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I'm back after a couple of days off - one that I apparently over-did and one getting over it.  Nothing major, but I may need to change the way I do my shopping.    

Well just a short few hours away from my grand speech, 3 & a half to 4 & a half hours...I am a little bit nervous and a lot excited at the same time...must admit I will be glad when its all over...I had been practising and practising all week...and worrying about the what iff's...what if my right leg, the meralgia pareasthetica, plays up at that very moment and I said I would make my own way up to the lecturn, and now I cant, or I get up but I find I cant get back, I cant move...my leg and walking is that unpredictable...what if I am bursting for the loo, seeings I will be getting there earlier than usual, my MS causes me bladder problems...I have bought myself a new tetrapod walking aid, if I use it today in church, will it get in the way and trip anybody up, will it be sturdy enough for me, it does wobble, can I trust it?...
This is where I have to put my trust in God, to make everything go, as I want it to go, right, and just stop worrying...at least I have one consolation, I read a whole lot better than I sing... 

Sadly I was about to take myself to bed last night when we had ourselves another " Breaking News " story...another heart of London terrorist attack, which kept me glued to the tv for another hour, till almost midnight...

Hi everyone.  We are in for another hot day in the 90's.  This will be Church day and getting something to eat either to bring home or eat out depending on how tired we are after church.  I will rest and listen to Don's program and then catch the end of the golf match.  Yesterday was  pretty quiet day.  I did go to my meeting yesterday and watch the golf match for about 3 hours. 

Jackie, with all the work you put into preparation for your reading this morning at your Church that I am confident it went very well.  They did have a couple of reports on the new London terror attack on the news last night.  I am sure there will be more information about it today.  It is hard to fight insanity especially when it is conducted for one or a few people.  What I heard is that they were dealing with attacks in three different places. 

I am back from church, yay, I am one happy person..it went word perfect, with no hiccups, just nicely flowing...several individuals congratulated me on my speech....but I will always remember those words, " Galileans, Parthians, Medes, Elemites, Mesopotamia, Judea, Phrygia, Pamphylia, Libya, Cyrene, Cretans, Pontus, Asia, and not forgetting Cappadocia...

Ha ha, our previous church warden got us all up along with the lady Bishop for a photo shoot, kept us there so long as he couldn't get the camera to take the photos, that caused a bit of amusement between us...

Jackie, I was so glad to see your posts this morning.  I had been concerned when  there was nothing from you for three days.  You know how we are when we don't hear from someone!     I'm glad your reading went well this morning - I knew you could do it!   

Jeanne Lee...well I will never forget ( New International Version....ACTS Chapter 2 Verses 1-21 ) in a hurry...

I skipped breakfast for this, now I am going to award myself a blackcurrant Sundae, it has been sitting there since yesterday...oh did I mention, I have lost 4.lb of weight this week... 

We attended the evening service last night and it fits our style. 

Ruth Ann:  Who will take care of YOU?  You are in my prayers. 

We should have a special prayer for all who live alone - there are many in here. 

Larry:  Foyles War was so interesting.  Love the British series they put out.

Jeanne:  Can you do a sizeable shopping online and just pick it up?  I mean once or twice a month have them load the car.  Or, splurge on a monthly delivery - it is either $7 or $8 here I understand.  They will bring it right to your door I am sure. Take care.

Jackie:  I thought of you last night when a woman read the message with all of the difficult names - some I have never heard of before or at least have forgotten.  Congratulations on your success and for being a volunteer. 

We are considering changing to a different church and have visited last night 3 times - it is more traditional and not everything we like but we cannot stand the loud and jazzy music of the mega church anymore.  Getting too old for that music that takes over the sermon.  I will stay with the mega church mid-week bible study.  Many of us are disappointed with the teenage music and most stand outside for almost 20 minutes before going to their seats.  Church should be for everyone. 

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Carol, I can only have non-perishables delivered.  The order is then delivered by USPS and huge boxes, filled with lots of unnecessary extra plastic packing, just get tossed on the porch.  For at least $50 to get free shipping, otherwise it's almost double the price of the items.  Things like milk, cheese, butter, etc. aren't available for delivery. 

There is one store that will prepare your order for pickup & put it in your car, but it's a little more than 20 miles over hills and lots of curves - not too bad in summer, but winter....  So I couldn't really ask anyone to do that.

