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Inspirations, the Stories Space Coffee House: If you're reading this it just might mean I'm back, sorta. If you're not reading this, well, congratulations.

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DenimAngel
👑Magic Cookie FAIRY 🍪
hi everyone!
A beautiful day here. The birdies are chirping their pretty songs and the sun is shining
*makes the coffee and puts the kettle on for tea *
A large iced coffee and a hunk of the blueberry sour cream coffeecake YUM!!
*moving the leftover cookies to the emergency cookie tins behind the counter*
Always good to have a emergency stash. The cookie tins have been cleaned out and resupplied with the sugar cookies from the other day *

Yikes Elizabeth doing your own eyebrows could be a scary experiment. But I'm sure you are just as pretty
Scott the governor of Arizona hasn't made the mask wearing mandatory a lot of people are wearing them in the stores and other public places.
Anna happy birthday to your granddaughter .

I have cookies to go along with the other treats.

In Big Bird we have blueberry crunch cookies, carrot cake cookies, airy berry cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies
In Cookie Monster we have blueberry crunch cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, ginger snaps and pineapple coconut whippersnappers

*giving the adorable mascots fresh cold water and treats *
Stay safe everyone

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
* scarfs a couple blueberry crunches *

Good afternoon. How's life? Warming up here again, but still not up to last week's levels.

Hump day has come and is now going and I'm still alive and functional. Stage 3 looms here in Ontario...After what happened in the US, I'm not entirely happy about this.

Sonja did not have a cat. So why was this one making itself at home in her house?

Calico Cupid - Summer Love contest entry

The metal singer made Brenda an interesting offer, but was her interest in the music ... or him?

Heavy Cello Love
elizabethblack
Active Ink Slinger
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* scarfs a couple blueberry crunches *

Good afternoon. How's life? Warming up here again, but still not up to last week's levels.

Hump day has come and is now going and I'm still alive and functional. Stage 3 looms here in Ontario...After what happened in the US, I'm not entirely happy about this.



I absolutely KNOW you are all smarter anywhere in Canada than we are here. We have had 20 days of 90 or more, tomorrow will tie the record.
elizabethblack
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Our wonderful government has now decided to make it mandatory to wear masks in shops and supermarkets... from the Twenty-fourth of July!
Hell, that should have been done months ago!


Ontario has left it up to municipal health officers and governments to decide. So Ottawa, where my son lives, requires masks on public transportation and in all indoor public spaces like stores while London, where I am, is only doing it for public transportation (transit, taxis, Ubers) and "close up" transactions like haircuts and manicures.


I may have to take back what I said above. You are sounding more and more like fractured USA. At least Walmart has finally made mandatory masks starting July 20. And they will even provide you with one. Now if they could get someone to show them how to wear it over both nose and mouth. Nah.....pipe-dream.
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Quote by elizabethblack


I absolutely KNOW you are all smarter anywhere in Canada than we are here. We have had 20 days of 90 or more, tomorrow will tie the record.


The province of Ontario is still over 100 new confirmed cases a day but they are concentrated in 3 or 4 municipalities, mostly in and around Toronto. Most of the rest have 0 most days, including London.

Quote by elizabethblack
I may have to take back what I said above. You are sounding more and more like fractured USA. At least Walmart has finally made mandatory masks starting July 20. And they will even provide you with one. Now if they could get someone to show them how to wear it over both nose and mouth. Nah.....pipe-dream.


Within each province, things tend to be pretty uniform. Ontario is odd in leaving some of these decisions to the municipal level. Quebec, for instance, put in a province-wide mask order a few days ago. Some stores are doing the same up here though, oddly, not the Canadian arms of Costco and Walmart. We wear them shopping anyhow. I actually haven't been inside a Walmart in months. The local ones all had curbside pickup even before COVID so when we need stuff from there, we just put in an online order and do a pickup run.

Sonja did not have a cat. So why was this one making itself at home in her house?

Calico Cupid - Summer Love contest entry

The metal singer made Brenda an interesting offer, but was her interest in the music ... or him?

Heavy Cello Love
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Good morning. Had to do a system update to my Mac this morning. Now I'm ready to go with a fresh cuppa java.

