Soda Shoppe for November 1, 2020

Vanilla-Jackie · November 09, 2020, 08:56:34 AM

Phyllis...
... so would i...

Lloyd Hammond...
... keep pushing until you become a pain, then you will get to speak to your Doctor...

Shirley · November 09, 2020, 09:30:32 AM

It has been 2 weeks today since Covid hit me... diagnosis was 2 days later on Wed. I honestly believe I have had every single symptom, ache & pain anyone ever had with this crazy disease. But, I do hope today will start the building back up.

Jackie, before I forget to congratulate you... 3 cheers for making it to the post box & back! It is a feat we had to fight for like that, that "makes our day".... You did good, girl!

Sandy, I do understand totally the comfort your snug bug will bring, every night but most of all when cold. Have one tip, know you are so good at finding the right thing.... a heat pad or twin size electric blanket to warm the bed up before crawling in will keep it toasty all night long because your body heat doesn't have to bring it up first. I don't sleep with one on but turn off immediately when crawling in. Don't let the cold corners drive you out. Love your window on the world. By the way, Biden is not my president any more than Trump was yours and WE can be okay with that, right? I am happy to see you happy.

Lloyd, I hate the time change as much as you and hope somebody does put an end to it one of these days.

By the way, I think our biggest concern should be "who on earth is paying for these health commercials 20 times a minute on TV and how many billions to they plan to scam Medicare and Medicade filling some companies pockets?"

Wonder what companies in China will be making all those "free" things like knee, neck, etc...braces that everyone will need that our tax money is supposed to pay for. It won't be helping the people that sign up but factories in China will be hiring crews to send the US stuff nobody really needed. Somebody is spending a lot of money to convince people they are going to get all that medical help for free.... and those poor people will be the ones stuck with the lack of good care because all the money will be drained off at the top. I am shocked that we are even hearing so many of those commercials, that the companies in the background have no fear they will be caught.

Okay, off my soapbox.... I do hope we can stop the scam before a lot of people lose a year of decent medical care. By the way, we actually had the one insurance, and that insurance dumped us because "they weren't going to serve Medicare people anymore". Couple years later they came back with a new plan that cost more, fewer benefits that were actually IN the deal.. and we declined because we liked being in control of our own Medicare & the supplimentary we paid wasn't nearly as bad as the scam worked out by that company. Beware, you can opt back to being in control!

I'm running out of steam but before I do, need to check weather, looks like it could rain. The barrel my son put those sawed up 4x4s in needs a plastic bag tied over to keep water out until Friday pick up. Need to find something to tie/tape it down with. That means getting dressed!

I've talking to everyone that's posted, ya just can't hear me. Thank you all for thinking of me and for keeping things rolling. My son just delivered 2 meals for today, they are being so good to me I wish everyone could be so lucky........

Gloria · November 09, 2020, 10:04:13 AM

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE oops cap lock was on. Already 60 and into the low 70's again today. Boy when this Indian summer is over and it gets cols again we will feel it and windows will be shut again, winter clothes and jackets. For someone who always loved winter and snow it sounds like I am OLD now because I do not look forward to it.

PATRICIA maybe we should both move to a warmer climate to spend the winter. With Yvette I don't need a good humor infusion, she gets me going every time she is here, we laugh so much all the time she is here.

PHYLLIS I am with you about arthritis, between my back and shoulders I have days I don't want to move.

AMY wow I had not heard about Alex Trebec. You are right he never complained and he had been fighting pancreater cancer for a few years. If they don't drop Jeordy it will never be as good without him. I have watched that program for years.

SANDY my bathroom is cold, no heat in there so I bought a heater to get it nice and warm so I can take a shower.

JENNY Alex Trebek will be missed by everyone who watches Jeopardy. No one can replace him.

LLOYD sorry a cough kept you awake. Hope you slept better last night.

JANE love all those zzz and the ZZZZZZZZZZZ.

PHYLLIS what earthquacke? If there was one here in Rhode Island I heard nothing about it. Sure felt nothing.

SHIRLEY now the political phone calls are over I keep getting medical ones for this company or that one and I am happy with the one I have and not about to change. I better go ge my little ham in my slowcooker for later. vette will have to get the crock out of it later, I cannot do that.

Have a good day and stay safe.

Amy · November 09, 2020, 10:27:57 AM

The garage wiggled in a spot for me!! Called the neighbour for a ride home and he will take me back in later to pick the van up. We are truly blessed with great neighbours. I even got to hug my adopted dog

Put fixings for turkey soup in the IP and 7 min later it is done and smells great. Tried pasta shells instead of rice this time.

