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Title: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: so_P_bubble on October 30, 2017, 02:50:57 AM
Soda Shoppe

Week of  October 29, 2017

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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: so_P_bubble on October 30, 2017, 02:52:00 AM
Grandmother Approved

Even with a thousand games, dolls and crafts to choose from, my customer at the toy store still couldn’t find a thing for her grandson.

"Maybe a video or something educational?" I asked.

"No, that’s not it," she said.

We wandered the aisles until something caught her eye: a laser gun with flashing lights and 15 different high-pitched sounds.

"This is perfect," she said, beaming. "My daughter-in-law will hate it."
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on October 30, 2017, 05:14:53 AM
Good Morning everyone. I have a very early appointment at VA this morning.
It is at 6:30 A M and only a 1 & 1/2 hour drive and Nancy woke up at 3:AM and decided I should wake up also ( DUH ). Now that is dirty Pool. Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on October 30, 2017, 06:13:51 AM
Good morning everyone...

Not very nice outside this morning ,rain and windy!

Nothing much other than working around the house today. Will have to go and get hubby's meds this morning.

Hal, good luck on your procedure  this morning.

Gloria de ,glad you are back home and your nephew there to help you.

Jane, I hope your hand is better  and the weight of decisions on your shoulders relieved some.

Mary Ann, the only way one could get at my eyes is to knock me out. I shudder just to think of anything that would have to be done to my eyes. No way would I be able to wear contact lenses if needed.

Gloria, wish you could come to the choclate factory, I swear I gain 10 lbs just breathing in all the delicious smells in there!

Lloyd, at least you won't be late for the appointment... :2funny:

Joan, it is so nice to see you back home here and I hope your I pad is working better.

Bubble, thank you for the new page and love the joke!!

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on October 30, 2017, 07:02:20 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well it is almost 6AM here, I have been up awhile.  Amy on the news last night they were talking about contact lens some are buying for Halloween that gives your eyes special effects.  They also are not FDA approved and can cause blindness.  Like you no way would I put something in my eyes that could cause harm.  The procedure I am having this morning is a necessity so I can see better.
I haven't stuck my nose out so don't know what they weather is like, I am sure it is cool to cold and dry.  Rain tomorrow they say, which they kids wont like.

Well guess I had beter get the coffee on and get in the bath and clean myself up 
Everyone have a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on October 30, 2017, 07:07:21 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  We had rain and gloom all day yesterday and today it's COLD!  I fear winter has come to central PA!

I hope Everyfriend is feeling better today, stays safe traveling, gets rid of cramps, has successful surgery, has a good breakfast, gets all the dust bunnies, relaxes, dances, loves and is loved.  If I missed anyone's particular problem, consider it wished away!

Have a lovely day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Jeanne Lee on October 30, 2017, 07:37:45 AM
Amy, my first husband was so nervous about his cataract removal that they did have to put him "out" to do it.   ;)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on October 30, 2017, 08:46:12 AM
Good Monday morning Everyfriend.  I ditto Janie's wishes for you ALL.  It is again chilly here, but they say no more rain until later this week. I was awake every couple hours last night and hope I can catch a nap this afternoon.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on October 30, 2017, 09:03:10 AM
Good morning everyone. What a night here. Rained in buckets and very windy. Have not heard rain totals yet but the forecasters yesterday said we could get over 3 inches again here. Power went out just after I went to bed. after checking the power wasour over 3 hours. Not bad for a storm like this. A gust of 80mph was reported at a light house at the shore. A lot of schools are closed. Showed areas with big trees down across roads and wires down.

JOAN  sorry your iPad is not working right. My daughter depends on hers now and is thinking it is time for a new one.

GLORIA de  like you I would not be able to afford a place like June has. There is one place I see advertised on TV that looks wonderful but only for those with a big bank account. Sorry you were in the hospital. Glad your nephew was there to help you.

JUNE  in this area this place is the only one still only for seniors. Most now admit handicapped no matter the age and from what my cna's tell me when they go there they smell pot and they are noisy. Other places in the cities are high rises and I could never live on anything higher than the third floor I am on now.

BUBBLE  love your Halloween graphic. Granmother Approved made me LOL, love it. Will have to send that to my DIL. Thanks.

HAL  I still cringe when I see the eye doc put drops in my eyes. I never had anything special to do when I had my cataract surgeries. Not put to sleep or anything. Did not feel anything because somehow he numbed the eye. I just did not like the bright light he had to look into the eye to see what he was doing.

JEANNE LEE  I was nervous with the first cataract surgery but refused a "calming" pill. The attendant standing by my side and holing my hand and talking to me must have had a bruised hand when I let go of it. I was more nervous because I did not know what to expect but with the second one I was relaxed.

JOAN  nights are long when you cannot sleep.

JANE  along with the wind and rain it is in the 60's here. I am longing for the cooler temperatures.

AMY  not raining here right now but still windy. Gosh wish there was a chocolate factory here, I would love to gain 10 pounds.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: so_P_bubble on October 30, 2017, 10:31:18 AM

Don't miss this one!

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=80.msg107088#msg107088 (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=80.msg107088#msg107088)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on October 30, 2017, 10:40:40 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We have a beautiful and crisp fall day here in South Carolina.  According to the weather report on my weather app it was 31 degrees at 8 am but will get into the mid to high 60's by late afternoon. 

Yesterday Pat's foot was so swollen she couldn't get her shoe on and her back was not feeling well so she passed on going to Sunday School and Church with us.  However, her sister and I attended and then went through the drive-thru at Wifesaver's and got great chicken dinners to bring home for our main meal of the day.  The only thing on my schedule for today is to see the foot doctor at 1:45 pm to have him check my toes.  I think they are doing well and appear to no longer be seeping.  I hope this will be the last time I need to be checked on this procedure.  We are awaiting word on how the court case our granddaughter went to New York to attend turns out.  If she wins custody of her daughter they may be delayed in leaving to come back home but if not they will head back right after court.  Fortunately they had all day yesterday to rest up after the 16 hour trip.  Our granddaughter drove the entire way as our son apparently has narcolepsy and falls asleep.  I expect she will also drive all the way back.

Shirley, your pot roast buy sounds like a good deal.  It sounds like you will have quite a party with that many birthdays to celebrate as well as the holidays.  We won't have much Christmas shopping to do this year as have already given our son his present with his new bed.  Pat will likely find something online to have sent to her sister and we will send money to our great grandchildren and our granddaughter.  Your gift card buying certainly saves you in gas for your motor home.  I am really looking forward to getting the eye surgery done even though the idea of someone working on my eyes isn't a pleasant thought.  I am ready to be able to see well again.  I think I will change our fire alarm batteries this week or next as Saturday we have revert back an hour. 

Hal, my doctor said my surgery would take about 5 minutes plus the preparation and recovery time.  From what he said it sounds like I will get some Versed so will not remember the procedure or care.  Looking forward to your posting saying your procedure today went well. 

Lloyd, it sounds like you are sleeping much better with your new CPAP equipment. 

Mary Ann, I sure don't want to be awake during my eye surgery.  The drops I have only require one drop three times a day starting with the day before, which will be next Sunday.  I will have to wear glasses after the procedure due to the astigmatism. 

Gloria, I hope you weren't among the million people who lost power last night.  Your apartment manager must be a very unhappy person in her life to make the residents so unhappy.  It sounds like she things she is a Tsar or king over her realm. 

Jane, is your hand condition something new for you?  I hope you soon will have made your decision so you can get on with your life. 

Joan, do hope your son can get your iPad to work quickly although it sounds like you may have solved the problem after seeing your next posting. 

Jenny, glad things worked out well for you on your trip home in spite of the little goof.  I have never gone anywhere that I could use SW Airlines.  I do not handle unknowns like the ticket mix up.  I am sure your home looked good.  Do you use a wheelchair in the airport?  My SIL used one in the terminals on your trip here last week and was very glad she did as she is suffering with a sprained ankle and well as other health issues.  That made her flight here much more enjoyable especially since she hasn't liked to fly in the past. Those leg cramps sound terrible. 

Amy, my wife is very familiar with the ripper although I haven't seen her use it recently. I felt as you do about someone working on my eyes until my vision began to be impacted by the cataracts.  Hearing of the good experience of others, including my wife, changed my mind. 

Joan, I woke up in the middle of the night having small angina attacks that didn't last.  Finally after several of them I got up and took a nitro and in a few minutes they had stopped and I went on to have a good nights sleep and got up late this morning.  I do hope you can get a nap this afternoon. 

Gloria, glad to see your power is back on and hopefully the worst is over for your area. 

June, I hope the sun is shining out your way today as that always makes a day seem better even when we don't feel well.     

Bubble, thanks for getting us started on another week and for your Halloween graphics.  I liked the joke as well.  The one of the ghosts with the pictures of folks here is as close to a Halloween costume as I am likely to get. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on October 30, 2017, 11:02:03 AM
Merry Monday, Everyfriend,

Bubble,  your "ghost collage" is wonderful!

Re:  cataract surgery.    I was given something to make me drowsy but wasn't "out" - and remember seeing the colors like a kalidescope (sp?).   I think I've commented on being offered a big warm muffin and choice of coffee, hot tea or juice afterwards - while nurses were putting all sorts of drops in my eye.  Hospital told me my doctor was the only one who did this.
One of the things that made me decide to have the surgery was seeing a yellow cast over everything.  Between the surgeries,  I noticed that if I if I covered the now good eye, things still looked yellow and if I covered the still bad eye, everything looked clear.
I also continued wearing glasses because of astigmatism.

We had a hard freeze last Friday night and prediction is for 80º this weekend.  Just saw a Facebook "share" of a sign reading "Welcome To Oklahoma - Birthplace of the Blizzafloodquakeanado".   Yep - that's us!  ;D

Nothing new going on around my house.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Joy on October 30, 2017, 11:51:46 AM
Good morning to all the friends.

I have not had a lot to talk about, so haven't posted here for a day or two.

Today is a pretty sunny day, but looks like it is pretty windy.  We did not get the hard rain and winds that had been predicted for yesterday. And, now, it looks like most of it went up the coast towards New England.  But, the temperature has dropped quite a bit and I did have to turn up the thermostat this morning for a little while.

It has been a very quiet week end here.  I did manage to get some laundry done on Sat. and my daughter-in-law got me a few things at the store yesterday.
So, I should be set with enough clean clothes and good food for a while.

Larry, I hope your grand daughter and your son will have a good outcome from their trip to New York.  Most of the young ones don't seem to mind long drives. 
Just hope they have a safe trip back.  Sorry that Pat is having trouble with her foot and wasn't able to go to church with you and her sister.  Sounds like a good chicken dinner that you brought home.  " Wifesavers" is a cute name for a restaurant.  Have never heard of that name, so I am assuming it is a local place for your area.  Hope Pat is feeling better this morning.

Hal, good luck with your cataract surgery this morning.  Hope all the encouragement from the different ones who have gone through the same thing will help you have a good outcome.  Everyone that I have talked to that has had the surgery, usually remark about how "white" everything looks.

Joan,  always good to see your messages.  So glad you are feeling well enough to keep in touch with us now.   You sure were missed.

Jane,  hope you problems have improved and you will soon have all the important issues solved. 

Gloria de,  sorry to hear about your hospital stay, but glad you are better and able to be back home. 

Gloria,  things at your place are just about the same as here where I live.  Our activity gal was out sick for almost 6 months and all activities came to an abrupt halt.  A couple residents tried to organize a couple things, but that didn't work out too well.  Now, she is back and is trying to get more things started, but it just seems like hardly anyone is interested.  There are a couple groups who do play cards several days/nights a week.  I do play "Hand and Foot", but only 1 night a week.  And, I only play one game as I can't sit much longer than 2 hours at a time.  There are others who play Canasta and some still play dominoes. 
But, as far as other activities,  very little participation.  And, we do have a nice lounge/ sitting area, but hardly anyone uses it except to play cards.  We did used to have a small group that sat out front during the nice weather.  They now congregate in the small lobby as you come in the door.  Most of the time, it is the same ones who sit and talk and "gossip".  I don't enjoy sitting down there, as it is not a big area.  And, of course,  they get to see who is coming and going in and out.

I see it is almost lunch time, and I have not been finished my breakfast long. I am just not a morning person, as it takes me so long to get my act together.  I did sleep better last night,, but had a hard time waking up.  I need to clean up my breakfast dishes and make the bed and get dressed.  Not sure what I will do after that.

If any of you like the Hallmark Channels, they have started their Christmas movies.  I know it seems a little early, but most of them are just nice stories and it sure beats all the grim news channels.  Tonight on the Hallmark Movie Channel, they are showing "The Christmas Card", at 9 p.m.  EST.  It is one of the best movies I have seen.  I have watched it several times and never tire of watching it. It is just one of those movies that give you that "feel good" feeling.  And, I think we can all use some of those nice feelings these days. 

Bubble, your new Halloween graphic is really cute.  And, the little joke made me laugh, also.  Thanks for getting us started on a new week.

Hope everyone will have a great afternoon.

Joy




Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on October 30, 2017, 11:57:57 AM
Love the collage Bubble!  I copied it to share with my kids 

Larry, my hand thing is a finger that's being drawn toward my palm.  It started some tim ago and it's pretty bad now and also pretty painful  my father had the same thing back when i was young and had it surgically repaired  I see the dr on thursday and i suspect that's in my future too.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on October 30, 2017, 12:40:34 PM
Larry, if your granddaughter wins custody of her daughter, will she be moving to Augusta to be with her mother?  Tom has a friend who is involved with a custody fight and it’s not pleasant.

I don’t recall being drowsy before or after my cataract surgery.  The day I had my first surgery, Norm had his second, so Dot had to drive us home.  Two or three weeks later, I had my second surgery and Norm was able to take me.  Our doctor gave us both Peace Lilies after the surgeries.  Mine lasted a few years, but are no more.  I don’t have an astigmatism, but I wanted to wear glasses anyway.  Dot does have an astigmatism so she also wears glasses. 

While watching the Weather Channel from Boston, I thought of Jenny and Bob and was glad they are already home.  We’ve had rain, but nothing like the Northeast has had.

Callie, Saturday night we had 28 degrees but I guess that wasn’t a low enough temperature to be considered a hard freeze because my annuals in front of my place are still OK.  If it warms u p a little plus having the sun shine (and it is shining now), I want to transplant some myrtle to where the annuals are.

Joy, I find that after years of being a “morning” person, I am now starting to function later.  I may get up sometime in the morning, but I am not ready for breakfast early.  Tom often goes out for breakfast and brings back a muffin and coffee for me and sometimes he is too early.  I do try to eat it, however, because I want my coffee hot and I’d rather not have to nuke it.  I am not a nightowl, however.

Jane, I hope you can have your finger repaired so it will function normally.  I notice some ‘zs’ in your postings occasionally and I remember you mentioning the reason for them.  I can read the words regardless of the spelling.

Mary Ann

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on October 30, 2017, 01:37:30 PM
Bubble…Wow ! What a Wicked 'Wabbit' Witch you gave us for Halloween. It really woke me up ! Thank you dear.

Janie, Thank you for all the good wishes. I think you have covered them all for us, but I could use some more brain power if you have any tucked away somewhere. We are into our second cold and cloudy day in my area…we need rain, but none in sight.

Bis, my one minor dose of Lorazapam gives me a full nights sleep…one wake up for the bathroom, but I think I "sleep-walk" for that.

Gloria, where I live the "studio" apartments start out at $3,182, and the Deluxe Suite is $4,655. Three meals a day, weekly house-keeping, Linens (sheets and towels) are provided, and laundered weekly.On site clinic, open 24/12, call button provided,and must be worn constantly. What I consider, truly Loving care is available by all staff members, from the top echelon down to the plumber. I am more than content.

Bubble, Thank you for all the Senior Spooks. I had a great time with them. You are so talented and loving.

Janie, my father had that finger to palm problem too. He never did have it repaired. He got his during the depression when he worked for the WPA that (I think) Pres. Roosevelt started for people so they could eat. Yours is probably work related too, and if Walmart is worth their salt they should pay for your surgery.

I can't seem to come alive today, so I will just stay home and let life happen.  I am thankful.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on October 30, 2017, 04:46:33 PM
Please give us all a little (or a lot) more brain power!  Thank you very much!

MaryAnn, the extra zzzzs in my posts are there for anyone who needs them.  I'll trade them foe aaas if you have any spares.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on October 30, 2017, 05:04:25 PM
Jane, here are a few aas - aaaaaaaaa - feel free to use them as you wish or need.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on October 30, 2017, 06:06:51 PM
Well I am still kicking.  Got out of the surgical center about 12 noon.  We then went to IHop and had a big breakfast and got home about 1:30.  They did put me to sleep, although I was not aware of it.  Like some of you said I got enough drops in my eye to float a small boat.  One time the nurse put about 10 drops of different kinds and they washed it I don't know how many times.  Anyhow, no pain then or now.  I have to go back to doctor in morning for a follow up and then a week later for one more.  After they take the patch off I have to start putting drops in.  I did see the kaleidoscope of colors but only very briefly. They take the patch off in the morning.

Anyhow, glad it is over.  Jack, I think it is, said all the did was drape him with a cloth with a hole in it.  They had me wrapped like a cocoon  I could barely move and covered my whole face with a semi-sticky cloth and cut a hole in it over my eye.

Thanks for all of you for your well wishes.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on October 30, 2017, 06:18:02 PM
The wind did knock out our power for about an hour. We hooked the generator up until it came back on again.

Jeanne Lee, I think they would have to do that to me also.

Jane, I too have some spare aaaaaaaaaaa's for you..  :)

Hal, glad everything worked out for you. NOW do as you are told, no lifting, no bending over , until the Dr says you can.

Enjoy your evening..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on October 30, 2017, 09:13:16 PM
Hal, I'm glad things went well for you.  I think I am the one who mentioned having the cloth with a hole in it put on my face.  I don't recall it being sticky.  I had a similar thing when I had a skin cancer removed from just below an eye a year ago.  We also went back the next morning, then again a week later.   

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Shirley on October 30, 2017, 10:20:25 PM
Glad the day is over for you, Hal.... sorry if I am a real ninny about this surgery, but I truly am.  Hope all is well when the Dr takes the patch off tomorrow.... not at all like what Cas' was.  I saved the paperwork from the Dr that did Cas' so I don't make the mistake of going to him... !!! 

Larry, prayers that "all works out for the best" for your "kids".  Sorry about Pat's foot.... does she think it's caused by food?  Cas had gout and could hardly stand the pain when it flared up.  Hope your toes are all healed & ready to dance.   :thumbup:

Bubble, love your rabbit.... beautiful legs!  Now that joke is a hoot....  :2funny:

Mary Ann, I'm not a strong coffee lover but when I make a pot I make it strong enough to please anyone that stops by.... and I add water to mine & then have to nuke it because I like it hot-hot.  I don't like any flavors except plain old coffee & have a freezer shelf full of flavored kinds that were gifts.  Next time I defrost I plan to give it all to #1 son that likes it strong enough to walk. 

Joy, the one channel I would love to have is the Hallmark..... but it was an "extra-extra" & I wasn't willing to pay that much when the last year we had it they didn't have one new movie.  I did tape some they made earlier years, my kind of shows.  My daughter gave me some DVDs for the RV that are basically the same type movies as Hallmark ones.  Had to watch one 3 or 4 times to finally see the ending... kept falling asleep.  So peaceful in the woods in MO... love having the electric hook ups, & with a gas oven plus microwave, & freezer separate of refrigerator, great way to chill out. The cats love it when we're "not rolling".  Would love to be camping with everyone in here that enjoys camping.... we'd have a ball.  Roll the years back....

Amy, I remember when my father told about a friend of his that did bend down & the lens slipped & he couldn't see at all... this was when they first started doing cataract surgery..... my sister said when she took Dad for the first appointment the doctor took time to explain exactly how it was done & the tools they used, Dad understood all the details & was at ease with the procedure.  Cas had a bad experience and bad doctor...   

We still have the generator we bought when power was out for 8 days.... has not been touched since & hope it was stored right so if anyone needs it again they can use.  We could see lights on across the street & across the river, only 8 or 10 houses on this side without power.  Everyone tried to convince "those in charge" that we didn't have power but no one would listen until the son of one of the neighbors caught trucks leaving town & insisted we still didn't have power, took another day or so to get a new pole put in & lines up.  Cas had just gotten out of the hospital & home less than half an hour before power went out... so he couldn't help start the generator or anything.  #1 son put the generator as far away from the house as possible because of noise & fumes.... had to turn it off every 4 hours & could only run some of the appliances at a time.  Still shiver when thinking about those days.  We managed to keep the plumbing from freezing using the fireplace all the time & furnace as often as possible.  Good luck for the winter not being too severe. 

Have had calls from my kids to will just shut up & stop for tonight.  Sweet dreams to all & God Bless.  Shirley 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on October 30, 2017, 10:55:12 PM
Callie, sorry I didn't pay you off on my debt. OU stomped TT.  So my here is my bet in full:   :-*

Shirley, the patch they have on my eye is like perforated metal, full of small holes and you can see through it, not well, but it gives me some idea of what I will see tomorrow after they take it off.  And i think I am going to love it. The vision.

Mary Ann, you sound like my wife fussing at me, I have be bend over th get offf the couch and she was fulling as me.

You know I don't remember seeing my doctor, I do the anesthesiologist.  He came in a talked to me for a min or two right after they wheeled me into the operating room, but they had my head taped down to prevent me from moving it so all I could see was the ceiling, when they put the cloth on my face I thought it was her, but it was just a nurse and she said the doctor would be right it and then the anesthesiologist came in and I felt him messing with the IV and then I remember little until I was being wheeled out into recovery.

I am off to bed, I am tired and hope I sleep, I took a nap on the couch in the den for a while and have a doctors apmt in the morning 8:40  but she always runs behind. grrrrrrr.

Janie, hope things are cool, calm and collected.

Nite, nite, God bless and Sweetdreams
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Denver on October 31, 2017, 01:06:41 AM
Thank you, BUBBLE, for our new Soda Shoppe.  I, too, love the graphic you shared with is....beautiful bunny with some mighty cute pumpkins. 

HAL, happy that everything went well for your surgery today.  I have never seen a patch as you have described.  I think that would be so much better than a solid one. 

MARYANN, we are sure glad we left Boston when we did and avoided the terrible storm they have been  experienwceing.   It sure was bad and is continuing to be. 

LARRY, I do use a wheelchair in the airport.  I would not be able to walk those long distances.  On Southwest I am also allowed to board the plane first and that sure is nice.  It helped to get settled and not have to rush to get out of the way of others.  I certainly hope and pray that the court case went well, and they can get back home safe and sound. 

SHIRLEY, I waved at you as we flew over your area on Saturday!  I really had a nice view as it was clear. 

I watch the Broncos loose to the Chiefs a bit ago....we are sure having a rough time. 

Happy Halloween to EVERYFRIEND. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on October 31, 2017, 06:38:31 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  It's cold in central Pa this morning.  I hope you all have the day you wished for today.  I'll ve off to greet my public at WM today.  Wish me smiles!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on October 31, 2017, 07:35:33 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

You wouldn't believe how great a night I had last night.  I slept the night through with just one wake up.  Thank you Lord.

I have an appointment with the eye doctor this morning, I think I may have already told you that, but I am anxious to see her and get the patch off and see how things really look. I am really optimistic, just hope I am not being too much so.

It feels really nice out, it is just a little cool here in the house, but there is suppose to be a "mild" cold front through early and then some overrunning start some time of the day.  Not too good for the trick and treaters.  Maybe the younger ones can get some begging time in.

I guess I had better get some clothes on and get myself cleaned up
everyone have a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on October 31, 2017, 07:42:10 AM
Good morning everyone..

Still very windy out there ,I can imagine the hydro/power lads will be busy again today.

VON comes today and then the day is ours.

Jane, many smiles and just maybe some hugs through your line today. I see a few dust bunnies got away from me yesterday so will be gather those up today.

Hal, hope all goes well at the Dr.s today.

Larry, hope Pats foot is better today and the court case solved in your granddaughters favour.

Shirley, maybe your son could come and start the generator once in a while for you. We do that every so often here and let it run for a bit before shutting it down again. We have a separate panel to hook it into when the power goes off. It doesn't run everything just essentials for us like fridge,freezer,water pump and a few electrical outlets.

June, hope you had a good nights sleep and wake up refreshed to meet the day.

Joy, we always have laundry here..doesn't take me long to fill the basket.

Jenny, if hubby has a long way to walk he also uses a wheel chair. or if not too far he uses his rollator.

Better get a move on and get ready for the day.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on October 31, 2017, 07:50:41 AM
Amy, Tisie, it is also good to exercise (run) them under load about once a month.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on October 31, 2017, 08:17:33 AM
Good morning everyone. Just watching the early news and showing more damage from the storm. It was not a hurricane but did as much damage as one along the coast and a few inland places.

BUBBLE  love the link, thanks. Reminds me of when BUNNIE did something like that way back in Bis' Busy Nest in SN and I did one with a Christmas tree with Bis the star on top. I had printed out the one Bunnie did and still have it in a frame.

LARRY  the only problem I had after the cataract  surgeries was the drops after. I could not even squeeze the bottles so my DIL did that for me. I think the manager is more like a dictator-her way or out you go when she makes your life unbearable.

CALLIE love the new name for Oklahoma. I still wear glasses.

JOY  no activity director here, that would mean paying someone to do the job and from what I have seen the building owners do not like spending money.

JANE  looks like you g=have a trigger finger. I had that on my right hand years ago and the surgeon that did the last carpal tunnel surgery took care of that at the same time.

MARY ANN  there are still schools closed here because with all thee trees down roads are still blocked.

JUNE  is that for a week or a month? That would not get you in the door for the 2 places here.

HAL  glad you survived the first cataract surgery.

AMY  glad the power was off here during the night when most were asleep.

I better get moving, busy morning for me. Nurse from insurance coming and my CNA too.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on October 31, 2017, 08:21:37 AM
Good Morning everyone. we went to V A yesterday. all went well. we took my new breathing machine and they checked it out and told us there are no need to bring it in again. said it transfers what i do in the night to them. and they can and do on a secluded time check it. says it will also tell me on the machine when to and order  new hoses masks or what ever it needs. they also measured me for new shoes and diabetic socks,what a deal. they are issuing me two pair's ware one every other day. hope they give me enough socks to change every day also.
Hall i am with you one nature call per night. if I could get rid of the headaches would be great. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on October 31, 2017, 09:16:19 AM
:broomstick: Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere a BOOOO-TI-FUL day  :witch:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on October 31, 2017, 09:28:33 AM
CallieOK thanks we are far enough out we do not get trick or theaters any more. I do how ever do recall the good old days.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on October 31, 2017, 10:39:57 AM
Good Tuesday morning Everyfriend on this Halloween day.  It is chilly here.  My son brought me a change of pace breakfast and had a fleece jacket on.  Have a boo-tiful day friends.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on October 31, 2017, 11:17:23 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We have another sunny and chilly morning but will go up to the mid-70's this afternoon.   Pat and Mary plan on going out to fill the Christmas Box for a child that the Church is collecting for the Franklin Graham Association. We plan on going out for our main meal today. My foot doctor was satisfied with the progress my toes are making in healing up but still have two or three weeks to go and will have to go back in two weeks for what should be the last time.

Scott and Jennifer will be remaining in New York until Sunday.  Nothing was resolved in her court appearance and her husband attended only by phone.  The judge ordered him to make the children available to her next Sunday at a shopping mall so that is why they are having to wait.  For some reason it was necessary for her to be there in person but in the future these hearings will be held on the phone so they shouldn't have to make another trip to New York unless Jennifer gets custody of her daughter.

Callie, they didn't say anything about serving muffins after my cataract surgery.  I don't know whether we yet have had a below freezing night here.  I do know the house is chilly so I have turned on the little heater I have in my office to take the chill off here.  The ladies like it cool so don't want the furnace turned on. 

Joy, glad you missed the hard rain and wind. Yes the Wifesaver's restaurants are a local chain that are only in this area as far as I know. They are not a fancy place but sure have good food and a big business.  You and my wife would get along well as she also isn't a morning person.  I think I saw them advertise on the Hallmark channel about having 25 new movies for Christmas this year plus all the ones from previous years.  I am just not ready for Christmas shows until after Thanksgiving.  I agree that the Hallmark movies are tasteful, at least those that I have seen parts of.  Pat watches that channel a lot.

Jane, I hope you can get your finger repaired as we need all of our fingers for typing and our other activities. 

Mary Ann, yes our great granddaughter will be moving to live with her mother and our son here in North Augusta.  However, it is far from a certainty that this will ever be ordered by a judge. The situation is really a mess which is not appropriate to discuss in public. When Pat had her cataract surgery we went from there out to breakfast.  The instructions I have been given just say it is good to take it easy the day of the surgery.  Of course, that is my normal day so I likely will have no change in routine.  :)

June, it sounds like the cost of your apartment is reasonable in today's market and with all the services provided.  Glad you have such a nice place to live and are happy there.  We have some nice places around here and more being built all the time although I haven't looked into the prices of any of them. 

Hal, glad to see you back in business and that the procedure went so well. 

Shirley, I don't know what is causing Pat's foot to swell other than the fact that she was having to keep it down on the floor the day before due to her back pain.  This morning she said her back was feeling better.  She was able to get her shoe on yesterday and again today.  It will be awhile before I dance with healed up toes as the doctor said they are where they should be after three weeks but still has more healing to do.  It has been a long time since I drank a cup of coffee and doubt I will in the future.

Jenny, it sounds like you left Boston just in time to avoid the bad storm.  I sometimes wonder how two people can have so much laundry. 