Plus, I really hate online shopping!   

Hi everyone.  It has been a busy morning and just now having the opportunity to make a short post.  Pat had to get some blood tests before an appointment on Wednesday an I went to the Prompt Care doctor in our new medical facility in North Augusta. They could not do the testing needed there and sent me on to the ER where I have spend the rest of the morning.  After an ultrasound and another test they determined it was not something to be concerned about but have referred me to a Urologist.  Pat came on home after dropping me off at the hospital and the came an picked me up.  Needless to say that used my energy supply for today.  We did have a nice rain last evening and I was able to turn my sprinklers off so it didn't water this morning. 

Jackie, glad your reading went so well and I am not surprised at all.  The next time they need you to read you won't be as concerned.

Carol, we enjoy the British shows as well and have watched a number of series.  Have you watched the series about Queen Elizabeth.  It is a Netflix original and very good. Another series we loved was Monarch of the Glen set in Scotland.  We also liked the Doc Martin series.

Jeanne, I sure know what you mean about the big boxes and packing material.  Fortunately I can break it down and store it in the garage.  Sometimes they send small things in big boxes. 

Just been on our 6.pm news...the monster who killed little Harry the child who lived in a near small village, not far from us, has been given LIFE....he has got what he deserves...I understand that many prisoners dont take too kindly to child killers...

Larry Hanna, I should bet by now you have seen your fair share of the inside of hospitals....guess at the end of the day, all re require is to keep away and just get on with our life, let us hope and pray your visit will be just that, a one off visit, and nothing more....

I also remember being in your place end of last year, re the Gynaecologist followed by the Urologist...

Jeanne Lee:  Yes, you do have three good reasons not to shop online. 

Larry:  We have watch most of the noted British series - except Elizabeth.  Well, you now know the ins and outs of your new medical facility.  Prompt Care sounds like what we see out here - numerous ER small buildings as often as we see a Walgreens on corners.  Expensive and not as experienced as a top level rated hospital.  Does it sound like a Doc in the Box? 

Another afternoon of hail and winds is expected so we did our errands early in the day.  All our neighbors are commenting on the abundance of rabbits running around and it is because the coyote den isn't in the ravine this year.  Missing their howling whenever the firetruck or ambulance is in the area.  Otherwise, they can be pushy and can bite - then, you go for a rabies shot although they usually don't have the disease.

A load of dark fabric is in the dryer and I will iron it soon.  It is a dark gray and I was afraid the color might bleed when washed after being sewn on a quilt edge.  It looks like there was no dye in the wash water so they must have taken care of that dye at the factory. 

The temperature outdoors keeps dropping and it is getting dark with clouds. 

Keith goes for his Urologist appointment tomorrow afternoon. I am going with nhim because he (Keith) prefers me to be with him. to remember all that he is told.
We are leaving for Sunriver next Tuesday so it is rather hectic getting everything done that needs to be done. his Dr appointment, freckles vet Visit, Grocery shopping and packing for the trip. Freckles is going with us so she has to get all her shots before we leave and get some Tick protection.

Off to my Tai Chi practice now

Carol...
...thank you for your congratulations on my success, re, my church reading...I really threw myself in at the deep end as even our new church warden didn't want it as he said the words weren't easy to pronounce, he said I was " brave " taking it on.. 

I wish you the best in finding your new " forever " church...
The church I attend does not seem to be a family church, mainly mid age and older, no young family's nor children, although we had one young couple or sometimes just the father with a small boy who usually cries during the sermon, but then father takes him outside before bringing him back in, but they are not there every week...Also we tend to just have the one nationality, this church suits me...

Marilyn...
...that sure rings a bell, quoting...." because he (Keith) prefers me to be with him. to remember all that he is told..."
I am the same as what I miss Richard picks up, although we will have differentiating recollections of what we were told...I am usually correct... but its still nice to have two pairs of ears...

Oh talking of " ticks " we never had a problem at our old location but since moving here a year ago we have seen the odd tick...they are horrible things..I remember 35 years ago when I briefly lived in St Lucia West Indies... I bought a puppy who was riddled with those horrible blood sucking things, it got dealt with...
We are now debating on getting another " Seresto " tick collar but they come rather expensive and can only be got on vet prescription, which   they now charge around the ?15 mark, and that's before the layout to purchase one...
Seresto was what our vet gave us last year, we nearly died with shock when she asked for ?80 ( $100 ) for the two...

