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"Unlike any other visual image, a photograph is not a rendering, an imitation or an interpretation of its subject, but actually a trace of it. No painting or drawing, however naturalist, belongs to its subject in the way that a photograph does."
 - John Berger

   
It's Time to Cry
Paul Anka

When somebody leaves you
That's the time to cry
When you know you're lonely
You're not the one and only who will cry

When your heart is broken
That's the time to cry
When you know she's left you
You'll know that she has left you
So you can cry

Happiness is what I long for
Loneliness is why I cry
For you have made my heart a slave
And now it's up to you

When somebody leaves you
That's the time to cry
When you know she's left you
You'll know that she has left you
So you can cry

   
I'm always my own best cheerer;
Myself I satisfy
Till I take a look in the mirror
And see things I to I.
 OGDEN NASH

   
Mistakes are part of the dues that one pays for a full life.
 -Sophia Loren, actor and singer (b. 20 Sep 1934)

Bubble, I love your PSP graphics!

Good morning...

I do think our fry days are gone and we are into the cooler weather. Temp is 35° at the moment and they say it will be a cloudy day here.

Laundry day here and baking too.

Bubble ,thank you for the new start page..enjoyed it all!! Good to see your feeling better.

Better get going.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  We're down in the low 50s around here and we're staying there.  That's ok with me for a while.  My two favorite seasons are Spring and Fall.  I wouldn't mind if winter would come, last a couple of weeks and then we'd have Spring.  I don't think that will happen!

Yesterday was a hard day.  Things happened that took time, energy and thought.  I hope today is a better day but I won't really know until Monday!  At least Cooper will be here later today to break things up.  He's a lovey!

I'm not going to get to any stores this weekend.  Cathy is going to be in Philadelphia for a special event.  And since none of you will be able to let the cat out of the bag, I can tell you.  He's popping the big question to his Sweetie.  And they know what the answer will be so they are planning a celebration.  Tori is very special and we are all happy that he's making her part of the family.  (Kyle is my grandson). 

I'm having a "J.E.T." (AMY's name for Jim's Egg Thingy.  I like it!

We also had another new addition to our family.  My one and only nephew became a grandpa yesterday.  It's a BOY.  And they named him JOHN Wright III.  My father was the original John Wright, my nephew is the second one and now and now we have a third one!

I guess I'll try focusing on the good stuff that happened yesterday and put the other stuff in the back of my mind!

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

So that I will find my way back here --- X

:cup:

Some sad news yesterday, Jean Feller, or Flajean as many knew her for years, died yesterday afternoon. September 30th per her husband. She had been ill and in hospice for a while.

Patricia, thank you for letting everyone know. Condolences to her family.

I found it interesting that my Microsoft email account has twice now put a notification from Microsoft into Junk Mail. Is this what they mean by smart mail?

I'm so sorry to learn about FlaJean.  My prayers and sympathy to her family.

With all the news of the storms that have hit Florida, I've had Jean on my mind constantly.  I'm so sorry to hear of her passing but I'm glad it wasn't due to the hurricane.

AMY, I don't seem to have your email address.  Could you email me something so I can get it?

Jane, on its way to you now.

well I have had a good nap. Nancy went up to visite our oldest deaughter, and get some apples there trees are loaded. they also have some peaches. the have one of those trees that is supposed to severial kinds of , frute but only has appels on It. see you all later.

Lloyd

I am so sorry about  Flajean.
She was long time friend from back in Seniornet days. She had been ill and in hospice for awhile and now she can rest.  But she will be missed.

Finally the rain and wind has stopped and we are fine.  Lots of leaves and some limbs down but our power stayed on and we didn't have any serious damage. Many others can't say the same. Neighbors just behind us didn't get  power back until this afternoon. It was a cold night for them.

Phyllis, good to hear from you!!

I've been thinking of you, PHYLLIS.  I'm so glad you are OK and that you didn't lose your power.  We've had rain most of the day today but it was just a gentle rain with no wind or thunder so I don't think it had anything to do with the storms.

SHIRLEY, I had a bowl of your Taco Soup for supper tonight.  My granddaughter who lives in Westchester near the college, texted me that she'd had my chicken corn soup for supper and when I told her what I'd had, she said that might be one to try.  I told her the next time she comes up here, I'll have a jar for her to take home with her.  So your soup is getting around!

I'm getting ready to hit the hay early.  Cooper is staying with me and I'll have to tend to him before I get ready for church in the morning. 

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

I am so sorry to hear about FlaJean, I knew she told us but I didn't want to believe her time was so short. Thanks for letting us know, Patricia.

Glad you came thru without any major damage, Phyllis, thanks for letting us know. I used to tell my kids to "let me know when you are okay so I don't waste my worrying"!

That taco soup sure fills all the diet needs for the day, doesn't it, Jane? Of all the soups I put in the freezer that's the one I enjoy most and don't think I have a single "tub" of it left in the freezer.

I am beyond tired tonight so going to bed right now. Sweet dreams & God Bless and a BIG thank you, Bubble for the great graphics & text.... "until we meet again............"

For condolence messages about FlaJean

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/tranquil-cove/flajean-september-30-2022/msg224101/#msg224101 (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/tranquil-cove/flajean-september-30-2022/msg224101/#msg224101)

GOOD Morning everyone.well it is 47º @ 606 AM. and clear. so the weather guesser is sayingn too dark for me to see yet. I woke up dreaming about a good friend, and I told Nancy about it, and she keeps up on events better than I do, she said she has passed on. her and husband and mother in law were close neighbors and friends  when whe we lived dow on the first farm we had. Life goes on but is not much fun for me any more, I told Nancy i wish god would call my #, shey said he has more for me to do. well have a good day and a better tomarow. as Shirley - say's.

Lloyd







good morning

Good chilly morning..

Starting out at 32° and windy this morning.Nice sunny day but a coat wearing one.

A day of rest here, will finish cutting out a quilt and get it put together....well start on it anyway.

Apple pie and pie shells were made yesterday plus laundry ws done  that dried on the line. Leftover casserole will fit the bill for lunch.Will put the changes I would do next time  in whats for dinner.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's a bit cold and rainy here this morning.  It's not supposed to get out of the high 50s all day.

LLOYD, Nancy is right.  God won't take us until we finish whatever it was he put us here to do.

I'm off to the showers to get myself ready for church.  I'll have to dig around in the long sleeves to find something warm to wear to church.  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

P.S. Good Morning AMY.  I copied your recipe and I think I have everything I need to make it!

I've been to read at least half a dozen times today and start thinking about Jean and how many friends we've lost over the years..... or I get a phone call, the cat wants attention, have 2 kids "on the road" that call to visit every few hours. Or I just get side tracked and leave without posting.

Lloyd, these are the years that you have the most FUN by making someone else happy, Nancy, the kids & grands and now our great grands. Show them how to do things we thought fun back when we were their ages. It is surprising how good and happy we feel when we see the joy in their faces. Hey, fix Nancy's breakfast one of these mornings, you are lucky to have her!

Jane, I actually wore a jacket to church this morning & it felt good. Got fairly hot today (80s) but hopefully the "ultra-heat" is gone for the year.

Amy, I just did a search for finding places in MO to buy apples... picked fresh & ripe, not the rock hard ones from the stores. Used to be stores would have specials, bushels picked ripe & brought in with local truckers. Been a few years but I'd sure like to smell a good Golden or Red Delicious!  I'm heading to central Missouri for my class luncheon next week and hope to bring back some fresh fruit & veggies. Not sure why everything is so awful this year, brown & icky lettuce, etc. like what we threw away other years. I just can't bring myself to buy it so am hungry for anything green! Maybe I'll follow Tiger around to chew some of the grass she picks out! ;)

I've been sitting here quite a while so better go feed myself, getting dark out! Sweet dreams to all, God Bless and bring us all back tomorrow.

I did a few things today and lined up some stuff for tomorrow.  It never did get out of the 50s today.  I do think NOW Fall is upon us.  We might still have Indian Summer but that doesn't usually come before the first frost of the season.

I have a ton of pictures taken at the party they had for my newly engaged grandson and his beautiful bride-to-be.  She's a real sweetie.  They are going to be a special couple!

I'm heading for the haystack.  I'm so sleepy my eyes just want to close!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

Good Morning everyone, the weather guesser is saying it is 46º and clear. Nancy's left foot and ankel is swolen and she is like a bitteng sow, so i am going to try to stay out of here way, today, Hope you all have a good day. see you Later.

Ps I have taken and sent my vitiaks in to VA by sadalight.

Lloyd

Good morning

Woke to a blanket of frost on the grass!  Not a lothappening here.just chase the dust bunnies,wash floors and finish cutting up a quilt.

Lloyd, today would be a good day to make lunch and or supper for Nancy and let her rest her foot and ankle. Maybe get her to a Dr to see why this is happening.

Better get at the day.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning LLOYD and anyone else who comes in today!  It's 48º today and heading for a high of 58!  I have several things on the agenda for today.  I don't know if I'll get all of the (or even any of them) done but I'm going to try!

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

P.S.  Good Morning, AMY!

Jane, I hope you are enjoying your beautiful evening sky!!! David just sent me a photo. :)))

good night and sweet dreams,

Lloyd

GOOD Morning everyone. It Is 58º @520 AM. clear skyes. so the weather guesser is saying, but i do not a star shinning aney where, well I was wrong I goot up out of my chair and went right up to the wendow and did see a couple stas , i gues I need to be more patient and look closer,I slept good all night and went to bed at midnight, and dropped right off to sleep and slept all night, untill got up. Nancy has a ckoked stopped up headand got up wakeing me up when she got up russeling the covers. I think we need to get twin beds, no point in sleeping in the same bed no cuddling alowed by her, I could cuddel if she would let me , and too much over the hill gang no chield making any more. have a good day.

Lloyd

I an not shure what is doing what with current post's, but hope this is posting in the correct place; Have a good day. I think we need to get twin beds, no cuddling allowed at our house any more, oh well I have taken my vitials and sent them to VA by sadalight, and it said there were recived, am not sure it is doing it's thing corectly. it had me to re do my blod presser.  I never mooved my arm and re cilcked it , and it posted it the second time. and it has been dooing that to me quita lot latley. I am going to call va today and see what they have to say about that. have a good day just like you like it.

Lloyd

Good morning...

Another chilly but nice day.. not a lot going on here today..just work about the home. Will see what does or doesn't get done.. :thumbup:

Made a IP of beef barley soup yesterday....took more time cutting up the vegetables than it did cooking....16 min in the IP.

Jane, tried a new pickle recipe and will taste them today and see if it is worth passing on. Just make them and keep them in the fridge.

Patricia, how are things your way...any snow ?

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Good Morning, Everyfriend....at least the few of you who were around yesterday.  I didn't even sign off last night because I was so tired I couldn't think straight. 

Cathy came over and brought me new pictures for my family gallery.  She had a picture of the newly engaged couple that I could put over Kyle's college graduation picture and a photo of Natalie and Clint my Texas granddaughter and her husband of 7 years to put over her college grad photo.  Now that family is up to date!

I'm also getting a picture of Daniel, the grandson in Mexico who was married this past April.  This one will include his new wife and his new "son" by marriage!

I don't know what today will bring!  I'm going to let things take their own course.  I don't have Cooper today but Frankie said she might be over to use my bathtub to give him a bath and then stick around to visit a bit.  That would be nice because we haven't had a chance for a nice visit for a while!

I hope everyrfriend has a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!  And I hope we have more visitors today than we had yesterday!

P.S.  AMY beat me in here.  Now snow here but lots of rain off and on yesterday and a all night.  Where was this rain in July and August when we needed it.  I'll be waiting to hear about the pickles!

Good morning, 33 degrees and clear at 4:44 AM. I've had some trouble sleeping lately with all of this end-of-the-season paperwork, and yesterday received six more letters asking for more information. Everyone ensures they get a slice of any spare change we may receive.

I almost fell yesterday simply stepping off a high curb and thought of the coming winter and problems navigating. I'm looking for something similar to a ski pole with only one, hopefully, retractable blade. A local sporting store gave me the number of a guy who runs a small sideline making canes and said he might be able to fashion a bladed one for me.

I also need to schedule a general physical to apply for VanTran, a handicap bus service, and for Senior Rides, one of the local senior centers' bus services. Both will pick you up at a prearranged time and return later to the pickup point; no side trips are allowed.

I had some sad news yesterday during our re-activated morning calls and texts. Two couples who live in the surrounding foothills are looking to sell and move into town after last year's record snowfalls and sinkholes in the hills. Another friend is selling their home and moving into one of the local senior centers in town. The record-breaking weather in the past two years has convinced many that they can no longer deal with road closures and no access to perhaps needed services. 

Amy, the snow, so far, has stayed above 2000 feet. The trees have yet to shed their leaves, just reached full color, and the white winter clouds have moved in. We had a week of rain, ending midmorning yesterday, so I went out shopping for my essentials such as coffee. Unfortunately, I purchased a medium roast, thinking it was a dark roast, only to find my first cup this morning tasted like flavored water. Since we no longer have in-building donations, I'll have to gift it and go back to buying coffee beans and paying more attention when I shop.

Since I have blue eyes, I found this interesting;

"All blue-eyed people on Earth share the same ancestor...Jeff Parsons

Every blue-eyed person on Earth can trace their ancestry back to a single individual who lived between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago."

https://tinyurl.com/22cdsjpy

50ish here this morning. Second day of rain of the three predicted. - The remains of Ian. Chilly, damp, and nasty out.
Amy - "Made a IP of beef barley soup yesterday". I love beef barley soup.  Also most soup with barley. Can you slip some in an envelope and send it to me?  :2funny:

Patricia, I see the url will "look" into it.

Rick, I would send you more than an envelope as I still cook as though I am on the farm....enough for an army. Thank  goodness for neighbours is all that I can say.

Well, today had a few more posts than yesterday! 

RICK, my daughter thinks I still shop and cook for a family of six like I did when they all lived at home.  I do cook large meals but not as often as I used to do.  And I eat the same thing two days in a row and freeze a couple of meals for when I don't feel like cooking! 

Today was a pretty productive day even in the rain.  We've had it since sometime yesterday, all day today and it's supposed to continue through tomorrow.  I don't HAVE to go out in it because Frankie has today and tomorrow off so I don't have to deal with Cooper's urges.  She did come over today and visited and gave him a bath.  She only has a shower at her apartment and it's hard to contain him.

Cathy and I went to the library and then stopped at Davy's on the way home so I'm all set to cook and eat!

I'm going to go read a couple chapters and then head for the haystack.  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one.

May you have a rewarding Yom Kippur, Bubble!

My biggie for the day was cooking a chuck roast that really hit the spot. Ate so much I was a zombie the rest of the day. Picked up my new sunglasses today & do think they are much better than the old ones, but still don't know why the "factory" canceled the regular ones ordered first. They didn't explain why but the guy at the lens department thinks they can't do just a little tint & that is what I miss on this pair I got right after cataract surgery.  My eyes have always been light sensitive & really hurt since removing cataracts.

Jane, I also cook for an army & do pretty much what you do about eating & freezing. My youngest son comes by to visit once a week & instead of eating WITH me he takes home food to eat later or even take for his lunch. He "works out" every night because he has a sit down job & needs the exercise, can't do that on a full tummy, he says.

Amy, I'm surprised to see quite a few egrets & herons still hanging around. The big clusters of them have gone south but the birds are confused this year. I still have 3 robins I saw yet today, they sort of come when I go out. I'm pretty sure 2 are the last ones raised over the light fixture in the pool area. The parents were here the day one flew out of the nest & the last one didn't fly out until nearly dark and I think the parents were gone next morning & forgot to tell the babies about migrating!  Not sure where they picked up the 3rd one but they stick together.

I'm still planning to go to my class luncheon in MO this week end, not sure if I'll go on the the lake for a night or two or just come on home. Supposed to be much cooler (which I will love), but no reservations after Oct.1 so kind of iffy about getting a good site. In central MO the Lake of the Ozarks joins Truman Lake at Warsaw & is a favorite spot for anyone that enjoys fresh air. I prefer going during the week when not crowded will just see how it works out. This will be the first time to only have one cat to take along.

Thinking of your barley soup, do any of you remember when raising our babies & I think it was Gerber that came out with a "4 in 1 cereal" for the babies?  I tried in on my first (we were in England) and she broke out from head to toe.... the doctor thought it was the barley in the cereal so never fed it to her again & bumps went away. I've never fixed anything with barley again! True!

Past my bedtime again. Wishing all sweet dreams and God Bless.

 :cup:  :hello:

Good morning everyone, we are @ 57º and clearing. hope you all are haveaing a good just like you like it. well I have my usual headace. and i think I am going to my easy chaire after I get a bite to eat, and try for some more sleep, see you all later.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I've been up and attem for a while.  I had my breakfast and my first cup of coffee and I put a load of towels in the washer and went out and filled the bird feeder and washed up a few dishes.  Now I'm waiting to put the towels in the dryer. 

