I dont know what day of the week it is anymore. lOL
I dont know what day of the week it is anymore. lOL
good morning, my heart breaks for all those animals in Austraila
Paulie do you ever have a "normal quiet"day?Nope! ;)
Hi Tig, Aww thank you. How's your foot? I believe you were having issues with? Maybe knee? Both? I like your avatar.Paulie... there will be swelling issues for quite some time, but the slight pain is bearable and I can do most things without a cane. Now I need to get back to mucho exercise to get strong.
Hi Tig, Geez! I had no clue about swelling issue for quite some time! Good to hear the pain is slight and bearable. Still not pleasant tho. Excellent you can do most things w/o a cane. I'm betting you will definitely do the mucho exercise tho. You sound determined. Take it easy doing it.Hi Tig, Aww thank you. How's your foot? I believe you were having issues with? Maybe knee? Both? I like your avatar.Paulie... there will be swelling issues for quite some time, but the slight pain is bearable and I can do most things without a cane. Now I need to get back to mucho exercise to get strong.
Thanx
You are sure busy Paulie!!!! I wsh I had your energy to do all you doHi LB, Yep to busy (not bad for 70 years young and I plan to keep it that way) and it washed out some plans I had during this winter but we all do what we gotta do. You do too. You've accomplished a lot yourself!! Don't sell yourself short. I think you are doing awesome.
gym evaluation didn and turn :'(t happen she thought it was Tuesday she wasnt even in. Going nextTuesday now. Been having trouble sleeping for last month. I fall asleep I wake up at than I tossDarn LB, Ok to next Tuesday. Your trouble with sleeping then waking to toss and turn is rough. Occasionally is one thing but you for a month now has to be getting old for you. Can you take an OTC sleep aid that won't have you feeling groggy in the morning to help you?
Hi jicaji, Thanks but nope not awesome. Just doing what needs to be done because I love them and family. God bless these girls. I'm just doing what most would do but I am grateful that I'm able to. How's your knees (and you after your fall) and cutie Rizzo. :)
Hi jicaji, I apologize for delayed reply. Awwww precious Violet!! How old is she now?
Hi jicaji, Thanks but nope not awesome. Just doing what needs to be done because I love them and family. God bless these girls. I'm just doing what most would do but I am grateful that I'm able to. How's your knees (and you after your fall) and cutie Rizzo. :)
In my opinion, you ARE awesome. I know what it takes to take care of the grandchildren. I remember years ago when my three were younger and my daughter and her husband went on a weekend "vacation." I was soooo tired when they came home!!! Even now, when I'm with my new little granddaughter Violet, I'm worn out eventhough I'm NOT even babysitting LOL. I just remember their mantra, "NOW what can we do Nana???" Whew....
My knees constantly hurt. I know I need replacement on my left knee, but.......
My Rizzo is such a joy. We just love him so much and he's doing well...Thanks for asking :)!!!
HI Baz and everyone!!!! Have a good rest of the week.
I still haven't heard from the person at the gym. If I don't hear from her this coming week I am going to make an appointment with a more local gym for private training . I scheduled my PT out for the month of FEBruary. I rather do one on one PT than a gym class for arthritiis. The gym I belong to does not have one on one training or I would not be so confident who they have there. I just want to work out to lose weight and tone up nt sure why so difficult
I had my 3/4 month check up with my surgeons group. I am down 85lbs. Slow and steady. They are happy with my progress. We went over my blood work and all my levels are good. My iron us a little wonky, he said I could take it on pills if I want but dont have to well see how they are at my year follow up. I complained about the RWJ well ess center cause I want to really start doing more exercises rather than just the bike and treadmill and planet fitness is not the place to learn. I td him the person at wellness center was suppose to call them for release he has no notes of her calling. She was ssd suppose to call my PT as well. She didnt call them either. Everyone says get active I want to, I am ready..only thing that may slow me down are my knees but I can ease my way up. want to get more active. So I am thinking of going to another gym and get a personal trainer. Dr said don't give up on wellness center but if they dont follow up why would I want to deal with themHi LB, Awesome news you're down 85lbs! What's happening with PT and did the person from the wellness center ever make the calls for you she was supposed to? Are you going to planet fitness or somewhere else? Are your walks with Copper feeling better? Lots of questions I know. I'll try to come here more often. One good thing is you haven't had to worry about snow and ice walking in parking lots and at work. (I'm knocking on wood three times right now so I don't jinx anything!!)
poof just like that. the weekend is goneAgreed to poof weekend is gone.
Hey Hi I have been semi busy with PT and work and going to the gym a little more. To date I have lost 95lbs in 6 months. 45 prior to my surgery and 50 after surgry. I am going to start the bariatric gym class in April. Only because it is a good program and cheaper compared to other gyms. Not so thrillled with coordinator but shes not the trainer. I'm walking better but knees still stiffLB, I wanted to bring this forward because I repeat all your news is awesome. How did your 2 virtual pampered chef parties go?
I decided to become a pampered chef consultant ::) ::) I had fu being hostess and I could use some extra money. I have 2 virtual parites this week. SOo... if anyone ever wants a party or know someone who does send them my way! !!!!!!
I started to look for new apartments will also go to a realtor to see if there are condos or town homes for rent. My lease is up in JUne and I want out of this place.
Take care everyone!!!
Hi Paulie, One went really really the other didn't. she didn't even get the minimum sales to get free products so I am extended it for her a few days. I have 2 more so far this month. not sure how they will go with coronavirus going on, I have one confirmed case in my town. My work is going to have us do rotations to work from home so I will be working from home 2-3x a week not sure how that will work since the germs will still be there from the previous workers who were there the day before. I am getting nervous about this. I watched a video from a surgeon who gave us all the numbers (math behind it all) not looking goodHi LB, Good about the one that went really good and hopefully the other one you've extended will prove successful. It's very nice of you to extend for the lady. Fingers crossed for your 2 upcoming ones. I'm confused about your works decision about going in 2 to 3X a week too. I thought the same as you unless there must be people present at all times during the work week at your workplace? Is that the case? Hopefully they plan to have cleaning staff sanitize each night before the next day's staff comes into work. You already know the drill of wash hands frequently for 20 seconds and use sanitizer wipes if you can find them. Stores in my area were depleted last time I checked. Geez to one case in your town. My area will only list by county so no one knows for sure the exact locations of those that are sick. God bless everyone who is ill and everyone in general. The video you watched sounds interesting and in-depth.
good Morning. Looks like NJ is going on a complete shut down only essential jobs open. I got letter from headquarters we are considered essential I didnt think manufacturing fragrances would be essential. But we do sell to clorox for the fragrance in their clorox wipes. I kn0w. we all need that. Just mad because our job could be done from home. and we still need to go in every other day (still 2 set of teams) It only takes one person who doesnt know they have t to effect the whole office and plantHi LB, Your job sounds interesting about fragrances for Clorox and other things I'm sure so yeah sounds essential but agreed why not from home. I guess they have their reasons but you'll find out soon if NJ does shut down.
Love the dears Paulie. We are in shut down. My job is considered essential. I could do my job from home except one part. when we print out the labels and formulas for production. Someone needs to be there to do that and guess who it is !! My department!! We could always call production to let them know they can print labels but nope...I went to store yesterday.. no chicken actually no mean. I just needed chicken breasts.. No paper goods I am down to my last 3 rolls of paper towels which normally is good for a bit but I am using it all the time. You have to get to the store early Our stores are allowing seniors to shop the first hour. I heard younger people are there at that time which is rude.. This week I am working from home monday wed and friday. I am debating if I should go to PT. My allergies are kicking in so I am nervous if it is corona virus or my allergies. I feel fine though I am constantly taking temp. Who would think we would be going through something like this?? My town has 11 cases. 2 are in my fathers development. Stay safe everyoneHi LB, Thanks about the deer. 5 were here earlier. Beautiful.
Good Morning I know about achielles I tore mine 4 years ago recovery is not fun!!! Working from home today got my walk in this morning getting ready to log on and more abuse from boss. Long story... but he plays favorism Its the weekend but we cant do anything!!!!! I need to find meat grocy store had none last week and I am down to minimalHey LB, I remember when you tore you Achilles. You were living in your townhouse and trying to navigate around and up the stairs. Didn't you have one of the aids with wheels that you'd put your knee on? Maybe I'm wrong.
Hi Paulie,Good morning Tig, I'm glad you're both good. Geez that was scary and worrisome for you last week. I'm glad you're feeling better.
We are good. I came down with a cold or allergies? last Monday night. Sure scared me for a day or so. :-\
Keeping busy in retirement with home projects.
Camper goes out a few times a week to search for eagles and other pretties to photograph.
SED
Tig
Hi to the Cheerios! :)Hi baz good morning to you too and a really good morning seeing an osprey!! Your going to park there and walk around sounds relaxing and exciting.
The highlight of my day was an osprey flying low over my car today!!! :) :) :-* :) It was at a place that I thought I might have seen one before, but wasn't sure. Now I'm sure it was an osprey! I might have to park near there, and walk around to see if I can find its nest.
Take care, Cheerios. :) Remember to practice the updated CDC guidelines. Everyone please stay safe - for you, your family, and others around you. (((HUGS CHEERIOS)))
G'night Cheerios. Sleep in Peace and Comfort. SED.
Good Morning everyone!!!! Yes lots of walks. I work in office Monday and Tuesday at home Wednesday than off the rest of the week :D Our grocery stores office on line shopping with delivery or curb side booking. They are all booked through 4/13. The traffic on their on line shopping site so busy that there was an on line ques waiting to get into their site to shop!! Looks like I will have to go into the store myself and shop nexgt week I will pick up things for my father so he doesnt have to go out. He's 85!!! I dont know watching the news and they are saying not good week to go out. we are heading to the peak. Everyone stay safe!!!!!Good morning LB, Nice about lots of walks and a short work week for you too!! I've been hearing that lots if not all online grocery sites are super busy. I'm assuming now especially due to the raised caution for the upcoming week. Wow your father is 85. He'll definitely appreciate your getting things for him definitely. Be sure to wear your mask and wash wash your hands. Do you have sanitary wipes to wipe your items after you bring them home? I've been doing that. Better safe than sorry as they say.
Happy Easter !!! Yes I got my masks. 2 one orange one white. guess what I forgot creamer for me.... LOL SO I am going to the store now to pick up some. I have to go into work for the week and we are required now to wear mask and gloves only because the governor is making it mandatory I really liked working here but how they are handling this I am so disappointed in them. They really disgust me . Only provide safety as its required not on their own... SMH Parking lots are filled with gloves here too disgustingHi LB, Excellent that you got your masks and gloves. I am surprised that your employer didn't provide them. When you go into work next week do you work in your area alone? Or are there not many other workers around?
"Hi ssrl! Good to see you. Ironically I was thinking about you today and here you are! :) I hope all is good with you."Hi ssrl, I'm glad all is good with you for sure. Good to your checking in a bit more too. I'm chuckling about your smiley face and wink about not working your part-time job. Good for you. Enjoy. ;)
Hi Paulie, all is good here. Checking in a little more often because I'm home more and not working my part-time job!! :) ;)
The T-Shirts are funny but maybe a walk is in order........... ;DHi ssrl, I agree with your comment ;D and was ready to go for a walk and hubby too when it started to rain. lol Interesting day and too cold to walk in the rain. So I actually did dig in and got some things accomplished. I'm ready for sunshine and Spring temps to return. How are things going for you? Good I hope.
Hey everyone what a week!!! Next week I work from home thank god Paulie, great Tshirts!!! LOLHey LB, Yay your go into work week has ended. And double yay you work from home next week!! Thanks about the Tshirts. I was in a silly mood for a bit today. Lol I hope you relax and sleep good tonight and relax this weekend. You've earned it kiddo!!
Oh my heavens LB! After reading I was stunned and honestly I'm speechless. Wow!! I am stunned on many different topics .. your initial co-worker who was sick, your boss and bosses boss words and the boss not wearing a mask when required etc etc. It's very understandable why you were so upset this past work week. It is SO good that you work from home this week!!she comes back Monday, not really my co woker she works in purchasing where I am planning. we have different supervisors but same manager. LOL
A question .. did the co-worker that was sent home that day return to work at all this week?
"bounce"Hi Tig :) Wow. Your lawn's just greening up. I don't know what state you live in. It must be more up north I'm thinking.
Paulie... looks like you are about 10 - 14 days ahead of us. Our lawn is just now starting to green. ;)
HAGD all
Tig
7Yes Paulie, We went for our first and the long walk today. Grabbing some lumch and getting ready to go for 2nd walk. It shouldnt be as long. I also did some work today. We are actually busy and having so many issues with getting our materials in due to Corvid19. Need to do some cleaning , I a mgoing to try and get some exedrcising in other than walking today I have been bad.... Oh jette menyioned us (cheers on FB and mentioned about stopping by to dust her chair off . I told her that we sold all the cheer chairs since everyone left.. LOL :P ;) ;DHi LB :) Awww Nice to hear about your long morning walk then another. If you can sometime will you post a pic of cutie Copper? I haven't seen him for a while.
7Yes Paulie, We went for our first and the long walk today. Grabbing some lumch and getting ready to go for 2nd walk. It shouldnt be as long. I also did some work today. We are actually busy and having so many issues with getting our materials in due to Corvid19. Need to do some cleaning , I a mgoing to try and get some exedrcising in other than walking today I have been bad.... Oh jette menyioned us (cheers on FB and mentioned about stopping by to dust her chair off . I told her that we sold all the cheer chairs since everyone left.. LOL :P ;) ;DHi LB :) Awww Nice to hear about your long morning walk then another. If you can sometime will you post a pic of cutie Copper? I haven't seen him for a while.
Did you do some cleaning and excercise? Oh! What about the PT that you were given paperwork on to do? Is that what you mean? I wouldn't say you've been bad not exercising considering all that's been going on with the nasty virus, stress and your work issues. Usually when life has us in a mood (that I call a crappy mood lol) the last thing we want to do is exercise. At least I don't. That's a real "force me to do it" thing.
Who mentioned Cheers on FB and dusting off her stool? I'm ROFL about your saying we sold all the Cheers chairs!! Good one!! :D :P
#1 and really like #3
yes Jette SKY has been here she is one of the originals probably one of the first to leave. for working at home what a horrible day my boss is a jerk. thats all I have to sayGeez I don't remember her. (Sorry Jette Sky. Hi!) I pulled out the list from way back (before Cheers thread was started. I forget the name of the thread back then.) where I wrote down a full page of names (oh my great names and memories of members back then and I think you created a list too LB when we all said which state we lived in after Cheers began. I started here in 2011. Maybe Jette Sky was in the Forum before Aug 2011?
Today was a little better. Thursday and Friday will be eve better My boss is taking off those days. I am starting to get restless. I am debating if I like going into work or work from home...Good to today being a bit better LB! Thumbs up to Thursday and Friday .. yep!! Interesting about you debating if you like going into work vs work from home. It's not unusual either. Lots think working from home would be great but it's not always the case. I know some friends who chose to work from home when they had the opportunity. Once they tried it most chose to return to going into work while the others really enjoyed working from home. All comes to personal choice.
