd seen each other yesterday.  Her memorial service will be at our church here in town next Saturday. 

Enjoy your day Everyfriend! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 17, 2018, 08:43:27 AM
Good Morning everyone. June Drabek you are most welcome. I think we are all missed when we have a easy day and not show up. Like I read all but my short trearm remember Is not good any more and I usually forget what I read or do before I get it posted. have a great day until we meet again. for quite some time I have had a catch and popping in my left arm . Wednesday when I went to VA they deadned it and took a very long needle and put a shot in the joint. it took care of the pain for a couple days but i think it is wearing off some what now. Have a great day everyone. It is 39º and cloudy here today and calling for 57º today.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 17, 2018, 09:29:25 AM

Good morning everyone, finally had a good 8 hours of sleep last night and felt great when I woke. BUT as always from laying down in one position so long I can hardly move this morning without my back screaming at me. At times I think the 4 hours sleep is better-less pain. Oh well goes with the age I guess.

LARRY  one RI team lost but as of yesterday one is still playing. Cannot remember which one, I do not follow them, only what I see on local news.

JANE  wonderful for your daughter. My SIL has to go every year because they did find polyps ad there is a history of that cancer in his family. From what I saw on news yesterday that lady on the plane could not speak or understand English well or she would have known to tell the attendant her dog was in the bag.

JUNE  one thing that I loved seeing when I visited my daughter uin San Diego was the huge white clouds over the mountains. Nothing like that here. We get puffy white clouds but small ones.

GLORIA de  so glad you are home again and to see y our post. Thank your nephew for me for keeping us up to date about you. Now if he would join us here we would like that.

JUNEE  always greatt seeing you post. You are missed.

JENNY  wonderful news form Bob's surgeon. Now to ger it site sewed closed so healing can take place.

JANE  21° here too and the weather reports here say it will be colder tomorrow morning, maybe in the teens.

LLOYD  we don't thimk much about our arms till something goes wrong. I know with me it is my shoulders cannot put anything away in the cupboard anymore and it is hard hanging clothes in the closet. Then again I cannot stand on my own anymore either.

Have a great day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 17, 2018, 09:33:00 AM
Strange Zen Sarcasm
 
 
1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone.
 
2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire.
 
3. It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.
 
4. Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.
 
5. Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.
 
6. Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
 
7. If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.
 
8. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
 
9. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
 
10. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.
 
11. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
 
12. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.
 
13. Some days you're the bug; some days you're the windshield.
 
14. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
 
15. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
 
16. A closed mouth gathers no foot.
 
17. Duct tape is like 'The Force'. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.
 
18. There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works.
 
19. Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your lips are moving.
 
20. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
 
21. Never miss a good chance to shut up.
 
22. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 17, 2018, 10:20:18 AM
 Hi Everyone and Happy St. Patrick's Day.  We are having rain today and just heard a clap of thunder.  There is a big St. Patrick's Day parade planned for downtown Augusta this morning.  Hopefully the rain won't dampen the spirits of the parade (probably not a word that should be used in this context on this day as expect there will be plenty of spirits consumed as there are numerous places to do that on the main street of Augusta).   

Pat and I both had a good day yesterday.  However, today I don't seem to have any energy so plan on just staying in and resting.  I have fixed Pat's breakfast and mine and need to grind up some more cheddar cheese and that will probably be it for today.  I will miss my weekly meeting this morning but they will survive without me. 

I saw these jokes and thought they were funny so wanted to share them:

St. Patrick's Day Jokes

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Q. Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day?
A. Regular rocks are too heavy.

Q. Why can't you borrow money from a leprechaun?
A. Because they're always a little short.

Q. How can you tell if an Irishman is having a good time?
A. He's Dublin over with laughter!

Q. How did the Irish Jig get started?
A. Too much to drink and not enough restrooms!

Jane, that was the kind of results that we all want to get with that test.  I heard something last night on the news that the lady with the dog didn't speak English and the stewardess thought it was just a regular piece of luggage.  I guess the bag needed to have barked at the stewardess and she would have known.  Who knows what the truth is as one really can't totally rely on what we hear in the news. It sounds like you have a busy day planned.  It is hard to lose a friend as each one is important to our lives.   

June, glad you were fine yesterday.  I am sure you are paying for the weekly cleaning and linen change so you might was well enjoy it.  I have been very fortunate in that I have never known what it is to not have a good meal due to shortage of food.  Most of the food during my at home years came from the farm garden and the cattle and hogs we raised.  I always had a decent job that provided a paycheck every two weeks and the priority was food and shelter and utilities and then whatever else was needed.  There were many years when there really wasn't anything left over at the end of the two weeks.  Glad to see that Gary will now do your actually on-line grocery shopping as it seemed to be causing you undue stress that you don't need. 

Carol, you are fortunate to have 3 days where you didn't have to prepare the evening meal although I guess the cake and ice cream probably doesn't provide a very nutritious meal.  That sure was an appropriate name for someone born on St. Patrick's Day. 

deAngel, please take care of your need to rest before worrying about writing to us.  It sounds like Barbara was a very caring nurse.

Jenny, that is great news on the results of the cancer biopsy.  Just tell Bob that he will get more sympathy and loving care with that bandage around his head than just a small bandage when the wound is sewn up.

Lloyd, it is frustrating to get a shot like you did and then to have it not last.  My wife experienced that with the shots she had in her back. 

Gloria, glad you had a good nights sleep.  I think it was Providence that lost and Rhode Island won.  I liked the Zen Sarcasm.     
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: CallieOK on March 17, 2018, 12:09:34 PM
:frog: HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY, EVERYFRIEND :party:


The view out my back windows is spectacular!   Neighbor's Bradford Pear still in full bloom,  wild plums are blooming all along the uncultivated area behind the fence and my yellow daffodils and multicolored pansies are in full bloom. 
Wish I could do a panorama and share it with you.

Miss Emily was polite enough to eat one helping of the "Ladies Luncheon" casserole but took second helpings of the fruit salad and blueberry muffins.  :smitten:
We had a great visit.  I loved listening to her chatter about the fun things she and her roomies are doing when they have free time from their heavy class schedules and all the things she'd done with local friends while she's been home on Spring Break.

No Plans du Jour.  Just letting the day flow along as it will.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 17, 2018, 12:34:13 PM
CALLIE, you've been on my mind all day!  I was folding laundry and came across the shirt I bought when my daughter Cindy and I visited Talequah some years ago.  I triggered the song from the musical and that triggered thoughts of you!  The mind is an amazing thing, isn't it!

I have the bed clean and remade and spaghetti sauce cooking on the back burner for supper.  Anyone want to join me for homemade noodles?

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 17, 2018, 12:41:23 PM
I will Jane!  Pasta is my favorite  food!

Please don't forget to visit the Holidays/Cards Discussion. St Pat celebration waiting for you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: CallieOK on March 17, 2018, 01:17:59 PM
Janie,  I wondered why that tune had been dancing around in my brain!   :crazy2:
What did you see/do in Tahlequah? ...or maybe I should ask "What does your shirt say?"   ;D
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 17, 2018, 01:21:34 PM
Good afternoon everyone..
Dropped off my tops yesterday and picked more to do. A school friend and neighbour from long ago came and told me she too now has cancer but nothing can be done with this one.

Restless night and slept in this morning, Have laundry blowing on the line, beautiful sunny day and very windy......and cold too +22° F at the moment. Once I had the line full we headed to town for hubby's blister pack and milk.

Jane, great news for Cathy!!! I love pasta, too, even just plain pasta with butter and lots of garlic on it.

Gloria de...so good to see you in here..hope you feel better/stronger each day.

Larry, enjoyed your jokes!!

Lloyd, I am sorry you didn't get longer relief from that needle.was it cortisone the  Dr injected?

Gloria love your Zen sarcasm... will pass it on for others to have a laugh.

Callie, I googled Bradford pear tree and oh my it is beautiful in bloom!!!

I had better go get my laundry off the line before it wraps around  Janie. :)

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 17, 2018, 02:54:48 PM
HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY
EVERYFRIEND
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 17, 2018, 03:03:09 PM
AMY wish we had some of your sun here it is 44º cloudy  and very chilly wend here. they are having a st P day  pared in k c mo. today. just went off Lasted two and a half hours long. was nice.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 17, 2018, 04:19:08 PM
CALLIE, it was a revisit for Cindy.  She did a "Wider Opportunity" with the Girl Scouts when she was 14.  It was designed to interest the girls in the history of OK...Indian and Settlement.  She and I walked part of the Trail of Tears and visited the Indian Village.  We watched an Indian making tools and he talked with us.  The day we were there was a slow day.  He made some suggestions as to what we should see and we tried to do it all.  My shirt says "Trail of Tears...Talaquah, Oklahoma" on two lines.

Cindy spent 3 weeks traveling with Girl Scouts from all over the country.  She loved the experience and I sometimes think her love of OK is part of the reason that my Granddaughter chose to attend college there.  And now Cindy's other daughter lives there, too and my Great Granddaughter will be born in OK....VERY SOON!

I'm going to go cook the pasta in about a half hour.  How many places am I setting?  The sauce is my version of my Italian MIL's recipe made with home canned and home frozen foods from last summer.  Now I'M getting hungry!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: CallieOK on March 17, 2018, 05:33:15 PM
I have forgotten where your granddaughter went to college in Oklahoma.  Northeastern State in Tahlequah?

Hooray for the impending birth of the Great-Granddaughter.  Anywhere near me?
Surely that means a visit to Oklahoma is also "pending" for Great Grandmother.

For those who are interested:  Tsa-La Gi Cherokee Village

http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/attractions/diligwa/village-at-tsa-la-gi/  (http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/attractions/diligwa/village-at-tsa-la-gi/)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 17, 2018, 07:51:22 PM


I'm wishing you all the "Luck of the Irish", whatever that my be..Good, I hope.

Jenny, It must be very difficult for you to have to change the bandages on your hubby, and I'm proud of you for being able to do it. Medicine must run in your family. Your son is a doctor and you are being a surgical Nurse. When I look back on my life it amazes me at what I was able to do, and my mother did even more….no training, but she was called in to work at the hospital when our little town had an epidemic of some kind.

Janie, it is difficult to lose a good friend. I have none of my best friends left, and even my relatives of my age group have all died….that what I get for sticking around for 93 years.

Lloyd, don't they tell you why you have the pain and popping in your arm ?? Just giving you a shot is not enough..you deserve to know why and what is going on.

Gloria, my shoulders work O.K., but my legs are getting worse. Clogged arteries and the little auxiliary veins break so from the knee on into my foot there is this bruising and discoloration. I can walk just so far and the muscles cramp, and that is painful. Sitting down makes the pain go away, so it's easy to live with. We are tough old hens though so we enjoy what we can, and ignore the rest of it. I really liked the fractured Zen sayings…..lots of good humor there.

Larry, Your Irish jokes gave me a good laugh too. I am so happy Gary is doing my shopping for me, I need an auxiliary brain for sure, and stress can be a slow poison if it hangs onto us long enough. I'm glad I can sleep as much as I do. Sleep is relaxing and healing in physical ways too.

Callie, I  have never seen a Bradford Pear tree but I read they are in constant bloom. I will have to look it up on Google. Your daffodils and pansies sound lovely. I miss the wild violets we had on the north side of our house in Mn., and the hedges of lilacs. The aroma was so delightful.

Amy, how I envy your laundry blowing on the line…..those were another of the lovely scents that most of us can only have memories of…enjoy girl !!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 17, 2018, 10:17:40 PM
Sorry, CALLIE, I had a short memory loss.  Courtney went to the University of Arkansas.  Ali does live in Jenks OK and that's where my GGD will be born in a couple of weeks.  And yes, I am going there to hold her and get started on the spoiling.  Mine will have to be long distance but I have no doubt that she will see pictures of me and I of her as soon as possible.

We were at Ts-La Gi.  That's where we watched and talked with the Indian or Native American, I suppose I should be saying.  It was a long time ago and my memory isn't as good as it used to be.

And now I bid you all a good night and may the saints and the leprechauns watch over you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 17, 2018, 10:25:17 PM
June Drabek they say author and calcium deposits. have a great rest of the evening. sweet dreams to everyone.good night.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 18, 2018, 06:28:58 AM
Good morning everyone..

A day of rest here, weather guesser is calling for more snow but I hope he is wrong.

Have a great day everyone..

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 18, 2018, 07:27:39 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  Right now it's 27º here but sunny and moving into the high 40s later.  I'm off to church and then picking up a few goodies from the store on the way home.  Enjoy your day of "rest" AMY...whatever you decide to do.  I'm sure you'll DO something!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 18, 2018, 07:28:23 AM
Good morning everyone, well yesterday when the weather folks said it night go into the teens last night they sure were right. I have 13° and on TV just heard that with the wind it feels like 6°. Wonder if ole Mama Nature thinks this is January.

LARRY  a few places here offer free rides home for those who celebrate too much on St. Patrick's day. Good jokes for yesterday, especially the last one. Thanks. Like you I heard about that lady with the dog on the plane. That Zen sarcasm was one I got from a friend the night before and I thought they were great. Glad you enjoyed them,

CALLIE  ahh the beauty of spring when trees and flowers bloom. I can look out now and see piles of dirty snow.

JANE  oh yummy, home made spaghetti sauce and noodles, too. You really had energy. Your home must have smelled wonderful but the food was even better.

AMY  that darn cancer can and will hit anyone. By now with all the experiments and knowledge out there they can do no more than cure a few of them with surgery. So sad and I am sorry for your friend. I have cooked pasta and put butter on it with a few spices and really enjoyed it.

JANE  now I know I would love your spaghetti sauce. I made sauce from tomatoes my son gave me last summer and I still have 2 containers in my freezer. Makes me want to get one out for today but cannot cook the pasta. Cannot carry the pan of water to the stove or back to the sink after it is cooked, too heavy for me to pick up now. The 90 pound weakling, that's me now.

CALLIE  GREAT LINK, I will finish checking it all out when I finish here. My heart hurts for all that the Native Americans went through.

JUNE  I think that our parents did what needed doing years ago. Not many could afford a doctor so did what they could. My Mom did some things she learned from her Native American grandmother. When I see the lilacs bloom I know spring if here. I love them and miss them here.

Have a great  day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 18, 2018, 07:29:06 AM

The bravery of winners
Nancye Sims

It really takes a special boy or girl, man or woman,
To make it to the starting line,
Or play in the game.
For to get there
They first had to defeat a host of inner foes,
More formidable than any visible opponent..
From the little voice of doubt inside them that whispered you can’t do it,
To the voices who had no faith in them.
So just to show up at the starting line,
And put yourself on the line for all to see,
Either your success or failure,
Takes incredible courage,
Incredible strength,
Incredible character,
Incredible determination,
And an incredible dream.
IT TAKES A WINNER!
What makes a winner?
Winners take chances. Losers refuse to.
Winners try to win. Losers watch others try.
Winners insist it is possible. Losers say it’s no use.
Winners challenge life. Losers challenge nothing.
Winners don’t give into fear. Losers fear everything.
Winners see only success. Losers see only failure.
Winners give the most when it’s hardest. Losers give up.
Winners vow to make it work. Losers walk away.
Winners go after what they want. Losers wait for it to show up.
Winners ask questions. Losers know everything.
Winners have goals. Losers don’t want to go anywhere.
Winners have character. Losers only care about themselves.
Winners take action. Losers just complain.
Winners give all. Losers take all.
Winners have hope. Losers feel hopeless.
Winners live by faith. Losers by fear.
Winners accept uncertainty. Losers run scared.
Winners overcome obstacles. Losers are overcome by them.
Winners have dreams. Losers dismiss them.
Winners are Champions
Because they are brave enough to try.
Because they reach for their dreams.
Because their heart is bigger than their fears.
Because the challenge is greater than the obstacles.
Because self respect is more important than failure
Because winning means more than anything,
And quitting is not in their vocabulary……
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Shirley on March 18, 2018, 07:36:36 AM
Wishing every friend a Super Sunday (gotcha, Callie)..... We are warned of possible T-storms so prayers for no hail, please.  Can't believe I am saying this out loud, but my RV has had no hail damage in the nearly 4 years I've had it... that is a record!  Poor little Rialta was hit so many times the last time the insurance considered it "totaled"... paid off & we kept it so I took dry ice on a sunny day & got almost all of the dents out except for on the top.  We had to buy a new cover for the AC on top but she didn't look bad at all when I had to let her go to get one big enough for cats. 

Cas' birthday was the 15th so always time to remember the years we shared.  Hard to believe it has been 5 years.

I didn't get a chance to read (& remember what I read last night), time to dress for church now.  I will return......... be saying prayers for all in need, and always thank Him that my body will still allow me to kneel down, I am sincere about that. I don't deserve to bend this good after all the punishment I put this old body through all these years.  (Including stepping back off of a ladder recently~) 

Oops, you slipped in, Gloria.  Loving your goodies, thanks so much!  ..............Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 18, 2018, 08:10:46 AM
BEWARE!

I received today two mails:
one from Norm Tock - sent from an address in Japan;
the second from so_P_bubble, also from Japan.

Someone must have gotten into my address book!

Please check addresses before opening
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: roley on March 18, 2018, 08:27:33 AM
G'Morning all, awoke this morning to a small covering of snow !, did not like that one little bit ! but on the 7am news/forecast, they said it would all thaw by this evening, at least along the south coast!, then it should turn milder, again !, thank you Larry and Gloria for your comments about my Granddaughters paintings, she is not a professional artist but, i think a very talented amateur,  i used to encourage her a lot when she was student at college, but she chose another path, possibly a better one.                   
                                                                                      Cheers.  Roley :).
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 18, 2018, 08:48:51 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It looks like it is going to be a very nice Sunday here in South Carolina with sun and getting up to about 75 degrees this afternoon.  I am ready for Sunday School and Church.  I have emptied the dish washer and in a few minutes will fix Pat's breakfast and my own.  Beyond Church and getting something out for lunch my only plan for the rest of the day is to watch some more of the basketball games.  I saw some really good ones yesterday as a number of the games were very close.  It was evening before I started feeling better yesterday and got up feeling OK this morning. However, I was able to finish up and file our income taxes yesterday. 

As I am running out of time this morning I will not try to comment to everyone but have read all of the postings and hope all will have a nice Sunday. 

June, the Bradford Pear does not stay in constant bloom as blooming season is in the early spring.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 18, 2018, 09:10:59 AM
Amy neither Nancy or I know for sure but Nancy thinks you are correct on what injected in my shoulder. I just wish it had lasted better. sandy is that you trying in post 121 trying to take that sweet little girls passefyer away from her. HA HA HA. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 18, 2018, 09:17:40 AM
well here all the trees are in full budding and the Maple trees are starting to leaf out,the Lille's are thick and tall but not bloomed yet here but twenty or so miles south they are in full bloom. Have a good day spring is on us.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 18, 2018, 11:44:18 AM
I am writing on the galaxy pad so this will be short. Good morning to
All.  Hope I can come here more often now that those drafted taxes are done!

Take care and I will be back.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 18, 2018, 12:17:06 PM
Funny thing, Phyllis!  I was getting ready for bed last night and it dawned on me that I didn't remember seeing Phyllis post.  And there you are today!  I'm so happy to see you...and to see everyone else, too. 

The spaghetti sauce was so good yesterday.  It's so much better when I make it with home canned or fresh foods!  I wish I could really have shared it with all of you.  I didn't make the noodles.  I got them at the Amish Store but they are the closest thing to my MIL's homemade noodles I've ever had!

Looks like it's time to scrounge up some lunch so I think I'll do that.  Back later to see what everyone got into today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on March 18, 2018, 01:16:59 PM
Bubble, I think I had an e-mail from Norm a while ago.  I think when some of those spams come, there is something different about the address, maybe the extension that calls our attention to it and realize it is a spam.  Thanks for the warning.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Sandy on March 18, 2018, 02:27:36 PM
 :wave2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: CallieOK on March 18, 2018, 03:29:13 PM
Bubble,  I've recently received e-mails from friends who have been deceased for so long that they're no longer on my e-mail contact list or in an on-line address book.   
I can see a "preview" of the message without actually opening it and it's always been a weird link to "who-knows-what" but I can't tell where they're coming from.

Clouds are teasing this area with chances of rain.  Weather gurus say "maybe" severe.  I hope not.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 18, 2018, 04:25:31 PM
Good afternoon everyone..

Poof went the day again. We went for a Sunday drive...thoroughly enjoying the day. Dogs were happy to tag along too. :)

Jane, the sauce would be better with all your home made goodies in it.

Shirley, Cas's birthday is the same day as  son David.

Lloyd, we still have a lot of snow  will have to wait till that goes before we see flowers and flowering trees. I love the lilacs when they bloom.

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 18, 2018, 06:07:00 PM
A lazy Sunday in Colorado.  The morning was bright and sunshiny, but soon the clouds moved in and the temperatures have dropped.  Snow is on the way. But will more than likely present as rai; first as it is not cold enough for snow.  Oh how we could use a good long and soaking rain.  I think I saw that our snow total for the year was just 19+ inches.  That is very concerning for the health of the trees and grasses. 

Bob now shares my darn cold😩😖😭😡. I was hoping he would be spared! His body has enough healing to do with out this bug!  I thought I was turning the corner, but yesterday I felt like it was starting all over again.  My cough is getting looser, so that is a good sign.  Over two weeks of this is about to do me in!

Dr. Dave and Family left for a weeks vacation in Mexico this morning.  We are keeping their little Lola, the Doodle Dog.  She is such a sweet doggie, but my Smokey Cat does not like company.  He is all bent out of shape!

PHYLLIS, glad your taxes are done so you can join in more often.  It is always a relief when they are done.  My hubby does ours....thankfully, and I hope the day never comes whe; I have to be in charge! 

JANE, your homemade spaghetti sauce sure sounds yummy....I have had no appetite at al” since getting this cold...nothing sounds or tastes good. 

GLORIA, I just had a text from my Boston Son and he and the boys went to a parade today in a Irish Neighborhood....they were throwing candy, beads, potatoes and cabbage!  I asked him where the corned beef was but he said there was none of that being thrown.  I said they could knock someone out by throwing a cabbage at them!  He said it was cold there too.  Mama is traveling this week for work so she was not with them as they had dropped her off at the airport this morning. 

JUNE, with the four sons I learned to be a pretty good nurse when needed.  Dr. Dave still laughs when i remind him of his asking me one day when he was little, “what makes you think a swish of this and a swish of that will make me feel any better”??  Changing this dressing for Bob is not fun for him or for me.  Unfortunately the wound is drying up and not looking that healthy any longer, in spite of me putting Aquafore on it t9 keep it moist, as suggested by Dr. Dave.  I bet that doc is going to have to do a lot of debreading and such before she can stitch it up..... i will never believe this wound being open for a week could possibly be a good idea.  GURRRR.  I hope your Sunday is going well for you. 

I guess I will go fix us a bite to eat even though neither one of is is hungry...

Enjoy the rest of your day, EVERYFRIEND.

Jenny

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lindancer on March 18, 2018, 06:54:37 PM
Good evening, been a cold and very windy day.  Would you believe, that we may have another Nor'easter Tuesday and Wed. of course I have a doctors appointment Wed.

Gloria, the only reason I will be able to get through March, is to know we are hopefully going into Spring.  Of course I guess you have the same forecast snow for the first day of spring. Fro St. Patrick Day, we had corn beef and cabbage. I set at the table and gave Keith instructions, on how to cook it in the crock pot. I told him I will teach him how to be a cook.  I think I only saw a doctor a couple of time growing upl. Mom was always ready with the musterole, iodine, macureacom (spell) and of course pour the peroxide on anything. Fullers earth was for a rash

Junee, good to see you posting.

Amy, when I was a kid, we always went for a Sunday drive, and be for we got home, we stopped for ice cream. Mellow roll, any one remember those cones?

Jenny, I know the days are not going to go fast enough till you can get to the doctors. Please watch out for those colds.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 18, 2018, 09:13:47 PM
Gloria de,is the mellow roll the ice cream that came wrapped in paper,if yes then I do remember. You could also get cones that held two rolls.
Jenny sorry  to hear you shared your cold[ with your hubby.

Hope all  is well with June.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 18, 2018, 09:33:41 PM
Gloria de, Thank you for the card you sent, but it did not open for me. I don't know what has happened...I belonged to Jackie Lawson for years, and now I cannot open what is sent to me. I so appreciate your thought though. And I am thanking God that you have yout nephew staying with you. I hope he can be permanent. I hate to think of you being all alone.

Jenny, I agree with you about that wound being left open that long. What does Dave think about it ? You are a good Nurse, and I can understand your expertise having raised four boys. I was such a rough and touble kid..always a bandage somewhere in the pictures we had. My brother was the opposite. I had this awful cough, sneezing, spitting up mucus, and my doctor had the folks here dose ne with Flonase...a nose spray...like a miracle it cleared everthing up. I'm still taking it, but switched to every other day. I stopped for three days and started the sneezing again, so went back to it. I kept track one day of how often  I sneezed and coughed and spit.....twelve times...so that's when the Flonase started.

I has turned overcast here.....hopefully we will get more rain.

Had a great chapel service today, it felt so good to be back again. Then went for a huge dinner, and slept the afternoon away. I hope I will sleep tonight.

Roley, your Grandaughter will always be an artist. People with that talent must retain it. My son was a commercial artist and made a good living doing it, and now he builds banjos, and they too are a work of art. He doesn't sell them, just enjoys the intricacies of making them.

