Chit Chat 24

Well got through my 73rd Birthday a few days ago, had a few cards from my church friends, otherwise, just another day indoors on the day, by myself, last Friday..Took cakes in the morning before, and got a group of happy birthdays from them...

Congratulations on another trip around the sun, Jackie!  Sorry we missed it.

Belated Happy Birthday Jackie, all good wishes

Jackie, belated Happy Birthday wishes. Too bad we don't all live nearby so we could have at least sun the Birthday song for you.  .

No rain predicted, but I knew the moment I stepped outside to let the dogs out, it was too warm. They say 100% chance when last night they said only 6%. Oh Well.

jackiehope wrote:Well got through my 73rd Birthday a few days ago, had a few cards from my church friends, otherwise, just another day indoors on the day, by myself, last Friday..Took cakes in the morning before, and got a group of happy birthdays from them...

Happy belated birthday Jackie.  I apologized in your birthday thread.

I spent so much time on this computer, I barely recall what else I did.
I know I visited my favorite doggie.
I hope everyone enjoyed this day.

I was going to take Gracie for a walk, but the weather guessers kept telling it was going to storm,,.

I have no plans for today, Only a 3% chance of rain, so maybe I can get something done outside today.

Windwalker wrote:I have no plans for today, Only a 3% chance of rain, so maybe I can get something done outside today.

A 3% chance of rain?  That means probably a series of thundershowers!

Been a busy day and yet Wednesday I go to mid week service.

Day started out doing a load of towels, then shower to go get hair cut (took grandson with me for his hair cut) then we went to a new pizza place and got pizza to bring home and I had made a salad.

Took grandson home and washed dishes (some were from yesterday)

As I mentioned been a busy day.

Glad, I take it your truck is now running well. Wonderful.
I did very little.
I sat here an hour watching a video as someone walked 
from the place where Jesus was baptized along the Jordan
River. What was inspiring also disappointed me due to the
fact people toss their trash along the path our Lord Jesus
must have walked. (Am I too critical?)

You did well, Glad!  Put me to shame- I didn't do much of anything.
No nell.  It's sad that people are that way!

I'm about to head out on an errand. I dislike getting out this early, but it is, what it is, as they say. Have a great Thursday!

Went shopping yesterday and met two strangers and had nice chats about the stores. Bought friends Easter eggs and hot cross buns. Visiting daughter Good Friday. Not seen her for nine weeks. Oscar will have grown.

2Anne wrote: Visiting daughter Good Friday. Not seen her for nine weeks. Oscar will have grown.

Daughter's name is Oscar?

No Oscar is Victoria’s four years old son. A bundle of mischievous energy! I bought him a Mickey Mouse hat in Fuerteventura and he’s desperate to wear it. Have to show it when we FaceTime.

Sorry.  I wasn't thinking straight.  Sheri texted me at 2 a .m.  She had a headache from not eating,  Wanted to see if I had anything sweet for her.  Got online, found a Speedway station open 24/7.  Volunteered to get her something...

2Anne I would love to see a picture of Oscar in his Mickey Mouse hat if you are allowed to post one.  I bet he is a cutie.

Well I'm sitting here by my computer
postin' with others here
a cup of hot chocolate by my right hand
wishin' it was a beer
haven't had any alcohol
since 1995
guess that makes me kind of queer
Now I'm down to seeds and stems again too.

Glad I will try and send a pic of Oscar with his hat on. Will need to send it to LFF who may kindly put it on shout for me. 
LFF, well done on your abstinence, I like an occasional drink but had nothing on holiday. Can you tell me please the first word in your email? I’ve forgotten it and would really appreciate you putting up a photo of Oscar.

Sent you a PM, 2Anne.

It's cooler here this morning, but the skies look like they are clear, once it gets daylight. No plans, I got a few things done that needed to be done, yesterday. I hope everyone has a nice Friday.

Best wishes to everyone this Good Friday, a time to reflect on how men killed the son of God.

Why is it called 'Good' Friday?  Should be 'sad' Friday

I am thankful for my love for Jesus and what He did for me and everyone.

Will have a gathering of just a few folks tomorrow, family meal.

Picture of 2Anne's Oscar

2Anne he is so cute!  Thank you!

Anne...
...your Oscar has his whole life ahead of him, hope and pray it is a good one...Thank you LFF for posting..