Amy, having wheelchair service made my SIL's trip here so much easier for her and really was a necessity with her sprained ankle. Our new neighbor just stopped by to speak to Pat, who had just left to go to Walmart.  She has to use a rollator when she is outside the house and had a ramp built from her garage to her house.  Fortunately our front porch step is just one brick high so she was able to do that step and come in for just a minute. 

Gloria, I haven't seen much about the damage done in your area by the storm. I will ask Pat to put the drops in my eyes as needed.  I have only one drop to use three times a day until two little bottles of the of the drops are used for each eye. 

Lloyd, it sounds like your VA is taking good care of you.  That really is a sophisticated CPAP machine.  Hope the new shoes and diabetic socks will make your feet more comfortable. 

Joan, always nice to get a change of pace meal when you have been having the same breakfasts for awhile.  It is cool here as well.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on October 31, 2017, 02:16:28 PM
 :yikes: It is snowing here!!!! Glad I am getting my snow tires on tomorrow!!! :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on October 31, 2017, 05:38:32 PM
Radar shows snow in our area but I haven't seen any of it.  It is chilly around here  - about 39 degrees.  We have not had any trick or treaters here for several years and I  like it that way.  We live north off a busy road and many children live in the apartments south so the road keeps the kids away.  We've had a forecast for rain and snow.

Jenny mentioned wheelchairs on their trips back home - I used to travel alone a lot and with all three major airlines, I became a Frequent Flyer.  When you apply there are many questions to be asked, including whether you need a wheelchair or not.  Sometimes there was a wheelchair waiting for me but if I had to request one, a wheelchair came in short order.  I did not miss any flights because I couldn't get there.  When it was time to announce the flight, the agent would come for me and wheel me to the door of the plane.  It was surprising (in a way) when on Air Canada to have the announcements in French as well as English. On a flight from Toronto to Indps, our flight attendant was French Canadian and had a delightful accent.  When I got on that plane, she realized that both Jim and I were in wheelchairs and changed our seats.  I got so I gave the "pushers" $5 because some of the distances in those airports were quite long.

Gloria, has the rain stopped in your area?  Amy said she was having snow.  I'm not ready.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on October 31, 2017, 10:06:18 PM
good Night everyone, time i hit the hay. sweet dreams hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on October 31, 2017, 10:15:09 PM
Good evening from a cool, overcast section of So.CA. I had a busier day...went downstairs for an early breakfast..first time I've done that, but since my nurse was in before 6a.m. I decided to give my day a change of pace. After lunch we had a costume judging for Halloween. Some were really well done...all home made. Then I was off to the monthly dining room meeting. Then home to doze for a bit. Took an early shower and shampoo and now will scrounge up some supper at home.
I'm not the least bit hungry.

Hal, I'm glad your surgery went well. It was interesting to read about the way different doctors do different methods of surgery. As I recall mine was very peaceful...my doctor chose to give a dreamy type of sleep, mild but so peaceful. The second surgery my Blood pressure was out of bounds so they had to calm that down before they would touch me. This was years ago now and I still use glasses only for small print.

Gloria and Larry, I think the reason you feel the prices of three and four thousand dollars a month is reasonable, is because we have hundreds of Care facilities in So. Ca. It is such a "going" business that people have even opened their private homes to accept one or two people to care for privately. They have to undergo investigations and be liscenced,  but we have hundreds of them.

Amy, What type of weather do prefer, winter or summer ? I was born in Minn. so we had similar temps, I'm sure. In winter the iron cook stove was the drawing area for comfort, and the baking of bread is one very fond memory.

Time to go eat some supper. see you all later. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on October 31, 2017, 10:43:19 PM
JUNE, when I was growing up, my grandmpther still lived on the farm where mt father grew up.  There was a big old cookstove in the kitchen and that was the place to be in the winter.  Some wonderful aromas came out of my grandmother's kitchen and bread is a well remembered one.  If I close my eyes, I can still smell the bread, feel the heat of the stove and hear Gramma Wright saying, "have some fresh butter on that bread"!

I have to work tomorrow and today was a difficult day. so I'm off to bed now.  Good night Everyfriend.  sleep peacefully, wake refreshed and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on October 31, 2017, 10:49:12 PM
June it is curious all the different ways they do the surgery.  Even my wifes cataract surgery and the way they want the meds administered after surgery are different.  Mine they want me to wait five minutes between the drops, her's was all given at the same time, no waiting.  But the one who did mine used an assembly line method.  And she didn't come in till everyone had done their thing.  And like I told the doctor who did my followup today, I didn't see Dr Marten, before or after.  He assured me I did I just didn't remember seeing her.  Anyhow my follow up this morning went well and my vision is much improved.

We got a little, and I mean little, bit of rain today and the weather was about 60 Degrees and suppose to warm up more tomorrow till we top out Thursday at around 90.  June you were asking about favorite time of the year.  Got me to thinking and I guess I like all of them, I even enjoy damp, dreary days, especially when I could read, may start enjoying books again.  I love spring days and fall days when you get those rare days that makes you happy just to be alive, also the holiday season, Thanksgiving and Christmas and then the part of the year after New Year and until Easter.  I call that the dead time of year.  The land is resting and the most everything is dead, trees are bare and the weather is at its worst.

I have written a book, and I am tired.
Nite, nite, God Bless and sweet dreams.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on October 31, 2017, 10:58:47 PM
Good night my dear, good friends. I am off to book and bed. Tomorrow my Gary will be here for Bible Study and I look forward to seeing him..have lots of paper work for him peruse for me...things I am no long wise enough to handle. What a gift from God my children are. Thank you Jesus. Hugs, Love and prayers, peace and health to all. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 01, 2017, 06:21:02 AM
Good Morning everyone. I slept 7.50 hours with only 1 nature brake, but have a headache throbbing with every beat of the heart. Hope you all are doing better.
and have a good day.
AMY I love you and reading your post, not trying to be smart but you may keep your snow up there as far as I am concerned. we are cold enough here. we are @ 32º F and clear. that is bad enough for these old bones, have a great day just the way you like it.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 01, 2017, 06:22:14 AM
Good morning everyone..

November is here!! Getting my oil changed and snow tires on this morning..then home to make a binding for the quilt that Jack and I made.

Larry, we have ramps at the front of the house plus one that goes from the house into the garage . The later one is out of the elements.

June, I enjoy each season, as each one is special in its own way.  Spring is a time of birth,Summer has flowers/vegetables galore, Fall has all the autumn beauty and smells. Winter has pristine snow glistening like diamonds and tall pine trees dressed in lace after a snow fall. I also know each has its own downfall too.

Hal, I would like a Generac generator,one that is hooked up to the house and kicks on when power goes out but they are between 5-6000.00 so we will be thankful for what we do have.

Jane, that is the stove we have and I love cooking on it.Throw a big pot of soup on the back and by lunch time it is ready and tasty too! I know one of these days I will have to give up my cookstove but until then I am thoroughly enjoying it.

Better get a move on here...

Enjoy your day everyone.

Morning Lloyd!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 01, 2017, 06:24:22 AM
Lloyd ,you said ... have a headache throbbing with every beat of the heart. Hope you all are doing better.

Do you have high blood pressure?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 01, 2017, 06:34:07 AM
Amy tend to but take Meds. for it and for the most part keeps it in check. but have had this for several days. enough I am going to call V A doc. today and see what he/she has to say. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 01, 2017, 07:12:12 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  Feeling just a bi t"punk" this morning.  yesterday wasn't so good and I'mhoping today is better.  I'llbe off to work at 930 so wish me smiles.

I hope you all have a great day filled with whatever you wish for, and I'm sure not wishing for snow around here yet.  however, the temps were into the low 30s 0vernight.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 01, 2017, 07:25:29 AM
Jane, hope you feel better and soon....no fun being punky :(
Wishing you smiles, giggles and new friends in your day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 01, 2017, 07:37:12 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Janie, Lloyd sorry to hear you are not up to par.  Janie, I do wish you smiles and good cheer from all you encounter today.  Lloyd, I know how headaches can be I suffered from migraines for years until they finally quit on their on.  And I know they are no fun.  Mine used to hurt on only one side of my head.

Amy, generators like you are talking about can cost an arm and leg and can cause you lots of headaches, especially when you have intermittent lightening in the area or high winds that take you off the grid and then power back on in rapid order.  It can/will  burn the relays up and then you lose all power even if the grid is up. We used to just go on emergency power and stay there until the weather cleared up, I am talking about t-storms. 

Hurrah nothing pressing today, do have some paperwork to deliver and that is it.  Don't know what the weather is outside.  I haven't stuck my nose out but can be too cold the heater isn't coming on very often.  Wonder if we got any rain?

Everyone have a good day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 01, 2017, 09:20:01 AM
Good morning everyone. Every  thing outside is covered in frost this morning. Makes me glad I no longer have to go out early and scrape winshild and warm up a car before heading to work. There are still towns here with no power from the storm we had. There are crews here from other states-as far as Ohio helping get new poles up and getting power back. Seeing on TV the size of some of the trees that fell is amazing. In a weeks time we had almost 11 inches of rain.

There was a pot luck lunch here yesterday. The witch came to work dressed like a bride, veil and all. Only 8 people showed up. I did not go but one lady who did told us what happened and then the maintenance man told us the same thing. The witch comlained about so few there and started saying tenants complain there is nothig going on here and then when they have something no one shows up. Well this lady stood up to her and told her that was no place for her to complain and you cannot blame the tenants. She shut her up. It was a shock to hear what that lady said, she is well liked and never says a bad word about anyone.

LLOYD  glad your VA does a good job for Vets. There are a few vets in this building who are happt with the VA hospital here. There have been so many bad things said about some VA hospitals.

JOAN  today I will have my CNA help me get out my winter clothes and get summer ones put away. I just ordered a new winter jacket.

LARRY  I have turned the thermostat up several mornings already, especiall on those rainy days.

AMY  several years ago we had quite a ssow storm before Halloween. Was a mess with traffic. School buses and businesses all got out at the same time and traffic was tied up for hours, Some kids did not get home till almost 9PM and parents were frantic.

MARY ANN  the rain stopped sometime during Monday night.

JUNE  it was so long ago now that I had the cataract surgery but I was given nothing to relax ot put to sleep. I was asked if I wanted something and I said no. I still have to wear glasses but that does not bother me.

JANE  my Mom had one of those big cast iron stoves when I was growing up and like you I still remember the smell of the bread she made several times a week. Now I wonder how she did all that canning with the heat from that stove in the late summer.

HAL  like you I find there is something to like with every season. Only thing I do not like is hot humid days days of summer.

AMY  for years I have said the day that I do not like the beauty of snow I will know I am old. I still love it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 01, 2017, 09:54:09 AM
 Hi Everyone on this first day of November.  It is another beautiful, clam and chilly morning but we will go into the mid-70's this afternoon with low humidity.  I think this will be a pretty quiet day at our household.  Pat and her sister went to Walmart and filled the Children's Christmas box and then to Aldi's.  They managed to make that about a three hour trip. Last evening we went to Diablo's for one of their great meals and Mary really enjoyed the food.  We went after dark as the ladies had eaten a very late lunch.  Yesterday afternoon Mary fixed this huge dish of cinnamon rolls from yeast dough and I am enjoying one of them with my breakfast this morning.  Over the years she has made many pans of these rolls. I do need to get a haircut so may do this later this morning.  This will be Mary's last full day with us as her plane leaves tomorrow at 1 pm.  We have enjoyed having her visit us.

Amy, it sounds like it is time for those snow tires.  I hope your roads won't be slick before you get the tires changed. I am sure the stores here would have to special order snow tires as we have no need for them in our area. 

Mary Ann, we left to go eat just at dark so we weren't hear had any trick or treaters rung our doorbell.  However, we wouldn't have lights on so doubt we would have had any had we been home.  We did see a father and two little ones in their costume as we drove out of our neighborhood and in the restaurant one family came in with three little ones in their costumes and they had been treat or treating.  Neither Pat nor I would attempt to walk in airports should be ever decide to try to travel again so would have to use the wheelchairs.  I remember when we left the Denver airport several years ago I was in a wheelchair and there was a very long line.  However, there was a separate line for wheelchairs and the person accompanying me, which was Pat, and we were immediately passed through security. I have never been certain what to tip a RedCap or the person assisting me but think in Denver I tipped the man $10 as he stayed with us to our gate. 

June, you sure did have a busy day.  Nice to see you were up to doing so much in one day.  Your messages sort of beams when you mention Gary.  I hope you are able to have a nice visit with him today as he helps you with your paperwork. There were private home type nursing facilities around Atlanta as well.  I visited a Church friend, who had   dementia in such a home and he had a very nice bedroom all to himself.  I was really surprised when I got to the address and saw it was just a regular looking house in a neighborhood of other similar type homes. 

Jane and Amy, I have a memory of my mothers folks having one of the old wood fed cooking stoves and that there was a big old coffee pot where the coffee was boiled and also that my grandfather never wanted his coffee cup washed as it would remove the flavor.  Unfortunately, he died when I was five or six years old so don't have any other memories of him.  Fresh baked bread with butter is much better than cake to me and it is never better than when it is first warm out of the oven.  Sorry to see you are having difficult days and sure hope you find today to be better. 

Hal, I think I mentioned yesterday that I have compounded drops for my eyes and all of the medicine is combined in one bottle and I will use one drop three times a day.  I am sure I will be in an assembly line as well as this eye clinic is a very large one with six eye doctors. Glad you see big improvement in your vision on the second day. I enjoyed your book today.  :)

Lloyd, sure wish they could get rid of those headaches for you.  Like Hal I had migraines for many years and then in my fifties they stopped and I don't have headaches anymore other than occasional sinus related discomfort. Hope your call to the VA today will result in your getting something to stop that headache. 

Amy, I don't think I have heard you speak of Jack before.  Is that your husband's name? At this house we can go easily from the garage to our front porch where the step up is just the height of one flat brick.  However, it would be difficult to deal with a wheelchair even with that slight step.  After our daughter became wheelchair bound after having her leg amputated we were never able to bring her back to our house as it was accessible and we had no way to bring her electric wheelchair on the car. 

Gloria, that is really a lot of rain in a short period of time.  Sure glad you are not one of those still without power.  It is great how crews from other states help each other in times of need.  Good for the lady who stood up to the "witch".  Maybe she will get the message that the tenants don't like to be around her with the attitude she displays and the way she treats the tenants. I didn't need to turn on the heater in my office this morning as it is not uncomfortably cool. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 01, 2017, 11:03:20 AM
Good Wednesday morning, Everyfriend on this first day of November.  I wish you ALL smiles and good happenings today!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 01, 2017, 11:17:57 AM
My snow tires are on now and I take hubby's vehicle in next Wed to get his put on. Stopped into the pharmacy to discus some meds and end up with a hug :thumbup: Now that is service!!!

Larry, sorry I should have said Jack (the ripper) It seemed ever row I had to alter to make fit and Jack was right there with me....bless his heart lol. I am sure Pat has had some quilt in the past that has given her problems  but all is well now and I am more than happy to move on.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 01, 2017, 11:42:05 AM
Amy, I have seen the Generac generator advertised on TV here for $1999.  Is the rate of exchange that much that it would be 3x as much in Canada?  Or maybe the $1999 is for the low end of the line.  I don’t think the price was “from” however.

Jane, I hope you feel better as it’s no fun working when you don’t feel good.  Maybe the smiles you get from your customers will cheer you up.

Lloyd, headaches are no fun, either, I hope the VA will be able to help you.

Hal, it’s good to hear your surgery went so well.  I know each of us has had different results, but mostly good. 

Gloria, it would be nice if your “witch” got the message and would straighten up and fly right.  It is interesting that she dressed as a bride.  Pictures I saw of the damage in RI were bad.  I did not look up to see where Narragansett is but with a small state, it can’t be too far from where you are.  We had a lot of rain last week and one day I checked the rain gauge to find 7 inches (for two days), then the next day there was another inch.  It has rained since but I have not checked the amount.  Not much.

Some of you mention the old cast iron stoves â€" my folks had an elevated-oven stove without an oven control.  Only one grandparent was alive when I was born and she was a companion to other widows so I did not see her kitchen.  From a story she wrote, I am sure she had a cast iron stove.  She also lived in Minnesota.  I remember seeing them, but I don’t remember where. 

I like all four seasons too â€" and I’d better because I live in Michigan where we are blessed with them.

Larry, it seems Pat’s sister’s visit was so short.  Now you can have some good memories.  Does she have family that keeps her in Missouri?  We had no Halloween visitors last night.  I did have the light off but I didn’t hear any kids on the road.  We are not in a good place for small children to visit at night.  Your wheelchair experience was the same as mine.  I usually was the first person on the plane.  My mother baked bread occasionally, but we had a Colonial man come by a few days a week and that is where we bought our baked goods.  We also had milk delivered to the house.  I worked for an electric utility and it was common to send crews to other utilities to help them â€" and they also sent crews to help us.  I worked during an ice storm and we had crews from other nearby states.

Good to see your post this morning, Joan.

Sorry for the book, but there was much for me to respond to.

Mary Ann

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on November 01, 2017, 01:03:38 PM
Happy November Oneth!

Hal,  so happy to "see" that your first cataract surgery went well.   I forgot to acknowledge your bet pay-off.  Thank you.  This Saturday is the annual Bedlam game between the OU Sooners and the OSU Cowboys.  As usual, family and I are trading "comments".   My "threat" this year is to post a picture of #2 son dressed as Granny Clampett for Halloween. I'm sure he's plotting his revenge.   ;D
I predict it will either be a shut-out or go into overtime.  Either way, it will be a good game.

Alert!  Grandchildren report!   :smitten:

Happy to report that Miss Ellen was not affected by the horrible attack in NYC.  She was on her way to work via subway but was a long way north of the affected area.

Miss Emily has experienced her first cadaver -in Anatomy Lab .   I wondered if this is the usual time in the school term for that to happen  or if the professor deliberately planned it for Halloween.  She said she had to walk out of the room once but didn't faint as a couple of girls did.

There was a small fire at Carson's fraternity house in the wee hours of last Thursday morning.  It was in a closet on the 3rd floor and the sprinkler quickly put out the flames.  However, the sprinkler head broke and an estimated 300 gallons of water poured out and down through that area of the house.  Carson's room was just down the hall from this so the only personal damage he had was that some class notes and clothes he'd tossed on the floor were soaked. 
The boys were put up in dorm rooms here and there until enough repairs could be made to allow them back in the house.  Looks as if that may happen this week.

Company coming this afternoon.  Time to find something for my lunch and pick up the "I live here" mess in the living room.

Wishing Everyone Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 01, 2017, 05:09:04 PM
The SS sure is quiet this afternoon.  Hopefully participants are enjoying their day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 01, 2017, 09:09:11 PM
Dear Hearts, I woke this morning "tired". Had a good nights sleep,  but feel all worn out. However, life does go on, doesn't it. I just had a slow morning till it was time to go down for Gary's Bible study, which I did attend, of course. Took a bunch of paper work down for him to take care of. I don't even attempt to make important decisions any more…it's all in my sons hands. If I had no one like my kids I would have to turn it all over to a lawyer.

Bis, what a good son you have, to bring you a nice change of pace breakfast. You are well loved by your  children and Kate too, it is easy to understand..you are a lovable lady Bis. I thank God that He has brought you "back" to us.

Larry, where I lived before they suggested to possible tenants that they should list all the costs  they have in normal life, and it is surprising just how much money we do spend on day to day living. I am very content, and so are my sons, on how beneficial my style of living is. Calf., like Fla., has so many retirees from colder states, you mentioned you knew of a gentleman that lived in a private home. Out here, some folks have done so well in supplying "home care" for others, they have even purchased homes that were for sale next door so they could provide care for others that had the money to afford care, but no family available.

Janie, I hope your day turned out to be a surprisingly perfect one for you. It is hard enough to go "on the Job" but when you start out not feeling great, it is really difficult. I pray there were some really nice happenings during you work day day one.

Gloria, I am really enjoying a good laugh over your so-called "landlady" wearing a Brides outfit to a party that didn't happen. Serves her right!!!!! I am proud of the lady that stood up to her. I don't think a tenant should fear the landlady…the landlady should fear losing a tenant.

It is past supper time downstairs, so I will scrounge up a light supper for myself. I am not the least bit hungry..had a big lunch, but eating  three times a day seems to be to accepted thing to do. I have some very tasty instant oatmeal that contains small chopped apples…microwave instant…and a slice of sourdough toast with lots of butter sounds just about right . Also I have lots of canned juices, fruit, etc, plus the variety of energy drinks Gary keep me supplied with. He brought four different flavors this time and enough for a month or more. So off I go…….
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 01, 2017, 09:30:40 PM
Hello Everyfriend!  It's bee one of those days....busy at times and lazy at timea.  Workinf day was both stressful and rewaeding.  It all works out in the end. 

Tomorrow I see the dr. to begin to find out what must be done about my finger.  I'm pretty sure he will send me to the specialist and that will be another week until the appointment is made and then kept.  I have some new information about treatment thanks to one of our friends on this forum.  Marilyn has contacted me directly to tell me about the treatment her husband had for the same thing.  So I'm more confident about the outcome.

Now, I bid you all good night, good rest and God's peace.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 01, 2017, 10:47:38 PM
Well it is that time again to lay our heads down and try to rest.  June sounds like you had a full day.  I am planning on going to bible study tomorrow and looking forward to it.

Janie, I wonder, if you are something like me.  Worry about something that is not as bad as it sounds.  I really do catch myself worrying about the pain and stress or different procedures, first my laser surgery on my eyes, then my back procedures and now the cataract surgery and in every case it was almost completely pain free you got up walked away from the office afterwards.  Yes there was a bit of stress but all in all not not worth all that I worriedd about.  My tummy shots were worst than all the things i talked about above.

Oh, well, enough of my jabbering.  Off to bed.

Nite, nite, God Bless and sweet  dreams.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 02, 2017, 05:57:22 AM
Good Morning everyone. just up for a drink and nature call,not good rest tonight
so back to bed for another try. Hope to do better this trip, see you all later. hope you all are doing better than i am tonight.

Lloyd
4:56 A M now C T S time.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 02, 2017, 06:07:15 AM
Good morning everyone..

Raining here and has done so most of the night. We are off to a village about 40 min from here to deliver a quilt. While watching tv last night a knock came to the door and it was a lady that I had given a quilt to in the past, she also needed one for another lady..

Callie, I think Miss Emily did well, and good to hear Miss Ellen was not near the attach!I live here look is when I get the most company. :)

Jane, hope your mind is a bit at ease now.Amazing what the Dr.s can do and technology has changed so much!

June, we have enjoyed oatmeal for supper when we have had a big lunch and not really hungry.

Good morning Lloyd...off you go for more zzzz's :)

Better get a move on and get ready..

Enjoy your day everyone..

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 02, 2017, 07:43:08 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well I am up and fixing to go get myself cleaned up so I can get myself to bible class and breakfast with my group.

Not cold at all here, matter of fact I got up during the night and turn the ceiling fan on, it got a little warm in the bedroom.

Not much on tap here today except the bible study, I got my paper work done yesterday that needed to be done.  Checked my calendar last night and I have only three appointments so far this month.  But I need to make another one with my urologist and get an ultrasound on my kidney.
But honestly sometimes I wonder if it is worth the hassle,

Anyhow guess I had better get a move on and get myself presentable.  Everyone have a great day.  Janie, hope you get all the good humor folks in you line today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 02, 2017, 07:50:13 AM
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Good morning Everyfriend!  The things that are on my mind right now have nothing to do with what's happening with my body.  My mother told someone once "Margie (my sister) is such a worry-wart she wears herself down but sometimes I wish some of it would wear off on Jane!".  I'm more of a "what will be will be" person.  Unless I'm  sure there is something more I can do to make changes.  I keep trying when I believe that.

It's raining again and supposed to keep that up all day.  I dont go to the Dr until mid-afternoon.  Have a lovely day filled with answered wishes!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Joy on November 02, 2017, 07:54:40 AM
Good morning,  Lloyd, Amy,  and all the other friends who follow.

It is an early morning for me. I have an appointment today at 12:30, so I needed to get myself moving earlier today.  It just takes me so long to get myself together in the morning.  My daughter-in-law will pick me up about noon. 

I need to try to do something with my hair to make it, at least,  a little bit more presentable.  I have a difficult time getting it up in rollers, but I need to try.

Hal, glad that your cataract surgery went well.

Amy,  so nice that you will be able to deliver a quilt to another friend.  I don't know how you can get them done so quick.  I still have 2 that are about half-way finished.  Not sure if I will ever get back to them. Just don't have the desire to sew anymore.  And, I used to love to sew.

Larry, I am sure you and Pat will miss her sister when she leaves today.  Sounds like it was a nice  visit.   Hope your grand daughter and your son will have a good trip back home.

Jane, sure hope that you will get good news about your finger.   Glad that Marilyn  could help put your mind to east a little bit.  I am sure that you would prefer to be busy at work.  Makes the time go a lot faster.  Hope today is a better one for you.

June, I so admire you for your attitude.  You just seem to look at everything with such a positive outlook.  We  can all take a lesson from you.  You are a special lady.

Gloria,  Glad that the lady spoke up to your manager.  Maybe, just maybe, it might have had some impact on the manager's view of things at your place.  I know it doesn't make for a very happy place when everyone is so disturbed by her attitude. 

I have had my breakfast, so I need to get off of her and work on my hair.

Have everyone will have a wonderful day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 02, 2017, 08:48:04 AM
Good morning everyone. Landscapers are here with their noise. what a way to wake up. Good in a way, ny son will be picking me uplater to do some errands. Still parts of the state with now power,all i the ational Grid. In this area we have our own power company and are sually fast to restore power.

LARRY  the witch did not come to work yesterday. It was a peaceful day. 

JOAN  so good seeing you every morning.

MARY ANN  Narragansett is on the bay. The wind and rain comes up the channel and hits it there full force.

JUNE  if the witch was the owner of this building we might feel different but she is only the manager.

Have to get going or will not be ready when my son gets here
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 02, 2017, 10:08:37 AM
 Hi Everyone.  Another beautiful fall day here in South Carolina.  The main activity for today will be taking Mary to the airport.  It is about a 30 minute easy drive and the airport is small.  I can park in the handicapped area at the curb and we will see she has wheelchair assistance.  The two hour in advance of the flight really seems extreme for this airport but that is what is indicated is needed.  Her flight is at 1:10 and she has a relatively short layover in Atlanta and a plane change and will get to Kansas City around 5:30.  She has arranged for a limo service to pick her up to get her back to her apartment. 

Amy, never had a hug from my pharmacist but one of them does know me by name at Walmart since I have picked up so much medicine.  I didn't think of the ripper although you had used that term of Jack the ripper only a couple of days ago.  She never really complained about ripping out some seams if they didn't suit her. 

Mary Ann, I agree that these nine days of Pat's sisters visit have gone by quickly.  We really haven't done anything other than to eat out once or twice and she and Pat went to Walmart and Dollar General and Mary went to Church with me on Sunday.  However, she and Pat have played many games of Farkle and Shanghai Rummy.  We have had some good meals thanks to the prepared and frozen foods at Costco. Her two children, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren do anchor her to Missouri.  She helps out at the great grandchildrens school, which is a small school in a small town close to Independence.  The last few years she has baked gingerbread houses and taken them to the school and all of the students are able to put together their own.  She has only missed one or two practices and games the children have been involved with. 

Callie, does your son's team have to beat your to prevent you from posting that picture?  It sounds like your family has a lot of fun around the annual game.  Glad Miss Ellen is safe and sound.  That type of attack can occur anywhere in America or the world and is.  However, we cannot live our lives in fear. I think that first cadaver experience for the students would be pretty tough.  Is she studying to be a doctor?  You have probably said in the past but obviously I have forgotten. Interesting how a fire could occur in a closet.  Glad Carson didn't have much damage or was any closer than he was. 

Joan, I hope you had a nice day yesterday also.  This is sure a nice time of the year here in the South with us actually enjoying some fall weather. 

June, God blessed you with good and reliable sons to help you out now.  I did that day to day cost analysis a few years ago and for us it just wasn't the right time to consider moving to an independent living place so we could have meals provided.  I drink one of the nutritional drinks every morning with my breakfast.  I don't think it gives me more energy but hopefully helps supply things that might be missing in my diet.  Our meals are no longer as balanced as Pat used to see they would be as she just can't spend a lot of time in the kitchen as the pain price is too high. 

Jane, I sure hope you would be able to get an appointment with a specialist in a week.  Around here it generally doesn't happen that quickly. Pat had a trigger finger situation and they were able to deal with it with a shot and it hasn't bothered her since. 

Hal, I always try to keep in mind with medical procedures that if others can do it so can I and worry very little about them.  I just deal with them when the day arrives. Pat just asked me to turn the AC on and I had to set it down to 71 to get it to cycle.  I would get my gloves out but that makes it extremely difficult to type.  The doctor appointment cycle does seem endless.

Lloyd, I hope your second try last night brought some good rest. 

Amy, I think it was Erma Bombeck that said she left her vacuum cleaner out so if she had unexpected company she could just say she was in the process of cleaning up. 

Joy, hope your appointment goes well today.  Pat struggles with her hair in getting it set.  I have suggested that she just wear it in a style without curl but that has not been a pleasing suggestion.  We have had a nice visit with Pat's sister and the weather here has been beautiful. 

Gloria, sure glad you are not in the parts of the State still without power.  Those hours seem to go by so slowly.  Hope you have a good outing today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Sandy on November 02, 2017, 10:19:39 AM

Good Morning Everyone from the cool, cloudy
and sometimes rainy rocky coast of Maine!!   

The seasons are right around the corner, 
and I must admit that I will  be glad when
they are behind us.   That will take us into
to the deep,  darker, snowier,  frozen Winter
Months....   And before we know it,
Spring will be right around the corner.
(Wishful thinking) !!
:idiot2:

Larry,  does that mean that your grand daughter
will be staying in Kansas from now on?    I bet
that you will miss her. 

