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Bob has to go out to work (various hospitals & an HMO--his practice's office is closed), but I'm basically just getting stuff delivered. Had planned to go out for just a long walk to & from nowhere in particular, but it's too cold out.
Re: drugstore deliveries--Bob phoned in a refill to CVS for my Baclofen (which came up online "requires physician renewal") but won't go pick it up unless it's filled--he says "call to make sure it's ready." (hahahaha). Their automated voicemail system has no record of it being "in process." I've been on hold now for nearly an hour. Every now & then it sounds like someone's picking up (I even hear someone take a breath, about to speak), but it immediately goes back to "ads & music on hold." GRRRR!!! Lately, even before the pandemic, they had their staff slashed and stuff that says "ready for pickup" online is still "in process" when I get there. I suspect that within 4 days, I will start getting backaches & muscle spasms for at least a week.
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Don't want to jinx it, but Gordy texted to say his job survived the first wave of layoffs. Fingers crossed!
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Jazzy - lovely music. I can't say that "no one ever told me". More like I never believed them. How about "Fools rush in - where wise men fear to tread..."
Two glasses of Chateau St. Michelle cab from the Columbia Valley. Trying to finish off this bottle so I can go back the Carson Ridge cab from Paso Robles. Or Thousand Stories Zin - truly a lovely wine.
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I am pretty sure this why I moved out West
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Seth McFarlane is one of those maddeningly polymath guys (cute too) whom you'd love to hate but can't because he is so NICE. He should've been given a second chance at hosting another awards show, not just the Oscars. None of those coming up for awhile, alas.
It's freezing cold here today (never topped 30F), but along about 7-ish I suddenly heard singing and saw people coming outside, sans coats, on to their stoops holding their cellphones and belting at the tops of their lungs--it was the inaugural "Sing Out Night," and the song was Bon Jovi's "Livin' On a Prayer," streamed live online. As a boomer, when it comes to Jersey rock I'm more of a Boss/Little Steven/Southside Johnny kinda gal, so I'd never really followed Bon Jovi to the same extent as do Gen-Xers. Still inspiring nonetheless.
I did give in and have a couple oz. of a 2017 Alsace riesling with last night's leftover salmon, wedge salad and hot & sour soup (the latter part of the bounty Bob brought in from the pan-Asian joint around the corner). Loaded with leftovers for tomorrow night!
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Mornin ladies,
I pretty much can guess we're all in our usual places not going any place.
Jeez Mary that's a lot of walking, I'm glad ur up for it. Ur weather is alot like mine, but yesterday the sun actually came out, shocker aroun here. No more work, it feels strange at first but u get used to it. It's really when u start loosing what day it is, they all roll together.
Jazzy I didn't listen yet but I will. U sound like ur going to be busy very soon, so that's good.
Sandy good for Gordy <that's all I'll say> Wow Bob sounds like he's really all over the place. Just asking but u order out, does that bother u at all, or u just pick it up, just how do u work this out. When it comes to food I have to know all my options. And I do enjoy hearing about all of the wine that happens here, just wish I drank.
I would think the restaurants are starving <get it> right now, especially the buffets <which sounds good right now> anyway all these people who depend on tips. I did that for years an made good money and if it stopped that was it. Joey does his work on the computer now every day so they don't loose any days. It works out good cuz it keeps him a little busy. We talk for a while and he helps me with this crazy room I live in and my puter. He sees one of his friends cu his mom an dad do pretty much what Les and Marty do nothing. He can work from home and his mom doesn't work, so we're all stuck in. Good thing Marty works alone and mostly works outside an takes his lunch. I probably said all this before so get used to it. Everyone I talk to no matter what state is on lockdown.
OK I'll lock this down and check in later.
LUBS U ALL
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NM, I do understand about the masks, only because of wearing them in the past. I wear glasses alot of the time, and they fogged up my glasses! I hated that.
Janky, normally I would just go along with my husband and get the hotel room....but not right now. If he really insisted, I think I would have to tell him that he could go alone then. And he has low immunce due to RA.
Cami, my neighbor went to the store the other day, late in the afternoon and she said people would jump in front of you to grab something before you could. Pretty soon they will be shooting someone over TP! 2 hours on the phone with a customer? Sorry about your letters that don't work on your keyboard. Blab away my love! Oh, aren't you the funny one! "I would think the restaurants are starving <get it> right now"
Jazzy, good news on the work front. How is your sister feeling? I know you said earlier she wasn't feeling well. I assume she is not allowed at the nursing home to see her partner, and I assume she is probably doing about the same? Good reason to move out west!!!
