Just need to talk to my friends (208)

GothicGremlin

And just in case you can't make the video work, here's a screen shot:

It's not the best and I'm on my phone. I'll try to find another one where I have purple hair.

Carl46

I saw your video, GG. I didn't know that was a phone, I thought you were digging for cash to pay for the drinks. All I can say is, a masked photo is very, very appropriate for a privacy advocate.

I know nothing about music and I like a variety of music, including some of the goth music. I've been listening to the "40's Junction" station on satellite radio when I was in the car today, and I like it too. Frank Sinatra, Vic Damone, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Shore, all those people. When Tommy Dorsey came on it reminded me that my mother told me she had danced at his show when he played in Springfield in the 1940s. I don't think I had listened to that station since my mother quit riding in the car with me. She loved it of course (Class of 1940). My wife preferred the Elvis station (Class of 1965).

The 1940s music is really from another time. Sinatra sang a song about falling in love on a train. The song was written before the interstate highway system was built, and before jet airliners were invented. Who travels that way now?

Purple hair is fine with me. The first time I ever saw that, it was a woman whose hair matched that of the poodle she was walking, both purple. This was 50-60 years ago, she was ahead of her time.

BethL

GG, wow, your workouts are amazing! You are an inspiration. My standard exercises are squat and overhead press with 20 lbs and farmer's carry. Others I do on occasion include heel drops and jumping. In the winter time, I ride my stationary bike while watching college basketball; during the commercials then I will do sprints in our rather large basement family room. Hubby and I went and toured a fitness center this week. I think we will join. They have a track which would be useful for running and walking plus all the usual equipment.

GG, our Hawaii trip was on the Pride of America cruise ship. We flew to Honolulu where we spent a couple of days, then boarded and we had stops in Kauai, Maui and Hawaii. Loved seeing the park where the volcanoes are. Actually loved just about everything about that trip! Hawaii is paradise!

I've been watching Jeopardy and just admiring Scott Riccardi who has now won 16 days in a row and earned over $450,000. I believe Ken Jennings remarked that today would end the season for Jeopardy. Oh no! Now we gotta watch re-runs. Boo. I am wanting to see how far Scott's win streak goes.

BethL

Regarding music, AARP magazine has an article about Rod Stewart. Most unique voice ever. He is 80 years old and still touring; also has a Las Vegas residency now. He has been married 3 times and has children by 5 women. He's 80, and his youngest is 14; his oldest is 62.

I was a teen in the 70's. I listened to rock and pop. Later, I took an interest in country. In my car, I listen to oldies from 70's/80's and aIso Christian music. I think the best singer of all time was Whitney Houston.

Carl46

Beth, I saw that article. His oldest child is 62, his wife is 54. Keeps him "Forever Young"

Iris L.

Good morning. I woke up at 4 this morning and couldn't get back to sleep.

I just stepped into the cart. I saw quite a few older ladies riding in carts in Copenhagen, perhaps they use a step to get into the cart or they are just very limber. There is a little seat that I was sitting on. Here is the cart empty.

Notice the seat belt and the lights in front.

It's nice seeing the pictures.

HB, I got that sweater and one in another color at Kohl's. I liked them so much that I went back to Kohl's but they were no longer in stock.

Iris

Lorita

Morning, watered the plants, filled the water tank, sprinkled Sevin on the Roses of Sharon, checked on the girls in the barn, fed cats, swept floor, had breakfast and now I'm waiting on the technicians from Lowes and Sears. That is the extent of my exercise for the day, I hope. I will leave all the other workout things to you younger ladies. I did carry three big watering cans of water to the plants.

Iris, that cart is very interesting. Did you enjoy riding in it? Guess it is their version of the rickshaw. Back later.

jfkoc

another funny lady Jeanne Robertson….

Yes…the pics are wonderful

Lorita…what are your long days about…lets get apic posted!

Ron waiting for a pic with some of those grandchildren…

Lorita

Dealing with Sears about refrigerator replacement and Lowes about the new refrigerator (for the utility room). I will try to look at the pictures I have on the computer.

ronald71111

I am finally back in my rocker for a little while. I had my PC visit yesterday in Branson. After I was through at the VA, I met my high school friend and her husband at the Golden Corral for lunch.

I left the VA with a 14 day heart monitor and was expecting a box with a lot of wires. Now they have something called a Zio, which is just a small round device stuck to your chest. I'm also getting calls to schedule upper and lower GI, pulmonary, urology, acupuncture, agent orange and burn review and i don't know what else. Need to stick a fork in me and see if im done.

Ron

Lorita

Ron, what type of VA facility is in Branson - an Outpatient Clinic? Are they able to do all.of those tests? Are you in your camper? Sorry for all the questions.

I just stepped out on the porch and it's really oppressive. Checked and its 93 with 109 heat index. This morning Darwin said he was going to town so called to make sure he was back home. He said he was dizzy and didn't go. Said he felt better now and promised he would stay inside. He has been dizzy quite a lot lately. Told him to get up slowly and stand a minute before he walks. Said he would. He said he needs to go to town for groceries tomorrow. He has been at least once this week. Wish he would let me order them for him but guess he just needs to get out once in a while.

JeriLynn66

Hello everyone.. too hot to rock on the porch, So, come sit in the AC with me for some iced tea while I finish the preparations for my granddaughter's graduation with her degree in Cybersecurity. Yay!!!! We'll have about a dozen folks here for the party. Just family and a couple of friends.

