tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post5564087663766678637..comments2024-03-28T03:34:46.775-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: DrearyFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-71043403659286457572020-03-20T19:34:05.178-05:002020-03-20T19:34:05.178-05:00Glad everyone is checking on everyone else. Stay ...Glad everyone is checking on everyone else. Stay safe.Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-46232075493989937932020-03-20T07:41:29.450-05:002020-03-20T07:41:29.450-05:00I just turned my lights back on last night as I ne...I just turned my lights back on last night as I needed some colorful cheer. I have pretty white lights in the house and I turned them on for comfort too.<br />No online anything shopping around here. I'm thinking of trying Amazon for instant potatoes and dry milk...most dry milk is out of stock everywhere.<br />However I did score milk at 5am at a gas station 5 miles away yesterday. I bought small bottles and froze two! <br />Stay well and continue to make your gorgeous projects!Val Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773318159420863765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-50417602269010510922020-03-20T01:17:37.087-05:002020-03-20T01:17:37.087-05:00My daughter just read me an article about everyone...My daughter just read me an article about everyone turning their Christmas lights back on. I guess everyone needs a little bright spot in the midst of all this.Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-20720324413235601782020-03-19T22:45:16.957-05:002020-03-19T22:45:16.957-05:00Just this week I decoded I'd start wiping down...Just this week I decoded I'd start wiping down all the groceries when we bring them home. I didn't think of the counter... now I'll add that to my list. We're learning a new way of living and I wonder if we'll keep it up after the whole scare is over.Granny Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858237999602347848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-40228625812222317252020-03-19T20:35:28.444-05:002020-03-19T20:35:28.444-05:00Sounds like you're taking many good precaution...Sounds like you're taking many good precautions these days. Good for you. I got a message from the big hospital in Milwaukee where I had my surgery done and all the follow-up work, saying don't come in if you don't have to. If you have elective things coming up, try to postpone them. My next thing is a CT Scan in July...I will postpone that if necessary. Time will tell. Please take good care of each other, you two. Blessings! diane in northern wishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760406240936656525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-65074547288791369512020-03-19T19:19:29.310-05:002020-03-19T19:19:29.310-05:00Staying 1.5m apart isn't always easy but peopl...Staying 1.5m apart isn't always easy but people are getting better at doing soJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-65187443533228773522020-03-19T18:21:35.219-05:002020-03-19T18:21:35.219-05:00It all has become overwhelming. I worked hard toda...It all has become overwhelming. I worked hard today to not bring anything home to Della. Once home I threw all my clothes in the wash machine to not carry anything into the house. Yes our boys both give us their elderly calls. One son works in a lab with research mice and the other works downtown with lots of places to get exposed. L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-11551835094324237542020-03-19T18:04:26.674-05:002020-03-19T18:04:26.674-05:00the looking after is going both ways. We must look...the looking after is going both ways. We must look after each other.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-46661150846726801952020-03-19T18:04:18.160-05:002020-03-19T18:04:18.160-05:006 Ft apart is the master cure for the virus. Best...6 Ft apart is the master cure for the virus. Best treatment is to NOT GET IT! And all this testing junk means nothing. Stay safe with Far guy. Sounds like you are doing everything you can. Yeah! Nice to have a network of concerned citizens out there looking out after each other. It is the way things should be in our society. The Great Ethan Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325538741317535595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-84666352163311009652020-03-19T14:50:18.776-05:002020-03-19T14:50:18.776-05:00You have to be so careful. We are trying to be too...You have to be so careful. We are trying to be too. One of your commentors reminded be that I need to wipe down the kitchen counter since we grocery shopped today. We took advantage of the special "old people and the infirm" hours at Safeway, but the hours are 7:00 to 9:00 AM, way too early for our new stay at home routine. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-77883997462328827792020-03-19T14:23:39.830-05:002020-03-19T14:23:39.830-05:00I was wondering if I should try to disinfect the t...I was wondering if I should try to disinfect the things that come into the house? Did you just wipe them down with a sanitising wipe? We got groceries today and I cleaned all the kitchen surfaces after we put the groceries away. The grocery store was sure depressing to see so many empty shelves. <br /><br />You two stay well!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-70311469541357021672020-03-19T11:49:23.513-05:002020-03-19T11:49:23.513-05:00That's got to be the most stressful part of yo...That's got to be the most stressful part of your week when you have to go for his infusion. You're doing it a smart way. Don't forget to wipe off your steering wheel and phones, too. Talk about big shifts in the world! Nice to have people checking up on us old folks. ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-40597541202040847872020-03-19T11:47:41.927-05:002020-03-19T11:47:41.927-05:00It's a lot of planning and work, this staying ...It's a lot of planning and work, this staying isolated thing. It's cold and dreary here too. Had a sort of OK sunrise yesterday. Katie got her teeth cleaned and had 6 pulled, that was a shock. Poor girl isn't feel all that great today. But she's better than she was last night, so I'll take it.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-87519371289095958852020-03-19T11:43:56.817-05:002020-03-19T11:43:56.817-05:00I'm glad you're both doing well. I can...I'm glad you're both doing well. I can't believe your Mom went shopping! None of our stores are doing delivery or pick-up now because there is no stock. I sure hope that changes soon.<br />I never thought about disinfecting my groceries. I just put them away as usual. Uh-oh! <br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-1467274741625851722020-03-19T11:27:32.535-05:002020-03-19T11:27:32.535-05:00Glad to hear everyone is doing well. I attempted ...Glad to hear everyone is doing well. I attempted to order some yarn on-line but unfortunately the shipping costs to Canada was more than the cost of the yarn so I said, no thanks. I have enough in my stash...I don't need anymore. :)Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-15091035742267256662020-03-19T10:54:45.981-05:002020-03-19T10:54:45.981-05:00I am considering making my own sanitizer as it is ...I am considering making my own sanitizer as it is hard to find now. I figure if alcohol is the main ingredient, then a bottle of Everclear (basically, it;s moonshine) and my aloe plants will do the trick. Isolation may be boring but it beats the alternative.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-3756738042944748732020-03-19T10:35:53.478-05:002020-03-19T10:35:53.478-05:00Yes sanitize sanitize - we are doing the same here...Yes sanitize sanitize - we are doing the same here. Even heard it is a good idea to keep your shoes that you wear out in one area or sanitize the bottoms. Take care!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-60579908031032991932020-03-19T09:44:01.665-05:002020-03-19T09:44:01.665-05:00Stay well, My friends. My thoughts are with you. ...Stay well, My friends. My thoughts are with you. The times are stressful that is for sure.Terry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-75037798356413306232020-03-19T09:29:23.834-05:002020-03-19T09:29:23.834-05:00Grocery stores have instituted early morning shopp...Grocery stores have instituted early morning shopping for seniors and those in the high risk category which is nice. I still have a stocked pantry, so I’m doing well staying at home. I’m staying busy knitting and sewing. Tired Teacher 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-356283431217885812020-03-19T09:20:45.049-05:002020-03-19T09:20:45.049-05:00Keep up the isolation tactics, you are doing well ...Keep up the isolation tactics, you are doing well so far. It must be such a worry with Far Guy, and I truly hope you will both be okay during these weird times. Take care, MxxAt Home In New Zealandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835971617944752730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-40136175723265774322020-03-19T08:40:48.200-05:002020-03-19T08:40:48.200-05:00I've heard other people say this week that the...I've heard other people say this week that they were considering putting their Christmas lights out again. I ran to the grocery store this morning at 8:00 am to get the cat food I forgot to buy yesterday. Early morning hours reserved for "old" folks. That was weird to just see old people like me in the store. And it's raining again today. Sunshine would sure help.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06412341664506380343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-68751714477044976162020-03-19T07:34:31.864-05:002020-03-19T07:34:31.864-05:00We finally have some sunshine and warm weather. Si...We finally have some sunshine and warm weather. Since it's Thursday and I usually go hiking with my friends, today there are three different trailheads I could get to myself (no more carpooling) and join anybody who might show up, even if we need to stay apart and not visit as much. It's so weird out there, worldwide.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-73325624824324766152020-03-19T07:00:11.698-05:002020-03-19T07:00:11.698-05:00So glad you are being cautious and have people che...So glad you are being cautious and have people checking up on you, and that you are checking with your loved ones. We are doing the same. Stay safe and healthy.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741742995571975518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-84963822768370611822020-03-19T06:58:07.534-05:002020-03-19T06:58:07.534-05:00Cold and rainy around here yesterday and today. Al...Cold and rainy around here yesterday and today. All activities have been cancelled -church, Bible study, coffee with friends, etc. Hubby is working from home 4 days a week. These are some really scary times. Hopefully it doesn't last too long or there won't be an economy left. Stay well and stay safe.linda mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203742811516417039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-24526148949786273622020-03-19T06:32:42.988-05:002020-03-19T06:32:42.988-05:00I've been putting my groceries in the sink and...I've been putting my groceries in the sink and washing everything before putting them away including anything I get online. I may be going overboard but this is getting scarier-and closer. We had out first death here in MD. A 60 year old man. I hope that sobers The Mister up who's not taking this as seriously as I would like. Our stores have stopped all pick up and deliveries due to a break down in supply chains. Our shelves are empty so there isn't much use in going out anyway anymore. I just tried to find flour and pancake mix online and couldn't come up with anything, Scary times. <br />Stay well. Araigneenoreply@blogger.com