What are you doing today?

[StarSong]

My nearest Ikea store in North London closed down recently, it was the biggest Ikea store of all the stores in the UK.... Ikea has closed a few stores this year citing online shopping during the pandemic as the reason. They said 51 % of all shopping was carried out online leaving it not viable to continue with such a large Bricks and mortar store...

Such a shame because the next nearest London store means paying £12.50 London congestion charge to reach by car .. and in the opposite direction the next nearest is 50 miles away...

There's a giant IKEA in Burbank, so freeway close at about 15 miles away. I generally go Nov or Dec to look in their housewares section. I've found some unexpected nifty gifties for my kids (and myself) in that department. Also, their (live) potted plants are excellent quality at very reasonable prices and make very good gifts.

When our carpet cleaner was here last week he pointed to a couple of places where we should place area rugs to catch more of the dirt between doors to the outside and our carpeting. We have several now, but TBH they're getting a little tired.

I generally shop Costco for those, but IKEA would also be a good source. Glad this thread brought up IKEA. Maybe DH & I can go on an IKEA field trip Monday. (Never on a weekend - Heaven forbid!)

 

[StarSong]

This from the Guardian today...about the accuracy of the storylines in The Crown Tv show

Because of your previous posts about it, I stopped watching The Crown and have a negative opinion of it and its production company.

Most Americans know so little about the inner workings of your royal family that despite the producers' weak disclaimers, it's clear that our opinions will be deeply colored by the lies, rumors and fictionalized accounts of these very real people.

Thank you for the reminder that The Crown contains just enough truth to suck people into believing the untruths.

 

[RadishRose]

Because of your previous posts about it, I stopped watching The Crown and have a negative opinion of it and its production company.

Most Americans know so little about the inner workings of your royal family that despite the producers' weak disclaimers, it's clear that our opinions will be deeply colored by the lies, rumors and fictionalized accounts of these very real people.

Thank you for the reminder that The Crown contains just enough truth to suck people into believing the untruths.

I have never seen The Crown, other than a few clips.

 

[StarSong]

I have never seen The Crown, other than a few clips.

You're probably better off.

 

[hollydolly]

Because of your previous posts about it, I stopped watching The Crown and have a negative opinion of it and its production company.

Most Americans know so little about the inner workings of your royal family that despite the producers' weak disclaimers, it's clear that our opinions will be deeply colored by the lies, rumors and fictionalized accounts of these very real people.

Thank you for the reminder that The Crown contains just enough truth to suck people into believing the untruths.

the sad thing too Star is that the majority of the younger generation here in the UK too who have watched this, are convinced it is a documentary.. and everything is fact.. this will never go away IMO.. I feel we'll still hear people 20 years from now stating something which is wholly fictional learned from The Crown, as fact about the Royal Family and the monarchy in general..

 

[Georgiagranny]

@hollydolly global Hyde Park corner...LOL! How true.

I gave up watching it because it was just too outrageous.

Still raining but warmish yet. That's going to change

 

[NorthernLight]

I think I did pick up a UTI at the pool. Blood in my urine yesterday. Coincidence? And I contracted bad cold.

Yesterday I carried on as usual, but today I'm staying in bed, hoping that will help speed up healing.

So, what I'm doing today is mostly nothing!

 

[hollydolly]

I think I did pick up a UTI at the pool. Blood in my urine yesterday. Coincidence? And I contracted bad cold.

Yesterday I carried on as usual, but today I'm staying in bed, hoping that will help speed up healing.

So, what I'm doing today is mostly nothing!

oh wow !! really?.. if so that's very quick, and terrible bad luck...

 

[RadishRose]

I think I did pick up a UTI at the pool. Blood in my urine yesterday. Coincidence? And I contracted bad cold.

Yesterday I carried on as usual, but today I'm staying in bed, hoping that will help speed up healing.

So, what I'm doing today is mostly nothing!

This happened to a friend of mine from the pool at her gym. I stay away from pools. Hope you feel better soon!

 

[jet]

getting ready for pub night....cheers

 

[NorthernLight]

This happened to a friend of mine from the pool at her gym. I stay away from pools. Hope you feel better soon!

Thank you for your kind wishes. I had heard of this, and agonized over whether I should go. I just hope it passes quickly; I know that UTIs in older women can lead to serious problems.