Jeanne Lee...
...online shopping is all I do, have done for some years...I now know the shops I can trust and will confidently use often...
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Oh our weather yesterday was rain and strong winds, doesn't look like our next 15 day weather forecast is showing summer...but then I dont like heat, well not the sun variety, I really do not like it when UK has a heatwave, I tend to get ratty, yes, rattier than usual... ... Now as for Richard, he loves the heat, nor does he feel the cold during winter...

Nothing on my today agenda, not long taken in my organic vegi - box delivery, he comes 7.30 ish in the morning..

Hm, strange..not sure why the question mark ? came us as the UK pound sign...?
..that was meant to post as the ?15 mark and ?80 for the two..
Its done it again, but only once posted not when you preview...  

Hi everyone.  It is an overcast morning and is suppose to be a lot cooler today than the last couple of day.  Not much to write about this morning.  Will have to leave in a little while to go to the podiatrist, who is about 30 minutes away.

Jackie, I have also heard that prisoners don't take kindly to child killers so the man will likely have a tough time in prison if he can survive there at all.  I have been hospitalized numerous time over the years.  This time it was just to the ER and think that could have been avoided but would still have had to have the test done to determine whether my problem was serious, which is wasn't.  I was only in the ER for a couple of hours.

Carol, I have watched Elizabeth and it was a good series as well.  It was about the first Queen Elizabeth.  This prompt care unit is set up by the big University Hospital.  It  appears they are equipped to deal mainly with cold, flu and things of that type. Do you use the color catchers in your washing of fabric or other colored things.  Pat has used them for a long while and they really work. 

Marilyn, I am sure Keith will be glad to have the Urologist appointment over.  It does sound like you will be keeping busy between now and next Tuesday. 

Poor London and all the other places in Europe on these attacks.  Keeping all in my prayers.

Larry:  Yes, I do use the color catcher and it has been a fabric saver.  This fabric did not lose any color so that is good.  Wishing I had the energy to do more sewing today but a trip to the dentist and veggie store was enough.  We have so many new buildings around here and did notice an ER that said University on it.  You would not believe it but building apartments, adding new lanes to the roads and of the building cranes are everywhere you look over the city. 

Jackie:  We have been privileged to have several "forever" churches in our lives.  We even started one from scratch with less than a dozen people and a young pastor.  It is huge - in Texas - now and we would barely know it.  Loved all the work with evangelism - I even got university of Texas credits for that paper so it was a double treat for me.  We were younger and had more stamina.  Now, I just want to be of some help but not totally involved - just looking for the good word message.   

Carol...
...you wouldn't believe what I just done...I was inquisitive to google map Baptist Churches within our area of Dorset, then I looked them up in Watford, Hertfordshire, the town I grew up in, and only moved away 14-15 years ago before moving to Bedfordshire, our next County and, hey I found one...only to surprise myself by recognising one as the church I went to weekly that held my " Brownies " sessions, age 11, ( I was a late joiner as most by that age had joined the Girl Guides...) the church which now calls itself ( Grace ) has now brought back so many very young and wonderful memories...Which include one Sunday marching in our busy road, following our brass band...complete in uniform of brown dress, brown leather belt, brown beret and yellow tie, along with any badges we had earned pinned onto our dress...just so strange to see that church again...

Hi everyone. We have an overcast and cooler day ahead with a high around 76 degrees and only a low chance of rain.  We did get a nice rain yesterday afternoon and I won't need to water tomorrow so can leave the sprinkling system off.  Today is another doctor appointment day and this one is for Pat.  Then this evening we plan on going to the Pizza Hut for our dinner so we can see our son for a few minutes.  He generally is off on Wednesday but it filling in for someone this week.  Not sure whether Jennifer will join us as she apparently had a bout of food poisoning Monday night and ended up in the ER.  I  learned yesterday that two more restaurants will be opening in North Augusta.  Chipotle Mexican Grill's new building is almost done and will open right away and an IHOP later.

