Seniors & Friends

Good Sunday morning, Everyfriend.  There's bacon and eggs to go with your coffee or tea.  I wish ALL a blessed day.





Clever Dog

A wife says to her husband one weekend morning, "We've got such a clever dog. He brings in the daily newspapers every morning."
   
Her husband replied "Well, lots of dogs can do that."
The wife responded, "But we've never subscribed to any papers!"



SINGLE PERSON'S PRAYER
(Author Unknown)


"Lord, help me as a single adult.
Help me to acknowledge Your presence in my times of loneliness.
Help me to understand the difference between being alone and being lonely.
Help me to claim Your promise to be closer than a brother.

Help me to be positive in my present circumstances.
Help me to not to allow past hurts to affect my present attitudes
Help me to experience contentment even as I acknowledge my desire for companionship

Help me to find security not in my possessions or in relationships, but in You
Help me not to be threatened by possible failure of relationships of others
Help me never to be so self-sufficient that I have no need for others.
Help me to subject myself to the counsel of others

Help me to share my burdens and hurts with others.
Help me always to hear the counsel of others in the light of Your Word.
Help me to cultivate friendships for the sake of others as well as myself.
Help me not to withdraw from those who are of different status.

Help me to be supportive of the family unit as You ordained it.
Help me in my freedom to be a channel of Your love to others.
Help me to control my natural desires.

Help me to never become careless about my personal appearance.
Help me to use my time wisely.
Help me never to allow others to take Your place in my life.
Help me to be honest about my desires for the future.
Help me to seek Your guidance and direction in my life.

Lord I ask these in Your Holy name. Amen."

Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, courage to change the one I can, and wisdom to know it's me.

--Author Unknown

JOAN....good Sunday morning..it is good seeing your post...how are you this morning?
I am soon off to church...

Good Morning Everyfriend!  And a special Good Morning to you, Joanie.  I went to bed worrying about you because of your absence here.  I hope your absence here meant that you were spending the day resting and recuperating.  And I hope you are on the way to feeling much better than yesterday and even better tomorrow.

I need to thank you especially for today's inspirational reading.  I was feeling a bit down yesterday and asking God if there was a purpose in leaving me here alone.  I think he inspired you to answer that question for me.  That reading seemed to be a direct answer to my thoughts of yesterday.  Thank you!

I'll be off to church this morning.  It's my turn to read the lesson and I always enjoy that.  We have a supply priest this morning and it's a lady we've had before and she is very special!  I'm looking forward to her message.

I probably won't be back until late this afternoon because my son and I are going to help my youngest nephew celebrate his 50th birthday this afternoon and between that and church, I need to make a quick stop at WM for printer paper. 

I hope you all have a lovely day filled with everything you love...

Good Morning everyone.
I see three of you girls are up and at it this Morning.
Have a great day. I have taken my vitals and med's  and had my oatmeal.
so I should be good for the day. I am going to the couch and see if I can fiend
a good movie to watch. I do not if it would be a point of interest or not but'
My cusens granddad used to say that you could chew your food (every bite)
27 or 28 times to proper mix the correct amt. of saliva with it. ( liquid or solid)
we have got on the fast train so just poke it in and swallow. (not good)
I hope everyone has a good day.

Lloyd

Good morning, Vanilla-Jackie.  Each day I seem to be a tiny bit better.  I spend most of my day on the couch.

Janie--Good morning.  I am sorry I caused you to worry,  Great that today's reading was of some help to you.  Happy 50th birthday to your youngest nephew.

Good morning, Lloyd.  I'm afraid if I chewed every bite of food 28 or 29 times, I'd be  totally exhausted by about the 4th bite.

I am back from Church, so glad I found this one, very friendly and welcoming village parishioners...no Holy Communion today as that is being taken at a neighbouring village church at the same time by the regular vicar who flits between the four neighbouring village churches....today was the local regular lady step in, and just the normal Sunday service....

JANE S...
...see, that reading was there just waiting for you...as they say, " God works in mysterious ways...."

JOAN...
...I bet you rather would the couch than a hospital bed?

Joan I am smelling the bacon... :thumbup:

Good morning everyone, this is one of the days if you do not have to go out you stay inside. It is 11° and with the windchill it feels like -20°. Humidity is low and on the news they are saying there is a fire danger. No wonder, dry and this windy and no snow left. There is a planned swim today into the ocean for Special Olympics.  They are saying that with these temps and the wind 30 minutes  exposed skin can get frostbite. The sun is already shining but doubt it can warm up much. Just saw a bit about it on the news. They started this yesterday afternoon, every hour a group runs into the water and some get in and right out and others swim a little. When they get out of the water they are welcomed with someone putting a blanket around them. This will continue till noon today.

JOAN  this is a geemogothchees day for sure.

MARY ANN  this morning is worse than yesterday.

JUNE  I thought I take too many pills and would like to drop some but I do take them when I should. I would not be happy with anyone waking me at 6AM for anything. Some days I am awake at that time and others I am sound asleep.

PATRICIA  your hair sounds like mine in the mornings. A fright definitely. It has been a bit over a year since smoking is no longer allowed in this building but we have a small building now where smokers can go. It is enclosed and has a bench in it to sit on.  I have heard we are one of the few places with a smoke shack like this, some have a place to smoke but no roof or walls or anything. I know a few here have had a family member stay with them at times but I think they have to notify the manager. I get the Baba mail and love it. I can get lost in there for a few hours. So many different things to check.

JENNY  sorry you are cold there in Texas. Been a lot of years since I have been around a puppy but I remember how lively they are.

JANE  that was quite a saving on the Honey Crisp apples. My son has some of those in his orchard and they are their favorites. When they are ripe he picks most of them for themselves but I always get some, too.  He charges the same price for all varieties. Other orchards do not do that.

CAROL  looks like you will not be making that Swiss meal much anymore. I know I can no longer cook much just for me, would never be able to do it for the crowds like I used to.

Talk about loosing it, I just found I have 2 appointments on Tuesday, did not write one on my calendar and cannot remember if I called for a ride on either one.

SHIRLEY  these days I have read often sleeping on the left side is the thing to do because it helps the stomach some how or other. I fall asleep on either side, depends on which one I can get comfortable on.

PHYLLIS  love this weeks graphic.  We are having those March winds.

JOAN  good to see you this morning. Thanks for breakfast, love crisp bacon and eggs over light.  Cleave Dog is a thief. Food for Thought is one I will keep on my desktop. Fits many of us here in the SS. Thought of the day goes with it. Thank you for all today's goodies. Now go rest and take care of YOU.

JANE  I feel like you did yesterday at times, wonder why I am still here.

LLOYD  yes we do need to chew our food and not just swallow it.

Good Morning Everyone !

The temps here have dropped  down,  but
after today they are suppose to go back up.   

After all it is March.   

Good to see you posting  a bit Joan. 
May you get better by the hour until you
begin to feel more like your normal self. 

Have a good day,  Everyone!
Sandy

Hi everyone.  It is another beautiful Sunday morning here in the South and we will get up to about 70º this afternoon.  Pat and I will go to Sunday School and Church and then eat out or pick up something to bring home for our big meal for the day.  Then we expect to spend a restful day.  I will watch the last day of the PGA Championship from Mexico City later this afternoon.  Our granddaughter brought our car back about 4:30 yesterday and stayed to have dinner with us, which was most enjoyable.  About 7 pm I took her back to where Scott works so she could get his car. 

June, the song "Dear Hearts and Gentle People" is a song I remember from my growing up years and was sung by Bing Crosby and later recorded by Dinah Shore.  Thanks for the info on your meal costs.  I just did a Google search on which side it was preferable to sleep on and the information was interesting.

Shirley, I can't imagine not using some type of pillow.

Patricia, those are a lot of new rules.  I would agree with you on the nonsmoking.  The escorting your guests in an out seems a little extreme.  A few times when Stacey was in the hospital across from where she had her apartment we would stay there.  They couldn't say anything since we paid the rest most of the time and were named on the lease so had a right to be there. 

JaneS, I wish I could find Honey Crisp apples for $1.00/lb.  I was in shock when apples went over $1/lb but love them so didn't give them up but sure don't pay the higher prices.  My favorite are Red Delicious and they are one of the more inexpensive varieties, as I am sure you know. 

Phyllis, a very beautiful graphic you made for March that Joan has shared with us today as we start a new week. 

Gloria, our area is also under fire warnings due to the low humidity.  We had another freeze warning last night but don't believe it froze where we are last night and the temperatures look good for the next few days. 

Good Morning Everyone!

And especially you Joanie, happy to see you posting this morning and offering your usual "goodies".  You take care of yourself and rest.

It is a nasty day here today.  We had an inch of rain in our gauge and prospects for more look good.  It looks like a winter day out, except it isn't that cold.

I have got to get myself dressed for church.  Wife has greeting this morning, which means I get to listen to the choir practice, which I enjoy.
Everyone have a great day.

Good Morning,

Joan - so glad to see you here and learn that you are beginning to feel better.

I can't remember if I told about Miss Ellen and three friends going to watch the Rachael Ray show several weeks ago.   During the audience warm-up, the announcer asked if anybody who had never had their ears pierced would be willing to have it done on the show. 

Ellen was the only one who raised her hand!   She went back to the studio a week later to tape the segment.

She has been told that the segment will be part of a “Never Have I Ever….”  theme show airing tomorrow - Monday, March 6.   
It will probably be about 3 ½ minutes long (or less) and I have no idea at what point in the show it will be aired. 

I also doubt that a 24-year-old who has never had her ears pierced is as important to a Rachael Ray audience as a woman who has never ever had a dinner party or a doctor discussing “never have I ever…” sex issues. So Ellen may not do anything more than stand there and smile!

The Rachael Ray show is syndicated so I don't know what time it comes on in your area but if you care to take a look.......   :)

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day. 


   

Vanilla-Jackie--You are exactly right--couch is 100% better than the hospital.

Good morning, Gloria.  Maybe those people getting in the water for charity should be furnished some geemogotchees.  :)  I do plan on being a  couch potato again today.  I'm definitely gtting better but nowhere hear 100%.

Sandy--Good morning.  Thanks for the good wishes.

Good morning Larry.  You and Pat have a well planned day.

halkel--Good morning.  I am not up to posting as much as I usually do, but will do some.

Callie--Good morning.  Yes, I remember your telling about Miss Ellen and the Rachel Ray show.  Thanks for tell me that segment will air tomorrow.  I will be watching.

The third baby of our "explosion" arrived yesterday, Saturday.  I don't know any particulars, but from the looks of his picture, he is a hefty one.  He has quite a name - Isaiah Raydan Lancaster Tock.  I don't know where the Raydan comes from as it is not a name from either of the father's families and it doesn't sound Chinese (mother is Chinese). 

Dot and I did our usual this morning after church and we're both in for the rest of the day.

Larry, I probably will watch some golf, too. 

Joan, it is good to see you back and feeling somewhat better.

Mary Ann

Thank you God. I know you are there watching over all of us, and I am so grateful to see our Bis feeling a bit better.

Bis, may each minute of each day give you more strength of recovery. Keep resting as much as possible and eat regularly. Both are essential as you well know.

I am very happy to see all the rest of you up and 'attum, and I hope your Sunday will give you all the good things we hope and pray for. I plan to be off to Chapel at 10 0'clock, then home to relax a bit before going back down for lunch.

Gloria, my week-end nurse starts her day at four a.m. She says it is not easy, but necessary. She takes care of two of our buildings and has to arrange all the medications for different times of the day so it is a very responsible job. Always done with a big smile and a pleasant attitude.

Larry, I too remember Dear Hearts and Gentle People from my younger years. Never hear it anymore though.

I haven't picked up this week's Calendar of events yet, but Sunday is usually a very quiet day here, and I enjoy that. Folks go off to their various Churches, and some of us go to the service at our very own Chapel here at Rowntree.

A girl just came and checked me out.....I forgot to push my button this morning, signaling I'm O.K. I feel like such a dummy. But she is always polite and kind with a happy greeting. I guess it gives her a job, which everyone needs.

Good afternoon.
I slept in yesterday and again today!! Both days I hit the floor a running!! Met up with  daughter in love at the 50% off fabric sale then the 3 of us went for lunch. I must admit I was pooped when I got home. We take the dogs with us and walk them when needed.
Today after meeting for tea/coffee I came home and hung laundry out..mind you when I first got up it was -30 and I said mo way but as the day progressed it became nicer and I really wanted to at least get the bedding hung out. Filled the wood box in the shop/garage then filled the one in the house and got another load ready to go in. To lazy to start bread so I made a batch of buttermilk biscuits to go with our mushroom soup at noon. Now, I am going to go sew :smitten:

Joan ,you made my day when I say you in here...
and thank you for breakfast, Please rest and take special care of yourself .
Phyliss I too love the graphic!
Jane Happy birthday to your nephew!!Enjoy your time with family.
Lloyd, not sure I could chew that many times, I figiure if I get it just right.....down she goes and onto the next treat for my tongue  :)
Gloria it was -30 °C when I first got up and I am so happy it warmed up!
Carol Connecting Threads has 3 nice new backings , I got all three to use and I am not disappointed in them. They are a great company to deal with.
Shirley, I had one dog at my feet and another in front of me..the one beside me was bad but the one at my feet vibrated the bed with her panting. I bought t shirts for her to wear to protect her 5 inch incision and it is really bugging her..must be healing!
Sandy out temp dropped to but I think the bottom fell out of it.....gosh -30 is nice fit for man nor beast!
Larry, my son sent me some photos of a lovely pink shrub? that was blooming in SC.....not sure what it was but the colours were beautiful!
Callie, Thank you I will try and watch to see Miss Ellen...I also don't have my ears pierced..
Hal, sounds like your on the go again!!

Enjoy your day..

June, I meant to tell you our VON was here this morning and said she had a patient at 7:30 this morning and 13 more to go today!! Our workers are worth their weight in gold and then some!!!

Good afternoon, again windy and cold, not a cloud in the sky.Looks beautiful, but I am not going to put my foot out the door if I do not have too.

Joan, I join with all the others, saying we are so happy to see your post. WE pray, you are feeling better real soon.

Phyllis, thanks for the lovey poem.

Callie, I will try to remember to watch RR to morrow. I had been checking, but sometimes my nurse came in at 10.

Jenny, I use to like to play Hand and Foot. Every thursday afternoon they play LR, at the rec hall. I am suppose to have a class in Mexican Train, next month at Homemakers.  They are teaching Mahjong now.

June, I like spam on to top of Mac. & cheese.

Gloria, it got up to 19 about 10AM. Cold again to morrow, the back to 50 Tuesday. I need to get to the bank, maybe I will wait till then. I guess it feels like March, and so far it has been a lion.

Amy, I sure could not keep up with you anymore.

MaryAnn, Happy to hear all the good news in your growing family.

Larry, nice you are enjoying your g.daughters visits.

Good morning from a bright sunny Interior which means the temperatures will be dropping again. We are at the same plus nine we had yesterday but are expected to drop to minus 17.

Farrah is maneuvering her dry food from between the holes and ridges of her tube. They say cats are happier searching out their food, healthier and more exercise than simply plopping a dish out all day which leads to overeating and weight gain. Anyway, she is a stocky, active, small cat, 7 pounds, who eats a 3/4th cup of food a day, spread out. Sometimes I think she is all muscle the ways she leaps up and about, back and forth.

My neighbor's cat, a calico was eating people food, dry and wet food and had gotten quite cumbersome and inactive except when she heard the fridge door or the sound of the can opener. Her vet put her cat on a strict amount and a dry diet food, absolutely no extra snacks or people food. My neighbor says she follows her around and cries, but she is losing weight, and the vet is happy even if her cat isn't.

So I am glad that Farrah is verbal, active and not interested in wet cat food or people food. A good average cat weight is between nine to fourteen pounds if the cat is not one of the larger breeds such as the Norwegian Forest which can get up to a healthy twenty pounds. My vet says Farrah is healthy and active is excellent for her health.

When I first took her to the vet, she would lay on the exam table all scrunched up and shake. Now she sits up, looks around and is alert but not threatened. She had her shots last week, and she only turned around and gave the tech such a look that the tech laughed and said, "If looks could kill!" The only sad part she still has is that sudden loud noises or banging or if someone new rises abruptly. That will send her under the table or into her net carrier.

Joan, I'm glad you are feeling better and hope tomorrow is even better.

The new rules say no smoking by anyone, anywhere on the property which is nice, but I'll bet some are still lighting up in their apartments. The escorting rules, Larry, are for everyone's protection. There was one man on the second floor, who lost his lease because he was bringing certain women in for the evening and leaving them to find their own way out. We only have security, office personnel, and maintenance inside the building. Any nurses or CNAs are independently contracted. If more assistance is needed and there is an opening, you can transfer to one of the company's other building with more aid available or to state buildings or a private home that offers such support.

Interesting that the weather gadget here says minus 15 while my balcony facing north has plus nine. The temperature must come from the airport that is surrounded by a river and float ponds.

A good Sunday HELLO to all.

So good to read you continue to feel a bit better each day, JOAN.  Continued prayers for you.  Thank you for your offerings for us today.  I enjoyed them very much. 

Thank you, PHYLLIS, for the nice poem graphic you made for Joan to share. 

Still cloudy out today, but they say it will clear off this afternoon!  I hope it does as I have a need for some rays! 

Oliver is doing great and has shown no signs yet of missing his parents!  Ha!  We will tell them he has looked all over for them!  We face timed with them yesterday afternoon and they were enjoying their day at the beach! 

CALLIE, I have taped the RRay show and look forward to seeing Ms Ellen.  Thank you for keeping us posted on this! 

I hope you all enjoy the rest of your Sunday! 

Jenny

Wishing all a good afternoon on this "oh so cold"  Sunday.   Even tho the sun is shinning, the temperature isn't that "sunny".

Joan, I am happy to read that you are slowly feeling better.  Please continue to rest and take care of yourself.  I am also glad to read that you do have someone to check on you.

Gloria, where I live we play Hand and Foot and also Mexican Train.  I enjoy playing Hand and Foot with only 3 people.  That way you are "on our own" without a partner to help you out.  It is more challenging that way.  But we do usually play partners most of the time. 
I like Mexican Train, also, because you can have more people able to play.  We have a lot of fun, because it seems different people play different rules. So, we have to agree on the rules before we start and then, it seems like all of us have to keep reminding each other which rules we are going by that particular day.  We all get to laughing so much, as it looks like none of us really know what we are doing.  It is usually a really fun time. 

I am thinking about doing some laundry later.  I like to wait until late afternoon as I usually have the laundry room all to myself.

So, again, I will add my wishes for you, Joan, in hopes that you are having a good afternoon and getting enough rest.

Joy

Amy, I think it takes a very special person to work with medical aids of all kinds. Especially those that do no have glorious degrees, but are willing to do the grunt work and care so much for the "grunters"...and we are legion...some not so nice.

Gloria de, Spam on mac and cheese would really be a rich dish,but oooh so tasty. When I made it with the scalloped potatoes I always added mushroom soup for a sauce, and the family liked it...even the kids, and  mine were never too fond of casserole dishes, Not even my "Big" kid, name of husband. He was hardest of all to please since he had a Polish mother who spoiled her whole family. She would cook separate meals for all her four children and her husband. He learned that I did NOT run my household that way. He was Boss, but not under the same roof.

When we left for church this morning our temperature was 26 degrees, winter coat weather yet.  At 3 pm, it now is 46 degrees.  I haven’t been outside since I got home so I don’t know if it is windy or not, but I do have the front door open (storm door closed).

Kendrick has not had people food, at least not here.  He gets about a cup of dry food each day and doesn’t eat all of it, but does eat most of it.  He is a big cat, possibly four feet long stretched out from tip of tail to end of toes.  He is not fat.  He doesn’t get a lot of exercise but all of a sudden inside, he’ll take off and race from one room to another.  I’d say he got into the catnip but he hasn’t learned to open the drawer where I keep it.  As I’ve said, he is not vocal, although last night Annie was here brushing him and got too close to a tender spot and he let her know he hurt.  He does disappear if someone new comes in, but he is used to Dot or Annie coming in.  Dot is allergic to cat hair and doesn’t come often, but doesn’t stay long enough for the allergy to kick in. 

Neither Tom nor I are smokers and none of the rest of the family is either.  I don’t have any ash trays in sight but I can’t think of anyone who has been here who smokes.  My dad smoked a pipe but he’s been gone a long time before I moved to this condo.  Norm smoked until his heart surgery in 1976 but his first wife continued to smoke after her heart attack.  She had a lot of things wrong when she died.  I have never smoked, not even a first time, but I guess with my dad smoking a pipe, I got plenty of second hand smoke.  And with Norm smoking, I also got second hand smoke. 

Mary Ann

MaryAnn, Taffy gets those running fits about once a week, and she run up and down the hall jumps o the bed  come down runs around the living room. She also has never had people food.

Joy, I have never played partner's with Hand and Foot. Generally  there was 3 of us. I use to have one neighbor who would come down on sat. nights and we would play until about 11. Some games took a long time. I belong to a card club here in the park for about 10 years, every Wed. we would play Michigan Rummy, there was six of us. The hostess for the evening would have coffee and desert after. They do play different cards and games at the club house. I just enjoyed the social part of our Wed. get togethers :).

Vets and other feline experts have long said that the sudden burst of manic feline activity was natural and due to indoor cats working off what is termed their prey instinct. Farrah has it on occasion as well.

Some folks state that second-hand smoke has killed as many if not more of smokers due to causing various diseases and conditions. They used to say that after ten years of non-smoking, your body repaired the damage. But now they know that isn't true. It is the same with dry alcoholics, some things are permanent. I'm glad I quit in 2000 but I wish I had never started!

Either the weather here cannot make up its mind or the gadget at the bottom of my post is off. My balcony thermometer has read plus nine all day. The gadget with my earlier post at 9:57 AM stated it was minus 15 and now it is saying zero, and now one degree. Hmmm...

MaryAnn, I went to Geoff's Facebook page but he has no baby photos as yet and nothing new from two years ago. Also Sun Knowles has been posting in Facebook, but not here.

Patricia, Tom said he got the picture from Facebook, but it could be that some other family member posted it.  I don't know who all is on Facebook, except I know I am not!  The picture I have is too large for my screen, so I've got to work on that.  He looks like a healthy boy.

I'm glad to hear Sun is posting, even if not here.  She has said she doesn't have use of one hand, maybe both, and that keeps her from posting regularly.

I am always surprised to see how many posts I've made- 1488 so far and this will add one.  Of course I post in more than two folders.

Mary Ann

It has been a very quiet day here at Rowntree. A nice Church Service, a good dinner with friends, then home to read and nap..not my usual deep sleep, but a nice rest. We have had some on again, off again sprinkles, so not much activity outside my windows. I did wander down to the library to return some books and get a couple more, and a group of our more industrious folk were playing Wii bowling on the big screen. I could not get interested in that even though I always liked regular bowling...in the days when I was still stable on my feet. Wii bowling can be done sitting down if needed.

Joan, had to laugh at the dog bringing in the paper..... When we lived west of town, all houses on an acre of land so spread apart, a number of us kept missing our morning paper.  We called the delivery people daily, who kept telling everyone that she delivered so must be a dog.......  finally during a neighborhood gathering one lady mentioned her Irish Setter kept proudly bringing a bunch of papers every morning.  She didn't know where they came from so put the haul of the day out on her front porch in hopes someone would see them.  Mystery solved, solution: they had to keep their dog in until everyone had time to pick up their papers.

Larry, the nurses couldn't imagine anyone sleeping flat, either.  I do keep a pillow to put my knee on or sometimes pull it along side my head to lay against.  My favorite apple is also the Red Delicious.  Back in grade school days my mother would give me a nickle to buy an apple half as big as my head from the Safeway store (for a nickle!!) to eat when I walked home, or ride the bus.  Guess it is/was about a mile & half or 2 miles from school to our house on the edge of the city limits (back then).  I always preferred the apple & walk.  I was good at picking out a good one, MO raised a lot of apples back then.

Phyll, just yesterday I was looking at some of the photos we took last June when sons & I went to CO & found the woods flooded with melting snow running off.  Was neat to see but couldn't get the feel in the photos.   Nice graphic!

Every time I hear Dear Hearts & Gentle People I think of my youngest brother.  He worked for a local owned hardware/auto parts store that opened another store in Eastern Kansas, so asked him to help with it for a while.  His first time away from "home".  When he finally got back home he would whistle that tune all the time & would bring tears to our mother's eyes as she would remember how lonesome he had been.  When he was in the service, stationed in Maryland & later Alaska, he was married & had a baby to take along..... but he spent the rest of his life living in the little town of Sedalia, MO, and loved it.

June, my mother often cooked separate "meals" for each of us.  Her mother died when she was 7 so she tried to be everything she wished for when she was young.  Mother had stomach problems so didn't eat what the rest of us did, for years she lived on baby food that she cooked herself.  Maybe 10 years before she died a doctor told her that "if she ate a bowl of 100% bran every day for a couple weeks she would be able to eat other foods.  She did and was absolutely delighted to have  Wendy's chili before she died.  She was always happy to go along when anyone suggested.

Mary Ann, congratulations on another Tock... they do come in bunches, don't they?   

I don't know how these cats got started with people food, never had cats myself so did not realize they could get by on dry food.  Since they are inside-outside, I tried to feed them lots of food so they wouldn't catch birds.  Pet food commercials all try to say their product has the most "real meat"..... so I figured it best to feed them a variety of real meat, and canned cat food, & dry "complete".  They are spoiled, for sure. 

Fitbit told me I got less than 3 hours sleep last night so another 2 hour nap this afternoon did not quite make for a good sleep, eyes are half closed right now.  All cats are accounted for so think I will just grab some zzzzzzzzzzzs while I have a chance.  Last night I dozed off early & had a call from my daughter.  We can solve the world problems in an hour so by the time I tried to go back to sleep, I was hungry.   Sweet dreams to all.   Shirley

It's been a pretty busy day here.  I went to church at 8 a.m. then stayed for coffee and cookies.  When I let there, I stopped by WM to get printer paper that I forgot the last 3 times I went shopping.  I was down to my last few sheets.

When I was on my way home, I got a text from my Texas daughter to let her know when I was home so she could call me.  I did and we talked for almost an hour.  Then my son picked me up and we went to my nephew's birthday party.  He was pleasantly surprised and we had a good time.  It was nice to reconnect with his family.

When I came home, my granddaughter whose Master's Degree participant I am, called and we talked for about an hour.  Then my daughter called and wanted to drop off some of her party leftovers for my supper. 

After supper, I watched a little TV through my eyelids.  And that was my day and probably more than you all cared to share.  I'm tired and ready to hit the hay so I think I'll say...

Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!

P.S.  I loved ready about everyone else's day and also sharing some of your thoughts.  Stay close!

Good Night everyone.
I am hoping for a late sleep in.

Lloyd

JANE S...
...cherish those good days and connective days with family and friends, they are " worth their weight in gold...".

Good Monday morning, Everyfriend.  There's assorted mini muffins to accompany your coffee or tea . I wish everyone a nice day!!





Missing Parrot

There once was a lady who was very concerned about her missing parrot. Not knowing what to do, she called 911. "You gotta help me find my parrot!"

The operator patiently replied, "We can't help you with that, ma'am. This number only deals with emergencies." But the lady persisted, and then the operator told her not to be concerned, that the parrot should fly back in a few days.

Then, out of desperation, the lady begged, "But you don't understand! The only thing he says is "Here, kitty, kitty!!!"


Keep Watch!
By Arthur Schoonveld
Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:1-13


Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
Matthew 25:13

A while back I was painfully reminded of Jesus' urging to keep watch. While I was driving to a meeting, someone speeding along from the other direction ran a red light and crashed into my car, totaling it and giving me my first ride ever in an ambulance. Thankfully I was not seriously injured, and I was released from the hospital after only four hours.

This made me think about how our life here on earth can end in a split second. As James puts it, our lives are like "a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14). And we don't know the day or the hour when the Lord will return or when our life on earth will end.

Unlike the five wise virgins in Jesus' parable, the five foolish virgins did not feel the need to be prepared. They discovered too late that they would need to go and get extra oil for their lamps, and when they came back to the banquet hall, the groom had arrived and the door was shut. No matter how much they pleaded, the answer was "I don't know you."

The day will come when each of us will have to leave this life. Someday we too will meet the bridegroom, the Lord Jesus. Then all that will matter is whether we have been prepared by believing in him and by serving him here on earth. And if we are prepared, like the five wise virgins, we too will be able to go in with him to the wedding banquet.

Lord Jesus, help us to be prepared when you call us home or when you return.
In your name, Amen.



"The things that make us happiest are usually right in front of our faces, but we stop noticing those things after a while.  Today is a great day to start noticing again."

~ Author Unknown

Good morning everyone.

Light rain here this morning and over cast. Need to pick up meds  and fresh fruit for hubby today and that is about it ,the rest of the day can be spent at home.
Poor pup is really trying to get at her stitches but the t shirt is preventing her.It will be a week tomorrow that she had her operation so I hope the stitches all dissolve or it will mean another trip to the vet.
Going to make this short and get a few things done before heading into town
Joan hope your feeling a lot better, rest when you get the chance please. Thank you for breakfast.
Enjoy your day..

Good morning Everyfriend!  I was going to get in here early to do this but I got involved in the kitchen and I'm just getting here.

If you plan to catch Miss Ellen on Rachel Ray, it's on at 9 a.m. in the eastern part of the country.  I get it on WQMY out of Wilkes Barre.  WQMY is a WOLF affiliate and the show "THE REAL" precedes it.  THE REAL is on right now.  I'm READY!

Amy, I have yours beans in the oven.  That's one of the things I did in the kitchen this morning.  I set them to soak before I went to bed last night and I got them started this morning while I did other things.  Now they are baking.  I'm going to eat some for lunch.

Good morning everyone on another frigid one here. The sun is shining so it will get above the teens at least.

LARRY  now the Red Delicious apple is about the only one I do not care for but love the Golden Delicious. I like the first Macs and then I like the Empire apples.

JOAN  they did say yesterday they had a warming trailer for those who went into the water to warm up and also a hot tub so they could get their temperatures back up. Not something I would have done even when I was young. Just continue taking care of YOU.

JUNE  my CNA always has a smile when she comes. Most of the different ones that come do have a smile but then there have been a couple of them that are grumpy. Those are mostly young ones that really do not want to work.

AMY  you are the busiest one posting here I believe. Just bringing in all the wood is a job in itself, never mind every thing all else you do. After the warm weather we had most of this winter this cold is more than we expected. I will be glad when it warms up.

