mae all ...I am typing this so lets see if we can manage with no sweary words ...!!!! some translation that is .Well we are in the be first stages of...

wow that's cold. It got down to 5 in the daytime here the other day, and it felt cold to me (winter is coming), I guess I'm spoiled haha. Now we're back...

Are the boys talking about getting a proper desk/chair set-up mainly for you to use, PQ?
My neck is forward some too. I am looking at a certain...

MAE ALL...YEAH IT'S THE WEEKEND!! We've been under a snowfall warning as of 10am. There's a system pushing in from the west coast that will collide...

Good evening everyone,

It’s cold & damp here, had snow, rain, more snow & ended with rain, Lol It was definitely a good day...

Hello everyone and how are we today then? hope everyone is doing okay. as you saw we had more snow overnight and this morning it froze. Next door neighbor...

Friday November 22, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3601 (thanks Elvis!)​
Elvis - Day 3671

I woke up to so much snow yesterday morning! The roads were horrible, and I couldn’t make it to my 8 am appointment due to being stuck in standstill...

41 lol... was the first of my post. Not sure how I managed to delete all the rest before I hit post! Hard to believe I worked in technology! Bahaaaaa...

The snow does make things look so much brighter and clean, and I don't mind shoveling when it's not too cold out. I had to shovel yesterday afternoon...

Friday November 22, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3601 (thanks Elvis!)

5:22am in Alberta, another 24 for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Good morning cafe. Dill, I am guessing that Gingers message of 41 was the temperature as we were all talking about it. The snow sounds beautiful and...

The snow is so beautiful here too, Jude. And I don't have to be anywhere today either. Perfect.

Ginger, I'm scratching my head over your...

It's snowing hard at the moment and it's so beautiful! Even better is the fact that I don't have to go anywhere today. Looks like a good day to make some...

Good evening folks,

Happy to report we got almost an inch of much needed rain last night. The temp dropped today, it’s been colder...

MAE All...another quiet day at work, wow, 2 in a row! With the craft fair over and the assistant childcare director figuring things out I've got some...

hiya all...how are we doing today then? yes ...tis me I do exist .Sunny here today but very cold .We were supposed to be going away to Chester this weekend...

41

Thursday November 21, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3600​
Elvis - Day 3670 (Yay! Great job on 3600 days Cowboy! )

Good morning Cafe. Cowboy its 66 degrees here this morning which is cold for Florida but I will take it. It rained all day yesterday. We needed it....

Thursday November 21, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3600

4:50am in Alberta, 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
dill...

35F here. Snow is in the forecast. Ugh

Rava, thank you for the recipe. That's really sweet of you to take the time to do that. I will...

degrees here with snow expected later. 24 more please...

Those are some pretty chilly temps cowboy! It's 40

It’s snowing some here now too! It’s barely snow, and bordering on sleet.
I just got back from my trip, and went straight to my hair...

Good evening friends,

Had a good day, nice meeting the old friends for lunch. Funny we can sit now & compare body aches related to our...

MAE ALL...just checking in to let you know the Doctor's appointment went well. She said I was borderline Osteoporosis and didn't recommend any meds....

Brrrrrrrr, ABC. I can't imagine those temps! Rava, thanks for the recipe. Sounds yummy.

Waves to Dill, Jude, Mul and anyone else stopping...

Thanks for the recipe Rava, I'm going to pass it along to Bubba.

I liked your lemonade Ginger, you can keep making it!

Thanks...

Wednesday November 20, 2024

Elvis - Day 3669​
abcowboy - Day 3599

5:17am in Alberta, I'll have another 24 please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Good morning Cafe. Cowboy your food sounds great. I am also a big sauerkraut lover! Dill, not only do I add coconut to Cole slaw but a few dried cranberries...

Mmmm...all of this food talk is making me hungry! Cowboy, stuffed peppers using antelope hamburger sounds yummy!

24 more for all of us ...

Wednesday November 20, 2024

Elvis - Day 3669

I've done my homework and read some things about coconut and cholesterol, and it seems the thinking currently continues to lean toward avoiding coconut...

MAE ALL...no snow over night so the roads weren't too bad except everything is now frozen. It's to stay way below freezing and more snow headed our way....

Greetings everyone,

it was mostly sunny & 60 degrees, nice spring ay haha!! We supposedly have rain moving in for the next two days....

Tuesday November 19, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3598​
Elvis - Day 3668

Hiya all how are we today then?hands up who else has snow? Roads are pretty iced up but starting to melt.Ihope it doesn't free.both rabbits are sitting...

