Time for a shiny new thread!

Come one, come all, share your daily thoughts, conversational chit-chat, maybe a joke or two and all the little things that really don't need its own thread.

There are plenty of seats available, so don't be shy and come chat!

To see where we left off, click here.

Happy chatting!

Good Morning Ana, soot, Draclvr, hagatha, Fogfighter and everyone! A nice new Break Room thread thanks to Ana! Wide Awake Double Dark Brew is ready.

Soot thanks for the breakfast goodies and filling in for connie while she enjoys her vacation.

Hope you all enjoy a peaceful sunny day!

Gerry

Good morning everyone.

Great to start the new week with WADDB. Finally pleasant weather again. 17 Celsius and sunshine.

Emergency use knäckebröd is now available in the breakroom.

Plans for today? Got inspired by the music thread. Will listen search my ancient CDs for some Louise Hoffsten blues. Local talented singer with decades as artist. Still going strong but slowed down by MS. The disease, not the OS manufacturer.



Happy Monday GameBoomers!

Good morning everyone! It's been a crazy busy stretch of work for me, but as school winds down I lose two clients for the summer and that gives me more breathing room in my day. Just one more week to go!

My car decided to continue it's journey to death on me so an emergency vehicle purchase happened Friday night. While I dread the payments again it was necessary to be able to work, I am loving my new Outback.

Take a moment to thank those that gave their all for our country today.

Good morning everyone,

It's yet another cold and very windy day and I'm starting to wonder if we'll ever get any summer. Dude won't go out when it's this windy so he's racing up and down the hallway like a mad thing and almost tripped me just now. I'm having a nice coffee and contemplating the day, which may include a trip to Costco if I can stand it. I tend to drive north to Comox instead of going to the local Nanaimo Costco because the latter is a horrible old building with a really nasty, congested parking lot.

Have a good day today, Boomers.

Good Monday morning! I don't think I've EVER worn a sweatshirt on Memorial Day! It's 60 degrees F and quite breezy. The break room is looking nice and spiffy!

I wondered if you were going to get a break once schools were out, Ana. I hope my little 22 year old pickup will keep on trucking for a long time yet! Sounds like your new Outback is going to be well-worth it.

Hagatha, there is nothing like a cold windy day to make you feel like staying home under a blanket!

We are heading in town a little later for the Memorial Day remembrances at our American Legion Post. Take a moment today to thank those who gave their lives for our country today.

Good morning everyone!

Emergency kits available. Instant coffee and knäckebröd. Not much but beats starving.

Over here 17 celsius and it looks like yet a pleasant day.

Happy Tuesday GameBoomers!

Good Morning Fogfighter, Ana, Draclvr, hagatha, and everyone! Wide Awake Double Dark Brew is ready.

Ana glad you are happy with your new outback. I'm still driving my 21 year old 2004 Subaru Forrester...it's still going strong! Hagatha and Draclvr our weather has been quite windy and cold here too, but it is supposed to warm up this week. Right now it is in the 40s so we shall see...

Enjoy your day hope it's sunny and warm!

Gerry

Good morning Gerry, Fogfighter, Ana, Draclvr, Hagatha and everyone.

I'm off to the lake for the rest of the week...and taking a cup of wide awake double dark brew for the road.

Wishing you all a wonderful week.

See you all next Saturday

Good Tuesday morning! Still kind of chilly and cloudy, but at least the wind isn't blowing. It's supposed to warm up into the 80's by next weekend. I'll send some of that your way, Gerry!

Just got a call from a former co-worker. John and I were in our 50's and all our other co-workers were the age of our kids, so he and I struck up a close friendship. Memorial Day is always rough for him as he was the only survivor of a mortar attack on a tank during the Viet Nam war. He was telling me he is going through old pictures trying to make a family tree and how difficult it is the further he goes back because there are virtually no records for black people. A great way to start my morning as while I don't miss work, I do miss my friends from work!

Soot, that sounds like a wonderful week for you - have fun!

Enjoy your week, soot 👍

Good morning everyone.

Enjoying my nice coffee and waiting for a call from a Clinical Pharmacist, as my doctor is away. The blood pressure meds worked like a charm for my BP but caused a couple of rare and serious side effects, so we're back to square 1. Here in Canada pharmacists are allowed to prescribe for many ailments, and this is one of them. It makes sense; they know more about medications than just about anyone. It makes it easier for people like me who have extremely busy doctors.

The new lawn is looking good. We've had so much rain that I haven't had to water it since the first two days after planting. Even so, water restrictions are in effect so I've had to renew my watering permit. I've managed to get most of the herbs planted in sunny spots and I'm debating whether to put the rest in large pots.