 

[RadishRose]

Thank you for your kind wishes. I had heard of this, and agonized over whether I should go. I just hope it passes quickly; I know that UTIs in older women can lead to serious problems.

North, you really should see a doc, or go to a Walk-In clinic. There is medicine to help with this. Especially if you had blood.

 

[Jules]

@NorthernLight Do you take an antibiotic for it? None of the OTC ideas ever worked for me. They might help knock it back and then it’d return.

 

[Pecos]

I am running the vacuum cleaner and clearing out a few things in the attic. The weather is crappy because of the hurricane that passed by and dumped a lot of rain.

 

[Jules]

Picked up the knives that I dropped off yesterday to be sharpened. Then went to a market and they stopped everything for the moment of silence at 11. Many stores and businesses are closed. Played bridge last night and reviewed all the mistakes today. Feeling frustrated by the walking conditions, but will get out again today.

 

[PamfromTx]

Housework
Laundry

 

[NorthernLight]

@NorthernLight Do you take an antibiotic for it? None of the OTC ideas ever worked for me. They might help knock it back and then it’d return.

No, I haven't been to the doctor. I'm hoping it will clear up by itself. If not, I'll go on Monday and maybe they'll prescribe something.

North, you really should see a doc, or go to a Walk-In clinic. There is medicine to help with this. Especially if you had blood.

Thank you.

 

[PamfromTx]

I wish I had 'help' to just clear out the walk in closet in the guest bedroom. This huge closet has been used more for storage. I just can't get motivated to clear it out. I know that as soon as hubby brings down the boxes of Christmas decorations... I am decluttering and donating.

 

[RadishRose]

I have 2 frozen chicken breasts and fresh veg, seasonings, etc with broth in the pressure cooker. It smells so good.

Instead of pasta I think I'll cook some Basmati rice for it. It's a gray and drizzly day up here, from hurricane Nicole. Not cold, tho', in fact it's 64 degrees.

 

[CinnamonSugar]

I am in NE Georgia, visiting my friend Julia. She’s the hostess-with-the-mostest…. This is what she had set out for me when I arrive mid-afternoon



she’s originally from Germany and has lots of ‘old-world’ china. So beautiful.

 

[StarSong]

Yay, Yay, Yay for life's happy, unexpected moments. In a thread back in 2019 (https://www.seniorforums.com/threads/expensive-and-gone.44696/#post-1182048), I mentioned being pretty sure I'd accidentally donated a pair of diamond earrings to a charity.

I FOUND THEM today while clearing out a space that hadn't needed much attending in the past several years. I'd given up on those earrings long ago and figured they'd gone to a good cause.

Made my day and my week to find them!

 

[RadishRose]

I am in NE Georgia, visiting my friend Julia. She’s the hostess-with-the-mostest…. This is what she had set out for me when I arrive mid-afternoon

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she’s originally from Germany and has lots of ‘old-world’ china. So beautiful.

Beautiful service! And I love that lamp. Have fun!

 

[NorthernLight]

Beautiful service! And I love that lamp. Have fun!

Oh, it's a lamp! I looked and looked for a lamp and couldn't see one. I thought it was a toaster, which seemed strange.

 

[Blessed]

the sad thing too Star is that the majority of the younger generation here in the UK too who have watched this, are convinced it is a documentary.. and everything is fact.. this will never go away IMO.. I feel we'll still hear people 20 years from now stating something which is wholly fictional learned from The Crown, as fact about the Royal Family and the monarchy in general..

It is just a source of entertainment. I do not take it seriously, it is a TV show. No one should think it is all true. Just a show, nothing more.

 

[Aneeda72]

Went to Applebees for free VA day lunch, they do not require “proof” that you served. There were 7 choices including a steak, we got the bacon cheeseburgers. Yummy. You have to buy your drinks or get water.

Then off to Cracker Barrel who offered a slice of chocolate cake. No proof of service needed, but you have to buy something anything and show the receipt for the cake. . No problem, husband likes lifesavers, bought two, got cake.

Then stopped at Krispy Kreme for the free donut and coffee. They required ID proof of veteran status. . No problem, but really lame.

Son got free veteran breakfast at Big Bear diner, no proof of service required. Tonight the three of us will meet for free dinner at Chili’s. I think I will gain 5 pounds.