ABC, we do have lots in common! And if you can find one thing positive about AL, it's that it brought us all together. It would never have happened otherwise....

Looks like we're all coconut fans, just talking about it makes me want to do up a batch of macaroons lol. We're big cabbage lovers as well, and sauerkraut....

Tuesday November 19, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3598

5:15am in Alberta, 24 more for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
...

Coconut in coleslaw Rava? I am going to have to give that a try! Coleslaw is a staple here because Mr. D enjoys growing cabbage, so I almost always have...

Good morning Cafe. No snow in Florida this week and the hurricane has dissolved thank goodness. Hopefully the season is over and the good weather will...

I love everything coconut, especially if it's covered in chocolate! The weather guys are talking about a snow storm at the end of this week, sure hope...

MAE ALL...well that week is finally over. I stayed late Friday and was in early on Saturday and all in all everyone said they had good sales, so I guess...

Hey everyone,

I’m back in business today - yay!! Tired of feeling like crap to be honest.
I had a 3 pm appt to take 2 cats to...

Monday November 18, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3597​
Elvis - Day 3667

I see I forgot to check in yesterday! I've been doing wordle and connections when I get up and sharing results with my sisters. I guess that took my mind...

I’m at D3’s & her husband’s house now; made the drive yesterday. I love being here with the little family. Ayla is so cute at 3...

Good morning all. Thanks for yesterday’s breakfast Cowboy. Dill I am a coconut lover. I even add it to coleslaw for a really super good taste....

You're right dill, I should probably rephrase that to I hope we get lots of snow over the course of the winter, not just in a few dumps lol. I love coconut...

Monday November 18, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3597

5:18am in Alberta, another 24 please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58...

Yesterday's breakfast was superb, Cowboy! Thank you. I know you meant well when you said you hoped for lots of of snow this year, but fingers crossed...

Good morning cafe. Quick check in today. Just wanted to say that it will be a booze free 24 hours for me!...

Hello again,

This time it really is Sunday, Lol
I think I’m coming back to life - finally. These virus things are hard to get...

Glad the bake sale went well dill, fundraisers are an important source of income for lots of organizations

We faired about as well yesterday...

Sunday November 17, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3596

...

5:25am in Alberta, 24 for me and everyone else who needs them please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for...

Good morning Cafe. Good luck again to Mr. J. Jude I like to crochet could never understand knitting. 2 needles seem too complicated. LOL Dill so glad...

Love the pictures, Cowboy! The first snowfall is always special.

The bake sale went well. We had more donations than last year and the sale...

Good Sunday morning folks! Mr. J and his friend saw a few deer yesterday, but were unable to get a clear shot on any of them, but there's always today....

wow, that's quite a bit of snow for this early in the season. Though I'm not surprised, they even mentioned high areas around here might get snow and...

Good evening everyone,

LOL I thought it was Sunday when I woke up today too!!!! Took me half the day to figure out it’s Saturday....

Saturday November 16, 2024

Steady - Day 4219​
abcowboy - Day 3595​
Elvis - Day 3665

Good morning Cafe. Dill, I will take 1 cake please! You can send it my way! Good luck with all the hunters this weekend. Ginger, it’s cold here...

Late check-in today. Mr. J and his buddy are out in the woods this morning. Cowboy, they are hunting whitetail deer as we don't have any mule deer around...

Yikes! ABC, that looks so cold. We are headed to a cool down to the low 60s.

Dill, hope the bake sale goes well. Hi, Jude, Rava &...

Well, old man winter showed up yesterday and I had my first date with the snow shovel. Don't think this will all go away as both day and night temperatures...

Saturday November 16, 2024

Steady - Day 4219​
abcowboy - Day 3595

4:56am in Alberta, I'll have 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Quick check in. Today is the big bake sale day!

24 more for all of us here, please and thank you.

Hello everyone and how are we today then question mark hope everyone is doing well on the Sunday morning. I went up to a place just outside of a place...

Greetings to all,

Wow, you had a lot going on at work, PQ! And now a craft fair to put on! That rings in the holiday season.

...

Good evening group,

thought I was feeling better today until I wasn’t, haha! I’m not exactly a super patient- patient if you...

Saturday November 16, 2024

Steady - Day 4219

Reindeer

Eggs

My day got busy and I never tried the bike. Maybe today? Clearly it's not a high priority Rava, those bikes are so popular with our age group....

I remember you telling us about the electric bike Rava, sounds like a very convenient way to get around.

Hope Mr J and his friend have a...

Friday November 15, 2024

Elvis - Day 3664​
abcowboy - Day 3594

5:19am in Alberta, another 24 for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Good morning Cafe. Wishing Mr. J luck in getting a deer. Dill and Ginger, I have a little electric bike which allows me to scoot around easily. It’s...

