Well, it's Good Night Everyfriend.  Cooper will be arriving tomorrow a bit before 6 a.m. and I need to sleep.  Lots to do tomorrow besides playing with a doggie. 

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  Be sure to stop by and let us know what your up to.  We NEED to know!

Goodnight all --- I think.

Good morning

Another cool damp day here, starting  off at 55° and doing a turltes run to70°.

Working around home till my hair appointment this afternoon.

Jsse has a habit of laying underneath my desk,which has an opening of 22 inches, all 105 lbs of him! He goes in curls around and thump.

Jane, guess your busy wih the Cooper.hope it is not raining  for your walks there

Better get the day going.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Good Morning AMY and anyone else who shows up!

AMY, It's also raining here....all day....sometimes harder than others.  It sprinkled on us the whole walk but it didn;t seem to bother Cooper.  He did the usual long one!  I wore my raincoat!  It's supposed to rain off and on all week until a week from Monday....or is it Tuesday.   I forget! 

Today is an inside day and lots to do inside.  I'm thinking of throwing a roast in the crock pot for supper.  I forgot something I need to put in the trash for collection tomorrow.  I got it ready to drag out before I go to bed tonight because he's an early arrival.  I guess I better add that before I forget again.

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow. Make it your own in every way and don't forget to share it with us.  We miss you when you don't stop by!

Good morning, another day of rain and a low of 39 and an expected high of 48. The forecasters are still lying to us, saying no rain since last weekend. The weekend is supposed to be sunny with no clouds until rain on Tuesday. I wonder whose forecast they're giving us?

Meet and greets went well and Farrah has been fed with fresh water. Morning chores are finished, and I'm having my first cup of coffee. Nothing new here, other than today will be my last farm drop of fresh vegetables until I renew for next summer's crop. Thirty pounds of fresh weekly vegetables has been wonderful, and I'll miss it until next year.

"Alaskan crops grow faster, larger and taste better due to the black glacial soil and the midnight sun. Less than seven percent is privately held. Most of the land is held by state and federal government and Native corporations. And what we do have is taken by developers."

"Amy Pettit, executive director, Alaska Farmland Trust (AFT), says. "There is also very little land that is ideal for farming. As the Last Frontier attracts more people, more homes are being built, with developers seeking out all of the prime flat land that is available. "We're losing farmland daily to construction and housing developments, but the average person looking around sees so much land," says Pettit. "While most people see wide open space and thousands of acres, I'm watching real soil be destroyed."

I am with you there, Patricia. It is happening everywhere. And it is not just houses. I've watched, over the years, more and more land being converted to houses and apartments, but also some years back now, a whole bunch of car dealerships that decided to move just down the Pike a mile or so buy up and put in big new complexes side-by-side, and more recently, much more housing to house who? I thought the US was losing population which is one of the reasons why, I suspect, they keep letting in illegals.

Meanwhile:
1. Big corps and government are scooping up more and more land for solar farms. We are looking at losing farms down the road near York to benefit Philly, NY, NJ but not locally.

2. Planting huge transmission lines in farmers' fields which is causing shock hazards to farmers and livestock

3. Taking land for carbon sequestration (where at least one such is leaking and causing air and water pollution)

4. Someone is always finding something that needs mining.

5. Pipelines. I haven't heard much about that lately.

6. Wind farms. I haven't heard much about that lately, either.

What did I forget? Anyway, it all spells less and less farm land to feed more and more people. Less and less food security. Found an interesting website for those interested in what is going on nationwide with small holding farms and what they have to deal with regarding such things as government regulations and takings, vandalism, and other things that impact food availability and prices. I mostly watch the "As a Man Thinketh" series. https://www.youtube.com/@YanasaTV I was originally attracted to the site because I have an ongoing interest in water issues, especially aquifers.

Well, I went shopping with Cathy today and I bought some stuff for the new baby coming to join the family in November.  I'm very happy with that.  Then we stopped at Target and got some house stuff and then had lunch out.  After that, we headed for home. 

When we got home, I let Cooper take me for a walk and it was almost time for Frankie to come by and pick him up.  I never did get a nap today and morning will be coming early again tomorrow.  Frankie will drop off Cooper a bit before 6 on her way to work.  So I'm on my way to the haystack!  It's been a good day but a busy one!

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 share it with us!  We need your company!

Good Morning to me and anyone else who shows up!

Good morning to you dear Jane.

 We are seeing the sun for most of the day....no rain!
 
Furnace man is to come to clean the furnace out ready for winter. After that is done we will nip into town to do  few things.

Neighbour tried to fix the power washer for me but no go. I came home looked on utube and I will try when they suggested and see  if it will work??

MG it was once said in a conversation that in the future our food will be in pill form...not happy about that.

Well I pounded my pillow and slept in so had better get a wiggle on it .

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Morning all.  Looks like another dark and dismal day. It's wet out there, and remaining dark.  Good snoozing weather.

