Yesterday, I published the blog and held my breathe as "the Blog" was about , "trying to make ends meet" as Mom used to say , and something that we don't talk about too much-- All your comments actually made me feel better as it seems people who are living on a fixed income (as we do here)-, are finding that one has to be creative , to make the ends meet-- Thank yu everyone for writing!
I also got the front lawn cut , and reseeded---so--now, the Lake side of the house must be tackled. The mosquitoes are awful outside. The bug suit is so necessary. The poor dogs go out and get bitten . I try to not leave them out too long--the joys of living in the North , this time of year. -- Geese were flying over, yesterday morning, and again this morning. I always hear them before I can see the huge "V" formation.I do love to see the geese returning to the North!
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is being celebrated in England-- (I wasn't invited!)- It marks Elizabeth's 70 years as Queen. She is the longest reigning Sovereign and the first to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. That's about all I know of that--but, on CBC, this AM., the newscaster was over there, and she had a mask of Queen Elizabeth and was wearing it! I absolutely loved it!----
Yesterday Himself made a pot of soup--- and it was delicious! -- AND, it really did make a good supper--that soup , and a salad---I think we eat too much--then throw what we don't eat out--So, I am going out into the bugs--taking Beau and Lopez for a run around the property--- Life is good
I am so pleased the Queen has made it to her Anniversary. I have followed her life since I was a little girl and she was called "Lilibet" and her sister Princess Margaret Rose was nicknamed "Rosebud". I remember when she was married in 1947, when "Bonnie Prince Charlie" was born in 1948 and then Princess Anne in 1950. Then when her father King George died in 1952 she became Queen and the Coronation was in 1953. I had scrapbooks of each milestone. So that's my trivia on the Queen for today. Just something I thought you may like to chat about with her over tea when you finally meet her. Well it doesn't cost anything to dream so dream on!
ReplyDeleteWillow--YU really are "up" on the Queen!-- WE both should go for tea at the Palace!-WE CAN dream--- LOL--Lynda
DeleteBeautiful vibes back at you! Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteI kind of identify the Queen with my mom, as they have similar life timelines. Except my mom passed away young (66) and the Queen has kept on living on! I'm thrilled that she's celebrating her jubilee, and the whole country with her. It's like she's the whole world's "gran" or "mum" depending on your generation.
ReplyDeleteGlad your blog-comment friends helped you realize that you're not alone, either! We are all in the same storm... even if not in the same boat!
Its the same storm isn't it ?--LOL--- Lynda
DeleteThe Queens jubilee is exciting. I do wish she'd call you.
ReplyDeleteYes Lynda, those of us retired on fixed incomes are in the same boat doing the best we can to control spending
I sure try to prevent throwing food away. Nice that Fred made soup. I know he makes a lot. Lol
Minus the bugs...your yard sounds very inviting.
Enjoy your day. Nice job on walking. Of course, yard work is also exercise.
Beautiful vibes to you dear lady.
Hugs
God bless the Queen!
ReplyDeleteThere are definitely a lot of challenging decisions to be made at this stage in our lives.
Yes, groceries are ridiculously expensive. Got bananas. Last week it was 58 cents/lb. Today 66 cents/lb. good grief. And packages are being ‘shrunk’ and the price is inflated. **SIGH** Go figure. Definitely there were so many people in the store when I went to get freggies, most everyone was unmasked. **SIGH** NOT me, though.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for getting the lawn cut and over-seeded. LOTS of work, lots of exercise.
OH I hope that the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration is wonderful.
Glad that Himself’s pot of soup was delicious. So good paired w/salad.
I bet Beau and Lopez loved their walks.
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I think soup is a really good option to get lots of vitamins and protein without having to use too much meat. Unfortunately, my husband isn't as fond of soup as I am. But after shopping today it seems we may have to cut back as well! Sorry about the bugs, that sounds pretty awful but it is really beautiful where you live!
ReplyDeleteI was going to finish planting my garden today but it is raining off and on and the soil is too wet to plant . . . so we have indoor jobs today like bills . . . we get paid the 1st of the month so that is when I usually do bills anyway. Trying to think of something to whip up for dinner that is healthy . . . I can think of lots of unhealthy options though. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteLynda, would your vet recommend a safe flea collar for your pups? I don't know if it would help for the other bugs, though. We used to have a tube of stuff for down Butch's back for fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. Not black flies, though.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're getting your outside in order. It is great exercise! Just be careful if you bend over a lot to stand back up slowly one vertebrae at a time. I threw out my back for days after bending to pick up 1,000 puzzle pieces my kids had scattered. They, of course, had disappeared from the scene.
I still have 2 bananas along with organic raspberries and blueberries. In the US berries are very high on the list of produce with the most pesticides and herbicides.
Have you looked to see if you can get a queen's mask online that's not to expensive. It would be fun when you're at a family gathering or a town celebration! {{{HUGS}}}
Oh no--- Yu threw out our back--- I fell to-day--was whipper snipping and fell on a hill and am really sore this evening--Good idea to search for a mask of the Queen-- Thanks for the idea! Lynda
DeleteSending good vibes to you as well...off to bed now...stay strong, we are all in this boat together...
DeleteYou can get at the pet store advantage II which keeps mosquitoes, fleas and all the rest away from your two fur babies. That should help.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that himself made soup. Last night we watched a segment by Gayle King on the queen and it was so interesting. I can not believe she is 96 years old. She really knows how to sport a hat like no one else I know. She is a lovely lady!
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