"bounce"Hi Tig! I just modified my last post to mention the quote of LB's I like when I saw you post. Cool! I'll have one with you. "Clink" Sleep well. :) SED
Cheers!! I'm having an elftini...
SED
TTFN
Tig
Good Morning :)
Hey LB, TGIF for you. :)
It's raining and chilly here. Blah .......... Will do more inside things today. I did get a Hummingbird feeder hung yesterday. ;D And this morning I put one with suction cups on the large living room window. Come on little cuties!
Later
jicaji!!! Hi! ;DGood Morning :)
Hey LB, TGIF for you. :)
It's raining and chilly here. Blah .......... Will do more inside things today. I did get a Hummingbird feeder hung yesterday. ;D And this morning I put one with suction cups on the large living room window. Come on little cuties!
Later
Hey Paulie, we hung our Hummingbird feeder a couple of days ago. Last year, the first Hummingbird came by around May 13th. We weren't prepared and he flew right up to the window to let us know he was here!!! Amazing.
BTW, we had another black bear on our deck the other night. Not as big as the first one last September, but a good size. He went over to the bird feeder, I think trying to get the suet and knocked it down :) My husband fixed it!
Have a good night all.
Hi Jacaji...Good to see you :D :D :DCopper!!! Here he is!! ;D Oh I want to hug him! LB, in his first photo looking up at you I imagine him saying, Ok when are we going on another walk? lol And he looks so cozy snuggled in and asleep. His eyes are super clear in the last photo. Was he fixated on what he was chewing on? lol
Paulie here is copper.
what a good day at work... slow so I went grocery shopping before logging on. i was nly 15 min late lol nI did laundry and clean too :oAwesome LB. Now I do remember you mentioned before that your boss was off work Thursday and Friday. Sounds pleasant. lol
Hi LB.....Love the pics of Copper. He certainly looks comfortable.Good Morning jicaji, Oh ok the motion light alerted you. Geez your deck is by your family room. I'd be scared too like LB said. Do you live near a wooded or dense area?
Paulie....Our deck is right by our family room. We have a motion light and while we were watching the TV it went on and there he was! Rizzo didn't bark at him this time because the door was closed.
thanks Jacaji and Paulie. I would be so scared if a bear was in my yard. We had a fox wondering around my apartment complex about a month ago. someone got it on their RING. gotta go to store today my father wants more stuff LOLGood Morning LB, Interesting also about a fox wondering around your complex. Awww it's nice you're doing another grocery run for your father. Don't forget to get the regular dairy creamer you tried to get before but was out of stock! I think that's what it was. Did you taste a difference with the one you had to get before?
Good Morning.. rather good afternoon. I got a call from my brother this morning he is in hospital with pneumonia. He is being tested for covid19. I am so mad at hi!! He's been with temperature for a month and kept ignoring me when I told him to get tested. noooo he wouldn't get tested. SO last night he had trouble breather so to the er he went. He was just diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago and its now out of control as well. SO he is in the hospital for at least 2 nights. Still waiting for results of the covid19 test. So could use ome prayers for my brother...
Good Morning.. rather good afternoon. I got a call from my brother this morning he is in hospital with pneumonia. He is being tested for covid19. I am so mad at hi!! He's been with temperature for a month and kept ignoring me when I told him to get tested. noooo he wouldn't get tested. SO last night he had trouble breather so to the er he went. He was just diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago and its now out of control as well. SO he is in the hospital for at least 2 nights. Still waiting for results of the covid19 test. So could use ome prayers for my brother...Oh! LB I'm so sorry to read about your brother! Yes I will absolutely be saying prayers for him. I just said one and will continue. You did your best asking him to get tested previously. Definitely praying for his test results to be negative.
Good Morning jicaji, Oh ok the motion light alerted you. Geez your deck is by your family room. I'd be scared too like LB said. Do you live near a wooded or dense area?
Paulie....Our deck is right by our family room. We have a motion light and while we were watching the TV it went on and there he was! Rizzo didn't bark at him this time because the door was closed.
LB....So glad your brother doesn't have the virus. Onward to recovery.Good to you not getting snow! With it being so cold there I'm surprised your hummer arrived. But migration is migration! Is he still around in the cooler temps? I haven't seen any at my feeders yet but my Bluebirds are here daily and staying later in the evenings. They're going through lots of bags of mealworms!
Paulie, nope, no snow!! It's been so cold here that I haven't even done any planting yet. So dreary...just rain.
Hi Baz....hope all is well.
Well, guess I should at least get dressed now.....from pj's to sweats. Geez......
Pj...whazz dat? Lol... I finally tossed a couple of t shirts that had too many holes. And prolly hubby is tired of seeing me in the same color forever!Lol
Hugs LB
Hi!!!!!!Hi LB, Is your Hi!!!! a good Hi or not a good day Hi? I hope a good one but wondering.
#1.Hi jicaji, It's nice and good that you could plant your marigold seeds. And from last year's plants too. Cool. They sure do produce tons of seeds. I always think this is how nurseries can make so much money. lol Same here with being too cold to plant flowers or warm weather vegetables. Pennsylvania moved it's fear of last frost from April 15 to May 15 for planting about 5+ years ago.
Well, yesterday, before it turned ugly outside, I got to plant my marigold seeds from last year's plants in my flower boxes on the deck. The weather's been so cold here, I haven't planted any flowers yet. Miserable, rainy day here.
Still have a toothache....2 months now. I don't want to go to the dentist due to the stupid virus. Don't want them digging around in my mouth!! I've been taking tylenol, which helps for a few hours. I wake up with a headache every morning and the dull ache from it. Can't wait until I feel safe to go. We're both high risk due to age, but my husband has a greater risk due to asthma and respiratory stuff. I also need to get my cortisone shot for my knee, but won't go there either yet. I don't want to bring the virus back to the house. Ugh
I swear it's always something!!!!
Have a good one everybody
#1.
Oh! A thought. Do you have Ambesol to rub on the gum to help the toothache? If not order online then use drug store drive thru?
If not rubbing some whiskey or equivalent on the gum area too. I remember that remedy from back in the day!! :)
You have a good day too. We can try right? ;)
Paulie.....I like the whiskey solution....maybe a little vodka too???!!! Also, placing a slice of fresh ginger on the tooth for awhile helps!!
OK I will try this again. I was almost done and computer crashed. gggrrrr..Hi LB, Ok to your Hi. lol You must have been really tired. Oh my to your brother and maybe needing another procedure. I remember you saying he had his issue for a long time and you kept urging him to see a doctor. Yes he definitely should have listened to his sister! I'm betting he does learn a lesson from this. Prayers continue for him.
Jacaji I feel your pain on the tooth ache!!! They are the worse. I actually had an appointment to get a back molar pulled right when corvid19 started. so we rescheduled it to mid May. They are open for emergencies only so if it starts to bother me they will get me in .
Paulie, they HI was just a hi. I was too tired to type anything more. LOL MY brother may be in the hospital through the weekend. He may need to do another procedure. I think the are where they drained started to get infected. The surgeon said he never say so much puss in the lungs before. I sure hope he learnt a lesson
Baz yes it's Friday tomorrow than home for 9 days!!!!!! Work from home next week. .
My town has been averaging around 40 new cases a week for a month. This week we went down to today and today only 6!!!! They are opening up state arks and golf courses on Saturday with social distancing in full affect. Hopefully they all listen!!!
Hi My brother had his 2nd procedure today he texted me telling me his surgery was at 130. He never answered my texts or phone calls. so I got nervous and called the hospital. He is fine was still in recovery on his way to a new room. I guess his surgery was delayed but nurse said he was fine and he just had OJ what a relief. I was getting nervous. Going to be beautiful this weekend mid 70's!!! The parks are opening too. so That gets me nervous. People can get careless
Good Morning Just got back from my first walk of the day. So beautiful out. I hope everyone keeps safe on beautiful days like today. I wont be going to the parks. Will probably get to crowded even though the trails are just opened. Not any of the playgroundsHi LB and good morning, Excellent news about your brother's procedure going good and he's now in a new room recovering. My heavens to what he's been through!
yeah!!! I couldn't reply for quite some time . My brother may go home tomorrow. fingers crossedYes!! Yay!!! We can post again. I've been trying since last night. lol Awesome news LB about your brother!! Yes fingers crossed. Prayers continue. Give Copper a hug from me. ;D
Yay LB!Hi Tig, Cheers to you too! :)
Cheers all!
O! Happy Day Cheerios! :)Hi baz, Yep husband was smart! Good! I agree about others not taking this and guidelines seriously. Same here when going to store .... in and out ... and always watching to be sure others stay at social distance. So important! Wow some people at your stores don't wear masks. In my state masks are mandatory for a while now. Some guy at a local store here actually walked into store without a mask on .. the store employee counting people going in and checking for masks called out for him to stop ... nope he kept walking towards the second entry door ... employee yellled "Calling Security now!! Well Mr. Cocky guy turned around and left. Good!!
(((LBL))) You must've been so relieved to get news that your brother was doing well after his procedure. Prayers continue for his healing and comfort. You are smart to be careful about people getting too close. I'm glad you're getting good weather for your walks today - Yay! :) I hope you wear a mask on your walks, or have one ready to put on, in case others are along your path. 6 feet distancing is the minimum. It's a gorgeous day here, too.
paulie, that's good you were able to get your grass cut before it got taller. Don't overdue! I think your husband was smart not to stop at that store. I have been disappointed by seeing so many people at the grocery store who aren't wearing masks or maintaining 6 feet distancing. I don't like feeling afraid just because I'm picking up some groceries - I get in and out as fast as I can, and try not to go very often. I believe people have a moral responsibility to follow the guidelines to help protect others in their community. I believe it is selfish not to. It is a matter of life and death, and it bugs me that some people scoff at the risks involved. I waited to go to the grocery store last night after dinner, before it closed early for overnight re-stocking and cleaning. I thought it would be less crowded then than waiting until the weekend - especially with all the pretty weather we have this weekend here.
Have a good Saturday, All! Enjoy, and please stay as safe as you can. :)
O! Happy Day Cheerios! :)Hey baz, Don't overdo ...... Hmmm today I'm going to power wash my upper deck floor, railings and stairs then the same to the lower porch that's the width of the house. Then set out the rug, furniture and umbrellas. Is that overdoing? yep! But needs done so I'm determined to "git 'er done!" Then relax time for sure. ;D
paulie, that's good you were able to get your grass cut before it got taller. Don't overdue!
Hi baz, Please don't misunderstand. I wasn't pointing out the spelling between the two. I highlighted the word to emphasize I was going to overdo. Lol Honest. I power washed everything deck wise at once because to me I can't stop till it's done like not stopping painting a wall half way through. Just me. ::) Then after it's all done I want to set up furniture etc just to get it all done at that point. It did get done except I didn't have it in me to get the tiered water fountain set up and I did not power wash the bottom porch. I ran out of time and energy. I apparently don't have all the energy I used to!! Man I miss those days!!O! Happy Day Cheerios! :)Hey baz, Don't overdo ...... Hmmm today I'm going to power wash my upper deck floor, railings and stairs then the same to the lower porch that's the width of the house. Then set out the rug, furniture and umbrellas. Is that overdoing? yep! But needs done so I'm determined to "git 'er done!" Then relax time for sure. ;D
paulie, that's good you were able to get your grass cut before it got taller. Don't overdue!
Everyone enjoy this day with the warmer temps and weather. Take care.
paulie, I know I misspelled overdo - used the form for payment being past due instead of using the form for someone doing too much of something - like you sound like you are going to do today? ;) :D Well, I guess I don't understand why it all has to be done on the same day - you going out of town and need it done before you leave or something? Why overdo if you know in advance that it's overdoing? ??? LOL. Anyway, I know you will enjoy it after it's all done! :) I wish masks were a requirement to be worn by all when in public in my state. It isn't. But some businesses have made it a requirement of their employees, and some few places of business require it of anyone entering their business... but not the grocery stores here. My state is still officially under stay-at-home orders, but it looks like we may move into Phase 1 of re-opening later this coming week. Our schools are closed for the remainder of this academic year, with distance learning continuing for the remainder of the academic year. Some states are not following the guidelines for phased re-opening. And some people aren't following the recommended distancing and masks, and gathering in groups even as that is included in the phased re-opening guidelines. I expect their numbers will rise, and quickly. You can't fix stupid. It's really sad that some people will die who wouldn't have because of that. I think the courthouses may be log-jammed for a long time with lawsuits after this has all blown to the wind.
LBL, enjoy the rest of your weekend! It's nice to get a break from all the heavy traffic - and the related noise. I have noticed how much quieter it is outside during the shutdown. Maybe you will be saving some on expenditures, too, since you won't be needing to buy as much gas, and less wear and tear on your car, too. Yay for your brother doing well - prayers for his continued healing and comfort, and I hope he is home again soon! :)
Hi tig. :)
O! Happy Day, Cheerios! :)
Good Morning Just finished my morning walk with Copper. He is soooo slow . Sometimes I just want to leave him behind. LOLAwww cutie Copper. :)
Thanks for asking Jacaji. He developed a temperature of 101.9 So they are testing him for covid again. He should know tomorrow. I am getting nervous. I was on hold to speak to the nurse but they are busy at the moment (which I expect them to be) I have to call back in 30 minutes. I am not sure if he is telling me everything. I am sure he is not asking them questions.Geez, now the 'quote' is on my laptop screen again.
Its good you got to do a virtual party.... I now not the same but you got to see her.. Hopefully soon you can see her.
Yes I spoke to nurse. He still has chest tubes in from surgery. They will be getting removed today. He is on oxygen still, they try to remove and wean him off he didn't do too well. so they put him back on it. He does get up and sits in the chair, SO he is telling me the truth. My brother has a habit of lying at times. He is depressed. There has been family issues for the past 2 years and he regrets everything he suffers from depression. My father is not so supportive and it killed me that he was wishing for our mom. I am so scared for him. He's there all by himself.. we cant visit.LB, Same here feeling sad for your brother and definitely prayers continue for him and for you and your family too. Maybe this can bring your family closer maybe? In any event it's nice your brother has you!
Thanks everyone Not good news. He was tested positive for covid 19. He did get the tubes removed from his chest. His temp went down to 100.9 They transferred him to the covid floor. He still has his own room but there is another bed in there. He is still on oxygen his level is 95 with oxygen not sure what it is without it but he does struggle. The surgeon said his reaching should improve with the tubes removed.Oh my gosh LB I am so so very very sorry about your brother's testing positive!! God bless your brother and He will. Is there any way you can communicate with him so he has that? And you too. Does he have his phone with him? Maybe you two could face time but that depends on how he's feeling, hospital rules etc and if he took his phone charger with him. I don't mean to ramble but thinking of him and his worries etc and you too. Good to surgeon saying his breathing should improve with tubes being removed. Please continue updates. Prayers and LOTS of them continue for your brother. Hugs to you too.
