@wattleihavenext Julie, we're having more "winter" weather in March than we had in January and February. Of course there's been just enough warm weather in between the cold spells that daffodils are several inches up and other things are starting to bud.

Rembering George/gable @george -- he helped us know when it was a new day on the board. He was a very knowledgeable glassie and a very nice person. I was lucky enough to meet up with him twice on trips to Seattle.

I went for a pushbike ride on Saturday with some of the girls from bootcamp. The weather conditions could have been better. It was so so windy and at times a struggle trying to ride in a straight line and keep on the road, the gusts were that strong. BUt all in all a great day out, and a challenge accomplished and one I am proud of completing .It's been a lot of years since I have ridden a bike. 26 kilometres all up from start to finish. Some of the younger ones ( I am talking 20 and 30 years younger then me) did not complete the round trip. They managed(some really struggling) to get to the Pub, where we stopped for lunch and they phoned for someone to come pick them up.But I think 14 kilometres is a good ride in those conditions so they should be proud of that.

@george George, glad you got through another shot!

We're still in the tropics apparently -- Tropical Depression Fay has been dropping a lot of rain on us along with some wind. I guess this makes up for last week when there wasn't any rain. This is our second big rainstorm of the week.

Cloudy & humid in NJ -- supposed to maybe have showers later. My garden will be happy.

Nancy @jerseystar27 I have been lucky. My favourite little coffee shop where i get my coffee each morning ater training is still operating but only as takeaway. No sitting in allowed. But at least I get to have a little normality and my little treat.

Jim @dorbitz Marypat passed away January 2018

George @george Yes Susu tracked down MP's obituary

MaryPat DeGroodt

I downloaded the new Covidsafe App yesterday. It is completely voluntary and will quickly help notify and isolate anyone that have come in contact with anyone with the virus.A lot are digging their heels in and are refusing to download, their choice of course . But their choices are based on scaremongering spread around via ..you guessed it...Facebook . I must admit I was skeptical at first but looked into it thoroughly and I think downloading it is the right thing to do and I hope the majority of Australians will too.

George @george (((((hugs)))))) I know it must have been a hard decision to make. But the right one. I am thinking when the times comes for me, I will be a stubborn old bugger and refuse to admit I should not be driving ( I get that trait from my Father lol) My poor DD and probably the Grandkids having to deal with that.

Hi Marson @panishklo I am hoping that is the case. I am pleased with the progress so far. I am trying to convince myself it will be strong enough now for me to mow the lawn. But I do know it is not strong enough to use a whipper snipper just yet.

Cool & cloudy here in NJ. Sounds like tomorrow we get the remnants of what was down south (t'storms with wind and possible hail).

Jim @dorbitz LOL pretty fancy Uber isn't it LOL

George @george it was amazing.And to think all those buildings, the materials were either carried up on someone's back or on a donkey. I love Nepal and I love the ppl

Fran2 @fran2 we are going into winter and our Flu season. So I think it will be chaos here for awhile. So many ppl will be presenting with cold and flu symptoms, so the scare will continue here. Anyone with a runny nose or cough will panic and so will everyone around them. But eventually ppl will start to settle down and life will get back to normal. Good hand hygiene is the key to not spreading sickness. Common soap and water and a good wash.

Julie

Much of the snow/ice has melted here in NJ -- still some on the grass but the streets and driveway are pretty clear.

@george George, we were in Seattle from Thursday evening until yesterday (arrived home last night). Friday was lovely (sunny & high 50s), rainy on Saturday (what i expected, and I had packed my raincoat), and mixed clouds on Sunday. Didn't realize that the Sounders were playing the MLS finals on Sunday -- bought a scarf to wear. I did get to see the small fireworks that were shot off at the end of the game when they won. (Also got to meet some nice people from Toronto as I was wondering around on Saturday and Sunday.)

@wattleihavenext Julie, that is so scary!! It's so hard to believe this is happening in Australia. {{hugs}}

George @george yes change is good and I am sure you are going to enjoy your new home. I am still in the process of just talking about downsizing LOL I really don't need a house this size nor a yard this size.But first I need to downsize the contents to bare necessities and I am still spruiking about that too LOL then I will be ready for a smaller home. Let's see where I am in another 10 years LOL

George @george I hope the treatment will be painless and and easy fix. Gentle (((hugs))) to you

Jim @dorbitz you certainly are a busy man holding down 3 jobs. Congratulation on your weight loss. It does feel good to be able to be more active. I have just completed a 28 Day Fitness Challenge with my Bootcamp team And I was the winner. I am feeling pretty good about myself with that.
I thought you might like to show your mate this little meme LOL

@dorbitz JimL, hi back at you!! Glad things are going well. The new/added job sounds like it could lead to good things.