Friday November 15, 2024

Elvis - Day 3664

Fingers crossed for a successful hunt for Mr. J, Jude! I hope he and his friend have good weather and enjoy the day no matter the outcome. Will he continue...

Good morning friends! I have to take another cat to the vets this morning, so there goes another couple of hundred dollars. Ugh...

Tomorrow...

MAE ALL…am I glad today is over. I’m so done with the assistant childcare director; everything is all about her. She doesn’t even pick...

Greetings friends,
I seem too have pickup some viral funk, ugh. Felt i coming on yesterday afternoon & hoped it would just go away, Lol. Can’t...

Late check in here. I didn't have time to get online this morning before I left for volunteering. It's a good day not to drink.

24 more...

Rava, that sounds like a lovely way to stay booze free. I'm going to try and ride my bike today. I know I can do recumbent but not sure about a regular...

Good morning,

I’m up early with my electrodes on. My mom and sister are here, for two nights in a row! Now I don’t feel so lonely!...

Thursday November 14, 2024

Elvis - Day 3663​
abcowboy - Day 3593

5:14am in Alberta, 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58...

Good morning Cafe. Dill your recipe sounds good. Who doesnt like home made goodies! Your family will appreciate it. The hurricane season is over November...

Thursday November 14, 2024

Elvis - Day 3663

Hiya all just a quick note..just taking Julie's dad to the hospital .going to pick him up now,from the care home and take him to the hospital ...

Good job Rava on staying away from the booze. I bet that you felt really good the next day, both physically and emotionally. Hope that the hurricane misses...

I would not mind a warm winter. We had heaps of snow and -20C arctic blasts the last couple of winters out in Hope (albeit I think Feb was quite warm...

MAE ALL...the only thing going smoothly right now is the weather. Still no snow, temps above freezing and mostly sunny. Looks like we'll have mild weather...

Good evening everyone,

Bright & sunny here today but hearing rumors of possible rain tomorrow. Hope so!
There are still so many...

Hiya all how are we doing today then? Hope all is good. We had the first touch of frost this morning,hopefully won't ruin everything. Mouth is a lot...

Wednesday November 13, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3592​
Elvis - Day 3662

It's a good day NOT to drink. I'll take another day of freedom!

I think it's pretty cool dill that your granddaughter likes to spend time with you no matter what it happens to be.

We had a bit of snow...

Well done, Rava. Proud of you.

Not much to report from here. I have to make my item for the bake sale today. I decided to go super simple:...

Wednesday November 13, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3592

5:16am in Alberta, I'll have another 24 please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Snow

Scrambled

Good morning Cafe. They are talking about another hurricane coming to Florida next week. UGH. I will be watching closely. Will not be drinking tho....

We had our first snow yesterday, but no accumulation. Not sure what this winter will bring as the last few years have been fairly mild with less snow...

Just checking in. Not too much going on here, hanging with my brother, watching lot's of hockey, and trying to get out a bit in the breaks in the rain...

Good evening everyone,

I’m still trying to adjust to this early darkness, weird. The animals seem to be adjusting better than I am...

MAE ALL...just checking in to say things are going ok. Most of the pain has gone now I just need to figure out how what's next. Had some bad news on...

Hello Cafe. Dill what a great thing to do with your granddaughter! Good memories for you both! Hope everyone has a great and sober day. 24 more please...

Tuesday November 12, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3591
Elvis - Day 3661​

I just lost a post.

Well, saying that my mother is coming a day early so that I can take her to her eye appointment early-ish tomorrow morning....

I love that your g-daughter is helping, Dill. These memories will be with her forever.

Waves to all my pals

I'll take...

Good morning!

Yesterday I didn’t get enough sleep, which left me tired and craving too much food. Last night I slept 7 hours though!...

Winter is coming. The change in seasons can often be a trigger. At least, it can be for me.

We have a busy week going. Saturday is our annual...

Tuesday November 12, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3591

5:14am in Alberta, 24 more for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
...

Dill, I can just picture Lily as she runs through the fields having a great time. She's one lucky dog!

Rava, I also worry about upcoming...

Greetings friends,

We had a wonderful .77” of rain last night! Finally after 40 some days of nothing. Walked around outside this morning...

Monday November 11, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3590
Elvis - Day 3660​

Hello everyone and how are we today then? hope everyone is doing well it is an absolutely glorious day today over here they reckon we are in for a real...

Well said, Jude, well said. I'm fortunate that the people we hang with aren't too much for drinking. I'm just punky but I'll get over it.