Extremely muggy here and off and on rain. Did you all see the incredible damage Hurricane Helene wrought on Florida, especially Cedar Key?

The cats are finished with our lunches, and now they are into their major afternoon nap. I don't feel like disturbing them, so vacuuming is out for the moment. Most of the rest I did yesterday. So, I may just read a while.

My current Medicare Advantage program dropped Silver Sneakers and is now going with something called FitOn. I never heard of it before. This outfit is geared to all ages. The insurance will give an allowance for using their programs, etc., but I don't have any info yet on how much. I do know that there is a total of 1 FitOn gym in this area, and it is in the middle of downtown Harrisburg. I haven't found any other gyms or personal fitness instructors it the area yet that may be affiliated. At least Silver Sneakers was senior oriented and several of the local gyms accepted Silver Sneakers members. The other thing they are doing is changing the name of the insurance program I am in. I am looking forward to seeing what the other insurance companies have on offer this year.

Silver Sneakers are on YouTube. I hadn't heard anything about a change. I've also never heard of FitOn and will look into it.

I found it online, all sort of promises including celeb advertising and offering a free sign up, but nowhere does it show any price or other information until you sign up. That to me is a huge red flag.

I found the following on a couple of different sites about FitOn.  Notice the word "digital" in the beginning. Are there no physical places to visit for fitness purposes?

"A full gym & wellness coach. Always On.

FitOn Health is a leading digital wellness platform that offers the most premium content, the widest variety, and unique social experiences. No equipment needed— unlimited access on any screen."

Quote from: MarsGal on September 27, 2024, 01:22:39 PM
My current Medicare Advantage program dropped Silver Sneakers and is now going with something called FitOn. I never heard of it before. This outfit is geared to all ages. The insurance will give an allowance for using their programs, etc., but I don't have any info yet on how much. I do know that there is a total of 1 FitOn gym in this area, and it is in the middle of downtown Harrisburg. I haven't found any other gyms or personal fitness instructors it the area yet that may be affiliated. At least Silver Sneakers was senior oriented and several of the local gyms accepted Silver Sneakers members. The other thing they are doing is changing the name of the insurance program I am in. I am looking forward to seeing what the other insurance companies have on offer this year.

Dame Maggie Smith, the trailblazing British actress best known for her starring roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey," has died at 89.

Smith's two sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, said in a statement provided to USA TODAY that their mother died peacefully early Friday at a London hospital. Her cause of death was not revealed.

"She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother," the siblings said in a statement.

The brothers also thanked "the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days" as well as fans for their "kind" messages and support. They asked that the family's privacy be respected.

Hello!  I fell asleep and slept through most of two TV shows tonight.  I decided it was time to get up off the couch and get things ready for the morning and then hit the haystack.  Cooper doesn't come this weekend.  Frankie has the weekend off.  She said she might be over to give him a bath and if that happens, it means he'll hang around here while she runs to the store for a "few things".

Today was a busy day,  I can't remember what I did but I sure didn't sit around much until I took my supper in and st down in front of the TV.  Cooper and I had two nice, long walks and he did some yard hanging around!

Now I'm off to the haystack.  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  Make it your own in every way and don't forget to drop by and let us know how you did that.  We're the nose type!  GOOD NIGHT!

Good morning..

Lots to do today, some will get done others will just have to wait.

Furnace was checked over and cleaned so we are good to go this winter. We have the nicest young man and sometimes his wife works with him but he said she is now retired. I am going to see if the power washer will work with what David said to try. 

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning, AMY and anyone else who stops by.  No Cooper today so I took my walk all by my lonliness!

I already have one load of wash folded and put away and another in the dryer and another in the washer.  I like to do this when Cooper isn't here because I don't need to wonder what he needs when I'm busy.  And he doesn't need to think he has to jump up on the bed when I'm folding laundry there!  It's the best place for me but sometimes he thinks he needs to share.  (I think the dryer just beeped).

I better be getting back to work so I get it all done before I decide to collapse.  I wish you all a great day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow.  Make it your own in every way!  Do whatever suits your fancy!

Good morning, coffee's brewed, meet and greets done with no issues, and I actually woke up to dried streets. The forecast says clear, sunny and twenty-eight out there, so I'm hoping it stays dry and no snowy sleet on the sixth.

Callie , are you safe?

Watching the news and all the devistation caused by the storm is terrible!

Laundry done, lawn mowed but I couldn't get the power washer to work proper so will phone on Monday with hopes they can help.

Quote from: Amy on September 28, 2024, 06:49:39 PMI couldn't get the power washer to work proper

You can have mine. Haven't used it in several years. But then, it might not work either. I recall doing the storage procedure after the last use.

Amy, OKC did have a hail storm that did quite a bit of damage several days ago. Neither my family nor I live in the area that was hit hard. A few small hail stones dotted my yard but they melted almost immediately.
 
