Talk about mixed feelings!

[Pinkie56]

Phew! What a day! I actually remembered to call the office to tell them to come pick me up this morning. Got on the bus & there he was. GB, a good friend who has been hiding under the bed since pandemic began. He looked older but otherwise great. He had let his buzz cut hair grow to shoulder length. Who knew he had such curly hair! And red too! KH was there too. She lost so much weight I didn't recognize her at first. My South Beach Boy (Sal) was there. He's young enough to be my grandson. But, he's super sweet and always gives me a big hug. Not today though. Fearless Leader has forbidden contact for the moment. But I took a raincheck on that hug. Even DQ was there. She is very old & frail. Health not at all good so we rarely see her. She looks older & frailer but I was overjoyed to see her. I couldn't give her a hug but I did squeeze her shoulder as I walked by. Then came the biggest surprise of all! Our annual picnic with other clubs is back on. We didn't have one last year 'cause of covid. But its on for Friday the 25th. Its a huge deal every year but I think this year will be even better. Made sure I was on the transportation list for that one. My cup runneth over with joy!!!!!

Then I went up to my desk. My reading glasses were totally useless. I tried using my bifocals & I discovered what the problem was. My right eye has diminished vision to a degree that I had to learn a new way to type. Apparently, the new way is so good I had my best day with the highest score in 10 yrs.!!! Maybe I should have poked my eye out sooner. Just kidding. Going to eye doctor to find out what's what. Maybe they can fix it.

Then HB's cancelled flight really thru me for a loop. I was crushed for her. I hope & pray that this can be fixed soon.

Yep that was my day. A complete see-saw of emotions. Now I'm exhausted. Pizza then early bed.

[b1b1b1]

Sounds like a very nice day, overall!

[Pinkie56 in reply to b1b1b1]

It was. Seeing old friends was such a mood elevator. They all looked so good. I wonder if being away from the club was what made them look so awesome. Probably, absence makes the heart grow fonder. All that good feeling really helped when I read HB's post. I wanted to cry for her. But I was so full of good vibes I just couldn't throw cold water on them.

[Hb2003]

Aww Pinkie lots of hugs 🫂 ❤️❤️

[DodgeDhanda]

What a fantastic & encouraging message I especially loved the shoulder squeeze . Good for u & happy for you & everyone else going to the picnic

[Pinkie56 in reply to DodgeDhanda]

DQ has been so sick for solong I think its a gift from God that she's still with us. The fact that she spent all the effort to come to the club is so incredible. She must have gone to a whole lot of trouble to come here. She looked so frail I wondered if this was going to be the last time I saw her. Good God I hope not!!!! I've known her for 15 yrs. Covid robbed so many of us of those we had always counted on. Not to the virus itself but to people being kept apart. DQ is old & sick. JS was not old but she was sick (cancer). She left us at the beginning of covid. I worry about her dog. Her family is very close knit so they have each other. The dog was devoted to JS. He must be so sad. It is so hard to see animals grieving. We never know what to do for them. Others have moved to be closer to their families. For that I am glad that they chose family over friends or jobs or anything else. But that only robs me of my friends. But I look forward to making new friends. Perhaps we will bond over surviving covid. Gotta look for the silver lining. It might be hiding but it always there. Always.

[DodgeDhanda in reply to Pinkie56]

Pinkie, I'm sorry that u feel people are moving on & ur losing them but u rightly pointed out u can make new friends & as for the dog if her family is looking after the dog , it will be very loved

[TaurusLady]

Hi Pinkie56,

It sounds like you had a very, very fruitful day..

Wishing you many days with cups of joy runnin' over! xx