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Title: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Jeanne Lee on April 23, 2017, 10:14:22 AM

(http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/modspace/SodaShoppe/SodaShoppe-SpringCrocusamppoem.jpg)


Do you supposed we could convince the therapists that the very best therapy for Joan would be for her to come back to be in charge of the Soda Shoppe?   ::)
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Post by: CallieOK on April 23, 2017, 10:18:36 AM
Beautiful picture and good suggestion, Jeanne Lee!

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
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Post by: halkel on April 23, 2017, 12:22:33 PM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well I am back from church and feeling much, much better.  Had a good message this morning and doing the HARD right and not the EASY wrong.  From a little known book of the Old Testament, Haggai.  Wife did not attend, she is cooking a dinner for the family that is coming over tonight.

Got to get my clothes changed and want to glance through the Sunday paper to see how bad Trump is doing.

Amy, if you ever overcome the problem of not being able to vacuum up sunshine, put what you get in jars and save it for those dark, gloomy winter days.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 23, 2017, 12:31:30 PM
Good Morning all,another beautiful day in Stanton, Ca. A high of 73 degrees.  I like that ! Sun is shining, and though I had a miserable night of broken sleep, I plan to go to Chapel services. I can loaf later.

Larry, I'm saddened to read you are still having chest pains. Should you alert your doctor about this, or is it to be expected ?

Jeanne Lee, I think it would be good therapy if Bis were allowed a certain amount of minutes each day for computer use. I know how much it helped me to have my lap top when I was in the Care facility for eight days. That was where I learned how to use the laptop, and most of my use was here in the S.S.

Jeanne, do you ever received any of the messages I send to you. I sent pictures recently, hoping you could post them, but I hear no replies at all. I have three different mail addresses for you.

Hal..Good News from you. I am thankful you are better.
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Post by: Radioman34 on April 23, 2017, 01:05:10 PM
Greetings from  Israel; two days left
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Post by: Jeanne Lee on April 23, 2017, 01:38:53 PM
June, I'm so sorry!   I did receive those great photos you sent (that's the email address to use) but got quickly distracted by CatScan and doctor appointments, visit by son and grandson, and cable upgrading.  I'll get them ready and posted soon.

Meanwhile, [attachimg=1]
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Post by: Jeanne Lee on April 23, 2017, 01:59:56 PM
And here they are.....

June #1
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June #2 (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/modspace/MemberPhotos/junedrabek2-1.jpg)

June #3 (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/modspace/MemberPhotos/junedrabek3.jpg)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 23, 2017, 02:25:35 PM
Jeanne Lee, I thank you my dear. I so appreciate your posting these for me. The first one is a resident here that is a good friend, second is with my beautiful daughter in love,and third with my son Gary. He is the Pastor in the family, and his church is in the little town of Westminster. Both my sons and Dori have their own sites on the computer. All you have to do is type in their names.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Jeanne Lee on April 23, 2017, 02:49:41 PM
Visiting Grandma

Grandma, who appeared to become an ever-more intimidating personality as the years went on, was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming to visit with his wife:

"You come to the front door of the apartment complex.  I am in apartment 14T.  There is a big panel at the door.  With your elbow push button 14T.  I will buzz you in.  Come inside, the elevator is on the right.  Get in, and with your elbow hit 14.  When you get out I am on the left.  With your elbow, hit my doorbell."

"Grandma, that sounds easy, but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow?" the grandson asked.

"You're coming empty handed ...  ?"
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 23, 2017, 03:04:28 PM
Jeanne Lee,what a wise Grandma ! I love it.  :thumbup:
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Post by: JeanneP on April 23, 2017, 03:50:35 PM
Great photo's June. Without you saying I could tell that was your Son. Same eyes,same smile. You are looking so well.  Keep it up.
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Post by: CallieOK on April 23, 2017, 04:53:42 PM
:hb3: Mary Ann

So happy to see Joan's post all-by-her-own-self.  :hello:, Joan!

Gloria,  yes, I've read Fern Michaels "Sisterhood" books....and quite a few of her others. Didn't make a list, though. 

Wonderful photos, June.   Happy folks!

JeanneLee,    ;D  at the Grandma story.   

Don,  I've really enjoyed seeing the pictures of your visit in Israel.  Can't believe it's time for you to leave.  Is there a time limit before visitors to the country can return  (generally speaking - not you personally)?

Hal, glad to see you're better.  We, too, had a good church service - the last one for our young woman associate pastor before she/husband retire to another state.  She will really be missed.

Larry, so sorry you're experiencing chest discomfort.  I continue to be amazed at how much you do for Pat and for others.   You are truly a blessing.

It's a beautiful spring day in central Oklahoma.    Apparently, that's also true in NYC. 

Miss Ellen posted a short video on Facebook titled swinging in Central Park  #letting my inner child out .  :smitten: Don't know how she was holding the camera but as the swing went back and forth,  the landmark known as "the castle" could be seen in the distance over her feet and families/children were around the area.
I'm so happy that she's enjoying the simpler things.

Sugar syrup is cooling in the fridge so the hummingbird feeder can be refilled.   The pot garden has really perked up since all the rain.


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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 23, 2017, 07:11:13 PM
Jeanne Lee, funny story.

Callie, thanks for the birthday greetings.  I have to tell you it was a bittersweet day because my youngest nephew, Terry, is near death.  I don't expect him to last the week, if that long.  He hasn't been well for many years, but after the birth of his grandson in CA, first his wife, Jan, flew out, then Terry the next week.  In a couple of days he was in the hospital with pneumonia and low blood pressure.  He stayed there a few days, then had to fly back to Grand Rapids and he has gone downhill ever since.  We had my "party" at their house because of Terry and people kept coming and going.  It was a birthday gathering to my liking because there were no gifts except a bouquet of roses and lilies. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on April 23, 2017, 07:23:07 PM
:balloons: HappyBirthday 
Mary Ann!!!! 


Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 23, 2017, 07:46:42 PM
Thank you, Sandy!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 23, 2017, 08:07:13 PM
Jeanne Lee ,smart grandma !

Happy birthday Mary Ann, may you be blessed with many more,

Perfect day here,did very little think Callie calls it being a recliner radish ..

Have a great evening
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 23, 2017, 08:29:31 PM
Mary Ann, I know it must have been a bittersweet Birthday for you. You love those boys as your own. May you find comfort that Terry will be free of illness and worry. My prayers and hugs are with you dear.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on April 23, 2017, 08:52:10 PM
Happy Birthday, Mary Ann...... and I am so sorry to read that Terry is ill.  I feel like I know those "boys" after so many years of Norm talking about them (I guess about 20 years).  I hope he will get better, my thoughts & prayers with him & the family.  No question this is a birthday you will always remember, a special hug for you tonight.   :hb3: :hb2: :hugs:

Love the photos of you with your "kids" and good friend, June.  You have not changed one bit in all the years we've known each other.  Always a beautiful smile that reeks of JOY~  Thank you, Jeanne Lee, for posting them.  Perfect Grandma story!

Larry, I do worry about you, I think you do a lot more than you realize.  Maybe you need several days to just "veg out", to give your body/heart a chance to slow down. 

So good to see a post from you, Joan.... and I think we all need to get in here & post at least every day or so without you or Jeanne Lee spending so much time & energy keeping us shaped up.  I know I'm bad... come & read, think a comment to each post but don't post it.  No pressure on either of you, just talk to us when you can!!

Callie, I clicked all over your post in hopes of a link to Ellen's video.... duh, realized I don't do Facebook so out of bounds for me. My gr-daughter was showing me a video of her 3-5 month old cooing....on her phone.  I asked her father to put it on uTube & send me the link so I can post, but he says she doesn't have that account... it was my gr-son that posted the one of his daughter doing the organizing.

"HI" to everyone, do hope you can hear me thinking & talking to you when I read your posts.  I really am distracted this week with the plans, messages & phone calls for our class mate that is dying.  I am amazed that he has not said one negative thing about the diagnosis 6 months ago, only that he passed the milestone.  No "why me" or even hinting for pity, just keeps thanking everyone for the cards & visits.  He loves to talk about the old days, times were hard, he worked before he was a teen, first sweeping out a drug store & later when a teen, served the public as a soda jerk & any other job.  His father was ill & died when we were early teens, so he helped support his mother & sister.

In a way I think all of us are sorry we didn't have this opportunity to tell the other classmates that are gone, how much we cared.  Because of being children of WWII (we were about 9-10 when the war was over), we did cling to each other more.  Seven elementary schools in my small town, merged into one high school.... 8th thru 12th grades.  Made for a lot of students in one building.  It was a wonderful life, right now I feel like I am re-living those years, they were yesterday, you are today and "tomorrow" is unknown.  I will keep you posted on this venture, a concerned that "severe storms" are being predicted for the day I will be on the road.... starting where I live & follow me east.  This is my world today.  Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 23, 2017, 09:59:34 PM
Thank you, Amy, June and Shirley.  Shirley, Terry will not get well.  He has not been well for maybe 20 years after shock treatment that did not work.  I would not be surprised to hear tomorrow or Tuesday that he was gone. 

Time for bed.

Mary Ann

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Denver on April 24, 2017, 12:57:22 AM
I wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARYANN.  I am sorry to read that Terry is not well.  I know it must be hard to allow yourself to enjoy YOUR day with Terry doing so poorly.  Hugs to you.

Loved seeing the pictures that Jeanne Lee posted for you, JUNE. You look wonderful and it is good to see your friend as well as Dori and Gary. 

DON, I know you are enjoying the last bit of your time with BUBBLE.  I am sorry for you both that the time to part is drawing near.  Hugs to you both.

LARRY, I do hope you are feeling much better now. 

It was a perfect day here in Austin.  Our family will return tomorrow afternoon.  It will be good to have them back.  They say they have had a wonder time and are so thankful that we could be here with their doggie.

Pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on April 24, 2017, 04:42:09 AM
Belated Ha pay Birthday Mary Ann.

Good morning Everyfriend.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 24, 2017, 05:20:10 AM
Good Morning Bis is good to see you. we a;; love you.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on April 24, 2017, 05:52:35 AM
Thanks Lloyd.
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Post by: Amy on April 24, 2017, 06:28:23 AM
Good morning everyone..

Joan ,so good to see you here.Hope each day finds you feeling stronger and stronger.

Loved the photos of June,family and friend.No flash would be needed as Junes bright smile would light up the room.

Nothing planned for today and of course those days usually end up to be a busy day...we shall see.

Larry, Shirley is right,and I do think your Dr should know just how you have been feeling. Don't leave it too late.

Good morning Lloyd.

Enjoy your day everyone.
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Post by: junee on April 24, 2017, 06:46:54 AM
A very Good Morning to you JOAN.  Great to see you on line.
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Post by: JaneS on April 24, 2017, 07:51:04 AM
Good morning Everyfriend...especially you, Joanie!  It's so good to see you post whenever you can.

I'm a bit distraught this morning.  I just dropped Annie at the vet for dental surgery and anything that involves anesthesia in a dog her age is risky.  I'll be a mess all morning until they call me around noon to say "All's Well" 

If you've ever had to keep food from one doggie who is having surgery and make sure another one gets food at regular intervals because of a touch stomach, you have some idea of the quandry I've been in since 8 last night.  And getting Annie out of the house and leaving Mickie in is another puzzle.  But it's all done now and I just have to wait for news.

Happy Birthday, Mary Ann.  I'm sorry it's not happier and I wish Terry peace and the same for all of your family.

Now, I'm going to finish my coffee and take Mickie for a walk all by herself with just her "mommy".
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 24, 2017, 08:19:20 AM
this day is surely going to be a great one. bis is well enough to sign in and visit with us, the sun is shining bright here. God is good to us All.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 24, 2017, 08:28:19 AM
Thanks to all for the birthday wishes and also the kind words about Terry.  I have not heard anything yet, but the day is young.  I hope for everyone's sake that he goes fast. 

A friend from church died so Dot and I will be going to her funeral Wednesday.  The friend was 94 and more expected to go because of her age.  Terry is only 58.

Tim's daughter pointed out that her dad (my oldest nephew) died at 58.  At least Tom is nearly 60 so he won't go at 58.  I remember when a cousin and a couple friends of mine died at 67 and I could hardly wait until I got to 68 so I would bypass that milestone.  Funny the things that stick in one's mind.

Joan, it is so good to see posts from you.  Keep on keeping on.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Joy on April 24, 2017, 08:31:20 AM
Good morning, everyone and especially to you,  Joan.   So good to see your message first thing this morning.  I know it gives us all such a "warm" feeling to  see that you must be feeling better.  We all look forward to having you back with us ASAP.

It is a very dreary morning,  with a lot of rain predicted for most of today and tomorrow.  But, as the saying goes......"April showers bring May flowers. And, May will arrive this time next week along with the flowers and warmer weather.

Hope everyone will have a special day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 24, 2017, 08:42:33 AM
The vet just called me with complications.  If you pray for doggies, please pray for Annie this week.
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Post by: Sandy on April 24, 2017, 08:46:02 AM
Good Morning Everyone from the sunny and quite warm,  rocky coast of Maine. 

Hi Joanie.... 

I am off today with Kelly to do our weekly day trip. 
It is going to be a beautiful day here this morning,  so I am looking forward to getting out in it. 

Sandy
:tup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 24, 2017, 08:51:44 AM
Jane, most certainly do pray for doggies and will keep both you and Annie in my prayers. They are our furkids and we love them as they love us, unconditionally. Gentle hugs for you as you wait to pick Annie up and bring her home.

Yes, I do know how it is to feed one and not the other and the other one is VERY food motivational.

I would tell you not to worry,but I know that is not going to happen as we all worry about our furkids.
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Post by: larryhanna on April 24, 2017, 10:37:42 AM
Hi everyone on a cloudy and rainy morning here in South Carolina.  We had a nice shower early this morning and I don't know about the night as didn't stay awake to find out.  I have a batch of Sausage Muffins in the oven as Pat finished her last muffins this morning.  I am getting the process down to where it doesn't take very long and I put things away as I use them.  I am resting while they cook and later this morning want to make up some coleslaw, which I have mentioned for a couple of days.  If I feel up to it I plan on attending my Monday noon meeting but I have a couple of hours before needing to make that decision. 

I did get to Sunday School and Church yesterday.  We had things here for lunch so didn't have to stop and get something to bring home.  After lunch I turned on Don's radio program and closed my eyes.  I don't think I heard all the pieces that were played but enjoyed what I heard.  I got up and watched the end of the golf match.  It was nice to see someone win on his 180 or 181st try.  That is determination. 

I just read the following devotional thought this morning and want to share it for those who care to read it:

The Great Physician
(Author Unknown)

Welcome to the Great Physician
Office hours are as you come,
He's a Specialist in all problems
And His day is never done.

He can heal a heart that's broken
He can mend the spirit, too,
No matter what your ailment
He does have the cure for you.

His fee for service never alters
He serves rich and poor as well,
He's our one chance for Salvation,
He alone saves us from Hell.

There's no fee for services rendered
All He asks is that we believe,
That He bled and died to save us
And all His blessings we receive.

Do you have a special problem
That is troubling you this hour?
Then just simply leave it with Him
You can find no greater power.

Don't delay in seeking treatment
Please, my friend, don't hesitate,
For His office is soon closing
And He'll shut and lock the gate.

I wouldn't want you to suffer
While the Doctor's so close by,
Your whole life will be much better
If my Physician you will try.

In Case of Emergencies . . .

When You Have Sinned . . . Call Psalm 51
When You Deal with Fear . . . Call Psalm 34:7
When You Need Someone to Trust . . . Call Proverb 3:5
When Someone Comes Against You . . . Call Isaiah 54:17
When You Need Christian Assurance . . . Call Romans 8:1-30
When You Need God's Mercy . . . Call Psalm 56
When You Get Tired of Doing Good . . . Call Galatians 6:9
When You Get Angry . . . Call Ephesians 4:26
When You Feel like You Can't Go on . . . Call Philippians 4:13
When You Need Help . . . Call Psalm 121


Gloria, I had an email over the weekend telling me my Microsoft Windows license was expiring.  Since these license don't expire I knew it as spam.  Does your apartment building provide you wired telephone service?  If not plugging your phone into the wall wouldn't accomplish anything as you would need your own telephone line. 

Jeanne, thanks for getting us started on our new week.  Grandma's hint to her grandson wasn't very subtle.  :)

June, I have an appointment with my cardiologist early next week. The angina has been so well controlled for so long that I am just not used to having it everyday as the last week or so. I saw the pictures and what a beautiful smile you have. Nice to see your family. 

Don, hope you have a good trip home.  That was a good program you had selected for yesterday.  The four months have certainly gone by quickly. 

Callie, for the last several years I have been keeping track of the books I have read or listened to as well as other books by the authors I like to be listened to if available in our library's audiobook site.  Just yesterday afternoon I reorganized that document and put it is alphabetical order as it had become a mess and hard to use. I do have concern about how much longer I am going to be here and able to do things to help Pat. I will just take things one day at a time and not worry about tomorrow (very much). 

Shirley, sometimes I think if I slow down much more it would go backwards.  I just try to do a few things each day and when I don't feel like doing things I generally don't. 

Joan, good morning.  Seeing your posting brightens an otherwise  dreary day here in South Carolina.  It just started to rain again. 

JaneS, sure hope Annie comes through her surgery well.  Now see that there are complications.  At least she is under the vets watchful eye. As Amy says gentle hugs to you. 
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Post by: Shirley on April 24, 2017, 10:53:12 AM
For sure we pray for our fur-babies, Jane.... and everyone else.  I always wonder how people manage without praying, someone more powerful than myself to lean on. 

Great to see you, Joan... no limit to the prayers for your good health!

Nice devotional, Larry.  Love to hear how you make your coleslaw. 

Mary Ann, sorry there is no recovery for Terry.  My husband had heart surgery at 58, his father & half brother both died at 58, so we felt like the surgery saved him.  Our kids are a little paranoid about the number, one already 61 but the boys aren't there yet.

Amy, Sandy, Lloyd, Junee, Jenny, glad to see y'all in & going strong.  Have a Marvelous Monday (thanks to Callie).....
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Post by: Gloria on April 24, 2017, 11:32:32 AM
Good morning everyone, nice day yesterday stayed out on the porch almost all afternoon, today is to be another warmer one.

AMY  thanks for starting my day with a laugh, yesterday you remarked about vacuuming and catching some of your Golden's feathers. Think she will be afraid of that machine now?

JEANNE LEE  thanks for this weeks graphic.  You are doing good filling in for Joan. I hope those therapists are the best because we need Joan back here. I know it is a lot of work and takes a lot of time to find all she posts here and you have other duties in S&F.

PHYLLIS  another wonderful graphic from you. Thanks.

DON  I wish you a smooth flight back to Canada tomorrow.

JEANNE  thanks for posting the links to June's photos.

JUNE  you are looking very happy in those pictures.  I knew that was Gary and Dore but wondered who the other lady was.

Just got a call, did not know the number so let the machine get it, from our town police department. Warning of another scam called spoofing. Those crooks can now some how can use your area code and ask for donations to police or fire departments. Hang up and call your local police. Makes one wonder if that is real.

JEANNE LEE  love that Visiting Grandma. I have one grandson that comes here but I will not tell him that, he works on my computer.

CALLIE  I have read all the Fern Michaels books that are in the library here. The books here are what the residents leave in the library. At times I wish I could get to the town library. If I could walk like I used to it would take 5 minutes to get there.

MARY ANN Happy Belated Birthday. Sorry to read about Terry. Seems always worse when a family member goes “home” before we do.

SHIRLEY  I do get here every morning but lately that is about all. Never get back here in the evening any more.

JOAN  good morning. So good seeing you. Hope you can be here for at least a good morning every day now.

JANE  I pray that Annie will come through in good shape today.

LARRY  no one knows how long we will be here.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 24, 2017, 11:37:53 AM
I just wanted you to know I share my birthday with at least two prominent people, both deceased.  William Shakespeare was both born and died on April 23 - I don't know how old he was and I guess I don't care.  Shirley Temple was also born on April 23 in 1928, four years younger than I.  She died a few years ago.

So I am in distinguished territory.

Jane, I hope all goes well for Annie. 

Gloria, thanks for the belated wishes and mention of Terry.  My oldest nephew, Tim, now deceased, used to say I would outlive everyone in the family.  He died, Norm died, now Terry is near death; I told Tom "TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!"  Tom is very heavy and only he can lose the weight.  His lady friend is after him more than I am and he pays more attention to her, so I hope he does lose weight.  I don't want him to go before I do, too.

Mary Ann
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Post by: halkel on April 24, 2017, 11:40:42 AM
Good morning everyone.

Janie, your pup is in my thoughts. And prayers.  Hope she is back home safe and sound.

Cool but beautiful morning here.

Larry, enjoyed your devotional.  Glad to know you are feeling better.  Long artibcmle in local paper about lack of big named players, sponsors are kinda unhappy.

I am using my. Ipad and hate typing on this thing.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 24, 2017, 12:06:24 PM
Good Morning our beloved Bis, it is such a treat to come here and find a message from you. I pray you are healing nicely and will soon be home permanently. We need your smiling face and kind words.

Janie, I just said a prayer for your Annie. God loves little dogs as He loves all creatures great and small. I'm sure Mickie is very disturbed, they are so close at all times.

Mary Ann, my prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Larry has been ill for such a long time, it will be a blessing for him and the family to find his "homecoming" with God who loves him.

Joy, I wish I could send you some of our gentle sunshine. We to have some light clouds that occasionally dim the sunlight, but then when it breaks through again it is a treat.

Janie…..prayers continue. How old is your Annie ?

Sandy, enjoy your day to the fullest.

Larry, the devotional is perfect, thank you for sharing it with us. We never need feel alone or lonely, with God as our friend and guide. I will be praying for good news when you see your doctor. Do you have a pacemaker ?

I really enjoyed sharing the Choir pictures with you all, so you could meet my wonderful son and DIlove. They are SO good to me. And it is a delight to sit and sing next to my friend in choir. She is an Alto, I'm soprano, but we blend well. She gives me confidence.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Denver on April 24, 2017, 01:02:45 PM
Just found this.....neglected to post!  😥

I wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARYANN.  I am sorry to read that Terry is not well.  I know it must be hard to allow yourself to enjoy YOUR day with Terry doing so poorly.  Hugs to you.

Loved seeing the pictures that Jeanne Lee posted for you, JUNE. You look wonderful and it is good to see your friend as well as Dori and Gary. 

DON, I know you are enjoying the last bit of your time with BUBBLE.  I am sorry for you both that the time to part is drawing near.  Hugs to you both.

LARRY, I do hope you are feeling much better now. 

It was a perfect day here in Austin.  Our family will return tomorrow afternoon.  It will be good to have them back.  They say they have had a wonder time and are so thankful that we could be here with their doggie.

Pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: phyllis on April 24, 2017, 02:21:27 PM
My internet has been out for several hours. It just came back about an hour ago. 

A belated birthday greeting to you, Mary Ann.  As you said, it is a bittersweet one.  I'm so sorry about your nephew.

Joan, it was wonderful to see your post and I hope that you are steadily improving. 

Thanks, Jeanne Lee, for resurrecting one of my old graphics on the new SS yesterday.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 24, 2017, 03:20:58 PM
Thank you Jennie and Phyllis for your birthday greetings and mention of Terry.  We have heard nothing today about him.  Geoff had to fly back to CA because of some business and I don't know if Erin is here or not.  She also has a job in Indps and she hasn't had it long.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on April 24, 2017, 05:09:10 PM
Mary Ann,  I'm so sorry about Terry.  My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Jane,  wishing the best for your Annie.

Safe travels, Don.   

Larry,  I used to keep the check-out receipts from the library.  Finally got tired of keeping track of those bits of paper and started a list in a notebook.  When I began reading e-books,  I made a data base listing the ones from the notebook and adding the e-books as I went along.
I set  "Sort Records"  so the ones I add will be alphabetized by author's last name - and then by "Category", which is a column for series by one author in numerical order.
Took a while to get all of this done - but surely is easy now.
One reason for making the data base was that I borrow the e-books from the library and they "magically" disappear if I don't return them or renew them at the end of the borrowing time.
Now I think I'm about at the limit for one data base and it won't be long before I'll have to start a new one.

I had good intentions of doing some errands today but the weather changes are affecting my "squeaks and creaks" so I've done my Scarlett impersonation and will "think about it tomorrow".

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 24, 2017, 06:14:55 PM
Callie, thank you.  We haven't heard anything yet today.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 24, 2017, 06:36:13 PM
Mary Ann, it is difficult for you waiting for news of Terry, I know. May God's Will be done.

I had a nice long telephone chat with my older son Dan. All is well in Santa Cruz where he and Nancy and five small dogs reside. I am so thankful for my family.

It is a beautiful day in Stanton, 72 degrees and a nice sun. I can hear my neighbors A/C running but I am comfy with just the windows open. She said she needs to have the air stirring.

My yawns are starting, so I may take a bit of a nap.......
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 24, 2017, 09:53:50 PM
Thank you, June.  I really thought he'd be gone by now and I think Tom thought so too.  Jan is head of a Hospice unit but she has Hospice for Terry so she has some relief.  She also has her parents to look after, both of whom are in beginning Alz's.  It doesn't rain but what it pours for some people.  Tom is (maybe already did) going to check about taking some food to them.  He's thinking a large pan of lasagna, frozen, that he would buy since I don't cook and I am not sure of his ability with lasagna.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 24, 2017, 10:50:06 PM
I pray you all have a very restful and peaceful night dear friends. God grant you peace, health and happiness.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on April 24, 2017, 11:17:54 PM
Mary Ann, when there is a death in the family (or friends) or long illness, I started taking baggies of fresh veggies, as many different kinds (like celery, cucumber, carrot sticks, cauliflower, broccoli, slices of green & red peppers, even green onions & radishes, the little bite size tomatoes, and iceberg lettuce leaves torn into clumps.  This way they can either make salads, munch or stir fry.  Nobody has the time to clean veggies and these are ready to refrigerate the left overs. I seem to be the only one that sends this so they don't ever get too much.  I know you can buy trays but they don't have to find baggies to store left overs with my gift.  When my mother died a friend brought lasagna that tasted wonderful, it was ready to heat and serve.  I think grieving people appreciate food. 

My grands all did "community service" in high school, required for all, and I thought it was such a good idea.  I even thought it would be a good idea if we could work it like we used to have the draft for military service....  have all people in their young years to do community service to "store" the points/hours of help for when we get older & need it.  I remember my father saying they had to do road work to vote.... anyone remember hearing about that?  Well, bedtime & I have cats waiting for their last snack of the day. Sweet dreams to all.  Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 25, 2017, 05:05:17 AM
Good morning everyone. it is 3:55 am here. I think I am going to go back to bed and try for some more ZZZE's.  that breathing machine makes a dry mouth
and i have to make a nature call and get a good drink to make the water change complete every night at least once a night, don't rest good anymore.
Shirley you are a wise Lady , good thought's on the food. have a great rest of the night.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 25, 2017, 06:37:06 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  Yesterday was NOT a good day!  When the vet did the pre-anesthesia blood work on Annie, they discovered that her liver enzyme level was extremely high.  Since this is the function that helps us fight infection and recover from anexthesia, they did not do the dental surgery.  They sent her home with medications and an appointment with the emergency center to get an untra scan.  We also have a return appointment in 2 weeks. 

Mickie was overjoyed to see Annie back home!  She didn't know what to do with herself all day.  I don't know when this will all end but we do what we can for our fur kids, don't we.

I'll be off to Wally World this morning.  Wish me smiles!

I hope you all have a lovely day!  Ours will be rainy....again!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 25, 2017, 07:07:52 AM
Good morning everyone.

Going to be a beautiful day here.Yesterday I snuck up on that pantry,opened the door and really cleaned it up and out!Had some pastry made so I made a lemon pie,put the rest into pie shells to freeze and what was left made cinnamon rolls .After lunch I found some of Janes zzzzz's and didn't let them go to waste.
The wind has blown down more pine cones so that job needs to be done.

Jane have a great day at work and hope everyone shares their smiles with you.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 25, 2017, 09:05:11 AM
Shirley, thanks for the suggestion about veggies in baggies.  I forwarded it to Tom and it could be a second delivery to Jan, who loves salads.  Aren't the Mormons the ones who have to do one or two years missionary service before starting a career?  Maybe not the same as community service, but I'll bet they do some of each in that time.

Jane, I'm sorry to hear about Annie's problem.  I remember reading when you got her. 

Amy, I hope you put some of that lemon pie in the hidey hole; it is my favorite.  My mother had a good reputation for her lemon pies and tarts and the funny thing is I think my dad said he taught her to make the pies.  No one around now where I can check that story. 

Lloyd, I hope you were able to go back to sleep.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on April 25, 2017, 09:09:35 AM
Hi everyone.  We are going to have an overcast day getting up only into the mid-70's with no predicted rain.  My big activity for today is our monthly Adult Fellowship luncheon at Church.  Our entertainment today should be fun as it is two men, one plays the piano and the other the tuba.  They sing and tell jokes and apparently are very entertaining.  I am going to take the rest of the morning very easy as yesterday worked a little too much and wasn't up to attending my noon meeting.

Shirley, I have a very simple recipe for making the coleslaw.  I use half a head of cabbage and make the dressing with 1/3 cup of white or apple vinegar mixed with 1/3 cup of sugar (we use Stevia in place of sugar) and then add mayonnaise or salad dressing, at least a half cup but really don't measure it.  I also add a large tablespoon of sour cream.  I stir it all together and grate some carrot into it for color and that is it.  I have made it a lot of times.  I use the food processor to chop the cabbage into small pieces.  I do not like dry coleslaw and this recipe is just right for me.  It has now been 30 years since my first heart surgery.  I sure never expected to still be around but am grateful for each and every day. 

Gloria, glad to see you were once again able to enjoy the porch and take in the warmer weather. 

Mary Ann, you do share a birthday with a couple of well known people although I expect Shirley Temple was be forgotten by future generations but not Shakespeare.

Hal, I assume you are referring to golfers that the sponsors are unhappy with.  It appears to me that there are quite a few good golfers that will keep the sport vibrant for a long time to come.  I also don't   like to type on my iPad although much easier than the iPhone. 

June, I do have a pacemaker/defibrillator and have had for last 12 years or so.  My heart is paced about 98% of the time.  I had the first device replaced about 4 years ago and it will have to be replaced again in about 3 years as the battery life is limited to around 7 years.  Fortunately, it has never been needed to shock me. 

Jenny, know you will be glad to see your family back from their trip and then be able to return to your home.  Hope you have had a nice restful time in Austin. 

Phyllis, I just saw this morning that Raleigh, North Carolina is having very serious flooding in the downtown area and in some home areas.  I guess you all got a lot of rain up your way. 

Callie, I didn't use a spreadsheet but rather just a plain Google document.  I am now using a new program from Google called Google Keep.  It is really like a notepad but it allows me to have multiple folders and can color coat the notes.  I can access it from any of my devices.  Having things alphabetized by author will make it much easier to use to be sure I haven't read or heard the book before and also keep lists of books by the authors I like.  I prefer to read books in the order they are written if they involve continuing characters.  You were wise to start with a database.  I was not aware that databases had any limitation on the number of rows it could contain. 

Shirley, taking prepared vegetables to friends or family in time of need is really a good idea. 

JaneS, it doesn't sound very promising for Annie but glad the vet did the blood work before putting her out for the teeth cleaning. I hope you get a lot of smiles in your check out line today so your day will be brightened.

Amy, I think I need to come to your house and help you eat that lemon pie and those cinnamon rolls, both real favorites of mine.  Do you have a lot of pine trees around your yard?

Mary Ann, it is the Mormon's who send their young men out on two year mission trips. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on April 25, 2017, 10:26:41 AM
Good morning everyone, another day of rainy here, think we have had more than our share of April showers. Every time I heard about fires in Ca. I worried because of my daughter and family. Now that shi is in Az. There is a fire going there but not in her area. They are so far from town it would take fire trucks an hour to get there. Those who live there are very careful about fire.

MARY Ann  lucky you sharing a birthday with Shirley Temple. Most hate my birthday=April 15=income tax day.

HAL  an iPad is better than nothing isn't it?

PHYLLIS  a Cox truck is here about every other day.Cable is mostly the trouble. I know for me it is, get interested in something and it goes out and the 2 or 3 minutes later it is on again. Happens to some one here every day. Odd thing ig cable goes out but internet is still on.

CALLIE  no “squeaks and creaks” here but ooh and ouch when I move the wrong way or get up to walk. Another week and I will see the pain doc.

JUNE  I am another one who likes the air stirring. For years I have had a fan running all night or I cannot sleep. Of course in hot weather the AC is running, too.

SHIRLEY  that community service is a good thing, was not around when my 3 were in school. My grandsons and one granddaughter participated and it was good for them.

LLOYD  sorry you do not get a good night sleep any more. Sleeping 6 -8 hours without waking is the best. I know when I get those hours I feel better than the nights I cannot sleep.

JANE  wonderful how pets are treated these days. At times I wish I had a cat or little dog but then I would not be able to afford it any more.

AMY  any of that lemon pie left? If so I'll be right there.

LARRY  seems this spring one day is sunny and then the rain is back. Should not complain, better than a drought and fires and no floods here either.
Sunday afternoon I watched all Shirley Temple movies on  809 Cox cable. They also talked a lot about her young life. The studio was making 90% profit on her films at one time.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 25, 2017, 11:23:49 AM
Gloria, my cat costs very little.  We buy dry cat food about once a month and I think it costs around $8 for the size that Tom gets.  He varies the food, but it is always dry food.  Annie has bought him some toys, but he's nearly four years old and he has very few toys; he just isn't interested.  He's only interested in ME!  He checks up on me often, finds me and I'm OK, then he leaves.  Annie paid $40 for Kendrick but I imagine if you go to a pound or shelter you could get a cat for less.  He had not been neutered when she got him, but to the best of my knowledge, that is the only medical expense she has had.  Now, Patricia might have more information and idea of the cost. 

June and Gloria, in the summer when it is warm at night, I have a hassock fan below my window (casement) and I run it on low speed.  It is almost silent and I sleep well most nights.

Shirley, Tom talked to Jan last night and she said they did not need any food so we won't be taking any to them.  I will keep your suggestion for other people and other times.  I think it is a good one.

One thermometer says 60 degrees, another says 70 degrees, so it is going to be fairly warm here today.  I like those temperatures.  And the sun is shining brightly so you know what that means to me!

I think the equipment in the channel at Grand Haven is for dredging the channel, however, they also are working on the south pier (the one nearest the camera) so it could be for that.  A tree either was growing by the shore, or fell into the lake and drifted to the shore at Grand Haven.  Authorities used a bull dozer and something else to remove the tree and both pieces of equipment got stuck in the water because the sand couldn't hold the weight of the equipment. 

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 25, 2017, 12:05:59 PM
Larry and Gloria, I put lemon pie and some cinnamon rolls in the hidy hole. Along with some whole wheat bread that I just took out of the oven..careful it is hot!
Larry, we used to have a row of red pines between the two properties but the neighbour cut them down.All we have now is the three pines in front, I loved to lay away at night and listen to the wind in the pines..at least we still have the ones on our property. I must admit though I don't mind NOT cleaning all the pine needles out of the eaves.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Carol on April 25, 2017, 12:50:08 PM
Good Day to all, I hope to hear from you that the doggies are doing well.  And, I also want to send my good thoughts and prayers to all who are healing or not well.

