Thread: Everyday Chatting & Waffling {2020} Let's get to know each other!

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You're such a sweetheart, Lynnie, and have so much warmth, it's really wonderful.

Carla, that's not me. ;) I don't even have kids.

I did some planting this weekend, but the squash doesn't look too happy about it. Hopefully it picks back up, I was really hoping to grow my own this year!

I am losing steam on my scrapping, but I did manage one page today I am pleased with, although I had to do a lot of colour correction on the papers to get the look I wanted.
 
Well after numerous tests, blood pressure checks and late night calls to Health Links, I finally received all my test results...I have been suffering form anxiety. Was so worried that I was on a downward slide into depression but this latest news gives me a clean bill of health and I feel wonderful. It is amazing how this pandemic has taken over our minds and bodies! I pray that everyone is happy and healthy during this time and I hope to be more present in the near future. Now on with MY life! :36_19_3:
 
Karen, I'm so happy for you! I've been feeling much the same way, depression-wise. I'm glad you took the time to be checked out and you're feeling better!

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Well after numerous tests, blood pressure checks and late night calls to Health Links, I finally received all my test results...I have been suffering form anxiety. Was so worried that I was on a downward slide into depression but this latest news gives me a clean bill of health and I feel wonderful. It is amazing how this pandemic has taken over our minds and bodies! I pray that everyone is happy and healthy during this time and I hope to be more present in the near future. Now on with MY life! :36_19_3:
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Every time I think Macchiata has scared me the most she ever will she has to go and outdo herself.
(3 months, unable to regulate blood sugar, almost died, needed to be fed every 2 hours day and night for 2 months)
(7 months, she went outside with my exhusband and he LOST HER and in her attempts to get home she went up an extra two flights of stairs)
(4 years, my exhusband poisoned her with agave syrup, the vet gave her a 5% chance of survival, followed by my calling in sick to work and going to the Buddhist chapel to pray for six hours straight)
(5 years, dental infection so bad she had all but two teeth removed)

Yesterday, she was taking sun just inside the door of our flat, and the door was open to he patio and a fox stepped inside, and snatched her off the rug, and was carting her off. I had gone to lie down with a migrane, and all I heard was my partner screaming, and the other two dogs barking, and by the time I made it into the room, he had Macchiata back inside. But. The fox stole her out of the house. Carried her 4m towards the woods. And the only reason I still have her is because my partner heard her scream, ran after her, THREW HIMSELF at the ground, picked this fox up around the ribs and SQUEEZED it... it was so surprised and offended it opened its mouth-dropping the Yorkie- and hissed at my partner. At which point he threw the blasted animal off the side of the mountain. Not that it did any good, because within 10 minutes it was back sniffing around, and it tried to bounce off the door multiple times that evening...

Macchiata's vet check went well, he says she may be tender, but there's nothing physically WRONG, bar the three slight tooth indentations- because Ale didn't try to tear her back, the fox let go alone. I am still shaking. And ANGRY. The state says there's nothing to be done- I can try and put up a fence, they say. The property we live on is a sharp drop off. If that didn't stop it, I don't think a fence will! I have also been told harming it is a Federal crime.
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Omgawd....Sylvan...that is just crazy! Glad she is ok. What quick thinking by your partner. I think I would have been shocked and just frozen if that happened to me.
 
Good morning ladies. I've been scrapping more in the morning, hanging out with my daughter before she goes to work and spending more time with Taz and Noel (dog and cat). Taz and I go for a long walk every day at lunchtime. I haven't been hanging out on the computer as much, especially earlier in the day. We spend at least 30-60 minutes each evening FTing with Bailey and are limiting visiting right now to Sunday mid day, masked and gloves and no touching, only staying outside, not going into the carehome. We went for a walk last Sunday which was so nice but this wkend it is going to rain so I think we'll be huddled under the small porch but that's ok, b/c we're just so thrilled to have some time with her now.

My daughter has moved in permanently. She will try to get out of her apartment lease over the next few months and get some stuff into storage to keep until we sell this house and buy something more suitable for all of us, maybe a place with an in-law suite for her. We bought new beds and she bought a new washer/dryer set. There were amazing sales on the wkend and although it worried me, spending our savings during this time of uncertainty with jobs, hubs insisted we needed these things and to buy them while we could. So, new beds are coming in about 2 wks. I haven't had a new bed in 20 yrs...yikes...long overdue LOL.