It's still raining out there and it's only 49º out there and heading for a high of 69 but the rain is supposed to stop by mid-morning.  In addition to the towels in the washer, I'm planning to make and can a quadruple batch of AMY's hot mustard and make a supper that Frankie likes in the hope that she'll stay for supper.  She said yesterday that she might spend the night.  That means that I'll have a canine bedfellow tonight.  I like that idea!

LLOYD, part of my plan for today includes some time in the easy chair with a book in my hands.  I have another spy story to read and it's already started off with a lot of mystery!

SHIRLEY, I have a beef roast to do in the crock pot and I'm thinking this might be a good day.  Frankie likes pot roast.

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

Good afternoon everyone, well it is overcast here this afternoon, and 63º,now is saying cloudy. I do not know what i have done to my left ear,but it is so sore that I can not weare my hearing aid in it. well our humming birds have disseaperied, (that is a sad note for us) Nancy and I bouth enjoyed watching them. I guse they went to find a cooler place. If Nancy would go with me i think I would get  the moter home started and limp into the tire shop and get the outside dual tire on the back fixed and join them. it is hotenough that the greaat grands are not outside either. olney animail I see working on the floures Is a bumble bee. very Lght brease hardley mooving the flour or tree leaves. the VA nurce called and said for mt to increase my inslain shot from 14 to 16 . and said she is put in a request to change the type of inslen, I do not reamber what type she said. she said she would call me back with the chenges and when to come up to VA for a class on the new type. have a good day rest of and a better tomorow.

 Lloyd

Good night and sweet dreams.

Lloyd

Are things running VERY SLOW here?

Time to turn in for the the night.  RICK, I don't know if you're asking if the computer is running slow or the people aren't showing up but whatever you meant, I'm with you...no people all day and a very slow website!!

I'm off to the haystack.  I didn't get the mustard done and Frankie and Cooper didn't show up.  My day didn't pan out as planned but I did get some stuff done!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one!

JaneS - Sounds like you're getting too old to cut the mustard.

My comment about slow includes all/both.  The site is very slow. I cant find Michael's email address, but I think he is aware of the problem (but not sure)

If anyone has the email addy, please send it to me.

Quote from: RAMMEL on October 05, 2022, 08:30:11 PMAre things running VERY SLOW here?

Rammel, This web site has been very slow to come up for me all day.

Good morning,
Yesterday was a whirl wind of a day. Off to the city for Kyle's appointment to get his hearing cheacked...then a gap in time till we both got our eyes checked.
I did some shopping in Costco and then we waited in the van till appointment time. Everything is good for us in the eye department. Met up with Bri and we exchanged items..she gave us fresh buns she had made for Kyle along with a gift card for his birthday today. She also gave us shotgun shells she had made and they are so delicious!!
I was  more than ready for an early night but knew the dogs weren't but right after supper it was shower and pj time .

Not sure what today will bring I do have a long list of work I want to do outside,, have a begonia slip that needs to be potted and the list goes on.

Shirley, every time we head to the city I check out the osprey nests to see if the ospreys are still here and they are.

Rick... :2funny:  good one!!

Yes, the site is slow...not sure why but it is.


Better get a hitch in my get a long and start the day..seems they slip by too fast anymore.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Good Morning Everyfriend!

RICK, where is that mustard that needs cutting?  My problem isn't that I can't cut it.  It's more like, I can't find it!

I'm having trouble typing this post.  It keeps disappearing.  I don't know if I'll have anything to post when I finish so I'm going to quit and try posting.  Have a good day!is

well Good Morning everyone. well every thing that can go wrong is this morning the device that takes my vitials is acting up  and the blod sugar tester is not working corectly. I have my usual headace, (bad) today.the sky is clear and already 78º i Iam going to take testing equipment and do a drop in at VA. they do not like you doing that, so I may get scolded. But they cant eat me so here I go. Have a good day just like you like it.

Lloyd

Quote from: JaneS on October 06, 2022, 07:32:25 AMRICK, where is that mustard that needs cutting?  My problem isn't that I can't cut it.  It's more like, I can't find it!

Can't find what  :tickedoff:

Mustard seed is very small, and when you find it you will have difficulty cutting it.  Do two or three at a time.

Amy, I had my hearing tested again last month and was unhappy to learn that it has deteriorated even more.  Down to less than 25% of normal hearing.  I knew I was having a lot of trouble understanding what was being said but thought it was an old, hearing aid that I had worn for too many years.  The audiologist re-adjusted the level but since it was 10 years old I decided to get a new one.  I got it with Bluetooth to connect with my cell phone and I am really loving it.  I'm hearing sounds that I haven't heard for years.  I actually heard my floor clock ticking.  At first I couldn't figure out what that sound was and finally realized it was a sound I hadn't heard for so long I couldn't identify what it was. :tup:

Phyllis, that is the same hearing aid my neighbour has and she also loves it!! Phones are Kyle's nemisis ,he has one from the audiologist but he has trouble with that one.

Happy to read you are pleased with yours.

So far my hearing is alright.

Still slow, but it does work. Takes about 30 seconds to respond.

Today was a gorgeous day around here!  Cooper and I took 3 walks...the third one only because it was so nice out there we couldn't stay in the house.

Rick, I try to concentrate on those little seed the next time I try "cutting the mustard".  Thanks for the advice.

AMY, today I finally got my quadruple batch of mustard made and canned so I'm ready for whatever happens.  When I can it, I just leave it in the canner long enough for it to get hot enough to seal the jars, about 5 minutes does it.

I've been taking time out to read my library book.  It's a thriller, hard to put down.  But I did get some other stuff done too.  Now I'm heading for the haystack because Cooper will be arriving before 7 a.m. tomorrow and he usually comes without his breakfast and without his first walk of the day. 

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

Good Morning everyone, well it is already 78º @ 6;30 am. I do not know what I done to my left ear but is so sore I can not ware my hearing aid in it. Have a good day and i will check on you all a gain later on today.

Lloyd

aI have a funney for you all  ( this little boy hd a big nice team of beligan horses) this man got his tame and waggon stuck in the mudhole,the little boy came along with his nice big team of belgine horses, and pulled the man and his horses out of the mud, the man thanked the boy and paid him $5,oo. he asked what do  you do when you are not pulling peopel out of this mud hole, he said haul watter and put it in the mud hole.

Lloyd

Good morning..

Overcast here this morning . Will try to do what didn't get done yesterday. I have an outside window that needs its face washed also.

Covid and influenza has reared it ugly head back up here. We are to get our 5th shot on Tue....right after our Thanksgiving.

Jane, you have a lot of mustard now and can really "cut the mustard" I will also mix a bit of mustard with honey and a dab of mayo to dip chicken strips in. Today I am taking breaded chicken and vacuum sealing them to freeze. Nice to just be able to pick out a package and put them in the air fryer to heat up..

Enjoy your day and stay safe

Lloyd... :2funny:  :roflBig:

Phyllis, I think we missed your birthday...I think it is the same day Kyle's is...yesterday.

Happy Belated birthday  :hb3: and I hope your day was special.. :hb2:  :hb2:

Good Morning Everyfriend...those who have been here and those who are missing.

LLOYD, that was a pretty smart little boy!

AMY, I miss a little mustard, mayo and spices and put it on a cut up tomato and that's my lunch lots of days.  Didn't think about adding a bit of honey.  Maybe I'll try that next time.

Cooper arrived, had his breakfast, shared mine, waited while I got dressed and we went for a DOUBLE walk this morning.  We got back to the corner where we would turn to go home and he chose to go straight so we went around the OTHER circle, too.  I have my second cup of coffee and he's conked out on the sofa.  Guess it tired out both of us.

Looks like someone fixed up this place.  I got right in this morning and it's not "pushing me around" and making me wonder if I'll lose my post!

PHYLLIS, I missed your birthday, too.  SO....

:hb3:  :hb2:

FYI - See
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/site-announcements/server-issues/?topicseen

I thought sure I posted here yesterday, but do not see it😩

Anyhoo......I am up to speed on all of your news.....

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES to Mr. Kyle. 

I did send you a message, PHYLLIS, but just incase you did not see it.....I hope you had a wonderful day and best wishes for many more to come🦋🦋🦋

Oh does that mustard ever sound yummy....anything with extra taste right now excites me.  Getting a bit bored with our keto diet. 🤪🤪

It has been a busy week.  We had our yearly physicals on Tuesday.  Our Internists is totally against our Keto Diet. Oh Lordy.....now what do I do?  One of my doctors will NOT be happy with me.

Yesterday  I saw the cardiologist and found out the results of my Holter Heart Monitor.  All is good......nothing in it that concerned the doctor🤪🤪. That pretty much finishes up all the scheduled tests to see WHY I need supplemental oxygen.  My cardiologist still wants me on a CPAP for six months to see if it will help.  Oh my.....so over all of this. I appreciate all they have done for me......I am certainly thankful they have not found any health issues.....but now what?  Without a doubt movng to a lower altitude would be beneficial.....but that is not a easy decision to make.  We are needed her to help support Dr. Dave and the children🤷

So happy our site here is up and running fine again.....thank you, Michael‼️

Have a great day.

Jenny

Denver, --- The site had a problem yesterday. Not many posts made it OK.

Thanks for the birthday wishes, everyone.   It was a very good day and a busy.  When I was younger I didn't like to tell my age but I am much older now so I'll brag that I made it to 93.... Never thought that would happen! :smiley6600:  :)

Good evening and good Night everyone. It Is clouddy here and the sun has gone down. I sure hope some of those clouds leake a Little, we sure could use some moisture. phyllis I sure hope you Keep on going so I can keep foloing. with My 85 years. lot of sad these days but also I enjoy our younger grand and great grand's. I wih more of us would kept on using the switches off of the trees in the yard on the children when the got too wield and settled them down some. the old saying spare the rod and spoil the chield had a lot of truth in it. just so we did not use it too hard, just enough to have gotten there attion. Hope to see you all tomorow, in good sperits and health. Good night and sweet dreams. 

Lloyd

Except for about an hour and a half when I was reading my book, I've been on the go all day!  It's been a beautiful day and I've been in and out all day with Cooper for walks and feeding the birds and sweeping off the two porches.  Did a lot of putting away inside and and outside. 

Now I'm ready for a shutdown.  So I think I'll take my book and read in bed until I'm too sleepy to keep my eyes open. 

JENNY, nice to see you!  You have some tough decisions to make.  I'm sure the altitude is contributing to some of your breathing problems.  We all do what we must!

I had some tough medical news from my Okla daughter these last couple days but it looks like things are going to be Ok for her.  She spent a couple days in the hospital and is now home with a medicine to take regularly.  It was a bit scary but I think it's going to be all right!

AMY,  I forgot to wish KYLE a happy day so...

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, KYLE!  AND MAY YOU CELEBRATE MANY MORE!

Now I'm off to the haystack with my book!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one!

Good Morning everyome , Looks Like I am the first one In this morning. and Shirley was last One here last night, I will check back in Later on today, I wish you all a great day just like you ould like, we are @ 36º now and clear, but is saying frost out there. It Is dark and I am not going to go out and see if the gusser is corect  I will try to reamber to check and report back after while,My hearing aid just said it needs a new battery it is out of power.


Lloyd

well I got dressed for the day and took my vitials and sent them in to VA, so i am ready to see what I can do without gettin to trouble, I am supposed to call my VA docter and report in and see what he has to say. see you all later.

Lloyd

LLOYD, that was me (JANE) last in last night.  I'll be back later!

Good morning..

Another frosty one out there this morning. Not sure what is happening today.....lots to do thouh.

I gave Kyle your birthday wishes and he said thank you.  :thumbup:

Jane, happy to read all is well in Ok.. hard on you being so far away..

I have no idea on how Jesse thinks, he has started to bring wood in the house again??? Nothing  all summer long but now the colder weather has set in wood is being brought in at night.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Amy, in my opinion, animals are more connected with nature than humans; he's denning. My Farrah isn't as altruistic. Often I sit on the couch in the evening, and she brings me her cat comb! She's not a fan of idle hands!

Oh my gosh..it is lightly  :snowball:  :yikes:    Way too soon...

Amy, you beat me to it! I had an entire post planned with a "Bet you wish you were here" headline!

Special Weather Statement issued October 07 at 3:14PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks

...A Mix of Rain and Snow Across the Interior Saturday afternoon into Sunday...

A strong front will bring a mix of rain and snow is expected across the Interior Saturday afternoon into Sunday. Precip will begin over the western Interior on Saturday then push across the Interior on Sunday. Precipitation could be heavy at times on Sunday. At valley level, such as in Fairbanks, most of the snow should melt as it hits the ground but less than an inch is possible at valley level. At elevations above 1000 feet, between 2 and 4 inches of snow accumulation is possible, especially along the Elliott and Dalton highways. Up to 6 inches in the Alaska Range. West winds gusting to 30 mph over summits are possible on Sunday. Turning colder Sunday night into Monday.

Patricia, we usually do get snow in Oct ......the last part not the first part!! Turned out to be a nice day, just enough wind to blow the laundry dry in no time. :thumbup:

Way back in 2016, back when it was somewhat normalized, our first snow generally came with Halloween. Certainly not normal in recent years!

I'm back!  And Cooper is here and he's begging my lunch! 

I made that potato soup recipe that you put in the Recipe forum.  Since I was already into it and discovered two things I didn't have and had to make substitutes, I'll have to let you know how it turned out.  I'm thinking that what I used won't make a lot of difference but I won't really know that, will I?  I will know if it tastes good, though.

Please keep the snow in the "nether" regions for now.  I'll take it on Christmas Eve after I get home from church.  I might take one more sometime in November but not Thanksgiving weekend, please!

I'm going to can some apples (maybe) this afternoon.  And I HAVE to read some of my book this afternoon.  It's getting suspenseful!

Enjoy the rest if your day...AMY, PATRICIA, LLOYD and anyone else who drops by!

Jane, sent you an email...

For those with rural and or midwestern tastes

Sausage-Gravy-Breakfast Pizza

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/homemaking-food-gardening/what-s-for-dinner-2020/msg224420/#msg224420

Got the email, AMY.  I haven't done the apples yet but I'm thinking about doing them in bite size chunks.  Do you think that would work?

I made that potato soup today and it was scrumptious.  I had to make a couple of changes but they worked.  I don't know how different it tastes but it sure does taste um-um- good!

Cooper is spending the night with me.  We're doing a trade-out.  My son and DIL are away for the weekend and Frankie is looking after their doggie and I'm looking after her doggie.  Seems reasonable to me!

I'm going to take him out one more time tonight and then get ready for bed!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one

Not sure how this works, off in a campground in MO but be home tomorrow if nothing else goes wrong. Side door lock won't open, we've replaced it before but sure in inconvenient trying to haul bags of trash out the driver side door and really an extra effort with an ailing cat that likes to lay in her bed right over the driver's seat.  Poor baby, she been showing signs of last days but hoped the trip wouldn't push her over the edge. They always hate the drive but love the scenery when we stop. Did get to my class reunion/luncheon and do think probably my last to drive so far. To make matters worse, my cell won't let me answer part or most of the time, don't know why but betcha one of my kids will figure it out. This iPadPro has cellular (sp?) thanks to my daughter, they try hard to keep track of me. My son wired the house with cameras that notify me on the iPad with a dingdong as well as lets him know, in all directions, video that goes on forever. Even with all that protection I don't like shouting to the world I'm going to be away until I am almost home. The house was broken in the first year we lived in it so always uneasy about leaving.

Happy Birthdays to Kyle & Phyllis, and think Amy will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day tomorrow, right?  I had hoped to find fresh picked apples and tomatoes today but no running around for me. It got super cold last night & while COLD is my fav weather, I didn't bring a winter coat so kinda chilly all day. Have warm jammies & robe so didn't get out of them & didn't go out for a walk. These Corp of Engineer campgrounds have power & RV has TV, I always bring enough food for an army so sung as a bug in my own world. Well, I don't know how to enlarge text or color on the iPad so doubt if y'all want to read the tiny. That's all for now!

Quote from: Shirley on October 08, 2022, 08:34:19 PMo make matters worse, my cell won't let me answer part or most of the time, don't know why

Cell Towers have more power than your phone. Maybe you are at the fringe of service area.

Good Night and sweet dreams everyone.

Lloyd

Good morning...

Dark out there, with a temp of 41°. Remember when it would be light out at this hour??

Thanksgiving is on Monday but a lot of people are holding it today.  We are having ribs ,along with roasted carrots,parsnips,turnip and whatever else I might throw in the  dish.

Will be looking after neighbours furkids today and tomorrow. :smitten:

Jane, that should work out. I used my apple peeler and it will also core and slice, I then took the slices and cut them in quarters.