Meanwhile, here in NJ, it's a beautiful, sunny day and a little warmer than it's been.

@george George, I hope your week is better than you expected and that all of the medical procedures are as comfortable as possible.

Just a note, susans*selections' birthday is actually tomorrow (Oct. 9).

I woke to hear the Storm Birds calling. I hope that means rain is on its way.

George @george Big ((((((HUGS))))) Its not going to be a good be a good week for you.

Carl @carma YUM Fresh juicy corn. You can't beat it. You can't beat any freshly picked produce. It always tastes so good.I am lucky to have farms around me where I can purchase fresh produce. BUT the numbers are dropping and the farmers are doing it tough. Big Supermarkets popping up everywhere and importing produce doesn't help them either. Big companies buying up the farming land and turning into housing estates is another reason there is a reduction is farmers around here. Breaks my heart when I see new housing estates popping up on what was once good farming soil or what was once a lush green dairy farm. 🙁
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George @george yes it was so much fun. It's just great to step outside your comfort zone and do something silly and out of the normal 😆 😆 I am waiting on pics of this years shenanigans but here is a pic from 2013.

To further ad to the conditions down here, it has also been reported that the state of Queensland has over 70 bushfires atm. Things are very grim down here.

George @george I hope your eyes feeling OK after the shots. I have a friend that has started getting them

Jim @dorbitz You know what they say about "All work and no Play?"

Nancy @jerseystar27 Now that is something I love, avocado and smoked salmon, together. YUM

Marson @panishklo I hope you are keeping well. I have no doubt that the family will not let the 84 year old go picking blueberries next year.

Katie @fyrqueen I don't blame you. With that unthankful attitude, I would make sure I was not be available ever again.

@dorbitz JimL, we've been coming to LBI for years. This is our second year at this rental house. The one we had been renting for many years was sold last year. We were sad to see it go, but we're enjoying this house. We're at the quiet end of the island -- away from the amusement park and most of the bars.

Carl @carma and George @george I have drank the coffee.My neighbours brought me back a packet of it a few years ago and it is actually good coffee. I dd enjoy it. But I blocked out the part of from where it came 😆

@wattleihavenext Julie, that is the weather we've been having -- warm, sunny days but cool nights (which are so great for sleeping) and just enough rain to keep the garden happy. Hopefully sometime in the next year or so DH and I will make a trip to Australia.

@george George, will be out in Seattle for a long weekend (6/29-7/3). Apparently the weather for the US has swapped around -- the West Coast has the usual East Coast June weather and we're enjoying Seattle weather right now.

George @george (((((hugs)))))

It's cold but sunny here in NJ, winds are only "breezy". I have seen a few trees and branches down here and there but we were lucky and kept power and didn't have any damage. I guess this was March coming in early as a lion.

We're going through sad times again. My mom died this past week, the funeral was yesterday. This is just four months after my dad died in October. Mom, who was 93-1/2, was dealing with some health issues (since the middle of December she was in the hospital, at rehab, in the hospital, at rehab, and finally in the MICU at the hospital), but I think the real problem is that she and dad were married for 70 years and she didn't have the will to go on. Needless to say we're all sad and somewhat in shock. And on the practical side, we now have a house they moved into 60 years ago to empty. My brother & his wife will be here until the end of the week (they live in Rochester; daughter and DIL were here yesterday, son is here until tomorrow). My DD came up Saturday and will be here until Friday.

Sunny and chilly today, maybe some snow showers overnight. And then some amount of snow/rain/wintry mix Saturday evening into Sunday. Next week will then be bitterly cold.

@wattleihavenext Julie, {{hugs}} I can't believe it's 10 years.

@panishklo Marson, {{hugs}} to you too.

@dorbitz & @carma JimL and Carl -- glad you're both feeling & walking better!

@george George, glad the shots are helping your eyes.

We've been back & forth to DD's in Virginia a few times in the past month. DH had two different conferences down in DC -- I went down for part of each. Besides DD, DH's sister & BIL live down there as well as their daughter, SIL, and two grandkids. And my brother's son & his fiancee are also down there, so we have lots of people to visit.