Good Morning for all the prayers and wishes. I ended up calling the nurses station again cause he wasnt answering my texts. LOL He was sleeping. Good thing I didn't have children I would be a basket case 24/7 if I did. Hid temperature lowered yesterday to 100.9 He said he feels so so. My sisiter stopped by to drop off pepper. I coudnt find any the last time I wen tto store. she satyed 10 ft away from me she was outside and I was inside. LOL I gave her some things as well.Good Morning LB, Oh my your brother was sleeping so didn't answer your texts. lol Good about his temp.
Good Morning. They reduced my brothers oxygen from 50% to 40% and he his doing good with it. Still nervous cause from what I understand things could turn for worse in minutesGood Morning LB, Good news that your brother is doing good with reduced oxygen. It's good they are reducing slowly. Prayers continue for him. Your being nervous is very understandable. Prayers are powerful.
Hi to All the Cheerios! :)
(((LBL))) that is great news about your brother! Woo hoo! I'm so glad!!
Good Afternoon, My brother is improving. dr said on the road to recovery. His temp is 99.2 and they have him on 4% Oxygen pressure and his level is at 95%. He is getting restless wants to go home and was going to ask if he can leave today. I talked him out of it . LOLAwesome news LB!! His numbers are looking great and the "road to recovery" words great. Good job on your part persuading him not to leave today!! Now you, LB, take a deep breath and relax this weekend I hope. ;) Thanks for the good news update.
LB....So happy to hear your brother is doing much better. Glad, though, you talked him out of leaving today!!I hear ya jicaji!!
Cold and rainy here today. In fact, I brought in a few of the plants we bought just yesterday....Supposed to get really cold tonight overnight. Down to 35. I can't believe these cold temps in May!!!!
Have a good night all. Stay well.
Good Morning All is good here. I havent spoken to my brother yet but hes ok. He's still fighting a low grade tempGood Morning LB, Sounds good. Progress moving forward.
"bounce"Hi Tig, Fun? Lol Definitely different for sure. ;D
Been there done that Paulie, ain't it fun? Lol.
We finished mowing and fertilizing etc. today, just in time for rain to water it in. And it may snow by morning. :D
Morning. My brother too a backward turn. He has been fighting a temp for a couple of days. and they had to increase his oxygen levels. Please continue with prayers, Happy mothers day all!!!Hi LB, So sorry about your brother's backward turn. Darn this 'thing' has a hold on him. It's very good he is being closely monitored and well cared for. Yes absolutely prayers will continue for him .. definitely! Thank you for his update.
LB....Prayers continue for your brother. So sorry he took a backward turn.Good Morning jicaji, Yay that you got to see and talk with your 2 year old :) granddaughter!! Very special.
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Snow showers here for about 15 minutes yesterday. 60 Degrees here today for Mother's Day! Go figure.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY ALL
I'll be talking and seeing my sweet baby on FB Portal later today.
Be well.
My brother is going for a 3rd surgery tonight He developed more fluid in his lungs and they need to drain it again.. I actually spoke with him today and not texted. He said ,"I'm just wiped out" That poor guy.LB, God bless your brother. He sounds exhausted. Prayers and more prayers for him definitely continue. I'm glad you both were able to speak with each other. I'm sure you gave him another good sister talk. Prayers for you too. Please update when you can. Take care.
hi. My brother is improving s far. no temp for 24 hours. going to trty and reduce oxygen tomorrow. Hopefully nothing but forward from hereHi LB, No temp in 24 hours is very good news about your brother!! Yes hopefully nothing but more recovery going forward. Agreed!! He's earned it for sure. Thank you for update.
Hi LB, Excellent news about your brother!! Nope! I'm not tired of your brother's updates. No way. Keep them coming. :)
UPDATE: I am sure you are tired of me by now. 😜 I just got off the phone with his nurse and Michael. The nurse always tells him I call and informs him what we talk about and then my brother will call to find out what the nurse had to say on his health .. 😂 He is improving. He sounds good too!! Tomorrow will be 4 days that he hasn't had temperature. Sunday will be 4 weeks that he has been in the hospital and he wants to go home now!!!! They have him on 4 liters of oxygen (I think he was at 50l before) and his levels runs from 94%-96% which is awesome. His chest tubes were removed today and they xrayed his lungs Still some junk in there but not enough to prevent them from removing the tubes. He is complain about his legs. They burn him I have told him as well as the nurse to get up and move the legs around a bit. I told him to do chair squats and leg lifts from chair. Hopefully he continues to improved and gets to go home soon!!
Good Afternoon, No new updates except my brother think he may be able to go home tomorrow. I think he is just hoping. I cant see him going home so fast. I would think they would retest him to see if he is negative especially since he will be going home to his 2 kids. Because they would need to still stay away from himHi LB, It sounds like your brother must still be holding at normal temp if he's thinking he might go home tomorrow. That's good but I agree with you about retesting him unless it's determined it's not needed with no temp? I don't know all the protocols. You have nieces and/or nephews! I did't know that. :) True about testing and keeping them apart if need be. Please update what happens tomorrow. I hope you can enjoy your weekend.
Good Morning, Just checked in with brother. If he doesnt come home today, it will be tomorrow. He has 2 boys They are adults still live with him. His family life is complicated. His oldest is 29 and youngest 23, My sisiter has a boy and a girl Her son is 23 and daughter 21. All big!!!Oh LB! Awesome news about your brother! He's got to be SO happy and you too. I'm happy for you both and all of his and your family. Prayers answered! My goodness your nephews and niece sure are big and grown up. I wish you all the best and enjoy your brother's happy news. It's been a long haul for him LB but he did it!! ;D Thank you very much for his happy news update. Sleep well LB. Kiss cutie Copper for me too. :)
LBL, GREAT NEWS! You must be so happy to hear your brother will be going home this weekend!!! YAYAY! Happy Day! :)Hi baz, I hope it was a happy Saturday for you too per your post. I thought of you yesterday when I power washed my long wide porch because when I did that to my deck you asked why all in one day. lol Yep I did it again all in one day. Once I get started I refuse to stop.
Happy Saturday Cheerios! :)
Good Morning I never learned how to garden I wish I did. My grandfather did. He would bring use fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. Change of plans my brother is going home tomorrow (Monday) He is working with social worker to set up a portable oxygen tank to bring home for a week or 2 plus set up a home health care to come to his house. I texted is sons to come to my house to ick up gloves and bleach so they can clean before he comes home. LOL yeah right. lolHi LB, Wonderful news about your brother going home tomorrow! I know he's happy!! Very good thorough planning for him once he's home. That's reassuring and excellent.
LB...Great news about your brother. Sending continued good thoughts.Hi jicaji, Darn your poor husband!! Good to him calling the doctor tomorrow! And yes hopefully a prescription to help. Please give an update when you can.
Last week, my husband, while carrying down the laundry, tripped on the last couple of steps. Luckily, he fell on the basket of clothes, but three days later, he feels he either pulled a muscle or has a pinched nerve in his right shoulder blade. He's so uncomfortable. Finally, tomorrow he's calling the doctor!!! Hopefully the Dr. will prescribe a muscle relaxer or pain meds.
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Today, for the first time, we saw a little Blue indigo at our bird feeder. It's the little things, ya know???
Have a safe, healthy week everyone.
Sorry about your husband Jacaji!!!! Hopefully they can provide relief. No My nephews didn't come to pick up the items they said today. I was like excuse me but it's Monday and some people need to work. (we wont get in on it with them) I am working from home though. but I doubt they will come today as well. They aren't very reliable. I am waiting for co workers to provide reports so I can start my work for the day. I hope its an easy day at work. I am watching the news and looking how people are NOT social distancing or wearing masks as places open up. Gets me nervous I'm glad I really don't do anythingHi LB, Darn to your nephews not picking up the items. I hope once your brother is home and if his sons work outside the house or go places they'll wash their hands a lot when returning home and have sanitizer to wipe down items that come from a store. I'm sure your brother is going to be very careful after everything he's been through!!
Hi He's still in hospital. But he will be discharged shortly (today...this evening) The doctor wsas questioning his diabetes. Yes he have it's down to 150. The dr was questioning who will give him the meds etc. sadly he wasnt taking care of himself prior to all this. HIs diabetes was 500 when admitted to hospital. Hopefully he takes better care of himself.Geez LB, Long day. The Dr questioning his diabetes is good. 500 when your brother was admitted was high. Does he have Type 1 or 2 diabetes? Does he take insulin? My husband has Type 2 and wow 500 is high. Yes I agree hopefully this is a wake up call for your brother. Plus he's going to have a portable oxygen tank. You posted about 2 hours ago before I read this. I'm thinking it would be nice if they allowed your brother to go home tomorrow in the morning rather than night to give him time to set up a bit and settle in. I'm sure he's anxious to go home though.
My town is going into "phase 1" Out door eating and curb side pickup(put curb side was allowed the whole time) , out door activities like batting cages, golf, tennis, and retail curb side pick up only. Beaches at 50% capacity not sure how they will control that. cuting parking lots wont help a lot of parking is done in the streets plus all the locals and people renting houses that can walk to the beach. I am not a beach person so I am good, LOL
He's home He got home around 7 when they released him a wheeled him out they played this song.Good Morning LB and a GOOD Morning it is with the happy news about your brother!! ;D And the song they played as he was leaving perfect! Awesome news! I'm happy for him, you and all of your family. :) Thank you for the happy news update.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNqsfFUwhY
LB....So happy your brother is home. He surely went through alot, as did your family worrying about him. You can all take a deep breath now :)Hi jicaji, Sometimes things just aren't easy, right? The chiropractic manipulation and other things will help his muscles readjust I'm thinking so good that he goes again tomorrow to help more. Ironically I just told my husband the other day I wish my chiropractor hadn't retired or I'd want to make an appointment for my hip. My parent's sent us to one when we were growing up and I did the same with each of my children, especially my sons during football season's practices and games. The OTC creams you mention should help too. Hope so.
My husband decided to go a Chiropractor, after his Dr. passed him off to an ortho, which he didn't want to start with.
The Chiropractor, who he's gone to over the years, manipulated the area, gave him an ultrasound and vibration massage treatment. He goes back tomorrow. He's still uncomfortable, but hopefully will get better soon. What works really well for him, is "Icy Hot with Lidocaine." An over the counter pain cream.
Thanks for asking.
Have a good one everyone.
Hi jicaji, Sometimes things just aren't easy, right? The chiropractic manipulation and other things will help his muscles readjust I'm thinking so good that he goes again tomorrow to help more. Ironically I just told my husband the other day I wish my chiropractor hadn't retired or I'd want to make an appointment for my hip. My parent's sent us to one when we were growing up and I did the same with each of my children, especially my sons during football season's practices and games. The OTC creams you mention should help too. Hope so.
Paulie, I keep playing that song. He had a rough day yesterday. Lots of pain in the incision area.Good Morning LB, Awww that's nice and a very happy feeling when you play the song too. You went through a lot along with your brother so you have a good reason to play and enjoy that song for sure.
Good Morning jicaji, Great news about how chiropractic helped your sciatica and your mother's hips. I definitely believe that and how the manipulations help correct different issues. It's all connected.Hi jicaji, Sometimes things just aren't easy, right? The chiropractic manipulation and other things will help his muscles readjust I'm thinking so good that he goes again tomorrow to help more. Ironically I just told my husband the other day I wish my chiropractor hadn't retired or I'd want to make an appointment for my hip. My parent's sent us to one when we were growing up and I did the same with each of my children, especially my sons during football season's practices and games. The OTC creams you mention should help too. Hope so.
Paulie, A few years back I had sciatica...went to the Chiro and she fixed it after a few visits. I remember my mother going to a Chiro years and years ago after her Dr. telling her she needed a hip replacement. Well, after a few manipulations from the Chiro, she was fine!!
Have a good day all.
Hi My brother is doing good new outlook in life.. I hope. I spoke with him 3 times today and he cried 3 times when talking about our mom and family. I just hope he means it. The home nurse came to his house everything looks good. should him how to do his shots for his diabetes. ANd went over what meds/vitamins he should be taking. The put him on charity cause. He was laid off aboud a month before all this happened. He has insurance but it sucks It's been nice here all week . windy butg I love the wind. I had someone come to cut Copper nails. OH my he was not so happy growled cried bark. I held while she cut when we got to the front paws muzzle went on.. overall he was trying to get away not attack anyone even though it looked like it. But he now walks so much better!!! ;DHi LB, Good news about your brother. Considering what all he's been through a new outlook makes sense. Very true let's hope it continues. It is very good that you spoke with him 3 times today. I remember you mentioning in the past that your brother has talked about your mother. It sounds like he's struggling with some issues and honestly it's wonderful that he has you to talk to. I've said this before and I repeat ... you are an awesome sister to him. He needs you for sure. Good news about the home nurse and things look good and his insurance help. All will work out.
first things first... ME!!! Bottom phone 11/12/2019. the morning of my surgery top photo me today. 5/22/2020Awesome!!! Lori you look absolutely wonderful!! Wow 6 months already?! And proof that your surgery and following the guidelines afterward definitely was and is worth your improved health! Thanks LB very much for your update on "you". You've got to be proud of yourself and feeling good. I sure hope so!! Congrats!! Also, I really like your hair color and your glasses look cool. Thumbs up! You have me smiling wide for you. ;D
Yes relief with my brother now the worry goes on to my father. He had cancer in his right lung a few years ago.... VERY tiny nodule. They found another nodule on his left lung this check up and it's cancer. supposedly a slow growing one. He is weighing his options. Operate radiation or do nothing (It's slow growing) He was going to do the radiation because the spot where it is they will need to remove 25% of his lung. The surgeon do nothing at this time. I think he is going to speak with someone else. But it's not like he needs to start something today. boy it's always something, isnt????Oh my heavens LB ... yes apparently always something! Girl! ... You've got the strength and shoulders to carry this new additional concern and worry too. Oh man LB. God bless you .. and your father .. brother, and all of your family. I'll tell you one thing. All families have their ups and downs .. and divisions and reconciling .. and with all that your family has been through and now with another worry and concern for your father .. it appears that life is very possibly working and bringing your family through difficult times to culminate in one heck of a happy loving family get-together in the future. I sure hope so.
Thanks for sll your prayers kind wards and thought. I sm just relaxing and cleaning. Rainy cloudy day. Looking at apartments or rental condos on line. Just to get a head start. My lease is up june 30 but they will not give me new lease during the covid situation. My lease turns into month by month with no increase but not sure how long SO looking because once they decide to give me new lease I'll have 60 days to leave because they will probably increase the rent.I found a few interested in but they storage space or rather the lack of storage space may be an issue. I will need to look in personHi LB, Good idea for a rainy cloudy day to look at new places to move to. Good planning on your part. It would be nice if you could find a pretty townhouse with an enclosed backyard like you had before. The right place is out there waiting for you to find it when you can look in person.