Had a hot cross bun with my cup of tea in church yesterday...I will now look up why we buy and eat them at Easter time...Yes, as i already guessed, " to symbolise the crucifixion on the cross "

Wikipedia:
The first definite record of hot cross buns comes from a London street cry: "Good Friday comes this month, the old woman runs. With one or two a penny hot cross buns", which appeared in Poor Robin's Almanac for 1733.The line "One a penny, two a penny, hot cross-buns" appears in the English nursery rhyme " Hot Cross Buns " published in the London Chronicle London for 2–4 June 1767.Food historian Ivan Day states, The buns were made in London during the 18th century. But when you start looking for records or recipes earlier than that, you hit nothing.

Jackie, that’s interesting about the hot cross buns. Dreadful that Iceland removed the cross and put a tick, glad there was a strong reaction. I started our Simnel cake today, delish marzipan.  I wonder if they have these treats in America?
Oscar looks cute but he’s full of mischief, my daughter his mum, has endless love and patience that surprises me.

Yes, Jackie.  Thank you so much!

Jackie, thank you for the information.
I grew up in the south, child of British lineage.
We never had Hot Cross buns. I wonder why not?
We always colored boiled eggs, The men folk hid 
them the first time. Then we children were allowed
to take turns hiding them. Then we could eat them.
I kept the tradition for my grandchildren for awhile.
LOL Thankfully they outgrew it.

Anne.
..i did not know that, looking the story up now...yes, i would find the tick symbol stupid and offensive, as someone else wrote, Jesus did not die on a tick, he died on a cross...

Stupid Iceland, why mess with our " British " tradition..another pandering to not offend non British nationalities..

There is a saying, " when in Rome, do as the Romans do "
Visiting another place, you should follow the customs of the people in that place - that Country..

I didn't see much in that video.  It was more of an advertisement for his tours.  Some of the other videos, while conjecture, did seem to authenticate his findings.

I'm just sick to my stomach. Our president, won't allow religious themed Eggs by the children at the White House this year. But he did take time to declare today, the holiest day of the Christian year, as "Trans Visibility Day". 

I think we have located the antichrist. Anyone supporting him, is not Christian IMHO.


Happy Easter to everyone. We know it is a glorious day!

Happy Easter all!

Happy Easter, lots of chocolate eggs here for the children and big kids. A holy and precious celebration.

Got to run to the doctor to have a routine blood test done. I already know I have blood. Maybe they could install a dipstick in me, and I could check it myself?

They have to check your viscosity.  Up North here, we need at least a 10W.  Down South, a 40W might be the  minimum

My sister needs her bloods doing as she has kidney failure. Can I get her to go? No, procrastinates about everything. So frustrating.
Had grandson for lunch yesterday, little horror. Really was a nightmare, damaging furniture, running riot, his mum took him home at five and I wasn’t sorry. Need a quiet recovery week.

WOW, 2Anne, now tell us the absolutely wonderful traits of Oscar.
LOL We grandparents only are allowed to say anything negative about our gr.children.

Ray and I went to Walmart this afternoon. My OTC card was just reloaded and that means a trip to Walmart. Shopping to spend freebies is actually fun.
Soon I will visit my dog friend.

Second thought. I have an appointment with my new Primary Dr.
 I have forgotten when AND her name. AND where I put the paper 
I wrote the information on. YES, I do know there are ways to keep 
up with important things. Tape recorder? A poster board or whatever
that thing is called.?

A calendar?  I keep a desk calendar by my computer- write things on that

No a diary here in UK. Can’t manage without mine, so useful.

A large wall calendar for me, i keep laid flat on a large foot stall..easy to get at..

I used to have a large calendar that covered half my desk.  Was nice- easy to see things, with lots of room to write, but now that I have a laptop, I have a smaller calendar ( 8 by 11 inches).  Still have room to write appointments and such on it.  Keep it to the left of my laptop so it's easy to see.

We didn't get the big storms, but heard 3 or 4 rumbles of distant thunder. It's supposed to rain again today. I don't mind it as long as there is nowhere to have to go.

Mornin' Windwalker!  We're supposed to have rain, possibly snow here today.

All I seem to notice is cold.

nell wrote:All I seem to notice is cold.

My Mom used to say "Dress in layers."