Work has been steady for me (at home), hubs and daughter are back to work full time. Our dentist is starting to set up appts again so we'll be able to get in for our dental work soon. I need a new bridge but the insurance authorization has run out now so we'll probably have to start the application process all over again.

We've been binge watching shows at night and some movies we missed over the last couple of yrs.

That's my life right now, quiet but things are ok.
 
Life here is pretty quiet too. Just the usual comings and goings (son to work, hubby to shop), although it appears my city and/or county is opening up a bit. More stores and restaurants are re-opening, but people are still wearing masks and stuff.

It's summer- school "ended" last week. Child and I did not do yoga this week; I'm not sure why they didn't want to. That's pretty much the only change in my schedule. Summer band should be going, but as of this week they are still only meeting on Zoom. We're waiting to hear what the state high school athletic association decides about summer practices. Sigh.
 
I went back to work Yesterday. They did some training and then we worked at cleaning the store and restocking everything. They are hoping to open to the public on Tuesday. I also went to see my granddaughter graduate with a drive by and then then took one graduate at a time and let ten family members watch them walk across the stage to get their diploma. The good thing is she is in a small school with only 40 graduates.
Life is going great here as we enter phase 3 of re-opening tomorrow. If everything goes well we will enter phase 4 in two weeks.
I am hoping each of you have better days ahead and can see a light at the end of the tunnel.
 
Waving hi everyone

karen great news on clean bill of health

rae I share your concerns about buying right now too. I sure could use a new bed, at 20 years you do need one, hope it is comfy.

Good luck with the reopenings

still in phase one, numbers increasing marginally

visited my Mom today, visit was outside her long term care home, I had to mask, six feet apart, no contact. Nice to see her. She seemed in a good mood and knew who I was

my daughter is still in hospital, it’s been ten days now, still no plans for her pain or mind.
 
Hi everyone,

Sylvan, My gosh, that must have been terrifying and that poor pooch has gone through so much. So happy it turned out well.

Lily-Ane, Hoping you get back on your feet soon, hard to be unemployed in these times.

Carla, Hope things are well with you.

Lynnie, Your prayers are much appreciated.

Mich, I know that comedy scene well wehn I took up croceting. LOL

Rae, So happy that you are having a permanent guest, spending time with your dughter will be wonderful! Enjoy your new purchases , sometimes we just have to bite the bullet and spend. We just had to purcahse a new air-conditioner so we jsut decided that we would replace our 45 year old furnase as well. We have been budgeting for a new one before I retire next year so funds were availbable. Isn't binge-watching GRAND! I jsut started watching "Little Fires Everywhere" and LOVE it, Reese Witherspoon is fabulous!

AJ, It really is sad that all the summer activities are being cancelled, hope yours will run if they feel it is safe. We have so many cancellations that this summer will be very quiet. Canada is celebrating it's 150 and they announced that they will postpone all activitiis related to next summer! We will have to think of some new ways to keep ourselves occupied as we are big festival goers.

Katherine, very nice to see that the school made Graduation happen, even it was not in the traditional way. It is so important for students and parents to ba able to celebrate this milestone in their children's life.

Sherri, My heart breaks for you and Alexis. I am keeping her in my prayers for health and wellness and soon have her back home.

I am still working between home and the office which is often chaotic but it works for me to stay safe. My family and friends are all well and that's all that matters right now. The latest health issues that I have been experiencing are related to anxiety and stress. I am learing how to relax more, went for a 1 hour massage yesterday since they just re-opened here. We are just in our 2nd phase of re-opening and numbers in my neck of the woods are much smaller than other provinces. I have a haircut appointment today as well, going back to short as I can not stand the upkeep with long hair anymore.

I have found some peace with planting a garden and flowers in the past couple weeks. And finallly, we were able to have my grand-daughter over for a visit and she missed us as much as we missed her, warmed my heart when she gave me a BIG hug!

Take care everyone and have a wonderful weekend!
 
