Soda Shoppe October 1 , 2024

patricia19 · October 04, 2024, 11:16:04 AM

Last night was spent napping 20 minutes here and there...

CallieOK · October 04, 2024, 11:42:36 AM

Same here,Patricia. Had to be up, dressed and breakfasted before house cleaner came. She's a whiz and likes to start in my bedroom/bathroom/closet. I "help" by staying out of her way.

JaneS · October 04, 2024, 07:12:15 PM

I've had another busy day! Cathy made me an appointment for a flu shot and called to tell me when she'd pick me up. We went and did that and still got back before Frankie picked up Cooper.

I made a couple of dinners out of the stuffed pork chops I cooked yesterday. Cooked some of the fresh cauliflower to go with it and baked a potato that I cut in half to make two meals. I'm ready for tomorrow! And I think I'll take tomorrow off! I've been busy all this week working on this and that and I've made a lot of progress.

I know my cleaning lady comes sometime this month on a Saturday but I think closer to the middle of the month! I have it written down somewhere...i think on the calendar. I guess I better check that out! She did a great job the last time!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy day tomorrow. Make it your own in every way. And let us know how you did that. We're nosy!

JaneS · October 05, 2024, 06:27:35 AM

Good Morning, Everyfriend!

MarsGal · October 05, 2024, 06:41:42 AM

Hi, Jane!

Ah, just spied Garfield. I have only five of my Garfield mugs and two Kliban cats hanging on my mug stands, the rest are still packed away. I remember that cartoon, and I have one mug with something about Coffee in the morning, but I don't think that is the cartoon on it. When I was working, my "I hate Mondays" mug was a favorite. Come winter, my two Denny's mugs, which change pictures as the mug cools, and my Garfield Christmas mugs will replace some of the ones on the stands now.

Speaking of Denny's, we only have one close-by now. The one in Camp Hill recently closed.

Amy · October 05, 2024, 06:43:08 AM

Good morning back at'cha Jane.

We had our covid shots yesterday and today Kyle is going for his hair cut.

Laundry to do, baking to do..just maybe sewing to do also!

Enjoy your day and stay safe./b]

Amy · October 05, 2024, 06:45:32 AM

MG, that mug that changes colour sounds interesting!!
We have been here 24 years and I still have unopened boxes, guess the items were just not needed.

RAMMEL · October 05, 2024, 09:50:07 AM

Quote from: Amy on October 05, 2024, 06:45:32 AMWe have been here 24 years and I still have unopened boxes, guess the items were just not needed.

Either that or you just bought new.

Good morning anyony.

JaneS · October 05, 2024, 09:58:51 AM

I'm having a lazy day! I was so busy all week that I just can't make myself do anything today. Cooper got here about 10 of 6, had his breakfast and we waited for daylight for our walk. It was a very productive one on his part and a long one too. When we got back he got his goodies and conked out on the couch. I finished up in the kitchen, made the bed and joined him. I do feel a bit better now. We went out and spent some time in the yard, filled the bird feeder and picked the LAST of the tomatoes....2 green ones and three little red ones!

It sounds like you've all been doing your dailies. I did mine in reverse of Kyle. I got my hair cut Thursday and my flue shot upgrad Friday.

I hope you all have a good day today. Do whatever pleases you best! Everyone deserves a day off!

patricia19 · October 05, 2024, 01:52:20 PM

Good morning, I got a nap in yesterday, something I don't usually do because it throws off my already irregular sleep schedule. It wasn't planned, I woke up on the couch not knowing if it was still Friday or Saturday at 6:50 and had to check my phone. I think I had at least three solid hours in.

Today's morning chores, meet and greets, and schedule checks are done, and I'm enjoying my first cup of coffee. Farrah's been fed with fresh water, and she's off for another nap. I'm expecting a package for a neighbor, and that's the only thing I have on today's schedule, at least until I check emails and the morning news.

MG, I used to have a good mug collection until I started using the lidded insulated mugs, so I gradually donated all but four basic ones for company. Then last summer, I culled the insulated ones, so I have four tall black ones, two for cold and two for hot drinks. And I could probably cull at least two of those.

I see all of these obscenely expensive Stanley insulated mugs and I don't understand it, but I guess everyone wants in on the latest thing and keep up with the influencers.

There are no stores in my area, they're across the river, whereas I live in the original city center, where all the streets are two lanes and the fifties and before era buildings are all offices or banks.