All is well here ....  have a great day,  EVERYONE!
Sandy
:smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 02, 2017, 10:43:58 AM
good Morning everyone. well it is mid morning here. took me three try's to do it but I got ten hours in bed and some sleep,not 10 hours tho. see you all later.
I am doing some scrapping to gather some $$$, Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 02, 2017, 11:37:48 AM
Good Thursday morning Everyfrriend.  The temp has inched up as the week goes on - so I hear on the news.  Kate is away on business, and I expect Joe and Finlay will come to visit after Joe picks Finlay up from school.  I hope you ALL can make this a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on November 02, 2017, 12:37:46 PM
Good Morning,

The dreaded yellow warning sign appeared on my browser icon just as I was ready to post and I lost it (the post - not my temper, although it was tempting!).  Happening way too often these days and seems to be Cox related - not the browser.   :tickedoff:
Hope I can remember what I said!!

Strong odor of skunk when I went out to get the paper this morning.  I "sniffed" out the back door and it wasn't as strong there.  Hope it wasn't startled when I opened the garage door.  I did check around inside before I shut it.

Larry,  Emily wants to be a Chiropractor.  She is in the first trimester of working toward a Doctorate in that field.

The reason for the frat house fire is known but, of course,  can't be mentioned in today's p.c. world unless legal action is made public.

Yes, my family does have fun with the football rivalry.  Amazing how strongly a lot of people feel about each school.  More than a few friends were surprised that we didn't insist #1 son go to OU.  However, we felt (and I still feel) that there's more to a college than the football team - and OSU was the right place for him.
I'm also an OSU fan for every other game they play - and hope they do well in this one.....but not too much.   ;D

Amy,  I always grin when I read about Jack and the others you mention.   I remember Erma Bombeck's comment about her vacuum cleaner;  may have been guilty of using a dust rag for the same purpose.   :-[
My doorbell usually rings when I've decided to stay in my gown and robe....like today.

Gloria,  seems as if some of the residents should contact whoever supervises the manager.  She may be required to set limits, etc. but that's no excuse for being rude and bossy.
Ellen said her area of New York City only had heavy rain.  Fortunately, she doesn't have to be outside long before boarding the subway to/from work.

Sandy,  as the saying goes,  "From your mouth (writing) to God's ears..."  regarding spring being around the corner.  I consider November - March to be "survival" months.

I hope everyone's medical appointments go well.   I've had and have some "maintenance" ones - trying to get them in before the end of the year but, so far, nothing has needed attention.

I've put some round steak coated with brown gravy mix, onions, canned mushrooms and beef broth in the slow cooker.  Not sure it will be done in time for dinner tonight but should be some good eating in the next week or so.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 02, 2017, 10:11:37 PM
I am late coming in today…sorry about that folks. Hal I hope you enjoyed your Bible Class as much as I enjoyed my son yesterday

Janie, I think my attitude is more like yours. If I am facing a situation….and who doesn't….I may start fussing about it, but then I realize if there is something I can actually DO about it…do it…if I cannot change things, I just put them in God's Hands to care for.  It probably took  a life time for this to sink into my brain, but we are simple, ordinary, helpless human beings. If we know we can change things…we should, but if we don't have the knowledge or ability to DO something, there is a greater power that CAN. So we hand it over to Him and try to follow through on His guidance.

Joy, it took many years and many mistakes to positively know that God will do what I cannot do. There is great release in "letting go, and letting God." It is not me, dear Joy, it's the ONE who created me.

Gloria, that is the point I have been trying to make…Your witchy landlady is only an employee. She does not own that place, and if the people that do own it knew what she was doing…..she would be out of a job.
I think the problem is that there are not many places available in your small area. In Ca. there is more need for care facilities so a woman like your landlady would be out on her ear is a hurry.

Larry, I am glad to read you had done a cost analysis so you have that knowledge if and when the time comes that you need it. My doctor had recommended the nutritional drink so my Gary keep my pantry well supplied. Also it is very important that we older folks remember to drink a lot of water each day..it may require more trips to the bathroom, but it is cleansing in more ways than we realize.

Sandy if that Grandbaby of yours gets any cuter, we will all want a piece of her. She looks so well loved and content. Congratulations to her parents.

Bis, I am so VERY happy that you are so close to Joe and the others now. Do you have any idea when and if they will release you to your home ?

It is after seven o'clock and I have yet to eat some supper. Had a big lunch so not hungry, but must feed the beast anyway, so it will sleep well tonight.

I love you all….a bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 02, 2017, 10:23:44 PM
Well time stands still for no one and here it is bedtime again and my eyes tell me of that fact.

June we had quite a discussion this morning about a fig tree and God's putting a curse on it.  In the book of Mark 

It has really been a nasty day, foggy and yucky, not rain, not drizzle just kinda hung in the air and made things wet,  And they say more tomorrow.  One thing it is plenty warm.

Any old how, nite, nite, God Bless and Sweet Dreams.




Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 02, 2017, 10:41:43 PM
OK, I don't know how many of you are awake enough to red this now but here's the finger report.  It is the finger that's causing the pain up my arm and he did refer me to the orthopedic Dr at the Sports Med Complex (also part of Geisinger Medical Center)  which is the clinic I go to.  HE SAID THAT SOMEONE WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH ME IN A WEEK TO 10 DAYS TO SET UP the appt.  Sorry I hit caps lock by mistake.

I made some soup with leftover chicken and some chicken stock I had in the freezer.  Just kept throwing stuff in the crockpot and it's awesome!  I call it "Cupboard Surprise"!

Now, I'm off to bed.  Good night everyfriend.  Sleep peacefully and may God bless us, every one

JUNE, I cant think of any one better than you that I could aspire to be like.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 03, 2017, 05:59:02 AM
Good Friday morning Everyfriend.  I just have not been able to sleep tonight.  Hopefully ALL of you are doing better than I with sleep.  I need to charge this iPad, so will put it on the chargers and try to get some sleep.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 03, 2017, 06:02:46 AM
Good Morning everyone. Hope you all have a great day just like you Like.
I went to V A yesterday seen the saw bones at the emergency room . pronounced I have a inter infection. but no reason for the headaches and my heart beat in my rt ear. and I woke up with the throbbing headache again, not
a good night rest again. temp. here is 40º and clear and calling for 56º for the high.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 03, 2017, 06:06:00 AM
Bis seams you and I are in the same boat as far as sleep. I wish us both a better day. I think i will go to couch get a good western and hope for a good Nap.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 03, 2017, 06:16:07 AM
Good morning everyone..

Have a lady coming to pick up a quilt this morning. ,that is all that 's planned for the day. So mild this morning than I didn't build on a fire,looks as though we had rain during the night but weather dogs came in and no rain on them this morning.

Jane, I hope the appointment is soon for you and you get get your finger fixed in no time. Your soup sounds delicious, I am going to pick up some chicken legs today,they are on sale for $1.00 a lb.

Joan, there is nothing worse than a night of no or little sleep. Hope you can  get some sleep now.

Callie, bet your house smelled great with the steak cooking.

Joy, this is a group effort on the quilts. We make the tops ,send them in and someone quilts them . We also can get kits all cut and you only have to sew them together. I get scraps,leftovers from quilts and odd bits of fabric and I make scrappy quilts from them. Just started one for kids at camp. Reminds me of Clifford the dog,found a photo on pintrest of a dogs head....will see how I make out with this .

Gloria, all I can say is I hope when your "witch" gets to be in a facility like your she is met with her match!! I have some apples that I need to deal with today,maybe an apple crisp for dessert for supper tonight??

Better get a move on here

Enjoy your day everyone..

See Lloyd stopped in ...good morning to you!

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 03, 2017, 06:31:43 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  I'm going to finish my coffee and then go get ready for work while we wait out the doggie pills.  I have an 8:30 start this morning and I better get moving.

I wish you all the kind of day you wish for yourself. 

Amy, the dog quilt sounds neat.  If I lived close enough, I offer to buy it from your group for my new Great GranD DAUGHTER!  Y! EP!  iT'S GONNA BE A GIRL
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 03, 2017, 08:21:29 AM
Good morning everyone, have an appointment with the dentist this afternoon. One tooth on top ao the gack has ben bothering me since I had my teeth cleaned a few weeks ago. Started aching so called for an appointment. Rather have it taken out now before it gets worse.

LARRY  where I went for my prescriptions the pharmacist knew all his customers by name. He reminded me of the old neighborhood drugstores. After moving here my son would pick them up for me and he always asked him how I was doing. I finally transfewrred them here to CVS mainly because they delivered. I never liked that store but thought it would be one less thing my son did for me. Well about a month ago I changed again to White Cross and they deliver, too. Much better,all meds are in envelopes labled for day and time of day.They are all in one connected roll and in a box that I pull the envelope ourt as needed. No more not having 1 or 2 pills short every time. I know how Pat must be in the kitchen now. I know I am not eating right because it is too hard to cook anything. I did enjoy yesterday with my ldest son. We ehded up at Ye Olde English fish & chips. They are only oen on Thursday and Friday-Wednesday during lent. It was so good. Best around this state.

CALLIE  several here have contacted lawyers about the harassment. I cannot afford a lawyer.

JUNE  this witch knows how to save the company money-that they like-but she does not relate with senior people.

JANE  hope the appointment comes soon. Like your meal, one of those that great and you could never make like that again.

JOAN  like you I did nor sleep good last night. I was worn out from my day out yesterday and to think I have to go out again today I don't like.

LLOYD  add me to the not sleeping last night.

AMY  I have made a apple crisp and applesauce but I would love to make a pie, alas I cannot roll out the pie crust any more. None of my helpers can make pie crust and I do not like the taste of those rolled up ones from the markets.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 03, 2017, 10:29:06 AM
 Hi Everyone.
Another very pretty day and it is going to hot this afternoon getting into the low 80's.  My sister-in-law is safely back in her apartment in Missouri.  She had a long day yesterday but said she had a good flight and the ground transportation was waiting for her when she got to the Kansas City Airport.  We enjoyed her visit and the time went quickly.  Hopefully she will be up to visiting us again next year.  However, her health is not good. Today's big event is the housekeeper will be here shortly. We might go out to lunch and then stop at the company that supplies our CPAP machines for some new supplies.

Sandy, our granddaughter will be coming back with her father on Sunday afternoon and Monday to live with her father here in North Augusta.  Our great granddaughter's situation has not changed and she will remain with her father in New York.  What the future holds no one knows. Glad that all is well with you.

Lloyd, hope your scraping went well yesterday and you had some good sleep last night.  Sorry the VA doctor wasn't a help with the headaches.

Joan, I bet it is a highlight of your day to see Joe and Findlay come through your doorway. I hope you can get some extra sleep today. 

Callie, I haven't smelled a skunk around here for a long time.  Thanks for the info on Emily. 

June, I was a bit upset when my Cardiologist asked me to drink only a limited amount of water each day as I have always drank a lot of water.  I do not measure and expect I may exceed the 64 ounces a day she recommended but so be it.  I feel safe in saying that we all love you as well. 

Jane, it sounds like you are well on your way to eliminating the pain when you get the finger taken care of.   

Gloria, hope the dental appointment goes well. I never heard of prescriptions being dispensed in envelopes.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 03, 2017, 03:05:05 PM
I'm home from work, had lunch, made some phone calls and now I'm ready to relax. 

They called me from the orthopedic center at Geisinger and they have an orthopedist who comes to my clinic in town 2 times a month.  I have an appointment a week from this coming Monday and I don't have to go out of my way to get there.  Things are moving right along.

Next on my agenda is gathering the ingredients for the Christmas candies and cakes I have to make.  I'm making a trip to the Amish store first because they have a lot of the stuff I need.  First will be the fruit cake.  I don't want my mother angry with me for not getting it made.  Then I'll mix the stuff to make pb cups and coconut cups.  Lots to do to get ready for Santa!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 03, 2017, 03:08:26 PM
Jane, onward and upward.  I'm happy you have an appointment about your finger.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 03, 2017, 04:34:22 PM
Good afternoon everyone.

I had the AT&T tech here all morning replacing most of my equipment.  He replaced the wifi, modem and two wireless receivers and I now have a beautiful picture on my TV's.  He thinks he found the reason for a chronic problem I have had for a long time, picture dropping out on programs, it seems some years back when they put in a separate wifi they failed to turn off the wifi in the modem, he found this when he went to replace the separate wifi and the tv's in the den and bedroom were still working when they should have stopped.  So he solved it by replacing the modem and wifi.

Janie, happy that you got a quick appointment for your hand.  And hope you get it taken care of just as quick.  Now about all those goodies for Christmas, if you need someone to check them out as you bake just let me know... ;)

Larry, we have a skunk that pays us a visit every now and then and when you open the back door you get a whiff of him/her.  It and my dog tangled a year or so back and of course the skunk won.  Sprayed her good.

Well got some bills in the mail, might as well pay them.



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 03, 2017, 08:14:27 PM
Not much happening here today, they had several good programs offered, but I just couldn't work up the interest or energy. Today was housekeepers day so all is slicked up and shiny.

Mostly cloudy again today, high of 70. I had a big lunch downstairs and brought enough home for supper. Did a lot of reading and a bit of napping. Had a sweet phone call from my Dori, and an email from Gary, saying he had reviewed the business mail I sent him and all is well...no changes necessary. I feel so Blessed. God has given me a wonderful family. Dan and Nancy will be out next week..a short visit, but that is about all my body is ready for anyway. I don't want them to find a tired , almost 93 year old. Dan is going to do some work on my computers, and Nancy will have her lap top and tiniest little pup with her. They are having the other five pups being baby-sat by a good dog-sitter while they are away.

Janie, I pray the finger will be a simple fix...with no major surgery involved. With all the goodies you make for Christmas, you need good working hands. I have such a strong feeling that your finger ailment is definitely tied into a cash register.

Hal, you sure have a bunch of electronic equipment in your home..three rooms of wifi and t.v. ?????

Larry, I have always been a heavy water drinker too, and when the doctor limited me to five cups a day, I didn't think I could do that, but it was a serious problem. I was losing too much salt in my urine, and it had reached a danger point. So she put me on four salt tablets too. Now I take just two salt tablets a day but can have more liquids, and my blood tests show it has worked out fine.

Bis, are the nurses aware of you sleeplessness ? I think it is downright cruel that they allow your body to have two restless nights now. Your body still needs healing and it cannot heal without a proper amount of real sleep. I would voice my complaints loud and clear, sweetie. It is the squeaky wheel that gets the oil.

Hal, I get the feeling that the demise of the Fig tree, is a lesson of having Faith. If we live our lives doing nothing, not having the Faith to even try to "bear fruit" there is no reason for our existence.Our "roots" must attempt to sink lower in the Belief in order for us to bear good fruit of one kind or another. And God is the "soil" that helps us do that. What think you ?

I'm going to trot down and check my mail box and take a walk before I come home and heat up some supper. Keep well and happy my beloved friends. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Carol on November 03, 2017, 08:26:28 PM
Jane:  Best wishes on your hand situation and have a quick recovery.  Don had hand surgery at the VA years ago and it helped so much! 

Our youngest son is coming for one night Sunday - he will then drive to Phoenix for a meeting on Monday.  Next weekend, we will be dog sitting a very easy little dog in the Phoenix area.  Otherwise, I am working on another quilt and now have it ready to put the top together. 

5:25 PM and it is getting dark. No Daylight Saving Time here.   

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 03, 2017, 11:23:49 PM
June, I read that passage to the rest of the class and stated I couldn't believe Jesus would be so cruel. He knew fig tress and when they bore fruit and when they didn't.  We read some commentary and found that the particular type referred to was known to have leaves early and then fruit.  But I see your point.  This particular incident if referred to in several books of th bible, one it withers immediately and in another it takes a few days.
One of group said he just considers it on of the mysteries of the bible.

I intend to do some more research on the subject. 

At any rate, I am off to bed and hopefully a good nights sleep.

Nine, nite, God bless and Sweet dreams.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 04, 2017, 06:26:49 AM
good Morning everyone.
I had a full day yesterday, I fixed a rear tire on tractor and then raked hay for about 5 hours, am going to bale hay today with a small square baler. Looks like i am first on the sean today. have a good day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 04, 2017, 07:00:37 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  I fell asleep on the sofa last night and when I woke up, I went straight to bed and even forgot to say "good night" to my friends!  I hope Everyfriend passed a peaceful night and will be refreshed today.

I have my list and I'll be off to the Amish store early this morning.  If thy can't supply everything on my list, I might make a quick stop at the grocery store on the way home.

I hope you all have a special day today and I thank you for all the good wishes for my hand. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 04, 2017, 07:26:15 AM
Good morning everyone..

Slept in again...laundry day today and I hope I can hang it out.

Jane,so glad to read you have an appointment to get your finger looked at.Sounds like you have a busy but fun day today.

Lloyd, you sure had a busy day yesterday and good to read all went well.

In a rush, that is what I get for sleeping in.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 04, 2017, 09:33:05 AM
 Hi Everyone. It is going to be another warm 80's day here today with little chance of rain.  I plan on staying home today and just taking the day slow and easy.  I have some things to do here at my desk, including getting the Devotional ready for my Sunday School class in the morning.  Yesterday we did go to a new place for me called Antonio's Restaurant and we had baked spaghetti, although the only think baked was the cheese on top that had apparently been put under the broiler for a minute or two to melt it.  It was pretty good but will not order it again.  We had stopped at the business that supplies our CPAP needs and Pat and I both got what we needed.

Jane, glad to learn that you won't have to travel far to see the orthopedist.  The making of the Christmas goodies seems to come around very quickly.  I don't think Pat ever made a fruit cake. 

Hal, it sounds like you got a tech who knew what he was doing.  I hope that your TV and internet problems are now a thing of the past.  I used to accumulate bills and pay them all at one time.  However, for quite awhile I just pay them as they are received and don't have to worry about forgetting to pay them or losing them. 

June, our housekeepers come on the same day as ours was here yesterday and our house is again nice and clean.  Glad that Gary could take care of your business papers. I sure hope I never have to take salt tablets although I guess that would be quite different than having food be so salty, which I do not like. 

Lloyd, I didn't realize that anyone used the small bailers anymore.  Do the bails have to be manually pick up and stored in a barn?

Amy, glad you treated yourself by sleeping in this morning.  I bet you will get done what has to be done today and the rest can wait until another day. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 04, 2017, 10:03:34 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Bad night last night, old breath just would not give me a break.  I am tempted to go to emergency room and let them look at me.  I may call nurse and talk to her.  I stayed in recliner most of night but still got no relief.

Weather here is still not the best.  yucky most of the day and sun will peek out late afternoon and very warm.

Larry we got our HOA assessment yesterday and they went up 5 dollars.  If I even buy again rest assured I will not buy where they have an HOA  My wife was talking about we got no benefit from it and I told her, well, guess if we used the private park and pool we would get some benefit but we hadn;t been there for years.  My two neighbors across the street don't get along very well and one has written letters of complaint on the other to the HoA.  Cant understand that.  Fighting with neighbors is not on my agenda.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 04, 2017, 11:30:00 AM
Good Saturday morning Everyfriend.  I slept much better last night.  Things were somewhat better.  Early this morning when the aide brought me fresh ice water she spilled it on my bed and soaked all the bedding and my night clothes.  I had to get up and get changed and wait while she changed all the bedding.  I pray for Everyfriend every day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 04, 2017, 11:36:14 AM
Good morning everyone, got tht tooth out. In and out of the office in less than 30 minutes. Only bit of pain was the 2 needles in the gum. So good having a caring dentist after all the others I have had over the years. Next will be new bottom dentures, the partial is worn out. Was awake most of the night, 2 days going out in a row is too tiring for me these days. Finally fell asleep about 5 and woke after 9.

LARRY  yesterday it was in the low 70's here. Amazing for this time of year. The meds aew in clear  I call envelopes but are little sealed bags? for the times of day to be taken. The name of the med is on them so no mistakes. I can see where this is perfect for those who have trouble with the time of day to take different ones.

JANE  great you have an appointment soon for your finger and being close to home is a bonus. I miss all the cancy and cookies I made for Christmas. Never had a recipe for fruit cake but my oldest son loves them. The only one in the family who does, also the only one who like marmalade.

HAL   looks like the AT&T tech you had knew what he was doing and you finally have good reception.

JUNE  I know you will love having Dan and Nancy visit. My 2 sons live close and I see them often. Older one has been taking me to the dental appointments  because they came up faster than I could make arrangements for transportation, second son comes every weekend, this week it will be tomorrow. he does my banking for me. He is on my accounts because at the time I lived in the apartment in his house.

CAROL  now that my daughter lives in Arizona she likes not having to change clocks. Our next door state of Mass. is working on changing but they want their neighboring states to change, too. I am for that. I think we all dislike the early darkness in the afternoons.

LLOYD  you did a lot of work yesterday.

AMY  good day here for laundry on the line. Sun shining and looks like a nice breeze, too. I have not been out yet but will in the next hour I hope.

LARRY  I have one bill taken out of my checking account-it is the same every month.  Others I will get today and send out tomorrow. My rent is due the first of the month but I pay it early. Always have done that, know what I have left to spend if I see anything I want.

HAL  hope you can get help with that breathing problem. Yikes neighbors not getting along is not something I have ever lived near, thank God. I hate arguing and fighting.

JOAN  ice water would be a horrible feeling first thing in the morning. That must have really woke you. Glad you slept better last night. I was over tired last night and think that is why I could not get to sleep.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 04, 2017, 11:56:56 AM
Hal, we don't call ours a HOA but we are a self-run condo association.  The Board considers the expenses for the next year and our monthly fees are based on those predicted expenses.  We have expenses that you do not have - snow removal (both plow and hand shoveling).  We also have lawn care (we do not mow or water our own lawns individually), water, street lighting (not a township responsibility), insurance for the outsides of our buildings and property.  There may be more but that gives you an idea of what our Association Board takes care of.  We do not have a pool or community building or I doubt I'd be here.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on November 04, 2017, 12:23:01 PM
Good Morning,

Janie,  I think I neglected to tell you how glad I am that your finger will be cared for.  I send you a lot of cyber-hugs but forget to mention it.

Hal,  Several years ago, the HOA decided that our monthly dues would be based on the square footage of our units even though a clause in the covenants says that each resident shall be responsible for 1/78th of the expenses.  Unfortunately, the clause is worded so vaguely that the HOA got around that.
HOA insurance does cover everything "from the wall board out", as well as basic yard maintenance so I guess it's justified.  However, some of us with larger units would prefer a one-time assessment only when our unit is affected.

Last night was one of those "read one more chapter..." nights and I almost forgot to go to bed.  There are some domestic duties that need to be done but the only scheduled activity is to watch the Bedlam football game.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Oops - somehow I missed the last page of posts.

Joan, what a mess to have ice water spilled all over you and the bedding!  Brrrr!   Are you able to be up and about during the day?

Gloria,  my dentist puts something on my gums so I don't feel the needle go in.   The technician also puts something along my gums before she cleans my teeth so I don't feel her digging around.

Mary Ann,  I like the way your Board handles the monthly fees.   We don't have a pool or community building, either - although I wish we did have a place where groups could gather.  There's room for that at one end of the complex but I'd hate to think what we'd be assessed if one was ever built.

Off to find something useful to do until Game Time.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 04, 2017, 12:38:50 PM
Callie--yes - I am up and dressed during the day.  I have scheduled times for therapy - every day except Sunday.  I come back to my room when I need to rest or nap.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on November 04, 2017, 01:17:20 PM
 Joan,   :thumbup:   :hugs:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Carol on November 04, 2017, 04:14:59 PM
Joan:  You did not need an ice bath!  Sorry for your shock - what a day for you.

We have an HOA and the people running it (all owners) are well aware of keeping prices down.  We pay extra on our house for an extra snow removal when it is under 3 inches in total because it is a north facing driveway and so difficult to keep up.  We do it as a favor to anyone who walks on our sidewalk - don't want a lawsuit if anyone falls. We have 101 houses and no meeting center - just homes or a restaurant.   

Time to start Minestrone soup in the crock pot - just to have a soup at the ready.  Come on down - there is plenty of Sourdough bread too. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on November 04, 2017, 05:02:40 PM
Good afternoon, coo but sunny day,

Gloria, glad to read you have that tooth taken care of. I need to make a dentist appointment, but still can not get my act together since I cam home from the hospital.

Oh! Joan, what a wake up call. Ice water :eek:

Carol and Callie, I live in a mobile home, and our rent takes care of everything, water, garbage removal, Taxes, we do not own our land, but we have to keep it up mowing and snow removal on side walk. The owner of the park has his office right here, so you can walk in anytime of day if you want to talk to him. The rent goes up 2% every year, except the year SS did not go up.  the new section has rent of the pool in their rent, if we want to use the pool it is a $100. a year more. we have a beautiful rec. hall, pool tables, library kitchen and exercise room.  After 35 years I have no complaints and still low rent.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 04, 2017, 05:54:25 PM
I did not mention in what is included in our monthly fee - trash and recycle pickup.  Trash every week and recycle every other week.  We have certain areas where we can plant flowers but we must keep up that area.  Basic Cable Plus is also included in our fee - Comcast.  If we want anything extra, we pay for it (I pay extra for HD).  I've probably forgotten other things.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 04, 2017, 08:08:47 PM
I surely enjoyed reading all your messages. This has been an "off' day for me. Woke up with a left shoulder, upper arm pain that wouldn't go away..sort of pressure pain, so I have been reading, dozing and just doing nothing.Made a light lunch, and will have a light supper at home. I did go down and check the supper menu, but nothing appeals to me. I think some oatmeal, and canned fruit will do it for me, and I am not even going to think about Church tomorrow.......one day at a time.

Bis, that was a really mean wake-up call for you this morning. I'll bet that Aid got a good bawling-out.

I'm going to close down for tonight and get an early bed..after my oatmeal. Hugs,Love,Prayers,and God's best Blessings. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Denver on November 05, 2017, 01:22:39 AM
A good Saturday Night HELLO. 

It has been quite busy around here, so I have not been in to post. 

JANE, I, too, hope your hand issue can be fixed with out too much pain and agony for you. 

JOAN, a ice bath is not what one needs early in the morning....what a shock that must have been for you. 

LARRY, happy to read that your granddaughter will be returning with Scott to continue her life there.  I am sorry that the situation there in NY was not something that worked out. 

We have a HOA here in our immediate community, around $272. a month.  It includes all outside maintenance, snow removal and yard care in the summer, including out side water, and it is a gated area. We have a community center with a full time office manager and a pool.  The entire area where we live is $48. a month.  It includes all the maintenance of the very large community as well as 4 very nice community centers with pools, and numerous other things for families. 

My battery is about to die so I must say goodnight. 

We will gain the extra hour we lost last spring tonight.  I am not a fan of daylight savings time.

Pleasant dreams to all!

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Shirley on November 05, 2017, 06:02:54 AM
Good "Crazy Time Change" morning to all.  I started setting clocks last night to make sure I get to church on time, only now I don't trust my clocks (not sure which would change automatically & not).  I woke when my Fitbit said 4:00 am and the clock on the computer says the same, even the clocks I changed last night say the same.... which would have been the time I normally woke up on a Sunday morning (5:00 by my body clock).  I really object to "the State" messing with my head! 

I've been mulling over all the aches & pains, scary health problems everyone has reported (afraid to start listing, I might cry)... so I will be thinking of those special needs this morning when I kneel down to pray.  I am so behind in all the must do duties before winter, and am stressed with so much cleaning to do before getting out Christmas decorations (yes, ONE more tree this year)... that I have not stopped to post every day, even though I do read a couple times a day.   :christmastree:

Wishing all a Super Sunday, hugs & kisses, and most of all, Peace of Mind!  Love ya, Shirley
  :heli:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 05, 2017, 06:20:08 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend and thank you, SHIRLEY for the wish for "Peace of Mind".  Sometimes I think that's what I need more than anything. 

I'm off to get ready for church....actually 2 churches.  I'm going to a special service with my friend after my own.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 05, 2017, 07:02:11 AM
Good Morning everyone. I wish you all a great day. well i sure do not like this
daylight savings time see no advantage at all for it. there are more hours in a day now than I have strength for. and it never helped even when I drove over the road either. when you got some place to deliver they either wanted it a weak
before you loaded it on a weak after you got there with it ( never right ). I think we would all be beater off if we just got up after we had what sleep our bodyies
require and got up and went about our day.  see you all later.

Lloyd 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 05, 2017, 07:38:28 AM
Good morning everyone

I too ,don't like this turning of the clocks..

Rainy day here..and it is going to be a lazy day for me:) I do have plans on bathing both dogs....shhh..plus do some sewing.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day that makes their heart smile..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 05, 2017, 08:41:59 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It is an overcast morning here but it will be a nice day going only into the mid-70's. I didn't leave the house yesterday except to get the mail. I will go to Sunday School and Church this morning.  Pat hasn't told me yet whether she is going to go or not.  If she does we will eat out and if not I will stop and get something to bring home.  I have my devotional material ready for the Sunday School class. 

This is finally the day when Scott and Jennifer will get to see at least two of Jennifer's four children.  The meeting will be at a mall.  When that is over Scott and Jennifer will head back to South Carolina, driving throughout the night.  They expect to be home by noontime tomorrow.

Pat put the first drop in my eye this morning and I have two more to go today.  This is a compounded formula of eye drops and only deal with one bottle until it is gone and then will use a second bottle until it is gone.

Hal, only the last two homes we have had involved a HOA.  In the first one the dues was $40 per year to help with the upkeep of the entrance and I think only about half of the residences actually paid it.  However, this HOA here in South Carolina does enforce the covenants.  We have been here three years and the dues have remained the same at $100/month and that covers the yard maintenance as well as the common areas.  We have no pool or clubhouse as this is a small development of around 50 some home.  It is a shame when neighbors can't get along. 