It's past normal suppertime, so I had better get off the computer and fix something to eat. I am still so full from huge lunch, I am not hungry, but I will do somthing light. I have plenty of food on hand. If I don't get back to say goodnight, I will wish you all a God Blessed night right now. Keep well my hear hearts. I love you all. June


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 18, 2018, 10:34:01 PM
AMY we have three lilac bushes two are lavender and one white but non of them have bloomed yet they are smarter than the trees so far. we have had too much cold this year so far. 44º and cloudy still today high was 57º. Nancy is watching the news I am getting ready to hit the hay. I told her that we all need to get closer to god. so much tragedy with humans and natural I am sure god is trying to get our attention. Have a good night sleep and sweet dreams.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 19, 2018, 07:22:11 AM
Good morning everyone..

Gathering up the garbage to take to the dump this morning, ashes have to go along with house hold garbage...and doggie landmines too!

Hope to do some sewing later on but we shall see.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 19, 2018, 07:39:45 AM
Winter doesn't want to let go here even though it is nearly Spring on the calendar.  It is chilly and rain is expected today but we need it so I won't complain.

Thanks, Jane, for thinking about me.  I think about all of you and check here everyday to make sure my friends are still with us but I don't always have time to post. 

I hate doing the taxes, Jenny.  Tom always did them but now it is my job.  For a few years after he died I took them to a CPA but it irritated me that I did all the work of gathering information and deciding on whether standard or itemized deductions was better and traveling back and forth to their office with the information, and so on.  All they seemed to do was enter the info on a form and then charge me over 300.00 plus whatever taxes were owed.  Why was I paying them when I did all the work?!  So, now I do them.  I suppose when the time comes that I don't want to put myself through that anxiety I'll bite the bullet and go back to the CPA.

I watched some of the basketball over the weekend, Larry, but couldn't seem to get very interested so ended up either reading or watching movies on Netflix or Amazon.  Three of the four local teams that were in the tournament are now gone since UNC was eliminated last night.  Only Duke left to uphold the local pride....or interest.  My old Alma Mater, Kansas State, beat the Cinderella team, UMBC, yesterday.  I had mixed feelings.  I was pulling for K State but would have liked to see the Baltimore Co. kids go farther.

I forgot to wear green on St. Patrick's day but I did make a dinner of Bangers and Mash in honor of the day.  It was pretty good.

Back to the usual routine of doing laundry today so Life goes on.  Stay well, my friends
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 19, 2018, 07:46:38 AM
A  quick good morning to you, Amy and all the early morning friends.

Pretty sunshine is peeping out behind the trees, but our area is expecting more messy weather starting tonight for the next day or so.  The first day of spring will not be so "springy".  But, hopefully, it will not last too long. 

I have an early appointment to get my hair cut, so I need to get myself moving along.

I will probably be back sometime during the day.  Meanwhile, enjoy your morning!

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 19, 2018, 08:18:55 AM
Good morning everyone. down in the teens again 18°. do not want to think of the windchill. We still have a storm coming in Wednesday into Thursday. Today I will take care  of the appointment I have for Thursday and reschedule. I would not even think of going out on the road when it was snowing anymore. I did not go outside at all yesterday. I looked out and saw 2 people talking and the wind was blowing the material on their pant legs like it was trying to tear it away. It sure was more than a light breeze.

SHIRLEY  you are fortunate that you can still do all you do. Getting so about all I am comfortable doing is sitting.

BUBBLE  terrible when we have to be so careful about our email these days.  The one from your own address from Japan must have been a shock. Wonder if those had a link in them for you to check.

PETER  glad your granddaughter  uses her talents as an artist.

PHYLLIS  always happy to see a post from you.

JANE  I never had and homemade or close to it pasta. One thing with home canned or frozen food is we know what is in it. About the only can foods I buy is tomatoes, then it is fresh or frozen. Even with frozen have to check where it comes from. I will not eat frozen food coming from China. Tje market I used to go to stuck me once and at home I checked and it said product of China. Threw it away.

AMY  after all the snow we had last week it is surprising how much the sun melted it this past week.

JENNY  every year Boston has a big St. Patrick's day parade. Glad your son and the boys enjoyed it. Looks like you better make a big pot of chicken soup.

GLORIA de  I have an appointment on Thursday
and I am going to reschedule it. Who knew we would get another nor'easter at this time and be this cold. Like you I don't think many in our generation saw a doctor, Mom's took care of us. Glad Keith came in here to let us know about you. I chuckled when he said he did not know about computers at his age. I never touched one till I was 70.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 19, 2018, 08:19:39 AM
Do what you can
Joseph J. Mazzella

     I was in a rush to get my power bill payment in the mail today. I pulled my car into the post office parking lot, hopped out, and started quickly walking towards the entrance. Then I saw something green on the sidewalk. I looked down and saw a hummingbird laying on the concrete with her wings spread out. She was breathing slowly in and out but not moving otherwise. I squatted down to take a closer look. She appeared more stunned than injured and I wondered if she had accidently flown into the clear glass window on the side of the building. I was sure of one thing, though. If she stayed where she was for much longer she was either going to be accidently stepped on or end up as dinner for a stray cat. Taking the tiny bird gently in my hand I lifted her up, carried her over to the green grass, and with a few kind words lay her down.

     I hoped that the camouflage of the grass would give her time to recover and said a prayer to God for her safety. Then I left her and went into the post office. The next day I returned and checked the area around where I had left her. She was gone. I smiled and imagined her flying happily around and feasting at someone’s bird feeder. It felt good knowing that even if I hadn’t done much, I had done what I could.

     So often the things we do seem so small. What we don’t realize, however, is that every single one of them is important in the eyes of God. Do what you can then to make this world a better place. Do what you can to share the love within you. It can be as simple as a prayer. It can be as little as a hug. It can be as tiny as a few coins offered to help another. It can be as small as a kind word, a smile, or a wave. It can be as itty bitty as helping a hummingbird off the sidewalk. In the eyes of Heaven they are all priceless, they are all powerful, and they are all eternal. In the eyes of God they are all beacons of the light in our souls and the love in our hearts.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 19, 2018, 09:02:04 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  The sun is shining and the sky is clear but it's COLD!  It was 23º when I got up and it's up to 31 right now looking at a high of mid 40s.  I guess that's about normal for March around here. 

I made it to church yesterday but I almost turned around and came home.  I'm finding it very difficult to drive directly into the sun.  I told someone a while ago that I gave up night driving a couple years ago and now I don't drive East in the morning or West in the afternoon.  I'm still ok with North and South.  I asked the gal that schedules the Lectors if she would rather I'd resign that job since it's been necessary for me to back out at the last minute a couple of times this winter.  She said that she enjoys my readings and she'd rather I'd stay and that she'd give me her text number and if I have to turn around, I can text her and she'll find someone or do it herself.  So I'm still in on something I enjoy!

Don't know what I'll be up to today.  The only obligation is one I love...picking up TLH after school.  Other than that, there are lots of things to do.  I just have to see which ones I'll tolerate today.  I'm not worried about not making a decision.  I just found out from Reader's Digest that procrastination is a sign that a person is smart.  So there you are all you procrastinators! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 19, 2018, 09:13:30 AM
GLORIA - I never open suspicious mail, so I have no idea if there was a link in them or not.  Better be safe than sorry!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 19, 2018, 09:54:16 AM
Gloria your post about the hummingbird reminded me of a time in the past.
I walked in through the garage and there was  a hummingbird busing around an circles on a window glass. I walked over an gently gathered it in my hands it immediately flopped over laying still as if dead. in my hand. I walked out of the garage and opened my hand and it flew off fast. I felt very good. we are at 40º
light rain and calling for high of 44º today. I hope it stops for a bit so i wont melt while feeding the cows. you all know sugar melts HA HA HA. have a great day. I got one of those pop up like hall Kelley was trying to call me the other day after his Passing.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 19, 2018, 10:40:13 AM
 Hi Everyone.  I awoke to rain this morning and the weatherman is saying we may be in for some stormy weather soon.  I had a nice day yesterday.  Our Sunday School class has now donated $10,000 toward a needed new church bus.  We were $30 short and we agree to add the other $30 from our Sunshine Fund.  I enjoyed the afternoon and evening of basketball.  There were some good close games and some that were not close at all.  My agenda is clear for today.  I just discovered that our new Ring doorbell has been off line the last few day.  I am going to have to wait until Scott is here unless I can figure out how to remove it from the bracket that holds it.  I am not sure I am strong enough but probably just not doing something correctly.  I will see if I can find a video to show how to remove it.

Phyllis, a good feeling to get the taxes finished.  I filed mine on Saturday and then adjusted my withholdings. I would urge you to check into using Tax Act or TurboTax or one of the other on-line filing tax preparation programs.  I have used Tax Act for several years and it simply walks you through a series of steps and helps you know where to enter your data.  I was really shocked at what a terrible game UNC played last night and I am sure the fans were shocked as well. 

Jane, it has been many years since tasting homemade spaghetti sauce.  Pat never got into caning and it has been many years since my mother had a garden and canned tomatoes.

Jenny, sorry to read that Bob now has your cold. I know he must be looking forward to tomorrow to get his incision closed up and get rid of that head bandage.  I seems that the colds and flu are lasting longer this year than some years past.  I hope you are not having a relapse. I would think throwing potatoes and cabbage in a parade could be a bit dangerous. 

deAngel, my mother had those same remedies in the medicine cabinet.  I hadn't heard or thought of them in many years. 

I haven't commented to everyone here today as this post is really long as it is. 

I have no idea whether the following story is true but it is a very touching story. It is a little long but I found it worthwhile and I agree with the beginning that having a tissue handy is probably a good idea. 

The Folded Napkin Story
"By A Truck Stop Owner" 
                         
If this doesn't light your fire, your wood is wet!

I try not to be biased, but I had my doubts about hiring Stevie. His placement counselor assured me that he would be a good, reliable busboy. But I had never had a mentally handicapped employee and wasn't sure I wanted one. I wasn't sure how my customers would react to Stevie.

He was short, a little dumpy with the smooth facial features and thick-tongued speech of Downs Syndrome. I wasn't worried about most of my trucker customers because truckers don't generally care who buses tables as long as the meatloaf platter is good and the pies are homemade.

The ones who concerned me were the mouthy college kids traveling to school; the yuppie snobs who secretly polish their silverware with their napkins for fear of catching some dreaded 'truck stop germ'; the pairs of white-shirted business men on expense accounts who think every truck stop waitress wants to be flirted with. I knew those people would be uncomfortable around Stevie so I closely watched him for the first few weeks...

I shouldn't have worried. After the first week, Stevie had my staff wrapped around his stubby little finger, and within a month my truck regulars had adopted him as their official truck stop mascot.

After that, I really didn't care what the rest of the customers thought of him. He was like a 21-year-old in blue jeans and Nikes, eager to laugh and eager to please, but fierce in his attention to his duties. Every salt and peppershaker was exactly in its place, not a breadcrumb or coffee spill was visible when Stevie got done with the table.

Our only problem was persuading him to wait to clean a table until after the customers were finished. He would hover in the background, shifting his weight from one foot to the other, scanning the dining room until a table was empty. Then he would scurry to the empty table and carefully bus dishes and glasses onto his cart and meticulously wipe the table up with a practiced flourish of his rag.

If he thought a customer was watching, his brow would pucker with added concentration. He took pride in doing his job exactly right, and you had to love how hard he tried to please each and every person he met.

Over time, we learned that he lived with his mother, a widow who was disabled after repeated surgeries for cancer. They lived on their Social Security benefits in public housing two miles from the truck stop Their social worker, who stopped to check on him every so often, admitted they had fallen between the cracks. Money was tight, and what I paid him was probably the difference between them being able to live together and Stevie being sent to a group home. That's why the restaurant was a gloomy place that morning last August, the first morning in three years that Stevie missed work.

He was at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester getting a new valve or something put in his heart. His social worker said that people with Downs Syndrome often have heart problems at an early age so this wasn't unexpected, and there was a good chance he would come through the surgery in good shape and be back at work in a few months.

A ripple of excitement ran through the staff later that morning when word came that he was out of surgery, in recovery, and doing fine.

Frannie, the head waitress, let out a war hoop and did a little dance in the aisle when she heard the good news.

Bell Ringer, one of our regular trucker customers, stared at the sight of this 50-year-old grandmother of four doing a victory shimmy beside his table.

Frannie blushed, smoothed her apron and shot Bell Ringer a withering look.

He grinned. 'OK, Frannie , what was that all about?' he asked..

'We just got word that Stevie is out of surgery and going to be okay.'

'I was wondering where he was. I had a new joke to tell him. What was the surgery about?'

Frannie quickly told Bell Ringer and the other two drivers sitting at his booth about Stevie's surgery then sighed: 'Yeah, I'm glad he is going to be OK,' she said. 'But I don't know how he and his Mom are going to handle all the bills. From what I hear, they're barely getting by as it is.' Bell Ringer nodded thoughtfully, and Frannie hurried off to wait on the rest of her tables. Since I hadn't had time to round up a busboy to replace Stevie and really didn't want to replace him, the girls were busing their own tables that day until we decided what to do.

After the morning rush, Frannie walked into my office. She had a couple of paper napkins in her hand and a funny look on her face.

'What's up?' I asked.

'I didn't get that table where Bell Ringer and his friends were sitting cleared off after they left, and Pony Pete and Tony Tipper were sitting there when I got back to clean it off,' she said. 'This was folded and tucked under a coffee cup.'

She handed the napkin to me, and three $20 bills fell onto my desk when I opened it. On the outside, in big, bold letters, was printed 'Something For Stevie'.

'Pony Pete asked me what that was all about,' she said, 'so I told him about Stevie and his Mom and everything, and Pete looked at Tony and Tony looked at Pete, and they ended up giving me this.' She handed me another paper napkin that had 'Something For Stevie' scrawled on its outside. Two $50 bills were tucked within its folds. Frannie looked at me with wet, shiny eyes, shook her head and said simply: 'Truckers!!'

That was three months ago. Today is Thanksgiving, the first day Stevie is supposed to be back to work.

His placement worker said he's been counting the days until the doctor said he could work, and it didn't matter at all that it was a holiday. He called ten times in the past week, making sure we knew he was coming, fearful that we had forgotten him or that his job was in jeopardy.

I arranged to have his mother bring him to work. I then met them in the parking lot and invited them both to celebrate his day back.

Stevie was thinner and paler, but couldn't stop grinning as he pushed through the doors and headed for the back room where his apron and busing cart were waiting

'Hold up there, Stevie, not so fast,' I said. I took him and his mother by their arms. 'Work can wait for a minute. To celebrate you coming back, breakfast for you and your mother is on me!'
I led them toward a large corner booth at the rear of the room.

I could feel and hear the rest of the staff following behind as we marched through the dining room. Glancing over my shoulder, I saw booth after booth of grinning truckers empty and join the procession. We stopped in front of the big table Its surface was covered with coffee cups, saucers and dinner plates, all sitting slightly crooked on dozens of folded paper napkins 'First thing you have to do, Stevie, is clean up this mess,' I said. I tried to sound stern.

Stevie looked at me, and then at his mother, then pulled out one of the napkins. It had 'Something for Stevie' printed on the outside. As he picked it up, two $10 bills fell onto the table.

Stevie stared at the money, then at all the napkins peeking from beneath the tableware, each with his name printed or scrawled on it. I turned to his mother. 'There's more than $10,000 in cash and checks on that table, all from truckers and trucking companies that heard about your problems.. 'Happy Thanksgiving.'

Well, it got real noisy about that time, with everybody hollering and shouting, and there were a few tears, as well.

But you know what's funny?
While everybody else was busy shaking hands and hugging each other, Stevie, with a big, big smile on his face, was busy clearing all the cups and dishes from the table.....

Best worker I ever hired.

Plant a seed and watch it grow..

Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 19, 2018, 10:41:55 AM
So far this morning has been amazing!!! At the dump I watched the eagle soar, usually he is just sitting in the tree but today he flew around. Then instead of coming right home I took hubby up to the little story to have tea/coffee and treat and on the way saw 6 deer on the hill eating.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 19, 2018, 10:46:24 AM
Larry, as many a time I have read that, it still makes ones eyes leak .
Thank you for sharing
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 19, 2018, 11:20:41 AM
Larry, Tom always used Turbo Tax and so I do, too.  It does make it much easier both on preparing the taxes and on filing them.  It is just that I am a worry wart and always go through  a lot of anxiety on whether I have all of the necessary information and if I am answering the questions right, etc. and etc.  I adjusted my withholding so it should be less of a tax shock to face next year. 

You are right....Carolina just couldn't hit anything last night and their play just seemed sluggish during the whole game.  This morning's paper said that Coach Roy Williams loved his kids anyway but I'm sure he was really disappointed.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 19, 2018, 12:46:38 PM
Well, so far today, I gathered up my trash, finished cleaning up the land mines in the yard (they left 2 fresh ones for me while I worked) and delivered the trash to the dumpster (no eagles). 

Then I dropped my tax stuff off for the Accountant who I do NOT pay.  Instead, I supported him all through his youth and college years and now I do free kid sitting for his daughter (TLH).  I figure he must owe me that much!  But I have to wait until his "Lady Dragons" are finished with their basketball season and he's taken care of a few friends and their small business.  He's done taxes for some of them for almost as long as he's done mine.

I stopped in to see if my favorite hair cutter was working and she doesn't come in until 1 today.  So I came home, let the doggies out, fed them, grabbed some lunch and now I'm going to go back and see if Paula can figure out whether I still have ears.

Then maybe, I'll take a nap before I pick up TLH at the bus.  I did find some stuff to do today!

Larry, I've heard your story before too but I love it...wet eyes and all.  Truckers are the best and I bet Amy agrees with that.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 19, 2018, 02:28:48 PM
the sun is shining brightly in a clear blue sky. I miss the white fluffy clouds, but all of Gods' art work is stupendous. Just had a nice long walk, and found that I had my directions mixed...I was thinking north was south. what a dummy.

Larry, happy, thankful tears are filling my eyes, reading about Stevie, and the kind hearted folks that still walk the earth. Stories like this makes the world a more beautiful place. Thank you.

They are showing "Easter Parade" on our big screen t.v. at 1:30 today. If I can stay awake I may go watch it.

I started cleaning up paper work today. Down through the years I have tucked various printed things in my Bibles so I have gathered them into a pile to go through and either toss or start a separate titled folder of  them. Make life easier for my kids when I am busy in my next world, or where ever God decides to place me.

Time to go for lunch, always fun to be with special friends at the table, and beyond. I hope to return later.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 19, 2018, 04:32:28 PM
Good afternoon...my eyes are leaking now too, after reading about Stevie.  Thank you, LARRY, for sharing this.  IF only everyone could be kind hearted and reach out to those in need, we would have a lot happier world for us to live on.  There are many caring folk out there, but it seems that the news only want to tell about the non caring Kind. 

I do believe I am FINALLY getting over this crazy bug.  I had a much better night of rest and woke up almost feeling human today.  Now if we can just get Bob to feeling better and not have his bug hang on like mine has! 

We received 5 to 6” of snow over night, but the sun was out this morning and it was a beautiful winter wonderland sight to see. 

GLORIA, I am sure hoping this 4th Nor’easter will prove to be not too bad for you and our friends on the East Coast.  I enjoyed the hummingbird story.  Thank you for sharing. 

Today is the 16th anniversary of my Mama’s passing.  I guess we never get over the hurt of THAT DAY, do we? 

I wish EVERYFRIEND and good rest of your day.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 19, 2018, 09:44:20 PM
I am home for supper and the rest of the day. I got lost in time...did another order from Amazon. I needed some knew high nylons for some shorter summer dresses. And summer will be here before we know it.My legs are so discolored below the knee from my arterial disease, but I do like shorter dresses when the weather turns hot. Hence the hosiery.

Now it is time to heat up my soup or it will be bed time before I know it. Have a good night my dear ones. I love you so much, and wish the very best for all of you. God is watching over us. Thanks be to God.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Shirley on March 19, 2018, 10:06:46 PM
Jenny, you are so right.... my mother died Nov.25, 1988.  I've never met anyone else in my whole life that tried harder to make everyone happy and "do what was right".  I'm sure you feel the same, Jenny, and sincere sympathy for the sad thoughts today.  Glad your cold is better & hope Bob's doesn't drag on so long.  Know you will be relieved when he gets done with the doctor.  I'm with you, thinking it not a smart idea waiting so long to close the wound.

Larry, special story & my eyes did fill.  I had read it a long time ago with the same effect.  I had a cousin born 10 days after my oldest son, to my "middle aged" aunt & uncle.  The baby had Downs and my baby was born with the cord around his neck.  The doctor explained to me that "he could be blind, deaf or retarded" because of lack of oxygen. A day later a ward nurse took him out of the Isolette to feed him and the doctor said they had to increase oxygen to "a dangerous level".  I went on home and my baby stayed for 10 days.  My cousin died a couple years ago, Downs people tend to have digestive as well as heart problems.  My son didn't have any of the problems we feared, in first grade was doing 5th grade work (so the teachers told us).  Any time I see a child with Downs or mental disability I say a little prayer.. "there but for the Grace of God, could be my child".  Not that I would love him any less, but he doesn't have the hardships that come with special needs kids.  Love the stories with a heart. Your church group sure does a lot of good for everyone & brings a lot of pleasure for the members.  A treat to hear about them.

Gloria, Lloyd, I have a bunch of photos that I took of birds that were stunned when they flew into the fence around our pool.  If I get to them fast I pick them up, reach down for a hand full of water to sprinkle in their face.  I talk to them and won't let them close their eyes, after a while they will be hanging onto my finger. If they don't fly off I take them to an evergreen shrub and place them far enough in so they can balance.  Only once did I find one alive but with a broken wing & couldn't fly.  I didn't realize it couldn't fly until it was in the shrub & it could not fly  up but was able to get away from me so I didn't chase it.  I even have photos of a young Cooper's hawk on my wrist that flew into the pool fence.  I was a little uneasy pushing my wrist under it's tummy to have it step on my arm... it didn't try to bite.  After a while I gave it a lift into a small tree and came inside to find something to feed it.  Got good photos that I e-mailed to the City Naturalist... he said it was a Cooper's hawk.  Sadly, if I'm not home or don't hear them hit, I often find a dead bird near the fence... the panels are smoky now so they don't run into them much anymore.  Hope the new fence will show up so they don't hit it when doing their "chasing". 

Jane, when I go "home to MO" I have to wait until mid morning to not drive into the sun coming up.... and can't come home in the evening because that sun blazing on the horizon makes it impossible to see the highway.  I plan on an extra night to sleep & drive home in the morning.  We used to drive home & back the same day..... The sun didn't bother either of us when our eyes were younger!  I haven't read my new Reader's Digest but while I am a #1 procrastenator, I had a really dumb day.  I wanted to pull my refrigerator out to clean dust & cat hair from the motor, so had to move the wood tea cart that holds the microwave & whole top covered with matching mugs, the other side of the tea cart holds my big mixer & other end is the coffee pot.  Being too lazy to unload everything I push it about 5' over to a plug in built into the floor so I can plug the microwave back in.  Takes a power strip/extention because the MW cord is short.  I unscrewed the cover of the plug in, connected the cord & nothing... I fiddled with cord, tried the vac direct into the plug & it worked so had to be the new power strip.  Nope, it fired up the sweeper.  After spending an hour I decided I could heat a cup of that coffee in a pan on the stove!  THEN it dawned on me.... the power cord to the mixer was hanging down the back & as heavy duty as the microwave... yep, can't get the microwave to run by plugging in the mixer.  Got everything out, rugs rolled up & then I found I couldn't budge that frig.  Gave up & called #1 son.  Job done & I am ready for bed tonight!

Phyllis, I drove through the park across from Back Bay Blvd & think of you each time.  Such a pretty spot & now we have a round about at the end of the park so easier to go downtown or into the park where the zoo was or drive through the park.  I wondered if you were a KU or KState fan.... my Shockers did not play up to par, big disappointment.  Wichita hosted part of the games in our new arena.  The weather did not cooperate... wind blew like crazy.

Joy, I've been cutting my own hair since about 8th grade.  I was the first to have this short hair in my home town.... saw a picture in a magazine & did the deed that shocked everyone.  Not the same thick hair but still grows too fast to "go get it done".  When I used to dye it, I had to cover the roots every 10 days it grew so fast.  So I quit dying it about 35 years ago.  No regrets!

I've been in & out all day & this could go on another page but I will stop now!  One more feeding for the cats & we can all go to bed.  Cold here, actually got about an inch of rain last night.  Woke up to a strange noise & when I finally realized what it was, I went right back to sleep with a smile on my face.  One news man said we hadn't have rain since last October. 

Sweet dreams to all.  Good night, June.... I'll turn out the lights. Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 19, 2018, 10:30:47 PM
It's not hard for me to remember when my mother left us.  She suffered a stroke on Good Friday, was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks and died the day before my birthday and was buried the day after.  It was several years before I felt like celebrating my birthday again but I finally told myself that she'd done the best thing she could ever do for me.  She gave me life and I better darn well appreciate that or she might decide to haunt me.  I could hear her laughing at that!

I'm off to Dreamland!  I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow.  God be with you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 19, 2018, 11:07:45 PM
we are at Our high for the day today 43º,light rain on and off all day with very hard thunder storms before daylight. well time for to bid you all good night and sweet dreams. hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Radioman34 on March 20, 2018, 06:17:52 AM
I managed to post a few more pictures in the Photos Forum that you might enjoyhttps://www.seniorsandfriends.org/photos-and-more/photos-old-and-new/4740/#lastPost
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 20, 2018, 07:05:03 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  The doggies and I are up and attem today.  We're waiting for the "boing" for breakfast and then I'll be off to work.  Wally World beckons.  I hope Everyfriend has a lovely day today.  Tomorrow is supposed to bring us more snow.  The weather person has not been right on our amounts yet and I hope this isn't the time it changes.  They are predicting a major amount....anywhere from 6 to 10 inches.  The last time that was predicted we got about a inch and a half.  I'm hoping it does that again.  Smile and world will smile with you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 20, 2018, 07:19:17 AM
Shirley, I was hoping the Shockers would do better this year but.......well, there is always next year.  You should NOT be moving, or even trying to move, refrigerators!!!  Who, besides you, cares about the dust behind the fridge?!