...

That was very well put Jude, we lose so much when we get lost in the booze.

It would have been great to see Lily on her Ranger run dill,...

Good morning and thanks for yesterday’s breakfast Cowboy. Thanks for your solid ideas about abstaining. Yesterday I read about 8 pages from the...

Monday November 11, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3590

5:17am in Alberta, another 24 please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58...

Cold

Jumbled

Jude, that was very well said. It was very heartfelt and affirming. Your resolve is contagious.

Cowboy, that is an interesting exercise...

Rava, remember that these urges to drink are just thoughts and nothing more. Whenever I feel the need to drink I think of all the things in my life that...

Confused

Cool

I slept 7 hours last night too -finally!! I feel so much better during the day after the rare nights when I get enough sleep.
i think I hear thunder...

Hello all,

cloudy all day, still waiting for the promised rain which may make an appearance tonight or not.
Planted 3 garden beds for...

ABC, that's a great exercise. I'll remember that for future fights with the AL demon. Great brekkie.

Rava, I feel ya! I was so strong in...

hiya all how are we doing today? hope all is well. Raining over here today ,never went detecting ..went to the local war memorial today and paid my respects...

Sunday November 10, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3589​
Elvis - Day 3659

It was an enjoyable day hunting yesterday. We saw a few moose, lots of mule deer, but not one white tail deer was to be seen. We did see lots of scrapes...

Hang in there, Rava. You'll be glad you did. Would it help to talk with the lady friend of yours that shares the problem with drink?

It's...

...

Sunday November 10, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3589

5:17am in Alberta, 24 for me and everyone else who needs them please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for...

Good morning Cafe. Today is a day of reflection for me. I am struggling again and wanting to drink. Will review the tool box and play the tape forward....

Ginger, thanks for the info on care credit. I've heard of them before, but never thought I'd need to use it.

Things are pretty dry around...

Hey friends,
Slept a wee bit better last night so my brain isn’t quite as mushy as it was yesterday haha!! I did get up with a strong &...

hiya all...how are we doing today then? hope all is well.Just been down the town its absolutely mobbed ..Just started to rain too. Julie is watching Swallows...

Jude, that seems extremely high for one tooth. Cyrus has bad gums and has already had to have his teeth cleaned and 4 pulled. It was 1,100. Maybe you...

I am in Young Daughter’s college town! We had lunch together yesterday, and shopped some together until I maxed out the time I can stand on my feet,...

That was not too bad of a bill Jude, hopefully the tooth won't need to be pulled.

The pork was fantastic Rava, wish I could share it with...

Saturday November 9, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3588

5:04am in Alberta, I'll have 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Amazed

Fly

Good morning Cafe. Jude, 200 is not too bad for 2 cats. Now the possibility of a pulled tooth is very high. Hope it never comes to that. Dill we are...

Cowboy, you live in a beautiful part of this world, but I feel it would be a bit too cold for me! I suppose when you are born and raised in a colder...

I got out of the vet's office with a $200 price tag, which is less than I thought it would be. During the exam the Dr. noticed that one of the cats had...

Good evening friends,

Would you believe me if I told you I haven’t slept more than an hour straight since Tuesday election day? I just...

MAE ALL…all I can say is IT’S THE WEEKEND! Been a stressful week with meeting some unexpected Government deadlines, so some long days.
Never did...

Friday November 8, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3587​
Elvis - Day 3657

Our temps aren't far behind my northern brethren. 44

Exercising the knee is probably a good idea Ginger, just don't get into anything too strenuous as to lose what you've gained do far.

I had...

Friday November 8, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3587

5:18am in Alberta, another 24 for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Cowboy, I hope you and Adam have a successful trip. I know you will enjoy your time together no matter how it turns out though!

Jude, get...

Good morning Cafe. Jude, I can only imagine about that vet bill. My rough guess would be 300 for the pair and that might be a low guess! No plans for...

It's chilly this morning with a bit of rain, but I can't complain as its been a fantastic Fall with lots of sun and warm temps. I have to bring 2 of my...

Good evening everyone,

I’m trying real hard to adjust to this new reality but it’s not easy when your phone is blowing up all...

We’re the illness & ailment gang for sure! I have not seen The Diplomat, but I will take it as a recommendation, Mick.
I guess it would...

Hi Cafe. Late check in today. We had the Air conditioner guy come service our unit today so that messed up my morning routine. Hope everyone is having...

Good afternoon everyone how are we today then? Hope everyone is doing good despite the circumstances and political climate we live in. It certainly is...

Enjoy your son time, ABC. I know that's the best part of hunting for you.