GLORIA de  I have a few different Mahjong games on my computer, I enjoy that. Really not hard to learn. I never liked Spam and I have not bought it in many years. This cold has been bad enough gut with the winds we have been having I have stayed inside.

PATRICIA  our “OFFICIAL”  temperatures come from the airport in Warwick and that is close to the ocean. We are always colder here and in the summer it is reversed. We will get warmer.

SHIRLEY  I would never get by with the little sleep you get.

JOAN  a mini muffin will taste better than oatmeal this morning. Thank you for today's goodies.

I made a booboo. I have 2 appointments for tomorrow. I will have to rebook one of them. One is in the morning.

Merry Monday,

This morning, two red tulips had joined the white/purple pansies and yellow daffodils blooming in my "pot garden".  The white Bradford pear next door and wild plum tree on the other side of the fence are also in full bloom.
Along with the red cardinals and an occasional blue jay at the bird feeders,   I'm enjoying a very colorful early Spring.

Janie,  you'll see Miss Ellen before I do!

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Well, it never rains but it pours. 

Saturday morning I changed the thermostat from night to day and.... nothing happened.  I was hoping, of course, that the problem was nothing more than that the recent high winds had blown out the pilot light.  Emergency call to repair company, found out I was only one of many, and help finally arrived a couple of minutes past noon. (boy was I cold & bundled up) Blower was dead.   :'(   replacement approximately $600 and not for several weeks.

He managed to get it going with a temporary fix but warned it would last only a couple of days at the most.  So my next call was to a friend from church to ask him to get me a couple of electric heaters.  He did pick up two ceramic heaters and installed them at opposite ends of the trailer, "just in case".  Good thing.  It quit again this morning with room temp only back up as far as 64^o

The Town has received a grant for home repairs and I'm quite sure I qualify for that - for a furnace, water heater and roof.  All are original with the 25 year old trailer.

Meanwhile, I'm being very grateful that the Lord brought me to this church with a "Helpiing Hands" program and wonderful, helpful members.

:thumbup:

Good morning from another cold Interior, it's minus 35 out there and yesterday was plus nine! Oh well, sigh.

Gloria, I went to sleep last night about 11 PM woke up about half past 1 AM and here I am. I have never slept that well since my daughter's death and sleeping pills have the opposite effect on me.

Jeanne Lee, I hope those heaters work out for you. Right now, 64 degrees would seem like a heat wave!

Callie, can I come and stay with you and see and feel that colorful spring? All we have is cold and snow.  :-\

Good morning everyone.  Jeanne I hope you get all those needed repairs.
Gloria, I am not much of a fan for Delicios apples.  When I a youngster they seemed to have a better flavor and texture, but have changed over the years.
Joanie, hope you are feeling better.
Not sure what our weather is going to do. Cloudy, rainy looking. But it cold.

I SAW HER!  I SAW CALLIE'S BEAUTIFUL GRANDDAUGHTER ON TV!

And it was the best part of the show, too!  I kept telling her to "wave to her grandmother" but she didn't.  I know she was waving in her heart!

AMY, my beans are in their last half hour and they smell delicious.  I can't wait to eat them!

Jane -   :thumbup:  Another hour and 5 minutes before the show starts here.   :walkwhistle:

Angelface - if you can get here before tornado season starts....the door is open.

Jane, I sure hope you enjoy them as much as we did. I made the full recipe so we really enjoyed them......for days on end :2funny:

Good morning.....

Thank you for your offerings this morning, JOAN.  I do hope you are even feeling better and better today! 

I can't wait to see Ms Ellen!  It comes on here at 11AM.... I am taping it so I can see it over and over if needed😍

I am so sorry to read about your furnace problem, JEANNE.  Thank goodness for your church and their helping hands program.  It would be wonderful if you could get help with the replacement of this high ticket items that need replaced, but how and when can you get on the list to get them done?  You need it now!

CALLIE, I would love to be sitting out side at your place this morning, enjoying your beautiful spring bloomings.  I am in Texas at the perfect time to see the bluebells and I hope they will be popping out soon. We are to have a better day of weather, but more rain is "ah commin"! 

GLORIA, that seems to be very common regarding "official temps".  Denvers is out east at the airport, and never is even close to what downtown temps are, or down where we are.  Also for precipitation.  We get twice or three times the amount of snow than they typically do!  Hope you got the appointments reset with out too much issue.

I am waiting for a call from my Boston Son.  Have not had a talk with him in over a week and I am ready for some updates.  He has sent a couple of pictures of the boys getting on the school bus, etc.  this is a new experience for them and they were so excited.  Mama Heidi started her new job today.  I know they are in the house and trying to get everything put away.  They were in corporate housing for a few nights. 

Dr. Dave and Grandson Matt spent the weekend taking scuba diving lessons.  They hope to be certified by the time they leave for Florida on the 18th.  It was two 10 hour days of training just Saturday and Sunday.  They had already done 36 hours of book work.  They need two more dives in a pool, and then a deep dive in open water. 

I wish you all a wonderful day.

Jenny

Callie, I might need that tornado to get me down there affordably! 🌪

Good Morning dear friends, the sun is shining brightly, our high for the day is scheduled to be 64 degrees..going into the low 80's on Wed. and Thurs. All is well on the Western Front. Had two deliveries of meeds..first one at six a.m. for thyroid..has to be taken on an empty stomach. While here she takes my B.P. and puts a cardiac patch on my arm. What an exciting life we live. No, I am not complaining. Very thankful really, for so much loving care.

Nothing special happening today,so I will try to catch up on written work that I sorely neglect. I love to get mail, but sluggish about answering, and that is not nice. My bed is made, I have had a light breakfast, but still in my night clothes. Sluggishness is now my middle name.

Was hoping to see a message from Bis, but rather she gets the rest she needs.

Gloria, A Jonathan is my favorite apple, but since I don't market shop anymore I miss out on them…such a short season. They seem to prefer red delicious apples here and they are not my favorite either, I would prefer the golden. I can no longer trust my old teeth to bite into an apple,and the peelings are bad for my diverticulosis, so I peel and cut in bite sized pieces…..no more of the "good old days" in my diet.

Time to dress and get out for a walk…see y'all later.

Hi everyone.  It is an overcast morning but we are headed up to 73º this afternoon so will be a nice day.  I have been to Aldi's to replenish several items including our vegetable supply.  I have decided to pass on my Monday noon meeting as just don't have the energy.  I do have a couple of chores that need to be done in the kitchen like grating cheese.  I also need to go around the outside and inside of the house with my bug spray as we are getting some ants in the house.  Scott has today off and I just talked to him.  They will be out later today and he plans on fixing the evening meal.

Amy, that was probably a red bud tree blooming.  We have those and the dogwood already starting to bloom.  It appears we had no damage from two colder nights as don't think it got down to freezing. 

deAngel, you will find the Mexican Train easy to learn.  Pat learned how to play Mahjong several years ago but didn't play for long.  We are enjoying getting to know our granddaughter as an adult. 

Joy, we used to play Mexican Train with six people and it is a lot of fun.  Just when you think you have a good play someone else messes it up.  Good memories of times past as one of the ladies has passed away and the other lady has dementia and we moved away.  Having a good time and laughing is what it is all about. 

June, did you ever use the Golden Cream of Mushroom soup in your cooking?  It really improves the look of the dish even if the flavor is the same as the regular Cream of Mushroom.

Mary Ann, like you I have never smoked one cigarette.  My Dad and Grandfather smoked and I never liked the smell or the mess it makes.  My Dad stopped "cold turkey" right after his Father died of lung cancer.  Unfortunately, both of my children smoked and our Son still does as does our Granddaughter.  I was so glad when they decided to not allow smoking in the work place. 

Patricia, as I write I see your weather box shows it is -36º at 7:30 am. 

Mary Ann, glad to see your note that Sun is still posting somewhere.  It seems a long time since she posted here.

Shirley, interesting story about your mother's eating and finally being able to eat Wendy's chili, which is pretty spicy.  I haven't had any of it for a long time.

Gloria, the Golden Delicious was my Grandfather's favorite and is one that Pat likes better than the red.  I find them too mellow and usually not crisp like a good Red Delicious is or should be. 

Jeanne, glad you have a heat source and that your church has such a program to help out where needed.  Hope you can get the replacement items you mentioned from the grant for home repairs. 

I had a software update from Microsoft last night and my computer kept crashing this morning. I turned it completely off after I got home from Aldi's and so far so good.  It has cooperated since I turned it off and back on so hopefully it is OK now. 

I was reading some quotes in Baba Mail from George Carlin, who was one of my favorite comedians. One of them was " Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?"

The only apples I don't care for are the green ones. I usually buy a bag of apples and a bag of oranges each month along with various other fruits. What I can't seem to find anymore are the Winesap apples. They were so good with strong cheeses, crackers, and grapes.

Now we are at minus 37 and seem to be dropping just as we're showing daylight.

Yippee :balloons:

I just watched Ms Ellen get her ears pierced!  She did fabulous..... sure is done differently than when I had mine done at age 35! 

Thank you, Grandma Callie for letting us know to watch! 

That's my girl!   

Just getting around here.  I was up early, but started reading and a nap  always happens when I start to read.  I just have such a hard time waking up.  I am not a morning person, and it always is  a real problem trying to wake up.

I was hoping to see that Joan was feeling lots better today.  But, she did manage to  have breakfast for us all.

Joan,  do hope that you are feeling better.

Calllie, I also saw  Ellen on the show.   It didn't come on in my area until 10, also.  I had changed to the right channel after the Today show, but, as I mentioned above,  the zzz's came on.  I saw the beginning of the show, but fell asleep.  I only  dozed for a few minutes, but I was so worried when I woke up, that I had missed her segment.  BUT, I didn't.   She was great and didn't appear nervous at all.   I am sure that was due to being used to being in front of people during the shows she has been in.  She sure is pretty and I loved her choice of the earrings.

I also saw the recipe for the butternut sauce with the penne.  I will have to look up  that recipe.   I love butternut squash and that looked easy to make.  My grocery store sells the butternut squash already cut into cubes, so it  would be easy.

It is way past lunchtime, so I better get something quick to eat.

Have a great afternoon.

Joy

It's a lovely day here today.  The sun isn't too bright and the temperature is about 55 degrees.  In the mail today was a thank you from Geoff and Charissa for the gift I sent them recently.  In the note, Charissa wrote that she still had a couple of weeks to go.  But Isaiah is already here.

I'm awash in some genealogy projects and I'm trying to work on my income tax and I don't have enough time for all of that plus my regular computing.

Dot made soup this morning and it made a lot, so she brought some here for Tom and me and it now is in the refrigerator.

Patricia, I'll find Tom's e-mail to me and forward it to you.  It will have to be resized as it is too large for my screen and I haven't taken the time to make it smaller.

When making my bed this morning, Kendrick decided he wanted to be under the flap that goes over the pillows.  I held it up and he got in the space and slept there for a while.  What a Krazy Kat!

Mary Ann

Did you know we have a new photo challenge?  HERE (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=321.0)

http://www.techlicious.com/guide/cool-alexa-enabled-products/?utm_source=Techlicious+List&utm_campaign=329b8c42e6-techliciousdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ee95b0b14-329b8c42e6-189559261

The above link is for Carol and while I have yet to check out the free Alexa app on my Kindle Fire 8, I'm interested in the Guess watch with Alexa embedded. The majority of the products won't be available until later on in the year. Ford is even coming out with a car that includes Alexa and there is a robot vac as well.

Thanks for the kind words about Miss Ellen.  (Lindancer, I saw yours over in the Bait & Tackle forum).

Her mom and I picked up signs that she was nervous but that was probably due more to getting stuck with a sharp pointed object than from being on the show.  She seemed to be having fun.  The lady who did the piercing was a physician's assistant and called it "minor surgery".  Certainly was different from "the old way"!

Jeanne Lee
You  are correct and the older we get the harder it is to do for our selves.
I am old and slow now,but I wish i were closer to you I bet i could fix lot of your
problems no charge. god be with you. good you have the church that has helpers for some of what you can not do, c u later;

Lloyd

CALLIE  you are making me jealous with the Cardinals and Blue jays  Have not seen any since I moved here. I had so many beautiful birds at my feeders. I forgot to turn on RR this afternoon so missed seeing your granddaughter, darn.

JEANNE LEE  hope they got your heat running. You could freeze to death with no heat that long.

PATRICIA     THAT WAS ONLY 1 1/2 HOURS SLEEP. like you a sleeping pill keeps me awake.

HAL  when I got the blemished apples from my son at times there would be the red delicious apples but they were ok mixed with the others for applesauce.
It was cold here but at last the wind was calm.

JANE  nothing like home made baked beans.

JENNY  scuba diving is fun, We used to do that so very many years ago.

JUNE  I have to cut an apple too, now, I do not peel it, a lot of nutrients in the peels. Only time I peeled them was for a pie or a crisp.

LARRY  a fresh picked golden delicious is hare and juicy and a bit on the tart side. Longer on the trees and they get sweeter.

PATRICIA  I was reading that about George Carlin this afternoon. I get Baba mail too, have for at lest a year now.

I really just popped in tonight to let you know I will not be here in the morning. An early appointment for an ultrasound. Since  I changed doctors this one is having so many different things checked that the last 2 doctors knew nothing about. With them it was 20 years of asking questions and getting no where. Going to get to bed now and hope I get to sleep. I even set my alarm.

I may post later tomorrow as will have to leave the house a little after 8:30 as have an appointment with a podiatrist at 9:15. 

Back when my girls were young teens, they wanted to get their ears pierce and I told them they had to talk to Dr. Joe before getting it done because I'd heard of so many getting infected.  Cathy was the first and I think she was 13.  Dr. Joe told her that he didn't see anything wrong with having pierced ears but that he would do it for her.  He told her what kind of earrings to get and sent her home to think about it for a week and then call him.  She did both and he subsequently pierced ears for all three girls.  No infections!  Dr. Joe was one of my favorite people.  He understood PEOPLE!  And my kids adored him. 

I'm going to wish Good Night to Everyfriend and may God bless us every one.

Gloria, I only peel my apple because of the darn diverticulosis..can't eat my baked potato skin anymore either, and I always enjoyed that slathered with butter. I used to have a wonderful diet…FOOD, all kinds, and lots of it.

Time to get ready bed and book now. Nothing important from here to report on, just a nice quiet, peaceful day. Tomorrow will be a bit busier with two programs. I pray you all had a peaceful day, and a day of healing for our dear Bis/Joan. I had fun looking at old photos of former Sr. Netters…..the good old days.

Goodnight to you dear Janie.

I send you all Love, Prayers, and Hugs. June

Guess around in my early - mid 30s we had a craze going on in UK of having two or three ear piercings, well I already had one which was done in my mid teens so, like most I had mine done twice more at separate intervals, and at one time wore two pairs of stud earrings and one pair of rings in the lower pierced hole...Of course it was a fad that soon died a death, and now all but the lower hole has closed up...

If I remember my daughter had two ear piercings, one before her teens, and one during her young teens...She was allowed to wear one pair of earrings during school time, but two was not allowed..and then it was only a tiny pair of studs they accepted as part of their school uniform, and definitely no other jewellery was allowed...same as when I was at school, otherwise we faced the wrath of the headmistress...

I have two ear piercings that I got about age 18 and I had my daughter's ears pierced when she was a baby. I generally wear studs in the upper ones and small button ones in the lower. I used to wear dangles but now they irritate as my skin is so dry.

 Good Tuesday morning, Everyfriend.  There's cherry toaster strrudel to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a great day!!




How To Tell If You Are A High Tech Redneck

** You take your net-connected cell phone to the outhouse to read your e-mail.

** Your e-mail address ends in ".over.yonder.com."

** Your computer is worth more than all your cars combined.

** Your presence on the World Wide Web is a "Down Home Page."

** You tripled the value of your truck by installing a portable DVD.

** You trim the kudzu back from your trailer so it won't mess up your DSL.

** You ever refer to your computer as "Ole Bessy."

** Your screen saver is a bitmap image of your favorite tractor.

** You start all your e-mails with "Howdy!"

** You can fix a trolling motor with a set of PC tools.

** You've ever used a CD-ROM as a coaster to set your drink can on.





Persisting in Prayer
By Arthur Schoonveld
Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8

Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night?
Luke 18:6-7
Huck Finn, the main character in one of Mark Twain’s novels, became convinced that praying was a waste of time. For three days straight he prayed for fish hooks, but no fish hooks appeared! His conclusion: “There ain’t nothing in it.”
I’m sure many of us have felt that way at times. So many of our prayers seem to go unanswered. You pray for healing, but the person you love is taken from you. You ask for a job, and nothing happens. You ask the Lord to heal a broken relationship, and still your marriage ends in divorce. You plead with the Lord to bring your son or daughter back, but it doesn’t happen. Even the well-known Christian author C. S. Lewis began to wonder if praying was a waste of time. During his wife’s illness he pleaded with God to spare her life. And when she was gone, he said, it seemed the “door to heaven” was “double-bolted”â€"but he realized later that God hadn’t shut him out.
In the parable of the persistent widow Jesus tells his disciplesâ€"and usâ€"to “always pray and not give up.” If even an unjust judge finally listens, how much more will our Father in heaven hear us! Though God does not always answer our prayers the way we want him to, he always listens and cares, and someday he will right all wrongs.
Holy Spirit, teach us how to pray, and help us to believe that our Father in heaven hears and answers every prayer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
   


"It may take a crucified church to bring a crucified Christ before the eyes of the world."

- W.E. Orchard

good Morning everyone.
angelface555 It is good to see you this early (3:52 A M here).
Bis good chuckle this morning . But you better be careful , as I rember you have one leg shorter from walking on those Arkansas hill's . HA HA HA

I thought I better fill you in on our weather. Nancy called to ck on me making sure i was alright.they had seen the bad weather report on TV out there in AZ..
I gust we had bad weather close around but not at our home,
we only had a hard thunder storm here for a few minutes. got only 9 tenths " of rain. that better than none at all, but we still need more it is very dry here.
I planted out in the raised beds yesterday some few earliy plants . and went and bought more seed's.

Have a great day every one

Lloyd

I forgot to tell you all it is clear here now sky is full of stars shining bright.
41º here now up dated at 4:10 AM . and you can see I got the º thingey to work again.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone.

Raining here and I think it has been most of the night. We are off to the city to pick up my glasses and have lunch out.
Yesterday I happened to find some of Janies zzzzzzzzz's in the couch and slept for almost two hours!! Did a little sewing,not much but do need to finish it.

Better get a move on here.

Good morning Lloyd

Joan thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone

Amy drive careful and enjoy your time out,Have a great day.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's raining here and has been most of the night but the extreme cold is gone.  I'm not sure which one I prefer but I'll think about that.

Thanks for today's offerings, JOANIE!  I particularly liked the one about praying.  Sometimes we have to be reminded that if we don't ask he can't possibly answer.

AMY, so you're the reason I couldn't find any zzzzs around here yesterday!  I looked around for them but they had escaped.  However, some of them must have hidden in my bed because I ended up sleeping right through the night.  It felt wonderful!

I'm off to Wally World this morning so wish me smiles!

Take today and make it a good one!

Good Morning Everyone!

Joanie, thank you for the offerings of the day.  Both hit the spot.  Isn't it strange how we sometimes think that the Lord never answers our prayers, when sometimes he is telling us no.

Amy enjoy your day out and the meal.  Sounds like a good day for some nice comfort food.

Well, they say we might get some rain, T-storms, a front is due to come through some time today.

Some years back my wife decided to get her ears pierced after umpteen years of going without.  Well she did, for her a big mistake, she developed kiloids and ended up with having to have an operation to have it removed.  Nasty looking things and the doctor told her they may re-occur from the removal.  They didn't.  But they did serve one purpose, my granddaughter had her eyebrows pierced and we reminded her what happened to her Grandmother.  She removed the things.

Coffee ready, Joanie, can I bring you a cup?

I've been lucky because I had my ears pierced in 1972 before my company moved our office from downtown to seven miles south of downtown.  I don't wear heavy earrings, mustly studs, but I don't think I've had any problems.  I call the original earrings my "training earrings" and still have them and probably wear them the most.

We just returned from having my hair cut, then having breakfast.  When we left at 8:30 am, the temperature was 54 degrees and at 10 am, it has gone down to 48 degrees.  The man who took my money said it is supposed to get colder today and I guess it's on its way.

Looking at Grand Haven, the lake is very choppy.  The sun was trying to shine, but has gone under a cloud now.  Gale warnings are issued for the lake.

Mary Ann

Good Morning Everyone,  from the warmer but wetter,  rocky coast of Maine. 

All is well here.. 

Joan,  I hope that you are feeling better today.

Sandy

Callie, I did see Ellen on the show & was sure I left a very long post.  I was so impressed with how poised she was, not only about getting her ears pierced but being the center of attention with such a large crowd.  Tell her that this old Kansas "Auntie" thought she did great, beautiful & bubbly. 

Winds are howling again, some of the schools west of Wichita are closing schools because of wildfires. Boy, talk about adding misery to misery.... pollen over the top & now the dust & smoke in the air.  My eyes were stuck closed this morning.

Glad you didn't get the bad storms last night, Lloyd.  I did some radar watching since I still have family strung out all the way from Kansas City to St. Louis.

Have a "terrific Tuesday", everyone..... Shirley

Thanks, Shirley.  Her musical theater training served her well!

She was allowed to pick the earrings she would have put in - and she picked titanium.  I don't know what that is but RR seemed to be impressed.   ;)  She got to keep them and says her ears are doing fine.

Busy day today.   :dogrunning:

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

 We have a beautiful and expect to see a temperature of about 81º this aternoon.  My main activity for today was my visit to the  podiatrist. I got my toenails trimmed and feel my feet feel a lot better.  Hopefully it won't be necessary to remove the toenails and I will go to his office every three months for the nail trimming.  When I finished there I drove down to my son's home to switch cars with him and come back home in my PT Cruiser.  He needs to put his car in the garage and my granddaughter can't drive a shift stick car so they will use our Hyundai until his car is repaired, hopefully by tomorrow evening.  Scott did make the main dish for our dinner last evening and our granddaughter made the lettuce salad to so with it.  We had a nice visit with them. 

Since I am old fashioned and will never have my ears pierced I can't contribute to the discussion.  I hope this turns out to be a good day for you all and that Joan and others who may not be feeling up to par will find improvement throughout the day.

Larry, I never had my ears pierced either. I wanted to have it done when I was in my thirties, or thereabout. My husband negated it...said that was vanity..or some such thing. I did wear a lot of standard ear rings though. Now it is too awkward trying to put them on...only the clip-on's for me now. I also gave up make up as my years increased, so like Barbara Bush, I feel "what you see is what you get".

Our high today will be74, and sunny.

Bis, I am praying each day brings you closer to better health. Keep resting dear one.

I am due for a meeting at 10 a.m. so I had better stop gabbing and get ready to go. See Y'all later.

Good morning, its cold and I'm still slogging through reorganizing and getting rid of stuff by passing it on to the next person. It's amazing the amounts of flotsam and jetsam we accrue moving through life

Back from our Community Members Assoc. meeting. We have a new President, and she presented us with a new format...very well organized and understandable.

Took a brisk walk around the gardens before coming home. I am trying to retrain myself to less dependency on the cart and get back to putting more weight on my feet as in normal walking. Carts can get you depending on arm strength rather than normal leg balance..not a good thing. I must not give up the cart...just the way I use it.

I'm home from a good morning at work.  The doggies were out and had a snack and I had a nice salad for lunch.  I'm tired but I have a couple of important phone calls to make before I can go hunting zzzs.  I sure hope Amy didn't use them all today!

Keep on keeping on!

Janie, I am on my way...almost...for lunch downstairs, and then probably a nap at home.  We have a class on Balance and Mobility at 2:45 that I want to attend but I'm sure I will be awake for that. Have a well-deserved rest dear friend, you are such a "gooder", I am proud of you.

Well as usual since I knew I had to get up early I did not sleep much last night so when I got home I laid on the couch for a few hours and dozed on and off. We have showers on and off and I would rather have stayed home. Now the eye doctor on Friday. Except for the eyes this new doctor sure wants to know every thing about my body.  Never had a doctor like this before, especially the one who would walk out of the room every time he was asked a question.

LARRY  at least I have not been sent to a podiatrist yet.

JANE  when I had my ears pierced I was in my 40's and had it done with that fun in the mall. Kept washing them with alcohol to make sure they did not get infected.

JUNE  like you I used to eat a big meal and enjoyed different food. Now I am never hungry and nothing tastes good to me now. I have the collage Bunnie did of all the ones who posted in the Nest/ I printed it and put it in a frame and I can see it by just looking up a little to my right. That was a fun group.

PATRICIA  one of my grandaughters has 6 piercings in each ear.

JOAN  a cherry toaster strudel would have been good this morning. I was not allowed to eat or drink for 6 hours before the ultrasound. Love today's Chuckles. They are all good. I know just who to send this to. Thank you for sring the food for the tummy and for the soul every day even now when you are not feeling good. You are in my prayers.

LLOYD  there were a few brush fires around here yesterday. Between it being so dry we had those very strong winds. Glad you have the degree ° sign working again.

AMY  enjoy your new glasses.

JANE  one of these days I will have to ask my son to take me to Wally World. Ha  big gift card for WM and would like to see what I can get that I really need.

HAL  like your remark about when God tells us no. HE knows best.

SHIRLEY  my daughter was telling me there is a lot of pollen in the air where they are.  My SIL has a terrible runny nose and keeping the tissue company in business. She stops cooking beef and he also stays away from dairy products and it does help him. When allergies get to him she mostly keeps to chicken and fish.

JUNE  last month the association here disbanded because of lack of participation.  I know I would not dare try to walk without my rollator.

My daughter is late for Skype.

Gloria, for some years there was active participation here. Particularly with this one woman who spearheaded almost everything for thirteen years. I know I was heavily involved until January 2016. It got to the point where it wasn't even 80/20 but more like 95/5! ::)

When Edna quit after those 13 years, pretty much everyone quit just like the birthday cards here as it was under appreciated. After that, only the craft club has restarted under new members. I think everyone was waiting for that someone else to run things again.

We still have a general building council and each floor has a council but other than our long-suffering hospitality commission that is it. Perhaps if they stopped serving 24/7 coffee and baked goods as well as the monthly soup lunches and the special holiday meals, more would take notice even if only to complain.

Just stopping in to see if JOAN has posted today.  I sure hope and pray she is doing better....

LARRY, good to read that you were with Scott and Jennifer last night. 

Continuing to enjoy being with this doodle dog.  He is so much fun, but then I am not the one that takes him on a three mile walk everyday!  Thank goodness Bob is able to do it. 

Pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny

JENNY...
...happy to hear you and Oliver are having so much fun...guess we are in a similar situation, the fun without the three mile walk...like you, R does the dog walking, not through choice but a " having to..."

JOAN...
...I too am holding you in my thoughts...

Good Wednesday morning, Everyfriend.  There’s breakfast wraps (like Starbucks) to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a great day!!




Ten Quick Ones

1. What did the Buddhist ask the hot dog vendor?
“Make me one with everything.”

2. You know why you never see elephants hiding up in trees?
Because they’re really good at it.

3. What is red and smells like blue paint?
Red paint.

4. A dyslexic man walks into a bra.

5. Where does the General keep his armies?
In his sleevies!

6. Why aren’t koalas actual bears?
The don’t meet the koalafications.

7. A bear walks into a restaurant and say’s “I want a grilllllled………………………………………cheese.”
The waiter says “Whats with the pause?”
The bear replies “Whaddya mean, I’M A BEAR.”

8. What do you call bears with no ears?

9. Why don't blind people skydive?
Because it scares the crap out of their dogs.

10. I went into a pet shop. I said, “Can I buy a goldfish?” The guy said, “Do you want an aquarium?”
I said, “I don’t care what star sign it is.”



Life is a Theater
(Author Unknown)

"Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character." - I Corinthians 15:33

Life is a Theater - Invite Your Audience Carefully....

Not everyone is healthy enough to have a front row seat in our lives. There are some people in your life that need to be loved from a distance. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you let go of, or at least minimize, your time with draining, negative, incompatible, not-going-anywhere relationships/friendships.

Observe the relationships around you.............Pay attention!

Which ones lift and which ones lean?

Which ones encourage and which ones discourage?

Which ones are on a path of growth uphill and which ones are going downhill?

When you leave certain people do you feel better or feel worse?

Which ones always have drama or don't really understand, know or appreciate you?

The more you seek quality, respect, growth, peace of mind, love and truth around you, the easier it will become for you to decide who gets to sit in the front row and who should be moved to the balcony of your life.

"If you cannot 'change' the people around you, change the people you're around."


You don't have to look like you fell out of the back end of a hearse, to be a Christian.

--Author Unknown

JOAN...
I associate every word, re, " life is a theatre..."Thank you, words to follow and act on, as and when...

Joan, I am wishing you a more improved health day, than the days before...I am assuming you are now going in the right direction...

Good morning everyone.
My sweet heart got home about 10:30 PM last night.
she was tired but happy,and I was glad to have her home.
you all have a great day.

Lloyd

38º and Clear here today.

Good morning everyone..

The rain has finally stopped here and it did pound the snow down :thumbup:
Had a good time away yesterday, breakfast out,picked up my glasses then did a bit of shopping before heading back home. Managed to sew 4 rows together on a quilt and hope to finish it today so I can move on. Not much going on here today, mail a parcel fill the wood box chase dust bunnies and then play on the sewing machine.

Janie, I must admit they were fantastic zzz' too.

Hal, my sister had her ears done but I didn't think it was something I needed to do.

Gloria, I just use them for reading and they are ok...I sure won't lose them as the girl gave me a purple case for them!!

Lloyd, I bet your heart is smiling with Nancy back home again.

Joan, I hope each day makes you feel better and stronger too! Thank you for breakfast.
Enjoy your day everyone..

Good morning Everyfriend!  And a special good morning to you, Joanie!  I hope this day finds you feeling better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow.  That means that every day you will be feeling better. 

Thank you for today's goodies. 

Today is my "late" day at Wally World!  It's actually later than usual.  I don't have to go until 6 p.m. and I'll be there to see the preparation for the night shift.  I'm rather enjoying the days that I go in later.  People are still telling me they thought I'd retired because they hadn't seen me.