OMG Slyvie! I don't know if I would have been quick enough. Thank God for your partner!
Rae, glad you have time with daughter and pups.
Sherrie, I saw the pix of you and your mom! So happy that you got to see her and spend time outside. I hoped that helped take your mind off your other troubles. Continued prayers for Alexis.
Thinking about everyone else and hope you all stay safe as my dear Minneapolis and St Paul burn. Yes, they are my home towns. Mom grew up in Mpls, Dad in SP. It's just heartbreaking watching how the horrendous actions of one evil individual (and three other, completely weak ones) can destroy an entire community and really disrupt an entire nation. I hope he rots in h*ll and I really hope he's riling in anguish at what he's done. We're safe so far. The true nastiness is happening 10-15 miles away, but they're threatening to bring it out to the suburbs. There have been rumors of outliers in our town, threatening people at stores and gas stations. Our police and sheriffs are on high alert and have asked for our immediate help if we see anything. We are on curfew again tonight. I'm not personally "worried", but certainly aware and my brother is an officer in Mpls. So, if you're the praying kind, we could definitely use them.
 
Karen I read Little Fires Everywhere and I watched the series last week. The book was great. I did think the series was a little drawn out.

Carla When I saw the rioting I was thinking about you. Please stay safe and stay in as often as you can, at least until that craziness passes.
 
Oh my goodness, the riots and the protests and all of that are just too much. I do believe that what was done was wrong, definitely don't get me wrong there. However, I feel like to show that you don't agree with it by destroying things that belong to other (innocent) people is wrong.

Furthermore, people seem to be forgetting that there is still a virus out there that can kill people and all that the riots and protests are doing is giving this virus a place where it can thrive. I really do worry about what this newest development will mean.

Work, you all know that I just started a new job a couple weeks ago. I was actually ready to quit Thursday because the manager on duty was basically treating me like trash. However, I did push through it and lived to fight another day. I ended up having a discussion with the district manager yesterday and told him all about what went on with the day. Well, he assured me that I would not have to work with her yesterday if I'd come to work (I was still undecided if I was going back at that point). So I was at least going to work yesterday. I found out later in the evening that today would be her last day in that store and possibly with the company and therefore I am staying. I really do like the work but I didn't like the fact that this girl was acting like she was the God and didn't want to teach others. Oh, and giving someone the cold shoulder was the absolute worst when all I needed was just a little bit of assistance.
 
Sorry I haven't posted much. I don't understand how I could be retired and locked in and STILL have too much to do. We have opened up a little and have been spending time with the grands. My friend, Pam, and I have walked most days since this began, socially distanced and masked, but we have started almost every day together. My community has been very respectful of everything. You can wear a mask or not, people still walk to stay six feet apart and greet cheerfully. I love that. I also love that we have a large Chinese population and they don't seem to be negatively affected by the unkindness that happened in some places.

The riots that have infected the country have saddened me so much. Most people just know the name George Floyd. So many do not know his story - a young man who spent time in jail, became a Christian and served his community in the inner city of Houston, a peaceful man trying to make a difference. How is the violence glorifying his life?

While I was watching the news today I saw a little English shop that I frequent in Santa Monica vandalized. It became so real because I have been there and the owner and employees are known to me (they wouldn't recognize me, probably, but that is one of 'my places.') I say it, not because I won't be able to shop there for a while, but because the owner and employees have to recover from this, as well as the loss of business from COVID. They are one of so many businesses throughout the county where the small business owners are heartbroken because they maybe can't recover now. They are people of all colours, all cultures and all walks of life. How can people think that destroying these people's livelihoods solves anything.

I don't know what I can do to make it better, and I want to do something.
 
I’ve been thinking of you Carla being that close. I have another heart friend that is only a mile or so from the worst of it in mnp
i grieve for all of the USA. Then I see Quebec has taken up the rallying cry of riots too, and that I don’t quite understand.
Alexis might be getting a treatment for pain Monday or Tuesday. Fingers crossed. It comes with significant risk, but we have to do something.
Rained most of the weekend and we had tornado warnings a little south of me.
Alexis FaceTimes her bunnies every day, it’s the cutest thing. Each of them hear her voice and up go their ears, then they go to my phone and chin it or nose it, it’s the sweetest thing. Smile for the day.
And june, how can it possibly be June? Just how. Although March was 300 days, and April 500 days and May has been 1000 I think.
Anyone in Alberta can now get Covid tested, anyone! For any reason. Both mom and alexis have been. I don’t see the need
 
