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Post by DALLAS on Aug 15, 2020 10:44:42 GMT
Good morning everyone Happy Saturday Lisa and Carol glad you both straightened everything out and are still friends. I don't post political stuff. Lisa I agree people have the right for a PEACEFUL PROTEST but a lot have been turned into violent protest Laura is their a neighbor you could ask to help you so your dad doesn't get hurt again. It is nice your bought you a new air conditioning unit. When I lived in Florida after Ward had dementia stuff that needed done I hired a handyman a little expensive but had to get it done and I couldn't do it and Ward couldn't do it. though a neighbor behind me who was a sheriff was kind enough to help me put in the new mailbox I had to replace because some punk kids took a hammer and smashed it. It is smart to replace it as the water getting on your window sill would cause more problems like wood rotting and attracting termites which you don't need. Everyone is so nice in this group not putting anyone down for how they think or their opinions and not pushing their opinions on anyone else Anick the yarn you posted on facebook is that what you will use for your shawl I tried knitting a blanket did not do so well so pulled it out and will do a crochet blanket haven't started it yet Hugs Dee and Tori
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Post by willy on Aug 15, 2020 12:07:02 GMT
Dee, the yarn I did post will be a crochet vest, I did find a nice pattern online that will be perfect for it but with the speed I am working at it might be finish only in the Spring. My shawl is 3/4 done and it is different shad of blue, I work on it every evening but I only manage to put 1 or 2 row on it by evening.
Coming here really relax me from FB. You guys find the arguing annoying in there so imagine how it is for someone who is not even in the USA to see it posts after posts.....Let's say that I did unfallow lot of people lately, I can't stand people not respecting someone else's opinion.
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Post by Daisy & Josey on Aug 15, 2020 14:08:27 GMT
Dee that is great about Jerry!! The Ronald McDonald house is a very thing. People are so stupid and need lots of swift kicks in their butts!! Those poor people and kids. Just not right. Lisa and I and all of you here have been friends for a long time. We love you all Anick I unfollow/unfriend some on FB. The bad language they use in posting is just to much at times. Also the ones that are always whining about anything and everything. I know FB is a place to post your opinions but sometimes all they ever do is complain. There is beauty all around us, even in the smallest of thing's. Laura that is so wonderful!! I'm happy your dad came back over also We have a sunny day and I have opened all windows and doors. I don't like being closed in all the time but do love the AC LOL! Carol and Molly and Pooks
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Post by Pippi on Aug 15, 2020 14:35:49 GMT
Dee, in the past the man across the street would have helped with things like that, but ever since I tried to talk to him about getting plants and damaging my fence when he was mowing for the lady next door he won't speak to me any more. And since the lady next door told him she was going to use someone else he won't even look in my direction. I still say hello when I see him but he just turns his back. I keep hoping he will grow up and act like an adult, but he is the kind of person who wants things his way and only his way - even if they don't concern him. He hates all the plants in my yard and had even made the comment part of the reason he wanted to mow for the lady next door was to clear out part of my yard. Sigh. Beyond that, I had thought I might ask the guy catty corner across the street if he could help, but we may be putting this off until Monday now. And that man would be at work. I have talked with my parents some more and have been coming up with some ways to make this safer if we don't have other help. They have a folding table they are going to bring over. That will put the unit up about the height we need it. So my parents wouldn't have to try and get it from the floor. And if I don't have to go out on the roof then I can do the lifting. At any rate, the rain has put this job off for today. I don't post about politics, partly because I never have followed them much. hehe. But I tend to have the opinion that you do your thing and I'll do mine and it's okay if it's not the same thing. My nephew heads back to college this weekend and classes start next week. Most will be online, but some will be in person. He has expressed some concerns about some groups that are protesting. He said he doesn't want to participate in the protests and doesn't want to get involved because so many have not remained peaceful. His concern though - he said there are a growing number of groups that have the attitude of you are either with us and participating or you are against us. Both he and his dad have a lot of concern about that. It's that he can't just go to school and learn what he is there to learn and not have to worry about what someone may do because he didn't participate in their protest. Carol you are right. There is beauty everywhere if you open your eyes and your mind and heart to see it. I know a lot of people don't like the rain, but I love it. Have a rainy day here and I just find the sound so peaceful. In fact, while sitting out on the sun porch with the dogs this morning I ended up getting so sleepy from it and taking a little nap. Still raining and still feeling sleepy. hehe. Along with liking the sound of the rain I somehow feel like it just washes your cares away. - Laura (Pippi, Cheeky, Inky and Nimbus)
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Post by Mallee Angel Dream Girl on Aug 15, 2020 22:20:36 GMT
Hi, Lady's!