I have a few odd jobs planned for today but yesterday was good news day.  I received the new car insurance quote in the mail and looked it over and my son looked it over also.  We decided that I did not need the personal collision part and I called and told her that and we discussed the book value of my 17 year old volkswagen and the conclusion is that I can cover my car for about half of what I've been paying!  I sign the papers on Monday.  Now if I can get the same kind of break on my Medigap insurance later this month, I'll be a happy camper.

Better get started or I'll never get finished.  Make today a good one!

Amy It sure is.
thanks and have a great day.

Lloyd

Hi everyone.  We have an overcast morning but will again get into the low 70's this afternoon.  Pat is going to attend her Gifts group this morning at Church, something she hasn't done for most of this last year.  While she is doing that I will go to coffee with the men at the cafe.  She may want to get her main meal our after she is through with the Gifts group as I will be having the evening meal with Scott and Jennifer at the Wednesday night dinner at Church.  Then Scott and Jennifer will come out to the house for a little while.  It is nice to live so close and getting to be with them at least once a week.   

June, my wife doesn't have pieced ears either, not that I would object, but she just never wanted to do so.  She does wear the clip on ear rings as well. 

Gloria, I will be seeing the podiatrist every three months from now on as my toes feel 100% better and hope to avoid having to remove the toe nails.  I will now be able to wear my house slippers, which I haven't been able to do comfortably for sometime. 

Jenny, glad you are enjoying the doodle dog and bet he is enjoying all the attention.

Time to leave and will have to finish reading after I get home.

Good morning everyone, looks like it rained hard overnight. Was surprised when I pulled up the shades and see my windows all wet. I was worn out and fell asleep fast and did not hear anything.

PATRICIA   when I moved here there was more activity but now it is very quiet. On the nice warm days we had a few sat on the porch and that was great. I do get out every day for a walk but seldom see anyone else. There is still Bingo on Wednesday but from what I was told not as many go any more. Thursday night they have a card game. They still have a pot luck meal at times with everyone bringing something but I never go because I cannot cook anything or get out to buy something to bring.

JOAN  I must be one of the few that do not live where there is a Starbucks so have no idea what they have there. We sure have a lot of DD places though. I like Food for Thought, so true.  Thank you for today's goodies, I pray you are feeling a bit better today.

LLOYD  glad your Sweetheart is home and you are not alone.

AMY  with new glasses hope you will enjoy reading again-that is if you ever find time to read.

JANE  any time you can get a lower cost in something is great.

LARRY  so far I am still able to cut my toenails.

Good Morning Everyone from the wet and warmer, rocky coast of Maine.     

All is well here. 

This Saturday we turn the clocks a head:
"Spring a head,
Fall behind"

I am looking forward to that again..  the nice long
Spring, Summer, Fall Days are a head of us.
I do like all that natural light. 

Have a good day Everyone. 
Joan,  I sure hope that you are beginning to feel better.

Sandy

Good morning everyone.
Well it is still cloudy and murky, but. Dry.  Just a possibility of rain. 

Lloyd, happy the lady of the house is back safely.  Know she enjoyed the trip, but happy to be back home.

Larry, wow, it is good that your foot guy has things under control.  Loosing toenails is not good.  I wish our church had social activities such as yours.  It would be vice to h ave meal with our friends.

Joanie, thinking of you  and praying you are improving.  I know you are tired of feeling bad.

Amy, do you ever slow down.  You must be the original energizer bunny.. just keep on going.

Good morning from a cold, blue Interior! It is minus 40 according to my balcony at 7:37 AM. I have been up since four as my body is still working out its days and nights.

I may have created another cat person. I have a friend who often stops by to visit with her husband. That is, we would visit while he played with Sarah and now with Farrah. He claims she, Farrah, cheats because when he rolls the ball around the cylinder, Farrah puts her paw in to stop it before she rolls it back. Dora told him, "You're playing games with a cat and telling us she cheats?" He replied, "She's sneaky."

Anyway, yesterday I called to wish her a happy birthday and she had this to say. Alan had bought her a small black cat for HER birthday and solemnly told her the kitten's name was Duchess!  ;D

Good morning, EVERYFRIEND. 

Thank you, JOAN, for your offerings this fine day. I certainly hope and prayer that you continue to feel better each day. We all look forward to a post from you, telling us you are feeling better!  Hugs❣️

Smiling at the thought of you seeing Scott and Jennifer tonight. 

Doodle is such a good boy and delightful to be with.  What a treat for us.  His parents are having a wonderful time in Sydney and there time is passing much too quickly. 

HAL, same weather here in Austin.  It was crazy yesterday when our temperature dropped over 10* in 15 minutes!  The biggest black cloud appeared and I thought sure we were in for a down pour....Bob was out walking Oliver....and it blew away as fast as it came without a drop of moisture! 

I think we are going to head into the city today and look around.  SXSW (south by southwest) starts Friday and going anywhere near that is a no-no! 

LLOYD, happy to read Nancy is home after a fun time for her.

GLORIA, my personal opinion is you are not missing that much by not having Starbucks.....over priced coffee and they are EVERYWHERE!  Some can even be practically across the street from another!  Mind you, there is ALWAYS a line in the drive through no matter what time of the day!  Hard to believe there are that many with extra bucks to support this bad habit. 

AMY, enjoy the new glasses. 

JANE, don't find too many things to do today or you will be worn out before it is time to head to work!

Have a great day. 

Jenny

Just saw this post in Face Book and wanted to share.

Update on Mom (Joan Lavelle) - Hello family and friends, Mom caught a cold in the last week and has had trouble shaking it.  So she went to the ER this morning to get the help she needed to get on the mend.  She and the doctor decided that it would be best to admit her for a day or two for the extra attention that she will get there.  She is at Viera Hospital if you want to call her later today.  Please wait until late this afternoon as she is catching up on sleep.  Linda is headed down tonight to help.

We expect that it will be a short stay at the hospital...

It sounds very hopeful.  I'm glad she's where she can be taken care of.  We'll just look after ourselves and pray for her...OK?

Good afternoon, sunny and no wind.

I am so happy to read that Joan is being taken care of.  I wish she had gone sooner, but she is now getting the help she needs.  I know when we live alone, put things off, saying I will feel better to morrow.

MaryAnn, I had my hair cut also this week, but the lady comes to me now.  she only charges $15.  cheaper then I was paying upstreet.

Gloria, When I go to Target's they have a Starbucks and I get a coffee mocha hot in the winter and cold in the summer.

Jane, I'm warn out to day,  as I went to Walmart yesterday, first time since last April. I only walked around part of the store, got some Easter things for the door, got some pharmacy and walked up and down all the food aisles . I manage to spend quite a few $'s  the I had to go to the bank, which is in Stop and shop, so I did a little more food shopping. Now I hope I am in for the week, except for Homemakers on Friday, if it dose not snow.

Again prays out going Joans way. Hug to all.

Glad to hear Joanie is where she can have someone looking out for her.  Hopefully she will be back home soon and in fighting shape.

I am tired myself.  Went down to the mall yesterday to get a new pair of dress shoes.  Of course the shoe department is all the way in the back of the store.  And it takes me for ever to walk anywhere, anymore.  Any how I was ready for an early bed last night.  Boy dress shoes are really expensive anymore, but it more than likely will be the last ones I buy. 

Thank you for letting us know about Joan, prayers for a speedy recovery . I am glad she is in a place where they will really keep an eye on her.

Hal, bet your glad your not a centipede and needing shoes... :2funny:

Get Well Soon,  Joan!

Jenny, thanks for the message about Joan.  She has enough health problems without making them worse by not going to the hospital where she will get adequate help.

Today is a very windy day for us and I understand at least 23,000 people in our county are without power.  Tom, Terry and I lunched at Applebee's and on the way signal lights were out for several blocks between Five Mile and Four Mile Roads.  Lake Michigan has been beautiful with dark blue water and whitecaps, plus large white puffy clouds.  Almost 200,000 people in Michigan are without power. 

Mary Ann

Just got back from my son's Bible Study program at our Chapel.He sure is popular...a natural in speaking and entertaining. We always start out with him playing the guitar and leading in singing.

Also started a new medication in hopes it will give my body what it needs. It is called Ure-Na. It is 13 grams of Urea...natural lemon lime flavor. A powder mixed with water and it tastes awful. It is something new on the market and is supposed to help the lack of sodium in my blood count. I purchased a two week supply for sixty dollars..just to test it out. Then there will be another blood test to see if it helps. I am begining to feel I have out-lived my usefulness, but that is in God's hands.

I hope and pray that Bis will be quickly improved in what she needs to keep her going. She is such an asset in our daily lives..not so much as what she does for us, which is wonderful, but mostly for what she is......our beloved friend.

Hal, I am feeling sorry for your decline in health too. It seems like it all came on so quickly. What is causing you to have trouble walking ? Pain, balance....what. ?I have both problems, but I am a lot older that you, so it is to be expected. Seems like you declined suddenly in the past three or four months. What's going on buddy ?

Lloyd, I feel you joy at having your sweetheart home with you again. CHEERS !!!

Gloria and Angelface...It seems these places where we live do go down hill after many of the residents decline with age and or health. We must have enough youth to be able to carry on or start new programs of interest or entertainment. We have the facilities, but need the volunteers. I recall how very active Iwas where I lived before, but 10 years of aging makes a difference. I just have no gumption left to lead things. I still stir up conversations at lunch time though...on lady has said she can't remember my name so she calls me sunshine. I feel very complimented.

Speaking of lunch time....it is...so I will gather myself together and get downstairs to stir things up if possible.

Well our Joan has been trying to avoid hospital, but seems hospital is the place to put her right again..

June, just old age or laziness, not sure which.....   ;)

My back is my biggest problem, but I see the pain doctor on Friday and see what he has to say, maybe, like I said before, he has some kind of magic elixir that will will cure all. And June you certainly haven't outlived your usefullness, you are very useful to all of us, we look forward to hearing your daily "doings" and thoughts on different things.  And believe it or not, but we learn from you and each other how to live our lives. 

My back problem leads to other problems since I am no longer very active, sit on my butt most of the time.  My balance has suffered as you know and leg muscles have lost their tone.  Hard to believe I used to walk 3-5 miles a day, mow my yard and then go walk 18 holes of golf and was well into my 70's.  Oh, well, such is life in the fast lane.  (used to have a little scotch and branch after 18 holes).  But been a long time since I have had an adult beverage.

I finished what I had set for myself to do today and JUNE it wasn't enough to tire me out for my shift tonight.  Mostly it was phone calls and a visit to an Insurance agent.  My life these past few weeks seems to be revolving around insurance...and it's not over yet.  I've managed to cut my car insurance by $30.00 a month and that's pretty good.  But my medigap is out of sight and just went up again.

We can't seem to live WITH insurance and we certainly are tempting fate to try to get by without it.

I've got to go pretty soon and get on my working duds and scare up some supper before I go.  Enjoy your evening everyone

JOANIE, if you look in, we're all glad you're taking care of YOU!

June and Hal, I think I've had more health problems since I turned 80 than I had in the previous 80 years.  I can't walk far, across the road to the mailbox and back is about "it"; I can't stand for long, often people tell me how good I look but they can't see inside.  If I don't move much, I don't hurt, therefore I sit a lot. 

I think for my age, I'm probably in pretty good shape and I'm thankful I'm still here to know about those babies that have just joined our family.  I doubt I'll be around long enough for them to remember me, but I want to get to know them.

We just do what we can and what we want to do.  I feel sorry for younger people who have worse problems than I do.

Mary Ann

MaryAnn, yesterday I stopped to rest and there was a mom with here daughter also resting.  The girl was about 13 I would guess and very crippled and lots of difficulty walking.  I told the wife what a shame, so young. 

Hal, I know - there are so many people with much worse problems than I have so I try to say nothing.  I hate having A-fib and I'm still breathing, sort of, and others do have it much worse. 

We just keep on keeping on, don't we?

Mary Ann

Just got back from my son's Bible Study program at our Chapel.He sure is popular...a natural in speaking and entertaining. We always start out with him playing the guitar and leading in singing.

Also started a new medication in hopes it will give my body what it needs. It is called Ure-Na. It is 13 grams of Urea...natural lemon lime flavor. A powder mixed with water and it tastes awful. It is something new on the market and is supposed to help the lack of sodium in my blood count. I purchased a two week supply for sixty dollars..just to test it out. Then there will be another blood test to see if it helps. I am begining to feel I have out-lived my usefulness, but that is in God's hands.

I hope and pray that Bis will be quickly improved in what she needs to keep her going. She is such an asset in our daily lives..not so much as what she does for us, which is wonderful, but mostly for what she is......our beloved friend.

Hal, I am feeling sorry for your decline in health too. It seems like it all came on so quickly. What is causing you to have trouble walking ? Pain, balance....what. ?I have both problems, but I am a lot older that you, so it is to be expected. Seems like you declined suddenly in the past three or four months. What's going on buddy ?

Lloyd, I feel you joy at having your sweetheart home with you again. CHEERS !!!

Gloria and Angelface...It seems these places where we live do go down hill after many of the residents decline with age and or health. We must have enough youth to be able to carry on or start new programs of interest or entertainment. We have the facilities, but need the volunteers. I recall how very active Iwas where I lived before, but 10 years of aging makes a difference. I just have no gumption left to lead things. I still stir up conversations at lunch time though...on lady has said she can't remember my name so she calls me sunshine. I feel very complimented.

Speaking of lunch time....it is...so I will gather myself together and get downstairs to stir things up if possible.

Hall I can truly sympathize with you and your back. several years ago I had accident that crushed the cartilage out form between L4 and L5. , they cut a notch in the spine joint for the nerve cords to lay in. I crawled in to the hospital on my hands and knees literary crying like a baby. ten days Later I walked out on my own two feet. still have some pain in the lower Back some days worse than others, but mined over Matter for the most part dose the trick. I know you know Nancy says I am a accident Looking for a place to happen. Have a grate rest of the day and good night.

Lloyd

I'm home and trying to relax so I can go to sleep.  Something pretty neat happened tonight.  A cute little Asian girl asked me if I'd mind telling her how old I am.  I said that I'll be 82 next month.  She said "I'd never have thought that!  You are beautiful woman with a sweet smile."  She then said that her mother is 83 "but not so good as you".  I thanked her sincerely and then I hugged her.  What a nice thing to say to an old lady!

Now I'm going to check the rest of my email and go to sleep.  I'm a tired old lady, too.  Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!

Jane, I have a big smile on my face, thinking of the nice compliment you received from the little Asian girl. Once in a while great things like that happen to us, and it really makes a difference doesn't it ? God Bless her, and YOU too !

It has been a slow afternoon for me....again....what I don't get done in the morning it seems it doesn't get done. I have been dozing and reading the afternoon and evening away.

I hope and pray our Bis gets better each day, and I am so glad she is where she is getting proper care. If anyone hears anymore on Facebook, please share with us who do not go there. I so appreciate any news we can have.

Nothing else happening here, so it is time to say Goodnight, God Bless, and lots of Hugs, Love and Prayers. June

Good night! 

Good morning, JACKIE.

Prayers for you tonight, JOAN

Good morning everyone..

Windy and cold here this morning 15 ° F at the moment.
Nothing planned for the day so far. I am going to give our vet a call and ask a few questions,may have to take a run up ,we will see.
Need to tidy up my sewing room before I start another quilt...gremlins must have been playing in there.

Janie ,that was so sweet of her to say that and a hug sure was in order for her! The other day I was shopping and didn't notice a sign at the check out that said seniors day 15% off I asked the girl about it and she said ,you don't look like a senior!!! I could have hugged her too.

Joanie, I sure hope they are being good to you and treating you as the special lady you are. We miss you but understand you need to take care of yourself FIRST please.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  And a special GOOD MORNING TO OUR OWN SPECIAL JOANIE!  Feel better and better as today passes.

I guess we're on our own today!  Let's make it a good one.  I have no plans except to mix and match so stuff that's in the fridge to use it up.  All I need is a can of something wet to add to it and I have to see what the cupboard holds.  I'll be having my dad's "Meal in a Dish" for supper.

Have a great day, Everyfriend!

Forgot to say...after yesterday's sunshine and moderate temps, snow is predicted for tonight!  Unbelievable!

Congratulations, Amy and may I say...You don't act like a lot of Seniors do, either....me included.  I could never keep up with you!

Good Morning everyone.
Amy you and JaneS are the only too showing on my computer in S & F this morning. Hope bis is doing better this morning and not worrying about us. Pat or some one else can and will make sure it is working properly. Have a great
for high today everyone. it 43º and clear here now,is to get to 68º today
for the high. have a great day everyone. sure wish we would get more rain here still dry here.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone nice one here today. Tomorrow is not going to be. The white stuff is in the forecast for tomorrow and for next week even more mid week. Mother nature gave us a pretty mild winter but March is going to be mean and give us more white cold days. Have an appointment tomorrow that I will cancel. Looks like the next state to me. Mass. Goofed. They did the bank deposit of tas refunds and then withdrew it. Some folks now have overdrawn charges on their accounts. Might be fixed today. They claim it was a glitch. Human or machine? I wonder.

HAL  I think we all would like a church like the one Larry goes to.

PATRICIA  like your tale about your friend's husband and Farrah. I hope she enjoys Duchess and he does, too.

JENNY  I seldom stop for coffee when I am out and I would be desperate for a cup of it to stand in line for it. Here it is DD's that are all over. There are 2 in this town. Thank you for the news about Joan. My grandson put Face Book but I never bother with it. I pray she is home feeling much better soon. Her health is the most important thing we all want and pray for.

JANE you are so right. I know we all miss her but her well being it the most important to all of us.

GLORIA de  I have not been to a Target in more than 2 years and the same for WalMart. That was in only a small section in the new one as it is so huge.

HAL  last time I bought dress shoes was for my grandson's wedding 4 years ago, They are SAS shoes and made in San Antonio. Most comfortable shoes I ever had. Made in the US and not imported.

MARY ANN  terrible time of year to be without power.

JUNE  hope the new med helps you. I agree with you, Joan is our much loved Friend. Last week end 3 times the rescue was here and took people to the hospital. 2 were heart attacks, one was to have heart surgery yesterday and the other was a mild one. The one for surgery in the youngest one here, still in her late 60's.

HAL  my back is my problem, too. Since I have been seeong the pain doctor it is not as painful as it was but I still have to use the rollator and that stops me from doing a lot of things. Like you I sit too much.

JANE  from what I saw on the news last night the new health plan from DC will be worse than Obamacare. Good heavens how are we seniors on fixed incomes supposed to pay for so many things and still have a roof over our heads and food to eat.

MARY ANN  I think there is something about hitting 80 that our bodies start giving us problems.

JANE  that little girl must have seen into your loving heart.

AMY  windy here, too, but in the low 40's so not bad. I dread tomorrow though. As much as I always loved snow this year I dislike it.

JANE  you and my daughter are alike.She can make a meal out of this and that and it id=s always good. Something I have never been good at. Now cooking anything is more like a major job. We are in for that snow starting after midnight. More mid week next week.

JOAN  if you get to check in, prayers for you and please stay as long as needed. We all miss you but want you feeling much better.

I'm thinking of Joan this morning and praying that she is comfortable and improving so she can come home soon.

Beautiful week here, so far.  My younger son and older grandson came down for a couple of days earlier this week.  It was so nice to see them and just talk, talk, talk for a little while.

"They" are saying snow here on Sat. night or Sun.  Perhaps up to 2 inches.  I must make sure the pantry and fridge are up to dealing with it so I'm off to the grocery store today.

It is a beautiful but cooler morning but will warm up throughout the day into the 70's again this afternoon.  I will pick up my friend and we will go to coffee.  I had expected to have the Wisdom group after coffee at the Church but the minister has been called to attend another meeting so that has been cancelled.  I have no particular chores on the agenda for today so expect to have a very restful day.  We should get our car back from our son later this afternoon if they get his car repair finished.  Pat enjoyed her Gifts craft group yesterday but came home exhausted.  We had a nice meal at Church last night and a short visit with Scott and Jennifer.

Jenny, it sounds like you and Bob are having a nice vacation dog sitting.  Time goes by so quickly that it probably won't be long until you are back in Colorado.  I am one who has never had Starbucks coffee for two reasons.  The first is I think the prices are way too high and second I don't really like coffee. It is obvious that many people don't share my views as they certainly have the business. I have had and do like their muffins although someone else has purchased them.  They are rally big.  Thanks for the update on Joan.  It sounds like she is where she needs to be at the moment and hopefully she won't have to stay in the hospital long. 

Hal, I understand what you mean about walking.  Yesterday when I went to pick up Pat after I had finished at coffee, but before she had phoned saying she was ready, I decided I would wait in the Church library.  I parked at the back of the Church where I would pick her up but needed to go to the front of the Administration Building and it is up an incline.  I started to walk up there but got the immediate pain in my arm so went back to the car and drove up to the front of the building. 

Amy, those would be very tiny shoes for the centipede!  :)

Gloria, a group from our previous church attended a Wednesday morning Bible study and following it most of us went across the street to the Dunkin' Donuts for an hour of socialization.  They have good pastries as well (but don't ask how I know that). 

June, is this Ure-Na an over the counter item?  You certainly have not outlived your usefulness.  You are always a bright ray of sunshine, as the lady calls you, here when you post. Hal, I certainly agree with your comments on June.

JaneS, medical costs continue to rise every year with no change in sight.  Glad you were able to save on your car insurance.

Lloyd, I think you have had more than your share of accidents. My best friend, who is suffering with Parkinson's Disease, has been falling a lot and a few days ago he fell trying to get out of his wheelchair at bedtime and broke the ball in his hip.  He had surgery to replace it and I hope is now in rehab.  It has been a couple of days since I last spoke to him but hope he still isn't in the hospital.

Good Morning,

I was hoping to have news of Joan this morning.  Surely hope she's feeling better.

It's another  :dogrunning: day for me - hopefully, the last one this week.  Everything has been sociable and pleasant but I'm ready for some  :study: and  :sleep: time.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Good Morning Everyone,  from the warmer,  but blustery,  rocky coast of Maine.   

First I see windy snow and then the sun comes shinning through...    Sure looks like March!!! 

I hope that everyone has a good day. 

Joan  stay until you are feeling better..
Miss seeing you posts.

Sandy

The wind finally calmed down and things are back to normal.  Our temperature is only 35 degrees, however, and supposed to dip tomorrow.  I am not sure about snow as I saw a forecast with the snow in northern Indiana and Ohio, but I imagine the snow will creep northward and we'll get our share. 

My former employer had over 200,000 meters out of service and say that it could be Sunday before everyone is back in service.  DTE, in the Detroit area, had 700,000 without power and have the same recovery schedule.  Both companies have help from surrounding states - Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois.

I've had Starbuck's coffee a couple of time, but both times were when with Jim and someone had given him a coupon or two as gifts.  It tasted OK, but I was not (am not) tempted to go there to get a cup or whatever.  There is one near my grocery store, but I don't do the grocery shopping any more so I have a built-in deterrent.

Mary Ann

MaryAnn, I see from the Grand Haven cam this morning that the lake is calmer. Yesterday there were several "white horses" as Kelly called them. And the waves were breaking over the causeway.

I used to stop in occasionally at a Starbucks in the malls, but more often, at a local coffee shop, McCaffertes, who have local blues or jazz artists and better coffee. I drink a full coffee pot daily and think of tea only when I am ill so I do have a coffee habit. Other than that, I try to drink a gallon of water daily as suggested by my doctor and the key word there is try. I also prefer hot chocolate in the winter and icy juice in the summer.

Gloria, Dora has never wanted or needed a pet. But she loves Alan so the cat stays. She says it is better than a sports car or a motorcycle and he has bought Duchess a full supply of toys and a bed. She also said she is expecting Alan to suggest a playdate! I predict, knowing Dora, that she too will fall under Duchess's spell.

It is very cold here, minus 36 now, so retirement is looking good to me right now!

I drink mostly Starbucks coffee but usually at home out of my coffee pot.  My only niece's husband is a shift manager at the York, PA Starbucks roasting facility.  Whenever they are coming this way or I'm going down, I order from them and get it at a discount.  When I don't have Starbucks, I notice a difference.  I very seldom get it at a Starbucks store.  As someone noticed, it's very expensive.  However, sometimes when I'm down there visiting my sister, we all go to breakfast and then Pat stops at a Starbucks and treats us to after dinner coffee. 

Patricia, we have something in common.  When I crave tea, I know I'm sick.  And when I crave Campbells Chicken Rice soup, I'm still sick.

So far, my "Meal in a Dish" will include some ground beef, leftover baked beans, an envelope of Uncle Ben's Teriyaki rice, a couple scoops of crushed pineapple? and some shredded cheese + some onions and other seasonings.  What else?

Janie, other than the cheese, that sounds good! I like local coffee shops because they grind their own beans on location. When I buy my own coffee, I prefer dark Columbian or other strong flavorings.

One odd thing I noticed a few years back is that sourdough bread tastes good with a sore throat. It is akin to scratching an itch.

When I want a cup of coffee I want it to taste like coffee.  So Starbucks and DD and McCafe, etc. with all their fancy flavorings are out of the question so far as I'm concerned.  Plus the prices of all those specials are way out of line, IMO.   :D

Jeanne Lee, while I take my coffee black, I have a friend who fills hers with lots of sugar and coffee creamers. I always ask her if she wants coffee with her syrup? Anyway, now they are coming out with so many different types of coffee syrups and creamers. There is even, I kid you not, a jalapeno coffee creamer!

Quote from: Denver on March 08, 2017, 01:18:22 PM
Just saw this post in Face Book and wanted to share.

Update on Mom (Joan Lavelle) - Hello family and friends, Mom caught a cold in the last week and has had trouble shaking it.  So she went to the ER this morning to get the help she needed to get on the mend.  She and the doctor decided that it would be best to admit her for a day or two for the extra attention that she will get there.  She is at Viera Hospital if you want to call her later today.  Please wait until late this afternoon as she is catching up on sleep.  Linda is headed down tonight to help.

We expect that it will be a short stay at the hospital...

I'm so sorry to read that our Joan is not well.   I do hope that this definitely is a short stay in the hospital and that Joan will...


Love

Pat
xxxx

Good afternoon, again very windy, the sun is shinning and in the 50's. Tomorrow is a different story, wind very cold and 3 to 5 inches of snow.Also next Tuesday another snow storm is in the forecast. Saturday will be down in the teens.  I do not know how manypeople will show up for the bif St. Pats parade. A few years ago the Red Hats were in it, we even had a float.

Joan, pray that you are feeling better each day.

Gloria, guess you and I are going to have the same weather. A man just knocked on my door and said they are putting in a new cable for Cablevision and will be walking on my front lawn, and tearing up the street.  That will be fun with a snow storm.  In Feb. I kept telling everyone to watch out for March.  As  my Grandmother use to remind us about the Blizzard of 1888 in March.

A very good morning to all……To our Bis, Prayers and hopeful thoughts for a quick recovery. I pray they are keeping you comfortable and giving you healing therapy and pleasant medications.

Janie, we are having bright sunshine, and a high of 82 today. Hopefully if your snowfall arrives it will be the last hurrah for winter.

Gloria, same good wishes for you as far as snow is concerned. What is the latest you have had snow in your area, do you recall ? I just received a billing from the hospital visit I had last November. I was there for three days. My total bill was 23,649.00 dollars. I owe them $100.00 dollars. I am so thankful for insurance.

Larry, the ure-Na is not a prescription medication, but it is not over the counter either. I has to be monitored with a Drs. recommendation. I just took my daily dose. Yuck ! It is a lemon-lime flavor, but it tastes more like the peeling of the fruit than the juice.

Jeanne Lee, I have never had a taste of Starbucks, or any of those others you mentioned. I buy my Folgers classic roast, and enjoy. I used to make percolator coffee but the past ten years I have been using a drip coffee maker

Patricia, I too am a black coffee drinker. Here at Rowntree the bring both regular coffee and decaffeinated. I always order "the real thing".



Pat H. thank you ! i had read that message earlier and I thank you for posting it for those who may have missed it. I hope that you too Pat are feeling much better. You had a long time of being not well, and I pray it is all in the past now.

Jeanne Lee and June, Now they are adding wine to coffee!

https://www.popsugar.com/food/Wine-Infused-Coffee-43271497?utm_source=living_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=living_newsletter_Thu_03092017&trk=article_cta_1

I used to only add sugar to cereal and one day wondered why I was doing that? Now I get enough in what the manufacturers add to food and in the occasional baked goods. Did you know that sugar and salt are added to toothpaste for flavoring? Or that both are added to baby food, not for the baby but for the mom tasting so she will continue to purchase that brand?

Patricia, I don't add those flavors to my Starbucks coffee and I grind the beans myself.  I'm also partial to the bold blends and they are so good when I do it myself. The only thing I add is a little bit of light cream.  I can drink it black but I prefer it light.

The casserole is ready for the oven but I forgot the pineapple.  Since I have cheese on top, I don't want to stir it.  I'll leave the cheese off for those who are lactose intolerant.  And I didn't have any ground beef when I looked so it has some chopped ham in it instead.

There was no sugar in my baby food or in that which was fed to my grandchildren.  We made our own.  It wasn't just BETTER!  It was also cheaper.

My mom also made ours with some little container that had a whisk type of handle. All of the grandkids had it made at home probably because that was what our mother did? Then too, both of my sisters are chefs so they probably knew better even back then about commercial additives.

I buy bagged coffee locally from McCafferties that is so good! Otherwise Folgers Columbian or coffeehouse style dark or whole beans.

I just heard that Ellen DeGeneres said, "I really don't need buns of steel. I'd be happy with buns of cinnamon."

Went for choir practice and planned to do exercise,but just too tired. So I came home and slept for over an hour.I want to attend a program at 6:30, so hope this tiredness goes on it's merry way. How can one get so physically worn out doing practically nothing ?

Good night everyone. c u all later.

Lloyd

Just getting here to see if there was any news about Joan.  Sure hope she is improving and will be back home soon.

I have been buying the coffee pods from a place called (I think) International Blends.  Cheaper than getting them from Keurik.  I like the Hazelnut flavored coffee.  This place has a lot of flavored blends.  I also have an extra piece for the Keurik that I can use my own coffee.

I do do that sometimes.

I like a cup of coffee in the morning, but I am not a person who just has to have a cup of coffee first thing in the morning to wake up.  I don't usually have any during the day or even for dinner,  but I do like a cup of coffee if I go out for dinner.  Nice to have a cup of coffee and just sit a bit after eating a big dinner and talk with friends or family. 

I also like coffee with some Bailey's Irish cream or Amaretto with whipped cream.   A rarely nice special treat.