Joan, glad to see your slept better Friday night.  It bet the water treatment was a change of routine for a Saturday.  :)

Gloria, getting the shots is the worst part of dental work for me.  Hope your mouth isn't sore today.  The way your meds are received sounds great.  That must be some machine that packages them. I do remember the last time I was in the hospital that the meds were individually packages in bubble packs with my bar code on them.  Like you I want to get my bills paid early in the month so I know what is left.  We have always paid the rent, utilities and grocery shopped each month before spending money on other things. 

Mary Ann, your condo association takes care of a lot of things. 

Callie, your HOA arrangements sound reasonable.  That was quite a game yesterday between the two Oklahoma teams in the Bedlam game.  It sounded like it lived up to its name. I didn't see it but they showed some clips and discussed it a bit when I was watching football games.   

Carol, the Minestrone soup and sourdough bread sure sounds good.  I used to get that soup at the Olive Garden. 

June, I sure hope your shoulder is feeling much better today.  You must have slept on it wrong. 

Jenny, you lost me with the $48 fee you mentioned since you had indicated another larger monthly HOA fee.  I will be relieved when I get word that Scott and Jennifer are safely home.

Shirley, I hope you can have a restful day today. 

Jane, nice of you to attend a second Church service with your friend today. 

Lloyd, did you get the hay baling done yesterday?  I am with you and others on the thoughts about the Daylight Savings Time. 

Amy, I hope the dog washing goes well today and that you do find time to sew.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 05, 2017, 09:19:55 AM
Good morning everyone, anyone forget to turn clocks back? I had mine changed by mid afternoon but forgot to ask my son to change the wall clock yesterday. I cannot reach it. Going to be another Sunday with rain but not as bad as last week.

CALLIE  like you, last night I just had to read a few more pages to finish a chapter but kept going. Got to bed after midnight. My dentist also numbs the gums before the needles but the gums way back seemed more sensative. I could feel a little pressure that felt like he was just touching the tooth and he said "it's out"

CAROL  I'll be there for the Minestrone soup, love most all home made soup.

GLORIA de  I know some people are terrified of dentists until their teeth start rotting and then they go and nothing the dentist can do to save the teeth.

SHIRLEY  Arizona is smart, they do not change their clocks. I see no advantage to it at all. Now will be dark about 4:30, that stinks. Are you in a hurry for Christmas? Good tree.

JANE  have a good day.

LLOYD  now if you retire you could sleep when you wanted and be awake when you felt like it.

AMY  I will not mention bath in front of your 4 legged family.

LARRY  I never had discomfort/pain after a tooth was extracted. Worse is the feeling when the gum is still numb to me and it is hard to talk.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 05, 2017, 09:21:18 AM

The Amish are non-violent people
BUT  IT  PAYS TO KNOW GERMAN.........

An Amish Farmer walking through his field notices a man drinking from his pond with his hand.

  The Amish Farmer shouts: "Trinken Sie nicht das Wasser,  die Khe und die Schweine haben hineingeschissen!"

Which means: "Don't drink the water, the cows and pigs have shit in it!"

The man shouts back: "I'm a Muslim, I don't understand your gibberish.  Speak English, Infidel!"

The Amish Farmer shouts back in English: "Use two hands, you'll get more!"
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on November 05, 2017, 09:26:27 AM
Good Morning, Everyfriend,

Finally - the trees along the creek behind the fence have turned bright yellow or red.  I was beginning to think we'd never have any Fall color.

Larry,  I was exhausted by the time that Bedlam game ended - and not just because it lasted four hours.   I wouldn't have wanted to be the Rules Judge; there were too many "potato/potahto" decisions to be made.  My Sooners may have won but All My Children's Cowboys have nothing to be ashamed of.

Gloria,  your comment about the dentist saying your tooth was out reminded me of having my wisdom teeth removed.  By the time he said,  "they're out", my jaw was just about paralyzed (or I thought it was).  But he kept working and, of course, I couldn't ask questions.  When he finally finished and I questioned him he told me he'd found a cavity and decided to fill it while he was at it. 

Hope I don't forget to change the time on my wrist watches.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Joy on November 05, 2017, 09:42:02 AM
Good Sunday Morning to all the Friends !

It is a cloudy, chilly morning here in Central Maryland.  I think the weatherman said it would eventually clear up, and the temperature will start to go down this coming week.

Larry,  your grand daughter's family issues sound rather complicated.  For some reason,  I had pictured her as a college-age young lady.  I am sorry that she is having to go through this situation.  We had a similar situation in my family, but nothing as complicated as hers.  I hope it will all eventually work out.  Sad that she can't have her children with her. 

Also, Larry, my son and DIL are very experienced travelers.  When my son worked for the government, he traveled quite a bit.  And, now that he is retired from the government,  he still is involved in the same kind of work, only with his own business,  and still travels, but not as often.  He has many, many frequent flyer miles built up.  They have been to many places in the states and also a lot of places in Europe. They have been on several of the Viking cruises that do the barge trips on several of the rivers in Europe.  My DIL runs a big printing company that she inherited from her father and can pretty much take off when she wants to.  They are very fortunate that they have no children and can afford to take these nice trips.  They have a big horse farm and lucky that several of the ones that board horses there are always available to come and look after the house and animals. They lead a very different lifestyle than we did  and my other two sons do,   I am happy that they are able to do that.

Hope Pat is feeling better this morning and able to join you for church.

Jane, I, too, hope your hand problem will soon be resolved.  Hard to do things when your fingers don't work right.

Joan, what a rude awakening with the ice-water "bath" so early in the morning.  Those kind of accidents do happen.  I am sure the aide was very embarrassed and felt bad about that happening.  Better cold then something that might have burned you. 

I, for one,  do like the daylight savings time.  I am not looking forward to it getting dark by 5 p.m.  It just makes for such a long evening.  I like it in the summertime when it stays light out so much longer.  Not really looking forward to the long winter days.  Why does summer seem to fly by and winter just drags on and on and on?   >:(

Since I live in a Senior Housing complex,  I don't have to worry anymore about having to worry about the snow or grass-cutting  I moved here from a condo complex, and I did have to pay a HOA fee.  It only increased by $10 a month,  every year.  If I remember correctly, when I moved, I was only paying about $150 a month.  I am sure it has gone up a lot more now. 

June, I sure hope that you are feeling better this morning.  I am sorry that your shoulder and arm were bothering you so much.  You still are such an inspiration to all of us. 

Shirley, I always enjoy your messages.  You, also, are another one who is a big inspiration to all of us.  You just never seem to slow down.  And, I feel being that sort of person really is what keeps you going.  I used to be like that, but have really slowed down in the past several years. 

Gloria, hope your mouth is feeling lots better this morning.  I don't know what options you have to help with the situation with your manager.  We have had 6 or 7 managers since I moved to my place in 2007.  I think the major problem is they just weren't experienced enough to be a " manager".  Some were better than others, but there were always residents who could find fault with things they did.  The one that was here when I moved in seems to have been the best one of all of them.  She left here to move on up higher with the management company.  There really is no excuse for someone to be so nasty and hateful like it sounds like your manger is.  That sure doesn't help the moral of the residents.  We have several residents who continually write to the management company complaining of different situations that take place here.  But, I have never heard of any kind of repercussions that come from those that complain.  We did have a meeting several months ago form a representative of the management company to hear some of the complaints.  But, so far, I haven't seen any results from what was discussed.  But I can honestly say that I  have never heard of any real nasty things that go on, like you have.  We don't have a lot of participation in most of the activities anymore, tho. 

Well, since I have wound up "writing a book" , I  will get on with my day. Not sure what I will get into today.  I did get some yarn when I was out the other day and have started working on another afghan.  Just to have something to keep my hands busy. 

I am so enjoying all the seasonal Hallmark movies that are being shown now.  There are a couple that I could watch over and over again.  Having something to work on keeps me from falling asleep while watching a movie.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Joy


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Shirley on November 05, 2017, 11:31:10 AM
Oh, Joy, I do envy you the Hallmark channel!!!!  If I could have one channel only, that would be it.... well, maybe weather...

Gloria, I really giggled over your joke... started before I got to the punch line.  :2funny:  I also have a clock #1 son will have to set.

Joan, still thinking about your ice water wake up....  that would practically stop my heart!  For sure that lady that spilled must have been mortified plus scared that it would shake you apart.  I'm so happy you are doing this well, you are one tough bird!  :thumbup:

And now I have something for all of you to think about.  This morning Father Dan asked us to "assess ourselves", what WE thought about our self and what we would like others to think about us.... in ONE WORD.  I think he mentioned nearly every descriptive word in the dictionary... but did not hear him say  "loving"..... and that was what came to my mind immediately.  I'm a lover of critters, all nature and even MOST people.  Okay, got a flaw in here.   ::) 

We have drizzle & fog, not too cold.  I could not remember how to turn on my washers in the Buick... so seldom have to use them & have been using ones in the RV quite a bit.  Like most of my vehicles over the years, it is a Ford.  Anyway, #1 son & I finally just happened to pull the lever. I had pushed, twisted & done everything ... but his good ole phone & uTube saved the day.  On the way home from church I got the "ding-dong" telling me to get gas fast.  Been expecting it for days but always rushing. 

Will check Sunday ads to see if anyone has Chicken of the Sea salmon or tuna on sale (for the cats).  Not been on sale as much as before they got hooked on it.  Tiger is the picky one, if she is hungry for tuna she will walk away from anything else.  Tom & their mother (Callie) will eat anything.  Tiger also won't eat the Friskies canned salmon dinner, either.  My husband was the one that spoiled old LaurenKat with the people salmon, only he bought her the boneless & skinless kind.  I couldn't let her have it right in front of Tom & Tiger without sharing... :-\ :'( 

#2 son is supposed to come over for a while today.  He likes to work in the yard or clean brush down by the river so will just have to sit & visit instead.  When the ground is damp that last bank going into the dry river bed is slick, really slick.  I never go down without my long hiking pole (carved for hikes along the creek in CO.) Works for me & saved me many times from slipping.  He was in Singapore for a couple weeks & I've been worried that he would eat any foods cooked in sesame oil, when tested he was so allergic the doctor told him he should be carrying 2 epipens, he was lucky to survive the reaction he had not long before.  Never knew he had a problem with it before in his life.  Anyway, I need to get in the family room & clean off the table we always sit around when anyone comes.  I have been a slob this week... (okay, for some weeks).  Have a great day....

I think more people like to think of themselves as kind ... My DIL has a sign in her classroom, she told me after church this morning, that says, "The smallest kind deed never goes unappreciated".  She is head of the Middle School math department, mostly 6th grade kids (I think) & has them say it before leaving class every day.  She does love kids, has an Industrial Engineering degree & went back for teaching degree after substituting when their kids were in school.  Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 05, 2017, 12:39:42 PM
Good Sunday morning Everyfriend.  I am late getting to my iPad to say hello today.  Linda and Ed were here to visit and just left.  She worked in Atlanta all of last week and will be working in Philadelphia this week.  I wish you all a blessed Sunday.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Carol on November 05, 2017, 12:58:36 PM
Gosh, it is good to see green print!

We are waiting for our youngest son to arrive and he will stay the night then drive to Phoenix for a meeting.  Both of us are a bit tired from visiting for hours last night - too much talking but we sure had a great visit.  Will make time for any visiting - ever!!!

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 05, 2017, 01:47:10 PM
Carol, I agree with you on the green print..my heart smiles when our girl pops in.

I'm skipping Church today, just feel worn out, so I will order lunch sent up today. We are still having cloudy weather with a few light showers.

Happy Sunday to all. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 05, 2017, 04:35:05 PM
For those of you who may be interested in the shooting at church at Sutherland Springs here is a live stream from a local TV station.

https://www.ksat.com/live/watch-ksat-12-news-livestream (https://www.ksat.com/live/watch-ksat-12-news-livestream)

28 killed
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 05, 2017, 05:45:52 PM
JUNE, I went to church twice today so I'll share with you.  You would have loved either one of them.  The first was my own traditional Episcopal ALL SAINTS DAY service and they read all the names that had been submitted for remembrance.  The second was an appearance by a group of young people known as RE-CREATION at my friends church.  If you're interested in learning about them they have a web site.  They were excellent!  So, JUNE, you can reap the benefits of either or both of my services.  I thought of you while Re-Creation was singing because this was your kind of thing.

I started the fruit cake today.  It's in it's cooling stage right now.  I won't be able to finish it tomorrow because my sister will be here and we have plans.  But I'm going to have it in the "aging" crock by suppertime Tuesday for sure.

Now the doggies are beginning to give me a hard time about supper so I better go see to them.  Annie makes the most pitiful sounds you ever heard when she thinks it's time to eat and I'm not on the way to the kitchen.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 05, 2017, 08:05:58 PM
hall I never got your link to open and do anything?

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 05, 2017, 09:32:29 PM
I had written a long reply, commiserating with the folks in Texas. It is hard to believe what is happening in our world. I wonder what God thinks ?

Janie, thank you for sharing your Church Services with me. I have made a note to check in on the "Re-Creation".

It is only 6:30 out here, but I am going to prepare for bed and book.

Have a peaceful night my dear hearts. God is watching over you, thanks be to God. I love you all. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on November 05, 2017, 10:09:59 PM
I am just stopping into say Good night, it is after 10 and I have had a busy day, with people stopping .  right now I am kind of worn out, and like June, I am going to bed with a book.  So Again Good Night my dear friends
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 05, 2017, 10:48:44 PM
Good Night everyone.

God bless and sweet dreams.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 06, 2017, 02:50:30 AM
Good Morning everyone. well I am up for a nature call changed the water, set a couple of the clocks , ready to go back to bed put my mask on and re set it. I moved wrong and created a air leak while ago, hope to do better rest of the night, have a great day,everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 06, 2017, 05:10:45 AM
Good morning everyone..

Yesterday did not go as planned.Dogs got a reprieve from having a bath and I didn't get any sewing done. My vertigo decided that I was going to hold the bed down and that is what I did. Thank goodness it is gone this morning as I have to take hubby into  the hospital for a procedure he is having at 11.00.

Misty rain out  and temp is 44° so not a bad day after all. Didn't put a fire on as we won't be needing one,maybe when we get back home later this afternoon.

Hal, I just can not imagine why anyone would do that.Prayers for those that are going through this difficult time.


Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 06, 2017, 07:30:59 AM
Good morning Everyfriend.  Unfortunately the dogs (me too) are still on standard time so we have been up early.  Today I opted to wait out their morning pill on the sofa and they both snuggled up with me.  Now I have a few things to get done before my sister and BIL arrive later this morning... including getting dressed and ready for the day's activities.

I hope you all have as nice a day as I'm going to have.  I love it when my sister visits.

Amy, I have those "vertigo" things too sometimes.  The Dr thinks they are caused by stress.  Confidentially, I agree with her. 

I better get started on the chores or I wont ever get finished,  Enjoy!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 06, 2017, 08:21:26 AM
Good morning everyone, showers in the forecast today and warmer than normal. Yesteday was a dark cloudy day, what a start to these short days long nights.

CALLIE  your dentist sounds like something mine would do.

JOY  many here say the same thing about that witch. She does not understand the elderly or does not like them. She may be book smart but has so common sense. This is not a happy place to live. No problems with that extraction except the not eating much till it heals.

SHIRLEY  like you I miss the Hallmark channel, always good things there. The clock that needs setting is battery operated and only had 1 battery change in the years I have had it. Not a digital one either.  I hoped I did not offend anyone with that joke. Don't believe you are a slob, just your house is too big for you to keep perfect.

JOAN  I have a grandson whose company sends him overseas a few times a year. With the crazy world we live in today we all pray he will be safe and return to us.

HAL  I saw about that shooting on TV yesterday. So sad when people are not safe is a church anymore.

JANE  when those dogs of yours really let you know when they think you are neglecting them. Love it.

AMY  when I got up this morning a bit of vertigo hit me. I sat on the edge of the bed till it went away.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 06, 2017, 09:21:14 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We awoke to a very dense fog this morning but it is to burn off by 10 am this morning so it won't be a problem by the time we head to the eye surgeon later this morning.  Scott and Jennifer left New York about 4 pm yesterday and Jennifer drove all night until she had to pull over and now Scott is driving.  She had driven 14.5 hours and they were in Charlotte when she wrote and in the rush hour traffic.  So they should be home by mid-morning and will get the rental car turned back in.  I will be very glad to get the message they are safely home. Pat just talked to Scott and they were just leaving Columbia and he said the traffic was heavy there and they have had a lot of fog on the entire trip.  They were able to see all four of the children and he said it turned out to be a good afternoon.

Gloria, our daughter starting in her late teens refused to see a dentist until her teeth rotted out and she had to have dentures at a very young age.  I was not offended by your joke. 

Joy, you are right about my grand daughter's family issues. It is nice your son and his wife have been able to travel and cruise a lot.  Pat did not make it to Church with me yesterday and probably a good thing as our Worship service ran 20 minutes over its regular time, something that almost never happens.  There was a Baptism and then a special service in recognition of All Saints Sunday. Our church lost quite a few members this past year.

Shirley, in assessing me after I am gone I do hope to be remembered as kind.  It is strange that your minister left our "loving".  Do your cats have a brand preference in their tuna.  I would say your cats are very fortunate to have you as their owner. 

Joan, I bet Linda has difficulty remembering what cities she is working in since she travels so much. 

June, hope you will not be as tired today. 

Hal, the church shooting in a small town and in a small church is certainly disturbing.  Obviously this could be something that could happen in any of our churches. 

Jane, I hope you have a wonderful day out today with your sister and BIL. 

Amy, sure hope the vertigo doesn't continue today.  Pat has been having some problem with it as well but hasn't indicated she is having it today.  I sure hope not as she will have to drive home this afternoon.       
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 06, 2017, 09:24:41 AM
Good Morning Everyone.

Amy sorry to hear you were under the weather yesterday.  And happy to hear you are feeling okay today.  If anyone should feel stress it's you.  You are on the go constantly.  Slow down and smell the roses.

Cloudy here this morning and a little cool, heater is on and running, I think.
Say think because I have the thing on heat/cool.  The crazy weather we are having.

Larry, hope you have good results with your eye surgery this morning.
I go back to eye doc tomorrow morning for a followup eye exam on the eye they worked on.  Mine turned out great. I am looking forward to getting the left eye done now. I talked to a friend at church, he is a commercial pilot, flys all over the world, and he is having trouble with cataracts and he is just young guy compared to us.  Problem with the surgery, so I heard years ago, it only last so long so they don't like to do it on young folks.

Not too much on tap here today, just normal stuff, I still need to finish my checkbook.

Everyone have a great day.l

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Joy on November 06, 2017, 09:26:52 AM
Good morning. Not a very nice morning here.  Kind of chilly, dreary and misty.  It is supposed to start getting colder this week.  Sure has been a strange fall.  Hot one day and cold the next.   

Good morning to all the early friends this morning........Gloria, Amy,  Jane and Lloyd.  And, also to all the friends who come in later. 

As usual, I am slow moving this morning.  Not sure what I will get into today.  I do know that I have to empty my shredder so I can start filling it up again. I have a pile of junk mail to get rid of and another pile of catalogs to bundle up for the recycling bin.

Gloria, I am just so sorry that your place is not a very happy place to have to live anymore.  I remember when you first went there how you talked so much about sitting outside having a fun time  chatting.  I am sure it is not good for the whole moral of everyone. 

Yes, it is just so sad and senseless about another shooting in Texas.  I just don't understand.  It bothers me when I hear some of the "higher ups" mention that  "this is not acceptable" or " we aren't going to tolerate this anymore" and yet,  these massacres still continue.   I, for one,  do not know any of the answers.  Just so, so sad.  All innocent victims.  And, now, if it isn't safe to go to church anymore...... where can you feel safe????  So many unanswered questions.

Ok, off my soapbox. 

Jane, hope you have a nice day with your sister and BIL.   My aunt used to make the most delicious fruit cake.  And, she would start putting them together around this same time.  She used to make her own wine, and that is what she used to soak cheesecloth in to wrap around the finished cakes.  None of her family are around anymore, so I am sure her recipe is long gone.   I would not be making any myself,  but they sure were good.  She used to sell them and I remember going to her house and fruit cakes would be stacked up in boxes ready to go to whoever had ordered them.  I do remember her saying that a lot of people didn't like citron, so she would make up special orders without the citron. 

I do like the small ones that a lot of organizations sell around this time.  And, I know I have gotten the Claxton  ones ( I think that is the name) at Walmart.

I need to get myself moving a little bit now.  I know I need to empty the dishwasher and clean up my breakfast dishes. 

Have a great Monday.

Joy


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 06, 2017, 11:05:31 AM
Good Monday morning Everyfriend.  It is sunny and a bit cool - so they tell me.  I hope you all have a good day - those undergoing procedures, those recovering from procedures, those doing something special today and those who have no special plans.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 06, 2017, 11:13:11 AM
Joy, many years ago, I used to make a fruitcake with a spice cake mix and citron.  I know there was more to it than that, but I haven't made it in years.  I made it to share with some of my co-workers and I don't recall ever getting an opinion about it!  But I liked it.  I soaked my cheesecloth in rum and I started about now to make them. 

Until last year, I bought fruitcake from Collin Street in Texas.  I have no idea what everyone is doing for either Thanksgiving or Christmas this year and I'm not sure most of them liked the fruitcake.  They're expensive, but they're good - lots of pecans and fruits.  Last year I also bought cheese from Fiji.  All of their assortments seem to contains sausages of some kind and I don't care for them.  It was hard to find anything that did not include the sausages.  So I'm not going to get that this year, either.  Unless I change my mind about either - or both.

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Shirley on November 06, 2017, 11:29:26 AM
 :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:.....Mary Ann... "or both".  Now that's my decision making!   :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 06, 2017, 12:14:04 PM
Shirley - Ha Ha Ha!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 06, 2017, 02:37:38 PM
well we went to VA today got my hearing aids tuned up . maybe too loud ?
and that clerk at the checkout counter needs some teaching done to him he said I would have no reason not to here Nancy now. mabey he needs a knot on his head. the very idea a man letting a fellow vet. down. I don't believe in get even
I believe in get ahead, just weight until I can see his wife. Have a good rest of the day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 06, 2017, 04:39:35 PM
The appointment was early!! I guess someone missed theirs and we were there early so they took hubby in ahead of time. I hate being later, I would rather wait than have then wait on me!

Got home in good time and he is resting, had a bite to eat and went back to bed. Lil girl went with him, she is looking after him :)  The wood box is filled and kindling in so resting it is for me tonight.

Jane a few years back I had  nasty go with this ,didn't drive for two weeks. Walked like I was pie eyed too!  Went to emerg and they gave me some meds to slow down the dizziness but it didn't totally leave. Glad it was only one day this time.

Enjoy your evening everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 06, 2017, 06:28:49 PM
Had a good (but too short) visit with my sister and BIL.  They should be getting home about now.

About the fruit cake,....my mother used to say that if you didn't have it made and in the aging crock by the second week of November, you might as well not make it.  So I'm going to have it ready tomorrow. 

Back when my church was having a Christmas Bazaar every year to raise money to pay for the new church building, my mother began by donating the first 14 lbs.  By the time the Bazaars stopped about 20 years later she was making upwards of 130 or mor lbs.  And all of it was ordered.  I don't remember my grandmother ever sitting down without a bowl of dates that she was cutting up.  And my sister and I lined pans with baking paper and then peeled the paper off the baked cakes.  They even drafted our friends to help.  It went out under the label "ST ANDREW'S FRUIT CAKE, MADE WITH GOD'S BLESSING BY CLAIRE WRIGHT AND FAMILY.  I make it now in her memory because I feel close to her when I do it.

AMY I'm glad your "dizzies" didn't hang around.  I've had them last anywhere from 5 minutes to 5 days but no long ones lately. 

I'm going to say my Good night now since I'm very tired and I think I hear those zzzzs whispering my name.  I'm going to get my jammies on and I'm sure the zzzs will find me soon.  Good night my friends.  Sleep peacefully and may God bless us, every one.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Carol on November 06, 2017, 07:40:25 PM
Amy:  A cousin had dizzy spells and motion sickness and she now does a little exercise with her head and it has helped tremendously.  Could it be allergies?  I hope you find a cure.

We just finished a little exercise with my old iPod.  I have downloaded audio books on it from the library for years - suddenly, this model was out-of-date and we had to go through a search to find something that works - tweaking things a little.  It is all Overdrives fault - they changed and insist that a newer model iPod will work with their new software.  It took a long time but finally, we found bits and pieces to figure this out - I am now able to download audio books on an older iPod.  So far, so good. 

Jane: Wow!  That is a lot of heavy baking.   I made mom's fruit cake recipe for years and gave little ones to friends who wanted them. Now, I just make hot fudge sauce and give everyone a pint and also refrigerator cookie dough that is ready to slice.  Friends who don't like to bake like the easy slice and bake gift.

Time to make dinner - it is leftover pizza so just heat and serve.  Easy Peasy. 





Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 06, 2017, 08:35:43 PM
I have had an unwelcome busy day. Mechanic working on my air conditioner which has been spewing out white stuff on my desk. He found the reason but wants to remove it tomorrow and take it outside and give it a good pressure wash. I'm thankful the outside air is pleasant.

I'm having a bread and butter sandwich for supper. Had a huge salad for lunch, so just plain bread and butter tastes good. I will top it off with an energy drink, and get off to an early bed time. I pray you are all feeling top notch by now. I love you much, and
God loves us even more.
Thank you God.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 06, 2017, 11:01:14 PM
Looks like everyone is tired, I know I am and have an early appointment with the eye doc.  Hope she takes me off the drops.

Nite.nite, God Bless and Sweet dreams
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 07, 2017, 06:12:21 AM
Good Morning everyone.
My breathing Machine. when I put it on it turns it's self on as soon as I take the first breath in it. when I take it off in the morning and lay it down, it blows hard
for a shot while, and lights up and tells how long I have it on shows a smiley face and says no leaks with another smiley face. it Lies, Last night  I lay awake
holding it in place most of the night and trying to get it properly in place. I think I am tireder than I went to bed. between it and daylight time change I feel like i have been ran over with a semi truck. hope you all had a good night, see u later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 07, 2017, 06:51:09 AM
Good morning Everyfriend. 

Lloyd, there's nothing worse than a machine that cant tell the truth.  I wonder what message it's sending to the VA.

Carol, I'll trade you a fruitcake for some of those slice and bake cookies or a jar of hot fudge sauce!  I never seem to get around to cookies any more.  My daughter brings me a small plate of some of my favorites and thats my Christmas cookies,

We're in "doggie pill wait" right now and will be having breakfast when the boinger goes.  I hope you all have a lovely day.  I'm hoping to get started for work early enough to swing by the polls on my way.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 07, 2017, 07:20:19 AM
 JaneS I do not know but I am going to give them a call today. I am about ready to throw it out and take my chances about  wakening up with out it. i think I am going to go look at a class a motor home today that a friend told us about; supposed to be low miles and in good shape. it belongs to his wife's grandpa his wife passed and he dose not use it now. $$ is right also. only 300 miles since new brakes all around,well maintained. if all goes well we are going to hit the road about the first of the year. have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 07, 2017, 07:25:13 AM
Good morning everyone...

Another new day to enjoy! VON will come today and I hope to sew later on.

Jane ,glad you enjoyed your visit with your sis and bil. Your house is going to smell so good with those cakes baking!

Lloyd,hope you can find some zzz's today ..

Hal, good luck with your appointment.

Larry, hope all went well yesterday and your feeling good today.

June, hope you had a great nights sleep and ready for a new day today.

Joy, our shredder is the cookstove in it goes and fire takes care of the papers.


Better get a move on here.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 07, 2017, 07:25:48 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well Lloyd seems you and I both had a long night, or should I say morning.
I did my usual 2:30 wakeup and never really got back to sleep.  I think when I get home from my other doctors appointment I am going to send my PC an email and ask him some questions.  I have an appointment with him on the 15th.

Coffee is on and I am holding off getting into the bathroom to clean up cause don't want to wake the wife.  She is getting up at 7, so she says, to get an early start on some things she wants to take to her club meeting.  She has refreshments.

Amy is late this morning, she must also be sleeping in.  I think she hears to "crack" of dawn every morning. 

Anyhow how check the news and kill another 30 mins and then start my day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 07, 2017, 08:44:54 AM
Good morning everyone, sun shining today at last. According to the weather guesser by the end of the week it will feel like winter here.  That will be more normal.

My CNA called in sick yesterday  so I had no help. Of course I did too much and this morning it is hard to move. Think I am getting lazy with the 4 days of help I get?   In the city of Woonsocket last night a car was on a RRtrack and was rear ended by a train. 2 women jumped out in time before the train hit. Officials cannot figure how they got the car in that position. They must have been driving on the tracks and not just crossing. Of course they were drunk. Do you think they were having a bumpy ride ?

JOY  gone are the days I would wake up in the morning, get out of bed and start a busy day. Now I wake up and always dread getting out of bed and standing up. Even some of the new residents here are saying they are sorry they moved here. Sad.

LLOYD  had to chuckle with your post yesterday about your getting ahead at the man's remark about hearing Nancy.

AMY  like you I like being early, dislike having anyone waiting for me. Now if only others felt that way.

JOAN  I would really like to just stay home for a couple of weeks with no appointments.

Already phone is driving me bonkers. Too early for me,
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 07, 2017, 10:07:00 AM
Good Tuesday morning Everyfriend.  The remote on the TV won't work and the charger on this iPad somehow got unhooked, so not a good start for today.  There could be much worse things, I know, but I am lost without those two things.  I hope you all have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 07, 2017, 10:41:36 AM
 Hi Everyone.    It is another beautiful morning here and we will see about 80 degrees this afternoon with only a small chance of rain.