Shirley ,thank you passing your message onto Kyle.

Enjoy your day everyone and stay safe.

good Morning well I see severial beat me here todat, I am not going ti tryto figuer out whe was fairse there, I do not know what i did to my left ear but it is so sore I can not ware my left heairing aid. sin is up brighe and clear.42º @8;o5 AM. Nancy got up and left me in bed sound asleep. she is there now and praying for us all.I amgoing now and tuen him in live seam service she is watching. see you all later.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm going to church on line today.  Got up feeling tired and decided that I better not take any chances today.  Also, my priest is off today and we have a stand-in and the friends who usually give me a ride home are out of town.  There are others there who would give me a ride but I think it might be best to stay home.

AMY, I don't have a lot of apples, just some that need to be dealt with and when I use them, the chunks will work best.  Thanks for your answer.  ALSO"

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Well i am going to post now.see you all later today.seams like i already posted this morning, oh well I have already taken my vitials and sent them on to VA via sadilaite. I have my uasual headace and Nancy leftme me in bed asleep, and a note on my mouse and went to church I am going now and tuen in the same serivece she is setting in. I can watch the service and the preacher Live. it is 42º and sunny here this morning.grand son is out just fenisheing his morning walk,I can see him out my office weindow. my legs hurt too bad to take walks like that. Have a good day and a better tomorow.

Lloyd

Quote from: Lloyd Hammond on October 09, 2022, 09:07:50 AM I do not know what i did to my left ear but it is so sore I can not ware my left heairing aid.

Lloyd --- Maybe it is sore from the new hearing aid.

well a place to post poped up so here we go twice or not, It is 43º and sunney here now . Nancy went to church and left me in bed asleep. and lleft a note to her wherabouts. on my mouse. well we are getting a new deepfreeze the 18th.so then we can pick more peaches and apples at our deaughter and sil in Law. we do not have room now in the one we have here. Nancy took some of what we had already proscessed and made a good apple piethe othe  day,It is all gone already. ready for another. my legs hurt me so bad i can not tale walks, do good to walk to car. I have a elitrick scooter in the car,its carrier is over the third seat.push abutton on the viser anf the rea tail gte opens and walk back ti the rea coner and pick up the reamote and pressmit and the ra.mp comes out and dow to the gound. I get on it and ride it into the store. the controles are on the rt hand. so I get aholde of a cart with my left hand if I am shoppingby my self,and go shapping. if Nancy and I are togather shee pushies it and i follay along, picking up some things and putting in the cart. we are both members of the over the hill gang, so we make a good pair. I better get out of here go gesomething to eat and go watch the preacher. see ou all later.

Lloyd

Lloyd, I am sure you are behaving and only having a tiny slice of pie so your sugar doesn't go UP.

Friends are stopping in for a bit then on their way home before traffic gets nasty.

Better get busy and peel veggies and  season ribs..

Good morning, I'm up; Farrah's fed and my coffee finished brewing. I took one load of laundry down the hall with two more to follow, and that, plus more paperwork, will be my day.

Amy, I'm sorry I neglected to wish Kyle a happy birthday and you both a happy Thanksgiving! I'm hoping things will soon begin to settle down for me.

 Phyllis, I'm also apologizing for not wishing you a happy birthday earlier; 93 is quite an achievement which MaryPage on Norm's also shares. I hope your birthday was, as Lloyd says, just as you liked it.

It's 39 degrees so far, ten degrees warmer than expected, and while there is extensive frost, the snow has yet to appear here or below 2000 feet. Jeanne P showed up at Norm's and said she was feeling good, just depressed with the usual senior ills.

I hope everyone is having a good day!

You don't need to apologize, Patricia.  Thank for the good wishes.  Yes, it was a good day.

Now I am apologizing for a late Happy Birthday to Kyle and Happy Thanksgiving to both Kyle and Amy.

Take care, All.  Maybe I will post more tomorrow when I don't have to text it.  Texting is not easy for me.

We didn't have the Sunday cooldown that both the weather reports and Farmers Almanac predicted. We gained fifteen degrees. The other day, snow clouds drifted right over us and into Canada's Yukon; oops...

Yesterday and today, we had rain clouds but no real rain. Then around eleven AM, it started with rain that quickly turned to hail. I can count on three fingers the times I've seen hail here. So, we expect another record-breaking year as in the last four.

At 3:30, that hail turned into light-blowing snow mixed with rain.

I've spent the afternoon re-arranging, re-organizing, and tossing my clothes and night clothes. There is a lot that I had forgotten about, and since donations aren't available in town, even the recycling plant has closed, so what I don't want and don't plan to toss is going into one of my plastic totes.

And now, back to work.

Gosh, I am stuffed! Only have myself to blame :(
We are to get another frost tonight so I had better bump up the furnace.

Phyllis and Patricia,thank you, will tell Kyle of your Birthday wishes..and thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes.

Jane, thank you for the Happy Thanksgiving...apple chunks should also work. I know I was pleased at the way the slices turned out...still white and crispy!!

I'm off to the haystack!  Cooper is spending the night again.  Frankie didn't get off until 7:30 tonight and she has to be in at 7 a.m. tomorrow.  She didn't feel so good and thought she needed the sleep if she was going to make it to work tomorrow.  If she doesn't go, she'll be around when she's up to pick him up.  So I have a bedfellow tonight.

I really can't tell you what I did today other than a long phone chat with my sister and finishing my library book.  There was a lot of other stuff but it didn't register.  I didn't get the apples canned but I think I might need to pick up a few more tomorrow before I do them.

I did have another bowl of AMY's (adjusted) potato soup and it's still yummy!  And I made a pretty good chicken supper.

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

Good morning..

Will give the Rex his pill and feed both he and Callie. I left the tv on for them last night, not just them but to let on someone was home.

Will continue with jobs that didn't get done yesterday...and not all will get done. :) We can have a repeat of what we had for supper tonight and I still have haluska leftover.

Crows, blue jays and the odd robin have been coming.Fiesty blue jays will even pick on the bigger crows! Have yet to see many flocks of geese going over head and it has been a while since we have heard the loons calling.

Better get ready to meet the day.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.


 

Good Morning everyone. the weather guesser is saying partley, clouddy,it is too dark to see so I will have to take his/her woord,I am sure Nancy has seean it but I never asked her what it is. I do not know what you all have to say about dreameing,hope it is not sighn of passing too quick. I dreamed last night I was haveing a conversation with a uncle of mine, ha passed on years ago.well I hope I do not suffer hard in the prosess, but I am reaady any time to leave this wourld for the better place in heaven. I have taken my vitials and sent them on to VA via sadilight. hope you all have a great day just like you like it,

Lloyd

Good Morning AMY and LLOYD and anyone else who shows up.  The coffee is ready and so is the tea.  You'll have to do your own sodas.  I'm not into that.

Cooper and I have had our breakfast and a LOOOOOOONG walk and have taken care of his "business".  Now he's curled up on the couch and here I am.  When I finish here, I'm going in the kitchen and peel and core the apples I have.  I waited too long and one of them decided to leave me.  When Cathy and I go to WM this afternoon, I'll pick up a few more and then the apples will get done tomorrow....I hope!

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

Good morning; Half past eight, and I'm getting a late start this morning after a restless night. We had snow this morning, but it's only on the grass and rooftops. It is thirty degrees presently, and our low tonight will be twenty-five.

To me, four hours behind, timewise, I always get a kick out of your morning posts. I imagine everyone scurrying around between one and three AM doing dog walks, household chores, and drives, then retiring between four and six PM in the afternoon. I can't remember if we're having time changes this year. It seems to me the time change was nullified, but I can't remember.

Time is changing here on the first Sunday in NOVEMBER.  I was hoping NOT but it ignored my wishes.

Jane, we also get it then too.
I have been watching "new" young ckicks trying to find their way back into the pen...can't corral them or they would be scattered hi wide and handsome.

I was looking at a site that provides cat products, and it was discussing shipping issues worldwide. Many people don't realize that Alaska has volcanoes and is part of the ring of fire, along with Hawaii, Japan, and others. Volcanic eruptions affect air travel as well as other issues.

I found this note, "Alaska? Hawaii? Your packages are going via USPS; cross your fingers that no volcanoes blow up this year."

the grimalins got me again. well we are home but not with good news. the goverment's crunch on econimeney has caused  us to loose severial thousand dallers. the meeting weith the advier was not good. we are going to take all our $$$out of edward jones and put in cd's.they are garnteed to not go down . but the income is not good. oure goverment is more intersted in foren countreys than oure home land.

Lloyd















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https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=224529

We went to WM and I got my hair cut and while I did that, Cathy took care of both our shopping lists.  Then we went to the library.  We forgot it's closed on Monday!  We came back home and Cathy loaded up Cooper and dropped him off at Frankie's house so she didn't have to come out and get him.

After I put away the stuff from WM, I put away some leftovers in the fridge for an early supper.  Then I finished off canning the apples.  It was a pretty productive day!

Now I'm going to do a few odd jobs and hit the hay early tonight.  Tomorrow is laundry day and I think Cathy said something about going to the Amish grocery store.  Another busy day! 

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

good Morning everyone. well i am confuzed. the government took money out of our edward jones acount. I thought it was safe, not so.they are telling us onley safe money is cd's. i do not under stand that the same govenerment that took our money they are saying are gaerneing our cd's are safe ?. Have a good day just like you like it.

Lloyd

well the weather guesser is saying 81º and mostley sunnny I do not understand how he/she can say that it is dark here, I see a few little rain drops on my office weindow. have a good day just like you like it.

Lloyd

Good morning...

Coat day with a temp of 25° at the moment but it is to be a nice sunny day.
we are off to the stores this morning ,Kyle needs a trailer jack and we need some moo juice.

We did get the 5  5 month old chicks back into their pen....4 went the way they got out ,under the fence  and the other one flew over!!

Jane, sounds like a fun day also going to the Amish store.

Patricia, that would be a new excuse as to why you didn't get your mail!!!Sure beats sorry the dog at my homework. :2funny:

Better get ready and get the day started..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning AMY, LLOYD and anyone else who stops by today.  I slept pretty good last night and I actually feel rested.  I'm up and attem...had my breakfast and the first load of laundry is in the washer.  In fast, I think it's already in the second spin cycle.

Right now, it's 41º out there but it was down into the mid 30s overnight.  I think it's teasing us and one of these nights it going to dip into the freezing zone. 

LLOYD, I think the government can devise ways of getting at our savings no matter what we do!  If they want our money, they get it!

I think the washer is emptying out right now so this load will have to go to the dryer and another one go in here!  And we're off!

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

Quote from: Lloyd Hammond on October 11, 2022, 06:09:17 AMthe government took money out of our edward jones acount

Did they tell you what it was for?  Or why.  Edward  Jones should be able to tell you about it.

Good morning, It's 6:53, 28 degrees, and pitch black out my window. Today will be another busy one as I'm waiting to get my trekking poles assembled, paperwork into the office, and more mailed out.

Amy if only  Pavlov and Bogoslof and others behaved themselves. They and others have, at times, disrupted air travel, sending ash 35,000 feet or more into the air while commercial planes fly around thirty thousand feet. "McNutt said 90% of air freight from Asia to Europe and North America flies over Alaska air space, and hundreds of flights – including more than 20,000 passengers – fly through Anchorage's air space daily.

"If there is an explosion and (ash) reaches high altitudes, it will cause flights to be rerouted and ultimately canceled," McNutt said."

Alaska has 130 volcanoes, of which 90 have been active in the last century or are presently rumbling.

I posted photos showing the last thirty days, during which we went from minor leaf colors to vibrant colors, falling leaves, and then snow. That has to be a record for us.

Patricia, we didn't know that Alaska had that many volcanos!! Interesting information, thank you.

Good Morning (if I type fast),

Could someone remind me how to change my profile picture, please? Also - where are you finding the initials?

Our weather bounces from needing the furnace to turning on the a/c.  Part of it for me is that I have large windows on the west and the afternoon sun makes it almost hot - and stuffy.

Busy day - busy week -  :walking2:  instead of the usual  :walkwhistle:

Stay well and happy, Everyfriend.

Patricia, I didn't comment but the photos are gorgeous...  busy trying to clean out the RV after having to slam on brakes in KC traffic. Such a mess, what was in far back ended up in front & what was on table (even tho on that skid proof rubber stuff), ended up under my seat & at my feet, a first of a kind mess after driving the elephant 9-10 years!

The trees in MO were sort of changing but not pretty colors, mostly dry & dead looking leaves. Guess you got enough water. Nothing pretty around here, either, so thanks for sharing with the rest of us!

Back to work, gotta get these sweat pants off & back to shorts & sandels my feet are soaking wet in sox & tennis shoes! Tiger is back to her normal (but spoiled) eating. She is looking at me like "let's go take a nap".... but she doesn't help at all cleaning up stuff!

Lloyd, I took a chunk of money out of my "money-market" account (where no penalty for taking out early like CD) and put into a new type CD one of the savings & loans came out with.... actually same company/bank.... but over 2% interest and SAFE so better than it has gotten all year, but at least didn't lose any. My kids are moaning about how much they've lost so I'm just playing it safe. When CDs came due last year & year before & new rates so low I just put everything into that moneymarket account & hoped rates would go up & I'd have the money "liquid" and could invest fast. I'm no accountant but for sure I have MY OWN interests at heart & won't cheat myself!  Even with all income cutting in half when Cas died nearly 10 years ago, I am a few dollars ahead, in spite of extreme expenses on pool & the motorhome, new car. I pinch where I need & spend what's necessary and for sure have spent a life time of living like it was WWII ... not bragging but just grew up being thrifty & saving for that rainy day. I think most of us grew up knowing where every dollar came from so guess we all make choices on how to deal with our lives. I do feel very blessed and do agree with my mother when she said, "now the government is taking charity out of our hands"... so decided what went for taxes was what she used to give to people that needed. Made sense to me!  So many young people don't bother to work anymore and don't really know how to. All that belongs in another Discussion so I'll just shut up and hope you can search & locate where to invest that's safe!

The wind is wagging the trees every direction so that is stirring up the ragweed, BOY, it is!!!  Lunch time & looks like Tiger is taking a nap by my feet & not waiting for lunch.

Well, Callie, love to help but NO clue anymore. I'm in same boat with going from hot to cold clothes/house/furnace & AC.  :'(  ::)

 

Callie...
...click on your avatar name - top left hand corner - then click on profile details from underneath menu - followed by choose file which is underneath your current avatar.... :)

We both just had our bivalent shot...that makes 5 shots we have had thanks to covid. We do have our names in the flu shot when it comes. Last booster shots set me on my behind  :(

Shirley, I agree with you on saving where we can. I was lucky enough to pick up 2 pkgs of lean hamburg with $5.00 off each.....cooking it up now to give the dogs something differnt. Will freeze a lot of packages and then thaw   to mix in with their kibble.
Driving has changed in the past few years...everyone is in a hurry (to meet their maker) and text or on the phone..Driving used to be enjoyable but not anymore..

Well, I decided to "set a spell" and rest my bones!  I stripped and washed the bedding and replaced it and then did 3 more loads of laundry, washed, dried, folded and put away.  I have a pot roast in the crock pot for supper.  I put away my canned apples and also the recycling.

Also cleaned out some dresser drawers and read the paper.  Then Cathy texted to say she was going to the library and did I want to go along.  I did!  Got a couple books and I'm going to sit and read tonight.

Almost forgot...I filled the bird feeder and put some bread out and some peanuts for the squirrels.  It was one of those "just keep moving" days! And now I'm under protest.  Not gonna move any more today!  See y'all later!

Amy, as I got older, I used to love long drives, often with no destination or time in mind. Now I indulge that preference on drives all over the world via YouTube.

As a child, driving with my family through Alaska and Western Canada via jet boat or car, and later throughout the US visiting relatives, wasn't as fun as my father plotted out the course and mileage pre-trip, and unplanned stops were not encouraged or allowed.

 I remember wanting to try out various motel pools when we stopped for the night, but again, that wasn't in the plans. So as an adult, I indulged freely, although I never had the chance to try out a motel pool or the ocean on either coast due to various circumstances.

Ten years ago, a friend and I often drove to the various hot springs, rented a hotel room, or stayed with friends in their motor coach for a week at one of the local hot springs; now, that was a vacation. Or my friends and I were going upriver to various cabins for the weekend or a week. I miss those days and those friends who are no longer with us.

Actress Angela Lansbury has died.

https://people.com/movies/angela-lansbury-dead-at-96/?hid=2b67591080171b28acd52add6ea1cf1e562c64be&did=854407-20221011&cid=854407&mid=99253788999

Thanks, Jackie!!!  :smitten:  We'll see if I did it when I post this.  Didn't think of clicking name at the far top - kept trying to use the info next to the posts.