Carol, we also had the experience of being a part of the establishment of a church when we first moved to Georgia many years ago.  The minister lived in our neighborhood and was making house to house visits.  We hadn't found a new church to attend so decided we would join his church, a Methodist Church.  We started in a double wide mobile home.  It was an interesting experience.  We then had to move away for a career advancement and when we went back some years later a big new church had been built.  There seems to be quite a bit of home building going on around here although we don't see the cranes.  Home building has picked up as this is considered a desirable place to live.

Jackie, those are nice memories of your childhood by finding that picture of the Church.   

...Yes our one night a week Brownies, myself and another friend would stop off at a small fish shop just round the corner, after Brownies in the evening when on our way home, and buy ourselves a portion of chips dunked in vinegar...I couldn't have vinegar now as I have a hiatus hernia and would suffer acid or reflux...and to think we only paid fourpence halfpenny ( our old currency ) for a portion of chips wrapped in newspaper...Where did that childhood go?

Very unsettling experience at a new dentist's office yesterday.  After the pain killer left me - there was so much pain and I checked that the cleaning disk had clipped my mouth in several places - it wasn't pleasant.  Why didn't anyone say something?  I have to go back for one more visit and have pre-paid all.  so, some Advil is helping me through last night and today - plus a little nap helped.  I could use a softee toy or a sweet doggie to ease everything.

Don wanted to take us to a late breakfast in the foothills.  Do you think we could even get on that highway?  Total road block - we ended up turning off after sitting in traffic. 

Jackie:  Google maps are great - be aware that they can have errors too.  Nice that you "found" a familiar place.  Fondly remembering the wonderful fish and chips tossed with malt vinegar in the UK.  I liked your "old" currency. 

Larry:  Food poisoning is so scary. 

 

Hi everyone.  It is starting out a beautiful morning with the blue sky and bright sun.  We are to get only into the low 80's today.  Today will be my typical Thursday with coffee and my Wisdom group.  I do need to grate up a pound of cheddar cheese before I leave this morning. 

Yesterday morning was spent with Pat's doctor appointment and she doesn't need to see this doctor again for 4 months.  Last evening we did go to the Pizza Hut for dinner and took both cars and left the Cruiser for Scott to drive home and keep for a week as he can add a little Freon in the A/C.  Jennifer was still recouping from the food poisoning, which apparently came from a little piece of lobster she had shared with a friend as they both became sick and she passed on joining us for dinner.  He was pretty busy so only got to speak to him a couple of short periods but that was all right as we got to see him and didn't want to interfere with his job. 

Jackie, I have never had chips wrapped in a newspaper and never dunked chips in vinegar.  I think I will stay with ketchup. 

Carol, that was a terrible experience you had with the teeth cleaning.  I hope you are feeling much better today.  It sounds like it wasn't a very skilled hygienist.  Since those little cuts bleed she had to know what she had done.  It is terrible when you can't even access the freeway.  I really dislike getting stopped in traffic on a freeway as I suppose everyone does.     

Giving thanks - Don had a fall on the front step today and has a bruise on his leg.  He was carrying leftover from going to the men's breakfast and turned to wave or something and missed the step.  Only a bruise - we are so fortunate.  Giving thanks.  I think he may have been pointing out the little birds nest on a decorated wire basket I hang on the front brick wall.  Every year the same bird occupies the space and we usually direct visitors to walk through the garage into the laundry area instead of coming through the front door. 

Larry: Food poisoning can be so serious and it is very good that Jennifer got the care she needed. 

It is good that we can air the investigations of our own government - there have been a lot of times over years that many things should have been investigated but issues were dropped. 

Keith's PSA was 7.4 up from 5.4 a couple of months ago.  He said he does not want a biopsy maybe he will have the other blood test that will tell us what his risk if ove the advancement of cancer. So far  nothing could be determined from the  digital exam by the PA.

Hi everyone.  It looks like we will have another nice day with clouds in the afternoon.  We are to get only to 84 degrees this afternoon.  Yesterday was a perfect Spring day with low humidity and a light breeze. 

Yesterday was the best day I have had in quite awhile in terms of how I was feeling.  However, I realize that I need a day of rest from an active day and fortunately the calendar is clear for today.  There was nothing out of the ordinary in what I did but just enjoyed things more. 