Jane, hope the people in your line all have big smiles today.

Rainy here but we missed the storms that hit the southeast last night.  Hope they don't come here today.  Are you all right, Larry?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 20, 2018, 09:47:27 AM
Good morning everyone. I am so tired of this freezing weather.16° now and that is supposed to be the temperature in January or February, not past mid March. Just saw on the news the hail from the storm around Alabama or Tennessee. That is the storm headed here on Thursday. Another package bomb in Texas, what is going on down there. Some people are so darn rotten all over the world these days. All some thin of if destroying or killing innocent people. Around here the last couple of weeks there has been cars driving into buildings.

JANE  I know what you mean about driving into the east in the mornings and west in the evenings. I think all my jobs I had to drive in those directions. Have you thought of those new glassed I see on TV that can go over glasses if you wear them, those yellow/amber colored that cut the glare of the sun and headlights? If I was still driving I would get a pair of them. WOW  if the RD says procrastination is smart boy I must be getting smarter every day.

BUBBLE  like you I do not open email if I do not know the person or place it is coming from. If I got one from you though like you did from yourself I wonder what I would do. Of course if the part I could read did not sound like you it would be sent to  be blocked. When someone I know sends a link I copy/paste it, not click on it. I agree, better safe than sorry.

LLOYD  good for you rescuing that hummingbird. Yep you are as sweet a sugar and would melt in the rain.

LARRY  heart warming story, thanks. Don't know how many times I have read it and it still is touching.

AMY  I would love to see an eagle in the wild. Only time I have seen one is in a zoo. First time was in Providence many years ago and it was in a pretty small cage, doubt it was big enough for it to fly in, Cruel. The other time was the San Diego zoo. A man came out with it on his arm and talked about eagles. Then je lifted his arm and the eagle flew away It circled and kept going higher till I could just about see it. Then he dove down and landed on his arm. I had thought the eagle would just see it was free and not come back.

JUNE  hope you got to watch Easter Parade, that sure is an old movie.

JENNY  if the media would stop reporting all the bad things that happen and started reporting good things people do we might not have so many shooting by those who want their 15 minutes of fame. You woke to a view yesterday morning like we had last week. Like a Christmas card setting? My Mom died 63 years ago and at times I hear or see something and think I have to tell her about it. I still miss her.

SHIRLEY  I remember the picture you posted in SN of the robin sitting on your hand. The other day I was looking for a different photo to use as wallpaper and found your Bottoms Up. The one with all the ducks with heads in the water and butts sticking up. Had to laugh when I saw it. Did that new power strip have a button on it to start up? The new one I have has one and at first I thought it was faulty. Then checking it over on the short side I saw the button. Every time it is unplugged that button had to be pushed.

DON  thanks for the link. Great seeing the history of what you visited and greater to see you and Bubble together.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 20, 2018, 09:48:35 AM

Did Jesus Use...
(Author Unknown)


Did Jesus use Twitter,
At the Sermon on the Mount?
Did He ever try Facebook,
To send His message out?
Did the disciples carry cell phones,
As they went about their route?
Did Jesus use Twitter,
At the Sermon on the Mount?

Did Paul use a Laptop,
With lots of RAM and ROM?
Were his letters posted on a blog,
At Paul.Rome.Com?
Did the man from Macedonia,
Send an E-Mail saying "Come?"
Did Paul use a Laptop,
With lots of RAM and ROM?

Did Moses use a joystick,
At the parting of the Sea?
And a Satellite Guidance Tracking System,
To show him where to be?
Did he write the law on tablets,
Or are they really on CD?
Did Moses use a joystick,
At the parting of the Sea?

Did Jesus really die for us,
One day upon a tree?
Or was it just a Hologram,
Or Technical Wizardry?
Can you download the Live Action Video Clip,
To play on your PC?
Did Jesus really die for us,
One day upon a tree?

Have the wonders of this modern age,
Made you question what is true?
How a single man, in a "simple time",
Could offer life anew?
How a sinless life, a cruel death,
Then a glorious life again,
Could offer more to a desperate world,
Than all the inventions of man?

If in your life, the voice of God,
Is sometimes hard to hear.
With other voices calling,
His doesn't touch your ear.
Then set aside your laptop,
And all your fancy gear.
And open your Bible, open your heart,
And let your Father draw near
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 20, 2018, 10:17:24 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We kept getting severe storm warning after midnight.  Fortunately, where I live we only had one big lightning strike and loud clap of thunder and moderate rain for a couple of hours and none of the 40-50 MPH wind that was expected.  However, the storm did hit over in Augusta and at least one business was damaged and more than one employee was taken to the hospital for treatment.  I did not sleep well last night with only a couple of hour after I went to bed and then a couple before I got up late this morning.  We are going to see 78 degree temperatures this afternoon. 

Pat and I plan on going over to Dairy Queen for lunch, which will be our main meal of the day, as this is free cone day.  I will also run into Walmart to get a couple of things Pat needs to make the corned beef.  I want to finish up an audiobook that has only a little over an hour to go.  Yesterday I got notice from the library that a John Grisham Book that I have had on hold for quite awhile was checkout to me so will start listening to it later today as well. The new reading lamp that Pat needed came yesterday and I was able to assemble it.  I also got my Ring doorbell assembled.  Today we are to get the Rollator but think I will leave that for Scott to put together tomorrow evening.  I did order a new laptop for Pat's sister and it should come tomorrow.  Rather than having it sent directly to her I am having it shipped to me so I can get everything up to date on it as she knows little about using a computer.  I hope to have it ready and will ship it off to her before the end of the week.

Amy, you are fortunate to live where you can see such wildlife. I read a couple of days ago about France training falcons to intercept drones.  I am glad you and others enjoyed the story.  I wasn't sure many would read it as it was so long. 

Phyllis, glad to see you are using the Turbo Tax to prepare and file your taxes.  I misunderstood and thought you were preparing the forms manually like we used to have to do.  I learned yesterday that starting in 2018 that in addition to the $24,000 standard deduction those that are over 65 are entitled to claim an additional $1,300 each.  I think coach Roy Williams is a very classy guy and a very good coach.  All teams can have some bad games and that one came at a bad time.  They weren't the only teams that struggled in their games. We were fine after the weather front went through early this morning and now the sun is trying to shine. 

Jane, glad your son can prepare your taxes and save you several dollars.  How much longer does his basketball team have before the season is over?  I hope Paula was able to find your ears yesterday. 

June, I knew my directions when I was growing up on the farm but in most places I live the roads and streets are so curvy that the houses can be facing any which way.  Of course, I know the sun rises in the East and sets in the West so have a general idea of directions.  My mother had been very thoughtful in having everything sorted out and even had the pictures sorted into a stack for me and a stack for my sister.  The folks had had several garage sales and things were easy to deal with when we had to sell the house and their belongings. 

Jenny, I guess the stories of kind deeds and kind persons just don't sell many newspapers or draw in viewer of newscast.  However, I do give NBC News credit for ending their newscasts with a story that is uplifting after all the bad news.  So glad to read you were feeling better and hope each day continues with the improvement.  I know he is happy that today has finally arrived and he can get the wound closed up and start to heal. 

Shirley, I can't even imagine the strain that you and your husband felt regarding the potential problems your son could experience.  So glad that the doctor was wrong.  I was told by my parents that when I was born I had an enlarged thymus gland and almost died.  they had to give me radiation treatments to shrink it. It sounds like you have some pretty amazing photos of the birds.  You obviously have a very kind and caring heart for all of God's creatures.  I can relate to your story about not getting your microwave to work as tried to make toast the other day in our new toaster oven and couldn't understand why it wasn't heating and of course discovered I did have it plugged in.  It was the first use of the appliance we had and my immediate thought was here is another think that is defective and that wasn't the case. 

Gloria, I find it amazing now that most everything that happens is captured on camera and then can be shown on TV.  I don't know whether more bad things are happening now than have always happened but we now are bombarded with so many of these bad things. Things take on a different perspective when we see them on TV than when we just read about them as we used to do.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 20, 2018, 10:36:03 AM
Good morning.

Looks like a blizzard out my window this morning.  I am in Central Maryland, close to the PA.  line. They are predicting up to 10 in. of snow for this area. Sure doesn't look the first day of Spring here.  It is supposed to continue on to tomorrow, also.   I have a long line of BIG pine trees right across the driveway from my place and they are slowing getting covered.  The ground is also covered now.  The driveway is also covered.  We had rain earlier and the weather people said it would not be laying on the roads because of the rain and warmer temperatures.  I  have not seen what the temperature is, but it must be getting colder as the snow is sticking pretty good.   Hopefully, the snow will not be around for too long.  It is bound to get warmer in a few days.

Larry,  hope you and Pat will enjoy your  lunch at Dairy Queen.  I thought they only served ice cream things and didn't know they had lunch items. I don't remember the last time I was in a Dairy Queen.  I don't even know where any are around me.   Nice that you are getting Pat's sister's new computer set up for her before you forward it on to her.   I am sure she will appreciate your help with the set-up.

This weather really has me feeling so dreary..... just like the day is.. 

I am thinking I might get out my Spring wreath for my door.  And, put the winter wreath away.  That might boost up my spirits.  It just seems to be getting worse by the minute outside. Now the wind has picked up.  Most school systems will be dismissing early and no after-school activities,.

Also, there has been another school shooting at a high school down in Southern Maryland.  Two students in critical condition along with the shooter.  I just don't know where this all is going to end. 

Hope everyone will have a good day.  For the ones in the line of these current storms and tornadoes,  please stay safe. 

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Carol on March 20, 2018, 11:27:24 AM
Joy:  So sorry to read in here of another school shooting.

I just checked radioman's photos from Tel Aviv - they are so beautiful - check out photos.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 20, 2018, 03:01:51 PM
The sun is shining brightly but there is a flash flood warning for our area tomorrow and Thursday. We need rain, but not a flash flood.

I went  down for a meeting this morning and if was interesting. A "just in case" type of thing....like what to do in earthquake, fire, attack, etc.

Now I am waiting for the second seating for lunch at our small dining room down stairs. The large dining room has steady seating, but we in C building take turns. We have a choice in usage, but I prefer the small, quieter room. Then it will surely be book and nap time for this one.

Another bombing in Texas. San Antonio this time. I think that is where our Hal lived. I wonder what these bombers are thinking, to do things like this. Are they all mentally deficient,or just plain mean and destructive, and if so,why ? Are there any intelligent psychologists out there  ?????
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on March 20, 2018, 04:48:34 PM
Bubble, I just received an e-mail from a former neighbor: he died a couple of years ago.  The e-mail had a Japan extension.  I sent the e-mail flying.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 20, 2018, 07:41:54 PM
Good evening everyone.
Another day disappeared. I needed to do some business but in another town so off we went. Did what I needed to do  then took a few steps to the quit shop.  Found out the elk panels had come in for me and I added a wee bit of insulation to our home also.my story and I am sticking to it. Decided to eat at a place know for great food so off we went, on the way I noticed a bird flying  and the closer we got I saw it was an eagle!!!Made my day!! Now, you will notice that I didn't check out the chocolate shop or the bakery....see I can be good....sort of.  fabric stores are my down fall.  I had phoned VON to tell them to come later and they did. All in all a great day.

Jane, as you know I can agree to that, in fact my son called me from Montreal  shortly after we got home. Think he is headed to ND this time. Nice to get your taxes done and finished with.

Jenny, happy to read you are feeling better but take it easy as it does come back on some people.

June,so sad to read all the problems ,shooting bombing, fires, wonder when it is all going to end?

Joy, please keep the snow there...we do have the ground covered again .
Larry, I enjoy DQ....especially the Dixie Bell sundae

Shirley, you sound like me, I brought every stray home ,injured birds and one snake but Mom didn't know about that one..

Gloria, I love watching the eagles..happy to see a come back on them in this area too.

Enjoy your evening everyone
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 20, 2018, 07:57:03 PM
Good evening, EVERYFRIEND.  We are finally home from Bob’s appointment and his wound is sutured up. The doctor told him she thought the wound looked very good......glad she did, as we sure didn’!  He has a big patch on the wound now and it is hurting him quite a bit.  Hopefully that will not last too long.  Tomorrow morning he goes in at 10AM to start the MOHS surgery on his nose.  We hope it can be done in one go and it won’t take all day.   Just anxious to get that behind him as well.  He will go back on a week and get the sutures removed from both sights. 

I was concerned for many last night as we heard about the storms moving across the states.  I hope that all in the pathf the storms will be safe and keep warm. 

We are warming up here, but the next snow is on the horizon for next Monday.  California is really getting hit right now with all the rains that will more than likely cause some flooding in many of the burn areas. 

LARRY, how nice of you to get the laptop for Pat’s sister.  I know she will sure appreciate it. 

I am bushed.....I think it is the stress of getting to this day and to get the doc appointment over.  I must admit though, I do think this cold has taken a lot out of me as I feel quite weak.  I know better days are to come. 

I wish you all a good night. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Shirley on March 20, 2018, 08:39:06 PM
Janie, I do understand the heartbreak of losing your mother during a holiday and your birthday... and knowing she would frown if you didn't appreciate the life she gave you. 

"Who, besides you, cares about the dust behind the fridge?!"  Phyllis, my frig cares, it has enough trouble running because the people that built this house made a niche for the frig... right over the main furnace duct to the kitchen, utility room & bathroom .  How dumb
can a builder/designer be?  Absolutely no other place to put it.  That cat fur sucks right into the motor, you should see what comes out.. I can hear it gasping for air.

Gloria, that power strip does have a reset button & I did push it on & off at least half a dozen times.... before I realized I was plugging in the wrong appliance~~  I had dreaded that job & think my brain just refused to operate.   When I was taking the photos of those geese all bobbing their head down at the same time, I could hardly hold still from laughing to get a decent picture.  They just kept doing it.  I didn't realize the water was so shallow in that spot, but they were eating something off the bottom and I couldn't tell which one was barking the order to go up & down! 

Joy, I would have loved one good snow to look at this year.... none last year, either!  The farmers would have benefitted from snow covering the winter wheat, they aren't sure if the rain yesterday will be enough to help, they are desperate for moisture.  The old saying, "them that has, gets"... comes to mind LOL.... y'all have had more than your share this winter.

I need to run a load of clothes but can hardly keep my eyes open.  Janie, if you find some zzzzzzzzs missing I think I found them!!!

Jenny, glad Don's ordeal is over, at least the worst of it.  No question about stress taking a toll on our body & mind.  Hugs to you, my friend, and hope you can get a few days of peace & quiet to "sleep the stress away".  By the way, since Mama Callie has been coming in to eat with Tom & Tiger, Tom has taken to "marking" his territory IN THE HOUSE.  Don't know what I will do about him but I can't get him to understand that is not acceptable, cats are harder (impossible) to train.
:knuppel2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 20, 2018, 08:56:24 PM
I had a good snooze this afternoon, then went out for a walk, and here was Mama Duck and her nine little yellow ducklings parading around our gardens and bathing in the little man made pond. Lots of cameras at work,and all the usual OOOO's and AHAhAh's from we humans. Then I watched the paramedics take care of  gentleman who had fallen. From Joy to serious prayer.....it was a busy time.

Jenny, I am so sorry Bob has to go in so soon for the surgery on his nose.He could use a break from all this surgical stress. And so could you. I know I suffered right along with my Ed.

I had a huge lunch downstairs today, so I am going to fix a liighlt supper at home. left over chicken noodle soup and a salad,and of course a desert of some kind.

Hope to come back to say goodnight.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 20, 2018, 11:12:37 PM
I'm ready to hit the hay but I had to come by to see what Everyfriend has been up to.

JENNY, still praying for Bob.  Hope this new surgery goes well.

SHIRLEY, take all the zzzzs you need.  I can always come up with more these days. 

We're supposed to be getting snow beginning around 4 a.m. and lasting through most of the day.  I have to work 10 to 2 so I could use a small prayer or two that it doesn't accumulate too much until I get there and get back home. 

Good night my friends.  Sleep peacefully and know that God watched over us.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 21, 2018, 06:59:06 AM
Good morning everyone.

I think we all are so ready for Spring.....not more snow!!! Today we are off for hubby to get a holter monitor  on . I have more drawers/closets that need a cleaning out today.

Good/great news, the fellow that you prayed for had to have his surgery rather than all his chemo treatments. He just wasn't able to keep any food down so they decided to remove his stomach. the GREAT news is they didn't take it all!! The Drs left him with 20% which is great news for everyone. He still isn't out of the woods yet, still need more chemo but is eating and keeping food down. Please keep him I'm your prayers and thank you for the prayers said. God is so good!!

Enjoy your day everyone!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 21, 2018, 07:47:12 AM
Good Morning AMY good news about your friend. it is 37º and mostly cloudy here in central USA. in MO. calling for to become partly sunny and 49º today.
at least not calling for rain or snow. we have had enough rain for a while.
I pray you all have a great day as you like it to be.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 21, 2018, 08:24:32 AM
Yay for your friend, AMY!  Prayers will continue.

Good Morning to AMY and LLOYD  and anyone else who ventures in today. 

We were supposed to have snow showers yesterday.  We didn't!  Snow was supposed to start at 4 a.m and continue through the day.  It hasn't started yet and it's almost 8:30.  I'm holding my breath.  Maybe it will go around us.  I think Harrisburg is getting some of it now. 

I'll be off to Wally World at 10.  Wish me smiles and short lines.  I suppose we'll have all the people who didn't make it in yesterday.  I can't understand their urgency.  We got snowed in lots of times...no potato chips, video games or pepsi.  And we survived. 

Enjoy your day whatever comes your way!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 21, 2018, 08:50:23 AM
This the year of the "Never Ending Winter".  It is snowing!  I had hoped to get out of the house today after being housebound for nearly a week but I think I have changed my mind.

You are right, Shirley.  Poor design to put a heating vent under where the fridge needs to go.  I'm convinced that most houses are designed by people who never would agree to live in them.  I think kitchens especially are dreamed up by designers who never cook or clean them!

I must not get started...after all, this is not the Gripes forum.  Off to get some breakfast.....maybe that will improve my outlook.  Or then again, I just may pour another cup of coffee and indulge in some more grumbling.  Sometimes it is very satisfying to be a curmudgeon.   >:(   ;)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 21, 2018, 09:23:19 AM
PHYLLIS, some of my best friends are curmudgeons....maybe that's why I like them.  I tend to be one too...more and more often....especially in the winter!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 21, 2018, 09:43:53 AM
 Hi Everyone. We have a bright and sunny morning but will have a cooler day getting only into the low to mid-50s.  The only thing on our schedule for today is dinner at the Church this evening and then spending time with Scott and Jennifer.  We did get the rollator yesterday and I will ask Scott to put it together this evening. He enjoys assembling things and I don't.  We did enjoy our lunch out at Dairy Queen yesterday and the ice cream cone was even better because it was free.  I guess a little of my Scottish background shows.  :)

Joy, it sounds like a winter wonderland up your way.  I saw where the Federal Government office were closed today in DC and I expect in several States as well. Dairy Queen has had a sandwich menu for many years.  I think I like their hamburgers as well as any I have eaten out and they have really good onion rings. We are just happy to be able to provide some help to Pat's sister once in a while. We have two nice Spring type wreaths for our front door.  I will have to get one of those out before long and will as get some artificial flowers for the outside container on the little table on our front porch.  I read this morning that the bomber in Austin, Texas apparently killed himself when a bomb he had in his car went off. 

June, good thing to review what to do in case of emergencies as our memories fade with time.  There are people who are just evil. I would love to have seen the Mama duck and her nine little duckling. 

Amy,  glad you were able to visit the quilt shop.  I see you kept yourself under control and stayed out of the chocolate shop and the bakery.  Those would have had higher priority in my book.  :) I haven't seen a Dixie Bell Sundae on the available list in any of the Dairy Queens where I have lived. I will look carefully at the board on our next visit to see if it is listed. 

Jenny, glad that ordeal is over for Bob and the healing can begin but sorry to read he now has to have the MOHs procedure done on his nose.  I remember waiting after my MOHs procedure out in the waiting room while they checked on whether they can gotten all of the cancer and the room looked like a disaster area with all the bandages on faces in different places.  Maybe with the procedures done for Bob you can now relax and finish your own recovery so you can get back to enjoying your life. 

Shirley, Pat lost her mother on Christmas Eve and we had company.  Pat was a real trouper, as she has always been, and we went ahead with Christmas.  The children were young at the time.  I have never heard of anyone else having a refrigerator situated as yours is.

Jane, I hope you made it to work safely and then were able to get home OK. It sure sounds iffy up your way.

Lloyd, glad you are in for a better day today weather wise.

Phyllis, sounds like a wise decision to stay in your house and not risk getting out and falling.     
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 21, 2018, 09:55:22 AM
Good morning everyone, when I finally fell asleep in the wee hours of the morning I really slept. Was almost 9am when I woke. No rain or snow yet but it sounds very quiet, like it is when it snows.  No comments this morning, will try to speed read the posts, CNA will be here in 45 minutes.

Happy first day of SPRING. Still waiting for the snow to start here.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on March 21, 2018, 01:28:47 PM
Larry, I checked for Dairy Queen nearby and there aren't any close enough to make a visit.  All over town, but not here.

We had our Internet upgraded this morning, but so far it hasn't gone to where Tom wants and needs it.  He'll check it tomorrow morning before he complains.

I hate to make those getting snow sad, but the sun is shining brightly here.  It isn't too warm, but it is comfortable.  My thermometer disappeared during the Internet upgrade so I'll have to hunt for it.  I have a disaster area for workmen to work so I imagine it was in the way.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lindancer on March 21, 2018, 02:18:06 PM
Good afternoon, we are now having our 4th Nor'easter in 3 week.  Maryann, send some of that Sunshine.
Amy prays still going for your friend. that sounds like a horrible operation.

Jenny, also paying for you and Bob. Still be careful about that cold and cough. My neighbor still sounds like you.  she did finally go to a walk in clinic, and they did and XRAy, and said she had walking pneumonia. the first place she went to, did not do and XRAY.

Larry, our closet Dairy Queen, is about 8 miles away in Hampton Bays.

Jane, the grocery baskets were piled high yesterday, so no one is starving to day, I think they also had plenty to drink. I remember, when I was young, sometimes we would be stuck in for a week.  Mom, just did more baking, we played checks, jacks, India etc.  Mom got the ice cream churn out and we MADE ice cream.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lindancer on March 21, 2018, 02:29:14 PM
This time I must have hit the wrong button, as it posted before I was done.

Gloria, I guess you are having the same weather we are, the schools are closed again I did get to the doctors, as the next appointment I could getwas next Wed.. It was very important that I see the doctor, as my heart rate, is all over the place. One pill I cannot take if my rate is belong 60, which it is most of the time since I am home.  then at night I have Atril, because I have not taken the medicine to control my heart rate. Now the doctor said take the meds. no matter what my heart rate is. they want me to get a pace maker.  I will talk it over with the doctor next week.

Talking about mothers, I was and only child and my mother and I were very close. Even after I got married. she called me everyday. She was killed age 52, in a train auto accident. It was on Mother's Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 21, 2018, 03:25:56 PM
I came home from work, tired, hungry, wet and some other things.  I've since eaten, fed the dogs, taken care of "other" things, changed my clothes, put on my slippers and now I'm about to take care of the "tired" part.  I see zzzzs floating all over the place.  I think they're trying to tell me something.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: CallieOK on March 21, 2018, 03:44:57 PM
Good Afternoon,

Crazy temperatures in central Oklahoma.  Don't know whether to wear shorts or a parka!   ::)

Just learned that my closest friend in the old neighborhood died yesterday.  We were the kind of friends who knew where everything was in the other one's kitchen .  We hadn't spent much time together since we both moved to other parts of town but had still kept in contact.  I knew her health was failing but hadn't realized it had become so serious.

This is the 4th near and dear long-time friend I've lost since Thanksgiving.  Combined with the ones who are now in Memory Care because of varying forms of dementia,  I'm feeling a bit  :'( right now.

On a Happier Note: 
Grandson, who is on college Spring Break) was here for 3 hours yesterday.  He took the trellises out of three patio planters, cleaned the planters and put in new potting soil;  way beyond time to replace the English ivy that twines up the trellises in the summer.  Then he cleaned and rearranged the solar garden lights so there are more in each flower bed, two in the bed under the bird feeder and one near the sidewalk to the front door.  Next, he swept up and bagged all the leaves from under the a/c and on the patio.
And THEN, he demolished most of the dozen slider sandwiches and quite a few of the cookies I had baked for him.   :smitten:   :thumbup: 
We had a delightful visit.

Miss Ellen and seven friends from college who now live in NYC have planned a "Cabaret" type show at a venue set up for that sort of thing - tomorrow night.  I texted her asking if the show could be postponed if the weather was as awful as it sounds.  She replied that it's supposed to be better tomorrow and The Show Will Go On unless the venue tells them no. She said she doesn't have time to deal with everything rescheduling would require.
Hope they can get it done - and have at least a reasonably good and receptive audience (with, maybe, some casting people or scouts! )


Phyllis and Jane,  being a "curmudgeonette" has been on my Bucket List for quite a while.   ;D

I miss the Dairy Queens that used to be here.  I think there's one in Moore (where Larry used to live) but that's waaaaay on the other side of OKC from me.