Good Morning
quiet weekend I am binge watching the last 3 seasons of Greys anatomy For some reason I never saw them. LOL It's not nice out either. I thought it was suppose to be nicer this weekend oh well. not important.
it was suppose to be a nice weekend bu it's been cloudy /rainy and/or humid . Cant wait for the fall!!! ;DHi LB, Yesterday sounds relaxing and pleasant for you. Good! Geez to your weather today. It's warm and sunny in my area today and we usually have the pretty much the same weather. Maybe today's different for you because you're state is more along the coast. And Oh My!! Noooo don't say you're can't wait for fall!! No no no. LOL I'm definitively not ready for that. ;)
Hi to All the Cheerios! :)Hi baz, Thanks and yes definitely pleasant and relaxing. I remember in the past when you and I discussed Pittsburgh how much you liked it there. Your job there sounds like it was intensive. Before I retired I had to go to meetings in Pgh and some overnight stays at the Hilton and I loved Pgh and restaurants, sights etc. Definitely a fun place. One of my sons went to IUP for all of his degrees finishing with his PhD and we'd all go to Pgh too. He's the one who teaches at App State in Boone, N.C. another place you're familiar with. :) The property my husband and I have is in Clearfield County. Too far for Pgh yesterday and yep we had to return making it a one day trip. I'm sure you got very familiar with Pgh and surrounding areas after three years. Very cool.
paulie, that sounds like it was a nice road trip for real! Glad you could get away for the day - and I think you were smart to stay safe the way you did. I don't know what part of western PA you were in, but I had a chance to see the area in and around Pittsburgh some years back, where I would travel for a project I was managing in the mid-90s. Beautiful area, and lots to see and do in the city, but pretty countryside, mountains, and smaller nearby towns, too. Loved Mount Washington, too - great food, and spectacular views!! I got to visit a lot of different places over the 3 years I spent managing a project with a company there. I'm surprised you and your husband didn't spend the night - maybe your property there doesn't have a home on it, or maybe you just needed to get home. Sounds like a nice, long outing. :)
Hi LBL! Did you work in the office, or at home, today? (((LBL and Copper))) Sending wishes for your brother and father for healing and comfort.
G'night Cheerios. Take care and stay safe. SED.
In office and a disaster My boss has to be bipolar. I work office an dhe works home never in office together and he is awful such a long tory made my day draining. Goin gto bed but so bad I took friday off
thanks baz!!! another yuckie day. I need a new boss!!!Hi LB, Geez it definitely sounds like your work life would be more pleasant with a new boss! Very good that you took Friday off.
Yippie I took the day off tomorrow!!!!!Awesome LB. Enjoy your day tomorrow and weekend too. Take care.
Good Morning. Baz , the secret is he was off!!!! When hes working it's nothing but hell even though we dont work together. when hes home IM at work and vie versa. Good to see you Paulie. My brother is good released from nurse and dr no more oxygen. He is doing pt to get stregth back in his legs. He lost hi muscle mass being in hospital for month.Hi LB, Wonderful news about your brother! Good about him doing PT. He went through a lot in a month for sure!!
Next week back in office. I think we will all be going back to office soon all together. THey sent us an email what they will be doing once we are back in office. No dates set but I would be surpised if its the week of june1. Our office is too small for all of us. here is photo of partition they gave to protect us . MY desk is where the blue sweater is
Happy day, Cheerios! :)Hi baz, Lol You're welcome. Agreed to the working space from years back for me too.. much smaller 'back in the day'. Yep my back is still better. Knock on wood!! Thanks for asking. I got a lot done today and this evening is why I'm posting late. Sometimes I don't know when to quit!
paulie, I saw something on that chair, but didn't identify it as blue or as a sweater. LOL. Thanks. :) P.S. Those are very spacious working spaces compared to mine in my last job. ::) I hope your back is still better.
The partions only cover about 1/4 of desk.... they are horribleOh LB, Sorry to hear that. Are masks still required to be worn at work? Hopefully so in case anyone sneezes or coughs. It's amazing how everyone's 'new normal' has changed both at the workplace and out.
LBL, it seems if things have gone okay without everyone in the office together, that they would want to keep the risk lower and keep doing it the way they have. Oh well, it's just a rumor for now, so maybe it won't happen that way. I learned that a lot of work rumors never pan out exactly the way the rumor has it. May as well not get too worried over something that hasn't happened. I know... easy to say. But worth trying to do if you can. Hang in there!Hi baz, Yep it was pleasant yesterday. Today's high here was 89 with heat index of 97. Holy! When my husband and I were out and about today in the Jeep was very comfy and cool but walking through parking lots with a mask on was torture.
paulie, nice you got the yard work done before it was too hot. Hope your back didn't mind.
G'night ((Cheerios)). Peace and Comfort. SED.
paulie, yes. Be careful mowing in the oppressively humid heat. :)Hi baz, Yep mowing is done. Today was warm yes but wow to the wind and strong breezes after the storms yesterday. Made it much nicer mowing.
Hi LBL! Tomorrow is Friday - hang in there! :)
Happy Day, Cheerios!
good morning another beautiful day . I sometime wonder how many of my quotes are repeated LOLGood morning LB! :) Today's are all new and very very rarely have I seen repeat quotes. ;D If doing this daily is getting hard you don't have to continue. It's got to be difficult after all the quotes you've posted! Wow! They are very nice though. lol ;)
Good Morning Thanks to myself I work from home this week :)Good morning LB, I'm laughing, applauding and agreeing with you! Yes thanks to yourself for you working from home this week!! Good for you!! All because you spoke up. Good. My dad had a saying and I repeat it often, "Nothing ventured. Nothing gained." You did both! ;)
O! Happy Day, Cheerios! :)Hi baz, Thank you about the birthday wishes for both. Yep granddaughter is a teenager now! True about how you said you felt turning 13. Lol She's happy being 13 but when I saw her yesterday to give her presents my granddaughter hugged me (she asked me if she could hug me saying pleeeease! I couldn't resist and loved our hug) then she said she still wishes she was my little girl growing up when I watched her daily. She's a sweetheart and also now taller than me!
LOL LBL! And yay! :D
paulie, happy belated birthday for your daughter, and happy 13th birthday today to your grand! She's a teenager now!! That's a notable birthday! I remember how glad I was when I turned 13 and could say, "I'm a teenager!" It made me feel so grown up. LOL. I hope she has a fun day with treats and special surprises! :)
Happy Birthday to your daughter and granddaughter Paulie!!!!Hi LB, Awww Thank you also for the birthday wishes for both.
Paulie... Cheers!!Hi Tig! You betcha! (clink) lol
Happy Birthday to Paulie's Husband! :D It sounds like it was a really nice day. :)Hi baz, Thank you and yes it was. :)
Good Morning Happy Birthday to your Hubby Paulie!!!! Great visit with your daughter!!! I think we are gettign together for first time for fathers day for BBQ. But it's going to be hot!!!! Hopefully we do get together!!!Hi LB, Thank you about both. Very nice about you all maybe getting together for Father's Day for BBQ!! I hope there will be some shade for everyone. I hope you all get together too!! :)
Good Morning Muggy here too....Hi LB, Will you and your family be able to get together tomorrow?
Yes seeing my father today . My broher will be there. its a bbq and will be outside but we may hve thunderstorms. MY father doesnt want us in the house so we'll see what happens. Back to work in office tomorrow :(Good. This will be a special get together for you all today for sure. Enjoy!
Hi everyone:Hi jicaji! Great to 'see' you. :) I agree about all of the "stuff" going on in this country. Very disturbing and sad for sure.
Hope you all had a good weekend and Happy Father's Day, despite all the "stuff" going on in this country!!
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O! Happy Day, Cheerios! :)Hi back at ya baz! :) I hope all is good with you.
Hi jicaji and paulie! I hope the weekend was nice.
Hi LBL. :) I know it's Monday-in-the-office day for you, but I hope it goes fast. I hope your family BBQ didn't get rained out, and you had a nice time visiting each other.
Have a great day, Cheerios! :)
Hi!! Father's day was good. except my fathers girl friend was giving a hard time because we went in the house. We should have went around the side of the house . I told her I had to bring food in to put in refrigerator/ Plus go to the bathroom . My fathers hair got so long, he looks like a hippy!!! My brothers old neighbor built a salon in her basement long time ago. legit. permits and all. Salons opened today in NJ. My brother said he could go with him and she will cut it. My fathers girlfriend wouldn't allow him. I don't know about her now. Work did go fast today. Hoping I get to work from home next week. so far nothing chnage to make us more protected ut who knows. Boy I sound like a complainer lately. LOLLB, I'm glad Father's Day was good. Sorry about your father's girlfriend and your having to go to the bathroom. Geez. I'm lauging about you saying your father looks like a hippy with long hair. It's been a while since he could get a hair cut for sure. Did you take a photo? I did of my husbands hair ... long and curly. lol It was very nice of your brother saying they could go together for a hair cut. Special and fun I think. I'm thinking your father's girlfriend is trying to protect him from the virus.
As the days go by we will be seeing the eagles less and less. Many of you have asked when chat will close. Our final day of scheduled chat will be on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 8 pm central time. Final chat will follow our normal scheduled chat hours. Remember, we will open flash chats when there is eagle activity and mods are available.Thanks jfrancl for the info.
m home next week and have Friday off!!! oh!!! and no misspellings in my post!!! LOLHi LB, Good news you're home next week and off Friday. A short work week and definitely something to look forward to. I probably have misspellings a lot. lol How's Mr. Cutie Copper?
Hi everybody!Hi jicaji :) How is your husband doing after his fall? Better each day I hope.
Hope all is well with everyone
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Glad you finished all the mowing Paulie. I have friday off. company gave to us, It was hot yesterday. Cooler today and tomorrow low 80's than hot again. Poor copper he doesnt know what to do with me home again than not. I think he is confused but loves that I am home Oh he so loves me!!! What a difference from a few years ago. You can see the change but I am still agraid he will snap. He doesnt like other people or dogs. :( He does not hndle walking in the heat well but insists on walking. I need to do smaller walks with him and insist on it. He is stubbornHi LB and thanks. I was glad to finish too. lol Good about Friday. You'll have a nice longer weekend. Aww to Copper's confusion but very glad the week you work from home for sure. Of course he loves you soooo much! You are the best mom that he could have. Maybe he is being protective of you with other people and dogs .. just wanting to keep his mom to himself. Smaller walks in the heat sounds like a good idea. Can you maybe take some water and small bowl or plastic container with water and lid for him to drink during the walk? I used to do that with my big 'ol Zeus. You have me chuckling about him being stubborn. Copper?? Nah. ;) Give him a hug from me please.
O! Happy Day, Cheerios! :)Hi baz, Yes to relaxing now! I'm very sure you don't miss mowing on hot humid days. Now you have a pretty and interesting bog to look out onto. :)
Thunderstormy weather expected here starting around lunchtime, so I'm trying to get in my computer-related time this morning before it starts. My PC is an oldie, and I am hoping it will hang in there till next year, so I unplug it when there are big storms around, even though it's on a strip - I don't trust it, and I can't afford to buy a new computer right now. ::)
LOL LBL, Copper is a lovable character. :) He knows he is safe with you and happy you gave him a great forever home. :-* Enjoy your Friday off for a long 4th of July weekend!
paulie, great you got your yardwork done! Now you can enjoy and relax. Ugh, I remember those hot, humid days of mowing the yard!
Hi jicaji! :)
Cheers!Hi Tig :) It's nice you read here every day. I'm glad you posted. Now ... hmmmm ... I'm going to ask what is probably a dumb question. Why is your stool getting a little tall? I've had a couple thoughts but not sure. In any event, if you want to sit on the floor I'll sit there with you. We'll have less of a fall ... clink! .. or I will. ;D Oh. Wait a minute. If I sit on the floor I'd probably have a heck of a time getting up! lol
I read here every day. My stool is getting a little tall however... ::)
HAGD all
TTFN
Tig
Good Morning. Good to see you Tiger!! Should we cut the legs off the stool???? copper didnt want to walk this morning so dropped him off after he did his business an I went on my own. I had my cane but did not use it. I walked th edistance in half the time than i do with Copper :D I was going to g around again but it wa shumid and I would be cutting it short to get back in time to start work. My boss is a micro manager and watches everything even though he doesnt come to work until 9:30Good morning LB. Your saying Copper didn't want to walk this morning reminded me of your saying he is stubborn. Nope! I don't want to go mom! lol
As we age we get shorter... :-[Good morning tig, That was one of my thoughts about the stool! Me too. Aging is so much fun, right! "It is what it is." I recently got a Tshirt with that saying on it. lol
Compression of the spine! Lost near 1 1/4 inch; didn't have a whole lot to start with.Good morning Puff, Geez that's quite a loss. Agreed to yesterday being a great eagles and fans day.
Morning all - great day for eagles/eagle fans yesterday.
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As usuall you ave been busy Paulie. I have off. If my anxiety can be any higher I'm in trouble got my lease and of course raised the rent. SO I am now looking for a new plce to leave I need to be out by sept 1 I think. The lease is all post dated so not sure what the hell is going on. The rent is like my 1 paycheck. I hate NJ!!!!! too expensive to live here. I am going to see an apartment today a lot cheaper so thats a plus. There was another place I liked but its a longer commute and a little more money plus smaller. wish mee luck going to go through closets to get rids of stuff I do not needGood morning LB, Oh!! Darn. What a mess with your lease! I agree of course the rent was raised .. never lowers or stays the same. For the rent to equal one paycheck is outrageous. It must have gone up a lot since you first moved there. I don't understand the post dating on lease either??
Good Morning well yesterday is a bust. Turned out they were closed. But good thing I went. I say the area and no way I would live there. I definitly would not feel safe. I am calling the place to see if I can rent for 6 months and if they will not raise rent. Our governor said not to during this time. I have a list of 4 more apartments to call or I already left message . I think i have an appt tomorrow but I thought on phone but than I got confirmation as though I am going there tomorrow. I am forgetting what I looked at and what I am interested in so making a no list and possible list. LOL I started getting rid of stuff. preparing myself fr when I move .Hi LB, It's good you got to see the area yesterday. Cross off that one for sure!
LOL paulie. Coming right up! ;DHi baz, Those two drinks sure helped me sleep good. lol Good I needed it. I mowed late this morning. Hard to believe it needed it there's been so many straight days in the 90s. High yesterday was 97. I got it all done while still some shade in front and back. Glad it's done!
Not sure how you handle the heat Pauie!!! Copper likes his walks but if they are long you can tell he is suffering but he seems to want to go I have to be careful and not go long with him even though he wants.Hi LB, Me either. I just do what I've got to do, get done then inside. :) Copper is lucky to have you look out for him on walks. I'm so sorry LB about your panic attacks this past weekend. I'm glad being at work and distracted helped calm down.
no luck with apartments no luck speaking with management either they wont budge. I was having panick attacks all weekend I calmed down a bit at work . I still have an apartment I am interesting in but it's a longer comute only about 10 extra miles each way but its tough more stop and go traffic. But I will be saving close to $300 a month
Hi to All the Cheerios! :)Hi baz, Yep hope so. SED to you too.
LBL, good luck on your continuing search.
paulie, sounds like the rabbits are still around.
G'night Cheerios. Peace and Comfort. SED.
