Soda Shoppe July 1 , 2024

JaneS · July 04, 2024, 07:06:38 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend and a special "Good Morning, AMY!"

All's well here. When we went to bed I took out my hearing aids so I don't know if there were more blasts or not by Cooper just snuggled and didn't bark at anything! We've been for a walk and he ate his breakfast. I'm just having mine while I explore the computer!

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow. And don't forget to share it with us! We miss you when you don't come by!

patricia19 · July 04, 2024, 10:40:47 AM

Good early morning to everyone.

Today, it's cloudy, cooler with more rain expected and a little smoke in the air from the last remaining fires. We're about twenty degrees cooler than the eighty and nineties only a week ago with temperatures remaining in the sixties, with rain at least through the tenth. The cooler temperatures and rain came to us via Siberia, and we're passing it along to Canada's Yukon Territories.

As of last Friday, we had over 300 fires in the Interior, with nine clustered within 50 miles of us. The joys of forest living. The smoke was so dense that it was even in homes with local emergency areas for those with breathing difficulties. They evacuated many along the Elliot Highway leading into the Interior, plus the main gate and some of Mt. Denali State Park.

We're so thankful for the smoke jumpers and other fire personnel from Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and California, plus any others I've missed. They evacuated many along the Elliot Highway leading into the Interior, plus the main gate and some of Mt. Denali State Park.

They just announced that they've closed Denali Park. "The fire is extremely rare for that area because an active fire hasn't been there for 100 years, park officials told CNN." "The Riley Fire, Mt. Denali Park, is one of 33 large wildfires currently burning across Alaska, spanning almost 300,000 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center."

So, any rain is doubly welcomed.

I spent yesterday out and about paying bills, plus checking my list numerous times, and still came home with some forgotten. I also met with friends for lunch and some catching up, which was nice.

phyllis · July 04, 2024, 07:18:50 PM

[It has been a very hot day and it hasn't cooled down much this evening. I'm kind of glad that we won't be going out for 4th of July celebration. Like Jane, I plan to find a good movie and just ignore any noise from the community activities.

We just finished a summer time dinner of baked potato, a large dinner salad, fresh Italian bread and NC strawberries, and grapes for a sweet dessert. So good on a hot evening and they were all produced locally so I think it celebrated our country as well as anything else could have.

Take care, All. [/i]

JaneS · July 04, 2024, 09:28:56 PM

Not a lot of activity in here today. PATRICIA, news about the fires in Alaska made it into our newspapers all the way over here in PA and it was also on the TV news reports! It must have been bad there because I do not remember it ever being in our newspapers before. I've seen it on the TV news reports before but not as extensively as it was this year. I'm so glad you're seeing relief now. It's funny! Alaska is the only state in the union that I've never managed to visit but I sure do watch the news when it shows up! And everything that you report interests me! Thank you for that!

Today was a busy one. Cooper got me up early and we got started with our walks. Frankie came by around 1 to pick him up and she stayed and visited a bit. She got here just as I was about to go out with him for a walk so she waited while we did that!

I make some stuffed peppers for supper. They were in the freezer and I thought they were some kind of meat that my SIL sent up to me. He does a lot of hunting and he knows I like venison so he always sends me some for my freezer and that's what I thought it was. The name was squished into the middle and I couldn't tell. When Frankie was here she told me it was stuffed pepper. So I had a change of thought for my supper. It was pretty good and I have enough for tomorrow too.

I already took out my hearing aids and I can hear the fireworks going off! I guess I won't go to bed for a little while!

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! EVERYFRIEND!

Amy · July 05, 2024, 05:58:15 AM

Amy · July 05, 2024, 06:31:01 AM

Good morning..

I had sat down to post but then Jesse wanted out. I needed to check the area first to make sure our visitor from yesterday was not in the back yard.Will try and post a photo of our vistor.

Yesterday went well, met up with Bri and exchanged goodies.We came away with 10 jars of freezer raspberry jam! Did a quick shop at Costco then home.

We didn't have any ill effects from our Covid shot thank goodness.

Patricia, that is so sad about the fires. Not onlt people are being displaced but animals also!!

Jane, hope you got some sleep last night..