And I am also a tea drinker too. 

Our weatherman is calling for a messy morning tomorrow.  A little bit of rain early , turning to snow right at rush-hour time.  Schools will probably be opening late.  He did say the ground is too warm for it to hang around.   Mostly on the grassy areas, and not much on the roads.  Just enough to be messy and cause delays.  More snow is predicted for the beginning of the week.   Possibly a Nor-eastern storm brining in a lot of snow, but right now,  that is just "iffy".  Sure hope he is wrong about that one.  We have had some really bad snow storms in mid-March many times.  So far, this winter, we have had less than an inch of snow all together.  It has been cold and windy, but very little precipitation, which is causing some drought.  Even some of the ski resorts have already closed in our area.

However, no use complaining as the weather is something we can't do much about.

Hope everyone will have a good restful night and sleep tight.

Joy

Good Night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!

Good morning

Yesterday was from stem to stern...I did manage to get some things done here but the gremlins are still having their way in my sewing room. I phoned the vet and they wanted to see her so off we went dog and I. Told the girl I wouldn't get there for an hour and I pushed it all the way too! Turns out she had a reaction to the stitches  and has an infection in her incision. Two needles and a weeks worth off pills and this time there is/was a bandage in her ,I had to re do the bandage this morning.
Now we are off to the city hubby has chemo today and we will take both dogs with us. I didn't think it would be fair to ask them to walk the Golden on a leash.

Jane, I am not so sure about that, you are one busy lady!! Always on the go and working to boot!!!

Better get a move on here have water,treats to get ready for dogs and hubby...better not mix them up. :2funny:

Gloria to the south of us they got 2-3 inches of snow and all we got was maybe 10 flakes!!

Joan, we sure miss you and hope your are getting stronger day by day.surrounding you in prayers..

Enjoy your day

Good Morning Everyfriend!  One busy day coming up....

This morning I have my station to fill at Wally World from 9-1.  Then I have to meet my niece at Susquehanna University where she is picking up my grandniece for Spring vacation.  (that's about 14 miles away) She's bringing me 3 lbs. of Starbucks coffee (HOORAY!!)  I'll be having great coffee tomorrow. 

Later, my daughter and SIL are picking me up to go to dinner to celebrate my daughter's 60th birthday!  Now you know what I was up to 60 years ago today!

It's going to be a full day!

Amy,  I'm so sorry for the complications for your doggie but nice that you can take them with you when you go to the city!  I hope you can keep the snacks straight.  Did you bring some for yourself?

I better get this day started.  I hope it's the one that we hear JOANIE is all recovered!

Forgot to mention that we had snow overnight!  It's still coming down and supposed to last until about 3 but it doesn't seem to be laying on the sidewalks or roads....just in the grassy areas and on the trees and bushes.  So far, it's really beautiful!  I hope that's all it is all day!

Good morning everyone, it is snowing and looks beautiful. None on the roads or pavement yet but it is on the grassy areas and cars and roofs. The roads must be too warm for it to stick. This time we are at the low end for amount of snow. At least the strong winds from yesterday are gone. There will be more along the coast. From what I heard already this morning we could be in for a nor'easter next week.  Here comes the other shoe I was waiting to fall. I went to older son's for a turkey dinner last night. It was my grandson's birthday and I got to see my great grandson.  I got some hugs from him. He is still fascinated with my rollator.

PHYLLIS  hope you got out for that milk and bread before snow starts there. I had to laugh yesterday, so many here went to the stores for that yesterday. Great that your younger son and a grandson went there for a visit. I know you enjoyed seeing them.

LARRY  I can imagine Pat was tired out after being at the craft group. I know I was exhausted when I got home from my son's last night. It did not take long for me to get changed and into bed. Last place I worked they started getting calls saying there was a bomb in the building. WE all had to go outside while the fire and police departments checked everything out. After a few time of that and being outside and waiting a group of us would walk to the corner to a DD and have coffee and something to snack on. Of course nothing was ever found and they finally tracked it to a man who had worked there a short time and was fired.

CALLIE  after going out yesterday today will be a lazy day for me. I think Joan is on all our minds and in our prayers.

PATRICIA  I have a 4 cup coffee pot and that is all the coffee I have every day. Like you the only time I drink tea is if I do not feel well. I do have 1 or 2 Ensures a day but the rest of the time I drink water. I rather eat the fruit than drink juice. Love your Dora and Alan and Duchess. Hard to resist is kitten.

JANE  like you I like the Campbell's chicken soup or the Lipton's cup o soup when I do not feel good.

JEANNE LEE I like plain coffee too. Nothing fancy for me.

PATRICIA  one lady who lived her like her coffee like your friend. She always had one with her and drank it with a straw. Might as well put coffee syrup in a glass of milk.

PAT  great seeing your post this morning. We are all praying for Joan. I hope you are feeling much better, too.

GLORIA de  the temperature here is dropping but at least it is not windy today. We have had some big snowstorms on St. Patrick's day before. A couple of years ago we had one on April 1st and one year in May. Not a good day to dig up the street.

JUNE  I remember a snow storm in May.  A heavy wet snow that cause a lot of damage to trees and bushes that were in full bloom. I was visiting a niece at that time and her husband and I went out on their snowmobiles. Hope I never have to go to a hospital again. The costs are horrible.

PATRICIA  there is a lot of sugar and sodium in prepared foods. Any one who bothers to read the labels will see sucrose and that is sugar. I still have a sweet tooth but limit how much of it that I eat. I have read at times that sourdough bread is better than white for diabetics but hard to find any around here.  There is one brand that has a sourdough Italian bread but to me it does not taste like any I had when visiting my daughter in San Diego.

JOY  here they started school closings for today. Many things have been cancelled, too. Roads are still clear. Sand trucks were out last night treating the roads so might be that is doing the trick. Snow is piling up on grassy areas.

AMY  I hope you fur baby starts healing now. Safe driving into the city again today.

JANE  your snow looks like it is here. All pavement is wet but snow adding up on grassy areas.

JOAN  you are in our prayers wishing you to feel much better.

I got this in an email yesterday. I would not say it is really true because I know I read the last one before. Still some crazy people around.


The NEW DARWIN AWARDS ARE
HERE!!


The Darwin Awards are finally out. The annual honor given to the persons who did the gene pool the biggest service by killing themselves in the most extraordinarily stupid way. Last year's winner was the fellow who was killed by a Coke machine which toppled
over on top of him as he was attempting to tip a free soda
out.

This year's winner was a real rocket scientist...
HONEST Read on...And remember that each and every one of these is TRUE. And the nominees were:

Semifinalist #1
A young Canadian man, searching for a way of getting drunk cheaply, because he had no money with which to buy alcohol,mixed gasoline with milk… Not surprisingly, this concoction made him ill, and he vomited into the fireplace in his house. The resulting explosion and fire burned his house down, killing both him and his sister.

Semifinalist #2
Three Brazilian men were flying in a light aircraft at low altitude when another plane approached. It  appears that
they decided to moon the occupants of the other plane, but lost control of their own aircraft and crashed.. They were all found dead in the
wreckage with their pants around their ankles.

Semifinalist #3
A 22-year-old Reston , VA , man was found dead after he
tried to use octopus straps to bungee jump off a 70-foot
railroad trestle. Fairfax County police said Eric Barcia, a fast food worker, taped a bunch of these straps together,wrapped an end around one foot, anchored the other end to the trestle at Lake Accotink Park , jumped and hit the pavement. Warren Carmichael, a police spokesman, said investigators think Barcia was alone because his car was found nearby. 'The
length of the cord that he had assembled was greater than the distance between the trestle and the ground,' Carmichael said. Police say the apparent cause of death was 'Major trauma.'

Semifinalist #4
A man in Alabama died from rattlesnake bites. It seems that
he and a friend were playing a game of catch, using the
rattlesnake as a ball. The friend - no doubt a future Darwin
Awards candidate - was hospitalized.


Semifinalist #5
Employees in a medium-sized warehouse in west Texas noticed the smell of a gas leak. Sensibly, management evacuated the building extinguishing all potential sources of ignition; lights, power, etc. After the building had been evacuated, two technicians from the gas company were dispatched. Upon entering the building, they found they had difficulty navigating in the dark. To their frustration, none of the lights worked. Witnesses later described the sight of one of the technicians reaching into his pocket and retrieving an object that resembled a cigarette lighter! Upon operation of the lighter-like object, the gas in the warehouse exploded, sending pieces of it up to three miles away. Nothing was found of the technicians, but the lighter was virtually untouched by the explosion. The technician
suspected of causing the blast had never been thought of as
''bright'' by his peers.

Now, the winner of this year's Darwin Award (awarded, as
always, posthumously):
The Arizona Highway Patrol came upon a pile of smoldering
metal embedded in the side of a cliff rising above the road
at the apex of a curve. The wreckage resembled the site of
an airplane crash, but it was a car. The type of car was unidentifiable at the scene. Police investigators finally pieced together the mystery. An amateur rocket scientist.... had somehow gotten hold of a
JATO bottle (Jet Assisted Take Off, actually a solid fuel rocket) that is used to give heavy
military transport planes an extra 'push' for taking off from short airfields. He had driven his Chevy Impala out into the desert and found a long, straight stretch of road. He attached the JATO unit to the car, jumped in, got up some speed and fired off the JATO!
The facts as best as could be determined are that the operator of the 1967 Impala hit the JATO ignition at a distance of approximately 3.0 miles from the crash site. This was established by the scorched and melted asphalt at that location.
The JATO, if operating properly, would have reached maximum
thrust within 5 seconds, causing the Chevy to reach speeds
well in excess of 350 mph and continuing at full power for
an additional 20 -25 seconds.
The driver, and soon to be pilot, would have experienced
G-forces usually reserved for dog fighting F -14 jocks under
full afterburners, causing him to become irrelevant for the
remainder of the event.  However, the automobile remained on the straight highway for about 2.5 miles (15-20 seconds) before the driver applied and completely melted the brakes, blowing the tires and leaving thick rubber marks on the road surface, then
becoming airborne for an additional1.4 miles and impacting the cliff face at a height of 125 feet leaving a blackened crater 3 feet deep in the rock.  Most of the driver's remains were not recoverable.
However, small fragments of bone, teeth and hair were
extracted from the crater, and fingernail and bone shards
were removed from a piece of debris believed to be a portion
of the steering wheel.
Epilogue: It has been calculated that this moron attained a
ground speed of approximately 420-mph, though much of his
voyage was not actually on the ground.
You couldn't make this stuff up, could you?
AND PEOPLE JUST LIKE THIS ARE ALL AROUND US, BREEDING &
VOTING!!!… SCARY
--
God bless us
all..

Believe it or not

Good Morning Everyone,  from the yet again, cooler rocky coast of Maine. 

Yikes Gloria...  Those "Darwin Awards"  are really creepy!  :2funny:     Sure glad my name is not on them.

It is already the 10th  of March .....   I love Spring,  because
we have so much good weather to look forward to.     
(I suspect that I am repeating myself,    Ayah!)

All is well here.    Joan,  I hope that you are doing OK.
Have a good day,  Everyone!
Sandy

Hi everyone. Good to see so many interesting postings since I posted yesterday.  We may get a little rain this morning and then partly cloudy the rest of the day but still getting into the lower 70's.  The housekeeper will be here this morning and Pat mentioned going over to the nursing home near by as she volunteered to check with them to see if they could use some of the care blankets the Gifts group has been making.  We will also visit a friend who is there that is 95 years old and usually sits at the same table we do on Wednesday night dinners.  We have also decided to go out to eat today as we often do on the day the housekeeper is here.

Mary Ann, those power outages made the evening news last night.  Certainly glad you didn't lose power. 

JaneS, your meal in a dish sounds delicious.  You have created a new recipe but now see that you had to change the ingredients but I bet it still was good. 

Joy, when I used to drink coffee I also preferred Hazelnut.  Pat now buys the pods online and gets a variety of flavors like Pumpkin Spice or the one she had this morning called Glazed Donut.  I also liked cinnamon flavor in the coffee. 

deAngel, a number of years ago they put an optic cable in our neighborhood and just dug a hole every few feet and had a tool that would bore through to the next hole in which the cable was installed.  We have Comcast cable buried in our neighborhood and it was put in as the properties were developed. 

Gloria, those hugs from those great grandchildren are certainly special.  Glad to your attend the evening event.  Those Darwin awards are something else. 

It's only 32 degrees so far with the sun shining.  I was able to put out the trash without having to wear a coat, however.

I've been working on my income tax and I have to watch where I put periods and/or commas.  I think I put a comma where I should have had a period and all of a sudden I noticed either a refund or payment due of over $14,000.  I changed that in a hurry and I still am in the area of neither refund or payment because I'm not that far along in my return.  I'm using Turbo Tax.

It's a little windy at Grand Haven today, but nothing like it was Wednesday; there are whitecaps.

Mary Ann

I found this on the news. You can't make this stuff up!

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Not staged” - A Florida lawyer, whose suit caught fire in court when E-cig batteries in his pocket overheated. He was defending someone accused of arson. Lawyer lawyer pants on fire.

Gurrrrrr....I have not lost a post in awhile, but managed to do it today! 

Of course I lost it just as I was signing off! 

Moral of the story......

Day started very early with an Amber Alert out of El Paso Texas at 5 AM!  REALLY??

It is a beautiful bright and clear day here in Austin!

Only positive thoughts and plenty of prayers for our JOAN today.  I hope she is feeling stronger every day.

AMY, Sorry your girl had a set back with a infection in the stitches. 

JANE, enjoy your adventure today going to puck up your grandniece and your Starbucks Coffee...

GLORIA, happy to read you got to see the family last night....especially tha great grandson!  I bet he has grown a lot since you saw him last....they change so quickly!  Thanks for sharing the Darwin's!  Pretty cRaZy! 

Have a wonderful Friday, EVERYFRIEND,

Jenny

Good afternoon, been snowing since daybreak suppose to stop around 4PM.  Very little wind, so the wires are hanging low. Suppose to be in the teens to morrow.

Gloria, enjoyed your post, but how dumb can some people be, they sure did not think.

Joy, I also bought coco pods. On a cold night I like to fix coco or Ovaltine . Like last night when I got up at 3AM. I also did some knitting.

Larry our Homemakers group fix boxes at Christmas for folks in the nursing Homes.  We start collecting now, to make up the packages later this year.  Sm. calendars, pens, playing cards, knit hats for men,small notepads, combs, chapstick, light weight  scarves, jewelry, no pins. etc. we also make lap robs.

Jenny, for some reason I have also lost post, when I got to the very last  word. Of course they had been long post also.

Amy, hope everything went well, on your trip to the city.

Good afternoon everyone!

Had a 10 o'clock appointment with my back doctor this morning.  Ended up with a backbrace.  Seems to be helping, but we shall see.

Jenny, I got the same Amber Alert, along with one from Palestine, Tx.  Funny, the Palestine came in first and I had left my phone in the kitchen and it must have scared my dog, she jumped up, scooted her bed across the floor and started barking, I got up to check to see what she was barking about and the new Alert came in........small world.

We are having rainy weather, not steady, but now and then.  Yesterday a guy was killed when a ditch caved in and then the rain started, steady in that area. 

Hope everyone has a great evening.

Had a busy morning. Housekeeper was here with deep cleaning, so I disappeared downstairs. Took care of some medical and monitary questions and received good understandable answers. So even though it took half of my day, it was well worth the effort. There is a lot going on in the background of running a place like this, and doing it so well, and all the answers are there in black and white. I love living here and I love the helpful folks that work here. They are the best.

Now it is time to scoot down for lunch, and I already hear bed and book calling to me.

Bis, Prayers for your healing..we need you dear.

I love a day that goes exactly the way I planned!   

First of all,  it's sunny - not too windy - and cool enough for a sweatshirt but a jacket is unnecessary.
We're supposed to have a foggy and "sort of rainy" weekend so I wanted to do errands and outside things today

After a "leisurely" read the paper/have breakfast time,  I dressed and went to the mega-grocery store near me. 
A handicapped space opened up just as I pulled into that part of the parking lot. 
Found everything on my long list - and even remembered one thing I needed but had forgotten to write down. My pantry is well-stocked again. :thumbup:

Came home, put groceries away and went out in the yard.  Not only did I get the "pot garden" watered, the daffodils trimmed and the bird feeders filled -two of my neighbors were also out and we had a nice chat.
I was happy to see that the pansies I'd planted a few days ago are doing well and there are more daffodil buds showing color.   :happydance:

As soon as I go down to get the mail,  I'll be ready to "tuck in for the duration".   :calm:

  Hope my "inside day" tomorrow will be as fulfilling. 

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Callie, your day sounds just about perfect, and I am so happy for you.

We had a program with Pastor Robert George telling us about the book he wrote, titled, "Yes Sir, No Sir, No excuses Sir". An excellent speaker, and Rowntree gave all in attendance a free copy, and Pastor George even signed the books for us. A delightful, interesting speaker. I am glad I gave up my afternoon Siesta and attended the program. The rest of the day is mine, so I will enjoy it at home.

Hal, I am sorry you are in need of a back brace, but if it keeps you pain free, and able to live normally again, it will be worth the bother of wearing it. Is it a canvas type of support ? I do hope it gives you the needed comfort.

I indulged in shower and shampoo, and I have to admit, this is becoming a real chore. It wears me out. My skin in so tender I have to use a lot of lotion after showering, and of course the legs and feet have to have special attention with vitamin a and d liberally applied. It honestly feels like a day's labor. I'm not even going down to pick up my mail. A light supper and then bed and book.

Cheers kids...tomorrow is another new day to look forward to. And I pray our beloved Bis/Joan will soon be popping in to greet us again. I love you Bis !!!!

My long day is over.  I did my shift at WM, came home and took care of the doggies and then, after a text conversation with my niece and my grandniece, I decided against meeting them at Susquehanna and suggested meeting them when they bring Bridget back to school after her Spring break.  They decided to come the extra 14 miles and deliver my coffee and stay long enough to wish Cathy a Happy Birthday.  I thought that was extra nice of them so I gave them a quart of home made veggie soup to take home.

Then Cathy, Craig and I had dinner at a very nice, kind of new restaurant in a nearby town.  It's definitely one of a kind and the food was delicious.  After dinner, we went back to Cathy's house for Cherry Birthday Pie.  This has always been Cathy's choice for her birthday.  She's never been a fan of cake and I always made her cherry pie for her birthday.  I didn't make this one but it was very good.  After that, Craig brought me home and now I'm in my jammies and ready to retire.

I hope you all had a lovely day and I hope it's followed by a peaceful night.  And may God bless us, every one.

http://www.faithpot.com/marcelito-pomoy-sings-the-prayer/

This absolutely amazing, he sings like both Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli

I am not going to bother you all with My day just wish you all a great night full of sweet dreams. Good Night hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd

ANGELFACE...
....all I can say is wow...what a voice - voices...Andrea Bocelli, you have a rival...

 Vanilla-Jackie Looks like you are the only other here, Hope Bis is doing better.
Also you are fine. it is 31º here (Fahrenheit) calling by weather guesser High of 36º today, It is snowing very light Have to turn on porch light and look toward it to see it. but they say it is going to get lots heaver. we need moirster but not in form of snow ( I think) Have a great day.

Lloyd

Good morning
Another brisk day here and Lloyd please keep the snow your way :)
Work about the house and laundry today and may start another quilt too.
Picked up some buttermilk and I think some cinnamon biscuits will be made later on today.

Jane, I also like cherry pie but I think raisin is my favorite.That was nice of them to go 14 miles your way.but worth every inch of it for your homemade soup. :smitten:
June,hope your day is great ..

Hal, that brace will help your back and alleviate some of the pain for you.

Linedancer ,yes everything did go well and we got in at 11:30 instead of having to wait for the 1 pm appointment!! They really try to accommodate you there.

Larry,a parcel from Connecting Threads arrive with the most beautiful backing, I am sure your wife has seen them on the CT site.

Gloria,I am not fond of this cold weather with the bitter winds but know it shall be soon gone.

Angelface.......wow....that was nice and thank you for sharing.

Callie, isn't it nice to be able to sit down and put your feet up after an outing. ?I would love to see daffodils right now but there is still a foot of snow to go.Jenny, she is remarkable taking this all in stride....back to the vet on Monday to have it looked at again.
Enjoy your day..

Look what Lloyd sent us:

HERE (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/modspace/MemberPhotos/Lloyd%20GrGrands.jpg)

He says:  "Our two great grand daughters and Nancy on her trip. names are Gracie on left and Lyla On the right.. age at time of Picture 4 1/2 months"

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I had my say last night and now the doggies are telling me it's time for breakfast. 

It's still only 16º here and heading for a high of only28.  A good day to stay in and get the laundry done.  And I think that's exactly what I'll do.  I may even get into the closet and weed out some of the useless stuff. 

I hope you all have a lovely, lazy, productive, whatever kind of day!

Adorable!  and so nice to see Nancy's sweet face again.  Lloyd, please give her a hug from me.

Amy I will try.

Jeanne Lee Thanks for helping us share.

Lloyd

Lloyd, a pleasure.  Three beautiful ladies!   :thumbup:

Good morning everyone. A cold one here, down to 17° but the sun is shining. Windy so will feel even colder.

JOAN  I pray today finds you better than yesterday. We miss YOU.

SANDY  like I said, I do not know how true those “Darwin Awards” are but they are still stupid if true. We had more spring like weather last month.

LARRY  I do not get to see my great grandson often and when I do he always amazes me with how smart he is. His Mom used to work in a Day Care and used to teach the little ones sign language. They had some deaf children so that was something she had to do. She is teaching her son how and he uses that more than talking.

MARY ANN  if I thought I owed $14,000 in taxes I would faint.

PATRICIA  like your Quote of the Day.

JENNY  last time I saw my great grandson was Thanksgiving and he sure has grown since then. He still has the imp sparkle in his eyes.

GLORIA de  last night it was windy and I fell asleep hearing it whistling in this corner. If true those in the Darwin report are just plain stupid.

HAL  I have been wonderiung about a back brace. Just never thought to ask the doctor. At times I have to fight to keep my back up instead of bending over. I know when my back starts hurting pressure on it makes it feel better.

JUNE  the more you talk about your home the more I wish I could live there, too.

CALLIE  looks like you had a very busy day yesterday. Now have a good restful week end.

JANE  my oldest son always wanted a cherry pie for his birthday.  Wonder if he still likes it. You have been busy, hope today you can relax.

PATRICIA  WOW seemed odd to hear that singing come from that man. Wonderful, thanks.

LLOYD  hope you had a good sleep last night.

AMY  we had snow yesterday, only a few inches but more expected later the coming week. My Mother made raisin pies. A brother asked me if I had her recipe because he loved it.  Mom never had a written recipe and I never liked raisins either. I am longing for warmer temperatures and only a light jacket to wear instead of a winter coat that never seems warm enough.

JEANNE LEE  thanks.

LLOYD  wonderful picture. Nice seeing Nancy and the babies are beautiful.

JANE  lazy and productive? Well I feel lazy but seldom productive any more.

The St. Patrick's Day parade is in Newport in an hour from now. Wonder how many will be there to watch in this cold windy morning. Have a good day.

Good Morning,

"What a difference a day makes....."  l :walkwhistle: (isn't that a line from a song)

The weather gurus had predicted cold drizzle and that's exactly what we have....and why I planned to do "out" things yesterday and "in" things today.

Lloyd,  what a good picture of Nancy and those darling great-grands!   Thanks for sharing - and thanks to Jeanne Lee for helping you do so.

Amy,  when we lived in the Colorado mountains. the tulips in our back yard often bloomed through the snow.

I can't always think of a reply - but I do enjoy reading everyone's comments.

Off to put the Plan du Jour into action.  Joan would give me demerits so please don't tattle on me.   Surely hope she's recovering and will be back with us soon.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Good Saturday Morning from the icy cold and blustery,  rocky coast of Maine... 
Sunny but COLD.. 

Yikes.

All is well here as long as I choose to stay in and enjoy the sun shinning in my Windows to the World.

Sandy

Hi everyone on a beautiful and sunny Saturday morning.  It is chilly this morning and we expect to get to only 64 degrees today.  The forecast has changed drastically for the next several days with much cooler weather and even one night expected to get down to 28 degrees.  I hope that won't happen but only time will tell.  We did go out to eat late yesterday afternoon at Texas Roadhouse and had a great meal as usual.  I cam home and watched golf and then after the news I watched the Duke-North Carolina Basketball game which Duke ended up winning.  I plan on watching more of the same today as really have nothing on my schedule for today.  After several days I was finally able to talk with my best friend who broke his hip and is now is rehab.  The medicines were causing him to see bricks and stones on the wall of his room that were not there. 

Hal, sure hope that back brace is beneficial.  My best friend, who I referred to above, fell and broke bones in his back sometime ago and also has a back brace that I wore at times.  You have quite a watchdog. 

June, my wife can certainly relate to the real chore that showing, shampooing and fixing her hair is.  She usually needs to lay down and rest for awhile.

JaneS, nice of your family to come to you.  They obviously love you a lot. It sounds like you ended up having a very full day with work and family. 

Jackie, the young man that Patricia referenced in a Filipino and had a very tough young life according to what I read when I did a Google search. 

Amy, I don't think I have had a raisin pie since I was a youth and my grandmother made it occasionally.  My wife probably has seen the backing as spends a lot of time on the computer looking at quilting videos and checking the quilting supply stores.  She often orders from Connecting Threads and gets their catalog. 

Jeanne, thanks for helping us see those cute babies that Nancy is holding.  They look like little dolls.  Lloyd,  your great grandchildren are precious?  Great Grandma Nancy looked very happy holding them. 

Gloria, are you going to learn a little sign language so you can communicate with that great grandson?  :)  I think this sounds like a good day in your area to miss the St. Patrick's Day parade.

Good morning.  Pretty sunny morning, but not looking forward to the upcoming snow storm that is heading our way.   I was hoping that spring was just around the corner, but from the looks of the weather map,  it is snow on the way and not spring.

Lloyd,  what sweet little babies, and a lovely young-looking great-grandma, also.   Thanks to Jeanne Lee for sharing the picture.

I was so hoping to see some news from Joan.  I do so hope that she is feeling a lot better and will be back in our midst very soon.

Get well , Joan.

I was up  way before Dawn and feel like most of the day is gone now.  And, it is just a little after 10 a.,m.  I have already ate my breakfast, gotten dressed, straightened up a bit, been downstairs to get my mail from yesterday and thinking about what I should get into.  I am sure a nap will happen sometime today.

I hope everyone will have a good Saturday.

Joy

Gloria, I wasn't advocating "lazy AND productive".  That was lazy OR productive...or whatever (you choose it to be). 

Larry, I think they do love me and I'm very grateful.  Also, right now (in the middle of the day) it's 24º here.  I would not consider 60 cold.  I'd love to see 60 right now.  With the wind, it's hard to keep it warm inside. 

I'm getting the laundry done while I play games on the computer.  I started by stripping the bed and washing the bedding.  So far, I have the mattress pad back on the bed, the sheets in the dryer and the blanket in the washer.  The rest of it is lined up in the hall waiting it's turn in the washer.  Whatever does't make it today will get it's turn tomorrow.  I've even taken a couple of jackets out of the closet to wash. 

The sun is shining brightly but the wind is blowing.  The temp thing on my phone says it's 24 but feels like 14.  BRRRRR!

Good morning to all!  We had hopes of a little snow or rain overnight but nothing but cold wind blowing.  The trees are swaying but at least no ice on them to break the branches off. 

Lloyd, I do think your great grands look as different-alike as my twin aunts.  Their personalities show from the earliest photos we have of them.  One looked directly into the camera, serious & always in charge, while the other always stared into space, a happy dreamer as long as she lived.  I predict that your little one in Nancy's right arm will be like you and the one in her left arm (right side of the photo) will be like her great grandma.  Hope you can keep us updated with them.  Tell Nancy she looks great, happy she was there for the "photo opt" & chance to hug everyone. 

Amazing voice that young man has... thanks for the link, Patricia. 

Hal, so sorry the back is giving you fits.  A long time ago my doctor explained to me that "while I did have a broken vertebrae  in my lower back, the pain was caused by the extra weight in the tummy that pulled the spine out of alignment".  Mind you, I wasn't overweight but had let the stomach muscles go limp.  The exercise he showed me looked so simple I thought to myself... "what does this guy know?"  But I tried the exercise & by golly, it worked. 

Quite a few years later I pulled the back all apart by lifting a 5 gallon can of gas into the side door of the van.  I felt the spine yell when I did it.  Spent months going to Dr & chiropractor but after X-ray all they offered was muscle relaxers & traction.  Two chiropractors wouldn't touch me.  That's when I got out the Epsom salts & soaked for a couple hours... naked as a jaybird, on the bed with a heat pad under a shower curtain, the towel soaked in Epsom salt next to my skin & just watched TV for a couple hours, routinely stretching with elbows digging into the bed & pushing one foot over the other to jiggle those vertebrae apart.  Worked so good I've never had to do it again. 

At 82 I had a nice compliment last week when I dropped something & bent down to pick it up & someone looked at me shocked that the old lady could bend & stoop so easy.  Told him "it wasn't MY doing, I had abused the old body all my life, riding bucking horses & jumping off more than one roof, falling off bikes & such". 

I try to get to church every Sunday at least 15-20 minutes early to kneel & thank HIM for this blessing that I don't deserve.  While kneeling I do ask HIM to help Every Friend with the pain each deals with. A saint I am NOT.... I don't offer to give up my pain free body in exchange.... but I sure do tell HIM out grateful I am for HIS mercy.

Joan, will say extra prayers for you while kneeling down.  Hope you are getting stronger.... good they can monitor you.  Thank your daughter for letting us know, & someone (Jenny?) passing the word on.  We do worry about each other & a hole in our day when someone is missing.  Hugs to you & prayers for you.

Eyes are a little better this morning, still stuck shut but hope to get back here later.  Going to wash my hair early & dig back out warmer clothes for church in the morning.  We had an early & short spring, winter is back.  Shirley   

Lloyd, thank you and Jeanne Lee, for that great photo of Nancy and your great grands! Look at that expression Gracie has. I wish I knew what she was thinking!

Strangely enough, I thought JOY had made the mistake of thinking it was a day ahead and when Shirley talked about church tomorrow, I had to look it up. I was the one believing it was Friday!  ::)

Good Morning Everyone!

