What's everybody doing today?

[Amish Heart]

Maybe painting the outside of the back door today. Dogs have scratched it up. Homeschooling this morning. Possibly going out to get milk. Need to go get the mail.

 

[Meerkat]

Maybe painting the outside of the back door today. Dogs have scratched it up. Homeschooling this morning. Possibly going out to get milk. Need to go get the mail.

Dogs and hens are diggers mostly hens.Hens keep getting into my flower beds and killing my plants. So far I have one elephant ear left they haven't killed!Too much to do.

Granddaughter ' Paris 'called us last night and her fiance is out of work,factory temp closure. She offered to come down here and do some work fro us,said he will do whatever we need far as heavy things. I told her we are still isolated ,she is doing much better but still a little weak from the Corona she had last month [ her fiance took care of her and didn't get it since wedding was put off from May to August they moved into new house they bought ] sick in bed for two weeks,not tested but says she caught it from work ,who was tested,I don't know.
They could stay in tent ,I know she knows how to camp since we camped out with the grands so many times since they were babies. I may call her and make suggestion, he is a strong healthy 6'3'' young man and both work out all the time,so could do lots of work.She just kept talking to me about old times and out trips telling him all us on speaker phone. Guess they are sir crazy to .

 

[Weedygarden]

Another beautiful cool morning today best enjoy it because it is predicted to get hto again in a couple days.

Too bad I don't want to tackle the vines and trees coming across the fence 'again'.

Going on 3 months total isolation here at home, not fun.I'm thinking of getting out the tents and packing u just in case we may go somewhere before I fly over the coo coo nest again.
Feel good and slept all night without waking up first all night sleep since Feb.16th .

It seems that people are starting to break quarantine more now, but I was home for so long, I am not sure if it was just a few of us. What I think is that initially it was very important for as many as possible to stay at home, and yes, it is the safest way to stay safe. But as time goes on, going out briefly to take care of business is one way to not feel so isolated. I believe that safety measures have helped to slow down the spread of the virus, and I do know that many people are very careful, especially most of the clerks I have dealt with in stores.

For me, it has been garden centers and hardware stores that I have been going to, to keep my eye out for seedlings and gardening supplies which I was very concerned about this year. I have been wearing a mask and using wipes. I keep a flat pack of wipes in my purse and pull one out when I get out of my car. I wipe my hands immediately and use that wipe to touch everything and anything I touch. When I hand my debit card to clerks, it is handed in the wipe and received back in the wipe. Is it 100%? Nope! I also have been doing my best to keep social distance, and in my experience others are mostly good with that, but there are a few who are so over it, they don't care. My wipes were older and a little dry, so I added some alcohol to them and now they are wetter, and I feel better about them. I am also more than willing to pull out more as needed.

I initially was using disposable gloves, but I have always been bothered when wearing them.

I can also say that as I start going out to take care of business, it has given me some anxiety and also almost a feeling of hysteria, but that is not quite the right word for it. I knew my heart was racing, and initially I wasn't thinking as clearly as I usually am, and I wanted to be level headed and practical. I did some deep breathing in the car, to calm myself down.

 

[Weedygarden]

Dogs and hens are diggers mostly hens.Hens keep getting into my flower beds and killing my plants. So far I have one elephant ear left they haven't killed!Too much to do.

Granddaughter ' Paris 'called us last night and her fiance is out of work,factory temp closure. She offered to come down here and do some work fro us,said he will do whatever we need far as heavy things. I told her we are still isolated ,she is doing much better but still a little weak from the Corona she had last month [ her fiance took care of her and didn't get it since wedding was put off from May to August they moved into new house they bought ] sick in bed for two weeks,not tested but says she caught it from work ,who was tested,I don't know.
They could stay in tent ,I know she knows how to camp since we camped out with the grands so many times since they were babies. I may call her and make suggestion, he is a strong healthy 6'3'' young man and both work out all the time,so could do lots of work.She just kept talking to me about old times and out trips telling him all us on speaker phone. Guess they are sir crazy to .

That would be a great mood lifter to have them. Are they otherwise stable people, clean and sober, practical and have common sense? Could you afford to feed them? Is there potential work in your area for them?

 

[Meerkat]

It seems that people are starting to break quarantine more now, but I was home for so long, I am not sure if it was just a few of us. What I think is that initially it was very important for as many as possible to stay at home, and yes, it is the safest way to stay safe. But as time goes on, going out briefly to take care of business is one way to not feel so isolated. I believe that safety measures have helped to slow down the spread of the virus, and I do know that many people are very careful, especially most of the clerks I have dealt with in stores.

For me, it has been garden centers and hardware stores that I have been going to, to keep my eye out for seedlings and gardening supplies which I was very concerned about this year. I have been wearing a mask and using wipes. I keep a flat pack of wipes in my purse and pull one out when I get out of my car. I wipe my hands immediately and use that wipe to touch everything and anything I touch. When I hand my debit card to clerks, it is handed in the wipe and received back in the wipe. Is it 100%? Nope? I also have been doing my best to keep social distance, and in my experience others are mostly good with that, but there are a few who are so over it, they don't care. My wipes were older and a little dry, so I added some alcohol to them and now they are wetter, and I feel better about them. I am also more than willing to pull out more as needed.

