tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post7422973979159594207..comments2024-03-28T21:21:50.284-04:00Comments on Coffee on the Porch with Me: Two Weeks Incoffeeontheporchwithmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-44699222396501149712020-04-03T04:00:25.309-04:002020-04-03T04:00:25.309-04:00Hello beautiful, lovely post and love to you and y...Hello beautiful, lovely post and love to you and yours xx Rachel Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875808936389030446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-15807425019006891622020-04-02T19:39:18.268-04:002020-04-02T19:39:18.268-04:00Can you tell how I'm doing lately by the fact ...Can you tell how I'm doing lately by the fact that I read your blog when you first posted it and commented. Unfortunately, the comment must have been totally in my head because I sure can't find it here among the others now. <br /><br />Actually, we're doing fine in this all this uneasiness. We're well stocked with food and all other necessities and are staying healthy. So sorry for all the others that are not. <br /><br />I can identify with your momentary slip of thinking clearly when you hauled on that darn rock. A week ago I didn't want to act like the little old lady who couldn't get the pickle jar open (it was actually a jar of leftovers from the refridge) and badly strained/sprained/pulled something in my right thumb all the way up into the wrist. How stoopid was that? Your owie may be worse because at least I can take a deep breath without pain. Although my thumb sure is slowing me down as I sit here trying to type . . . and eating ice cream out of the carton. :o\Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-45746605043204772142020-03-31T17:09:28.893-04:002020-03-31T17:09:28.893-04:00They have cancelled the May and June tours on Oak ...They have cancelled the May and June tours on Oak island! We're going in late July. I'm hoping this will all be over. I'm hoping. Yesterday Nova Scotia only had 5 cases. I was optimistic. But today there was 20! Yikes! We're in quarantine at the moment. Our son the flight attendant just came home from Ontario since he's now out of a job. So that means we're here together for 14 days. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10272909221294270344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-4054519004010557522020-03-31T15:02:58.586-04:002020-03-31T15:02:58.586-04:00Oh no, I know that awful feeling when you feel the...Oh no, I know that awful feeling when you feel the twang....I'm sorry, my friend, I hope it heals quickly!! So much work to be done outdoors at this time of year, it's no time to be laid up!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-14257686576564068162020-03-31T09:23:46.639-04:002020-03-31T09:23:46.639-04:00Hugs right back to you!!
Stay safe...stay home...o...Hugs right back to you!!<br />Stay safe...stay home...ouch on the injury...😔Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-51725330333325074252020-03-31T07:39:33.704-04:002020-03-31T07:39:33.704-04:00Oh my gosh, I have dealt with that pain! I hope yo...Oh my gosh, I have dealt with that pain! I hope you heal quickly. We're waiting for some decent weather to be able to get out into the garden. So far it's been chilly and rainy.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470947568183528236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-51646555669936076662020-03-30T23:29:05.841-04:002020-03-30T23:29:05.841-04:00Pang! Tang! The spells pain for me.
given that ...Pang! Tang! The spells pain for me. <br /><br />given that we are all scrounging to keep busy and be entertained, this is God's way of saying to kick back.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-80227343511994668722020-03-30T22:03:58.012-04:002020-03-30T22:03:58.012-04:00Oh, Jenn! What a drag. And Murphy's Law that j...Oh, Jenn! What a drag. And Murphy's Law that just when the zeal to takes you to do something grand, you've now the prospect of the complete opposite for the foreseeable future ... I got a flu shot yesterday and did some food shopping, so that was my big highlight for the week. But it's kind of business as usual for me. Except that I have to check what day it is. Living in an apartment block means there are people about in the laundry and at the clothes lines and what not but the chatting is at a respectful and respectable distance ... These times are certainly unfolding differently for us all.Pipistrellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07904613196101010022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-22370985013299693522020-03-30T20:15:46.727-04:002020-03-30T20:15:46.727-04:00You might like to check out "Off the grid nee...You might like to check out "Off the grid needle arts" a really lovely cross stitch podcast from Canada.😁MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-28655880677039836012020-03-30T20:12:10.438-04:002020-03-30T20:12:10.438-04:00Yes, Stay Home !....so Life saving health workers ...Yes, Stay Home !....so Life saving health workers can work as needed and not be overwhelmed with rising numbers.<br />I try to do 4 things every day<br />Something creative..... knitting ,crochet, sewing <br />Something productive... made container gardens for food seedlings<br />Some exercise..........walking, yoga<br />Some cooking.....,,,,,,all meals, baking<br />Stay safe and enjoy this slow time.<br /><br />Worrying is like rocking chair time, something to do but doesn't achieve anything <br />MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-76198940842413704772020-03-30T19:34:32.992-04:002020-03-30T19:34:32.992-04:00Jenn, you're right, the fact that we woke &...Jenn, you're right, the fact that we woke & took a deep breath is a blessing. It reminds me of the movie The Croads "still alive" is what they call out first thing in the morning. So sorry you hurt yourself. rest take care, you don't want a trip to the ER right now. I play 7 games of solitaire after breakfast, that's my daily allowable limit. ... Mary-Lou =^..^= Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-12671486840561807852020-03-30T19:29:38.934-04:002020-03-30T19:29:38.934-04:00That is a lovely jigsaw puzzle. As was the last. A...That is a lovely jigsaw puzzle. As was the last. Are you out now? I cannot put them together, but I do like to admire them.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-35551558820587948852020-03-30T15:49:40.980-04:002020-03-30T15:49:40.980-04:00Having a routine..and not overdoing it...bit late ...Having a routine..and not overdoing it...bit late for that advice!gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-58244958870443617252020-03-30T13:22:21.810-04:002020-03-30T13:22:21.810-04:00You said this so well. An incredibly powerful and ...You said this so well. An incredibly powerful and well written post. <br /><br />Except for the part about the injury... that sounds just GRIM. And such a bad time to do it -- not just spring but there's not even anywhere you can go that could help you with something to alleviate the discomfort. I'm so sorry.<br /><br />I don't that solitaire you have up. But well done on the puzzle. I'm more on the computer than I should be. Last night it was Death in Paradise and Call the Midwife. A new Masterpiece starts next week. Will we ever want to see video again when this is done?Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-35609410275956917052020-03-30T13:01:33.134-04:002020-03-30T13:01:33.134-04:00Yes lots of online solitaire played here, well I&#...Yes lots of online solitaire played here, well I've already cleaned the oven and washed the windows. Enjoying Youtube too, though fashion and make up seem a bit pointless, for me getting showered dressed is enough. Keep safe and keep wellJennyffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133651986287619972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-88212694623820966182020-03-30T12:00:41.387-04:002020-03-30T12:00:41.387-04:00These last couple of weeks (and the months of job ...These last couple of weeks (and the months of job action / strike that led up to them) have been a double edged sword. I think of the very few months I have left until I can fully retire and often feel relief, but now, I really miss my colleagues. I miss being able to talk things through with them, and get their take on what we should be doing right now (still have no definite direction from the board), and I think about them and their families. I'm definitely going to be one of those people for whom retirement will take a big adjustment period. The comment about no urgency to get things done is also tough for me, as you well remember, I'm used to a schedule and deadlines. <br />Thanks for the comment, Sue!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-39289469958639674162020-03-30T11:55:58.521-04:002020-03-30T11:55:58.521-04:00I'm sure your little dog is happy to have you ...I'm sure your little dog is happy to have you close by!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-73998503319624023152020-03-30T11:55:34.741-04:002020-03-30T11:55:34.741-04:00I enjoyed all of them! I enjoyed all of them! coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-47481265675130004862020-03-30T11:55:16.725-04:002020-03-30T11:55:16.725-04:00It's the little routines...It's the little routines...coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-78423551021063249112020-03-30T11:54:51.230-04:002020-03-30T11:54:51.230-04:00I read your blog every day, Weav! I "feel&quo...I read your blog every day, Weav! I "feel" like I know you. coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-69301710741170736682020-03-30T11:54:11.638-04:002020-03-30T11:54:11.638-04:00I do a word game on my phone. I also play "Ha...I do a word game on my phone. I also play "Hay Day". My kids think it's silly "nobody does Hay Day anymore, Mom".coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-39875734080621816752020-03-30T11:53:23.105-04:002020-03-30T11:53:23.105-04:00Now it's Monday, at noon, and I can add that ,...Now it's Monday, at noon, and I can add that , no, they did not find the treasure - but I KNOW they're close!! ;)coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-20526638688827702862020-03-30T11:52:49.665-04:002020-03-30T11:52:49.665-04:00I've seen your watercolours and they are lovel...I've seen your watercolours and they are lovely!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-7723265719556870592020-03-30T11:52:30.617-04:002020-03-30T11:52:30.617-04:00Thank you Rian! You take care as well!Thank you Rian! You take care as well!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-87182758682865470212020-03-30T11:03:19.770-04:002020-03-30T11:03:19.770-04:00So sorry about the pulled muscle. Just when we thi...So sorry about the pulled muscle. Just when we think we have this stay at home thing sorted, something else crops up. Take care and rest, and, as another blogger said this morning, "get used to there being no urgency to get things done." Funny that you wondered if this is what retirement will be like. In some ways yes. Getting used to NOT getting dressed with hair and make-up done, and <br />then facing a classroom of excitable students, joking with colleagues... that took some getting used to for me. But then there's that second cup of tea in the morning while I read my e-mail and decide what to do with my day. I usually have a "draft" weekly schedule that can change at my whim, which is wonderful. If it dawns sunny and lovely, I can head downtown instead of doing it later in the week. etc. If it's snowing I can choose to curl up with my book. It's the freedom to choose that is so wonderful... and that's what is different about this situation and normal retirement. Hope you feel better soon, in time for the sunshine and warmth that HAS to be coming. :)Sue Burpeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282970328494769657noreply@blogger.com