Have a few Domestic Duties to finish before assuming the Recliner Radish position.  (Hmmm.....maybe that should be added to Yoga   :thinking:)

Hoping Everyfriend Everywhere is having an Enjoyable Day.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 21, 2018, 04:07:38 PM
? do any of you know what a 3 year old and a eighty year ole have in common to be happy about.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on March 21, 2018, 04:40:43 PM
Gloria de, it seems many of us lost our mothers on significant days.  My mother died from injuries from an auto accident and she died on Halloween.

I'm sorry you lost another friend, Callie, but that's what happens when you add years to your life.  None of my close friends are alive now and there are only one other and I who remain of the 14 kids in our old neighborhood. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lindancer on March 21, 2018, 04:56:16 PM
Still snowing :tickedoff: This is our new Spring, colder then Feb.

Callie, at my age 94, all my mud pie friends are gone.  When we moved into the park we were the kids on the block, now 35 years later I am the old lady on the block.  By the way, I am sure the show will go on in the city

Lloyd Maybe they think a think a like or they understand each other :)

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 21, 2018, 06:55:57 PM
By the time we got back home ,not much was done other than I finished putting together another quilt. Now on to the next one. 

Larry, I order a child's size sundae and the Dixie Bell is chocolate syrup, butterscotch syrup on the ice cream and yummy pecans sprinkled on top. REALLY good!!

Jane, hope you caught your zzz's  :)

Callie, I am sorry you lost another friend. Just think of all the good memories so you won't feel  :'(

Gloria de.......wow you are getting the snow!! I hope we don't get much more here. Our back yard was down to bare ground but since that last storm there is not much bare ground showing.

Lloyd, I am thinking they are both happy that they don't wet their pants!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 21, 2018, 07:05:47 PM
I am frazzled, so won't even try to do a happy dance.Had to have a Notary do some work for us, due to the final sale of my house. Dear Gary did all the thinking, but I had to sign things myself. Horrible signatures !

I may go down for supper, or not, but I am through for the day. Didn't bet my usual nap so I am out of it today.

Keep well and happy dear hearts. God is watching over us. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 21, 2018, 08:27:39 PM
i didn't have to catch the zzzs. They caught me. I feel better.

The 80 and three year old are probably both happy to be able to stand upright.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 21, 2018, 08:57:53 PM
 Lindancer you think well sounds good to me, But AMY hit the nail on the head
what I was thinking. the older the less control I have , it gets further from the
shop to the house when the urge comes on for a nature call. I need to finish closing the shop in where I can heat it And build a bathroom in it. Nancy and I went to Sam's club and got a few things today on the way home we stopped at a fine family restraint and had one of there tender loin sandwich  they are so large they stick out of the large bun about 3"'s on all sides. she got a order of finch fries , I got a 1/2 order of onion rings. we got stuffed and got a dogie bag and brought some home. have a great rest of the day and I hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 21, 2018, 11:18:46 PM
I am sorry to say, I have not read any of your posts today, but I will later. 

It was a long day for us.  They did have to go in twice to remove more tissue during the MOHs surgery.  My poor hubby looks like he has gone a few rounds with Joe Lewis today.  He got up with his eye area very swollen from the sew up yesterday.  The length of the closed up area is shocking.....so long!  The surgery today is very large also.....just not what we expected, but it is over and now the healing can begin.  Tonight his eye is very swollen, including below the eye.  The doctor called tonight to check on him and said the swelling will probably last nearly a week....YIKES. 

Thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers....we so appreciate them.  Right now I could cry for him, but I know it will all heal up and he will be fine.  I just have to be thankful that the cancer was decovered and now has been treated.

I hope you all are doing well and that the storms have not bee; too bad for those of you in the east. 

Sleep well and pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 22, 2018, 06:06:57 AM
Good morning everyone, 31°. Well all the talk about this nor'easter sure made me think I would wake to see a white world out my window again. I only saw a dusting of new snow of the grass and cars. I almost rescheduled my appointment for today, glad I did not. Most of the schools in the state canceled classes for yesterday, another day for the students to make up now. Even the "smart?" governor canceled all government workers. Maybe she works so hard  :idiot2:  she needed a day off?

MARY ANN we didn't have snow but no sun either yesterday.

GLORIA de  when we were young we took the weather as it came and just put up with it. No panicking like these days.

JANE  I thought of you when I heard about the snow in Pa. Did you get home before the worse of it? Hope so.

CALLIE  hope Ellen and friends had a great audience for their show yesterday and someone liked them and wants to book them.

JENNY  prayers for Bob to heal fast and the swelling goes down faster.

I think I slept 2 hours last night, woke at 1am and now my eyes are closing. Think I will lay on the couch. My CNA will wake me if I sleep when the rings from the foyer to come up, will still have time to get ready.
Have a great day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 22, 2018, 06:07:37 AM
         
             Choose Peace Instead

Peace has no boundaries. To be truly at peace with
anything is to be fully at peace with everything.
But how can you be at peace when the world is so
relentlessly demanding and complicated? How can you offer
peace when you get none in return?

Understand that peace is not a transaction. It is a choice.
Peace is the way you can choose to be, whatever the
situation. Peace is a choice that gives you great power
in any situation.

You can be peaceful while still being ambitious and fully
engaged with life and its many complications. You can be
peaceful by following your own authentic purpose and living
true to your highest values.

Peace is yours not to wish for, or to force upon others, or
to negotiate, but to choose. Choose peace inside, and let
the power flow out to your whole world.

~Ralph Marston~
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 22, 2018, 06:43:59 AM
good Morning Gloria good to see you and read your post this A M. have a great day. is 36º and partly cloudy this am shooting for more sun and and 67º today.
I am working in the shop making some 30 foot long  6 foot tall metal cattle panels to build a coral around the Half round squeeze shoot and head gate to work cattle with. less chance of man or beast getting hurt. have a great day,

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 22, 2018, 06:56:12 AM
Good morning everyone..

No new snow here so that is a bonus :thumbup: Today is to do all the jobs that should have been done but didn't get done in the past few days.

Jenny, so sorry your hubby is going through this.Prayers for a quick recovery.

Gloria, hope you can find more zzs  2 hours is certainly not enough sleep. Glad you didn't get all that snow!!

Lloyd, take it easy today...

Enjoy your day everyone..!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 22, 2018, 07:18:33 AM
The sun hasn't risen yet but it is getting light enough to see that the clouds are gone.  When the sun finally decides to get out of bed I will welcome it with a glad heart.  I am definitely going to get out of this house today!

Callie, as far as I am concerned the "recliner radish" position is the ONLY yoga position.  That is the one I do best.

Jenny, your Bob and you are on my mind and I am praying that all of the cancer is gone and now he can just get on with healing.  I had Basel Cell surgery on my upper arm many years ago and it was so deep I had to have a general anesthetic for the surgeon to get it all.  I was left with a very long scar on my arm but have not had any problems with it since.

Gloria de, perhaps a pacemaker would be just what you need to regulate your heart rhythm.  I think your talk with the doctor will help you decide.

Good morning, Amy! So glad that there is no new snow for you to deal with.  But, don't overdo with all of those jobs waiting to be done.

Jane, I hope you had some zzzzs left over from yesterday.  I'm going to go looking for them this afternoon, I think.

I haven't said this for awhile.......MAKE it a good day, Everyone!






Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 22, 2018, 07:55:02 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  The temp here right now is 30º heading for a high in the high 40s.  We did not get as much snow as they were predicting for us and when I came home from work yesterday all that was on the ground on the paved areas was slushy.  It's still laying on the grassy areas but I'm sure the high 40s will take care of that today.  It's truly been a mild winter for us.  We had the extreme cold in Jan and Feb but we escaped most of the snow.

JENNY, prayers continue for your Bob's recovery and for your peace of mind.  That must be very hard to watch someone you love go through what he's going through right now.

We sort of slept in this morning.  Mickey had an urgent call around 4 this morning and went out and took care of business.  Annie chose to stay warm and cosy.  I didn't have a choice.  But we all settled down after that and slept until a little after 7 this morning.  It felt good!

Now we are awaiting the "boing" for the doggies pill and then we'll have breakfast and get our day moving along.  I'm not sure of it's direction yet but there are several things that are demanding attention.

Enjoy your day, Everyfriend!  Make it your best one ever!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 22, 2018, 08:20:28 AM
 Hi Everyone on a crisp 38 degree South Carolina morning and we are only headed up to around 60 late this afternoon.  My friend, who I usually take to coffee, is not going to go with me this morning.  I do have some business to attend to at the Credit Union and then pick up a prescription at Walmart before I go on down to coffee for a little while. 

Yesterday afternoon around 2 pm the new Acer laptop was delivered and I it took at least 3 hours to bring the Windows software up to date.  My major activities before and after I go out is to get the computer fixed up.  I have decided to keep the Acer and give Pat's sister the HP that I got two or three months ago.  Both are nice computer but the Acer has a HD screen and the keyboard has led lights that come on when you start typing. 

Scott went to dinner with us but Jennifer didn't so didn't attend.  He then came out to the house and while he he assembled the new Rollator for Pat and we tested putting it into the car.  We decided the best place to carry it is in the truck of the car.   

I am going to make limited comments today as want to get busy on the new computer. 

Callie, so sorry that you have lost your closest friend.  Close friends don't come along everyday.  That Grandson sounds like a keeper.  Glad he could help you by doing those things in your garden and yard.  Over the years I think the Dairy Queen franchise let many of their facilities run down to the point they had to be closed.  However, they seem to be building new ones which are very modern and nice. 

Amy, we often had the Dixie Bell type of sundae using regular ice cream at home.  That is a good combination. 

Lloyd, the only place I have ever had those large tenderloin sandwiches was in Missouri and Iowa.  They are tasty. 

Jenny, people are going to think you bet your husband up with all the bruising.  Kidding of course.  Glad those procedures are over for him. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 22, 2018, 08:36:01 AM
Larry, we had tenderloin sandwiches in Kansas, too, where I grew up.  I would dearly love to have one now.  They were my favorite.  Here in the northeast, and southeast, too, they never heard of them.  They don't know what they are missing.

BTW, for those who have never had them....these are pork tenderloin sandwiches that we are talking about.  They are definitely not low fat and probably not healthy eating but, oh, my gosh....they are good!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 22, 2018, 09:31:29 AM
Good morning.

After almost 2 days of snow, it is a bright, sunny morning.  Still a lot of snow on the ground and trees, but the roads all seem to be clear.  Our area schools are still closed today.  I think they were thinking the morning traffic would be bad.

I am so sorry to read that some of you are experiencing some health issues.  I hope that today, you will all see some improvement and on the way to feeling lots better.

Also, the loss of old friends seem to happen more often now that we are all older.  But,  the memories do help. 

Hope everyone will have a great day.  Stay warm if you are in one of the snowy areas.  Sure looking forward to some warmer temperatures in the coming week. 

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on March 22, 2018, 10:01:54 AM
Jenny, a year ago last Christmas, I had the MOHS treatment on a cancer on my face.  The cancer was in a triangle between under my eye and beside my nose, too close to the eye for comfort, but it had to be taken care of.  The surgeon did a great job.  I think he had to go in twice, but maybe that is standard procedure.  Anyway, you would never know I had surgery in that area; he even kept the lines of the bags under my eye!  Best wishes to Bob in his recuperation. 

Larry, I bought an Acer computer a few years ago and I don't remember why, but I did not like it.  At one time I was going to have Terry upgrade it and he accidentally wiped out everything.  I much prefer the HP.

It's sunny in Grand Haven, but I don't think I'd want to go swimming yet as the water temp is only 36 degrees.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Carol on March 22, 2018, 10:51:52 AM


My dad died on Halloween (in Seattle) and mom died on Thanksgiving in Alzheimer's unit in Minnesota (the same year) so I had my hands full - Don had a new job and had to take leave twice right away. 


Jenny:  Give Bob a gentle hug from me. ... so sorry, just rest and mend.

A record setting 90* F is promised then it will drop to the 80's in Tucson.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 22, 2018, 12:55:37 PM
Jenny, my dear friend. Prayers are with you and your precious Bob. It sounds so trite, but the truth is there, "this too will pass", and you will both be stronger because of it. You are doing so well in spite of the problems,and I am proud of you my girl. Hugs to you both.

We are having sprinkles. Not rain, as there are so dry areas, but at least it is wet stuff doing it's best. Supposed to be clear tomorrow.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 22, 2018, 01:52:54 PM
Good morning.

I thank you all for your comforting words....it does help one to feel better just knowing that others do care.  I also appreciate the encouraging words from those of you that have been through this and can relate.  We know this too shall pass, and we are not worried about their being scars, we are just thankful it was found and now he can heal.  His eye is totally swollen shut and even down into his face.  He doesn’t look too good right now, but each day there will be improvement.  It is not an easy spot to put ice on, but we have a couple of rice bags that we are putting on his eye.  I just feel so badly for him.  Those that I have shared the pictures of Bob to have been shocked at how bad he actually looks. 

PHYLLIS, I thought a tenderloin sandwich would have been beef, not pork, so thank you for the clarification.  So you cook a tenderloin and just slice it and put it on bread?  I assume you are eating it warm?  What kind of bread?  Anything special?  What condiment do you use?  We always enjoy a pork sandwich from a left over pork roast.  They are so tasty.  When we were at our son and dil’s in Chicago one night they fixed hot beef sandwiches....basically all it was is sliced deli beef and they bought the broth from the deli, we put it on crusty bread and I do swear it was exceptionally good.  I have tried to make it myself and it just isn’t the same!  I asked at a few store counter deli’s and they look at me like I am crazy when I ask for the broth!  I like creamy horseradish on my pork sandwich. 

LARRY, glad Scott got the cart put together for Pat. It is a lot easier to put them in the trunk, or back of car than behind my seat.  It fits OK behind the seat, but is is not easy to get it in or out of there.  Bob has to do it for me.  I hope it helps her to be able to get around better...certainly she is going to be safer than she is without it.  I had to chuckle at your comment of people thinking I must have smacked Bob good with the iron skillet....funny enough, through out this time of him being all patched up, etc. not one person even looks at him and no one even makes a comment....they just look past him. 

CALLIE and JANE.  I am sorry to read that you both have lost dear friends.  At this age it seems that happens so often.  I guess that is the only advantage of getting way up in years...there is no siblings or friends left to die...that is the position my nearly 94 year old dad is in. 

We will just take it easy today and I will do wha5 I can to keep my honey comfortable. 

Enjoy your day, EVERYFRIEND. 

Jenny

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 22, 2018, 02:46:16 PM
It's hard to accept losing a parent, sibling or friend but even harder is what I must do this coming Sunday.  My youngest daughter's school and neighborhood best friend passed away in Arkansa where she had gone to care for her mother.  (Her mother passed on about 6 months ago).  There is a memorial service for my daughter's friend this Sunday and I'm going.  I don't know if Christy will be able to come from Maryland but she's going to try.  This gal was 54.....too young and such a sweetheart.  She had worked at WM with me for many years so I had a chance to keep in touch.  She will certainly be missed!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 22, 2018, 06:45:10 PM
Jane, it will be a sad Sunday for you dear,and I'm sorry to hear about the young woman. 54 years is the prime of life. She will be missed by many, I'm sure.

Our nice soft rain has ceased, but I sure enjoyed having it.The air smelled so clean and fresh. I went down for lunch..very tasty...chill and beans with the tastiest corn muffins....I ate two of them.i will have supper at home as I'm still stuffed from lunch. Took a two hour nap, so I should be putting on some weight.

Had a nice email from a Sunwest Village friend where I used to live. I still miss all the dear friends I made there. It was a ten year stay and I had myself a good time as I was young enough to get involved in everything.Now I am truly retired.

It is very quiet here today. Hope all are healing, and soon be active and happy again. Big hugs all around.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 22, 2018, 10:13:41 PM
Thank you JUNE.  Dotsie will be missed by many people. 

I'm off to Dreamland so I bid you all Good Night!  Sleep peacefully and greet tomorrow with your best.  God be with you all!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 23, 2018, 05:57:50 AM
Good morning everyone.
Calling for snow flurries today, I just hope it waits till I get back home.  Have to return the holter monitor and then head into the city to have hubby's hearing aide fixed.  One works fine but the other one decided to quit! I managed to get floors all washed yesterday and the pantry cupboard cleaned and straightened up. The was a procrastinating job, you know one that needs to be done but easily put off. Managed to start another qu8ilt and this one is really a girly quilt to be, nice soft pastels colours .

Jane, I am sorry for your loss, just hold on tight of all the good memories you shared with Dotsie.

June, I love the smell of a nice spring rain, promising new life to come.

Jenny, hope the swelling has gone down some for Bob.That was very invasive surgery he had.

Larry, when I was looking after our friend , he had a regular wheelchair and when the DVA lady was here and saw what I was lifting into the vehicle she ordered a transport wheelchair much easier to lift into the vehicle. Little did we know that I would also use it for hubby.

Joy, my goodness you have had the snow!!! I am to the point where I would rather look out at it than be out in it.

Phyliss all this talk of pork tenderloin sandwiches has made me hungry for one.Pork tenderloin is on sale this week too!! Do you cook then slice it thin on bread along with mustard or pickle?

I had better get a move on here, dogs are fed, fire is on and one load of laundry in the dryer and one in the washer going.

Take care everyone and enjoy your day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 23, 2018, 06:40:38 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  No precipitation of any kind here but it went into the 20s overnight and is now only 31º.  It will remain cold today and then beginning on Saturday, the temps will bet into the high 50s every day.  SPRING IS TRYING TO SPRING!

AMY, I have to work at WM today and I'm tired already just reading what you did yesterday and what you will be doing today!

All this talk of tenderloin sandwiches has made me hungry for tenderloin, too.  I have tenderloin in the freezer and I just might get it out for Sunday dinner and then sandwiches for the coming week.

JENNY, I hope today is Bob's "turning" day and he begins to look and feel better today.  And I hope you are getting enough rest through this ordeal. 

EVERYFRIEND, take today and make it your own!  Do what you want with it and be happy in what you do!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 23, 2018, 06:40:58 AM
Good early morning.  I hate getting up when it is still dark out.  Woke up and sat in the recliner for a while, thinking I might go back to sleep,  but is wasn't to be.  So, I decided to check out which friends were also, up.

Amy, yes, we had a late snow storm and hopefully, that will be the end of the snow for this year.  We didn't have much all winter, but Mother Nature sure di hit us hard on the first day of Spring.  It is supposed to warm up over the week end and through the next week, so it won't lay around too long.

Our Orioles baseball team has their home opening on Thursday.  That is always a sure sign of spring,  and it might get up to almost 60º for the game.  I do remember some years when it did snow on opening day. 

Not sure what I will get into today.  The days just seem to fly by lately.  I know that I have some mail to take down to go out  and I am expecting a delivery from the Schwan's Frozen Food.  It was supposed to have been delivered on Wed. but I had an e-mail that, because of the weather, they would not be here until Friday.  I only have some ice cream ordered this week.  So, at  least I will have a nice treat for supper, anyway. 

I hope every friend will have a great Friday and a super week end.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 23, 2018, 06:43:33 AM
Good morning,  Jane.  You sneaked in on me.  Hope you have a good day at work today.  Glad you didn't get any bad weather overnight,

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 23, 2018, 07:57:52 AM
No, don't cook the tenderloin first.  Slice about a 1/2 pound of tenderloin into 4 slices, butterfly each slice and then pound each slice until it is about a 1/4 in. thick, bread it and then fry it.

Here is a link to a recipe for Tenderloin sandwiches.

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pork-tenderloin-sandwich

In a restaurant it would be deep fried but at home it would be easier to pan fry in oil and drained.  You can use any kind of "stuff" on it, such as tomato, lettuce, pickle, mustard, mayo.  I always liked it with lettuce, tomato and some mayo on a hamburger or kaiser bun.

The tenderloin is a lean cut but frying it in oil probably adds a fair number of calories.  But, who cares!   ;D

Gosh, I think I'm going to have to go buy a tenderloin....even though they are a little pricey.  I've made myself hungry for a tenderloin sandwich.

Sunny today but still too chilly to enjoy being out very much.  I would like a warm spring day for a change.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 23, 2018, 08:11:20 AM
Oh Phyllis, I would never have thought of fixing the pork loin sandwiches that way.  They sure do sound good.

I thought you would roast the pork loin and then, when it was cold, slice it vey thin for the sandwiches.   Your recipe sure sounds good.  Would never have thought to have them hot.  I have fixed sliced pork with gravy and served over bread,  like a hot roast beef sandwich. 

Will have to save this recipe, as it sure sounds good.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: roley on March 23, 2018, 08:16:31 AM
G'morning all, Just a few early birds i see !, lol, i just managed to have a few quick words with Lloyd before i popped in for my usual 'Look Around' , we have been missing eachother for the past week or two !, like you Joy, i hate getting up in the dark !, much rather roll over and go back to sleep !, thank goodness it has been getting lighter day by. for the past couple of weeks so i find it easier to make a move in the mornings !,spring 'in this part of the world at least, is well under way now, thank goodness.
                                                                                               Cheers.  Roley.  aka  Peter.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 23, 2018, 08:23:25 AM
well i am not going to get into the breading mixture, that is your own taste.
I buy a loin at either Sam's club or local grocer store with as little fat as possible. then I sharpen my butcher knife very sharp, then cut about 1/2" thick
Not quite through then cut next 1/2" clear off that makes a good size buttery
slice. after i get it all cut up, I take large sharp knife slapping it as close as i can
by eye balling both directions not cutting through turn it over and repeat same.
that I think is better than a stake hammer for tendering it. I usual beat up eggs
with a little salt and pepper dip it in that and turn it in flower wit a little corn meal in it,works better for me than bread crumbs. Have a great day. we just fry it in cast iron skillet.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 23, 2018, 08:44:42 AM
Lloyd, I like the idea of breading the tenderloin slices in corn meal.  I'll have to try that.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 23, 2018, 09:37:10 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We have a crisp and sunny Friday morning with no wind.  I did spend a number of hours yesterday working on the two laptops and expect to do so again today.  I about have them as I want them but still need to prepare some guidelines for my SIL on how to use the Microsoft Edge Browser and a number of other things connected to the computer and software I have on her computer.  The housekeeper will be here in another hour or so.  Pat and I plan on going to to eat out main meal sometime around noon.  Not much else going on here.

Phyllis, I guess the tenderloin sandwiches are just something that the middle of the country likes.  It has been years since I was where I could enjoy one. 

Joy, our schools often close here when their is bad weather as the country roads are the problem since we don't have the snow plowing equipment. 

Mary Ann, when I had the MOHs surgery several years ago he got everything the first time.  Each of the computers, the HP and the Acer have some unique features that I like.  The HP is a touch screen and the Acer has the lighted keyboard.  I hope these are the last two laptops I need to buy for quite awhile. 

Jenny, Pat uses the rice bags often as they can be used cold or heated in the microwave.  They are very handy and she has made a number of them to give to people needing them along with neck pillows that are so helpful, especially while in the hospital with the miserable pillows they now use that are disposable.  I think the tenderloin is beat out very thin with a meat hammer and then dipped into a batter and deep fried.  That makes them bigger than the bun.  Last evening Pat put the corn beef into the Instant Pot and cooked it with the spices that were included with the meat.  It came out so nice and tender.  She then used the broth to cook a lot of potatoes, carrots and onions and they cooked very quickly with the steam.  It was a really good meal and there is enough corned beef for another meal and vegetables for several more meals. Pat will not be able to put the Rollator in the car and take it out so I think her driving days may be coming to an end and I will need to go with her when she gets out to deal with that walker. 

Jane, so sorry about the friend passing away at such a young age.  Had she been ill?

June, nice to see you got some rain out your way. 

Amy, we have a transport wheelchair but Pat doesn't want me to be pushing it and she does need to walk or at least shuffle along.  Glad your husband didn't have to wear that holter monitor for a month. 

Joy, isn't the baseball season starting earlier than normal?  Are you a big baseball fan.  I haven't watched any games for several years but with the new stadium and the farm club of one of the major league teams opening here in North Augusta I may try to attend a game.  The city just voted to buy two shuttle buses that will help take people to the ball park so that may offer a way to get to the park as I really am not up to long walks.  We used to buy from Schwan's food and always found their quality good.  I always liked their ice cream. 

Roley, I am like you in not wanting to get up while it is dark.  I hope you are doing well.

Lloyd, your recipe for tenderloin sandwiches also sound good. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 23, 2018, 11:18:22 AM
Good morning every one, 30°, cold again. After a night of no sleep and going out yesterday I was one tired old woman when I got home. Was asleep by 7 last  night and 2 hours lat er the phone woke me. I let  the machine pick it up and whoever it was hung up. Of course was wide awake by then so read a couple of hours and back to bed. Woke at 9 this AM but at least feel awake.

LLOYD are you building that huge panel in your workshop or outside?

AMY  people here are razzing the governor for shutting down state workers before the last storm and parents and students are angry for schools closing the night before the storm was due.  The answers were better safe than sorry. They could have waited till morning before doing the closing. Like I said we had about half an inch, just enough to cover the grass and the cars.

PHYLLIS  still cloudy here, more than ready for sunshine and blue sky.

JANE  once again the weather guessers were wrong about the storm in our areas.

LARRY  hope Pat likes her rollator as much as I rely on mine.

JENNY  I like horseradish on a roast beef sandwich.

JANE  Sunday will be a sad day for you and your daughter.

JUNE  the smell of a spring rain has an aroma of it's own and I love it.

AMY  I know someone who loves catsup on roast pork sandwiches.

JOY  Schwan's ice cream is great.