It's been a long time. I don't know when this thread was deleted, but I am happy Laura started it back up again. thanks I really feel alot of the same as you all. I think I am friends with all of you on Facebook, but as you all can tell, haven't been there probably since Christmas. Carol, I know and feel like you do about some that seem to only groan and moan and complain about everything....I don't feel I need to deal with that, as I have my own issues I deal with on a daily basis. I don't feel it necessary to tell the world. Besides, I am not the type of person to live off others pity. I do what I can do, with my divisibility and try to enjoy what life brings me. I don't like Politics, it seems to make people mean. Anick, Carol, Laura, Lisa, Marty with everything that is going on in our world these days, I feel like we are in a dystopian world. It's . It scares me. Everyone has their opinions. And we should respect each others opinions. It saddens me how others are that way. It's their way or the highway. I don't think I've ever talked about Politics on Facebook. You know you are going to have someone in your face about it. And there ARE far too many folks around that think if you don't believe what they do, then you are wrong and ignorant and a fool. I don't feel the need to be that way. I don't like to get into Religion or Politics on FB. You're probably going to have someone in your face, condemning you for your thoughts. I believe in God, and that is mine. Sometimes I cry, sometimes I laugh, and I bleed red, as we all do. We are same, but we are different. Anick, your garden is beautiful. We didn't get around to planting tomatoes this year, due to all the surgeries and illness Stephen was going through. Don't know if you all know, he had his bladder removed in March. And then he had a tube put in his back for his left kidney because it wasn't draining correctly out the stoma. He got through a double blood infection. He's better now, but since all this, it has aged him. He takes more naps during the day. some days are better than others, for us both. Laura, I enjoy rainy days too, wish we had more of them. We could really use more rain, doesn't look like any in our forecast for the next week. But it did get cooler. 70's is nice with a nice breeze. Stephen took me to Rib Crib today. I was impressed. We always wear our masks where ever we go, but it's not mandatory in our state yet. They handled it so well, social distancing, and all. We had a booth but nobody was around us. All the help wore masks. I felt comfortable. I enjoyed the meal. Ribs, Smoked Sausage, onion rings, mac 'n cheese, toast and they have the best sauce! Stephen gets the brisket. So tender. We probably won't eat much supper, as I am not even hungry yet, as of 5PM. Maybe a cheese sammy and soup like Carol and her hubby enjoys! Or maybe breakfast, I always enjoy anything breakfast for dinner. Take care lady's.
Kathy, Milo Blue Eyes , Mallee & Smokey Joe
P.S. I hope it didn't offend anyone that I called the world a dystopian world. It just means a society that might be undesirable or frightening. Those causing damage and stealing is just so wrong on so many counts. Stephen says Portland and Seattle are beautiful cities, but would you visit downtown now? Everyone deserves to feel 'safe'.
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Post by Mallee Angel Dream Girl on Aug 15, 2020 22:30:52 GMT
I forgot I wanted to post a really really great video and love this amazing story about these folks saving the cutest puppies, (rescued on the side of a busy highway!), their mom and their dad. And, other pups!
Sorry, can't 'share' from facebook's page....so here is the url:
www.facebook.com/watch/?v=554410785493347
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Post by TheWildOnes on Aug 16, 2020 0:32:13 GMT
Hi Kathy! So good to see you here! I love hope for paws! And i agree with you all! Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I've decided not to post on other's posts even when false. I'm not changing their and it just causes trouble! Glad to hear Stephen ous hanging in there. Sorry about him being tired so much though.
Anick l loved that variegated yarn! It is so pretty!
Carol and Laura, l agree about all the wonderful beautiful things in this life and also hope scary the times are right now.
Marty hope you're all having a good weekend!
Dee I'm glad to hear Jerry wants to go visit his dad with you!
Leslie if you want to see that video let me know and I'll try to find it not on Facebook!
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Pippi
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Posts: 5,707
I have a Diary!
Skills: Making it over, around or under all kinds of things meant to keep me out (or in). Accomplished toilet paper thief.
Favorite Foods: Just about everything, but not kidney prescription kibble
Favorite Toys: Squeaky toys and puzzles
Pet Peves: When mom picks up someone else, especially a cat.
Furblings: (angel) Cheeky, (angel) Pixie, (angel) Dutchess, (cat) Inky & (cat) Nimbus, Dakota, Willow
Likes: All kinds of things. I like working on tricks, hikes, getting some off leash hikes, walks, pack walks, and having fun!