Our daughter is in the city today as she brought her car in for service and they gave her a loaner so she is going to visit us and we will most likely make it to Panera. After her visit we intend to stand in line at the DMV for license plates.  Only hope it isn't a terrible line as everything is going so crazy here with hundreds moving to Denver daily. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 25, 2017, 02:02:58 PM
All smiles through my line today, including one on the face of an old friend.  We've been friends since our Girl Scout camping days so that was at least 70 years ago.  We're going to get together for lunch soon.  She lives right across the creek from our old GS camp and we usually get lunch and sit on her sunny back porch and watch the water and "remember when".  I look forward to those days.

Now I'm going to chase the doggies out one more time and see if there are any zzzzs left in the sofa.  Another restless night and morning on my feet has made me a bit on the tired side. 

Make today a good one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 25, 2017, 02:23:51 PM
I woke today to a very red eye..so have been laying around with a cold compress. I notified them downstairs, they notified my doctor, and she will be here tomorrow on her regular monthly visit. In the meantime, just in case it is "pink eye", I am imposing a stay at home day as pink eye is very contagious.I have to be here anyhow, as my groceries will be delivered between 11 and 3 o'clock.

So that's my message of today.

Janie, I am so glad your Vet tested your baby before doing the surgery. It could have been a real danger. You are one of the few people I know that still lives in the area you grew up in. I think that must be a delight...good for you. Take a good rest today now, you have had a bunch of stress.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 25, 2017, 03:09:43 PM
June, I am within five miles of where I grew up.  I lived in that house for 50 years, moved to Belmont, a suburb, for three years, then moved to this condo where I've been for over 35 years.  Norm lived in Belding, not far from Grand Rapids, for a few years, then moved to Belmont near where I lived, then moved to this area for 30 years and even at Pilgrim Manor was a couple of miles from where we grew up.  We often said of ourselves - "once a north ender, always a north ender'.  Norm was born in that house and I was almost four when we moved there. 

I'm sorry to hear of your pink eye; I know it is very contagious.  I'm glad our contact is by computer so none of us should catch it from you!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 25, 2017, 04:21:25 PM
Yep!  Those zzzzs were right where I left them the last time I was there!  I feel a lot better and ready to do something.

JUNE, take care of your eyes.  You never really get finished using them.

Mary Ann, I am comfortable being where I am.  I was actually born about 25 miles north of here and we moved here for my dad's work when I was in fifth grade.  Where I live now, is about 2 miles from where I grew up.  My daughter lives about 3 blocks from the house I grew up in and my son lives about 4 blocks the other way from it.  His store is the one established by his grandfather and is in the building where his father grew up.  Of course, there's my wandering daughter in Texas and another one about 3 hours away in Maryland.  But they both come home regularly.  It's HOME!

Now I think I'll go see what I can get into for a bit.  I hope you are all having a good day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 25, 2017, 06:05:12 PM
Jane, I think there is a certain comfort in remaining in the area where you/we grew up.  Everything is familiar and yet so much is different.  We've seen many changes in the area, especially due to Interstates.  Norm sold Chevys for many years and he would take customers to where they were building the roads and bridges and get stuck in a Corvair, then have the customer get out of the loose sand.  He sold many Corvairs that way.  We had three Corvairs, one after another, and it was one of my favorite cars.  For many years Norm worked at dealerships close to home; I did not work close to home but transportation was nearby.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on April 25, 2017, 06:12:12 PM
Good very late afternoon, it has rained all day and very windy. Rain again to morrow.  I have to have the heat on, as it is cool and damp.

My neighbor took me to the Senior center for lunch to day.  Had not been there in over a year, everyone seem glad to see me.  Even the lady who works for the town, came out to greet me.  Made my day.

June, I am sorry to read about your eye. Hope it gets better soon so you can go out. I have to mention this again, you have such a beautiful way with words.

Gloria, I am sure you are having the same weather we are having, just pain nasty.

Joan, it is so wonderful to see your smiling face.

Jane, I am so sorry to read about your baby, and they are our children. we would do anything for them.

MaryAnn, I now live about 30 miles from where I was born in Patchogue.  Riverhead, was always called the county seat, This is also where all the courts are.  I did live in S.Car. during the war years, that is how I met my husband from Ala., but I did drag him up North.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 25, 2017, 08:41:11 PM
Mary Ann and Janie, I am SO happy for the two of you. I had cousins in Mn. that have lived like the two of you also, and they were very content and happy. I wonder how many more of our friends here have done the same as you have.

Gloria de, thank you for the nice compliment. I see no difference in my writing than it is from yours and the others. We just talk together. I could never have talked my husband into going to live in my small town of St. Peter, Mn. He was a big city boy. I am surprised that we did end up in the small town of Hemet though, and he was happy there.

My doctor sent up some medication for my eye..nothing special, two drops every two hours, and then she will be here tomorrow afternoon. The eye does feel and look better already, so maybe it was just irritated. I have a bad habit of rubbing my eyes if they itch, at my age you would think I'd have more sense.

It is time to have some supper…I'm heating up some canned roast beef hash and green beans, and will have some fruit for dessert. Haven't done a blessed thing today…not even a walk outside. I do intend to go down and check my mailbox later when most folks will be at home.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 25, 2017, 09:14:36 PM
June, we have a couple of towns near here, smaller than Grand Rapids, and if I were younger, I'd consider moving to either one of them.  But even when I was ten years younger, I felt I wanted to stay here where things are familiar, but most of all there are three hospitals here.  One of the cities has a fairly large hospital but the other one, people have to come here.  Of course, if I moved, I would have had to change church, find new doctors and dentist, etc, etc.  When I lived in Belmont, it is a village and really an extension of Grand Rapids.  I'm content where I am.  I do wish I had more room, but I'm not going to move to get it. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 25, 2017, 09:20:37 PM
I'm having some interference on my TV and it keeps cutting in and out so I turned it off.  I think it's the weather.  It's rainy and gloomy here.  Or maybe it's the trees interfering with my satellite.  Anyway, I've decided that it's nature's way oa saying I should go to be early tonight.  So I'm going to do just that.

I had a lovely chat with my half-Armenian grandson tonight.  I asked him about the movie "The Promise" which is based on the war that drove the Armenians out of their country.  His great grandparents were part of that Exodus.  They met and married in Egypt and his grandparents also met and married in Egypt.  Then the moved to the south of France where his father was born.  When his father was 3 they moved to French Canada.  My daughter met his father at the beach in Delaware and he came to Lewisburg to find her.  Daniel, my grandson, lives in Montreal now.  His last comment after our conversation was "It's quite a journey that led us here, tonight".  I agree! He's a very special young man. 

And now my friends, I bid you good night and may God bless us, every one.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 25, 2017, 10:21:50 PM
well it is time for me to wish you all a good night filled with sweet dreams.
well I had a good day got quite a bit done and would got more done except
JaneS lost some of her ZZZZ's too close and the found there way to my couch.
have the rest of the evening great.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 26, 2017, 06:37:06 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend! 

Sorry about the zzzs getting away, LLOYD but it sounds like they found a good home.  I'm glad you could use them.

I finally had a good night's sleep!  It's still raining but I feel like I can whup this day into shape.  It's amazing what a good night's sleep can do for a body!  I was in bed by 10:15 and I didn't wake up until a little after 6 this morning.  Amazing!

I hope Everyfriend has a great day.  Make it whatever you wish it to be.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 26, 2017, 06:54:37 AM
Good morning everyone.

Raining here , looks like it will continue all day. Not sure what is on for the day, nothing pressing so will just enjoy as it comes. I do need to go through some papers and destroy some, cook stove does a good job of that!

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 26, 2017, 07:35:06 AM
 JaneS that is OK that is what good friends are for. we will be for life.

Amy is doing the same thing here (light) but we had hard in the night.
the pattoe bins roiling shook the bed at times.
Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on April 26, 2017, 08:02:25 AM
Good Morning Everyone, and especially you early birds.

I am up a little early, have a early appointment this morning so SIL is picking me up at quarter to eight to fight the rush hour(s).

Wish we could get some rains like you folks are.  Dry as can be here and we have another cold front coming through but doesn't promise much in the way of rain, 40 percent one night and that is it.

I hope everyone has a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on April 26, 2017, 10:01:42 AM
Hi everyone on a beautiful and sunny morning.  We will be getting up to around 85 degrees this afternoon. 

I will probably stay home today until late this afternoon when I will go to the Church for our Wednesday night dinner and expect Scott and Jennifer to come and eat with me.  Then they will be out to visit with us for awhile.  Pat is planning on attending her craft group at Church this morning and will stop by the beauty shop for a haircut on her way home.  She got up before I did this morning and prepared her own breakfast. 

Yesterday I did attend the Adult Fellowship meeting at the Church.  We had a basil tomato soup and salad with dessert.  The program was the piano and tuba duo and they made a very pleasing combo.  The man playing the piano was probably 80 and the other man probably in his late 60's or early 70's. They said they were both self-taught.  They played a combination of secular music and a couple of old standards.  The pianist played in a very upbeat, almost boogie woogie style.  It was a very enjoyable program. 

Gloria, we also use a ceiling fan at night to keep the air moving.  Too bad that the early movie starts and television talent didn't receive residuals on their shows when they were replayed. I remember seeing a program where Vickie Lawrence, who played on the Carol Burnett show, was talking about this saying she got no residual payments. 

Amy, thanks for the food and now you have added the wheat bread.  For some reason the houses in our new neighborhood don't have gutters so no problem with pine needles.  Of course, we have no big trees close to us anyway.  I can see a lot of trees from our windows but these lots are too small for a big tree to be on them.  We have a miniature magnolia and a miniature crepe myrtle tree in our front your and a couple of bush plants in the corners of our even small back yard. 

June, sure hope you don't have red eye and just an irritation.  Good to stay isolated until you know. 

JaneS, glad you found the zzzzs.  How pleasant to meet a friend of over 70 years. Rain does interfere with satellite TV transmissions.  We used to have more of a problem with this in Georgia than we do here.  However, that doesn't knock out Netflix or watching recorded programs. What an interesting and tough history that your granson's family experienced to end up in Canada. 

Lloyd, glad you found Jane's missing zzzs and put them to good use. 

Mary Ann and others, I can't imagine staying in the same place all of my life.  We lived in our last home in Georgia for 20 years and that was twice the length of time we ever lived in the same house once we got married.  Pat was always very supportive of me when I had the opportunity to have advancement even thought it required relocation. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on April 26, 2017, 10:40:10 AM
Good morning everyone, more rain again today. Really had the showers(?) this April.

MARY ANN  I have enough with doctor bills without having a vet bill too.

AMY  the house we owned had a pine grove in the back yard, in the spring when I would hang clothes out I enjoyed hearing the wind whistling in them. They were very tall and big.

CAROL they built a new DMV here in this state and closed so many of the smaller ones around the state that the lines are worse than ever. At one time there was even a DMV office in this town, very convenient.

JANE  you have mentioned before about your yearly get together to remember those GS days. That is wonderful. I think I am the only one left from those of us who had the GS troops here.

JUNE  hope you do not have pink eye. Wonder how Lloyd is doing with his. My oldest son lives just down the hill from where we had our house and where he grew up. He likes that area.

GLORIA de  like you we are in the second day of rain, not windy this morning like yesterday. I have the heat on just to keep the dampness out.

JUNE  Gloria de is right, you do have a way with words. I envy the way you write.

LLOYD  how is your pink eye? Better yet?

AMY  if we get much more rain I will gell looking for that arck.

HAL  I would like to send this rain to Arizona over the fires there.

LARRY  the early days of TV all the actors/writers were cheated. Just like the movies with taking a big share of the money the child actors earned. Glad they get what they deserve at last. I do not have a ceiling fan here, according to the rules here I would need their electrician to install ie at a cost of $200 and it would have to stay here when I move. Sorry I left 2 behind at my son's house and will not do that again.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on April 26, 2017, 01:19:09 PM
Good Afternoon Everyone....

It has been a while since anyone has posted here today...
I wonder why?   

We are having a very overcast,  wet and rainy day
here on the rocky coast.   

Ho hum!  :coolsmiley:

I hope that all is well  and people will start showing up,  soon..
 
Sandy
:heli:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 26, 2017, 01:36:13 PM
Hi Sandy, the sun is shining (off and on) on Central PA but I have to scoot out again to pick up my neighbor from Physical Therapy.  Then I'll be working this evening.  So I probably won't be around much today.  You have a nice day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 26, 2017, 01:52:31 PM
Good mid-morning dear hearts, I am droopy today. Woke before six with sounds of activity and voices in the hall way. Too lazy to rouse myself up to investigate. My med delivery was about 45 min. late, and it was delivered by the night time gal, so something surely was afoot. I asked her what was up, but got no definite answer. They want us kept calm and relaxed and ignorant.

So I took an early shower and shampoo.....that really wears me out, by the time I towel dry, slather on the lotion, etc. I am pooped. Eye is still bright red, but not as completely covered. Dr. will be here this afternoon, so I am still keeping myself "at home". They don't think it is pink eye but I don't feel like going out anyway. I'm missing Bible study, but content to be home.

Sorry I can't think of anything very "up-lifting" today, maybe a visit with the Dr. will help. I love you all, and I feel you understand.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 26, 2017, 02:39:28 PM
June, with my bum shoulder, it is hard to towel dry after a shower, so I put my night clothes back on and compute for an hour or so before getting dressed.  I know it sounds crazy to put my night clothes back on, but it works for me.

I had to get dressed earlier this morning because I went to a funeral.  Dot picked me up at 10 am.  It was one of the nicest funerals I've ever attended, if you can say funerals are nice.  The funeral was for a woman I've known a long time, but not well.  She attended the same early church service Dot and I go to. 

Gloria de, I will mention the weather because it is so nice.  When I turned on the computer, I was told it is 75 degrees out and I can take that for a long time.

In the Random Image pictures beside where I am posting, there is a picture of Amy's two dogs and one of them is the Golden Girl.  Both look like such friendly dogs. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 26, 2017, 04:44:36 PM
Gloria rt eye is all red gone and so is meds. now left is getting red and both seam to feel tired and watter a lot. I am going to start putting regular eye drops in them and see if that helps. have a great day rest of it. I am going back to couch, and see if I can catch some more of JaneS ZZZZ'S.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Denver on April 26, 2017, 05:16:23 PM
A good Wednesday afternoon to EVERYFRIEND.

The decision was made today that we will stay longer here in Austin.  We were to fly home tomorrow, but thanks to the leaniancy at Southwest Airlines, we were able to book a less expensive flight home next Tuesday, earlier in the day and cancel the one tomorrow with credit of the difference to use in the next year.  They are a wonderful airline to deal with.  Love them. 

CAROL, in January when we went in to renew our car tag it took us about 10 minutes.  The place barely had a place to sit, it was so busy.  We thought it was going to take a long time.  We barely sat down and they called our number.  It was quite the improvement over past years.  Hope you had the same experience.

JUNE, I hope the doctor tells you it is just an irritation in your eye.

LARRY, enjoy your meal at church tonight with Scott and Jennifer.  Good for Pat, feeling well enough to fix her own breakfast, and get out to her women's group today and a haircut!

Our son and daughter-law took us out to a wonderful dinner last night at a very special restaurant.  It is interior Mexican cuisine and the meal was spectacular.  It is not the kind of place we would ever go to on our own.  First of all it is very expensive and not everyday food.  A lot of the items we had were quite spicy, but SO flavorful.  We each had different entrees, and did share.  Everything was fantastic tasting and so enjoyable.  I had a filet with mashed potatoes and green beans. I am not a sauce person, but there was a light sauce on my filet that was unbelievably delicious.  DIL had sea bass and a tamale. Yummy. Brian had a pork chop with a mole sauce and Bob had a duck breast with a mole sauce.  We have had mole before in a Mexican Restaurant, but it in no way matched up to the flavor of this mole. 

As you can tell, I really enjoyed the meal and the company was so special. 

MARYANN, I continue to think about you and the family as you get through this sad time. I know hospice will not let Tim suffer.  I guess it was a good thing that Tom checked with Jan about your bringing them food.  Maybe later on it will be appreciated more.

JANE, I am sorry Annie was not able to continue with the dental surgery.  I pray there is not something seriously wrong to cause the high enzymes in her blood.

Have a great evening.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on April 26, 2017, 05:22:27 PM
I've been to check posts half a dozen times this morning without talking... "my bad" as a friend used to say.  I was on the computer & phone last night, ordering & talking to help with Amazon until well after midnight.  The friend putting together the celebration of life for our old buddy would like to have the '40s & '50s music.  He says he can come up with a CD player & asked me to "overnight" the tapes I have of that music so he could have it transferred to CDs. 

Seemed simpler to me to order the CDs from Amazon.  Sometimes things just don't work right.  I ordered 5 CDs & had a couple things in my cart already, one an "add on".... so placed the order.  As I watched for the confirm notice I saw another CD that sounded even better than the others so I ordered it as well.  When I went into my e-mail for the confirmation I was not happy to see the last single order was to come in Thursday & all the rest not until Friday.  So I called for Help from Amazon.  Nice lady explained the one item (pool brush) was the cause of delay so I asked if she could cancel that item. Can't, but she said I could cancel the whole order & re-order, she would help me put the CDs back on. 

Not so easy, I couldn't find & she had trouble explaining to me how to get the exact ones back in my cart.  I was really tired, eyes & brain, so had to trust that she was handling the book work from her end.  She did send me an e-mail to show she took off the overnight charge since it was now another day later (after midnight), but my card (I buy gift cards at the grocery store so I get the gas points & don't have to use my credit card)..... still shows I am being charged for 2 of the CDs that are duplicates.  She said she would get those stopped so I trust it will be taken care of when I get the merchandise. 

Today I got out my old CD player.... it is also a CD writer/recorder (Sony) that I have not used for years.  I did not connect it to the computer, has a power card to play & charge the battery.... won't play the only Christmas CD I have. I am not sure what the RV has, I know it has 2 DVD video players but not sure about CD.... same with the car, not sure it plays CDs.  But I do have the offer of downloading to the Cloud or to my iPod or Kindle Fire..... if I knew how to do that.   :crazy2:  I need a keeper!

I did get some things washed & ironed that I want to take/wear, got a mixed bag of weather the next few days.  Felt like winter this morning, the cats came in & out several times before Tom remained out, feel like temp was 32°. 

My daughter called, she is driving in from St.Louis, she teaches a class and will be here for the Engineering open house.... With so many of the family having graduated with engineering degrees (8), they all enjoy this party.  The rest of the clan or spouses have engineering or computer type degrees from other colleges.  I'm hoping someone will rescue me with my CD problem or at least explain if I need to buy a more modern CD player. 

Larry, thanks for your recipe for coleslaw.  Sounds wonderful.  I was hungry for some yesterday so stopped at KFC & got a bucket with 3 sides.... Old LaurenKat dearly loves bites of the white meat.... Cas always saved some of his for her.  She can tell the difference between KFC & the rotisserie chicken & gives me a loud purr & smile when I share with her. 

Mary Ann, I understand what you mean about a "nice" funeral.  Too often the people handling the service have never met the person and everything is "generalized".   I often stay in my night clothes for a while after breakfast & feeding cats.  I usually check in the computer & if nothing going on early, don't hesitate taking a nap before dressing.  I'm about as retired as I can get.

Gloria, I have a ceiling fan in the kitchen & another in the joining family room-kitchen, over the long table.  I never turn them on because wind makes my ears & sinuses ache.... both have light fixtures with them so do turn lights on at times.  When we had the big gatherings here my husband liked to have the fans on low just to move air.  I was busy by the stove & sink so out of range.

June, hope your eye is just tired, maybe from reading too much.  A couple times I woke up with a blood shot eye that scared me to death.... not sure what caused it but my friend convinced me she had it happen to her & never any problems after it went away on its own.  Right now the skin of my eye lids is stretched & raw from rubbing them too much because of allergy season (and cats).  I am starting to look like I have double eye lids. Not excited about having to have surgery on them since I would have the same problem of no pain meds or other meds that my body can't deal with.  I'm sure my ophthalmologist would lecture me if he saw me now.  Three years ago at my first appointment with him he explained that "Medicare will pay for that operation now".... and I told him that I was not interested in doing any type surgery for "looks".  As bad as they are now I might trip over them.   :o

Can't believe it is after 4:00 pm, I forgot to eat lunch.  Guess I will finish up that KFC, doesn't sound good but .............

Jenny, I do love Mexican food but have never heard of "mole sauce".  After hearing your rave reviews I might try but still uneasy about the name.  We have too many moles around here.   ;)

Hope it is a pleasant evening for Every Friend.  The sun is shining here, not sure if it warmed up, been hiding out in the house.  Time to feed cats & walk them down to the river.  Expect it is up again from the rain yesterday. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 26, 2017, 05:48:47 PM
Shirley, I may be all wet and I'm not familiar with Mexican food, but I think "mole" is pronounced molay with an accent over the 'e'.  I know someone will correct me.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on April 26, 2017, 06:00:23 PM
Good Afternoon,

Ummmm....Shirley?.....why don't you just overnight the tapes to the friend who asked you to do that....and let him deal with getting them on cds?  I'll bet he'd make copies for you.

It's brrrr cold here today, too.   Furnace has been on since late yesterday afternoon when the front went through and I'm wearing a sweatshirt.
However, all of the perennials that son planted last year are in full bloom.  The verbena didn't make it but all the rest look good. 

I started writing up minutes from my last Circle meeting after lunch  and got sidetracked by a long phone visit with dil, mother of the Grands.
Main topic was discussion of having family pictures made while Miss Ellen is here in June for a family wedding.
But, of course, I caught up with news about all three Grands
Ellen will be here for 3 weeks, part of which will be performing in a production in Tulsa. 
She already has a schedule planned for time with family and time with friends before rehearsals begin.  Hope I'm in there somewhere.  ;) 
Sir Carson has been contacted about interviewing for a paid internship for the summer - something to do with his major - mechanical engineering. He has a job lined up if this doesn't work out - but I hope it does.
Miss Emily already has an internship with a chiropractor for which she will earn the final credit hours for her degree - kind of like student teaching.  She will walk through Commencement on May 13th and receive her official diploma after completing the internship.

Then I had a sassy e-mail exchange with #2 son about something I'd forwarded to him.
 
In between, I went to start a load of laundry - and managed to put the detergent in the softener "dish". Had to hunt up the manual to figure out how to get that out to empty and start over...........

Feeling a bit  :crazy2: at the moment.  I don't multi-task as well as I used to.

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere has had an Enjoyable Day.

Edit:  Mary Ann,  I agree with you about the molé pronunciation.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Carol on April 26, 2017, 06:10:16 PM
The DMV visit went well.  We noticed an armed guard who is stationed there each and every day.  A new touch.

A neighbor stopped by for tea - how nice to chat for a while.  She gave me a book to read for her book but I really do not want to get into another monthly meeting - will read the book anyway.  Something Swedish - she and I are both Swedish background so she wants me to read this one. 

Callie:  You have some fun days ahead this year.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 26, 2017, 06:24:41 PM
Had a great visit with my doctor. When I left I felt very guilty as there were six people waiting to see the Dr. I had a whole list of questions to ask her, and she never hesitates to take the time to talk. The eye is still red in areas but healing. I think the med is doing the trick. She has ordered a blood test,to see how my salt retention is doing.....she was urging me to take the urea stuff, and I said I didn't want to, and we settled on another blood test to see how I was doing without it, and also a chest xray as I complained about a pain in my left chest area. So that will be done.

I ordered lunch sent to my room today, as I didn't want to go to the dining room if I was contagious. It costs 11 dollars to be delivered, but where can you go now to get a full meal for that amount. Some people complain about the price,as our meals are included in the rent, but they don't take into consideration the extra help it takes to flll the tray, someone to deliver it, and someone to come and retrieve the tray and dishes and garbage.

I am going to just stay home for the rest of the day again. I'll dose my eye every two hours, go down for mail later today, and just be thankful.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on April 26, 2017, 07:45:48 PM
The last time I went to the Social Security Office,
  over 5 years ago,   there was an armed guide there.   Checking everyone out.   
I guess that we just never know when we might need one. 
Sadly...
:'(
Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on April 26, 2017, 10:01:53 PM
"Ummmm....Shirley?.....why don't you just overnight the tapes to the friend who asked you to do that....and let him deal with getting them on cds?  I'll bet he'd make copies for you."........... haha, Callie, I was afraid my friend would have a nervous breakdown trying to get those tapes put on CDs before Sunday gathering & thought it would be "no problem" to just order.  Wrong!!!  Now I find you can't even buy CD players, but one son says he has a couple they don't use since they've gone to the more modern gear.  We shall see.  A couple of the CDs come with the invitation to download to my iPod or Kindle... but I have no clue how to do that.  Another "we'll see".  I need a brain transplant. Hope you get the family group photos, my favorite possessions are the ones we've made every year for years.  We skipped the year Cas died but got a nice one the following Easter, first we made outside. 

June, do you suppose they make the "delivery" fee high to encourage people to come eat with the others.... On that train of thought, you'd think they would offer a discount if you stay in if you are contagious.   ;)   Hope all your tests come out good. 

Here in Wichita we have to go to the DMV/License Bureau to renew our Conceal Carry permits.  Like others, they are usually swamped.  I was shocked to have my number called before I could even sit down when I renewed in January.  Don't know if they have one special person that does that job but was other people waiting their turn & gave me dirty looks for being called immediately.  I sort of "slinked" up to the desk & got out fast.

I noticed the grocery store has an armed guard at dark now.  I ran in close to dark & was surprised to see him.  I don't usually get out after dark.

Better check on cats.  Not sure who is in & who is out.  May have a little frost tonight.  I need to shower tonight so I can hit the floor running in the morning.  Much to do, daughter is going come visit & maybe show me how to download that music.  Must haul some stuff out to the RV & fill the ice cube trays in it.  I plugged power cord in yesterday so frig & freezer ready.  Helps to not have to load food & stuff the last morning when I'm busy trying to convince 3 cats they are going for a ride! 

Sweet dreams to all.  Shirley 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 26, 2017, 10:44:14 PM
I'm home from work!  I'm beat right down to my socks and that's quite a feat because I'm not wearing socks. 

MaryAnn, I agree about the "molay" sauce.  It's as Callie wrote and as you pronounced.

Now I'm going to shut my mouth and my eyes and hit the hay!

Good Night my friends and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 27, 2017, 03:29:29 AM
 JaneS sorry you had such of a rough day. rained on and off all day yesterday
so I played couch jockey with many Naps, I am up for a water refresh for the
dry mouth and back to bed. hope you and everyone has great day today 2:28
A M ..
if you don't have one to those foot tubs that circulate the water I recommend you get one, they make your feet feel good. (better with out the socks )

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 27, 2017, 06:19:10 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANE Jane,may you be blessed with many more. Hope you have a very special day!

Overcast day here..yesterday we took off for a drive, had lunch out then home again. Today I had better get at those pine cones and get the papers burnt. By the sound of the dogs nails they will need clipping also.Did a load of laundry last night and hope to hang it out if the day is promising.

Enjoy your day everyone..

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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 27, 2017, 07:49:02 AM
Happy Birthday, Jane, may you have many more.

Tom got news last night that Terry had passed away.  I don't have any more details.  He was 58. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 27, 2017, 07:54:03 AM
Thank you for the good wishes, Amy.  At least it's not supposed to rain today. 

My daughter is picking me up later and we're going out for Chinese.  Her husband doesn't like Chinese so we do this together on occasion.  Today will be special.  Then all four of my kids, 2 SILs, one DIL and 3 grandkids will help me celebrate on Saturday.  We always go to THE FENCE (our favorite drive in with tables overlooking the river) for my birthday.  Then we'll go back to Cathys for cake and ice cream.  The only memeber of my immediate family that won't be here are grandkids that live too far away to come. 

LLOYD, it's not my feet that hurt.  And I do have a foot soaker for when they do.  I was just really tired last night.  I was on a busy register all evening and on Friday evening, it was large cartloads of groceries continually.  I'm fine this morning.

Oh, Mary Ann, thank you so much for the birthday wishes and I am so sorry for your loss.  It's so hard to lose them when they are so young but we all know he's in a better place and he's now free of pain!  My heart is with you and your family! 

I hope you all have a lovely day filled with whatever you wish for.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on April 27, 2017, 09:11:36 AM
Hi everyone.  We start today off on an overcast note.  We do have a 40% chance of rain today and will be getting up into the high 80's this afternoon. After a pretty much wasted day yesterday spent mainly laying down resting, I feel more alert.  I will be picking up my friend at the assisted living facility and we will go downtown for coffee with other friends.  I will take him home, as usual, afterwards and if I still have enough energy will go back downtown to attend the Wisdom group with the pastor.  That will be it for today unless Pat wants to go out to eat this evening.  We did have a nice visit with Scott and Jennifer after our dinner at Church last evening.

Gloria, yesterday I read in the county newspaper that there is still a drive-in theater in the county and they had announced their summer schedule.  I was shocked as thought all of those outdoor theaters had gone by the wayside.  Our ceiling fans were already installed as a part of this new house and we use them a lot. 

Jenny, nice to read that you are going to stay a little longer in Austin to spend time with your son and DIL.  The Mexican meal sounds delicious and certainly not the type of food we find in the Mexican restaurants in this area.  I have never lived where I could use Southwest Airlines but sure have heard a lot about them.  I think Tuesday is usually a bit of an off day for the airlines and thus the better fares. 

Shirley, as far as I know all DVD players will also play CD's.  Using a CD player for a group would be much better than putting them on your Kindle or iPod and trying to play them for a group unless you had a couple of small external speakers.  We haven't had KFC in a very long time.  Pat seems to have a preference for Bojangles and I try to stay away from fried foods as much as possible.

Sandy, I think we are going to see more and more armed guards in places like Government offices, banks and now even churches are starting to have guards on duty. 

JaneS, it sounds like there are big plans for the next few days in recognition of your birthday.  I will go ahead and extend Happy Birthday greetings in case I forget over the weekend. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 27, 2017, 09:13:25 AM
 JaneS glad you are feeling good and rested this Morning and still have a big smile. Have a great day. I am up for the day now. the sun is coming in and out making up it's mined to stay bright or not. it must be trying to copy of of Amy's weather. Thank God and who ever else did spell checker . i sure have a hard time when to put in or leave out those i & e's. I think the sun is finley going to make it.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on April 27, 2017, 09:26:20 AM
:hb3:  JANE

Mary Ann, sending prayers and sympathy for your family - and especially for Jan.
My husband was 59 when he died.  However, I did not have parents to look after.  May God surround her with courage, strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on April 27, 2017, 09:34:02 AM
JANE
:happybday:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 27, 2017, 09:51:42 AM
Jane, thank you so much.  I will miss Terry.  Now I've lost my oldest and youngest nephews. 

Your birthday plans sound like fun. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 27, 2017, 09:59:29 AM
Mary Ann, I am sorry to read of Terry's passing. Know that he i now in a better place and dwell only on the good memories you have tucked away in your heart.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 27, 2017, 10:10:45 AM
Thank you Everyone for the birthday wishes.  LARRY, today is actually my birthday so you don't have a chance of missing it.  You're right on time.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 27, 2017, 11:43:20 AM
Thank you, Amy, I know he's at peace now.   

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 27, 2017, 11:45:31 AM
Janie, I know you are going to have a VERY Happy Birthday.....you have such a wonderful family that love you so much. But I want to add my greetings, with a prayer that you have many, many, more wonderful years to come.

I lost my post somewhere along the line....but all is well here. Eye is better but still a dark red in less area. Beautiful day in Stanton.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Joy on April 27, 2017, 11:54:20 AM
Happy Birthday, Jane.  Sounds like you will have a nice lunch with your daughter.  And, an even more special day celebrating with your family on Saturday.
Supposed to be a nice day here, and hopefully, the same weather will extend a little further north and give you a nice warm day to be eating outside.  Sounds like a neat place.

MaryAnn,  I am so sorry to read about Terry's passing.  Even tho you have been expecting it, it is still hard to understand.  Hope he is in peace.  His wife sure has a hard time facing her.  Even with her being a nurse,  it is hard when a special person passes away.  Sympathy to your whole family.

A pretty sunny day here, after a real foggy morning.  Supposed to be up near the 80 degrees the rest of the week.

Have a wonderful day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on April 27, 2017, 12:05:52 PM
Good Morning Everyone!
Just got back from bible study and my men's group.  Always enjoy the fellowship and study.

Happy Birthday Janie.  Hope you have a great day, know you will Saturday with all the family.  And go ahead, have that second helping of cake and ice cream.......goood
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on April 27, 2017, 02:33:38 PM
Jane, HAPPY BIRTHDAY  :hb3: :cheer:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 27, 2017, 02:49:15 PM
Pine cones raked up and some crab apples too. Tree still has some apples on it to come down yet. We are to get rain ,high winds and possibly hail too tonight. Great more pine cones and crab apples to be raked up. Watched swallows argue over which bid house they were going to use, noisy little birds! Brushed both dogs so now the birds will have some soft fur to line their nests.
I have salmon and tilapia out for supper, baked potato and green beans to go with it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 27, 2017, 03:24:05 PM
Thank you for the wishes Linedancer.

Supper sounds pretty good, Amy!  And did the doggies get their toenails cut, too?

MaryAnn, I have a small fantasy I'd like to share with you.  My mother died the day before my birthday and that would make it the same day you lost your Tim.  I picture my mother watching for anyone who comes home to heaven on the same day she did and going out of her way to bid them welcome.  She always liked it when something important happened on the same day as something important happened to her.  I see her, not just shaking Tim's hand, but giving him a big hug and welcoming him to whatever is happening there.  He will like her and he can meet the rest of my family, too.

I guess I'm a bit of a Pollyanna but I like to believe in good things!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 27, 2017, 04:56:59 PM
Janie..way to go girl......believing in good things !!!!! Makes life glorious.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 27, 2017, 05:26:23 PM
Jane, that is a nice thought and I think of Terry (not Tim) meeting up with his folks and two sets of grandparents.  He did not know my mother, who died many, many years ago, but he did know the others.  I wish someone up there could tell me about one of my great-grandmothers whose information has created a brick wall for me!  Their souls must have met by now.

Terry's maternal grandmother died April 20 a few years ago.  Her daughter, the boys' mother had a birthday April 22 and the funeral was held that day.  It's hard to have a celebration with a memory like that.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 27, 2017, 05:49:20 PM
Sorry about the name mix but all those ts are intimidating. 

The year my mother passed on, she went into the hospital on Good Friday and she died the day before my birthday and was buried on the day after it.  I was a long time getting over that but I knew, Mom wouldn't like it if I carried my grief too long.  I understand how hard that would be for anyone. 

My daughter is on her way to pick me up to go for Chinese.  This is a celebration I'll enjoy!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 27, 2017, 08:04:42 PM
Jane, don't worry about the name mix-up, just imagine their parents wanting one of them and calling "Tim, Tom, Terry" with a last name of Tock!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 27, 2017, 08:30:19 PM
Well, I guess they didn't really have to decide who they wanted.  They could call the roll and get them all.  And I'm not one to cast aspersions about that.  My girls are Cathy, Cindy and Christy.  My son had to be Philip after his father.  My daughter Cathy told me one time that she doesn't mind being called Cindy or even Christy.  She kind of objected to being called Philip but when I threw in the dog's name that where she drew the line.