Shirley, great to read your post. A little fresh air may feel good for you. You are also blessed with a good family
bringing you meals. Food tastes especially good when someone else cooks it too.

Vanilla-Jackie · November 09, 2020, 10:28:53 AM

Shirley...
... thank you for my praise but i walked a whole lot further than the post box yesterday, i shan't ever be attempting that far again, sheer stupidity on my part...I was so determined to reach the Town Halls Remembrance Day service and i did...Ha ha Shirley, i may not hear you but i am lip reading you...

Amy · November 09, 2020, 10:34:21 AM

Gloria, I was a fan of winter when one could get out skating skiing and snowmobiling. Skiing on a moon lite night is magical......no sound but the swish of your skis.

I soon lost that magical feeling when opening the pound for the cows at -30° and having the pond (stinky) water splash back on you. Or getting stuck in deep snow then pushing the vehicle out. NO FUN

Now having said all that I still admire a new snow fall that graces the pines....then sun making it sparkle like diamonds. That is beautiful........so I guess I will have my love/hate relationship with winter and all too soon my dances with the snowblower..

JaneS · November 09, 2020, 11:21:35 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I thought I'd never get here today. There was so much to do this morning that I started in as soon as Mickie had he pill and before the boinger even went off. I'm not finished yet but I took a break.

SHIRLEY, it' sounds like you might be on the up side of this terrible virus! Thank God for that. Now don't forget to get a lot of rest and take it easy (do you know how to do that?)

Please keep the snow away from Central PA for a while. Christmas Eve would be a nice time for it to come and thn just enough to make a nice blanket and then go away before I want to go somewhere.

I hope everyone feels better today! I hope you all feel rested and ready for whatever comes. I pray that whatever ails you disappears. Be well! Be happy!

Sandy · November 09, 2020, 01:53:21 PM

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Shirley ...
REgarding and electric blanket.

I have tried to sleep with one
on but I get the creeps trying
to sleep inside one. Mosly because
I am a cool sleeper. with good
blankets on top.

It might be a good idea to
pick one to warm up my
bed before I crawl into
it. I may just treat me
to one of those.

It is cooler here today. Not
fridged but cooler.

Old man Winter is knocking on
our door. YIKES.

I agree. Everyone to their own
opinion. No question about that,
IMHO.

The days are getting shorter and
shorter here in the North East..
That will turn around on Dec 21 ...

Now that doesn't seem like too long
now does it?

Have a good day Everyone!
Sandy

patricia19 · November 09, 2020, 03:23:17 PM

Good late morning from a still snowing Interior!

Shirley · November 09, 2020, 06:48:24 PM

Bring on the photos, Patricia! Must be quite a sight out your window!

Sandy, I had not put that date in front of me and it really doesn't sound that far off! Hey, spring is around the corner!

Amy, glad they worked your vehicle in. The last van we had never gave a minute of trouble until it was time to get a new one.... it left me stranded across town & from that point until we finally found the cause... 2 solid years of replacing everything that had to do with electrical/starter/ even things more than once and turned out to be the ground strap! If they made those vans yet I would be buying, but have checked the US over and do not want one they put all the extra stuff in. Mine had a push button queen bed in back, the center seats could come out with plenty room for whatever I wanted. Perfect for overnighter in the woods. But I don't want used because I don't know enough to maintain. So it goes........

Jane, I'll bet I am better at slowing down/resting than you are.

I heard my mother saying all week, "Now, Honey, be patient........." That was never one of my strong points....

Good night, sweet dreams, I made it down to the river and am stunned how many trees the beaver had muched down. I will look over the pictures I took and if Bubble is available, will send to her to post. I hear a bed calling........ Shirley

Amy · November 09, 2020, 08:48:22 PM

Busy ,interesting day that has come to an end. Vehicle is home ,fixed and ready to go. They couldn't, pin point the problem as everything was working proper. A new starter was put in so no worry of being left stranded in the city.

Now to wind down with a dog that always wants to hold hands with me. If I try to ignore him while he is on his couch he will reach out and pull my hand till we are holding hands/paw.

Shirley ,one day at a time .., know your limits ...which I think you do and rest when your body tells you.

JaneS · November 09, 2020, 10:34:58 PM

Well, today was a beautiful one again...up into the 70s and I just wanted to be outside. That was fine with the doggies if I took them along. I know the hit is coming and I'm not ready for it.

Today was also an odd one and a busy one. I just kept doing things that kept bobbing up demanding attention. It seemed like every time I decided to "set a spell" I noticed something that had to be done first. By the time darkness set in, I was all in but my shoestrings and they were comin' in fast!