Mary, how sweet you were able to have wine with some customers. Sorry you can't see the girls. The neighbor with the gun doesn't scare me, but really, you have to bring it to a neighborly Christmas gathering. Where we all know one another and it's only like 10 people!
Sandy, rediculous how long people have to wait on the phone for things and not just prescriptions. Pretty cool about the neighbors coming out to sing.
Had to fix a section of our fence yesterday, a cow got through. Today we are planting onions. They will do ok with the cold night temps.
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Lori- Even before the lockdown/social distancing started, DD#2 wasn't sure when she would be in Denver for a visit. Depends if she needs to take classes over the summer. It could be August, it could be September/October. G-d willing we will be able to go see her this summer and DH and I take a mini vacation as well. He has his 2 week post op visit with surgeon on Thursday and then 2 weeks later with cardiologist. Hopefully we'll have more answers. I'm hoping and praying that by end June or July (3/12 - 4 months post surgery), he'll be able to fly overseas, pending the horrid, horrid Covid-19 is done. My other kids have cancelled their plans to come for Passover so the 2 S Sedars and all Passover meals will just be DH and me. We are not inviting people for meals, and we are not accepting invitations out. This is the first time, none of the kids will be here. But first and foremost is staying healthy. Then we will have lots more holidays to celebrate together.
DH doesn't even want me to go to the grocery store - I went a couple times last week and got in an out quickly. So either i'm going to order or take advantage of early shopping at 7-8am for senior or those at risk. DH is definitely at risk and we are both past 60. Funny with the Covid-19 they say over 60 is old, but the cardiologist and cardiothoracic surgeon said he was young at 64!! And yes, we are young!!
So far hunkering down in the house/social distancing hasn't been too bad as we have lots of friends checking in on us - mostly by text and a few phone calls.
My dental cleaning for this week was cancelled as ADA told dental offices to close for at least 2 weeks. Re-scheduled for latter part of May. I have 6 month check up with breast medical oncologist on Thursday. I'm waiting them to cancel it, but so far no call. I had labs 3 weeks ago and saw my other oncologist on the 13th so not too worried. All our Rx are mail ordered so that shouldn't be a problem. I've been ordering on Amazon - several orders over the past few week. So much easier than going out.
Stay safe and stay healthy.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Sunny Sunday! Sadie is snoozing away on the ottoman in a patch of nice warm sun. I've got some nice warm sun coming in the window onto my back. Stepped outside for a bit, the breeze is still pretty cold. I will be glad to see some greening up starting. Mud season has definitely arrived.
Janky--I'm not sure what will be available to you after your self-isolation. Things keep getting shut down here in Maine. I think we're down to no crowds over 10 people, but I've got to look that up and be sure.
Cammy--'m actually listening to audio books instead of watching TV. I love getting lost in some favorite stories, and mentally creating new worlds while listening to new stories. It's like being in an entirely different place and time. LOL at the sicky keyboard keys! Don't let the monkeys drive you cray cray!
Jazzy--Hooray for having opportunities and for knowing what you want! I hope you are getting as much sun as I am this weekend. I hear there's a Nor'Easter coming early in the week, so that will be lots of rain to make for a very wet mud season. Which I am actually kind of looking forward to --Lots of baths with Sadie!
Genny--the last day at the job must have been emotional. So much happening for you right now. Sorry to hear about the fatigue and low white blood cell count, hope it all evens out for you. So nice DH can cook! Not being able to babysit is the pitts. Some people are trying to take advantage of the situation, I wonder if your mailman is one of them. Some people just get so self-centered during a crisis.
Chi--prescription filling is always a chore, never seems to run smoothly. Hope you get yours before the back spasms start. And Hooray for Gordy getting past the first wave of layoffs!
Minus--Those wine names sound lovely all by themselves!
Jazzy--nice song!
Chi-there are lots of stories of things like the "Sing Out Night" starting to crop up. I think it's great!
Cammy Cat-- a treadmill minute is ALWAYS longer than a microwave minute!
Goldie--masks do fog up glasses, big time, that was actually one of the reasons I changed from glasses to contacts, so I could see better at work!