Shirley,  our leaves "crackle" instead of "rustling" when the wind blows. I can see a few yellow leaves scattered around the yard but cottonwoods are still full of green ones.

Patricia, most of my "run-around-with" friends are gone, too. Others have health issues that make it hard to communicate.  I really miss them.

I've been to get hair done and then to bank, get med refills at one pharmacy's pick-up window and get other things at another pharmacy, which has become like a "mini-mart" because it has more choices than the one where I get my med refills.

Off to :study: and probably :sleepy: for a while.   

 

Quote from: CallieOK on October 11, 2022, 12:48:51 PMAlso - where are you finding the initials?

?  ?  ?  What initials?

Quote from: RAMMEL on October 11, 2022, 04:49:11 PM

Quote from: CallieOK on October 11, 2022, 12:48:51 PMAlso - where are you finding the initials?

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I thought I saw initials like monograms instead of pictures beside some names. Must have made it up  :uglystupid2:

well I am going to bid you all good night and sweet dreams, I went to va and seen a defferant doctoer, she is pretty and smart. Gave us some good advice and changed my medication's and preceduar. well I strugled through today with both hearing aids in but tomorrow i am going back to just one,Ear is too sore to do that again.I am going to let that ear have plenty of time to heal. well I got it out but plenty of Pain. I will have to have to just turn head or turn around. good night and sweet dreams.

Lloyd

Thank you, PATRICIA for the link to the story about Angela Lansbury.  She's always been one of my all time favorite actresses and I loveed "Murder She Wrote". 

Today was a very good day!  All went well and things got done.  Nothing special was done...just "stuff"  Lots of little stuff in between the big stuff (like putting away another drawer full of summer stuff while I folded and put away the laundry.  I don't even count the "in between" stuff!

Now I'm heading for the haystack!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one!

Sounds like most had a good day, maybe not our shiniest... (gee, is that a word?)moments BUT a full day. I'm sitting down with a dessert bowl of celery cut into 1/2" bite sizes, got into a habit of doing that 'cause my father thought celery healthy and 'cause I don't like the long strings and HE thought that part is good for us. I like the crunch & taste better than popcorn. Not much to talk about when you don't do anything so will wish y'all sweet dreams & God Bless. Not sure where Tiger is but she'll show up in my bed to see if I will serve her milk about 2:00 am. My poor Fitbit will have a nervous breakdown if I ever get a full night sleep!

good morning everyone. well I went to VA yesterday and seen a defferant docter than i usaly see, she was verry nice,pleasen to visit with. she told us she had sent some new kinde of med;s to our house, and shure enough they were setting out side on our dorstep, in a refirgated insulated pakage. so a new porcedure to learn. she gave Nancy a new list of instructions.so will be ok, Nancy reambers lot better than I do. I am not happy about that. I Had the other procedure down pat. hard to teach a old dog new tricks. so I have to go do my vitials and send them in to va via sadalight.have a good day see you all later.

Lloyd

well I do not know what is going on I posted and now it is saying to post again.
well I went to va yesterday. seen a new docter and got some new instructions, and new meds, so a new learning curyve. have a good day I here mother nature rattling the patto bins in the distance,and it is saying rain is comming so must ne crocet. that is alright with me we sure need the moisture,we are very dry here.

Lloyd

Good morning...

Weather dogs came in and said it was spotty rain out there this morning...

Not sure what today will bring, know I have a cane begonia to plant, pot and soil already to do the job and cooked hamburg to package for the dogs.

So far no ill effects other than a sore arm from the needle for me but Kyle is feeling tired. Rainy day makes good napping day.. :thumbup:

May get some sewing done.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I've been up and attem for a bit.  Cooper arrived wanting his breakfast so we had that together... he claimed the last bite of mine.  Then I got myself dressed and we went for our first walk of the day (he took care of business.  I froze)  I'm  going to have to root out my winter coat pretty soon!

Now HE'S int there taking a nap and I'm in here chatting!  On the agenda today is a batch of Jim's Egg Thingys (or J.E.T.s as AMY thinks I should call them!  I might run the sweeper and if I ge really ambitious, I might bring out the floor mop and do up the bare floors after I sweep.  However, I started one of my library books and it's in there calling my name.  I just might give in!

Our temps have been going down into the the 30s overnight and back to the mid to hi 60s during the day.  Typical Fall days around here!  I love it!

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

I woke up this morning to another snowfall and 24 degrees. It looks like we won't see any more fall season, and many trees still have their leaves. I got my trekking poles set up yesterday, One to use and the other on standby, so I'll feel more confident out and about in the snow.

Today I will hand-deliver the last three sets of seasonal legal papers, and I may stop at the grocery store while I'm out.

Tomorrow will be, as Callie says, a couch potato day.

I just watched a video on a series of hundreds of connected waterfalls that are three times as high and longer than Niagara. It, Iguazu Falls, is one of the world's eight wonders and sits between Argentina and Brazil.

https://tinyurl.com/bd5dzz4h

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKzsQTZejNw&t=1210s

Lloyd was in thoughts and prayers today;

well this thing is actking up again. see you all later on again after while

Lloyd

Hello Everyfriend!  It was a nice day today...kind of cold in the early morning but sunshiny and warmer midday until after 6 when it started cooling off again and then we had a short shower around 8!

I got a lot of paper work done this morning and some stuff finished and put away but I'm going to have a busy day tomorrow.  I have to run the sweeper in the morning and maybe mop some floors and then Cathy is picking me up to go to the Amish store in the early afternoon and daughter, Christy (Frankie's mom) is coming for a visit sometime tomorrow.  If I'm not in for a visit, it's because I just have too much to do!

PATRICIA, some time ago I read an article about the Falls around the world and that some of them were even more spectacular than Niagara but I'm not close enough to visit them and I've been to Niagara Falls at least 9 times in my lifetime.  And each time it was shared with a different group of people.  The first time I was 13 years old and went there with my parents and my two sisters! 

I still have a couple things to finish up before I hit the haystack so I'm wishing you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one!

Quote from: patricia19 on October 12, 2022, 03:33:43 PMI just watched a video on a series of hundreds of connected waterfalls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKzsQTZejNw&t=1210s

Illy has been there but unfortunately that was before she had her cellphone, so no photos to share with you all :(
She did see a lot of the world and continues to do so.

In the links I included in that post are multiple photos of the falls.

Good morning...

Liquid sunshine out there this morning. Kyle has blood work this morning then home to scare the dust bunnies. Windows were going to be done but maybe another day will do.

Patricia, enjoyed both your urls. Can't imagine the roar of all the falls!!

Jane, enjoy your day!

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

This will be a quick "Good Morning Everyfriend".  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow.

It's raining here.  It rained during the night and is going to continue off and on most of the day!

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/photos-and-more/photos-old-and-new/msg224683/#msg224683 (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/photos-and-more/photos-old-and-new/msg224683/#msg224683)

Halloween in Israel?

Also visit daily the cards discussion...

Good Morning everyone.well I went to bed earley for me and slept pretty good, I have called VA and got my meds ordered.they want you to go on line and order, But I am not steady enough, so i call in on a drect line and make them talk to me on phone.you have to weight on hold that way but get a real live person. I got my meds ordered. the numbers of us vets is asteranable. thousands of us.

Lloyd

Good morning; 19 degrees at 8:55, and tomorrow is expected to warm up and bring more snow. I've finished my morning lineup of chores and routines, and this is the first day in 68 that I didn't have a paper to read and respond to or a big chore hanging over my head.

I'm almost afraid to trust this relief feeling without something else needing my attention!

We're having a nice visit but I don't get to sleep with Cooper.  He's sleeping with his "Granny".  That would be my visiting daughter.

I'm off to the haystack.  Tomorrow is going to be a busy day.  We have lots of errands to run and lots of talking to catch up on. 

BUBBLE, that sounds like a well-planned Halloween celebration! 

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

well it is past my bedtime, so ibetter go sckoot and get my Meds down the hatch and shot over with.I will try to ask Nancy tomorow, what for shure Our CD'S are paying, and they are federialy insurde. I thin they are 4.8 ? see you all tomorow.have a good peacefull sleep and plesant dreams.

Lloyd

Busy day as usual. Breezy & dry around here. Still didn't finish cleaning out the motorhome. A MUST DO for tomorrow so I can run the sprinklers, the slide hangs over a couple of the sprinkler heads so it needs to close up. Plan to put into boxes a lot of the stuff that doesn't get used, some I bought and lots the kids have given me. Sure made a mess when I had to hit the brakes hard!

Wishing all a beautiful fall day tomorrow, sweet dreams and God Bless.

That is a good rate for CDs, Lloyd. I went for a 10 month & hope rates will go up but it's anybody's guess.

Good morning.. No rain as of yet but the weather folks say it may. I did manage to get some sewing done  and we had a visit from SIL later on in the day.So some of yesterdays work is still available to do today. Putting away t shirts and bringing out winter wear seems to fit the bill today..........along with sewing.  :thumbup:

Patricia, usually when we let our guard down something else is sure to pop up....lets hope it doesn't. Please keep the snow your way.....thank you :)


Shirley, good job nothing was broke when you slammed the hooks on!!! Don't you just love it when other try your reflexes?

Jane, a busy one ahead for you today?

Best get ready to meet the day..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning everyone. well I am up and have been for a short while. ate my morning meal and sent my vitials off to VA , our oldest deaughter spen the night with us, that was a treeat. the sun is up bright  and clear not a cloud in sight,

Lloyd

It's a beautiful fall day here.  Just the kind of day that I wouldn't mind having all year round.

I'm waiting for David to get back from picking up this week's groceries and then will do a few kitchen duties.  Other than that it is a quiet day.

Take care, All.

Good morning, crisp, clear, and cold out there this morning at 12 degrees. Winter in the arctic is when you want those clouds rolled in to hold in some heat! Clear skies mean it's going to get very cold, and the longer those clouds stay away, the colder it will get. It is too cold to snow as you need moisture and humidity for that. We have built up frost on roofs and metal and some on the grasses. Multiple trees never had a chance to shed their leaves.

When I opened the curtains and blinds this morning, I saw the smokers huddled in their lawn chairs and benches in the fenced-in smoking area at the far end of the parking lot. I am so glad I don't smoke! Several used to smoke on their balcony even though the buildings and parking lots were smoke-free other than that one area set out for them. It took two evictions for folks to realize management meant business. When it gets frigid, folks will warm up their cars, gather friends and cohorts, and travel to a service station's parking lot to get their smokes in.

Yesterday's entry from my senior desk calendar,

ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?

WITNESS: Yes.

ATTORNEY: How many were boys?

WITNESS: None.

ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?

Actual Court Transcript

Amy, you're right. I was restless yesterday and kept thinking I was missing something, but I couldn't think of what it might be.

 

Patricia, I was sent photos from my son and they got hail! Hail and high winds  in their area and although we did get some high winds we were spared the hail.

Amy, On October 9th, I posted, "Yesterday and today, we had rain clouds but no real rain. Then around eleven AM, it started with rain that quickly turned to hail. I can count on three fingers the times I've seen hail here. So, we expect another record-breaking year as in the last four. At 3:30, that hail turned into light-blowing snow mixed with rain.

Since we often receive weather from Siberia that travels across western Alaska and then to Canada's Yukon Province, I wonder if that weather is only now reaching David's area.

I think most CD rates are 1.75% maybe 2% if you're lucky and know somebody who can tell you what bank to go to! Last accounting was:  25 cents on a single CD of over $10K. How does that grab you?

well I am a little earley this evening, but I am bidding you all good night and sweet dreas. If  I rember I will get where and how much our cd's are getting.and tell you tomorow,but I think it is just under 5%.

Lloyd

   https://www.bankrate.com/banking/cds/cd-rates/

Good Night Everyfriend!  We had a great day today but it really wore me out!  You don't suppose I'm getting old, do you!.  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

On CD rates, they pay a bit more for longer terms, like 5 years.  I just have mine for one year so I can get to the money quick without forfeiting any of it. 5 Years will pay you 3.50% with Capital One.  At my age, who knows if I'll be here in five years ;D ?

Good Morning everyone.Tomereader1 I do not reamber the name of the baank, but our account set up the rates and it was with a bank in  ohoia and our rates are 4.5.% and insured with the fediral government. Mabey you can get on the internet and fiend a bank in ohoia that pays that kiend of rates, I will try to get back with the acount and figure out details and post to you Later.


Tomereader1 I do not reamber the name of the Bank, our account set it up for us, it is a bank in oahaio, and our rates are 4.5

Tomereader1 I do not reambre the Name of the bank, Our accountiant set up for us, It is a bank in oahoia. and our rates are 4.5%. I do not reamber how he set it up but our cd's are 4.5

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Good morning...

Sure looks like rain out there!!! We went into town and picked up needed groceries and now to get on with the day.

Laundry to be done plus sewing so better get at it.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

 Lloyd I can't think of ANY banks that are paying 4.5%.  You must have an awesome amount of money in them, and for many (5+) years.  I will keep my banking down here, thank you.

Good late morning at 9 am and 25 and cloudy. Nothing is going on today that needs to be done, most chores can be put off until after the weekend, and I'm enjoying this period of staying lazy until the next big thing appears. Here are a few more quotes from my senior desktop calendar;

"We now have exactly the same situation as we had at the start of the race, only exactly the opposite."  Car-racing commenter Murray Walker

"I know now what is tragic isn't the moment. It is the memory." Writer Jacqueline Woodson, Another Brooklin.

"We're still as sharp as a button here." Sportscaster David Vine.

ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he?"  Actual court trranscript.

well nothing semes to be in order here any more, Oh well we had a good day and I went and got a haircut today with a good friend, she said she had bought the shop out, and the ladie that owend it is still working for her. that is good they make a good team, she still just charges $10 for a mans regular haircut.and she dose a good job of it. well it is earley but I am going to go take my evening Meds and my Inslan shot, and go to bed. see you all tomorow. good night and sweet dreams.

Lloyd

well good night and sweet dreams everyone.

Lloyd

Good morning..

Looks like  another rainy day here....beats snow! Just started to hang laundry out yesterday and it started to sprinkle..in they came and I put them on the clothes rack out in the summer kitchen. Today  friends called to see if I had any mustard and pickles , lots of pickles but I had to scurry and make mustard ( yes Rick ,I can still cut the mustard only at a slower pace. :2funny: ) All is ready for pick up this afternoon. A trip to get rid of garbage this morning and sewing I hope.

Jane, hope you are having a grand time with family. We miss you here..

Better move along...

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  My daughter left to return to Maryland and Frankie is getting ready for work.  I'm ready to go to church and we will both be leaving at the same time.  Then I'm on my own for a while.  Frankie will come by around 7 to get her sleepover stuff and her doggie and this house will echo with it's emptiness!

I've read everything that was posted and maybe I'll remember to comment later!  Have a good day everyfriend...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Good Morning everyone. well it sunday oct,16th, sun is bright and clear 44º not a cloud in sight. Nancy has gone to church and left me in bed asleap. I am going to get somenthing to eat and tuen the same searvice Nancy is at and watch it ive on TV. Have a good day. RAMMEL No we do not have any too much $$ but we did have more but that sistem we had took 27 thousand $$. that is why we went to CD's they are protceted and insurde by the fedrial government. you can geton line and see for our self. Have a good day.
well I will get the information about where our CD's are in what bank so you can look for your self.they are insured by the fedrial government.

Lloyd

Everyone is gone and my supper is ready to eat!  I'm going to turn on the TV and eat my supper in front of it.  I have a feeling that when I'm finished eating, my eyes will close and I'll be napping!  I'm really tired!  I went to church this morning and then I did some stufff when I got home and now I'm ready to "throw in the towel" or maybe I'll "roll up the sidewalk"!  I had such a good visit with my daughter and did lots of things with her and Cathy joined us for some of them. 

Today was a beautiful day!  It never got above 66 but the sun was out and there wasn't any wind and it just felt good out there.  Cooper spent a lot of time in the yard and so did I!

I don't know if I'll be back to say "goodnight" so I'll say it now...Goodnight Everyfriend!

We have a freeze warning for the next couple nights, that always helps the allergies but I am concerned for my hibiscus. It is way to heavy for me to move, everyone busy doing catch up (summer to winter clothes & all that stuff).

Tomorrow is my meeting with the new cardiology group & doctor. Not sure how that will go but it's a start. The pool guy called to say the people next door want their pool closed tomorrow so he will do mine as well. He's done it several years so will leave the side gate unlocked & he can start if I'm not back from the doc yet. Gotta go to the car tag office to get new tags & pay the yearly tax for both vehicles... the car is more expensive that the motorhome, crazy, huh?  Gonna be busy, for sure!

Nothing exciting going on but am eager to hit the bed, out of steam!  Sounds like from north to south we are seeing fall and winter move in. Oh, Patricia, I think some of your robins came through today. They were playing all over my front yard. I put out some grapes that were kinda yucky but one robin was delighted & worked on getting the goodies out for the longest time, right in front of the window I bird watch out. I slice the grapes in half so they can get to the goodies inside easier.