I initially was using disposable gloves, but I have always been bothered when wearing them.

I can also say that as I start going out to take care of business, it has given me some anxiety and also almost a feeling of hysteria, but that is not quite the right word for it. I knew my heart was racing, and initially I wasn't thinking as clearly as I usually am, and I wanted to be level headed and practical. I did some deep breathing in the car, to calm myself down.

We did call feed store an ask them to add up our total bill so all we have to do is drop money on counter and they bring it out load it . Plus in our little town we buy cigs counter has big shield between custermer and clerk,hubby gets the cigs, bring them to me waiting with plastic bag and bleach rag both of us have on gloves, wipes down carton with bleach rag,empties carton into bag I hold open and we come back home.Did this 3 times in past 10 or so weeks. We did go for a short drive awhile back.
We figure why get brave now after all the suffering the first month of isolation,will see how things go.

 

[Meerkat]

That would be a great mood lifter to have them. Are they otherwise stable people, clean and sober, practical and have common sense? Could you afford to feed them? Is there potential work in your area for them?

Like most of the 13 grand kids they are very health consious. After seeing what drugs did to the two users,one in prison till middle age,other one lost her kids and treatment for past year almost,court toally controlling her life and try to control part of my daughters who had temp custody.
They are very healthy and work out a very handsome couple. I seldom see the 4 grandkids in Texas or my greatgrandkids their 8 kids. Of course now I seldom see any of them in Georgia either.

 

[Meerkat]

@Weedygarden it would only be for a weekend since grandaughter works has to get back to work during week.Plus his job should be callinghim soon now too.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Been on phone with FED Ex, on the computer with Fed Ex.
They lost my package.
I have steam coming out of my ears, top of my head.
Will be filing complaint with BBB, Consumer Reports and anybody else I can think of.

 

[Meerkat]

Been on phone with FED Ex, on the computer with Fed Ex.
They lost my package.
I have steam coming out of my ears, top of my head.
Will be filing complaint with BBB, Consumer Reports and anybody else I can think of.

Sorry MoBook,hope they find it soon.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Been on phone with FED Ex, on the computer with Fed Ex.
They lost my package.
I have steam coming out of my ears, top of my head.
Will be filing complaint with BBB, Consumer Reports and anybody else I can think of.

Wouldn't normally be so bad, but after being after being on hold for more than 45 minutes they hung up on me.
I need that dang fabric to finish quilt.

 

[Patchouli]

I think things are a bit messed up with shipping and tracking right now, @MoBookworm1957 . Could happen with or without the mass hysteria and panic in the world.
Does Strawberry get out of your way when you are steaming?
I keep having hope that everything is going to turn out ok and things are going to get better. I know a lot of people don't feel that way but I can't have a negative attitude because that makes me feel a way that affects how I talk and act.
Personally, not having a good day either and trying not to panic.

 

[snappy1]

Hope they find your package quickly, @MoBookworm1957 !


Busy day today and haven't left the house (except walking)! Walked first and did short video. Weeding and hoeing in the back garden. Called in DH's RX, Ordered flat rate envelopes for eBay, did eBay photos, did laundry, made baked onions n foil packets and then made liver and onions with bacon and made mashed potatoes from real. Made a couple of phone calls and that's about enough!

@Patchouli , I've been feeling a bit anxious today. Not sure why.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

I think things are a bit messed up with shipping and tracking right now, @MoBookworm1957 . Could happen with or without the mass hysteria and panic in the world.
Does Strawberry get out of your way when you are steaming?
I keep having hope that everything is going to turn out ok and things are going to get better. I know a lot of people don't feel that way but I can't have a negative attitude because that makes me feel a way that affects how I talk and act.
Personally, not having a good day either and trying not to panic.

Strawberry just walked with me.
We walked just with FedEx crap close to 4000 steps.
Normal steps is about 2500-4000 .
Trying to build up stamina.
Hopefully will be in better shape for 5k in July.

 

[Meerkat]

I think things are a bit messed up with shipping and tracking right now, @MoBookworm1957 . Could happen with or without the mass hysteria and panic in the world.
Does Strawberry get out of your way when you are steaming?
I keep having hope that everything is going to turn out ok and things are going to get better. I know a lot of people don't feel that way but I can't have a negative attitude because that makes me feel a way that affects how I talk and act.
Personally, not having a good day either and trying not to panic.

Patch I know how you feel and hope it doesn't last long.
You want some company up at The Dixie Club?

 

[MoBookworm1957]

I think the weather is getting ready to change.
It's kinda chilly here today.
Woke up this morning the furnace was on.
Both my new knees, right elbow hurt and was stiff this morning.
Started doing weight training today.
Put on heavier ankle weights to walk with.
You all have a nice, warm evening.
I got to go see if I can figure out what went wrong with my potato, sweet potato, broccoli,cheesy soup.

