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Sean wrote: "It was, thanks.Also funeral in 11th December... Not sure whether to go...
Jersey Covid are shooting up.... 53 new cases yesterday alone (351 now).
So as a high risk, not sure what to do, so dif..."
I don't mean this to sound tacky, but will they stream the funeral? I live in CA and many recent funerals have been streamed because only 10 people can actually attend which is usually only immediate family. If it is, you would at least be able to experience it.
I really am sorry for your loss.
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Not online.
Jersey has been confirmed as the highest rate in the UK
The R rate is above 2 !
Working from home from today, all pubs , hotels, cafes are closed.
So staying at home.
I am in San Diego and we have a curfew 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. and all non-essential businesses are to close, dining will be take out only. I think if we don't push hard for these restrictions right now, especially in the days leading up to vaccine availability, it may be too late. We aren't going to be able to turn these numbers around until they've run their deadly course.Our hospitals are at 85% capacity and we haven't experienced the flood from Thanksgiving yet.
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Janet wrote: "Hope you're all having a lovely Christmas Eve."Have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your family. Today is my birthday, so I don't cook but relax and read.
Sue wrote: Have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your family. Today is my birthday, so I don't cook but relax and read."Happy birthday, Sue! Stay safe and enjoy the day! Best wishes! 😊
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thanks for your message.
Merry Christmas everyone x
Sean wrote: "Happy birthday Sue,thanks for your message.
Merry Christmas everyone x"
Thanks Sean. Take care.
Britta wrote: "Sue wrote: Have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your family. Today is my birthday, so I don't cook but relax and read."Happy birthday, Sue! Stay safe and enjoy the day! Best ..."
Thanks Britta. Merry Christmas!
Sue wrote: "Janet wrote: "Hope you're all having a lovely Christmas Eve."Have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your family. Today is my birthday, so I don't cook but relax and read."
Happy Birthday. Enjoy Reading, 📚
Kandice wrote: "@ Sue, happy, happy birthday!"Thanks you Kandice.
La Tonya wrote: "Sue wrote: "Janet wrote: "Hope you're all having a lovely Christmas Eve."Have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your family. Today is my birthday, so I don't cook but relax and..."
Thanks you La Tonya.
Sue wrote: "Janet wrote: "Hope you're all having a lovely Christmas Eve."Have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your family. Today is my birthday, so I don't cook but relax and read."
Happy birthday, Sue! One of my grandsons shares a birthday with you!
Brenda wrote: "Sue wrote: "Janet wrote: "Hope you're all having a lovely Christmas Eve."Have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your family. Today is my birthday, so I don't cook but relax and..."
Thank you Brenda.
Hope everyone had a great Christmas!If you have a moment, run along to the PIFM thread. A bunch of us have ties there.
Thanks Kirsten and Janet and Sue and Sean and Kirsten
Sean I’m very sorry for your loss
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I hope 2021 is better for us all.
Sadly not starting well in the UK
But it will get better
Happy New Year 🎆 Best Wishes for 2021 🌟
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The Real Housewives of Jersey, 10 parts, it does show off the island of Jersey very well, edited very well.
Shows the houses beautiful, but the 7 woman in the series are not really the real housewives, and are quite nasty to each other.
Know some of them by reputation.
But makes good TV.
Any questions I can help you with, including the houses they are at and live.
The Atlantic Hotel, is in episode 10, I worked there in 1978/79
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Spoke to Peter James yesterday, who lives 100 yards away from me.
He stopped and chatted from a distance when he was out running.
he is happy to do a chat for the group, just have to wait till I can go around to his house and speak to him.
I have played on his tennis court, with the previous owners.
Thanks Sue and Janet and Sean and La Tonya
Sean wrote: "PSSpoke to Peter James yesterday, who lives 100 yards away from me.
He stopped and chatted from a distance when he was out running.
he is happy to do a char for the group, just have to wait til..."
Lucky duck!
Liz and I sent our DNA to 23andme.com We have 2 grandchildren with a terminal, incurable genetic disease-Cystic Fibrosis. We wanted to know which of us carries the CF gene. It turns out that I am the gene carrier. We also tested negative for the BRCA1 and 2 genes(ovarian/breast/prostate cancer). Three ancestral family members died of ovarian cancer.Since then I watched a NOVA episode on consumer genetic testing. A woman was interviewed who sent her DNA to 23andme for testing. She tested negative for BRCA genes. She was then diagnosed with Breast cancer. It seems that 23andme only tests for 3 variants. Her doctor had her DNA tested at a medical lab. It tested 80,000 BRCAS variants vs 3 at 23andme. She had a positive test for another BRCA variant.
To its credit, 23andme set up an interview with a reporter for the program. They explained their their website states that don't test for all variants of genetic diseases. When asked about the fact that they pair DNA results with research questions answered by clients, and sell it to GlaxoSmithKiline, they showed a screen shot advising participants that they can refuse permission for research sharing.
