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Just took a couple Tylenol and used the nebulizer. Woke up with a headache and hard to breath. The old COPD is raising its ugly head today. I will use my inhalers and nebulizer faithfully today and just take it easy.
Last night our neighbors invited us to go out to supper with them. We went to Olive Gardens and I had baked Ziti. Love their breadsticks and endless salad.
 

We live right by the water on one of the inlets of the Baltic Sea and took a short walk along the waterfront after lunch. Now we’re sitting on our terrace overlooking the water enjoying the afternoon sun. Describing the scene to my girlfriend as I watch the boat owners in the small marina below us getting their boats ready for launching. Most people take their boats up during winter here.
 
Grandson coming over for supper and lend a hand moving some things for vacuuming.

Yesterday my dog scared me out of my wits! Took her to the groomer for a nail trim. Trying to get out of the car, hold the leash and sling my bag over my shoulder while pulling down my mask which had crept upward, away from my eyes- she started pulling for a patch of grass.

She slipped her collar and ran out into the busy street! I'm setting off after her into traffic coming from my left- the first car braked, thank God.

She made it across to some parking lot; I'm behind her yelling "here" and "treat"; she would not listen. 2 guys were trying to get her, one guarded her from running back near the street like a basketball player.

I was getting close, when a groomer came across the street and managed to get my dog to come to her, picked her up and we made it back across the street. I can't even describe how scared I was.

Doggie knew I would stop her fun, she's afraid of men at first, but the groomer was female and doggie was curious enough to go up to her when she coaxed.

What a day!
 

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RadishRose said:
Grandson coming over for supper and lend a hand moving some things for vacuuming.

Yesterday my dog scared me out of my wits! Took her to the groomer for a nail trim. Trying to get out of the car, hold the leash and sling my bag over my shoulder while pulling down my mask which had crept upward, away from my eyes- she started pulling for a patch of grass.

She slipped her collar and ran out into the busy street! I'm setting off after her into traffic coming from my left- the first car braked, thank God.

She made it across to some parking lot; I'm behind her yelling "here" and "treat"; she would not listen. 2 guys were trying to get her, one guarded her from running back near the street like a basketball player.

I was getting close, when a groomer came across the street and managed to get my dog to come to her, picked her up and we made it back across the street. I can't even describe how scared I was.

Doggie knew I would stop her fun, she'd afraid of men at first, but the groomer was female and doggie was curious enough to go up to her when she coaxed.

What a day!
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I'd need a nap - and a Xanax - after that escapade. Glad it all turned out well!
 
Pinky said:
I'm on the 2nd of 10 library books, all Henning Mankell - "The Return Of The Dancing Master". Just finished "Chronicler Of The Winds". I'm really enjoying his non-Wallander books. He's an excellent writer.
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Still working on Don't Blink by James Patterson. Will likely do more reading in the evenings before bed now that I'm going back to work. Will help me sleep.

Just checking in before I hit the video games. Have a great week everyone.
 
Buckeye said:
Looks like a nice place if you like modern construction. I recall having a great lunch (>20 years ago) at The Mermaid Inn in Rye. I'd attach a photo but my fat little fingers are not working so good today.....
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Would that be The Mermaid Inn that is in a cobbled street? If it is, I'm sure that we have been there, but like you, it was many years ago. We were in a dance competition held at the nearby Camber Sands.

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debodun said:
I sent my cousin an email. He said he'd probably come over Sunday afternoon. He's a tall, strong man, sorta like Jethro Bodine. He helped me get that water softener tank up from the cellar last year. I could barely lift it and he just tucked it under his arm and up the stairs he went.
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I saw my cousin at church and asked him what time he planned on coming to help move the mirror. He said he wasn't. He went on to explain that he had a busy week and was way behind on his chores and would be stacking wood most of the afternoon.
 
Today was yet another glorious sunny day, so we spent all morning and half the afternoon, doing things in the garden...cutting back Ivy.. cleaning out the bird feeders and bird bath.. sweeping down the cobwebs that always seem to gather overnight on the fences and flower pots... raking up leaves..
All those little things that despite the lawns being perfectly trimmed make the garden look a little unkempt...

Had lunch in the garden as well... just a restful day...gives me a minute to get over my ailments.. (y)
 
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RadishRose said:
Grandson coming over for supper and lend a hand moving some things for vacuuming.

Yesterday my dog scared me out of my wits! Took her to the groomer for a nail trim. Trying to get out of the car, hold the leash and sling my bag over my shoulder while pulling down my mask which had crept upward, away from my eyes- she started pulling for a patch of grass.

She slipped her collar and ran out into the busy street! I'm setting off after her into traffic coming from my left- the first car braked, thank God.

She made it across to some parking lot; I'm behind her yelling "here" and "treat"; she would not listen. 2 guys were trying to get her, one guarded her from running back near the street like a basketball player.

I was getting close, when a groomer came across the street and managed to get my dog to come to her, picked her up and we made it back across the street. I can't even describe how scared I was.

Doggie knew I would stop her fun, she's afraid of men at first, but the groomer was female and doggie was curious enough to go up to her when she coaxed.

What a day!
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I would have felt the same way you did, RadishRose.......big time.
 
I have been trying to decide if I should leave Facebook or if I can change my page so that only a friend can see my page. I got 2 requests from 2 different people asking to be my friend. One was from a cousin of mines husband. He left her years ago and she committed suicide. The other was from my Brother in laws sister. When he passed away she didn't even come to the funeral and has never contacted my sister after over 15yrs. Even when my sister lost her son last year she didn't contact my sister. She knew of both events because her son showed up but not her.
 
Sassycakes said:
I have been trying to decide if I should leave Facebook or if I can change my page so that only a friend can see my page. I got 2 requests from 2 different people asking to be my friend. One was from a cousin of mines husband. He left her years ago and she committed suicide. The other was from my Brother in laws sister. When he passed away she didn't even come to the funeral and has never contacted my sister after over 15yrs. Even when my sister lost her son last year she didn't contact my sister. She knew of both events because her son showed up but not her.
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Isn’t there a way to block un-wanted ppl? Not saying I blame you, @Sassycakes ... FB has worn thin for me too
 
Fired up the diesel tractor and did some field mowing and brush clearing.

Hip was cooperating so I had little trouble climbing on and off the machine to do hand work. Since March, I've been serious about doing the exercise routine the doc gave me after my hip replacement and that really helps.

Wore about a gallon of sunscreen so I hope I don't look like a lobster this evening.
 
debodun said:
These are the attic stairs looking down - narrow and slippery because the previous owner decided to use enamel paint on them. My mom actually slipped and fell down them once. She wasn't badly hurt - thank goodness.

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That seems very unsafe, Deb. Why didn't your family repaint those steps with something that offered better traction, and/or put in a handrail? Those tasks would have been high on my priority list.

Please be careful on those steps. As we get older falls become increasingly dangerous - particularly for those of us who live alone.
 
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We're going to make a grocery store run today, as it looks like Winter is going to make One More visit tomorrow. Today should be sunny with temps in the 60's, then overnight a strong cold front comes through, and may dump as much as 3 inches of snow on us.
 
We've got a glorious sunny day again... it's 3pm and I've just come in from working in the garden,to cool down.🪴☀️
I wasn't doing much, just weeding, just so I could be in the heat of the sun... and then I had my lunch out there too..


I've got a stinking cold, I rarely ever get colds , but when I do, boy do they hit me hard.! I was up half the night struggling to breathe ...😦

Not too much happening otherwise....
 

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