SANDY, I've never been able to sleep with an electric blanket either but what I'd really like, is something across the bottom end of the bed to heat it up for my cold feet before I get in. Just thinking of that makes me go "Ahhhhhhhhh!". I remember my husband thought he was doing us a favor one winter when he bought an electric blanket. I actually tried it but after about 10 minutes, I threw back the blankets and sat up breathing heavily. I just couldn't do it.

Now I'm going to hit the haystack again. I hear the zzzzzs calling my name. I have no plans for tomorrow but I feel sure tomorrow has plans for me! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy, healthy, feel-better, get-well tomorrow. And may God bless us, every one!

so_P_bubble · November 10, 2020, 01:44:32 AM

From Shirley

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=11.msg187371#msg187371

Amy · November 10, 2020, 06:28:59 AM

Morning

We are off to the city, the sutures come out today

!

Doing a bit of shopping before hand for us and my friend then home. Nice to have peace of mind knowing that the vehicle is ok for the trip.

Jane, I have a foot warmer......actually two at times.

Works for me

I do keep the window open a bit for cool air to come in.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Gloria · November 10, 2020, 07:24:05 AM

Good morning everyone, another day of 70+ due today here. It sure has been wonderful weather here in the 70's and breaking records for late October and early November. Yesterday on the news they were showing the beaches at the shore and a lot of people in the water and sitting on the beach.

AMY glad the garage squeezed your van in to work on it. I agree you have good neighbors bu t you are a good neighbor, too. Works both ways. I got on skies once, looked down t he hill and said NO WAY so got off them and went down the hill on a sled. First time I went on a snowmobile it was in northern Maine. I was up there visiting my niece and her husband. He insisted I go for a ride with him. I got int o an old snowmobile suit, picture it me at 5' 1" woth him over 6'. Glad no one took a picture of it. We went into the trees, mostly pines and it had snowed, the branches were bent down with the weight of the snow and it was a night of a full moon. t was like being in a fairy tale or in the middle of a Christmas card. Something I will never forget. I always loved winter and all the snow. These days it is too hard to bundle up to get outside in winter. The first real snow of the season is still beautiful.

JANE I am with you, snow Christmas Eve I would love to have but then no more. Still think it is beautuful.

SHIRLEY just because you are s tar ting to feel better don' t go and wear yourself out and end up in bed. Was it smart going down to the river? I know it fel t good a t last to do it but how tired were you after?

Just heard on TV that this state is getting a lot more new cases of the virus and more dieing from it again. Guess I should be happy I cannot get out to go anywhere. Of course I worry about my family. My 3 do not like wearing a mask and I keep scolding them.

BUBBLE thanks for the link to Shirley's pictures.

SHIRLEY sure looks like some good size trees the beavers cut down.

I have a DIL (my second daught er) who wears sox to bed at night, even in summer. Seems I have always had cold feet but when I get into bad once my feet warm up I stick them out from the blanket or move them to a cooler place in the sheets.

Time to get my second mug of coffee.
Have a good day and stay safe and healthy.

JaneS · November 10, 2020, 07:48:10 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! It's supposed to be another beautiful day here today. Right now it's so foggy you can't see one hand in front of your face!

GLORIA, I've never been able to wear sox to bed....not even back in my camping days when everyone else was wearing them. I remember trying and taking them off before I ever got to sleep.

Today is starting out to be another one of those days when things just crop up begging to be done. I've already tended to two of them and I've only been up about a half hour or so.

I wish you all a lovely day!
Make it your own in every way!
And don't forget to share with your Soda Shoppe friends. We miss you!

Joy · November 10, 2020, 08:53:36 AM

Good Morning. It is another beautiful morning here, also.

I was not feeling good yesterday and had to cancel my eye doctor appt. and my hair appt. I do feel better this morning. I was able to reschedule my eye appt. but bot not until Dec. 28. So, I am sure the surgery won't be scheduled until the first part of the new year. That is good, as I was planning on asking if it could wait until the first of the year.

Nothing special has happened for a while, now. Just very depressing and boring. I just don't feel like doing much. However, this morning I am not as sleepy as I have usually been. So, maybe I am doing a "turn-around." I hope so, as I really have not been feeling very energetic.

Sounds like everyone is doing ok. So happy to read that Shirley is feeling better. Just bot being herself wasn't at all like "Our Shirley". Please continue to feel better and rest. That was a huge trek you made down to catch the beavers.