Well, my wife and I had an eventful night last night.  We went out to eat at IHop and was on our way home when all the traffic in front of us came to a sudden stop, I got stopped but the young man behind me didn't and hit me in the rear.  No injuries, other than our feelings, but the strangest thing, I got out of my car after checking to see the wife was okay and went to the car behind me, driven by a young lady, and ask if she was okay, she said she was fine, she didn't hit me and then a the young guy came from my front and said it was he that had hit me and wanted to know if the wife and I were okay, which we were.  Anyhow, since no injuries, I told him lets get out of the road and pull into a Sonic that was right there and exchange information and call the police, which we did. Come to find out there was an accident ahead of us that caused the problem so when the police got through with that accident they came on to us in the Sonic parking lot and took care of us.  The young man didn't have his insurance card, Mother brought it to the accident scene and my wife said that his drivers license was expired, I didn't see it.  Anyhow, after check my DL and insurance card and getting all the information she told me I could go.  I called my insurance company as soon as I got home and I will let them sort it out.  My care has a pretty good dent in the right rear (passenger side) quarter panel, he had attempted to pass me on the right, guess that is how he ended up in front of me.  But he got a lot of front end damage on the drivers side.  I was five minutes from my house.

Joanie, hope you are feeling better.  I had lots of comments I wanted to make, but they went the way of ice cubes in hot weather, my thoughts just dissolved.  I also have to buy a new printer, my old one gave up the ghost, any suggestions?

Weather here is wet and ugly, not cold, but suppose to get cold later this weekend.


Oh, Gloria, about the brace, yest it does help.  Good thing I had it on last night, as much standing around as I did and my back didn't bother me.

Everyone have a great day.

Hal, so happy to hear both you and your wife are ok.....that is scarey!!A vehicle can always be fixed.

Shirley, I had to smile when you talked of bucking horses....I too had a few rides like that and even one off a steer.....good job the barn yard had a soft but smelly cushion.

Think for the rest of the day I will do little, did laundry remade bed, vacuumed and washed floors,filled the wood box, put a roast in the oven(cookstove) and bake an apple pie..cleaned my desk top off....changed the golden girls bandage and poodetail..

I think I hear red winged blackbirds when we were out,saw crow come and hammer at a biscuit that I put out for him.

Well, Amy, I didn't do half what you did and I'm tired just reading what you did!

Hal, good you and your sweetie aren't hurt.  As Amy said, cars can be fixed...people, not so easy to fix.

I'm going to brave the cold and walk up to the corner for my mail...I think!  I'll see when I open the door.  The sun is sinking in the west and the indians are going into their teepees.  Maybe I'll change my mind!

We're supposed to get mucho snow on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  I hope it holds off until Cathy gets to the airport and her plane takes off and Craig gets back home.  She going to Texas to visit Natalie...a birthday gift she gave herself.  It's a 2 and a half hour trip to the nearest major airport from here.  That means the snow pretty much has to hold off until around 1 p.m.

Hal:  I hope you two are feeling well today after the crash.  Too many are called accidents - a term I don't like to use because it could have been prevented with a little bit of thoughtfulness.  Just glad you are OK.

Joan:  I go away for a few days and find that you have not been feeling up to par.  Wishing you a total recovery!

Gloria: Tomorrow is DST - one of the most costly decisions made in this country - however,  Arizona does not turn the clocks back.  It does sound like several other states discuss dropping the DST but they never reach the decision. If anyone thinks that it is about school safety - try going to school in Minnesota or Seattle and you walk all day in dark and dreary time anyway. 

June:  Would spray moisturizers help you recover your energy quicker than slathering that lotion over your skin?  You could spray tan yourself at the same time --- ::)

We spent a few days with son & wife - they fixed a halibut dinner with frozen fish he caught in British Columbia.  It is still great!  They are off to an Ostrich race today - just for something other than biking or hiking. 

JaneS:  All this makes me tired as well. 

With shades drawn here, the house was a cool 70* and outside almost 80 today. 

Carol, it's all a matter of viewpoint.  I'd say with all the doors and windows tightly closed and the thermostat turned up, it was a warm and cozy 70º in my house today.  Right now the outside temp is 24 with a "feels like temp of 13º heading for an overnight low of 16 and I don't want to know what the "feels like" will be at that point.

I've finished the laundry except for a load of towels and I may not do them today or tomorrow.  I have some I haven't used yet.  However, I want all of you to know that kleenex does not wash well.  No matter how diligent I am at checking pockets, I always manage to wash a kleenex.  And I don't wash it with something insignificant, like underwear or towels.  I do it with my one and only DARK load.  And I end up with little white dots on everything.  I don't understand how one errant kleenex can spread itself so far.  There are dots on the clothing, dots on the floor all the way from the laundry room down the hall to the bedroom.  Thank goodness, I didn't succumb to the urge to vacuum while the clothes were doing their thing.  I can do that later and get the dots.  I think they are driving me "dotty"!

Jane,  I know the feeling re: Kleenex in the laundry.   :crazy2:

Join the well washed Kleenex Club!  I think we've probably all done that.   ;D

Hey , all, I was in earlier but did not post. This has been an off day. Spent most of it in bed..still in p.j.'s so I have been back and forth to rest and sleep.  Just one of those days, where I needed to take the day off. Hope tomorrow will be better. Have a good night my dear ones. I love you all. June

June,

Thanks for coming in and posting, you can have the day off :)

So hope you get recharged, refreshed, and tomorrow is far better than today :)

Thus a blessed night of sleep to you and tomorrow much better as we all love you too :)

Mycheal

Okay, June, I stayed in my jammies until this evening when I took my Sat night scrub down to be ready for church early in the morning.  Actually, last night it felt cold to me, think I was just over tired, so I got out my camping-sleeping-sweats (with hoodie).  Felt so cozy I left them on when I got up to feed cats & have my breakfast, planning to take my shower early.  Don't know where the morning went but soon was noon & time to eat again & then a nap that lasted until 4:30 & time to eat again (and feed cats).  The evening was spent answering the phone & changing clocks so my brain is registering the hour that I moved clocks forward already.  Except when I glance at the computer clock.  I am ready for bed except one cat missing her midnight snack (that comes to them about 10:00 pm).  She will show up before 10 & after eating will go to sleep in the garage.  She decided she doesn't want to sleep in the heated bed & was laying on top of the table saw, so I put a small rug on it for her & turned off the bed.  Sleep sound & restful!

Amy, our redwinged blackbirds are back & I love to hear their song & billowing love call.  One was chasing & ran into my front storm door & instantly died.  Happened when I was right there but no chance to save it.  Oh, yuck with the barnyard bucking.... I usually walked the horse I rode most often out to the pasture with soft grass because he looked for an excuse to toss me.  I rode him bareback, easier to slide off than getting feet tangled in stirrups. 

Why is it that it is the dark load of clothes that hide the Kleenex?  I pick off the big stuff & hope the dryer gets the rest, but they seem to grow in the washer & create lots of "crumblies" that fall on the floor.

Hal, so sorry about the wreck, don't be in a rush to sign a release.  After someone hit my car in the rear & I didn't think any problem, I woke up a few days later with a back that would not bend or let me look down.  Try changing a baby diaper without looking down!  Take care, glad you & Pat are okay.... so far.

Carol, I've never tried spray moisturizers but with our lack of humidity my skin is so dry I'm afraid a hard sneeze will break me all apart.  What do you use?  Please?  That fresh caught fish sounds SO good.

PBS has wonderful old music on tonight.... original performers singing.  Sure beats the "talk" media racket!

Sweet dreams & God Bless All....   hope we get news from Joan tomorrow.   :bestwishes: :dove:

I'm glad I'm not the only one who washes kleenex but if we have to, why does it have to be the DARK stuff?

Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!

Just stopping in to say good night.

Son and DIL arrived home after a wonderful visit to Sydney.  We looked at there pictures and got to see a lot of what they got to see a do.

HAL, I am sorry to read about the mishap last night.....I do hope you and your wife continue to be OK.  Maybe the new back brace kept you from hurting your back more.

Continued thoughts and prayers for you, JOAN. 

Hope tomorrow will be a better day for you, Sweet JUNE. 

Jeanne Lee....quoting: " Join the well washed Kleenex Club!  I think we've probably all done that."

...Wrong, :P  but then, maybe I have luck on my side as I haven't done that yet...but there is still plenty of time left for me to do so...
...........................................

Our Joan is staying in hospital longer than I had hoped, I do know she had looked in ( yesterday, ) since she went into hospital, unless someone is using Joan's profile log - in...so not sure if she is still in hospital or been sent home, we await her first posting with anticipation.....In the meantime I shall include Joan in my Sunday morning prayers..

good Morning everyone.
I think all of our prayers are with Bis. she is a life long friend for all of us.
Best sort of friend.
Have a great day everyone.

the other day I told you all , wasn't going to tell about my day.
I have decided to tell you all about two days.
first of the two I took my truck tractor and low boy tailor and went Kansas and got some good used rails for my bulldozer, got home alright.
next day I unloaded the rails, and took the truck up to neighbors to get my bulldozer, got it laded and started home with it made it to top of hill and went to turn, all she wrote spun out. had to unload it.in the process it slid off side of tailor. the sudden stop threw a battery charger i had on it off on the ground
and me out of the seat and in to the toolbox (part of the bulldozer).
I now have a round purple spot on my stomach a little larger than a large grape fruit. not sore or never was. Nancy and most of you tell me to quit or slow down. well I won't quit I would dye with boredom. I think however I will line up lot of the big machinery and call a auctioneer this spring and slow down. everyone to have a great day. hope bis is well on her way to a good recovery and be able to join us again.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone

Lloyd!!! Mercy, what are we going to do with you?? I must admit I was happy to read about selling off the big machinery. Time you took care of yourself too.

A day of rest here, will play in the sewing room for a bit today,maybe do the clean up I was to do the other day and didn't.

Golden girl is going much better now, the bandage she came home with is long gone plus two more that I put on her.Tis a difficult spot to try and keep a bandage on.

I had better get ready for the day.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's still very cold here this morning and the high will be only 31º and that for only a couple of hours around high noon.

Lloyd, I for one, think you've made a good decision to rid yourself of the large equipment.  You still have your cows, shop and you can have a garden as large of as small as you can manage. That sounds like a good life for anyone.  You might find that you enjoy the other farm jobs more if you don't do the big jobs with the big equipment that doesn't seem to like you any more. 

I'm probably a poor one to be giving advice on slowing down but I really have looked carefully at my life and I've given up some of the things I used to take for granted.  Knowing or limitations is very important in the aging process.  That does NOT mean giving up!  It just means making a few changes and isn't that what life is all about? 

Make today a good one!

I have a few minutes before leaving for church so thought I'd see if Joan got home.  I'm really concerned that they are keeping her so long, but IF she caught that flu it lasts about a month & heard on radio news man that said the same was going around in TX & other parts of the US.  Funny that the main TV news media doesn't "obsess" over a health issue that one radio report said was killing people.  The TX reporter made a comment that this flu did not get a name like the Asian flu, etc., of years ago.  I know Joan has other health problems that can only make it worse for her, so will be praying hard that her doctors find something that helps.

Lloyd, I do understand that you will never "retire" to do nothing, but we do have limits as we get older.  I caught your comment about "not telling about your day".....  so knew it was a bad one.  Stay safe & think your auction sounds like a good idea.  Hope you pick one that does plenty of advertising & is honest!  You can keep busy with the greenhouse & do some year around raising veggies for you & Nancy.  Should keep you out of trouble!

Jackie, good luck with NOT washing a Kleenex in a dark load of clothes..... such a mess!  I have done it more than once & I always check every pocket at least twice.  Not sure where they hide~~

Amy, glad the Golden Girl is doing okay.  We do worry about our fur-babies, don't we? 

JaneS, you are the eternal "pink bunny" Energizer... and put us all to shame with all you do.  Keep on keeping on. 

I'm off & running.  Wishing all of you a "Super Sunday" (thanks, Callie).... We didn't see a drop of moisture....    :tissue:  Shirley

Hi everyone.  We have had rain throughout the night and it is to continue until about noon today.  This will be a chilly day for us only getting into the low 50's.  We are planning on going to Sunday School and Church and then will probably go to Ruby Tuesday's to take advantage of their two hamburgers for one price.  They have good hamburgers. Nothing else on the schedule for the rest of the day other than to rest and to watch more college basketball and the end of the Golf Tournament in Florida. Yesterday I was finally able to get the final information I needed for my income taxes and finished them up, filed them, and have gotten acceptance notices from both the Federal and State.  So that is done for another year.  I did watch a lot of basketball and a little of the golf yesterday afternoon.

Hal, certainly was glad to read that neither you or your wife were injured in that accident.  At least the young man who hit you stopped and gave you his information.  Now you will have to deal with getting your car repaired.  Since the other person caused the accident his insurance company should pick up the costs but you still have a lot of hassle in getting the car repaired. 

Carol, I did reset our bedroom clocks last night before retiring.  I think the clock on the stove is the only one left to reset as changed my watch this morning.  I am sure glad the computers reset automatically.  Do you use a water cooler in your house there in Tuscon?  My folks had that type of cooling in their mobile home in Apache Junction. 

JaneS, Callie and Jeanne we also have membership in the tissue in the laundry club. Not pleasant although the dryer filter catches most of it. 

June, sure hope you are feeling more pep today and had a good night's sleep.

Shirley, I often think how great it would be to have a show like the old Ed Sullivan or one of the shows headed by a singer with singing and humor and perhaps skits.  I guess that is not to be. 

Jenny, I bet you were glad to see your Son and DIL walk in the door and know they were safely home. 

Lloyd, glad to see you are thinking seriously of selling off some of your machinery and slowing down.  Glad you were not seriously hurt.  Do you live on a mud road?

Good MOrning Everyone!

Well we have a front blowing in, wind is cold and a little moisture is coming in with it.  Just enough to wet the ground and make things really miserable.  Larry, my insurance says they will contact the other party's insurance and make a claim for me.  But like you say, still have to go through all the rest of it getting car repaired.  Just renting a car is a job anymore.

Janie, Tisie and all others, Kleenex in the wash just proves God does have a sense of humor.......

Lloyd, well, just Lloyd. Watch that first step, it's a humdinger.

Got to get a move on.  Got to get to getting.....

Good morning everyone, another cold one here, on the teens again. All the talk  here is about the storm we are in for. We are in for a good ole Nor'easter. Not just a possible foot or more of snow but strong wind, too. I sure am glad I do not have to go anywhere this week. I said I was waiting for the other shoe to fall, guess this is the week it falls. Like yesterday the sun is shining but doing little to warm up. Anyone over sleep this morning or forget to change their clocks? Only 2 I had to change, microwave and the wall clock in the kitchen.

LARRY  I did not see anything about those viewing the parade in Newport yesterday but I doubt there was the usual big crowds. I know I stayed inside and will today, too. With the wind I just heard on TV it will feel like below zero most of the day.

JOY  Mother Nature sure teased us this winter.

JANE  well being lazy and productive sure sounds like me. I am more productive in laying on the couch during the day lately.

SHIRLEY  I keep scolding my daughter about picking up heavy things but she ignores me. Now that they are living so far out in the boonies I do worry about her. I know they both love it there and have good neighbors, Their closest one has a helicopter pad on his land  and I hope they never have to use it.

HAL  sorry about that accident. Hope you both feel OK today. I have heard often that most accidents happen close to home. Glad you had that brace on at the time. I can only stand a few minutes on my own before I have to hold onto something.

AMY  after all you did yesterday you deserve a good rest today.

JANE  like you  I hope that snow holds off long enough for your family to fly out and get home before the snow starts.

CAROL  the time change has always bothered my daughter and now that they are living in Arizona she is happy she no longer has to deal with it. They had a bill in this state and another new England state to leave it alone but both were defeated. Who and where did the idea of changing the time originate anyway. Cannot see where it helps anyone.

JANE  thanks for the laugh. I know what you mean about kleenex. When my 3 were still home some had a way of ending in the wash. Big mess.

JUNE  hope you feel better today. I have had days where I just felt worn out when getting up in the morning and stayed in nightgown and robe all day. That always seems to be the time someone knocks on my door.

LLOYD  it would be great if you stopped with all that big machinery. You could always do more in your woodworking shop. You have showed us some of the beautiful things you have made.

AMY  glad you're Golden girl now has the bandage off.  I hope you do take it easy today.

LARRY  sad to say but the good family shows we enjoyed are a thing of the past. I find lately I have been watching more of MY TV where they have a lot of the old shows.

I was so hoping for some news about JOAN this morning. I pray for her and know we all miss her posts.

Webster's NEW AGE Dictionary


ADULT:
A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle.

BEAUTY PARLOR:
A place where women curl up and dye.

CANNIBAL:
Someone who is fed up with people.

CHICKENS:
The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are dead.

COMMITTEE:
A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours.

DUST:
Mud with the juice squeezed out.

EGOTIST:
Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation.

GOSSIP:
A person who will never tell a lie if the truth will do more damage
.
HANDKERCHIEF:
Cold Storage.

INFLATION:
Cutting money in half without damaging the paper.

MYTH:
A female moth.

MOSQUITO:
An insect that makes you like flies better.

RAISIN:
Grape with a sunburn.

SECRET:
Something you tell to one person at a time.

SKELETON:
A bunch of bones with the person scraped off.

TOOTHACHE:
The pain that drives you to extraction.

TOMORROW:
One of the greatest labor saving devices of today.

YAWN:
An honest opinion openly expressed.

WRINKLES:
Something other people have. You have character lines.

SHIRLEY...
...talking of not ever running a washing machine with a tissue inside, but I did do a stupid thing the other day...Oh yes, I did fill up my spin dryer with my hand washed and dripping cashmere tops, and oh yes, I did plug the spin dryer in, and oh yes I did turn it turn...only I forgot one important thing, the bowl I place underneath for catching the water...Well I dont need to tell you how much water came gushing out that soaked the mat and the wooden under-flooring...just as well it was close to a hot radiator...

Ha ha, Jackie, nice to know we all goof now & then, "misery loves company".

"God does have a sense of humor".......... Good point, Hal! 

Good ones, Gloria!  I thought I'd pull up one I saved that Joan posted some time ago... since we are close to St. Paddy's  Day:  Compliments of Joan........

Patton staggered home very late after another evening with his drinking buddy, Paddy.   He took off his shoes to avoid waking his wife, Kathleen.

He tiptoed as quietly as he could toward the stairs leading to their upstairs bedroom, but misjudged the bottom step.   As he caught himself by grabbing the banister, his body swung around and he landed heavily on his rump.   A whiskey bottle in each back pocket broke and made the landing especially painful.
Managing not to yell, Patton sprung up, pulled down his pants, and looked in the hall mirror to see that his butt cheeks were cut and bleeding.   He managed to quietly find a full box of Band-Aids and began putting a Band-Aid as best he could on each place he saw blood.

He then hid the now almost empty Band-Aid box and shuffled and stumbled his way to bed..

In the morning, Patton woke up with searing pain in both his head and butt and Kathleen staring at him from across the room.

She said, 'You were drunk again last night weren't you?'

Patton said, 'Why would you say such a mean thing?'

'Well,' Kathleen said, 'it could be the open front door, it could be the broken glass at the bottom of the stairs, it could be the drops of blood trailing through the house, it could be your bloodshot eyes, but mostly ....... it's all those Band-Aids stuck on the hall mirror.

Yes that was the dead giveaway... ;D

Good Morning from the unseasonably COLD,  but SUNNY,  rocky coast of Maine.   

All is well,  but this cold, blustery weather just keeps me
indoors...    Tomorrow is my day out with Kelly,  so I will
wait for her to pick me up at my front door.   

Hope that everyone is having a good day. 
And looking forward to JoanFL returning soon.   
Sandy

Good Morning,
Still cloudy and cold in central Oklahoma.   I suspect Hal is now getting the weather that came through here yesterday.

Hal, so sorry about your accident.  Glad you and your wife weren't injured.

Lloyd, Janie, et al:  There's a difference between "giving in" and "giving up".  The first is necessary as we age.  The second is not an option (IMO).   :smitten:

Shirley,  thanks for finding one of Joan's  :2funny:  stories to share again.

Gloria:  thanks for the "daffy-nitions".    ;D

:hugs:  to Everyfriend Everywhere with a wish for an Enjoyable Day.   

Good Sunday morning.  Still is morning here on the east coast.  For a little bit yet.

I was so hoping to see a message from Joan this morning.  I sure hope she is getting better and soon be back here.

Gloria, I enjoyed reading the New Age definitions.  Hope you don't mind if I share them on our resident's bulletin board.  I think they will give some of our residents a little laugh.   They have started a new activity to try to get some more people involved in things.  I have been sharing some of the trivia quizzes that have been on the "Fun things to do" here on S & F.  Hard to get people interested in doing "anything".

I did remember to set my clocks ahead. I only had 2 to do....... a small battery clock that I keep on a table by my chair and my watch.  I do have a large wall clock that I will have to wait until my son comes to change that one.  I can take it down, but have trouble getting it put back up. And, of course, all the electronic things seem to know to change automatically.  it always really boggles my mind to think these kind of things know exactly when to make changes.  I remember when I got my new Kindle,  all the books and other things that I had installed on my old Kindle, just automatically appeared on the new one.  I often think about what our past generations would think of all this new stuff that we just take for granted now.  Really is mind-boggling !!!!!

It is a pretty sunny morning, but from what the weather man is telling us, we are due to get hit hard by the snow storm that is working it's way east.  They are calling for about a foot of snow where I live.   I have an appointment on Thurs. afternoon to get my taxes done, so I am hoping by then, the roads and weather will be ok. 

Shirley, hope you made it to church on time this morning.  Do you still meet up with some of your family for breakfast ?  You haven't mentioned lately about  all the cooking that you do sometime. Have you slowed down a little in that category??

Lloyd, I am sorry to hear that you have injured yourself, AGAIN !.  You remind me of my dad..... He was a workaholic and wasn't happy unless he was working on something.  He had been a builder and foreman  of several stone quarries throughout his working years, and when he finally retired, he spent several years remodeling the house he was born in for me and my family to move into.  We lived in that house for many years and it was finally demolished after we were flooded out during the hurricane Agnes during the 70's.   He was a very hard worker over his lifetime.  He loved working with concrete. 

I need to get myself moving.  Here it is just about lunchtime, and I need to get a shower and get dressed and get on with the day.

Sure hope Joan is improving and will be around soon.

Joy

I remembered to set my clocks (at least two) ahead but Dot did not.  When it got to be 8:20 and she still had not appeared, I called her.  We decided to go out for our usual breakfast instead and I don't know about solving the world's problems, but we did talk a lot.

Mary Ann

Hmmmm, guess a lot of folks in our church forgot to re-set their clocks, lots of folks absent for the first service.   I will find out how many were there for the second service when I got to count the offering.

It is pretty cool out, really cold to us.

Joy  thought about teh rock quarry I have a rock crusher and two ledges of rock
that are seam rock, could be dug out with one of my big track hows and fed to the rock crusher. I may do that yet and not get in a hurry. I even have a screening Plant that will size out  in two Ben's and the third large pieces out on the ground to be used as rip rap or re ran though the crusher.  I may do a little of that but may be running out of energy for that think the wood shop sounds better. I could higher someone to run the crusher but don't think I want that liability. so most likely i will sell it at the sale. take it easy and have a great day.

Lloyd

Hall it si cold here also I looked after i red your post and current as we type
it is still 25º stay warm while you are counting the church's money.
Have a great day.

Lloyd

Good afternoon on another very cold day. Not a cloud in the sky. Wait until tomorrow night, that is all that is on the news blizzard and high winds. Of course it is suppose to start around Midnight.  If the power goes off, I will already be in bed.  Maybe I can stay warm.

Hal, I am glad to see you both OK, after accident.

Gloria I like the one about the chicken and wrinkles

Joan, we are all praying and looking forward to hearing from you.

June hope you are OK Got to go a neighbor is coming in the front door with food.

I do not rember if i told you all or not but we are trying to eat healthier also.
I bought a juicer. and Nancy also is looking up things and combinations to juice
and mix to drink. pretty good, some things you have to add a little honey to
is also honey. honey is a natural sweetener.

Lloyd

Gloria, love the new age dictionary and I hope you don't mind I have sent it on for others to have a laugh.
VON has come and gone,I did tidy up my sewing room....some and ready to start another quilt top.

Shirley, when I think of all the shenanigans don't in the past, it is a miracle I am still here. My love for horses didn't stop me from taking chances.

Lloyd ,you do have the right idea, sell the big machinery and let someone else worry about repairs to it.

Callie, I have had to give in to a lot of things but I sure won't give up!!! Used to carry a 100 lb bag of grain down the feed isle, now if I tried to throw it over my should ,over I would go too!!!

I used to walk everywhere. Ten or more miles to and from work each day, rambling around for hours at the wildlife sanctuary, camera in hand, and strolling around the many summer festivals, after walking into town!

The majority of my jobs were hospitality or retail, middle management and once, manager of a small hotel, so I was often on my feet and moving. I loved it and had many adventures with tourists, employees, wildlife, and weather.

Once,(1981); in the cycling club, I belonged to, I rode in a group, 43 miles to Harding Lake, camped out overnight and rode back with the group the next day.
Another time with two friends in 2005, I walked 25 miles to Fox, upwards on a ridge and got a ride back. Those were the days. Then in February 2014, I fell solidly on both knees, onto black ice. That was the end of my walking and discovering the wisdom to retire from employment.

http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=11.msg78140#msg78140

The above link is to two photos of Anchorage, our largest city and in the same climate as Washington and Oregon. The last is a recent photo of Fairbanks, the second largest city where I live and is a dry climate, prairie setting. These three photos were not taken by me.

Angel
Beautiful photos of your part of the world.  Thanks for posting,....specially the one with moon peeping through.

Thanks, Junee, I added two more of Juneau our capital city.

Good Night everyone.
It is time for me to hit the hay. Sweet Dreams everyone.

Lloyd

A lot of my granddaughter's questions from her class were based on how Seniors react to having to change their habits as they age.  She also asked if I thought the fact that I was still working helped to keep me from feeling depressed.  I do think that but I added that we all on S&F are our own support group and that just being able to come here and talk about our day is part of what keeps us going.  She said that fits with what they discussed in class.  Part of their discussion was how to get seniors to interact with one another and with people of other ages.

She also asked how I'd feel if I thought I needed therapy and found that the the therapist was a much younger person.  I told her that if she/he were my age, he/she would probably be retired.  Most everyone is younger than I am now.  I also cited JUNE'S remarks about the helpful "young" people at her place of residence and told her that June is constantly praising them. 

I'm off to bed now so I wish Everyfriend and good night and may God bless us, every one!

Joan, thinking of you this morning, and I sure hope they are looking after you, as you have been away longer than I was expecting...

Good morning everyone..

Seems we are in for a major storm, not impressed with that but nothing we can do about it except prepare for it.

Taking Golden girl back to the vet for a check up...I did let her out on her own this morning and she had a good roll!! Bet she missed that when I took her out on the leash, I sure didn't miss walking here in the cold in my night gown at night!!

Jane, I am not for change, especially in stores ,I think the owners just want us tp play hide and seek in there because they hide the products and we seek them out while getting LOTS of exercise trying to find them! I know they are trying to "better" the store but I go by "if it ain't broke,don't fix it"

Better get a move on here , more than an hours drive to the vets.
Joan, prayers your way , please take care of yourself.
Enjoy your day everyone.

Good Morning everyone.
Amy I am with you I Liked shopping better when you could go straight to what you want and get. they do that so you will buy more ( note how much bigger the baskets are) you have to do self restraint.I hope the link works about the
dragon man, mus be the richest man it at least the U. S. A. .

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v= U9XFqL-3KfU

Have a great day, and most important is I pray Bis Is doing much better and soon to be back with Us.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyone from the icy cold, but still sunny,  rocky coast of Maine.   

Tomorrow we are to get a BLIZZARD!!! Which means lots of wind and SNOW ...    Yikes! 

All is well here.  I am off with Kelly this Morning to get stocked up for BLIZZARD weather..      This will come in hard, blow hard and disappear in a few days...    Such are Spring Time Blizzards!

Have a good day,  Everyone. 

Hi Joanie ..  (Hope you are feeling better)
Sandy 

Good morning everyone, this morning even colder than the last 2, 13°. Like like tomorrow we will wake to that whit stuff falling from the sky. Latest is we could get 18 or more inches of blowing snow. I do have a grocery order being delivered today but I had ordered it before this upcoming storm was in the forecast.

JOAN  hope you are feeling better again today. You are missed by all of us. I keep hoping to see you here or at least have some news about how you are doing. Prayers and hugs for you.

SHIRLEY  now that is one I remember. The band-aids on the mirror is something to really chuckle about.

SANDY  a friend here went to the market yesterday and told us the shelves of bread were already getting bare. I expect to see many here making that market run today.

CALLIE  glad you like those new “daffy-nitions” I get some funny email at times.

JOY glad you could do that with the new “dictionary”. I sent it to the resident helper here. He puts out a monthly newsletter and I know that will find it's way in there. Sme here, getting so there is little social things going on anymore. Not like it was when I first moved here. Like you my wall clock I could not change and I forgot to ask my son to change it when he was here Saturday.  Maybe my CNA can do it today.

HAL  one of the ladies here told me yesterday she did not know about setting the clocks ahead. Don't know how she didn't know, they kept reminding us on TV and she always has hers on.

LLOYD  it is a smart man who knows when to quit those hazardous jobs. I hope you really mean it about selling that big machinery. I know you enjoy your wood shop and that will keep you going.

GLORIA de  I have been told there is a generator here that will take care of the first floor but if the elevator stops I have no way to get down there. I might be able to make it down the stairs but would not be able to walk without my rollator.

AMY  I will let the lady who sent that new dictionary to me now much further it has traveled. Will make her happy.

PATRICIA  I remember the days when you walked all over and the wonderful photos you posted.

JUNEE  hello, good seeing you this morning.

JANE  just about everyone we come in contact with away from home is younger than we are.

AMY  my favorite markte at times changes things around and have to learn all over again where things are. II really disliked that.

LLOYD  great commercials  in that link.

Yes,  Gloria.   I am sure that the Market will be crowded today with people getting stocked up.   

The good news is that Spring Storms come and go very fast and are good "fertilizer"  for the plants  (and lawns) getting ready to wake up this Spring...   

Sandy

 Gloria don't hit me again please I will try to do better. any of you that have a juicer here is a good drink for you. one beat ( high medium in size) two apples,
one cumber  and a table or two spoon of honey to taste. Have a great day.
29º and cloudey here.