To the south and north are a number of older neighborhoods from the same time period and before, most on the historic register, but all the major shops, stores, schools, malls and more modern four - lane roads are to the east over at least two rivers crossings.

We do have many delivery options, but I don't want to be any more housebound than I already am.

Jane, I sometimes wish I had my own "Cooper," but we're allowed only one pet here. I'd be out more and socialize at the adjunct dog park. My sister, when she returns from her trip, is looking into a standard poodle.

She has always had dogs, at one time breeding and training Dalmatians until that Disney movie came out, and she got disgusted with people. She had a small dog until a couple of years ago that had many allergies, which is why she's looking into poodles.

I've got plans to get my last three shots next week, having had flu and my fourth covid shots last month. I'd planned on shingles, and RSV, but suddenly at least three or more have mentioned getting pneumonia shots, and I'm wondering when it will end and do I really need one of those too?

patricia19 · October 05, 2024, 02:03:38 PM

Has anyone heard from or about Beverly?

JaneS · October 05, 2024, 07:31:17 PM

I had a normal day today. I had Cooper so we did our walks and he spent some time in the yard. The sun was out so I liked being out there. He hasn't been going out much while we had the bad weather.

I haven't been to church since I had COVID but I'm thinking of going tomorrow. I don't think I want to stay for the coffee hour because I really don't want to mingle. I do think that's where I picked up the Covid germ and I am a bit leery about going back. I guess tomorrow will be the answer.

I haven't heard anything about Beverly. I'm curious, too!

I'm off to the haystack early again tonight. I have to be up and attem to meet Frankie about 5:45. That's early and I like to have my breakfast before Cooper gets here to beg.

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a good day tomorrow. Make it your own in every way. And let us know how you did that!

CallieOK · October 05, 2024, 09:09:26 PM

I'm friends with Beverly on Facebook. Just found this post on her page. It was posted on September 21. Obituary says she "passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

This is Donna Pratt, Beverly's oldest daughter. Mom passed away on September 11th. You can see her obituary at

Beverly Pratt
baldwincremation.com
Beverly Pratt

patricia19 · October 05, 2024, 09:57:44 PM

Callie, I was unable to access the page, access is forbidden

Thank you for letting us know of her passing.

CallieOK · October 05, 2024, 11:23:27 PM

I could get it through the daughter's post on Facebook but got the same thing you did when I tried on the link here. Tomorrow,I'll try to access it on Facebook and copy/paste it here.

Vanilla-Jackie · October 06, 2024, 02:13:43 AM

Callie...so sorry to hear the sad news about Beverly...

Amy · October 06, 2024, 07:09:13 AM

Good morning..

I think we may have had frost last night! We do know what is coming but I don't mind if it is slow in getting here. Today is Kyles birthday and I am thinking ham,scalloped potatoes ,fresh carrots and brussel sprouts. And cake!

Yesterday was busy, Kyle wasn't up to go for his hair cut so I went to work. All the tomato plants were pulled ,neighbour said he was taking theirs to the dump so ours went too! Did laundry ,cut the grass.. not sure if it will need cutting again or not before winter. All that needs to be done outside is powerwash the verandah and walkway. Then I can get busy at cutting down some trees, the neighbours septic tank is close by and I am they need to go so they don't run into trouble with the roots..

Just let Jesse back in and geese a lot of them were honking, thought they were far away until some flew over head ,could heard the wind in their wings! No calls from the loons maybe they have moved on?

Callie, thank you,Beverly will be missed!

Rick,there are things we thiink we need when younger but can do without when "wiser". Plus we emptied our 5th wheel and have seconds of items from it. I need to purge more. Can't imagine how family is going to deal with my fabric stash! I had better get busy and make more cancer quits!

Jane, enjoy your time at church.When I pulled the tomato plants the green tomatoes went with them. They remind me too much of tomato worms

Better get the day started.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · October 06, 2024, 07:46:49 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I'm so sorry to hear about Beverly but I'm sure she's in a better place!

When I went out this morning to meet and greet Cooper, ,y paper guy, his wife and dog beat them here so I had a visit and quick pet of the doggie and then Frankie arrived. It's been a busy morning here!

AMY, I pick the green tomatoes because I remember my mother canning them and using them in recipes. So I do that too and they do give a bit different flavor to some things. I think I'd miss that. And my mom would frown!