Hey I love white puffy clouds. Going to see an apartment on Saturday. Itg's a little smaller but in a nice location. Commute is a little longer it's all back roads. I'm just worried about storage space .Not much not sure about a linen closet cause I think the washer and dryer is in there unless there is room next to it and they dont show it in videoHi LB, We agree about white puffy clouds .. although me not when they turn gray real fast and pour rain. lol I remember you mentioning seeing apartment on Saturday but didn't know it's all back roads. That's good so no stop and go highway traffic. Will the back roads be good during the winter? Just me thinking ahead. It's sounds promising. Hoping there's linen storage that's not shown in video. It being in a nice location is definitely an A+. Fingers are crossed and hoping all goes good Saturday.
Happy Birthday Never! I hope everything is good with you. There is a couty highway (Small with lights) I can tke if bd weather. If there is lots of rain the back roads get flooded. but OI pass Farms!!! Farms I never knew NJ had!!! LOL I'll pass cows.Oh LB!! This place is sounding better and better! Driving out in and around nature and animals! Pastures with cows. :) Thanks for explaining the roads. I hope it meets all of your expectations. I really do! Tomorrow is the day! Please let me know after you've seen it tomorrow. ;D
Good Morning work from home week and I am in an out for vengeance mood for my apartment complex now I just need to get the courage to do it .Hi LB, Good this is your work from home week. I hope you can enjoy. It sounds like something happened. Good luck.
Jacaji Can you tell the difference between your fairy hummingbirds???? I have a whole bunch of blue jays around and sparrows I cannot tell the difference. I got notice on the one apartment I want they have availability but mostly 2 bed rooms and the 1 bedroom is 2nd floor. No good for someone who as bad knees and a dog. I spoke to the woman at my apartment ans she is going to put a call in to a couple of people but it doesn't look good.
Good Morning. Didint get to talk to my apt complex but will keep leaving messages. I need to find out when I ned to leave by I think by sept 30. so it gives me an extra month than orignally planned also need to fight the increase starting now it shouldnt be until oct
Jacaji Can you tell the difference between your fairy hummingbirds???? I have a whole bunch of blue jays around and sparrows I cannot tell the difference. I got notice on the one apartment I want they have availability but mostly 2 bed rooms and the 1 bedroom is 2nd floor. No good for someone who as bad knees and a dog. I spoke to the woman at my apartment ans she is going to put a call in to a couple of people but it doesn't look good.Hi LB, I hope it's not sooner than Sept 30. That definitely gives you more time. I still don't understand how they can backdate leases to increase rental rate before the Oct date. I do remember you called office before about it but no luck. Good about the woman at your apartment place calling a couple people. I hope you get some good news.
Good morning :)Hi jicaji, Very cute story about your little hummingbird/fairy! He knew what he was doing! You do love your fairies.
LB....Good luck with your apartment hunting. I hope you find something terrific!!
Funny thing....this morning, the hummingbird feeder was taken down for approx. 2 hours due to some repairs on the house. My little hummingbird (aka fairy) came by and realized it wasn't there. He came by twice and then actually hovered by my windowed back door near the feeder 2x!!!! It was like he was telling me, "hey, where's my food?" So sweet. He did the same thing last year when he came early and I wasn't prepared LOL. He hovered by the window to let me know he returned
Anyway, as soon as we put it back up, he was there.
Love my fairies :) :)
Have a good day everyone. Be well.
Will try working positively with #2 for a while LB - Not easy sometimes.Hi Puff, I'm so sorry you won't be able to make your Decorah trip this year .. and very sorry to read about your medical issues. I hope all will resolve well for you and you'll be feeling better soon.
I won't be able to make my trip to Decorah this season. Med issues started last month that don't want to clear up. Have to be wise, have to be practical, have to take my own advice to ENJOY. We/I have enjoyed this season; it has been a great season. Easy year with the flies, no emergency landings, great job by Mom and DM2, little ones seem to have studied hard and are almost at the start line. It's great to have the transmitters to count on. Thanks Brett and others who helped with that. I hope the intermission from August to November/December flies by quickly like the eagles.
I'll probably keep to my routine of not posting often, very little venting, and mostly lurking. But this is my go-to site. I'll also switch over more to the flyaway and bears fishing at Kaitmai Brooks Falls brown bears.
Praying for all my friends and feathered friends. Waiting impatiently for next season. . . .Later Enjoy!
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TGIF CHEERIOS!!! YAYAYAY!!! :DHi baz, You definitely do like Friday's. You have me laughing.
Stay safe, All, and have a great day! :)
going to see the apartment tomorrow but have a feeling its not going to work. Of course I idnt hear back from the girl at the office. I get madder watch time I think about the situation Glad you got t see your grand daughter and some good news on your soon. One day at a timeHi LB, I'm really really hoping you are pleasantly surprised with the apartment tomorrow. Darn about not hearing back from the office girl. Take a deep breath. One day at a time for you too. There's the perfect new place out there somewhere waiting for you to find it. It's going to happen darn it!! Please let us know about the apartment tomorrow.
paulie, my littlest greatniece is doing well. she had a clinic visit with her specialists recently and they were pleased with her test results. I hope your son is getting better. It sounds like you had a fun visit with your granddaughter.baz, Good news about your great niece. Very. Glad to hear it. Thank you about my son. Numbers fluctuate so still recovering.
Waving to All the Cheerios. Just stopped by for a quick read on posts before hitting the sack.
G'night Cheerios. Peace and Comfort. SED.
I surrender!!! If the apartment was cheaper and had washer and dryer in unit I would take it. Looks LIke I will be signing th elease and stay another year but I will start looking earlier. I already have list of all the no's Maybe next year would be better more choicesDarn it LB! You do get A+ for effort. Can your lease renewal be for just one year not more?
Good Evening. Yes I will nhave to renew the lease Not sure how I will do it but I'll figure it out. I am trying ot get Pampered chef party's I every once in awhile get some.Hi LB, Okay. Well your decision has been made. Everything happens for a reason so let's go with this is the best route for you to take right now because you have definitely done your research and tried. Wishing you the best with Pampered Chef. Take care. Hug Copper for me.Quote
Its sure hot so early!! Copper didnt want to go for his full walk. I will do cardio in the air conditioner. The way they teach anything in school these days I am lost!!!! I broke down my apt complex!!! They agreed increase wont take affect to Oct 1. Not perfect but it gives me 2 extra months of lower rent Now I need t go on a strict budgetCongrats LB!! Your persistence paid off. :) Copper was smart and you too in this heat.
Good MorningGood Morning LB, I hope you're enjoying your long weekend. Nice to look forward knowing you have Monday off too. :)
Happy Saturday, Cheerios! :)Hi baz. :) While I was watching SpaceX earlier this morning I thought of you remembering you enjoy this too. I wonder if hatch closing and relaunch will happen on time with pending weather. Splash down sounds difficult on the human body!
Hi baz, You probably already know this but undocking went well. I stopped watching after SpaceX had passed through a number of safety procedures and the cabin was pressurized so they were able to take off suits then were going to sleep eventually. Splash down last I heard is still Gulf of Mexico but tomorrow will tell. It's all so interesting!Happy Saturday, Cheerios! :)Hi baz. :) While I was watching SpaceX earlier this morning I thought of you remembering you enjoy this too. I wonder if hatch closing and relaunch will happen on time with pending weather. Splash down sounds difficult on the human body!
paulie, we will find out. I haven't looked today yet at their status. Last I heard yesterday is that they would make a decision on the splashdown location sometime today - don't know if that has happened yet.
Good Morning I will enjoy today but I have dr appt but just to go over blood work which is good I ent on line and saw :) I also take copper for his yearly exam. I have to wait in car. Tomorrow I get the tropical storm. Stay safe everyoneGood news LB on your blood work. Thumbs up. Please give update on Copper's checkup. I hope he does good without you being able to go in with him. I hope this week is your work from home week with the storm hitting there tomorrow. You stay safe. My area is to get heavy rains. Flood warning out already. It's sooo dry here. Enjoy your day today.
I work in office. The storm hit once I was at work and stopped by the time I left to go home. In fact the sun was out. lol Copper exam went well. his liver ensyme is a little but right now just keeping an eye on it.Good about the storm coming and going while you were at work, LB. Good news about Copper's exam and good to keeping an eye on his liver enzyme.
I havent heard anything about JUlie. I hope everything is okThanks LB. I hope so too. I hope tomorrow, Friday, goes quickly for you.
Apartment situation not resolved. LOL I found one of their emails and now I am going to put everything in writing.Oh!! I thought it was resolved. I just read your email to rental office. It sounds very good to me LB. Also, it's important and very good that you now have this in writing to them. You made some very valid points and you were thorough. Good luck and I hope you get the response you're hoping for. We need a fingers crossed emoji.
Didnt tak walk yet waiting for copper to get up. LOL suppose to be cooler but just as muggy I think it changes tomorrow!!! I got the new lease just need to drop it off at the management office . I very rarely fight for what I believe in but I usually loose. I think this is the first time I actually won an argument
Didnt tak walk yet waiting for copper to get up. LOL suppose to be cooler but just as muggy I think it changes tomorrow!!! I got the new lease just need to drop it off at the management office . I very rarely fight for what I believe in but I usually loose. I think this is the first time I actually won an argumentKudos to you LB, You won this one! Good!
LOL, paulie! I can relate to your computer woes. ;) :D My PC is ancient! I pamper it to try to keep it limping along. Forking out dollars for a replacement PC would be almost impossible for me to do right now, so I'm hoping I can keep it going enough to do the stuff I really need to do on it for a while longer. The hardware and software are getting very close to the point where it will not work with current website functionality on many websites. So far, I'm trying to just "make it work," as Tim Gunn would say on "Runway" - LOL! I miss him! Fingers crossed it will make it past the 2021 tax deadlines, and then maybe I will be able to replace it. But, ugh. ::) ;) :)Oh geez baz, yes "make it work." I hope it holds out till next tax deadline. Tim Gunn = awesome fashion and always looks good. Why do you miss him?
Happy Fri-Day, Cheerios! :)
Hi Cheerios!Hi tig, Me too and hoping all is well. I have a few feelers out for updates. Fingers crossed.
Missing those who have not been here for a long while...
They are adorable Baz!!!! SO I broke my covid stall. I have been at weight loss back and fourth for the last months 110-113lbs. I am now at minus 115.5 lbs. I want to loose 60 more lbs before I decide where I want to be. But my next immediate goal is 7lbs.. I set small goals since they seem more achievable.Congrats LB!! Setting lower goals makes sense to me and best too. You've got the majority of weight loss behind you. Thumbs up to you.
paulie, I used to watch the TV show, Runway, and just always liked Tim Gunn's interaction with the contestants - and some of his catch phrases, like, "Make it work." ;) :D He isn't with that show anymore, that's why I said I miss him.Hi baz, Oh okay. Gotcha. :) I love your PAR-TAY!!
LBL, Yay! Don't you hate it when you hit a plateau even though you're still being good on your weight loss program? It's always a big YAY! when the stuck scales finally move!!! PAR-TAY!! :D :D Congrats on your successes!
G'night Cheerios. Sleep like babies. SED.
Good Morning I need prayers for a dear friend Her husband has covid and he was doing well but his oxygen leve dropped all of a sudden. They are moving hi to ICU as soon as there is a bed availableHi LB, Yes definitely. Prayers have already begun. Please keep up posted. Very sad your friend's husband has to wait for an ICU bed. Prayers will continue.
My friends husband is not doing well. More prayers needed. He was incubated last night and 20 minutes after he had a heart attack. He i stable right now they put him on blood thinners. He is fully sedated .Oh LB, Very very sorry to read this about him. Definitely to more prayers for your friend's husband. I'm saying prayers for your friend too. I'm assuming she was tested also.
Didnt tak walk yet waiting for copper to get up. LOL suppose to be cooler but just as muggy I think it changes tomorrow!!! I got the new lease just need to drop it off at the management office . I very rarely fight for what I believe in but I usually loose. I think this is the first time I actually won an argument
Thanks PaulieMorning LB, Of course. Absolutely. Your friend and family should not have to be dealing with their 'new reality'. It should not be their 'new normal' ... not for them or anyone who has experienced this (expletive) virus!!
jicaji, More hummers along with the regulars are showing up at some of my feeders now that migration has begun. Are you noticing the same? Sad that migration time has begun already but they should be around for another month or longer along with any late migrators.
You can see their bodies 'beefing up' as I call it before their journey begins.
Yes Pauie storms saturday. I am exhausted. I had to swap work days yesterday through tomorrow and go int othe office. the pus side. is I work from home mon-wed next week office thursday than I am off and the following week is home hippie...Hi LB, I'm glad you'll be home Saturday during the storms. Geesh you must be exhausted but your upcoming work schedule sounds awesome for you. More days at home. Good!! You'll have earned it for sure.
Good Morning
LB, How is your friend and her family? They've remained in my prayers.
Hi baz
#3 is interesting
#3 for me!!!Hi jicaji, You definitely like #3. lol :)
God bless her. She's going to need support. Excellent that you swapped days and can be home. I'll say some extra prayers for her and her children tomorrow.Good Morning
LB, How is your friend and her family? They've remained in my prayers.
Hi baz
#3 is interesting
She is hanging in there. Her son and daughter are there until the end of the week. The memorial service is tomorrow The funeral home is going to stream it live. I am hoping to be able to sign in and watch. I am glad I swapped days in office cause now I am home so it will be easier. She is worried about once her kids leave. SHe does have a daughter who lives an hour away so someone is close by.
#1.Hi jicaji, Good and I agree it's better for them. And same here .. definitely stocking up more lately before leaving. I know we don't want to see them leave. :(
Good morning everyone.
Paulie...Yes, we make our own hummingbird nectar. Better for them I think and they sure are stocking up now before they leave.
Good Morning . I watched my friends memorial service. It was so beautiful.Hi LB, Excellent that you were able to watch. Your having switched work days definitely paid off. They remain in my prayers.
Waving to All the Cheerios! :)Hi baz, I'm waving back. I hope all is good with you and family.
((LBL)), my condolences continue for you and your friend, and all who are feeling the sudden loss of her husband. I'm glad you were able to watch the memorial service.
Hey paulie. Yep, good here - well as good as it can be considering...Hi baz, Good to hear that and I understand "as it can be considering". What a world.
G'night Cheerios. Peace and Comfort. SED.
GM Has anyone every tried Blue Apron. They deliver ingredients with recipes and you make the meals I just ordered for the first time and it came yesterdya I cooked all 3 meals which is really 6. Each meal serves 2. I am impressed meat is good quality and vegetables fresh I think fresher than my local grocery store LOL I had the french onion soup hamburgers and OMG it was good . I ordered from freshly. the meals are already cooked. I ddnt care for themHi LB, I've never heard of Blue Apron but I don't know much about home delivery meals. That's sound really good with you getting 6 meals and they sound fresh. Your hamburger sounds reeealy delicious!!
Waving to All the Cheerios! :)Hi baz, I think I recall your mentioning that you like tennis last year. Sorry about your knee injury especially since you enjoyed the sport so much. That just sucks honestly. I've heard about some of the matches on the sports news. It's really nice that the matches are still happening during the pandemic soooo you keep watching and enjoying. :)
LBL, I haven't used any of those meal delivery products, but a former neighbor used to get Blue Apron deliveries pretty regularly. I assume she liked them, too, because she got them often.
