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Good morning
God paints beautiful pictures, thank you for sharing.
Think today will be taco Thursday.
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Morning, beautiful sunrise pictures, JeriLynn. Rain south.of us about 65 miles, maybe it will make it here. Hope everyone is well today. Maybe Judith will Feel like posting.
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Sunny and dry here again today, high about 90. I'm taking DS to the podiatrist this afternoon and he'll stay through the 4th to watch the firework show with me. Have a great day!
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Good morning porch friends. Haven't posted in a bit but always try to keep up with porch happenings. Hope to post more later. Wasn't sure you guys saw David's post in the Living with………. board. Here's what he posted:
David1946Member Posts: 993MemberJuly 1Thank you but my incontinence is permanent. I was in the hospital in Feb and march and June it was the flu in Feb and March and viral pneumonia in June like I said I'm still not back. When I go out I wear diapers but at least I can still go out. My problem is I cannot go visit my wife my wheel chair will not go through the door but my wife visits me when she can.I posted a reply that we miss him on the porch. I think of him often, as well as all of you here. Judith I pray you are doing better.
xo Caro
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Good morning Rockers.
Lorita. Thank you for the update on Judith. I hope she's feeling better, and we hear from her soon. Do you watch Wagon Train on the INSP channel? I watch that channel a lot.
HB. You mention you had a bestie, that turns to you, it's nice she has a bestie to turn to, mine passed away 3 years ago, and I sure do miss her. I hope your mom gets her AC, fixed, your a good daughter. I'm like her I don't like making cold phone calls to people, but I will if it's a maintenance issue. Sorry you had a bad day with the train. Traveling between cities on public transportation, do people get stuck in places at times? I was in San Francisco, years ago, and had to get to the airport to get to Sacramento, I had to take a Subway, I had no idea what that was, I was told to go down those stairs, that was a weird feeling going underground, and seeing the trains.
JeriLynn. Those daisies are beautiful, I wish I could grow flowers. Problem is I don't give them enough water or I overwater them. I love cobbler, now I want a blueberry cobbler, I added that to my grocery list.
Carl. Speaking of old computer's. I worked in a bank 60 years ago and my job was processing all the deposits through a big NCR, proof machine, it was as big as a Volkswagen Bug. Then years later I worked in a resort, I would go into a room, only one could go in, because of body heat. That's where I pushed buttons on all the credit card machines, to start the processing. I was told, someday, computer's would be taking over my job. I said Your Crazy. 😂 😂
I was asked a while back, if my balance was getting better with yoga. Tuesday, was the harder day, I did lose my balance and fall, but it was on a stack of blankets. Today is the stretching and relaxing yoga day, and i like this day, it works out the soreness i got on Tuesday. I'm really liking yoga.
Good day to all, Hugs Zetta
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Good morning everyone.
Yes, David is back from his hospitalizations. He had a nice visit to a military museum. I hope he can get back on this thread.
Zetta, my friend loses her balance and falls. In fact she is now at a rehab facility for PT to help her balance. I have read that Tai Chi is good for balance. Have you ever tried that? Do you use a cane or walker to ambulate?
Iris
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Good afternoon. It's bright and sunny here. We're due to have lovely weather for the 4th.
Zetta— I'm sorry for the loss of your bestie. I would be bereft without her nonsensical daily updates. I'm glad you're enjoying yoga still.
Iris— Mom's pulmo "prescribes" tai chi for all his patients. His mom and dad have been doing it for years. They offer it where mom lives, but she's not a joiner which is a shame. She did agree to PT for balance. Turns out most of her falls were the result of weakness in her core and hips. It's helped her a lot even if I grumbled twice a week about making it happen.
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Busy day here. I had a dental appointment. I got an excellent report from the hygienist but the dentist wants to replace a filling and crown a tooth with a larger ancient filling. DH is getting a crown next month. I'm a little suspicious of this new guy as it's always something to treat with him and am considering my old guy.
From there I saw the hand surgeon. She's allowing me to wean off the splint during the day and have graduated to OT. I'm shocked at how stiff my wrist is from 2 months of inactivity. We talked about prevention as the risk of a recurrence is considerable given my arthritis. I have been banned from hauling heavy cases, downward-facing dog, and straight-armed planks for life.
Bestie's daughter is no longer speaking with her mom. DD is pregnant with twins due to be delivered in 2 weeks. DD's BP is elevated; her team is monitoring her very closely and feel the babies are safer in than out at this point. Their mom is comfortable with that plan. Bestie is concerned about pre-eclampsia developing so she feels the babies need to be delivered today. Too much Downton Abbey with that one. Last night bestie rapid-fired her opinions on DD who has since gone radio-silent. DD is understandably anxious and sensibly decided to disengage lest her mom burden her with her anxiety as well. Ultimately this will work out, but I'll have more phone calls until the dust settles.
I hope you all have a pleasant evening.
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JeriLynn66 I love the photos. There’s something very cheerful about the flowers. Makes me regret not spending more time in the garden these days. My plants are looking pretty pitiful this year.