The table is reset with fresh flowers, the gift prepared. I just have to throw together a fruit tray that includes Washington State RAINIER CHERRIES, GG!!! I'm over the moon. Housecleaning is done and the pool is ready! We cut the pastures and the lawn yesterday.

And, while you're here, you can help me put up fresh corn, okra and tomatoes! We gave away okra, tomatoes and cucumbers to the neighbor and to my cousin who has been under the weather. It's nice to have enough to share.

I have so enjoyed the photos!!!! I've printed them and hung them on the office closet door so I can see you while we "talk". Anxiously awaiting Lorita's picture, especially since she has been such a gracious hostess to us.

So, the golf cart was on the fritz, but DH got that fixed. We have 2 snakes he saw in the barn that have eluded him and hidden from me (thank goodness). He commented after he saw them that he had NOT seen any mice lately. One was a rat snake, they eat venomous snakes, so OK - I can deal with that. The other? he didn't get a look at anything but its tail. Ugh… we have many copperheads in this part of Alabama. And we have 2 ponds so water moccasins are a possibility. I did mention to DH that if there were not so much clutter around that barn we might be able to see what was about to bite us. I think that snarky comment fell on deaf ears… imagine. I'll be wearing boots down there for a while.

The goats are enjoying eating the cornstalks pulled from the garden. It is so hot and humid, they are just lazing around in the shade. A couple are not eating well. They got dosed with Pepto Bismol. We also bought 1000 lbs. of new feed yesterday along with a mineral supplement. And they have fresh bales of hay. No shortage of food, they are just HOT.

Well, let me get up from here and get that corn put up. Y'all stay safe in this heat. TTYL

Lorita

JeriLynn, you are one busy lady. The.party sounds great. I know your granddaughter will enjoy it and Congratulations to her on her graduation.

I remember Charles and I giving Pierre, one of our poodles years ago, Pepto Bismol. There was pink liquid on him, on us and the bathroom by the time we finished We were using a spoon, no idea why we didn't use a syringe.

Had a call from Sears today that refrigerator replacement is approved and authorized. Should be contacted in 3-5 days with details. I won't hold by breath until it is in the kitchen. Tonight or tomorrow I have to wash the inside of the other one, then transfer the food. I think there's still some tape on the drawers even though I have taken off lots.

It is so hot outside today. The GPs go outside for ten or fifteen minutes, then come back.inside. I feel sorry for.people who have to work outside in the heat and also for the animals being out in the heat. The girls really make good use of standing in the ponds to.cool off. Heat index is still 105 but there is some wind which helps circulate the air. Stay cool.

ronald71111

Lorita, yes im in the camper, but need to expedite my build project for the cabin. The camper is nice and has everything i need, but I miss my elbow room. The VA in Branson is under the umbrella of Fayetteville which is the main hospital. Branson can do some that I need, Springfield some and care in the community the rest.

Ron

Lorita

So. Ron, you're going to.build the cabin. That's nice so you'll have it just the way you want it. I know you will enjoy your camper until you have your cabin.

Glad you have VA medical care in your area and not far away. Charles was on fee basis for Podiatry in Tulsa for a long time before our VA had a Podiatrist. Good thing you have it because all VAs don't have everything. Be careful in this heat and humidity.

jfkoc

JL…I willbe in the pool…callme when dessert is on the table…..

GothicGremlin

Carl - I don't usually check my phone at clubs, but that video was from 2022 and my sister was still alive and in memory care. I was always checking my phone back then to make sure everything was okay. My s.o. was the one paying for drinks. 🙂

I'm pretty omnivorous when it comes to music, although the 50s is about as far back as I'll go. I'd tend to listen to whatever my aunt listened to. I'll never really understand her trajectory from The Smothers Brothers and Bill Cosby to Black Sabbath. Some things will remain mysteries.

Beth - it's all one workout at a time. And you're no slouch! Good for you on the running - that's something that I don't do. It doesn't feel good to me.

I'm glad you guys got to go to Volcano National Park in Hawaii (it sounds like that's where you went). It's a pretty wonderful place. Kilauea, the volcano there, has been erupting, but I think it's resting right now.

I was also a teen in the '70s. I listened to Queen, Jethro Tull (I play flute, so it was a match!), Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and bands like that. I also liked Donovan and disco - and still do. 🙂 Goth/industrial music came later. I love Whitney Houston. I saw the AARP article about Rod Stewart, I was never a fan, but man, I have to give it to him. He's looking good and he's still out there, so good for him!

Iris - I love the idea of those little carts.

Lorita - Your refrigerator has turned into a saga - a not very good one. I'd be like you, I'll believe the refrigerator will arrive after it's been installed.

JeriLynn - I love that your granddaughter is getting her degree in cybersecurity. We need more people like her.

And OMG Rainier cherries! Yumm. I just had some not that long ago. So good. I'm glad you got some.

Rattlesnakes are what we have to avoid out here, well, maybe not where I currently am, but in California where I used to live. One of my favorite parks, Pinnacles National Park, has an abundance of them, and they'd just hang out there on the trails. We'd just wait for them to go because I'm not tangling with a rattler. Still, I really miss that park.

Lorita

GG we will see what next week brings. A least I have one new one.. Mike brought vegetables this evening- tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, squash and okra. Will need to take Cate of those and the ones Darwin brought this weekend. Thinking okra and tomatoes. I think I have frozen brown beans to go with that and some cornbread.

About time for bed. Good night, everyone.

Iris L.

Lorita, unfortunately I didn't go for a ride in the cart because there was no one to pedal the bicycle. Plus I never asked permission for a ride from the hotel, I just got in for a photo opportunity.

Iris