My eye surgery went very well yesterday.  There was no pain beyond the slight pain in my hand when they put in the IV needle, which didn't even leave a mark on my hand when removed.  I was asleep before getting into the surgical room and so no memories of that.  I came home and ate a sandwich and then took a nice nap.  With the cover over my eye I wasn't able to wear my glasses yesterday so couldn't see every well at all.  Today the cover is gone and I can see again.  The repaired eye has a way to go, which is apparently not unusual and my glasses may be distorting the vision in that eye.  I will go back this afternoon, as is always required to be checked, but can resume all of my normal activities today.

Hal, it looks like it will be a day or two before the eye clears although I think it is getting better by the hour as not having as much trouble reading here as I did earlier this morning.  I will get my left eye done on Dec. 4th and then will need to get new glasses.  I bet you will have to continue to drops.  My instructions say to use them until two bottles are used for each eye that is operated on.  Fortunately I just have one drop to use three times a day.

Joy, wish I could share some of our nice fall weather with you.  We do need rain however.  I haven't heard of a Claxton fruit cake in a long time.  Fruit cake is not a part of our family tradition.

Amy, I also want to get to appointments a few minutes ahead of time.  My wife is excellent at being ready to leave at the agreed upon time.  Hope your husband is feeling better today. 

Mary Ann, it sounds like your mother almost had a factory going there with all of those fruit cakes.  They must have been delicious to build up such a demand. 

June, I remember eating some bread and butter sandwiches as I was growing up and a little sugar on the butter didn't hurt anything either.  :)  Glad your son found the problem with your A/C but surprised the maintenance men at your facility didn't fix it.

Lloyd, sorry to hear you are having difficulty with your CPAP macine.  Pat got a new head gear last week and found it they had given her a medium not small head gear that she needs. However, she has been able to use it and has had a smiley face on the machine the last two nights.  I hope the motor home works out for you and always good to be able to save a few dollars when one can. 

Gloria, it seems your CNA's leave you in a lurch quite often.  I hope you have some help today.  It sounds like those two ladies were very fortunate.  However, I expect they are in a lot of trouble as that could have caused a train wreck as well as taking their lives. 

Joan, it sounds like the batteries in the remote need to be changed and you will be back in business when someone plugs your iPad cord back in.  Unless it is completely run down it will work while plugged in, as I expect you know.  The last few times I have had to be in the hospital I always make sure I have a long extension cord so I can plug my electronics in as needed.  I hope the rest of your day will be good.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 07, 2017, 12:07:24 PM
Larry, I think it was JaneS whose mother made the fruitcakes, not my mother.  I don't even remember having fruitcake while my mother was alive.  We also had bread, butter and sugar sandwiches when we were growing up.  And mustard sandwiches.  Depression meals.

Larry and Hal, I'm glad your surgeries went OK.

Joan, I hope your equipment is working OK now.  I know how frustrating it is when you depend on something and it doesn't work.

I had my hair cut this morning and after that Tom and I had breakfast at the restaurant next to the hair salon.  We do this every five weeks when I have my hair cut.

We're talking Thanksgiving Day preparations.  We will go to Tom's son's for the meal  We will furnish the turkey and green bean casserole.  Tom's son is the father of the twin girls.  I want to have a picture taken of all of us for a Christmas card.  Including me, there would be four generations (I'd represent Norm).

The sun is shining on my computer screen, making it hard to see, so I'd better close up shop for the time being.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Carol on November 07, 2017, 12:25:10 PM
Jane:  Trading for fruitcake sounds great! 

Larry:  Glad your eye surgery is going well.  Best wishes to Pat on getting her machine to fit and work too.

A  girl is here putting in a new modem.  She had to install it in a new spot or otherwise it would be in the bedroom.  Don found a better monthly fee for the internet so he set up this appointment.  I have to get ready for a genealogy class. Wishing I had never ever thought of this a few years ago - getting nowhere.  I need to put time into quilting.  If only someone would be a housekeeper for me - now, that is a dream isn't it? 

Lovely day outdoors here - I wish the same for everyone.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Shirley on November 07, 2017, 01:07:02 PM
I had not thought of bread & butter sandwiches ... with the sugar!... for years.  What great memories, Larry & Mary Ann.  We sure did share a lot of similar days & meals.  No matter what we ate, it was served with love, right? 

I am anxious for this "pre-winter" prep to be over.  Having trouble getting the pool taken care of because I didn't get the job of repainting done in the spring & neglected maintenance during the summer so now has some black algae on the bottom that must be taken care of before cleaning, draining & putting to bed for winter.  We gave up covering years ago so I generally dip out the majority of leaves that gather during the winter & hope it doesn't freeze too thick or will need major patching in the spring.  Such a pain, but if I want the river & cats, gotta put up with it.  Then it is also time to drain water from the RV, blow out the lines (including hot water heater), and that is a big job.  Worry-worry-worry.....  One good thing, if you don't look at the bottom of the pool, the water looks nice & sparkling.   ;)  Everyone I know that has a pool handles the winterizing different.  The cost of having it taken out is more than maintaining, plus all that concrete surrounding the pool would be extremely hot during the summer, so it would have to be taken out. No good solution, so I'll whine & handle it another year~ :tissue:

I am impressed with the cataract removal & how your doctors do it..... still scares me to pieces.  Best wishes to you "boys" that in a few days you can see that chigger blink, like my Dad said.

Better get that Hoover running again, decided it was time to clean up those Bougainvillea blossoms, still blooming but has a whole pile of what looks like tiny parchment paper lanterns on the floor around it.  Nearly noon so may think "lunch" before more work. 

Joan, how long has it been since you checked the demerit book???  That was a lifetime ago, wasn't it?   

Gloria, the new AARP mag has a long article about picking nursing/retirement, assisted living places, got to admit, I've learned a lot from y'all telling about the good & bad, and thank each of you for telling about your days & experiences.

Carol, my brother did all the genealogy work in our family & a number of the clan has done the test, actually a niece's son was tested in FL & made a match with a nephew's daughter living in Ohio... & they didn't even recognize the names until their parents explained. My understanding is that siblings can actually have different readings because of inheriting more genes from one parent than the other.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 07, 2017, 01:24:13 PM
Shirley--Thanks for mentioning the article in the AARP magazine.  My mail goes to my son's address.  He sorts and brings me the stuff I should/would want to see.  There's many good things here and some no good.  One BAD is cost - just over $9,000 a month.

I havven't checked the demerit book in a LONG time.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Carol on November 07, 2017, 01:41:15 PM
I am staying out of the way for the techie girl to do her job - installing a new modem and actually making an entire change in the computer area. 

Feeling sleepy when it is quiet and I am awake before 5 AM daily - from years of work/children habit.  We are all abuzz about the bee problem in that they take over the hummingbird feeder.  Don hosed the feeder yesterday and no bees today.  We cannot have any feeder on the patio anymore or we will be driven out trying to sit outdoors. 

Joan:  That amount sounds too large...but I haven't caught up with care prices either. 

Shirley:  My mother's family (7 children) all looked different. I just found a lot of Finnish in my DNA besides the mainly Swedish.  Uff da 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Shirley on November 07, 2017, 03:51:41 PM
  Joan, that is what I was told my brother was paying when his wife was in Memory Care" (Alzheimers), plus he was paying about the same for home health care because he wrecked his health trying to care for her at home, ended up in the hospital 3 times that year with COPD & then lung cancer before he committed her. She would try to run away to go home day & night and other times she was totally lucid. Terrible disease. Do hope you can get out soon & just enjoy your money yourself!   

Don't know why I keep banging my head on the floor trying to figure how to do something "I know nothing" about... but I ordered some children's walkie talkies for a gr-grandson, to be delivered to him this week. Was okay until a day later when I ordered a double back pack hammock for my son & as I clicked to order even though it didn't give me the option where to send or how to pay (I have money in my "gift card" account)... & a glance showed it was going to be shipped to same address as the walkie Talkies (Seattle, NOT Wichita).  :booboo:  I couldn't find a place to go back & adjust so quickly canceled.  The Amazon web page was totally messed up so I called for Help because the site was now showing that the walkie talkies, NOT the hammock, were coming to MY house.  A girl called from Amazon & I tried to explain, we didn't speak the same language .. she suggested I cancel that order of walkie talkies & re-order them, too late to reroute them (matter of minutes). When I looked again the walkie talkies were now coming to MY house & nothing to the gr-grand.  So I called Amazon again & again a girl could not get the facts straight.... suggested I just allow the walkie talkies come to my house & order some to be sent to Seattle. Oops!  Sold out so would be a few days before being shipped!  I told her to just leave the other pair alone, I would pay for & give to another kid. 

The first set was delivered to my house yesterday... I am SO disappointed because one has a scuff mark on the face & the other one is already running.... I do think I've been sent a used pair.  One of the reviews was from someone that had that happen to them.  Not only am I stuck with a used pair, I can't figure how to open the face to set or try out, but now wonder if the other set being delivered to my gr-grandson tomorrow will be new or used!  I'm going to post the link so if anyone can look at & maybe explain how that face opens, (no instructions at all in the box) I would be very grateful. The other screw up with this day was the hammock I tried to order to be sent to me & had to cancel with it automatically was heading to Seattle... was no longer available (one of those "lightning" deals & was 100% sold out). 
https://www.amazon.com/Talkies-Two-way-Rechargeable-Children-Camouflage/dp/B071VNW11F/ref=zg_bs_166208011_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1Y8JCJQW0VFBRPB6YRNE    (https://www.amazon.com/Talkies-Two-way-Rechargeable-Children-Camouflage/dp/B071VNW11F/ref=zg_bs_166208011_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1Y8JCJQW0VFBRPB6YRNE)

Hope someone can look at the photo & know how to open that face to set & see if these work... I hate to send back, have not had to do that before with all my Amazon Prime orders!
 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 07, 2017, 06:10:58 PM
Sorry for all your problems SHIRLEY, but you're preaching to the choir here.  I detest Amazon.  The only thing I buy there antmore are two gift certificates for my grandson in Montreal....one for his birthday and one for Christmas.

The fruitcake is cooling in the kitchen and will be in the crock before I go to bed tonight!  HALLELUJAH!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 07, 2017, 09:53:39 PM
Fruitcake is aging and I'm off to bed.

Good night Everyfriend!  Sleep peacefully and may God bless us every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 07, 2017, 10:24:25 PM
Nancy is watching the depressing news and I am going to bed wishing you all sweet Dreams. Goodnight .

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 07, 2017, 11:45:24 PM
I had a blah day, mostly waiting on the necessary repairs on my A/C that was spewing out "stuff". Finally it got repaired.

Bis, is there a chance you will be able to leave that expensive medical place you are now living in ? Are they actually healing you ? I loved the picture of you and Finlay, and you looked quite healthy. Of course having your beloved Grandson nearby would do great things for you.

Tomorrow Dan and Nancy and Tank (the wee dog) will be here for the day. They are spending this night  with Gary and Dori, then here on Wed., and will get a motel close to me, then they will pop in on Thursday as they will be driving back home that day.

No other news from here..I pray you all have a peaceful night and a happy, healthful tomorrow. I love you all heaps and bunches.
June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Denver on November 07, 2017, 11:49:37 PM
I only have 6% of battery power left so can not comment too much tonight.

LARRY, so good to read that your eye surgery went well.  I hope your vision continues to improve. 

We learned today that Mark and Megan have set a wedding date for the 28th of January, 2018, so the family is scrambling to get their plans made to head to California to be there for their big day.

Pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 08, 2017, 03:58:39 AM
Mesmerizing act!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRiTCIRaLhU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRiTCIRaLhU)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 08, 2017, 05:51:02 AM
so_P_bubble Thanks very good

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 08, 2017, 05:58:40 AM
Good morning everyone...

Taking hubby's vehicle in to get the snow tires on today, then home to tidy and clean up .May even get some sewing in later.

Jane, I bet that is a relief to get all those cakes made .

Bubble, thank you, she is one talented lady!

Lloyd, good morning.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 08, 2017, 06:52:30 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  /the rain is over and we are supposed to have sunshine today but much colder temps.  I fear winter is on the way. 

AMY, you are correct,  Once the fruitcake is baked and aging, I heave a sigh of relief,

Now I have to get started on the candy,  My niece orders some to give to her friends and to keep for her family and I get Starbucks Christmas blend for myself and my family.  We worked out that deal last night so now I start the candy.  I have to have hers ready when Bridget's college Christmas holiday begins.  We make the exchange that day,  i'm off to work 10 to 2 today so wish me smiles and short registers. 

Have a wonderful day whatever it brings your way!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 08, 2017, 07:37:20 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Bubble nice video, talented lady.l

Amy I thought you got the snow tires all on the other day.  I am happy we don't have that problem to contend with.  Do you have block heaters on your car?  When I lived in Canada I had a garage so I never had one installed.  But those who lived in same apartment building and didn't had them and I can remember them going out to check them.

I have an early morning appointment with my PC to see if he can do anything about this shortness of breath.  At least it let me sleep until 4 this morning.

a cold front blew through late yesterday afternoon, so there is a chill in the house and we are suppose to get some lite rain today.  We need the rain.  We will start warming back up in a couple of days.

Lloyd, hope you are feeling better.

June, happy that you got a/c all fixed up.  Sounds like it was low on freon.  It will make a/c start to make snow.

I hope everyone has a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 08, 2017, 07:39:35 AM
Good morning everyone, coldest one of the season so far, 27° and windy and rain again. Seems like we have had terrible weather since we turned the clocks back. Oh well, Mother Nature will do what wants and not what we would like.

JANE  I now have plenty of time to make cookies and candy but am unable to do it. Way back I spent a few weeks after Thanksgiving doing at least one batch after work and week ends making more. Had to get a box out to California early to make sure it would get there on time. Never had a fruit cake recipe and if I did I would have made one for my oldest son. He is the only one who likes them.

LLOYD  how was that motor home you looked at?  Getting a used one I hope you checked it all out good.

JOAN  could the remote need new batteries?  Remember the days before remotes and how we would have to go to the TV to change channels?

LARRY  it is not often a CNA is out. They do ret tired I know. The ones I have on Tueday and Friday are very dependable and good workers. The one for Monday and Wednesday I do keep busy because if I didn't she would sit and do nothing. I do not believe in getting paid to do nothing. The woman driving her car on the train tracks has a DUI charge against her. There are from Mass. and not familiar with the area they were in. Serves thm right IMO.

MARY ANN  I get the sun on my PC late afternoon about the time I Skype with my daughter so just pull down the shade.

SHIRLEY  not all senior housing is unfortunnate to have a manager like the witch here. She had to get a new hot water tank almost 2 years ago, got the cheapest one she could find. The last moth we have had no hot water than having it. The company that works on those things has never seen one like this and is doing their best when she keeps interferring. A few days ago he told her that if she lets him do the work the way he can and leave him alone he might get it fixed. She went back to her office. We have hot water again so when I finigh here I will get into the shower. Too old for cold water shocking me. I have not received the latest AARP mag yet but got the hewsletter yesterday.

CAROL  I have a niece who is into our family history. Her latest was of a man on my Father's side he was sent to New France and was taken prisoner of Indians and survived.

JOAN  there are a few places around I would love to check into but way too expensive for me.

SHIRLEY  I never ordered anything from Amazon so no help from me.

JUNE  enjoy the visit from Dan and Nancy.

BUBBLE  wow that took a steady hand to balance every thing like that. Thanks.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 08, 2017, 09:50:46 AM
 Gloria Like most all of my life at least a day and $$$$ short it was sold just before we cold see it. But just after the first of the year we are selling out reserving the right's for life. and on line we are looking at all sorts of class A motor homes. we intend to travel seeing lot of places and people. who knows we may even show up on your door step. are thinking about getting passports
and crash AMY. we are talking about becoming snow birds and spending winters in warmer claimants and summers in Idaho at grandsons and such. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 08, 2017, 09:57:48 AM
Good Wednesday morning Everyfriend.  Joe has already been here.  He had ordered a new keyboard for my iPad and it arrived.  The other one had a broken hinge on it, if you remember.  Hope yo all have a nice day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 08, 2017, 10:39:23 AM
 Hi Everyone on an overcast and humid morning here in South Carolina. We do have a potential for some rain showers today and a much better chance tomorrow, unless the forecast is changed again. 

My eye surgery followup went well yesterday.  Yesterday morning for the first time I realized what the yellow haze over the eye was all about as when I closed my yet to be operated on eye everything was nice and white and when I reversed that things had that yellow hazy look to them.  We did go out to dinner last evening and Pat still had to drive.  The doctor told me I could start driving tomorrow, although may do so when we go to the Church this evening as it will still be daylight.  As we were coming home last night after dark the headlights of the oncoming cars were like sparklers as my eye was still dilated.  Pat will probably have to drive home this evening.  Neither Scott nor Jennifer will be having dinner with us as Scott has to work and Jennifer has come down with a nasty cold. Fortunately, she made it back home before it hit her. Nothing else on the schedule for today than dinner at Church. 

The tech was just here and delivered and set up the oxygen concentrater to go with my CPAP machine. I visualized it to be a small machine but it is about the size of a suitcase.  They had sent a backup tank of oxygen in case of a power outage  but I declined it as we seldom have a power outage and I am not dependent on oxygen.  My monthly costs have just gone up again for this device.

Mary Ann, I am finding that often I think of one thing and say or write another.  My mother never made fruit cakes either.  I thought the bread, butter and sugar sandwiches were a real treat growing up. 

Shirley, I didn't realize that my folks were probably pretty poor as we never went hungry since we lived on a farm and we had our own meat and canned and later frozen fruits and veggies.  You make me glad that I never have had nor would have a swimming pool.  They sounds like a lot of expense and work for a short season.  Our one-time neighbor had an in ground pool put in and after a couple of years it was seldom used. I didn't worry about the eye surgery as have friends who have had great experiences at this eye practice.  I can't wait until the other eye can be fixed.  The worst part is not being able to drive for a couple of days.  Shirley, go to your orders for your Amazon account and over to the right is a drop down menu where you can request a return if the item is damaged.  They send you an email with a bar code to return the item at their expense via Fed Ex or UPS.  It is simple and easy to do and as soon as they get notice the package has been mailed they refund your payment via your credit card.  We have done this several times and it works beautifully. 

Jane, we purchase a lot of things from Amazon and have found their customer service to be excellent. 

June, glad you got your A/C fixed. Hope you have a great day with Dan and Nancy and Tank.

Jenny, your family is certainly keeping you traveling from coast to coast. 

Joan, are you having to pay the $9,000 a month for the apartment you are not using at the moment.  I sure hope they are not that expensive around here but haven't checked.   

Hal, when I lived in Alaska I had to use a bloc heater on my car as it ws always outside, there were not garages.  Sorry to hear of your continued shortness of breath.  I am hopeful that having the oxygen with my CPAP machine will keep me from getting so tired and experiencing the shortness of breath. 

Gloria, that is a pretty chilly morning.  Glad you don't have to get out in it everyday.  Too bad that you have to keep after the CNA to keep her busy.  Our housekeeper works like a busy bee when she is hear.  Pat gives her any specific instructions on areas she wants to have special attention and Janet does these plus her regular routine.  If your manager knew so much about fixing the hot water heater then why didn't she fix it.  Good for the repairman in telling her to leave him alone to do his job. 

Lloyd, if you come to the South I hope you and Nancy will stop in to see us.  We are easy to find as we live off of a frontage road for I-20.

Joan, you should be all set with that new keyboard.  Sure glad you have that iPad to use.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 08, 2017, 11:26:47 AM
Larry--i had to give up the apartment since it was Independent Living, and I will be going to Assisted Living.  This rehab place is 9 thousand a month, which I have to pay.  The dollar sign will not work.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Joy on November 08, 2017, 11:40:44 AM
Oh Joan,  I thought one of the nicer places in my area was expensive at almost $5,000.   I can't imagine having to pay that amount.   Hope that you will be able to get to the Asst. Living place soon.  However, it probably won't be a whole lot less.  My thoughts continue for you to continue feeling better.   It is always just so nice to see you being able to be with us all again. 

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Joy on November 08, 2017, 11:50:32 AM
Larry,  I am sorry that I haven't commented on your cataract surgery.  I am so happy that you are doing so well and I can imagine how anxious you are to have the second one. 

I hadn't read anything about the Cracker Barrel restaurants having the take-out Thanksgiving dinner.  I don't think there are any of those places around my area.  I know there is one up in Shrewsbury, Pa. but that is a little too far to go to pick it up.  As it stands now, I think my grandson has offered to make the dinner and I will just contribute something towards that. Either monetary or make a couple things.  My 2 other grandchildren have decided they won't be able to make Thanksgiving, but are going to try and make plans to come down sometime during the Christmas holidays.   I am kind of disappointed, but I will "go with the flow".  I am pretty flexible with anything these days.

I, too, have not had any problems with returning things to Amazon.  And,  it is great that when I do order something, it is just so easy to have the item sent to whoever I want it to go to. They have all the addresses saved in my account of addresses that I have used in the past.  When I have things sent to my granddaughter, since she lives in an apartment complex, they just leave a note in her mailbox and she picks it up the post office. No problem at all.

I need to get on with my day and get some things accomplished.  LOL  Spend way too  much time on the computer, but it is my lifeline to so many things. 

Joy


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Shirley on November 08, 2017, 01:01:02 PM
Whizzing through again, just had a shower & washed my hair, trim will be needed next time.  Gloria, glad you mentioned it was the newsletter that came (AARP) & NOT THE MAGAZINE.  I cleaned off the table & you are right, I also got the newsletter & that was where all the info about checking on our next "home away from home" is.  Sorry, everyone, seems life is slightly stirred up around here.

Larry, I think I know what happened when ordering from Amazon, I must have caught the site in the middle of an update or something since none of the normal options of how to pay or where to send (I have at least a dozen names & addresses I ship to), & the computers just did a "ship to" the last place an order went.  I am okay with paying for both but not okay with being "used" instead of "new"... for gifts! I went ahead last night and posted a negative review, after leaving a request for the seller to contact me 24 hours before.  I would have done it privately but hopefully will get the seller's attention this way.  I don't blame Amazon for the mix up except it would be nice to explain what is wrong and be understood.  I can't believe in less than 10 minutes the order could not be returned back to the original/intended destination!  That was nobody's fault but the girl that couldn't understand English! Thanks for the advice.

Time for me to stop the gift giving, all but one in college makes more a year than I do & maybe one nice donation to St.Jude's would mean more than to family & I can take that off my income taxes.  Bah, humbug......

Joy, I offered to do a Thanksgiving dinner between Christmas & New Year since that's when my daughter can travel (after another hernia operation).  I have a large enough table to seat everyone with a card table & bar stools for the 4 youngest.  I like to serve on dishes & use silverware & not paper plates & plastic forks & knives.  I don't ask for any help but they are free to bring side dishes or dessert if they want.  I fix a turkey & gravy, turkey breast & noodles, mashed potatoes, rolls, cranberry sauce, candied sweet potatoes & candied carrots, usually a fresh fruit salad with real whipping cream. Immediately my kids that have grands suggested having it an a different house because I don't have a "play room" for the kids.  My response was, "can't they come in & sit down and eat?  Do their parents let them run when they go out to eat?"  I know they take them out to eat.... and think it's time they learn some manners and rules. Not sure how this will come out but for once I am NOT going to haul food to another house.  I need an attitude adjustment. :-[

More clothes heading to the utility room.... sunny day but cold, lots of outside work to take care of & all I want to do is run away from home.  I need to quit stopping by this computer to see what y'all are up to, and whining about my life. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 08, 2017, 04:38:26 PM
Another lovely day!!! :walkwhistle:

Hal, this time it was the snow tires on hubby's vehicle, it was mine last week.

Managed to get a few things done ,wood in and lawn tidied and then I sewed! I have to admit this is a fun quilt, I am making dogs (just the heads) of red dogs, blue dogs, checkered dogs , and swirly dogs .Once I get them made I have to put eyes and a nose on them and that may be a problem,for me but I will try .

Gloria, are you all going together for a Christmas gift for the "witch" may I suggest a broom!

Larry, good to hear your follow up went well. You would have to hog tie me to work on my eyes .

Shirley, a friend of mine worked in a restaurant where a family with unruly children came in. She remarked to them when they were leaving ..."it sure must be nice when the kids behave when you take them out"
I have been in restaurants where children are let lose and I feel so sorry for the waitresses trying to get hot food or drinks to a table.

Joan, if it means you are getting top notch care then it is worth it. We are not happy when your not here...(we worry too!! )




Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Denver on November 08, 2017, 05:47:01 PM
Good afternoon, EVERYFRIEND. 

THE SUN IS SHINING, so I am in much better spirits today.  It has warmed up a bit, so that also helps. 

SHIRLEY, I want to go on record to say, I do NOT think YOU need the attitude adjustment..... me thinks the younger geration does!  I think you need to be appreciated more for your willingness to host a meal, being you have to do everything on your own to get the meal prepared.  Not many are willing or able to take on that task! 

So many in my life are struggling right now....my dad is having urology issues, and I think the doc is being much too aggressive to want to do the treatments that he wants to do on a 93 year old man.  One neighbor is in the hospital after having a terrible reaction to her blood pressure medicine, and has been on a ventilator or several days.  Her throat swelled up terrible and it was so bad by the time the paramedics arrived that they were not able to even get the tube down her throat.  The other neighbor that had to have both legs amputated the end of July came home today as she has used up the time that Medicare will pay for living assistance.  How is she ever going to be able to alone in her home?  One prosthesis is on order, but the other stump is not healed enough to even get ready for a prosthesis. Today my cousin called from Wyoming asking me if I knew where her husband is?  She said he has been missing for two days....that certainly had me going trying to figure out what was going on.  I have since talked to her DIL, and found out that her husband is in the hospital, but my cousins short memory recall is such that she can not remember......  oh my! 

LARRY, it sounds like you are doing very well after your eye surgery.  I am glad that Pat is able to do the driving when necessary.  I hope Jennifer feels better soon. 

All the baking you ladies do is pretty impressive.....I used to do a lot as well, but those days seem to be in my past.  We do not need any sweets around here.  I remember well making my fruit cakes and remembering to pour some rum over them ever so often,  they sure were tasty. 

JOAN, I am sorry to hear that you had to give up your apartment, but when you need more care that is what one has to do.  The price of assisted care is outrageous..... I do hope you will be able to move back to your place soon. 

I hope you all have a good rest of your day. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 08, 2017, 06:54:49 PM
Hi my sweet friends. Dan and Nancy arrived about 9 a.m and it is a slice of Heaven to have them touchable and hugable. They look SO well and happy, and little Tank, 3 pounds, is so lovable. I was thinking they had 6 dogs now, but it is only 5, so 4 of them are staying with a "care-giver" this week. All five dogs together come to the grand weight of 25 pounds, so Nancy can easily share a section of their couch with all of them. They are off checking out their motel room right now, so they gave Mom a chance for her afternoon nap.

Dan checked out my Lynx vacuum which is not working and got on to Amazon, and I will have a new Lynx in a couple of days. YAY. It is a neat little vacuum that is easy for an old lady..no cord. My cleaning lady comes in every other week to vacuum but there always seems to be a need for a vacuum in the meantime.Dan also worked on my lap top and showed me how to enlarge the font. I hope I remember !

If I don't get back today...you will know I am enjoying my kids. Hugs every one. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 08, 2017, 10:28:54 PM
I'm about to head off to bed also so I will bid you all...

Good night Everyfriend.  Sleep peacefully and wake refreshed to a new day. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 08, 2017, 10:53:38 PM
Well it has been a day.  I went to doctor this morning and got right in.  He came in and he examined me and gave me a breathing treatment with the nebulator listen to my lugs and of course ask a hundred questions and said he thought I had pneumonia so he sent me over to lab for blood work, two different drugs and for a chest xray.  How in the world I got pneumonia I don't have a clue.  I had to good fortune to get the assistance of one of the hospital staff to show me to the xray department and even put me in a wheel chair a roll me all the way there.  But it took me a good 30 minutes to walk back to where I parked the car.  I cratered when I got back home.

At any rate the doctored called me mid-afternoon and told me the xray confirmed I had pneumonia and some fluid on my lung and he was calling in another script for water pills, wife went down and got them and I will start those in the morning.

I will check in with you all in the monring.

God Bless, sweet dreams and nite, nite.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Shirley on November 09, 2017, 01:07:51 AM
Should be in bed but always do a "bed check" on y'all before I turn out the lights.

Jenny, I do feel your sadness with so many friends & family in "dire need" because of health issues.  Seriously, it really does give me a "heart ache" because I can't help make everyone feel better.  Sorry about your neighbors, friends & family... hugs to you.  Congratulations to the bride & groom, know it will be such fun for all of you to be together.

Hal, pneumonia is nothing to mess around with, that heavy feeling you've been having was probably the first symptoms.  As your mother probably used to say, "put on your warm vest and don't take it off until spring".  I found that BenGay works better to rub on me than Vicks... and sure helps to break up the congestion better than anything else... hope you got a good antibiotic to heal fast!  I had a long ago friend telling about her episode of getting worse & worse until one day she complained to the doctor that she "didn't know why it kept getting worse, she put Vicks on every time she went out....".... He had the ah ha moment & yelled at her "that is the reason it is worse, NEVER go outside with Vicks or BenGay on, it opens the pores!"  We were in high school at the time & sure made an impression on me, I passed it on.  My daughter just told me tonight that she reminded HER daughter to be sure & wash the Vicks or BenGay off her little boy before letting him out.  My daughter was sounding off because her daughter does everything by "what the app says".... no common sense at all.   ::)

June, so nice to see your happiness to have "the kids" visiting.  Tell Dan when I think of beautiful photos I think of some of his you shared with us.  Hope he is still at it.  Are you going to have a chance to have both boys & wives with you for a photo before they go back? .... to share with us?