I'm going to check out an exercise class today. I hate to lose...

Thank you Mulburry!

Thank you STEADFAST!

My truck goes in for an oil change and tire rotation this morning then I'll get out my hunting stuff and get it ready for our first day of hunting on...

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Steady - Day 4210

Congratulations on 10 years' sobriety, Elvis. Hope you celebrated / treated yourself...

5:13am in Alberta, 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58...

Yes, another 24 is a good plan for the day. I'll join you,

Good morning friends! Busy day ahead so no time for booze. I'm in for another 24...

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Steady - Day 4210

Congratulations on 10 years' sobriety, Elvis. Hope you celebrated / treated yourself...

I find it completely mind boggling but that's all I'll say about it....

10 years, wowzers! Way to go man!

Greetings all,

When I turned the TV off last night at 11:30 pm Harris was way ahead of Trump in PA. What the hell happened after that is...

Thank you Cowboy!

Well what can I say ...you have 4 years now of Trump...thats a wake up call not only for America but also the rest of the free world ..Nato and Europe...

I pray for our country everyday, election or not. I'll take another day

Ugh!! Such sad news this morning! My one little vote wasn’t enough to make a difference. I should’ve tried to influence others I guess…it’s...

Yes, things didn't go as expected, according to the news. But it's been a long time since I have trusted anything I have seen on the news as relates...

Glad you made it safe and sound Ginger, just to get settled in now.

I guess the election wasn't as close as they thought it would be, although...

Wednesday November 6, 2024

Elvis - Day 3655​
abcowboy - Day 3585 (WOW! Huge Congrats on 10 years Elvis!)

4:53am in Alberta, I'll have another 24 please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Wednesday November 6, 2024

Elvis - Day 3655

Good morning Cafe. Ginger, so glad you are home safely. I am only one trip ahead of you switching to flying. Driving is awful. I get it. Hoping today...

Good morning cafe! I'm so glad that the election will be over soon. So much tension in this country right now, but hopefully when the voting is done things...

MAE ALL..just checking in to let you know I'm still alive. LOL Been putting in longer hours at work so I'm pretty wiped by the time I get home. Booked...

Good evening all,

I don’t generally pray for a whole lot but this election frenzy has my gut feeling quite uneasy
How could...

Tuesday November 5, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3584​
Elvis - 10 YEARS!

afternoon all ...how are we doing today then? hopefully all is good .Was at the dentist this morning ...smash on the

motorway ..took over...

We got to our destination at 130p yesterday. I'm over that drive! I'm ready to switch to flying, if we continue coming down. Here's to getting past this...

I hope it's over and done with today, but given the recent history of things, I don't think we will be so lucky. Praying for cool heads and peaceful...

It's going to be an interesting election for sure with it being such a close race, probably won't know the final result for a day or two and then see...

Tuesday November 5, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3584

5:18am in Alberta, 24 more for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
...

Good morning Cafe. I can’t wait for this day to be over. Election stress is real. 24 more please and thank you.

Good idea wearing a mask on the plane Rava, especially with Covid being so prevalent these days.

Ginger, are you in Arizona yet?
...

Hi Slo

I have not been able to re-create this issue. I am assuming you are losing the lower section of your posts in various threads in the...

Interesting to learn a bit about Amish customs. That’s a good idea to have YB have his Amish contacts spread the news about the burn ban.
...

Admin: My posts are being cut off, and only half is posting. This has happened to others on the thread too. Can you look into why this is happening? Thank...

Good evening everyone,

Only 26 hours until this election nonsense is over, thank goodness!I am SO sick of the constant barrage of TV &...

hiya all how are wedoing? hope all is good ...Im at the dentist in the morning 0900..the only appointment there was .it means I need to leave about 7...

Monday November 4, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3583​
Elvis - Day 3653

Good morning Cafe and Happy Monday. Mr R and I did not wear masks on the plane but looking back now we should have.. When we fly back for Christmas...

I hope everyone has an easy day! I'll take another day of freedom

Monday November 4, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3583

5:17am in Alberta, another 24 please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58...

Only half my message posted, and re-typing the rest didn’t post either

pur

Good Monday morning,

Yes, the clocks went back. So now I wake up at 3 am instead of 4 am.

Lots of rain fell here yesterday....

Thanks for the Pumpkin pancakes, Cowboy. What a great treat!

Mul, it sounds like your friends are doing a good job as parents.
...

Good Monday morning cafe! I'm in for another 24 hours!

Ya this is what I hate about it as well. Just at the time when it starts to feel like it's getting dark early, you suddenly lose another hour of daylight,...