PHYLLIS  there was a time here pork tenderloins were inexpensive but these days they seem to have doubled in price.

Have to get moving. Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 23, 2018, 11:19:33 AM
Don’t let go of hope
Nancye Sims

Hope gives you the strength to keep going
When you feel like giving up.
Don’t ever quit believing in yourself.
As long as you believe you can,
You will have a reason for trying.
Don’t let anyone hold your happiness
In their hands; hold it in yours,
So it will always be within your reach.
Don’t measure success or failure
By material wealth, but by how you feel;
Our feelings indicate the richness of our lives.
Don’t let bad moments make a quitter
Out of you;
Be patient and they will pass.
By seeing them through
You will become a winner.

Don’t hesitate to reach out for help;
We all need it from time to time.
Don’t run away from love but towards love,
Because it is our deepest joy.
Don’t wait for what you want to come to you;
Go after it with all that you are,
Knowing that life will meet you halfway.
Don’t feel like you’ve lost
When plans and dreams fall short of your hopes.
Any time you learn something new
About yourself or about life,
You have progressed.
Don’t do anything that takes away
From your self-respect;
Feeling good about yourself
Is essential to feeling good about life..
Don’t ever forget how to laugh
Or be too proud to cry.
It is by doing both
That we live life to its fullest….
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 23, 2018, 02:16:12 PM
I'm home and I got two short registers today so I'm not tired up the gazoo!  Wednesday it took me all the rest of the day to recover.  I got lucky today and had a chance to talk privately with one of the CSMs and she told me they'll try to work with me to keep me on the short or slower registers.  We'll see how that goes.

Cathy is picking me up after work to go to the Amish store and when I get home from there, I'll be getting ready to go with my friend, Mavis, to her church for a "LADIES NIGHT OUT
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 23, 2018, 03:03:54 PM
 JaneS I can relate to the fast to get tired. Not sure what your problem is but for me this getting old is not what it is cracked up to be.  I loaded 4 cables about
20 feet long and 2" in diameter with a clevis on one end and a eye on the other end for holding a lats crane boom up.  and I was wore slick. I think i am going to take the rest of the day Off and be a couch Bunny. Have a great rest of the day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 23, 2018, 05:59:41 PM
I don't know what I did but I couldn't finish my last message.  I was unable to type anything anywhere on my computer.  I must have hit something critical but I don't know what it was.  I left it sit and when I got home from the Amish store, I decided to just shut it down and then turn it on and it worked!  I don't know what I did but I bet LARRY knows!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 23, 2018, 09:44:14 PM
Peter, it is always good to see your posts, knowing you have health problems like the rest of us here do. Our calendar says it is Spring, but it is still sweater weather for me. I wish our friend Lloyd would make up his mind it he is going to retire, or keep working too hard.

Janie, I am glad you had the short registers and I hope they will make that permanent for you. How many years have you been with WM now ? You should have seniority rights in my estimation.

We had a Sunny day today, but still cool enough for sweaters. I had a nice loving email from my Dori. Gary is in Riverside for a meeting of Pastoral Counceling. He received his Masters degree in that but there is always more to learn in our changing world. He will be home tomorrow.

I have had a nice relaxing day. Walking the grounds. reading, sleeping, and soon will be eating again. I brought home half my lunch so will reheat it for supper.

My housekeeper was here doing her best again. She always gives me a hug as well as a clean Apt. There are a few places that I tell her not to dust, like my what-not shelf containing delicate china, my computer desk, and the bookcases covered with plants. I can do that myself...I make the mess..i clean it up.

O.K.,time to quit chatting and go heat up my supper. Hugs everyone !!

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 23, 2018, 10:14:50 PM
JaneS I do not know either but I at times had same problem and I do same thing as you did on and off switch fixes a lot of problems. Have a good rest of the day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 24, 2018, 12:17:03 AM
Sorry I was unable to post sooner as I have been driving all day, headed for Carey North Carolina to see PHYLLIS......I just “HAVTA”  have a Tenderloin Sandwich!!  WOW, they sound amazing and nothing like what I expected them to be.  Thank you for telling how you make them and for the recipe....I will be making this as soon as I can.

We removed the bandages from Bob’s “wounds” today......oh my! It sure wasn’t easy and the stickiness from all the tape was quite the challenge. The wounds look awful....they are to remain uncovered now until next Friday when he goes in to have the sutures removed.  This will not work at night, so we have to figure out some way to cover them for the night.  Just one more week and we should have the worse behind us and I can stop complaining to you all about it!

YEA JANE.  Short line at work today..possibility no more long lines again, Cathy picking you up to go to the Amish store and then heading to your friend, Mavis’  church for a "LADIES NIGHT”!  I hope you had a wonderful evening. I am sorry you have Sunday to deal with.  Very sad. Dotsie was much to young to be taken.  Thank you for helping me to realize that today is indeed a staring over day for Bob.  He is now on his way to healing....amen. 

GLORIA, I like horseradish on ham too.

LARRY, I am planning to get a corned beef and cook it in the pressure cooker.  Glad yours turned out well.

AMY, I have so many of those “procrastinated” tasks around here....I just need to kick myself in gear and get busy on them.  I will you as my inspiration.  IF only I could do in a wee’ what you get done in a day, I could have this place ship shape in no time! 

I just realized I was interrupted and forgot I have not sent this yet...so will say goodnight and wish you all sweet dreams! 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 24, 2018, 06:03:02 AM
Denver well judging at time it said you posted you may be having some sweet dreams your self, It is 4:43 am here. it is 54º mostly cloudy the weather station just 18 miles from our house says. we are not to get above 56º today. we missed the rain they said we were to get it all went to the north and east of us. we are going to go to A Z. next week to a grand daughter's wading. going to have a friend stay in the house and feed the cattle and keep a eye on the place,so the thieves can't just have the run of things while we are gone. I am going to get another drink of water and go back to bed and try to catch some more of those ZZZe's that JaneS talks about. Hope to have some more sweet dreams, I do seam to dream a lot now days but seam to be craze ones.
don't seam to reamber them may be a good deal.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 24, 2018, 07:41:49 AM
Good morning everyone..

The snow missed us :thumbup: our trip to the city was  uneventful yesterday. Didn't take long for the awesome team to fix hubby's hearing aides, we were in and out before appointed time.

Laundry day today and will soon be hung out on the line. May make a pot of soup after we go to town to pick up a few groceries. Pork tenderloin is on my list!

Phyliss thank you for explaining that. I usually do my tenderloin in medallions ,pound then dip in egg and then into soda biscuits that have been ground.

Jane, hope you enjoyed your Ladies Night Out. Short registers are a blessing and I hope that is what you get from here on in.Would love to go to the Amish store with you!!

Jenny,Vitamin E helps heal . I used to just take a pin and poke a hole in a capsule and put it in the incision...Usually when the incision starts to get itchy is the time to do it. Ask Dr. Dave about this and get his views on it.

Peter, great to see you here and hope all is well with you.

June, sounds like you had a wonderful day yesterday..

Gloria, catsup would be good on them .I am not a fan of it but know others are. If I get any French fries I will put just a dap about the size of a quarter on my plate and dip my fry in it......just a taste no more.

Larry, I agree with the walking.I believe in use it or lose it .When hubby wasn't able to make the long walks in the hospital we did use it but now....he is a bit better .We may take his rollater if he needs to sit he can on the seat for a bit.

Better get that laundry blowing on the line.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 24, 2018, 08:02:05 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  The sun is shining in Central Pennsylvania today.  We're supposed to have temps up into the mid 50s and I can live with that! 

I'm not sure what I'll be doing today but I started it off with "nothing".  That' sounds good for the while day.  When the doggies got me up for their first outing, I gave them their pills and set the boinger and headed for the couch!  I woke up next when the boing went off an hour later!  That was the best "nothing" I've been involved in for a long time!

I don't have anything pressing me to be done today.  Well, there are always jobs hollering at me for attention but they're the kind you can shut out and say "Later".  I figure if I put them off long enough, I may never have to do them. 

I hope you all have a lovely Spring day wherever you are!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 24, 2018, 08:04:41 AM
Good morning everyone. Another cloudy morning here and a chance of showers or snow flurries. 33° now. This is supposed to be spring isn't it? Just heard something interesting on local news. I telephone pole was hit by a truck a few weeks ago and a National Grid inspector said it was safe, he wound tape around it. and said it would be replaced in a couple of weeks. A neighbor took pictures and sent to a TV station. National Grid replaced it 2 days later.  Imagine a pole help together with duct tape while holding up all those wires? Glad this town has it's own electric department.

JANE  let's hope you do get the short and slower  registers more now.

LLOYD  being a couch potato is what I do best these days.

JUNE  when my CNAs clean in here I always tell them to stay away from the computer area.

JENNY  you are braver than me, I would have an impossible frame of mind working a bandage off anyone but myself. Never tried horseradish on ham.

AMY  with fries for most people around here it is malt vinegar on them. In restaurants where fries are popular the vinegar bottle is on the tables. First time I saw someone use catsup on them it shocked me, of course they were not  New Englanders.

JANE  doing nothing is what I do best lately.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 24, 2018, 08:05:28 AM

Lessons From Joseph
(By Andrew Wommak)

How many of life's lessons have you learned through the "school of hard knocks"? I've certainly learned a few that way. They make great testimonies - if you survive them, but I don't recommend it. There's a better way! God's Word is full of the good and bad experiences of men and women of old, placed there as examples for you and me. I decided a long time ago that a study of those examples is a much better way and a lot less painful way to learn.

Through the study of their lives, I know I have gained the wisdom and understanding to make decisions that have allowed me to avoid many of the hard knocks that come through trial and error. First Corinthians 10:11 says, "Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples [examples]: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come."

One of my favorite characters is Joseph. Next to Jesus, Joseph may be the greatest example of godly character and integrity in the Bible. Joseph's story began with a dream at the age of seventeen. He knew the dreams he was having were from the Lord and that they revealed God's purpose and plans for his life. Genesis 37:6-7 and 9 say, "And he [Joseph] said unto them [his family], Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed: For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance [bowed] to my sheaf." "And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me."

Joseph believed what the Lord had spoken, and he immediately announced it to his family: "God told me that all of you will bow down to me someday!" Some believe that Joseph made a mistake when he shared this vision, but I believe he was simply excited about hearing from the Lord and shared it in simple faith and humility, not arrogance. However, this bold announcement only served to draw his father's rebuke and feed his brothers' growing hatred. (Gen. 37:8, 10-11).

Joseph had heard from God. He now had a purpose, or a vision, for his life, even if it wasn't received by others. You were created for a divine purpose as well! God may not speak to you through a dream, but if you will become determined to know His plan for your life, He will reveal it to you. As long as you can live without knowing His will for your life, you will. If you're not fulfilled in what you're doing, even if things seem to be going well, don't wait any longer; don't settle for anything less than knowing God's purpose for your life. The Bible makes it very clear in Ephesians 5:17 where it says, "Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is."

Not only will the pursuit of your vision bring fulfillment, it will keep you on track. Joseph's vision kept him on track during very difficult times and when faced with great temptation. Proverbs 29:18 says it this way, "Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint" (American Standard Version).

Your God-given dream, or purpose, will inspire you, motivate you, and help restrain your flesh in the absence of any evidence that it's coming to pass. And don't be surprised if some of your fiercest opposition comes from those close to you. It did for Joseph.

Joseph understood that what God had spoken to him and declared about him was true no matter what the circumstances indicated. Genesis 39:2 is one of my favorite verses in all of Scripture because it defies the logic of Joseph's circumstances. It says, "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."

God's Word declares that Joseph was "a prosperous man." This was at a time in his life when He was serving as a slave! His own brothers had sold him into slavery and told his father he was dead. No longer the wealthy, well-dressed, favorite son, Joseph found himself on an auction block in a foreign land, stripped of everything - including his clothes. His rich Egyptian master stood beside him with all of the extravagance that came with abundant wealth, but the Bible forever records Joseph as being the truly prosperous one. That's Awesome!

God views prosperity much differently than we do! Material things are not indicative of prosperity. True prosperity is knowing that God is with you. True prosperity is keeping His vision alive in your heart. True prosperity is not wealth itself but God's favor, anointing, and power that work in your life to obtain it. Deuteronomy 8:18 says, "Thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant."

Joseph believed he was prosperous because he knew prosperity came from God, not man. He had an image on the inside that was not affected by circumstance, and it enabled Joseph to operate in faith. Instead of licking his wounds and complaining, Joseph served others and ministered wholeheartedly to their needs. As he diligently labored, God blessed the work of his hands.

If Joseph could do it, so can you. You have the same power dwelling on the inside of you that raised Jesus from the dead. Joseph didn't have that. Begin to see yourself as God sees you, a prosperous person, regardless of your physical circumstances. Recognize and acknowledge the fact that God is with you, that you are anointed and highly favored. Serve others with all your heart as unto the Lord. Eliminate murmuring and complaining, and replace them with praise and thankfulness, knowing God will complete what He has begun in your life.

Joseph maintained his integrity. Recognizing the favor and presence of God in his life, Joseph's master soon appointed him manager over his entire house. Genesis 39:6 says, "And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favored."

Potiphar trusted Joseph completely! However, the master's wife began to solicit this handsome young man to lie with her. This had to be very tempting for a slave in his position, but Joseph refused to give in - no matter what the cost! He maintained his integrity, but it was not rewarded. In fact, he got just the opposite. In her anger at Joseph's rejection, Potiphar's wife lied to the master.

"And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife [false accusations against Joseph],... [he] took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound" (Gen. 39:19-20).

Joseph was able to maintain his integrity because he was not concerned with what man thought. He did not consider the benefits or consequences of his actions based on what Potiphar, his master, might do. Notice his reasoning in Genesis 39:9. It says, "How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?"

His main concern was what God would think. He understood that he was accountable to God and that the fulfillment of his dream was completely dependent upon God.

Joseph lived a God-dependent life, and he lived it in the midst of great adversity. He knew his future rested in the hands of the Lord. Psalm 75:6-7 says, "For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another."

Joseph's life was about to take another turn. His dependence on God would open a door that would literally change history and become an even greater display of his character. The chief butler and the chief baker of the king of Egypt offended their lord, the king of Egypt, who then had them thrown in prison with Joseph. There they both had a dream but no one to interpret them (Gen. 40:1-7). Joseph demonstrated his trust and dependence in the Lord by stating, "Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you" (Gen. 40:8).

The Lord gave Joseph the interpretation, and both came to pass. The butler kept his job, and the baker lost his head. In spite of the miracle of these interpretations, the butler said nothing of Joseph for two years. Most people would have given up, but not Joseph; he knew God's plan would be fulfilled. Then the Pharaoh himself had a dream that all the magicians of Egypt could not interpret. God was about to take Joseph from rags to riches in one inspired moment. When the king learned of Joseph's ability to interpret dreams, he sent for him and asked if he could interpret his dreams. Joseph was ready. He confidently answered in Genesis 41:16 saying, "It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace."

Joseph, by the Spirit, interpreted the king's dream. Equally as important, the king realized the Spirit of God was in Joseph. His response is recorded in Gen. 41:39-40, which says, "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou."

Promotion had truly come from God. Immediately, Joseph found himself promoted to a position of power, second only to Pharaoh. It's important to understand that Joseph had either been serving as a slave or was imprisoned for seventeen years after the time that his purpose was revealed and before it was fulfilled. It's so tempting to become weary or impatient and abandon the vision for an easier way. But don't do it and you'll reap. Galatians 6:9 says, "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

If you continue to read in Genesis, you will find that Joseph remained dependent on God, and he never lost his way in the midst of such power and wealth. He kept his God-given vision alive, served others wholeheartedly, and remained totally dependent on God. Why, because he had a vision that had not yet been fulfilled. God was going to use this slave to save his family and a nation.

It was nine years from the time Joseph was placed in power before his brothers came to Egypt seeking help. Think of the options that were available to Joseph. If he wanted revenge, he could have taken it. He could have acted in pride and demanded an audience with his father and brothers, humiliating them and forcing them to bow before him. But Joseph did nothing; he refused to act in the flesh and remained dependent on God. How many of us would have exercised that kind of restraint? Not many.

Through Joseph's example, I've recognized the importance of seeking God even more when things are going well. Prosperity and success will test your character infinitely more than hardship! When you're in trouble and your back is against the wall, you know you need help. But did you know that success has corrupted more individuals than hardship ever has? It's prosperity that often causes people to lose sight of their God-given vision or to attempt to bring it to pass through their own natural ability. Even with extreme wealth and power at his disposal, Joseph waited on the Lord and watched in faith as He brought the dream to fulfillment!

"And when Joseph came home, they [his brethren] brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth." (Gen. 43:26)

The story of Joseph is power packed, full of wisdom and truth. I believe every Christian needs to study his story again and again...These revelations have changed me, inspired me, and helped develop character within me. I believe they will do the same for you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 24, 2018, 08:51:59 AM
Good morning,  Amy, Gloria, Lloyd, Jenny and Jane.  Nice to see the early friends.

It is a pretty, sunny, calm morning here in Central Maryland.   And, an added plus........ clear, blue sky.  They are calling for a little bit of rain or light snow flurries tonight, but nothing to worry about.  (hope they are right about that).

Nothing special going on in my neck of the woods.  Not sure what I will get into today.  I do need to finish up writing  a couple Easter cards to put in the mail for Monday morning.  I don't send many....... mainly the little great-grands and a couple friends.

Amy, I also am amazed at all that you can get done in a day.  I am like Jenny..... what I used to do in a day, takes me all week to get done now.  When you live alone,  you don't have to be responsible for anybody except yourself.  And, what doesn't get done today, there is always tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow.  LOL

Hope everyone will have a pleasant day and can enjoy some nice sunny weather, for a change.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 24, 2018, 08:56:58 AM
 Hi Everyone.  This is suppose to be a very nice day going into the 70's this afternoon.  I do plan on attending a meeting this morning and then the rest of the day is clear.  I will begin the work on preparing documentation to send to my SIL on using the new laptop.  I talked with her yesterday and she encouraged me to take my time and not stress over the job so will try to do that although once I determine to do something I like to get it done.  I discovered last evening that the problem I was having with the Acer laptop was that the mouse I was using was failing.  I changed that out and no longer had the problem.  I have things laid out for Pat's breakfast and didn't need to empty the dishwasher this morning as we ate our main meal at Texas Roadhouse yesterday and it was delicious. 

I loaded the new rollator in the car trunk yesterday and decided it was going to be too heavy for me to handle getting it in and out of the truck as it brought on the angina.  So I will get it boxed up and return it to Costco on our next visit.  In place of it we will get a second light weight walker for her to use when she goes out that we can leave in the car.  I am sorry this isn't working out but it is what it is and she would need a heavy duty Rollator, which is going to be too heavy for me to handle.

Gloria, officials having the responsibility to shut down school and offices due to bad weather have a tough time.  Had the storm developed as expected the Governor and school officials would have been praising them. Years ago at my office in Atlanta we were told that a bad storm was on its way over from Alabama.  My boss waited too late to dismiss us and it took my car pool over 5 hours to get home and many people had to spend the night in their offices as it was too bad for them to get on the roads.  It was a nightmare.  From then on he was much more cautious and would dismiss earlier so we could get home.  I had a similar experience working in Washington, D.C. when we were hit with a heavy ice and snow storm.  I rode the subway out to the final stop but the train couldn't make it beyond the next to last stop.  We had to get out of the train and stand on the open depot platform until a bus got there that could get us on to the final station where are cars were located.  As you saw above Pat isn't going to be able to use the rollator. I knew duct tape was very useful but holding together an telephone pole might be pushing the outer limits. I think that telephone lines will soon be a thing of the past with most people now having cell phones.   

Jane, I hope your manager will come through for you and let you work the short registers in the future. I hope you enjoyed the Ladies Night Out.  Sorry I don't have an answer for you as to why your keyboard quit working until after you rebooted.  Sometimes computers just seem to have a mind of their own and stop cooperating with us. 

Lloyd, that sounds like very heavy work you did with the cable and that you needed someone their to help you. It sounds like you will have a nice day weather wise with it being a bit warmer.  I hope you all have a nice trip to Arizona next week. 

June, it sounds like you had a nice day yesterday and must have been feeling pretty good.  It is nice when the housekeeper finishes and everything is nice and clean again. 

Jenny, I bet you will like the tenderloin sandwiches.  I hope didn't have too much trouble keeping his wounds bandaged during the night.  I am sure it will be slow days until next Friday for him and a great relief to have the stitches out.  The recipe that Pat had for the corned beef called for it to be cooked for 90 minutes in the Instant Pot under pressure.  It sure did make it tender and tasty. 

Amy, glad the snow left you alone yesterday and you had a successful visit to have the hearing aid fixed.  I have always used a lot of catsup.  I want my fries and eggs pretty well coated and not just a taste.  When Stacey was living she was often hospitalized and I struggled to make the walk down the long corridors.  Fortunately they had some benches along the way so I could sit down and rest for a minute or two.  I am very sorry that the rollator isn't going to work for Pat.

Joy, it seems that we get done what has to be done in a day and many others things will get done over several starts.  Nice you are getting some better weather up your way.  Enjoy the sun.  We are still overcast here at almost 9 am.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Sandy on March 24, 2018, 11:02:59 AM
I am watching one Giant Gathering
for "March for our lives"  right out side my
windows to the world.....

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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on March 24, 2018, 12:09:43 PM
Sandy, what a nice response by all of those people.  I have a feeling they're not all young people, in fact, I notice a woman carrying a young child.  The woman isn't very old, but she isn't a high schooler, either.

I haven't heard about anything in my area, however, I'm seven miles from downtown where the activity would would be.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Sandy on March 24, 2018, 12:54:29 PM
There were thousands.....
a giant gathering of every age...
many with their dogs...  kids,  Mom's Dad's, 
teenagers,  and Grand Parents  etc 
(the works).

I am very proud of most of the people in our
country.... not so the creeps at the top.

I am so lucky to live on the corner of the
main street in our town.     This is where
the action passes by  !   

Good job by all participating in the
"MARCH FOR OUR LIVES"   campaign !

Sandy

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 24, 2018, 04:36:48 PM
A good Saturday HELLO. 

It is a beautiful day....sunny and nice and the temperatures are going to be near 70!  Whooo Hooo!  I just want to get out in it to get me some needed vitamin D! 

The bandaging job lasted very nicely over night. I am getting really fed up with STICKINESS.....but what would you do without it?  I sure appreciate all of your kind comments.....makes me feel so not alone in this process!  Thank you. 

AMY,  I remember using vit. E as well after stitches....it helps to smooth out the skin.  I was very faithful to rubbing a vit. E cream on my wound lines after my hip and knees and it really did smooth them out.  I am sure Dave will approve, but not until the wound is healed, of course.  They do not want you to put anything on it other than Vaseline or this Aquafore.  No antibiotic cream at all.  I am tempted to want to put some on, because there is redness to the wounds, but they say it is a no no! Thank you for your suggestion.

LLOYD, where will the wedding of your granddaughter be in Arizona? I bet you two will enjoy being in the warmer temperatures....I know we sure are. 

LARRY, I am sorry to see you are going to have to return the rollator to Costco, but I certainly do understand why.  I had to chuckle as Bob and I went to a early dinner at Texas Roadhouse yesterday also.  I just was craving that chicke; fried breast.  I brought 3/4 of my chicken home as I really splurged and ate 2 of the rolls as they tasted so delicious.  I have to stay away from those carbs but I just could not control myself! We neither have had much of an appetite, and nothing has really sounded good....but I thought of the chicken and off we went!

SANDY, you really do have a nice view on your world! 

JOY, I guess we really are lucky that we can just turn our head and say “mañaña” even though it is driving me crazy that I have just let some thing go!  I remind myself that Amy and Jane would not do this! Hahaha.

GLORIA, just the thought of a telephone pole being duct taped together is a frightening thought! 

I guess I had best get up and get something done....I am thankful that my cold is so much better, but reminents of it still remain!  Gurrr. 

I noticed my dad was sounding like he is coming down with a cold and it sure makes me concerned.  He said he does not really feel too bad and is not sure he is getting a cold, but that is exactly how mine started out too......

Have a good rest of your Saturday EVERYFRIEND! 

Jenny

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 24, 2018, 04:58:29 PM
Jenny, dear girl..don't be so hard on yourself. You have not been well yourself for some time now, then you did all the nursing of your husband, so any procrastination of tasks can just be blown in the wind. You have had more than enough to take care of. One day at time.

Larry, I am sorry the rollator didn't work out for transporting it into the trunk. They are heavy, I know, but they have to be for the job they do. Your health is far more important. Pat needs YOU more than a rollator.

We had a WOW of a day here at Rowntree Gardens. Bigger than last years Easter egg hunt. I spent a couple hours just strolling around, then sitting, then more strolling. They even had a fenced area with a live little goat, a dozen or so rabbits and chickens. It was very popular to both the little and grown up kids. They also served the tastiest barbecued hot dogs. cold drinks, coffee, cookies, sliced apples, potato chips…..a regular carnival…even some dancing. Balloons all over the place, a balloon artist…..he could make animals of the blown up balloons. I had a early lunch of their goodies came home, and took a nap. Still yawning so may need some more shut-eye before supper-time arrives.

Sandy, I saw the march this morning,but I don't know what city it was. Just packed with folks of all ages. Must have been thousands of people.