How active are you?: Somewhat Active
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Post by Pippi on Aug 16, 2020 2:42:55 GMT
Kathy I'm so glad to see you here. Reading through your post - well, I knew you and Stephen have been having a rough year but I had forgotten about some of the things you mentioned. You must be feeling at times like when it rains it pours. Hopefully you are both past the worst of it and things will start easing. Now we just need Leslie / UsurpingToby here in this thread. Has she stopped by? I made it through a few more boxes today. As soon as I empty one I flatten the box so I am not tempted to fill them back up. I did start a box of things to donate. Pip keeps pulling things back out of that box. BOL My recycling bin was full last time and is again. They pick that up every other week. I am really hoping this is a recyling week. I've also filled another big black garbage bag with shredded stuff. So slowly but surely making more progress. - Laura (Pippi, Cheeky, Inky and Nimbus)
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Post by TheWildOnes on Aug 16, 2020 6:44:37 GMT
Laura meant to say I'm glad your parents didn't try to lift the ac! Hope having the table makes all the difference!
Good job on making more progress! You may motivate me yet!
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Post by DALLAS on Aug 16, 2020 9:29:26 GMT
Attachment Deletedood morning everyone that is great we are all here but have to get Leslie in here too Kathy thank you for sharing that video about Hope for Paws rescuing the momma dog and her puppies they would have been killed once they start walking so close to that busy highway. Anick I love the varigated yarn almost like the one I had trying to knit the shawl. So are you knitting your shawl or crocheting I forgot. You are 3//4 done that is great anxious to see it. Laura sorry the man across the street won't speak but am glad you will have a folding table to make the air conditioning even with the window and no one has to hold it. Carol I am glad Jerry is going to visit his dad too his dad always did things for him and took him fishing though his dad doesn't remember him it is only respectful he visit him once a week. Anyway he is not working so he has the time. They will be picking Chloe up sometime today Laura great that you are packing things away to donate to the recycle bin but must be frustrating when Pippi keeps pulling it out of the box. But should be proud of yourself getting a lot done Marty hope you are having a good time on your trips and getting things down in your house Lisa I hope Jerry continues to visit his dad at least once a week and if he rides with me it saves him gas from driving his vehicle there I know it is hard for him to see his dad like this as I know how hard it is for me seeing him like this. He has been fighting dementia for 7 years now. the last few years has been the worse. He has been in that nursing home for one year now. Leslie how are you eyes doing I hope they are a little better for you. I started my baby blanket last night crocheting it and using the bubble gum yarn and white yarn doing the block stitch. Hugs Dee & Tori
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Post by willy on Aug 16, 2020 11:31:22 GMT
Good morning! Good to hear from you Kathy!!!!! The shawl is also crochet. I am too bad at knitting and I am sure I could kill someone with one of the needle...... I am that bad! When I get into e frenzy of sending away unused stuff my Husband hide, it is kind of funny. He is the kind to never ever send away anything but we have a very small house so some stuff as to go when new things get in. The only time i answer political post is when someone say false things about my country and a lot of those as been told over the last few years.
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Post by Daisy & Josey on Aug 16, 2020 16:40:14 GMT
Laura that is about the neighbor man. Sorry. For a couple years my neighbor man and I didn't talk because of the feral cats. He would throw every poop over to our driveway. I know the ferals attractted other cats even though mine are all fixed (I only have 2 ferals outside now). And it weighted heavy on my . So one day I walked up to Harold and asked him to take my hand and he did, I apologized for anything the cats ever did and told him I would pick up every poop I saw and he would tell me about and I did and do. I also said I would help him clean under his front porch( lot of it was older than my ferals even) and even wash his jeans that he got dirty doing the cleaning. Well he stopped throwing poop over. And all is and has been ok again for years. His wife hates them and hates my sunflowers standing up and peering over the fence LOL! So this year I planted many morning glory seeds and plants st the fence they have by our driveway. We all have worked together on that. Things are way between us now. We can talk about the cats and I remind them both only 2 left. Someday none out there. Carol and Molly and Pooks
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Pippi
Supreme Ginormous Loudmouth
Let's have some fun!
Posts: 5,707
I have a Diary!
Skills: Making it over, around or under all kinds of things meant to keep me out (or in). Accomplished toilet paper thief.
Favorite Foods: Just about everything, but not kidney prescription kibble
Favorite Toys: Squeaky toys and puzzles
Pet Peves: When mom picks up someone else, especially a cat.
Furblings: (angel) Cheeky, (angel) Pixie, (angel) Dutchess, (cat) Inky & (cat) Nimbus, Dakota, Willow
Likes: All kinds of things. I like working on tricks, hikes, getting some off leash hikes, walks, pack walks, and having fun!