Dinner was great and the company was even better.  We came home and had cake in the form of a very large cupcake split between us.  Cathy lit the candles and then said, "Do I have to sing?"  I said, "Of course".  So she did.  I told her she did a better job when she was 5.  But I loved it!

While she was still here, Natalie called from Houston and we had a nice visit. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on April 27, 2017, 09:56:37 PM
I'm so sorry that Terry is gone, Mary Ann.  It is so hard to watch someone die slowly, it is almost a relief when they don't have to suffer any longer.  No matter how long we know, it is still a shock when it is over for them.  My sincere sympathy to Tom & Terry's wife, to you, and all the family that loved him.  In my mind Norm was holding out his hand to make it easier for Terry to join his brother and all the others that have gone before.  It still leaves a big gap in our lives when we have to give up a loved one, especially so young.

Jane, glad you are getting a chance to extend the celebration & am sending lots of  :hugs:  and  :hb3:  wishes all week end!  Enjoy!

We also had family die or buried on others birthdays.  My mother's oldest sister died on my father's birthday when I was 10, I never forgot every year on Dad's birthday & mentioned that to my cousin, oldest daughter of my aunt.  She was surprised I knew the date of her mother's death and never knew it was Dad's birthday until I told her some 70 years later.  My youngest son was pallbearer on his birthday, for my father.  The family picked same age grandchildren from each family.  I always felt sad for his sake (son). 

I've spent the day learning how to load the old songs to my iPod..... not to use at the gathering but for ME to play when I want & don't have a CD player or internet handy.  It is the iPod Touch that I bought Cas years ago but he hardly used.  32GB so will hold all the tunes I care to load.  I am pleased so far, only played the Glenn Miller one & "Best of the '50s", which is 2 vol set.  I didn't open the other 2 that came because I'm pretty sure they are duplicates of ones that came in the box I haven't opened yet, just arrived.  At least I am being charged yet for more than I wanted so will have to get that worked out. 

Had a phone call from one of the classmates planning to drive to MO on Sat, concerned about the threat of severe weather from here to MO.  I plan on going unless "something" absolutely stops me.  Did not get done all the things on my list for today, but I'll do better tomorrow or it won't get done.  Mowers were here today so took time out to flag my little trees & flowers so they didn't fly through them.... they mow so fast the grass just lays down until they get past & stands back up after they leave!  Have to unlock & lock gates back & move the down spouts back to the grass with rain predicted for the next 4 days.  My daughter was hungry for KFC so we ran to pick some up for lunch & I sent most of the leftovers with her, she has a meeting or lecture tonight on campus.   

Better get off here & make a necessary call before it is too late.  It got dark all of a sudden.... or I've just been sitting here too long.
Sweet dreams & God Bless.  One more Happy Birthday, Jane!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 27, 2017, 10:08:30 PM
Shirley, thank you so much for your kind words.  June isn't the only one who has a way with words; you do too. 

I was supposed to have my windows washed tomorrow, but because of Terry's death and the fact I thought we'd be busy over the weekend, I called him off.  Then I found that the memorial service will be the following week.  I have a lot of things to get away from windows and I'm not good at keeping at things, so I think that was a wise decision.

The cat just came in to tell me it is 10 pm, time for his treat.  Then I replenish his food and water and he's set for another day.  I do not cook food for him, he eats what we get at the store.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Denver on April 28, 2017, 12:08:14 AM
JANE, I wish you a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  I hope you enjoyed your meal.  Best wishes for many more healthy and happy years to come.

MARYANN, my condolences to you and the family in the passing of your beloved Nephew Terry.  He is now out of pain and hopefully meeting up with Norm and the other family members. HUGS to you. 

Pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 28, 2017, 06:41:54 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  God has created a new day...silver and green and gold.  Live that the sunset may find us, worthy his gifts to hold!

Those are the words of an old Girl Scout song that comes to mind many mornings.  I wanted to share the words and the thought with all of you.

It't going to be a GREAT day!

Thank you, Jenny for the birthday wishes.  I'm keeping my birthday feeling all weekend because my kids will all be together under one roof this weekend.  That hasn't happened in two years now. 

I'm off to Wally World this morning.  Wish me smiles!  I wish you all the pleasures of a new day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 28, 2017, 06:53:56 AM
Good morning everyone..
We had a night of thunder and rain. This morning is a nice sunny day,just like Jane's song.

Seems hubby wants to go for a drive and this is going to test my strength,every ounce of it!! Where we are going houses the chocolate factory, a quilt store and an awesome bakery!!! The girls will come with us to enjoy the day also.

Jane, I hope nothing but smiling customers through your till today. Sounds like you and your daughter had a wonderful time last evening.

Better go get ready for the day..

Wish Joan would pop in and say hello.

Enjoy you day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 28, 2017, 06:57:50 AM
 JaneS hope you are still up and viewing before you are off to wally world.
Hope you had a great gay just like you wanted yesterday. Hope today goes just right and all your customers are just right today also. Have a great day.
It is reining here again and 52º now.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 28, 2017, 07:10:41 AM
Amy I see you came in while I was gabbing to  JaneS , have some chocklet for me also. the freight would be to high so i will buy some here. don't send any,just put it on your waste line. our trip to hershies PA was a great filling one some years Back, wish we could do it again. at the end of the tour they gave us gummy bears.
what a let down. but i bought over a $100.00 worth chocklet any way.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on April 28, 2017, 10:07:14 AM
Hi everyone.  We have another overcast day like we had all day yesterday but we should see the sun later and get up to 91 degrees.  I did go to coffee yesterday but another friend offered to take my friend back to his assisted living facility so I was able to go directly up the street about three blocks to attend the Wisdom group at the Church.  I then stopped at Aldi's for a few items we needed.  Today I will go to Walmart to pick up Pat's online grocery order in a little while.  As far as I know now that will be it for today.  The yard people are here already this morning trimming, mowing and blowing the grass off of the hard surfaces. 

JaneS, that is a nice fantasy.  It sounds like you had a delightful time with Cathy and of course you needed to have Happy Birthday sung to go along with the birthday cake (cupcake). 

Amy, is it a coincidence that your trip today happens to go to those tempting stores or is it just good planning on your part.  Enjoy.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on April 28, 2017, 10:20:36 AM
Good morning everyone, another couple of humid nights and I will ask my son to put my AC in. The manager does not want them in till the end of May. Two nights of not sleeping are horrible. I have read the posts but really have no comments.

Have a good day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 28, 2017, 11:10:44 AM
hello everyone,hope you are having a great day.

Larry it is still raining lightly here. I would have the rain than than drought but would Like some sun shine for a day or so. yesterday i rounded up the cattle so
can get a acurate count we have two new calves. not expected as of yet, some one must have went visiting.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on April 28, 2017, 11:50:51 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well, so far it has been a good day.  I balanced the checkbook on the first try and that kinda makes my day.  Larry, I remember what you told me and wish I could do as you do, but I like to find my error(s).

Lloyd that was good news about the calves, sure it doesn't make you unhappy.  Will put a little more jingle in the pocket.

Gloria, don't see what difference it makes about the when in May you put the a/c in.  Weather doesn't worry about dates, does it.  We have had our central a/c on for at least six weeks now.

We have the cleaning lady here today, not a scheduled day, but we are have some folks over for supper tonight and she wanted the house nice and clean. 

Janie, may all your customers have a big smile on their face as you serve them.  I know you will bring out the best in them with you smile and cheerfulness.   Enjoy the remainder of your birthday weekend.

Got to get in and clean myself up so everyone have a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 28, 2017, 12:37:38 PM
Another nice bright sunny morning in Stanton, CA. We will have a high of 84 today.

Janie, I am grinning from ear to ear over your wonderful Birthday, and the fun and happy ending. I love your daughter ! I do wish you a great day at W.M. and a loving weekend to look forward to.  You deserve the best my girl.

Mary Ann, hopefully this will be an easier day for you. There has been enough stress in your family.

Amy, it is encouraging to know that your hubby still likes to get out for a drive. It can get awfully boring to be at home when he is not able to do chores. As long as you will be near your favorite stores you might as well give in to temptation and shop a bit. You deserve it my dear.

Lloyd, some of your rain would be greatly appreciated here in our dried up So. Ca. When you get some sunshine your fields will be a beautiful green. The cattle will love that..

Larry, with your rain, then a sunny 91 degrees you are facing some humidity today. I really dislike humidity, and I hope it does not bother you. You sound like you are feeling better the past few day. Thanks be to God.

Gloria, I think your management stinks ! You need to start a Council among the residents so you have a strong voice of rent paying people to demand what YOU want…not management. They probably want to keep the cost of electricity down till the end of May……not fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hal, I no long care about my check balance…as long as there is money there, I am content, and my Gary sees that there is always plenty. Bis had said at one time that she just accepts the balance the bank says is there, so I felt that was good enough for me too. I hope you are feeling better now Hal.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on April 28, 2017, 12:58:15 PM
Good Friday Afternoon,  Everyone!

It is a warmish but foggy day here on the rocky
coast of Maine...     Ah Spring Time.

I love it!
Sandy   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 28, 2017, 02:18:10 PM
Hi, Sandy, You are sounding very perky today, and I like that. You did not let that stroke make a "patient" out of you.That makes me very proud of you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 28, 2017, 02:42:50 PM
We had a fantastic day out!! Weather was perfect, fluffy clouds in the sky and not overly hot for the dogs. They are much more advanced to the south of us, we saw leaves budding out in every shade of green one could image and in the villages we saw magnolia trees in flower!! Just beautiful!!! Coming home we saw cattle in the distance with little brown or black dots about,as we got closer those little dots were small calves soaking up the sun.

Yes, I did manage to enlighten the quilt shop of some fabric,two that they just got and had yet to be unwrapped...soon fixed that! Nipped across the street to the bakery and pick up some chealsea buns some for us and some for our neighbour. Turns out he is on his own for the weekend  and will have to eat them all on his own...much to his delight!!

All in all a grand day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 28, 2017, 03:03:06 PM
Amy, I am SO happy for you, and I pray hubby had as good a time enjoy just being out and about. YAY !!!!!!

I will be going down for lunch with my friends, and then for a walk around the gardens and then home...probably for book and a nap.

Be happy my friends !
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 28, 2017, 03:23:29 PM
Jenny, thank you so much for your kind words.  The song words, "we shall meet and we will miss him, there will be one empty chair" often comes to mind (or words to that effect).  Jane, I liked the words to your Girl Scout song.  I was not a Girl Scout but I was a Camp Fire Girl and went to camp a couple of times; I just don't remember the songs we sang.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on April 28, 2017, 03:53:33 PM
Quote from: June Drabek on April 28, 2017, 02:18:10 PM
Hi, Sandy, You are sounding very perky today, and I like that. You did not let that stroke make a "patient" out of you.That makes me very proud of you.

Hi June.    Thank you very much. 

My strokes were 5 years ago...   (my how time flies!)and I feel very fortunate to not have had any since then
(knock on wood)...   Of course,   I am being treated with coumadin  and asprin specifically for my blood,  so I don't throw any more clots.     

It's never fun to have to fiddle with stuff like that but because I have Atrial Fibrillation  ("A Fib"), (followed by a few strokes)  I will have to be treated for that for the rest of my life.

I feel blessed that I have a treatment that I can live with.
As long as I follow my doctors directions.   

No "playing it by ear"  any longer.    I just do what they tell me needs to be done.   

I am so happy that Spring is on its way,  with more sunlight and longer days.   

I am glad that you are doing well also,  June!
Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 28, 2017, 06:54:24 PM
CINDY'S HERE FROM TEXAS!  She and Courtney arrived in town around 2 p.m. and then we all trooped over to Cathy's.  They all had some plans for tonight so they brought me home a little while ago.  We'll all get together again tomorrow and go for pizza at the local pizzeria and then stroll the town Arts Festival. 

We're having supper at THE FENCE with everyone!  Then dessert at Cathy's.  And then my birthday celebration will be over.  I suspect I'll be exhausted by that time and ready to sleep. 

Gotta go feed the doggies and see that Annie gets her pills. Enjoy your evening!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 28, 2017, 10:30:09 PM
 JaneS have a great time with your family. It is time I wish you all a great rest of the day and bid you all sweet dreams. this rain is getting serious. mud deep enough to mar a snipe, not too far from here flooding and some dams are getting a test. good night everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on April 29, 2017, 05:19:46 AM
Good morning everyone, a sleepless night for me, too hot and humid. I am about ready to ask my son to put the AC in. Thar will mean about 4 feet of this room being useless. The portable ones take a lot of room and this room is not that big. More rain is due today.

LARRY  yesterday was the first day of sun we had all week.

HAL  glad after the other frustrating times this time you got your checkbook balanced the first time and I know you were happy about that. The manager we have is going bonkers I think. She has been on the warpath here all week and everyone stayed as far away as possible. Glad she is not here on the week ends. Maintenance man has a week vacation coming and if he does not use it he will lose the days and not get paid for them. He is taking next week off and she told hi to take one day at a time because he wasn't going anywhere do he told her he was going to Florida. He has a place in Conn, and that is where he will be. His wife will stay here but she is not o the payroll.

JUNE  we pay our own electricity, not the building. Heck it is not coming out of her pocket. In the winter she does not want the thermostats set above 68° . Here I the front of the building we get sunshine but on the back side they don't get any. A lot of tall pine trees back there and their apartments are cold. Too many are afraid to do anything here, she would make live unbearable for everyone if we got together and complained.


SANDY  love your avatar. I have a few graphics similar that I made into puzzles.

AMY  glad you had a good day for your ride yesterday. Hope it did not tire your hubby too much. But it is always good to have a change of scenery.

MARY ANN  I think we all miss the ones we loved who have been called home. My Mom has been gone for 62 years and I still miss her. Of course with my daughter named for her I could never forget her and how surprised and happy she was that her name would carry on in the family.

JANE  looks like your birthday this year is still being celebrated.  Wonderful that Cindy and Courtney made it too.

LLOYD   looks like you need a break in that rain to let the mud dry up and the dams not burst.

Think I will go and try tp get a couple hours sleep. Have a great day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on April 29, 2017, 05:23:30 AM
A couple of funnies from some of yesterday's email.


Strange Proverbs 

A dog is wiser than a woman; it does not bark at its master. - Russian Proverb

A drink precedes a story. - Irish Proverb

A drowning man is not troubled by rain. - Persian Proverb

Better wear out shoes than sheets. - Scottish Proverb

Every ass loves to hear himself bray. - Proverb of Unknown Origin

Friends are lost by calling often and calling seldom. - French Proverb

He that marries for money will earn it. - American Proverb

Laws control the lesser man. Right conduct controls the greater one. - Chinese Proverb

Lend your money and lose your friend.- English Proverb
----------------------


Strange Street Names in the USA 

The complete top 10 list included:

10. Tater Peeler Road in Lebanon, Texas

9. The intersection of Count and Basie in Richmond, Va.

8. Shades of Death Road in Warren County, N.J.

7. Unexpected Road in Buena, N.J.

6. Bucket of Blood Street in Holbrook, Ariz.

5. The intersection of Clinton and Fidelity in Houston

4. The intersection of Lonesome and Hardup in Albany, Ga.

3. Farfrompoopen Road in Tennessee (the only road up to Constipation Ridge)

2. Divorce Court in Heather Highlands, Pa.

1. Psycho Path in Traverse City, Mich.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 29, 2017, 06:02:06 AM
Gloria wish we had some of your warm weather here , our temp.out side is 48º
and inside is 69º and our furnace is only blowing cold air. so i turned it off until
It is a reasonable time to cal a man to come fix it. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 29, 2017, 06:35:16 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I got one of the nicest birthday gifts a homeowner can get in the Spring.  My Son-in-Love, Craig, came over and mowed my grass and when he was finished, he said that he'll cut it all summer.  I just need to call him and tell him when it needs it.  Isn't that neat! 

I have to go get things started today.  First order of business is to change the bed.  My dauther and SIL from Maryland will be coming up today and they'll spend the night with me.  Then I have a few odds and ends to take care of  before I welcome company.  Make today a good one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 29, 2017, 06:50:56 AM
Good morning everyone

Overcast here with some clear sky peeking through.

I had a tough night also,  awake most of the night.,around 2 am a perfume puddy cat was outside my bedroom window and I prayed the dogs wouldn't bark and set him off!!! Have laundry on the go and will be making  the beds shortly, daughter in love is coming up to stay overnight with us.

Gloria, is there someone higher up that you all could go to as a group and talk to? Your manager is not nice and maybe the higher ups should know about it.

Jane, sounds like your walking on a cloud with all the fun and company. That was so nice of your SIL to do the grass for you.

Lloyd, think we are in for rain here but I hope it holds off till I get my laundry dry.

Better get a move on

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on April 29, 2017, 10:09:52 AM
  Hi everyone.  Another overcast morning but we are headed up to 91 degrees today.  I just plan on staying home today.  Yesterday we decided to try out the new Dairy Queen in our area and went there for a big lunch.  It just opened on Wednesday so everything is still bright and new. Today is my youngest great grandson's 6th birthday.  We have never seen him in person so he has no idea of who we are but we have seen many pictures of him.

Gloria, does the manager have air conditioning in the office?  Stacey had this problem for the 6 years she lived in this old apartment house where the heating and air-conditioning was controlled by the apartment management. Is your AC one with the unit inside the room and just an exhaust panel in the lower part of the window?  We used one like that in the upstairs bonus room Stacey lived before having a heat pump put in to heat and cool that area.  I don't understand why the manager would care about where you set the thermostats in winter since you pay the bill.  I would certainly not be comfortable with it being 68 degrees in the winter in our house.  That is where we set it at night.  Older folks usually need it to be warmer.

Lloyd, early start on the new calves.  They sure are cute though.  I always enjoyed seeing them as well as the little pigs when I was growing up on the farm. 

Hal, I am willing to do a little searching but not spend a large amount of time to find a small difference.  I most often find it is my error in not entering a check or ATM withdrawal in my Money program. 

June, the humidity really doesn't bother me as never out in it for very long.  I have maybe 15 steps from the front door to the mailbox or am getting into the car in the garage and then when I get to where I am going am never out very long. 

Sandy, it sounds like you are now enjoying springtime weather.  I am glad you follow your doctor's orders. 

Amy, you didn't mention visiting the chocolate shop.  Did you miss that one? I am surprised you have magnolia trees that far North. 

JaneS, you will need a vacation after all this celebrating for your birthday.  :)  Nice that Cindy is there to help celebrate your birthday.  Help with your yard is a very nice gift and you don't have to dust it. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Carol on April 29, 2017, 10:15:46 AM
Good morning on a snow day with ice on the roads so we are not running errands today.  We had enough excitement this week.  We just bought a used 2nd car (hybrid) and the battery died in a parking lot while we were meeting two grandchildren.  To the rescue, they wouldn't let us handle anything - their jumper cables didn't work so a tow truck was called and those cables worked. Ft Collins keeps growing too and is not the little city we knew - it took us over 2 hours to drive there we can only reminisce on how fast we used to make it before everyone in the world moved here.   :(

Last night, a son's girlfriend brought her Golden Retriever over for a visit and Daisy liked being held so we had our puppy fix.  Nice!  She likes running in the snow too. 

Mary Ann:  Sorry for the loss of your nephew.  You have a wonderful family and many good memories. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on April 29, 2017, 10:46:09 AM
Good Morning with a Glub, Glub and a Brrrrrrr!

Snow in the far western Panhandle (borders on Colorado - thanks, Carol!!  ;))
Rain/hail/wind continuing to move across the rest of Oklahoma.
I don't remember ever hearing about snow in Oklahoma on the last weekend of April - nor temperatures in the 40's!

Most folks in the OKC metro area have probably been up since about 2:00 a.m., when the lines (yes, plural!) of storms  began moving through  and I'm sure some of the stories will be on the national news.
Sounds as if we aren't done with them, yet.

All well at my house and the homes of my kids.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.   

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on April 29, 2017, 11:28:56 AM
Good Sunny Morning here from the pleasant rocky coast of Maine.   

Gloria... other then the space issue,  how to you like the portable AC..  I am contemplating getting one, when my window AC dies.   

I am headed over to Maggies today  for Princess Fe's First Birthday Party..     (You might think that she is the
Queen of Sheba!) ...  Anyhow...  I should see lots of people that I haven't seen in a while.    It is a nice day so what more can we ask for? 

I figure Larry,  I don't have a choice..I do what I am told and hope for the best.    :uglystupid2:

Have a nice day,  everyone.... 
Sandy
:birthdaygift: :happybday:  Fe!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 29, 2017, 12:03:47 PM
Larry, we did go to the chocolate factory and hubby was the first to grab a basket and start filling it.....with plain bars, truffles and I picked up two boxes of chocolate covered cherries,one for our daughter in love as I know she also loves them.

Sandy , wow  Fe a year old already!! Happy Birthday to Fe. I also love your avatar.

Laundry in off the line and put away...got to love breezy days like this.

Gloria I passed your funnies on for others to get a chuckle ...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 29, 2017, 12:21:08 PM
Gloria, I liked the e-mails you received.  I could think of one that fit a politician of note today.  With your street corners - I had a cousin named Harrison Feldman.  The family lived in Illinois at the time, but their family and ours rented a cottage on Lake Michigan in northern Indiana.  While going through either Hammond or Gary (this was many, many years ago and my memory doesn't work that well) I noticed an intersection of Harrison and Feldman. 

While we have been cooler that past few days, we have not had snow, fortunately.  I did read that the Mackinac Bridge was closed for several hours because of falling ice.  The bridge is about 225 miles north of where I live, but I am sure the closure inconvenienced a lot of people because it is the connection between the upper and lower peninsulas. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 29, 2017, 02:46:06 PM
Hail, Hail, the gangs all here...just about. We need our Leader, Ms. Bis. I hope you are doing well dear heart, and getting stronger and stronger each day. We love you so much.

Gloria, what is the name of the place where you live ? I would like to investigate as to who is the owner. Your manager is just an employee, and I don't thing the owner of your place would appreciate her attitude. I feel you were better living with your son, and you could still have afforded to call in outside help for cooking or shopping, and paid your son less rent than where you are. We may be old and more dependent, but we still have our mind working.....don't let management steal your rights Gloria.

Sandy, is Fe your only grandchild ? She sure is a darling, and the way the world is going the longer she can be the Princess the better.I know you will have a fun day, girl, so enjoy it to the fullest, and give the little Princess a gentle hug from this old lady, through you.

Callie…the best of news is hearing all is well with you and your loved ones. Same here, to the best of my knowledge. We had a Flea Market in our club house today. I enjoyed looking but did not buy a thing. We need to invite the public in as all of us have all and more than we need or want or have room for.

Larry, you are such a "gooder", I think you would adjust to just about anything, even bad weather.

Janie, you have a VERY caring family. You are truly blessed my friend.

Gloria, I really enjoyed your Proverbs and Street names.  I'll buy that Irish Proverb any time.."a drink precedes a story". My paternal Grandfather was an Irishman from the word go, and he could spin many a gloriously humorous tale.

It is getting on towards lunch time. I intend to have a hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy and a small salad and etc., depending on my appetite.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on April 29, 2017, 05:10:54 PM
June....

Fe is my only Great Grand Child. 

I have Six Grand Children between
the ages of 14 and 23:   
Five  Grand Gals (Madison (Fe's Mom)),
Maggie, Maeve,  Maren and Katie and
one Grand Son, Matthew,  who is now
in basic training in the Army.  :'

Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 29, 2017, 08:09:08 PM
I'm home!  And I'm tired!  I'm going to watch a movie until my daughter Christy and her husband come.  They will be spending the night with me.  They are the ones who live in Maryland. 

Tomorrow morning early (as soon as it's light) I'm taking Annie to the Pet emergency hospital for a Ultra scan of her liver.  If they can do it right away, I'll wait.  If they can't I'll have to leave her there and they'll call me to come pick her up.  They won't make an appointment because they are there for emergencies when the regular vets are closed. 

Happy Birthday to Fe!  April is a good month to be born and celebrate. 

June, you are right.  I do have a loving and caring family.  And I love them right back!

While I was waiting for my daughter to come back from the Arts festival (I opted out of going) I took a ride up to the cemetery where my parents are buried.  I try to go up a couple times a year and especially around my birthday because that's when she went home.  I just sat and talked with them and I know they listened because I felt comforted on the way home. 

Now I'm going to go sit on the sofa and watch my movie.  I told my daughter that my sofa is upholstered in zzzzs and that's why people fall asleep there.  My SIL fell asleep today while my daughter and I talked.

Enjoy the rest of your evening!  May God be with us all!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on April 29, 2017, 08:39:27 PM
I'm loving your birthday, Jane!!!  Hope they are all so happy.  Know how it is visiting our parents, I do the same.  I know they are always around and plan to leave a note for my kids to "listen with your heart, you will hear me"...........  So sorry Annie must go to the doggie ER. 

Time for that Sat night bath, been raining all day here.  The gathering for my classmate was supposed to be this week end but it was called off because of flooding (Springfield,MO)... hopefully it will take place next week end... Things have changed for him already so a big "if" it will happen.

Sweet dreams to all and God Bless.  Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 29, 2017, 10:30:32 PM
Back from a very heart-warming hymn sing at the club house. Our Chaplain leads us and he picked some great hymns tonight. We finished with "Just as I am". So I am off to an early bed with a happy heart. I am especially happy for all of you my dear good friends. See you in the Mornin'.  God Bless. June.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on April 29, 2017, 10:35:29 PM
Just a quick note.  I haven't been in the forum all day. SIL came over early and fertilized my yard for me and I watered it in.  But my BP went crazy and it went way low and my head was spinning like a top.  Anyhow things have now settled down and I got most everything watered.  Possible rain/storms tonight but will be only one line and moving fast, so they say.

Janie, hope your Pup is okay.  And hope it doesn't cost you an arm and leg for the US.

Nite all, God Bless and sweet dreams.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 30, 2017, 05:03:25 AM
HELLO EVERYONE it is 3:50 A M. here ; it is raining here(light) and to the best of My Knowledge it has been around the clock for 30 odd hours or so. muddy enough to Mar a snipe here. I got snype working again, and had a nice visit with peter this A M. so I am going to the couch and get some more of Janie's ZZZZ's
Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 30, 2017, 06:56:37 AM
Good morning everyone...

Overcast with a promise of rain here today. Laundry blew out and was folded and put away by 10:30 yesterday, love those sunny days with a breeze. Daughter in love arrived around 2 and was thrilled to see what the long arm quilter had done to her quilt. We tried to come up with some ideas on one she is working on.

Today is a day of rest.

Jane,I love reading about all you and your family are doing for your birthday. Hope Annies scan comes back clear.

Hal, hope your feeling much better today and if that persists call your Dr.

Lloyd, hope you found some extra zzzz's.

June,hope you enjoyed a restful nights sleep. The hymn sings sounded fun ,glad you enjoyed.

Better get a move on...

Good morning Joan.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 30, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  The younger generation is up and out for a morning walk.  I don't know how many of them are going but at least 4..maybe up to 6. 

I didn't take Annie for the Ultra Scan yet.  They don't make appointments so I can do it whenever it suits me.  I want to be here while the kids are around and the vet said there was no hurry as long as it's done before I finish the pills.  I just wanted to do it Sunday because I'd have more daylight hours and wouldn't have to inconvenience someone to take me to pick her up.  Thanks everyone, for the good wishes on her behalf.

JUNE, I'll have to go look up the words to that hymn.  I haven't thought of that one in years and it used to be one of my favorites.

HAL, I hope you're feeling better and I echo AMY's admonition to see your dr. if that condition persists.

LLOYD, I hope you found the zzzs you were seeking.  There are still plenty in my couch.  I'll chase some over to your house.  I've found that they multiply.  It doesn't matter how many you use.  There are always more.

I put some leftover birthday cake in the hidey hole.  I hope you like chocolate with white icing and blue decorations.  Cathy said it took her the better part of 24 hours to complete it.  She called in the order on Friday morning and picked it up on Saturday morning.  And it was delicious wherever it came from.

I wish you all a happy day full of everything you wish for!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on April 30, 2017, 09:16:33 AM
well I haven't kept track of the amount of all our rain  but we have had over 6"
in the last 30 odd hours it is doing a short paws now and another earlier
but is rumbling and coming this way again now. yes  JaneS I ought some of your ZZZZ'S but may try for a few more after while, but right now I am going to go get a good western movie in the tube wit aid of you tube.have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on April 30, 2017, 09:18:17 AM
Hi everyone on this Sunday morning.  Pat is planning on going to Sunday School and Church with me this morning.  We will then stop somewhere for our main meal of the day.  I will rest this afternoon, listen to Don't radio program as he returns live to the air after his sabbatical, and then watch the conclusion of the golf match.  Yesterday evening we lost our Internet signal for several hours but it is fixed this morning. I did stay home all day yesterday and enjoyed it. 

Callie, I saw this morning that there had been many tornadoes, seven deaths and a large number of people injured.  Glad those tornadoes missed your area.

Sandy, hard to believe that Fe is already one year old.  Hope you enjoyed the party yesterday.  I like the saying at the end of your postings.

Amy, good for your husband in getting the chocolate he likes. 

June, I do just try to take life as it comes.  I so often find that what I thought was important days or years ago I can hardly remember and it really wasn't that important.  Of course, there are several things and events I will never forget but just try to stay in today and enjoy these moments.   

Jane, hope you are able to get the Ultra scan done this morning for Annie. 

Shirley, hope next weekend will be better for your trip to Missouri.  It sounds like you were fortunate not to have already been on your way with the storms moving across Missouri. 

Hal, hope your blood pressure behaves itself today. 

Lloyd, it sure sounds like it is soggy there.  I know what that black loam mud is like in Missouri.  We don't have that here as the ground is sand and clay. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on April 30, 2017, 09:55:38 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well the good Lord blessed us with some rain last night or should I say early this morning.  Don't know how much, haven't checked the rain gauge.   Lots of thunder and lighting to go with it, but not really severe stuff.

Check the old BP this morning 119/80, perfect.  Go figure.  My daughter says I don't drink enough water, which could very well be true.

Well got to finish getting ready for church, hope everyone has a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on April 30, 2017, 10:47:52 AM
Good morning everyone, well I slept good last night. My son was here yesterday and he put my AC in. It was nice and cool in my apartment and I think I fell asleep as my head hit the pillow. Feel much better after a good sleep. Turned the TV on and heard about the tornadoes last night. Terrible with loss of lives.

LLOYD  I would like your 48°. Anything over 70 here and it gets humid and that I cannot stand.

JANE  you have a wonderful SIL Not many around like that. I know you will enjoy the visit from your Maryland daughter and SIL.

AMY  that was tried before I moved here and they even got together and hired a lawyer.  Did no good. Guess the company that owns several senior buildings only cares about the $$ she saves them.

LARRY  the manager has an AC installed under her office window so she can turn it on whenever she wants. She also has a heater in her office. I did notice that 3 new tenants have their AC's installed so now I have mine, too. This was her rule, just like no window AC's, they distract from the beauty of the building. Those on the back/north side can have the window ones, she is like no one I ever knew before. I had to get a portable one when I moved here. I left 2 window ones at my son's one was new but his BIL who moved into my apartment bought them from me. We pay our electricity, not the company. They do supply the heat. MY ac is also a heater that can warm up in here and does not need the hose in the window for that. I know when it is freezing out I have to put the thermostat up. For a 10 year old building the windows are drafty. The last few years I know I feel the cold more, I am not as mobile as I used to be so feel it more. Those who live on the second floor hardly ever turn their heat on. That floor is hot and they are forbidden to open windows in the winter. Even the hallways are warmer than we keep our apartments. They do have AC's at either end of the hallways.

CAROL  snow? Icy roads? I had to read that a couple of times and check the date you posted. Then remembered where you live. It was up in the 80's here yesterday.

CALLIE  the heat here yesterday broke a record for the date. I did see about those storms when I turned on the TV this morning.

SANDY  I still like the window AC's better. To me the portable ones are not all that portable. If I could I would bring it into the bedroom at night. Not that easy to roll into place. Only thing I like is that it does not block as much light coming in. Hard to believe Fe is 1 year already.

AMY  those chocolate covered cherries, are they the cream or liquid centers? I love the liquid ones, could go through a pound of those by myself. The creamy centers I find too sweet. Glad you liked those funnies enough to share.

MARY ANN  I got those from a friend who lives in Montana. I think I know the one you mentioned that could fit a politician, maybe more than one. Yesterday felt like mid summer here.

JUNE  the owners are the ones who picked her for this job. She just had no consideration for the elderly. She will get there one day and I hope she will be treated the way she treat those in this building. She may be book smart but no common sense. There are several of us here that are on her radar right now. In another moth oit will be some others. I think she has picked on everyone at one time or other.

JANE  I agree April is a good month to be born, aren't we lucky? I hope the vet ER visit with Annie does not result in bad news.

SHIRLEY  hope the weather will be better to travel next week.

HAL  hope you take it easy today.  My Mom had high blood pressure and that was back when there were not the meds we have today. One of my brothers had it too.

LLOYD  with all that mud you have a goo reason to stay in and take it easy.

AMY  have a great day of rest.

JANE  I can understand why you want to take Annie in the daylight hours. I know how it feels to ask someone to drive you. Oh goody I will head to the hidey hole for a piece of your chocolate birthday cake. Thanks, chocolate cake is my favorite.

LLOYD  I love those old Westerns on youtube.

LARRY  today and this moment are really all we have. Who knows what could happen in the next minute?

HAL  your daughter is right. So many do not drink enough water, I know I do.

JOAN  if you are looking in I pray you will be strong enough to go home soon and come in here even if you only say Hello.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Radioman34 on April 30, 2017, 12:05:36 PM
Greetings from London Ontario even though my heart is still in Israel. I'm almost over my jet lag and will restart my radio show this afternoon, thus getting back into the mainstream again
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on April 30, 2017, 01:33:55 PM
A cool cloudy day, after yesterdays hottest day.

I am just signing myself in here, as I have had an over might guest, so will spend the day talking to her.

Larry, good to see you and your wife got out to church.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 30, 2017, 03:09:35 PM
Happy Sunday everyone !!!!!!

Amy, thank you, I had a perfect nights sleep and a happy morning.Have been down to our Chapel for a non-denominational service. We have various speakers, most of them Pastors or former Pastors of various denominations speak to us, plus the hymn singing we do. I love it. I am a born and bred Episcopalian, but this service certainly broadens my horizon. Always leaves me seeking to investigate further. The computer is an excellent teacher.

Hal, I am concerned over your sudden drop in blood pressure. I have sent you an email to snoop around over the causes.

Janie, I am sure Annie is delighted over the delay in the visit to the Vet. How nice they allow walk in exams. never heard of that before. Enjoy your kids while the opportunity is there my dear one.

Larry, I am so happy to read that Pat is feeling well enough to join you at Church. We had such a good service today, I was entranced with our speaker. The message I received through the long sermon was the word NOW. And that is telling me, do not regret yesterdays, do not expect tomorrows, This is the day the Lord has made, and this is the NOW. I could stop breathing at any second, so rejoice in this NOW the Lord has placed you in. I makes me supremely happy, and ready to live it. I hope this makes sense to you and others…it is simply a present I was given, and unwrapping a present with loved ones is a special joy.