I can't stop yawning and it's still early afternoon out West, so I'll go plop down with my book, closed eyes.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 24, 2018, 06:32:07 PM
the wedding is at Apache junction. south east of phoenix A Z. stil 45º and cloudy. Have a great rest of the day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 25, 2018, 06:21:08 AM
Good Morning everyone. well as life goes on. more tragedy changes life. yesterday afternoon we got bad news. my first cousin by marriage went home to god, she was also a priest in the community of Christ church. she married Nancy and i this time. her daughter was in taxes and when we heard the nwse
on her way home in air plane. so unable to fiend about any arrangements as of yet. but as of now our trip to AZ. is off. Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 25, 2018, 06:26:14 AM
Good morning everyone..

Not a lot on the agenda today other than rest. May start another quilt as I finished the one yesterday. Gas is going up here again and really no reason other than greed. On the west coast it is now 1.55 a liter here it is 1.22 at the moment.

Joy,there are days I don't always get done what I thought I would ,yesterday was one of them.  I did catch a lot of zzz's though in the afternoon.

Gloria, some folks also like to put mayonnaise on their fries too! Here we have a dish called poutine where you get a plate full of fries then mozzarella cheese cut up over it then hot gravy poured all over. Talk about a cholesterol nightmare!

Lloyd, hope you can relax today.

Jane, how did the Ladies Night Out go?

June, you had a fun day!!Lot of excitement to enjoy.

Enjoy your day everyone..

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 25, 2018, 06:28:13 AM
Lloyd, I am sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 25, 2018, 06:36:04 AM
Thanks AMY have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 25, 2018, 06:48:06 AM
 :)Good Morning Everyfriend!  Got word last night that my daughter and granddaughter from Maryland will be here overnight tonight.  This afternoon is the Memorial service for my young friend and then getting ready for company tonight and tomorrow and my cleaning lady on Tuesday while I'm at work.  If I don't get back, this is why.

AMY, Ladies night out was fun! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 25, 2018, 07:35:42 AM
Good morning everyone, 33° and it is snowing right now, just a snow squall so the weather guesser said this morning on Palm Sunday. Does not feel like Easter is just a week away. I am so ready for warmer  temperatures and putting winter clothes away, especially the jackets.

JOY  you said it all so right yesterday morning about doing things tomorrow. We do not have to worry about having to do anything for others each day. Is that the joy of living alone? I wonder. It is getting so I cannot do much of anything anymore.

LARRY  I was wondering it the rollator would be too heavy for you to put in your car. With your health you do have to be careful. They are not light. Those poles carry more than telephone lines, all the electric ones too. It took one man to call attention to that pole to a TV station and the next day they replaced it. That pole could have fallen on his house.

JENNY  seems like National Grid does not have enough man power to do every thing they should be doing, If I had not seen the pictures of that pole on TV I would not have believed anyone would use duct tape to hole it together.

LLOYD  sorry your trip to Arizona will be called off. Sad about your cousin.

AMY  I would have my fries plain before putting all that stuff on them, yuck.

JANE  another busy day for  you.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 25, 2018, 07:36:22 AM

Live in Peace
(By Joni Ames)
[

I've cried to God as I've beheld
The world wrapped up in fear
Of lack and death and war that looms
To snatch lives held so dear

I said, "My God! - Have you not heard
The newsmen on TV?!
Do you not know the shape we're in?!
Do you not care for me?!"

"I'm scared, Dear Jesus! - Help us! - Please!
There's news of fear and war
And I'm afraid, Lord - I admit! -
Of what might be in store."

"Peace, be still, My child," He said
"And hear now what I say
For I have seen and heard the cries
Of those who, to Me, pray.

"Keep your eyes upon ME now
Not what you hear or see
And, as you do, you'll keep My peace -
IF your mind stays on ME!"

"I've told you there would be such times
When, of these things, You'd hear
I told you so you'd be PREPARED
And FULL OF PEACE, not fear."

"For all these things MUST be fulfilled
Yet MY WORD fails not
For I AM still your Hiding Place
As all the fires rage hot."

"You're hid beneath MY shadow now
And you can rest in Me
Yes you can trust My Words of LOVE
To last eternally."

"For I'm your Father, Counselor, Friend
Your Alpha and your End
And if this was the world's last day
Be sure, for you, I'd send."

"I've promised I'd save you a place
If you would stay in Me
Stay pure and faithful, eyes on Me
And, victory, you'll see."

"I can't tell you if it's 'the end' -
NO human man can know
But I CAN tell you, it IS close,
So be prepared to go."

"Each day I give you, reach in love
To share My grace to another soul
Reach out to all around you
And press on towards the goal."

"Occupy until I come
Live each day FULL in ME
Just keep your eyes upon MY face
And know that I DO see."

"I see the world, I see YOUR LIFE
And I DO care for YOU
And know, no matter WHAT occurs
My love for you stands TRUE."

"I'm Alpha and Omega - God -
I'm King and Lord of ALL
I'll be right near to care for you
As, on My name, you call."

"For I can change the hearts of Kings
And I, their hearts, do try
And I'M the one who formed this world
And says when it shall die."

"So, USE this time to SEEK THE LOST
And tell them of My Love
That they, too, may be saved and live
With Me, home up above."

"Don't listen to fear's voice - hear MINE!
Then STAND on what you've heard
Don't fear yours or the world's fate -
It's destined by MY WORD."

"Keep your eyes on ME, My Child,
And let Me wipe each tear
For I am God and IN CONTROL -
So live in peace, not fear."
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 25, 2018, 09:16:35 AM
Hi Everyone. We are having a rainy and pretty chilly morning and we will only get into the mid-50's today.  There is a low percentage chance of rain throughout the day.  I did attend my meeting yesterday morning and then stopped at Aldi's for a half dozen items.  Pat put together a really good Reuben type casserole using some of our left over corned beef, a jar of sauerkraut, sliced swiss cheese, bread crumbs and thousand island dressing.  This was layered and baked in the oven and was very tasty.  She made only a half of the recipe and it made plenty for at least three meals for the two of us. 

Yesterday I put a program on my two computer and on the one I am sending to my SIL that allows me to take control of her computer.  I will be able to talk with her on the phone and show her what I was going to try to put in words.  Then if she has a problem I can see what she is talking about and guide her as well as do the maintenance on it. It was called Team Viewer.  It is going to save me hours of work and I will be able to ship the laptop to her perhaps even tomorrow. 

I only have a few minutes before it will be time to go to Sunday School and Church so am going to make only limited comments here today. 

Jenny, it is hard to go to Texas Roadhouse and not eat a couple of their delicious fresh baked rolls with the honey butter.  I hope your dad is OK and doesn't come down with this crud going around. 

June, Pat worries about me and I worry about her so it sort of offsets.  How nice that they brought some live baby animals to your Easter egg hunt. 

Lloyd, condolences on the loss of your first cousin and sorry that intervened in your plans for the trip to Apache Junction.  My folks wintered there for 7 years and I made an annual trip there to visit them each of those years.  That is a nice area. 

Amy, our gas is going up here as well. 

Gloria, I agree with you that it doesn't seem like it should be time for Palm Sunday and I hadn't even thought about it being so.  We probably will have a Church is mourning today as members lost their home to fire a couple of days ago and more importantly lost their 24 year old son in the fire. I have copied the "Live in Peace" posting to put in my devotional folder.  It is a really good one for the times we live in.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lindancer on March 25, 2018, 02:14:42 PM
Good afternoon, We have had snow and hail so far to day. In Montauk they are having there annul St, Patrick Day parade, I cannot imagine standing out in this weather watching a parade. Also think about the poor marchers.

Yesterday was my first big day out. I went to a baby shower. One like I have never been to before. About 50 people a buffet dinner, with salmon, chicken and filet minion, plus  all that goes with it. Of course the cake, again plus a chocolate fountain.  It began with drummer and bag pipes and it ended with two guitars players, singing to the mom to be. I have to tell you, there last name is Holland.

Larry my nephew has just spent three days setting up my new CP. the board lights up, but I just have to get use to typing on a small board, also the screen is half the size of my all Vester, He has made the print larger, but It seems small to me,
I now cannot do without my pushmobile,  ,as I have to set down and rest every once in a while.

Lloyd, so sorry about your lose.

Gloria, I am also ready for Spring, if I was going out to Palm Sunday, I would be wearing a winter coat. Last Easter a friend was getting my garden read, for planting.

June, sound like you had a fun day. I wish we had a place around here, like where you live.

Hug to all my other friends in here
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 25, 2018, 03:06:45 PM
Home from a great church service...good singing by our Choir, good speaking from our Pastor, he is a truly inspiring speaker.You leave the Chapel "up-lifted" and ready to face whatever the day may bring. And right now my clock tells me it is time to get the body downstairs to lunch. Roast turkey for me, with all the trimmings. see you later. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 25, 2018, 11:45:43 PM
Came home from lunch with an over-loaded stomach, and slept the afternoon away. Did go out for a nice walk, then ate a light supper at home. Now it is time to the "getting ready for bed" stuff. Have to remove the nitro patch from my leg, brush the teeth, wash the face, take the breathing treatment, close down the computer, and read till I fall asleep. So I will bid you all "good night" and God Bless your night and your tomorrow, and we will look forward to meeting again tomorrow. Hugs, Love and Prayers.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 26, 2018, 07:13:02 AM
Good morning everyone..

Looking to be another awesome day, temp is +6 ° at the moment.
Not sure what is happening today,will just take the day as it comes.

Hope everyone enjoys their day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 26, 2018, 07:54:40 AM
Good morning everyone, looks like we might be in for sun today. 26° now and I sure hope it war ms up. I am so ready to go outside for fresh air without having to bundle up till I can hardly move. I think it is worse this year because February was more like spring and than Mar ch came with all those nor'easters, 4 of them in 3 weeks. At least the snow melted pretty fast, just the dirty piles left from the plows. A very quiet week end here, the witch was not here but today she will be back and we will all feel like we are walking on eggshells, afraid to move out of our apartments. What a horrible way to live.
Had to laugh, last week she finally took down the St. Patrick's day decorations and put up the Easter ones. No one volunteers to help her anymore. Christmas decorations were up till a week before Valentine's day.

Goodness where is everyone, Only Larry and June posted yesterday after I did and Amy his morning.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 26, 2018, 08:40:03 AM
 Hi Everyone.  After a chilly and damp day yesterday we are in for a cloudy and cool day today getting up to only around 55 degrees.  We have only three things on our schedule for today.  Pat has a 10 am appointment at the hospital for the bone density test she had to cancel from last week.  Then we plan on eating at Honey on the Rock restaurant across the road from the country club where the Master's is played.  Finally I have the laptop computer boxed and in the care to send to Pat's sister today.  Hopefully she will have it by the end of the week. 

I don't have time for individual comments this morning.  I may come back later today and read what was said yesterday and offer a few comments or I'll join you all tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Radioman34 on March 26, 2018, 08:50:55 AM
It's a beautiful day in Netanya Israel and I can't get over how the cold has persisted .in North America. Our day started out at 18c, approx 68f and is now 24c, approx 80f. I hope it settles down by the time I am ready to come home.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on March 26, 2018, 09:08:11 AM
Gloria, since March came in like a lion, maybe it will go out like a lamb.  And it's going to go out at the end of the week as Sunday is Easter - on April Fools Day, no less.  My radar shows no snow in New England, in fact, it is from Minnesota west.  It's about 30 degrees here now with the sun shining.  I hope you enjoyed your vacation from the "witch".  (Ding, dong, the witch is back, which old witch, the wicked witch of the west) courtesy of The Wizard of Oz.

Don, I'm glad you and Bubble are enjoying such nice temperatures. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 26, 2018, 09:16:01 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I've had company since last night.  My Maryland daughter and her daughter are here.  The spent the night and we had breakfast together this morning.  They just left to go to the store and then they will go for a quick visit with my son who just happens to be twins with this daughter. 

Frankie has a drs appt this afternoon and they will be back in time for her to have a short visit with Kiran (alias TLH).  They're buddies!  They're squeezing in a lot on a short visit.  They will return to Maryland tonight. 

While they are around, I probably won't have much time to be on the computer so I'll be back when I can.  Enjoy your day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 26, 2018, 09:24:16 AM
Good Morning everyone. It is thunder storms here and 44º here calling for high of 57º. hard and at a switch of a second light rain. a little wend and then it stops and the tree limbs set still and repeats. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 26, 2018, 12:35:10 PM
It's me again today.  I am eating my lunch so decided I would come back and catch up on yesterday.  I was able to send the computer UPS on the way to Pat's test.  Shipping costs are terrible.  Our University Hospital not long ago bought another hospital called Trinity and it is two or three miles down the same road.  That was where we had to go and it isn't a busy hospital like the main campus.  There was no waiting and Pat was finished 30 minutes before her scheduled time.  It was too early to eat out so we just came on home making a couple of quick stops.  We will stay home the rest of the day and have some more of the Reuben Casserole from a couple of nights ago as there was plenty left over.

deAngel, nice to see you were up to attending the baby shower.  It sounds like those might be getting out of hand sort of like weddings these days.  The keyboard on my new Acer also lights up when you strike a key and stays on for a few seconds once you stop typing.  I really like that as it is not too light where I use it when in my easy chair.  Try using the control key and the mouse scroll up and down to increase or decease the size of the print. You might have to scroll across but it should help you see the print.  What size screen does your laptop have?

June, always nice to leave a church service uplifted in Spirit.  Do you have any trouble of finding where you have placed the nitro patch?  The one I use is clear and sometimes hard to remember where I put it to remove it for the night.

Gloria, I hope you can get outside for some fresh air.  Is your porch area covered and protected from all the snow so that it wouldn't be slippery? 

Don, it sounds like you chose a good time to be away from Canada as you have enjoyed the weather there. 

Jane, nice you can have even the short visits with your daughter and granddaughter. 

Lloyd, you will be having warmer weather in Missouri today than we will here in South Carolina.  At 9 am it was only 44 degrees and it is only 48.  However, we have no rain today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 26, 2018, 01:20:06 PM
Larry it is at 12;12 P M 45º and rain (cold) I  fed the cows and went to the shop doing some scrapping. but the rain started blowing in on me. I was afraid  I would melt as I am so sweet, so I came to the house calling it a day out side.
Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 26, 2018, 03:45:48 PM
I am grumbling again.......... I lost my post and I am very upset with myself.  When am I going to learn? 

I went into the bedroom and started going through clothes and now I have a good size load to donate. 

Now maybe I can concentrate and give this another try. 

LARRY, happy to read that the laptop is on it’s way to Pat’s sister.  I know she will be so pleased to enjoy the gift you have given her. 

JANE, so happy you have enjoyed a short but very special visit with your daughter and Frankie. 

My dad has come down with the cold bug that many of us have had the unfortunate joy of having.  I am very concerned about him but thankful he is going to his doctor this afternoon and see if there is something that can be done for him.  He also got a call back from his dermatology visit last week and he has a basil cell that has to be treated.  He does not want to go to a doctor to have the MOHS treatment done on it as he had a very bad expierence awhile back and he does not like them.  He prefers to just have this dermatology doc dig a little deeper.....I hope to talk him out of this when he calls me after he has seen the doctor for the cold today. The other thing is he wants her to do it TOMORROW....and I would like him to get this cold taken care of first before taking on more.  Thank you for letting me air my concerns.....

I wish you all a good rest of your day. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on March 26, 2018, 04:47:13 PM
Jenny, I am sorry your dad had a bad experience with the MOHS treatment.  I've had two of them, both successful and the second one included the next stage in skin cancer (I can't remember the name but it's something like "sarcoma" - it is not melanoma).  But when you get to his (and my) age, we decide what we want and no one is going to change our minds.  I agree with you that he shouldn't tackle too much at once.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 26, 2018, 10:14:38 PM
well It is time I bid you all good Night and sweet dreams. we have had rain on and off all day and they say we have more of the same tomorrow. current temp is 58º and light rain. hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 26, 2018, 11:15:32 PM
Another lovely day has passed..we had a high of 69, but it seemed cooler than that me. I had planned to go down for crafts today, but……I fell asleep and missed out. I felt tired about nine a.m. so just lay down to read…..and you guessed it…Sleep !! I did go down for lunch and a good walk around the gardens, then to a movie at the club house. A movie about Jesus youth,  the Young Messiah. Then home for another nap. Had a light supper at home. Learned how to cook eggs in the microwave so has two boiled eggs, toast, sliced apple, coffee and an oatmeal cookie.  My night medicine girl just filled in my Albuterol so I will take that before I go to bed.

Larry, One of the six a.m. girls puts on my nitro patch and we are using alternate thighs now. When I did it i used my upper arms, but they got irritated..so the thighs are used. Ours are clear also, but they do have nitroglycerine printed on them, and the girls here put my name and date printed with heavy letters so they are easy to locate. I take them off just before bedtime and lightly wash the area.

Janie, I'm sure it will be a bit lonely for you when your daughter and granddaughter are gone. You have been a busy girl for sure.

Gloria, I can understand why no one would want to help the witch with decorations. She would undoubtedly criticize what they did for her. I'm sure you are looking forward to Spring weather so you can sit out doors in the evenings and visit…hopefully some will sit out as before.

Time for me to get ready for bed and take my breathing stuff. It takes 15 minutes of puffing away, and I do it twice a day. It does help with easy breathing.

Have a peaceful night dear ones. Love, hugs and prayers. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 27, 2018, 06:33:56 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  The family has all gone home.  It was busy here yesterday and Frankie and Kiran had a great visit.  I don't think they ever stopped talking!  I feel good about this association because Kiran is so much younger than the rest of my grandchildren that I was afraid she would lose the family connection after I'm gone.  But I think these two will stay in touch!

I'll be off to Wally World to do my shift later and while I'm there, my cleaning dynamo will be here so I'll come home to a nice clean house. 

I better get busy......we need to do breakfast and cleanup and then a shower and get dressed and take care of whatever the dogs need.  I wish you all a good day.  Make it your own
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 27, 2018, 07:11:45 AM
Good morning everyone..

We could be in for wet snow and rain today. VON is coming and then  I need to nip into town for a few things. Yesterday was not too bad of a day ,weather wise it was lovely, a lot of snow melted leaving lots of puddles about. Clipped both these girls nails yesterday and just need to do the neighbours dog today .

Jane ,happy to read of your time with family and the girls enjoying their visit too. Have a fantastic day at work with lots of smiles through your line.

June, when the body says lay down ,lay down :) I have found that even though I don't want to obey it is better for me to do so.

Lloyd, hope you can take it easy today.

Jenny, hope your Dad is feeling a lot better and had good results at the Dr.s I know we all get set in our ways when we get older...some just a tad more stubborn in them too. :)

Gloria de, wow that was a different baby shower. I have been to some that even the Dad's were there.

I had better get a move on and get things ready for the VON..

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 27, 2018, 07:41:25 AM
Good Morning everyone. it is 45º and cloudy here, still on and off rain for today.
I have a 11 A M  appointment at VA with the orthopedic doctor to go over the results of my MRI. so I will feed the cattle clean up and go. hope everyone has a great day just as you like. JaneS glad your family had a good get together. take it easy  at work hope everyone has a smile in your line.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 27, 2018, 08:43:38 AM
 Hi Everyone. I awoke about 3:30 this morning and couldn't go back to sleep so got up early.  The only thing on the agenda for today is to attend our Prime Timer's Senior Luncheon at Church at 11:30.  We are to get to the mid-60's later this afternoon and little chance of rain.

Lloyd, being out in a cold rain or having it blow in on you in your shed isn't a good thing as you sure don't want to come down with a cold.  I hope the VA doctor gives you a good report today.

Jenny, Pat's sister is very excited about getting the laptop as don't think she thought that would happen.  I was very happy to find the program that will let me see her screen and control the mouse or watch as she does it to help her learn to use it.  Sorry to hear your dad has come down with that cold as you feared he might be doing.  Glad he was seeing the doctor.  It is too bad he doesn't want the MOHS treatment for the basil cell. I had that procedure done with very fine results.  I read this week that MOHS was the name of the doctor who developed the procedure back in the 1930's when dermatologists didn't do surgery and the surgeons didn't like having learn about the derma.  It wasn't widely accepted until the 1960's as I remember the article. 

June, it sounds like you had a pleasant day yesterday and hope today will be the same for you.  It sounds like we probably use the same nitro patch.  I hadn't thought about putting a mark on the outside to make it easier to see.  I will have to put a marker in my bathroom drawer and do that before I put it on.  I also wash the area after taking it off as well as washing my hands in case there is any residual nitro on the edge of the patch that I might have touched. 

Jane, nice that Kiran and Frankie have developed a relationship.  It is always nice to come home to a nice clean house.  We often have the same experience as will often leave before the housekeeper finishes and then come back after she is gone.  We trust her and she always is careful to lock the door. 

Amy, I sure hope you don't get too much of that wet snow.  Going to a bridal or baby shower is something that has never been of interest to me. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 27, 2018, 08:56:38 AM
Larry is the program cross loop?  that is what i have used with a teck. I do not reamber how to do it. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 27, 2018, 09:39:05 AM
 Good morning everyone, 24° and the sun is shining. Winter just loves us so much it does not want to leave this year. I am so ready to put wither clothes away, especially jackets/coats that can feel so heavy after a few months.

DON  old man Winter is sticking around to cause misery too long this year. Enjoy the warmth in Israel as well as Bubble's company.

MARY ANN  wish the witch would get lost at the south pole and never get back here. Any  one here who says they like her cannot be found. Feels like living in a prison.

JANE  visiting with family is more important than being here. As long as you come in and say hello we know you are OK.

LLOYD  better rain than snow.

LARRY  yesterday my CNA was telling me about a baby shower she went to Sunday and the food that was served. Must have cost more than what I spend on food for a couple of months. There is a front porch with a roof and they put wicker chairs out there in good weather. There is also a covered porch in the back  that is screened in. That is where we used to go on hot days. Very few sit outside anymore. The maintenance man does a great job keeping the front porch and entry cleared of snow. If the rescue is called they enter the front and that has to be cleared and not slippery.

JENNY  prayers for your Dad.

JUNE  no one sits out in the evenings anymore like when I first moved here. There are cameras all over and for all we know she can hear what is said, too.

Better go get dressed for the day before CNA gets here. Have a god day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 27, 2018, 09:40:33 AM

"God gives us a new day each morning, We can spend it in joy, or in sorrow. We can't change what happened yesterday, and we don't know what's coming tomorrow.So as long as today, is one thing we have,  it seems like a good thing to do, to make it as nice as a day can be, For ourselves and for others too."
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Carol on March 27, 2018, 11:16:28 AM
Gloria:  Thank you for your post - much is given to us!  It is just so wrong that a woman in charge of your place can be so evil. 

Jenny:  Try not to worry - it is hard to handle the folks whether they are near or far - being far away does make it more difficult.  But --- when they make up their minds, it is so difficult to even talk to them.  Hugs to you - stay healthy.  I hope Bob is mending! 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 27, 2018, 12:03:42 PM
I am "up", but still feel sleepy. Had a shower, breakfast, dressed for the day.....I love jeans, and a lot of others here wear them too.

Gloria, I will be attending a program this morning. The lady will be speaking on elder abuse. If she says anything pertinent to your situation, I'll pass it on to you.There are various types of "abuse", and the witch seems to have her own style.

We have another sunny day..76 for the high.

Nothing newsworthy in my neck of the woods, and I need to make my bed, so off I go...........
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 27, 2018, 06:12:04 PM
We did get the rain and it feels so cold out now,at times it was wet snow but mostly rain.  Started another camp quilt and hope to finish it so when we go to the city I can return the 3 of them.

Joy, hope you're feeling ok.

Larry, that is what my computer guy put on my computer and he can fix it for me without having to take it to him.I believe it is called Team Viewer. and it is free to use.

June, jeans are what I like too, they can stand a loot of the rough wear I give them and still look good :)

Enjoy your evening..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 27, 2018, 09:18:00 PM
My last post is out there in cyber space somewhere. I had written to tell you about the very interesting program on Elder Abuse I attended this morning. It tells about how one can get help. It is the National Center on Elder Abuse. Phone # is 1-855-500-3537 if you know of anyone that needs information.They are there to ensure that older Americans live with dignity and honor and are free from abuse,neglect, and exploitation. There is so much of this stuff going on......I thought of our Gloria's landlady witch.

I had a long nap after lunch...brought home half of it, so I will go down and check my mail box, then back to reheat my supper. Hope to be back to say Goodnight.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lindancer on March 27, 2018, 09:40:07 PM
June, if you lost a post to cyber space.  try pushing the control button and z My nephew told me about that to day. when I lost a post
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 28, 2018, 05:40:25 AM
good Morning everyone. 41º and mostly cloudy, calling for a high of only 50º
today. so I am going to get a drink and go back for some more ZZZ"S. see you
all after while again.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 28, 2018, 05:53:35 AM
well I started to go back to bed , but I had a popup saying up dates was ready to install so i said alright, was pretty fast done. now if it never changed what I know how to I am alright. now back for some more ZZZ'S I hope.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 28, 2018, 06:50:16 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm having a ba week.  I'm missing all the Holy Week services either because they are in the middle of the day during my work shift or they are at night when I don't drive.  I really like Holy Week services and I'm feeling left out!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 28, 2018, 07:04:14 AM
Good morning everyone..

Off to the chiropractor so I am in a hurry this morning.

Be back later.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 28, 2018, 07:42:00 AM
I'm up but still feeling sleepy.  I had an appt. with the cardiologist yesterday and that wore me down.  I slept good last night but didn't feel rested when I got up this morning.  I apparently have an elevated blood pressure level and he wants me to take my BP for several days here at home and let him know the readings.  I've NEVER had a BP problem so I'm hoping this is only a temporary thing.

It is supposed to be warm today and I'm hoping they are right.  So tired of cold, dreary weather.  It drags every one's mood down, I think.