Sunday evening greetings friends,

We turned the clocks back last night but of course that doesn’t mean I got an extra hour of sleep...

mae all...how are we doing? hope all is good ..Yes there were lots of fireworks last night ....Guy Fawkes..they celebrate it because he is the guy way...

Happy Sunday!

I haven’t done much this weekend, except babysit Huxley twice on Friday, and once yesterday evening so they could go...

Things were definitely simpler when we were growing up, most kids didn't even have a wristwatch till they were in their teens, now the kids don't even...

...

Rava, do you guys wear masks on planes? My sister always does regardless of covid. So far she's stayed well!

Time to hit the road! ...

Sunday November 3, 2024

Steady - Day 4206​
abcowboy - Day 3582

5:19am in Alberta, 24 for me and everyone else who needs them please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for...

Good morning. My clock said 5 am but I knew it was 6 am. So I got up anyway. Takes a bit for me to adjust but I will. Mr R has come back with a horrible...

Ditto Jude and Rava, I hope the children and young people today can find a way to put the cell phones and tablets in their place and get back to living...

Happy birthday, dear Byrdie!

Wishing you all the best for your year ahead

always,
Steady...

Sunday November 3, 2024

Steady - Day 4206

Rava, I agree with you about how life used to be much simpler. I'm always grateful that I grew up in a time when life was less complicated. I feel bad...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Byrdie!!!!!

Greetings everyone,

We finally had a day with more seasonable temps, nice for a change. It will warm up again next week I’m sure....

Saturday November 2, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3581​
Elvis - Day 3651

hiya all how are we doing ? hope all is well .tonight is bonfire night over here ....Guy Fawkes night ...and lots of firework displays ....not for me...

I hate that time change business! AZ doesn't do it so we don't get bothered by it. Pick one and stick with it, is my vote. Lol

Off we go!...

I'm not a big fan of the time change either, but don't have much choice. If I didn't set the clocks back one hour tonight I'd stay on the same time as...

Good morning Cafe. Jude I think many of us old timers used pillow cases for our candy. Things today are so complicated and different. Parents trying...

Saturday November 2, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3581

5:29am in Alberta, I'll have 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Ha, ha, Mul, I can almost picture you shaking your fist and yelling, "Get off my lawn!"

Jude I look forward to an extra hour of...

Happy Saturday cafe! Tonight we set our clocks back one hour for daylight savings. Wish that they'd do away with it as it always messes me up for a couple...

In the last couple of days I've seen both a giant 6 foot tall skeleton and a grim reaper, amongst all kinds of other very intricate displays. I didn't...

Friday November 1, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3580
Elvis - Day 3650​​
Mulburry - Day 1145 (not today)

MAE ALL...another exhausting day, but at least it's Friday. Managed to figure out where to go for my scans so that was a succeeds.

Slo...looks...

Greetings everyone,

Well we actually had a tiny spit of rain this morning. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough to register on my weather...

Friday November 1, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3580
Elvis - Day 3650​

Lots of good Halloween memories here. I grew up in the country and I too would use a pillow case. We had to walk and some of the houses were at least...

Good to hear you got there safe and sound Rava, now you can up with what's been happening with your Florida friends.

That's great news about...

Friday November 1, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3580

5:14am in Alberta, another 24 for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Cross post, Jude. Thanks for the walk down Trick or Treat memory lane. The pillow case was a smart plan. I always knew you were a smart cookie!

Thanks for that festive Halloween decoration in the Cafe, Cowboy! I can't imagine that they wouldn't still be doing Halloween that way, but I haven't...

Dill, I also have great memories of Halloween when I was young. My parents would send my younger sister and I out with our older siblings, who were supposed...

Wow, I hadn't realized I haven't posted in almost a week....

Walking around different neighborhoods it's always fun seeing the different...

MAE ALL...it was a long day for me. Lots of end-of-the-month deadlines and the boss was relentless with his emails to me. I think he misses me. LOL...

Ugh, I fell for a phishing scam! So stupid!! Now I have a lot of work to do closing my bank accounts and opening new ones, then changing all my automatic...

Hey friends,

Happy Halloween if celebrating. We don’t get any trick or treaters here so it’s really just another day. We did...

Good afternoon Cafe. Late check in. We are back in Florida and this morning I got up and voted and then went grocery shopping, tending the garden, ETC...

Ha ha!

Hello everyone and how are we today then? Hope all is well. I was supposed to go out with the camera this morning but unfortunately the weather says no...

Thursday October 31, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3579 (Happy Halloween!)​
Elvis - Day 3649​ (Happy Halloween!)