Gloria, I would certainly want to know the names of the owners. They are the ones receiving my rent money…not the manager. The owner would welcome a message from a rent payer if they found something was amiss with the Manager. You could do it as a tenant…no personal name involved on your part.

Don…..welcome home dear friend. I know you will have some lonely hours, but your lovely Bubble is only a computer away, so write often and she will do the same, I know.

Now I have to scoot downstairs or I will be late for lunch. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on April 30, 2017, 03:24:23 PM
After a long, busy, delightful and stressful week, I'm very tired.  So I'm going to take a nap.  Both daughters who do not live here are on their way home now.  And it's been delightful having them here.

I'm a bit stressed out about Annie's situation.  I drove up to the Pet Emergency Center where the only Ultra Scan machine in the area is located and they told me it would be a 2+ hour wait and maybe more if another emergency came in.  It seems that what you have to do is check in and then wait until they've seen all the emergencies and then you can get the scan.  I didn't leave her because they don't do that.  I just have to keep trying.

Now I'm going to go take a nap because my plan is to try to get there by 6 a.m.. tomorrow morning and maybe they'll be wrapping up and can do the scan.  I sure wish there was another possibility!

Enjoy the rest of your day my friends!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on April 30, 2017, 06:08:13 PM
broke my right arm today.....   i m ok

damn!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on April 30, 2017, 06:17:19 PM
Sandy, what did you do?  Being your right arm is not good - assuming you are right handed.

Many years ago (1983) I broke my left leg above the ankle.  That was no picnic, but I could drive. 

Good luck in recovering; I know it will take a while.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 30, 2017, 06:30:57 PM
Sandy, oh....I am so sad thinking of your poor arm being broken. I pray it was a clean break, and will heal quickly. I'm thankful you have a loving daughter nearby, and other daughters that can pitch in to help you while healing. I know typing will be clumsy, but I pray someone will keep us informed of your progress.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on April 30, 2017, 08:15:21 PM
Had a very tasty lunch. Flank steak...fork tender. plus sweet potatoes, asparagus, braised spinach, and I have a slice of coconut cream pie in my refrigerator.Then home to nap and read....of course. It turned warm this afternoon. I had the A/C on for a short time.

I'm sorry we are not hearing anything from our Bis/Joan, and Jenny has not been in for  few days now either. I pray they are both healing, and happy.



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on April 30, 2017, 09:07:27 PM
Sandy, I am so sorry to hear of this, hope your arm heals fast for you. I also hope you get  good nights sleep..no fun trying to find a comfy position with a broken arm :(
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on April 30, 2017, 09:57:24 PM
Sandy............so sorry!  :tissue: :hugs:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on April 30, 2017, 10:43:40 PM
Sandy, sorry to hear about the arm.  I hope the pain is not too bad and you didn't suffer any other aches, sprains or bumps.  Don't leave us hanging, tell us what happened.

Rest easy....

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on April 30, 2017, 10:57:37 PM
Sandy,  so sorry about your arm.  Hope you heal quickly and without too much discomfort.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Joy on May 01, 2017, 12:35:42 AM
Oh, Sandy.  I am so sorry to read your message about your broken arm.  Not what you want right now just going into summer.  Hope you will heal quickly and not have any problems. 

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 01, 2017, 06:33:11 AM
Good Morning everyone.
Sandy I hope your Pain is very slight or better none. with your broken arm.
I have had lot of broken bones, but never a arm in a cast.
we are still having on and off showers, mostly light but every once in a while comes hard enough you can hear it hitting the roof. I have a 8: AM doctors appointment for lab (vampire) fasting. no fun have have a dry mouth and had a short night ( up since 1:30 AM. cant even seam to go to sleep watching a good western. have a great day everyone.

Lloyd

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 01, 2017, 06:44:10 AM
Good morning everyone

Heavy down pour at the moment, looks to be another all day rain here.

Daughter in love had a great weekend picking out fabrics for different quilts. Today I need to tidy up and go into town to pay my garage bill.

Sandy, I hope you at least got some sleep..

Lloyd, you're going to have to find some zz's later on after appointment.

Gloria, I am glad you have your ac up and running...

Jane, I hope you got Annie in and scanned this morning.

Better put an egg in my boot and beat it.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 01, 2017, 07:51:07 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I hope your day got off to a better start than mine did.

I set the alarm and got up and called the emergency Pet Center and asked if I got there before 6:30 could they do the ultra scan.  She say "no way, too many emergencies to finish up.  Annie's jaw is hurting and the vet won't do the dental surgery until I get the ultra scan and I can't get the ultra scan because it isn't an emergency.  What is it if not an emergency?  I'm so frustrated and stressed out that I'm feeling a bit ill myself.  I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Sandy, I know this doesn't sound as bad as a broken arm and I do feel for you.  I've been down that road and it isn't a picnic.  I wish you well and I'll be thinking of you.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 01, 2017, 08:58:44 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

JaneS, can you get your vet to call them and tell them it is an emergency, if that tooth goes really bad she is going to be one sick puppy.

Sun is bright and shiny here, check rain gauge yesterday morning and we didn't get as much rain as I thought, less than half an inch.  But it sure looks springtime out.

Nothing on the agenda today, no appointments.

Hope all of you have a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 01, 2017, 09:51:26 AM
Good morning everyone, cloudy and cooler this morning. Had thunderstorms yesterday and a lot of rain again. Of course because I have a appointment Thursday and Friday rain is in the forecast for both days.

DON  I started listening and enjoying your program yesterday till the thunderstorms moved in. I always shut down the PC and the TV in a thunderstorm.

JUNE  she was picked by the owners and it was tried before I moved here. She picked on someone who got a lawyer and she backed off. I try staying away from her but seems like she has picked on everyone who lives here. Found out yesterday that another one is moving out the end of the month.

JANE  good luck getting Annie in for a scan today.

SANDY  ouch, hope it is not too bad. Can you type with just your left hand? I know it is hard but I learned when I had the carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand.

AMY  now that the AC in up and running it cooled off after yesterday's storms. I can run it as a fan or dehumidifier, so it will be used anyway.

JANE  the vet ER sounds as bad as all ER's.

HAL  no idea how much rain we got yesterday but it sure was pouring for some time.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 01, 2017, 10:03:19 AM
Hi everyone.  We have an overcast morning with a fairly good possibility of rain sometime today. I plan on attending my meeting at noon as have missed the last two weeks.  On the way I will stop at Costco for two or three items and to return and item Pat bought there that wasn't the right item.  Pat is planning on attending a luncheon for the Church circles at eleven this morning.  Fortunately we have a quart of very good beef vegetable soup in the refrigerator that we will have for our dinner tonight. 

Yesterday we did attend Sunday School and Church and then stopped for lunch at a place we enjoy.  I came home and turned on Don's classical music program while I rested.

*Alert for non-golf fans: just skip the rest of this paragraph if you are not a fan. When I got up I turned on the PGA golf match, which was toward the end of a six hour rain delay, and the match didn't end until almost 9 pm.  At 6 pm CBS cut away from the golf but it continued on the Golf Channel and there we also got to see the long ending to the women's golf tournament that went to 5 or 6 playoff holes between two women and the men's where the team from Aiken, SC, which is the county seat of where I live, are in a playoff today   after one the the Aiken players had chipped in an eagle on the 18th hole to go ahead one stroke but the other team tied and thus the playoff today.

Hal, glad the blood pressure was back in line.  Were you able to watch the finish of the golf matches yesterday on the Golf Channel? 

Gloria, glad you can now be cool in your apartment and get decent rest.  I see your manager is a do as I say and not as I do sort of person.  Do you have to empty the water tray as the A/C runs or does it expel through the window?

Don, I enjoyed your program yesterday.  Glad you are safely back home.

June, glad you are enjoying your Chapel services.  We can always learn more if we keep an open mind.

JaneS, I see your frustration continues regarding the scan for Annie.  It sounds like a catch 22 situation. Do you have a couple of days off from work to recover from your delightful weekend with your family?

Amy, I have never heard that expression about putting an egg in your boot and beat it.  It gave me a chuckle.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 01, 2017, 10:08:47 AM
HAL, I have a call in to the vet and I'm hoping that she will be able to light a fire under them.  Part of my problem is that I can't just go there and sit and wait because it gets dark and then I can't drive home.  There are hindrances all around me.  She told me it might be as much as 2 1/2 hours to wait on Sunday and then if another emergency came in, they would push me back. 

Life isn't easy after 80 but we keep hanging on!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on May 01, 2017, 11:55:04 AM

:happydance: MERRY MAY DAY.....LET'S DANCE   :pineapple:

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on May 01, 2017, 12:11:18 PM
I am just coming in here to say, I really do not have anyone to talk to right now, just my cyber friends.  I am so upset.  My nephew who was coming to visit me from Calif. was in a bad accident on the way. He is the one who had to come here to NY, as he had a traffic ticket that was 35 years old. He was told he had to come in person to take care of it.
On the way out here a large truck hit him.  He had been in the hospital a few days, and just got a chance to call me himeslf, His brother did not want to call me until they knew how he was going to be.  He has a crushed chest, broken arm and other injuries. they have operated once.  He was pulled out of the car, and it burned up. Now everyone will understand, why I hate to answer the phone, First was my mother was killed by a car train accident, then my two sons.  At lest Keith is alive. So sorry I have unburden my self on all of you. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 01, 2017, 01:13:05 PM
Oh My!  What bad news to have to hear!  You just go right ahead and tell us whatever you need to talk about.  That's what friends are for!  We all have troubles.... And we all need to talk!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 01, 2017, 02:47:55 PM
Gloria de, I'm so sorry to hear your bad news.  I hope your nephew gets along OK.  If he is in a hospital, where is he?  Probably not in California.

My mother died from injuries from an auto accident and her sister died instantly in another auto accident, so I know how the news hit you. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 01, 2017, 03:35:18 PM
Linedancer, that is bad news.  Hopefully he will recover completely and rapidly and complete the trip.  Was there others in the car with him?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 01, 2017, 05:50:39 PM
Gloria de.I am so sorry to hear of your nephews accident.Thank goodness he was pulled out of his vehicle. Prayers for both you and your nephew.

Jane, I hope your vet made Annie an emergency to the clinic to get her in soon!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 01, 2017, 06:04:15 PM
Gloria de, my prayers are with you dear heart. It must be very hard for you to accept this news and not have a relative near by to share it with. We are here for you, believe me. Your nephews injuries are going to take time to heal, so please do keep us informed each day. Prayer really does work Gloria, and God knows how important your nephew is to you and the rest of his family. Big hugs !
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 01, 2017, 06:06:33 PM
How awful, GloriaDe... so sorry to read your bad news.  Hope he is a fighter & can recover fast, sounds like a lot of injuries.  I can understand about not liking the phone, you have had more than your share of bad news on the phone. Will say extra prayers for his complete recovery.  YOU stay calm & keep us posted, okay?

Sandy, I came in to see if you'd had a chance to explain how you broke your arm.  Such an inconvenience & bet you find more things every hour that all of a sudden, are a problem. 

I called DorisA while ago to see if she was floating, as bad as the flooding is in MO.  She has a creek on one side of her house but said it had not even risen out of it's banks.  Their rain has been slow enough to allow run off & soak in.

Jane, I sure hope your vet can explain the emergency to get that scan without any more delay & hopefully your vet will have more clout to get you in & out at a reasonable time. 

Happy May Day to you, Callie.... the wind is terrible today, not sure what direction it comes from, trees are bending every direction.

Larry, I suppose you & Hal are in line for our bad weather.... look out!  Around here you could see wind & rain just dumping and few blocks away, just a sprinkle.  Had schools & roads closed west of us because of blowing snow.  My furnace is running & just had the AC on a couple days ago.  Our trees are fully leafed out, at least most of them.  I brought some of the blooming iris in because the wind was beating those pretty petals off.  I also have columbine blooming everywhere.  It spreads it's seed & I let it grow.  When I plant flowers they don't show up.  I also have blue cornflowers that grow everywhere & I even put little flags in the yard so the mowers don't run over them.  Some have big buds & should open soon.  Spring has sprung in Kansas!

Mary Ann, how old was your mother when she was killed?  My best friend's mother hit a concrete bridge at 80 & was killed instantly.  The mail man in his truck was right behind her & said she must have had a heart attack (no autopsy).  My friend took it well, said "we should all be so lucky, she had not been sick or suffered even a little"....  but 80 is too young.  I think I recall you or Norm saying your mother was young when she died. 

Still have not found the Glenn Miller CD & looked everywhere 10 times... even freezer & frig, every drawer & under... think I will time out and talk to Saint Anthony to see if he can pull strings & put my mind to rest.  Oh, reminds me of a link I got from my sister-in-law, she has giggled at my "misplacing" things the last couple weeks.  Have a look~  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcgRUfuFgao    (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcgRUfuFgao)

Amy, I feel so guilty every time I read how much you get done every day..... do you ever watch TV or stay on the computer long?  I do not use my time well & my house is yelling at me.
 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on May 01, 2017, 06:29:18 PM
Gloria de,  I, too, am so very sorry to read the news about your nephew and pray comfort and strength for each of you.
Where was he on his trip when the accident happened?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 01, 2017, 06:49:28 PM
Shirley, thanks for asking about my mother.  She was part of a group from church headed to Omaha for a national conference.  The car went off the road down a culvert and landed upside down.  This was before seat belts and Mother was sitting in the middle of the back seat.  You can imagine she and the others were thrown around.  The accident was on US6 between Dexter and Stuart Iowa and Mother died five days after the accident.  She was a month short of her 48th birthday.  I was 17 and Norm was almost 12.  It was 1941, 75+ years ago. 

More than you wanted to know.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 01, 2017, 06:51:32 PM
Annie and I have an APPOINTMENT at 3:30 on Friday for her ultra sound.  We have to travel to State College for it but it will be done within a reasonable time or our appointment.  My daughter is taking off work early to go with me so I won't have to make the trip alone.  it's about 45 to 50 minutes to this one.  I'm very relieved.  With the meds she's taking and the tiime involved and the scan, maybe they'll be able to do the surgery sometime next week.  Thank you God and Dr. Lindsey.

Time to feed the troops!  Me too!  Enjoy your evening!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on May 01, 2017, 07:20:06 PM
Good evening, I think I have calm down a little, and had time to regroup. My DIL and grandchildren, are on vacation in Calif.

Thank all my friends in here, for their kind words.
Jane, I am so glad you will not be alone when you take Annie for her scan.

Callie, when I talk to Keith to day, I ask him what town he was in but he did not know. He sounded very groggy, but his brother thought it best he talk to me. I was not told earlier, as they worried about me, and there was nothing I could do.

Hal, what I understand he was hit by a large truck, and he was the only one hurt. Thank God someone pulled him out of the burning car.

MaryAnn, the accident happen about two hours from his brothers house, he was on his way here.  After making a trip up state about the ticket, that the police said he had to come in person. To be told it had already been dismissed. He is still in PA.

June thanks for your thoughts. Keith is the nephew that helped me the most when Cyriel passed away.  He came out from the city every week end for about a month after. I do not know what I would have done without him.

Amy and Shirley, thanks also your kind thoughts. You both seem to get so much accomplished. I know there are a lot of time you need hugs and prays.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on May 01, 2017, 07:38:27 PM
Gloria,  I see that your nephew is "still in PA".   I thought he might have been on the road between CA and NY.

JaneS,  so glad Annie has a definite appointment.

Shirley,  it's been a perfect May Day in the OKC area - although a bit chilly.   Glad you haven't been on the road to CO.  You could be stuck in a snowbank! 

Just heard the oven say it's ready for me to put dinner in. 


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 01, 2017, 09:04:39 PM
Gloria de, what a shame, to make the long trip only to be told the ticket had been dismissed.  I hope the person who made the demand that Keith appear in person knows what happened.  A wild goose chase.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 01, 2017, 10:41:26 PM
Gloria, when you find out "where" in PA Keith is, please let me know.  That's where I am.  I wonder how close he is.

We have been having heavy thunderstorms all evening.  We sat it out for a bit and then the doggies and I ran out so they could wee wee between storms.  Now we're on the way to bed.  It's been a long day!

Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 01, 2017, 10:47:18 PM
well it is time for me to wish everyone a good night and sweet dreams.
JaneS what is the matter are you afraid of the dark? you just have to slow down and drive according to how far you can safely see. have a great rest of the evening.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 01, 2017, 10:58:45 PM
I am in to say Goodnight with prayers for all who need to feel God's healing in their lives, and in the lives of their loved ones. I wish you Peace and Love.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 02, 2017, 12:08:01 AM
Mary Ann, sad about your mother dying so young.  I do think the crisis in our lives make some stronger & others fall apart, no question you had to grow up fast with a young brother to help look after.  Lucky you had such a good father, must have been really tough on him with those war years, rationing and kids to feed & clothe. 

Jane, happy you have things scheduled & someone to go with you.  Is Annie a good traveler? 

Gloria de, is your nephew still in ICU or do you know?  How long do they think he will stay where he is?  Thank goodness someone was brave enough to drag him out of a burning car fast enough.  How thoughtful of him to come visit you on week ends after Cyriel died.  We never forget those kind deeds when we needed it most, do we?  Stay calm, we will all help you pray for him and you do know we are quite a force when working together!  Hugs to you.

Good night to all and God Bless.  Shirley 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 02, 2017, 04:53:30 AM
Shirley you are up earlie also a sleepless night also. have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 02, 2017, 05:20:54 AM
good Morning everyone. I just checked the local weather and it says it is supposed to be sunny today sure hope so we can sure take a break in the rain. have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 02, 2017, 06:29:21 AM
wow everyone must be sleepy heads today.I am going to go take my med's and have a cup of sacrifice tea and go to the couch and take a nap you all have a great day see u later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 02, 2017, 06:39:21 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  The storms were pretty bad most of the night.  I had a couple of scared doggies sticking to me like they were made of glue.

Lloyd, I'm not afraid of the dark.  I have glaucoma and it turns lights in the dark into large starbursts.  When two of thos starbursts come toward me, I can't see much of anything else and I'd feel terrible if I had an accident and hurt or killed someone else so I don't drive at night.

It's amazing how just knowing that Annie's test will be done at a certain time relieves the situation.  We need this kind of facility closer to home. 

I'll be off to Wally World this morning.  Wish me smiles!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 02, 2017, 06:54:19 AM
Good morning everyone..

Good news is we don't have to start building an Ark, the rain has finally stopped and the sun is smiling brightly!!! Going to be a great day.

I bought new curtains and that may be a job to do today plus the wrap.curtains on the gazebo need to be put on..

I managed to get all the blocks sewn for another quilt yesterday  now to sew them altogether.Paid my garage bill and made an appointment to get my brakes done. That bill will be tad larger than the one I just paid.  :-[

Jane, I was happy to read of your appointment for Annie . Hope everyone through your check out has nothing but smiles for you today.

Lloyd, good morning..

Shirley, I did have have a goof off day yesterday, thoroughly enjoyed sewing most of the day.

Hope those that are healing,heal fast and with no pain. Can't help but think of your nephew Gloria de and wonder how Sandy is doing

Enjoy your day everyone...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 02, 2017, 07:53:11 AM
Good morning everyone,looks like April showers are with us for May. Rain over night again. From what I just heard on local news along the southern part of the state they had thunder storms.

LARRY  there is no tray or container to empty water from on the portable AC. My son and I both read the book that came with it and no mention of that. He looked it all over and could find nothing to open to empty anything. There is a couple of others here with different portable AC's that have nothing to empty either.

GLORIA de  I am sorry about what happened to your nephew. I know I always worry about my family when they are driving.  I lost one sister when a car ran a redlight years ago and a grandson in a car accident. I wish your nephew a full recovery.

SHIRLEY  thanks for the link, boy that fits a lot of us. I saw on the weather channel about the snow in Kansas and wondered if it was in your area. Lot of bad weather going across our country.

JANE  glad you have an appointment for Annie and your daughter will drive you. I remember the last time I drove at night, nightmare ride even without cars coming toward me  the headlights just weren't enough for me to see right. My DIL had to tell me what to do. I was bringing her home after surgery on a foot.  It was supposed to be done at 10am but was done at 4pm. I was really afraid driving that time.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 02, 2017, 08:30:07 AM
Just received this in an email and thought I would share.


The Great Physician
(Author Unknown)

Welcome to the Great Physician
Office hours are as you come,
He's a Specialist in all problems
And His day is never done.

He can heal a heart that's broken
He can mend the spirit, too,
No matter what your ailment
He does have the cure for you.

His fee for service never alters
He serves rich and poor as well,
He's our one chance for Salvation,
He alone saves us from Hell.

There's no fee for services rendered
All He asks is that we believe,
That He bled and died to save us
And all His blessings we receive.

Do you have a special problem
That is troubling you this hour?
Then just simply leave it with Him
You can find no greater power.

Don't delay in seeking treatment
Please, my friend, don't hesitate,
For His office is soon closing
And He'll shut and lock the gate.

I wouldn't want you to suffer
While the Doctor's so close by,
Your whole life will be much better
If my Physician you will try.

In Case of Emergencies . . .

When You Have Sinned . . . Call Psalm 51
When You Deal with Fear . . . Call Psalm 34:7
When You Need Someone to Trust . . . Call Proverb 3:5
When Someone Comes Against You . . . Call Isaiah 54:17
When You Need Christian Assurance . . . Call Romans 8:1-30
When You Need God's Mercy . . . Call Psalm 56
When You Get Tired of Doing Good . . . Call Galatians 6:9
When You Get Angry . . . Call Ephesians 4:26
When You Feel like You Can't Go on . . . Call Philippians 4:13
When You Need Help . . . Call Psalm 121


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 02, 2017, 08:32:23 AM
Gloria, good morning. I too prefer to not drive after dark but some of our early morning trips at 5 am have been just that dark!! The only saving grace is not many vehicles on the road at that hour...but I still end up with my eyes on the hood of the vehicle. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 02, 2017, 09:47:54 AM
Hi everyone.  After an overcast day with rain in the afternoon today is sunny and clear skies.  We expect to be in the low 80's this afternoon.  My only commitment today is to see my cardiologist late this morning. 

My granddaughter called yesterday afternoon to advise us that our son was headed to the hospital in an ambulance.  He had to leave work early the night before due to severe chest pain and was able to control the pain with nitro and sleep that night but yesterday he didn't feel good so got in to see his doctor and the doctor sent him to the ER from his office.  The blood work so far indicates he didn't have a heart attack but they admitted him and will do some testing today.  So we will be anxious to hear today.  My cardiologist is also his cardiologist.  He has had one heart attack and several stents in the past.  If you would say a little prayer for him it would be appreciated by this dad.

deAngel, so sorry to hear of the terrible accident your nephew experienced.  It sounds like he will have a long road to recovery.  It is certainly understandable why you hate to hear your phone ring.  I am glad you shared this burden with us as you know we all care for you and this will only add stress to you at a time you don't need it. 

Shirley, we did not get back weather just a couple of short heavy rain showers.  There is no rain in the forecast for the next couple of days.  Glad that spring has sprung in Kansas.

Lloyd, I hope you had a nice nap this morning. 

Gloria, they must have made improvements in those portable A/C's since we bought ours many years ago now.  I may be mixing that up with a dehumidifier we had in the basement of a house where there was a big tank that had to be empties.  Fortunately there was a drain in the basement floor which aided in doing that job.  Probably any moisture is expelled through the outside vent and would evaporate quickly. 

Amy, I saw the "Great Physician" piece and printed it out to put in my devotional folder and may use it sometime when I bring the devotional thoughts for our Sunday School. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 02, 2017, 10:13:40 AM
JaneS I understand , but I had to tease you a little.I am sorry about the problem. I have had that test and that blowing in eyes doesn't help. I have dry eyes goes along with the diabetes. getting old is not what it is cracked up to be. but one tip for driving at night. Is when you are meting another vehicle is look to the right at the solder down close to your vehicle.
you have to get in the habit of doing that and staying at it before the other car gets close and after you meet. but if you can do it just stay with your not driving at night. but if something comes up you have to remember what i told you it helps. lot of our skills do not work well the older we get. as long as we don't stop caring and loving  we will  be alright. Have a great day and i hope everyone in your line have smiles today.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 02, 2017, 10:17:53 AM
thanks Larry I did and my dry eyes I feel like I could do another but I need to get out and get to work.the sun is shining bright today . earlier this morning I went out on the deck when it was almost light and in the east there was one star shining very bright. 

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on May 02, 2017, 12:56:14 PM
H Everyfriend.  I am working hard to get out of this place.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 02, 2017, 01:07:30 PM
Good Morning Everyone!

Joanie, happy to see you posting.  I hope you get out of the hosp soon, we certainly miss you.

Larry, sorry to hear your son is in the hospital, hopefully he will be out soon and on the road to a full recovery.  I know you and Pat are worried.  Prayers are being said.

Nice day here today, but weather is due a change tonight.  Storms with possible tornadoes, high winds and heavy rains.  I'll take the rain, but guess I will get what the good Lord wants me to have.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 02, 2017, 01:11:03 PM
HI Joan, so good to see you in here.Please know that we all miss  and want you home  in here.
Each day  you are getting stronger..
Take good care of yourself.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 02, 2017, 01:26:59 PM
Hi to you, Joan!  Know you are ready to fly, you'll be welcomed back with a big party, how about that???

Lloyd, that "up early" was just after midnight and I had not gone to bed yet.  Not been getting enough sleep because my days and nights have turned upside down.  I sleep late some mornings so stay up at night, if I don't get to sleep late I have been trying to take a nap so not sleepy at night.  Not easy when we can "do as we please" and don't "do what we should".   :-[

Amy, good thoughts in "The Great Physician".  I did have a talk with St. Anthony about my lost CD but decided it was not important enough to as him to talk to God about finding it.  I don't want to waste God's time with so many other problems in the world.

Larry, we have more rain tonight & tomorrow.  I need to have a look at the river, expect it should be up by now with all the snow & rain west of us.  Looks like a beautiful week end in MO. It is hard to explain what my classmates are doing, best to say we are having a "Wake" while he is here to enjoy friends coming. His mind is still clear, totally unexpected, but his body is failing fast.  He knows and is so accepting of his fate that I do think all (or most) of us feel almost guilty that we would not be as gracious as he is. So sorry about your son's trip to the ER, will say extra prayers for his complete recovery.

Need to run, hope everyone has a great day.  Shirley 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 02, 2017, 01:40:29 PM
Shirley, did you check all your cd players in the house or in your vehicles. I sometimes leave one where I shouldn't and have been on the same hunt you are now. Hubby says to look for something else and my cd will show up :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 02, 2017, 02:17:37 PM
Joan, it's good to see a post from  you.  Keep on keeping on.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 02, 2017, 02:43:44 PM
Thank you God.....a message from our beloved Bis/Joan ! And what an encouraging message it is. My Bis, you sound SO determined...and that just makes my heart smile,and giggle, and puff up with Joy. I know how hard you are trying and how determined you are, and I know God loves you and wants to put you back here with us. He isn't through with you yet girl, you are needed here.

Larry,my prayers are going out strongly to you and your wife. May it please God to heal your son's heart,and let it beat strong and happy for years and years to come. You have put your life and the lives of your family in His Hands, I know, and may it please our Father to give you the Joy of healing for the three of you.

Amy, and Tisie and Lloyd, and others, you are so loyal in your postings, and I thank you. We are a family here that can lean on one another, and never feel that we are alone. What a joyful blessing it is. I Love you all.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on May 02, 2017, 03:22:41 PM
One broken wrist later:

On the sidewalks here in Portland, they allow restaurants set  up a apace to put out a couple of tables, so people can "dine out" in nice weather. 

I was out for a stroll  Sunday afternoon, and I managed to inadvertently plow into the barrier around the tables, and fell
landing on my hand, bending it backwards, dislocating and breaking some of my wrist bones on my right hand/arm.

So I am now in the process off healing and recovery with my right arm splinted....  and you know the rest.    No operations needed,  just a series of painful manipulations..

You all know how that goes. 

               i was lucky not to damage other parts of my body like hips, shoulders or head.     Just my right hand/arm...

  It will take a few days for me to get back to feeling like participating on line.
I really am just fine and a bit humiliated..  (For sure}

Larry and Joan, my thoughts r with you at this time
Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 02, 2017, 07:42:23 PM
Sounds miserable, Sandy.  Don't feel bad, just this week my daughter (61) fell / tripped coming in the door from the garage & was so embarrassed.  (Yes, I did look for that darn CD on both sides of the step to see if she dropped it there).  I am pretty sure I was carrying it.  Did you get  bruises on other parts of your body?  Sure is inconvenient using one hand. Hope you heal fast.

Amy, I did check the CD player but since the case is missing, I'm sure the CD is in it.  Have a feeling it fell off the cabinet into the trash bag below.  I did not check it out before trash was picked up, could be long gone. 

Daughter & I plan to do some running tomorrow, her only free day this week.  She is cooking supper for her son & family tonight & probably her daughter will come over as well.  She is a good cook, much better than her mother. 

Have a great evening, everyone.  It is beautiful here but supposed to get rain during the night & tomorrow (I think I said that before  :-[ ).  Hope to get to bed early since I can't sleep in tomorrow.  I did get my hair cut today, doesn't look bad.  I needed to shape it up before the week end, if it gets too hot, the hair gets realllllly short.  I don't cut it quite as often as years ago but do snip nearly every time I wash it. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 02, 2017, 10:15:59 PM
well it is time I bid you all good night and sweet Dreams. see you all tomorow, good night.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 02, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Sandy, it sounds like you are facing your broken arm as you have the other mis-fortunes in your life. I am proud of you girl.

Tisie, You too...I find so much inspiration in reading about all of my buddies here. I am so proud to be a member of this our cyber family.

My dear son Gary spent hours with me today, working on my computers. My desk top is showing it's age now but I don't want to go to a new one until it is absolutely necessary. I am no longer into adapting to change.

I'm going to scoot down to the library and get a few new novels and return some I have read. Then it will be off to an early bed. Have a peaceful night dear hearts. Hugs, Love and lots of hopeful answers to our prayers.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 03, 2017, 07:06:42 AM
Good morning everyone..
Yesterday was a productive day for me. I hung the new curtains, found my cutting desk(it was under a pile of fabric, and I got some sewing in.  Today I am heading back to the basement to tidy up some more in my sewing room.

Larry prayers for your son and you and your wife also. This is a stress that you don't need either after just having heart problems. I hope they find out what caused his problem and can correct it soon.

Shirley while cleaning my cutting desk 4 X 8 feet I found some fabric I had forgotten that I bought. Now if I can only find a bag of thread and a stitch ripper.....

Sandy, OWWW, that made my stomach queasy reading about your hand going backwards! I hope you are a fast healer and can soon be out of the split. Do you have to wear it for 6 weeks?

Hal, I hope the tornado didn't come your way.You certainly don't need to deal with that.

Gloria, finally no rain here  now if we could get some heat in the sun, temp is only 32°F this morning.

June I bet you enjoyed each moment Gary was there with you. I am with you, I don't like change, at times it isn't always for the better. I believe in "If it isn't broke,don't fix it"

Have a great day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 03, 2017, 07:47:32 AM
Good morning Amy and everyone else. Amy i sure wish some how you had turned that rain back to open sea and not this way. yep we only had one day of nice sun and you guessed it liquid sun again this morning. oh well better than drought, at least the grass is growing. yard never got dry enough to mow in one day. it is too muddy to mow and too many nice flour;s to let the cattle in it. don't understand why my eyes are so dry with all of this humidy. eye drops don't fix them. have a great day everyone,

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 03, 2017, 08:22:32 AM
Good morning everyone,the sun is shining, nice day in store.

AMY  your post of The Great Physician is the first thing I see this morning. I already copied it. Thanks. At one time night driving did not bother me but then I was much younger. When I learned to drive I kept the hood ornament kind of lined up with the right side of the road.

LARRY  I pray your son will be alright. I know the window AC's eo drip out the window.

LLOYD I have dry eyes and my eye doctor has me taking eye drops twice a day.  That was OK for awhile but now it makes my eyes itchy so I stopped. Have an appointment coming up with him soon.

JOAN  it is wonderful to see you.  I pray you will be home soon. No matter how well they treat you being in your own home is best. You are missed by everyone. Praying for you every day.

HAL  we had rain in the forecast for tomorrow and Friday, both days I have doctors to see. Now tomorrow is to be nice and Friday a lot of heavy rain. My son will take me home on Friday so will not have to wait out in the rain.

SHIRLEY  seeing your classmate now would mean more to him than every one showing up for a wake later.

JUNE  there are only a few of us that followed Joan here from her Busy Nest. Jenny, you and me are the only ones I think.

SANDY  at least you did not break a hip  and have to be in a hospital for some time. Have to look at the bright side, right?

AMY  it was in the low 40's when I first checked this morning but should warm nice with the sunshine.

Have a great day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 03, 2017, 08:42:59 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's not raining here this morning and that's BIG news!  My SIL is coming by this evening to mow my grass again.  He's a good guy!

GLORIA what about me?  I guess I've become invisible again.  I do that very well!  I hung out in Bis Busy Nest and then I found my way here.  Please don't forget me! 

This afternoon, I take my good neighbor across the street to Physical Therapy,  She had surgery on her shoulder and can't drive.  Wednesday is the only day her hubby can't take her and I'm happy that I can fill in.  They are so good to me.  He's the one who clears my driveway all winter.

Gloria de...you never said where your nephew is in PA.  Wonder if he's nearby.

Amy, I understand about "finding" your cutting table.  I have to do that with my desk occasionally.  Something disappears and I end up going through everything to find it.  Also, my husband followed me to my sewing room once and while talking to me, he looked around and then commented, "You probably have enough thread in here to strangle yourself".  I told him I never thought of that but that I needed to buy a certain shade of blue that I needed to finish what I was working on...which was a pair of pajama pants for him for Christmas. 

LARRY, please keep us informed about Scott!  We are all praying for his recovery.

I guess I better get started on my day.  We seem to be getting started later and later every day.  I have to give Annie a pill on an empty stomach and the wait at least an hour before feeding them.  It's not easy to hold off two hungry dogs for an hour. 

I wish you all a good day filled with whatever you wish it to be. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 03, 2017, 08:54:58 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well don't know what the weather has in store for us today.  The weather guessers are all over the place.  East Texas is catching it this morning with large hair and tornado warnings just North of Houston.  Dry and cloudy here.

Lloyd I saw on the news that you are having flooding in Mo.  And up around the Great Lakes more rain.

The wife is in Del Rio, went down yesterday with my oldest daughter and her husband for my youngest daughters husbands birthday.  Surprise party, wonder how it went, good I hope.

I have the coffee on, who wants some.  It should be ready by the time you get here.

Gloria, the doctor gave me some pills the other day and it makes my mouth so dry I cant spit, but seems to be doing the job they were designed for. 

Everyone have a great day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 03, 2017, 09:24:27 AM
When I got up at 5:45 am, the temperature was 29 degrees.  I couldn't believe it.  Now, at 9:15 am, we are at 42 degrees, much better.  I've showered and washed my hair so I'm set for a while.  I'm drying off now.  Tom is OTB with a friend from Petoskey.  My hair isn't large enough to bother the Texas storms, Hal.

Radar shows a clear day, but there is rain ahead the next couple of days.  Our pond is quite high but nothing for me to worry about - yet.

I saw some pictures of the MO floods and I also saw pictures of the flood rescue in Texas.  Unbelievable.  (I think it was Texas, wasn't it?)

