Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

Sandra and Chevy - you made me smile. I miss my sandals. That woman was definitely not ready to clean house. Sure she had her hat and gloves, but no pearls!

Choose Inner Peace.
Nothing is worth losing your inner peace.
Take action as circumstances require,
but never surrender your inner peace.
Stop. Breathe deeply.
Close your eyes and breathe deeply again.
Then, and only then, take action -
from a peaceful heart.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Checking in here.  I had to ( Dh took the call yesterday ) go to Mt. Vernon V.A. and had blood drawn for tests this morning.  I usually get a note in the mail -- no dice this time. Just fortunate that I don't work on Friday as a rule.

Anyway, tons of stuff to do and I'm just now finishing my work cup of coffee this morning.  Refill soon, very soon.

Jackie

Oh Teka....have a Happy early Thanksgiving on Sunday. Do you live in one of the areas of New York that received the monstrous amounts of snow?

Puffin, I just came back from there in September. If you don't HAVE to go in May, I would recommend you wait. I did about a year of research before I booked and May is pretty early. Some areas are not open yet which causes delays and rerouting. Of course prices are higher in June, July, and most of August. It really depends on what kinds of animals you hope to see. Salmon don't run until the end of the summer so that means more bear and eagles, but whales, seals, and sea lions are more plentiful in June, July. It also depends on what excursions you want to take. Helicopter and pontoon plane flights are often grounded due to bad weather early in the season. I wanted to see natural salmon runs up in the rain forests around Ketchikan so I went in late August. If I were to do it again and could afford the higher rates, I'd go the second week of August because there are more animals around. There were still whales in the inside passage when I was there but not as many as two or three weeks before. I'm told by mid-September the numbers are way down since the majority have moved on to Hawaii. Same with seals and sea lions. Eagles are plentiful especially during salmon season. I had a friend who went in June and eagles were #1 on her list but she didn't see any! I saw them in Ketchikan because that's the salmon capital of the country but there would have been more if I could have gone a week or two earlier. Prices were just too high then but I'm totally happy with our experience. Another of my "must do" items was a glacier hike which I couldn't have done in May or June when you can't get that close. Takes a bit of melting before you can beach your canoe on the edge of the glacier or, for that matter, takes some warmer weather to melt the ice so you can even paddle across the fjord.

Princess has the best itineraries. I went on Golden Princess (along with Di from this group) and had a marvelous trip. Not all cruise lines are able to go into Glacier Bay. Make sure you go there. It is the absolute highlight of the trip. The weather is quite mild in August. You will not ever need a heavy coat. Layers are the way to go. I wore a t-shirt, sweatshirt, and fleece jacket with gloves, hat, and scarf. Under my jeans I wore a pair of leggings. Perfect. You can shed layers as the day moves on. It is colder if you are on the glacier so you will need one extra layer. When the ship is moving at night, it is cold outside but that's true even in the Caribbean. Those ships can do some moving! We get inside cabins since we are never there for longer than it takes to sleep and dress. There are plenty of good spots for watching the scenery go by on deck. PM me if you want excursion recommendations.

Gorgeous day here in south Louisiana today.  Sunny, high in the low 70's.  I played golf in cropped pants and a short-sleeved shirt.  Didn't play well but enjoyed being outside.  Four of us stayed for lunch.  I just had a salad since dh and I are having steak and baked potato for dinner tonight.  If I eat a substantial lunch, I have to skip dinner or eat something very light.  Oh, the good ole days when I had no problem with weight.  It probably had a lot to do with activity level as well as younger metabolism.

The weather forecast is not looking good for Sunday morning, which could mean some cancellations for driving to our family Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday.  That could mean a lot of leftover food unless my sister and I make some plans to prepare a smaller quantity. 

I'm surprised that so many women are coming out and accusing Bill Cosby of rape during past years.  It sounds like he was a busy man! 

Puffin, I hope you and I can get together next summer if dh and I return to northern MN.  The area where we stay is only about an hour from Fargo. 

Hope everyone has a good evening.

That picture is UNREAL!   Wow! 

Hmmm, I think that looks so scary in that roof picture.  Carole, I too am surprised by the Cosby accusations -- not sure how I feel about it.  Of course, we always hope things like that don't happen and expect prosecution if it does.  I'm not sure of the previous outcomes though I think some people did receive some kind of settlements. Not perhaps for something that happened but more so as to move on.  Maybe there were things that could not be substantiated  on both sides so that giving a settlement could end things.   So, my feeling is someone is up to something to hold off till NOW.  Just thinking out loud -- I didn't follow the cases well way back then and I'm not following it now. 

Jackie

Thank You!!

The accusers were adults at the time. Fodder for tabloids.

Teka -- I think you hit the nail on the head there.  Monica Lewinsky interjected herself into the news a couple of times and the last time not too long ago.  I think she got a really poor reception from people.  Meaning I think she too "needed" to be 'noticed'  so wanted to "rekindle" her 15 mins. of former fame. 

I guess I view it as  something that is long past and there is little reason ( unless it is something on a personal level ) to try to regenerate something that was laid to rest long time ago. 

Jackie 

Carole: yes, I'm familiar with Park Rapids. Back when my legs were young we used to ride our bikes on the bike trail that goes through Park Rapids. It's a beautiful area

Going to be wet here off and on through the day.  We are however; much, much warmer than we have been the last three or more weeks.  Feels rather good outside.  Though off and on today giving you a little dry out time in-between it really sounds like it will just rain for the most part very consistently tomorrow.  Hmmm.  Well, no reason not to expect "odd" weather -- who knows when. 

I understand via the t.v. news that Bill Cosby had a performance last night somewhere ? and he was given a rather long standing ovation.  So, leads me to think there are a lot of people who just simply think this is something that could have and should have been handled long ago and shouldn't interfere when people are now so much older and should be able to look to some "ease" in life rather than 'torture'.  I can go with that.  Teka, you really did have it right.

Blessings

Jackie

Good looking and not lacking in a gracious gentlemanly style either I bet.  I just think had there EVER been anything -- there would have been enough noteworthy and newsworthy chastisement that Cosby could never have made it to this point.  Neither though, do I think him perfect, but that 'celebrities' make very good targets as they do have great assets.  Also don't think Mrs. Cosby ( Camille ) could have just sat next to him like she did if she wasn't sure of Mr. Cosby.  I don't know for sure, but I think she is his one and only wife that he has been married to since a young age.   

Also, I do think those that step out of line so badly ( if one is totally sure they have ) should have to be sanctioned for that behavior with whatever is appropriate.  We so need to respect and care for each other -- but part of respect and care is not only doing what's right -- but doing it at the proper time.  I'm not convinced at all that anything happened and bringing it out long after it is an offense that one could actually be prosecuted for leaves me  with suspicions about the person coming forward so late.  Do the right thing and do it at the right time. 

Jackie

Carol and Puffin: I lived in LeSueur for almost 30 years. The Rat Bastard Ex lives in Hovland-north of Grand Marais. Minnesota is a beautiful state.

Found some funny things to post on Facebook today. Kept myself giggling all morning. You can find me at Sandra Pruett Asher in case you want a new "friend."