One thing I love about my place is the bird song in the garden and in the neighbourhood at large. Because of the pond I have many visitors. Also, I have a frog. It chirps away after dusk and through the night. I was worried that Dude would hunt it but so far both cats are giving it a wide berth.

Good Morning soot, Draclvr, hagatha, Mad, Fogfighter and everyone. Wide Awake Double Dark Brew is ready and I brought along some bagels and cinnamon danish while connis is away!

Soot relax and enjoy your week at the lake! Draclvr we are expecting more rain late today, Thursday and Saturday, but the temps will get to 70. Hagatha I hope the Pharmacist can help...how scary to have serious side effects from the meds.

Hope you all have a relaxing day!

Gerry

Good Wednesday morning! Starting to warm up a little - I'll try to send a little your way, Gerry! We've actually gone 4 days without rain, although it did drizzle long enough to get the sidewalks wet late last night.

Hubby has an appointment with his knee surgeon this morning. I assume they will decide if he is able to have the left knee done.

Nice for Soot and Connie to have relaxing vacations!

Just a grocery store run in town and some weeding later today.

Good morning all.

It's an absolutely lovely morning. I'm off to get my COVID booster and then I think maybe I'll go for a drive up the coast to Comox.

Good morning everyone!

Yesterday was chilly again. Today a bit better at 15 Celsius. At least the sun is shining.
And the birds are singing out there. May be some summer eventually.

Happy Wednesday GameBoomers!

Good Morning Draclvr, hagatha, Fogfighter and everyone! Wide Awake Double Dark Brew is ready to start your day!

Sure is quiet without soot and connie. I brought some creme filled donuts and chocolate covered donuts sprinkled with toasted coconut and pecans and drizzled with caramel sauce...my favorites! If not to your liking I guess i will have to eat them all!

It's going to be raining here all day so I'll be gaming and puzzling...a relaxing quiet day indoors.

Have a Happy day!

Gerry

Good morning everyone.

A sunny and decently pleasant day over here. Great with WADDB and various donuts.

Going to be even more quiet tomorrow. Doing a visit to relatives at the West Coast. Back on Monday.

Happy Thursday GameBoomers!

Good morning all,

I'm guzzling down some coffee so I'm awake enough to get to Pilates. It's going to be a hot day, I think, with the sun already beaming down.

Good Thursday afternoon!

Had to go to the funeral for my great niece this morning. My niece adopted her out of the foster care system when she was just a few years old. She was born to a drug addict and alcoholic and had profound health issues and had undergone multiple surgeries before she was even a year old. But she and her mom struggled through the challenges and she completed high school and got an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. There was a large group from her job with Discovery School for children with social and emotional challenges. Angel was only 25, but she touched many, many lives.

So young, Drac. My condolences.

That was so sad, Draclvr

Fogfighter, enjoy your trip 🙂

Good Morning Fogfighter, hagatha, Draclvr, oldbroad, Mad and everyone! Wide Awake Double Dark Brew is ready.

Fogfighter enjoy your visit. So sorry for your loss Draclvr...she was so young. Hagatha how are you sleeping...still having issues?

It's Friday...and June will be here this weekend! Enjoy your day!

Gerry

Good Friday morning! Sunshine and temps finally warming up into the 80's. Will send some of this your way, Gerry!

Hagatha, I was wondering if they finally got you a BP medication that works without side effects? Hubby's surgeon tried Celebrex for his chronic pain issues, but unfortunately he got every single one of the side effects, so there goes that idea.

Making up a batch of chicken and rice dog food for Bella the Bloodhound. I cannot get her to eat any dog food at all - been through 3 different ones. She had a small blockage a few weeks ago, but was able to pass it herself. Vet put her on a course of antibiotics. Hoping I don't have to take her back in - she is 7 years old, but that is getting pretty old for a Bloodhound. The giant breeds generally don't live much past 10.

Draclvr, I'm so very sorry to hear of your great-niece's death. So young.

I have not been given another BP medication yet. My Doctor is away right now. The clinical pharmacist sent recommendations to my GP's office so that one of the other doctors can prescribe something in his absence. I've put a call in to the office but I'm not likely to hear back until Monday at the earliest.

My two favourite dogs of all time were both Rhodesian Ridgebacks owned by friends in Hope. Maxwell, forever the dog of my heart, died at 8 of diabetes complications. Maddy, the sweetest girl on Earth, made it to 12, which is pretty good for a large dog. I still miss them both.