Good night to all and God Bless. Hope tomorrow is one of those happy fall days and we can all dance in the cool sunshine! Love ya, Shirley

Shirley ---
Maybe you could get the pool guy to move the hibiscus.  $ talk

Haha, Rick, by the time he gets the pool ready to close & dumps all those chemicals in I will already owe him an arm & leg! I honestly don't have any place inside the house I want to put it, have one corner of the master bedroom that already houses several big pots of nearly dead looking flowers from other years. Trouble with me, hate to dump any plants that act like they want to survive, they have feelings, you know.  ;)  ::) Thanks for the thought.

Quote from: Shirley on October 16, 2022, 11:09:43 PMTrouble with me, hate to dump any plants that act like they want to survive, they have feelings, you know.

I have several plants that I keep alive in my garage near the window. They are from Boyce Thompson (in Yonkers), where I worked for a while after I got out of high school. I move them inside or outside with the seasons. This year I forgot to put them out and now they are hurting. Maybe one or two will survive. When one flowers it can be smelled as soon as I enter the garage. So they are over 68 years old. Just can't let them go.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm up and attem this  morning and waiting for the coffee pot to finish up!

RICK, I can't imagine having plants that old!  They must be real survivors!  When Christy was here, she planted some tulip and daffodil bulbs so I have something to look for in the Spring!

I don't know what's on the schedule for today.  I think I'll just take things as they come.  I do have a couple of new recipes waiting to be tried.  Maybe one of those will jump out.  Cooper won't be here today because Frankie has the day off.  I'll miss him and I'll miss having her stop by!

Right now, it's 45º and only heading for a high of 61 and cloudy!  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Good Morning everyone.  JaneS you Have warmer temp. than we do, our current temp Is 34F and clear. havent looked at the dailey changes yet but just looks if we go out we will need a light Jacket, One thing they say if you do not like the weather now just weight a while you may like what the next change is, he a good day doing just what you want to do. Just stay safe. one thing is certian I am going to go to the shop and stay out of Nancy's way she is liking a bitting sowalready this morning, you shure can not say she dose not have a timper. we are at 34 and clear.

Lloyd

Quote from: JaneS on October 17, 2022, 07:03:19 AMRICK, I can't imagine having plants that old!  They must be real survivors!  When Christy was here, she planted some tulip and daffodil bulbs so I have something to look for in the Spring!

They are not hardy so must be brought in every winter. One is from bulbs, the others from tubers. So easy to propagate. Through my neglect I may have lost them. If so, I'm down to some cactus that the kids started from seed when they were small. My wife's grandfather , who was in the Florist business, laughed when he heard the kids planted cactus. I guess he knew how fast they would grow.

Covid and Flu shots today.

We're at 28 and clear this morning with an expected high of 39. Yesterday we had boiling snow clouds and were told to expect an inch in the valley and 4 to 6 in the hills. Instead, those clouds swept up and over the foothills and passed east toward Canada.

Patricia, you go right ahead and send the snow!!! Mr Snow blower is at the ready for the dance and now the vehicle is ready with snow tires on. I do need to take it back in for a brake job (ouch) but rather be safe than sorry.

Drug store called could we come in tomorrow for our flu shots, yes, early appointment then home to drop off Kyle  and then back into town to get my hair finally cut!

Amy, in the past, we've always gotten our cold weather in the Interior from Canada with our warmer weather from Siberia. Lately, all bets are off as those roiling snow clouds headed into the Yukon Territory. I'm unsure where it goes from there or if it heads east or south back in the US.

As long as it stays cold, or at least cold for this time of year, we won't have snow. There is no humidity and no moisture in dry cold, and the clouds aren't covering enough to seal in the heat. So, snow isn't a real possibility.

The city maintenance crews and this building's maintenance aren't equipped to handle another year like the last two, you'd think they'd take the past into account, but you know what they say about expectations.

Weather reports say we'll get a second chance as the weather warms back into the forties on Friday through Sunday. I believe I'll wait and see.

well I am late closing up again to night, good Night and sweet dreams, hope to see you all tomorow in good health and good sperits.

Lloyd

I'm up & ready to get attum, and that'll last a very short while!  Got a couple roast to put in the oven, just part of one. Chuck roast same price as eye of round roast so Tiger will enjoy fresh meat today. She let me know last night what I cut for her supper was getting old smelling so the rest of that was cut up & out for the little kitties that check the dish every so often. They need to be caught & "fixed" but not by me.

For right now I am going to get that old cast iron dutch oven out & get the house warm & smelling good. Going to get tags & pay tax for the vehicles when that office opens and see what the rest of the day brings, I'm sure a nap. Tiger wasn't ready to get up but she came on into the kitchen/family room with me, zonked out on the couch in here as I type. Totally dark but the pool lights are on & so happy to have the cover on & pool winterized for a few months. Better get moving. Wishing all a Happy Day!

Good morning...

Dark out there!! We are off this morning to get our flu shot this morning.
 The bring Kyle home and back in I go to get my hair cut. I can see this is going to be a day where little gets done. Have tri tips to put in the crockpot with onion soup mix,potatoes,turnip,carrots and I will pull some parsnips to go in also. Made a trifle yesterday and that is dessert..

Shirley ,I cooked up lean hamburg for these furkids and will put some plus carrots that I cooked in their bowl along with their kibble and they clean that up fast!

Patricia, we are to get 3 more days of rain here but some of that could come in the form of snow they say.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I've been up and attem for a while.  Cooper has arrived and had his breakfast and is now begging mine.  When we're finished, we'll go for a walk if it's light out there.  It's staying dark longer and longer these days...cold, too!

I'm not sure what's on the schedule for today.  I'm just going to take the day as it comes.  And I'm going to try to finish my library book.  It's in the "what's on the next page" time!  There's not much left and the the mystery has to to solve soon!

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

Amy, I usually put carrots & potatoes in my roast but since I was going back to sleep I didn't get up mid-way to add. Darn smoke alarm battery woke me up too early & as I listened to it, knew my short ladder was in the basement yet. Tried the little Coleman folding camp stool I keep in the kitchen for the high shelves & it worked! Battery kept on reminding so eventually I hauled the stinker off to the back door & it was still kept yelping until I explained it was getting on my nerves & it shut up! Honest, it did!

Gotta get dressed & head to the tax office. Hope it's not a super busy day, I've sat for hours to get this job done other years. It used to be a savings to do this in person and now they charge extra. Trouble is I hate having a credit card on the loose but not comfy with mailing a check & producing the insurance cards, etc. So I do it in person, dumb me. I will be back for those needed hours of sleep! Enjoy your day.

Good morning, 28 and clear so far, and it won't get that much further today.

Yesterday, I worked on clearing out my files, 2013 through 2017, and I hope to become current today. I've gotten headaches, so I started running the humidifier during the day, as it makes a big difference, and Farrah appreciates not being shocked at a touch.

I've also got a chicken I want to use in a Moroccan dish. Last week, I tried an Indian butter chicken dish but wasn't impressed as it was very oily. I also made quite a dent in the Medjool dates I tried; not something I usually keep on hand, but they were so good!

During our morning round of calls and texts, I was sorry to hear that two more couples had their house and lands for sale. They plan on buying in town as they worry about being unable to get medical or other help quickly in the ridges and foothills. And with the past years' historic landsides and heavy snowfalls, they fear being stranded.

Good morning everyone. weel me and my all thumbe, I hit something wrong and lost my ready to post, and can not fiend it. well I was saying Nacy went to get her hearing aids tuned up. I went to bed Late Last night and I slept in late again.we Have bright sun and 34º now. the high weinds day before yesterday broke two big limbs off of it,so now it looks flat sided. so me or sil will have to get  tractor out and pull them out back and saw them up and piel them on the compost pile. we had some peaches go bad before we got them processed, so we threw them on the compost pile.that is how deaughter got there apple trees started she threw the scraps out on a srrap pile and they sproughted and grew some appel treas. Have a good day see you all later.

Lloyd

well I am a bit earley. I fell asleep watching the butub. have had a good meal. awhile ago. the onley one today. has been a mixed up day , I am still tired, those TV naps dosent rest one good. I have had my evening Meds, all left to do is take my 16 milagrame's of insalin shot. so i think I will go take it and go to bed. see you all tomorow. good night and sweet dreams.the eleargey's has me snezzing my head off.

Lloyd

I'm ready for the haystack!  It was a good day today.  I'm out of canned Chicken
Corn Soup so I found some already cooked chicken in the freezer and took a couple jars of canned chicken broth and some onions and carrots  and corn from the freezer and made up a pot of chicken corn soup.  I had a nice bowl of it for supper and I'll can the rest tomorrow afternoon.  I have a dr. appt in the morning.

 I think I overdid on the reading yesterday because my eyes have been a bit cloudy all day today!  I guess I'll have to remember that in the future!

PATRICIA, it's supposed to go down to freezing one night this week and the we're supposed to have a couple of days in the 50s.  That's a typical Fall for around here.

I rooted out my gloves for taking doggie walks today.  My hads nearly dropped of in the freezing weather this morning!

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

Here I am again, another almost 3 hour night. Had pancakes & coffee & ready to go back to bed. Been thinking about this routine and remember my mother had a saying, "Once a man and twice a child".... could it be that the body is back to that baby schedule of getting fed every 3 or 4 hours? Sure fits the time-line!  At least no smoke alarm batteries going bad, think I have about every monitor unplugged now! Can't figure how to get the batteries out of the carbon monoxide detector, says to check manual and no clue where that might be, guessing it's probably just over a year old. It's below freezing out, I gave up & turned on the furnace, bones were shivering! Supposed to be back in the 80s this week so #1 son thinks it's not time to cover the AC. Summer ain't over till it's over!  Have an appointment for the echocardiogram mid morning but not exactly sure which end of the hospital complex to find it. I asked but the lady on the phone wasn't sure herself! I'm not up to walking back & forth, that's the problem we're trying to solve! :-\  And so it goes!

Good morning...

We are on the road to the city this morning. Kyle has a bone density appointment. While in the city we will pick up his planer blades as they are now sharpened and ready to come home.

Another rainy day so that makes it easier on the eyes to travel. Arm was a bit sore yesterday but is fine today..all shots done  for now.

Better scurry and get ready .

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  Cooper has arrived and had his breakfast and now he's ready for his morning walk.  When we come back, I need to get myself ready for a dr. appt this morning at 10:30.  It's the eye dr.

When I get back, I'll be canning the chicken corn soup!  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Good Morning everyone. well we are down to 22º this morning not a cloud in sight. My VA device is all wet this morning. I had my cuff on same way as as i always do. and it said device, needs to re check your readings.I always hold my hand on it to keep it from moveing while getting the readings. it tells me to put it on my upper arm over bare skin, and have it at least 1 above the bend of my elbow. that is not possiable, my arm is not long enough to do that. I hold my hand on it to makke sure i do not moove with it while takeing the readings, and it said device needs to re check your vitials. It always,tells me at least 8 out of ten times to re do. Nancye is haveing one bad days all choked up. we have one of those veiperizers but have not been useing it. I told her to get the vix stuff for it ,she said she dose have it, so I told her we need to start useing it, it would help us both with our breathing. Have a good day and I will check back leater on today.

Lloyd

As I look out my window at dense white fog, I turn back to the weather report that tells me it's 29 and partly cloudy at 10:22 AM. It also tells me we have 100% humidity; hmmm... what is wrong with those statements?

Yesterday I organized up to early 2022 from my file storage boxes. After completing that, I expect to add new folders to my new file cabinet. I live such an exciting life.

Amy, I was fine for the first two Covid vaccinations, the third temporarily made my arm sore, and the fourth was about the same and a feeling of tiredness. I didn't get the flu shot, and I haven't since that horrible reaction in 1985 when I had a three-week case of the flu, my first and only flu and flu shot.

Good aftrrnoon. well we Had a very good day, our deaughter is here and we worked up appels for the freezer and pies.the appels are all gon for this season. see ypo all later.

Lloyd

Good evening.well I have a good store to tell you all( true) I peeled and sliced the apples,with a appel hand machine, we have, now for the stoire, Oure 12 year old grand deaughter, Made from scratch the crust from scratch and put the pie togather,the top crust she cut strips and cris crosed them. her mother has tought her how to do this. she had it all in her head no rsepie book or notes. the pie was as good as my wife or her mother could have done. if I soun like bragging I am, how more luckie can a old man be to have grand children like this. our deaughter and oldest gret grand deaughter are teaher quelified. our grand deaughter is a coulencer and teacher at  sherwood  public school. our deaughter Is home schooling our grands at home. she holdes classes and gives them a recass just like the would have at publick school, but the + is no drugs or cruption there. too bad more of us cant do the same. children are not born bad they just get it by what is all around us. and we have plenty to go around and some

Lloyd

Lloyd, --- Good for your grand daughter. Smart girl.

Good Evening Everyfriend!  And Good Night, too!

LLOYD, you have a very talented family!  You can be very proud of them!

I went to the eye dr. and when I got there to check in they said that someone had called and cancelled my appointment.  It could only have been me or daughter Cathy and both of us were standing there wondering how it got cancelled.  Now I have to go back in November for this appt.  I still can't figure it out!

When I got home I started canning the Chicken Corn Soup and I have 8 pints ready to be wiped, labeled and put on the shelf!  Tomorrow I'll do the rest of it.  I'm thinking maybe 6 more jars.  We always used say our Mother was canning things that we could eat "when the snow flies".  Soup is a good thing to have handy "when the snow flies"!

I'm finishing up for the day and then heading for the haystack!  So I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

Quote from: JaneS on October 19, 2022, 08:59:32 PMI went to the eye dr. and when I got there to check in they said that someone had called and cancelled my appointment.  It could only have been me or daughter Cathy and both of us were standing there wondering how it got cancelled.  Now I have to go back in November for this appt.  I still can't figure it out!

Bet someone cancelled the wrong appointment.

I am sheepishly coming in tonight to say HELLO and let you know I am still alive and kicking.  No need to try to tell you what all has been going on, other than to say we have been very busy. 

We are currently doggie sitting for Dr. Dave.  He and the kiddos are in So. Cali visiting friends for a few days.  This is the first time that Mönch, the Bernedoodle  has ever been to our house.  Our Smokey Cat is not thrilled to have them here, but they are all doing well together.

Good to see that EVERYFRIEND seems to be doing well.

Sleep well.

Jenny

It's now 9 pm, and that fog outside is as dense as it was late last night and all through the day. People were asked to drive cautiously, pay attention and keep their headlights on. We were told it would dissipate at various times during the day, and now they're shooting for midnight or early tomorrow.

What is odd about the fog, besides unusual behavior and totally (no accompanying rain or snow and 100% humidity in a very arid arctic zone), unheard of at this time of year, is that everyone is seemingly accepting it as simply one more thing nature is giving us.

Good morning..
Weather gal said an S word...and we may get it NOW... We are ready with the snlowblower gased and snow tires on .
Yesterday was hectic picking up itmes for us and friends. Jane I picked up Bernardin lids got 30 boxes........some for us some for others.  The other lids they are selling are garbage, I had 3 buckle up on me.

Lots to do today,just hope my get up and go stays with me. Need to make another pot of soup ,maybe meatball bean soup.

Lloyd,you are blessed with smart children and grands!!

Patricia, I don't like driving in fog....

Jenny good to see you..

Better get a shimmy on..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  The weather is "brrrr" cold out there.  It down to 33º overnight...not quite freezing but COLD!

RICK, I was thinking the same thing about the cancellation.  The have 2 new girls on the desk and they asked a lot of questions while we stood there waiting.

JENNY, so nice to see you!  Watching the doggies is a nice thing to do.  I keep my great-granddoggie, Cooper every day that Frankie works and he fills a gap.  Right now he's sitting there begging for his morning walk.  I guess I better get my shoes on and take him. 

When we get back, I'll finish up the chicken corn soup!

AMY, please keep that s**w up there!

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

Good morning everyone, thanks for all the good coments, and yes i am blessed with good or great Kin folks. we have clear skyes and temp of37º this morning. we have a room vapeorizer. but it has gon bonkers.so to walley wourld this morning to get a new one, hope theystill have them in stock. Nancy and I both are haveing hard tim breathing on our owen. Have a great day, see you all later on again today.