Ha, ha! I have to tattle on myself. So I had surgery Monday. Due to the Covid 19, and the fact that I was doing well, they let me go early, (same day). So I'm home, thinking, "Awesome! I'm going to get some scrapping done." I was pretty proud of myself until I went to upload my first page. I had scrap lifted myself, thinking it was an original page! Maybe I better wait a bit. I'm going to keep it though. It's part of the memory. :D
 
Good morning, ladies. I've been offline a lot more this week. I've spent lots of time with the animals, cooking and going for long walks with Taz. My daughter has slowly started bringing more of her things over and is now starting to pack up her apartment. Some of it will go into storage until we sell this house in the next few yrs, buy a home better suited for all 3 of us, and then we'll have a better idea of what we need to keep out of our blended households. So my youngest moving back permanently has happened.

Karen - we'll start that series soon, it's on our list to watch.

Lynnie - hope you are settling into your new CT role and enjoying it.

Sherri - that is so cute to hear about the bunnies LOL.

Dorann - hope that work will be better now that she'll be gone.

Carla and everyone else in dangerous areas....stay safe and I hope the riots and looting stop soon. What a terrible time this is.

I'm going to grab another coffee and start my work day. Stay healthy and safe everyone. BFN
 
OMGosh ladies I can now say she said yes to the dress! It is stunning and obviously I can't show you but I can show you here second choice pass, seriously her choice is even more stunning then this! Things are getting real my baby girl is on her way to becoming a wife!
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That is one gorgeous dress, I can only imagine what the actual choice looks like.

Me, I've been having a terrible day today. It all started out with the car not wanting to start. I went and got a new battery for it because I thought that was the issue, but that might have been one of the problems, but there is something more going on. I'm waiting for a mechanic to get back with me now because it will now turn over but it won't start. He said it sounds like it could be either a sensor or the fuel pump (ugh). Oh and while I was trying to work on the car myself two of my dogs got out and I had to try to catch them, in the 90 degree heat. I swear I got dehydrated in just 20 minutes, my head is still pounding and that was 8 hours ago. So needless to say, I didn't make it to work today and I'm quite frustrated with that.
 
Thanks ladies the choice is amazing! So sorry for the bad day Dorann, hopefully it’s a simple fix and your week gets better.
 
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Ha, ha! I have to tattle on myself. So I had surgery Monday. Due to the Covid 19, and the fact that I was doing well, they let me go early, (same day). So I'm home, thinking, "Awesome! I'm going to get some scrapping done." I was pretty proud of myself until I went to upload my first page. I had scrap lifted myself, thinking it was an original page! Maybe I better wait a bit. I'm going to keep it though. It's part of the memory. :D
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Rae, Congratulations on having your daughter moved back in. Hopefully her apartment is packed up soon. It must be nice.

Ella, her second choice is gorgeous. I can't imagine how beautiful her first choice must be. This will provide scrapping fodder for months when you get the wedding pictures. Congratlations :)

Dorann, So sorry your day is not going well. I hope you were able to catch your dogs!

Alane, I am still laughing about you scraplifting yourself.

It is pretty crazy here. I live fairly close to Los Angeles, in Orange County and the protests and riots are all around us. Not too much visible violence right where we live, but certainly protests. There is another large protest planned for Saturday from the shopping center next to us down the main road to our grocery store. We are planning on leaving before the protest starts and coming back after it is done. We will spend the day at my son's house.

We are slowly allowing more people into our circle. My friend, Pam and I have walked almost every day since the beginning of April. We have worn masks most of the time and stayed a resonable distance apart. We do between four and seven miles a day - occasionally as much as eight.

Next were my kids and my grandson. I started cuddling grandson earlier than anyone else. We spend most of our time quite distanced, but hug at the end. They are ultra careful because Nessa is a nurse and she goes overboard to make sure everyone is safe. Daughter's new boyfriend has been seen, but not hugged, just waved.

I had a very socially distanced tea and crumpets on the patio of a friend's house a few weeks ago. It was lovely and we spent most of our time masked, except when actually eating and drinking.

I went to Bible Study in person for the first time since early March. We had a crafting session before. It was fun and we social distanced, so it was nice.

I am trying to get in to see the doc. I have had a very bad sore throat on and off for some time (before COVID-19) and it has been particularly bad last night and today. It is the worst flare up I have had. I think I need them to look at it. They have done a strep test last time it happened and it came out negative.