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Spring Fever
Ingredients
- 3 oz Sassetti sparkling rosé wine
- 3/4 oz Nikolaihof elderflower syrup
- 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 6 Medium-size strawberries, quartered
- 4 dashes Rhubarb bitters
Steps
- Pour the wine into a wine glass with ice.
- Add all the other ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake.
- Pour into the wine glass.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
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Hi, Karen, didn't mean to bump you into the pool! Getting in and out of grocery stores quickly is a good idea. I'm planning to start using the order online/get the order delivered to the car option from now on.Except for my milk and cream, the local store that carries the milk from the specific dairy I like doesn't do the outside delivery thing. Maybe if enough of us ask they will!
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Hi, Karen, didn't mean to bump you into the pool! Getting in and out of grocery stores quickly is a good idea. I'm planning to start using the order online/get the order delivered to the car option from now on.Except for my milk and cream, the local store that carries the milk from the specific dairy I like doesn't do the outside delivery thing. Maybe if enough of us ask they will!
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Karen, we are staying put and don't want any visitors nor will we visit anyone. Which neither happens much anyways! Hopefully you and DH will get that trip. Praying for a quick recovery for him.
NM, Sadie looks perfectly content and not a worry in the world. As for contacts, I can't wear them anymore, due to terrible astigmatism. Plus, I am on the computer alot, for business, and I can't see things up close when wearing glasses or contacts. But...we are staying put, so no need for any masks for us.
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It's me.
Lori that was funny.
Karen when I read ur post it felt so sad. The first time u won't be with ur family. But ur right it's better just to be safe. No one really know what's going on.
I was just poopin' in to tell u about Marty's shopping. He said people are pushing, pulling going cray. Everything is gone or just a little left. I'm sorry but this is what I don't understand if everyone shopped like ordinary there would be plenty of food on shelves, and now they're hiring drivers just for stores for food. But Kohl's, and almost all of the department stores are closed now too. And cans of Lysol have doubled in price, doubled they're not supposed to do that. If everything was done in an orderly fashion these kinds of things would be better.Anyway Marty came home and I keep my dry foods in my bedroom, he brings a couple of things in and they are all wet o I aske him if it was raining and he tells me he sprayed all boxes with Lysol. I tild him we're going to be eating Lysol at this rate. While he was gone Les and I actually got into a little thing. She doesn't like how bad I'm looking <thanks alot>, my color isn't good and I don't eat.I told her I was an old white woman that all I have is black under my eyes and if she wanted color find a picture of Halle Barri, well she wasn't happy. I just don't tell her when I'm having more pain than usual, it'sbeen like this for a couple of weeks, but I think some of it is the weather too so there's nothing to do except take my meds. Where was she wen I spent 2 months in rehab and she was told I' probably never coul walk without a walker. And I don't use a walker, a cane only when I leave the house an she reacts like just call the Dr. an see what's wrong. We all know what's wrong, she gets so upset and gets mad at me cuz I don't get upset like she does. Thank you, I ha to get my frustration out so here I am.
OK on the bright side a marathon of Modern family is on today so this is goo for me. I'm so shallow.
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Hi friends- seems like everyone is figuring things out with their work, shopping and the rest. As I cancelled my cleaning company for next week (they come once a month for a bigger cleaning, I keep up with the rest), I am also cleaning my house. But since I have been home for a few months, already been doing a deeper cleaning so not as much to do.
I also have been working on some pruning in the yard and got serious about cutting a chaste tree way down that was crowding my young-ish oak in a corner of the back yard. A girl and her saw got serious. Now I am after the pampas grass and large cactus. It's been nice out, with some intermittent storms the past week. Lots is blooming and although I would normally be starting to think about procuring some pansies for my pots, I won't be doing that right now (or perhaps much at all this spring).
Cami- I have heard similar stories about people acting crazy at the store. My last trip was last Monday, and not too big of a deal (it was fairly empty when I was there). I am going to wait until Thursday am this week, and go shopping early as I hit the big 60. My highlight for my milestone birthday this week. Trust me when I say I did not ask for a pandemic for my birthday.......
Goldie- my sister has not been able to see her partner for over a week now. She calls every other day and said as of Friday, my SIL was doing okay. Her MIL in assisted living nearby is restricted to her room and really struggling, so she is keeping in touch with her. She's been bossy with me, which is what she does when feeling out of control and stressed (been a lot of that the past year anyways) but I let that go and just tell her I am taking good care of myself. Everyone is okay for the moment, but some in this story at high risk. You stay safe and well sister.
