The year is flying by quickly! Welcome to the month of April.

White rabbits!

White Rabbit!

I hope that no one is fooled today?

I saw an online ad for musical toilet paper this morning...

White Rabbit!

I hope that no one is fooled today?

I saw an online ad for musical toilet paper this morning...

Hee hee! That’s new to me :D

Thursday is My Mother's birthday but unfortunately she won't be around to celebrate so hopefully we she gets out the hospital we can both celebrate our birthdays together on my next day off whenever that'll be.

I had a hospital appointment on Tuesday to plan my radiotherapy treatment. I will be starting this in May. The process involved having a CT scan to check the area that will be having the treatment and having three tiny tattoos to ensure my body is always in exactly the right position in the machine.

Plan whatever-I lost track finally panned out and I am going to see the eclipse!! YAY!!!!


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Plan whatever-I lost track finally panned out and I am going to see the eclipse!! YAY!!!!


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That’s awesome! O0

Plan whatever-I lost track finally panned out and I am going to see the eclipse!! YAY!!!!


Cat


I see you decided to go with the Lear jet.  ;)

I see you decided to go with the Lear jet.  ;)


Well, I won't be going to Nova Scotia. Actually, I'm going with a friend of mine who I haven't seen in 40 years. We went to middle school together in Connecticut. Then I moved away and we started to exchange letters. We then saw each other in San Antonio when I was stationed down there and she was in basic training. After I moved to Vermont and she moved to Massachusetts, we talked on the phone a lot. Then we were just exchanging Christmas cards. Then she wrote me and told me that her husband passed away. So our phone calls started again. And of course last year I had to tell her about Carlos.

We have talked about taking a trip together but we are a bit cautious. After not seeing each other for 40 years, will we be compatible on a trip? So, this excursion will be a trial run to tell us if stand each other for a few days.


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Today will be a reunion with my friend. I am excited and nervous at the same time. Then tomorrow is Eclipse Day!!


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Hosted a house (condo) full of people this evening - it was fun but I'm exhausted, after all the cleaning and food prep...

I had a hospital appointment on Tuesday to plan my radiotherapy treatment. I will be starting this in May. The process involved having a CT scan to check the area that will be having the treatment and having three tiny tattoos to ensure my body is always in exactly the right position in the machine.


I hope that goes well, Karen  :)

Plan whatever-I lost track finally panned out and I am going to see the eclipse!! YAY!!!!

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Today will be a reunion with my friend. I am excited and nervous at the same time. Then tomorrow is Eclipse Day!!

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O0 Great!  Enjoy!!!

Hosted a house (condo) full of people this evening - it was fun but I'm exhausted, after all the cleaning and food prep...


What foods did you serve?

ECLIPSE DAY!!!!

I'm not the least bit excited.  ;) ;D ;D


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ECLIPSE DAY!!!!

I'm not the least bit excited.  ;) ;D ;D


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It’ll probably be partial where I’m at.

What foods did you serve?


We pared back a smidge.  Served homemade deviled eggs, homemade ham salad spread w/crackers, veggies w/dip, homemade lemon squares, homemade chocolate chunk cookies, mixed nuts, and m&ms.  Plus an assortment of beverages.

Had two lots of not good news recently.

Last week Dai’s cousin died. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer about six weeks ago, but it was pretty advanced by the time she was diagnosed. She was apparently too weak for any treatment to be tried.

Then this morning I had an email from a friend (we lost touch a little recently and I message him the other day). Anyway his wife has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer (rare and difficult to treat type). In addition his son suffered a brain aneurysm and is in a coma in hospital in Vienna. Doctors are hopeful he will recover, but there maybe some lasting impairment

We pared back a smidge.  Served homemade deviled eggs, homemade ham salad spread w/crackers, veggies w/dip, homemade lemon squares, homemade chocolate chunk cookies, mixed nuts, and m&ms.  Plus an assortment of beverages.



Sounds like a very interesting assortment of goodies! O0

Had two lots of not good news recently.

Last week Dai’s cousin died. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer about six weeks ago, but it was pretty advanced by the time she was diagnosed. She was apparently too weak for any treatment to be tried.

Then this morning I had an email from a friend (we lost touch a little recently and I message him the other day). Anyway his wife has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer (rare and difficult to treat type). In addition his son suffered a brain aneurysm and is in a coma in hospital in Vienna. Doctors are hopeful he will recover, but there maybe some lasting impairment

So sorry to hear these stories. My thoughts and prayers to you.

Had two lots of not good news recently.

Last week Dai’s cousin died. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer about six weeks ago, but it was pretty advanced by the time she was diagnosed. She was apparently too weak for any treatment to be tried.

