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I hope I didn't forget to include anyone... please forgive me if I did.
@maki2
@Camper
@G0ldengirl68
@bullfrog
@dawnann7
@Carla618
Thanks for advice on plantar fasciitis solutions. I do have some good Keen sandals that are helping and have discarded the flat sandals that probably helped cause this. I don't even own a pair of athletic shoes of any kind - I had some before the fire, but I need to get another pair. I've been wearing snow boots during winter storms and good sandals the rest of the time. I've never had Birkinstocks but am considering getting some. I put those inserts Carla mentioned into my Walmart shopping cart online, but now need to find good shoes I can put them into.
@Malamute - let us know when you travel Camino Del Diablo. I'd go if I could get free gasoline. My trip to Southern CA last year was so expensive, and that was before the cost of gas rose so high.
@LeftTown - you should maybe come out of lurkdom more often. I do like to talk about children's literature - or really, most kinds of literature. Do you participate in Goodreads? I'm using that site more than any other right now. Here's my Goodreads profile page.
@vanbrat - why did you get paid to go to the park, ride a bus, and squish mud? Sounds like a unique job.
@dawnann7 and @G0ldengirl68 - I like your photographs. So nice to see what people look like!
@maki2 - your cabinet looks like an ingenious and creative solution! I like how you can easily reach into the open drawer while you're working.
@NctryBen - Congratulations on the retirement and new glasses. I need the new glasses too... but I don't get out of town much. There's no optometrist here. Glad you got some happy family time. I enjoy living so close to my daughter and her family. My 8yo granddaughter comes to visit me. She was here today showing me things she's learning to draw. Also - so glad you weren't seriously injured by a string of Christmas lights. That's just not right!
@jacqueg - are you hauling the AirStream everywhere now? I'd like to know more about your renovation project.
@abnorm - where has the road taken you and Paulette now?
So, no surprise, I'm still right here where I was before, where I have been for a long time now. My transit still needs new rear brake shoes. I haven't driven out of town for months. I drive into town (my town; I live on the outskirts) once weekly for library day and errands. I'm enjoying being a hermit. Sometimes I walk as far as the cargo trailer in my backyard. In the evenings I walk to the street and close the big gate. I think that metal gate shrunk in the fire; can that happen? I feel like I need to buy a new one, but really need to replace all the fencing. It is old and decrepit and from the 1970's.
Good news - my 8yo granddaughter told me today they gave away two of their kittens. Bad news - she says they're not getting the formerly stray cat fixed because they want her to have another litter. ?! For me, it would be a priority. At least I know progress was made in the kitten re-homing project so I'm very happy about that. I do like cats, but don't think I can fit vet bills into my budget, so I declined the invitation to adopt one. The mother cat comes to my door occasionally and my granddaughter tells me the mother cat hangs out under my trailer. I've never fed her.
I'd rather read a book about cats than own a cat. Besides, you only own a cat until it figures out that it owns you.
The social worker who is trying to get a house for me called to suggest I use a separate grant she has for me, to buy a shed. The grant is 2500 dollars to replace things lost in the fire, and I found a cute barn-like 10x10 shed at Lowes for less than that. Then I realized there could be a problem with the construction of it. FYI I am not as energetic as I used to be. I don't have much stamina, and I don't think I could put together a shed like that by myself. My son-in-law lives here but ... doesn't seem to be an energetic construction type of person... and he's been seriously sick lately and had to quit his landscaping job. He did finally feel well enough to mow the lawn on this 1/2 acre so I was happy to see that. Let's just say, I'd probably have to hire someone to help me construct the shed after all the parts are delivered. I really need the shed but I don't know if this is going to work out.
She also told me the granting agency for the house will start working on the application process in September. I've had an application in since the beginning of January, but now I hear they may want to do some other kind of application process. One thing obvious about the fire situation is that patience is a required virtue for just about anything. A few of my neighbors bought new mobile homes and two of them apparently bought from the wrong company that won't help them with anything to make the homes viable to move into. It is sad to see these lovely new mobile homes sitting there empty as the owners can't find contractors to help hook them up right.
About my lack of stamina - this has been increasing for a few years now. If I could walk, I'd be fighting back by walking daily to improve my health. When the plantar fasciitis goes away, that will be my plan. I don't think I need to be weak just because I'm older now.
Okay, speaking of aging issues - I'm going to be 70 as of tomorrow. My best friend here is going to meet me at the local coffee house/gift shop/hardware store. It is such a small community they have to diversify to make a go of their business. I hope they're making a profit.
Anyhow, this reminded me that for my last two major birthdays I was also with friends in this little community. For my 50th birthday there was a large community picnic at the River Park - not really for my BD, but it was nice that it happened on that day as about 50 people were there. Then on my 60th birthday my drum circle friends surprised me with a dinner party right there where we had the drum circle under the giant dreamcatcher. I can't help but love this community and all the friends I've had here over the years.