Chi- I am glad your son is okay for now. I can't remember if you mentioned if his GF's job is okay or not? I hope Bob continues to be able to support the nursing homes and remains well. You stay well too please!
I think Seth has the whole thing going on- looks, personality, good actor, funny and sings too. I got one of his CDs awhile back and suprised what an amazing voice he has.
NM- I am a nap lover and think Sadie has the right idea to find a place in the sun and take a snooze. I hope you continue to stay well and have all the supplies you need to take care of your residents.
Karen- I am sorry you cannot be with your family right now. I have had two friends in the past day who have had dinner parties and/or gone for walks with friends now share there is a sick person in those communities that has been tested. They are all terrified and waiting to hear if the person is okay or not. The silent enemy......
Ill- how are things going for you this weekend? Is the naseua better?
MinusTwo, Janky, Celia C, Yoga, and anyone else my overloaded brain is missing here, how are you doing?
I am glad it's spring and we have blooms galore here in New Mexico. It helps.
Blessings to all and please stay safe friends
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I am glad to see that everyone is doing good...or at least a little better in illimae's case. I am still working although they keep talking about working from home. I am not sure that will really work, because all of our research is in old files and on microfiche. The stores are the same here as all over the rest of the USA...probably the world. My granddaughter is a wonderful writer, I said to hurry and get this written before everybody else does. She just laughed at me. I have three kids. Andy my 40 yr old son has a security business, he has lost some work, he had one guy at the school and that's closed so that guy is without work, and he has some stores in Orlando that he did security for and they are closed for now. He still has a few subdivisions and ATM machines. (if the ATM machines break down they call for security while they fix them). Amanda is 37 and has her own esthetician business and also does permanent makeup. She said she is still working, but her job she said is one on one and she wears a mask; and she already planned on taking next week off for her kids spring break, which is now a long school break. Christopher is 25 and he lives with me and is a Walmart greeter...or they are called something different now. He is very busy and I guess people are nice to him, what is kind of good is Chris has Asperger's and really can't read people so he really doesn't know if someone gets aggravated. lol
Will write and catch up with everybody later.
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At least the weather was nice the past two days and should be nice the next couple. Even if DH isn't up for a walk, we can sit in the backyard and enjoy the sunshine. He is much more tired today than yesterday. I think if he over does it one day, his body says slow down! Today is only day 11 post surgery and to me it's amazing on how well he is doing. The kids all keep in touch by phone and text. I'm still getting used to being empty nest. I had kids at home for over 30 years - I lost track how many more. As long as my kids are happy, I'm happy. DH and I are very fortunate to have wonderful caring, loving kids - I'm very blessed.
Times are different for everyone - we all need to stay safe and healthy.
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We get our deliveries "no contact:" they knock, call or text, leave the stuff on the porch, and once the drivers are back down on the sidewalk, we bring it in. Curbside for takeout.
Leslie's job is unaffected--if anything, she's getting more work. She does online tutoring and recruits more online tutors for the company; a lot of parents who are not up to homeschooling high-schoolers are hiring online tutors (if only to ensure that there'll be an hour a day when their kids aren't goofing off).
Bob got a bit stir crazy (not used to a full Sunday off w/o either live sports on TV, church or brunch), so he walked to WF for a couple of limes and a box of grape tomatoes. His partner goes in for her lumpectomy tomorrow--good prognostic markers, she should do fine. Normally, she'd be off for a week, but since all her patients are non-urgent, she'll do e-visits & prescribing from her couch while her boyfriend feeds her popcorn. (He's a retina surgeon, so he suddenly has time on his hands too).
Whenever I'm not out of the country for Passover, we usually do a small, late first Seder at home (just the two, three or four of us--couple of years ago we went out to Mon Ami Gabi for its Seder menu) and then second night at temple (a huge family buffet with lots of group participation). No temple Seder this year; and first night will be just the two of us (with cats meowing at our feet for pieces of brisket). I have gefilte fish (that stuff doesn't have a shelf-life--it has a half-life), matzo ball soup mix, a brisket in the freezer, an apple & walnuts to make haroset (instead of the weird Sephardi stuff I brought back last year from Israel), and enough matzo (last year's and this) to constipate a horse. I need horseradish; but I draw the line at that sweet Manischewitz ceremonial wine--gonna pour the good, dry stuff. Doesn't matter if it's kosher (Bob's Catholic)--in fact, the kosher "mevushal" stuff tastes blah because of the flash pasteurization.