Then this morning I had an email from a friend (we lost touch a little recently and I message him the other day). Anyway his wife has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer (rare and difficult to treat type). In addition his son suffered a brain aneurysm and is in a coma in hospital in Vienna. Doctors are hopeful he will recover, but there maybe some lasting impairment



((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))


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We pared back a smidge.  Served homemade deviled eggs, homemade ham salad spread w/crackers, veggies w/dip, homemade lemon squares, homemade chocolate chunk cookies, mixed nuts, and m&ms.  Plus an assortment of beverages.

Sounds delicious. :)

Had two lots of not good news recently.

Last week Dai’s cousin died. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer about six weeks ago, but it was pretty advanced by the time she was diagnosed. She was apparently too weak for any treatment to be tried.

Then this morning I had an email from a friend (we lost touch a little recently and I message him the other day). Anyway his wife has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer (rare and difficult to treat type). In addition his son suffered a brain aneurysm and is in a coma in hospital in Vienna. Doctors are hopeful he will recover, but there maybe some lasting impairment


So sorry to hear this, karen

Had a great day-even if we hit some traffic on the way home. The best part was not viewing the eclipse but reconnecting with my friend who we haven't see each other for 40 years. This morning when I had breakfast with her at the b&b, I brought the old yearbook from when we were in 7th grade. We were reminiscing about all the bullies who tormented us and how we have gotten "revenge" on them by having a great life. She said that she would see some of them recently and they don't look good. Her term, "hagged out."


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Had a great day-even if we hit some traffic on the way home. The best part was not viewing the eclipse but reconnecting with my friend who we haven't see each other for 40 years. This morning when I had breakfast with her at the b&b, I brought the old yearbook from when we were in 7th grade. We were reminiscing about all the bullies who tormented us and how we have gotten "revenge" on them by having a great life. She said that she would see some of them recently and they don't look good. Her term, "hagged out."


Cat


That's the thing. "Living well is the best revenge".  O0

Today is my dad’s birthday; he’s 71 today. On my way home from work I stopped to buy him a gift.

Today is my dad’s birthday; he’s 71 today. On my way home from work I stopped to buy him a gift.


O0 Happy Birthday to your dad!

O0 Happy Birthday to your dad!

Thank you! We cooked a nice dinner for him; tomorrow we’re taking him out for a meal.

Today is my dad’s birthday; he’s 71 today. On my way home from work I stopped to buy him a gift.

Happy Birthday to your Father. :)

My Mother finally comes home after spending a few weeks in the hospital for her down below problems. :)

Happy Birthday to your Father. :)

Thank you. Yesterday while I was at work, my mom took him out to the Ventura Harbor area, and then they went shopping for books that they intend to read on their upcoming vacation.

My Mother finally comes home after spending a few weeks in the hospital for her down below problems. :)


Glad to hear that, Howard!  :)

My Mother finally comes home after spending a few weeks in the hospital for her down below problems. :)

I’m so glad to hear that! O0

Thank you. Yesterday while I was at work, my mom took him out to the Ventura Harbor area, and then they went shopping for books that they intend to read on their upcoming vacation.


Wonderful. O0

Glad to hear that, Howard!  :)


She was happy and in good spirits. :)

I’m so glad to hear that! O0

Now she's going to need therapy soon.

Wonderful. O0

And yesterday my parents and I went out for dinner at a nice restaurant to continue my dad’s birthday celebration.

I'm finally glad this week of 8-5 is over, I can finally relax tomorrow.

I'm finally glad this week of 8-5 is over, I can finally relax tomorrow.

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I hope you are enjoying the day today.

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I hope you are enjoying the day today.

I enjoyed yesterday, now it's back to the grind.

I enjoyed yesterday, now it's back to the grind.

Take it easy and don’t work too hard!

Dai and I went up to Scarborough on Friday. Dai was busy at work so we didn’t leave until the middle of the afternoon. We had dinner at the hotel and then went for a little walk to see the sea. We didn’t get onto the beach and the path is very steep down, and we didn’t fancy the climb back up.

On Saturday we drove up to near Whitby for the British Orienteering Championships. Elizabeth was part of the organisation team and asked us to help run the start. Everything went smoothly. I didn’t have a bad run (for me).

Today has just been laundry, and clearing the car out.

Back to work tomorrow.

So, Friday I signed my will. I am so glad that I went with this lawyer. Carlos & I should have gone to him last year instead of that useless guy. The only thing I have to take care of is a joint account. I still have his name on it because things keep coming in his name. I don't know if there is anything left to come in. After a while, I will take his name off of the account and file the paperwork that states if something were to happen to me, the kids will get what is in that account. It is not my primary account but there is a little something in it for them.

Now, I have to declutter my house-which I started doing I don't know how many years ago and I am not even close to be done. I am in a dilemma right now. I don't want to the kids having to deal with this crap stuff if something were to happen to me but I am not ready to part with it yet. I am hoping I have at least 20 more years to deal with it.


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Today was the funeral of Dai’s cousin Joyce. We drove down yesterday and stayed in a nice hotel.