I guess this is too long now...................... good to visit with you all.
@maki2
@Camper
@G0ldengirl68
@bullfrog
@dawnann7
@Carla618
Thanks for advice on plantar fasciitis solutions. I do have some good Keen sandals that are helping and have discarded the flat sandals that probably helped cause this. I don't even own a pair of athletic shoes of any kind - I had some before the fire, but I need to get another pair. I've been wearing snow boots during winter storms and good sandals the rest of the time. I've never had Birkinstocks but am considering getting some. I put those inserts Carla mentioned into my Walmart shopping cart online, but now need to find good shoes I can put them into.
@Malamute - let us know when you travel Camino Del Diablo. I'd go if I could get free gasoline. My trip to Southern CA last year was so expensive, and that was before the cost of gas rose so high.
@LeftTown - you should maybe come out of lurkdom more often. I do like to talk about children's literature - or really, most kinds of literature. Do you participate in Goodreads? I'm using that site more than any other right now. Here's my Goodreads profile page.
@vanbrat - why did you get paid to go to the park, ride a bus, and squish mud? Sounds like a unique job.
@dawnann7 and @G0ldengirl68 - I like your photographs. So nice to see what people look like!
@maki2 - your cabinet looks like an ingenious and creative solution! I like how you can easily reach into the open drawer while you're working.
@NctryBen - Congratulations on the retirement and new glasses. I need the new glasses too... but I don't get out of town much. There's no optometrist here. Glad you got some happy family time. I enjoy living so close to my daughter and her family. My 8yo granddaughter comes to visit me. She was here today showing me things she's learning to draw. Also - so glad you weren't seriously injured by a string of Christmas lights. That's just not right!
@jacqueg - are you hauling the AirStream everywhere now? I'd like to know more about your renovation project.
@abnorm - where has the road taken you and Paulette now?
So, no surprise, I'm still right here where I was before, where I have been for a long time now. My transit still needs new rear brake shoes. I haven't driven out of town for months. I drive into town (my town; I live on the outskirts) once weekly for library day and errands. I'm enjoying being a hermit. Sometimes I walk as far as the cargo trailer in my backyard. In the evenings I walk to the street and close the big gate. I think that metal gate shrunk in the fire; can that happen? I feel like I need to buy a new one, but really need to replace all the fencing. It is old and decrepit and from the 1970's.
Good news - my 8yo granddaughter told me today they gave away two of their kittens. Bad news - she says they're not getting the formerly stray cat fixed because they want her to have another litter. ?! For me, it would be a priority. At least I know progress was made in the kitten re-homing project so I'm very happy about that. I do like cats, but don't think I can fit vet bills into my budget, so I declined the invitation to adopt one. The mother cat comes to my door occasionally and my granddaughter tells me the mother cat hangs out under my trailer. I've never fed her.
I'd rather read a book about cats than own a cat. Besides, you only own a cat until it figures out that it owns you.
The social worker who is trying to get a house for me called to suggest I use a separate grant she has for me, to buy a shed. The grant is 2500 dollars to replace things lost in the fire, and I found a cute barn-like 10x10 shed at Lowes for less than that. Then I realized there could be a problem with the construction of it. FYI I am not as energetic as I used to be. I don't have much stamina, and I don't think I could put together a shed like that by myself. My son-in-law lives here but ... doesn't seem to be an energetic construction type of person... and he's been seriously sick lately and had to quit his landscaping job. He did finally feel well enough to mow the lawn on this 1/2 acre so I was happy to see that. Let's just say, I'd probably have to hire someone to help me construct the shed after all the parts are delivered. I really need the shed but I don't know if this is going to work out.
She also told me the granting agency for the house will start working on the application process in September. I've had an application in since the beginning of January, but now I hear they may want to do some other kind of application process. One thing obvious about the fire situation is that patience is a required virtue for just about anything. A few of my neighbors bought new mobile homes and two of them apparently bought from the wrong company that won't help them with anything to make the homes viable to move into. It is sad to see these lovely new mobile homes sitting there empty as the owners can't find contractors to help hook them up right.
About my lack of stamina - this has been increasing for a few years now. If I could walk, I'd be fighting back by walking daily to improve my health. When the plantar fasciitis goes away, that will be my plan. I don't think I need to be weak just because I'm older now.
Okay, speaking of aging issues - I'm going to be 70 as of tomorrow. My best friend here is going to meet me at the local coffee house/gift shop/hardware store. It is such a small community they have to diversify to make a go of their business. I hope they're making a profit.
Anyhow, this reminded me that for my last two major birthdays I was also with friends in this little community. For my 50th birthday there was a large community picnic at the River Park - not really for my BD, but it was nice that it happened on that day as about 50 people were there. Then on my 60th birthday my drum circle friends surprised me with a dinner party right there where we had the drum circle under the giant dreamcatcher. I can't help but love this community and all the friends I've had here over the years.
I guess this is too long now...................... good to visit with you all.
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