To its discredit, Ancestry.com refused all questions from the show's reporter.
If you are contemplating such a test, I strongly recommend watching this show so that you can make an informed decision.
For us, if our DNA and answering questions contributes to a cure for CF or any genetic disease, then we are happy to share it.
The CF gene that I and my grandchildren share is the most common CF gene. 23andme evidently only tests for the most common genetic disease genes.
There is a book "Salt in My Soul"published by the mother of a CF patient after her daughter died, which gives some insight into what it is like to have CF. My review https://www.amazon.com/.../ref=cm_cr_......
amazon.com
Emotional Roller coaster story of a Cystic Fibrosis patient
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25 years at the RBC (ROYAL BANK OF CANADA)
I do have a gold watch at work.
But not allowed on our main premises...COVID
Working in the massive warehouse doing archive work and moving boxes for 7 1/2 hours a day.
Retiring soon, waiting for my vaccine, then a few weeks later will retire, not sure exactly yet.
Sean wrote: "Today I celebrate a work anniversary.25 years at the RBC (ROYAL BANK OF CANADA)
I do have a gold watch at work.
But not allowed on our main premises...COVID
Congratulations! Love that they actually gave you a gold watch. ;-D
Working in the massive warehouse d..."
HAPPY FEBRUARY AND IT’S GROUNDHOG DAY AND IT’S SUPERBOWL SUNDAY!
In the virtual silent book club everyone brings their own book or E-reader and reads together quietly for an hour, then we all nerd out about books afterward.We kick off the meeting with a quick round of introductions where everyone says their name and a little about what they're reading. We love hearing about what people are reading (often in their other book clubs).
If you think you maybe interested in the virtual silent book club follow this thread below for the next scheduled date:
https://www.goodreads.com/event/list_...
Enjoy Reading,
La Tonya 📚
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Thermal underwear I was freezing all day, not good being on blood thinners !!
A tough week.
Just lasting for a month or two the most.
I am having my vaccine on Tuesday afternoon as is my wife.
How many members have had it...
Plus working on my wife's computer at the moment, mine in for repair, well I hope it can be repaired.
So might be on a little less for a few days.
I’m tired of this cold weather Sean
I watched Night Stalker on Netflix. It's a 4 part documentary about the search for a serial killer in mid 80s California. The crimes are gruesome, but police procedures are informative. Recommended to police procedural fans.
I received my second shot in January. We are using COVID. My tribe has done an AMAZING job compared to rest of the country regarding distribution and administration. I also have been quite diligent following the guidelines. My cats BEG me to leave the house once in a while. ;)Everyone, regardless of having shots...PLEASE PLEASE follow guidelines. We are not out of this yet no matter where you live. You owe it to your friends, family and community.
we also had are first big snow since 2016. Brrrrrrr.
Thanks all and stay safe
Quote from a Washington Post article on new German words:"Heading out on a date? Be sure to check the latest Mundschutzmode (mouth protection fashion) before selecting your Gesichtskondom (face condom, as a mask is sometimes known)."
I am struggling big time this year to find any joy in reading. No bueno. I am so competitive though :). Not with anyone in particular. But the year before. It must be the job I loathe has sucked joy out of me. ;) Anyone ever feel in a reading rut sometimes?
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I'm not going to watch THE interview. Enough is being said all over the place. My Twitter feed is full of it!
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I did watch it....
Lots of different thoughts from many.
I know my thoughts!
Sean wrote: "I bet it is......I did watch it....
Lots of different thoughts from many.
I know my thoughts!"
I'll bite-what are your thoughts? I haven't seen it, but have heard a lot about it!
Gretchen and Janet. I had a forced retirement last year do to Covid and a downturn in business, so I decided to clean up all those "to be read" books on my bookshelves this year and read 100 books. It's been slow going mostly because I found on-line gaming (not gambling) and spend hours and hours playing game after game. I'm gaming as I write this. Also, the joy of reading has lost some luster for me and; hopefully, I'll get that joy back.
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But Meghan Markle is an actress and knew exactly what she was doing.
I do not believe all the rubbish.
I feel sorry for the Queen, and Phillip in hospital and the whole family.
As pointed out my some experts, they changed the stories, the timing.
Have watched loads since and spoken to many people.
I believe this has done Harry no good at all and has made it harder to be close to the family again.
A private affair, that they made public.
Oprah an intelligent woman who asked certain questions very carefully with no questions why none of her family want to know her.
sad....
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BUT
Over the last 2-3 days he was right with his comments, just went about the wrong way and now off the TV.
To rude to guests, to loud, interupted everyone.
My thoughts only, everyone has those thoughts I am sure
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You are absolutely correct Janet. Take care of yourself Sean.