Lloyd

Good afternoon, It is almost2;45 PM. 73ºand sunney. AMY if you can figuer out how to plese send some of that rain our way we are in drought mode. we shure could use some of that liquiad sun shine. I got my humidifyer out and took it all apart and spent at leate two Hours cleaning it up. with Nancy's help we got it all cleaned up and put back togather. and it is working fine warm vaper comming out of it.we just filled it with tap watter. but we are going to dump whet ever is left tonight at bed time. and fill it with distilled watter Nancy is a pinne piencer. she was haleiring about that. But i told here she can't take it with her when god calles her #. I think we both will feal better sleeping with the humidifyer running at our bed side. the high weinds the other day took two big up right sections off of our beautfual tree out front the other day. the tree is sure not pretty like it was befor, with that flat side on it. I wish I knw how to take pictuers of it and post them where I could show them to you all. I would take one from this side and one 90 degrees form the other side and show you. makes me half sick.

Lloyd

Another day is over and I'm ready for the haystack!  It was beautiful sunshine here but brrrrr, cold!  Cooper and I did our three walks and he did a bit extra on one of them.  He decided to go around another circle so I indulged him.

The chicken corn soup is all done!  The first batch is labeled and put away and the second one is waity for tomorrow to be cleaned up, labeled and stored!  It's a bit different this time because I used what I had in the fridge and freezer but it sure hits the spot!  I've had two bowls and Frankie took one home for her supper last night!.

Tonight I made a tater tot casserole for supper and that really hit the spot!  And it'll be there tomorrow, too.  Wonder if Frankie might like to take some of that for her supper tomorrow night?  Guess I'll ask her!

I hope you all had a good day today.  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

What Gender is the Computer?

A language teacher was explaining to her class that in French, nouns unlike their English counterparts, are grammatically designated as masculine or feminine.

'"House" in French, is feminine - "la maison", while "pencil" in French is masculine - "le crayon."'

One puzzled student asked, "What gender is a computer?"

The teacher thought it would be a good exercise to have the students decide what they thought the gender should be. So she split the class into two groups appropriately enough, by gender and asked them to decide whether "computer" should be a masculine or a feminine noun.

The men's group decided that computer should definitely be of the feminine gender ("la computer"), because:

1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic.

2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else.

3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later review.

4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you constantly find yourself spending more money on accessories for it.

The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be masculine "le computer") because:

1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on.

2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves.

3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem.

4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer you could have gotten a better model!

Good Morning  patricia19 and anyone else that show up. well after all the head knocks I had in o14 I do not reamber verry well, And Nancy dose much better job Of reambering than I do, I dont forget I just cant reamber when I need to. well Iam up ate the last pice of apple Pie that grand deaughter Made the other day. taken my vitials and sent them on to VA via sadilite. we are at 50º and clear here this Morning. ready to get the day started. Hope you all have a good one just like you like.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's cold here!  My information says that the temp. got down in the "freezing" zone overnight!  I'm not ready for this!

PATRICIA, thanks for my wake-up laugh of the day!  I loved the information about the computers and I think I agree with all of it.  Therefore, my computer now has dual Gender!  It's a "male-female" computer!

I'm waiting for Cooper's arrival and it's imminent so I might have to leave and go meet him and he always needs his breakfast when he gets here!  She doesn't take the time to feed him and that seems to be alright with him!  So we have our breakfast together.

I'm not sure what's on the agenda for today but I know one thing I have to do is move out the sofa and clean under it.  I dropped my fork last night and when I got down to get it, I found some missing items under the sofa.  I also found some dirt.  So it will get cleaned under there.  Unfortnately, it doesn't get moved often enough and now it yelling for attention.  Don't tell daughter Cathy that I moved the sofa.  She'll have a fit!

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

P.S.  Good Morning, LLOYD!

Good morning...

Well ,no snow here but to the north of us they did get snow!! My friend called to say her vehicle had a blanket of snow on it. Yet we are to get high temps come this weekend ,up into the 60's!!

I don't know who (must be a gremlin as Lloyd would say) is filling the laundry basket but it needs to be emptied today.

Jane,I don't know who enjoys the visit more, you or Cooper!

Patricia,I am going to share that one!!

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Jane, did you see Patricia's air fryer cooking in What's For Dinner" ?

The temp was below 40 when I looked but there finally was FTOST an the cars, Now to get a good freeze to kill off the ragweed. Will have those allergy symptoms till then. But it is clear and sunny.

Good morning; 32 degrees here, and overnight we had our second snow, the one that stays throughout the winter. The weather report also calls for a warmup and more snow over the weekend and next week. I'm late getting here this morning, I had some morning duties, and our regime of calls and texts ran long.

I noticed that Farrah had been quietly retraining me. If she sees me heading to the kitchen, she will either follow and stop by the closet holding her food supplies or over by the counter holding her treats. In the morning, she follows and sits in the hallway if I hold one finger up in a wait position. All of this evolved without any verbal direction on my part.

Not much to report.  Got a lot of work done yesterday preparing for the winter weather to come.  Gutters cleaned of leaves and debris.  Much too big job for Bob these days, but it has to be done.  Hoped to get the Halloween Decos out but ran out of time....or maybe it was steam🤪🤪🤪

Loved your funny for the day, PATRICIA 🤣🤣

We need to run some errands today and I need to get a move on.

Enjoy your day EVERYFRIEND🦋🦋

Jenny

Good Evening,  Remember me?

It's been a pleasantly busy month but I don't have much to show for it. Have been reading posts and silently commenting but am usually on my Tablet and don't like tapping that keyboard instead of using touch typing on this computer.  Then I get sidetracked by errands, Domestic Duties, desk work, business/"maintenance" medical appointments and various repairs needing attention.

 Can you canners and preservers: beat this?  #1 son/dil have - over the past week - made 101 jars of jelly and still have more to go!!!  Flavors so far are: Peach, Peach Amaretto, Peach Bourbon, Peach Blacberry and Spiced Rum Peach.
 Report is that they still have to make Blackberry and Watermelon Lemonade (I have NO idea what this one is!!!!!).
When they finish - their Christmas "shopping" for friends and family will be done.

Re: temperatures:    Last weekend, we had a Hard Freeze - 28 degrees.  This weekend the forecast is for 90 degrees tomorrow and 89 on Sunday.  It is also terribly dry with humidities of 15%.  Obviously, 44 of the 77 counties are under a strict Fire Ban.
I think Patricia is graciously  ;)  sending us a Major Arctic Front - which is supposed to arrive some time on Monday.  Apparently, Hurricane "Rosalie" is coming over Mexico and will meet the MAF somewhere over Oklahoma.   ??? .

Sleep well, Everyfriend and have Pleasant Dreams. :smitten:

Hello Everyfriend!  Well, CALLIE, my daughter keeps telling me I should avoid midsummer in Okla. the next time I visit her.  It was so hot while I was there that it was almost stifling.  I'm not sure if I'd like freezing better!  Or even freezing for a couple of days and then burning up for a couple of days!

All the chicken corn soup is cleaned up, labeled and stashed.  Now what do I do?

I suppose I could get into jam like CALLIE'S kids.  Oh, No!  I already did that!

I'm on my own tomorrow.  The only thing that might bring Cooper here is is Frankie's friend wants to go to some shindig in Harrisburg.  I guess we'll see!

I'm off to the haystack now.  I'm a bit more than half-way through my library book with three full days to finish it!  I think I'll make it.  When I pick it up, I can't put it down!  Anyway, it's down now and I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one!

Good morning..

We are hading into nicer weather..warmer with no rain so they say. THat means laundry will blow on the line today. Need to make some bread and will put together an apple pie. Picked up Spy apples at the Mennonite Market yesterday, have not seen Spy apples in a long time here.

Callie, that is a lot of jelly, lucky family and friends to receive  some.

Jane, like you I am don't other than canning soup and bakes beans.

Jenny, time and steam go hand in hand, wish they weren't such good buddies. :)

Patricia, my friend phoned to say her hubby told her that they got snow 3 inches of it at the huntcamp which is about 2 hours for here..

Best get on with the day

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend and especially you, AMY.  You're the only one here since I signed out last night. 

We had a freeze overnight but it's supposed to get into the mid 60s today with sunshine.  I have to go get a shower and get dressed just in case Cathy decides to take me to the recycle center this morning.  The is one of the 2 days a month that they're open!

Other than that, I have no plans except to get back into my library book and see what's cooking.  The mystery is building!  I haven't heard from Frankie so I don't know if Cooper will be around or not.  I guess I'll wait and see!

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

Good Morning everyone. well we are at 63º here this morning,with a few scattered clouds.well I was working on the moter home yesterday, had to work on one of the battery charger cords,got damaged. Need both chargers, as there two sets of four batterys,one set for the deiceal driver engine and one for the genarater for the electricty, Have a good day just as you like it.

Lloyd

What an awesome day!! Laundry is in off the line, pot of baked beans done and an apple pie cooling off in time for supper. We sat outside twice to have our tea ,enjoying the nice weather. We do know what is around the corner so enjoying this while we can.

Good afternoon, I'm late. Still, I'm going to quote Callie as she is a better word crafter than me, "by errands, Domestic Duties, desk work, business/"maintenance" medical appointments and various repairs needing attention."

I had three black garbage bags of old papers pass into the shredder, and my files are finally complete for 2013 through most of  October 2022. Along the way, I discovered much that I had forgotten. I have a terrible habit of stuffing mail and paper into storage boxes with the intention of going back later to file properly.

I had managed to put that off for nine years, and it was either go out for more storage boxes or give in and file properly. People tell me to go paperless, but I don't trust that.

I also took time for a tenant's meeting and lunch with some friends in the city, so, Callie, thanks for the explanation I appropriated.

Yesterday and today, we had snow interrupted by periods of rain, then slush, which looks to be our forecast through the weekend, only to get colder next week.

good everyone, well we Have two grand deaugeaters Haveing birthdays this month, we all met at our daughters hous to celabrate them this afternoon.It wasa great feed, needless to say no need for me to try to have a reasonable Blood sugar to post,one peice of cherrie chease cake and one small peice of chocklett chease cake and a houre after we are home and my blood sugar was 302 so no file .just take my Inslan shot and go to bed see what I have in the morning, have a good rest of the evening and sweet dreams see yoou all in the morning,loard willing and the creek dont rise too high.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  Yesterday was a beautiful day in central Pennsylvania and today is supposed to be another one.  The temps got into to the freezing zone overnight but went up into the low 70s during the day.  They are supposed to do the same thing today!  Typical Fall days in this area!

They are having a special occasion at our local movie theater.  It's the 50th anniversary of the the movie "A League of Their Own".  There are two of the players in their 90s who are going to make an appearance here and they are doing other special things.  This movie has become one of my all time favorites because back in 1947 I went to Peoria, Illinois to visit my Uncle and family and there was a ladies professional team there called the Peoria Redwings.  My uncle was a fan and we went to as many games as possible while I was there.  It's still vivid in my mind!  My daughter and I are going to the movie and the special events this afternoon!  I'm excited about this.  I think I might be the only person in Lewisburg...maybe even in PA...to have seen these teams play in person! 

Now I have to get myself ready for church!  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Good morning..

Going to be another grand day here weather wise and a day of rest.

Meeting up with friends to exchange items we have for each other then I hope to sew.

Jane sounds like a full an exciting day for you!!

Patricia, can make snowmen with slushy snow!! But then with your lack of humidity there you wouldn't get packy snow to make them or snowballs would you??

Better get ready..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Just stopping by to wish you all Goodnight but then there haven't been very many of you in here today.  Between my post this morning and my post tonight, only AMY came by!  That makes the cleaning up easy.  AMY, I see you had a milk shake and you washed your own glass.  I stuck it back on the shelf since it was dry when I got here!

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

well it is time to wish you all good night and sweet dreams. I went to VA tody and got checked out and every thing is ok, I  got A new medicaien precribed. not sure I am going to like it, It will make get more realife of watter. but the say to take it first thing of the morning,and it will do it's job throught the day insteaded of haveing to get up so much at night. well like the old song said kay cra kar cra. all is well that ends well. hope to see you allm tomorow in good health and sperits.

Lloyd

well I woake up for a nature call and peeked in to see if anyone was here, but do not see anyone, so am going back to bed and try for some more zzey's see you all later.

Lloyd

Good morning..
Going to be another lovely day here. Yesterday was perfect, twice we sat outside having our tea. I heard a strange call as we were sitting out and looked up to see 6 trumpter swans winging their way north! Helped Kyle with the last of the leaves ,so that is another job done.

Friends came and we had a great visit with them, we swaped items we had for each other then they were on their way home.I was going to get some sewing done but she had brought some sewing books and my nose got stuck in them . :thumbup:

Today is pull the parsnips, wash them and bag for the fridge and friends too. Then house hold duties that need to be done is next.

Jane , thank you for putting the glass away for me. :)

Phyliss hope all is well is your neck of the woods.

Better get ready for the day..

Enjoy your day and stay safe

Good Morning Everyfriend...especially AMY and LLOYD who have poked their heads in to say "Hello".  Cooper arrived, has had his breakfast and is waiting for his walk. 

I emptied the clean dishes out of the dishwasher while I waited for his arrival and had my coffee and then we had breakfast together.  Now it's light out there so we'll be taking our walk.  When we get back, I'll be getting ready for my Dr. appt later this morning.  It's my check up for the surgery.  Doesn't seem like a year ago that I had that!

When we get back I  have a plan for meat loaf and scalloped potatoes for supper and that's my only plan for the day.  However, the yard guy will be here to trim back the Rose of Sharon bushes if the rrain stops.  According to my phone, the rain has stopped and it's just supposed to be cloudy all day. 

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

Good morning all. On and off rain here. Breakfasst and coffee done and dishes in the Dishwasher. Monday is "pill counting" day and that's done. Charging some batteries from a security system is well on it's way. That's enough for today. The rest will be TV, relax, and naps. Maybe a little putzin around.

Pill counting day?   Mine is
Wednesday!!   Such an inportant time
which allows me to pay attention to my
prescription meds and supplements.   

I am always so glad when that day has
come and gone,  with job done!!!

It is raining here on the rocky
coast of Maine.    Fall has fallen
and now on to the dreaded Winter and
holiday season.     

And we grow a day older,  if
that is in our cards!   

Enjoy, Enjoy!
Sandy
 :wave2:

WHERE IS EVERYFRIEND?

I'm here, but my lip is zipped.   Just kidding. I was wondering that too.  As old as I get I'm mostly stuck with speak when I'm talked too.

I wonder if there is some kind of access problem.  None of the usual posters have been in - Marilyne, Amy, Shirley, Lloyd, Patricia.  Is West of the Mississippi missing?

Well, I guess I've mulled my problems enough it's time to tell what going on in my head. I came in a lot of times but not ready to tell all. I switched cardiologists because his group won't give me any options to see if my breathing problems are just normal issues I've had various times over the years. 

But it's been 2 years since the last echocardiogram & the test this past week looks pretty serious. Still on hold for what/how they can do to fix. SO, it's more or less just waiting to see IF I WILL go along with what they say. Got 3 valves leaking bad so depends on the next conversation, not going to let them kill me like they did my brother! 

Still have an appointment set for the pulmulmonogilistis.. haha, that is NOT how to spell that word... on Nov.7 to see if oxygen might help but think the cardios already have their mind made up. A lot to consider, one thing is if I must take blood thinners, that isn't an option for me. I had every side effect to the 3 main brands, and at the time told them I wouldn't want to live under those conditions.

Right now I'm alive & still able to enjoy life, even if I huff & puff. I'm even going to fix the turkeys, dressing, gravy & noodles for the Thanksgiving dinner. Got plenty of help to haul it to the host house, actually I fix 2 small birds to get all the flavors for everything. The other "girls" will fix everything else & since everyone wants to come, I will hang in one more year of cooking! Love it...

My house is still a disaster but am doing a lot of cleaning out knick-knacks & the excess, lots to get rid of. I've kind of run amuck since Cas died & collected way more than needed and nary a garage sale to get rid of a lot.

So that is what the mouth has been up to. I'm loving the cooler weather & even had some rain today, not pour down rain & didn't have the rain gauge out so no clue how much, but the ground was wet!

Hope to get my new glasses in a day or so. Was funny when picking out the frames, wanted the same as I got for the sunglasses. The optomitrist couldn't read the tiny numbers on the ear piece with a magnifying glass so I took my glasses off to read them for him without ANY glasses & he was stunned, asked why I just didn't get single vision instead & I explained that single vision made it impossible for me to read the speedometer & not a good thing with a lead foot! We gotta just use what we're dealt!

Rick, I've been sort of doing the same about only talking when talked to. Tomorrow is a day to get moving with errands to run & more laundry to do. I was putting away summer clothes & had to drag some back out. Hot one day & cold the next. Back to a sweatshirt today & that doesn't help clean up the stacks of clothes. I am super sleepy tonight so better put things away & get ready for bed.

By the way, I don't "do pills" but remember what a chore it was for Cas. Cas had 2 brown grocery bags full he filled his pill boxes with for 4 times a day. Life savers for some & killers for others. Off to la-la land. Sweet dreams & God Bless. Love ya'all.......Oops, you slipped in, Rick, thanks for missing me!