I've been watching a lot of tennis this past week, since the U.S. Open tennis tourney started a week ago. It runs through this week. A lot of top players didn't come this year, and there are no fans in the stands, all due to covid, but the tennis matches have been just as enjoyable to watch... well at least for this big tennis fan. Tennis was "my" sport, till a knee injury (not related to tennis) forced me to stop playing. So now I only watch it. LOL.
G'night Cheerios. Peace. SED.
Good Morning everyone Sorry about your Knee Baz Hi Paulie. SOrry you cant have your grands sleep over. I was informed we (family) will not be getting together for the jewish holidays this year . I asked my father about yom kipper I love the food we serve for break fast bagels and lox pretty much fish . He said he'll think about it but I wont push it. I understand.Good Morning LB, Sad your family won't be getting together for the Jewish holidays this year. But awe to your father saying he'll think about Yom Kipper. I'm sure you understand. Hey all this "stuff" will be over and done with eventually!
Oh Paulie I hope you feel better very quickly!! Yes someone was coming to take her to a hotel . A neighbor came to help her into the apartment to get some things that were salvageable. most of damage was upstairs but of course hers was in bad shape. I keep thinking of that image of her in parking lot along and I cry. So in the morning someone said it started from a ciggerette than it changed to squirrel eating the wires than the final story is the ac unit. which I believe this place is 53 years old and the floors and windows are the original. so god only knows how old the ac is. I know from my experience they dont like fixing things it usually takes them three times to finally fix. so my town is offering covid the antibody test and flue shots for free. I am going to go for the antibody test and flu shot on Sunday I am not going to wait for work. They don't do theirs until November and who knows if I will be working from home or work that dayGeez Louise LB, Has a final cause for that fire been determined yet?
They definitly take too long to nofy the people that need to be notified they were around someone who has it. One good way of it spreading. I didn't get the antibody tet. While I was at walmart they offered to give me flu short so I did it there instead and didnt feel like going. I was only going ot do antibody test out of curosity Walmart also gave me the shingles shot. I have to get a 2nd one in 2-6 months. Than I should be immune to shingles well 91% chance. My my arms are sore from the shots I hope your son dont get letters!!LB, Good that you got your flu shot and shingles shot too then the second one. One of my daughter's and I had discussed getting the antibody test too but decided Nah.
O! Happy Day, Cheerios! :)Hi baz, Good about you getting flu shot soon. I usually wait till Oct too but was told the senior shots in my area were going fast in some places so we decided to just get them done about two weeks ago.
LBL, glad you got those shots. I need to get my flu shot soon - I usually get mine the last week of Sept or first week of Oct.
paulie, I hope your back is better.
jicaji, For when you get to read this. My cutie Hummers have moved on. :( I did have one migrator passing through stop at one of the feeders though. I was hoping it would stay a day or two but haven't seen it since.
I forgot to post this morning. Thanks for the input on finding out about the fire. The weird thing. I did look up the fire to see if anything was in the on line news. Nothing. I may have to do some digging Looks like there were damage to the apartments next door because some company who specializes in fire damage has been in those 2 apartments for the past 2 weeks Look like they are still living there though not sure though but one of their cars is still around.Hi LB, You're welcome. Interesting nothing was in the news. Interesting too about the other 2 apartments.
Hi jicaji, Thank you and Yay! you had a sweet visitor. :)jicaji, For when you get to read this. My cutie Hummers have moved on. :( I did have one migrator passing through stop at one of the feeders though. I was hoping it would stay a day or two but haven't seen it since.
Paulie....my little "fairies" left on the 15th. Almost to the same date as last year. I surely will miss them and wish them all well.
Hope all is OK with you and your husband and family.
Hi to all. Haven't been posting for awhile but I try to keep up with your posts.
Had to happily modify my post. I had a sweet little "fairy" come to the feeder just now!!!! A gift for sure :)
Jacaji You must have some good sugar water!!!! ;) ;D
Hi jicaji, Thank you and Yay! you had a sweet visitor. :)
Wow jicaji, Your hummers are still coming. That's awesome. Your husband definitely makes the perfect concoction.Jacaji You must have some good sugar water!!!! ;) ;D
Yep....My husband makes the perfect concoction and keeps it fresh!! Haven't seen any today yet....
Have a good Sunday everyone.
Definitely #2 for me!!!!Awe jicaji, Yep it's sad. I did have one hummer fairy stop while migrating through but only that one time then it moved on. Nothing since but I did put fresh nectar out yesterday in case any others pass by. I've downsized to just one nectar feeder now. :(
Well looks like my "fairies" are gone for he winter. Sad to see them go :(
Waving to All the Cheerios! :)Hi baz, It's 2 to 3 weeks but usually 2 weeks. It's fermenting in crock now during that time. After that it's put into a big pot on stove to warm up, then stuff/can it into hot canning jars. You can eat it then but the longer it sits in jars the better the taste I think. If you lived closer I'd give you some! :)
LBL, that's a good idea to go ahead and update your resume - that way it will be ready to roll on a moment's notice if something unexpected pops up that you might like. Good luck!
paulie, how long does it take till your homemade sauerkraut is ready to eat after you first start it?
jicaji, you might still have a straggler hummingbird, so will you keep your feeder up a little longer, just in case? I read this week that the males leave first, and the females and first year hummers leave later. I hope they have a safe migration. :-*
Have a safe and happy day, All! :)
God be with our President and First Lady .Hi jicaji, That was scary for sure. Still is until every person who is diagnosed is officially out of the woods with this terrible virus. Wouldn't wish this on anyone. This all has to go away! We all need normal again if we can get back to normal.
HAPPY CATURDAY, CHEERIOS! :)I found Etta! LOL ;D
;) :D Find Etta the Cat:
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sorry Paulie didnt get your email I wsill hv to check spam I just had issues as well. I'm ok just down must be the lack of people cntact. PLus a tooth pain. going for a cleaning saturday I will bring it up. Hopefully just filing afraid root canal. but the pain is more on the tip of the toothGood Morning LB :) No problem. Honest. Yes maybe in your spam or l used wrong email address.
Waving to All the Cheerios! :)Good Morning baz, Very good news about your greatniece. She looks so cozy comfy warm and always smiling. :) She sure looks relazed in second photo! Lol Good!! Please post a pic of her if she does dress up for Halloween. She's adorable.
LBL, so sorry about your sensitive tooth... hoping it's nothing major... glad you already had a dental appointment. Fingers crossed! 2020 is one strange year. Hang in there!
paulie, my littlest greatniece is doing well. I don't know if she will dress up for Halloween - she did last year. Everything is different this year. It's still 2020. ::) :P
Here she is dressed in pink and ready for a walk, and fun at the playground, on a pretty Fall day: :)
good evening How is everyone doing?I'm good! How are you doing LB? :)
Paulie....Thanks for the ONLY response!!! WOW.God be with our President and First Lady .Hi jicaji, That was scary for sure. Still is until every person who is diagnosed is officially out of the woods with this terrible virus. Wouldn't wish this on anyone. This all has to go away! We all need normal again if we can get back to normal.
I am ok Paulie
LBL and Paulie, ho hum... nut'n'honey happ'nin' 'round here... ??? :DLB and baz, Good all's good. baz I laughed at your reply.
GM where did this rain come from???Hi LB, You got rain yesterday?? I wish you could have sent some of it to my house. Need rain here. Sunny and warm here yesterday and today too and supposed to be tomorrow too. Have been in the high 70s. Geesh.
No trick or treaters here......good news/bad news is I have enough candy for about 5 additional pounds at least. I only buy what WE like!jicaji, You have me lol with what I highlighted above! Good for you. Lol And the two places you visited sound awesome!!
#1....I did go to two beautiful places a few years ago...Bora Bora and Alaska! Would go back in a NY minute!!
Have a great week everyone.
same here I buy what I like reese peanut butter cups but I idnt this year knowing know one comes to my place.
O! Happy Day, Cheerios! :)LB and baz, You both did great not buying candy this year!!
I don't get trick-or-treaters where I live, but I have always bought some candy, just in case, as I would tell myself... LOL... This year was the first year I ever successfully didn't buy any candy - none! - for "just in case" Halloween. Yay! I did it!!! :D
Haven't a clue why but lately I cannot eat enough bacon. ::) For about two weeks now ... bacon, bacon, bacon. I sound like that dog commercial! lol ;D
Puff I love your sense of humor. I take it OldGuy likes bacon too?! LOL Trust me I have surrendered!Haven't a clue why but lately I cannot eat enough bacon. ::) For about two weeks now ... bacon, bacon, bacon. I sound like that dog commercial! lol ;D
OldGuy What advise would you give her? My guess: Surrender!
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good morning and happy vacation. I took next week off from work!!! Than I work from home the following wee :)Awesome LB!
Paulie..,..So far mine is OK, but I never know when it will go south!!!!I hear ya about not knowing when it will go south!!
Waving to All the Cheerios! :Dbaz, waving back.
I had already done most of my Thanksgiving grocery shopping a couple of weeks ago, but I made a run to pick up a few more things last week, and got the last 2 items I needed today - things that I wanted to buy fresh closer to Thanksgiving Day. So I am done. And done! LOL. At least I hope! I'm hoping I won't need to go back to the grocery store for at least a week after Thanksgiving... my cabinets, and fridge and freezer are full. I'm going to eat what I have for a bit. Maybe I won't go grocery shopping again for at least 2 weeks! That's when I will try to get what I need for Christmas eats, except for just-in-time fresh foods, like fresh veggies. I'm trying to severely limit my outings to any establishments only for a true "must get for must need" reason. I fully expect there will be a spike in illness after T'day, since I am seeing on the news that people are ignoring the CDC guidelines over the Thanksgiving holiday, and I don't want to be a sitting duck at any store to catch that from people who don't know they have it, but are shedding the virus to others all the same. A bad situation that's getting worse every day.
Please stay safe, Cheerios. And have a good day! :)
Good to see you Paulie!!!!! The day got away from me today. I went to my surgeon today for my 1 year follow up and OMG they are so happy with my progress!!!!!He said my BMI went down double than most Bariatric patients who had the sleeve done. I'm all by myself this Thanks giving. My father is making a Turkey and Vegetables and he will make me a plate for me to pick up. I told him I will make mash potatoes and give him some. I bought a bag of potatoes mostly to make french fries and of course mash potatoes for turkey day so I will make more and give him. My sister is making stuffing for her family and will bring me some maybe we will zoom are one point of the day I will miss thanksgiving it's my favorite holiday. I don't want to risk it with my father. He's 85 and is high risk . He has cancer bit a very slow moving kind They are monitoring it for now.Hi LB!!!! ;D Awesome excellent news about you today!!! Oh I am soooo happy for you!!! I'm sending you a big hug! :)
Definitely #'s 1 and 3~~~Hi jicaji, Your apple cidar and sausage stuffing sound good!! I love both. You have me laughing about your cheesecake. Enjoy it!! And your daughter's pies sound delicious too!
Wow LB, congrats on your accomplishment!!
I had to go to the store one more time for a couple of "fresh" veggies and a little bottle of apple cider. I put a splash of it in my sausage stuffing.
I have been wanting cheesecake for months now, so now I am going to make one for thanksgiving!!! Just me and Jim this year due to this gift from China that keeps on giving, so I'll bring some of it over to my daughter, along with the sides I'm bringing her. She'll have the apple pie, pumpkin pie and choc pies as well I'm sure!
WOO HOO LBL!!! CONGRATS!!! :D Way to show 'em! Keep it up! :) You will be your surgeon's "poster kid" for their other sleeve patients. ;) That's a great idea for how to share special Thanksgiving dishes among your family even though you won't be sitting at the table together this year. Everything sounds dee-lish! I will be by myself, too. Many people will. It's okay - it's for a good reason, and hopefully, next year we can all celebrate double-time. I think your family Zoom plan is a great idea. I think the Zoom network is going to be on overload on Thanksgiving! LOL. I saw they lifted the shorter time restriction that had been in place for Zoom sessions, so that will help people "visit" over Zoom over the upcoming holidays.Hi baz, Yep to a busy Tday. Very nice of you to say save energy. I'm definitely going to try. :)
jicaji, LOL, I have been jonesing for certain foods, too. LOL. Glad you will get to scratch your cheesecake itch! Mmmmm... it's going to be sooo good! :)
paulie, it sounds like you're going to have a busy T'day of cooking and delivering food to your family. I hope you will save enough energy to enjoy some of it yourself! :) Hope your computer is playing nicer tonight. ;)
G'night Cheerios. Peace and Comfort. SED.
Wow, paulie, that's a lot! Sleep well.Hi baz, Oh my yes but I do it all for family. :) Does Rizzo get a special treat for Thanksgiving? :)
G'night Cheerios. Peace and Comfort. SED.
Paulie, where do you find all this energy??? I get excited if I find half of what you have!!!!OOh I am going to my sisters for a short visit today to pick up the stuffing!!! I havent seen her since April which was just for 5 minutes. we'll sit on her deck outside since it is going to be nice out I hope mu niece is there I havent seen her since last Christmas!!Hi LB, Trust me I am exhausted! I have been sleeping better at night with my lower back and hips so I've been waking up rested for another day. :)
paulie, if you're asking about my parrot, Zippo, then, yes, I will give her some things she likes that she doesn't get every day - like some chopped boiled egg, and fresh steamed green peas and corn, and a whole raw almond, in addition to her regular fresh fruit and veggie she has for breakfast everyday, and in addition to her regular dry food. She will make a big mess, but she will enjoy it! LOL! :D :-* When my mother started getting older, but not really old, LOL, in her mid-60s, after the grandchildren weren't so very little anymore, my sisters and I convinced her to let us divvy up much of our Thanksgiving meal favorites to prepare and bring, so she wouldn't have to stand and work so long and hard in the kitchen. It took a little to convince her at first, but then I think she realized how much better it was for us all to share the workload and then she could feel better and enjoy it more at mealtime, too. She always made the turkey, since we went to her house to eat, and she also made the gravy because her gravy was the best ever. I know your family can't all be together at mealtime this year for health reasons, but everyone who is able could share some of the prep, and trade out portions, like you are doing for them. And maybe drive to your home to pick up things, instead of you driving to everyone's place to deliver. Take care, and I hope you don't do so much you end up in bed or not being able to sleep because of your back and hips. :)Hi baz, Oh! Yes Zippo!! Sorry about that. Rizzo is jicaji's dog. Nice! Zippo is going to have a great special day.
LBL, enjoy your visit with your sister! :) I haven't seen my sister since the 2nd week of last March, so I understand. Please stay safe as you enjoy a visit outside with proper distance. Masks are now recommended even when outside with people not living in your household, in addition to keeping a safe distance. :)
Waving to All the Cheerios! :D
Cheerios, I'm going to be watching my favorite college basketball team play their first game of the season a little later today - YAY!!! - so I'm not sure when I will get back here to post. So in case I don't catch up with you all here again before tomorrow...
HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! :)
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Hi jicaji, Have you made your cheesecake yet? :)
Good Afternoon Back to work tomorrow but do work from home. Not sure why I get so stressed working even from homeVery nice you work from home this week, LB. Don't stress!