Need to get to bed.  Sweet dreams to all and God Bless.  Love ya, Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Pat on November 09, 2017, 02:00:06 AM
Hi Everyone...  :smitten:

I know that some of you are saying, "It's about time!"  Well, hopefully I'll try to make that change.  It was, on November 1, 2017, the second anniversary of being ill!  Then on March 15, 2016, the second part of this illness! ::)  Hospital visits to the ER are just not for me.   :knuppel2: 

I'm so happy to see Joan posting.  I'm sure it's because of the many prayers and good thoughts going heavenward on your behalf Joan  by our wonderful membership.  :smitten:

Personally, I'm so thankful for all who have stepped forward to help with things around the site while these illnesses have hit so many of us. 

I'm now having to tell you that once again, our wonder woman, Jeanne is residing in the hospital.  She hopes to be back though, in a couple days (but I'm sure no one will complain if she takes a few days for herself in her cosy home before coming back to the Soda Shop and the rest of the site.

Well, since it's 2 am here and sleep just wouldn't come, I'll close for now and hopefully be back soon!

Love to you all,

Pat... :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 09, 2017, 06:57:48 AM
I'mreporting in this morning.   I seem to have missed reporting OUT last night...or did I?  My mind is full of holes this morning. 

I'm so sorry to hear about our beloved Jeanne Lee.  I hope she recovers quickly and is able to at least say "HI" now and then.

I gathered everything I need to make chocolate candy and today it is my intention to get a good start on that job so I can spend the weekend at it.  I'll let you know how that goes.  My plan includes throwing a couple loads of laundry in to slosh around while I'm otherwise involved.

Kiran and I are having supper together today so that will be a pleasant interval.  Hot dogs and french fries have been ordered.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 09, 2017, 07:26:59 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Sorry to hear Jeanne is in the hospital.  Never much fund to spend any time there.  I always felt like I was in prison and they certainly don't let you rest.

Tisie, thanks for the advice.  You know I hadn't thought of Ben Gay or Vicks in years, my Mom used to keep a good supply on hand and used it on me all the time.

I had a restless night and was up and down, finally about six I gave up and got up and put the coffee on.  Thought I would check in to see what had or is going on while it brewed.

We finally got some rain here late yesterday afternoon and hopefully more during the night hours.  It is so dry around here.  The VP (Pence) was in the area and went down to where they had the shooting and met with the folks there in the football stadium.  On the news it looked like it stayed dry but cold, don't think it got out of the 40's yesterday, and all he had on was a suit jacket.  Hope he had on his long johns.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 09, 2017, 07:42:28 AM
Hal, I hope your meds are working and you're feeling better.  Pneumonia is nothing to fool with at our age. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 09, 2017, 07:43:10 AM
Janie alert.  Duck, here it comes.

12:20 PM | *Late week Arctic blast may not be the last of the month…”high-latitude blocking” pattern likely to form by Thanksgiving Day*

https://www.vencoreweather.com/blog/2017/11/7/1220-pm-late-week-arctic-blast-may-not-be-the-last-of-the-monthhigh-latitude-blocking-pattern-likely-to-form-by-thanksgiving (https://www.vencoreweather.com/blog/2017/11/7/1220-pm-late-week-arctic-blast-may-not-be-the-last-of-the-monthhigh-latitude-blocking-pattern-likely-to-form-by-thanksgiving)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 09, 2017, 07:45:52 AM
Good morning everyone.

We had a heavy frost last night. Today is a take it as it comes day ,I do want to go and buy 4x8 sheets of corrugated plastic board, don't know the right name for it. This is cut into 8x12" pieces to wrap fabric around to store.

Jeanne Lee, I hope you feel better soon

Pat ,hope you also feel better and stay out of the hospital too!!

Hal,you will be looking for a cat nap today.

Jane, sounds like a busy time ahead for you!

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 09, 2017, 08:08:43 AM
I had a post made and must have hit the wrong key it went away. Hall make a note about the bengay put one coppie by your computer and one buy your easy chair and one by your bed side that should take care of you.

Pat good to see you I know you have a full plate also but take time to see us now and again,

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 09, 2017, 08:37:47 AM
Pat, it's good to see a post from you - long time, no see!  Thanks for the info about Jeanne Lee.  This year hasn't been kind to many of our people here. 

Jane is so busy she doesn't have time to get sick.  Keep it up, Jane!  So is Shirley.  Hal, I hope you continue on the road to recovery.  Pneumonia is nothing to fool with.

Take a look at Lake Michigan, lots of whitecaps.

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 09, 2017, 08:44:39 AM
Good brr morning everyone. Well looks like weather is more like normal this morning. 27° so will need to have winter jacket on to go out today. Glad I got my winter clothes out last week-with the help of a CNA.Time for turtle necks and sweatshirts. Watching early local news and one reporter is out in the field and bundled and even has ear muffs on.

LLOYD  sorry you missed out on that motor home but as they say, must have happened for a reason. You have worked hard all your life, about time you start doing something you want to do.

JOAN  glad you have the new keyboard. Will make it easier for you. I am happy for you that you are closer to your fmily again. Makes it much better for you. It is always so good to see you post every day again.

LARRY  now you must be forward to having your other eye done. The CNA's do not get paid much over minimum wage. Most do the job because they like working with us seniors who can no longer do what we used to do. You can always tell the ones who enjoy their work. Last week we had 4 days wwith no hot water. Yesterday for the first time she sent a notice to all of us about no hot water today. That is a first. Maybe this time he will be able to fix it right with her keeping her nose out of something she knows nothing about.

JOY  when we get a package here delivered by UPS ot Fedex they come up to our apartment, anything from the post office is left on a bench in the mail room. No one takes anything that is not for them. One advantage of a small place. Of course there are cameras all over the building so would be hard to take something meant for anyone else.

SHIRLEY  I got the AARP news letter a couple of days ago and have not checked it yet and yesterday the magazine came in. All I will take to my grandson's home for Thanksgiving is stuffed celery. At least that is one thing I still can do. Will do the same for Christmas at my son's home. I never saw you whining. You are just too busy all the time.

AMY  last year was the first year there was no collection for a gift for the witch, wonder what she thought of that. Maybe that is why she has got worse. Nothing worse that being in a restaurant with kids running around or being noisy. My 3 were well behaved no matter where we took them. Their children were, too.

JENNY  sunny here, too and warmed up to 33°.

JUNE  no carpeting in my apartment so no need for a vacuum.

HAL  Did you ever get the pneumonia shot?  I did when it first came out. Hope the meds help you. One lady here had it last year annd she still went out to the smoke shack and had her cigarettes. She was a nurse and one would think she knew better than to do that.

PAT  so good seeing you. I know you have had a long time being sick. Prayers for you to feel better ASAP. Prayers also for Jeanne. Sorry to read she is back in the hospital.

JANE  good luck getting your chocolates going.

HAL  if these temperatures stay the longjohns will be going on. We have had snow before this some years and kids would be skating on the ponds.

AMY  where it is still chady outside the frost is still showing.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 09, 2017, 08:47:35 AM
GUESS I BETTER GET MY CAR UNDER COVER IF THAT MESS IS HEADING MY WAY!!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 09, 2017, 09:20:55 AM
 Hi Everyone.   We are finally getting some rain this morning, fairly light but good prospects for the rest of the day.  This is going to be a busy morning as had to fix Pat's breakfast, coffee and take care of other morning kitchen chores.  I will be going to coffee in a little while after picking up my friend.  I need to stop at the credit union ATM to get some cash and pick up a prescription and a couple of other things at Walmart.  When I get downtown I will drop off my friend at the cafe and go on to the Medical Supply store to exchange the new headgear they gave my wife last Friday.  It is just a couple of blocks away and then I will return to have coffee.  We are not having the Wisdom Group today.  Yesterday the pastor announced in our weekly newsletter that we will have police protection at all of our Sunday services.

Last night I used the oxygen concentrator for the first time and what a loud machine.  In addition to the sound of the motor in it there is a huff and puff sound every few seconds.  I was afraid it would keep Pat from sleeping but she said this morning it hadn't bothered her. 

We had made plans to meet friends in Greensboro, Georgia, about an hour and 15 miinutes away on Saturday.  I may go alone or Pat may decide to try to make the trip after taking a pain pill.  She is experiencing a lot of spasm and other pain in her back and can hardly get around.

Joan, thanks for the update on your apartment situation. 

Joy, I don't keep score on who comments on my postings so don't give it another thought.  I checked on Cracker Barrel yesterday and the take out meal serves 10 and is $100.  It comes cold and has to be reheated.  There are only 4 of us but can always use the left overs.  We haven't made a decision yet on what to do.  I had thought the fellow was talking about individual dinners. 

I am going to have to come back later and finish reading the postings as need to leave for Walmart. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 09, 2017, 11:35:48 AM
Good Thursday morning Everyfriend.  According to he TV weather news, it is chilly here- sweaters required so they say.

Pat--It is so god to see a post from you.  Thanks for the info about Jeanne Lee.  I say extra prayers for you two daily.  I do pray daily for all who come to the SS.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on November 09, 2017, 02:32:27 PM
Good afternoon, on this dreary day, to days high is suppose to be 50, but to morrow they are saying low will be 21.

Pat it was so nice to see your post.  I know what you mean about hospitals, so far this year I have been in 4 times.

Hal, I am sorry to read you have pneumonia, I had it in Jan. and March, and have had the pneumonia shot. there are so many different kinds they tell me. Please take care.

Larry, so sorry Pat is not feeling well again.  My neighbor across the street invited me over for Thanksgiving, but I would rather stay, there will be about 20 people relatives at her house. they treat me so nice, but I would rather stay here, so she will send my dinner over.

June, I know you are happy tired now. So nice you could have a nice visit with your family.

Gloria, I am so sorry to read about your management. I have known of managers, that just great and have lot of ideas to keep everyone happy. When I was in just rehab, in they had something going on everyday, crafts, movies and trips. As I have wrote we have owner management here on the grounds 5 days a week. They supply the picnics and the Christmas party, they have a drawing for free rent for one month.

Joan, I am happy you are now near your family.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 09, 2017, 03:08:44 PM
Hi, my cyber family. I'm so glad I have you. Dan and Nancy have left for home. Needless to say, I am very sad. We had such a great time together, I should be just thankful...but I am not...I am sad...shame on me. My tears keep trying to creep out. Why does Love have to hurt so much ?

Pat, what a delight to see a post from you Lady. I pray your health will keep improving so you can be a regular here.

Hal, I am so sorry you are that ill. But thanks be to God it has been diagnosed so you can take the necessary care to healing. We need you badly.

Our Jeanne Lee needs out prayers and I know you are all out there talking to God about healing her. May she be back home, strong and happy, very soon.

I think i'm going to skip our Choir practice today. I don't have any feeling for singing today. I miss my "kids". I hope God keeps them safe on their journey home, and that He forgives me for beings so sad.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 09, 2017, 06:35:29 PM
I do believe we are in for some snow later tonight. Thunder ,lightning ,rain and very windy at the moment. We are all set for the snow when it comes..sooner or later.....don't mind if it is later.

Hal hope your feeling a bit better tonight and hope you did a whole lot of nothing today.

June, hugs  for you, know how you are feeling.nice to enjoy Dan and Nancy's company and catch up on family news.

Jane, hope you can soon put your feet up and relax!

Take care everyone...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 09, 2017, 06:47:50 PM
:snowball: :snowball: :snowball:

Snowing now...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 09, 2017, 07:48:00 PM
Thanks all of you for the good wishes.  The sun goes down and so do my spirits it seems.  The wife fixed a good supper, Shepard's pie, Brussels sprouts and Navy beans and it all tasted like mush to me, I apologize to her for my poor appetite.

Linedancer, I too have had the pneumonia shot and this is also my second go round, I had it last year, but that came on from a lingering cold.  This year no cough, fever or anything.  Just shortness of breath and tightness of the chest.  Live and learn. 

Amy, I am sure the snow will be beautiful in the morning, but at this moment, you are welcome to it.  I did a whole lot of nothing, but didn't get caught up.  Just lay on the couch and tried to sleep, but couldn't, the water pill he prescribed worked as it was suppose to.

Gloria, I know it must be hard but try to ignore your building manager.  No use letting her spoil your home.



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 09, 2017, 08:12:48 PM
well; today has not been a good one I had a load of junk loaded on the Taylor.
started taking it to salvage yard. not fast but too fast down a hill, was loaded too heavy on the back of Taylor and it started whipping  and clipped a bridge banister and over the bank we went. it broke the hitch came loose and the truck rolled over two and 1/2 times, landed on it top, totaled of course. I do not seam any more sore than i was, sure hurt my pocketbook tho. I think I will go to bed and hope to sleep well tonight. see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 09, 2017, 09:11:48 PM
Oh my Lloyd, glad you're ok but I bet you will be sore come morning. You need a set of sway/equalizer bars to take the sash shay out of it.
Pocket book,truck and trailer can be replaced.....our Lloyd can't.......so again...glad you're ok!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 09, 2017, 09:12:38 PM
Oh dear!  LLOYD, sometimes I think if you didn't have bad luck you wouldn't have any luck at all! 

AMY, if you don't mind, please keep the snow north of the border.  I'm just not ready to try to get around in the bad weather and I can't stay home.

OK here's my day so far...

I stripped the bed, washed the bedding and remade the bed.  Then I did 2 more loads of laundry (the second one is waiting patiently in the dryer to be put away).

In between the wash loads, I started spreading peanut butter crackers to be dipped on the weekend.  Then I made the mixture for peanut butter candy centers and coconut creme candy centers. 

THEN I TOOK A NAP!

Then I picked up Kiran  and we had supper together and "hung out" until her parents picked her up around 8 p.m.  They went out to dinner together without anyone else and I'm glad to be able to make that happen.  It's extremely rare!

Now I'm checking out what all of you are up to and I placed an on line order. 

I think I'll quit for the day!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 09, 2017, 09:16:53 PM
Amy, thank you for your kind understanding. I feel rather ashamed for having such gloomy feelings today. All turned out so well. Younger son gave me an uplifting phone call, and my DIL Nancy just sent me a loving email. They had an easy time in the L.A. traffic, and are enjoying Pismo Beach for the night. They are right by the Ocean. And they will be at home tomorrow.  So all is well. Is this early for your first snowfall ?

Hal, I am so sorry you are feeling so bad, extra prayers will be said for you my friend. Don't let this bout of illness get you down . This too will pass.

Lloyd, I can't believe the horrible accidents you have happen to you. I think you should buy a tame horse and buggy for your transportation.It seems like a gas powered engine is bad luck to you. This sounds like a horrible accident...one where you did not get killed, thanks be to God. I think you should cancel the Motor Home, and just stay safe at home.

Time for me to have a light supper...Oatmeal sounds about right, and then off to an early bed time.

I love you my friends. Keep well and happy, and we will meet again on the morrow. God be with you. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 09, 2017, 10:52:31 PM
Lloyd, I hope you have good insurance and happy that you are in one piece.
How you going to clean the mess up.  Hope you have plenty of help and a good truck to haul it off.

June, I know you must be lonely for the kids.  I know I always hate to see the kids leave after they have been here to visit.  My oldest and hubby are out in the Gulf on the way home from a cruise.  Will be back here on Saturday.

Well folks, I am going to put it to bed. 
Good nite, God Bless and Sweet dreams
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Denver on November 10, 2017, 01:29:54 AM
I am posting much too late, but it has been a very long day. 

My cousins husband past away early this morning from cardiac arrest.  It was a total shock as it always is.  A biopsy report came late last night that cancer had mastizised in his head, so he was destined for a bad journey......we all feel the heart attack was a God send. 

Thank you SHIRLEY for your kind words.  They meant a lot to me.  Sometimes we just feel so helpless when everything around is seems out of control.

JUNR DEAR, never apologize for speaking your feelings.  Of course you were sad to see your family go after your wonderful visit with them.  HUGS to you. 

LLOYD, I feel so sad for you!  You try so hard to do the things you have to do and this last mishap is just terrible.  I am so thankful you were not seriously hurt.  You know you could have been!

HAL, sorry you were confirmed with a case of pneumonia.....take care of yourself nd feel better soon. 

PAT, it is great to see your post.  Two years  of you feeling so bad  and having to deal with your pain is just way too long.  I am sorry.  I do hope you can get this health of yours turned around and get to feeling stronger.  Extra positive prayers for you.  Thank you for sharing the info about our Jeanne Lee. I do hope she will get better and be able to go home soon. 

GLORIA de, of course your neighbor would love you to join them on Turkey Day, but if you just would feel better to be in your own home then that is exactly what you need to do.  You know the6 will make sure you have a plate of the delicious meal. 

I must get to bed.  Really tired tonight after this stressful day.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 10, 2017, 06:13:20 AM
 Denver I thank you and all the rest of our friends. I am going to the couch and try to get some more of those ZZZ"S. the god looks after Me, in spite of my blunders. I just keep thinking of all that needs to be done. but I am running out of steam. the first of the year will soon be here and we are going to sell out and
retain life time rights  right after the first,plan on getting a class A Motor home
and see gods country and lot of you friends. god willing and the creak doesn't rise too high. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 10, 2017, 07:40:32 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  The "boinger" for the doggies pill wait just went off and my day begins.  I really don't like the shorter days.  I guess I'll have to begin getting myself around earlier and get some of my running done before breakfast.  I'm really NOT put together that way and I especially don't like to make early morning plans in the winter months.  The weather is so unpredictable!

I;ll be off to WM at 10.  Wish me smiles.  I wish you all a pleasant day, good health, nice weather, good friends and whatever you wish for yourselves today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 10, 2017, 08:26:51 AM
Good morning everyone, 42° now but from what I just heard a cold front is on the way and it will be dropping all day and wind picking up to gusts over 40mph. Sun is shining but will not warm up here.

LARRY  terrible when churches now have to have police protection. There has been talk on local TV about protection at churches here or locking doors when services start.

JOAN  today will have to bundle up to go out. Like you I pray for all of our cyber family.

GLORIA de  at  least this building still only has us seniors. So many others now accept handicap people wno are much younger and very noisy.

JUNE  I know how you feel with Dan and Nancy heading home again. That is how I feel every time my daughter and family visited here. I love having them and did a lot of crying when they left.

AMY  we are getting your cold but no snow yet. Will need longjohns to go out with this wind. Will have to try getting out this morning before it gets colder and more windy. I do like to get out for some fresh air every day if only for a few minutes.

HAL  no matter what I eat lately after a few bites I can eat no more. I never add salt to my food like one DIL and grandson do. They grab the salt shaker before tasting their food. Lately to me every things seems salty. As long as the witch stays out of my apartment I can ignore her. I will never forget the time she knocj=ked at the door and used her key and walked in before I could move or say anything. That was an invasion of my privacy and I let her know it in fromnt of others. She said she would never do that and I said you did that to me and don't try to deny it. She shut her mouth and walked away. I had already told the others I was with about what she did.

LLOYD  you just cannot get ahead no matter how you try. I am glad you are alright and did not get hurt in that rollover. Hugs for you my friend.

JANE  of bet those coconut cream centers would be wonderful dipped in chocolate. I do love coconut anything.

HAL  when my oldest son takes a cruise every year I worry the whole time and relax when the are home again, same when my grandson travels for the company he works for. I am quite a worrier even when there is really no reason to worry. I also worry about this cyber family of ours.

JENNY  so sorry about your cousin's husband. God saved him from suffering the cancer in his head.

JANE  only pleasant people with smiles in your line today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 10, 2017, 11:17:32 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well I got a pretty good nights sleep.  Woke up a couple of times and had to sit up on the side of the bed for a little while but was able to go back to sleep.

Jenny so sorry for your loss. We all say it was for the best but it certainly doesn't heal the ache in your heart or the void of their absence. 

Gloria, someone needs to explain to that lady that what she considers her job is your home and you expect for her to act accordingly.  I hope the weather there not to get to bad.

Amy, how much snow did you get?  Just a dusting or a goodly amount?
I'll bet you got the old fire roaring and cuddled up to it.  Love wood burning fires, that is until I have to clean up after them.  That is the reason I put in gas logs.  So much easier.

Don't know for sure what our weather is going to be like, it is cloudy and they are talking about turning cold, but I think we are going to get just a glancing blow, not the real bad stuff, yet.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 10, 2017, 11:29:09 AM
 Hi Everyone.  After a wonderful rainy day yesterday we now have bright sunshine and will be in the mid-60's this afternoon.  Yesterday I thought we would not be going to meet friends tomorrow but Pat decided she would be able to make the trip if she takes a pain pill early enough so it is back on. 

I had a really good day yesterday and got all of the errands I planned to do done.  Today I plan on staying home.  Pat has been having a problem with her computer trying to update to a newer version of Windows 10.  It was get to about 90% and go no further.  Yesterday I found a link to a direct download of the current Windows 10 and was able to get it installed last night. I just completed another tweak on it.  Hopefully this will eliminate another source of aggravation for her.

I did come back to this discussion yesterday and read the remaining postings but decided there were no comments that hadn't already been made by others so didn't post again.

deAngel, Pat just finished her shower and her back was having terrible spasms. I try to help her as much as I can but I can't take her pain away.  Nice of your neighbor to send a dinner over for you.  I don't blame you not wanting to be around 20 other people. The drawing for free rent would be a prize worth winning.

June, if you didn't care those tears of Love wouldn't be there.  I hope they don't wait a long time before visiting you again.

Amy, do you have your snow shovel warmed up?  Glad you are all prepared for winter. 

Hal, sure hope you are feeling at least a little better today and your appetite is better.  Glad you didn't wait any longer to see the doctor.

Lloyd, what a terrible thing to happen.  I hope you are all right today.  You are certainly having more than your share of bad things happening to you in the last year or so.  I take it you were not in the river.

Jane, nice of you to keep Kiran and let her parents have a special time to themselves.  You certainly had a full day yesterday.   

Jenny, sorry about your cousins husband.  If he was going to die then the cardiac arrest was certainly preferable to months of terrible pain that could have been in his future.

Gloria, I expect many Churches are now making plans to provide protection during their services.  Locking the Church door seems so out of balance with your faith but if it takes that then it is the thing to do.  My wife also grabs the salt shaker and that is something I almost never do.  I sure don't need to retain anymore fluid that I do with the congestive heart failure.  I am also very sensitive to things being very salty tasting. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Joy on November 10, 2017, 11:53:02 AM
I can still say "Good Morning" for a few more  minutes.

Nothing special in my neck of the woods.

Lloyd,  I just don't know what else is going to happen to you.  It just seems like you are an accident waiting to happen.  So glad that you weren't hurt any worse than you were.  You must carry a lucky horseshoe with you.  You seem to get out of the predicaments without too much difficulty.  I, too, hope you have good insurance. 

It is really cold today.  The weatherman said that last night would be our first real hard freeze and it sure feels like it was.  I guess our little spell of "springtime" is over.

Larry, happy that you and Pat have decided to go meet your friends tomorrow.  Have an enjoyable visit with them.

Pat, it was so nice to hear from you.  Hope you will continue to check in once in a while. I know you have not been real well, and hope that you will continue to feel better.  Do you still make the trip to your other home down in Virginia, I think that is where you go?  Hope you were able to spend some time there this past summer.

Jeanne Lee, hope you are feeling better and soon be back with us. You have been missed.

June, I am happy that you got to visit with your family, but  know the feeling when they had to leave. That is always a big let down, I know. But, at least, you can always relive the visit and hopefully that will give you some pleasures.

Hello to all the other friends.

I hope everyone will have a good day and a great week end.

Joy
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Sandy on November 10, 2017, 11:55:19 AM
Good Morning Everyone from the Sunny but
blustery cold and windy day here on the rocky coast of Maine.

Old Man Winter has arrived.   

Hi to all ....  Many of our friends here are having some
difficult times.     My best wishes to all of you,  during good times
and bad.   

love
Sandy
:smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 10, 2017, 12:21:24 PM
Good Friday morning, Everyfriend.  Joe was here for almost 2 hours.  He has long pants on and sad it was quite chilly.  He came to help me with a problem i am having wh my prescription drug insurance.  We called them and after many long waits i think it's straightened out.  I wish you ALL the kind of day you hope for.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 10, 2017, 03:06:18 PM
I didn't make it in this morning :(

Been a busy enough day for me, I went to get my hair cut and this is the first time I have left hubby along since June....I did have my phone with me if he needed me back home though.

Hal, thankfully we just got a light dusting of snow here but gosh it is cold out now, temp is 16 ° F at the moment and windy!!!

Larry, I love staying home...and now when it is so cold out love even more sore.......does that mean I am getting older? lol

Gloria,when I went to get my hair cut I wore dress pants and oh my did I feel the wind and cold. Now I am in my blue jeans and flannel shirt,.a red checkered one that hubby didn't want :)

Better go let the doggies back in.

Take care everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 10, 2017, 10:43:51 PM
Very quite in here tonight.  I didn't see a post in here today from June,
hope everything is well with her.

Nite, nite, God Bless and Sweetdreams.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 10, 2017, 11:01:23 PM
A good day coming to a good ending. I just called my son Dan, and they arrived safely home, picked up the four doggies from the sitter, and got plenty of wet kisses from them. They had a lovely hotel at Pismo Beach. So all is well that ends well.

Hal I hope your day went well and you will have a very restful sleep tonight. Does the Pneumonia it difficult to breath ? I pray not. Sometimes it helps to add extra pillows behind your body to make breathing easier.

Jenny, I'm sorry to read about the death of your cousin's husband, but in this case it was a Blessing. Any cancer is horrible so he will be spared that suffering. I hope you can have a restful sleep.

Lloyd, God certainly does take care of you. He hardly dares take an eye from you, the way you keep banging yourself around. were you still in the truck with all that tipping over, or was it just the trailer that went through the bridge.? Sounds awful.

Janie, I hope you had OODLES of smiles today at WM. I have to choice about when I wake in the morning…the nurse is here with my first pill, B.P. check, and patch for the nitro. By then I am wide awake. So I do my massages and exercises to get the blood flowing, then on for that first cup of coffee, and prayer time.

Gloria, Dan and Nancy always made a point of coming down in the Fall for a short visit, but Dan is nearing 70 now, and has hip pains in both legs so a long drive is impossible…they can only make it half way then spend a night in a motel. So I was extra glad they made it now…..and I have no guarantees how long I'll hang in here also. Dan had a black belt doing Karate, and is suffering for it now. Like you, I just can't eat a big meal anymore. I order lunch and end up taking half of it home for supper.

Joy, I called my son this evening and just hearing his voice made me feel great. Thanks for your kind commiseration. Hugs.

Gosh, I just looked at the clock and it is nearly eight o' clock here. You all are probably in bed asleep, so I'm talking to myself. So I will tuck you all in with a hug and Prayers, and we will all catch up again tomorrow. I love you bushels and pecks. God be with you. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 11, 2017, 02:52:26 AM
June I road the truck all the way down the bank all three and a half turns.
It stopped on it's top with wheels in the air. only the trailer hit the bridge rayling
that broke the ball hitch in too. the trailer landed up right with the tong stuck
in the ground on the side of the bank. i just roiled around in the cab. we were able to pull it on down the bank on the level and hook it on to another truck and take the load on to salvage yard. well I am going back to bed, see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 11, 2017, 05:21:54 AM
Good morning everyone...

Another night of patchy sleep. Looked the the temp and it is 0° F at the moment. May see if hubby would like to go for a drive today..I need to pick up a top that came in and a few groceries.

June, that phone call would make your heart smile..

Jenny, I am sorry to read about your cousin's husband  but know he is in a better place now.

Hal, I see you are up now too. Hope you managed to get some sleep.

Gloria, you would need longjohns here this morning!

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Shirley on November 11, 2017, 06:47:26 AM
Good morning, Amy (and anyone else awake).... I've already had a hard boiled egg & 2 pieces of toast & big mug of coffee.  Tom was ready to eat but Tiger wanted to go back to bed so I put her food in a ziploc & back in the frig (salmon & tuna).  I know Callie is not ready to eat so early.  I put her heated bed in the other cat bed that is on top of the camper in the garage... she likes to be high & the garage is cold so she likes it out there.  Wish she learned long ago that inside the house is NOT the place to mark her territory. 

I started watching an old "Matt Dillon" show I've never seen before & want to finish it, glad I put a TV in the bedroom.

Lloyd, I can't believe your accidents & ability to survive!  My mother used to say I was going to wear out my Guardian Angel, I expect you have worn out half a dozen in your life!  Glad you weren't hurt any worse than you probably were, sometimes those old muscles & bones take a few days to stiffen up.  God Bless.

Pat, nice to see you, I think of you often and wonder how you are.  You were my first welcome to the computer age & such a wonderful photographer.  Many years of memories.  Sorry it took Jeanne Lee being in the hospital to bring you here, hope she recovers fast.  She knows we will all be praying for her but if you get a chance to tell her.... remind her, okay?

Jenny, so sorry for all the people that loved your cousin's husband & will miss him, they get my sympathy, I think God must have had a special place in His heart for that man to save him from the agony of cancer. Hugs to you, how fast we go from happy about a wedding and sad that our heart aches. 

Hal, hope you are feeling better by now, I expect it will take some days & nights of extra sleep to make up for the hard work you body has gone through fighting this battle.  Hug the pup & close your eyes for another nap.