2" of snow, and it's still coming down. CVS did a great job of having my scripts ready this morning (they texted me), so I bundled up and walked the two blocks in the snow. Normally, it'd have been a PITA but it felt strangely liberating. Mind you, I had to pull my turtleneck up over my nose & mouth, keep my gloves on, and stand on the pieces of tape 6' apart on the store floor--as well as weaving my way around the sidewalk (alternating between building & curb sides) to avoid getting w/in 6' of others. Might call up my next door neighbor tomorrow and arrange a deck-to-deck snowball "fight" before it all melts.
2017 Jean Paul rosé tonight.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Monday Monkey Day!Back into the fray I go, after a weekend of ignoring the world, listening to audiobooks, rubbing Silly Sadie tummies, and napping. Feeling more energetic, only slightly apprehensive about going back to work. Going to be a long day of shooting down rumors and making sure people have accurate information and dealing with people who are scared and upset. On the really up side of things, I heard and saw a huge flock of finches come through over the weekend, another sure sign of spring! I swear I saw some Cardinals, too. It's still a bit early for them, but I'll take it as a visit from above from some member of the family who has passed on who is telling me to hang in, hang on, and this, too, shall pass.
Goldie--Sadie was perfectly content!Just before the pic she was snoring! Love the cough/fart meme!
Cammy Cat--I'm so sad to hear about all the shopping horror stories. Why can't people remember that if something isn't there today it probably will be tomorrow or the next day, things aren't going to disappear! LOL at Marty spraying everything with Lysol! Sorry to hear the Leslie is acting stressed out. I'm sure she's worrying about everyone in the house, and not just you. It must be frustrating being the focus of her fears right now. Hugs.
Jazzy--Happy Birthday Week!Boy will you have stories to tell about celebrating your birthday with a pandemic! Or in a pandemic, actually. Hopefully we'll all be looking back on all this and shaking our heads in a couple of months. So far we have what we need for protection of ourselves and others. We're taking steps to conserve supplies as per CDC guidelines. We are working in a slight state of precariousness, if more than just a few staff are out of work we will be in a staffing crisis, so we're working hard to protect everyone, at least while in the building.
Genny--Love that mask!I've got a nice collection of Roses to put in mine!
Misty--Glad to hear all the family is doing well during this time.
Karen--Glad to hear DH is doing so well after surgery, and the kids are staying in touch. I know it will be hard to go through the holidays without the kids, but such is life right now, right? Like you said, you may miss this celebration but that will ensure you will have many more.
Chi--Maine hasn't really moved into the "no contact" delivery thing yet, but there is talk about it. Lots and Lots of curbside take out going on, though. Most places aren't set up for drive through, so curbside it is. Leslie is well suited to get through this without much change in lifestyle, good for her! Good idea of the store to put tape down to mark the 6 foot points! I bet the walk felt like quite a treat. Live the deck-to-deck snowball fight idea, too! We've got snow coming in overnight tonight. Welcome, Spring!
Clementine Cocktail
Ingredients
1 fresh clementine, peeled
1 teaspoon sugar (omit if using lemon lime soda instead of club soda)
1 oz orange flavored vodka
1 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec
2 oz lemon lime or club soda
Reserve a few sections of clementine peel, for garnish if desired.
Steps
- 1 In a cocktail shaker, muddle/smash the clementine segments and sugar.
- 2 Add the vodka, Cointreau/Triple Sec, and ice to the shaker.
- 3 Shake briefly but vigorously (about 15 seconds).
- 4 Pour contents of cocktail shaker into glass, top off with soda.
- 5 Garnish with a few of the clementine peels if desired.
From <https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/clementine-cocktail/ccc6fa5b-e5cc-443b-89c9-1bab35e82783>
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Cami, people are in a panic. But you are right, if they just shopped as normal, things would not be so bad. And yes, they are getting mean and they are gouging prices. Oh my, spraying the boxes with Lysol? Leslie is concerned with you because she loves you. Sorry about the tif tho.