 

[VThillman]

Today. Day 11 of my quarantine in a senior living facility with mom. I have totally lost my mind. It's gone. No more. I've been drug into watching movies on the Hallmark Channel. Today, my sister called. I said, "You should watch 'October Kiss'. And 'Surprised by Love' is pretty good too". I said that. I really said that. Lord help me. Aggghhh!!!

It's the air in those Senior Living Centers.

 

[VThillman]

I got to go see if I can figure out what went wrong with my potato, sweet potato, broccoli,cheesy soup.

Mo, I think you just said what went wrong with the soup. Begins with a 'b'.

 

[Meerkat]

I think the weather is getting ready to change.
It's kinda chilly here today.
Woke up this morning the furnace was on.
Both my new knees, right elbow hurt and was stiff this morning.
Started doing weight training today.
Put on heavier ankle weights to walk with.
You all have a nice, warm evening.
I got to go see if I can figure out what went wrong with my potato, sweet potato, broccoli,cheesy soup.

You too MoBook.

 

[VThillman]

VE Day Anniversary, Patch. Thing almost always get better starting that day. You must have noticed.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Mo, I think you just said what went wrong with the soup. Begins with a 'b'.

Using up the fresh veggies that needed used before they go bad.
Including the "b" vegetable, but it was getting tough.

 

[Amish Heart]

I didn't paint the back door. Mike the builder came by to give estimates to repair our mess of raingutters and water damage, and stucco damage. He looked at the door, and pointed out why it needs replacing. The front door looks good, though, after I stained it yesterday. So far, 2 other bids for the handyman work, and no one actually gave us a real bid or time when they can do it. I am hoping better luck with Mike the builder, because he was one of my student's dads. And now the little one is (was) at Brown University. He came in smiling. Went to the post office and went to Big Lots and bought milk and junk food. Pod was delivered, and we'll load it tomorrow. Boxed another 10 pantry boxes.

 

[Patchouli]

@Amish Heart packing is such a * pain in the patookit
Do you drink? If I drank, I'd drink a beer while packing, or after, or instead of. lol
Mobookworm, you go! Build up that stamina for your run. You wear a step counter?
Snappy, it must be in the air. Plus thanks for the reminder, I forgot to call the doctor's office for a prescription refill. Darn it.
Yes, Meerkat, I am heading over to the Dixie Club with an old Journey song.

 

[Spikedriver]

Lost a co-worker last night. Scotty was a nice guy. We weren't really close, but we were friendly. Shoot, he was friendly to everybody. Seems like there's no justice when a man works away from home for years, giving up family time to build a secure life and good retirement, but then he dies in a cheap hotel room 900 miles from home with just 5 months to go until he retires...

 

[MoBookworm1957]

@Amish Heart packing is such a * pain in the patookit
Do you drink? If I drank, I'd drink a beer while packing, or after, or instead of. lol
Mobookworm, you go! Build up that stamina for your run. You wear a step counter?
Snappy, it must be in the air. Plus thanks for the reminder, I forgot to call the doctor's office for a prescription refill. Darn it.
Yes, Meerkat, I am heading over to the Dixie Club with an old Journey song.

Yes, Patch,
I wear a step counter, it's an app on my phone.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Lost a co-worker last night. Scotty was a nice guy. We weren't really close, but we were friendly. Shoot, he was friendly to everybody. Seems like there's no justice when a man works away from home for years, giving up family time to build a secure life and good retirement, but then he dies in a cheap hotel room 900 miles from home with just 5 months to go until he retires...

Sorry for the loss of your co worker and friend Spikedriver.

 

[Amish Heart]

If I drank while I was packing, don't know what'd be in the box or put on the box. Ha. Cousins are unloading all the PODS we send, and I know my fav cousin will be there, and I know she would peek and scrutinize everything coming. So that would be a big ha. And I would hear about it.
I was drinking a cappuccino and listening to Ice Age Farmer. Then Jackson Browne.
And what Journey song would it be?
Spike, that's terrible. Sorry.

 

[Patchouli]

@Spikedriver that's very sad. So sorry. Maybe sometimes it makes a person re-evaluate what they're doing. Peace.

 

[Spikedriver]

Yeah it does. I think I'm going to try to go back home to work. When the Good Lord says it's time, it's time, and I don't want my time to come in a crappy hotel somewhere. My heart says it's time to go home. I've been thinking about it for a while anyway and this just seals it. I just have to wait until the opportunity arises...

 

[Bacpacker]

Sorry to hear that Spike. Terrible thing to go like that. A guy I worked with was 3 months from retirement, came down with stomach cancer and was gone in a month. Sad to work your whole life and not to get to enjoy the fruits.

 

[Meerkat]

It's the air in those Senior Living Centers.

Lost a co-worker last night. Scotty was a nice guy. We weren't really close, but we were friendly. Shoot, he was friendly to everybody. Seems like there's no justice when a man works away from home for years, giving up family time to build a secure life and good retirement, but then he dies in a cheap hotel room 900 miles from home with just 5 months to go until he retires...

Spike that is sad, sorry about your co-worker,life can be cruel.