Time to get myself a little busy. Need to clean up my breakfast dishes and get dressed. I hope to make it downstairs to pick up my mail.

Please stay safe and try to have a good day.

Joy

patricia19 · November 10, 2020, 09:53:57 AM

Good morning from a still snowing Interior with the snowplows making regular nighttime appearances. Joy, I know what you mean, and I'm glad you're feeling more like yourself this morning!

Amy that is good news, having the stitches out and getting the new starter!

Gloria and Jane, I could never wear sox to bed. I have a hard enough time not kicking the covers to the floor. Except in icy weather where I awaken wrapped up tight like a burrito! I once tried using lotion and wearing those mittens to bed, the type that promises silken hands in the morning. In that morning, I found one mitten clear across the room and the other in the hallway. To say I'm a restless sleeper is an understatement. And electric blankets are just too hot, and that has gotten worse as I've aged.

Shirley · November 10, 2020, 12:08:49 PM

I'm another that can't sleep under an electric blanket.. and the fabric they use makes my skin crawl~~ Oh, ICK! But they serve a purpose to heat the bed before you crawl in, I still have to have cotton next to my skin. In England we kept bricks warm by the fireplace and would put them in bed. Back in the mid '50s when we were there we had no heat at all in bedrooms. Cas was on shift duty at the base so all those cold nights I remember shivering so hard my tummy hurt.

I did over-do, Gloria, getting to the river, but was curious why my woods looked so different from up here at the house. I should have sent Bubble a photo before they cut down so many. I had been admiring these super tall trees with no big branches to the sides, looked like firewood waiting to cut. I don't know if willow is the best for burning, but in my mind I could see a whole group of us sitting around a bonfire down there, toasting marshmellows. Would have to get a special burn permit, but how fun would that be to have neighbors stop by & toast one! I'll work on that idea and maybe when snow is on the ground we will be able to breathe without a mask out in the fresh air. I have dreams........

Thank you so much, Bubble, for posting the photos. Such a dreary day there was no color at all, but you sharpened and did wonders.

We've had 70s for 2 weeks and 11:00 am with only 39° so far. Tom is sitting outside the door in a heap, looks so sad. He looks so skinny but as far as I can tell, nothing wrong with him. They are 11 years old and he eats like a horse, always had. I think he runs a lot all night, he's brave when he thinks nobody can see him. All 3 think it is their duty to use the litter boxes when they come inside, (it is one way I can judge their health). They are so terrified of other humans I promised myself that I will let them live a free life as long as they aren't in pain. So be it........ What I don't spend in vet bills I spend on their foods, they do eat well!

All I had for breakfast was a piece of oatnut bread & cup of coffee. Tummy is calling for more and I've nearly used up my wake time sitting here thinking. My friend says she keeps reading about "brain fog" with Covid.... and that is a good term for it.

Amy · November 10, 2020, 02:40:18 PM

Another amazing day out there with temps over 70° rare for this time of year!! Trip went well we managed to pick up the items we went for plus a wee bit more. Got into the appointment ahead of time and out. Dr said I could start using my hand and I hung my head a bit. He said hmm looks as though I don't need to tell you that one and we both laughed. He did tell me what I am to do for the next 4-5 weeks and I will......if I remember

I checked on line for sensors for garage door and we found one at a hardware store on our way in!! BONUS!!

Went to pick up papers for Kyle for his appointment at the hospital and the clinic was lined up with about 50 people.
Phoned the Dr and his nurse will email them to us.

Dogs were happy they could go with us but I had to put the a/c on for them.....we enjoyed it also.

Better get things put away...

Lloyd Hammond · November 10, 2020, 09:12:31 PM

good night and sweet dreams everyone.

Lloyd

JaneS · November 10, 2020, 09:30:47 PM

I got a lot done today where it doesn't show. I gave Mickie a bath and washed all the stuff she lays on, took her for 3 walks and loved her to pieces.

AMY I have one of those bed warmers but it's more a knee warmer than a foot warmer. She's not the cuddler that Annie was. She kind of likes her space but she likes to touch some point.

My car has gone to the garage. It wouldn't start again today and I called the guy out in the country where we go and he said if I could get it there today, he'd check it out tomorrow and after that, he'd be gone for 2 weeks. We got it there!

And I made a bunch of phone calls and paid some bills and order a couple of Christmas presents, made a casserold for supper and cleaned up some stuff. I also had the doors and windows open all day. It was absolutely gorgeous outside! Tomorrow we have 100% chance of rain.