Sorry to complain this morning but I am feeling a little down about having to add another health condition to keep track of.  I need to get out today to find something else to think about besides my health.  I feel as though I'm becoming a hypochondriac and I don't want that to happen.  I'm going to try to MAKE this a better day!   :yes:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 28, 2018, 08:04:10 AM
Good morning everyone, 36°, at least above freezing this morning. Yesterday warmed up nice and really felt like spring.

JUNE  thank you for thinking of us in this building but it is more harassment than abuse that we have here. As long as we stay in our apartments and bow do her every thing is fine. Sorry I do not bow down to any person. Only God deserves that.

Not up to chatting today, feel like I am still sleeping. Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 28, 2018, 08:04:48 AM
Desiderata
Max Ehrmann

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
And remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly & clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull & ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud & aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain & bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons
than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing future of
time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.

Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity & disenchantment
it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden
misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue & loneliness.
Beyond wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees & the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors & aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your
soul.
With all its sham, drudgery & broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 28, 2018, 09:13:04 AM
Good morning. Kind of a cloudy day, but supposed to be a little warmer.  Supposed to get up to 70º tomorrow.  Hope it stays around.

Amy,  wanted to say Hi ! to you and hope you will have a good report from the Chiropractor !

I am feeling like Gloria and Phyllis this morning.  I did sleep pretty good, but having a difficult time getting moving this morning.

Jane, sorry that you will be missing Holy Week services.  But, I am sure you will be there in spirit.  Glad you had a nice visit with you Maryland family! 

Off to get some breakfast.

Have a great day !

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 28, 2018, 09:42:08 AM
sorry everyone seams to be having a rough time . well it took three trips to get
it but I got 9.47 hours under the Mask. it showed smiley faces ( no  air leaks)
but it is not all sleep just breathing with it in place, other wise it lies some time's
have a good day. the weather guesser says now 41º and cloudy showes the high
to be 47º today no sun.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 28, 2018, 09:58:17 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We are to have a nice warm 82 degree day today but remain partly cloudy.  No rain is in the forecast.  We had a great time at the Prime Timer's Senior Luncheon yesterday.  One of the Methodist churches in Augusta has a seniors chorus.  There were about 30 members in attendance.  We were invited to sing along with them as they sang and they are all the old songs we had grown up with.  They do a secular and then a sacred segment.  We then had a delicious potato with ham soup, salad a biscuit and delicious dessert for our lunch.  In a few minutes I will take Pat down to the Church so she can attend the Gifts craft group.  I think this will be the first time this year she has attended.  I will go down and have coffee with the guys at the cafe and then after picking her up we will stop by Walmart to pick up the grocery order she placed yesterday.  Finally on the way home we will stop at a battery store to replace the battery in the new phone she recently got as it is not holding a charge.  Hopefully that will solve the problem and if not the phone will be returned.  We sure don't want to send it back as it is a perfect phone for seniors who don't want to use a smart phone.  I have already prepared our lunch sandwiches as know we both will be tired when we get back home.  I also grated a pound of cheese.  This evening we will be going to Diablo's with Scott, Jennifer, Elizabeth and perhaps one other.  They will then come out for the evening.

Gloria, it is a shame that others don't want to enjoy your nice covered back porch in nice weather.  Gloria, in my book harassment is one form of abuse.

June, you are right about the elder abuse in Gloria's case.  There should be a senior advocate somewhere that could intervene on behalf of the residents. Glad you found the program interesting.  Glad you don't have to deal with that where you live. 

Amy, I think the Team Viewer is going to solve a lot of problems and will allow me to maintain my SIL's computer as well as help me teach her how to use it. It has been many years since I have owned a pair of jeans. 

Jane, sorry to read that you cannot participate in the Holy Week services at your Church. 

Phyllis, I can relate to your getting up in the morning feeling tired.  Sorry to read you now have to deal with a blood pressure problem and hope it is temporary. I see Joy can also relate to waking up tired. 

Lloyd, glad to see you finally got a full nights sleep.  I also had a good nights sleep last night. 

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lindancer on March 28, 2018, 07:16:35 PM
Phyllis, I also have to take my
BP, and it is crazy. Some times it is low and the next time it is high. I also have to take my pulse 3 times a day, to see if I should take a certain pill.  Such is life

I cannot understand people anymore,  Our Lady of the Island Shrine which is a few miles from us.  The stations of the cross is a walk, with life size statues. It was discovered that the statue of Jesus has been defaced. It is such a beautiful and peaceful
place,no matter what your religion.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g48110-d5577587-Reviews-Shrine_of_Our_Lady_of_the_Island-Manorville_Long_Island_New_York.html (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g48110-d5577587-Reviews-Shrine_of_Our_Lady_of_the_Island-Manorville_Long_Island_New_York.html)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on March 28, 2018, 08:09:10 PM
Gloria, what a shame.  There are people who just don't want others to enjoy something beautiful and meaningful as that area.  I hope the vandals are found.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 28, 2018, 08:48:33 PM
It seems like I have had a very busy day, but it was mostly mind busy I guess. Went down for Bible study, led by my son Gary, and enjoyed ! Then on to lunch, home for a read and a nap. Phone rang reminding me I had a doctors appt. downstairs, so down I went. Weight remains the 112, b.p. about the same 157, but a really great visit with my lady doctor. She must have spent close to an hour with me....even did my toe nails. Exchanged some of the meds I take to a longer lasting pill, and answered a bunch of questions I asked. I type up all I want to ask and she really appreciates this. Talks to me about each item, then writes her reply on the paper I have typed, and she loves to do it this way. I do too. I cannot retain our discussion, but the answer she writes down on my question paper I can take home and re-read if necessary. I love this lady.

Larry there are Sr. Advocates available....we just don't know how to contact them. That is what I learned yesterday. NCEA. national center on elder abuse. Quote: Why are we here ? To ensure that that older Americans live with dignity and honor and are free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
We are invited to call for information during normal business hours at 1-855-500-3537 or email an inquiry NCEA@med.usc.edu
So for those of you who are interested in learning I pass this on to you. That's what I learned...use it or forget it, I won't repeat it.

Gloria, Abuse takes many different forms, and I say you folks are being abused by this woman. She takes away your rights by telling you when to heat, when to open windows, enters your apts. without an appointment, and claims you are a smoker when you are not. She is stealing your civil rights as a human being, and to me that is ABUSE.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 28, 2018, 10:22:10 PM
well It is time I bid you all sweet dreams and goodnight. first half day was slow and Laze,second half I got my self motivated and got the cows fed and did a couple hours done in the shop,doing a little scrap clean up for sale and some work on the new corral panels.  hope to see you all tomorow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Shirley on March 29, 2018, 02:16:36 AM
I drove to central MO yesterday & home today so am weary.... to the bone weary.  I read the posts & started to comment but gave up & will sleep.  Was rain both days & fog this morning, my favorite kind of driving weather.... waited until fog lifted before heading home. Sorry that the dogwood & redbud not blooming but was delighted to see the Bradford & other trees blooming like crazy as I neared Wichita. 

Jane, I'm in the same boat... all services are at night & I don't drive at night, either!  I really am disappointed & a little disgusted that WE aren't considered .....

Phyllis, when my doctor was concerned about my BP I started taking a 325 aspirin before going, & it calms me down.   Works for me~~

Sweet dreams to all .... or guess I better say, "good morning", it's 1:15 am & I am off to bed! 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 29, 2018, 07:23:26 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!

It's been a strange week!  I'm not going to bore you with the details but I have a ride to the Great Vigil of Easter Service on Saturday evening and an admonition from my daughter and SIL to call them if I need a ride home.  I probably won't have to call them.

Shirley, I think I have to start complaining a bit more.  There are people in my church who would go out of their way to give me rides if they knew I needed them.  However, I get myself to church every Sunday and I'm still working so they don't even remember that I don't drive at night.  And it's a special season so they have other things on their minds.  It's just not in my nature to complain.  I've always been one of those people who "just get it done" and it's very hard to make myself understand that I can't do it all any more.  Therefore, how can I expect others to buy into that unless I tell them?

OKay, that all the complainng!  We're waiting for the "boinger" for the doggies pills and I have a load of laundry in the dryer and another one in the washer.  I need the towels and bath rugs washed.  Then I'm going to do regular clothes!

I wish you all a lovely day (mine will be rainy) and may God be with you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 29, 2018, 07:39:18 AM
Good morning everyone..

Yesterday flew by as most days do on me.  Today is cleaning up in the house then later this afternoon we go pick up hubby's blister packs. Foggy out there now and I hope it soon lifts, don't care for driving in it .

Joy, I think my chiropractor could be a great bread maker with his kneading and thumping... :thumbup: but he does a great needed job on me so I just grin and bear it.

Gloria de, I hope when they catch the culprits that did this they make them clean their nasty work off with a tiny tooth brush. and then they can go pick up garbage too along the road ways .

Jane, I too don't like to ask and would rather do it myself.  I am happy you have your ride to church   and don't have to drive at night. Night driving is  not a favourite of mine either.

Shirley, great to hear from you, glad your home safe and sound. I am finding long drives hard to do anymore , used to think nothing of them but tis different now.

I had better get a move on here.......

Enjoy your day everyone.



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 29, 2018, 09:35:22 AM
Good Morning everyone. well it is 45º and cloudy here with chance of a few sprinkles. with two hitches again I got a little over 9 hours under the mask of the breathing machine. suposed to be a high today of 47º . so i will put on a light jacket and feed the cattle and go to shop and work on the panels for the corral. Have a great day,

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 29, 2018, 09:37:29 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We are off to a sunny morning with partly cloudy forecast later today and a high of 85 degrees.  I am going to go to coffee this morning and take my friend from the assisted living place.  I will bring him home and then hop on the Interstate and go over to Costco to return the Rollator that we had ordered for Pat.  So glad to bought it from Costco because it will be easy return without having to box it up and send it by UPS as it is really too heavy for me to be lifting very much.  I was not successful yesterday in finding a battery for Pat's new phone but last evening I checked the little book that came with it and there was a website and email address.  On the website was the model phone that we got for Pat and a picture of the battery that was available for $8 so I ordered it.  It will come from Hong Kong.  Before I discovered the website I had written an email asking for help with the battery issue.  Within 30 minutes I had a response saying they knew I had ordered the battery and a little bit later got notice it was being shipped with a tracking number.  Hopefully this will solve the problem as Pat loves the phone and we didn't want to take it back.  We went to Diablo's and had a great meal then enjoyed a nice visit with the group here at the house.

deAngel, I have never been able to understand why if one or more people complain about something that there has to be a change.  There is no way that someone is probably going to be offended by something or not like something.  There is no guarantee in our Constitution that prevents provide that right.  Just because I don't like a certain vegetable it sure doesn't mean they should be taken off the market because other people do like them.  Too bad we are having beautiful things, like the statue of Jesus, being defaced and destroyed. 

June, so glad you care so much for your doctor and that she writes out the things she tells you in response to your written questions and concerns.  You are providing good information about the Senior Advocates. The county we came from had a nice little booklet that had a lot of information about resources available to seniors.  I haven't check for this county but expect the county website contains a lot of information of this type.  I agree with you about Gloria and the folks living in her apartment building being abused. 

Lloyd, I hope your corral panels are coming along well. 

Shirley, that is a pretty long trip for only two days.  I see you were writing very early this morning and sure hope you were able to get some restful sleep last night. 

Jane, it is hard for people to know of another's needs if it isn't communicated.  I know the satisfaction I get when I can do something for someone else such as take my friend to coffee or remove the breakfast trays from the tables when my friends have finished or get a drink refill.  Many of them are not very mobile and I still get up and down easily and these are things I can do.  I just bet there are many people in your Church who would be happy to give you a ride when you need it just as your daughter and SIL are happy to help you.  I don't see it as complaining when you let it be know of a need you have.  Haven't you done many things for others who had a need over the years?

Amy, we are all reaching the age where we just can't do what we used to do without a thought.  I wouldn't attempt to do a long drive again such as driving back to Missouri. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 29, 2018, 09:44:38 AM
Good morning everyone, 39°, warmest morning we have had so far, might be in the mid 50's later. Maybe spring will finally get here.

JOY  I did just about nothing all day yesterday. Some days that monster arthritis acts up and I sit here watching a CNA doing what i feel is my job and it makes me feel like I am just plain lazy.

LLOYD  I am waiting for the day we get into the upper 60's and no rain. Showers are in today's forecast.

LARRY  for me the back porch is hard. The front doors open with a fob and open, the back one doesn't and it is hard trying to hold it open and get the rollator out and then it is screened in and has a door to get out there so walking around the building and getting in that way is even harder for me.

GLORIA de  that defacing of the statue of Jesus is worse that stealing baby Jesus from the manger at Christmas time. People who do that do not believe in anything. Thanks for the link, beautiful and restful looking place.

Since Linedancer is a Gloria  like me when someone just uses the name I often think it is meant for me but wonder what I had said earlier. Then it hits me it is for Gloria de. The first time it happened I thought I was really losing it.

JUNE  I copied the information you posted. Thanks, will pass it to a few others here.

SHIRLEY  that was a lot of driving for you in one day. Glad you are safely home again.

JANE  like you I hate asking anyone for help. With appointments this town has a car that 3 days a week we can book but you have to gook way ahead of time. In a pinch I will ask my son to take me  and he always does but I do not like to ask him.

AMY  hope the fog lifted before you had to drive in it. When I made bread the kneading was the best part, could take my frustrations out then.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 29, 2018, 09:45:08 AM
"God gives us a new day each morning, We can spend it in joy, or in sorrow. We can't change what happened yesterday, and we don't know what's coming tomorrow.So as long as today, is one thing we have,  it seems like a good thing to do, to make it as nice as a day can be, For ourselves and for others too."
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 29, 2018, 02:48:26 PM
Good morning dear friends. My new prescriptions were delivered today, and two of them were unrecognizeable. So I spent an hour on the computer trying to "do it myself", and was unsuccessful so finally got dressed went down stairs to the clinic, contacted my Pill girl, and she straightened it out for me. So, came home, took my pills and had some breakfast. Then I felt so content I did my ablutions made the bed dressed and went out for a walk. They had music playing with a game, so did a happy dance, then went out and soaked up some sunshine.  My desk is loaded with "things to do" and I hope to get them done today.

Larry, the phone number I gave on Elder abuse is NOT just for Ca. It is a National organization number just in case you, or others here would be interested in more information. Some of our kids may find it helpful also.

We are having another sunny day...high of 76. Soon it will be time to go down for lunch, and I would be willing to be that I will end up napping, instead of cleaning up stuff on my desk. SIGH......so many good intentions that are canceled by napping.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 29, 2018, 03:19:19 PM
We ended up with some rain and it helps take away the snow, right now the snow is no longer pristine looking.
I did get my cleaning done and some sewing too!

Gloria, I forgot to tell you, my son saw a Bald Eagle yesterday! He was driving through Wisconsin and said he had seen one. We kept on talking then all of a sudden he is saying ohhhh wow...oh my.....well you can imagine what was going through my head. What was it??? He just saw another Bald Eagle, only closer this time, the eagle had its tail fanned out as it was getting ready to fly off the carcass of a deer.

Better go see what 's for supper..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 29, 2018, 04:58:15 PM
Good afternoon...

AMY, how exciting for your son to see the Bald Eagles....I can bet you were waiting with baited breath to find out what he was ohhh wow’ing at!  I do hope the fog lifted before you had to go.  Fog does scare me to drive in.

JUNE, ever so often we order pills and they come and look totally different than they did before.  Sometimes they tell us they are different and sometimes they do not.  We look them up just to be safe.  I do not think they should be allowed to change the color and looks....it is just too confusing.  I appreciate the information that you shared and will refer to it if I know of any case of injustice to an6 senior.  Thank you.

GLORIA de, it make me feel sick after reading about the damage to the statue of Jesus.  I just do not understand how anyone can do this.  Three 15 year old boys broke into a church here and did 80K worth of damage a few days ago.  It was just unbelievable what all they did.  Damaged all the glass ware in the place turned over and beat up a beautiful grand piano as well as other musical instruments....they did identify them and now the public is crying the blues because they are going to charge them for this and make the parents pay for the damages.  What is wrong with the world when they do not think someone should have to accept responsibility for such a terrible crime.  This was not just some kids messing around in the place....they destroyed EVERYTHING in their sight.  Pitiful. 

SHIRLEY, happy to read you made the drive to and from MO safe and sound.  That is a long drive for a over night.....could you not stay a bit longer? 

LARRY, since the phone was new it is a shame they did not offer to replace the battery for free!  At least $8 is not too expensive.  Glad you enjoyed your evening together last night. 

GLORIA, I remember my mama saying how useless she felt when my dad had to do so much around the house when she became unable to do it herself.....so I can understand that you would feel that way too when your CNA is there and you are watching.  I know you do not like to ask for help, but hopefully you know that there are people in your life that will do what ever they can for you if need be. 

Bobs wounds are looking so much better and are requiring very little care at this point.  We go Friday to get the sutures out and we look forward to getting this done...

JANE, same thing for you as I stated to Gloria....There are so many people that will step up to help you when there is a need....but I do understand that it is not something you want to have to ask for....but please do, when you have to! 

We went to a movie two nights ago.....I hope I did not already tell you all this.  Anyway, it is a preview to a movie coming out called
THE LEISURE SEEKER.  it has been advertised on TV and on the Internet.....  I would suggest you watch it if given a chance as it was a cute, but rather sad at the same time.  It was a bit too close to reality for me...but we did enjoy it.  We are not movie goers’ per se, but have a friend that offers us a free VIP viewing of several a year.  We normally are not interested but this one caught my eye. 

I must get a move on.....enjoy the rest of your day, EVERYFRIEND.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 29, 2018, 08:35:26 PM
Gloria de,I did do what you suggested about lost post but nothing at all happened. I have a Mac computer and they don't always follow the same pattern as a P.C. But thank you for trying to help. I will keep it on hand as the message I tried to recover was a day old. I have copied down control z. Thanks dear.

Lloyd, I don't use a mask to help breathing at night, but twice a day I  spend 15 min. on a breathing machine that is electronic. A Nurse fills it with a medicine called Albuterol, which opens areas in the lungs to aid in breathing. It is used mainly for asthmatics, but others need it too. You certainly do keep yourself busy. How many cattle are you feeding now ?

Jenny, I agree with the pills changing the patterns they use. My  daily 81mg. aspirin was just plain orange. chewable. Now it is a tiny little yellow pill with T81 imprinted on it. couldn't find it on the computer. Wikipedia is great at identifying pills.They even have pictures of some, so you can identify them. Jenny, I console myself for not being able to rely on myself for certain things, so have to pay to have it done, by telling myself I am giving some person a job, and they are happy to have th work. I think I am going to have to turn my laundry over to a worker here, as it really tires me out…..a simple thing like doing laundry, but it leaves my breathless and dizzy. But…..it will keep some one earning a pay check. They charge 55 dollars a month. Everything comes back on a hanger and folded. All I have to do is put my name on the items. I think a felt pen will do the job.

I had a big lunch downstairs today so I think I will fix something light for supper and eat at home. I feel tired at the end of the day. If I don't get back later have a good, blessed night and a happy tomorrow. I will do the same. Hugs,Love and Prayers. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 29, 2018, 09:16:53 PM

June Drabek counting the bull 38 head cows and calves. staying busy is what keep's me alive and going. if I get motivated enough I do not think about the aces and pains. Have a great rest of the day. we just got home from family night at our cousin's funeral is tomorrow after noon. this old man is ready to hit the hay soon. good night and sweet dreams.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 30, 2018, 06:05:56 AM
Good Morning everyone. well I have had enough sleep for tonight time to get the day started. Hope you all have a day just as you like.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 30, 2018, 06:32:41 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  Take a minute to reflect on what Our Lord suffered on this Good Friday so many years ago!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 30, 2018, 07:11:06 AM
Good morning!  Supposed to be cloudy with some showers today.  We'll see if that happens.  Lately when they predict rain it hasn't happened.  I would like to get out and spread some grass seed in a large bare spot near the driveway before the rain starts....if it starts, that is.  I pay to have the lawn reseeded every year but not a lot of the new seed turned into grass this year so I'll try to do it myself.  I complained to the lawn company but didn't get a lot of satisfactory answers from them.  Think I will have to look around for a new lawn company.

Yesterday was a very busy day.  I had a phone call in the morning telling me of the death of a neighbor's father and the funeral was scheduled for later in the morning.  Didn't have time to make it to the funeral but got out to the nursery near me and bought a pretty peace lily plant for my neighbor and then made a visit to them in the afternoon.  Their house is down the street from me and their driveway is very steep so it was kind of a struggle to get up it but with David's help, and the rollater, I made it.  Also, yesterday was grocery shopping day which is always a long walk through a very large store so last night my legs ached a lot and I was really tired so went to bed at 9:30.  Had a good night's sleep and woke up at 6 this morning ready for another day.

Jane, I don't think you are complaining about needing a ride to church.  How many times in your life have you volunteered to help someone when they needed it?  Now it is your turn and just think how good you make someone feel that they had a chance to offer a helping hand.  Most people are happy to help but often just don't know what help is needed unless you tell them.

Shirley, I used to take an aspirin before going to the doctor just to calm any jitters but now that I am taking a blood thinner I can't take aspirin. I'm not sure that Tylenol has the same calming effect, does it?

Stay well and content, everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 30, 2018, 07:32:23 AM
Good morning everyone..

Dark dreary day here with the threat of rain, which is badly needed to bring the lakes and creeks back up.

Nothing on the agenda that HAS to be done today but I am hankering for some tea biscuits so make bake some with the buttermilk I got.

Phyliss, I too have to put some grass seed out and thought some Epsom salts with it may help. I know the Epsom salt is good for the garden. I am sorry for your neighbours loss.

Lloyd, that is a lot of animals to look after....thought you were slowly winding down on your work??

Jenny ,happy to read Bob's wound is looking better and he will feel a lot better when the sutures come out.

Enjoy your day everyone..


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 30, 2018, 07:58:44 AM
Good morning everyone 51° to start the day. Warmest start in months and it is about time. Foggy to start and weather folks are saying showers later and early Easter morning. Yesterday turned into a pretty nice day, warmer than it has been and much appreciated.

JUNE  glad you had the energy to dance with your 4 wheeled partner. I can picture you swinging around with it as you enjoy the music. Where I used to get my
prescriptions they always told me when they looked different because they were getting them from a different source. Now I get the looking different and I will call to find out why.

AMY  what snow we have left from the plows is looking more like piles of dirt. With more days like today that will be gone soon and the parking lot will be swept and nice and clean again. I do like the way they keep this place clean. Your son was lucky to see 2 bald eagles, I would still love to see at least one in the wild.

JENNY  when I read of kids like those destroying so much in that church the parents are the ones to pay. If they brought up their kids right they would not get into trouble in the first place. Too many do not know the difference between right and wrong so how can they teach their offspring. I have had some great CNAs who just seem to look around and see what needs doing and others who just want to sit and do nothing. The good ones always seem to find better paying jobs because they do not  get paid much more than the minimum wage. Is today the day Bob get the stitches out?

JUNE  a CNA does my laundry every week because I can no longer do it. Every thing folded the way I like and hangs others on hangers and puts in the closets. The things that go in drawers I put away.

LLOYD  have a great day and make sure to stop and watch a good western and have a break.

JANE  what Our Lord Jesus suffered so many years ago makes our pains nothing.

PHYLLIS  I know how you felt with all you did yesterday. I hope you can take it easy today.

AMY  that Epsom salts is wonderful for so many things. I know I would never be without it.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 30, 2018, 07:59:49 AM
ON A RUGGED SPLINTERED CROSS
(By Debbie Pruess)

On a rugged, splintered cross, my Jesus chose to die
On that dark hill that day, heaven heard the Father cry
For the first time in forever, separation drove apart
The Father and the Son, how it broke the Father's heart
This was the only way, it was the Father's plan
To bring down salvation, to this sinning man
He gave His only Son, sacrificed upon the tree
He paid the price I couldn't pay, He gave His life for me
So I must remember, not only at Easter time
The price He paid upon the tree was rightfully mine
He removed my sin stains and washed me white as snow
Now He's made a glad heart, out of my heart of woe
For He rose again, and lives in heaven above
Pouring out on me, His sacrificial love
He died that dark, sad day, upon the rugged tree
To purchase the salvation for a sinner such as me
As He hung there dying, He cried for all the world to hear
"Father forgive them" fell upon each sinners ear
Those words are still heard today, echoing through eternity
From my Savior on the cross, on the rugged, splintered tree
They were meant for everyone, for all who would believe
Who would accept His blood was shed, for each one to receive
As He hung there dying, in pain and agony
He looked through the years to come, and He saw you and me
In His time of great sorrow, separation from God above
He looked not at Himself, but looked out with eyes of love
He looked out and He saw, each person that would be
Then upon that cruel cross, He gave His life for you and me.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 30, 2018, 10:40:12 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We had rain during the night and early this morning but it has cleared off now and the morning for me started out at 66 degrees and is suppose to get up to 75 degrees this afternoon.  I don't seem to have any energy this morning.  Fortunately I have nothing scheduled for today.  I just now called to schedule the air conditioning repairman to come out on Monday as our A/C isn't cooling. 

Yesterday I went over to pick up my friend for coffee and waiting a few minutes and then called him only to learn that he wasn't going to go to coffee due to another appointment.  I went ahead and had coffee with my friends and then went over to Costco and returned the Rollator. I did not attend the Maundy Thursday service at the Church last evening as just wasn't up to going.  My SIL did receive the computer we sent her but is going to have to call ATT this morning and have someone help her get it connected to the Internet.  I did tell her of several things and suggested she explore things on the computer.  However, she had a very bad headache so doubt she spent much time doing so.