Have a great day.
DenimAngel
👑Magic Cookie FAIRY 🍪
Hi everyone
A beautiful even though it's overcast here kind of day
A large iced coffee sounds yummy in my tummy
Not much going on here today so maybe a story might get finished
I do have fresh cookies today
*moving the cookies from the jars to the emergency cookie tins behind the counter *
Today's cookies offering is
In Big Bird we have peanut butter and banana cookies, snickerdoodles, snow puffs and blueberry coconut cookies
In Cookie Monster we have peanut butter and banana cookies, molasses crackles, snowflake and ice cookies and ginger snaps
*filling the cookie jars to the tippy top and giving the adorable critters fresh cold water and treats *
I hope everyone is having a great day and staying safe

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
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Had to do a system update to my Mac this morning. Now I'm ready to go with a fresh cuppa java.



Hope it went well. I approach system updates with trepidation but I am also dealing with Windows where updates are often as damaging to your computer as malware.1nHIqd7AFwWD5T7d Just read up on the trials and tribulations of those testing Windows 10 update 2004 if you don't believe me (I am on 1909 and not budging until MS gets it fixed).

Cookies and tea time. Hmmm. * takes a peanut butter banana cookie and a ginger snap *

Sonja did not have a cat. So why was this one making itself at home in her house?

Calico Cupid - Summer Love contest entry

The metal singer made Brenda an interesting offer, but was her interest in the music ... or him?

Heavy Cello Love
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
Quote by Mendalla
Quote by elizabethblack


I absolutely KNOW you are all smarter anywhere in Canada than we are here. We have had 20 days of 90 or more, tomorrow will tie the record.


The province of Ontario is still over 100 new confirmed cases a day but they are concentrated in 3 or 4 municipalities, mostly in and around Toronto. Most of the rest have 0 most days, including London.

Quote by elizabethblack
I may have to take back what I said above. You are sounding more and more like fractured USA. At least Walmart has finally made mandatory masks starting July 20. And they will even provide you with one. Now if they could get someone to show them how to wear it over both nose and mouth. Nah.....pipe-dream.


Within each province, things tend to be pretty uniform. Ontario is odd in leaving some of these decisions to the municipal level. Quebec, for instance, put in a province-wide mask order a few days ago. Some stores are doing the same up here though, oddly, not the Canadian arms of Costco and Walmart. We wear them shopping anyhow. I actually haven't been inside a Walmart in months. The local ones all had curbside pickup even before COVID so when we need stuff from there, we just put in an online order and do a pickup run.


Just a quick note, whilst the USA has a high death rate, the more important number of deaths per hundred thousand of the population is way lower than the UK. In that graph, we are almost at the top. 😥
However, on a brighter note, I have just posted the next chapter of my saga! That's got to be worth celebrating, right?

Another milestone is that it contains the 1000th page of the overall tale! See? Quantity not quality! erm... is that what I mean...?



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
Survivor
Primus Omnium
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Had to do a system update to my Mac this morning. Now I'm ready to go with a fresh cuppa java.



Hope it went well. I approach system updates with trepidation but I am also dealing with Windows where updates are often as damaging to your computer as malware.R3kQuYsxo4h2wUxN Just read up on the trials and tribulations of those testing Windows 10 update 2004 if you don't believe me (I am on 1909 and not budging until MS gets it fixed).

Cookies and tea time. Hmmm. * takes a peanut butter banana cookie and a ginger snap *



I have not used a PC since I had an IBM PC at my hospital data processing center back in the 1970s. That was MS-DOS. I've never used it since. In the 1980s I had a Centris 610 Apple product. In the 21st century, I've always had MacBook Pros. I had some problems recently that have been very annoying but overall it's been pretty good. I am on the macOS Catalina version 10.15.6 now.

Always more cookies from Sara. Nice.

Staring on tea this afternoon.
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
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I have not used a PC since I had an IBM PC at my hospital data processing center back in the 1970s. That was MS-DOS. I've never used it since.


Must have been in the 80s, Larry. The IBM PC (and DOS with it) came out in '81.

I sometimes miss DOS but then I have move a bunch of files and remember what a joyous pain "copy" could be without dragging and dropping.