Quote from: Shirley on October 24, 2022, 10:57:05 PMRick, thanks for missing me!

Gotta keep an eye on sis.

Good morning..

A pea soup of a day out there..going to have to get the fog plows out!

Managed to accomplish a lot yesterday,floors all vacuumed and washed, bread made and parsnips and the rest of the carrots pulled.

Today is pick up Kyles med and wash windows.Will see just how many  get done.

Rick, passing you the WD40 for help unzip your lip. ;) You reminded me  I also have to reload my pill case, I just take vitamins but like to do 5-6 at a time .Didn't have access problems just not enough time to sit and write. Did sit and read then off I go again.


Shirley, we pulled a 5 gallon bucket of parsnips from the trug...finish washing them off and putting them away is also a job for today. My friends husband phone to say she came through her knee replacement and will come home today if all goes well. Next they are working on her breathing, she has heart problems but don't know if both are related.

Better get ready to meet the day..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

good Morning everyone. well I am up but not shure about at it. we hd rain hard at times. I have not ben out to see how much the rain gauge says, I have done my vitials and sent them in to VA, grand deaughter just left to her work. the slab out front is verry wet. I will go out and see what the rain gauge says, and let you all know Later on today. Have a good day just like you likke it.

Lloyd

well I for got to to talk about the beathing/health. I do not breath good at all any more. I reatin watter weight and do swellings of feet and legs, hurt bad , I have a head acek every day all day long any more. I also besides my 16 m of inslan shot every day I take a clesterial shot every fift day.wife is craby with me most of the time I just wish god would call my # any time. hope you all have agood day. It Is raning again at the time, Light.

Lloyd

It's either fog or low level clouds, but can't see very far out there this morning. Hopefully everyone will be back today. Dentist app't later for the routine stuff.

Well, that's better!  Good Morning, LLOYD, AMY, RICK, SHIRLEY and anyone else who shows up. 

RICK, I'm going to speak directly to you so you know that you need to post.  Please don't keep your lips clamped shut!  Even if all you say is "Hello", at least I'll know you're there!

SHIRLEY, you continue to be in my prayers daily!  God knows what you need and he will see to it that you get what you need!  Don't stand in His way!

AMY, winter is on the way and you are sure keeping up with its arrival!  All the veggies you are going to enjoy over the winter months are special because you grew a lot of them!

LLOYD, the good Lord will be with you and He knows when you will join Him.  Interesting that we don't know that!

Frankie spent the night with me and we sat for a good long time in the living room just talking and laughing together!  Cooper slept with me part of the night but I felt him get up and jump off the bed.  I thought he went to Frankie's room but he went in to the sofa in the living room!  He sure does feel at home here!

We had meat loaf and scalloped potatoes with corn from the freezer for supper.  It was good and we both enjoyed it.  I did the cooking and Frankie did the dishes! 

Cooper and I had our walk this morning and we saw all the local kids onto the school bus for another day.  He loves it when the kids group around him and love him up!  He gives it right back to them!

Now I'm off to get dressed because sometime this morning, Cathy is picking me up to go the the library!  Then I'll come home and READ!  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Quote from: JaneS on October 25, 2022, 09:27:03 AMRICK, I'm going to speak directly to you so you know that you need to post.  Please don't keep your lips clamped shut!  Even if all you say is "Hello", at least I'll know you're there!

I'm trying, but it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.  Arf arf.

Good Morning.  I'm dropping in to share some Good News!

Dil's CT scan yesterday showed that all cancer spots have shrunk!!!!!  "Plan C" (3rd chemo med) seems to be working. :thumbup: Doctor isn't ready to say "remission" but indicated dil is close.

Off to do desk work and errands (including filling in and mailing absentee ballot).
TTYL

Callie :cheer:  :cheer:  :cheer:  :cheer:  :cheer:  :cheer:
 :smitten: Love good news , may it continue..

I was just going to read but I have to answer  CALLIE'S post....

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE GOOD NEWS.  MAY THERE BE MORE ON THE WAY!

well I do not have any thing to say except, It has stopped raining and is still clouddy. I will go out and check the rain gauge and try to reamber to report back. see you all later.

Lloyd

Well...I'm back after a two-day game of hide and seek with S&F's operating system. The mechanics of it was very appropriate for Halloween.

Callie, I'm so glad to hear the good news! It's a wonderful feeling, isn't it, when someone has success in that battle.

It was 16 this morning and clear, and now we've reached 23 degrees; wow!

The little snow that stuck is more a frost than an actual covering.

Good evening everyone. well the rain stopped and we got right on the line two inches. today was our fourtheenth weding  anuavericey this time around. and I took Nancy out king shefs buffet, her choyce. we both got stuffed but not over stuffed, she likes samilomen and they have it every day, I do not care for it but they have severia kind of srimp fixed defferant ways so I sapled some of severial ways. and the bills was onley $24, and some change. so we got stuffed cheep. not shure i will even bee able to eat my usual evening icream fudge bar. and i wont bother to check my blood sugar to night.

Lloyd

Good evening, I am alive, perking, sassy and having a grand night catching up
Mycheal

Here I am all tired out again!  I've been reading a bit of my new library book and my eyes are ready to close.  It's nice to come in and see PATRICIA, LLOYD, and MYCHEAL have been here since my last visit.

Cathy and I made a quick trip to the library and then a stop at Davy's on the way home.  I've accomplished a few odd jobs and finished up some other things,  took Cooper for two more walks and had a short visit with Frankie when she picked him up.  She gave him a quick bath before they went home.  It's easier in my tub than in her shower!  And he NEEDED one!

Now I'm off to the haystack.  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

Came to say "good night to all" and so happy to read your good news, Callie, I gotta say, THANK YOU for sharing the news and of course, thank God and every doctor & scientist that helped bring this about!

Jane, thanks for the prayers, I really do feel like that is the only thing that will help me right now, but I will beg to go on living as long as I can take care of myself.

The wind is still blowing but the temps did not feel as warm as predicted. We didn't get much rain from all reports so still a fire danger. Can't decide if summer or winter jammies are in order for tonight. Maybe half of each! Hugs to all.

well It has been a good day. Nancy and Went to king sheff's and had a good feed to celabrite our forteenth anavericery this second time around.Our first Marriage started decemb  sixt ninteen fifty nine. just look at what we would have done if we had stayed to gather the first time. twenty three years the first time and fortten this time and the wasted ones in between. well i am done for good unles i out live her, god forbid. if that happens i would need another helper,but no Love making for more childern. that would take god's hnd as I am a member of the over the hill gang. Nancy and I had four children boy girl boy girl in that order. our oldest got killed with the amtrack train, at a bliend crossing.he seen the train we know because there were skid marks on the cross ties. would probley been better if he had not, he might made it across in fornt of it. he had a little s 10 chivey pickeup.It had a thirty gallon gas tank and full plucs 20 gallons in five gallon cans in the back. the train hit him dead center of the pashenger side. set the truck on fire instantly, and knocked it off to the left of the tracks up agenst a stack of used railroad ties. it burnt his boddy bad enough we had to have a closed casket fruneal. the deputy sheirf was the one to take his burnt boddie out of th truck. that bothered him bad enough thet rezined and gaveup his lawinforsentment job. I under stand that.

Lloyd

Oh Lloyd...
..what a tragedy to have to live with all those details all of these years, of your son of what happened to him on that fateful day..sending a (( hug ))

Good morning everyone, the weather guesser is saying 39º and clear, I can not say it is still dark out, and looking out my office weindow, I can not tell. i can not see a star in sight from here, and too Lazey to get up and go out side and see. hope you all have a day just like you LIKE It. see you all Later,

Lloyd

Good morning...

Weather is to have liquid sunshine..again. I am off to get the front brakes replaced this morning.When the mechanic put the snow tires on her noticed the wear but said they would be ok for a while. Rather get it done now before the snow flies and I really have to test them.

Haven't notice many flocks of geese going over and noticed the geese on the lake are rather quiet this year?? had company in the back yard yesterday, 5 of the 5 month old chicks were here scratching around ,fun to watch.

Better get ready..

Enjoy your day and stay safe

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I managed to read everything before Cooper decided it was time for his walk.  And he didn't want just a little walk!  We went around both circles and did an extra to the main road and back.  If my calculations are correct, that was just about a mile! 

The temp only went into the low 50s overnight and it's heading for the mid 60s  by early afternoon!  Is this Fall or is this Fall?

The way things look out there at this time of the year always remind me of my kid sister when she was in Kindergarten (6 years behind me).  They learned a song about the leaves and she sang it so much that year that we all learned it....

          The leaves are falling
            softly down.
          Some are red,
            and some are brown.

And it had motions to go with it and I still remember them!  And, believe it or not, I still sing that song at this time of year and I think of Leslie every time I do!

I have to get a shower and get dressed and ready to be picked up at 10:45 this morning.  The gang that I used to work with at Pennsylvania House Furniture Company Office still get together for lunch and memories once a month.  I really enjoy being with them.  We get about 12 to 15 office people and lots of good memories!

AMY, I listen for the migrating geese and ducks every time I go out but I've only hear them twice this year and both times they were in flight!  Where I live, I'm between the river and a large pond where they overnight or do a couple of days before heading South.  I've not heard them on the pond at all this year and I can hear them from my yard if they're there.  And I look every time we pass the pond by car!  So far, nothing!

Now I'm off to the showers and to do a little "pick-up-and-put-away" around here!  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Good morning; it's 12 degrees and mostly cloudy here in the Interior at 9:49 am. We have snow, but it is more of a paint than a deluge. I have a late start as I was up late emailing back and forth with a friend in Sitka. She received word that her sister died, and she is the last of her family; her parents, sisters, brothers, aunts, and uncles are all gone now. She lost her husband a long time ago, and she had no children.

I have only generalities today, mainly phone calls, so that will be easy. I made soup with ground pork, garden vegetables, mushrooms, mixed peppers, rice, onions, and a roasted garlic bouillon sauce yesterday. I have four gallons in the freezer and four cups in the fridge. That was a good idea because I could take out yesterday's frustrations on the chopping board.

Clorox is issuing a recall on products with bacteria issues.

https://tinyurl.com/ycxjpth4

HMMMM!  Right now, I don't have any PineSol!  Thank goodness for that!  Also Thank you PATRICIA for the "heads up"

Lunch with my  past office gang was nice today.  There were only 8 of us there but it was a good group.  We talked and talked and talked!

When I got home, my next door neighbor knocked on my door.  They are getting ready to take off for Florida on Saturday to spend the winter and she wanted to know if I'd like some frozen stuff that she needs to clear out before she goes.  I took it and I'm thinking "a nice big pot of soup will be good.

Then Cooper and I did a walk and when I came home, I brought the mail and the newspaper and that kept me busy for a bit.  Then some "odds and ends" got cleared up and now here I am, ready for the haystack!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

Goodnight all.  Be back in the morning.

:sleepy: Hugs and God Bless.

Good morning..

Got my brakes done and only needed one calliper not two so that saved a bit on the bill. :thumbup: The way everything is going up and up here any saving is a blessing.

Now to finish up on cleaning cupboards and get that in the rear view mirror!

Patricia, thank you for the heads up on the PinSol, I do have some but not those...there is also a recall out on dry shampoo  saying it has cancer causing ingredients in it.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Good Morning Everyfriend!  This is going to be a quickie because Cooper is already at the door for his first walk of the day.  I need to grab some clothes and take him.  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow.

Just so you know you've been noticed...Good Morning, Rick!  Good Morning, Shirley!  Good Morning, Amy!

well the grilmans are at it again, I posted a good post and the gramlins got it again, I said I had taken my vitial and sent them to Va via sadalite, our deaughter has gone home and we have our apartment back all to our selves. it is nice to have company,also good to have our owen space. we are @ 42º and weather guesser is saying Haze. it is looking clear off to the east so when the sun get up good looke like a good sunny day, see you all later.

Lloyd

Good morning all. A little late - I got involved watching "American Pickers".  It always interests and surprises me when I see the things some people have. Wonder what they would think of all the stuff I have. Attic, garage, and cellar ----- full of things I'll never use.

Good morning at 7:35 and only six degrees in the Interior. No real snow and none in the forecast, a pleasant change from the last two years.

Finally got to be here today.
Last few days haven't been too good but l have hope that they will improve soon.
I had covid and flu shots yesterday and they both bothered me.  Also, the drug store was crowded  and the  staff  didn't  seem  to  know or care  what was going on. Wasn't a good day and the night wasn't any better.  Sorry  to  be  so  crabby.  I'll get over it.
Hopefully  you  all are having a much better day.

If I'm in a better mood tomorrow I'll come back.    Take care, All.

well It Is 58º and bright sun @12;18 . well Nancy is in a better mood today and herhospes nurce has been here and left in good spirets. i think I will go eat a light meal and have a peice of the appel pie for deseart. take another nap to top the day off.

Lloyd

Patricia, talked with some folks at the lumber yard and they said they had a bit of snow there and to the north there was some. Nothing here but we do know it is coming.

Phyllis, that is not crabby. Thankfully this last covid shot didn't bother me nor did the flu shot. I wasn't one to get shots but now I do ,can't bring anything home to Kyle. Flu used to knock me off my feet and thankfully I haven't had it since the 70's but best to get the shot.

Chelsea buns are done as is the oatmeal square ,laundry,vacuuming and now I am going to play in the sewing room. :thumbup:

Quote from: Amy on October 27, 2022, 01:56:07 PMPatricia, talked with some folks at the lumber yard and they said they had a bit of snow there and to the north there was some. Nothing here but we do know it is coming.

Phyllis, that is not crabby. Thankfully this last covid shot didn't bother me nor did the flu shot. I wasn't one to get shots but now I do ,can't bring anything home to Kyle. Flu used to knock me off my feet and thankfully I haven't had it since the 70's but best to get the shot.

Chelsea buns are done as is the oatmeal square ,laundry,vacuuming and now I am going to play in the sewing room. :thumbup:

Amy, can I bring my cat and move in with you? I never make anything interesting  it seems.  :-[

Bubble post her promenade in Photos so I had to post mine.....

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=225426

Today was a slow day.  Cathy and I went to WM and we were going to get a booster shot for COVID but they were out until next week so we just did our shopping and went home!  I didn't do much for the rest of the day...a lot of reading and a little cooking!  Now I'm ready to close up and go to bed.  I might read another chapter before I hit the hay!

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

well I am late getting and posting again. Our oldest deaughter is here spending the Night with us. great oldest grand deaughter was going to also. But her dad came over and made her go home sating her mother was missing her. not my call but i think they were wrong. the grand deaughter spend some time with her mother every day, and dont see her grandmother very often, oh well like that song says, kaysaraw kaysaraw. what ever will be. Life goes on. good night and sweet dreams.

Lloyd

Good morning...

We are back into normal weather for this time of year ,temp is 26° at the moment.

Off to the grocery store this morning to use up my air miles points before they discontinue using them at the store.  Will see what I can get for the point owing. Works out to $70.00 that I don't have to pay for so the pantry will get a boost. The way the groceries are taking a hugh price hike every bit helps. Heard on the news that Shell  made a profit........not in the millions but Billions and the gas keeps going up!!

Jane, if we don't stop enjoying your cole slaw I am going to have to do more to get us through the winter!! Polished off another jar last night.

Patricia, lots of room and the snow would be no problem for you here. :thumbup:

Jenny, where did you go???

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's 35º here right now.  Didn't quite make it to freezing overnight....only 33!  And heading for a high of 58 today.  I don't have Cooper today so I don't have to go outside unless I accumulate some garbage or need a walk or the birds eat all their food. 

I have my second load of laundry in the washer.  The first load is the bed sheets and they're drying while the towels wash.  I also cooked some apple wedgies for my breakfast and I'm eating them right now.  I love apples and have discovered that this face thing that the drs gave me won't let me eat apples so the cooked wedgies are my replacement! 

AMY, I'm keeping up with you on the cole slaw.  It's so easy to grab one of those jars when I need a fill in for a meal!  I might have to make more myself!

Dryer stopped!  Time to remake the bed and put the towels in the dryer.  Rugs are next and that means washing up the floors while the rugs are gone!  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow

I slept good last night and my arms aren't sore so I'm in a better mood today than I was yesterday.  It is chilly outside and the sun is in and out but it isn't a bad day.  Typical fall weather.  David will go pick up groceries in a little while and that chore will be taken care of for the week.  Nothing else planned except to take delivery of new wheel chair this afternoon. We will see how smoothly that goes.

Take care, All.

Phyllis, what do you do with the old one? Here we  cannot keep the old but have to exchange with the new and pay for the extra difference.

This is my first wheel chair, Bubble, so don't have an old one to get rid of.  I sometimes see them for sale or for donation in our Next Door Neighborhood web site,  I've put off getting one for a long time because I could use the Rollator but that is OK in the house but not as good if I go out to an appointment where I might have to walk quite a distance.  I get very tired quickly now.  Is your's electric or manual?.  David says he can push me without any problem.  We'll see how it goes.