You also brought back wonderful memories of my mom’s blackberry cobbler. My brother and I would pick as many as we could carry and couldn’t wait for dinner to be over because the warm cobbler was waiting. We lived in a rural setting so blackberries were plentiful. I now live in the city where berries are mostly available in the store or the local farmers markets. There are some bushes alongside a nearby road but I worry about chemicals the city may be spraying so I don’t want to risk it. But I do think a cobbler is in my future.
I can almost smell it baking now :)
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Hello.
Iris. I don't use a walker or a cane. I walk just fine. I lose my balance at times, when I move to fast around corners. The reason I feel at yoga was it was a up and down position. I just need to be more careful. I have not head about Thi Chi, maybe if i get tired of yoga I will check it out.
HB. We always feel comfortable with the old guy. Can the old guy give you a second option. Then you will feel better. I'm glad my dental procedure is over, now I just need to get comfortable with the dentures. I just need to ware them more. 🤔😬 I look funny, being a old lady with all those white teeth. It's probably best that bestie and her DD don't speak for awhile. Be careful with your wrist.
Jehjeh. I can smell your blackberry cobbler right now. Yum.
Good evening to all. Hugs Zetta
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Lorita - I'm relieved you got that text from Judith. Hopefully she'll be able to post soon.
Is Walking With Dinosaurs on netflix? How do you watch it? I think Spinosaurus is the new hotness. It's a very cool dinosaur, probably made cooler thanks to the Jurassic Park movies (which I just can't bear to watch due to so much inaccurate info).
JeriLynn - I love your dawn photos - the one from today was gorgeous. It's a time I never see - unless I'm seeing it from the back end.
Oddly, or maybe not so oddly, my favorite dawn and sunset experiences happen when I'm driving over the mountain pass by Mt. Shasta. The way the light plays off of the snow on Mt. Shasta …… it's just magical.
HB - I'll be cremated as well. I want my sarcophagus!
About our moms — you're probably right, a big part of that behavior is Silent Generation stuff.
That train trip with your mom sounds like a day from hell. I'm glad it all worked out though in the end. And yeah, your train mate's family probably had an even worse day. As someone who used to regularly take BART and MUNI in the SF Bay Area - trains are great - until something happens. Then it's a nightmare.
Carl and Lorita - If I can get away with not driving in cities, I do it. I will always take the train over driving - and I love driving. But man, many people are horrible drivers, don't pay attention to signs, do random things … I'd rather just avoid it.
Hi Beth! Limeade - one of my favorite things to drink in the summer. Is a walking taco the same thing as a street taco?
Caro_Lynne - Thank you for sharing David's post, even if it is beyond heartbreaking.
Zetta - If you took the underground to the San Francisco airport, you were on BART. I used to make that trip all the time. Sometimes the stars would align and I'd have a perfect trip. Usually there was no alignment. 🙂
You are so right about us always being comfortable with the old guy. I know I am!
I'm so glad you're loving yoga.
I'm sorry about the loss of your bestie. I know I'd be lost without mine.
I can tell that today is the day before a holiday - my phone has been quiet and so has my email, well except for the robocalls and the spam.
Hope all of you have a wonderful 4th, however you celebrate it.
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We used to.have.lots.of blackberry and Dewberry vines but spraying has killed them, however there are some around the tub in the corral. I used to pick them and made many quick cobblers with them. Also used to pick them along the sides of roads. Grandma made lots of two crust cobblers and we ate them with cream.
Zetta, I also get Wagon Train on INSP tv. I watch it a lot of time. A few years ago there were Tai Chi lessons on tv. I tried it for quite a while and enjoyed it but have never been as sore from it except the first night of bowling. I think it is really pretty and has such grateful movements.
I posted this and decided to add something so lost the last paragraph, whatever it was. GG. Walking with Dinosaurs is on our Oklahoma educational channel KOED. There's another one tonight at 2. I will, hopefully, be asleep. The story they showed last night about the Spino. was so sweet about him taking care of the four babies, however turned sad when he had caught something to feed them and another Spino. fought.him for it and injured him so.badly that he died after giving the food to the babies. I cried.
Just watched Independence Day. Saw it a long time ago but had forgotten a lot of it.
Time for bed so will say good night. Judith, hope you are feeling better. Rest and take care.
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Good night.
Iris
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Good Morning and Happy 4th of July Porch Friends!
The day is about to get away from me already. I have Salted Caramel brownies in the oven for later today. My DD and her grown children + my 6 yr old great grand are coming today. The menu is an easy one. Hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, chicken, pork tenderloin, potato salad, chips, dips, watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries and the brownies. I think I may have another mess of blackberries so maybe a cobbler - we'll see.
We cut grass yesterday, went to Tullahoma for DH's allergy shots, Tractor Supply, the bank, the grocery store (2 of them), drop-off gifts to 2 grandkid households (one needed new drapes which I got and one needed decor for his newly painted bedroom), a visit with another set of grands to help with budgeting (they drive me nuts) and Finally home to finish cleaning for today. We leave Sunday for the little camping trip so I'll finish up that prep tomorrow.