I tried a few times to log on yesterday but couldn't, then my day got going and never stopped. Lol

Rava, thanks for explaining and i hope...

Halloween is one of my favorite days as well, love seeing the kiddos in their costumes and hear the excitement in their voices when they come to the door!...

Thursday October 31, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3579 (Happy Halloween!)

5:20am in Alberta, 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58...

It's always been a favorite of mine too, Jude! I think because it's fun and families go out together. When our kids were little we lived in town and...

Happy birthday to you.all the very best.thank you for all your help and support over the years...

Happy Halloween! Not sure why, but it's always been a favorite holiday of mine.

Rava, I'm sure that you're glad to be back home again!...

haha, the kids are 14 and 15 now.
We are still going strong and I am sober as a MF.

​...

Hi tomalitistomas,

I’m a retired RN, so I have experience with glucose monitors but have never heard of the feetsee device. Are you...

Hey everyone,

I’ll try to post this & see if it disappears too, Lol
Same sunny & coolish weather today, still dry as...

MAE ALL...looks like trouble on the site so will keep this short. Restless night as I couldn't get the pins & needles to stop in my arm. Still at...

hey there! well done, i dont come here often anymore but i remember you from back in the day.
I just passed 15 years myself.
hopefully...

I don't know what is happening with my post that's twice its binned it

Arrrgh!!!I have lost most of the post!!!here we go 2 injections for the rabbits..

Hiya all..how are we doing today then? Hopefully all good. Vet trip went ok..Argyle seen by the specialist..he is healthy save for the hind quarters...

School

''Right''

Loved the pics dill, beautiful fall colors!

Have a safe trip back to Florida Rava, enjoy the dinner that your friend has laid out for you....

Wednesday October 30, 2024

Elvis - Day 3648​
abcowboy - Day 3578

4:50am in Alberta, I'll have another 24 please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Wednesday October 30, 2024

Elvis - Day 3648

Good morning Cafe. Dill, your pictures are beautiful. The colors are so vivid. Ginger, I am glad that your knee is starting to improve a bit. Maybe...

I trust your doctor's appointment went well yesterday, Jude. Today is my day for a Well visit. For the first time ever I am meeting with my doctor's...

Infant

Customer

Love the pics dill, it reminds me of home. Rava, good job at keeping those thoughts of alcohol at bay. So many of our actions are a direct result of negative...

Huh…most of my post went missing. Well, I tried!

Hi, PQ! I must agree; my healing has been very up & down. Physio should be helpful if you’re ready for it. Yes, Boss must be cross-training...

Good evening all,

PQ, so happy to see you checking in. Healing never seems to happen in a totally straight line, there’s almost always...

MAE ALL...thought I'd check in from work as I'm more comfortable typing at my desk than at home. But since I don't have anything else to say to myself...

Ginger, I'm glad you are experiencing some improvement. I hope that keeps going!

Rava, your neighbor sounds like a treasure! I agree with...

Tuesday October 29, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3577
Elvis - Day 3647​

What a beautiful setting , Dill. Thank you for sharing!

Rava, I'm curious... what kind of business dinner, may I ask? Sounds like you survived...

Thanks for the feedback on the pics, Cowboy. I tried using the insert Image button at the top of the message window here. I guess it didn't work. I'll...

Good job Rava on just having the 2 drinks, I know I could never stop at 2. Hopefully you don't have too much work getting the tiny house closed up and...

Tuesday October 29, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3577

5:20am in Alberta, 24 more for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
...

Good morning Cafe. Thanks for the support. No thoughts of drinking last night after my slip. Today we are cleaning and preparing the tiny house for...

Rava, put your slip behind you and keep moving. I know that I would have gone out and grabbed a bottle of wine afterwards, but you didn't. Good job nipping...

Passenger

Formula

MAE ALL...still hanging in there, some days are better than others. One day the pain will be better and I start thinking ok, I'm on the mend. Then the...

I agree - great number!! Good job!

Good Monday evening,

Took Luna & Dave to the vet for their nail trims & ended up getting them caught up on shots too. So $300 later...

Here's a picture of a bench in our side yard, beneath a Maple:

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Here's a picture taken in the woods while on a Ranger...

Howdy on a Monday,

Lav, well it is exciting to have found a good bun recipe that turned out -and to be able to make your own bread products!...

Monday October 28, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3576 (congrats on 4200 days Steady!)​
Elvis - Day 3646 (Great job on on 4200 days Steady!)

Try to read back later. I'll take another day of freedom

Hello everyone and just a quick message I'm outside the care home at the moment waiting to pick Julie's Dad up in the car the reason being he has a hospital...