Better get the day started ..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Amy · July 05, 2024, 06:35:44 AM

Photo posted here.

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/photos-and-more/photos-old-and-new/msg252148/#new

JaneS · July 05, 2024, 07:58:47 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! Cooper is here and we've had our walk in between rain storms! He had his breakfast and I had mine. The day is started. Sometime today Cathy is coming over and we're going to go look for new curtains for the guest bedroom. I want to get that done before my cousin arrives from California! And I need a couple other items from WM, too!

So far, that's all I have planned for today but I'm sure other stuff will come up. I was just out in the yard with Cooper and noticed that a sort of new little tree was leaning a bit so I fixed that problem. It's not the best job but it's the best job I could do so I'm accepting it until Christy comes up and tells me it's a nice try but it's all wrong and does a better job!

I'm off to see what calls! I wish you all a good day! Make it your own in every way! But don't forget to tell us how you did that! It might work for us too!!

phyllis · July 05, 2024, 09:44:08 AM

The roofers are here to repair the weather damage. I feel sorry for them ...it is very hot already and suppose to go up to 100 degrees this afternoon. I suppose if it becomes dangerous they will finish another day.

I am not in the mood for breakfast but guess I'll go do it.

Take care.

JaneS · July 05, 2024, 08:37:48 PM

HI! PHYLLIS, the people down the street that are working on the outside of their house were out in the heat today working! I kept expecting them to throw in the towel as it got into the high 80s but they were still working at 4:30 when Frankie picked up Cooper! I'm sure glad it wasn't me out there. Just taking Cooper for a walk did me in! I kept wondering if your guys stayed!

Cathy took me shopping for home and kitchen stuff today and I was glad to get back home!

Now I'm ready for the haystack. I won't have Cooper of any visists from Frankie for the next 2 days. She went to her Mom's in Maryland for the weekend! Gonna be a bit lonely around here!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow! Stop by and say "HI"! We need the company!

RAMMEL · July 05, 2024, 09:09:15 PM

Goodnight anyone. Twas a nothing day today.

Amy · July 06, 2024, 07:00:48 AM

Good morning..

The storm that was predicted for last night passed us but may return tis afternoon.Since rain was predicted again for today I did laundry and used the solar dryeryesterday morning,

Today is put this house in order.chase dust kangaroos and make soup.

Rick, I wouldn't mind a nothing day...especially if they came in pairs.

Phyllis, this repair has been long awaited but welcomed.

Jane, I am sitting here listening to the roosters crow. The older one has is down pat but the youngster has a way to go with it.

Patricia, hope you have had or getting rain in your direction. How is Farrah doing?

Better get the day started...

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · July 06, 2024, 08:53:58 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I don't have Cooper today and I miss him! I took my walk alone this morning. Two of the neighbors are having Garage Sales so there's traffic on our roads that isn't usually there. Everyone says "hello" when they see a walker. I think they might think the walker is a garage sale shopper too!

I've had breakfast, put the house together, read the paper and did the crossword puzzle. Now what???

I hope you all have a great day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow! Make it your own in every way!

RAMMEL · July 06, 2024, 11:33:05 AM

Quote from: Amy on July 06, 2024, 07:00:48 AMRick, I wouldn't mind a nothing day...especially if they came in pairs.

When they come, they seem to come in bunches. ----- Be careful what you wish for.

Amy · July 06, 2024, 12:15:14 PM

Bunches is way too many a couple would be nice. Finally saw a chippy and so did Jesse. Distance and height left the chippy safe.

RAMMEL · July 06, 2024, 12:39:10 PM

They can run pretty fast, and likely a hole nearby to dive into.

patricia19 · July 06, 2024, 01:11:46 PM

Good morning, we remain in the fifties with heavy rains that are expected through the eleventh. Area rivers are rising and expected to crest on Monday.

Today there are 345 fires burning in the Interior with as of Thursday, 538,087 acres burned. Denali State Park remains closed but the outside tourist traps, Glitter Gulch, opposite the main gates have reopened. The rain is having an effect, just not as immediate as we hoped. At least the clouds are now purple with rain and not yellow with smoke.

I hope everyone had a nice fourth and a better weekend.