Caro - thank you for posting about David. I'm sad he's no longer on the porch and wish we could 'talk" to him.
GG - Sunrise over Mt. Shasta !!!! Fantastic.
Carl - I hope your DS enjoys his time at home.
HB - you are a saint.
Zetta - be careful!
Judith - missing you.
Mint - I love just walking outside at sunrise and taking just a moment to breathe in the calm and the beauty.
The oven timer is telling me to get back in the kitchen. Y'all be safe and have a great day. TTYL
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Happy Independence Day! Day plans are just mowing the lawn and hanging out. Tonight we'll watch fireworks.
GG, walking tacos are a small bag of Doritos cut open with the taco meat, cheese, salsa - all the taco fixings - in the bag. You use a fork and can walk around eating it. It might be a Midwestern thing, not sure.
Have a good day and stay safe everyone. 🇺🇲
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Beth, the first thing I ate with Charles on a date was a Frito Chili Pie, a bag of Fritos with chili and cheese in the bag. That was st Sonic. Do you all have Sonic drive-ins? Just ordered groceries to be delivered today. I needed AA batteries for the tv remote in the bedroom and didn't have new ones, otherwise would not have ordered today.
Enjoy our Independence Day!!!
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Good morning
Hope each of you enjoy a relaxing peaceful day.
Jehjeh didnt they smell wonderful when you got quite a few black raspberries in your bucket? Yws and then you knew you would have a good supper.
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Happy 249th Birthday USA!
Zetta— It's funny, when mom selected her dentures, the old dentist brought out a tray of midtone teeth he felt appropriate to her age. Mom was unhappy with his offering and brought out whiter ones and a compromise was come to. She felt she was paying good money and wanted pretty ones. She cares not if everyone knows they're fake. She was leaning towards the "Hollywood White" tray of options, but we got her to dial it back to something a bit less blinding.
Gothic G— Train>city driving/parking always. My bestie thinks I'm nuts, but then she is the worst driver I know. Once we were going to a play in which her daughter has a lead. We met at a restaurant, and she drove us to the theater a few blocks away. She was distracted and accidently ended up driving the wrong way up a busy street for 2 blocks. DH was in the front seat and hasn't yet recovered.
Beth— The scouts out here on the east coast often fixed walking tacos on camp outs. They are that perfect intersection of junky yumminess and easy clean up.
Mint— all this talk of berries. My grandparents' drive was lined with raspberries and blackberries; she'd promise us pie if we picked enough. I don't think we ever got to that point given our snacking on the way back to the house. Around here they have something they call wineberries; they look just like raspberries but can be bitter and cause GI issues when eaten. So disappointing.
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I have a BBQ at my niece's house. I'll bring mom but I don't intend to stay long. DH has offered to come along. He's been telling me he wasn't for weeks now but I guess he feels badly about that. Either that, of he misses me. I haven't been home much this week. I'm baking brownies and will bring some oddball craft brews that aren't me thing.
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Good morning
Blackberry cobbler, goodness oh so good. I love the smell of it cooking. I know what I'm hungry for now.
I'm glad you explained what walking taco's were. I'd never heard of them before. Walking taco's with blackberry cobbler for dessert - I could get into that.
Zetta you need to be careful. Slow down when walking around corners maybe.
HB, what a day you had with your mom. Your a good, no, your a very good daughter. You've got a lot of balls you juggle very well.
I've had a migraine for two days. My med's aren't touching it, which is odd. I'm on a daily med to keep them at bay which has worked wonderfully. An occasional breakthrough migraine, but not many. Until this one, ugh. None of my normal tricks are helping. DH just walked by and said "will this is new" and kept walking. I have my sunglasses on inside - that helps a tiny bit.
Screen time isn't good, hopefully back later. Let's be safe everyone.
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Happy Independence Day!
I live just outside the city, so people go to the county park just west of my home to launch fireworks. My son and I plan to sit on my back porch and watch the show. It is illegal to sell or shoot fireworks in the city, since a supermarket burned down in the 1950s and a woman and two of her granddaughters were killed. The supermarket had a whole aisle of fireworks, like Christmas decorations or Easter eggs. When it caught fire, rockets were flying all over the store. The City Council passed the law before the ashes cooled.
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Guess I'll watch fireworks on tv tonight. Pretty day here with a good breeze,- sun just came out so it'll begin to warm up. Opened the corral gates for the girls but they're at the MH where there is almost always a little breeze.
I don't think raspberries are very popular here. Don't remember ever seeing them in the store. Daddy did plant a few plants many years ago but we only got a few of them. It's blackberries, dewberries and strawberries around here.
So sorry about your migraine, Eagle. I'm fortunate that I don't remember having one. I do have ocular migraines occasionally but they've visual with hardly any headache. Hope it gets better soon.
Looks like Texas is having a lot of rain today especially around San Antonio. I wouldn't mind a shower. About time for grocery delivery so will stop tor now.
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