Jazzy, I still have so much in the garden to cut back. It's hard on my back. I tried pansies once, and it seems like it just got too hot for them too fast, so I was not able to enjoy them long. You be careful out there working with a saw. I'm sorry your sister has been "bossy", but you seem to understand and just take it with a grain of salt.
Mary, LMBO at the wine face mask!
Misty, my grandson has aspergars too. He is 14, and really doesn't have it too bad. He is a straight A student, but has problems with noise, large crowds and has a terrible temper. What aggravates me is his parents won't explain to him why he is different.
Karen, glad your DH is doing well. He will be able to go on those walks with you soon.
Sandy, does sound like Leslie would get more work. Lucky for her. Glad you got your scripts. And too funny about the deck to deck snowball fight!
NM, you are heading into cloud of confused and upset people. But knowing you, you will keep your cool and do your best, as you always do. Wishing a calm week for you, but that most likely won't happen. That cocktail looks really refreshing.
My DH said he saw on the news, in CA, the beaches and hiking trails are packed. Same with the trails out here in AZ (Phoenix area, not mine) Got lots of outside cleaning done, my actual buildings in the Old West Town, still more to do tho. 117 onion sets planted, transplanted a dozen tomatoe plants and 2 pepper plants. The germination rate on my peppers was horrible, so I will have to buy some plants as it's too late to start seeds. Supposed to be a windy one here today, but that is spring in AZ, for Jazzy too I think.
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Good Morning! Well, it has been a week of staying away from people. I always thought I was an introvert, but maybe not so much! I miss seeing people, even strangers. I have been trying to stick to a schedule and not just sit in front of the TV. Food is holding up well and I am trying some new recipes with pantry ingredients. I made fish tacos from left over salmon patties and my own recipe for Spanish rice. Pretty tasty! There is a Facebook group showing which local restaurants are offering curbside pickup. We will “eat out” one night a week to show support. I will have my kids over tomorrow night. Gotta see family!
Raining here today so no yard work. Will do the inside stuff, i. e. laundry, dusting, etc. I do want to go to one of our state parks this week. They are closing the most popular due to crowds. My girlfriend has invited me to her mountain house this weekend. Pretty sure I can social distance on her porch!
Best thing I noticed is how empty my calendar is. No doctor’s appointments! Wish I could fill it with activities, but will wait a bit longer.
Take care
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I am at work and rumors are always going at work, which is sometimes funny how people can get caught up in something they really don't know, but most times its just confusing. I will see if this one is true soon, someone said they heard that the Florida governor is going to shut everything down on Tuesday night, some say tonight. Feels like we are in a movie right now.
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Misty, hope for your safety that DeSantis comes to his senses and issues a stay-home order.
With the last of the Chinese leftovers, DOTD was more of that Jean Paul rosé from Gascony.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Twofer Tuesday! You know how they say every cloud has a silver lining? I found mine. Making continuous rounds to check on everything had me taking 11,539 steps yesterday! I never thought I would get to the 10,000 step mark in a day, my goal has been a mere 3000. No wonder my legs and back are sore and stiff this ayem! At least things are calmer at work now. We got our first delivery of masks and gloves from the state stockpile yesterday afternoon.Funny, we were talking about no contact deliveries here, and when I got to work yesterday admin had institutedno contact deliveries for meals, mail, anything that can be set down outside and picked up by our staff. Refrigerated foods still have to be brought in by the delivery person, who is screened, masked and gloved, due to the time allowed for moving it from the truck to the cooler. And Sadie and I got up to almost 6 inches of heavy, wet, snow that came down overnight. Praying I don't get stuck in my own driveway this ayem!
Goldie--There is still a lot of confusion and fear at work, but it seems to have leveled off now that the CDC isn't changing instructions 2 or 3 times a day. Actually,the instructions for nursing homes hasn't changed since the middle of last week. Yesterday went pretty well, so I'm hopeful it will keep going that way, but knowing that we're going to be down staffing due to having so few residents/patients I expect there will be an uptick in angst very soon. I'm jealous that you can be in your gardens already! I can't wait for that here.
Librarian--oh, my, social distancing on a porch at a mountain cabin, what luxury! Good to see the lack of doctor's appointments, too, I bet. Love the cooking experimentation.
Misty--it does feel like we are in a movie, for sure!
Chi--Chinese leftovers, yum!
