I am thankful for

THANKSGIVING

We had such a good time today. Good food. Family. And Five dogs.

Yep that was not a typo .(and we live in a townhouse:) )

Buddy had lots of company for Thanksgiving.

First came daughter, son in law and 2 grandchildren and their three doggies.

Bella is a 6 year old Havanese. Ginger is Buddy's littler mate and a Cavalier Spaniel. Lucy is a rescue dog. Black and white and cute as a button. Combination Jack Russell and part Chihuahua. Then our son went back home and got his black lab. His two children were also here. His wife could not come as she had a bad stomach virus that is going through the elementary school where she teaches.

Our son made the delicious turkey at his house. He brined it and cooked it in the Big Green Egg. Absolutely wonderful. And it looked like one of those turkeys on a TV commercial. All brown and beautiful and shiny.

All in all it was a perfect day. Unusually warm for Thanksgiving. So balmy we sat outside on the porch after dinner. Talking. Laughing. Savoring the moment.

I AM THANKFUL FOR THANKSGIVING.

Missing Person

Oh God
The Library says I have not returned the book
But I know I did
I remember taking it back,
I only kept it for 3 days
It was a lousy book.
Why did I check out
Something
Called
"Mrs Stevens Hears The Mermaid Singing"
Even the title is dumb

I am obsessive about library books
I can't stand to be overdue
Even by a day.
It is not the dime a day
That bothers me.
But the shame of it.

And now this.
I know I returned "Mrs Stevens"
But even so
I searched high and low
For her.

The librarian said
"You continue looking
And we will look"
She even turned over
The book return
Just in case Mrs Stevens
Was stuck underneath.

I finally
Convinced her
Since I am a Regular
Patron
Of 7 years duration

To take Mrs Stevens
Off my record

And just
List her as

MISSING

Done

Here I am almost 81 years old and I have a new computer system, a MAC, and I am slowly getting used to it.

From everything I have read it seems that learning something new helps to keep our minds active as we age.

Well, since last Thursday when Mac arrived in our home my mind has been extremely active learning the different system. I had been using IE for the last 13 years, as long as I have been fooling around with a computer. But I am doing OK with Mac.

It will just take some getting acquainted and patience on both our parts.

Buddy seems to like Mac ok. He especially enjoyed all the attention we got with son, son in law, daughter, 14 year old grandson and 12 year old grandson all arriving to help me.

In my computer/guest room it felt like a "family reunion" during the set up and learning process.:)

Buddy and I enjoyed the attention.

Thanks for all your advice and input. I am just glad to have the decision behind me as I tend to over think choices.

Cheers

NEED ADVICE

:(

Rats. not again !!!!

I have to get a new computer...Darn it...

It just up and died on me...Not my fault. I took good care of it. Watered it regularly. Dusted it and talked sweet to it.

But regardless of my caring it just conked out.

Now what shall I do?

My daughter and son in law say "GET AN APPLE...A MAC"

My son who is my IT go to guy says "Pros and cons for PC or MAC"

"Can you justify the added cost of the MAC ??"

"THE MAC is supposed to be virus free and therefore last longer trouble free."

(this is my 2ND or 3rd PC in 7 years)

WHAT DO YOU THINK
?

PS: I am using hubby's computer for now.Short term

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