Gloria, I hope someone gives you some UGGs for Christmas.... as much as you/we like winter, trust me, UGGs are worth every penny.  My daughter gave me my first pair 4 or 5 years ago & I wore them out... they have become house shoes in the RV.  Got to remember that you don't wear sox with that fur inside....( & they never get smelly) ...  ;)   Maybe you have some already?  I am already wearing the ones she gave me last year.  :thumbup:

I'm going to see if any of those zzzzzzzzs are waiting for me.  This show is about over. Don't know how I missed it as many times as I have watched the re-runs.   Another week end, can you believe it?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 11, 2017, 06:56:18 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend.  Nothing earth-shaking happening in my neck of the woods so I won't bore you with the details.  Have a nice day whatever it brings.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 11, 2017, 08:04:16 AM
Good morning everyone, if I thought yesterday morning was cold this morniung with the wind feels like 8° from what the weather gal just said. It is 19°. If I intend to go outside guess I better get the longjohns on. Right now I do not want to think about it.  But I still like winter better than hot humid summer.

HAL if one can believe what others here say many have complained to the owners but they do nothing as long as the witch saves them money. Talked to younger son last night and he had his woodstove going, other son has a pellet stove and that throws a lot of heat but not the mess of burning wood.

LARRY  this business of food tasting salty to me is something new. Something I will ask my PCP about next appointment. Hope you and Pat were able to meet your friends.

JOY  like you our spring time weather is now a memory with no real autumn temperatures, just this sudden winter freeze.

JOAN  with today's prices for prescriptions I hope your problem is fixed now. If I had to pay full price for the ones I have I would not be getting them.

AMY  I love flannel shirts, mens shirts, they always seem warmer than the ones for women.

HAL  hope you slept better last night.

JUNE  you see Dan more often than I see my daughter. Last time she was here was in 2006. We do spend an hour or more every day with Skype but now the same as hugging her.

LLOYD  please take it easy today, no more accidents, please.

AMY  need longjohs here, too, this morning.

SHIRLEY  I have sheepskin lined boots. My daughter gave me the first pair years ago and I wore them out so she sent me another pair, not UGGs but nice and warm.

JANE  good morning.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 11, 2017, 08:25:22 AM
 Hi Everyone.  Our day started out at 39 degrees and we are to get into the mid-50's by late afternoon.  Our trip to Greensboro is definitely on today.  Yesterday evening as Pat got up to come to the dinner table she found the spasms had stopped. She had a good nights sleep and this morning wasn't crying out in pain as she got up.  So I am hopeful that with a pain pill before we start that this will be a good outing for her.  It is only about and hour and fifteen minutes from where we live to where we are going and often it took that long for us to get to to Atlanta when we made the many trips to see Stacey.  After we get home our son and granddaughter are coming out to spend the late afternoon and evening with us as he has today off from work.  So it should be an enjoyable day.  We had a very unexpected surprise yesterday when our great granddaughter, Shelby, called us for the first time ever.  We also got to speak briefly with our oldest great grandson, although he wasn't very in to talking very much.  It has been about 10 years since we last saw them. 

Joy, we are beginning to have some much cooler days here as well and I am ready for them.  We have had the heat on in the house for the last couple of days and it has felt good although Pat gets too warm sometimes. 

Sandy, it does seem that many of our friends here are not having good health.  I hope all is well up your way.

Joan, dealing with insurance companies can be frustrating.  I do hope each day is finding you a little stronger. 

Amy, it sounds like your hubby is doing better if you don't need to be with him all the time.  It does give some peace of mind when we can always have the cell phone with us to be contacted.  I think you are leading the way with cold weather.  I haven't started to wear my flannel shirts yet, although thought about it for today but decided I would wear something a little nicer. I see it is even colder for you all this morning. 

Shirley, it is nice to see an episode of an old program that we haven't seen before. 

Jane, I just bet you find plenty to keep you busy today. 

June, it is always a relief to hear that our children have reached their homes or destinations when they travel.  You know we love you too. 

Lloyd, at least your trailer wasn't ruined and it sounds like you were able to sell the salvage.  Were you wearing your seat belt? 

Gloria, things tasting salty to me is nothing new.  For some reason I just never got into the habit of picking up the salt shaker.  I would use it on corn and popcorn with butter.  Of course, there is a lot of salt in canned products so don't think I have been deprived. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 11, 2017, 08:44:52 AM
well I just woke up and took a good shower, thanks for all the well wishes everyone. yes i am tinder places that should not be there, still have my headace
someone told Nancy up at V A Almost likely I will always have it rest of my life.
well as long as i have it pretty sure I am still alive. sun is shinning very bright here instant weather says mostly sunny and 35º. have a great day. I am too stubborn to quit. we are still planning on selling out and retaining life time rights to it so we will have a place to come crash. we are selling to best friend Bob.
His sister is going to live down stairs , going to install a door on the stair way down from the inside the house for privacy when we are home. the downstais
Has a full kitchen , bath and utility room. also two bedrooms. it has also stairs down from garage down, so she can park in one side of garage and go down out of weather both doors has separate openers . time to eat and go to shop.
see you all later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 11, 2017, 08:47:46 AM
No Larry that was why I was bale  to role around in the cab. I may not told you that.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Joy on November 11, 2017, 09:21:13 AM
Good Saturday morning.

Pretty sunny morning, but only in the high teens.  Supposed to be up near 50º by the middle of the week.  I sure did push the thermostat up a bit this morning.   Feels better now.

Lloyd, I am just amazed at what you went through and came out of that tumble as good as you did.  I hope that will be a lesson to you to WEAR THAT SEATBELT !!!!  You know you would have  your grandchildren wear one if they were with you.   You really must have a guardian angel by your side all the time.

Larry, hope you and Pat enjoy your day with your friends.  Happy you were able to be in touch with other family members.  Hope you get to spend some time with them soon.

I have been up a while, and need to get something to eat and a cup of tea or coffee.  Not sure what I want right this minute.

I am wishing all the Friends a  wonderful Sat. If you are having a cold spell,  please try to stay warm.  Those flannel shirts sound great.  I wore a fleece shirt all day yesterday.

Will try to check back later.

Joy


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 11, 2017, 12:17:16 PM
Good Saturday morning, Everyfriend, on this Veterans Day.  Let us all take time to remember those who have served, those who are serving and those who gave their lives serving.  God Bless them all.

Linda and Ed were here his morning and said it is very chilly.  The temp below my post is not the AL one - it is FL.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 11, 2017, 01:17:30 PM
Bis, we had a program for our Veterans yesterday. We were given cards to put a message in, so every Veteran received a thank you. I didn't sign mine, but I didn't think that would have been proper since I don't know all the Veterans by name. Are your temps similar to the ones in Florida ?

I woke up tired, so I'm just going to do nothing today. I do want to write a few snail mail letters though. I am far behind in that dept. My mind is still in bed, snoozing away.

My new Lynx vacuum arrived yesterday but it is still in the box. I really didn't need it, but so nice to have for accidental odds and ends. No cord, light weight, easy to clean. My house keeper vacuums every other week, and dusts all the blinds and pictures and furniture. Linens are changed weekly and bathrooms are cleaned weekly.

It's mid-morning so I'm going to stroll downstairs and see what the lunch menu will say. I shall return.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 11, 2017, 01:40:33 PM
Just when I remarked that there was nothing earth-shaking going on in my neck of the woods, something earth shaking happened.  I can't share details but it's REALLY GOOd and is going to make a major change in my life.  Rejoice with me and give thanks to God for his intervention!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on November 11, 2017, 02:06:24 PM
Good afternoon, on this very cold day.  Jane, I am glad to see you got some happy news.

Hal, hope you are feeling better each day.  I have had a dry cough for the last few weeks, went to the hematologist a couple of days ago, told him about the cough and he said stry rubbing vick in the bottom of you feet and putting warm socks on when you go to be.   Tried it and now I am hardly coughing.

Lloyd, we all worry about you, and sure hope you keep that angle on your shoulder.

Gloria and June, after a member of my family has been here, I say I make the trip with them.  I do not feel happy until I hear, I am home OK. then I get back to normal.

Joan, I think it is cold all over. Larry said it was 30 something in SC.

Larry, hope you had a nice trip to see your friends and Pat did well.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 11, 2017, 02:37:20 PM
Jane , I am so happy for you!!! You deserve this..and then some my dear friend.

We have been home for about 1 1/2 hours now, I have laundry on the go and an apple pie in the oven. It was a case of usin or losin the apples so into a pie they went. Will put some in the hidey hole when done. Don't know if you have a Giant Tiger there but managed to get 3 fleece tops and some parsnips. Just going to rest for the rest of the day......maybe sew later.

Weather is still cold but no new snow :)

Apple pie is ready.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Radioman34 on November 11, 2017, 02:48:49 PM
This is the closing day for the play I'm in and now I'll be gearing up for Santa. Nine dates booked so far.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 11, 2017, 03:15:53 PM
June--The temp here isn't too much different than FL.  Presently it is 7979 in FL and 72 here.  The difference is we get 10 times as much rain as FL does.

Jane--I am so so very happy for you that something REALLY GOOD happened!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on November 11, 2017, 03:59:06 PM
Don, I am so happy for you, with all the Santa jobs lined up.


Amy, I am heading to the hidey  hole, for some of that apple pie.  It sure smells good. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 11, 2017, 04:25:16 PM
Amy--I got a slice of your pie from the hides hole thelast time i was here, and it was DELICIOUS..

Radioman--how exciting that you will once again be Santa!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 11, 2017, 07:47:17 PM
Just a quick post.  Been blah all day and darkness came and with it my old body seems to go down with the sun.  Except very little sun today.  Had some light rain.

Joanie, "they" said we got into 60's here today, but it certainly didn't feel like it to me.

Janie, share with us, some of us need some good news.  But I am happy for you anyoldhow.

Callie, OSU had a tight one today.  But they managed to pull it off, of course they had the ball last and the interception didn't hurt.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 11, 2017, 09:13:40 PM
Bis, we had a program for our Veterans yesterday. We were given cards to put a message in, so every Veteran received a thank you. I didn't sign mine, but I didn't think that would have been proper since I don't know all the Veterans by name. Are your temps similar to the ones in Florida ?

I woke up tired, so I'm just going to do nothing today. I do want to write a few snail mail letters though. I am far behind in that dept. My mind is still in bed, snoozing away.

My new Lynx vacuum arrived yesterday but it is still in the box. I really didn't need it, but so nice to have for accidental odds and ends. No cord, light weight, easy to clean. My house keeper vacuums every other week, and dusts all the blinds and pictures and furniture. Linens are changed weekly and bathrooms are cleaned weekly.

It's mid-morning so I'm going to stroll downstairs and see what the lunch menu will say. I shall return.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 11, 2017, 09:59:45 PM
Janie. I am rejoicing with you girl. You have earned some good luck and that makes me happy.

Gloria de, I have never heard of Vicks on the feet, but my mom used to rub it on our chests when we had a bad cold. I am so glad it helped you dear, and I am doubly glad that your nephew is still with you. Is it possible he can stay with you permanently. ? That would really be a nice arrangement for you…just like Mary Ann and her nephew. I am all settled down now, knowing my kids are safely home again. I don't know what happened to me this time, never before went into such glums with company departure. Must be age catching up to me.

Congratulations Don. I am so proud of you for keeping up your Santa job…it keeps you young in Spirit…God Bless you for bringing Joy into Christmas.

Bis, being close to family is the very best place to be, so I am delighted you made the move from Fla. I can't be near both sons, but Gary made a good choice for me. I love it here at Rowntree…all the residents feel like family, and there is an aura of Peace here that is so welcome to my aging body.

Hal, I feel as you do, with the setting of the sun, I follow the sun down in spirit. I'm going to fix a light supper and go to an early bed and book. Something about reading about the fictional lives of others keeps me interested in life in general. My kids chose a mystery for me to read that they both enjoyed, so that's what I'm reading now.

Time to eat something…I think it will be sour dough toast, fruit, and an energy drink..Dr. recommended, then off to bed. Hope to make it to Church tomorrow.

Hugs all around dear Cyber family. I love you all, as does our God. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 11, 2017, 10:55:37 PM
Good Night Everyone, God Bless and Sweetdreams

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Denver on November 12, 2017, 01:13:37 AM
My battery has less than 5%, so I hope I can get my post sone.

JANE....SO happy for you!  I can’t wait for you to be able to share your news. 

LARRY, how exciting for you to talk to your great grands.  I hope a visit can follow in the near future. 

DON, I a: so happy for you for getting your Santa digs set.  I know this makes you so happy!

LLOYD, I am so happy you were able to get the load to the salvage yard.  Surprised that Bob is buying your place...I thought it was going to be family that were taking it over?  No matter, just happy you are getting out of there before you meet your demise! 😍

Thank you for all of the kind words regarding my cousins passing.  We all realize he is in a much better place. 

Today we decided to take my power scooter over to m6 neighbor that had the amputations. She was having so much trouble getting around in her wheelchair as her flooring is carpet.  I hope the cart will allow her to get around. 

I had best sa6 goodnight and get this posted before my iPad dies.

Pleasant dreams to all.  Oh and Happy Veterans Day to any vets and or their spouses. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 12, 2017, 03:30:16 AM
Jenny My family is like me as poor as church Mice, too many student loans and such. but when they get in a financial shape to he will let them have it for just what he has in it. instant weather say's 46º and cloudy, deck shows we have had some showers (wet). I am going back to bed and hope we get more of them.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 12, 2017, 06:38:42 AM
Good morning everyfriend!  It's 28º here  right now and not supposed to go much higher today.  I have a couple of errands to run after church but the rest of my day will be inside. 

Jenny, what a lovely, unselfish thing for you to do for your neighbor.  I hope it helps her to get around.  It must be so frustrating for her not to be able to do things and your lovely gift will be a help to her every day.  You brought tears to my eyes.

Thanks to Everyfriend for rejoicing with me when I can't share the details. 

The doggies and I are waiting for the "boinger" so they can have breakfast and I'll be getting ready for church.  I've already said a little prayer that my car will start in ths cold.  I have to remembwer to bring it under cover now that winter is here.

I wish you all a happy day filled with whatever pleases you most.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 12, 2017, 07:29:12 AM
Good morning everyone...

22 ° out there this morning...brrrr

A day of rest here ,would like to get some sewing in too.

Jane, do you have a block heater in your car.

Jenny that was so thoughtful of you, I am sure your neighbour says thank you to you every time she  uses it.

Hal was it you that asked me if we had block heaters and I forgot to answer? Yes we do but the vehicles go in the garage.

Enjoy your day everyone..


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 12, 2017, 08:02:30 AM
Good Morning everyone.
Amy it is 45 º here @6:58 A M central standard time and cloudy. we had enough moisture to make the deck show damp, not enough to barge about tho.
Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 12, 2017, 08:32:25 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Well this is my second time in here this morning, I was checking things at about 4 AM and no one here but me.

Lloyd like you we have some moisture but just enough to make things nasty and I guess it has to help the plants but not like a good rain.  But thankful for what little we do get.  The temp here is about 60 F.  What we are getting is what they call overrun, 

Jenny, let me add my "great thing you did" about the scooter for your neighbor.  I know she will be grateful.

Amy, Jane, please keep your cold weather up there.  I have no need for it.  Scraping ice off windshields is not one of my favorite pass times.

I think I am going to skip church today, I just don't feel up to getting ready. 

I hope everyone has a great day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 12, 2017, 08:54:33 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We have another overcast morning and will only get up into the high 50's today.  We had a nice trip to Greensboro yesterday and met with 5 of our friends.  Greensboro is an old town and the Yesterday Restaurant where we ate was also in an old building but was clean and well maintained and the food was very good.  We had no problems on the drive over or back.  The only problems Pat encountered was getting from where we parked to where we entered the restaurant and back to the car.  However, we both really enjoyed the outing.  Pat will not be going to Church with me today as the pews are very uncomfortable with her back problems.  About 5 yesterday afternoon Scott and Jennifer came over and we had one of the Costco Lasagna's for our dinner.  We had a good visit and they shared about their trip to New York and getting to see our great grandchildren.

Lloyd, your stubbornness is probably what is keeping you going. It sounds like you have worked out a good arrangement to retain a nice place to live when you are not traveling. Thanks for the info on the seat belt question.  This may be one time when not having it on saved you from a lot of injury.  Usually it doesn't work that way. 

Joan, a good reminder on Veteran's Day yesterday to remember our Veterans. 

Jane, you have gotten our curiosity up with your really good news.  I am very happy and do rejoice with you even if I don't know what it is.  :)

deAngel, I had forgotten about the Vick's and putting it on the bottom of the feet.  Sure glad that helped your cough. 

Amy, a pie is always a good thing with apples. 

Don, when you retired from your radio show you seem to have gotten pretty busy.  What play were you in?

Hal, both Clemson and South Carolina won their games yesterday so it was a good day for the State in the sport's department.  Georgia didn't do so well.

Jenny, there will not be a visit with the great grandchildren anytime soon if ever.  Nice of you to share your scooter with your neighbor.  Getting around in a wheelchair on carpet is difficult.  We had that problem with Stacey until she got the electric wheelchair.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 12, 2017, 10:24:31 AM
Good morning everyone cloudy this morning but warmer than yesterday at 30° this morning. Wind has calmed down after the last 2 days so that alone will make it feel warmer ouside. Had trouble getting to sleep last night and woke  late. First time since the time change I woke with it light out.

LARRY  I ca n imagine you you felt talking to your great grands yesterday. I know I would love to talk to my 2 great grandsons that the family have had not seen since my grandson died 6 years ago. I use very little can foods and only thing I use salt on is corn on the cob and watermelon. My FIL got me to try it on watermelon and it just makes it taste better.

LLOYD  glad you will sell your farm to a good friend and not strangers. You know you will always be able to go there.

JOY  I love those fleece shirts/jackets. They are so cozy warm. Yesterday I had a turtle neck on under a fleece and an insulated vest under my winter jacket and a hat on when I went out and even with the wind I was comfortable walking around and then sitting on the porch in the sunshine.

JOAN  the temperature thing is no longer under my posts, just noticed that a few days ago. With this computer every day I find something missing. Even my Skype did not work yesterday, all I got was not recognized and to join. Even then it would not accept my name or password. Looks like I will have to start a new one. At least my daughter and I had a chat on the phone.

JUNE  since I have help 4 times a week at times they tell me there is not much cleaning for them to do. At least I do get a good back massage on those days and that sure helps my back. They can cook for me if there is something I want.

JANE  whatever so good happened in your life  to make you happy. You deserve good news and good happenings. You are kind to everyone you meet.

GLORIA de  Shirley mentioned the vicks on feet a long time ago. So far have not had to try it. I think all Mothers worry about their children when they travel. These days  seems like there is no place safe to be, even in our own homes.

AMY  I still have apples my son picked and long for an apple pie. I did make an apple crisp and applesauce but none of my CNA's know how to make piecrust. I do not like those premade ones sold in the markets.  Your apple pie is most welcome to my taste buds.

DON  good seeing you. Glad you will be Santa again. I think you look forward to that every year. Glad you are keeping busy but sure miss your Sunday afternoons.

HAL  hope today is a better one for you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 12, 2017, 10:25:43 AM

What a wonderful world!

"May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering Angel, so nothing can harm you,
Laughter to cheer you;
Faithful friends near you.
And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you."
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 12, 2017, 12:45:04 PM
Gloria, I like your last post.

It was 32 when I got up this morning about 7:30 and now at 12:30 it is 35 or 36 degrees.  On the way home from church Dot and I saw it was a wet snow coming down.  There hasn't been enough snow to fall to stay on the ground yet, but if it continues, we will wake to a white world. 

Gloria, make an apple pie using the Pillsbury crusts, then don't eat the crusts.  I know home baked crusts are best, but the filling is the main part. 

Dot and I went to Mr Burger after church and shared a Tuna Melt and Coconut Cream pie.  Yum!  While there the broker came in who I bought my condo unit from 36+ years ago.  He is on oxygen.  He and his wife lived here for a couple of years while they built a new home in a subdivision near here.  I had not seen him in years.

Gloria, I see the temperature under your post.  I know when I am replying and see a previous post of mine, the temperature does not show but as soon as I post, it shows up again.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: CallieOK on November 12, 2017, 12:56:44 PM
Hello, Everyfriend,

I'm glad the past week is just that....past!  Seems as if there was a new issue to deal with every day.  None of them match anything any of you deal with so I won't bore you with details.

Hal,  I was dealing with yesterday's "issue" and completely forgot about the OSU/IState game.   Did get to watch the OU/TCU game. That was enough excitement for me.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 12, 2017, 01:18:52 PM
Good afternooon Everyfriend. Linda and Ed were here this morning, but left a few minutes ago to attend 2 of Finlay's basketball games.   I wish you ALL a BLESSED Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Joy on November 12, 2017, 02:10:33 PM
Even tho I was up early and read some of the messages here, it was just early to have anything to say.

I am waiting for my DIL to bring me a few things from Walmart.   I would have ordered more on-line to be picked up, but she wasn't sure what time she would be going, and you have to give them a time period when you will be coming.  So, I just got a few things that I really needed.  Next week, I will have to be ordering some things that I am going to make for Thanksgiving, so I will order them on-line then.

It is a pretty sunny day, but still cold.  Not quite as cold as yesterday, but still chilly enough to turn the heat up.,  I think it is supposed to get up in the 50's later in the week.,

My grand daughter is just finishing up a course to become an EMT, and she wrote me a message that they all had practiced driving the ambulance.  And, she also had worked a shift in the ER at the hospital.  She will be finished before Christmas and take the final exam.  I am so proud of her.  She was real smart when she was still in school, so I am sure she will do well.  She has a little 9 month girl and when she gets a regular job, she will have to put her in day care. She is not looking forward to that.  It is so hard to leave them after being with them in their early life.  But, they want to get a house, so both need to work.

Larry,.  so glad that you and Pat got to visit with your friends yesterday.  That place you had lunch looks like a neat little place.  Been around for a while, it seems.  The menu sounded good.  I especially would like the green tomato sandwich.  Not many places around here ever have green tomato "anything".

My DIL just called me and was just leaving Walmart, so she will be coming shortly.

Joan, as I have said before,  it is just so good to see you here.  It sounds like you are getting stronger, so hope it won't be too much longer before you can get back to a different place of your own. 

Mary Ann,  your Sunday brunches with Dot, always sound so good. I don't think I have ever had a tuna melt.  But, I sure would love to have a piece of that Coconut Cream pie.  That is one of my favorites.   Hope you don't wind up getting a lot of snow.

I did notice that the lake was pretty calm today.  And, yes, there were people walking on the pier all the way at the end.  Makes me cold just thinking being out on their long pier.

Hope everyone is having a good afternoon.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 12, 2017, 02:29:19 PM
Joy, a tuna melt is tuna mixed with mayo, chopped veggies, grated cheese put between two pieces of toasted rye bread.  The rye bread Mr Burger uses is plain light rye, not marbled or dark.  I was surprised Dot wanted it a second week but we both do like the tuna melt.  When Norm was alive and we went to Mr Burger after church (as Dot and I do now), I got it every week and didn't share it with anyone. 

We still are about 35 degrees and slated to go higher during the week, but it is obvious that Spring and Summer are over and in about a month, Winter will be here.  What is the saying?  "Spring has sprung, Fall has fell, Winter is here and it's cold as usual".

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 12, 2017, 03:34:44 PM
Amy, I don't know that I've ever heard of a block heater so I guess I don't have one in my car.

My daughter was here and we went over the papers that I brought home from my meeting with the Insurance guy at the Senior center.  The outcome is that I'm going to switch to a different plan with the same company for my medigap ins.  It should save me about $50 a month.  That will help the old budget!

U;n najubg oirjcgios abd buttered potatoes for supper.  Haven't decided on a veggie yet. 

I'm sort of taking part of this day off because yesterday was busy and tomorrow will be busy and this morning was busy.  Good time to rest and cook something!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Carol on November 12, 2017, 03:43:28 PM
We are back from dog sitting in Chandler, AZ - so much fun with the dog and then we are not responsible for a dog now so that is for the best.  We dog-sit for the children's animals. 

It is above normal here - summer is never-ending this year in Arizona.  Really a good ten degrees and more above normal for the last month and half.  I could use some cool 

Gloria:  Where is "New France"?  I wish that I had never started on genealogy.  For one reason, I always have to look up the correct spelling  :-\

Jenny:  Sad ending for your cousin's husband but better than a prolonged misery. 

Lloyd:  What are you trying to do?  "Ride 'em Cowboy" - you are blessed to not have been hurt. 

Hal:  Wishing you a full recovery from your pneumonia.

I am heating a can of Campbell's Won Ton Soup - just spotted it at the grocery store and I do like to order it if possible so I hope this tastes good. 

Have a good and health healing Sunday all.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 12, 2017, 06:46:56 PM
I'm going to have to proofread a little better.  that weird thing I said I was having for supper is not some exotic food.  It's just pork chops misspelled.  and I had mixed veggies with it.  That's what happens with the veggies if I can't decide what I want.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 12, 2017, 06:52:45 PM
Hi, all, I am late coming in today.Took myself down for Church this morning, came home feeling all tired out. I did get a two page letter typed out to a dear older friend, ate some left-overs for lunch, took a nap, and still tired out.

We have had a cool overcast day, rain would be most welcome, but none predicted.

I am nothing but boring today..nothing special to write about, so I'll put on my shoes and go take a walk. See you later. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 12, 2017, 08:37:53 PM
Jane, I figured out your exotic food was pork chops and was going to mention it but I decided I am not the spelling police and thought someone else might mention it, but no one did. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Radioman34 on November 12, 2017, 09:00:31 PM
Today was awards day for the theatre I’m involved in and I won the Best Supporting Actor Award. I guess that means I still have a little bit left in the tank. The nice part was mingling with the audience members following the performances. I played the part of an elderly man and some folks said I  reminded them of one of their loved ones.  The adjudicator even said that “dad” brought a tear to his eye.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 12, 2017, 09:07:13 PM
I feel more "worth while" now. I finally put in my grocery order with Vons' grocery, so it will be delivered between 11 and 1 o'clock tomorrow. And they better get here on time as we are having the monthly Birthday dinner at five p.m.

Now I have to scrounge up some supper. I'm not hungry at all, but we have to eat, so off I go to scrounge.......... l
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 12, 2017, 09:10:42 PM
 Radioman.....CONGRATULATIONS !! You have every right to feel very proud of your acting abilities, and I am proud of you. I'll bet your family is too.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: mycheal on November 12, 2017, 09:15:55 PM
CONGRATULATIONS  Radio Man, how super to have maintained your talents to share with others  :)

Mycheal
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Shirley on November 12, 2017, 11:24:03 PM
Very impressive, Don.... congratulations on a job well done & for "keeping on doing".  You are an inspiration, proud to know you.

Hey, Janie, great news, love to see you smile.

Last feeding for cats so better get moving.  Sweet dreams & God Bless.  Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 12, 2017, 11:29:44 PM
Hey Don, you still got it my man.  :congrats:

Off to bed, still feel worn out.  Nite, nite, God Bless and sweet dreams.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 13, 2017, 05:44:23 AM
Good morning everyone...

We have a chance of rain or snow today and with a temp of 28° F I would lean towards the snow. Yesterday we took off to take in a craft show, didn't stay long but did bring home a gumdrop cake and some nanaimo bars.

We need to pick up hubby's meds this morning  and then the day is free.

Don, congratulations on a job well done!!!

Jane, google block heater.Not all vehicles have them but if the vehicle is to be kept outside in winter it is wise to have one. Warms the motor up and makes it easier to start. I am sure the men folk in here can explain it better than I.

I see both dogs went back to bed, lil stinkers get me up and I can't go back to sleep.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 13, 2017, 07:08:26 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  low temps and snowing right now.  It's not laying and supposed to be done around 8 but I didn't even know it was expected.

Amy, I already googled block heaters.  I'm the curious type.  But right now it's mor important to deal with the heating problems where I live than where I drive.  I'll jst stay home if the car won't take me there. 

cONGRATS ON YOUR AWARD, DON!  aND ON YOUR SANTA GIGS!  yOU ARE SPECIAL TO A LOT OF PEOPLE!

We're waiting for the doggies pills to work then they get fed and I get dressed and the day begins.  gonna be a humdinger!  I'm sure glad the snow stopped and I'm glad it didn't lay.  Lots of things to do.

One of my chores today is to pick out one of those space heaters that look like a little fireplace.  If I do, my daughter and SIL are getting it for me for Christmas....NOW!

Hope your day is everything you wish it to be!  Enjoy!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 13, 2017, 09:11:31 AM
janeS about your block heater go to your mechanic or a good friend and ask. as
the best is one that goes right in the block in a freeze plug place but they also make one that goes in a heater hose. it works well as well,and easier to install.
just squeeze the heater hose off with a couple clamps your mechanic will have.
and cut the hose and install and not even loose any coolant to speak of.just put it in the heater hose that goes from water pump to in bound side of the heater
that will circulate the coolant thought out the engine and you will have instant heat as soon as you start the car circulating hope this helps you and have a great day,

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 13, 2017, 09:14:59 AM
 Hi Everyone.  Our day starts out with a fog advisory until about 10 am this morning.  Yesterday was a quiet day.  I came home after church and we ate what we had on hand rather than me bringing something home.  We did have a police car prominently parked in our parking lot and a policeman standing guard at the doors of our Worship services.  I introduced myself to him, shook his hand and told him I was glad to see him there.

Today I have a 2 pm appointment with the podiatrist, hopefully the last I will need on my toenail removal as they are healing well and no problems.  I had this appointment mixed up with dentist appointments and they had called to remind me but I called to tell them to cancel the appointment.  I left a message on the recording as the office was closed when I called to cancel.  I just called back this morning my appointment had not been cancelled.  I will also stop at Costco to get some HP ink cartridges refilled and hope they will work.  I haven't tried this before but these are HP cartridges so I would think they will work. 