Snow on the Beach Martini
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup Blue Curaçao
- 1/2 cup white rum
- 2 cups ice
- Small dish water
- 1/4 cup white or blue sugar crystals
Place the coconut cream, ice and alcohols in a good quality blender and mix well, until ice is a consistent and smooth texture.
Dip the edge of the martini glass about 1/4 inch into water, and then dip into a dish filled with the sugar crystals to create a sugared rim. Repeat with 4 glasses.
Pour 1/4 of the cocktail mixture into each glass and serve.
Serves 4.
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Hi friends- just a quick hi. Sounds like everyone okay for the most part. I hope everyone can continue to stay safe and well.
There was a press release yesterday that the state was heading for a shelter in place and going to be something on the news at 3 p.m. yesterday. I decided to get out and get some more food, to the credit union and PO (where a check from some work in Feb was waiting, yay). The store was mobbed with whole families shopping together (not supposed to be happening that way) and people in masks. I got what I needed and in and out of there quickly and on to the other places I could do by car (credit union, they have closed to foot traffic) and on home. It turned out to be more of a further directive for stay at home and remaining businesses outside of non-essential are to close or have employees work from home. Take out is still available at this time so my plan is to get some birthday take out from one of my nearby local fav restaurants. Still working on the job stuff and taking breaks for outside time and to keep in touch with people.
Peace and love to all my sisters here
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I'm no longer going to go to grocery stores - will all be online. I went to King Soopers (Kroger Company) yesterday morning at 7:00am for the 60+ crowd. There was a line already at 7:00 when I parked. The aisles were crowded between employees doing their best to stock shelves, and grocery buggies and everyone trying to keep their distance. I kept my buggy a the end of the aisle and would walk to get what I needed. So many empty shelves. Limitations on several items - which is what should have been for the past few weeks. IT took me 1.5 hours to get in and out of the store. Of course I did a week's worth of shopping instead of my usual every couple days. I needed to get kosher poultry and beef and Passover goods, so I decided to order from the kosher deli/market and pay the $12 to have it delivered. This morning they are having shopping hours especially for the 60+ and medical crowd, but I wouldn't have gone anyways. This is the first time I've ever ordered groceries online. I'm a pro at Amazon and other online vendors but I've always liked the control of getting what I need/wanted at the grocery store when I wanted.
Yesterday the Denver mayor ordered lockdown till April 10th ( we had been shelter in place) and closed all non essential business effective 5pm today. There was a mad rush to liquor stores and marijuana shops. I was one who went as I needed to get wine for Passover. I managed to keep my 6 feet from the person in front of me. It helped that I mentioned that my DH just had surgery and I needed to keep him healthy, had small stretchy gloves on and put my coat over my face. After an hour or two, the mayor rescinded his order about liquor stores and pot shops and said that they would be considered essential businesses and could stay open.
DH just does not want me going in stores!!! His follow up with cardiothorasic (sp) surgeon on Thursday is now going to be by phone. DH had talked to NP in the morning to ask questions. He has days with more energy and other days of total fatigue. This morning he woke up feeling good
. My 6 month oncologist follow up on Thursday is still on - just got a text reminder. They have set very strict rules including no one but the patient allowed in the clinic. DH was not going to come with mine (and he's made probably 95%+ appointments over the past 14 years. Wondering if I'll get my Prolia shot?Weather is going to be beautiful today so going to take a few long walks and sit out and soak up Vitamin D while reading.
Stay safe and healthy.
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JCS, living where we do, on 80 acres, totally off grid and an hour or more away from anything, it's easy for us to stay home. Normally we go out once a week. Working on 2 weeks right now of staying home.
Misty, lots of states are in that "lock down" state. One of my neighbors, up in town. Just posted about a road trip to her happy place. She went to CA to see her mom, child and grand children.
NM, I think there is a lot of confusion everywhere! Yikes, 6" of the white stuff. It's spring! I hope it melts quickly. As for the garden, the only thing I am getting right now is lettuce. I only started some seeds for planting later. Beautiful cocktail, but right now I'm liking the "refreshing" ones, but I know you just got hammered, with snow, not alcohol! NM, thank you for all you do in your nursing career and for the elderly. You are truely a saint.
Karen, I don't think that earlier hour for seniors is really helpiing. If people would just shop like they normally did, everthing would be ok!
I'm going to get more work done outside today as the next 3 days we have wind. A freind on FB posted this and I think it speaks VOLUMES!
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