Lloyd

Hi everyone.  It is another overcast and chilly day here in South Carolina with the prospect of rain throughout the day.  So far we have had no rain.  The only thing on my schedule for today is to attend my Monday noon meeting.  We did attend Sunday School and Church yesterday.  There were a lot of vacancies perhaps due to a cold and rainy morning as well as the change to day-light savings.  Last evening I watched a couple of the "Little Big Shots" program that features little or young children.  It is hosted by Steve Harvey and is an enjoyable and nice program.  He always talks with the little ones and some of their answers are precious. 

Hal, I see your church had the same experience as ours yesterday.  We had only about half as many people in Sunday School and many vacant seats in Church. 

Lloyd, I don't remember you ever mentioning the rock crusher.  That sounds like some difficult work.  You are a man of many talents.  I did a lot of juicing many years ago and found carrots and apples juiced made a very pleasant drink. There are many combinations of fruits and vegetables that juice very nicely. 

Amy, I don't think I could ever lift 100 pounds although used to have to carry and lift heavy hay bales.  I sure couldn't begin to do that anymore as don't have much strength left.  I find carrying in the grocery sacks to be about my limit. We have the same problem with stores moving things around.  As Lloyd says that gives the customers more opportunity to see things they might not otherwise and buy them on an impulse. 

Patricia, I did have the opportunity to spend a couple of days in Juneau working as well as flying in and out of there several times.  They have an interesting airport.  I did take a tour and see the glaciers.

Good morning. 

Sadly, this is not the news I would like to be posting today, regarding our Joan.  I am thankful to see there was a update to share. 

Continued thoughts and prayers, JOAN.



Update from Joe.

Update on Mom (Joan Lavelle) - Mom had a rough night with her breathing last night and they tried a few things before deciding that she needed to be put on a ventilator.  She is now breathing easier on the vent and has been sedated so she can catch up on her rest.  Hopefully, this will be like the last time on the vent for her where she regained strength in a couple days and recovered nicely! Linda is still there helping take care of her.

Prayers contiue

Yes prayers continue but I still dont like the sound of that...

Good morning everyone.
Joanie, prayers continue your way.  We miss your food for the soul and your daily chuckles.  Get well soon, we miss you!

Larry one of the men told me that the second service was about normal.   Said lots of the nine o'clock people were at second service.

Weather here is not cold like yours, and of course no snow.  But drizzle and forecast to get to 70. 
Bug man due, c u later.

Not a "Merry Monday" with the report about Joan.    My prayers and good thoughts are with her.

well I missed the report collie is talking about. I am with Bis to have a speedy recovery, she is and has been a great friend for years here. so I would like to see the Latest on her. I wish everyone a great day. I am going out in the cold
and feed the cattle it is 31º and cloudy here as I post this.

Lloyd

I'm sorry to hear of Joan needing more rest. I know with a friend here, that she must guard against any cold, flu or bugs as she is on oxygen and can end up with a long hospital stay if she catches one. I'm hoping the rest does bring Joan some improvement.

It is cold here still, I wake up each morning wrapped up in the blanket like a mummy and Farrah has taken to sleeping in the high sided laundry basket. We've been having some wind that is getting in around the windows.

Good afternoon, It is sunny and very cold. I am not even gone to mention tomorrow, it sounds so horrible.

Oh! I am so sorry to hear about Joans health.  I join with everyone else in sending prays.                    she is needed here, with us and her family

Gloria, we still have big turn outs for everything, but this is a huge park. 580 homes. That is why it is called Glenwood Village. Sat. night they had a big turn out for the St.Pats. dinner, dance. I use to go. Now I am just the old lady on the block. My neighbors keep me her. Last night one brought stuffed pork chop. The stores were a mob scene even yesterday I am told, my neighbor did some shopping for me. Of course I had to have my coffee ice cream.

Jane, in the last few weeks I have been very involved in looking up ancestors.  I did not know how time consuming it could be, but in a good way. I never knew my Aunt Nellie was a twin. She was my grandfather sister.  She is also the one who pierced  my ears when I was only 5.  She lived in a railroad apartment in Brooklyn, I went running the length of the hall to show my mother my new gold earrings. I can still hear my mother yelling at aunt Nellie. She use a cork, alcohol  and a needle. she told me if she did it I would not have to wear glasses. i still do not wear glasses, only to read fine print.

Sorry to read the update on Joan.  Thoughts and prayers continue for a quick recovery.  The rest is so important,

Miss you,  Joan.

Joy

Like everyone else that comes often to check on Joan.... that isn't the news we wanted so will "pray harder". 

Jenny, if you get a chance to talk to Joe, tell him "we won't shoot the messenger" so don't be afraid to come & bring us news - any time.  Wonder if it would help if we sent cards.... maybe to her house in case she comes home before they are delivered?  Sounds like Linda is staying with her, maybe at her house, so she could deliver?  BUT I DON'T HAVE HER SNAIL MAIL ADDRESS........  What do y'all think? 

Cold wind blowing again today.  Sprinkler system repair guys canceled... can't turn sprinklers on below freezing~

I think I feel a nap coming on.... got up before 5:00 am & didn't get but a few hours sleep for several nights before..... I'm pretty sure I could sleep for a week.  Hugs to all.  Shirley

Not the best about Joan, but isn't it a good thing she did finally go to thr hospital where she can get the care she needs.  I'm joining everyone else with prayers for her quick reovery.

I'm sorry to hear that Joan is back in the hospital, but I do believe that is the best place for her.  I hope she recovers soon.

Gloria de, I don't know what all was involved but I had my ears pierced about 45 years ago at one of our big department stores.  All of our former department stores have closed and we do have some at the malls, but I don't shop so don't know what is available.  I still have and wear the earrings the woman used to pierce my ears; I'm wearing them now. 

I had a check on my skin cancer surgery and all is well.  I don't have to go back until September.  I feel things are going well with it.

Mary Ann

Like everyone else, I popped in to check on Joan.  I'm also disappointed to hear that she needs to stay in the hospital.  JOAN, I'm praying very hard that God gives you exactly what you need to recover.  As everyone noted, WE MISS YOU!

Sorry I haven't been around.  This was a very busy day.  I slept in until almost 7:20 and then had to make dog food before I could feed the doggies.  I didn't even sit down to eat breakfast.  I had an appointment with my new insurance agent and the papers are all signed for coverage to begin April 1.  I'm saving almost $50.00 a month on my car insurance.

I stopped on the way home to pick up eye drops and had to leave almost immediately to go to the dentist.  I came home from there with a prescription so I stopped at WM and go that filled.  I had about 45 minutes between that and picking up Kiran from school.  They just left and now the doggies are asking for supper.  After that, I collapse!

Hope your day was a good one.  I expect to be snowed in tomorrow.  It's supposed to start here around 11 p.m. and continue until noon tomorrow.  Many businesses and the schools are already closed for the day. 

Jane, goodness you tuckered me out just reading what all you have done!!

We took Golden girl to the vet and all is well, just have to keep an eye on the bit of swelling that is there. Vet felt confident that it should be alright. I know I shall miss the star gazing that I did when I took Golden girl out. How beautiful the sky was all dotted with twinkling stars and the odd time you would see a plane  off to unknown parts of the world.

Prayers for our Joanie.

Forgot to say, if anyone is interested, I have Joanie's home address.  You can email me.  I won't post it in here.

Wouldn't it be better to ask Linda or Joe if we could email them at Joan's email, so they could take those messages to her when she is not sedated?

Okay, do whatever you want.  Someone mentioned sending cards but said she doesn't have her address.  I was just trying to help.

Good night!

It was just an idea.

GLORIA

Saw the news and hope you are safe from the blizzard.  So big to anyone in its path
I hope you are all safe.  I thought it was Sprng over there.

Joe, thank you so much for the news on your Mom. I well remember her last go-around with the ventillator and pray she has the same success as the the last time.

I am sorry to report that I took another fall on Sunday morning. I really don't know how or why, but it was a mean one. I fell over backwards and broke a small end table that I fell against. Having trouble recovering from this spill, but thank God I spilled no blood. Bruised back, painful breathing and very painful spasms that just grab me and take my breath away. Had three xrays taken...nothing broken, but plenty of pain. It just grabs hold and makes a yell come out. Pain pills help but do not cure.I refuse hospitalization, and they allow me the right, as long as I am not bleeding to death or require deep surgery, and I can refuse that. If necessary Hospice would help.

So, I am stuck at home, but this too will pass. I pray you all keep VERY well...the alternative is not fun. Hugs, Love and prayers. June

I just wished our Joan had told us earlier that she had not been feeling well for several days, instead of fearing what some members might have thought of her as being a " winger " ( Joan's words not mine. ) If she had, we could have prayed for her sooner, rather than later...Anyway I guess my remark wont go down well with some, but I will take that risk, I am posting it anyway..

Joan, once again, today you are in my prayers and thoughts that you come out of this at the other end, we miss you, I miss you...you have been-are, one of our most valued and loyal members in Soda Shoppe...

Good Morning everyone!
Vanilla-Jackie I suppose it is the time deference but you seam to be the early bird here. that is ok . you know what they say the early bird gets the worm.
Have a great day. Hope we get a good report on Bis today. I pray she is much better today.

Lloyd

Good morning
EVERYONE knows Joan is not a complainer or whiner Joan is a beautiful lady that makes the most out of a day. She is always looking on the bright side.... she doesn't doesn't make innuendos of others.
I thoroughly enjoyed this site, that is until someone got a burr under their saddle and  like a dog with a bone won't let go of it. I think it is time to put on their big girl panties and deal with it.

Now I understand why some men would count change instead of counting kisses.

Mary Ann..."I had a check on my skin cancer surgery and all is well".... my brain is not working well these days, I wanted to comment when I first read your post & see that I did not.  Somehow I missed your surgery, hope it doesn't require chemo as follow up.  Glad you are doing well.

June, I am so sorry about your fall.  Must say your pain sounds like a cracked rib, I did that 4x over the years and each time the pain was the same.... For 6 weeks almost to the day, taking a deep breath or coughing was agony.  My doctor didn't bother taking an X-ray as I had no other bruises or bangs, just did something dumb that only pushed against a rib, but the pain was the same & that 6 week time was the same.  No doubt yours is much worse since you banged up your whole body.  You take care, my sweet friend, prayers and thoughts of comfort for you.

I have errands to run today, still cold wind blowing, y'all take care while I'm out of the house. 

Joan is, and has been, so very much on my mind.  I'm praying for her.

Joan is present in all our thoughts.  Even if we don't say it, we feel it!

June, I did read your message and I'm sorry I didn't respond.  I'm in the middle of this major storm and something came on the radio that distracted me.  I'm staying home and in.  I called off work.

I truly hope Shirley is wrong about the extent of your pain.  I wish you a rapid recovery.  Knowing Shirley, I bet she didn't stay quiet and read while she was recovering.  I hope you DO stay quiet and read.  Sorry Shirley but we all know you pretty well!

My daughter asked me what I would do if my power went out.  I told her I'd take the dogs and a few jars of Veggie soup and go across the street and share Steve and Cheri's fire in the fireplace.  She thought that was a pretty good plan!

Amy, well you are certainly showing your true colours aren't you? and from where I am sitting they certainly aren't nice....I am sure you can now feel pretty proud of yourself....I am just thankful to God that I have never stooped that low...

June, I'm sorry to hear about your fall and I hope the extreme pain goes away soon.  It's good there were no broken bones.

Shirley, I had a spot on my cheek under my eye that I thought was a keretosis gone wild.  I finally went to the dermatologist who said it was two kinds of skin cancer, so three days before Christmas I had it removed.  So this was a first checkup on the surgery and the next will be in September.  No chemo involved.  I don't know about all skin cancers, but often they are small and don't require chemo.  I had another one about 12 years ago over an eyebrow; the same doctor did the surgery.  Thanks for your good thoughts.

Things often don't go easy around here - I have a dentist appointment at 10 am and I reminded Tom of it yesterday.  He took his car in for inspection this morning, forgetting about my appointment.  The dentist's office is only across the street and a block up, but I can't walk that far.  Tom is now trying to figure what to do.  And I am about to get dressed.  I have about an hour for things to happen.

Our snow has let up, still doing a bit, but nothing major.

Mary Ann

Hi everyone.  Our rain started mid-afternoon yesterday and continued throughout the night but does appear to be over now.  During the night they broadcast a freeze warning for us but pretty sure we did not get to freezing at our home as was in the 40's when I arose this morning.  It will stay chilly today.  This will be a fairly busy day as Pat has a doctor's appointment at 10:15 this morning, then we plan on getting out main meal of the day out and finally finishing up at COSTCO for some shopping.  It is time to restock our meat supply in the freezer as well as getting several other things.  That will be enough activity for one day.  I may watch the beginning of the NCAA Basketball Tournament this afternoon.

Jenny, thanks for the update on Joan and sure hope the ventilator will soon have her back feeling much better. 

deAngel, funny story about having your ears pierced meaning you wouldn't have to wear glasses. 

JaneS, good news anytime we can save on any insurance policies.  Hope your neighbor will do the shoveling of the snow.  I wonder if your Walmart store is closed today?

June, so sorry that you had another fall and glad you didn't break a bone although it sounds like you are pretty beat up. 

The sun just popped through the clouds and it will soon be time for us to leave for the morning. 

Good morning everyone, very light snow falling now but it will get worse in a little while. It is in the upper 20's this morning, not down in the teens like is has been the last few days.

SANDY  you are so right about the snow, God's fertilizer. It will not last as long as it would in the beginning of January. 

LLOYD  OK I will not hit you again as long as you slow down and stay away from those heavy huge machines. There comes a time when we all have to start doing things much less hazardous.

LARRY  I have watched Little Big Shots a few times and some of those youngsters are amazing.

JENNY  thank you for the latest on Joan. I am glad Joe posts on FaceBook and Linda is with her. I pray the vent helps her and she will be back with us soon.

DON  hello.

HAL  this is one time I would prefer the cold temperature we had yesterday, snow would be light and fluffy then but with it in the 20's it will be a heavy wet snow and more of a chance of power lines coming down.

LLOYD  go back and read Jenny's post #220 from yesterday.

PATRICIA  I am glad I have full length curtains. When it is windy I can see them moving but the curtains do keep a lot of the cold from getting into the rooms. This is a beautiful building but the windows are cheap.

GLORIA de  from what I have seen on TV this morning you are getting a lot of snow now.  It has really started falling faster no9w than when I first looked out. The plow is here blearing the first row in the parking lot. Have to keep that open incast there is an emergency here. Maintenance is out clearing the walkway, too. Now you and my Mom both with coffee ice cream, she really loved it.

SHIRLEY  like you I would love to send a card to Joan.  Wish I could get out to get some cards. I will not ask my CNA to get some, her taste and mine clash. Hope you get that much needed sleep. Will send her address to you.

JANE  the plow left about 10 minutes ago and already the area he plowed is covered again, like he was not here.

AMY  when I house/pet sat when my oldest son and family went on vacation I used to go outside and enjoy looking at the sky at night.  Beautiful to see.

JANE  I have Joan's address and just sent it to Shirley.

JUNEE  we did have a mild winter but now we are getting what we missed earlier in the season. This is not the first time we had a big snowstorm around St. Patrick's day. Next week will be the first of spring.

JUNE  I am so sorry you fell again. Hope you will start feeling better soon. Prayers got up for you.

AMY  I have known Joan for at least 15 years and she has always been a caring helpful lady. I never saw her complain about anything.

PHYLLIS  I think we are all worried about Joan and praying for her.

Good Morning Everyone from the Snowy and Windy rocky coast of Maine... 

The "Blizzared" is just beginning but most of us are ready for it.   I went shopping with Kelly yesterday and the Grocery Store was a MAD HOUSE.     
And I was right in the middile of it. 

Lucky for me,  kelly was right there to rescue me.   
She didn't bother to shop,  just waited for me to
get in line and then helped me pack everything up so that  I could handle it.     

I have  a rolling large back pack and a smaller back pack
that I can fill with anything heavy,  and of course some cloth bags just in case.   (for light weight things)..  This way I can manage from the car up to my apartment so that Kelly does not have to come up the elevator with me.

Having to only cook for one makes my grocery shopping a whole lot easier.    I am so very lucky to have someone to take me, once every week.     

My heart goes out to Joan and I hope that she is feeling better today.   

Sandy
:smitten:   

I just went out and shoveled part of the walk and the steps.  Then I shoveled a path out and a wide spot in the yard for the doggies.  Annie used it immediately. 

I hope I don't have to shovel any more.  There is already a good 10 inches or more out there and it's going to continue until 11 p.m. tonight.  Gonna be a LOTTA snow out there.  There's more than one of us in the path of this storm!  I hope you all fare well.  Be safe!

Larry, WM is not closed.  When I called in the night crew was still there.  Unless a state of emergency is called, they won't close.  However, the night crew will probably make a bunch of extra money by working overtime hours.

All the schools are closed.  The announced it before the kids went home yesterday so no questions there.  Lots of businesses are closed.  When I went to the dentist yesterday, they had a sign up that they would not be in today.  I haven't been listening but I'm sure many places are closed. 

Good Morning Everyone!

Well June, we are going to have to start hiding the bottle, again.  I think we are going to have to put you and Lloyd in the same group.  Dead-gum it you just get yourself back in shape and turn around and hurt yourself again.  I know you didn't do it on purpose but it is worrisome. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

To all the folks in the storm, I hope you laid in a good supply of hot chocolate and snacks.  Janie, good thinking staying home from work.  One day want hurt them, bet the boss actually appreciates the fact that some stay home, I am sure most customers will.

Amy, I was trying to remember, but it was about this time of the year back in 1959 I believe it was that we got a spring snow storm when I lived in Ottawa, big wet, juicy, snow flakes that added up in a hurry.  Got caught at work and stayed there working all night until the others could get to the office.  Like one summer there, it rained every weekend, I swear.  Beautiful Monday thru Friday and then cloud up and rain all Saturday and Sunday.  Those bank holidays came in handy that year. 

Cool here this morning, heater is running, but suppose to get in the 70's later on and be a nice sunshiny day.

Amy, I forgot to mention, hope your two patients are doing well.  Knowing you I am sure you have things laid in for the bad weather.  House more than likely smells good with all the baking.

Shirley, eat something other than fast food, okay.  Use that egg gizmo,  I do and like the results.  I put a little picante in with the egg.......hmmmmm.....good.  And of course some cheese.

Looks like this storm will make up for the ones that we only got the edge of.  So far about six inches and it's coming down fast and heavy.  It's expected to be heavy for about another five or six hours and then taper off over night - with maybe some light showers tomorrow morning.  Total accumulation may reach 24 inches (or more?).

I did my grocery shopping last Friday so I'm well supplied and - another good part of not having a car, I don't have to clean one off! 

I'm thanking the Lord for a warm dry home and praying for comfort and protection for the homeless and street people.  Most of the large cities around here have opened special shelters for this kind of weather, designated as "Code Blue".

Okay, JaneS, you do know me.... the last broken rib (& konk on the head that took a stitch), I was picking up & paying for the new RV that day... got snookered completely on my trade in & didn't realize it for more than a week because I was off to Colorado for a week of camping with my 2 sons & new headache RV.  Every time I tried to lay down & get comfy with 3 cats (trying to set up their pecking order), I would breathe & a moan came out & hoped the boys couldn't hear me in their camper next to me.  I did not want them to know how bad I hurt and because of bleeding didn't want to take aspirin.  Really was a rough time, but I knew what caused the pain & for me, that is half the battle.  That is what I was trying to explain to June... don't know if she has cracked ribs before.  Feels like you are dying, but you don't, but you don't forget because every breathe reminds that you caused this pain!!!  Soon be 3 years since my last boo-boo.  Thanks for the offer of address.  I do have cards ready... more often send e-cards but this should be easier for Linda to deliver without printing... I hope.

Mary Ann, that big "C" terrifies me, no matter what.  Cas had quite a few places removed on his ears, face & neck... because of so many years outside without sun screen.  When he developed a huge lump near his elbow (size of a couple eggs) & came home from the dermatologist with diagnosis of melanoma, I didn't think he would be able to manage chemo.  Turned out it was not "Miligant melanoma" but just a trip to be removed and no chemo or radiation.  My brother-in-law had the MM kind on top of his head, after removal he took 9 months of chemo (supposed to have a year but so run down he had to quit).  That was nearly 30 years ago & he is still cancer free, a robust 87 years old, helping his gr-daughter & husband build a log house.  I'm glad you don't have to face chemo & that "C" isn't a death sentence anymore.

Jackie & Amy, most of the time when I am really concerned about something I do not talk about it... but can whine up a storm about little things.  With all of Joan's health issues she probably didn't want to admit how concerned she was and once in the doctor's hands, didn't get a chance to warn us.  All of us are worried about her and I know many times my words sound different, even to myself, when I go back and read my post.... so for Joan, let's all of us believe that nobody in here EVER means to insult of make anyone else feel bad.  We are here to lean on each other, offer advice (boy, I am good at that   ::)) and realize that we are here because we care.  Peace be with all of you.... love ya, Shirley (Norm used to say that).

Larry, you know I am not a sports watcher but Kansas has 3 teams going for the gold.  All of my kids & grands have graduated from Wichita State University so I don't mind if you root for them!  <grin>

I know the east is taking a beating with that storm, but do you have to be such pigs about keeping it all to yourselves?  We had a few flakes that I took the broom to on the driveway (it makes ice if you drive over it) and I would have welcomed a foot of snow to get my SnoNut out to slide down the hill behind my house.  Know that every Friend will be in my prayers... but I am still a little jealous~

Thanks, Gloria, I will check mail.  Had to giggle about you teasing Lloyd about the big machines... I got into trouble using a staple gun that I insulated a whole house with back in the '60s & continued to use up to a few years ago.  I wouldn't believe I wasn't strong enough to pull it with one hand so managed to get a staple in with hand over hand & thought I crushed all the bones in the hand next to the trigger.  Not a smart move.... especially since Cas bought me an electric one before he died!  There they were, side by side & I chose the old one.  Dumb-dumb-dumb!  We live & learn, huh?  Thanks for the address.

I gotta run to the store & this time race through slower & get all on the list.  Got a bad habit of putting my list back in pocket or purse & forgetting something I don't have to buy often (like black pepper).   (Hope nobody notices that I am not the most organized person in the room.)

JeanneLee, you are so thoughtful ... I did not think about the homeless & their hard life.  I hope all can find shelter.  Goodness, what a horrible thought that is!

Haha, Hal, only you would think of hiding the bottle....  (June, if I lived closer to him I'd give him a bar of soap in the mouth for you!)  I have been lazy the last week & boiled half a dozen eggs at a time & just crack & peel while the toaster does it's thing.  Now that I have to fix 4 cats breakfast there is hardly time to fix mine.  They each get a tablespoon of salmon for breakfast.... Callie still spends the night in the garage & the other 3 have the run of the family room-kitchen & basement.  Litter boxes in garage & basement, but I don't trust Callie to not mark her place when I'm not watching.  Old tiny LaurenKat still rules, hisses & they all back off.  Callie gave a German Shepherd a bloody nose the other day.... she sticks with me when I'm outside & the "mother" of the shepherd stopped to visit, dog wanted to sniff cat and cat allowed up to a point... then that little paw came out & got the nose.  The owner pulled the dog back or she could have picked her up with one bite.  Guess that's how this feral cat got old, she knows how to take care of herself.  Salsa on the egg sounds good, maybe I'll have breakfast for lunch.

Jane, we heard here that nearly everything is closed "back east".  Stay safe.

Sandy, glad you got your supplies in, bet you have an amazing scene from your windows. 

Okay, I won't talk again for a week..............  :-[

Oh, darn it, Shirley, I'm gonna miss you if you don't come back for a week. 

Your observation of us as a group is spot on.  That's exactly what I told Natalie in our Sunday interview for her psychology class about Senior living.  We are here to support one another and we know that whatever is said in writing may sound different to others.  We have to do what my grandmother used to call "take a grain of salt" with it.  I remember asking her what she meant by that and she said, "it means that you have to think about it and remember that all of us don't think alike and she probably means the same thing you do."

My grandfather was a bit more graphic when he was questioned.  Being of German descent, his answer was "Take a Dutchman as he means, not as he says."  My mother just said, "Think about it".

Reader's digest says that if your desk is messy (mine is) it may mean you're smart. 

We have upwards of a foot of snow now and it's still coming down steadily!

Hey Janie, damn, I'm a genius............ :D  or just  :crazy2:

Our morning episode turned out quite well, considering.  Tom got Dot to take me to the dentist office (a block away) as she was heading for Lenten services at church.  In the meantime, Tom would have a Uber driver pick me up to bring me home (I can't walk that far, even though it is downhill).  When finished, I called Tom who had found out his car was ready (Uber inspection) so had the Uber driver pick him up first, then pick me up, then go where his car was.  We decided because Tom's brother is in California, he and I would have our Wednesday lunch today instead of tomorrow.  I think there will be no more changes in plans.

The first of the twins went home yesterday.  I don't think James and Alicia really realize that their lives are going to be different - forever.

Mary Ann

Sandy, glad you got your supplies in, bet you have an amazing scene from your windows. (from Shirley)

I do enjoy the scenes from my Windows to the World...  Right now the roads in down town Portland Maine are looking pretty bad,  so there is not much traffic.   The buses are still running,  so there are some  people out there stuggling with the weather.      It is going to be a while until it starts to slow down ..  We have a Blizzard Warning until 5 PM  (Another 5 hours..)   The the snow patrol will come up and clean off the sidewalks and streets.     

It is always best when the snow melts fast.. 
Here's hoping. 
Sandy

Good Afternoon.

First of all,  thinking about Joan and was hoping to hear some good news by now.

And, June,  so sorry to hear about your bad fall.  I am sure you are hurting pretty bad today. Falls like that and the pain that they cause usually have to get worse before they get better...  Sure hope you won't be laid up too long.  Take care of yourself, which I do know you try to do.

Shirley, you said exactly like I am sure most of us feel.

We had snow all night and still snowing off and on.  My area was supposed to get 12 to 15 inches, but I think the sleet that fell earlier helped to cut down the accumulation of the snow.  Most everything was closed today.  Every once in a while, it looks like the sun is coming out,  The weatherman said that even if it doesn't come fully out, the warmth from it behind the clouds does help to melt whatever falls. A lot of the roads are completely clear.  Still a lot of work to do.  I am hoping that my daughter-in-law didn't have too much of a problem getting to work. She works at a hospital and leaves around 5 a.m.   She is one of the ones that usually tries to go in.

JaneS,  I am sure your daughter is getting a lot of snow,  as I heard it is pretty bad up her way.

I still haven't gotten caught up on my sleep from the change to daylight savings time.  Just can't seem to stay awake.  And, it is turning out to be a good nap day.

Right now the sun is out brightly and it is snowing up a storm. 

Hope everyone in the storm path are staying in and keeping warm.

Sandy, it must be so nice to be able to see activity out their window, except for it being a little slow today.  When I look out my window, all I see are huge pine trees and a parking lot out the front window.  And, those trees are really blowing.

Thoughts and prayers are still going out to Joan.  Get well, soon, Joan.

Joy

I'm here to thank you for your good thoughts and prayers, I hope. Like Lloyd, I think some of us need to be kept on a leash. Because of a dose of percoset I had a good nights sleep in the recliner. I did  call for help in getting to the bathroom though..just felt I needed the assurance of a helping hand.

Lunch has arrived so off I go........

I have been thinking way back to when I first joined here six plus years ago...and the first time I came into Soda Shoppe to make my first posting....and all the members who were once here....who remembers sweet Mary Jane Peaches for one? oh what happy days...it was all so different then...so many people no longer here, either passed away or left...some of my best days was back then...

Right beside me under "Random Image" is a photo of Norm & Dot.  You got me with remembering who all was around that many years ago, Jackie.  What fun we had, but we do have lots of "new" people in here & in other discussions, that we don't know very well.  I wondered if anyone heard from Mahlia (Persian), I do hear from or call Doris A now & then.  She is doing well.  I remember Peaches.... such a happy person.  Gladys was such fun. One other thing, we were all so much younger & in better health, right?

AND I said I wouldn't come in for a week~   :-[

Good evening, very windy and a freezing rain. Very bad driving and walking. I cannot believe in the last two weeks I keep losing very long post.  A while ago I wrote to nearly everyone, finished went back to correct someones name, and away when my post.

Now, I will only say as everyone else is saying and praying for and hoping to hear good news about Joan.

June, I am so sorry to hear about your fall, sure hope you are up and around soon. I join with this group in praying for you, also with a big
hug

Amy, prays also to you, and hope both of your patients are doing well

Gloria, we got all kinds of weather to day. snow turning into freezing rain, warm air off of the ocean causing us to get heavy rain, now back to freezing, with very high winds.

Larry, that is cool for SC. Got a lovely call from Johanna in SC, she was checking up on me, and to see how I was making out in the storm

Shirley, I also have wondered what had happen to Mahlia and her husband Egypt

June,

Sorry to hear of your fall, know our thoughts & prayers with wishful blessings are coming your way by the bushel baskets :)

I know your a tough one and though with pain I just have a hunch in time your going to be well and posting again your ever so interesting life skills.....which are so enjoyed :)

Rest, eat, plenty of fluids,

Best Wishes Always,

Mycheal

Good Night everyone!
Well I hope I am wrong but seams like there is a bit of mud and tension tossed around. Hope I am wrong. this is and has been for a long time the best sight
and still is. we have so many great friends here.I am most likely the worst but
I try to be good. there is three sides to every stories, your side and my side and the right side. hope this helps. have a great rest of the evening and night.
Sweet dreams.

Lloyd

Good Night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!

Just dropped by to see how our Joan is.  I'm so saddened to know that she's in the hospital not well at all.  It's so awful being ill. 

I will continue to pray for Joan.

Hi Pat,
Joan is missed.  Hope you are feeling better these days.

Hi Pat
we are all thinking and praying for Bis, she is the greatest.all I know is the note Her son posted about the vent and sedation so she could get badly needed rest.
good to see you as well. Have a great rest of the day.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's frigid here today and I've just been out shoveling and was reminded of my limitations.  I only did a small section of sidewalk and the porch steps and decided to take a break.  If that's what I have to do, it will take me most of the day to do the "trim" work that the snow blower doesn't do. 

Annie has an appointment at the Vet this morning and I'm pretty sure I'll be rescheduling.  I'm going to reserve judgement on that until daylight and I see what I have to do to be able to get my car out.  I'm supposed to work at 3:30 today but the weather report says we might get more snow later today.  I've adopted a policy of "Wait and see!"