I spent today catching up on my journaling. I am a little behind on Project 52, but I have my journal for most days. I just need to catch up on the scrapping. I have folders for every week, so today I sorted the pictures into each folder and I have the journaling, so maybe tomorrow I can plough through getting a bunch done. I would love that.
 
Oh gosh, everyone is so busy and I feel like I'm barely scraping by.

We're safe. Things are settling down here, as you've probably seen. The NG stepped in and made things "right", IMO. Some of you know that I'm a Marine Mom, so I'm very pro-military. What was happening here, and around the country, was "allowed" for far too long and some of these governors are simply allowing it and shouldn't. Again, IMO. I think the arrest of all four officers will help and the fact that the memorial is over, here and the funeral will be over soon, will help as well. I hope.
Our family "issues" are calming as well. Anne and the kids are getting settled back into the condo. She's updating the curtains and paint and things to make it hers. Arraignment still isn't until the end of June so that's sorta hanging over our heads but our/her attorney is hopeful that everything will turn out "in her favor" as best as it can. The police report is very clear that he is twice her size and says she "shook him". Even the attorney shook his head and said, "Really? Exactly how did you accomplish that?" Then he admits that he grabbed her by the wrist and she has pictures of her bruises from days later. So he's pretty sure that it will be minimal for her when it's done. Then she asked the attorney, "So then what happens to him?" She was still under the misunderstanding that he could be charged/blamed for starting it all. The attorney had to tell her, "Nothing, Anne." And she starts crying again. "So he gets away with cheating, lying, fighting and hurting me, calling the cops, lying about the fight. I get arrested, charged, spend time in jail, get a record, spend thousands of dollars on an attorney, have to start completely over and he walks away scott-free." "YEP." smh

So...

Rae, glad you're so busy-busy and having you daughter home again.

OMG, ELLA! I can't even imagine what THE DRESS is going to look like! That one is stunning!

Dorann, oh darnit! Car troubles are so frustrating. And then to miss work too. I'm sorry you had such an icky day. Hope today is better.

Miss Sherri, I'm so exited about what I saw on FB last night! Bunnies and all!!!

I have to admit... I've been "forced" to scraplift myself before, in another group though. When another challenger chose MY layout to use as the inspiration, so that was interesting, but doing it without knowing??? That certainly is a new one Alane! Well done!

Lynnie! So glad you're getting out and about and getting some hugs and cuddles. Our dearest neighbor had a birthday the other day and the one thing she wanted, most of all, were hugs from her grands. She has a serious compromised immune system, including only one lung. So her youngest daughter rigged up one of those completely plastic, totally enclosed hugging stations! Then she posted the video for everyone on FB. It was so awesome. We were all crying!!!
 
This thread has so much life in it! A villain fox stealing a fur baby, FaceTiming bunnies, "Say Yes to the Dress", Rioting....

Sylvan, I'm so happy your baby is ok. Thank goodness your partner was there.

Sherri, with so much heartache and suffering, I'm glad you can take a moment and enjoy the little fun moments.

Karen, yay for the good test results! Glad it was nothing too serious.

Ella, your daughter is going to look beautiful! That second choice dress is amazing. It's fun to enjoy something happy and positive in these difficult times.

Carla, I have watched the news and thought of you and your family. A big thank you to your brother for putting his life on the line to protect the public. I was glad the NG was finally sent in.

Dorann, here's to hoping for no more car trouble. Especially in these warm temps!

Lynnie, it's good to hear someone is recovering a little piece of normal. Glad you got to go to your bible study. I hope you get in to see the Dr about that sore throat!

I appreciate you all sharing a little part of your lives. I don't often contribute but I feel like I know you all through your scrapping and these threads. (And, yes, the drugs might be making me a little melancholy.) I hope and pray all of you stay safe.
 
Hi y'all! I'm having a great day, and it's so nice to see everyone chatting!

For by birthday, my oldest sent me his wedding pictures, finally! The wedding was almost 2 years ago! I will be downloading them and scrapping them at last- I'm so excited!

What's happened over the past couple of weeks has made me sad, but seeing this brought back good, positive memories. While ugly things are happening out there, it's important to remember that there are still good things happening. At least that's what I'm trying to tell myself, and it's working.

I hope all of you are having a good day too, and staying safe. Take care! :)
 
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