Gloria, perhaps some day your great grandsons will call you.  We didn't expect the call we had but hope it won't be the last.  I have to be very careful what I say to their father in emails as don't want to cut off contact with the great grandchildren.  He has been good to send me pictures via email and that has been much appreciated as we have been able to see them at different stages of their growth.  It is also the only way there mother gets to see pictures of them.  That was a nice saying. I am not seeing the temperature under any of our postings.  Their sight must be down at this time. 

Callie, I don't mind details even if the things are highly significant.  If I had to use that as a standard I wouldn't have much to write about.  :)  I hope this new week will be more enjoyable for you. 

Joan, are these short basketball games that Finlay plays in.  I would think two in one day could be a little much if they are very long.  Is he playing in a league?  It is so good to see your postings each day now. 

Joy, when I went to pick up the online order at Walmart last Wednesday evening there was only one of the designated spots to park that wasn't filled by a car of someone who had gone into the store.  So I had to wait for the car in the one spot to leave and then could take that spot and call in to say I was there.  I suppose people thought the spots wouldn't be needed for pickup after it got dark.  Maybe they will revise their signs to indicated reserved parking for the designated hours of pickup.  Pat has put together an new order mainly with things for the Thanksgiving dinner and I will pick them up this Wednesday evening. Your granddaughter has chosen a tough job but apparently a rewarding one to be an EMT.  It sounds like interesting training.  One of the folks we met at the Yesterday Cafe did order the fried green tomatoes to share with the table.  They said they were good.  They just don't appeal to me. 

Jane, you would know if you had a block heater in your car as you have to plug them in an electrical outlet.  We had one in our car in Anchorage.  That will be like a $50 raise with your better insurance premiums. 

Carol, am I remembering correctly that last winter it was rather cool most of the time there in Arizona?

Don, congratulations on your acting award. 

June, nice to see you got to feeling better and was able to do your grocery order. 

Hal, are you taking an antibiotic?  If so that is probably contributing to the extra tired feeling.  I do hope you are feeling better each day.

Amy, do you have to pick up the medicine for your hubby on a weekly basis?  Nice you could attend the craft show even if only for a short time.  I fear that my wife's days of attending such events are over. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Joy on November 13, 2017, 10:09:15 AM
Good morning.  Another chilly, partly cloudy day.  Not quite as cold as the week end, but did turn the heat up a little.  It is supposed to be up in the mid-50's in the middle of the week.  That will be a nice change.

Don, CONGRATULATIONS !  It is just great that you are able to participate in these kind of productions and also, so happy that you will be fulfilling your favorite Santa Claus !  You really make a very impressive Santa Claus.  !

Not sure what I will get into day. I have been pretty lazy the past week or so. 

June, happy that you were able to get your grocery order sent in.  Hope you will still be able to get to the birthday celebration.,

I have been up since 7, but still have to get something to eat.  I guess it will be my usual...  coffee, fruit, yogurt and a piece of toast.

Hope everyone will have an interesting day!!!

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 13, 2017, 11:58:57 AM
Good morning everyone, another gray one to start but rain on the way and we are at the freezing point now so hope it gets warmer before the rain moves in.

MARY ANN  thanks, I thought it was a touching few lines. Have not seen any snowfllakes here yet, that's OK for me. For me it is a flaky crust that makes a pie good. That is the way I grew up and at my age it is too late to change. Just a stubborn old Yankee. I have not seen the temperature under my posts for some time now but then so many things with this lemon of a computer is a mess anyway.

JOAN  has Finlay settled on a favorite sport yet? I remeber how Joe was teaching him many different ones.

JOY growing up the only green tomato anything I heard of was piccalily thay my Mom used to make.

JANE  $50 a month is a big saving. Good for you.

CAROL  I think New France was Canada. I know I had heard of it before but did not know just where it was. My Dad was born in Canada.

JANE  I had a chuckle in your remark about proof reading. Glad I usually check before I post but at times some things I miss and think Oh well, goofed again.

DON  yes you still have acting talent. To me you should have a leading man role but wonderful you get the award for best supporing actor. Congratulations.

JUNE  when my son came yesterday he brought me some groceries so now I think I have what I need to make what I will bring to my grandson's home for Thanksgiving.

SHIRLEY  what would you do with the time you would have without taking care of your cats?

HAL  keep resting, best way to start feeling better.

AMY  looks like it could start snowing here andy minute. Cold enough to.

LARRY  nothing in my life is important or interesting but I still find something to write about here.

Just loked out and it is raining.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 13, 2017, 12:01:20 PM
Good Monday morning, Everyfriend.  Joe was here early this morning to get my dirty clothes
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 13, 2017, 01:22:18 PM
Gloria--Finlay currently likes basketball, because that's what's being played.  He plays on 2 teams.  When it is the season, he plays baseball, football and lacrosse.  Hr is also in a chess club.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 13, 2017, 02:25:58 PM
Good Morning dear hearts, I am awaiting my Grocery delivery. Talking to myself and wondering why I chose a time of 11 to 1 for a delivery ? Told myself to think before making a decision of any kind. Those are our lunch time hours. DUH.  I'll open a can of soup.

Bis, I still manage to do my own laundry, but it really wears me out. The laundry room is only a short distance down the hall, but the folding and trips back and forth tell me I am now an old lady. Your Joe is such a good son, I thank God you made the move from Fla.

Gloria, I hope you chose something easy to make for Thanksgiving dinner. I don't do any cooking for family or others now. It's so easy and inexpensive to just walk down to the dining room, and everyone is always happy about the salad bar…..there is everything there, and they can have all they like, the rest of the dinner is delivered to our table, and there are many choices on the menus.

Joy, I'm so glad I can shop through the computer and have it delivered to my Apt. I don't know why I make such a chore of it. You eat a proper breakfast Joy..all good foods. I usually have the coffee, a banana, and some kind of bakery goodie, then through the morning I have an energy drink, or a container of juice. My son brings me cartons of the energy drink…four cartons this time, vanilla, banana, caramel, and chocolate. The doctor ordered the energy drink.

Larry, I am so happy you get pictures of your  gr. Grands. It hurts our hearts when there are any disagreements separating the family. My parents were divorced, so my Dad saw very little of his grandchildren. The younger ones are more invested in their own lives than in the person they have seldom seen. Just as we were when we growing into our own lives.

We are having a partly cloudy day, high of 76..down to the mid 60's at night. I really like this weather than what we had in Hemet. I still miss the people back there…we lived under the same roof for ten years, and I miss the Mountains that were practically in my front yard. But being in close proximity to family is essential and sensible. I am thankful.

Time to go heat up that soup…….
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lindancer on November 13, 2017, 02:35:45 PM
Good afternoon, on this cool raining day.

Joan, Finlay, still seems to like his sports.  I know you are so proud of him. He is growing to be a nice young man.

Gloria, I wish you would make enough of your apple crisp to leave in the hidey hole.  I will furnish my own whipped cream. :)

June, glad you are feeling better.

Larry it still has to be strange going into church with a policeman on guard.

MaryAnn, Taffy stays in bed most of the day now.  I got her, her own pillow, which she is very happy with.  She is still on my legs in the morning before I get up.  If I am watching TV at night she will set in my lap for awhile.

Don, CONGRATULATIONS,

Hal, hope you feel better soon.   I am slower to recover from this last hospital visit.Although, my nephew did take me to KMart to walk around a little bite. I did take my pushmobile this time., so I could set down once in awhile.  they have closed the pharmacy which is not a good sign.  It still is not on the 63 list of Sears and KMarts that are closeing.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 13, 2017, 03:11:36 PM
Joan, I am another who is happy with your move to be near your children and family.  It is also good for them;  you all see each other more often.  Your being ill is not good, but it sounds as if you are recovering.

I am watching a golf match from Sun City, South Africa and it must be hot because the winner, who is from South Africa, keeps wiping his face with a towel.  That match finished and I am now watching a tour from Mayakopa, Mexico.  I get around via TV and golf tours.

Gloria de, I find that Kendrick sleeps a lot anyway and I think it is the nature of cats.  Patricia (Angelface) recently posted that cats are nocturnal and I'd say Kendrick almost fits into that category but I find he does sleep a lot at night, probably because there is no one to play with.  He will lie down beside me and sleep until I cough or sneeze, then he's out of there!  I think Taffy is older than Kendrick, who is 4 1/2.  He has his own bed, but sleeps wherever he wants to sleep.

Don, that is an achievement, getting an award for being best supporting actor.

We sent money to James and Alicia for our T-Day turkey and we will take the "traditional" green bean casserole.  I think we have enough green beans and mushroom soup to make two or three casseroles, but I'll have to check before Tom goes to the store.

June, Tom does all of our laundry.  I don't go downstairs unless absolutely necessary.  I could be like my former neighbor who remodeled her bathroom to accommodate a stacked washer and dryer, but I don't want to spend the money as long as it isn't necessary.  I've seen a small washer/dryer (like the old Bendix) and I'd like to have one of those, but again, it would be quite expensive and it isn't necessary. 

Mary Ann




Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Carol on November 13, 2017, 05:43:19 PM
Congratulations to a fine actor - our own Radioman Don!  Wish we could see the show. 

Don and I attended a computer club session - he ended up leaving 15 minutes early as some people do not speak loud enough - especially in a crowd.  We really didn't learn much but I will go in January for the next meeting.  Tomorrow is a genealogy meeting for me and thank goodness that is all.   Remind me not to sign on to too many programs. 

My cousin sent the card from her mother's funeral (age 102).  Wish I could have been there but we had just visited my last auntie six weeks ago.  She was in fine form until two days before she passed. 

Mary Ann:  The new washers & dryers are massive.  When we stayed in Belgium, the washer & dryer were 1/2 the size of ours and they only use special soap - the clothes were never white again until I came home and fussed with a soaking routine.  The low-water ones take forever so they use a lot more electricity.

June:  Why not treat yourself and find someone to take care of the laundry?  Have them make your bed as well - you deserve it!   

We hauled a little space heater to Arizona this year and for almost two full months, the temperature has been way above normal.  It does get cold later and houses without basements feel cool on the floor so the heater will come in when needed. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 13, 2017, 09:00:59 PM
I did everything I planned to do today and I'm exhausted!  A lot of walking and a lot of driving.

Started with my visit with theorthopedist about my drawn down finger.  He said there are two options...surgery or the shot in the cords that are pulling.  He and I both opted for the shot and he is contacting my insurance carriers to find out how much of it they will pay.  Then he will call me and set a time to do it if we agree that the insurance coverage is sufficient.  And that's that so far.

After that, I made a quick trip to the Amish store and one to another country market for candy making supplies and then home for lunch and to see to the doggies needs.

This afternoon, I drove down to the college where my grandniece goes and picked up some thinsg from her that my sister and my niece sent up.  Got a couple nice hugs, some news and I now have some of my Christmas shopping done and I have the sound back on my computer.  My sister had speakers she wasn't using.

On the way home, I stopped to look at some space heaters and tomorrow, I'll have one of them in my living room.  An early Christmas present from my daughter and SIL. 

Picked up TLH at the bus and brought her home with me to hang out until her mother picked her up around 6 or so. 

Do you all agree that I have good reason to be exhausted?  All in all it was a good day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Radioman34 on November 13, 2017, 09:44:29 PM
Of far greater significance than winning an award was the interaction between me and the audience members following the performances. We would chat about the play and many would comment on how I reminded them of their fathers or grandfathers and in short, of their happy memories. The adjudicator even said "dad" brought a tear to his eye. (I died just before the play ended).


Next up is an invitation to read selected scripture and poetry at a Christmas concert on Dec 2.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 13, 2017, 10:23:14 PM
DON, you'll be great!  I'd love to hear that in person!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 13, 2017, 10:50:31 PM
Howdy everyone.

Janie, you certainly were a busy beaver today.  Hope you get a good night rest.

Don, looks like you have a busy winter coming up.  Beats working outdoors, doesn't it?

I also have been busy, I worked trying to balance my checkbook most of the day.  I hadn't done it for almost two months and it is a mess and now I have all the entries made my totals are way off.  Then of course when I went to print out my registers I had forgotten my printer was no longer functional since my router was changed out.  So I had to get it all back online and then found I was out of black ink.  Then of course I had to find my new black ink cartridge, which I just did, so will change it in the morning.

I am feeling much better, thankfully, since I only have on antibiotic left to take.  But I see doctor on Wednesday.

I looked at all the post, but as normal I cant remember if I was ask anything so I will just head on to bed.

I hope we all get a good nights rest.  I was in here about 3 AM this morning, but no one was around.  Just me and google and yahoo.  How they get signed in on here I have no idea.

Nite, nite, God Bless and Sweet dreams.



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Amy on November 14, 2017, 06:30:21 AM
Good morning everyone...

No new snow here and temp is staying around 29°. I managed to get a few things done yesterday. After picking up hubby's meds I washed windows,filled the wood box, brought more wood in for later and cleaned up the yard.....again! Washed my van too..someone took it on a muddy gravel road :) Not sure what is happening today other tan VON is to come.

Jane oh my you were busy yesterday, hope you can relax some today. I pray that the needle works and you won't have to have surgery on your finger.

Larry, we pick up the meds every other week because he takes so many the pharmacy puts them in blister packs.

Hal , glad to read you are feeling better.

Gloria, I copied your poem to keep on hand.Thank you for posting it.

Better scoot, take care ..

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 14, 2017, 08:27:46 AM
Good Tuesday morning Everyfriend.  The very first thing this morning the nurse accidentally knocked my iPad off the cabinet next to my bed, where it was on the charger.  It fell on the floor under my bed and broke into two pieces.  I could reach the Pad but not the keyboard.  Woe is me!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 14, 2017, 08:55:47 AM
Joan, a horrible start for the day.  The nurse or the company should buy you a new iPad.

The sun is trying to shine here today and I think it will be nice - for us - for the southerners, it would be cold.  As I've said so often, any day the sun shines, it is a nice day.

I'm not awake yet, so I'll be back later - maybe.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 14, 2017, 09:05:17 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

Joanie, that was a pretty expensive accident the nurse had with your IPad from how you described it.  Didn't see retrieve it from under the bed?
Hopefully no harm.

Amy you manage to stay busy.  What did you do while you were resting?  Must have been something to do.  ::)

No Janie this morning, maybe, hopefully, she slept in.

Overcast day here, not too cold, but cool enough that the heater is cycling on and off.

Back later


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 14, 2017, 09:06:04 AM
I'm off to Wally World.  Wish me smiles!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 14, 2017, 09:12:30 AM
Good Morning everyone. I am going to give you all some info. that you can take it and a dollar and buy a cup of coffee almost any where. In Kansas city MO, we have what we call the plaza. they put Christmas lights on the buildings. the amount of lights stretched out straight would go for eighty miles. 51º and cloudy here with intermittent drizzle. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 14, 2017, 09:42:33 AM
Mary Ann--sure wish this facility would take care of the iPad.

hallelujah--I could only reach the Pad but not the keyboard.

Janie--I wish you smiles.

Lloyd--Interesting!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: larryhanna on November 14, 2017, 10:10:29 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It is a beautiful sunny day that is starting out at 41 degrees but is suppose to get to 63 this afternoon.  The Podiatrist released me yesterday but requested I continue treating my toes as I have been the last 5 week until this weekend.  I did get the ink cartridges refilled at Costco yesterday.  It couldn't have been handier as the counter is right inside the store as you enter.  I put in the first one and it worked fine.  These are original HP cartridges so contain the chip to identify them as such.  They told me these can be refilled for up to 10 or more. It saves a few dollars that will add up over time.  Today my calendar is clear so will just take care of some small errands here at home and take it easy.  Since I started using the oxygen at night I seem to be feeling much better, at least I haven't gotten up tired as I often did in the past.  Of course it is still to soon to conclude that as a definite fact but am hopeful.

Gloria, I bet you liked the pie crusts made with lard to have a nice flaky crust.  That is what my mother and grandmother always used.  I read something the other day about perhaps lard isn't as bad for us as we have been led to believe.  I don't think the loss of the temperature reading at the bottom of your posting has anything to do with your computer as it is not appearing on any of the postings.  I am glad you do post daily as I look forward to it as well as all of the postings.  It is not the words but the fact that we post that keeps the interconnection as friends going and is important in my view. 

Joan, it sounds like Finlay stays mighty busy and is an all around athlete. Is your iPad still usable? I am sure nurse felt very bad about knocking it off but accidents do happen. 

Lloyd, I used to live only a few miles from the Plaza and have seen the Plaza Christmas lights several times over the years.  It is quite a sight. 

June, it sounds like it is time to let someone else handle your laundry.  You need to save your energy for things you really enjoy.  I usually pretty much fill up on the salad bars at buffets if they have a good one.  Do you have to let the kitchen staff know in advance what you want as your main meal or do you order at the time you go to the dining room?  I have been drinking a nutrition drink and eating a nutrition bar every morning for quite awhile now.  I prefer the chocolate drink and don't care for the vanilla. I haven't tried the banana or caramel as the Walmart brand Equate only comes in two flavors.  I buy it because it is a couple of dollars less expensive than Boost for some of the other brands.  I am glad you are near to your son and his wife now.  I am also very glad we made the move here when we did as not sure we could have done it now although I guess we could have had the movers do the packing for us.  Where there is the will there is the way I have found out. 

deAngel, I think we will soon be used to seeing the policeman in the lobby of our Church. I didn't even think about it during the service.  It sounds like Taffy gives you great pleasure.  It appears that Sears and KMarts are on their last legs.  I guess everything has a life cycle and they have been around for a long time.  I think most retail stores are feeling the pinch of online shopping.  Of course younger folks still enjoy shopping and touching the merchandise before buying. 

Mary Ann, I looked yesterday and see that there are two more PGA golf tournaments the next two weeks and that appears to be the end until next year.  I guess the golfers get December off unless they play in another country or organization. 

Carol, our washer takes almost two hours with the extra rinse cycle Pat always sets.  Yesterday I did a load of towels and got some setting wrong and they hadn't spun out the water so had to do an extra rinse cycle and then they were fine.  The drying now takes very little time as the moisture is pretty much removed in the high speed turning of the drum in the washer as it ends the wash and spin. 

Jane, my wife had the shot in her finger and hasn't been bothered by it again and that was several years ago.  I hope your insurance will cover most of the cost so you don't have to undergo the surgery.  I hope you will enjoy the space heater. You sure had a busy couple of days.  I hope you can relax a bit today. 

Don, you certainly have the voice to read Scripture and poetry. 

Hal, I had to chuckle at your day of fixing your checkbook and your printer and then being out of ink.  I know it wasn't funny to you.  I now just keep a spreadsheet in a Google document to record all of my checks and deposits.  When I get a statement I just put a red "x" in the clearance column.  It seems to work for me so far.  We don't write many checks a month so isn't a big job.  However, I do have to record the online payments so that I will know what our balance is in the accounts.  Glad that you are feeling better. 

Amy, thanks for the info on why you have to pick up the meds so often.  Do you like the blister packs?  I find them very annoying and a bit difficult to open.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 14, 2017, 11:56:47 AM
Joan, I’m not familiar with iPads so I don’t know if being in two pieces is workable or not.  But I would think either the nurse or the facility would be responsible for a replacement. I would bet Joe could talk “turkey” to them.  Places ignore women.

Larry, both our Sears and K-Mart (at least the one near us) have disappeared.  We bought our washer and dryer from Sears earlier this year and it wasn’t long after that they closed the store.  There may be a K-Mart in other parts of town but not near here.

Larry, often the golfers do go to Europe for their tours and recently some of them played in Mexico; they play all over the world.  I guess unless they’re low in the standings, they can afford it because often the winner gets about 1 ½ million and others at the top don’t do too badly either.

I see the wind is kicking up at Grand Haven.  We were warned that by the end of the week, it would be very windy.  There are some whitecaps on the lake now.

Mary Ann

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 14, 2017, 12:41:05 PM
Larry, I seldom write a check, I use credit cards.  About the only time I write one is for a workman who comes to the house to do some work.
But, my wife still writes checks, I have tried to point out to her that our credit cards get money back, not a lot, but every penny counts.  And checks cost quite a bit of money now days, our credit union doesn't furnish checks.
I found one error the bank made so now I have to contact them.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Gloria on November 14, 2017, 02:50:10 PM
Good morning everyone, another gray day here. this is the second day in a row I slept late, rather wake early but then there is nothing I have to do.

JOAN  Looks like Finlay is well rounded in sports.Wow isn't he young to be in a chess club? Joe and Kate have taught him well. They have given him many interests in life.

JUNE  yesterday with my CNA's help I made come chicken stock for soup. Have several containers in the freezer and enough in the fridge for soup later today. Of course I was so tired by the time I finished the sink is full of bowls and pans I used. Today's CNA will be washing them later. I was worn out when I finished and spent the evening laying on the couch watching TV. I make stuffed celery for Thanksbiving and Christmas. About the only thing I can do sitting down.

GLORIA de  wish I had the energy to another apple crisp. I sure have enough apples for it. It has been several years since Kmart closed here and I miss it. I think there is one Sears left.

MARY ANN  I travel our country by way of the computer. Only way I will see it.

CAROL  the building I now live in has no basement and some on the ground floor complain about the floors being cold, especially the ones they install the wood floor in. I have wood floors but it is warmed by the apartment under me.

JANE  not much worse than no sound from the computer.

DON  with your voice wish we could hear your reading.

HAL  glad you are feeling a bit better.

AMY  now who would dare drive your van on a muddy road?? Glad you enjoyed that poem.

JOAN  was that the same nurse that gave you an cold water bath in bed? Will she be responsible for replacing what she broke?

LLOYD  there used to be a place in town with some hube pines on both corners. They used to have a manger and light set up there for Chriatmas but no more. The pines were taken down, one corner now has a post office and across the street is a health clinic. Both building needed but now there is no decorations there.

LARRY  I grew up with my Mom's piecrust and it was made with lard. First time I decided to make a pie the only recipe I had was on a bottle of Mazzola oil and that is how I always made it, flaky but not as tasty as the lard ones. I have read that about lard not being so bad after all.

Maybe I can finally get this finished. Between the phone and CNA  I started this a little after 10 this morning.

HAL  banks make errors? Naw they never do. When a bank we used many years ago started using computer for records we got a statement with a balance of $250,000. At least my ex never tried to draw any of that out. I did call the bank and they did thank me for reporting the error.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 14, 2017, 02:51:23 PM
Still morning here in So. CA. we are told it will be a high of 76 degrees today. That's just fine with me. No plans for today un less I am awake at 2:45 this afternoon, and feel like going down for balance and mobility class.

Carol, I enquired some weeks back about having laundry done. It costs 50 dollars a month, and I have seen they do a good job. My linens are done by the laundry here…it is part of my rental, as is the change of sheets once a week. I think making my bed daily (twin size) is good exercise for me. I am a stubborn old lady, and not ready to give up doing my own laundry. It does wear me out, but I can recuperate in leisure, and I only launder about twice a month, so I stick with it. What I cannot do, I will have done, but I don't want to give up. Space heaters are great if needed. Not too large to transport. You are wise to have one if needed.

Janie, you have every right to feel exhausted with all the good things you do for others, plus your sweet pooches. Compared to what I did in my younger years, I am a #1 slouch now.

Hal, I remember in days past that Bis said she never balanced her check book. She trusted the bank to be correct. I am doing the same now. Gary is on my bank account and he takes care of all that. I still write checks for Church and donations, but purchases are all taken care of with Visa.

Amy, I always wanted to be a Jeep owner in my driving days, but my "boss", husband was a sedan person. To my way of thinking, a Jeep is the only way to go. They are tough little monsters….made for the Military. But those days are just a memory now. My four wheel rollator is my balance, my dance partner, and my chair if needed. No upkeep.

Bis, is that the same nurse that spilled water all over your bed ? If so, I think your Joe has every right to recourse. I seldom use my Mac Ipad, but it is right here on my desk, all plugged in. When I was taken to the care facility, that Ipad rode over on my lap and kept me sane for eight days.

I have to go have some lunch so I will finish yakking later.  Me…June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 14, 2017, 04:11:33 PM
Hal, I seldom write checks myself.  I do write one once a month to the church and if Tom’s friend cleans for us, I write a check.  I don’t do a lot to charge to my credit card, but most of the checks I send are sent from the bank.  It is a big help.  My utilities and taxes are taken directly from my accounts; I am always advised ahead of time when that will happen and for how much.  I used to carry my check book in my purse and I no longer have to do that.  Much progress has bypassed me, but that is one progressive thing I’ve kept up with.

Gloria, I also travel by computer these days too, unless someone takes me somewhere.  I did not make it to Indps this fall and I feel I probably will not go down again; I am too old for much travel.  I will say that my trip last Spring went along fine.  Visiting family is much different and easier than a sightseeing trip.  I miss the trips I took with Jim but neither of us would be able to do that now.  Of course, Jim is no longer with us.  After my own family being #1, Jim’s family is #2 and they agree.

June, today’s Jeeps are much more sophisticated than those used in the Army.  I have a friend who has a Jeep as his regular car.  His is a SUV, another car I have trouble getting into â€" but I manage.  If you were driving today, you’d love the car.

Tom bought me a sandwich from Jimmy John’s for lunch and as he will be gone from home at suppertime, I will have some of that very good cheese broccoli soup he made last night.

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JoanFL on November 14, 2017, 04:19:42 PM
June--this wasn't the same nurse that spilled water.  Joe came and got the iPad put back together.  Luckily the hinges were not broken.  He did some tweaking and the thing is back up and running.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Mary Ann on November 14, 2017, 04:46:11 PM
Joan, good for Joe - to the rescue!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: June Drabek on November 14, 2017, 05:25:56 PM
Back from lunch and brought home half my egg salad sandwich on sour dough bread, and a cup of tapioca pudding, both of which I will have for supper.

Janie, I hope you had lots and lots of happy smiles today. How many hours did you put in today ?

Larry, what type of treatment are you giving your toes ? I have what looks like the start of ingrown toenails on my left toe, but I don't think they would do a removal because I have that arterial disease and any injury to my feet and lower legs takes forever to heal, even a scratch.Larry, our dining room has menus at each table, and there are two and sometimes three entrees to choose from with any "sides" you prefer. Or the right hand page has a huge choice of sandwiches, hot or cold, omelets, etc., so no one should go away dis-satisfied.Gary goes to a big store….can't think of the name, and they have the four flavors of the energy drink called Premier Protein drink, and each drink contains 30G of protein. I use the vanilla on my cereal instead of milk.

Gloria, I have no stove top of any kind in my kitchenette so making meals is a think of the past for me. I have the microwave, and a small toaster oven…the oven part is practically worthless as the timer only goes to 15 minutes. I bought some fish fillets pre-breaded…dummy me..so I find if I defrost and heat them in the microwave, I can crisp them in the little oven, but I won't buy them again…..not worth the bother. I do my traveling like you Gloria..on the computer.

Mary Ann, I have seen pictures of today's style of Jeep, but I think the basic "guts" are still the same, my "car" is foot powered, and no power steering. I don't even like to travel to Gary's home which is 15 min. away from here. If anyone wants to see me, they will have to come here.

Bis, your Joe sounds like my boys. They are all three Angels in disguise.
Dan worked on my desk top when he was here, and it was like he injected vitamins into the hard drive. Gary can do special things with it too, but Dan is the type that has to learn how it chews and digests. We are Blessed.

I had that huge lunch, and my recliner is calling my name, so I will go to book and recliner and let happen what will happen..ZZZZ
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Carol on November 14, 2017, 09:27:48 PM
Hooray!  I made it in here.  We have had many wi-fi interruptions since being forced to go to a new source.  It has to be so hard for a business - but I finally  got to the end of all the posts and now able to say hello.

Jane:  Dupuytren's Contracture is the name of the hand issue you are writing about.  Don and his sister  both had the hand surgery - her surgery did not really help very long.  Don is OK after many years but it is not pretty.  Small history of this is - it is inherited from the Vikings.  They came to Scotland and Ireland and apparently a place in Scotland where many people have the same issue. 

I went to genealogy lecture today and am about to give up.  The woman talked in a whisper - her notes on the screen were not even legible.  Such a waste of time as so many of us could not hear.   

We called youngest son & wished him a happy birthday.  He was just here last week on a sleepover then he drove to Phoenix for a meeting.  He is probably going to do the same in February.  We love it. 

There was a story on t.v. here where a woman sat in the ER at a hospital for six hours, was never even seen - went home and found a bill for about $1,000 in the mail this week.  I hope she can fight it.  Shameful-

Don:  Kudos to you for keeping on with your talent and gift of giving entertainment!!!!



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 14, 2017, 09:43:05 PM
it is time to say good night and sweet dreams. hope to see you all tomorrow.
we had a good easy day, and Nancy baked us a good micearl whip cake, with a cream cheese iceacing.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: JaneS on November 14, 2017, 09:49:32 PM
CAROL, thanks for filling us all in on Dupuytrens.  I actually looked it up a while back but didn't feel like typing all tose letters every time I talked about it.  I had a long talk with the orthopedist on Monday and my father had the surgery for it when I was a young teenager.  Interestingly, I have both Irish and Scottish ancestors.  Must also be some Vikings way back there.

We saw a goo movie tonight called 'Let There Be Light".  Check it out if you get a chance.

My daughter came by this afternoon with a nice little space heater for me.  It had a Christmas bow on it and it does a pretty nice job of keeping my feet warm.

I'm going to be off to bed soon so I'll say...

Good night Everyfriend.  Sleep peacefully. Wake happy and may God bless us, every one.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: halkel on November 14, 2017, 10:39:36 PM
Headed for my bed.  Hope all of you have a good night.

Nite, nite, God Bless and sweet dreams.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe Week of October 29, 2017
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 15, 2017, 04:09:07 AM
Let's start a new Soda Shoppe   HERE (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=442.msg109460#msg109460)