Phyllis, I hope you and the roofers are having better temperatures and Jane, did you browse any sales? I'm at the point where I'm trying to get rid of more than I need to acquire.

Amy, Farrah is back to her old self, following me around, and complaining about her food. I hope you, Kyle, and Jesse are doing well.

Rick, we don't have chipmunks here, only in the Southeast, but numerous pigeons, gulls and several types of smaller birds. I envy those of you closer to the animals than us in the city.

Today, clothes, and yesterday, linens, have been laundry days, and yesterday I vacuumed the entire apartment, so I'm keeping with my new resolve to stop procrastinating. My main problem has been too many flat surfaces that end up cluttered by items "momentary" set down and left.

CallieOK · July 06, 2024, 09:17:15 PM

Good Evening. I'm sitting on the patio watching the birds having their bedtime snack. It's the second evening in a row that it hasnt been too hot and/or too windy to do this. I love the long summer evenings!!

My dil's mother had a stroke 3 weeks ago. Because of her age (92) and other health issues, she was in a Hospice unit of an OKC hospital. She lived in a smallish town about 30 miles away and had 5 children all of who live in the area except one son and family...and Miss Ellen. She was my Grands other grandmother and we were friends but not close.
She died last Saturday. Funeral was Wednesday. Ellen flew in last Monday and sang at the funeral. I know that was hard for her but she showed her professional side and it was beautiful.
I didn't participate in any of the services or visitations so have had a quiet week...mostly reading ebooks that I borrow from the library.
And that's what's going on in my life.

JaneS · July 06, 2024, 09:46:35 PM

Time to close down for the evening.

CALLIE, it was nice to stop by and see you were here but sorry it was bad news that brought you here. She lived to a nice old age and it sounds like she had lots of family around to share here life. I'm sure she's in a better place now.

I don't have Cooper this weekend so I took my daily walks alone. Tonight, I met up with Kim and her husband. They own the trailer court down the street from me and Kim was one of Christy's hight School companions. We bought our first camper from her grandfather so we've known them forever. We had a very nice "come up to date" chat!

The dishwasher is in the drying cycle so I don't have to worry about water on the floor when I get up. The dishes will be cooled off and ready to put away! And now it's time to put me to bed! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. Don't forget to pop in here and tell us what your up to. We miss you when you don't.

RAMMEL · July 06, 2024, 10:32:13 PM

Hello everyone, and goodnight everyone. Nice weather here also tonight - and the wildlife is happy that the Fourth is past.

Amy · July 07, 2024, 06:56:10 AM

Good morning..

Yesterdays storm didn't happen Love it when the weatherman is wrong but we did have a couple of gentle rains. Now they are calling for more rain this afternoon which is fine.
A day of rest and I just might start another project.......maybe.

Callie, it seems the older we get the faster we are losing freinds. I love watching the birds, antics they go through and the songs they sing. I see that a song spaarrow has pluged one of the bird houses with small sticks so another bird can't use it again this year.

Jane, I like the put me to bed time...now I am listening to crow belt out his call. Roosters were earlier this morning..guess they don't want to sleep in on a Sunday.

Patricia, we are ok, thank you. Put "things" away yesterday and getting back into a routine again. Happy to read Farrah is much better.

Rick, wild life here is interesting .the wee fox has been back the neighbour was saying as we chatted by the fence. Also a doe has been coming over to the neighbour beside him and eating at their all you can eat buffet garden..

Better get on with my day.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

JaneS · July 07, 2024, 07:50:23 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! It's up to 71 degrees and heading for a high of 90 later today.

Grandson Kyle and his new wife, Tori made a trip up from Philadelphia this weekend to meed his mom's new doggie. And whenever he's in Lewisburg in the summer he needs a trip to The Fence Restaurant. It's been there forever and when they go they always take me along. So I have to get ready for church and they will pick me up after and we'll have lunch together! I love it!

AMY, just take the day off! You deserve it!

I've had my morning walk and I'm off to the showers! Take this day and make it your own in every way! But don't forget to check in with us! Me miss you if you don't!!!

Amy · July 07, 2024, 09:01:27 AM

When we went out this morning we saw the doe!! I hope she stays away from the rode.