Nice to see Pat checking in.  I wish it was just because she misses us and not because Joanie is in the hospital.  Come back once in a while just to say "hello" won't you Pat?

Good morning Lloyd and Mycheal.  You were here while I slept. 

I hope today will be a good one for Everyfriend!

Good morning everyone..

Yesterday ended up being perfect,despite the call for more snow. Those to the south did end up shoveling or snow blowing at least twice yesterday.I managed to nip into town to pick up milk,fresh fruit and dog food ,fill up with gas which is now 1.03.9 a litre.and head home. Filled the wood box and brought more in close to the house . Today I had better bake ,company is coming later on to drop off my quilt . I did manage to throw together a johnny cake yesterday to have with coffee/tea .

Golden girl is enjoying her new found freedom off the leash. She found some new snow and down she went 4 legs flailing in the air giving herself a good roll.

Jane, please be careful out there shoveling that snow!!

June, dear me, gentle hugs for you, please take care and prayers your way.

Joan, hope each day finds you a bit stronger......take baby steps first.prayer for you also.

Enjoy your day everyone..

It's cold here but we did not have the huge amounts of snow that all of our friends up NE had, or are having.  Thinking about all of you and hoping you will be very careful with snow shoveling and traveling, if you have to be out. 

Though my prayer chain is always working it does tax my old brain to try to remember to include special prayers for those who need them.  But, I guess I don't need to worry.  God's memory is always good and he will take care of all of us according to his plan.

June, I'm thinking of you and hoping that the results of this last fall are healing quickly.  I'm grateful that you are in such a caring place and can get help quickly, if you need it.

Joan is always in my prayers.  I remember how she hated being on the ventilator the last time she was hospitalized but it will help ease her breathing and let her get some much needed rest.

Amy!!!  Johnny cake!!!!   Please, please, may I have some?  It's been forever since I tasted a good Johnny cake.

Please stay safe and warm, Everyfriend.

Did someone say there's Johnny Cake in the hidey hole?  I'll be right there!

Hot Johnny cake,butter and fresh maple syrup in the hidey hole......enjoy!!

Goodness, I can't keep my promise to shut up, but Johnny cake is something I've heard of, Amy, but never knew what it was.... so had to Google & am curious if it is same as the cornbread my mother-in-law made.  She used the self rising cornmeal but no sugar like MY mother used.... heated a cast iron skillet with Wesson oil till the oil was dancing..... poured in the mixture & baked in a hot oven (400)... my husband loved the crunchy bottom that became the top when turned over onto a plate.  I learned to like it with a pot of beans, hash browns or fried potatoes & cold slaw.   So does my cornbread sound like Johnny cake?  So glad the Golden girl is able to roll again.  Oh, I didn't go to recipes but Wikipedia... duh...........

Phyll, you would not believe how dry it is in Wichita.  Everything is blooming but I wonder if the Bradford & Cleveland pear trees will have their "fruit" on for the birds... looks like the blossoms might have frozen (as did my jonquils & even forsythia looks sick).  Below freezing nights & not warmed up during the day to save them. Temps going up starting today, to 80 by Sunday. 

I was up as early as Lloyd but hoped to go back to sleep... got a busy day ahead & wanted to get my shower & hair washed before #1 son arrives at 8:00-8:30 am.  I went to sleep shortly after 11:00 pm & woke up at 2:48 am, got out of bed about 3:30 am & headed to the kitchen (after bathroom visit), my eyes were not stuck shut this morning but were itching big time.  Ate a hard boiled egg & 2 pieces of toast, cup of coffee ... and fed 2 cats, the other 2 were not ready to get up.  I have time for an hour nap but wanted to check on my chewy order....still no notice of "out for delivery".  I am ready for the day with still time for a nap if I shut up. 

Jane, last time I used the snowblower I decided the driveway & sidewalk "trim" could wait for Mother Nature to melt.... no more shoveling for me.  Take care.... you & Amy are probably the most "fit" ladies I know, but... should I mention that we are all getting older?   ::)  And we are wanting all to keep on keeping on.

Good to see you, Pat, think of you often & wonder how you are doing.  Haven't seen any of your fantastic photos lately, must get over to your Christian Photographers but never have enough time to do all I want.

Oh, yummmm.... Amy, sounds good to me!

Wake up, America!  Spring really is under all that snow!  Have a "Wonderful Wednesday!" (thanks to Callie).

Good morning everyone, well the storm is over and we did not het as much as predicted.. This area had the most in this state-14 inches. At the airport they had 1 ½ inches of rain. The storm mosed a bit furthjer to the west and those places had 18 inches of snow. A wind turbine here at the shore was blown down. It had survived hurricanes but not this storm. We did not lose power, not even a flicker. Still windy but not as bad. Colder this morning, 15°.

SANDY  you are lucky to have your daughter take you grocery shopping. It must be more than a year since I was last in a market. I order on line and my CNA goes to the market for me. One son comes most every week end and always calls and asks if I need anything before he comes. He is the one who gets my fresh produce because he knows what I like and how fussy I am about it.

JANE  my son has to shovel a path for his little dog, too. He does not like snow and when it is raining he does not want to go out either. Just heard we have a chance of snow flurries this afternoon. Like with you a lot of places were closed here.

HAL  I felt bad yesterday for all those who had to go to work. This morning the side roads have a lot of black ice and that is worse than the snow. This is not the first time we had a big storm near this time in March.

JEANNE LEE  I was watching them start to move cars in the parking lot. Behind the cars is the mess from the plow and some cars had to be shoveled out to move them. When they get moved the plow will clean up again. Like you this is when I am glad I do not have a car.

SHIRLEY  I would gladly have sent this snow your way but you know Mother Nature will not be changed from what she wants and who she wants to make a mess for. No sliding down that hill for you this year. I got a big order on Monday and still forgot 2 things. YOU BETTER NOT BE QUIET FOR A WEEK OR WE WILL WORRY ABOUT YOU.

JANE  I must be smart. I clean my desk and it looks great, in 2 days the mess is back again.

JOY  I have a DIL who works in a hospital in Providence and she did go to work yesterday and made it home OK. I see the parking lot here and the pines on one side and maple trees on the road side. The sky is a beautiful blue this morning.

JUNE  I am glad you had a good night sleep and have help there all the time if needed. I am glad you moved there. Be careful, no more falls allowed, you have used up your share of them.

GLORIA de  I was wondering yesterday how it was where you live. We ended with some rain here and along the shore it was rain and wind. Another time I am glad I do not live there.

LLOYD  you just be careful. No more accidents and hurting yourself.

PAT  always good seeing you. I hope you are doing well. We all miss Joan and are praying for her.

JANE  hope you did not have too much snow to shovel.

AMY  I can picture your Golden out there enjoying the freedom and the snow. I used to love watching the dogs in my life over thI have never had years playing in the snow.  I have never had Johnny cake. Never saw a recipe for it.

PHYLLIS  like you Joan is in my thoughts and prayers all the time.

AMY  wow Johnny cake and REAL maple syrup, what a way to start my day. Yummy.

Shirley and all...I did NOT operate the snow blower.  I'm a 1/3 owner of it and my (much younger) neighbors are the operators.  They cleared my driveway and even shoveled the edges.  But a hefty wind whipped up over night and now the edges need it again.  I noticed my good neighbors have been back and cleared me a path at the street end after the county snow plow did it's damage.  But I will have to shovel where it drifted against the gate and some of the edge.  I don't always go straight out and I don't want to get stuck. 

I called and rescheduled Annie's vet appt for next week so I don't really have to be out until 3 to go to work.  I promise to take short work times and long breaks.

It really does look kind of pretty but I bet my neighbors don't think that.

Good Morning Everyone from the snow covered,  windy,  cold,  but very sunny,  rocky coast of Maine.   

Yes we had a BLIZZARD which dropped lots and lots of snow and we are now in the process of cleaning up... 

The roads are so-so,  and some of the sidewalks are partially cleared,  but we have a lot of snow to get rid of before walking around gets easier.   But even so,  buses are running and the city is busy and there are lots of people out there walking around.   
They seem to be enjoying it.    Not me.  I am in for the day and will be satisfied watching other  people negotiating  the walk ways.   

Have a good day everyone and stay cozy and warm.
Sandy

Hope that  you are feeling better today,  Joan !
:smitten:

Hi everyone.  We have a beautiful sunny morning here in South Carolina although it was 36 degrees when I got up this morning and apparently some areas around here got below freezing as my weather app said it was 30 degrees.  We changed our plans yesterday as after the doctor's appointment and going to eat lunch at Tin Lizzy's we decided to call it a day and came home to rest.  So today we plan on doing our shopping at Costco this morning.  This evening is our usual Wednesday night dinner at Church and it will have a St. Patrick's theme with Irish stew, cooked cabbage, Irish soda bread, salad and dessert. Scott and Jennifer then will come out to the house for a little while as far as I know now.

Gloria, that Little Big Shots show reminds me of the old Art Linkletter show "Kids Say the Darndest Things" as you never know what a small child is going to so.  I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Joan at the Atlanta Bash about 19 years ago as well as many other folks that participated in the old SeniorNet. I sue hope today is finding her feeling much better. 

JaneS, I wonder how busy Walmart is during a blizzard.  It would probably be a pretty boring time to be a cashier.  Sure hope someone helps you with the shoveling.

Hal, I have been putting in a spoonful of salsa into Pat's scrambled eggs the last few times I have made them and she likes it.  Yesterday when we ate at Tin Lizzy's we had the spiciest food I think I may have ever eaten.  They really poor the red pepper on things including their fish and chicken tacos. 

JeanneP, it sounds like your heaters must be doing the job for you in keeping you warm.  Maybe the light showers will help melt some of the snow but hope it doesn't turn to ice.  Glad you can stay in and safe. 

Shirley, I started watching the NCAA Tourney last night, just the first game which was close throughout the game.  I am looking forward to tomorrow through the weekend when there are many games on TV.  I hope you won't remain silent for a week as you add a lot to the discussion.  Whoops, I see that was a short week in Kansas. :):)

Joy, hospital workers need to get to work regardless of the weather since so many people depend on them.  Glad the storm wasn't too bad in your area. 

June, good to read that called for the help you knew you needed.  I am sure a good nights sleep was helpful and that you are feeling better today.

Jackie, we have lost many wonderful and caring people over the years.  It is like my men's coffee group who over the years has lost a fairly good number of men. 

deAngel, I read or heard yesterday that snow had occurred in some part of South Carolina, I expect up close to the North Carolina border as it never got cold enough here to snow. 

Pat, you certainly know how awful it is to be very sick.  I hope you are continuing to improve day by day.  Good to see your posting. 

Good Morning everyone!
It is 21º and sun is shining very bright, burr.
I went back to bed and slept until 8: AM Ned to git out and get started on putting new tracks on bulldozer.
Shirley as long as we don't show up with a big stick it is sure ok to exercise
our opinion I think. as I said this is a great sight we all just need to keep a cool head and not sling mud .

Lloyd

Good morning,  A very windy and very cold morning here in Central Maryland.  The wind is really howling out my window.

We didn't get as much snow as they were predicting, but as long as it stays so cold,  it will stick around for a while.

All of my family made  out well getting to and from work.  Our schools were closed yesterday, but opened 2 hours late this morning.

Nothing special going on and I don't have anything special to do.

Pat,  so nice to hear from you.  Hope you are feeling a lot better.  As somebody else mentioned,  you have been missed.  Do you still able to get to your house down in Virginia???  I think there is where your other house is???   Probably not in the winter, I guess.  Do hope your husband and you are doing well.  Come back to visit us once in a while.

I was so hoping to see some news about Joan.  I guess no news is good news, as they say.  Hopefully, she resting well and getting better each day.  She sure is missed.

June,  sure hope you are feeling better this morning.  So glad you get such good care where you live now. 

Larry,  your 36 degrees sounds wonderful.  It was only 17 º  when I first got on the computer this morning.  I don' think it is even supposed to get past the 20 º point today.   But, spring is on it's way, so the weatherman tells us. 

Have a good day.

Joy

Good Morning Everyone!

Not much happening here, just a couple of emails to answer, drinking some coffee and reading the paper.  I read all the post and enjoyed catching up with everyone.  Was happy to see that most of you suffered no ill effects of the snow storm.  Weather here is kinda cloudy but not too cold, although the heater has been running.

Larry the old salsa hits to spot on things.  You can now get it in mild/medium/hot.  For years you got whatever was in the jar for salsa and Jalapeno's.  Not sure how they do that.  But I like the medium, you get the flavor but not so much of the burn.

Sandy, must be nice to have a "window" to the world, kinda reminds me of the old
of Jimmy Stewart where he played the guy with the broken leg and kept tabs on his neighborhood.  Was the move "Rear Window" ?  Especially when a storm, such as you had, passes through and you get to see all the activity or lack thereof.  By the way did you ever find your magnifying glass.

Lloyd, hope you don't get too cold working in the shop on the dozer.

Gloria, hows you back.  This brace I have seems to help.  It does give some support and helps the pain.

My wife got a birthday card from an old friend who is older than us (88) and she enclosed a poem, funny as all get out, but I am not going to include it, might shock some.

My coffee got cold sitting here, so going to warm it up....

 Good Morning,

Was hoping to see some news about Joan. 

June,  I'm so very sorry to read about your fall.  This one really sounds serious and I'm so glad you live where there is good care for your recuperation.   Won't offer a hug because of your sore ribs - but here's a gentle  :aaah:  with love and prayers.

Miss Ellen was expecting several friends who are still in college to be in NYC during Spring Break this week.  Two had their flights cancelled but one was already there and had stayed overnight with Ellen.  This morning, another one posted pictures of Ellen's and her adventures on "Blizzard Day One".  Looked as if they were getting around town pretty well.

#1 son is bringing lunch today.  Hope it isn't a hamburger because, yesterday, I met a friend  for a restaurant's  "Hamburger Tuesday" ($5.00 for any burger and a choice of sides - more than half off some of the prices)  - and I'm still full!!!!

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Good afternoon, very cold and windy sun is in and out.

Hoping to see something about Joan and nothing from June.

Gloria, we did have snow, sleet then rain, and again light snow. We did get the warm air from the ocean.

Amy, I am joining the crowd looking for those Johnny cakes. Thanks

June, as the old saying goes Misery loves co. To day after I finished my paddle exercises my leg manage to slip off the peddle and hit a sharp screw on the back on the back. Punched the back of my leg. I still have my leg up and  trying to managed the bleeding, which is always bad because of the blood thinner Same leg I had the other two wounds on..

Shirley my MIL always use to use White Lily flour for her biscuits and corn bread, also hush puppies (she made the  best) My husband would send for White Lily also. He made good corn bread, he put pepper cheese in it.  Which he ate with a glass of butter milk.

Hal, I am glad to see the brace is helping. My husband wore one.

Quote from: halkel on March 15, 2017, 12:04:51 PM
Sandy, must be nice to have a "window" to the world, kinda reminds me of the old
of Jimmy Stewart where he played the guy with the broken leg and kept tabs on his neighborhood.  Was the move "Rear Window" ?  Especially when a storm, such as you had, passes through and you get to see all the activity or lack thereof.  By the way did you ever find your magnifying glass.

The good news about my windows to the world (center of the city of Portland, Maine)   is that I never feel alone...    I can go sit by the windows and watch the people walking, driving,  gathering and moving on.     It makes me feel like I still have a connection to people,  even though they are just passing by.   

I never did find the magnifying glass that I had purchased, and really liked....    So I went and bought me another one.    I bet someday I will come across the one that I missplaced..    (And then I will have two!)

Glad to see that your back is feeling better with a little help from that brace.   

Sandy

It is good to see everyone's posts.  Now I know all the news from around the world!

Shirley: My first visit to a dermatologist last year, he told me to buy Aquaphor for my allergy on my face - it is greasy so use just a little.  Daytime, I use a sun screen every day - very fair skin.  Good to see your post!

Gloria:  Loved the egoist explanation.

Lloyd:  Try Agave syrup sometime, lower in sugar. 

Jane:  You spin circles around me - especially this week.

June:  Prayers for your healing.  put cushions all around your body.

Lindancer:  Prayers for your healing as well. 

Sandy:  We missed a 31 inch snowfall one year (and the next day arrived home in Fort Collins).  There was only one item on the grocery shelf.  We were OK because there is always something in my cupboard learned from living in the countryside years ago (before the internet).  Be careful walking outside until all melts.  Keep on keeping on.....

 

Carol, the circles are spinning much more slowly these days but I keep telling myself, "If I don't do it, who will.  It's still very windy and the snow is blowing around a lot.  The dogs won't even go off the sidewalk to go and I don't blame them.  At least they're doing it outside.

I'm off to Wally World.  I'm betting it will be dead because everyone has as much shoveling to do as I do.  Maybe they'll send us home early.  I'd volunteer to go.  I'm not happy about going today anyway.  Thank goodness, I have tomorrow off.  Gonna stay home and do nothing....I hope!

Update from Joe 😥

Update on Mom (Joan Lavelle)

One step forward and two steps back today.  When I arrived at the hospital this afternoon, Mom had just been taken of the ventilator and was doing ok, except that she couldn't talk due to scaring from the tube. 

After 2 hours, she started to really labor to breath and the doctor directed the great team that is taking care of Mom to put her back on the vent.  Once they got her stabilized, I assured the team that Mom had been through this before and that she would build up the strength to come off the vent for good.

Thank you all for you prayers and well wishes!

Joe,thank so very much for the news on you Mom. And I thank God for the Ventilator. They can me a miserable instrument at times, but a true life safer too. Prayers for all of you.

And many thanks for the encouraging prayers for me. I feel pretty worthless at the present time, but being here with all of you is the best medicine ever. I am so very thankful you all made it safely through the storms.

Gloria de, How sorry i am for your latest injury dear heart. Don't hesitate to have the doctor check it out for you.

I am weary, recliner is yelling at me to get the body back there. I love you all..hugs,prayers and more love. June

I'm home!  I'm tired!  I'm gonna collapse! 

Thanks for passing on the info about our Joan!  Sorry she took that step backward but I'm so happy she is getting the care she needs. 

You too, June,  you mind the care people.  And you too, deAngel!  Don't wait to see a dr. about that leg.

I'm outta here.  Gonna take a bath in Epsom Salts.  Shirley would be proud of me!

I'm so sorry to hear the news about Joan and I hope she turns the corner soon.  Thoughts and prayers are with her.

Mary Ann

June, maybe it is time to charge up that scooter and park the walker.  What you think?
I know you must be sore as a risen. 

Joanie, hope you get better fast.

Hal I did not get too cold . I filled the day with couch and Nap time all day'
sure hope I sleep well tonight. I have the water recover filled on my breathing machine  and ready to go to bed and try it out. I wish you all sweat dreams and for my self also. Good night everyone. it is 35º here and cloudy light wend.

Lloyd

In to say a loving Good Night, and God's best Blessings.

Had a fair day and hope for better tomorrow.

Hal...no way will I give up my walker.....if I had been using it, I would not have fallen..it was my own carelessness that caused the fall. I MUST keep walking Hal, either that or let these legs wither away. Gary still has my scooter in his storage shed, and I pray it can just stay there.

God's Best Blessings to all of you dear good people..and renewed health and strength to our beloved Bis.

 June Drabek  as you are on so much of time and more knowledge than I am it might be wise if you fill in for Bis until she is healed and well and feels like taking over her role with us again, just a thought, we sure need some one to
help her for a while. I bet she would Appreciate it. I for one Nead all the help I can get. see you later.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone.

We escaped the snow here, only getting a wee bit and nothing to bother with other than the drifts. Warmer today at + 6°F . I do have a few things that must be done today and after that it is a free day for me.
Shirley, you got me googling...and yes I would say the two are similar...I also found recipes that had canned corn or cream corn in them !!

Larry, I thought  your wife might like this, it gave me a laugh.     

The average freezer can hold approximately 326 fat quarters - The Guilty Quilter

Hal, glad that brace is helping you.

Gloria, that was a strong wind to blow the turbine over. We had high winds all day yesterday but thankfully they have stopped now.

Sandy, you have the best was of observing the weather, inside nice and cozy looking out.

Phyllis, I never knew about Johnnycake till I married and it has become a favorite of mine ,especially when there is new maple syrup!

June, I hope and pray your day is one of fulfillment for you. You certainly are an inspiration to others.

Jane, hope no shoveling for you today,can't believe we got off lucky this time .

Linedancer, hope your leg heals and doesn't give you a lot of trouble like before.

Joe/Denver ,thank you for the update on Joan. Prayers for all and hope each day is a better one for Joan.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  Lots of drifting snow overnight.  My neighbor came over and cleared what was left on my driveway and...

Amy, I had to reshovel the doggie space.  It had enough snow to come half way up the doggies.  Neither of them would go off the porch and there was enough snow ON the porch that they both chose to use it for a doggie john. 

If they doggies chose to go into the fallen snow it would be about 8 inches over their heads!  The even hesitate to go into the shoveled and drifted areas!  This was a LOT of snow.  I think we got our "comeuppance" for being smug about not having any snow most of the winter.

I still tired and a bit sore from the shoveling so I'm going to take the day off until it's time to pick up TLH after school.  It;s supposed to be kind of warm today so maybe what's left on the driveway and the roads will melt.  Hope never dies.  Have a lovely day Everyfriend!

Good morning everyone, another frigid one. I would like it if it were at least above 32° for a low.

JANE  like your post about ou and the snow blower. Like you I thought all the fresh snow was beautiful. Just glad I no longer drive every day going to work on those roads. I don't even have to go out if I do not want to but most days I do go out for at least a short walk in the fresh air.

SANDY  we have a good maintenance man for this building and he keeps the walks around this building clear  and spreads ice melt se we can walk on a surface as god as can be. The parking lot is snow and ice free also. This town does a good job of clearing the roads, too.Better than in the cities.

LARRY  I thought of Art Linkletter when I first watched Little Big Shots. I was never lucky enough to go to one of the bashes. Everyone always had a great time at them. There are some I would love to have met from the old SN.

JOY  we have more snow in the forecast for Saturday night into Sunday. Really do not need or want anymore this year. Like you I think we're all waiting for any word about Joan. We all miss her.

HAL  I think Mother Nature was sleeping most of the winter and woke grumpy so is sending us this snow and bitter cold now that spring is almost here. Next time I see the pain doctor I hope I remember to ask him about a brace. I had asked the doctor I used to have about it and he just looked at me and said nothing. On Monday the day before the storm got here I was in agony with my back but once the snow got here it felt better. I had heard that arthritis was a great forecaster.

GLORIA de  the rain we had at the end of the snowfall was just enough to make thing icy here.  Not much chance of anything melting with this cold. Hope your leg has stopped bleeding.

CAROL  glad you liked something I posted. I do get some funny emails at times.

JENNY  thanks for the latest update on Joan. I am glad you have FB and Joe is posting there.

JUNE  hope you are starting to feel a bit better and breathing easier. Take it easy and pry you get back to being active again.

AMY  the shore line got the worse of the wind. Hard to believe that turbine survived hurricanes but tumbled with the blizzard winds. It looked like a monster broken in half on what they showed on TV.

Good Morning Everyone from the bright and sunny,  snow covered,  rocky coast of Maine. 

The big snow removal rigs came in the middle of the night and took away a lot of the driven snow.    Since it is a bright and sunny day today,  hopefully a lot of the snow should melt,  making the street clear again like they are at the beginning of Spring.   

All is well here ... I will probably wait until tomorrow  before I venture out on my own...Although I could go out today because under foot it is not slippery ..   

I am wishing everyone a good day and do hope that
Joan is feeling better today .   

Sandy

Hi everyone.  We finally got down to 32 degrees last night and the mid-50's will be out high today.  We did get to Costco yesterday and did a lot of restocking of the refrigerator.  The meal at church last night was tasty and then we had a nice visit with Scott and Jennifer. 

This is coffee day with the men and I will drop off at the cafe the man I pick up on Thursday and go on to the hospital to have routine blood drawn.  My doctor's appointment was moved up from next Wednesday to tomorrow morning so must get the blood work done today.  After I return the man to his retirement home I will stop at Walmart to pick up prescriptions for Pat and get a couple of vegetable items we need although may make a very brief stop at Aldi's. 

We don't have the Wisdom Group at the Church this morning as the minister has once again been called away for a meeting.  I am looking forward to watching a lot of college basketball as the game start today a little before 1 pm.

Joy, I have a good friend that lives in Gaithersburg, Maryland and he texted me yesterday about getting down to 3º but not as much snow as expected in his area either.  I fear the freeze we had last night will have harmed the flowering trees and will impact the peach crop. 

Hal, I prefer the medium salsa as the mild is pretty bland.

deAngel, sure sorry to hear of your new wound as know it is something you sure don't need. 

Jenny, thanks for sharing the update from Joe on his Mom.  So sorry that she needed to go back on the ventilator. 

June, sure glad you got that recliner back a year or so ago.  I hope today finds you feeling better.

Amy, I will share the fat quarter's funny with her.  You quilters sure have some interesting names for your fabric like the jelly roll. 

Gloria, I was only able to attend the Atlanta Bash but followed with interest the pictures and postings about the many other get together's that the SN folks had. 

Good Morning Everyone~

Just got back from bible study and a snack with my men's group. 

Grey day out, not cold, but suppose to clear up and sun shine this afternoon.
Got to take my care in to get an estimate today.  Dread it, red tape and what not.

Everyone have a great day.

Well, I see it is now afternoon, so can't say "good morning" anymore.

Larry, Gaithersburg is  southwest of me..........closer to DC.  It is a nice area.  I think our whole state got a lot less snow than was predicted.  Lots of sleet and ice kept the amount of snowfall down a lot.  It is now up to 32 Âº ..........but the wind is still blowing hard.

I am glad it is a little warmer, as I have to go out this afternoon to get my taxes done.  I won't tarry outside too long. LOL

Gloria, I think they are calling for a little bit more snow/rain this week end here, also.   I have 2 grandchildren who live outside of Hartford, Ct. and they got quite a bit of snow.  My grand daughter just moved up there from Myrtle Beach  in the fall, but she is loving the snow.  She is looking forward to being able to ski, but not until next winter.  She just had a baby girl,  so she is kind of busy right now.  She lived in Maryland for the first half of her life, so she knows about snow and cold.   Her brother had married a girl from Connecticut and moved up there, and he encouraged Martina to move there, also.  They are all happy to be close again. 

I am sure hoping that Joan is getting a lot of rest and soon will be off the ventilator.  I am sure she didn't expect that she was a lot sicker than she thought she was.  So glad she is getting good care.

June, I sure hope you are doing better today. 

Hope everyone else is doing ok and will have a nice afternoon.

Joy

Joy, like you, I must say Good Afternoon also. My morning disappeared with nothing really happening, other that 3 separate visitors bearing medications, two ladies to enquire about breakfast, then lunch. I did order breakfast for the first time. Prune juice, orange juice, coffee, one fried egg,two slices of bacon, and a huge raised doughnut. I am passing on lunch..I have plenty to eat in my fridge and cupboard. I will snack on fruit, etc.

Hal, I am answering message from last to first today. You started your day nicely with
Bible study. I take it the back brace is working out O.K. with you…no complaints yet.

Larry, yes ! This recliner is a needed item at this time. It helps me raise to a seated position, and sleeps safely through the night.

Sandy, I envy you your Window to the World. You see not only out, but up and beyond as well. I look out on a garden, surrounded by more apts. and more gardens, plus walkways for those that like to stroll around. I miss the view of the Mts. that I had where I lived in Hemet, but we can't have it all……

Gloria, I'm so glad you do get outside for a daily walk…even a short walk is better than none. I am still house-bound, and tired of my own company, but it was my own carelessness that laid me low.

Gloria de, you are in my prayers that your leg is on the way to being healed. I do think you should have it checked out by your doctor though. At our age, self treatment is pretty foolish. l'm learning the hard way.

Amy, thank you for you kind thoughts, and it is a delight to think of Golden Girl out romping in the snow.

Hi, Junee dear. I pray all is going well down under. It is always a treat to see your posts come up.

Phyllis, I thank you for your kind prayers. I am certainly in the right place at the right time. My son must have known this old girl was going to need more gentle care when he brought me here. They are allowing me to use my own judgement about not being sent to a hospital. If I were bleeding to death or some other very serious problem, by law I must be taken as a life saving event. But after all is mended I am allowed to come back here to our special Care Facility.

Lloyd, I feel each one of us wants to do our best to keep things running while our Bis is out there doing her best to get well.  Each and every person here is essential, we lean on one another, and as a loving family group, we await the return of our "Leader". Please keep healing my Bis. I love you and miss you.

I'll check into some old files and see if I can find some graphics to hold us over until Joan gets back - and I'll see what I can dream up for breakfast.  But I have no idea where she finds the other information, so we'll have to wait for her to come back to catch up on that. 

A good Thursday afternoon HELLO. 

No news regarding our Joan today, however good positive thoughts and prayers continue for her.  I must say, it just doesn't feel right without her here, and we all just want her to be better and get back to her home and then to us.

Our time is growing to a close here in Austin.  It sure has been a wonderful visit.  I am really going to miss this doodle.  He is so loving and just keeps us so well entertained. 

Yesterday was extra special doing something we have always talked about doing, and now we can scratch it off of our bucket list.  We had the famous Franklin Barbque.  It is a place where you have to go stand in line for hours to eat at.  Luckily they now allow a few orders a day to be picked up, and Brian managed to do that for us.  We then went to a park to eat and the weather was perfect.  Just a delightful day for us and their BBQ is so delicious. 

JUNE, I am sorry your fall has messed you up so badly.  As always, you do not let anything get you down, and that is just one of your very special qualities that I love so much about you.  Feel stronger and stronger dear friend. 

AMY, happy to read the golden girl continues to improve each day. 

GLORIA de, I worry about you so much too.  Now this latest wound you have is just another concern for you.

JOY, I hope getting your taxes done went smoothly for you.

HAL, I do not navy you one bit having to deal with the car repair.  I am sorry.

LARRY, I am always happy to read that you and Pat enjoyed a visit with Scott and Jennifer.  I appreciate your kind words about my relaying the news from Joe, in Face Book. 

GLORIA, I am always happy to share any news from Joe that I see on FB.  I sure hope the next post from him says our Bis is doing great and going home. 

SHIRLEY, it is always good to see your posts. 

Delays on end, so I am going to sigh off for now.

Have a great afternoon and evening, EVERYFRIEND.