Gloria, glad to see you are getting some warmer weather after a long and hard winter.  I understand why the back porch is hard for you get out of.  Do you have places to sit in the front?  Your citation on God giving us a new day each morning is so true and is the way I have tried to live my life the last 12 years or so. 

June, it is good to be concerned that you may not have gotten the correct medication.  I think the last time that happened on one of my prescriptions it said on the label the pharmacy put on that it would look different.  Glad you were able to have a happy dance.  It sounds like a fine idea for you to have someone else do your laundry.  There are special laundry marking pens and I see you can easily get one through Amazon.  However, your facility might have them available.  My folks had to mark all of there belonging when they were in the care home.  As long as your desk doesn't break under the weight of the "things to do" I just bet it won't matter what day you get to them. I don't think the things we can do on the PC like the Control Z would work on a Mac but I bet they have some similar action that you could find with a Google search.   

Amy, when we lived where we had snow in the winters I always hated those times when it began to look so dirty. What a great treat to see a bald eagle in the wild.

Jenny, it staggers my imagination that there would be a public outcry that the vandals of the church property should not be held accountable. It sounds like the boys should be in detention somewhere as they are obviously out of control.  On Pat's new phone I did get another email from the company in Hong Kong asking for the order number as they probably were the company selling the phones through Amazon. I answered and gave them the order number but haven't heard back from them yet.  Glad Bob's wounds are looking better.

Lloyd, glad to see that you got enough sleep last night. 

Phyllis, my front yard sod looks great but the back yard  didn't do well as it is shows sand and clay with patches of grass in places back there. It is always watered when the rest of the yard is so it wasn't from a lack of water.  It doesn't show from the street and I couldn't care less as we don't use the back patio and I can't see spending the money to have ti re-sodded at this time. I have always wondered why people buy homes with steep driveways.  I wouldn't even try to climb a steep driveway anymore.  Have you tried the on line grocery shopping?

Amy, I had to look up tea biscuits as am not familiar with them. Are they sort of a rich cookie?       
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 30, 2018, 11:20:24 AM
Just saying a quick "Good Morning".  I was up early, read for a little while, and then took a nap.  So, I am just getting myself oriented.

Nothing yet planned for today.  My DIL is going to the store for me this evening, as I need a few things for what I am taking to my son's on Sunday.

Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny warm day.  And, our Baltimore Orioles won their opening day game.  It was a nail-biter at the end, but they pulled it off and won in the 11th inning.  So, that made the day even better.

Unfortunately,  the cold is coming back over the week end.  And, they mentioned that "snow" word for maybe early Monday morning.  Poor Mother Nature sure has been mixed up this spring.  Hopefully, that will be the last cold spell for us. 

Hope everyone will have a nice Good Friday. 

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 30, 2018, 12:05:28 PM
Larry, we have several stores close to me that offer on-line ordering but I haven't tried them yet.  I'm picky about fresh produce.  Have you or Pat ordered fresh vegs. and fruit online from Walmart and were you satisfied with what they picked out for you?

Also, I want to keep doing as much exercise as I am able to do and once a week around the big store is tiring for me but I feel like I am keeping my legs working as long as possible.  I know that the time will come when I can no longer do that so will have to shift to online ordering then, I think.

Sorry that the rollater didn't work out for you and Pat.  Gratefully, I have David to lift mine in and out of the back of the car and he says he doesn't mind doing it.  I can lift it if I have to but it is cumbersome and I'm glad he is around to do it for me.  I really depend on it now when I am away from the house.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lindancer on March 30, 2018, 01:08:09 PM
Good afternoon, It was raining when i got up, but now the sun is trying to shine. May get to 50

Jane, when I moved here 35 years ago, we were the kids on the block, that's what they called us. I had a station wagon, and whenever there was a meeting or luncheon, someone would say: you have a station wagon and you can take all of us. Now I depend on them.

I was told to still take my aspirin, even tho I take a blood thinner. The doctor also told me never to take anything, but Tylenol.

Amy, No they still have not found the vandals, It is going to cost quite a bite of money to repair the statue, as they broke the face completely off.

Jenny, a couple of years ago in Polish Town, vandals broke the head off of St.France. It was a life size statue in front of the church. I am glad to hear your husbands wound is getting better.

Larry, hope you feel better.  I had a bad night slept 2 hours. Just could not sleep, so got up and played some games on the PC

Gloria, At Marks funeral I requested two hymns. The Old Rugged Cross and In The Garden



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on March 30, 2018, 01:49:03 PM
Gloria D, I take a blood thinner and was told to discontinue my "one a day" aspirin and take Tylenol if needed.  I don't feel Tylenol is as effective for headaches as an aspirin, however, I have few, if any, headaches.  I do take Tylenol 650 to relieve the pain in my shoulder and it does help.  The pain will not be gone entirely.

I like both of the hymns you chose for your son's funeral.  I have several favorite hymns and I'll let the family choose what they want.

The sun is shining here and the temperature is in the high 40s.  Sunday is to be partly sunny.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Shirley on March 30, 2018, 05:15:49 PM
Janie, 'tis Good Friday & since all services are evening, I decided I would do what we did long ago.... just go into church & kneel down to pray by myself.  Had a nice visit and spent time thinking about how difficult it was for Christ's mother to watch the torture and humiliation her son had to go through, but she couldn't do anything about it.  How much harder it must have been for God to watch what His son was going through and He could have saved him, so how much more difficult for Him to NOT give up on the world to protect His Son. 

Phyllis, since I won't even try a blood thinner after so many scares with other meds, good old aspirin is my thinner & I found taking the 325 has worked for 5 years so far, taking it once a week (more or less).... it works when I get the pixilated colors in my eyes that the opthamologist diagnosed as "migraine without the headache"... (his guess, since he's never seen it in action).  I thought it was a stroke since aspirin only took a few minutes to make the colors go away, the eyes get fuller & fuller of colors until I take the aspirin & I've never let it go on to see what would happen.  My family doctor & cardiologist had no clue what it could be so just tell me to "do what works".  They don't want to push me into a reaction they can't fix since I had such violent reaction to the 2 meds (benadryl & prednisone) used to snap one out of such a shock.  Heard on the news this week that recently they've discovered that aspirin may be the best way to ward off Alzheimer's.   I don't think Tylenol has the same effect .... nice to know someone else was as sneaky as me to "calm down".  ;)

Amy, are your tea biscuits sort of like "butter cookies"?  I do love that kind, not too sweet, just a mellow taste.  Yum!   I also have grass seed I need to throw over a dead looking patch by my garage, glad you mentioned the Epsom salt since I talked to someone long time ago  that took care of plants as a business & said they used it.  I am NOT a Master Gardener.  I am so disappointed the "powers that be" allowed the highway department tear out the rookery where the herons & egrets migrated to each year, we had more of those big birds than any of the sancturaries we saw down along the coast.  The small lake in a large shopping center not far from our house was where the eagles used to nest, and then the cormorants moved in and were quite a sight as they came and went to fields morning & night... so many the shopping center decided to cut down the trees on a little island where they nested... and where the eagles were nesting.  I've got to find out where they moved to since I see the masses of Vs of cormorants flying over morning & night.  I think the eagles get up before I do.

Larry, you mentioned the laundry markers.... not sure if the same, but the "permanent" markers that you can buy anywhere worked without any streaks or fading, for me.  When my parents had their 50th Anniversary party I bought a huge tablecloth that my sister stitched a 5 point star in the center with pretty gold trim.... I put our parents names & the dates in the center & every point of the star was signed by the 5 children & our kids.... outside the star came all the rest of the family, neighbors & friends even from childhood.  They were so delighted with it they decided to keep it on the dining room table for the whole year to have everyone sign that came to see them that year.  Their house was open to all and hardly a day went by that they didn't have at least one or two visitors.  The permanent ink was still sharp when they died & my sister's oldest daughter has it to pass down to the next generation. 

June, I was picturing you dancing with your rollator, delightful, & so glad to see you enjoy the moment!  You do have the best of all places to live, sounds to me, and even better that Gary & Dori are so close.  Your attitude and choosing to be happy serves you well.

Joy, we had such nice weather for a while & yesterday it turned that bitter cold that comes with dampness & wind.... I could not get warm.  Easter Sunday is still cold so kids will have to do the egg hunt in the house.  Speaking of keeping ourselves in shape, have you (or anyone) considered Yoga?  The friend I hoped to meet has been taking yoga classes but we didn't get a chance to talk about them..... I'm not great about exercise (all kinds of excuses not to)... but I am interested in keeping the muscles stronger.  Don't want to stand on my head or anything too extreme~~

Mary Ann, I have not had a headache in years... not the kind I used to have & took aspirin for.  My kids all switched to Tylenol.  Since I don't have a problem with aspirin I fall back on it for whatever ails me.  I do know if I have just taken an aspirin & cut a finger it will bleed for a long time but if not, the bleeding will stop almost immediately. 

Jenny, sure hope Bob's wound is healing as should...  and hope your father is doing okay.  This has been a roller-coaster year for y'all so far,huh?  I'm not too sure why anyone would think the parents shouldn't pay for the damage their kids did.... I always told my kids that "I am responsible for them until they are 18 but after that I don't get credit for what great things they do and won't take blame for what wrong they do"........... 

Lloyd, I spent the night in the Warrensburg Walmart parking lot, nice spot over by the trees.  The State Fair campground was a muddy mess & I was afraid to pull off the roads and did not want to take a chance of driving to the lake & finding their campgrounds closed like last time. At least Walmart welcomes campers as long as they park out of the way.  I bought a $100. Walmart gift card to buy their gas & had to add another $10. to fill up.  I had to go inside to buy the cats some tuna (people tuna) so bought the gift card to get another 2 or 3 cents a gallon off.  I still had a little over a quarter of tank left when I got home.  If you get a motorhome you will be howling about the gas, doesn't take long to use up that 55 gallons mine will hold.

I'd better go feed cats again, planned to nap but didn't get that done.  I actually got a little over 7 hours last nigh, have been bad lately & only 4-5 hours.  Have a great week end, everyone!   Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Mary Ann on March 30, 2018, 05:56:34 PM
Shirley, that is interesting about the colors in your eyes.  I had never heard of anything like that.  On the other hand, I've never heard about something I have, either.  I can be on the computer, look up and the wall behind my TV (sometimes even the TV) will have a pattern in red or pink.  The pattern often is like quilt blocks, or a lace doily, but always red or pink, not together.  It goes away quickly.  I asked my optometrist about it and she had never heard of anything like that.  I guess I'm weird!

We're having a lovely day today with a temp of around 50 degrees.  We may have rain tomorrow but Sunday is to be nice.  Tom's daughter will pick me up Sunday and we'll drive to Holland MI for Easter dinner with Tom's son and family, including the twins.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 30, 2018, 06:35:57 PM
Shirley and Larry ,this is what a tea biscuit is, some put raisins in them. I have made them ,grated cheese in them and when done brush with melted butter and garlic.... sad to say mine didn't get made today..
http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/rich-tea-biscuits-74691

BUT, I did finish off another camp quilt so all three are done and can go in for quilting...two camp quilts and an adult one.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 30, 2018, 09:37:39 PM
Lloyd, how many times a day to you have to feed those 38 head of cattle ? Do you pitch the hay over a fence, or what ? You certainly do get enough excerclise, plus all the other stuff you do, I shouldn't think it would be necessary for you to have a sleeping aid, or do you need it because of pain ?

Phyllis, you will never be a hypochondriac, just because you are aware of what they can be. If you are in pain, there is a reason for it, if you blood pressure is spiking, there is a reason for that. Our bodies are the only ones we get, so it is best to give them the care needed, right ?

Janie, I took a walk to our little chapel this morning and read the Stations of the Cross..a catholic style of Jesus life on this day of crucifixion and death.  It gave me a close feeling of peace. Peace for what He did in Love for us, and thankfulness.

Gloria, I am quite sure I will go talk to the one in charge of having laundry done. I was told one does it through the clinic. I will have to mark alll the items with my name and many people here have this service so it is best to identify articles. Dori told me she would help me with that. What is a CNA Gloria ? I have not heard of them out here.

I am really one worn out lady, just too tired to tell you about my wonderful, busy, busy day…..no nap….just go go go. So if you will excuse me…..I am going to prepare for an early bed. I love you all…..may God be with you this night and I send you limpy, weary, hugs. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 30, 2018, 10:38:00 PM
June Drabek I feed them once a day. the bales i use is five foot wide and six feet tall on the + side tall. I carry them out in Pasture on the back of the tractor.
I get off and cut the twine off down low holding the end in left hand and pull them off from around and role them up and put them on the tractor with me.
them let the bale down on the ground circle around and UN role it with the front end loader. that takes 400 or 500 feet  room for them to eat. hope that is clear for you. Have a great rest of the day hope to see everyone tomorrow. sweet dreams , good night everyone.

Shirley I see no good reason when you get that close you do not stop and sleep here and brake bread with us.we have two good beds on the lower level and a clean bathroom there,one bed room has a shut and lockable door, so no one will bother you,and I promas i wont yell at Nancy while you are here.
see you tomorrow with your comment.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 30, 2018, 11:19:17 PM
I reflected off and on today on the great gift God gave us in His Son our Lord Jesus Christ.  I wondered once or twice why it was so hard for me to be doing what I was doing and decided that God was not asking as much of me as He did of His SON!  And He doesn't ask any more of us than we are able to give.  So I changed my thoughts to those of Thanks and got on with my day.

May God bless and keep us all!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 31, 2018, 04:08:26 AM
 JaneS Thanks your post is very good as usual. is 3:o4 A M. I had a snack and am now going for a cool drink of water and back for some of your ZZZ'ES.  see you later today.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Joy on March 31, 2018, 07:56:43 AM
Good Morning.  A pretty, sunny morning, but the temperature is only 30º here in Central Maryland.

I have a busy day ahead.....  making a chocolate pie and a strawberry shortcake to take to my son's tomorrow for our Easter dinner.  Don't know what he is planning on fixing.  He is a very good cook and always has something different and delicious.  Never know what he will come up with.  But, we do know what dessert will be.

My daughter-in-law does not like to cook, so she is the "clean-up" person.  And, she doesn't mind doing that at all.  Of course, there are always ones to help her when it is a crowd.  She usually has most of her family with 2 little ones and our family will only be my other 2 sons, another daughter-in-law and me.   Plus a couple of nice neighbors will join us.   All of my little ones do not live close.  Not sure if it will be warm enough for the 2 little ones to have an egg-hunt.

Can always count on lots of good food and nice company. 

The other day it was 70º and now they are calling for snow early Monday morning, possible several inches.  I am just so tired of the cold and snow. 

Good morning to all the friends who follow.  Sure hope everyone will have a great Saturday and won't be too busy to enjoy their day.

Joy


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 31, 2018, 08:30:55 AM
it Is 46º and cloudy with pretty strong wend, and the weather Man is saying rain and snow tomorrow with a passable 2" accumulation for Easter Sunday. Duh.
oh well as they say Kay raw what ever will be will be. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: phyllis on March 31, 2018, 08:37:10 AM
It's a beautiful morning but a little chilly.  The heat is on and it feels good.

I got the grass seed spread and watered and I will go out later and water again.  Hope I get some grass from it.  If it works I'll buy more seed and do some other bare spots in the lawn.  I don't care a lot for yard work but it was nice to be outside and if I don't try to do too much at a time it usually goes well and eventually I get most of what is needed done. 

No plans for Easter here.  It is just David and me for dinner so buying a big ham and all the traditional side dishes is really a waste of food for us.  I'm not sure what we will have but we have quite a few choices in the freezer and some fresh vegs. in the fridge.  I think we will have pound cake with fresh blueberries with whipped cream for our indulgent dessert.  Blueberries are my favorite.  In just a couple of weeks the NC strawberries will be ready.  I look forward to that.  I love those, too.  The local farmer's markets will all begin to open in April.  We have many around here with a very good variety of fresh fruits and vegs. plus home baked goods, etc.  That is one of the good things about living in North Carolina.....we have so many sources for locally grown fresh food.

Of course, the last games of March Madness will be played this weekend so I will probably be watching some of that.

I hope those of you that can be with family or friends have a wonderful time.  But, for all of us I wish for a lovely peaceful Easter Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 31, 2018, 08:43:26 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I have a ride to the Great Vigil Service and also company.  My daughter is taking me and will stay with me for the service.  She has never done this so I'm thanking God for giving her the idea now! 

My Brother is out of danger and has been diagnosed (probably) with 2 stomach ulcers.  He might go home tomorrow.  We'll see!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Amy on March 31, 2018, 09:19:28 AM
Good morning everyone..
I slept in again and hit the floor running. Have been to town to pick up bananas ,asparagus and hubby mandarin oranges. Store was already getting busy.

Beautiful but cold day here, not sure what we will do today. Going to take hubby over for his morning coffee and then I will decide. 28 ° here ,yard clean up or rather poodetail has been done.

Jane I am glad you not only have a ride but great company to enjoy the service with you.

Phyliss, I need to get more grass seed but first we need the snow to go!

Joy, strawberry shortcake in one of my favorites.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: larryhanna on March 31, 2018, 09:33:16 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It is a sunny and beautiful morning and in the upper 40's and headed up to low 70's this afternoon.  I awoke this morning feeling rested and looking forward to the day.  I plan on attending my meeting later this morning and then will watch at least one of the NCAA Final Four basketball games this evening.  I think I will check in on the golf tournament this afternoon as well. Yesterday was pretty much a lost day. 

Joy, I think the Atlanta Braves lost their first game of the season.  I sure hope they do better this year than last.  Are you a big baseball fan? I sure hope the snow doesn't materialize for you all on Monday.  It sounds like you are having a pretty chilly day up your way today. Our granddaughter is going to make a chocolate pie as our dessert for the dinner tomorrow.  We have to eat fairly early as Scott has to be at work at 2 pm. Like your DIL I don't cook much but am the clean-up person.  It sounds like you all will have a houseful for your Easter dinner.

Phyllis, yes we have ordered some fresh produce from Walmart in our on line ordering and have generally been satisfied with it.  I think there was only one bag of apples that had a couple of bad ones in it and I took it back for refund.  Pat ordered red and green grapes on the last order and requested only two pounds and was only charged for two pounds but needed up with over three pounds.  I usually get most of our produce at Aldi's. I had hoped I could get the Rollator behind the front seat as could sort of leverage it in without having to lift too much but it required the seat to be all the way up and that just wasn't going to work.  Pat has enough trouble getting in and out of the car as it is. Glad that David can do the lifting for you. They are already picking strawberries at the large strawberry farm only a few miles from us. 

deAngel, it sounds like you have earned a lot of free rides with your hauling around others years ago.  I also take a baby aspirin everyday and was told not to take anything but Tylenol for pain.  I do feel much better today. The hymn "In the Garden" was one of my mother's favorites and we had it sung at my mother's funeral.

Shirley, I am fortunate in that I have had a reaction only to about three medicines, the main one being penicillin.  For a long time I took the 325 mg aspirin also but the last few years it has been the 81 mg.  Sure a shame they tore out the rookery.  You are probably right about the permanent markers being OK to mark clothing but know they have a separate laundry marking pen.

Mary Ann, at least what you see when you look up form your computer would be pretty.   

Amy, thanks for the link to the tea biscuit recipe. 

June, is it the chapel where your son and other hold the Bible study sessions weekly?  In the nursing home where my folks spent their last days they had a lovely Chapel in the building and when I visited I took her there.  She could sing the songs. 

Lloyd, those big bales of hay sure are better on backs than the small bales we used to have that could be quite heavy.  I hadn't thought about how one would take the binding off of the bale. 

Jane, nice thoughts on your reflections of the meaning of Easter.  Thanks for sharing them. Glad to read your brother is out of danger and hopefully they have his problem diagnosed. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Carol on March 31, 2018, 09:37:58 AM
I am up earlier today as Marisio (sp) promised to show around 8 am and I have been awake since before 6.  He missed us and never thought to call for two days - has been paid 1/2 of the bill and we want the ceiling in the bathroom that was damaged from a leak repaired.  Two people recommended him - but so many of these private contractors just do things in their own time and expect a person to be home.  Especially women -

A very Happy Easter greeting (early) to all. 

Someone mentioned Stations of the Cross - we have driven through New Mexico at the right time of the year so many times and have seen scores of people walking a great distance off the highway. They really celebrate by a very long trek.  This is always north of Santa Fe. 

We will celebrate tomorrow with lunch & a total of 8 of us.  I am making two salads - so nice of the younger people to invite us. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Gloria on March 31, 2018, 11:10:55 AM
Good morning everyone, woke to sunshine this morning and just turned on TV and got local weather, we are supposed to have this sun all day at last. Then heard on Monday we will wake to rain or snow. My oldest son was here yesterday and brought me 8 Louis L'Amour books to read. I will enjoy them. Of course I could not read that many westerns one after the other, need to break it up with something else.

LARRY  hope your SIL enjoys the laptop you sent her. When my  son gave me his old IBM first PC my grandson was telling me how to do things. Well knowing me I had a new notebook and got it out and told him to write things down. I sure would never remember all he was telling me. I still have that notebook. The maintenance man will soon be bringing out the wicker chairs for both porches, he puts the cushions for them in a storage room in the building.

JOY  reading your post from yesterday when you mentioned Baltimore Orioles I was thinking of birds and wondered what birds could win. Guess you know I do not follow sports.

PHYLLIS  like you I am picky/fussy about produce. There is one store I shopped at but a different one for my produce. The son who comes here every week always calls and asks if I need anything and he knows if it is produce he knows where to get it.

GLORIA de  Those vandals should have all the like destroyed and see how they feel then.

AMY  Tylenol never helped me and will still take aspirin.

SHIRLEY  aspirin has been around and trusted much longer than Tylenol so like you I will stick to the one trusted for many years. There was a time several years ago that if there had been Yoga groups around I would have gone. Now I cannot do  anything without my rollator.

AMY  your biscuits look like what my Mom used to make.

JUNE  several times I have said a CNA is a Certified Nursing Assistant. They work for nurse placement businesses and they are the ones who do most of the grunt work in nursing homes. Working in the homes the help their clients with what ever needs doing, from personal care to housework and cooking or going to the market.

JANE  I stopped worrying about what I could not change years ago when God helped me know what to do. It sure changed my life.

PHYLLIS  it will be a few weeks before plants here start poking up from the ground. Then late June before local strawberries are ready for picking. I sure look forward to it. My son will get me some from a local farm and I will freeze some. Later in the summer will be their blueberries that I will freeze some to last me through the winter. Their blueberries are the closest in flavor to the wild ones we used to pick.

JANE  glad your daughter will be going with you to the service this evening. Good news about your Brother. As if one ulcer isn't bad enough he has to have 2 of them. He stays in my prayers.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Denver on March 31, 2018, 12:36:53 PM
Oh goodness......it seems I have done something again with my post.  When I came in this morning, it was on the post page, and it was blank.....looks like I might have not posted my post from yesterday morning and now it is gone! 

Bob did get the sutures out yesterday, however the wounds do not look that great.  The doc wanted to know when they “opened up”.  We had no idea they had as the parts in question were under scabs.
This doctor comes with the best credentials, but I am not sure has the best sewing skills as the parts in question looked kind of open when she finished them. I took many pictures so it is easy for us to go back and look.  We both feel relieved that if it does not improve well from this, that we do have Dave to help us out.  He brought home some “supplies” for Bob that he can use this coming week when we are in AZ.

At the appointment the doctor SOLD him this thin layer of skin like stuff called DuoDerm.  I actually could not believe he had to BUY it....you would think if it is needed to help close up her work that it would be included in the treatment plan!  When Dave heard what she wanted him to use he was not pleased and that is why he is going to give Bob something that he wants him to use.  Oh my.  It will all be fine, I know it will. 

CAROL, it is so hard to get people to be responsible and do their job these days.  I hope the guy showed up eventually. 

I sure wish you all a happy Easter weekend.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on March 31, 2018, 10:29:08 PM
well I do not see My self hunting Easter eggs now days. but I just seen on TV news it is easier to see the eggs in the snow we are supposed to get tomorrow.
goodnight and sweet dreams.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: JaneS on March 31, 2018, 10:41:59 PM
The Easter Vigil Service is especially long but it didn't seem so tonight.  My daughter said she enjoyed it and Im happy about that.  She met some of my church friends and discovered a couple of acquaintances that she didn't know attend my church and I didn't know she knew. 

Since I stayed up so late last night and since I'm already in my PJs tonight, I think I'll go to bed earlier than I did last night.  So I wish you all a very Good Night and a Good Tomorrow.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: June Drabek on March 31, 2018, 11:13:02 PM
Lloyd, thank you. It was very interesting to read how you spread the food for the cattle. Do they stand in wait for you to finish the job, are do they crowd in to eat when possible ? Do they have pasture where other grasses grow for them to munch on ? Are any of the milk cows ????

I  had to go have supper, and never made it back here. However all is well in my neck of the woods, and looking forward to a Glorious Easter Sunday. I pray you have a good night, and a happy rising tomorrow. I love you all so much. June

HAPPY EASTER DEAR FRIENDS !!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 01, 2018, 01:11:47 AM
June Drabek in answer to you. they do give milk and I suppose it would be good to drink. but they are mostly all black anguish a beef cattle by bread how ever I have few Devin by bread also also a beef bread and never broke to milk except nursing by calve's. I might i give you a history lesson the first anguish cattle were red in collier. hope you are having a good night sleep now as i am going back to. sweet dreams. if i do not post as i read i forget short tearme memory you know.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for March 15,2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 01, 2018, 02:00:49 AM

Let's make a new start HERE (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/soda-shoppe/soda-shoppe-of-april-01-2018/msg125846/#msg125846)