How active are you?: Somewhat Active
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Post by Pippi on Aug 16, 2020 21:46:53 GMT
Lisa, well we have put off the a/c switch for one more day. The roof was damp and it was foggy this morning - which kept everything damp. I think calling for fog again tomorrow, but we may try and do it late morning. We'll see. I hope I do motivate you. I would think when you got your craft room organized and done that would have motivated you. I had my craft room where you could use it ... until I started moving things out of my room to make more room for the a/c switch. Made it through a few more boxes today. Soon I am going to have to go through some boxes that have clothes. I need to try them on and kept thinking maybe I could wait until fall when it was cooler, but they are in the way. So may happen sooner. Dee, where does the time go. Hard to believe Ward has already been in the nursing home a year. I know watching that decline with his dementia is hard. My grandfather had Alzheimer's. Someone asked me after his funeral if I missed my grandfather and my response was I had been missing him for the past three years. Because the person he had become was so different from the person I had known all my life. I have a friend that crochets baby hats for premie babies. He donates them to the hospital. Said he often works on them while he is watching tv. When he has talked about it I often think of you, Dee, with all the crocheting you do. Anick, I am terrible at getting rid of things. Hence the awful state of my house. And while I am getting rid of some now I should be getting rid of more than I am, but it's a start. It certainly has been nice seeing my room look like a big room again. One day I am going to have to get rid of some furniture, but I just can't bring myself to do it yet. Too much sentimental value. Carol, I love that you and your neighbor get along much better now. Good for you! I keep hoping I can get back to a better relationship with the man across the street. I will keep saying hello and hope one day he will decide to say hello back. I am not, however, going to get rid of all the trees and plants in my yard like he would like. My old neighbor on one side used to fuss about cats pooping in her mulch. I had cats at that time that were indoor outdoor cats. When she fussed about the mulch I quit letting my cats outside. Well, years later she fussed at my again about cats in her mulch. At that point I hadn't had any cats at the house for at least two years and before that they hadn't been outside for at least two years, and I told her so. Then she accused me of feeding stray cats so they would poop in her mulch. I wasn't feeding any strays at the time. Heaven help me I was tempted to start though. hehe. I was relieved when she moved away. I have wonderful neighbors in that house now. And I do feed a stray cat now, but that started after that lady was gone. She used to take all the leaves on her driveway and yard and have her lawn lady blow them onto my driveway. It didn't really bother me and sometimes I was awful and let them sit there and wait for a windy day to blow them back. Guess I have an awful mean streak. - Laura (Pippi, Cheeky, Inky and Nimbus)
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Post by DALLAS on Aug 17, 2020 10:34:02 GMT
Attachment DeletedGood morning everyone Happy Monday Anick I can't wait for you to get the crochet shawl done so I can see it then your vest. I have about 7 rows done on the baby blanket I only work on it when I come back from Rosemarie house till 7 pm Carol that was nice of you to go to Harold offer him your hand and told him to let you know of any cat poop in his yard and you would clean it. I know how much you love sunflowers but nice of you to decide to plant morning glories since his wife did not like the sunflowers peering over the fence at her. I would never think there would be a day of no cats as there are always strays coming around most people are not like you having their cats fixed. I told someone I would rather die of cancer at least I still have my sanity and dignity and then when people try to discourage me from going on my hot air balloon ride like my brother said it would crash I could get killed I simply say better than going the way Ward is going. Toby is mommy still working on her afghan or has she finished it and started on something else Marty are you still working on things around the house Laura nice of you to think of me when your friend who donates crochets hats for premieres. I haven't donated anything yet but whatever I make I always end up giving away to someone. Don't know what I will work on next after I finish this baby blanket but do know I have to keep myself pretty busy in the evenings as that is the worst time during the day I am with Rosemarie and Di but in the evening all lone. Yes it is very hard to watch Ward slowly declining he has been fighting this dementia for 7 years he had the stroke in 2013 then actually diagnosed in 2014 with vascular dementia. So for seven years I have been grieving the man I married no longer his happy self not able to do things on his own. I know what you mean about your grandfather.
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Post by willy on Aug 17, 2020 12:10:17 GMT
Some feral cats are taking my newly redone flowerbed in the frontyard for a litterbox, I have been looking for tips as how to make them stay away but I have found nothing so far that did work. We don't have as many feral cats as we used to have. They did a catch, neuter and release those too ferals to be adopt a few years ago and that did help a lot. Many of those cats were young and were able to learn to live in a home and they now are house cats. My closes friend's Mother had dementia, it was a very fast down hill thing for her, one day she was taking care at home of her terminally cancer state Husband and only 2 months after he did pass away she was unable to care for herself. After 2 years of going down hill fast she did pass away 2 weeks ago. Now my friend is feeling guilty of feeling relieved because she was saying the woman she was seeing in the nursing home for the last 2 years was not really her Mother anymore.
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