Gloria, I know I peeked in Biz' Nest at times, but I wasn't a Regular.  I was more into some of the states, whether or not I belonged.

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 03, 2017, 09:47:52 AM
 JaneS you pushed all that rain down on me, you should turn around and blow it back to Amy. Have a good day. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on May 03, 2017, 10:34:29 AM
Good Morning,

Gloria, I'm another one who followed Joan from the Nest to the Soda Shoppe.  I kinda thought we were in the majority....maybe not.

Dreary drizzly day in central Oklahoma.  There was a small puddle on the top of the trash bin but my newspaper wasn't wet.
The rest of the week and on into next week are supposed to be sunny and warm.  Looking forward to that!

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 03, 2017, 10:39:50 AM
Hi everyone on another clear and pleasant morning here in South Carolina.  We are suppose to get into the mid 80's this afternoon.  The good news is that Scott didn't have a heart attack and they found nothing that could be attributed to the pain and disorientation he was experiencing.  In fact, he told hi mother than the hospital doctor had implied he wasn't having the pain he was having.  He will see his cardiologist as soon as he can get in to see her. 

I did see the cardiologist yesterday.  She took me off of one of the medicines I have taken for years, ordered a bunch of blood tests and a limited Echo to see how symmetrically the walls of the heart are, i.e., are they functioning together or at different times.  She also gave me a prescription for nitro patches to use if needed.  I have to go back a week from Friday to see her to see how I am doing without the stopped medicine and find the results of the Echo. Nothing one the schedule for today unless Scott and Jennifer want to eat dinner at the Church. I did cancel our reservations but know there would be no problem if we showed up as there are always those planned for that don't show up plus there is always plenty of food. 

Joan, good to see your posting and I know you are anxious to be able to get well enough to leave that place. 

Hal, sure hope those storms missed you last night.  Texas, as well as other States have sure been hit hard the last few days with heavy rains and tornadoes.  It sounds like they have a terrible flood around St. Louis. 

Shirley, it sounds like your classmate is a realist and accepts whatever life has in store for him.  Keeping his right mind is a blessing.  Hope you don't experience any flooding as the snows melt. 

June, fortunately it wasn't our son's heart this time.  He knows his heart isn't healthy and must always be suspicious of angina. I have no plans of ever owning another desktop computer as laptops work so well and will do everything a desktop will do.  I hope you are liking your laptop and the more you use it the more you will likely grow to enjoy using it. 

Amy, you sounds like my wife in always needing to straighten up her sewing area.  She has two large tables in her sewing room.  She has bed risers under her cutting table which makes sit easier for her to cut the fabric.  Her sewing has now taken over our sun room as well. 

JaneS, nice you have found something to help your neighbor as that expresses your appreciation for his help to you.   

Sandy, thanks for your thoughts for my family.  Hope you heal quickly. 

Shirley, I bet you are too modest about your cooking as from what you have said in the past it sounds like you are a great cook. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 03, 2017, 01:25:04 PM
I forgot to say this earlier about dry eyes...

I've inadvertently found something that seems to help mine.  I don't think I drink enough water through the day and I've begun to have a glass of water near me during the evening.  On the days I forget to do this, my eyes are extremely dry the next morning and even the eye drops don't seem to help.  Just a suggestion....maybe you all don't drink enough water?  It's worth a try!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 03, 2017, 02:47:54 PM
Back from a very enlightening Bible study. This young man is like my own Gary in his teaching mannerisms. I really enjoy him.

I was a slow starter this morning...I should be truthful and say I am a slow starter every morning now. I did read all your messages before I had to get downstairs, so I will go back and re-read and reply where I feel the urge.

Janie dear heart…water is VERY essential to our over-all health, so I hope you are going to make an effort to drink more each day. Could you keep a bottle of it near your cash register, and when there is a lull…drink water. Your actual work at will use up more liquid so you won;t have to go to the bathroom more often. When you are home, get on the computer and ask about how much you need each day, and why water is so important to your health.

Larry, your Cardiologist sounds like a very good doctor. Is it possible for your son to use her for his doctor too ? There was a reason for his pain and disorientation and it should not be treated lightly. Our bodies are such valuable and interesting "machines". Most people give their cars more attention  than they do their bodies. I am still adjusting to my laptop Larry. It is fine for two programs that my son installed…Sr. Net and email, but I have to learn to install other things…..and the print is not as easy to read and my eyesight will not improve, unfortunately..

Callie, I find that most of us here were on Bis' Nest. Some never came back after the big change over, and I wonder if some that used to be involved with making cards etc. are now members here.

Mary Ann, I am so glad you join us here in the S.S. Your posts are always so interesting, and though I don't always post in B. and T. I do read it daily.

Hal, Texas is having very unsettled weather and some of the disasters were heart breaking.  I pray you will keep safe, and all the others in that fine State too. My deceased Aunt worked in McAllen as a hotel manager for a number of years. I miss her still, and she has been gone for many years.

Amy, it was pure delight having my son here. He brought me two more cartons of and energy drink the Dr. recommended.  And he worked for over an hour on my computer. Not much luck there,but the computer is around 9 years old, and tired..like me.

I think I have caught up on answering your messages, so I will get ready to go down for lunch. Nothing else that I must attend today, so it is up to me…read and rest or get out and visit with the residents…knowing me…it will be "home from lunch..onto recliner with book, and a nice long nap". The back here later. Bye.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on May 03, 2017, 07:54:01 PM
Sunny and quite cool. Just home from the hematologist. Have to go back again next week, my blood count is low again, I need the procrit shot again, but Medicare said I first have to have the iron checked. They will know then if I have to have and iron infusion first.

Jane, Keiths brother live in Mt. Joy, Pa. his accident is about 2 hours aways from there. It is my understanding that it happen on his way here to NY.

Larry, I understand what you are going through. My cardiologist has me cutting on pill in half, and taken me off the one for Atril fibrillation. It might be why my shortness of breath has gotten worse. He also put me on another one every other day. Oh! so much fun getting old.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Denver on May 03, 2017, 08:33:41 PM
  SO GOOD TO SEE A HELLO FROM YOU, BIS.  Continued thoughts and prayers for you dear friend.  We know you are doing your best to get stronger

A bit late getting in this evening. 

We arrived home safe and sound from Austin late yesterday afternoon. Our ride was late getting to us,but it turned out OK.  All was fine at our home and not a bit of that foot of snow from Saturday was in sight. 

Today we went to a grand opening of a new grocery store.  It is a huge place with clothing and much more.  It is not where I do my weekly shopping but is quite near us just the same. 

GLORIA de, my heart aches for you after reading about your nephew being in that terrible car accident.  I will certainly keep him and you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope he can still get to visit you in the near future.

SANDY,  I read about your fall and feel so bad for you.  A break like that is very painful and I do wish you a speedy recovery. 

AMY, thank you for sharing The Great Physician. 

JANIE, so glad to read you now have a appointment time for the scan and your daughter will be taking you and Annie.  I hope you can get the dental work don asap. 

LARRY, I am sorry to read that Scott is having more health concerns.  I do hope you were all able to go to the Church meal tonight. 

JUNE, it is always nice to read about your day.  Happy that your Gary was there to see you.

SHIRLEY, it seems your cd might be lost forever....sorry.  It is sad to read about your classmate. 

MARYANN, burrr...that morning temperature is a bit on the chilly side....it was quite cool here this morning as well.  We enjoyed several outstanding days in Austin.....clear, warm and very enjoyable. It is to warm up here this weekend too.  When we left the house it was raining then immediately turned to a grapple and toned stuff white quickly....then it cleared up.  Spring is a crazy time of the year weather wise. 

Gloria, I am sure glad your son was able to get your A/C unit installed.  You sure could have used it sooner.

Have a good evening, EVERYFRIEND. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 04, 2017, 06:17:38 AM
Good morning everyone..

The weather guesser said we are in for a lot of rain...hmmm Lloyd,did you push it all this way? I know a lot of wells will sigh with relief of added water. We are good here.

I managed to finish another quilt yesterday so on to the next one. Will follow hubby in as his van is going in for an oil change this morning. If weather permits I might get in a bit of gardening before the rain.


June, you do know the story of the tortoise and the hare and slow and steady always wins the race :thumbup:

I had better get ready to meet the day.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 04, 2017, 07:22:37 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  It's cold this morning...down in the low forties and the predicted high for today is only 60.  But that's Spring in central Pa.  If you don't like it, tomorrow will be different.

JUNE, I already know that we need lots of water and we are allowed to have a bottle of water at our station at work.  It's at home that I sometimes forget and I was offering that as a possibility for those who have a dry eye problem. 

I have a totally free day today until I pick up Kiran at 5 and we go to the library.  I wonder how I'll waste it? 

Make today a good one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 04, 2017, 08:00:35 AM
Amy not guilty. I had a sleepless night never had enough energy to do that, Just now got up and need to go back to bed. Have a great day doing
your pretty quilts, and thank god is making the grass grow so you can'stay in and do that.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 04, 2017, 08:53:36 AM
Hi everyone.  According tot he forecast we will be getting some rain, possibility some heavy thunderstorms, later today.  Pat has a doctor's appointment at 10:30 with her GP as she needs a paper prescription for her pain medication.  She had refills on her previous prescription but didn't realize the prescription was good for only 3 months since it contains a narcotic type drug.  We plan on eating at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant on our way home and then won't need to worry about a main meal this evening. 

Yesterday was a quiet day.  Scott and Jennifer did join me at the Church for our Wednesday night dinner.  It was very well attended as it was Taco Night and also because following the meal they were having a Lip Sync contest.  We did not stay for that event.  Scott and Jennifer then came out to the house.  Scott was feeling better yesterday and plans on going back to work this evening. 

Janet, it sounds like a lot of food prices will go up with the loss of so much of the wheat crop.  I remember we had to replant corn crops a few years when the initial planting was ruined in some fashion.  Scott had several tests including a new test that is able to make a 360 degree picture of the heart.  It sounds like it should eliminate the need for so many heart caths.  They also did a test to look at his brain as he was experiencing some disorientation.  All the tests came back negative, thankfully.  He was very displeased with the doctor who works for the hospital who told him he wasn't experiencing the pain he was still having when they sent him home.  I am sure Beth is tired of where she is but she certainly couldn't care for herself and needs the help from the home. 

JaneS, I had a GP tell me a few years back that around 70% of the older patients he sees complaining for not feeling well have dehydration.  Glad you drinking more water.  I have had to cut back on my water consumption as my heart doctor said it puts additional strain on the heart and kidney's if you drink too much.  She said I should have at least 32 ounces and not more than 64.  I do like ice and usually keep some cubes in my glass with a little water and that helps spread out the intake of water over a longer time period. 

June, my cardiologist has a very fine reputation here and I really like her.  She is personable and spends the time with you that is needed.  Scott and Pat also see her.  She didn't actually see Scott in the hospital this time but conferred with the ER doctor and hospital doctor.  He will see her the middle of next week.  Have you asked Gary if he can increase the size of the font for you. 

deAngel, having outside persons like at Medicare and other insurers telling the doctors what they must do must be very aggravating to the doctors.  Sorry to see that your blood count is low again and you face more shots.  Right now I am not having to cut any pills in half although did that for quite a few years. 

Jenny, glad to see you are safely back in your home and the snow left before you got back.  Did you find any bargains at the grocery store grand opening?

JaneS, I don't consider my day wasted if I have done what I wanted to do even though it may have accomplished little to nothing. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 04, 2017, 09:05:00 AM
JANE  so sorry, I thought I remembered you more from the Missouri discussion. I just pulled out the composite that Bunnie did of those who posted in the Nest. Are you are the one in the upper right corner. BTW  if anyone is invisible it is me.

HAL  no rain here today but the temperature dropped last night and I turned on the heat when I got up this morning. I see the pain doctor today and get a shot in my back. Will make it easier to sit in the dentist chair tomorrow. Glad my son will pick me up there tomorrow so will not have to wait for a ride.

MARY ANN  last night on the weather report the weather guesser said it would bet cold last night but not down to freezing.

CALLIE   guess I better check that picture out, and try putting names to the faces again.

JANE  I always have a tumbler of water with me and refill it often. My doctor told me it was too much time at the computer. He said that we do not blink enough when we are looking at the screen. I see him next week I think and I have stopped the restasis drops, it was making my eyes very itchy and after putting the drops in it belt like I had sand in my eyes.

JENNY glad you had no snow greeting you when you got home.

AMY  tomorrow afternoon we are in for some heavy rain. I am beginning to think I should invest in a rain slicker, the kind fishermen use.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 04, 2017, 09:18:40 AM
Gloria, my optometrist told me the same thing about being at the computer and not blinking my eyes.  She also mentioned TV.  So I try to take a break from both the computer and TV every so often.  It helps, but she also has given me some drops to relieve the dry feeling. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on May 04, 2017, 10:11:41 AM
Good Morning,

Gloria,  I'm not sure I was ever in one of those composite pictures - probably because I don't always put my picture with my posts.

I'm sure my eyes are dry because of too much time looking at a screen - particularly since I began reading e-books on my Tablet. 
I read somewhere about the "20-20-20 rule":    Every 20 minutes look at something 20 feet away from the screen for 20 seconds.   
However,  I don't remember to do so often enough to know if it works.    ;)

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 04, 2017, 10:56:16 AM
LARRY, you are one hundred percent correct!  "Waste" was a poor choice of a word on my part.  Like you, if I accomplish what I should on any given day, I don't consider it "wasted".  I should have asked how I'd "while away the day". 

So far, I've cleaned up the kitchen, started the dishwasher and washed up the floor in the kitchen and the entry hall.  If I do nothing else except pick up Kiran and go to the library, that will be sufficient.  Oh yes, since I'm not dressed yet, I better think about getting out of my jammies before I go to pick up Kiran.  The whole busload of kids and their waiting parents might think I was a bit senile if I went in my jammies.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 04, 2017, 02:44:17 PM
This is an "off" day for me. Woke up all tired out, so I am just going to stay home and let the body rest. Each year they have a Nurses Recommitment Day, honoring our Nurses here at Rowntree Gardens. I really wanted to attend that at one o'clock, but I have already promised my body a day of rest, so I will stick to that plan.

Amy…thank you dear, I am doing my best to switch to tortoise mode, and the body is assuring me it is time.

I am going to heat up a bowl of New England Clam chowder and that will be my main meal of the day. I have plenty of fruit and juices and health drinks on hand so there is no reason not to stick to "patient" plan.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 04, 2017, 03:24:42 PM
Good Afternoon Everyone!

Well I went to bible study and men's breakfast this morning and enjoyed every minute of it.  Came away kinda confused on the "seventy-seven" but maybe I will finally figure it out. ???

June, Gloria, the cold (?) front came through last night and not a drop of rain for us.  It all went East of us.  I was hoping for at least a good shower.  Today is really nice, cool and lots of sun and will just get in the 80's.

I think a good many of us are guilty of not drinking enough water.  I plead guilty and get lectures about it all the time. 

Anyhow, got some chores to take care of so will talk to you guys later.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 04, 2017, 08:09:15 PM
I am glad I stayed home today..the body needed it I guess. Did some reading, just loafed. I'll heat up the rest of my soup for supper and have some fruit and hope for a better day tomorrow. A friend sent me some addresses for the Booth Bros. they are Gospel singers. I enjoyed listening to them. Different style of music than I usually hear, but they were inspiring..at least they perked me up.

It has really been quiet in here today. I hope all of you are well and happy.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 04, 2017, 10:14:28 PM
Good Night dear hearts. Peace. Love and Prayers.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 04, 2017, 11:09:57 PM
All of our local channels are showing the memorial for the tornado that hit Greensburg, KS 10 years ago tonight.... just a short while after Bobbie went through with her dog, January.  95% of the town was destroyed, killed quite a few.  Every year I drive through on the highway and see how it has built back.  They didn't whine about what happened, just pulled together & helped each other.  A very heart warming story. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 04, 2017, 11:13:34 PM
Have a long day tomorrow so I probably won't be around here much.  I work my 4 hours and then my daughter will pick me up to take Annie to her appointment in State College.  I'm thinking we probably won't be back until around 6.  And just for a little excitement on the road, it's supposed to rain all day tomorrow. 

Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 05, 2017, 04:03:02 AM
Good Morning everyone. well i am sorry i don't think I posted yesterday but once early. and did not sine out last night. have a dry mouth getting a drink and back to bed, have a VA Doctor appointment at 8:00 AM. JaneS sweet one you may keep the rain up there please. 52º here and clear , suposed to get in the upper 70's today. I haven't seen the sky this full of stars shinning in a long time. and the sun is mighty welcome for a while. have a great day everyone.
Back to bed now.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 05, 2017, 05:26:06 AM
Good morning everyone..
On the road to the city in a min. This will be #11 out of 12 for chemo...almost done!!!  Raining here,and will continue all weekend too.
Jane keeping Annie in my prayers that they don't find any problems.
Lloyd good morning
Cutting this short need to be on the road.
Take care
Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 05, 2017, 06:24:09 AM
I've been up an hour already, not dressed but wanted to add to my list of "to-dos" for today.  Had one of those busy weeks & fun was more important than necessary so necessary piled up.  Not smart but was a good week with my daughter in & out & we  played, ate & shopped.

Amy, glad he has only one more chemo.... hope & pray it has done the job and you can celebrate.

Lloyd, good news at the VA for you. Looks like beautiful weather this week end & into next week for MO.  I'm heading that way to visit my old high school buddy, hope it isn't too muddy in Springfield.

Jane, I will be thinking of you and worrying about your baby. Hugs for you both. 

Good morning World and Friends!  Peace be with you this day and the week ahead.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 05, 2017, 06:31:24 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  Thanks for the good thoughts on Annie's behalf.   I wish you good news too...Lloyd at the VA and Amy's sweetheart in the city.

The coffee just finished and it will soon be time to feed the doggies.  We were up early this morning and Annie had the pill she has to take on an empty stomach.  I think we have about 10 minutes more to wait.  That might give me time to drink my coffee.

Make today a good one for each of you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 05, 2017, 09:39:05 AM
Good morning everyone, well got the shot in my back yesterday but today it does not feel like it is helping. Of course it is raining and that does not help arthritis. Thinking of rescheduling the dentist today.

MARY ANN   I watch local news  but mostly I am listening to it as am doing something else. I know I stopped using the drops because they have been more irritating than help.

CALLIE  I think Bunnie got those pictures of us from our profiles in SN. We did not have the avatars like here in S&F. I try to keep that 20-20-20 thing in mind when I am here and when I read, too.

JANE  I think I am the one who wastes a day. Cannot do much in the way of cooking or housework so really do nothing productive. Oh it is more comfy in our jammies, isn't it? Today is one of those days I would like staying in mine.

HAL  the rain is here now, will be pouring later so I just cancelled appointment and ride for today. I will not go out and get drenched.

SHIRLEY   one cannot help but admire the people in Greensburg, they pulled together and did things themselves without demanding the government help them.

JANE  have a safe trip to the State college with Annie. I hope they do not find anything bad with the test. Raining here and from what I heard on local weather this is just the front edge now.

LLOYD  hope your visit to the VA  ends with good news.

AMY  prayers that the chemo does what it supposed to and your hubby will be free of the monster.

SHIRLEY  safe travels to Mo. Just watch that lead foot.   :o
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 05, 2017, 09:40:48 AM

"How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb?"

1. Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?

2. Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.

3. Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!

4. Rottweiler: Make me.

5. Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.

6. Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please, please!

7. German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation.

8. Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.

9. Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light bulb!

10. Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark.

11. Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb.

12. Pointer: I see it, there it is, there it is, right there.....

13. Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?

14. Australian Shepherd: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle...

15. Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will be dry.


The Cat's Answer: "Dogs do not change light bulbs. People change light bulbs. So, the real question is: How long will it be before I can expect some light, some dinner, and a massage?".


ALL OF WHICH PROVES, ONCE AGAIN, THAT WHILE DOGS HAVE MASTERS, CATS HAVE STAFF.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 05, 2017, 10:09:41 AM
Hi everyone.  It is another overcast morning and will stay only in the high 60's today.  I got up a little bit early this morning and made a quick trip to the lab at the hospital to get the blood tests done that my cardiologist had ordered before I see her again next Friday.  This area is wonderful as there wasn't any traffic around 7 am.  Today is the day for the housekeeper and there are no other plans for the day.

Gloria, sorry to read that the shot didn't seem to help much and hope after the weather improves you will also.  I enjoyed the funnies you shared.

Yesterday Pat did get in to see her doctor and then we stopped at Cracker Barrel for a hearty lunch.  Then we had to go to Walmart where Pat got a couple of prescriptions for herself and picked up one for me.  I waited for her in the car as didn't feel up to going into Walmart. We were away from the house about 5 hours.  I came home and took a nap but didn't feel rested so went to bed around 8 pm. 

Callie, that 20-20-20 rule is a good one and I hope I will remember to do that.  I have never had a problem with my eyes but lately not seeing as well and know it is my cataracts. 

June, I have a lot of the Booth Brother's recordings in my Spotify playlists.  I always enjoy Southern Gospel. Hope you re feeling more peppy today.

Shirley, many communities are very resilient and help each other and I am sure this is true in many communities throughout the world. 

JaneS, hope your trip to State College went well.  Glad you were with your daughter today.

Amy, I bet your husband can't wait to get that 12th one done. 

Shirley, hope all goes well with your trip to Missouri and that you enjoy seeing old friends.  I wonder if you will be surprised how much they have aged?  :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 05, 2017, 10:55:47 AM
Good morning everyone.
JaneS, hope the results were good.  AndAnnie can get the tooth fixed.
Gloria, hopefully your shots will help some. Also hope your rain stops.
Our weather is great wi the no rain in sight, sigh.
Larry hope you find your energy.  Not fun being tired all the time.
I need to geta couple of things done.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 05, 2017, 09:29:53 PM
Is the S.S. still in operation, I find no one since Hal's message this morning. My computer was down for the day. Is anyone out there now ???
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 05, 2017, 09:31:19 PM
Good Morning friends, it is a nice cool cloudy day, a pleasant change from all our So. Ca. sunshine. I was up early and got my bed all made and got myself ready for the day, when here comes my housekeeper. I had forgotten it was Friday. My regular girl is visiting family in the Philipines.

Janie I pray all goes well with your little Annie today, and that the test proves she is not in serious trouble. May you and your daughter have a safe trip also.

Lloyd, for dry mouth I chew gum during the day or pop a lemon drop in my mouth. Both things cause more saliva to appear. However I wouldn't recommend either of them when you are in bed…..to easy to choke then.

Larry, thank you. I feel more like myself today..not some zombie wandering around. The Booth Bros. have added a Bass singer to their group, and I liked it very much. He brings in a softer sound to the other voices.

Gloria, I really laughed about the different breed of dogs changing a light bulb. Especially the Border Collie…they never have enough to do. I would cancel appts. too with the rain coming down, more chance to slip and fall, besides getting all wet. I wish you could get relief from the back pain, that can really drag one down.

Tisie, Necessary is always there, waiting to nag us. Sometimes we just have to give him a wink and go about doing what we enjoy.

Amy, does your hubby have the Chemo treatment that takes several hours sitting in a comfortable chair ? I had two friends where I lived before that had that type of treatment. They did not look forward to it.

I have some books to return to the Library so I will go and get that done, and pick up a couple more. See you later kids…..try to be good.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 06, 2017, 05:47:12 AM
Good morning everyone, don't know what it is like outside yet but it was a miserable day yesterday. Glad I rescheduled with the dentist. About the time I would have gone and got picked up to come home it was really pouring. On the 6pm news they said in this area we got almost 3 inches of rain and it was still raining.

LARRY  I think if it wasn't for the damp weather I would have felt more relief from the shot. Dampness and arthritis do not get along. Just wish the arthritis was not in my back. You and Pat being out for 5 hours I imagine you were both tired when you got home.

HAL  yesterday's rain was the most we had in one day in quite awhile.  When I called my son yesterday about cancelling the dentist for the day, I told him I think I should invest in one of those yellow slickers like the fishermen wear. He and my DIL both have them. I cannot use an umbrella in the rain with my rollator and I do not like getting drenched in the rain anymore. Now we are to be in for a week of cooler temperatures.

JUNE  my CNA  was here in the morning yesterday and I had her give my back a good massage. It felt better after. In the afternoon I had the heating pad on it as I lay on the couch. Will see what today brings.

Wonder if the site was down yesterday. Last post was from June yesterday morning.

I wonder if Jeanne Lee is sick. She has not been here in a week or more.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 06, 2017, 06:16:13 AM
Good morning everyone..

Another wet day out there, no hanging laundry out today..

Thank you Larry,Shirley,Jane and Gloria, he is doing not too bad and looking forward to the last one. This journey had been an eye opener in many ways. We have made a lot of friends along the way.

Laundry day today and I had better try and get some baking done.

Gloria, loved your post on the dogs and we have the top two and that is typical of the breeds. One i so laid back and the other one can vibrate with excitement if you pick up a ball to play with her. I noticed to the Jeanne Lee is MIA.

June, he stays in the hospital for two hours getting his treatment then wears a bottle of chemo home in a fanny pack (he HATES wearing a fanny pack) The chemo in the fanny pack takes 46 hours to empty into his system, then VON will come on Sunday and disconnect it.

Jane, how did Annie make out?

I had better get ready to meet the day, despite wanting to crawl back under the covers..

Enjoy your day everyone..


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 06, 2017, 07:01:39 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  I was exhausted last night when I got home and didn't even check my email. 

For all who asked, Annie survived the trip and her ultra sound better than her mother and Mickie survived being left home alone for almost 6 hours.  She was glad to see us and the two doggies stuck together all evening. 

I don't really have anything to report.  They did a very extensive test and what they told me was that all her organs except the liver look "very good" but the liver has some abnormalities.  The vet suggested laproscopic surgery to determine the exact cause of the that abnormality.  I asked a few questions, one being would my vet here receive the report.  He said that she would and I will wait for her to contact me.  I've trusted this vet service most of my life.  It was started by a fellow who went to school with me who was later the head of the State Veterinary Service.  Those who've been there since Max left have been the best.  So I expect Dr. Lindsey to call me as soon as she has time to evaluate the report.  I'm thinking that we will probably finish the meds that she gave me and go from there.

My sweet daughter wouldn't let me buy her dinner or pay for the gas for the trip.  She said it's a small thing she can do for me after all I did for her in her life and she was adamant. 

Today, I'm working 4 hours of a young fellow's shift because tonight is his prom night and he wanted the time to prepare.  He'd asked just about everyone to switch with him or work his shift with no results.  When he asked me, I told him that I can't work a whole day any more but that if he could find someone to take half of it I'd to the other half.  I've done that with others and management allowed it.  His whoe face lit up with the possibility.  Turns out, he's working the early part (and that suits me fine) and I'm working noon to 4.  He went home happy! 

We are waiting for the "empty stomach hour" to pass following Annie's pill before the doggies can eat so I think I'll have another cup of coffee and do my crossword puzzle.  I wish everyone a good day full of whatever you wish for!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on May 06, 2017, 07:12:37 AM
Good morning  Everyfriend.  Good news.  I expect to be released Thursday!  Hurrah!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 06, 2017, 07:16:17 AM
Good morning Joan.  Good news about your release on Thursday.  Now where do you go from there?

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 06, 2017, 07:25:20 AM
A last check before I fix breakfast, load cats & lose patience..... but seeing your post makes it a good day, Joan!!  Glad they are turning you loose and do hope and pray it doesn't take long to get your strength back.  You have been missed (in case you hadn't noticed).

Lots of good news this morning, sounds like you have a plan, Jane, and for sure you made a young man's day. 

Jeanne Lee, worried about you and will do some praying as I drive ( that is not dangerous).

Will check in later, busy day ahead & looks like a beautiful week end to dry things out here.  My daughter doesn't leave until Sunday.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 06, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
HOORAY!!! THERE'S OUR JOANIE!!!  WHAT A TREAT THIS MORNING TO SEE YOU WITH YOUR GOOD NEWS!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 06, 2017, 08:28:21 AM
So nice to see you in here Joan, made  our day for sure!!!

Shirley safe driving..

Jane, I hope your vet sees fit to remove Annies tooth with no side effects from the procedure..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 06, 2017, 08:32:43 AM
What a good way to start they day, something to really look forward to.  Joanie is coming back.  Thank you Lord.  We will be looking forward to Thursday.

JaneS, hopefully nothing drastic is wrong with Annie, I know you will be on pin and needles until you heard from your vet.  Keeping my fingers crossed (and a little prayer wont hurt).

I got to get a move on and get cleaned up.  Men's big breakfast this morning, we will be meeting at a local cafe, they sit aside some room for us.

Amy, I know hubby is looking forward to the last treatment.  Long time to have to wear something you are not used to having on.  Hopefully the chemo has done it's job and gotten rid of the problem.

Everyone have a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Joy on May 06, 2017, 08:40:37 AM
Good morning on this dreary, chilly day.  What happened to spring?????

But one thing does make it a lot nicer............ hearing that Joan will be getting released from the hospital on Thursday.  That is wonderful news to hear first thing in the morning.  We are all waiting for her return.     

Too early to have much to say.  Hope everyone will have a good Saturday.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 06, 2017, 09:15:54 AM
Hi everyone.  It is a nice sunny but cool morning.  We turned on our heat to remove the chill from the house.  It is 52º now but headed up to 70º this afternoon.  We stayed home all day yesterday and other than getting our house nice and clean since our cleaning lady was here, there is really nothing to write about.  It looks like today will be another of the same, which is fine with me.  The only thing I need to do this morning is grate up another pound of cheddar cheese.  I did just get the results of most of the lab work done yesterday and they all are fine. 

June, nice to read that you were feeling better and more energetic yesterday. 

Gloria, it sounds like your area really got pounded with heavy rains yesterday.  I saw where they had to close some of the public transportation in New York City. Hope your rain is over for awhile. 

I just had a nice Facetime Video call from my old coffee group of men that meet at McDonald's.  I got to see and speak to each of them.  Yesterday I had a long video conversation with my best friend over there and was so glad to hear from him as hadn't heard from him in over a week.

Amy, last evening Pat and I watched a documentary on Netflix about different breeds of dogs through different stages of their lives.  It was really enjoyable to see the little puppies and then how dogs had been trained.  So glad your husband has only one more of those chemo treatments. 

JaneS, it sounds like you had a successful and tiring trip.  Hope you here from your regular vet soon.  Your daughter obviously loves and appreciates you very much and yesterday gave you a day together away from home distractions.  Nice of you to help the young fellow out working half of his shift. 

Joan, what wonderful news.  You have obviously made great progress.  I had sent you a little "thinking of you" card a few days ago and yesterday it was returned as undeliverable as I must have had the wrong address. 

Hal, hope you had a good turnout of men for the breakfast this morning.  Our men's group meets in the evening and I have attended most of them since I moved.  If I don't regain my energy that is something I probably will give up. 

Joy, it is always good to see your postings as it is for all who post here. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Carol on May 06, 2017, 10:03:04 AM
Welcome back to our world, Joan!!!

Callie:  I hear cattle and crops were ruined in Kansas.  take care.

Hal:  I am forcing myself to drink two glasses of water before my morning coffee.  Not as fun.

Gloria:  We call it whiplash weather

Sandy:  Wish I could help you with your poor hand.  We took a friend to her hand clinic yesterday morning for she had fallen on ice and also broke bones in her elbow.  It looks like a terribly long recovery for her and more surgery too.  May you have a very good and quick recovery. 

Gloria de - thinking of your nephew and hoping for his quick recovery

Joan:  fantastic to see you

Larry:  Glad Scott is getting medical attention.  I have a large table on risers for cutting too. 

Amy:  Wish you could come and push me into "finishing" my projects. 

Jenny:  welcome home.  What store are you talking about?  Have you been to Kneaders for coffee? 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 06, 2017, 11:25:36 AM
I'll be off to work in a few minutes so Ray can go home and get ready for Prom.  I have a casserole all prepared to pop in the oven when I come home.  It's a new one to me so I'll have to let you know how it comes out.

Enjoy your day, Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 06, 2017, 11:41:18 AM
My Bis, what good, good news !!!! God has surely heard our prayers. I'm sure you will rejoice to be home, and I pray you will get strong in a hurry. Please do not push too hard, take your time to just enjoy your home, and being your own boss again. I am sure your family will see that you are taken care of as needed. I am sending you gentle hugs, and more prayers of thanks giving to God.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 06, 2017, 12:28:40 PM
Well I am back home and have looked at the paper, waste of time.  I really enjoyed our speaker, he was a man who ministers to bikers.  He gave a very interesting talk.  I had a surprise when it was time to pay-out.  Our Minister came up and said he had taken care of the check.  :)  So guess it is time for me to treat him to a lunch.  We had a very good turn out, but hopefully we don't have our breakfast there again.  They are just not organized to handle a very large crowd and you have to tell them what you had and the lady goes through the checks to find yours so you can pay out.  It takes forever to (longer to pay than to order and eat) check out.


I really should go down to Lowes and get a new lamp socket (3 way) and also some rubber tips for our card table chairs, but going down and not finding a scooter I would just have to turn around a come home.  So I think I will wait until Monday Morning early.

JaneS nice gesture on your part for filling in for the young man so he could go to the prom.  It is a big night for him (and his date).  But then it doesn't surprise me that you did the good deed.

Hope everyone's day is going well.

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Denver on May 06, 2017, 01:01:07 PM
Wonderful news to share......

Mom ( Joan Lavelle ) is doing AWESOME. She's expected to get discharged from Sea Pines at the end of next week.  She's running around on her own steam, chowing down on chocolate and cheeseburgers, and ready to be done with hospital life and MOVE ON. Thanks from our whole family for all your well wishes.

Our thoughts and prayers have been answered! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Carol on May 06, 2017, 02:26:30 PM
Thanks for the terrific news.  Love the chocolate self-prescription. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 06, 2017, 02:51:17 PM
Jenny, blessed friend. Thank you for the message on our Bis. It sounds like she is truly hale and hearty again. God is so Good !!!!!!!

We are having an overcast day, just a tiny bit of sprinkles, but it still smelled so fresh and clean. I went down to listen to our Guests "Kindred Community Church school." Turned out to be a group of young people, singing and playing Christian songs, and offering "talk" sessions with any who felt the need. It is always so encouraging to see youngsters (and to me that means late teens to late twenties)that want to talk about Jesus. There is hope for the world.

Nothing else on the docket for me today. I am reading a new book, "Silent Takeover." It is quite deep...for me anyway, so takes concentration. I always have a novel going too, so when I just want to relax and fall asleep. I will be going down for lunch soon, then home to nap. The days go by so quickly, I am in no hurry to grow older. ;D

Amy, The folks our here that had the radiation treatments never mentioned a Fanny Pack. They just said they were seated in a recliner with individual t.v.'s to watch and the radiation treatment took four hours. I don't remember now how long they had these treatments, but with some it took many weeks. Knowing about these things makes most of us extra grateful for being as well as we are. Even though we have fatal diseases or ailments, we can still live a fairly normal life, even into our nineties. And for some beyond that age. I wish your beloved good luck in recovery.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on May 06, 2017, 03:49:36 PM
This is the fourth time I've tried to post today.  Every other time, I've gotten "This page not available" when I clicked "Post".

If/when it works,  I'll try to be more conversational.

Edit:  It worked.  Let's hope "the powers that be" will let me Edit.