My good friend Richard called me yesterday afternoon asking for Pat and I pray for his wife Pam who has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will have surgery on Tuesday.  She has suffered many health issues over the years but is a lady of strong faith.  If you will please include Pam in your prayers for a few days. 

Carol, when I read that Don had fallen I was sure happy to see it was only a bruise and not a broken bone.  All it takes is one little misstep. In this house we have to use the front door if we don't open the big garage door and so we disturb the mother bird who has used the same nest for the last three years.  I am now seeing those little heads popping over the edge of the next wanting the next bite of food.  They are so cute.  I think after Scott's terrible bout with food poisoning several months ago they were not going to fool around this time like he did which caused him to be hospitalized for a couple of days.  Wouldn't it be nice if as much energy were put into building America as there is in tearing it down.

Marilyn, having had the biopsy of the prostate it isn't that bad.  Has he actually been diagnosed with cancer?  However, we each have to make our own decisions. 

We will have to have the air conditioning on this afternoon - unless a cooling storm passes this way.  -- it is already so hot the air did start.  My problem with it is that I sew in the basement and it is so chilly that I have a flannel shirt on when downstairs.     We have covers on the vents but the stairway is open so it stays cold downstairs. 

Larry:  Prayers for your friends wife, Pam. 

Larry:  Nice that the Lord gave all of us some entertainment with birds and animals.

Marilyn:  Prayers for successful treatment and care. 

Yesterday, we had an Amber Alert  for a ten-year old girl.  Unfortunately, she was found but not alive.  Terribly sad for the family and friends.  Children should be safe.

I keep losing my post.

Thank you Carol for the prayers.

Larry I think if it wasn't for my insistence he would not have gone to the Dr. in the first place. The PSA was 7.47, he has to go for another the end of July and an appointemnt  on August 2.  He doesn't want the biopsy just yet but was told that there is a 30% chance he has cancer.  The problem is that the only insurance he has is the Medicare, n o supplement at all. We applied to late  for him to get the medicare advantage plan that I have. He is stubborn when it comes to his wallet.

Hi, friends,

This has been a very busy week.  A quarterly visit with my PCP, and then on another day, an earwax removal. It builds up and interferes with my hearing. Then, of course, it's every other day to feed and care for the cat. So, I really rested today.  And, of course, there's grocery shopping for tomorrow as well as kitty care.

Each of you does such a good job of posting! Thank you so much. 

Y'all have a good day.
Ruth Ann

Hi everyone.  It is a nice sunny morning but is suppose to become partly cloudy this afternoon.  We expect to get to bout 90 degrees this afternoon.  I have a light schedule planned for today.  I will attend a 10:30 meeting and then spend the rest of the day home.  Later this afternoon I will watch some of the St. Jude's Golf Tourney.  Many of the big names in golf have skipped this event as next week is the U. S. Open Championship, which is one of the big tournaments each year.  About the only thing I accomplished yesterday was to prepare our dinner last night.  Usually about once a week we have a "salad supper" which is a nice green salad and either tuna or chicken salad on top. 

Carol, when we lived in Maryland years ago we had a finished family room in our basement and it was always chilly so can relate to your comment about your basement.  We also had an Amber Alert in our area on Friday and I haven't heard whether the child has been found safe or not. 

Marilyn, while most prostate cancer is very slow growing and is usually not life threatening, some is not and it is best to know.  I watched a dear friend die of prostate cancer and it is a tough way to go. 

Ruth Ann, it seems that going for doctor appointments is very tiring even though we mainly sit and wait and the driving to and fro.  I hope you will have a quieter week coming up. 

Yesterday, I had my first bone scan.  This is a new building and everything is ultra modern.  Such a wonderful staff - they are part of a group that does mammograms in another building.

Did you see the video of a distracted woman checking her cell phone - she walked right into an opening on a sidewalk and was apparently injured.  It looked like she went in head first.  These people are driving too - even with children in their vehicles.

When was the last time in this country was anyone criticized  for hiring a Christian?  Apparently, one senator doesn't like a Christian for being chosen for a job. 

Don has an hour and 15 minutes to drive and park at the VA so his visits take up a lot of each appointment.  I usually go with him - often stopping at the chapel on the way out.  Such a peaceful spot for the vets and family and so appreciated. 

Larry:  To me - golf is so boring.  They whisper.      Enjoy watching the game - Don watches as well.