Waving to All the Cheerios! :)Hi baz, Thank you. Yes I'm watching BP and calling my PCP tomorrow per the ER Dr instructions .. and you too. lol Thank you.
((paulie)), whew is right! I'm sooo glad you saw the doctors, and are monitoring, and that your tests were normal. You definitely need to watch the BP, and definitely contact your PCP today, if you haven't already. Your PCP may want you to report your BP and adjust your medication, up or down. How did you know your BP was elevated to that level before you went to the ER? Do you normally check your normal BP at home? Yes, many cold & allergy meds raise BP, so I'm glad you got attention when you did. So many people ignore it and say, "It will get better," and then end up with a stroke or worse. I hope your sinusitis goes away soon, too! Take it easy, and let others do for you for a change, and I hope you will be back to your "normal normal" very soon! :)
Hi to jicaji! :D
LBL, did you get snow? Glad you can work from home this week, especially if you got snow!
Take care, and have a good day, Cheerios! :)
Hi Baz.......Hi jicaji, Thank you about test results. I agree with you about an awful weekend!! Geesh! I'm glad that's behind me. You are exactly correct about a person being stressed by high BP and make it go higher. You're trying to think calm relaxing thoughts while wondering/stressing at the same time about the high number and wondering if it's coming down. It's definitely a balancing act.
OMG Paulie, talk about an awful weekend!!!! So happy for you tests came out OK . Just knowing your BP was so high could even make it higher I'd think!!!!
I'd suggest rest and watch Hallmark Christmas movies LOL!!!!
Take care, stay well EVERYONE!
"some bounce"Hi Tig, Oh my gosh! I don't mind and they don't matter. Lol I'll try.
((Paulie)) !! Geez. Ok ... practice mind over matter. You don't mind and they don't matter. LOL. Seriously... put yourself first for a while. Hugs.
I contacted the folks where I got my shot in my knee last month and found out the exact drug and reported what it was to my primary for my records. I was very sick for 20 hours.
Now I'm looking at getting a home desk bike since I can't access the pool at the Y (due to Covid). And soon walking will be out due to snow.
TTFN
Tig
Oh Paulie!!!! You have me worried!!! You need to slow down!!! I can see anxiety setting in on a lot of people!!!! It happens to me!!!! I am kind of looking ofrward going nto work next week. I have been home all alone for 3 weeks makes me go stir crazy!!!! Take care of yourself Paulie!!! WE need you here!!!!Hi LB, Oh don't worry!! Trust me I can do enough of that for all of us. lol Yes ma'am I plan to slow down. Thank you. Trust me on that. Lesson learned!
P. A. injected lidocaine and Depo-medrol into arthritic knee on Nov. 16. Side effects for 20 hrs. Nausea, vomiting, rapid heart beat, headache.Oh my heavens Tig! Those are terrible side effects you experienced! I'm very glad for you that's over.
Beautiful Buck!!! I didnt work from home for 3 weeks. I was off (vacation) a week in between. LOL I hope everyone has a good day. Tig scary on the side affects for the shot on your knees!! That is why I do not plan to take covid vaccine right away not that I will be able to get it right away. Looks like it will be a whi;e before all could get but I am not in a rush. I would like to see all the side affects first.Hi LB, Yep a handsome guy for sure. Oh!! Thanks for explaining about your 3 weeks. I do remember you mentioned a vacation week recently. I hope you're having a good day too.
Paulie How lucky are you to see that beautiful buck!!!! The last time I saw one in our back wooded area was about 20 years ago!!! I see Does with their fawns every now and then though, which is always a treat, except when they are eating my Hostas LOL!!!!Hi jicaji, Agreed and there's two maybe three other bucks that frequent the yard. They're each halo bucks but you can tell the difference in their halo antlers. Since rut began their normal patterns were disturbed. That's when Mr. Handsome arrived. There's pics of him eating with some doe and fawns too. I'm hoping he didn't take over my Halo Sr's spot with this herd. Yep I have names for them. ;D
Hope you are feeling better :)
Good Morning Brrrr time for my morning walk. I wonder if I will continue this walk when it gets colder. its cold now though!!Hi LB, Brrrr here too past few mornings. Maybe if you bundle up good including ear muffs and gloves you could still enjoy your walk .. but not if there's icy or otherwise slippery sidewalks. How long of a morning walk to you take?
Definitely #3. I am the QUEEN of anxiety!!!! ;)Hi jicaji, Honestly I did think about you this past Thanksgiving and otherwise too. I remembered you saying in the past you're a worrier. I think you and I both have queen crowns. ;)
Have a good day all.
Definitely #3. I am the QUEEN of anxiety!!!! ;)Hi jicaji, Honestly I did think about you this past Thanksgiving and otherwise too. I remembered you saying in the past you're a worrier. I think you and I both have queen crowns. ;)
Have a good day all.
You have a good day too. Oh! Enjoy some more cheesecake if you still have some. I love cheesecake. Mmmmm
I love cheese cake!! My favorite!!
Hi Cheerios! :)
Hi Cheerios!Hi baz, I really hope your PC will hold out for you until you can get a new one!!
I'm having big PC problems... won't get better till I get a new one. Will post this quickly before it crashes... again. ::)
paulie, hope you're better - glad you will see your doc soon. That buck is a beauty!
Definitely #3. I am the QUEEN of anxiety!!!! ;)Hi jicaji, Honestly I did think about you this past Thanksgiving and otherwise too. I remembered you saying in the past you're a worrier. I think you and I both have queen crowns. ;)
Have a good day all.
You have a good day too. Oh! Enjoy some more cheesecake if you still have some. I love cheesecake. Mmmmm
Paulie....LOL, I've been having a piece of the cheesecake everyday since Thanksgiving!!!! I put it in the freezer and take out a piece every day. Gained 3 pounds so far!!!!!! The good news is that I ONLY have 4 pieces left LOL.
Hi Baz. I'll take the vaccine ASAP!!!
I love cheese cake!! My favorite!!Hi jicaji, Awesome to having a piece of cheesecake everyday since Thanksgiving!! Great idea you had! lol
" bounce "Hi Tig! Thanks! And yay a fellow ND fan in Cheers. Here ya go ... Clink! ;D
Yea Paulie! And I agree on ND! Woohoo!
SED
Tig
#3Good Morning jicaji, Awe thank you. You know what? After they left and I was thinking about our visit I did think about you and your precious Violet and how much you miss her and want to see her.
LB...Junior's cheesecake is legendary and very very popular in NY. Your cheesecake sounds incredible!
Paulie, so happy you got to see your daughter and Gracie and give her hugs. My younger daughter's middle name is Grace and I call her Gracie!! I ache to see my granddaughter Violet again!! Last time I saw her was in September. :'(
Paulie aww your grand daughter couldn't contain herself!!!! God bless her I would have been in tears I go back to the office tomorrow Good to get out of the house and be around people but not thrilled being in office!! We have 2 cases in covid that we were made aware of but they were out on the production floor. We dont go in that building but I heard the office is getting pretty lax So I'll just wear my mask all the timeGood Morning LB, Oh my goodness I agree with you about Gracie. Trust me I was close to tears.
Have you ever just 'phased out' while walking just enjoying it? That's the best .. let go of stress and worries .. just walking along. :)
Hi jicaji, Honestly when I wrote that post about phasing out when walking I actually thought about your and Rizzo's walks. I almost didn't post it. Darn it. I'm sorry if I made you feel sad/frustrated. I'm kicking myself. :(
Hey!!! My walks aren't so fun with the arthritis in my knees. My knees are so stiff and a wobble when I walk. I do it cause I need to do it to help lose the rest of my weight. Also Copper doesn't make it very fun. I walk slow. I always have and convinced I always will But the way copper walks make it seem like i am running!!! But I do love bing out in the fresh air That is what I enjoy!! Even in the cold. not so much in the heat!! I miss walking with OLiver he was a good walker. My walks aren't so long like a hike thoughHi LB, Understood about walking with stiff knees. Kudos to you. It's definitely not fun .. especially I'm sure since Copper doesn't want to walk slow!! I enjoy the fresh air too but I have to applaud you walking in the cold. Brrrrr that gets to me in the cold and I dont. lol Awww sweetheart Oliver brings a smile. :) I bet you're tired after going into work today and the drive to and from. Snuggle in and sleep good.
Hi jicaji, Okay. Whew! And very true you still have your Rizzo. It's nice you two walk around outside of the house. And nice he gets his long walks with Jim.Hi jicaji, Honestly when I wrote that post about phasing out when walking I actually thought about your and Rizzo's walks. I almost didn't post it. Darn it. I'm sorry if I made you feel sad/frustrated. I'm kicking myself. :(
No No....Don't you dare apologize. No sadness here. I still have my Rizzo and we walk around the outside of the house. Jim takes him on his long walks. I'm glad you enjoy your walks. It's a wonderful way to clear your head for sure. I always came back in a better frame of mind.
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LB....Absolutely, arthritis in the knees is no fun whatsoever. Is knee replacement in your future? I keep putting it off, but I know I'm going to have to seriously think about it, after this pandemic is under control.
Wow. I haven't been here today until now and was going to read what's been posted but ...........That's weird. Why's my post in blue box? Oh! I modified a word and I bet I clicked on Quote and not Modify. Oops ::)
I hope all is good with everyone. All stools empty.
The final Christmas item was delivered today so this evening will wrap presents to my son, dil and German Shepherd in NC and mail tomorrow asap.
Christmas presents for my other children and grandchildren have all arrived and picked up the final items today so plan to wrap them this week or weekend. I don't want to wait to wrap till the last day because no rushing allowed. ;)
Take care and stay safe.
jicaji, I just remembered I've been wanting to ask you if your area was in the path of the Nor'easter snow and high winds?
Hi jicaji, Well that's good! Although wind gusts can be brutal sometimes.jicaji, I just remembered I've been wanting to ask you if your area was in the path of the Nor'easter snow and high winds?
Paulie Nothing much here.....mostly rain and a few wind gusts now and then!
I'm late, copper stole my spot on the couch in front of my computer. LOL Copper doesn't walk fast at all. He is tooooo slow. I am sure knee surgery is down the road. He hasn't brought it up. MY left knee is bone on bone. But it hasn't gotten worse since last years x rays. They say walk and loosing weight will help. I don't see it. Still a lot of pain, maybe cause winter??? But shot is not working but I wonder if it would be worse if I didn't get the shot I dont walk far either. Just around the apartment complex. I say abut 1/2 mile 2x a day. I would probably do mor eif I idnt have copper with me sometimes I just want to leave hi behind but I feel guilty leaving him home.Oh my gosh LB. Copper stole you spot on the couch. Lol Awwww he's a slow walker. Cutie pie. You've got a loving heart LB feeling guilty if you leave him at home when you walk. Oh geesh bone on bone. It's good though your left knee hasn't gotten worse since last year's x-rays. (Knock on wood) I agree about if loosing weight helps. I was told that years ago. Lost the extra weight and still off but knees still ache when they want to. I say loosing weight does have to have its benefits helping though. True about winter too. Very true about wondering what you'd feel like without the shot. I agree and it's probably helping. You're doing your best that's for sure.
hi everyone!!!! I am mentally exhusted I fried mt lap top for wor my protein drink leaked on it in my back pack. I manages to get it to work to last most of the day but it is goneOh LB. What a day you had! Will work replace it for you? It was an accident. I sure hope so.
Hi. Yes they ordered me a new computer using a loaner now. I am entitled to a nw computer every 3 years which I have been. This past October was 3 years. Not sure how long it will take thoughHi LB :) Good!! Great timing with being able to get a new one. No matter how long it takes I'm glad you're getting a new one. Thumbs up. ;)
HI paulie. NJ isn't shutting down restaurant's. Our Governor is keeping as is with curfew at 10 pm. The restaurants need to close than I think it's ar 25% capacity also Not sure cause I don't go to restaurants now He doesn't think the spread is from restaurants he thinks it's the gatherings at home. Which we are only allowed 10 people. Which is stupid I would like to see how he enforces that. NY restaurants are closed too now starting Monday.Hi LB, Great about you having off Monday and Tuesday. Yep use up those vacation days for sure. And the next week 4 day weekends! Yes Yippee!!
Yes I work from home next week but I am off Monday and Tuesday . I have 2 more vacation days I need to use up. LOL Then the next weeks is 4 day weekends as well. Yippee!!!
You sound like me Paulie with your Deers!! But mine are squirrels. I feed them peanuts!! They wait for me in the morning. They are either out side my back porch waiting for me or when they see me come out they come running over!!! I just lve them. I counted 13 so far!!!!
ooh seems like I had a lot to say tonight!!!! LOL
Good Morning. I went for my walk not so cold was just wearing t shirt. warm weekend close to 60 than threats of some storms this coming week. I sat with squirrels this morning to fed them I wasnt able to since I had to go in office I would throw out peanuts before I left. They missed me!!! LOL ;) ;)Good Morning LB :) Wow you walked wearing just a Tshirt. Crazy right? But nice!
Jackpot! ALL 3 LB...Hi jicaji! Good morning :) I agree with you about wildlife. I agree with you also about sanity!! ;D
Wildlife is so wonderful. I love watching the squirrels and the deer and the birds. Helps me stay sane, that is, whatever sanity I have left!!!
Jackpot! ALL 3 LB...Hi jicaji! Good morning :) I agree with you about wildlife. I agree with you also about sanity!! ;D
Wildlife is so wonderful. I love watching the squirrels and the deer and the birds. Helps me stay sane, that is, whatever sanity I have left!!!
Hey! Are you making another cheesecake for Christmas? ;) Yummm
Aha! Nice. Make 2. ;)Jackpot! ALL 3 LB...Hi jicaji! Good morning :) I agree with you about wildlife. I agree with you also about sanity!! ;D
Wildlife is so wonderful. I love watching the squirrels and the deer and the birds. Helps me stay sane, that is, whatever sanity I have left!!!
Hey! Are you making another cheesecake for Christmas? ;) Yummm
I wasn't going to, but I promised my granddaughter I would make one. Alas, someone has to do it LOL ::)
Jackpot! ALL 3 LB...
Wildlife is so wonderful. I love watching the squirrels and the deer and the birds. Helps me stay sane, that is, whatever sanity I have left!!!
Jackpot! ALL 3 LB...
Wildlife is so wonderful. I love watching the squirrels and the deer and the birds. Helps me stay sane, that is, whatever sanity I have left!!!
Yes!!! OMG today I was walking copper I was getting close to my apartment and one of the squirrels saw me and came running up to me and sat there with front paws up waiting for treats!!!! LOL I laughed kept walking and ran to the porch of my apartment and waited for his peanuts!!!! I was surprised copper was so good!!!
Paulie....Good luck with your lights tonight!Hi jicaji, Thanks. They turned and looked soooo pretty .. then a bit later they were blinking away. I had them set on steady not blink. lol
It is a beautiful day today....Tomorrow is another story...brrrrr
Late start yes Baz!! I sure started something I now have I think a rat that buried a hole right outside of mhy back right next to bird feeder. AT first my friends thought vole I got a photo and vote is probably a rat. Not sure what o do It was eating the seeds that feel from the bird feeder and than saw it bringing leaves into the hole. The first thing I saw this morning was that it chasing the squirrels away :( Let me see if I can bring photos here
here we go first photo is its homeOh no LB!! No way!! Eeeeuuuuuu That's nasty! and germy dangerous! What are you going to do???