It's a lovely sunny day in central Oklahoma - made even sunnier by the GOOD NEWS from and about Joan and the positive posts from others.

I went to the plant place and the big supermarket yesterday - BIG mistake because it was the first Friday of the month and also a lovely day.
Last evening,  I finished planting the back "pot garden".  While my neighbor and I were visiting at the back fence, a gorgeous ruby-throat hummingbird inspected our feeders.  His bright red throat was spectacular with the evening sun shining directly on him.

Today,   I took the purple pansies out of the front planters so I could put in a Penta.  I left the yellow pansies in until they fade out or the Penta gets too large - whichever comes first.
I filled a pansy ring with the purple ones so I can enjoy them in the house for a while longer. 

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere has had an Enjoyable Day....and that this post goes through.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 06, 2017, 04:21:28 PM
Where is Lloyd???
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 06, 2017, 04:59:06 PM
Amy, last post I saw from Lloyd was yesterday at 4 a.m. He mentioned he had a Dr.s appt. at the V.A. that day...which would have been Friday. Do we have a place to "search" here in the S.S., I wonder ???????

YES..we have a search,and I used it but found nothing from Lloyd since Friday.
Hope all is well.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 06, 2017, 06:23:58 PM
Thank you June,maybe he is having computer problems??
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Beverly on May 06, 2017, 10:42:04 PM
Hello everyone from sunny Florida!

Joan - I'm so glad you will be leaving there! Maybe now you can get some computer time in.  I cheered when i saw Linda's post on Facebook!  :)

Gloria D - I'm so sorry about your nephew's accident. Have you heard anything today?

With all the storms and flooding Missouri had the other day, it's possible that Lloyd might not have internet connection. Hopefully he'll post in the morning.

Hope you all have a good night.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 06, 2017, 11:09:22 PM
Good night Beverly and all, I hope it was the rain that kept Lloyd from posting and not his poor health.

I just got back from listening to George Rossi perform in our Fireside room. He is one of my very favorite performers and when he played Sweet Caroline and New York New York, I had to grab my cart and get up and dance. Needless to say, it wore me out. My night time nurse just came to take my B.P. and leave my meds...it was very low, so she didn't give me the meds I take for it. She said she would tell all of her patients with high B.P. to go out dancing. I am ready for bed now, but I love what I did, and George remembered me.

So, goodnight dear hearts and we will meet again on the Morrow. Hugs, Love and Prayers, June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 07, 2017, 04:59:34 AM
Well I think I am here. Nancy was running the vacuum cleaner and not noticed
it but ran it into my internet cable( never broke it ) but pulled it out of the phone jack. I of course could not get on line. never worried about it as that was a good reason to go to work. until she figured she could not get on line to play her games. and so I went to work and researched the problem. so we are back on line and I hope i am out of the dog house. Like every thing else I am
a day late and $$$$ short, But good to see I am missed and see the post's
of good news about ( Bis ) will be great to have her bagk. just pray she dose not rush too much and over do it. Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 07, 2017, 06:36:45 AM
Good morning everyone..

Happy Birthday Joy, enjoy your special day...

Can you believe we are getting snow??? Light snow but sheesh this is May!! 
A day of rest here ,may throw an apple pie in the oven as I didn't get any baking done yesterday. Watched the news to see all the flooding going on.

Larry, nice that your lab results were fine.

Carol, I also have some UFO'S to finish,maybe we can "push" each other :)

Hal, we hope so to, he is so lucky to have a fantastic oncology Dr.she is a real gem.

Better get a move on here..

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 07, 2017, 06:42:40 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  Sorry I didn't report in when I got home.  I was tired and hungry. 

I put the casserole in the oven and when it was ready, I had some.  It's a pretty good recipe...called "Stuffed Cabbage Casserole".  I'll probably make it again.

Where's Jeanne Lee?

Happy Birthday, Joy!  Enjoy every minute of it.  Do whatever you feel like doing.

I'll be back later to see what Everyfriend has been up to.  Make it a good day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 07, 2017, 08:59:47 AM
JOY
Happy Birthday
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 07, 2017, 09:00:38 AM
Good morning everyone, sun is shining but cool this morning.

AMY  I know Jeanne Lee does not post often but she has been giving us a new page for the week while Joan is in the hospital.  I just hope Jeanne is OK.

JANE  I hope you have pet insurance. I know vet bills are like those we get for us. I cam picture Annie and Mickie sticking together when you got home. If I remember right you were at a Missouri gathering and anxious to get home so you could get her. You were waiting for her to be old enough to leave ner Mommie. You made that youngster's day covering half of his shift.

JOAN   hooray that is the best news we have had in much too long here in the SS. We all miss you so much.

SHIRLEY  have a safe trip, both ways.

HAL  hope you enjoyed that big breakfast and enjoyed the food and company.

JOY  if it had been a little colder the last few days we would have had a lot of snow. On the news last night the weather guesser said more rain this coming week and might see some wet snow.

LARRY  from what I just saw on local weather we have a chance of rain almost every day this coming week, nothing like we had Friday though.

CAROL  I would love for the weather to get back to normal. By this time of year here a light jacket is all that is needed at times, I still had my winter jacket on even yesterday. 

JENNY  isn't it wonderful that JOAN will go home at last?

LLOYD  now you know you are missed when you don't post every day. Glad it was a plug out and not you being at the VA again.

AMY  last forecast I heard said we might get some wet snow later this week. Do not need any more till Christmas, right?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 07, 2017, 09:19:15 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Almost ready for church.  Just need to put on a shirt and get a pain patch on my back.

Joy, have a great birthday.  I hope you get a big cake and lots of ice cream.  Do you all remember how, as kids, we used to look forward to those.  Ice cream was a real treat as well as the cake.

See you after church.
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 07, 2017, 11:14:22 AM
Amy, I just looked at radar and your snow has gone NE of you, all in Canada.  Our area looks clear for several days, so some of that may go your way.

Joy, happy birthday and may you have many more.  You have a long way to go before you reach me.

Dot had her second cataract surgery Wednesday and she is seeing double when using both eyes.  One at a time, all is clear.  She can't drive so we did not go to church, in fact, it was Tom and I who went OTB this morning. 

Terry's memorial service will be this afternoon so all of the family will be there.  I am glad the weather is cooperating (clear but cool) so there should be good attendance.  The service will be at the church where Jan is Associate Minister.

Hal, it interested me that you put your shirt on before the pain patch.  Do you wear the patch on the outside?

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on May 07, 2017, 11:39:59 AM
Good morning, Sun is shinning.

Amy, you have snow, and I had to order fuel oil this week, as it is so cool and damp, and all the May flowers are coming out. Tuesday, they had even gave out a frost warning.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Joy, and many more.

Carol & Beverly thanks for asking about Keith, after a week in the hospital he was discharged to his brothers house in Pa. He said they gave him a pillow to hold, and try not to cough or sneeze.

June, when you mention Sweet Caroline, I had to laugh. if my husband was down stairs at the bar in the Polish Hall (where we went to a lot of affairs) he would come running as he knew I wanted to dance. When I taught line dancing, I always played NY,NY. When I hear Mack the Knife, even if I am at the computer, I get up and dance a LITTLE.

Larry, glad your lab test went well. I have to go back to the hematologist WEd. as last week my blood count went very low again, they were checking to see if I need and infusion of iron. Since I was in the hospital in March, I stay very tired.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 07, 2017, 12:11:54 PM
Mary Ann,  ;D  I don't put my shirt on before the Lidocane patch.  But if I need one on after the shirt is on, I just lift the shirt tail so the wife can apply.  This morning I carried the shirt into the bedroom where she was getting dressed and let her apply patch and then put my shirt on. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 07, 2017, 12:37:25 PM
Happy Sunday Morning dear friends. I have been awake since 6a.m., but I feel still half asleep. Good thing it's Sunday…a quiet day here. I will soon go down for Church, then home for a bit, then down for Sunday dinner, and that's it…..after that I can just crash for the rest of the day. Life is Good !!!!!!!!!!!

Lloyd, glad to know all is well with you, and it wasn't YOUR plug that got pulled. We need that connection to the One who made us.

Janie, Once I married that Polish guy I made LOTS of stuffed cabbage. I'll bet the casserole is easier to put together, right ? Not that I intend to cook,but I really like that dish. I always poured diluted tomato soup over the top of the cabbage rolls before baking them.

Hal…hey buddy…patch first, shirt second. tch, tch…….

Gloria de, I sure miss the line dancing we did at our other place, and now I have forgotten the routine we did to N.Y. N.Y. I just do what feels good now.

I have to cut this short…time to get down for Church.

Happy, Happy Birthday JOY !!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 07, 2017, 12:48:24 PM
Mary Ann it is still snowing here, no accumulation on the ground though.

Linedancer, my rhubarb is just about ready to pick and some folks have daffodils blooming...silly weather here for sure.

Hubby hinted for an apple pie so I have one in the oven now, that will go along with our scalloped potatoes ,roast pork and vegetables. Will put some apple pie in the hidey hole for you...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 07, 2017, 01:24:41 PM
JUNE, the casserole is easier than actually stuffing the cabbage leaves.  And I cheated a bit more.  I bought a bag of already shredded cabbage intended for cole slaw so I didn't have to shredd.  And I had hamburger and onions already cooked in the freezer.  I put home canned tomato sauce on where it called for cans from the store.  It was very good....the taste of stuffed cabbage without the work.

I've been to church, stayed for coffee hour with friends and then to WM for some groceries.  They are all put away, doggies had a snack and I've had lunch. 

Gloria, I've never attended a gathering in Missouri but I was in Texas "summer-sitting" my grandchildren right before I got Mickie.  Maybe that's what you're thinking of. 

Now I'm off to see what kind of trouble I can get into. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 07, 2017, 02:40:26 PM
Janie, I would surely use that recipe for cabbage casserole IF I still cooked. I am not really up to standing and cooking so it a good thing I can't be tempted.All I have is the microwave and a very mini sized toaster oven. I should eat more meals downstairs as I am paying for three meals a day, but I am a slow starter in the morning, usually have my big meal at noon, then a small meal of left overs for supper. I always have a lot of canned goods on hand or frozen meals.

For the first time since I moved here, I had trouble staying awake during our visiting Minister's Sermon. And for the life of me, I can't remember what his theme was on......it was something about "drawing nearer to the Lord". I felt guilty for struggling to keep my eyes open.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on May 07, 2017, 03:50:01 PM
Happy birthday , Joy!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on May 07, 2017, 03:53:15 PM
Good  Sunday Afternoon, Everyfriend.  The food here is excellent.  For sure I  will not have meals like this when I go home.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Radioman34 on May 07, 2017, 04:03:20 PM
Hi Joan. It's great  to see you back in circulation
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 07, 2017, 04:12:08 PM
Amy, when my family and I arrived in Ottawa May 1956 we were sitting in a motel looking out the front when it started snowing, just a brief heavy shower.  But being an old Texas boy and used to really warm temps that time of the year I was really surprised.  Also remember having to wait for our household furniture because Ontario wouldn't allow furniture companies to carry full trailers because of highways "heaves" from the roads being frozen.  But on the other hand, I remember one Christmas when it appeared that we were going to have a brown Christmas, but the day was saved when it started snowing just a few days before Christmas, we were buying our Christmas tree as a matter of fact.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 07, 2017, 04:13:13 PM
Bis you need to eat what you like, may be wist to try to eat healthy .
Have a great day hope to see you often just do not over doo in.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on May 07, 2017, 04:56:25 PM
Good Sunny Sunday Afternoon,

:happybday: JOY

:hello:  Joan

Hal,  I didn't say anything about the shirt/patch comment but I was thinking it!!!! ;)

June and Gloria,  When I hear "New York, New York"  I feel like "strutting" with a top hat and a cane.  "Sweet Caroline" is a special favorite; maybe you can guess why. 

Two of the OTL ladies had the most wonderful chicken salad today.  It was a big bowl of mixed greens with grilled chicken chunks, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple chunks and chopped walnuts - plus packets of parmesan cheese croutons and a choice of dressing to add as desired.
Since I can't eat raw veggies, I had to pass it up - but I enjoyed my chicken nuggets almost as well.

Looks as if it will be a lovely evening for sitting on the patio.   I may record my regular Sunday night tv shows and enjoy some outdoor time.

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere has had/is having an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 07, 2017, 05:19:13 PM
Joan, do you have  Meals On Wheels in your area? Maybe you could get those until your feeling up to cooking?

Hal, we have had a few of those brown/green Christmases, in fast 2016 I took a photo of hubby out on the lawn mower on Christmas day..he just wanted a photo to show others of our green Christmas.

Callie, speaking of photos , I love your new look!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 07, 2017, 05:39:45 PM
I went in and turned on the TV to a John Wayne movie )SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON) and I don't remember seeing any of it.  THE BIG VALLEY was on when I woke up.  There's another John Wayne on this evening...THE WAR WAGON.  Maybe I'll try to watch that one. 

Joanie, so good to see you posting!  We're all pulling for you.  I think Amy has a good suggestion about the Meals on Wheels.  One good one a day has to help you over the hump.  If I lived near you, I'd make you a selection of home made TV dinners. 

I have to see if the doggies have taken advantage of the open door.  I hope they are back inside because we are having a very chilly Sunday.  No sitting out like Callie. 

I'm going to take care of some little chores that are nagging me.  The do that sometimes to the point that I can't ignore them any more.  Let's see...what's first?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 07, 2017, 08:34:19 PM
Bis, How good it is to hear that you are enjoying the taste of food !!!! That is a good sign of your healing, and much kudos to the hospital. :thumbup: If you have a good restaurant in your area it would be worth the $$ to order delivery for awhile so you can keep eating well and enjoying. I'm sure you are wise enough to not take advantage of your freedom in being home, we want you really good and strong before you decide to turn the key in your car.  I love you girl !!!!!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Beverly on May 07, 2017, 09:30:20 PM
I'm also wondering about Jeanne Lee. She hasn't posted for two weeks.

Jane S. - I'm thinking of making the stuffed cabbage casserole for a pot luck on Tuesday. Do you think the bagged shredded cabbage  turned out as well as the hand-shredded would?

Gloria de - I'm glad to hear your nephew was able to leave the hospital.

Amy - I'm not surprised by your snow.  :)  More than once in Vermont we had our blooming tulips covered with snow in May.

Eyes are bothering me so I'll say Good Night Joan and all.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Beverly on May 07, 2017, 09:39:34 PM
Happy Birthday Joy!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 07, 2017, 10:28:59 PM
Beverly, since this was my first try at the casserole, I'm not a judge of the difference but the casserole was delicious.  The bag of cabbage I bought was designed for cole slaw and had carrots in it too.  I will make it again and I'll do the same thing with the cabbage because I loved it.  And it was very easy!  Also, I had home canned tomato sauce that I did up last summer.  I'm thinking that might have made a difference, too.  But maybe not as much as I think it did.

I'm off to bed so I will bid Everyfriend a good night and a happy tomorrow.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 07, 2017, 11:45:50 PM
I too hope our Jeanne Lee is O.K. Will say extra prayers for her.

Beverly and Jane, I always used diluted tomato soup in my cooking dishes. Ed objected to the tartness of tomato sauce or paste. If I were still cooking I would sure mix up your recipe and enjoy every bite Jane. I have always liked cabbage in any style or form.

I had a quiet day of snoozing and reading..sure didn't feel good after lunch. I didn't get my grocery order done either, so hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. We do what we can when we can, and that's the way it gonna' be.

Sleep well dear hearts. God Bless you all with Peace, Love, and good health.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 08, 2017, 06:26:01 AM
Good morning everyone..

Cold out there this morning but no rain,temp is 30 ° F.

I am taking my vehicle in this morning,dropping it off to get the brakes done and an oil change while in there.  Then we are to a funeral of a friend.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 08, 2017, 07:15:28 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  We've had a cold (but sunny) start to our day also.  It is 37º right now and only predicted tp get into the mid 50s today.  I guess I got my wish, thought.  I asked for sunshine and it's out there in abundance.  I did not reference the temperature and it's COLD.  I guess I can take the cold as long as the sun is shining.  I'm so tire of dreary, rainy days the sunshine almost makes me sing!

I think I'll cook some of the food I bought yesterday and make up some homemade TV dinners.  Then again, maybe I won't!  We shall see. 

JUNE, if you live right over there, I'd share my cabbage roll casserole with you! 

I need to call the Vet this morning and find out where we go from here.  Annie will be taking her last of two of the pills this morning.

Make your day whatever suits your fancy!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 08, 2017, 07:50:14 AM
Good Morning everyone. it Is @ 6:35 A M. 51º and clear and said to go to 82º today. I see there is a picture on the left says Views: 95 posted by : Jeanne Lee. dose that mean she is on line. i thought she posted sooner than two weeks ago here. hope she is ok . have a great day everyone.

Amy sorry to here of the Los of your friend. rest easy tho they are in a better place now.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 08, 2017, 08:00:41 AM
Hi everyone.  Another cool but beautiful morning.  I hope to have a rather full day today as got up feeling rested for the first time in several days.  I have fixed Pat's breakfast and got things out to fix her sausage muffins.  Then I want to get over to Costco as they open and get a few items.  Finally, if I am not too worn out I want to attend my Monday noon meeting. 

When I started to post this morning I saw my posting here yesterday had not posted as there were a couple of messages added while I was typing.  So I am going to include these below before adding any new comments this morning.

=====Posting from yesterday=====

Carol, our kitchen island is at just the right height for easily working on it.  I know the risers for the cutting tables sure save sore backs. 

Hal, how nice of your minister to pay your tab at your get together.  I bet he would appreciate having lunch with you.  That type of checkout is a nightmare.  Like you I need to use an electric cart at Lowes as that store is so big. 

June, that sounds like a wonderful experience you had with the young people at the worship service. 

Callie, do you have a hummingbird feeder?  Pat really enjoys the one she has that she can see from her easy chair in our family room. 

Lloyd, sure glad you got out of the doghouse and are back online. 

Joy, Happy Birthday. 

JaneS, I am beginning to be concerned that we haven't seen Jeanne post for awhile.  I sure hope she isn't back in the hospital.

=====Today's posting======

deAngel, glad to see thta Keith is out of the hospital.  I understand the pillow to the chest as well remember leaving the hospital after my first heart surgery and having to do that.  I had one of my mammary arteries used in the surgery and that created a lot of pain in the shoulder.  A very kind nurse fixed up a pillow with tape around it so it was just right to put my arm on to relieve the pressure and she allowed me to take it home with me and I used it for quite awhile until the pain went away.   Hope the spring flowers don't get frosted tomorrow night. 

Hal, Pat is getting some relief in her shoulders when I rub in the Aspercreme with Lidocane. 

Amy, does your husband like vanilla ice cream on his apple pie?  I bet a green Christmas is very unusual for you all.  It is not too strange down here where I live. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 08, 2017, 08:44:33 AM
Just now saw a new posting by Jeanne in the Christian Photographers discussion and that was so good to see.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 08, 2017, 08:51:43 AM
When I got up at 7:30 am, our temperature was 32 degrees, which compares with Amy's 0 degrees.  Brrr.  Two hours later we have added a couple of degrees.

Jane's Cabbage Roll Casserole sounds like one I made some time ago and intend to make again; we all liked it.  I have a mini food processor and probably shredded the cabbage in that.  I think I got the recipe from someone here.  Anyone remember?

We had my nephew, Terry's, memorial service yesterday and now everyone is trying to return to normal.  We will miss Terry very much, but we all knew he was not well and would not last long.

It's a beautiful sunny day so far, so that makes it a nice day.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 08, 2017, 08:57:48 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Larry, the Lidocane patches work really well for me and they last for 12 hours.  That is the longest you can leave them on and then they have to stay off for 12 hours.  Of course they don't cure, but then the shots don't either.

My SIL pickedup the items I needed at Lowes so I want need to go.  I fixed the lamp and now I need to buy a new three way bulb.  Is it just me or do the bulbs we get now days just don't last very long.

Our weather is overcast and they are saying possible rain later this week.  But they way things have been going I am not going to count on it.

The wife is up and stirring so I think I will join her on the patio, anyone want to join us, plenty of nice fresh, hot coffee.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Carol on May 08, 2017, 09:42:52 AM
Hal:  I am sipping coffee with Italian Cream in it - so smooth.  thanks for the invitation.

I should have taken notes - instead of being an airhead this morning.  Off for a mammogram today and next week is blood draw and then the annual physical.  I always have the regular tests ahead of time so my doctor (she is a top doc in this state! ) can look at the results rather than later.  she gives hugs too.

You mentioned dancing and I was never able to go to a dance - my dad said no.  I will just sit on the sidelines and watch you enjoying your dance.

Has anyone seen Molly posting? 

Don is so excited - he has talked me into taking a road trip this year - he has a cousin in  Duluth, MN who is into her mid-90's and wants to visit - she writes beautiful letters - just recently gave up her car and is so upbeat and happy.  We shall see if this will work out.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on May 08, 2017, 10:22:46 AM
Merry Monday,

Another sunny day in central Oklahoma.

Larry,  yes, I do have a hummingbird feeder and so do the neighbors on either side.  The birds probably think they're at a buffet!
I also have three other feeders - one each for sunflower seed, safflower seed and suet.  I'd have to make a list to figure out how many different kinds of birds come to these.
I get the "woodpecker blend" suet and it really does attract them.

Today will happen as it happens - no particular plans....yet.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 08, 2017, 10:49:38 AM
Good morning everyone, sun is shining and the heat is on again. Weather guesser said colder than normal this week. Never saw a spring this cold.

MARY ANN  hope Dot calls the doctor about that double vision after the cataract surgery.

GLORIA de  this weather is crazy this year. I went out for some fresh air yesterday and had my winter jacket on. I did hear that all this rain is good for killing those gypsy moth caterpillars. Hope that is right, they did so much damage to trees around here last year. Good news about your nephew.

AMY  oh boy your dinner yesterday sure looked good to me. Been a long time since I cooked any of that meal. Love the aroma of roast pork in the oven. Of course by now there is no more apple pie in the hidey hole.

JANE  got my states mixed up. I do remember how excited you were.

JUNE  maybe you found the visiting Minister boring and that is why you had trouble staying awake.

JOAN  glad you like the food and are eating. It is good seeing you pop in and will be better when we see you here every day again, with or without your morning goodies. YOU are more than that.

HAL  a white Christmas is beautiful and better than a brown one. 

CALLIE  great new avatar.

AMY  I had a couple of those meals on wheels and they were horrible. A frozen TV dinner from the market is even better. One was chicken pressed cubes, the gravy was gray and even smelled bad.

BEVERLY  I know Jeanne Lee does not post here often but she has not showed up at all.

JANE the sun was shining when I started here but now the clouds have taken over, Yesterday was the same. Felt good when the sun was shining and cold when cloudy. After last week's rain I need some sunshine.

LARRY  I have not thought of Aspercreme in years.

HAL  the shot I had Thursday did not help my back at all this time. Of course it was raining and damp and that does not help either.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Joy on May 08, 2017, 11:03:35 AM
Good morning.  Just a short message this morning, as I have to go out around 1, so I really need to get myself moving.

I want to thank all of you that wrote me Happy Birthday WIshes.......   Amy, Jane, Gloria, Hal, Mary Ann, Linedancer, June, Beverly, and our Joan.   Joan, it is so nice to see you here and so glad you are feeling better.  We all are looking forward to having you back with us.  (Hope I didn't miss anyone)

I had a wonderful day out for dinner with my family.  Another year older, but don't feel that old.

Have a wonderful day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 08, 2017, 12:18:01 PM
Gloria, Dot will see her doctor Thursday for the final check on her surgery.  Her doctor is aware of the double vision when using both eyes; each eye by itself is regular vision.  She will let me know.  It can't last too long because she is still driving and living alone.  Her daughter lives near but has a full-time job and is not available during the day.  And, of course, she is my transportation to church. 

We are having another lovely day, still on the cool side but the rain the radar shows seems to be going SE and that should miss us. 

It will be nice when Joan can join us again and I'll bet she is anxious too.

Has anyone sent an e-mail directly to Jeanne Lee to see if you get a reply?

Molly hasn't posted in a long time.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 08, 2017, 01:07:04 PM
The morning has almost disappeared somewhere. I got busy and soaked my miserable feet and lower legs in some epsom salt water, then rubbed in a loft of A and D ointment. The legs have been itching like crazy for some reason. Probably crying for more circulation.

I want to place a grocery order before the morning gets away from me, so I had better go and do it. See you all later. Love you much.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 08, 2017, 08:03:05 PM
looks like everyone has been napping, as I was. I eat lunch, come home and fall asleep. I did go out for a long walk after the nap. The rose garden is so beautiful at this time of year, and the sky is so blue with white fluffy clouds..it is a joy to just to walk and view it all.

I had a big lunch, soup, mac and cheese, broccoli, sliced peaches, coffee and tuxedo cake. Now it is time for supper and I am not the least bit hungry.

I haven't looked at the "news" yet..heard about another "hazing" college death. What an idiotic way to treat each other. I wonder what God is thinking ?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 08, 2017, 08:55:53 PM
I am back, left Sat. morning & have driven over 700 miles... can't count how many times I got lost.  My first night was spent in a Walmart parking lot with lots of other expectant campers... campgrounds bar up... not sure why but flooding.  I expected maybe mud in lower sites but not BARS UP!  Got to tell you, (maybe Jane knows if all buy corn from the same vendor)... I had the best corn on the cob last night at the campground near Kansas City, beautiful place.... that I bought at Walmart the night before (I also bought a $100 gift card to spend on gas for 2 cent discount... and spent $86. of it.)  I take food for when I am tired of fast food.... always put little ZipLoc tubs of roast/gravy or steak & gravy & have the mini cups of mashed potatoes.. or I take along baking potatoes & fix in the microwave.... Good meal.  Was so nice to have electricity after none at Walmart the night before... & I charged my cell phone, FitBit, Magellan GPS... watched good TV, KC area has tons of channels on the antenna & the RV has better antenna than in my house. 

Anyway, the mission to visit an old friend while he could enjoy it went well.  Had 12 or 14 come to see him & he was so grateful.  When he was diagnosed 6 months ago "terminal in 6 months"..... they thought his severe dementia would hit first, he was diagnosed with advanced Parkinson's later (no shakes at all), but his body/organs are failing.  He was fully aware of everyone, helped himself to plenty of pizza served & enjoyed the '40s & '50s  music in the background plus the photos of the old days some of us took for him. Last week he was moved to a "constant care" facility, really beautiful place & nice people all around.  Nobody knows when it is their time so we did not call it a good by.... but I did tell everyone that "if anyone got to Heaven before I did, tell 'em all Hi for me"..... About as many gone as can still get around so a valid comment.  He was rolled from his room to a gathering place provided by the "home", and they finally had to close the door we "kids" were so noisy.  Seriously, better than a funeral that the person can't enjoy.  We were always a little off the wall, but a loving crew.  Had 350 students in our class in the 8th grade but not than many graduated.

I am bone tired after waking up about 4:00 am & watching TV for a couple hours.  Went to my brother & wife's house in Overland Park (KS side of KC) & our sister & her husband came 40-50 miles to have lunch together.  My bro & wife have been in FL for 4 months... he is 92... (never guess it) & I drove back to Wichita before the sun was in my eyes.  Been getting phone calls from from the kids so need to fix something to eat.


Belated Happy Birthday, Joy....    

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 08, 2017, 09:39:36 PM
Shirley, we're just starting to get some sweet corn in now.  Most of the stores (I think) buy it as locally as they can.  If it's in the husks and it's not a available in the area where to store is, it's from the nearest place where it is available.  Just this week we had some in the husks and I think it said it came from North Carolina.  All summer we get it from farmers who are less than 20 miles from our store. 

I'm very tired for some reason tonight.  Probably because this was the first sunny day we've had in a long time and I really felt like doing things.  Now I'm going to go to bed so I wish you all a good night and may God bless us, every one.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Jeanne Lee on May 08, 2017, 10:17:44 PM
Well, my goodness!  Thanks everyone for missing me and caring! 

It hasn't been any particular problem, just as I said in the post Larry saw in Christian Photographers, I've been "in the doldrums".  I've been looking in here every couple of days, but not had the energy to post and somehow let the new week - as well as a new month - just kid of glide by.  I really must check out some graphics for here and for the Home Page. 

It probably won't be much longer, once she's discharged, for Joan to get the Soda Shoppe back to normal.  It sure will be good to see her here again.

Again, thanks for caring.   :smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 08, 2017, 10:32:39 PM
Jeanne Lee, I completely understand about the doldrums and just no desire to post.  I have been about the same the past few months.  I do read the post and see things I should or could reply to, but don't.  I keep telling myself I will do that tomorrow or later and then just don't do it.

And to top it off got an email today that another of my fellow workers died yesterday.  For some reason it took me by complete surprise.  He was 79.  Not sure where his funeral is going to be.

Bed time, nite, nite, God Bless and Sweet Dreams.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Joy on May 08, 2017, 10:44:27 PM
Welcome Back, Shirley.  So glad that your trip to see your friend was a good one.  Sounds like you all had a great time.   Hoping everything went well with the RV,  since you didn't mention having any problems. 

Thank you for the belated Birthday wishes .   I had a wonderful day.  Since my birthday and Mother's Day usually come in the same week,  I will be celebrating again next Sunday. 

Mary Ann,  the other day I happened to think about Molly.  And, thought that she sure hasn't been around for a good while.  I know she was having some health problems,  so do hope that is not the reason for her absent.  I know she used to post over in the Bosom Buddy's  forum and I don't think she has posted anything there, either for a long time.  Funny that you should mention her when I was just thinking about her, also.

Nice to see you back,  Jeanne Lee.  I can understand about having the "doldrums" and not feeling like "talking".  I have some of those kind of days also.

Have a good rest of the night.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Denver on May 09, 2017, 02:10:55 AM
It is after mid-night and I should be in bed...

Just finished reading a few days of posts...Shame on me for getting that far behind!

I have been quite preoccupied since Saturday afternoon when I picked up a new kitty to join our family.  He is a 2 year old Russian Blue named Smokey.  I got him from a private home where he was not happy, so with any luck at all he will be happy here being the only pet and no children.  He has spent ,I hope of his time here so far hiding.....very normal, of course, but this afternoon he started coming out a bit and tonight he has been out here with us all evening!  I am SO happy....hope he is over the him now and will not be hiding anymore. 

JOY, I am sorry to be late in wishing you a belated
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ❣️ ðŸŽ, 🎉  I am happy to read you enjoyed a nice celebration.  :happybday: and best wishes for many more.

JEANNE LEE, it is good to see your post and to know that you are OK.  Take care and I hope you are feeling better. 

MARYANN, It is good to read that the family was able to get together for Terry's memorial service.  May he Rest In Peace. 

SHIRLEY, it sounds like you and your classmates enjoyed the time that you spent with your friend.  I hope he does not suffer too much more. 

CAROL, I hope you survived the terrible storm we had this afternoon?
It sure was bad, but as you probably know many areas had it much worse than we did.  Bob and I have been to Kneaders but not for quite awhile.  Maybe we should meet ther soon? 

JUNE, always enjoy your posts....you always keep us so well informed. 

JANE, I hope you have a plan for Annie's dental needs by now?

JOAN, we are all so thankful that you are feeling stronger each day and can not wait for the word that you have been released.  Hugs to you. 

I must get to bed.....I would not make a very good 🎃 . 

Sleep well EVERYFRIEND. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 09, 2017, 05:42:23 AM
 Jeanne Lee as someone said when I was not regulery here I was missed. I may be the bad piney , but I try to say and be a good friend . I am sure  Jeanne Lee you are the top of the line here. I am sure I am not the only one you Have helped, I do not know what I would do without you. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 09, 2017, 06:19:18 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend! 

Jeanne Lee, I've been to those "doldrums" and they are no fun!  I'm sure you sometimes feel lonely and alone.  Living on one's own can be a chore but you've always done it so well and I'm sure your "doldrums" are not permanent.  But now you know how much we miss you!

We are in the "waiting for the pill on her empty stomach" for Annie.  I don't think the doggie understand this time but they put up with and one more of my weird phases. 

I'll be off to WM later this morning so wish me smiles.  I sure could use a few.  The weather is cold (36º when I got up this morning) but at least the sun is supposed to shine all day.  The high is only going to 61.  Typical Spring day in Central PA.  I hope you all have a lovely day full of whatever you like best.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 09, 2017, 06:36:43 AM
Good morning everyone..

Woke up to SNOW!!! Ground is covered this morning,but I do have to say it is so pretty on the trees. Thankfully it won't last the day so soon enough the rhubarb will be uncovered from it.

The funeral yesterday was a great testimonial for a wonderful man, he was only 57 and shared his life with God, his wife ,three children and two grandchildren.The service was in the largest church here and even that wasn't big enough as the main seating plus the upper balcony was filled ,leaving standing room only.

I am not sure what is on for today other than cleaning and my friend is coming to pick up the chicken breasts for her dogs.

Jane, hope you have a lot of smile and a few giggles at work today.

Jenny, Smokey sounds like a beautiful kitten have fun with all his antics!

Jeanne Lee, nice to see you in here.

Shirley, nice that your vehicle behaved this trip and didn't give you any problems.

Better go get ready for the day.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 09, 2017, 06:53:00 AM
Subject: The Amish are non-violent people
BUT  IT  PAYS TO KNOW GERMAN.........

An Amish Farmer walking through his field notices a man drinking from his pond with his hand.

  The Amish Farmer shouts: "Trinken Sie nicht das Wasser,  die Khe und die Schweine haben hineingeschissen!"

Which means: "Don't drink the water, the cows and pigs have shit in it!"

The man shouts back: "I'm a Muslim, I don't understand your gibberish.  Speak English, Infidel!"

The Amish Farmer shouts back in English: "Use two hands, you'll get more!"
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 09, 2017, 07:10:38 AM
It's so good to see Jeanne Lee posting. 

Someone had mentioned Molly recently which is why I said she had not posted in a long time, Joy, but I didn't go back to find who had asked about her.

Good one, Lloyd.

Amy, we had 28F degrees this morning at 5:30 but fortunately, no snow.  I can't put any plants on my deck until I know we've had the last frost, which is overdue.

Jenny, I hope your new-to-you cat gives you as much enjoyment as Annie's cat does me.  Kendrick may be Annie's cat, but he dotes on me!

It's just after 7 am so I think I'll go back to bed for a while.  It's too early for a retiree to be up for the day!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 09, 2017, 08:08:52 AM
Good morning everyone, a cold one, 34° is not warm especially in May. I just turned my thermostat up and my winter robe feels good. At least the sun is shining. Yesterday turned cloudy and no more sunshine all day. Glad my winter jacket is in the closet. Will need it today if I go outside.
How would you like being in your kitchen making brownies and suddenly have a big black bear at your door trying to get in? That happened yesterday to a lady in Avon, Mass. I think I would have fainted at that sight. She ran from a different door to a neighbor and he went to the house and took a picture from inside with the bear standing with his paws on the window. They did call 911 but the bear left before anyone arrived.

JOY  glad you had a good birthday. You sound like me, when I have to go anywhere I start getting ready hours ahead of time.

MARY ANN  I did not have any of that double vision when I had the cataract surgery and this is the first time I heard anyone having that problem. Hope it goes away for Dot.