Good morning Cafe. Hope everyone had a good weekend. We are heading back to the tiny house this morning and then off to an elementary school program....

Taxi

Procedure

​Cowboy, thank you for that great breakfast and also for sharing your comments about Cowboy poetry. I must admit I didn't ever know there was such...

Monday October 28, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3576 (congrats on 4200 days Steady!)

4:42am in Alberta, another 24 please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58...

Morning all! I'm looking forward to another 24 hours of freedom!

Operation

Limo...

Greetings everyone,

We turn our clocks back an hour next weekend Mick. The outside temp feels ‘normal’ for late October but they’re...

Hiya all how are we doing? Hopefully all is well. Been sunny here today but very cold..there was even a frost this morning .clocks went back last...

Thanks for breakfast, ABC!

Dill, thank you for sharing the poem. What a great reminder of what is truly important!

Rava, I...

Good morning and thank you for breakfast Cowboy. It’s always so good!!! Hope everyone is enjoying this Sunday morning. Having fun with the grands...

Surgery

Stretch

Sounds like yesterday was a busy and exhausting day Ginger, have fun at the party today.

Hope you had a safe drive north Rava and are enjoying...

...

Sunday October 27, 2024

Steady - Day 4199​
abcowboy - Day 3575

5:15am in Alberta, 24 for me and everyone else who needs them please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for...

Jude, I too enjoy seeing the children in their costumes. I don't think I'll have an opportunity this year tho as we are not going to any Halloween events...

Thanks for the poem dill! I don't read a lot of poetry, but I do like Robert Frost.

Cowboy, do you get many trick or treaters on Halloween?...

Resilient

Makeover

Sunday October 27, 2024

Steady - Day 4199

That’s exciting that you have a new camera to look forward to, Mick. I liked Nikon cameras the best.
I guess more furniture will be getting...

Hey everyone,

the whole day got away from me once again. But I did finish the 3 pillow job & baked a tasty apple cake. Found a new recipe...

Saturday October 26, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3574​
Elvis - Day 3644

No rest today! Little sis wants to go to four craft fairs and lunch today. I can't say no. I won't see my little bestie for months!

I was...

Hello all and how are we today then question mark hope everyone is doing well and having a decent weekend. You would not believe the weather over here...

Safe travels to you, Rava, and enjoy your visit with your grands!

Jude, I too thank you for the wisdom you shared. Gratitude is the key....

There are so many things I'm grateful for, and you my friends, are on the list!

Not much planned for today, think we'll put together the...

Saturday October 26, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3574

5:24am in Alberta, I'll have 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Good morning Cafe and thank you for the wise words Jude! Hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday. I am up sipping coffee and getting ready to drive north...

Stronger

Restore

Looks like a lot of the beautiful foliage has been blown away by the wind that we've been having, but it was sure colorful for awhile. I guess that nothing...

Hi Marryy,

I don't have experience with Baclofen, but had success with Campral (Acamprosate). It really helped a lot with the cravings i.e....

Heal

Better

Greetings friends.

I somehow ended up having a busy day. Didn’t even plant to, Lol. All is well here, weather a bit cooler & to...

Late check in here. I'll join you in a day of freedom, Ginger.

24 more for all of us here, please and thank you.

Hiya all how are we today then? Hope all is good as we go into the weekend. We change the clocks this weekend. Been busy today doing a tip run and...

Friday October 25, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3573
Elvis - Day 36423​​

Another crazy day! I'll take another day of freedom

Friday October 25, 2024

abcowboy - Day 3573

5:10am in Alberta, another 24 for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:...

Good morning Cafe. Ginger, I hear you. Lots of things cant be done ahead of time in preparing to close up for the winter. We are going away for the...

Care

Good

Good morning cafe! Not much happening around here today. I've been putting off weeding out my closets and donating some clothes to the Salvation Army,...

Fine

Empathise

Hello,

Lav, I guess you just don’t think of a 90-year-old in a nursing home getting ahold of a gun -even if he does have thoughts that...

Hey everyone,

Was having a pretty good day until I read the news. A nursing home in my county had an attempted murder-suicide today. The...

Mul, I thought you were in British Columbia? I'm in WA state.

I need to get to work on wrap up around here. Problem is, a lot of it has to...

Hello all and how are we today then? Hope everyone is doing well. It is like a summers day here today really sunny lovely and warm and both the rabbits...

And I'm pretty sure you won't be drinking tonight either Rava, enjoy your supper out with your friends.

You gave me a chuckle this morning...

Thursday October 24, 2024


Elvis - Day 3642​
abcowboy - Day 3572

5:18am in Alberta, 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58...