I'm going to watch one more show and then I'm going off to the haystack. I'm ready! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep, and a happy, healthy, feel-better, get-well day tomorrow. And may God bless us, every one!

Amy · November 11, 2020, 06:57:19 AM

Good morning..

Had hoped to sleep in a bit but that wasn't in the cards. A lot of things need to be done today some may get done others well all in good time. Rain is called for but the temp is perfect for this time of year....sitting at 56° for the moment. Kyle installed the new garage sensor and the door is working like a charm now.

Jane, hope it is an easy fix for your car. Know how frustrating it can be when they won't start. Maybe your battery needs to be replaced?

Gloria, that does paint an interesting picture of you and your nieces husband. I was watching North Woods Law the other night and they said 700 moose are killed each year on the highway!!

Joy, good to see you. I can't help but think we will pay dearly for all this lovely weather in Nov. I can't remember when we have had one so nice!

Patricia, guess you can say I had a grand slam with stitches, starter and sensors.

Shirley, willow usually has a lot of water in it unless it has been cut and left to dry for a while. One place my son lived at had a willow that took 3 people to hold hands and circle it. That was the biggest willow that I have seen.

Callie, hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

Better get a move on.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Gloria · November 11, 2020, 08:08:19 AM

Good morning everyone, already 63, checked where daughter lives and it is 39, bet my SIL will be freezing. On local news they said that since 1904 when they started keeping temperature records this is the first time we had 6 days in November we had temperatures in the 70's. This has been a year of crazy weather.

PATRICIA I could never wear sox to bed either. Seems like when I get into bed my temp goes up and I hardly keep a light blanket on all night. I am not a restless sleeper, I wake in the same position I fell asleep in.

SHIRLEY keep dreaming. I would like being there with all this group but my traveling days are over.

AMY I have had windows pen and 2 fans going.

JANE rain to start here this afternoon and most of tomorrow. We sure could use it before the ground freezes.

Have a god day everyone, stay safe.

phyllis · November 11, 2020, 08:48:20 AM

A day of Remembrance. Veteran's Day/Armistice Day. I'm thinking of my Dad. And so many others.

Hope it is a good day for All of you.

Amy · November 11, 2020, 09:25:37 AM

Phyliss, I too am thinking of my Dad. When I was old enough I was lucky enough to polish Dad's medals...making sure NO polish got on the ribbons!! My Dad and his brothers and one sister served and on my Mom's side my uncles served also. After the parade down town some of the men would come back to the house to catch up on life. Mom would always make sure they had a meal in them before they hit the road..

Shirley · November 11, 2020, 09:36:30 AM

My flag just went up! So many wars ....

JaneS · November 11, 2020, 09:50:54 AM

I'm thinking of my DAD also. He served in WWI and his picture in his uniform is hanging right outside my office door. I can turn around and look at him and my MOM whenever I want and I can't miss seeing them whenever I leave the office. Last year on Armistice Day I wrote the following and hung it under his picture...

I honor my father, John Wright, who suffered the after effects of the gas used by the Germans in WWI to combat our US troops in Belgium. Our troops were not prepared for this and many died immediately. My father made it to his 80s and that gave me life. But it wasn't without effort that he lived a long life. The effects of that gas went with him through his whole life but he never gave up! I loved him then and I love him now and I will love him forever!

This is my celebration of Armistice Day!

Amy · November 11, 2020, 10:03:58 AM

Jane, what a sacrifice our Dads and many more made. Not one word was spoke of the war at home. When his army buddies came to the house the Livingroom door was closed so they had privacy to talk as they wish.

One can't pray enough for peace!!

patricia19 · November 11, 2020, 02:19:29 PM

My family, especially on the paternal side, has always had people in the services. I have a CD with a pen and ink drawing of a relative in the war of 1812 and photos of daguerreotypes of relatives in both Union and Confederate uniforms. Then down to WWI, WWII, Korea, and both of my ex-husbands were in Vietnam. The costs of those wars were horrendous.

Amy, my dad was in the navy in the South Pacific and had two ships sunk under him. He also assisted Marines in the Japanese Islands and never spoke about the war; it was a closed subject. He had seven brothers and two sisters serving alongside him in WWII and Korea. However, it just wasn't talked about.

You had an alliterative grand slam with that phrase too!

Gloria,
I have never been one to stay in one position and often feel most comfortable leaning against the covers rather than under them.

We're partly cloudy going into a cooler weekend after 24 inches of snow from the fifth through the tenth. The new forecast says 50% rain on Friday and new snow and cooler temperatures on Monday. I won't be going anywhere until I get my new glasses, and some projects are done around here.

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