JUNE  I blame my dry skin on not eating right. No appetite and being unable to cook much of anything. I do have some meals from Schwan's in the freezer, yesterday I had a turkey with mixed veggies and it is very tasty but could not even eat half of it. I just saw more on the news about that hazing death. 18 have been accused of it and that fraternity has been banned from the campus. Those 18 should be arrested.

SHIRLEY  looks like your friend enjoyed the gathering. Let him know he was not forgotten and still loved by old friends. Great that you saw your family, too.

JEANNE LEE  great seeing you this morning. If your weather is anything like we have been having  that is enough to get anyone into the doldrums.

JENNY  hope Smokey adjusts fast and likes to be petted.

JANE  on local news they were talking about the temperatures overnight and one town recorded 30°, hope they had no delicate plants out. We have a chance of rain every day and more rain on the weekend. Hope you have nothing but smiles in your line today.

AMY  I would like to go and pick just 1 rhubarb from your garden, wash it and have a bit of sugar to dip the end in and eat away till it was gone. Have not done that in years.

LLOYD  smart Amish farmer.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 09, 2017, 11:14:56 AM
Hi everyone.  It is another beautiful day here in South Carolina and is predicted to get to 90 degrees this afternoon.  Today was suppose to be my Echo cardiogram but was called a little bit ago saying the tech was ill today so it was rescheduled until the 19th.  I have written to my doctor's office regarding the followup appointment I had with the Cardiologist on Friday to see if that appointment shouldn't also be rescheduled since the test results won't be available.  I did manage to accomplish all that I had set out to do yesterday and had a day when I felt reasonable good.  However, I seem to be paying for it today and am glad I can stay home. 

We did receive the sad news that my brother-in-laws mother had passed away last evening.  She was near 100 years old and had been in the nursing home probably for the last 10 years or more.  She was wonderful person who taught Sunday School for over 50 years and taught high school mathematics for many years.  Her older son was a very good friend of both Pat and mine during out college years and was actually a part of our wedding.  It has always been my intention that we would be there as support for my BIL and Sister but life intervenes and neither Pat nor I am really up to flying to Kansas City and then driving a 100 miles to the town where the funeral will be held.   

Hal, the Lidocane patches sound like the Nitro patches in that they can only be worn for 12 hours on and 12 hours off.  The relief from the pain isn't permanent but sure appreciated while it is happening. 

Carol, hope you all enjoy your road trip this year. 

Callie, you sound like a really bird loving person.  I enjoy seeing the little birds on my front porch chair and there was one there a little bit ago just singing up a storm.  I checked and the mother bird is still on the next.  I haven't seen any little heads sticking up yet but expect to soon in the four story nest. 

Gloria, sorry to read that your shot didn't help your back this time. 

June, I would enjoy walking through your rose garden with you as I love roses.  We lived in Raytown, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City, for nine years.  The house we bought their had a large rose garden in from of our family room and had many beautiful roses. 

Shirley, glad you see you had a good trip to Missouri and that you didn't get stuck in a campground somewhere.  Glad the visit with your old friend went well. Your visit with him while alive is so much better than going to his funeral.  You all sound like you were a noisy bunch.  Good for you all that you had such a good time.

JaneS, nice to know that Walmart gets their sweet corn as close to the store as possible.  I am looking forward to having some fresh sweet corn on the cob again this year as we did last year. 

Jeanne, I have had the thought for sometime that with all the material Joan has posted for us in the past that it would seem like new for some of the older posting she made to be re-posted.  I know I don't remember a lot of what I have read in the post and it would seem like new to me.  It sure would save her a lot of work.

Joy, glad your family don't combine the birthday and Mother's Day celebrations so you get to enjoy seeing family and perhaps eating out twice in just a few days. 

Jenny, I hope you and Bob enjoy the new pet.  Will you be able to take him with you on your travels.  I bet Dr. Dave's family will help you out there.

Lloyd, you certainly are not a bad penny and you are certainly a good and faithful friend to us all in these discussions. 

Amy, glad your snow will not last through the day. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Joy on May 09, 2017, 11:43:57 AM
Good morning.  Pretty sunshine out this morning.  But, still a little too chilly.  Hopefully, spring will be back soon.  Some of the northern counties had a frost warning and people who had just put out plants would need to cover them up.  Hard to believe that it is almost the middle of May.  My son was saying the other day, that he remembers my dad always saying that you didn't plant anything until after May 17. 

Jenny, thank you for the belated birthday wishes.  Nice to see your message this morning. Hope you will have many years of happiness with your new pet.  I would like to have a little kitten.  One of those rag doll kittens.  But, I just don't think I have the energy to take care of it all the time.

Yes, Larry, I will be going to my son's on Sunday for dinner.  That should be the end of the celebrating. Although,  I do have something extra to celebrate. I had a doctor's appointment yesterday to go over a PET scan and some other x-rays and blood work and was so happy that everything was really good.  Everything has remained stable and unchanged since my last one in October, 2016.  That is always good to hear,  It has been 10 years of this long fight and I continue to do well, with lots of family support and mainly, lots of prayers. I have been on a chemo pill for over 2 years now, and evidently, it is doing it's job.  I feel so blessed.  So, that is another reason for celebrating "Mother's Day".

Yes, Gloria.  I have to give myself a while to get ready when I am going out.  I need to sit down in between getting dressed.  But, I just take my time. 

Need to get on with my day.

Joy


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 09, 2017, 12:37:57 PM
Sun is shinning!!! :clap:

Picked up my groceries and have them put away...wood box is filled and kindling in too. Now to go play..or straighten sewing room...hmmm decisions decisions.

Joy , my friend was on chemo pills from '92 to 2012 and he did well on them. What amazed me was if the pill dropped and broke ,you have to wear a mask and gloves to pick up the contents yet you could swallow the pill!! As long as they do the job that is the main thing.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 09, 2017, 01:23:38 PM
Good Morning Everyone!

Overcast drizzly morning and more t storms forecast for the afternoon, tomorrow and Thursday morning.  But we shall see.

Larry, I usually try putting the patch on around 9AM and off about 9PM and it works pretty good for me.  Not much pain while I am in bed, that is until about time I get up.

I hope everyone is having a good day.  Wife is out shopping with daughter and I just finished up cleaning the kitchen, now got to go mess it up trying to find something to have for lunch..... :crazy2:

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 09, 2017, 02:10:47 PM
Hate to burst the balloon about my RV..... I failed to gripe about the top drawer (cutlery) failed to close & anyone knows what a problem it is to have a drawer not locked in (in RV)... goes flying across the floor with the first turn of a corner.  When it wouldn't close & I could not get it all the way out after taking everything out of the drawer... I shined a light in to see what the problem is, we've had drawers not close & always been something that pushed over the back from being overloaded, right?  Could not see a thing & could not get the next drawer down out, don't know the trick to those little metal sliders/gliders.   :uglystupid2:  Before I pulled out I found a long handled ice scraper that has a sturdy plastic handle & head wide enough not to slip through the drawer handle.  It is long enough that the handle goes through 3 drawer handles to hold that top in place. Now I've got to find someone that knows the trick to those metal glides, my son is babysitting his 2 grandchildren today & I can't get the picture that he explained what to push-pull-lift to work.  No hurry to fix, it just aggravates me when things don't work. 

Larry, so sorry about the funeral you can't attend.... we hate to give up people that bring happy memories.  Little pieces of our lives that slip away each year.  Sincere sympathy. 

Gloria, I'm already moaning about the heat.  Brought in stuff but still got the hanging clothes out there, will wait until it cools down this evening.  Got the AC running & ready for a nap. 

Joy, my youngest son's birthday is the 11th so we always shared Mother's Day & his birthday.  He will be 54.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Joy on May 09, 2017, 02:21:50 PM
Amy,  that is just the way I felt about those pills.  There are 2 whole pages of side effects that come with it.  But, when I read about how to handle the pill,  I thought the same thing.  I started out using tweezers to pick it up,  but then I mentioned it to the doctor, and he said that was mainly for the nurses that had to handle it.  So,  now, I just pick it up.  LOL

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on May 09, 2017, 02:30:04 PM
Good Afternoon,

Wondering....do I get residuals if I show up on a Google Maps street view?   

A Google Maps car with a big globe-like thing attached to a pedestal on the top went slowly by as I was coming out of a store this morning.  The drive dead-ended at that store and I thought I heard a whirr (as if it was taking one of those 365º pictures) as the car turned and went behind me - . Guess I should have waved!  ;D

The noon news indicated that "Weather" will be moving across Oklahoma during the next 48 hours.  Hope it's not until late afternoon/evening because I have places to go during the day tomorrow.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 09, 2017, 03:06:55 PM
Good Morning from a cloudy but 70 degree day in Stanton, Ca. I live in a small town, 3.1 sq. miles, 12000 people per sq. ft. population 39000.  Located between Long Beach, Ca. to the left of the map and Disneyland to the right of the map. You can be driving down a main thoroughfare and leave the city without even knowing you are in another city, and this can go on for miles. I very seldom leave my area of Rowntree Gardens. All I want is right here. Except for eye and teeth work.

I am pretty much "in" for the day since I ordered groceries yesterday and they will be delivered today between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Gives me a good reason to lay around and read.

I have read all your messages dear friends and enjoy hearing from you. Now I will work myself back up the list to reply.

My patch is nitroglycerine. The nurse puts it on at 6 a.m. and I take it off when I go to bed at night. No time limit was given, just to wash the area with soap and water after removing, and to wrap the patch carefully so no one touches it. I had it placed on alternate arms for about a year, but developed a rash and itching. so now it is placed on alternate thighs.

Tisie, I remember as a kid we had a drawer in the kitchen that would slide open. Mom would fold a piece of paper and place it on the top of the drawer and that held it shut. Sounds like you had a successful and restful trip..good for you !

Joy, I too miss having a pet to care for and love, but no more. Taking care of me is enough of a chore. I too have to sit between getting my self dressed, and taking a shower is a major chore. I have to sit in the shower, and sit to dry off. So I am back to just one or two showers a week.

Larry, our gardener keeps the roses so well. His pruning is not what I was taught to do, but the blooms are enormous…no aroma, or else I have lost my sense of smell. Many of the bushes have the names, like Princess Diana, etc. but others just bloom and look beautiful.

Gloria, I drink lots of water every day, always have liked lots of water. but it still does nothing for my skin. I like greasy foods too, so it's not diet. One nurse told me she always used baby lotion on her skin, so I try to do the same.

Jeanne Lee is always a welcome sight to my eyes. I met her when I first came on the computer in 1997 and she was right there helping me to understand the intricacies of the Apple products. She was using both a P.C. and an Apple at the time.I recall so well…she said, "think of your computer as a pantry, you have "shelves" where you place certain things"……etc. Jeanne used a style I could understand, and made life easier for a novice.

Jenny, don't you have another kitty, or am I mistaken ? If you have some canine visitors do the kitties accept them or run and hide ?  I know you love your kids doggies as well.

Time to go heat up my One Person Pizza while I await my grocery delivery person. My stomach is telling me it is time.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on May 09, 2017, 03:10:54 PM
Good afternoon everyone.

I am still getting used to having to be a Lefty after 43 yers as a Righty...  Not easy..  please excse the mistakes.   I wish everyone could feel better..  Maybe the upcoming, nicer weather will help.

Enjoy
Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 09, 2017, 03:42:42 PM
I was thinking it was late April for the last frost, but it must be May.  I want to buy some plants in baskets because I won't be able to plant annuals, but it has to be warm enough for them. 

Tom, Dot and I went to Jan's for lunch today; sandwiches from Jimmy John's plus soft drinks. 

Was anyone here on a folder/forum on AOL in the "olden" years?  I keep wondering about some of the people and wonder what might have happened to them - NVada, ElvaMay, Dee (DKR), Manny Novarro (he composed crosswords for the NY Times and Dell Puzzle Books), those are all I can think of except I know that Kai (Mikki Kaipaka) died; she lived on Kauai, Hawaii.  AOL did the same as SN by shutting it down with no notice.  There also was the man from Texas, I think, who told us about combining two 8-oz cans of crushed pineapple and an angel food cake, long, long time ago.  I am sure there were more; I just don't remember them.  Ada lived in Nevada, Dee in Knoxville TN, ElvaMay in or near Seattle, Manny I don't remember but I'll say he lived in New York.

Nice day here today with the temperature in the mid 60s.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 09, 2017, 05:15:46 PM
Mary Ann, when I first got on the computer it was to e-mail my daughter while at Harvard Business School for a 4 month session.  I think we had just bought the Rialta & needed to find how to fix something (it was a Winnebago RV built on a VW chassis).  My husband saw one here is Wichita & found it online from the dealer about 10 miles from the factory, so we picked it up & the VW dealer here was not familiar with it nor the Winnebago dealer so like all RVs, had a running problem the first year.  We signed in for the AARP Rialta group  and somehow found a Yahoo Rialta group to ask questions & get answers.  Then I discovered Senior Net.  Don't think I ever came across the AOL site unless it was part of AARP.  I was uneasy at first letting anyone know name or where I lived but kind of got over that. I don't advertise when I am going to be out of town, someone reported (newspaper or TV) that thieves do check "social media" for that info.  Since we were broken in to the year after we moved here, I am more than a little paranoid, but the break in was before computers for us.

Sandy, I have one son that is as comfortable with either hand or foot. I think he was left handed before getting Perthes Disease at 4-5 years old, in his left leg so automatically switched to the right.  I thought that until meeting my mother's cousin who happened to be a Mantle (never married)....   She proudly explained to my son at a funeral luncheon that "Mickey was also as good with his left as right (switch hitter) & also had had a leg problem as a child.  My son was 5 or 6 at the time & wearing a leg brace.  When we got back home & he explained to my brothers kids that we were kin to Mickey Mantle, it was no time their neighborhood kids were knocking on the door to see if my brothers kids were telling the truth about being related.   My mother & a brother are lefties but I am so right handed I can't even talk on the phone with my left hand & ear.  Glad you are able to type with your left, you are very good at improvising.

June, my Peace rose bush is looking great this year, it died down to it's roots, second or third time since I planted it about 25 years ago.  It has big buds on it already & leaves are beautiful.  This year I will buy some spray (sorry, birds) to keep the bugs & worms away.  I thought it was gone & so happy to see it.  I do not have a green thumb so my flowers have to be hardy to survive.  My iris are about through blooming but have pink/rose columbine & blue cornflowers blooming everywhere.  They come up where they want to & I leave 'em alone and they keep spreading. 

Have a great day, everyone.  I had a nap & feel ready to roll.  Too hot outside for me but plenty to do in.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 09, 2017, 07:03:47 PM
Well, my fur baby has a real problem!  The liver testing prior to extracting the abcessed tooth seems to have a godsend in finding early that she has more than just high enzyme levels.  I have to take her back for laproscopic surgery to do a biopsy of the liver and then we decide what to do from there.  I've been sort of in a state of shock and sitting around hugging her until she wriggles away and then watches me from afar.  The good thing is that she doesn't seem to be sick but the vet said it would have been a matter of time until she was very sick if the liver is as bad as it looks on the ultra sound.  Now what?  I won't know until after the biopsy.  If you have any special prayers for pets, please use some of them for my Annie!  I can't seem to stop crying!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 09, 2017, 08:15:15 PM
Jane,I hope the vet can put Anne on a med to control what
Is going on in her liver.Prayers big time for both of you. Don't, give up hope!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 09, 2017, 08:22:55 PM
I am so sorry, Jane, and for sure have special prayers for our pets.  What ever you decide to do for her will be the best choice, no question she is loved and you are thinking of her. In my situation I can't control where these cats go, I can't confine them and keep them happy, so I made a deal with God that I would take care of them as long as I can but will have them gently put to sleep to let Him take care of them if they are hurt or suffering.  I don't want anyone else taking them for the shot and will hold them until they are gone, and no doubt crying buckets the whole time.  Hope your Annie has a long time to be happy with you but know we do have to consider all options.  Hugs to you my friend, I will be thinking & praying for your peace of mind and Annie's better tests. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 09, 2017, 09:17:15 PM
Jane, I am so sorry to hear your news about Annie.  I remember when you got her (not the year but the event). 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 09, 2017, 10:14:33 PM
Janie, dear one, you have to be brave for your Annie. She feels your grief and that's why she can't physically share with you. Our little animals are very sensitive to our feelings, so try to be brave and transfer your strength to her. Of course we will pray for Annie. She is as much as part of your family as can be. My heart goes out to you in your sorrow.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 09, 2017, 10:34:00 PM
Janie, Annie will have special prayers said for her.  I do feel for both of you.  I have my pup who is very special to me.  And a special prayer for you for Gods comfort in this stressful time.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 10, 2017, 06:17:38 AM
Good morning everyone..

We are off to the city to meet up with our daughter in love for lunch , tis a nice sunny day with a temp of 22° F. Wonder did Spring take a wrong turn???

Better go get ready, I see hubby is all set ..

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 10, 2017, 07:26:31 AM
Good Morning Amy and all that follow for the day.
Hope you and your daughter in Love have a great day (meal ) with you and your Hubby, have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 10, 2017, 08:00:14 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  We have a busy time today.  My sister and brother-in-life are coming for a short visit.  They will be spending the night and we have some things to do tomorrow.  I have some "things to do" this morning to get ready for their visit. 

Annie seems fine this morning and thank you for your prayers and thoughts on her behalf.  they are both ready for breakfast.  So I'll go feed them and myself and get ready for the days chores.  Make today a good one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: phyllis on May 10, 2017, 08:21:02 AM
I don't post much any more because I am having some problems with my right shoulder and arm but I do "look in" often.

Jane, I am so sorry about your little Annie.  I hope you can hold on to her as long as possible.

Looking forward to reading that Joan is out of rehab and back home tomorrow.....or, at least, very soon.

I understand "doldrums", Jeanne Lee.  Hope your spirits lift soon and life looks brighter for you.

Hi and good wishes to everyone else here.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 10, 2017, 08:28:32 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

I am up and joining the early morning bunch.  I have an appointment with urology this morning and SIL is picking me up at 8:30.  We will more than likely have a breakfast while we are out.  I am kinda in the mood for some pancakes or maybe biscuits and gravy.

Jane enjoy the visit with family.  I know you will.

Amy the same for you, you and hubby enjoy your day with your DIL. 

Phyliss and Lloyd have a good one.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 10, 2017, 09:02:57 AM
Good morning everyone, like most days the past week yesterday's sunshine was gone by mid morning and clouds took over. This month is confused, it thinks it is April for all the rain. A bit warmer than yesterday's 34, now it is 44°. The landscape crew is here to cut the grass and do some cleaning up.

LARRY  I think on the days you feel good you do too much then the next day you are worn out. We have been having a lot of rain and that could be one reason the shot did nothing this time.

JOY  around here it is Memorial Day to start planting. Short growing season in this area. Sad that when we were young and healthy we did not appreciate it and now it would be great to have a portion of the energy we had.

AMY  so what did you decide yesterday? Straighten up or play? I would rather play, that is more fun.

HAL  glad those patches help some.

SHIRLEY  it was too much to wish for that your RV did not have a problem on the last trip. I had my AC running a couple of weeks ago and not the heat is on. Weird year so far for weather.

CALLIE  Big Brother watching or Google?

JUNE  this town where I live has many villages, the one I live in is where the town hall is, on one side that village has the shopping area and the Health/dental clinic, on the other the police station is.  Driving through if you blink you night have missed one of the other villages. It has changed a lot since I first moved here 66 years ago. It was a mill town and people worked and lived here, friendly and family oriented. Then the mills started to close and as the workers aged and died their children did not want to live here so property was sold to people from the cities. They wanted to get away from the cities but wanted the same things they had in the cities. Once leaving the center of town there were no street lights and it was great. Now the street lights are out on the roads and all the stars have disappeared at night.

SANDY  I know how hard it is to use your left hand to do things. I still at times change the mouse to my left hand to see if I can still use it that way. I even did PSP graphics with my left hand.

SHIRLEY  when my son gave me his old computer all I learned to do was email my daughter. Soon wanted more and started going online where I found SN and got hooked then. Really personal information is best not to talk about where anyone can read it.

JANE  one reason I wanted no more pets is the sadness that comes when they get sick and nothing can help them. Been there too often. Hugs for you and prayers for Annie and you.

AMY  feels more like winter in on the way instead of summer.

PHYLLIS  have you had that shoulder looked at? Take care.

HAL  pancakes sound good to me. Have not made them in a long time.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 10, 2017, 09:51:38 AM
Hi everyone. Another beautiful morning and currently 72 degrees but headed to the low 90's this afternoon.  The only think on my schedule today is our Wednesday night dinner at the Church and visiting with Scott and Jennifer.  I may make a quick trip to the ATM at the nearby credit union this morning.  Pat has her gifts group at the Church this morning and then will stop by Walmart to pick up the online order she placed yesterday.  Since my Echo was rescheduled to a later day I was able to stay home yesterday, for which I was very thankful, as guess my good day on Monday caught up with me as about all I felt like doing was laying down, which I did a lot of yesterday. 

Joy, I think it was usually mid-May before my Dad planted his corn and soybeans.  Like you there are no pets in our future as it is all we can do to care for ourselves.  Our son and his daughter just got a new puppy however.  I was glad to see this happen as the dog my son has is getting to the final years of his life.  He also has a cat and these animals have been such a blessing to him following the loss of his wife.  Great on your good medical reports.  It sounds like things are in remission. 

Amy, I had never heard that about handling chemo pills.  Hope you enjoyed your sewing room and playtime yesterday.

Hal, I don't like seeing the kitchen messed up so keep it pretty well straightened up.  When my wife cooks every used dish and utensil just goes into the sink to be dealt with later, usually by me.  :)  However, when I cook when I finish with something I put it away or into the dishwasher. 

Shirley, sorry to hear you had problems with the drawer on your trip but sounds like you came up with a good temporary fix.  What brand is your motor home?  My son is also 54 years old and will be for a few more months.  My granddaughter turns 35 this weekend. 

Callie, it is pretty amazing how Google Maps can actually show our homes from different angles.  I don't remember seeing any people in the pictures but those were from aerial shots.  I hope the "weather" missed you or at least was kind.

June, my cardiologist told me to apply the nitro patches on my upper legs so they are away from the head.  I have used the patches in the past and they always gave me a headache.  I got the prescription filled but hope not to have to use them.  Jeanne has helped many people with the computers over the years.  I remember her work in the early days of SeniorNet as we all had a lot to learn (not that we still don't).  She is very good about writing easy to understand instructions. 

JaneS, so sorry to read that the news concerning Annie wasn't good.  As Amy said don't give up hope.  Stay in today and enjoy Annie each of these days.  There will be time for grief when that time comes. Hope you have a good visit with your sister and BIL.

Phyllis, nice to see your postings when you feel up to doing so. 

Gloria, you are probably right about overdoing when I have a good day but it is nice to be able to accomplish more than one thing a day. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 10, 2017, 01:38:01 PM
Larry, Tom does not do a good job of taking care of his cooking dishes after cooking.   Most don’t matter but he doesn’t soak the pan he scrambles eggs in and by the time I find it, the pan is quite dry.  I put dishwasher liquid and hot water in the pan and that helps, but I let it soak a while before I clean it up.  I don’t get in to the kitchen before noon usually because I don’t do the cooking.  I don’t say anything because he’s so available for most everything. 

Since Saturday I’ve had a problem with my left eye.  I knew it could be any number of things and the eye has been feeling better with no itching, little tearing.  I was tempted to ignore the problem but decided I should see my optometrist, who had me come in this morning.  She found I have an infection in my lower lid so she gave me a prescription which Tom supposedly dropped off at the pharmacist’s when he went to lunch this noon.  And he’s to pick it up after his lunch.  It is an antibiotic which I should take for ten days.  My glaucoma check is “in the ballpark”.

Mary Ann

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 10, 2017, 02:53:23 PM
We are back home and full of Chinese food, hubby has gone to lay down. I put away all the purchases and just need to do a few things in the kitchen that didn't get done this morning. Day was perfect and of course the dogs came with us and enjoyed some chicken balls. I thought I would surprise our daughter in love with a  plant but she gave me 2 hanging baskets and two planters of begonias..love them!!!

Bought a ball on a rope for the Border to play with Golden girl would love to play but it is just too much on her.While I throw the ball on the rope one way I gently throw a ball behind me so GG can go after it.

Gloria, I really did try to tidy up my sewing room but I would get into one thing ,move on to another and all I got done was very little to the eye. Tomorrow if weather permits I would like to put the enclosures on the gazebo
.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 10, 2017, 04:35:43 PM
Amy, if our weather goes toward you, tomorrow should be lovely for you.  It is about 70F degrees now and the cat and I just spent about an hour lazing on the deck.  He was more interested in the birds around, but I just closed my eyes and relaxed.  It was so nice!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 10, 2017, 09:26:59 PM
I have seem to have lost myself in this day. I was in earlier and read your messages, but was running late and didn't want to miss my Gary's Bible study class. Then lunch time arrived and then nap time, and another day was on it's way out.

Phyllis, I am so sorry you are having a shoulder and arm problem. What do you feel is the cause of the pain ? Or have I missed the reason ?  I do hope it is nothing serious.

Hal, I have said it before but I repeat…you do have a wonderful son in law. With all the ladies in your immediate family, it must be a blessing to have a caring Son in Law. I hope your appt. went well and that you enjoyed you big breakfast.

Gloria, Your town sound a good deal like mine, except there are not villages around me, some are good sized cities. Orange Co. itself used to be a farming area, and then it grew and grew and grew. all of Ca. has out-grown itself, but we can still find peace in our own little places where we live.Where I am now, in Rowntree Gardens, it is like a mini city in itself. Only four acres, but we have most all we need right here. Doctors come in once a month to see their patients, we have nurses on duty round the clock. I feel very Blessed to be here. I can have meals delivered to my room if I so desire..it costs, but when needed is a blessing. I cannot ask for more.I too was started on my son's old computer. We share a lot Gloria.

Larry the nitro patches don't seem to bother me at all, except for itching skin after a while. There is more room on the thighs so I expect my arms will be long healed before I need to go back to them. I remove the patch when I go to bed at night and always wash the area with soap and water as directed.

Mary Ann, I am so glad you had you quiet time with the cat on your deck. I sounds delightful. You are so fortunate to have Tom living with you, and doing some cooking. I worry about out Gloria de being all alone, but she does have good neighbors. No one can replace our immediate family though.

It has been very quiet here today. Tomorrow we should not expect to much posting by our Bis/Joan. I am sure just coming home will be tiring for her. But what a great blessing it is to have her returning to the S.S. Thanks be to God.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Denver on May 10, 2017, 11:30:14 PM
Good evening, EVERYFRIEND❣️

Seems all I get done these days is play with our new cat, Smokey.  I must admit I am sure enjoying him.  He is a delightful guy. 

JUNE, we have not had any pets for quite sometime now.  I did have one for a short time...got him online.  When he settled in, we took him to our vet to have him neutered and get shots up to date and the vet found that he had a chip.  They contacted the person of record and they wanted him back....it was heartbreaking, but at least he found the original owner. 

JANE.  I was so sorry to read the news about your Annie.  Enjoy the time with your family. 

PHYLLIS, I am aware that you do not post too often and I am sorry to read it is because you are in such pain.  We certainly do enjoy seeing a post when ever you are able to do so. Take care. 

It has been raining most of the afternoon and evening....it is great to have the moisture and I am just thankful we have had no more hail...the Monday storm was terrible here in the Denver area.

LARRY, as always, I hope you enjoyed the evening with Scott and Jennifer.  I have a neighbor that has a cat also and she does not travel at all, so she will help me out with taking care of Smokey when we are away.  She assured me that she will step in and help out at any time if I wanted to get this kitty.  Yes, of course Dave and Family will help out when needed.  My little granddaughter ðŸ'—'S kitties, and she is beyond excited to meet Smokey. 

GLORIA, Smokey has adjusted very well and we sure are enjoying him.

JOY, I have always been attracted to the rag doll kittens as well.  I have never seen one in person, but they sure look cute.  Thank you for the kind wishes for my new guy! He has been a delight and I hope he continues to be. 

It is getting close to news time, so I best wrap this up. 

Holding good thoughts and saying prayers that we will hear that you are home JOAN. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 11, 2017, 06:40:05 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  I just stuck my head in the door to see who's hanging around.  I don't have much time this morning.  i'm taking my sister to an appointment and we have to leave by 8:30.

I hope you have a great day filled withe whatever you wish! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 11, 2017, 07:11:10 AM
Good morning everyone.

My morning started off with a bit of excitement, hubby was having problems so off to the ER we went at 4:45 this morning. He was checked and not one thing could be the culprit but they did blood work and will phone if there is a problem.

Will hang some laundry on the line in a bit then pick some rhubarb to stew it with crushed pineapple to have for lunch.

Mary Ann, I sure hope that temp does come here, frost on the ground this morning.

Jane, enjoy the day with your sister.

Time to get a move on.

Enjoy your day everyone
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 11, 2017, 08:26:41 AM
Good morning everyone, another one in the low 40's. Am I wrong but this is May isn't it? Feels more like late March.

LARRY  I am lucky to be able to wash the few dishes I dirty. The CNA I have gave me a good back ,massage yesterday and my back felt much better the rest of the day, did more than the shot last week. It is hard not to be able to do something we did for years but there is a time when we have to do less.

MARY ANN  my son gave me one of those new square copper fry pans. Just like you see in the commercials nothing sticks and so easy to clean. Every time now when my CNA cooks anything for me she uses that one. I have a couple of the enamel ones but the copper is even better.

AMY  while trying to tidy up your sewing room how many different pieces of material did you find that you forgot about? I had a sister who made a lot of clothes, she had a small room that had nothing but cloth in it. She made every thing from winter coats to summer outfits.

JUNE  where this building is there was nothing but trees 12 years ago. There is 4 different senior housing places in this town and 3 of them are in the village I live in.

JENNY  the maintenance man's wife volunteers at the pound and several here have got kitties from there. A few have small dogs and one lab service dog. There are 2 that have dogs who bark a lot and for those near them it is annoying. I hope JOAN does go home today.

JANE  an appointment is no fun but I hope you enjoy the time with your sister.

AMY  not a nice way to start the day. Rhubarb and pineapple? I'll be there for lunch.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 11, 2017, 08:27:59 AM
                 Yellow Light

The light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing and stopped at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.

The tailgating woman behind him was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she missed her chance to get through the intersection.

As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer.

The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed and placed in a holding cell.

After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects. He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, giving the guy in front of you the finger and cursing at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker, the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian fish emblem on the trunk, so naturally I assumed you had stolen the car."

Priceless.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 11, 2017, 08:31:08 AM
Good MOrning Everyone!

Amy sorry to hear your hubby was having problems.  An ER is no fun and seems they take forever.  Hopefully nothing to serious.

I am up and cleaned up, have men's bible study and breakfast this morning.  Always an enjoyable morning.

Jenny, seems you are hitting it off with "Smokey".  I like cats but my wife is not a cat lover.  But we have our boxer who keeps us in line.  I saw in neighborhood email that someone has black lab puppies to give away.

JaneS, enjoy your day with your sister.  But try to stay out of trouble.

Coffee is ready, so need to get a cup.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 11, 2017, 09:30:37 AM
Hi everyone. We are in for a very hot day today in the upper 90's.  I have an appointment at 10:30 with the lung doctor.  This is the annual required visit related to my CPAP machine.  There have been no issues so this will be just a routine visit.  Yesterday evening I opened a new 10 pound bag of beautiful red delicious apples but the first two I took out had spoiled spots on them.  So I will be returning the whole bag to Costco later this morning.  They guarantee satisfaction and I am certainly not satisfied.  It is a 10 lb bag and I have bought them numerous times in the past without a problem. 

I don't have much available time this morning so will try to be brief as want to catch up on yesterday and this morning postings before I leave the house. 

Mary Ann, when I fix scrambled eggs with cheese for Pat I do put water in the skillet as the cheese has a tendency to stick as it dries and is hard to remove.  In the scheme of things a skillet left dry isn't worth commenting about as it is easily taken care of as you do. 

Amy, it sounds like your DIL surprsied you with plants.   I need to get some hanging baskets for the back porch and a plant for my front porch.  Sorry to see you had to make the early morning ER visit and sure hope their isn't a new problem. 

June does the Rowntree Gardens have a beauty shop or bank or other small shops?  Hopefully today is the day for Joan to leave the rehab facility. 

Jenny, we did have a nice visit with Scott and Jennifer last night.  Saturday is Jennifer's Birthday.  We went ahead and gave her money for her birthday so, if she wanted to, she could perhaps get something nice to wear to Saturday as we are taking she, Scott and her boyfriend out to eat at a nice restaurant for the remainder of her birthday present.  It will be the first we have met her boyfriend.

Gloria, you are the first to mention the copper frying pans.  It sounds like you are happy with it.  We have some telfon coated frying pans that are easy to clean and the silicon muffin tins which I really love as nothing sticks to them.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 11, 2017, 09:48:07 AM
well I will try again I had a post all but ready to post and the gremlin got it.
Hope everyone is having a great day it is cloudy here calling for possible t showers. sun is popping in and out. 63º mostly cloudy for high of 68º today.
I am going to shop and finish putting the new hose on bulldozer. a 1" inside diameter hose 28" long with one straight  fitting wit a captive flange on it and a 90º fitting on the other. cost $220.37. no tax farm exempt . now you all see why Nancy says sell out and quit. for the $$ part I agree with her but am afraid if i did I would set down and die. but also I enjoy most all you for most of the time. Have a great day everyone. hope you all are having a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 11, 2017, 09:57:34 AM
Larry well we have some of the  coated pans but I prefer the old stainless Pans  and cast iron skillet. if I mess up and burn something to death in them I can clean them up. a little oil and salt will re season the skillet. Have a great day i am off to shop now see you later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 11, 2017, 10:44:22 AM
Gloria, I have not seen a square frying pan.  I have some cast aluminum and an Ekco frying pan but Tom wanted to use his own cookware so recently we switched.  His is heavy black and since he does the cooking now, I am the cleanup person.  it is just the eggs that dry before I get to them that is hard to remove.  I did buy him a wok when he came to live here and that is easier to clean but his pans have a textured bottom and the eggs stick there.  Fortunately we don't have eggs every day.

Larry, Tom does put cheese in his scrambled eggs and that is part of the sticking problem.  I would use my cast aluminum pan but I'd put hot water and detergent in it right away.  I'm not a neat person but I do some things right!

We have the start of a nice day.  It lightly rained a bit last night but radar now shows no rain in our vicinity. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 11, 2017, 12:58:44 PM
Gloria, I really enjoyed the post you gave about the lady driver and her bad behavior. A good lesson for all of us who get impatient too quickly.

Larry. We have one "store". They stock snacks, greeting cards, nonprescription medical needs, gifts,etc. Then we have a "used" stuff store. Some clothing, and everything you would find in places like Good will or Salvation army. We can write a check for twenty dollars and get cash at the front desk. We have bus trips that take us to various shopping areas, or restaurants on other days. We have the clinic downstairs where we can get medical needs and our personal doctors come once a month. X-rays, blood tests, are from private organizations that come to our room and do the work. I have fallen, and sustained bleeding injuries, and the nurses here can treat those in our room or in the clinic. My bills are done through my visa automatically, so you can see, it is like a little city in itself. I could not ask for more.Dentists or eyes are the only reason I would have to leave the property.