Since then, our weather has been perfect!  Warm sunny days and cool - almost cold - nights and no wind.

I've had a busy week with this and that...partly at home and partly elsewhere. Watched the football games of the two major universities this afternoon. My OU Sooners beat Auburn. Unfortunately, my children's/grands' OSU Cowboys lost.  

Hello Everyfriend!  CALLIE, nice to see you stop by!  Cindy said they didn't get any of the bad stuff up when she lives near Tulsa either.  I always ask her when I hear a bad weather report!

I got a lot done today...7 loads of laundry, washed, dried, folded and put away.  The bed changed. I cooked some cauliflower to go with my meat loaf and taters and I have three dinners in the freezer and 2 in the fridge to eat in the next couple days.  Also made some egg thingys and have them ready for breakfasts.  It will help when Frankie is coming before 6 to drop off Cooper.  I didn't have him this weekend.  She had it off and she stays home at least one day and cleans and rests.  She said they might be over tomorrow.  Cooper needs a bath!

Now I'm heading for the haystack.  I'm tired right down to my toenails and I'm ready to toss in the towel and conk out!  I wish you all a peaceful nights sleep and a happy tomorrow.  Make the day your own in every way!  And don't forget to stop by and tell us how you did that!  We love to hear from you!

I am sneaking in here as  I don't even know how i even got into S and N today, I gave up a while back as I just was not able to use it, Wouldn't let me in.  I did try to sign up again as a new member but that doesn't work either as it just says that I am already a member and I have to use my same name JeanneP. I have tried a new password .When i do get in like just now that it just goes back to 2016 which is when I believe it changed the company doing it. I will try again. This is my old desktop computer but my IPad that I put S and F over on go locked up and having a hard time getting Apple to work opening it.
I have been trying to see if I could fing Junee in Australia still posting but do not find any after Aug, 2024, I did find Bubbles and tried sending a message,
I think that maybe Technology is getting way ahead of me now, Even get mad at how my Mobile phone keeps changing. Must be getting old. It is good reading what I have been able to bring up today. Bet I will not be able to find it again.

I do swear that when I typed the above out it was spaced correctly, spelling perfect.period, double  and things in right place. What a mess.

Doubt I buy a new computer as know one uses Email anymore and I don't trust the Internet to do any personal banking and such now. Fact I don't even trust the buying on it.

Family still live very far away and only use Phones and Texting. Even the young one Text and now we have the scanning .I don't even know what that does but I bought something the other day where it has to be Scanned in order to Use it. Have to head over to library as it has to be done on a Iphone.

Off to bed and will think about it tomorrow 

Good morning..

Starting out at 48° and squeaking to 70° today. A day of rest here that I am more than willing to partake in! Pup is laying at my feet, as big as he is he manages to squeeze in the open space of my desk then plop!

Callie, good to hear you are ok in OKC.  

JeanneP , good to see you and I am in the same boat with the technology. THankfully we have Rick and Patricia that can steer us right.  If my computer needs to be looked at we have a nice young man that makes it better.

Jane, your supper sounds delicious!! Meatloaf sandwiches are good also.

Rick, thank you for your kind offer but I am going to try with this one....I am beging to think age may have the upperhand on this, not mine but found out the washer was bought in '99. So maybe it is time  for it to go, after I try all else on it.

Better get on with the day.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!

It was nice to stop by and see that JEANNEP showed up!  I've been wondering where she was!  I'm often confused by the new stuff but I'm lucky to have a daughter who is around almost daily and if I need computer help, she helps.

AMY, I used to have 2 little Scottie dogs who hung out under my desk or the dining room table or joined me on the sofa if I sat down to watch TV.  I truly miss them!  Cooper is nice to have around but totally different!

I'm waiting for daylight to get my morning walk in.  I think I might need a jacket this morning. It's still only 61 degrees and only heading for a high of 68 all day.  I really do think Autumn has arrived in my area! 

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!  Make the day your own and be sure to stop by and tell us how you did that.  We're the naturally nosy type!

Still below 60 here at 9:15,  I think those hot days of summer might just be gone. Next on to complaing about the cold. That's OK if there in no snow associated with it.

Good morning, 27 degrees and sunny, with 50 as an expected high. Morning chores and meet and greets are done, with coffee yet to come. Watering plants and laundry are on today's agenda, with another neighbor's package to watch out for. I'm also expecting to hear from some friends who had recently moved from Charlotte To Greensboro.

Another day is on the way out. Crows have a full tummy, one even went to the neighbours garden and made a tomato 🍅  sandwich! Showed my neighbour where the crow picked at her tomato! Something ,maybe a small 🦌  has been sleeping in her flower garden,flattened out the irises to make a bed.

Patricia, I don't  mind the cooler temps, talked with David on his way to TX and told him not to bring back the heat, thank you.