Derek didn’t want to arrange a wake afterwards, and I’m not sure how many would have gone anyway. Instead we went for lunch with him and his son and family.

Yesterday (Friday) I was out of the house for pretty much all day. First I went to work, and then to Dodger Stadium to see a baseball game. Even though my team ended up losing, I still enjoyed being at the stadium (because it's something I don't get to do regularly). And then we had to drive all the way back home. So I was out of the house for 16 1/2 hours altogether. When I got home I was ready for sleeping. So I feel a little droopy today.

Yesterday (Friday) I was out of the house for pretty much all day. First I went to work, and then to Dodger Stadium to see a baseball game. Even though my team ended up losing, I still enjoyed being at the stadium (because it's something I don't get to do regularly). And then we had to drive all the way back home. So I was out of the house for 16 1/2 hours altogether. When I got home I was ready for sleeping. So I feel a little droopy today.


I actually saw the Dodgers play way back in the dark ages against the Mets at Shea Stadium (which is no more  :\'( ). It was the only pro game I ever saw. What was cool about that day was they had a pre-game with the cast from Happy Days/Laverne & Shirley playing against the Mets' wives. I have some very blurry pics from that day. You can't tell who were in the pics.  :-[

Oh, and I remember the Dodgers won.


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I actually saw the Dodgers play way back in the dark ages against the Mets at Shea Stadium (which is no more  :\'( ). It was the only pro game I ever saw. What was cool about that day was they had a pre-game with the cast from Happy Days/Laverne & Shirley playing against the Mets' wives. I have some very blurry pics from that day. You can't tell who were in the pics.  :-[

Oh, and I remember the Dodgers won.


Cat

Wow, that is quite interesting!

Today my team won; I was watching it on tv and asking, Why couldn’t they do this when we were there in person on Friday night?!

So, tomorrow my parents are leaving for a two-week trip to Italy and Greece; it’s going to involve a cruise as well. Right now they are getting their necessities ready so that they can depart on time tomorrow. I’ll be taking care of the house while they’re away. (I also need to go to work!)

So, tomorrow my parents are leaving for a two-week trip to Italy and Greece; it’s going to involve a cruise as well. Right now they are getting their necessities ready so that they can depart on time tomorrow. I’ll be taking care of the house while they’re away. (I also need to go to work!)

They leave in about five hours, but I will be leaving for work pretty soon.

Very tired.

Last night we were in the sitting room on a Messenger chat with the children. Jean was in the lounge watching tv. She got up to go to the bathroom. The hallway/corridor light was off. I think she must have shut the lounge door, and then tried to turn find the light switch. Anyway somehow she lost her balance and ended up flat in her back. We ended up calling an ambulance and duly went off to hospital for a CT scan on her neck as she was complaining of pain in one particular area.

I went with her, we got into the hospital about 10.30 pm and got home about 3.30 this afternoon. Jean is fine - nothing broken. Various random health issues are being addressed, so useful in some ways. However I only had very short, very light dozes, not much food and only one cup of tea hence my current status.

I just found out that my nephew got married. I don't feel bad about not knowing about it because there only ones who knew and were there were my nephew, his bride, the person who married them, my sister & her husband. The only reason why my sister & her husband were there is because they live there (my nephew & his bride live upstairs). Not even members of her family were there, either.


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I have a date tonight. No, not that kind of a date. My dear friend & I are going out to dinner and then going to see a play. I thought her husband might join us but he has other things going on. So it will be a girls night out.


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I have a date tonight. No, not that kind of a date. My dear friend & I are going out to dinner and then going to see a play. I thought her husband might join us but he has other things going on. So it will be a girls night out.


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Enjoy! O0

I have a date tonight. No, not that kind of a date. My dear friend & I are going out to dinner and then going to see a play. I thought her husband might join us but he has other things going on. So it will be a girls night out.


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Sounds like it might be fun. Hope you enjoy!

I just found out that my nephew got married. I don't feel bad about not knowing about it because there only ones who knew and were there were my nephew, his bride, the person who married them, my sister & her husband. The only reason why my sister & her husband were there is because they live there (my nephew & his bride live upstairs). Not even members of her family were there, either.


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Follow up. Just found out they are expecting.  :) :) :)


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Follow up. Just found out they are expecting.  :) :) :)


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Awesome!! Congrats to them.

Jean and I had our Covid boosters yesterday. I can feel it in my arm a little

Jean and I had our Covid boosters yesterday. I can feel it in my arm a little

Good to stay protected.

So, tomorrow my parents are leaving for a two-week trip to Italy and Greece; it’s going to involve a cruise as well. Right now they are getting their necessities ready so that they can depart on time tomorrow. I’ll be taking care of the house while they’re away. (I also need to go to work!)

They got on their ship today, and are only going to be able to communicate with me through email while on the ship.

This final day of the month seemed to go well for me at the office. It is usually a very busy time, but everything gets done. Today we finished up all the end-of-month tasks with an hour to spare.