Jane,I can do that!

JaneS · July 07, 2024, 09:19:39 PM

Well, the day is closing down. It's getting dark out there. I had an email from Frankie that they made it home safely so I'll have to be ready to meet Cooper a little before 7 a.m. tomorrow. So I'm ready for the haystack!

I got some stuff done today and tomorrow's another day! AMY, did you manage to take today off? I have a good guess what your answer will be to that question!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. Make the day your own in every way. And don't forget to tell us about it! We'll miss you if you don't stop by!

Amy · July 08, 2024, 06:13:44 AM

Good morning..

Going to be another hot one today..and rain for the next three days.

Meeting up with Bri again today..then home to trim the lawn.

Neighbour called to say the fox was at the front but when I looked he had moved on. Little did I know it had gone into the culvert over by the other neighbour. A few hours later that neighbour phoned to say look across the road there were TWO kits out looking for food. Just hope they stay away from the chickens at the back!

Jane, almost ,since rain is in the forecast I did mow the lawn...and do some laundry. Sort of an easy day.Did you guess right?

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

JaneS · July 08, 2024, 08:13:32 AM

Good Morning to AMY and anyone elso who shows up as the day passes!

Yep! AMY, I guessed right! I don't think it's possible for you to actually take a day off! Something always grabs your attention!

I have new curtains to put up in the spare bedroom. They are darkening ones so the next time Cindy sleeps in there she won't have to hang a blanket over the window. But since Cathy was with me when I bought them and she ORDERED me to stay off the step ladder, I have to wait until she comes to help me hang them. I've been trying to think how I could hang them without using the step ladder and so far, no ideas! I want' that room ready for the arrival of my cousin and I still have to make the bed after the curtains are hung!

I think I'm going to put s stew in the crock pot today! I have the meat thawing and I better get going! I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow! Come by and share it with us. We don't want to be missin our friends!

RAMMEL · July 08, 2024, 09:58:28 AM

We're starting off today at 80° and muggy. I wouldn't guess it will get better. So far the A/C is holding up - I use a big window unit. The water I put out for the animals seems to be gone within a day now, and suppose much to evaporating.
Jane - DON'T try to put up those curtains while you are alone there. remember, SAFETY before anything else.

phyllis · July 08, 2024, 03:40:56 PM

Still hot here but not as bad as last Friday. The temp reached 106 while they were fixing the roof. They worked until 7 o'clock and still didn't finish. When they removed the gutter there was wood rot all across the back of house and of course it had to be fixed. Bigger job...more money. They will come back to finish putting new gutter on some time this week.
I will be very glad when this is all done.

Amy, for years we would see a fox come through the backyard, take a drink from the bird bath, and go on his/her way. I loved seeing it...beautiful gray fox.

Jane, your company will understand why your family has forbidden you climbing on a ladder. I have been told that, too.

Take care, All.

JaneS · July 08, 2024, 09:32:08 PM

I'm heading for the haystack. I got a lot done today. Cathy came over and we hung the curtains. She did the climbing and I did the handing so she didn't have to go up and down much! And the new curtains are hung in the bedroom and ready for my cousin.

PHYLLIS, I know my cousin is not going to be critical when he comes. I just want to have things nice for him. He lives in California and for the past 3 years I've seen him once a year! We sort of grew up together in the same town but we've been separated by a great distance for many years now! I think we would get together often if we lived closer. We seem to have a lot in common!

I'll have Cooper again tomorrow. We had a good day together today. He's my buddy! But when his Mom comes for him, I'm out! She's number ONE with him!

I wish you all a good night's sleep and a pleasant tomorrow. We'll be seeing you when you stop by! It's the thing to do!! Good Night!

Amy · July 09, 2024, 05:50:22 AM

Good morning.

Weather is not going to be nice , with a storm later on today.

Might get the work outside done today if weather permits if not I can tackle inside cupboards.

Jane, happy to read your curtains are hung and without you going up the ladder! Kyle is forbidden to go up a ladder having fallen off them TWICE! I gave him the choice either call me and I will do the climbing or......the ladder will be put out with a sign free to a good home.

Phyllis, 106° is not nice!I can't imagine working in that!

Better get the day started.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

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