I looking for our Bis, but that is foolish on my part. She will be exhausted by the time she gets home and settled in. Maybe tomorrow we will hear from her. God Willing.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 11, 2017, 02:24:13 PM
Larry, I forgot to mention, we have 3 and maybe 4 beauty shops..they also do manicures and pedicures, but both men and women.

I have decided to take the day off and just stay home. I am not going to dress, I'll stay in my nighty, and eat at home. I am not sick, I just don't feel good, so I will tell myself I need to take better care, and pretend I am sick. My mind is tired as well as my body, and I feel like a mean little kid. I will leave myself in
God's capable Hands.  Hopefully, He will Accept me.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Chia on May 11, 2017, 03:58:18 PM
There is a quiz going on http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?board=22.0...There are still a few questions left for those who might like to take a try at them..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Denver on May 11, 2017, 09:07:00 PM
 
AARP- American Association of Retired People
Questions and Answers from
AARP Forum
Q:       Where can single men over the age of 70 find
younger women who are interested in them?
A:       Try a bookstore, under
Fiction.
Q:       What can a man do while his wife is going
through menopause?
A:       Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can
finish the basement.  When you're done, you will have a place to
live.
Q:       Someone has told me that menopause is
mentioned in the bible... Is that true?
Where can it be
found?
A:       Yes. Matthew 14:92:
"And Mary rode
Joseph's ass all the way to   Egypt
...."
Q:       How can you increase the heart rate of your
over-70 year-old husband?
A:       Tell him you're
pregnant.
Q:       How can you avoid that terrible curse of the
elderly wrinkles?
A:       Take off your
glasses.
Q:       Seriously! What can I do for these crow's feet
and all those wrinkles on my face?
A:       Go braless. It will usually pull them
out..
Q:       Why should 70-plus year old people use valet
parking?
A:       Valets don't forget where they park your
car.
Q:       Is it common for 70-plus year olds to have
problems with  short term memory storage?
A:       Storing memory is not a problem. Retrieving it
is the problem.
Q:       As people age, do they sleep more soundly?
A:       Yes, but usually in the
afternoon.
Q:       Where should 70-plus year olds look for eye
glasses?
A:       On their
foreheads.
Q:       What is the most common remark made by 70-plus
year olds when they enter antique stores?
A:       "Gosh, I remember
these!"
SMILE,
You've still got your sense of
humor, haven't you?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 11, 2017, 09:27:45 PM

Denver I just got in and need to go take a shower. but I took time to ck the S & F, i read your post.Nancy and I both got a few smiles of it Thanks.have a good rest of the evening.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 11, 2017, 10:05:30 PM
My sister and I had a good visit on the way to the chiropractor and back today.  We also stopped at an Amish farm that keeps a small store.  The wife makes cottage cheese and yogurt and they make butter and sell milk fresh from the farm.  They also sell eggs and some other organic products.  You go in and while you look around the store, someone will call from somewhere out of sight, "Do you need some help?" And then that person will appear almost before you can say "yes". 

It's an experience not to be misses and so is the food.

I also made an appointment for Annie to have the non invasive surgery to have the biopsy of her liver.   And since the chiropractor is also a licensed herbalist and a good friend, she answered some questions about herbal liver treatments. 

When we got home, my BIL wasn't here so we had lunch and waited until he called and then came back.  We fed him lunch and then talked for a bit more and they left to go home.

Last night, Natalie (my granddaughter in Texas who graduated today) sent me a website where they were live streaming her graduation and I was able to see her get her Master's degree!  I was so excited, I cheered, clapped and cried all at the same time. I probably saw her better this way than if I had been there in hall!

I'm off to bed.  it's been a very busy and productive day for this old lady.  Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 12, 2017, 06:08:31 AM
well it is too early no one else seams to be on line. JaneS seams to be last one on line for several days now. it is 3:04 AM here now and mostly cloudy and 51º
time I go be a couch jockey so i don't bother Nancy and get here upset.7
Have a great day. see you all later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 12, 2017, 06:39:25 AM
Good morning everyone.

Think we may get some liquid sunshine today..

Need to pick up some prescriptions today in town then home to coral those darn dust bunnies!

Larry, you ask the other day if hubby liked ice cream with his apple pie and kept forgetting to answer you. Sometimes he does, but with the type of chemo he is on anything cold, will cause electrical shocks in his mouth or hands and feet. So no ice cream until all this is over with.

Jane, you had a great time and your so lucky to be able to get the fresh milk! How I would love to get some good ol Jersey cream!!
One product that can be take for liver is Milk Thistle.check with your vet and /or chiropractor

http://canigivemydog.com/milk-thistle

Lloyd, hope you found some more zzz's too early to be up to stay.

Gloria, stewed rhubarb with crushed pineapple is in the hidey hole. Hubby doesn't like it too sweet so it may be too tart!

June ,everyone is entitled to take a day off and enjoy.

Enjoy your day everyone..

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 12, 2017, 07:36:55 AM
Hi Amy, thanks for the suggestion about Milk Thistle but she's been taking in in medium doses since the last time her liver acted up.  Debra suggested upping the dosage for a while.  She said that the organic kind won't hurt her no matter how much she gets and she suggested adding 40 extra drops a day which I  am doing.

Don't you wish we could REALLY corral those dust bunnies so they'd quit multiplying.  They just seem to get free so often!

I'm about ready to go get ready for work.  So I'll check in when I get home to see what Everyfriend has been up to.  Have a wonderful day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 12, 2017, 08:44:37 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Amy, JaneS, get yourself one of the Roomba's and let it chase them.  Our's take care of the problem everyday (except Sunday) at 12"45 and then goes back to it's dock till the next day.

Well, it is suppose to be a bright, sunshiny day.  But it is cool and cloudy like the last few days.  We never did get any rain.

Lloyd hope you finally got some sleep. 

Coffee is ready, anyone want to join me for a cup?



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 12, 2017, 10:07:10 AM
Good morning everyone, I think I need a new monitor. Have a blurred screen and this morning it is worse. This has been getting worse for a few months.

LARRY  my son gave me the deep square copper fry pan and my DIL for Christmas last year, he has since bought several different copper pans and they love them, they go into the oven and into the dishwasher.

MARY ANN  maybe you could ask Tom to use your fry pan for eggs or to put soap and water in the pan he uses when he cooks eggs. You have not seen commercials on TV about the copper pans?

JUNE  glad you liked that joke.

JENNY good ones, thanks.

JANE  wonderful that you see Natalie get her degree.

AMY  now I like lemon and rhubarb, too, (not together) both are tart and if I can nibble on raw rhubarb do you think I would find your stewed rhubarb too tart?

Screen getting more blurry, shutting down and starting later I will be able to see something again.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on May 12, 2017, 10:33:25 AM
Good Morning Everyone.

Still working with one weak hand, so please forgive my mistakes.   

My only Grandson just graduated from  boot camp as an infantry man...   I am proud of his choice to serve our country,  but also very worried about his safety ...

It is rainy here on the rocky coast o Maine  :'(

Have a good day EVERYONE...
Sandy 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 12, 2017, 11:22:29 AM
Hi everyone. We are expecting another hot day getting to 90 degrees this afternoon.  Yesterday we got into the mid-90's and it was humid.  When I got to the doctor's office yesterday for my appointment they asked me hadn't I gotten the call that she wasn't going to be there.  I had not and when I got home I checked my call list back for three weeks and their number was not present.  Fortunately this was just across the river, probably about 6 miles away.  So I left and stopped at Costco to return the apples and replace them.  I ate a quick lunch there and came home and laid down for two hours plus.  All three doctor's appointments/tests were rescheduled this week. 

There is nothing on the schedule that I must do today. I did make a tripr to Walmart to pick up a prescription for Pat and get a few other items.  I was able to get the electric cart and that helped as seem to be dragging today.  Yesterday afternoon Pat made a gallon of chili so we will be having some of that for our dinner tonight so no more cooking needed for today other than to fix my lunch.  I did fix Pat's breakfast and unloaded the dishwasher.

Lloyd, there is nothing cheap about farming.  Will your grandson be buying all the equipment along with the farm?  I bet you would always find projects to keep you busy since you will still be living on the farm. 

June, it sounds like you have the stores and services you need right where you live.  I thought you would probably have a beauty shop available as ladies like to have their hair done.  My sister assured my mother had her hair styled each week in the beauty shop that was in the care home.  I don't think most men worry much about their hair particularly as we get older as there is usually less of it to be concerned about.  Hope you were able to rest well yesterday and the "mean little kid" has now left your apartment.  :)

Jenny, I liked the AARP humor and shared it with my wife, sister and SIL as we are all over 70. 

JaneS, I am surprised the Amish farm is allowed to sell whole milk since with wouldn't be pasteurized. I am a little stumped at how the vet can do a biopsy and not have it be invasive.  The biopsies I have had involved the insertion of a long needle.  How neat that you were able to see Natalie get her Master's degree.  Isn't modern technology great.  I bet you did have a much better view than those lost in the audience. 

Amy, that is terrible that your husband has such a reaction to cold things.  I bet he is looking forward to having some ice cream in the future. 

Gloria, I may have to invest in a copper pan.  That sounds like my kind of cooking pan.  We can't put our telfon skillets in the dishwasher but can put the Cusinart stainless steal ones in the dishwasher and they come out sparkling clean.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 12, 2017, 11:48:57 AM
Goodness, the day isn't  going as planned but gosh it is going fast!!! I did pick up the script along with milk and came home only to have the hospital leave a message. Had to take hubby back up so a Dr could increase his digoxin..let's pray that this is the answer to his problems..
Better go get  some wood in and I see the sun if finally saying good morning..might cut the grass and get that job done.

Hal, I do have a Roomba but with 2 long haird dogs the dust bunnies multiply fast!!.

Lunch is over,better get at it..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 12, 2017, 12:13:45 PM
Soldier Assistance

     
    Finding a woman sobbing that she had locked her keys in her car,

    A passing soldier assures her that he can help.

    She looks on amazed as he removes his trousers, .......

    Rolls them into a tight ball and rubs them against the car door.

    Magically it opens.......

    "That's so clever," the woman gasps. "How did you do it?"

    "Easy," replies the man. "These are my khakis".
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 12, 2017, 12:35:19 PM
Amy, the soldier must have been from New England (sorry, Gloria).

Gloria, we have so many pots that I hate to add any more.  I am putting my pots and pans in a lower cupboard in case either of us wants to use them, but I'll leave other spots for Tom's pots and pans.  Either Tom has to learn to put soap and hot water in his pan or I've got to make it to the kitchen sooner than I do so I can put the hot water and soap in the pan.  I have mentioned it to him, but I don't say anything now because he is so helpful in other ways.  I have an eye infection and Tom picked up an antibiotic for me but before he gave it to me, he took off the childproof top and inverted it so it would be easy for me to take off.  That's why I don't say more about egg left in the pan.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 12, 2017, 01:08:25 PM
Jenny, lots of laughs in your arrps. jokes, but it should have been for much older people. When I was 70 I had no problems about aging. Not till my late 80's did I have similar problems,and the 90's have only increased the problems. I don't worry about them though. I'm just thankful to be alive and bumbling my way along.

Jane…ooh…how I wish I could be transported to that Amish farm. We have nothing like that in my section of the U.S.Their yogurt is the kind that is recommended for a lot of our ills. So much food in our super markets has been altered for longer shelf life, that we have lost many of the necessary nutrients. I'm glad you had such a productive day girl.

Amy, what a horrible circumstance that your hubby encounters when eating ice cream. does anything cold affect him like that. I pray he will graduate from treatments very quickly. And I am happy for him that he has such a sweet and helpful wife taking care of him.

Sandy, I never see a mistake in you left handed typing. You do very well my dear. I pray you will heal quickly so you can get back to normal living again.

Larry, the beauty shops would go broke if they depended on me. I wear my hair stick straight now, trim it myself and shampoo it myself. Looking "pretty", would take more that a beauty shop, but I am content with the package God enclosed me in.

My house keeper is shining up my bathroom now. My regular one is off to the Philippines, visiting her family, so this girl is here doing her job. All the employees are so nice..just like close family.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 12, 2017, 01:36:58 PM
Mary Ann, Tom sounds like a very thoughtful person (without being reminded).... but agree that eggs + cheese is the worst to have harden in the pan.  I've been using small skillets (teflon) that I can throw away when the teflon starts wearing off.... Right now am using Circulon pots & pans & love them, but since I eat an egg every day, will wear out the little one long before the others. I do use cast iron for meats & gravy. 

By the way, a long time ago my neighbor told me her doctor said to NOT use aluminum for cooking, that her aluminum coffee pot was ruining her kidneys.  I've quit using it except for one pan that I kept to make the pimento cheese spread... it is the top of a double boiler & works perfect with the potato masher I use to "mush-up" the Velvetta cheese before adding the pimentos & Miracle Whip. Has anyone else ever heard this? 

I am off to the grocery store & pick up fast food for lunch.  I'm hungry and don't know what for.  Saw so many good looking steaks walking around those Flint Hills last week end, but know they don't ever get "grain fed for the summer" like my parents had a farmer do for them every year.  Never get a piece of meat like that, my understanding is the feed lot "food" is some kind of artificial pellets to make them gain weight but sure don't bring out any flavor.  If I go east I see miles & miles of cattle on the Flint Hills and if I go west I see (and smell) lots of cattle pens.  Even one of the places here that advertises their "farm raised beef" do not pretend they are given extra grain/corn before being butchered.  I don't know anything about farming or raising cattle, but I do know what good beef USED to taste like.   :tissue:

Good ones, Gloria & Amy.....thanks!   
:thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 12, 2017, 04:18:36 PM
I typed a message, lost it and then found it but it won't let me post it.  I copied it to word pad and then tried again to re post and all that posts is my name and the date stuff.  There's nothing under it.  I've tried 5 times now and I'm going to try one more time and then give up.  I even closed it out and came back in and it wouldn't post.  O where oh where is Jeanne Lee when we need her.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 12, 2017, 04:20:26 PM
Shirley, I stopped using any aluminum cook ware at least 30 years ago when I heard that it is bad for our internal organs.  I use nothing but stainless steel now and I do not us anything with teflon,  Once the teflon is damaged, it can flake off in the food and that's also not good for us.

Larry, the milk is inspected and passes state specs.  I don't know what that means but I know a lot of people who buy it and I don't know anyone who ever got sick on it.  My sister often freezes it and she says it's just as good when you thaw it to use as it is the day you buy it.

Also, what they refer to as "non invasive surgery for the biopsy is done microscopically as opposed to an incision which poses a bigger threat of infection.  That's what they said and that's all I know about it.

I'm off to rest a bit!  I'm really tired and I think it's the extra stress that's making me so tired.  If I'm not back later it's because I'm still resting.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 12, 2017, 04:21:29 PM
Yay!  It worked.  I guess some of the smarts on all of you are starting to rub off on me!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 12, 2017, 04:48:45 PM
I had said my pans were cast aluminum and maybe they are - and maybe they're not.  They are not stainless steel but are heavy metal, just not shiny.  I do have a 2 quart sauce pan and a 7" fry pan, Ekco, that share a cover and I like and use much.  I will say I've used the unshiny metal pans for years and I'm still here.

I don't know the make of Tom's pans but they have straight sides and are black.  The covers are glass.  I have my mother's cast iron skillet and I was making Swiss steak one time and heard a loud crack when I put some water in the pan.  I haven't used it for a long time.  I would bring it upstairs but we have so little room for the pots and pans we use that I hesitate to bring it out of storage.  I asked Tom one time if he wanted to use it and he said he did not.  I doubt he's ever cooked with cast iron.  His black utensils are not heavy enough to be cast iron.

June, thank you so much for the bold post; it is so much easier for me to read.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on May 12, 2017, 08:12:23 PM
Jenny. thanks for a good laugh :roflBig:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 12, 2017, 08:26:06 PM
Mary Ann, it is easier for me to read too, I'll try to remember to keep using it.We had a nice Mothers' Day program after lunch today. We were asked to submit a statement about Mothers' Day, our motherhood, or our Mothers' mothering. So this is what I wrote, and it was read aloud to the crowd by our activity director. Afterwards we were all given a long stemmed Rose, and lemonade and mini cupcakes were served. I came home from the program and fell sound asleep.

This is the message I wrote. "God gifted me with three of His little Souls, to love and to raise. My husband helped, of course, but I delighted in being a Mother. I have learned that our children truly are a gift; to love, to care for, and to release when the time comes. Then as they become adults, more gifts are given in form of our grand children and then Great grandchildren. Now my son's are talking care of their mother, as happens in so many of our lives. The time will come when they will need to release me, which they will do with care, and I hope with happy memories of our life together. Our Gracious Father in Heaven has planned out all the details and I am so grateful. We are Blessed !!!"
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 12, 2017, 08:52:57 PM
What you wrote, June, is beautiful.  I'm so sorry my own mother didn't live long enough to meet and enjoy her grandsons and eventually great grandsons and -daughters.  I will substitute the word "aunt" for "mother" in my case because I have been blessed to have three wonderful nephews and later their families.  Two of my families will celebrate Mother's Day for the first time this year and another will be enjoying a second Mother's Day.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 12, 2017, 09:41:11 PM
I didn't notice that the spell checker had changed "laproscopically" to microscopic.  Laproscopic is correct!

Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 12, 2017, 09:57:02 PM
I think the bold looks even better in the color blue, so if you gals don't mind sharing, and if my color blue is as easy to read as yours, I would like to use blue also.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 12, 2017, 10:10:17 PM
June, be my guest - flattery will get you everywhere!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 12, 2017, 10:10:34 PM
It's fine with me June but I borrowed it from MaryAnn
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 12, 2017, 10:17:29 PM
June, what you wrote about Mothers Day is so touching.  I lifted it and will send it onward.  I hope you don't mind.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Shirley on May 13, 2017, 12:03:50 AM
Me, too, Hal.... thank you, June, you said it so well.  I just read it to my son & he was impressed, you might want to copyright that!

Don't know why all the "gizmos" have it in for me this week.  Tonight I tried to turn off my Vizio TV by the computer, maybe a year old, and it wouldn't turn off.  Darn thing will not recognize the remote at all.  I can't find any controls on the sides or bottom & not in a spot where I can see the back... so I reached under & pulled the plug.  I will worry about it tomorrow~  Have to take the whole back off the remote to check batteries, another "worry about it tomorrow".   :crazy2:

I spent 2 days trying to get photos resized, took photos of the wisteria hanging from the tree on the river.. it is gorgeous this year.  Can't get any of the online resizer sites to do it because the camera puts out such large files (over 6 MB).  I got one resized using Paint yesterday but it would not size it to post, still too large that most people wouldn't want to get it in e-mail.  I sent the photos from the gathering & not sure if people got them or not, have not heard from any that I sent to.

Now I need to get to bed. My problems are little ones but they sure keep me hopping. 

By the way, girls, how does the purple work with your eyes?  I do bold, too.  Any color you like.
   :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 13, 2017, 04:23:39 AM
Good morning everyone, another night I cannot sleep so thought I would get an early start. My son took me to get a new monitor, wow what a difference. The old one must have been going for a long time, this one is brighter and not blurry. Bigger, too.

SANDY  if you can forgive my mistakes in typing I sure can forgive yours and everyone else's too. God watch over your grandson. We escaped rain here yesterday but the sky was filled with dark clouds.

LARRY  only once did I get to a doctor's office to be told he was out of state. I asked why they didn't let me know. No reply to that. That was the first doctor I fired. Ask a question and he would walk out of the room and when he came back he would say-see you in 3 months. Have you never seen the commercials for those copper pans? Much better than teflon  and you do not have to worry about scratching them.

AMY  prayers that the new med will help your husband. Cute joke.  He must have been a southern or Boston soldier.

MARY ANN  not all of us New Englanders talk that way. The Boston folks have their own way of speaking, especially the Kennedys. You should hear those native to Maine talk. All the prescriptions I have come with easy caps after I asked the pharmacist for them. I cannot open the childproof ones.

JUNE  I find bread no longer gets stale or moldy. A loaf can sit on a shelf for a month and still looks fresh with all the darn preservatives. Wish I could make my own again and not with the bread machines.

SHIRLEY  I heard that about aluminum pans years ago when they came out with stainless steel pans. I have none of them left but aluminum was all we had at one time. Good beef and any other meat does not taste like it used to. Have you noticed how big frying chickens are? No taste to them and not tender either.

JANE  seems like when we have problems here with posting or anything else there is no one around to help us. Not only does teflon flake but it wears off. Then you have to be careful not to use metal on them either. I often freeze milk. When there is a sale on the brand I like I would buy an extra half gallon and freeze one. Hope you got some restful ZZZZzzz on your couch.

GLORIA de  haven''t seen many posts from you lately. Hope you have not been sick.

JUNE  your story is wonderful. Every so often my 3 do something for me that is unexpected and if I thank them they will ask if they ever thanked me for all I did for them.

JANE  I have noticed at times spell checker instead of correcting spelling will change a word that does not mean the same. It happens in my email spell check,too.

JUNE  back in SN I used blue all the time. Love your Mother's day story. I always said you have a way with words and know how to express your thoughts and feelings.

SHIRLEY  did you try your PSP to resize? If you want to send one to me I can try resizing to the size you want. I find most colors OK for me except red, that bothers me. I still stick with black.

I was so hoping we had a brief message from Joan. I sure hope she is home now.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 13, 2017, 04:25:48 AM
Mother's Day Shorts

I don’t think I’ll be able to get my Mom what she really wants on Mother’s Day â€" a doctor for a son-in-law.

I asked my wife what she'd like for Mother's Day & she said for me to drive 7 hours east with the kids & then turn around & come back

There's love, and then there's eating the slop your kids made you for Mother's Day love.
-------------------------

Mom To The Rescue

My mother had just finished taking a CPR class at a local college when she and I were in the mall and saw a big crowd gathered around a still body.

Mom took off running at a speed I didn’t know she could muster, yelling, “Everyone back! I know CPR!”

Just as she threw herself next to the body and was about to begin, a pair of strong hands pulled her to her feet.

“Ma’am,” said a police officer beside her, “we are trying to arrest this man."
-------------------------

"When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway."
~ Erma Bombeck

"A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie."

~ Tenneva Jordan


"There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

~ Jill Churchill
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Gloria on May 13, 2017, 04:27:08 AM

The Amish are non-violent people
BUT  IT  PAYS TO KNOW GERMAN.........

An Amish Farmer walking through his field notices a man drinking from his pond with his hand.

  The Amish Farmer shouts: "Trinken Sie nicht das Wasser,  die Khe und die Schweine haben hineingeschissen!"

Which means: "Don't drink the water, the cows and pigs have shit in it!"

The man shouts back: "I'm a Muslim, I don't understand your gibberish.  Speak English, Infidel!"

The Amish Farmer shouts back in English: "Use two hands, you'll get more!"
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 13, 2017, 04:50:29 AM
 Shirley and Gloria are up before breakfast. hope your day is a great one.
My breathing Mask went to leaking and turned on the warning Light so up I got. sea you all later. I am going to couch and try for more zzz's so i wont bother Nancy, she needs her beauty sleep also. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 13, 2017, 06:47:26 AM
Good morning everyone..

So happy I got the grass cut yesterday as it is raining out now.No hanging of laundry out today!

June ,this is due to the type of chemo hubby is taking, once off of that, it will hopefully return to normal. I also enjoyed what you wrote about Mothers.

Shirley, I am with you on the beef, I miss farm raised beef and chickens too! The store bought ones just don't have the flavour at all.

Larry, he is not a big ice cream eater but he does love a glass of milk. When he drinks milk he said it feels like there is ice crystals in it.

Lloyd, good morning, did you send the rain here this morning and for all weekend. A lot of fishermen are going to get wet as pickerel/walleye fishing opens here.

Mary Ann, you should hear the difference in dialect here as you go north it changes.

Better get a move on.

Take care and enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 13, 2017, 07:10:57 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  Rain here....AGAIN!  it started sometime during the night and is supposed to last all day! 

Later, I'm going to a family birthday party for the family of one of my very dearest and longest friends.  Joyce will be 90 and is still going strong!  They decided to celebrate all the milestone birthdays in the family in one big party and the combined years they are celebrating add up to 515!  That's amazing!

I might stop at the Amish store on the way home.  I got a gift card for there and I need a couple of things.  For one thing, I made some egg salad with the eggs I got from Elmer (the Amish farmer) and what's an egg salad sandwich without potato chips?  And my doggie treats are getting low. 

I gave Annie her pill that she has to take on an empty stomach and now we're waiting for the time to elapse so they can have breakfast....me too.  I won't eat if they can't. 

June, I forgot to say that I too enjoyed your little piece about mothers.  And GLORIA,  or was it SHIRLEY, I'm always getting that answer when I thank my kids for something they do for me.  It's always something like, "I owe you a lot more than a ride, or dinner, or cleaning your carpet, or whatever.  I never think of it as "pay back".  I just loved being their MOM and now I guess they love being my kids.  I'm glad that happened along the way. 

Isn't being a mother the best thing God ever gave us?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: halkel on May 13, 2017, 09:08:40 AM
Good Morning Everyone!!

Our morning weather starting off as usual.  Overcast but that will burn off and we will have sunshine and temps in the 80's.  No possibility of rain until Wednesday.

Shirley, have you ever tried IrfanView?   http://www.irfanview.com/ (http://www.irfanview.com/)
It is great for resizing and messing with pictures and it is FREE.  Been around for years.

Gloria enjoyed your post this morning, had to laugh about Mom to the rescue.

Coffee is ready, who wants a cup, I am headed to patio.''

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on May 13, 2017, 09:25:09 AM
Hi everyone.  We have an overcast morning and anticipated rain throughout the day.  We need the rain so no complaints and that will delay starting to have to water the yard. The temperature is not to get above 75 late this afternoon.

Our big activity for the day is taking our granddaughter and her boyfriend, Scott and Pat and I to the Chop House Restaurant.  It is a very fine restaurant that we have used for special occasions ever since we moved here.  I called yesterday and made reservations for 3:30 and also arranged for a small birthday cake to be served after we finish the meal.  We have not met Jennifer's boy friend yet so that will be nice.  Scott really likes him.

Amy, sure hope the increased digoxin improves the way your husband has been feeling.  That joke is a groaner.  :) :)

Mary Ann, I almost wrote the same thing about the soldier.  The dried eggs in the pan is a small thing in the big scheme of things.  I am sure he doesn't do that to displease you.  I try hard to do things to please Pat but sometimes do mess up in putting something where she thinks it shouldn't be. 

June, you radiate an inner beauty.  It is too bad people tend to place so much emphasis on outer beauty as sometimes that has little to do with who the person really is. 

Shirley, do you wash your Teflon pains in the dishwasher?  We only use wooden spoons or spatulas with our Teflon skillets and haven't scratched them and thus been able to use them for a long time. Pat is afraid to use her cast iron skillet on the glass top stove as she is afraid she might drop it and break the surface.  That has always been her favorite skillet.  Yesterday in Walmart I saw the a 2 lb box of Velvetta cheese now is selling for $8.49.  We will stick with the sharp cheddar cheese at Costco for less than $3 per pound. 

JaneS, that is a strange problem trying to post without success.  I wish I had an answer for you but don't as haven't experienced that problem.  If the milk has passed State inspection then I wouldn't worry about using it.  We seldom buy milk anymore other than half and half.  We have a can of powdered milk that can be used when milk is called for in a recipe.  I have never liked to drink milk probably the result of growing up on a daily farm.  I understand what you are saying about the biopsy and expect that is just the needle that brings out a small sample to be tested.  I had a liver biopsy once and while it wasn't fun the pain lasted just for a second as the needle was in and out so quickly. 

June, what a nice Mother's Day event they had for you.  That was a very nice piece you wrote about being a mother.

Hal, we have the same problem with our Vizio TV and our remotes quit working.  Sometimes I can reset the Joey's (part of the Dish setup for smart TV's) and that will solve the problem.  Other times I have to unplug it and so far that has solved the problem.  If I ever have to buy another TV it will likely be a Sony.   

Gloria, you are going to enjoy that new monitor.  Sometimes things deteriorate slowly and we are not aware until the problem becomes untenable.  I have seen the commercial for the copper pans done by the lady with the annoying voice.  Your Mother's Day funnies reminds me so of my grandmother who always took the back of the fried chicken declaring it was her favorite piece.  I always thought it was so that the better pieces were left for others. 

Lloyd, how often do you change the piece that fits on your face.  They recommend about every 6 weeks or so if I remember correctly.  I sometimes can use mine a little longer. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 13, 2017, 09:39:54 AM
LARRY, you just made my heart a bit lighter with you info on the liver biopsy and the pain from the needle.  I've been so worried about having cause Annie pain that just knowing that little bit of information has eased my anxiety for her.  Thank you so much!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on May 13, 2017, 10:20:14 AM
Good Morning,

It's graduation day at Oklahoma State University and #2 granddaughter (Miss Emily) will receive her Bachelor's Degree.

I'm not going - too much hullaballoo for me...and her Convocation is at 6:00 p.m. 
However, the ceremonies will be streamed live on-line, so I'll have a front row seat....at the computer.  She says she'll text me when she's seated so I'll know where to look for her.  Ah, the wonders of Technology.

I asked her if she had decorated her mortar board and she sent a picture.  It's a simple design that's sparkly, so I may be able to pick that out.

The entire family (minus our New Yorker) is meeting at a local restaurant for lunch before those attending the graduation go on their way.

It will be A Good Day!




Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Amy on May 13, 2017, 10:50:47 AM
Passing this along..


If you own a Bible, you are abundantly blessed. About 1/3 of the world does not have access to one.

If you wake up each morning with more health than illness, you are blessed to rise and shine, to live and to serve in a new day.

If you have anyone on the planet, just one person that loves you and listens to you; count this a blessing.

If you can freely attend a church meeting without fear, then you are more blessed than over 1/3 of the world.

If you pray today or any day, you are blessed because you believe in God's willingness to hear your prayer.

If you pray for someone else, you are blessed because you want to help others also.

If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over your head, and a place to sleep; all at the same time; you are rich in this world.

If you have a brother or sister in Christ that will pray with you and for you, you benefit from a spiritual unity, bond, and agreement, which the gates of hell cannot stand against.

If you have an earthly family that even halfway love you and support you, you are blessed beyond measure.

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, or some spare change in a dish someplace, you are among the world's wealthy.

If you can go to bed each night, knowing that God loves you, you are blessed beyond measure.

If you can read this message, you are more blessed than about 1/3 of the world who cannot read at all.

If you have never had to endure the hardship and agony of battle, imprisonment, or torture, you are blessed in indescribable measure.

If you can hold someone's hand, hug another person, touch someone on the shoulder, you are blessed because you can offer God's healing touch.

If you can share a word of encouragement with someone else, and do it with His love in your heart, you are blessed because you have learned how to give.

If you have the conviction to stand fast upon His Word and His promises, no matter what, you are blessed because you are learning patience, endurance, and tenacity.

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful, you are blessed because most people can, but many will not.

Be Thankful to God!

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 13, 2017, 11:10:31 AM
Callie, congratulations to Miss Emily upon her graduation.  You probably will be able to see better than most people attending the ceremony.

Amy, that is a very thoughtful piece about being blessed etc. 

Larry, of course, Tom doesn't leave the egg stuff to displease me; he does because he's in a hurry to eat, and sometimes in a hurry to get my breakfast to me!

Gloria, even in my part of the country, people talk differently.  One time I was in Indps visiting my cousin and I mentioned that she had an accent and she reminded me that I was in Indiana and I was the one with the accent!  She was born in Illinois so her Indiana accent wasn't as Hoosierlike as it could have been.  We had many of the same expressions, however, probably due to the fact that our mothers were sisters.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Carol on May 13, 2017, 02:19:42 PM
Sandy:  Prayers and thanks to your grandson for joining the military - our protectors.

Amy:  For sure, we are privileged and blessed.  Even when things look difficult, it is so much easier for us as opposed to many other countries.

We were in heavy traffic today - now it is daily - and a woman behind us (three lanes we were on the right side) kept flashing her lights.  We had no where to go - what was she thinking?  We see speeders and so many goofy drivers - it is sad.  Also,  our neighbor's g-son & girlfriend went to the aid of a guy thrown through a window downtown and they ended up with severe injuries from thugs.    There are too many stories every day.   


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on May 13, 2017, 04:32:50 PM
I am home, but my computer is sick.  I sure miss you all.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: JaneS on May 13, 2017, 05:40:42 PM
We're sure glad to see you, JOANIE but that seems to be the way of things...we get our bodies well and our computers get sick...or we find our way out the financial bind and our fur babies get sick...or we fix our car and our house falls apart.  I guess that God's way of keeping us alert.  Anyway, I'm glad you're back home and feeling better.  Better a sick computer than a sick you.

I drove home from my best friend's 90th birthday party in rain and I began to think of rain songs and rain poems.  The first one that jumped into my mind is probably the first one I ever learned.  It was Robert Louis Stevenson's
 
    The rain is raining all around.
    It falls on fields and trees.
    It rains on the umbrellas here
   And on the ships at sea.

I always loved RLS. 

I feel like it's never going to stop but I do remembr the burned out lawns in the summer.  I suppose I'll wish for it back in July and August.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 13, 2017, 06:22:21 PM
Joan, I hope your computer recovers from being sick so we can hear more from you.  Welcome back!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: junee on May 13, 2017, 07:32:13 PM
JOANFL.      Welcome home.    Hope computer recovers in a hurry.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Sandy on May 13, 2017, 07:35:06 PM
Welcome Home Joan!

It sure has been a long time.    Looking forward to hearing what your plans are.

Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Jeanne Lee on May 13, 2017, 07:46:41 PM
Joan!  Please get that computer up and running soon!   ;D  Not that I've been much help with SS -  I'm sure everyone will be delighted to see you back. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on May 13, 2017, 08:07:22 PM
We had a power outage that lasted about 45 min. so I lost the post as I was reading and answering your messages. I will not try to recapture my thoughts, other than to thank you for your kind words about the Mothers Day message. I had a bad night...lots of disturbing wake-ups. I think my pills got mixed up and it made a mess of my mind, so I am taking the day off again. I did go down for lunch so got that out of the way. I haven't heard what caused the power loss, whether if was internal at Rowntree, or if an accident outside our grounds, as happened one other time, when a car ran into a power pole. whatever...we are up and lighted again, thank you God. I am SO delighted to see a post from our beloved Bis/Joan. Will be looking forward to more as your computer recovers Bis. If I don't get back, have a Blessed night dear ones. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on May 13, 2017, 08:19:52 PM
I welcomed Jeanne Lee back in another folder but I'll do it again here because I know she is much more likely to read posts here.  So we have our two absentees here now.  What a relief.  I hope Joan's computer can come alive again.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Jeanne Lee on May 13, 2017, 08:59:46 PM
Mary Ann, thanks for the "welcome back".  :D  I do read the posts in all the topics, but don't always comment in more than one. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on May 13, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Bis we are all glad to see you back,but do not rush things.we all love you.
Good night everyone. sweet dreams.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Joy on May 13, 2017, 11:00:25 PM
Oh My !!!  WELCOME BACK,  JOAN.   You sure have been missed.   Hope your computer "gets well real quick"

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of April 23, 2017
Post by: Jeanne Lee on May 14, 2017, 03:25:16 AM
Let's make a new start for Mother's Day HERE (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=360.msg85360#msg85360)