I'm off to the showers to get myself ready for work. Then I'll sit and read the paper until Cathy gets here! I hope you all have a great day. Make it your own in every way. And be sure to tell us how you did that! We're the nosy type!

MarsGal · October 06, 2024, 07:49:50 AM

Sad to hear that Beverly is no longer with us. My condolences to the family.

patricia19 · October 06, 2024, 01:26:14 PM

Thank you, Callie, Beverly was one of the first group to welcome me at Seniornet when I first ventured forth from the PSP folder. The others were Rae, Adrienne, Jerry, Norm, Bubble, Papa John, P. Roe, Gladys and many others.

Later on. Gladys kept telling me about her nephew in Homer, sure that I must have known him. Then she would tell me about her garden under a tree and how she would climb out her window to tend it because it was easier than using the door.

Bunny was the first to invite me to SeniorNet when ThirdAge was breaking up. I can't believe how long ago that was.

Amy · October 06, 2024, 04:27:27 PM

Well, that was a nice little storm. Thunder, pounding rain and it was kind enough to leave our power on.

patricia19 · October 06, 2024, 07:50:25 PM

Power is always nice to have! With all the dreary, ceaseless rain we had in August and September, we were lucky to only have flickers here and there, but the longer ones requiring everything to be reset were bad enough!

I saw a photo from Ginny Ann just now from the left's random images, and it reminded me that she and Bunny, who had been on both ThirdAge and SeniorNet were gracious enough to tell me about the groups on SeniorNet and helped me along the way when I joined.

JaneS · October 06, 2024, 08:05:25 PM

Well, we had a half-and-half day today. This morning, it was so foggy you couldn't see half a block ahead when we went for our walk and this afternoon, the sun was blinding!

It was a good day all around. Nice to see my church friends again and I think they were happy to see me back and in good health.

I got a lot done when I got home. Yesterday, DIL Sarah dropped off a dinner from somewhere they'd been and when I opened it, it was enormous. There was a whole half chicken in it, plus a roll, a cookie, some macaroni and cheese, and some baked beans. I divided it up and I have 3 dinners out of it. I ate one today and the other two are waiting.

Tomorrow is another day! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a good day tomorrow. Make it your own in every way and don't forget to stop by and tell us how you did that. We very interested! Maybe we can do the same some time.

CallieOK · October 06, 2024, 10:16:05 PM

Good Evening, I didn't copy/paste Beverly's obituary - mainly because I got sidetracked on Facebook by Dr. Emily's post announcing the opening of her very own Chiropractic Clinic in December! I knew she was planning to do so but didn't realize she was ready. She leased what looks like a small building, got a friend to plan the decor and even has a reading/play area. One proud Gammy here!!!!!!

Since the regulars have acknowledged Beverly's passing, I think I'll skip it - unless several want me to try again.

Sleep well, Everyfriend and have Pleasant Dreams.

patricia19 · October 06, 2024, 10:52:50 PM

Thank you, Callie and Rick. It was nice to have a place to remember her, and I'll return to see if they post her obituary.

RAMMEL · October 06, 2024, 11:41:06 PM

That was the wrong one I posted, so removed it.

Amy · October 07, 2024, 06:20:26 AM

Good morning..
Will only go to 55° today with the sun playing tag with the clouds. Working around home today doing Callie's domestic duties..

Our supper didn't go as planned last night, a friend gave us a meat pie she had just made so that was supper and it was delicious!

Callie, what an accomplishment for Dr Emily!!! You have every right to be one proud grammy!!

Better get the day started.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · October 07, 2024, 08:40:12 AM

CALLIE, they are right. You have every reason to be proud of EMILY! She sounds like a very special person!

I've been up and about since 5 a.m. and I'm thinking seriously of joining Cooper on the sofa for a nap. The getting up so early is starting to get to this old lady! We've had our walk and cleaned up everything we used and now I'm ready to turn over and stop thinking!

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 · October 07, 2024, 10:27:47 AM

Dark morning here today. Here it is ten thirty and I still need a light on. As usual, nothing on the schedule.

Amy · October 07, 2024, 10:39:06 AM

Rick , it was black as a boot out here earlier and we did have a light sprinkle. Now the sun is out with white clouds floating by.

Baked beans on cooking and I just need the liver to cool off so it can be cut up for Jesse. Laundry is on the go ...always something to do!

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