JEANNE, I don't think any of expect for you to have to do much to fill in for JOAN.  It nice of you to think about it, but please do not stress yourself out. 


Jenny

June, the brace does seem to help.  It is not like some I have seen, this is a kinda abbreviated brace with a small backboard and Velcro fasteners in front  and two small adjusters you can adjust the tightness.

Jenny I took the car in today and they did the workup on it, in excess of 1200.00 and said it would take four days to repair.  But I cant take it in for repair until April 10th.
Worst than the government.  Hurry up and wait.  Interesting, I hadn't heard of the BBQ joint you spoke of, but then I haven't been to Austin for 10 years, except to pass through or a quick visit to my GDaughter when she was in college there, that is the one who took her final year (Masters) in France and is now married to a Frenchman and a permanent citizen of France.  But they had several good places just outside of Austin I have eaten at when I used to go to Austin quite often.

Hal, I just got pictures of my daughter and granddaughter and her husband that were taken in SanAntonio.  My daughter is visiting them in Houston and they are "doing Texas for Cathy's birthday.  I think they might have been there yesterday. 

I did my resting thing today and now I feel pretty good.  All that shoveling made me tired.  And my Epsom Salts bath last night took a lot of the "sore" out of my body.  SHIRLEY, are you listening?

Now the doggies are telling me it's time for supper so I guess I better indulge them.  Later gators!

Ditto to everything Jenny wrote.   ;D

June and Gloria de:  may you mend very quickly.

Joan:  We miss having you keep us in line. 

One of my brothers drove from Washington with an RV pulling a truck and said he would NEVER do that again with all the snow and slick roads.  His wife will only stay in the RV so we all know they will never be on the road to visit in winter anymore.  Two more couples are coming today and tomorrow and I can't remember who wants to stay overnight so the trundle bed is ready.  We have been so weak and tired from some medical problems but everyone will understand. 

Carol, I'm sorry to read you are having so many over night guests while you are not feeling well. I could never be as accommodating as you are.

Janie, I am so glad that you find an Epsom Salt bath really helps you. How I miss a nice hot bath, but those are among "My Memories". I would need a crane to get me out of the tub..

Hal, when we hear the words "back brace" it makes me think of the old days of great discomfort in using one. It sounds like yours has done wonders in improving comfort, and that makes me happy for you. Being able to move around and get things done,  we take so much for granted, till it is no longer possible. Don't push though Hal..the brace can do just so much.

Jenny, thank you for your kind words.  I am thankful I have the right to make choices for myself. And I choose to stay here in my "place", and accept the needed help, and yet remind myself to not give up. I find so much support here from all you dear good people.

Jeanne Lee, you are always there when we need you. God Bless you !! It may be well for each one of us to contribute what WE are doing for breakfast, rather than what we are always so generously given. I think anything you have in graphics, or pictures of the past would be a great contribution. And that is something you have a talent for.

Time for me to think about some supper. Not hungry at all but food is essential. I have some small, easy open cans of Bush's baked beans, and some apple sauce on hand and some boston cream pie that needs to be used or tossed, so I will go and load up a tray and watch the news.

well it is time for me to bid you all a good evening and sweet dreams.
I put in a hard day Helped Nancy with some honey do jobs and fixed a place on my brothers front end loader an a broken step on my tractor and got one of the better used tracks on the bulldozer,ready to tighten the coupling link and tighten the track tomorrow. I hope and bet i sleep good tonight.

Lloyd

Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!

Looking back I see I failed to "post" a post.... but then I promised not to talk for a week, didn't I?   :idiot2:

I bought a loaf of Texas (thick) bread & made the whole loaf into French toast this morning.  Lots of eggs in mine, plenty of sugar, milk & vanilla.....   Some in the hidey hole for everyone. It freezes nice, good with syrup or just heat in the toaster & melt butter... yummy.  I'd love bacon with mine but not eating meat on Friday during Lent. 

Bedtime in Kansas.... warmer today & hear tell up to 80 on Sunday.   Sweet dreams to all and God Bless~

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I was going to make breakfast this morning but I see Shirley stayed up late and beat me to it.  I'll take my piece of French toast with real maple syrup and my coffee and I'll sit over here quietly and eat while I wait to see who comes by. 

BOY!  This French toast is GOOD!  You better hurry before I eat it all!

Good morning everyone.
Lol Jane ,not a chance the smell of the French toast woke me up and I too will have it like your only with tea please.

I am off to the city with my friend today, I am dropping off quilt tops and picking up finished quilts to give away. In Jan,Feb we gave out 72 cancer quilts.That is just the tip of the iceberg as a lot of folks aren't aware of this program.

Will make this short and go get ready for the outside world...no jeans and a sweatshirt LOL

Shirley ,thank you for breakfast.

Jane,thank you for saving me some . :smitten:

Enjoy your day everyone.

Almost forgot!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

An Old Irish Blessing

May love and laughter light your days

And warm your heart and home.

May good and faithful friend be your, wherever you may roam.

May peace and plenty bless your world,with joy that long endures.

May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours.

Phyllis , he is such a cutie!!! Better go to the hidey hole Shirley put some French toast in there for us..yummy too!

I'll grab some French Toast from the hidey hole.  Thanks, Shirley, for making it for us and thanks, Amy, for reminding me to go get some.  My good neighbor brought over some Irish Soda Bread and some Biltmore jam.  That will be my breakfast but French toast will taste good for lunch.

I had an appointment with the cardiologist yesterday so didn't make it to the grocery store.  I guess today will be "that" day to hunt and gather.  <sigh>

Lots of Irish blessings floating around today but the only one I remember ,,,

May ye be in heaven an hour before the divil knows ye're dead!

JaneS Good morning everyone! I am not ready to be dead so please do not talk about it anymore. Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd

Hi everyone on another sunny but chilly morning. Happy St. Patrick's Day.  My family line for the Hanna name comes for a man who migrated from Ireland.  I have a doctor's appointment this morning and then plan on watching a lot of the basketball games, as I did yesterday.  That will be my exciting day.

As I need to leave for my appointment shortly I quickly read through all of the posting and decided you all could live another day without my chattering on with comments.  However, no promises about tomorrow.

Don't worry, Lloyd.  That one's for whenever....Not for now.

Larry, my grandmother was a Kinney, born in the USA of Irish immigrants. 

JaneS you and Nancy may be Kin both of same blood Line and of strong Mined.
have a great day and we will keep loving you both hard as it may bee at times.
I am off to fenish the Bulldozer track so I can go to work.

Lloyd

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Good morning everyone. Slept late this morning. Nothing much going on around here for St. Patrick's day.  A bit warmer, in the low 20's and cloudy. Snow in the forecast for late tomorrow.

LARRY  RI had 2 college teams playing last night. One lost but I did not hear about the other one. They were still playing when I shut the TV off. I always enjoyed seeing all the bash pictures and seeing everyone having a great time. The one that got to me was the one in Banf (?) western Canada with all the beautiful scenery.

JUNE  you have a better view than I do from my windows, I see the parking lot.

JEANNE LEE  will see if I have any chuckles saved to post. I have posted a couple of emails I got.

JENNY  I agree, something is missing here and it is JOAN. No one could ever take her place.

HAL  your brace sounds different from any I have seen.

JANE  glad the Epsom Salts bath helped soothe your muscles.

CAROL  cannot  blamy your brother for not wanting to drive an RV pulling anything on snowy roads. Not a nice time for you to have guests when you and your husband are not felling well.

LLOYD  you still work too hard.

SHIRLEY  you better not shut uip for a week or we will be sending out the bloodhounds looking for you.

PHYLLIS  great graphic.

Gloria, I had not seen that St Patrick's Day card, but I guess if I don't send the card to anyone, I'm not going to see it.  I played it twice. 

Amy and Jane, I liked the Irish blessings.  I had not heard or seen the one from Amy, but I did know about Jane's.  And then there is the one "please give me the courage" etc. 

Anyway, Happy St Patrick's Day to everyone, especially Joan, who I hope is on the mend.

Mary Ann

Top O' The Morning, Everyfriend.  Hope each of you have an Enjoyable St. Patrick's Day.

Thanks for the Texas French Toast, Shirley!  It was delicious.

Good morning everyone.
A cloudy, breezy day here.  But warm. 
And a happy St. Pats day from a Kelley.  My  ggranddaughters first birthday, so family is getting together for pizza and a celebration.

Gloria thank you for your card, very nice.

Tidied, thanks for the French toast.  Yummy.

June hope you feeling up to snuff this morning.

Joanie, you also.

Amy do try to behave yourself today. 

Larry hope your appointment goes good.

Lloyd, well just try to injure yourself, to much....

Glad everyone enjoyed the French toast.  When I found French toast in the freezer at the grocery store I decided I liked mine better so started making it & freezing in packs of 2 or 4 slices each.... One time, many years ago, I took some to my father... I had bought imitation vanilla during a price hike of vanilla.  First bite my father looked at me & said, "you didn't use REAL vanilla!"  I couldn't tell the difference~ never used imitation again. He ate it anyway.

I got up at 6:00 am & fixed Hal's egg with salsa & cheese & couple pieces of toast (good stuff), puttered around until about 10:00 (feeding cats & cleaning a litter box)... 

Got to make a run to Sam's Club for a chicken for cats & next door to Walmart for a big bag of Friskies Indoor-Outdoor Delight dry food.  I just got a $56. monthly order from Chewy, of their canned food & bought 10 big cans of Chicken of the Sea (people) salmon (I watch for sales at Walgreen).  A can a week, they (4) get a tablespoon for breakfast.  Since I never was the cat lover (had lots of feathered friends over the years)... I think these guys are taking advantage of me....

Thought I'd better fill my tummy with a couple pieces of French toast before heading out.  I'll stop by Taco Bell & bring home 2 of their "spicy bean toastadas", the store closest to me makes delicious ones....  If I don't get outta here soon I will have to change clothes 'cause it's getting hot!!!  Spring-summer is back!

Good afternoon, sunny, cool still windy, but not as bad as yesterday. when I had to go out.

thanks everyone for your concern for my leg. My leg is getting better, it did bleed for a long time, did see the doctor, and have a bandage leg again,  It seems to be the same leg I hurt.  Hope this does not take months to heal. June and I have the same type of legs I think. Very thin skin and no circulation. That is why I use the petal  machine. I just set in a chair and petal, then put it on the table and exercise my arms.

I know exactly where I was 70 years ago. I was in Southside Hosp. having Dennis, he was born 1min. after midnight. I kept asking the doctor to change the time so he could have been born on St. Pat. day. I was ready, but the doctor was not there.

thanks Gloria, the card was beautiful. We are also suppose to get snow to morrow night.

Shirley, I have powdered sugar on my French toast.

Phyllis, thanks for the St. Patrick's graphic

Jeanne Lee, I agree with June a contributions would be wonderful to help Joan, We look forward to your post.

Top o' the Marnin' to all........

Let's have a Beer !
When you drink beer, it makes you sleepy,
when you sleep, you don't sin.
when you don't sin, you go to heaven.
So let's all have a beer, and go to Heaven.

On March 17th., 1944, my husband to be gifted me with a diamond engagement ring. So began the Irish/Polish Alliance.

With that said, may we all have a lovely green Holiday. No rain, no snow, just blue skies and High Hopes.

I woke up about three times this morning, starting at 3 a.m. About two hours later, my body felt it was time to die. Truly..I was all tired out, so I lay back and relaxed. A few hours later, I said, "well, you are still here, so let's do something different. Lets get up and start living. I am dressed, breathing, and intend to go down for lunch today. It is a good day.

My house keeper is "off" today, so her replacement is here. I have a nice clean well made bed, and now she is in the bathroom scrubbing things down. I feel like a queen. Never, ever thought I would live to see the day someone else cleaned my bathroom, etc.

Gloria de, I am SO glad your doctor is taking care of your leg. I had the same problem, where both injuries were on the same are of the same leg.

I love the little Irish Man doing his Irish Jig, I can hear the music now....and there was a day when I did the Jig too. Thank you Phyllis.

Good afternoon.  Still thinking of Joan and hope each day brings her more strength and soon she will be back with us,

Gloria, thanks for the link to the St. Patrick Day card.  That was nice.  Really made me feel like spring is nearly here.

June, love your little Irish poem.  I never was a big beer drinking, but I do like a bottle of Rolling Rock once in a while!    I was hoping to maybe go out for corned beef and cabbage this evening, but the weather is threatening and I don't want to be out in bad weather.  I haven't talked to either of my son's to see if they would have wanted to go.  So, I will make do with something from the freezer.

It is still very cold and not much melting of the snow.  The sun has been out most of the day, but starting to cloud up and as I mentioned above, the weatherman is calling for some icky weather tonight and again tomorrow morning.

Have a good Irish evening.

Joy

Joy, A thankful Day..quiet, joyful, fun memories of past Holidays. We are Blessed...each one of us, to have a place like this to share our love and friendship, our cares and concerns.

well it is time I bid you all goodnight and sweet Dreams.
Hope to see you all tomorrow. good night.

Lloyd

Goodness, I thought I was late getting here but no one else here this morning.
Good morning everyone, I turn on the TV and local news when I get here in the mornings and all I have heard so far is that the URI basketball team won last night. Yipee, first time since 1989. Now ask me if that is something I really wanted to know.

MARY ANN  glad you liked that JL greeting.  That was a new one this year.

HAL  another cold one here with 21°. When I pulled up the shades I saw frost on all the cars. More snow due late today into Sunday.

SHIRLEY  some people sure have good taste buds, your Dad was one of them. I could never tell the difference in real or imitation vanilla either. You really spoil your kitty cats. They eat better than some people do.

GLORIA de  I had one of those pedal things but it did not make the move here and my son threw it away. I have been thinking of getting another one. I know my legs need more exercise. I do not walk as much as I would like to.

JUNE  I never heard the Let's have a beer before. Thanks but I will pass. Like you it feels strange to see someone doing my housework. I still feel guilty sitting here and watching my CNA doing what I still feel is my job.

JOY  that card seemed more springlike to me than St. Patrick's day. The sun was bright and beautiful yesterday but the temperature was not springlike. Snow in the forecast for late tonight and tomorrow.

Hope this is not too long.


Newspaper Classifieds
(Actual excerpts from classified sections of city newspapers)

20. Stock up and save. Limit: one.

19. Illiterate? Write today for free help.

18. Our experienced Mom will care for your child. Fenced yard, meals, and smacks included.

17. Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you'll never go anywhere again.

16. 3-year old teacher needed for pre-school. Experience preferred.

15. Great Dames for sale.

14. Wanted. Widower with school age children requires person to assume general housekeeping duties. Must be capable of contributing to growth of family.

13. Vacation Special: have your home exterminated.

12. Christmas tag-sale. Handmade gifts for the hard-to-find person.

11. Used Cars: Why go elsewhere to be cheated. Come here first.

10. Get rid of aunts. Zap does the job in 24 hours.

9. Man, honest. Will take anything.

8. Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children.

7. Man wanted to work in dynamite factory. Must be willing to travel.

6. Mixing bowl set designed to please a cook with round bottom for efficient beating

5. For sale: antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.

4. Tired of cleaning yourself. Let me do it.

3. Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink.

2. We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.

1. Our bikinis are exciting. They are simply the tops!

Good morning everyone.
I guess yesterday was a little too much for me but we sure had fun and yes Hal we did behave lol We hit Costco and filled my van along with my two dogs. 
I hit the floor a running this morning, have laundry out blowing on the line and will bake some pies later, pastry is already made.
Love listening to the birds sing this morning what an orchestra they all are!!

Shirley got me on a hunt for cornbread recipes and I didn't realize there we so many different ones, even found one with hot peppers too!

Gloria, ty for the JL card and I love the classifieds, I will send that one on to friends.
Sounds like another load ready to go on the line
Enjoy your day everyone.

Hi everyone.  It was an overcast 55 degree morning but headed into the low 70's this afternoon.  We are currently having a light rain shower. I just got back from a quick trip at Aldi's and then went  to Walmart to pick up the online order that Pat placed.  However, that order wasn't ready so rescheduled it for tomorrow after church. I will take it easy the rest of the day and watch some of the NCAA College basketball games as am having another weary day.  There have been some really good games so far and some that were not competitive at all. 

Hal, my appointment yesterday was fine.  Blood work in good shape and the PA felt the place on my lip was not the return of the cancer.  However, she has referred me to a dermatologist just to be sure.  It seems one appointment leads to another. 

Shirley, my wife won't use imitation vanilla either. Your father had a very discerning palette.  I agree with you that it sounds like your cats are taking advantage of you and have you trained well.

June, I have never heard that about why we should drink beer.  When your husband proposed to you I was just 3 years.

I read this yesterday and thought it would bring a little humor along with what Gloria shared above:

Forest Service Comments

These are reported to be actual comments left on Forest Service registration sheets and comment cards by campers and backpackers completing their trips:

"A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call."

"Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands."

"Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill."

"Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the area of these pests."

"Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them."

"Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet so people can hike at night with flashlights."

"Need more signs to keep area pristine."

"The places where trails do not exist are not well marked."

"Too many rocks in the mountains."

Good morning, early for me, sun in and out, no wind. Suppose to have snow to night.
Hope to hear good news about Joan.

Amy, as I wrote before my husband always put pepper Jack cheese in his cornmeal.

Gloria, I have had my pedal machine a long time, but have used it more the last few months. I still see them advertised in the gift catalogs. I do both arm and leg exercises every morning. I loved

those classifieds, I laughed out loud on a few. good to do after watching the news.

Larry, I also liked the Forest Comments.

Shirley, I sent you and email, you might enjoy. Kitten on the Key board.

June glad to see you are getting around.

Gloria, I've read those classified many times and laugh out loud every time.  I got a kick out of Larry's Forest Service Comments, too.  That's like the people who build next to a pig farm then complain of the smell. 

It's a drizzly day here so far.  I think we'll get into the mid 40s for temperatures.

Mary Ann

Good Morning Everyone (just barely),
Cloudy day here.  Looks like it wants to rain, but no moisture yet.  We could stand a good rain.

Not much happening here.  I got some humming bird feeders in the sink soaking, they were getting pretty yucky.  Wife bought a new one yesterday and was going to chuck these because the were old and yucky........ ::)

Got my Garmin GPS out of the care yesterday and charged it up and attempted to up date the maps only to find that I didn't have enough memory to update the complete states, so only updated the western U.S. and will have to get a micro SD card to complete the process.  But memory is fairly inexpensive now and I will only get about 10 GB's.

Was hoping maybe some work on Joanie.  Hope she is improving.

Loved the captions, Gloria and Larry.  Shouldn't laugh at them, I can see me saying something like that.

Laundry is in off the line and strawberry pie and butter tarts in the hidey hole for your coffee/tea time.

Just talked with daughter in love and all 41 out of 42 babies are still living!! Their Dalmatian fish gave birth ,they usually had 10 -15 for the first time but she went above and beyond!!

Larry, I am going to share your Forest Service post with a retired MNR ( Ministry of Natural Resources )fellow we know..I know he will get a laugh out of it . 

Help!  I need HELP!  The computer that Microsoft insisted on putting Windows 10 on is telling me today that it is "locked up", that my version is out of date.  I don't know if it is a scam or what, son that always answers these questions is off camping for the week end & I wouldn't think of calling to ask him.  He & wife took the little red head 3 year old & were so excited to have her for overnight they were almost giddy.  Of course they invited me but I thought they needed the time to chill out by themselves & just enjoy.  Anyway, this little 12" with XP is not only hard on the eyes, the keys are a tad more scrunched up so I'm having to correct a bunch of boo-boos.

Anyone know about this Windows 10 problem?  Says I can get computer completely locked up if I don't call the number & do what they say. Think my next computer will be Apple.... they don't use Windows?  I don't like being bullied!  I'll get the MS # from Google & see what they say.  Anyone else that installed 10 get this lock up?  Can't click out or anything.   :tissue: :bash: :banghead: :bonk: :dontknow: :evil2: :whip: :whip2:

Shirley, I don't know, but I think it sounds like a scam.  Maybe someone more learned in computers will have more answers.  I have Windows 10 on this computer ONLY and after I disabled the touch pad, I haven't had any problems (knock on wood). 

Go to the Q and A folder to see if someone can help.

PS - I see you asked Jackwv and he is one I was going to suggest you ask.  Good move.

Mary Ann

NO Shirley don't  click  or phone it is a scam........unplug wait a bit then plug it back in..
Mary Ann gave you good advice
Hope your up and running soon

Shirley, it is definitely a scam.  Like Amy said, don't all or click on anything.  Just shut computer down until son gets back in town.

I am dragging in late today. My apologies. The old grey mare ain't what she used ta' be. Nothing new here. Sat. is usually a quiet day.There is a program at 6:30 tonight but I will be home.

I too was hoping for news on our dear Bis.

I wonder what kind of mind these people have that do the scams on our computers. Do they seek to be evil and mean ? Do they think it is a joke to upset another human being ? I just don't understand what makes some people be mean.

The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are, and not who people think you are.

Goldie Hawn

I read this out on Facebook about Joan:

‎Joe Lavelle‎ to Joan Lavelle

Yesterday at 4:43pm · Melbourne, FL ·

Update on Mom (Joan Lavelle)

It was a day of rest and building strength today for Mom. When awake, she is alert and responsive.

The plan for the weekend seems to be more of the same. And hopefully she will build strength enough to get off the vent early next week.

Thanks to all for the cards (she really loved them!), prayers and well wishes!

Linda and I will return to Fairhope in the morning and I will return on Sunday or Monday.

Taking a deep breath & must get out to mail bills (I do it the old fashioned way, with checks) & get that card in the mail to Joan.  I've had it ready to mail for a couple days but was hoping for good news first. 

Good news about the computer... #2 son stopped by to cut down my pampas grass... he deals with computers for a large company.  He immediately recognized this as a scam & was shocked to see how many Google sites came up about Windows 10 Build shutting down.  Since my mouse was locked up & I couldn't get it to do anything, he knew how to work with keys to get the job done.  A restart & it works fine (for now).  Thank you all for advice!  I come running in here for all my problems.  :thumbup:   Beware! 

I am worn to a nub.... son got all the grass cut own & I tied it in bundles & some in a bag & in the dumpster.  My trash hauler only picks up 4 extra bundles so have to pack it up this time of year.  Will have the lawn guys come next week & they will haul off the leaves that blew in.  I had not planned this job for today.  Did get the chicken breasts baked & delivered & a nice call from the couple I took to.  I had not fixed this dish for a long time & was really hungry for it..... fixed enough extra to have myself one meal.  Used all the herbs &  spices for pheasant under glass.... & cut up a clove of garlic into the stick of melted Blue Bonnet .... family pack of chicken breasts & half a dozen peeled potatoes to roast with the meat.... all the herbs & spices on the chicken & light layer of flour... potatoes over all & the house smells delicious.  Got it delivered across town before noon. 

I've already had my Saturday night bath so will not stay up late tonight!  Must get to the mailbox & store before it gets too dark.  My car turns into a pumpkin at dark.... or pile of rubble since I don't see as well after dark (think it is all in my head.........)  Sweet dreams to all and God Bless.   

Thank you Sandy for the update about Joan.  I feel better sending the card.

Sandy, thank you SO MUCH for posting about our Bis !!!! It is such a big help to know she is doing O.K.. gives us great hopes for her coming "home" to us.

Tisis..happy to hear you son is computer savy. We are Blessed !! You amaze me with all the cooking you do plus the daily care of your pets and property. Keep it up girl.

Good night dear friends. I am off too an early bed and book, and hoping I will feel up to Church tomorrow. I haven't seen a post by Jackie recently. Hope all is well with her. I love you all,my friends. Hugs, Prayers and more love. June

I am following June . It is time for me to shower and Bid you all sweet dreams.
Good night and sleep tight. Hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd

Good Morning everyone. I think I am up for the day. It Is 48º here now cloudy and supposed to get to 78º for the high and the sun is supposed to make the seine . Have a great day today. I will check back later when you sleepy heads make it up. I am going to go have some tea and cookies to tide me over until
Nancy gets up . I will then cook some oatmeal for us. she sleeps in like you all
do most of the time.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone...

Coolish here +12 ° F at the moment with hopes the sun will shine . A lazy day in the making here..will tidy up before VON comes and hope to just sew later on today.

Lloyd, hope you put some porridge in the hidey hole for everyone to enjoy..

Shirley I am happy your computer is fixed! What would we do without our sons??

Sandy, thank you for posting that.Sounds like Joan is getting better day by day.

June, hope your also feeling better after your fall. Take it easy and please don't over do it. I know when we get feeling a bit better we think we can go right back into our routine but please take it easy.

Enjoy your day everyone..

I hope it is alright to post this , I just finished watching this and thought others might like it too.This is how to get out of a vehicle when submerged in water.

http://www.thisbuzz.com/this-is-the-...life-some-day/

Amy I am studding on you tube and web md. how to eat healthy. one tool to purchase is a juicer . the combination of fruits and veges is plentiful .
Some can be processed in a blinder pretty good but juicer is better.
beet root is healthy but will make you think you are bleeding internally but not so. I have got my blood sugar and blood perisher under control and got ride of some med's .they tell me if I loose weight I most likely get rid of the rest of the med's. wouldn't that be great. ( i am working on that) we are going to join a
class at VA tomorrow. the problem with me is I stay on sea food diet.
see food and eat it.

Lloyd

 phyllis  thanks neat. thanks for filling in for bis .I was glad to read her progress also. I still pray she  is getting back to normal soon. Have a great day.

Lloyd 

Thank you, Lloyd.  But, I am not really "filling in" for Joan....don't think anyone could take her place.  I'm just carrying on with posting the weekly graphic as I have always done.  Glad you enjoyed it. 

From Joe's FB post it sounds as though Joan might be getting a little better.  I pray that she is.  Really miss her and hope she will be back soon.

Hi everyone.  The sun is coming up on a clear day after an overcast day yesterday.  We will only get into the mid-60's today.  Pat had a rough night trying to find a comfortable way to sleep and has decided to not go to Sunday School and Church with me this morning.  After church I will stop at Walmart and pick up the grocery order that was suppose to be ready yesterday but wasn't when I got there at our assigned time.  My guess is that the employee responsible for getting the orders together probably had not shown up for work Friday night.  I will get something to bring home for our main meal.  I enjoyed the basketball games I watched in the afternoon and early evening and look forward to some more good games today. 

I read all the posting late last evening so will limit my comments today.

Hal, my wife has her humming bird feeder out for the season but no humming birds yet.  My birds are back on the front porch and have now put on a third story to their nest.  Each year they add on top of the previous years nest.  I saw a bird egg shell on the porch yesterday morning but it was gone by the time I got the mail yesterday afternoon.

Sandy, thanks for sharing the information on Joan.  I do hope she is making some progress. 

Shirley, I guess there are people who make their living by scamming other people.  I wonder how they can sleep at night.  Glad your son got you fixed up. 

Phyllis, beautiful graphic and nice poem. 

Lloyd, glad you are enjoying the juicing and it is helping reduce your medications. 

Good morning everyone, we had snow in the forecast for this morning but all I saw was a little dusting on the cars. Just heard the weather and the storm went out to sea. Nice. Cloudy day and windy again with enough dampness in the at to make it feel cold.

AMY  glad you enjoyed the JL card and those classifieds. You sure were a busy bee yesterday. Then you are always busy doing something. I do envy you hanging clothes on the line. I ca no longer do that and miss the fresh smell of them especially on a cold breezy day.

LARRY  one of my favorite local channels this past week hac the college playoffs on because there it s is a local team from URI in the playoffs. First time since 1989 they have been there in Sacramento. I love the Forest Service Comments. Those complaints seem to belong to city people who were never out hiking before in the wilderness. They should stay in the city parks. I copied them to share. Thank you.

GLORIA de  a good laugh is needed after watching most of the news, that can be depressing is we believe all they tell us.

MARY ANN  that is like some folks here who built where is floods with a little rain and it floods worse when there is a heavy rain. Now they want the government to buy them out.

HAL  I am hoping that before I get to the end of the posts I see something about Joan. I know we all miss her, especially those who have known her for 15 years or more. Nah cannot believe you would say anything really stupid.

AMY  yummy, strawberry pie. Seems like forever since I made one of those.

SHIRLEY  DO NOT CALL THAT NUMBER.  Do not do anything till your son  looks at the computer. Sure sounds like a scam. That is a scam that has attacked many companies, even hospitals. Been around for a year or more.

JUNE  the ones who are locking computers are looking for money. Pay what they want and you get your computer back.

SANDY  thank you for Joe's message about Joan.

SHIRLEY  glad your son fixed your PC.

LLOYD  remember we are retired and no need to get up early anymore. WOW 78° there? I would need my AC on with that temperature. Have a good day.

AMY  hope you can take it easy today for a change. Your link would not work for me.

PHYLLIS  great graphic and timely poem. I look out and see piles of snow, not springlike at all.

Joan would never let it go for two weeks, so let's make a move today to A new week! (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=328.msg78839#msg78839)

Good Morning Everyone!

Cloudy, as usual, morning.  But we will have sunshine later along with highs around 80. 

Hopefully Joanie is feeling better this morning.  I hope they can wean here from the ventilator soon.  Bless her heart I know she is so tired of all the machinery. 

Gloria, spring is really here for us.  Nearly all the trees are fully leafed out, well except, the Chinese Pistachio in the front yard and the Pecan tree next door.  Maybe they know something the others don't know.

Have been invited to a birthday party for one of the men in my group this afternoon, he is 85, his birthday is on the same day as my wife's.  It is at a local BBQ joint, buy your own, cake and entertainment furnished...LOL  Suppose to be a surprise, but don't know how that is going to work out.

Amy, nice to hear you got a day off and can loaf around with your sewing.  Bet you find something to get into through, knowing you.  Hope your hubby is improving, I know he is tired of his treatments (and all the junk that goes with them).  Hope you pup is doing well too. (also, whatever). LOL

All this talk of using good grammar has me spooked.

Has anyone heard from Jackie?  Hope she hasn't had a setback.

Lloyd, you need to get out there and start working on your garden and the weight will roll off.  I am surprised you put on any weight, having to work the cattle and other farm duties.

Larry, sorry to hear your wife is having a hard time of it.  I know how it is hunting for a comfortable spot, sometimes you just cant find it and of course at night your mind starts working overtime which just makes it worst.  She might want to try the Lidocane patches, I know they do stop most of the pain, but it can break through when you try to do to much.  You can only wear one 12 hours then leave them off for 12 hours.  But there seems to be some residual carry over when you have it off.

Got to finish up dressing for church.  Everyone have a great day.