Mine is manual because it is better inside the house and also because I need the arms exercise. Outside, my 24/7  carer helps me when I get tired (which is very fast)

Good morning from the Interior, where it's clear, zero degrees, colder, and no snow expected past this coming week. This is that time of year when you want it to stay cloudy, to hold in the heat. The only snow we've had is more of an icy frost which is more  what we used to have in November.

good mid afternoon. well I have been reading, Hope I can reamber to post on the emportment ones. well the skooters I have two of them.one Is gas powered and I use it here outside around the plae, the other you tax payer , I got from VA, it is elitriace battery powered. our van had three seats. VA's peopel instelled it, inside of the van over the third seat position, out of the weather. you just puch the door opener on the rea dore. and the ramp goes out and down to the ground. get on it turn the switch on and ride it right in to the store or hospittale where ever I have to go. I ride ti in to the hospitial and in to the office, if there is room or park it in the halway,and walk in. not easy but I can walk some. they are both 4 wheeled drive. with off the road tires in them.I hope I wasent too dutchey with my expalination. Have a good day rest of and a better tomorow. Our deaughter is going home pretty soon. I bet Sil will be glad to get his bed partner back.

Lloyd

well here we go again. I made a good long post and the grilemons got it again,about the scooters I have two of them one I have is gas powerd. I keep the gas powerd one in the gearuge.
 It is gas powered. it is also four wheeled drive.I bought it out right to use on the farm stead.the other Is also four wheeled drive, eletric battery powerd. the doctor at VA got it for me with your tax paers $$$. no fuems with it so I can un load it out of the van. it goes in side over where the third seat is.under it. so out of the weather. stayes nice and clean. If Nancy goes with me shopping she get a gorcery cart and pushes it,foe her stabillity. if i go by my self I get a grocery cart and pull it with my left hand,the throttel is on the right hand side. if we are togather depending where the product is she gets itand puts it in the cart. the controles are on the skettoer on the right side. so I go after it,and bring it back. Our deaughter is goinghome after while. I bet her husband will be glad to get is bed partner back. we were glad to have her help. but it will be good to have our priveaatcey back.we Have bright sunny skyie and 66º. but as someone said it is that time of year. some one once said if you do not like the weather just weight a little while we may have what you like.

Lloyd

Hello Everyfriend!  This was a busy day...laundry, bed changing, cooking, washing dishes, drying them and putting them away, cleaning bathrooms, and making a batch of "Jim's Egg Thingys" (J.E.Ts) Then I sat and read a couple chapters of my library book.

I got a "thank you" picture and note from EMMA for their Halloween card and ice cream treat that I sent because I couldn't go and they couldn't come!  It's on the office wall where I can see it when I look away from the screen to rest my eyes. (AMY's up there, too)

I enjoyed the conversations about the wheel chairs.  I never realized there were so many kinds available!  They make it easier to get around, don't they!

Now I'm off to the haystack!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow!  And may God bless us, every one!

P.S.  Almost forgot...I had SHIRLEY's Taco Soup for supper!  It was good...as usual!

Now, JaneS, you often mention reading, but somehow you never seem to tell us the Title of the book.  There is a Library section here in S&F, you could post there or let us know in Soda Shoppe.  Being an avid reader, it is part of my genetic makeup to inquire what someone is reading! I even do that in the doctors office..."what are you reading", is it any good? Do you like the author's style? 
So, Ms. JaneS, let's hear what you read, even if it puts you to sleep! ;)

Good Morning Everyfriend...and especially Tomereader (whose name says it all!)  I've been a avid reader all my life.  We lived in South Williamsport when I was growing up and the nearest library was on the other side of the river in Williamsport.  Saturday morning, my sister and I would walk across the bridge and be on the library steps when the librarian arrived to open the doors.  We spent most of the morning there and then walked back home loaded down with books to read that week.  I'm still a library fan and so is my daughter who is my ride now.  When I was 12 we moved to Lewisburg and HALLELIJUH!!  The library was right up around the corner!!!

I currently haunt the "Large-Print" section and I discovered a while back that they have a lot of Jack Higgins spy stories!  Right now, I'm working my way through them.  I'm a fan of mysteries, spies and war stories but I like almost anything.  And if someone tells me they're reading a good book, I look for it in the Large-Print section.  I've tried reading the regular print ones but I can't read for as long on those books and it takes me a lot longer.  Right now, I'm almost finished with a book called "Bad Company". 

Now I have to watch out for Cooper's arrival.  I'm not sure if Frankie is working this weekend.  She forgot to tell me.  Other than that, my day is my own.  I wish you all a good one...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Good morning...

Tad chilly here with a temp of 22° but it will warm up some.  Laundry day here and finish up purging cupboards and drawers.

When our friend was staying with us , he also has a wheelchair for when we went to appointments. One that he could move by his hands, his case worker say me tryin g to lift and put it in the vehicle and said that was not good...you need a transport one. Had no idea of what she meant but when it came, what a joy it was to lift  and put away, no big wheels on it, light in weight and easy to push! He could use the rollator in the house easy.

Jane, you're beside me on the wall when I am at my desk. :smitten:

Time to get ready to meet the day..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning everyone. well I have taken my vitials, and sent them off to VA via sadalight.we have mostly cloudy skys even tho the weather gusser is saying mostly clear. I think just like I tell them at VA the right hand dosent tell the left one what it is doing, Nancy woke up in a good mood this morning, thank god for that. life is good when she is in a good mood. . Have a good day just like it.  well I had my days mixed up. So I came back to fix it. Now I amon the right day see you all later.

Lloyd

well I need some help to figuer out how to remove old posts. ?

Lloyd

 :computer:  :cup:  :wave:

Just stopped by to tell AMY that I made her Oatmeal Cookie Bars that she posted over in recipes and right now I'm eating one while I have my second cup of coffee for the day.  The are UM-UM-GOOD!  and I think I'll probably have another one before I'm finished....maybe 2 more!

Jane, I made them also and found them a bit dry...maybe next time I will put some applesauce in it also??? Over half the pan is gone so they can't be too bad. :))

edited to add: Just came in from taking laundry off the line and guess who I caught in the squares!!!

The other night Kyle asked, what can you do for a dry ,scratchy throat? Well, flu ,colds and covid is running rampid here and I thought oh noooooo. Told him to gargle with warm salt water while I was thinking of "other" meds he could take. Looked over at him,saw the sparkle in his eyes and the grin starting to form and I knew I had beed had!!!  I asked him if he would like some ice cream..... round about way of asking the stinker.. :2funny:

My squares are definitely NOT dry!  I followed the recipe exactly. All around the edge they are well done but not dry.  The rest is moist and tasty.  I gave some to Frankie when she picked up Cooper and I'll see what she says about them tomorrow. AMY, It's sounds like Kyle doesn't think your baking is dry!  Or else he likes it that way!

I kept my porch light on for any Trick or Treaters that might be out but I didn't get even one.  I'm thinking that out here in the Country, they might be coming tomorrow!  Tonight was the assigned night in town and I'm sure it was busy there but out here, we're not so particular.

I'm just about ready for the haystack.  It was a beautiful day today and Cooper and I did a lot of walking!  Now I'm ready to quit!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one.

I really reversed my nights & days this last 24 hours... only a couple hours sleep last night but slept off & on most of the day. Now I'm having trouble thinking tomorrow is "church day" and I skipped Saturday.  ::)

Jane, I quit opening the door for Trick or Treaters a couple years ago, even the little ones that come out before dark with Mom & Dad waiting on the street, I just hide out. We started getting grown ups carrying babies that for sure were NOT going to be eating the candy & before I could shut the door some full grown young or older men would show up & I was left with the door open to strangers mercy. Not a comfortable feeling. I just turn off lights & go to the basement to watch TV & hope if any damage the security cameras will catch them! From what I hear, they will do the walk & knocks on the doors next Monday here. Stay safe!

Sweet dreams to all and God Bless. I am ready for coleslaw, please!  Haven't made any for quite a while.  :thumbup:

Good morning...

Starting off at 36° this morning. A day of rest here..hope to play in my sewing room.

We don't get trick or treaters living out here in the country. They like to head to town where houses are closer together.

Putting some of Jane's colw slaw in the hidey hole for Shirley..

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

I'm up and had my breakfast and will be getting ready for church in a bit. It made it below freezing last night and it's still only up to 29º this morning!  But they say it's heading for a high of 68 today.  Quite a difference and definitely Fall weather.

Cathy is refinishing a chest that my dad made for her back when she graduated from college and started saving stuff for later.  She's really doing a fabulous job and I'm sure he's watching her with pride in his eyes and his heart!

Cooper will be here when I get home from church and Frankie said she might spend the night tonight since she'll be late getting home and early leaving in the morning.  I like it when she does that.  I have someone to talk to and a doggy to sleep with me!

Not much on the agenda for today.  TOMEREADER, I finished my library book and started the next one.  This is a Jack Higgins one, too but a different set of spies!  I'll probably end up reading a lot of the day!

SHIRLEY, I hope your days get straightened out and you get to enjoy some cole slaw toda! 

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

well I slept in very Late, to late to even get church on TV live. Hope god forgives me. Hope you all have a good day and a better tomorow.

Lloyd

Good morning; I'm getting another late start this morning. It's minus four out there and mostly cloudy at 8:18 am. Our high will only be plus eleven today, and it's not going to warm up any until Wednesday at the earliest. I've had my morning coffee, participated in my calls and texts, and Farrah's been fed.

I've only got small generalities to tend to today and three important calls to make on Monday, so the coming week is clear.

Well, Frankie didn't spend the night but she left Cooper to stay over with me!  So I have a bedfellow in my bed tonight.  I think he already went there.  And I'm on the way!  I had the kids down the street halloweening tonight and I loved it! 

Now I'm off to the haystack as soon as I get set up for the morning!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every onew!

Happy Hall🎃ween Eve. 

We had Sunday Dinner with Dr. Dave and family then enjoyed watching the kiddos carve their pumpkins 🎃 We all enjoyed our time together very much. 

Yesterday we spent time with our other two Colorado Grands.  We are feeling pretty blessed to have this fun two days in a row🦋🦋

AMY, thank you for "asking for me"‼️  I did try a few times to get in and was not able to, but that is no excuse for not showing up once in awhile😩😤.

SHIRLEY, very concerned to read the latest news regarding your health. Positive thoughts and prayers heading your way.

CALLIE, what wonderful news you have shared regarding Mandi's results.  Thanks be to God for this good news.

Doctoring, keto dieting etc. have had me not in the best frame of mind recently, but I am trying my best to concentrate on only the positive things.  We will get out of here in another week and hopefully I can leave my blues behind!  No doctor appointments, no oxygen needed I am beginning to smile already🥰🥰🥰

Pleasant dreams to EVERYFRIEND 🥰

Jenny

Good morning..

Rain most of the day today ,starting temp is 37°.

Not sure what will be today, will know better tonight. :thumbup:

Jenny good to see you.

Jane, does Cooper "hog" the bed like Babe and Jesse do??

Making this a quickie.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I came by and read and then had to leave and take Cooper for his morning walk.  We met the kids at the bus and it was kind of fun!  Today is the day that the elementary schools wear costumes to school and all the kids at the bus stop were dressed up!  FUN!

JENNY, so nice to see you drop by!  You're one of the few here that I've met in person and it's always nice to "see" those people again.  That was way back at the Williamsport Bash and it was really nice to meet you and your husband!  I'm glad you're getting good news from the doctors.

AMY, Cooper isn't a bed hog but he is a cuddler so I have to make my spot solid and then he moves in and cuddles!  If I have to move him, he stays where I move him until I settle then he moves in again!

Don't have anything special on the agenda for today but I'm thinking I might throw a load in the washer.  Then again, I might just settle in with my book and read!  Nice to have a day free to do that!

SHIRLEY, I hope all's well with you!  I pray for you and everyone else every day!

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

Good morning, minus six outside, and I'm up having my first cup of coffee, and Farrah's fed, and I've gone through my calls and texts, so it's on to some mundaneness before tackling those phone calls this morning.

Today has been awesome!! We decided to take a trip to a town 86 miles away. On the way I had to break for a big bird that was flying down onto the road for highway buffet!!! Hokey teddy bear it was a beautiful  bald  headed eagle!!! Said to Kyle not many people have had to break for that! We have braked for moose, deer, fox skunk,dogs,cats,racoons,squirrels chippy and crows but never an eagle!  On we went and stopping to get gas I used my airmiles points plus CAA is taking .30 cents a litre off , instead of paying 68.50 for gas I paid $7.26 gotta like that! We shopped , had lunch then headed home....but I had one more stop to make. Into Fabricland I went came out with 9 meters of fabric,plus my membership and paid $12.66 instead of $211.00. Got to love gift cards  :thumbup:
Nice to get home unpacked and now to enjoy the rest of the day.

🎃🎃🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃🎃🎃

JANE, Bob and I often speak about the wonderful time we had at the PA BASH, and yes, meeting you was one of the highlights🥰🥰. Sadly, so many of the attendees have passed.  Thank you for the nice welcome. 

AMY, how exciting to have to BREAK for such a regal bird...a Bald Eagle 🦅....WOW.  You are right, we often have to break for other wonders of the world but a nice first for this guy.  Good for you getting your petrol at a nice discount.  Yea for you and the new fabric🥰. That is awesome 👏 I have been wondering if your son is having any issues getting diesel for his truck.  They have been talking a lot here about the shortage😩

Have a good evening EVERYFRIEND 🥰

Jenny

I've had a nice day today!  Cooper was here overnight and we went throught our usual day and I did a lot of reading and not much else.  I cleaned up dishes and putt stuff away but mostly it was just walks with Cooper and reading!  It was a pretty nice day until early evening and then we got some misty rain which is supposed to be here off and on overnight!

JENNY!  Williamsport where the Bash was is right up the road from where I live now and I grew part way up in South Williamsport!  I had to be there and meeting everyone was fun.  I remember you and Bob especially because we shared a table a couple of times and our motel rooms were close. 

I'm off to the haystack pretty soon.  Tomorrow Cathy is taking me to the store to stock up on the stuff I need to make my Christmas fruit cake.  I have to get it baked and stored so it can have time to age before Christmas.  I always do this and then I take most of it to church at Christmas in my mother's name.  It was her big donation back when I was growing up and over the years, I always helped her.  When I make it, she's always in the kitchen with me!  And when it needs it's final stirring with a good strong arm, my Dad joins us just as he did when Mom made the cakes!

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

Well we have had a good day today, Nancy dose coolering, In her collering books that has the ouLines of defferant aniamels and so forth already out lined. she dose it enough that she gets wrtter's cramps. we have Bald eaglies getting thicker around here. that is good they are so beautfle.been a while back but nancy and I were on our way up deaughter's and Sil's house and seean a pair of them purched on a dead tree's limb. they were so beautfill.about three days back we were on our way to town and seean one lone one settingg on the road eating some road kill. when Iwas a teanager living at home. My step farther had a pet dear would come up and eatout of his hand. at the time it was full growen and a full rack a pertiict ten point rack. a neighbor came over and asked to go out there and dear hunt.Sam said ok and in just a few minutes he came out of the pasture with sam's dear in his truck bed. sam went in the house and set down and cried like ababbey. we have two does wander through our back yard On a regular basis.I would love to get to be friends with them. but if I do manage it I will not give permaition for any one to hunt them. I like on tv the show where the  fellow has the pet halk and it will set on is arm wit a leather arm  Band and hunts with him. when I was A youn chield about eight years old we three boys whent out in the contery and went In a old hay barn and cough some pijens. we built a cage in the shed in our yard. and made pets out of them. the would set on our shoulders and ride. fly off and come back and land on it again. Like I have said before i have lived a full mostly happie life. but so much foul in the wourld now dayes,it would be good if god would call my # any time. good night and sweet dreams,  Ps I would love to get the flat tires fixed on the rv an get to travling again. but Nancy Is not in the mood. I would Likw to go to flordia and go to the beach and pick up sea sheels, and also would like to come uo to where AMY is and meet her and her husband. I think I and them have a lot in commen. reading between the lins I think we do lot of the same with my shop wood working. I think about takeing the cab off and the enine and transmation out of my box thuck, and Making a trailor out of it and stop defferant places and set up in mallis and do wood working.I make reacipe boxes and seader chest large and small. I do 1/8th" fimger joint in the small boxes and chest's I do in the larger chests 3/4" dove tail. when ruth and were married I made her a cedare chest 4foot long and 2fot x 2fot with a lift tray in the top with diveders in it.I also made her a julery box the same way. it was 12" wide and eigh "  frint to back and six " tall with a lift out tray as well.well it is time to bid you all good night and sweet dreams.

Lloyd

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