I am not sure what I am going to do. I have to take away the bird seed for a while My friends said I can still feed the squirrels I think I can they take them right away and bury them else where It was out grabbing the seed on the ground . Feeding the birds were my sanity!!! Gave me peace. Damn Rat!!!Hi LB, Good thinking about the squirrels taking the peanuts right away. They definitely do! lol Darn to you not being able to feed the birds until that yucky rat is gone. Can you find and put a flat or otherwise shaped rock over each of those two holes? I'd find something heavy to put over the top of each. Maybe bricks? Once a bit of time has gone by and no more birdseed or holes then you can put your feeder up again hopefully.
LB... if it were not for my hubby I would stop feeding birds. It attracts voles. And we never had squirrels here when I grew up. But then someone planted a black walnut tree next door, and the squirrels bury the nuts in our yard. I hate it. And I have changed out yards and yards of plants in my front yard to discourage rabbits and deer. I like all wildlife. I just don't like the damage and calling cards they leave.Hi Tig, Geesh that's a lot of work in your yard. I haven't had those issues in my area. Knock on wood!!!
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Good afternoon!! I let the day get away from me today!!! I am not sure if I will be going to work tomorrow. Our computer systemswere hacked and we arent allowed on the system until the figure out what happened. We will probably get a call around 5 to let us know. SO my vacation days were wasted because no one worked for the past 2 days. Kind of scary. what way for 2020 to end. as well as the snow we are getting tomorrow. I heard we are getting anywhere from 5"- 24" excepting guesses !!!! LOLHi LB, Wow to your work computer system being hacked. Darn to your vacation days. I remember you said you had to use them before end of the year. I'm guessing there were other later days in Dec you could have used them. You tried!
good morning We got snow but not as much as they said. I would say bout 4-5 " and my work is still shut down. Rumor has it we will be down through the remainder of the year but just rumor. This is scary. I am starting to get nervous . Plus I have a co worker texting me all day long about it and its driving me crazy!!! I just wish they would tell us more instead of this day by day thing.Hi LB, Your work had one heck of a cyber attack. It does sound like what was on the news. I would think all employees will have to continue to be paid due to the circumstances. I can only imagine how senior management is freaking out with business being shut down. Big bucks being lost. In the meantime there's nothing you can do but try not to worry so much and definitely ignore the co-worker you mention. Ignore rumors too. This gives you more time for some nice walks. I'm trying to think positive here.
Good Morning We are still shut down and we did get paid. I would never think it would take this long to get up and running. OK now the nervousness will this cause them to shut down and I am out of a job. OK my co worker calmed down I said something to her. AT this point I would not be surprised if we are shut down for the rest of the year if the attack was this bad. I need a good movie to binge watch. LOL But I think I have seen them all!!! LOLHi LB, Excellent you got paid. I'm glad you said something to your coworker. Did you find a good movie to watch?
LB. Glad you got paid!! Hopefully all will be OK with your job. A good friend of mine used to tell me when I was stressing, "Keep your head where your feet are." Don't anticipate the worst case scenario, which by the way I ALWAYS do LOL.Hi jicaji, True about the Hallmark channel. Happy endings are the best!
I've been watching the Hallmark channel. Always soothing!!! Everything turns out great, but you know that five minutes in, haha.
"some bounce"Hi Tig, Awesome about tree. Post of pic of it? You like Bluebirds too. :)
Finished decorating tree this morning...
Aw... blue birds :D
HAGD all
TTFN
Tig
I thought I posted quoted already.. I forgot!!! Still no word if I am working tomorrow, if I do it's my turn in the office . I am ready for a napHi LB, No problem. You've got a lot on your mind. Geesh about work. Don't they normally call at 5pm? Darn your turn in the office. Should be interesting if you do end up going in. What do you do if you don't hear anything?! Hate to see you go there to find doors locked. Did you take a nap? :)
Feel better all...Beautiful Christmas tree, Tig! I loves the different colors. So pretty! Your ornaments are really nice too! So pretty and the ornament from your Grandpa being hung this year VERY special. It all looks awesome. Thumbs up!! Thanks for posting photos.
Camper got creative... trouble is, the camera tends to capture the tree when the blue lights are dominant (white and lavender also). That big one is an ornament from my grandpa that hasn't been hung in about 30 yrs. I figured 2020 was a good time.
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Beautiful tree Tig!!Paulie the last time hey called was Wednesday. THat message basically siad remain as is until further notice. So no call no work seems to be the pattern . This is how we are getting out info... google MyKind of frustrating we have to search the web to get information https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/flavors-designer-symrise-halts-production-after-clop-ransomware-attack/Hi LB, Oh okay. I understand the phone updates now. Makes sense.
Tig....Great job on the tree and decorations! Love old ornaments. I have a bunch from my mom and dad and probably a few tin ones are from my grandparents. Love old ornaments! However, makes me happy and sad at the same time!! I remember well the little candle ornaments .... had liquid in them that would bubble when lit. Loved them.Hi jicaji, Nice! Very special about you having ornaments from your mom and dad and grandparents too. Very special.
#3 LB...so sorry you're having such stress re: work.
Paulie...I did start to watch "A Veterans Christmas," but was interrupted and didn't see the end, but I can guess she found her "Christmas?"Tig....Great job on the tree and decorations! Love old ornaments. I have a bunch from my mom and dad and probably a few tin ones are from my grandparents. Love old ornaments! However, makes me happy and sad at the same time!! I remember well the little candle ornaments .... had liquid in them that would bubble when lit. Loved them.Hi jicaji, Nice! Very special about you having ornaments from your mom and dad and grandparents too. Very special.
#3 LB...so sorry you're having such stress re: work.
I have old ornaments here also and tons from when my children were growing up and grandchildren too. And special ones we bought when living in Germany. I agree they bring happy memories.
I remember the old candle bubble up Christmas lights too!! Lol
We always put up a 5 to 6 ft Christmas tree but not this year since none of our family can congregate here. :( So I did do some inside decorating otherwise but not a tree.
Here's a story for everyone. Well ..... hubby said he wanted a tree so lets get a smaller one that sits on a table. I was surprised and immediately didn't like the idea. I told him ... "Only old people do that!" LOL Oh my gosh!! He just looked at me and the expression on his face priceless. I then was ROFL because we're not young! ;D
I said that because I recall my parents and in-laws doing that when they were up in years. Younger than hubby and me even.
Anyway I wanted to make him happy so we did look and found a really pretty smaller tree artificial and we found some small ornaments. It's pretty and small enough that we can still sit it somewhere in the future even with a larger tree. He's happy! ;)
jicaji, I thought of you last night. My hubby put on the Hallmark Channel. We enjoy watching them too and guaranteed happy endings. :)
We watched A Veterans Christmas. I won't mention the ending in case your or anyone hasn't seen it yet but yepper I cried .. happy tears .. of what an awesome ending!
well My boss posted a letter he got from our company gave us no information other than they are making progress. we may be out for the remainder of the year. They gave no time frame though. So we will be putting in lot of hours once we are up and running . Our boss advised us to get lots of rest. sigh... I hope he doesnt expect us all in the office after all covid is still going onOh my LB. Good they are making progress but looks like you've got extra time to find things to keep you busy otherwise.
jicaji, Yep about Hallmark. :)
Definitely! Prayers for your father, his girlfriend and you. God bless you LB. I'm sending you a hug. (((LB)))
Good Morning My father still didn't get results hopefully today but when I spoke to him he sounded good. My sister sid when she spoke with him he was exercising Yes he's 85!!! His girlfriend is feeling better. She only had temp 1 day but she did lose her sense of smell and taste which is still the case. She is busy purging her house. she has a mild case. Thank goodness. My fear is that it can take a sudden turn for the worse suddenly. Everyone stay safe!!!Hi LB, Good news! Great to hear your dad was exercising. 85!! Thumbs up for sure! Good news about your father's girlfriend too. Interesting about the sense of smell and taste. Such a terrible virus. It needs to go!!! Try your best to cancel out any fears of any turns otherwise. Don't give those thoughts any energy. Things are moving forward with continuing good news. ;)
#2Hi jicaji, I agree with you about tomorrow ............. :( But we're all going to get through it and everyone's families have great holidays and celebrations next year for sure!!! :)
Have a great day everyone and a Merry (very different) Christmas!!
For us, just dropping off a few gifts for my grandchildren and that's it. No family gathering tomorrow. Breaks my heart.
Good Morning My sister is dropping off lasagna and cookies for me today, I usually go to her house for lasagna on Christmas eve and we aren't doing it this year of course. I think she is dropping enough off enough for several days. I will freeze some. we had a conference call yesterday with head guy and we are just as confused. LOL Not sure when we are going back still there is talk to go to another office but its like an hour away and not sure how they will work that when we need to be social distance. plus wth what I do I need to be in our office with the printers It's confusing. LOL I dont think he put all that into consideration We cant work remotely that has been fixed yet or loioked at so I am quite concern even going back to our office if we are full capacityHi LB, Very nice about your sister and lasagna. Sad for your family too not getting together but by all of us being cautions this year we have next year's holidays to look forward to. :)
Lb Both of pips 80 + parents with substantial heath risks parents have already had Covid-19.
Had it, Both survived this evil virus months ago in NJ.
Apparently any day now they will be offered the vaccine, as proxy of both we are highly recommending it.
We're going to stick it in our arm, waiting on the long line, so we can get back to 2021 asap.
330 million people. 80 percent prick in your arm twice 2021. ;D
Stand up for humanity.
Good evening to all of you here in Cheers and Merry Christmas to all of you! I do hope all of you and your families have a Blessed Christmas and stay safe too. Here's my annual Christmas song. It's such a beautiful song. Take Care, everyone.Hi Glo! Merry Christmas to you too! You've always loved Christmas songs/music. Thank you for the beautiful The First Noel and scenery. Take care.
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Hi My father got his test results back and he does have covid The good news is no symptoms. So hoping it doesn't turn for the worse. It's been 10 days so looking good. Fingers crossed. Will check in tomorrow
Hope all is well. I am getting tested on Sunday just to put myself at easeHi LB, Wow about your father and good that he has no symptoms. Good news about his 10 days too. Prayers continue.
Hi Cheers!!!!Hi Lori, Thank you and Merry Christmas and a Happy 2021 to you too!
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Good Morning. I hope everyone had a wonderful ChristmasMine did turn out to be a pleasant one .. very different .. but pleasant.
Good Morning Brrrr here too My father and girlfriend is doing good. I get my test today I wont know the results until wed Thursday. Now the waiting game begins on whether I go to work tomorrow or not and where if I do .Hi LB, Have you been able to walk in these Brrrr temps? Also, what's happening with that rat situation and bird seed?
#1. I was speaking with my sister and we were actually remembering the times when we were kids and all the Christmas's past with relatives coming to spend the holidays with us. Brought back memories of so many things...All of us going to church Christmas Eve, to opening the mountains of gifts under the tree Christmas morning to the wonderful aromas in the kitchen from all the delicious foods my mother, grandmothers and Aunt would be making for Christmas dinner.Hi jicai, Awe sounds like you and your sister had a pleasant trip down memory lane. Great memories for you.
This year was certainly different, but grateful my husband and I are healthy and have each other!
Good Morning Brrrr here too My father and girlfriend is doing good. I get my test today I wont know the results until wed Thursday. Now the waiting game begins on whether I go to work tomorrow or not and where if I do .Hi LB, Have you been able to walk in these Brrrr temps? Also, what's happening with that rat situation and bird seed?
Good news about you father and girlfriend. Oh yeah you get your test today, Sunday! not Saturday. My days are mixed up the past few days with the holiday.
I agree your work or not work and where schedule is definitely confusing! Let me know then .. and also your results Wed or Thursday.
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LOL LB, They're all good. I'm going with #1 Yep!! lolGood Morning Brrrr here too My father and girlfriend is doing good. I get my test today I wont know the results until wed Thursday. Now the waiting game begins on whether I go to work tomorrow or not and where if I do .Hi LB, Have you been able to walk in these Brrrr temps? Also, what's happening with that rat situation and bird seed?
Good news about you father and girlfriend. Oh yeah you get your test today, Sunday! not Saturday. My days are mixed up the past few days with the holiday.
I agree your work or not work and where schedule is definitely confusing! Let me know then .. and also your results Wed or Thursday.
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I love going through memory lane... I haven't done that for quite some time!!!!My rat made a fort after he got snowed in during our storm a couple of weeks ago He's still around and yes Im feeding the birds. He seems pretty innocent for now. I am afrai the apt complex management will yell at me for the rat. I guess I am stupid. Still not working there will be an update some time today. May be going back tomorrow or Wednesday kind of nervous how they will handle this. SInce remote is not working. Maybe it does now will find out today. My brother who had covid who almost dies is back to his old ways and so is his son who went to disney world and going again doesnt care about covid. It's getting me so aggravated. My brother actually stopped talking to me. Because he is playing the victim playing the system. I dont get them and I need to step away from them.Hi LB, Sounds like it's time for you to go down memory lane then smile and relax.
Definitely Blursday around here!!! This weekend my husband thought Saturday was Sunday and took out the garbage for pick up!!!!LOL jicaji, Yep!
Have a good/healthy week everyone.
Hi I had to go into the office up north to do something with computer. what a waste of time. It could have been done from home. They tried to bring up our office computer system and it failed they said it should be fixed by some time today. Now we need to go into office maybe tomorrow but possibly Monday at fll capacity but we are not socially distance equipped. They said they will figure it out but if the way they handled today is how they will figure it out. I have no faith. I am shaking. I do not want to be in that office with everyone. Breath in breath outHi LB, Oh my I understand what you mean about having no faith on they figuring it our and about social distancing too. Yes breath in breath out. Hopefully you won't be going in tomorrow or Monday until the planning is more thought out. Keep me posted.
Good Morning I got my test result yesterday it was negative!!!!! My father and girlfriend are doing good. I think they are done quarantining . I looked at my phone at 830 and saw there was a message from my boss. saying he had no updates but checking to see if we need to go in. SMH I never knew my job required being on call. No replied back usually someone does. We still havent heard back. I am taking it as we arent going in and going on with my day. Going for my walk now in the brrrrr than exercising. THan I am going to start binge watching something and clean. I hope everye is doing well and staying safeOh LB I'm happy for you!! Yay negative!! :) Also very good news about your father and girlfriend!!
#2jicaji, Hi back at ya! :) Agree see ya 2020!
LB, so happy for you re: your test and your dad and his girlfriend are doing OK. Now you can breathe easier!!
Hi Paulie, Baz and everyone.
Wishing all a Happy New Year. Can't wait for 2020 to be GONE!!!!
Good Morning No didnt have to go to work and still not sure about Monday. I would say yes but they still didnt give a definite answer.Hi LB, Ok to no work yesterday. Time will tell about Monday. Stay safe.
good riddance 2020Agreed! and good Tshirt and I like the flaming wheelbarrow going over the cliff. Thumbs up.