Sonja did not have a cat. So why was this one making itself at home in her house?

Calico Cupid - Summer Love contest entry

The metal singer made Brenda an interesting offer, but was her interest in the music ... or him?

Heavy Cello Love
DenimAngel
👑Magic Cookie FAIRY 🍪
Quote by Mendalla
Quote by Survivor


I have not used a PC since I had an IBM PC at my hospital data processing center back in the 1970s. That was MS-DOS. I've never used it since.


Must have been in the 80s, Larry. The IBM PC (and DOS with it) came out in '81.

I sometimes miss DOS but then I have move a bunch of files and remember what a joyous pain "copy" could be without dragging and dropping.

I'm so lost with the computer speak!
*grabs a couple snow puffs and a snowflake and ice cookies and happily munching away in my favorite chair *

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2
etairay
Active Ink Slinger
Howdy scrumptious folks 😂😃 did y'al miss me

So Wednesday was my parents wedding anniversary. Sad day since it's the first without my beloved mum. Never fear peeps, I picked myself up, smiled at the storm, put on my big girl panty, straighten my ponytail ..through sadness, random tears and unexpected meh moments ..I soldier on. Dad and I had lunch with her 😃❤ Then took my dad to visit family which put a smile on his face and shorten the day 😂😃 Later I slaved over dinner, making most of my parent's favourite food. Yikes ..made a little too much ..oh well, she would've loved it 😂😃😢

To top it off, we have a death in the family 😢 So it's a juggling act, trying to do the right thing to represent my mum ..like really ..but mustn't slow down or hesitate ..no time to be stopping ..no sir 😂😂😂 ..go ..go ..go ..I made a nice meal to take over yesterday ..again made way too much 😃 I think cooking just helps me center myself 😂😃

Today is Friday ..there's apple crumble so help yourself 😃 I made roast pork, cream chicken, egg fu yung and raw fish in coconut cream 😂😂😂 ..I know ..made too much ..sheesh so leaving dessert behind 😂😃 This is what I get with a dad like mine and a mum to go with it ..RIL mum 😃❤ ..I miss her ..no crying ..no!! 😢

Better go deliver the food 😂😃 ..stay strong ..stay safe ..stay positive!
I can't without ..??? ..you know it ..

Remember ..be kind ..be supportive! 😂😃
Rumple_deWriter
Story Moderator
Ms E, you've had just about more on your plate recently than a body could say grace over. For all you've had to put up with and for the classy way you've handled all that travail, here's a big cyber HUG.

Of course, that apple crumb is also a major goodness, imo. ;)

The coffee pot is full of caffinated bliss even if I did make it my own self. There's also a tea kettle full of simmering hot water for the tea sippers among us. Help yourself.
Survivor
Primus Omnium
You have come roaring back, haven't you, E? It's so nice to hear from you.

Bill, I'll have some of the coffee now, and I'll start another pot just in case.

DenimAngel
👑Magic Cookie FAIRY 🍪
hi everyone
A beautiful day here even a little bit cloudy
A large iced coffee sounds yummy in my tummy.
It's so good to see everyone here.
Not much going on here today dealing with a stuffy nose

*peeking in the cookie jars * Yay still in good shape no cookie bandits today
*giving the adorable mascots fresh cold water and treats *
I hope everyone is staying safe and sound
*BIG HUGS TO EVERYONE *

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Afternoon, Inspirations people. Summer Heatwave 2 : The Sun Strikes Back is now under way here. But, hey, it's the weekend and I really don't need to go anywhere, just get some household stuff done. Some yard work but I'll try to get that done in the morning before things get too steamy.

* scarfs a couple blueberry coconut cookies *

Tea, anyone? Kettle's on.

Sonja did not have a cat. So why was this one making itself at home in her house?

Calico Cupid - Summer Love contest entry

The metal singer made Brenda an interesting offer, but was her interest in the music ... or him?

Heavy Cello Love
etairay
Active Ink Slinger
Bright smiley morning lovely folks

Are we wearing our masks, gloves and keeping the two meter distance 😂😃😷 ..I am doing Saturday chores ..clean ..clean ..clean ..this is the way I clean my house ..clean my house ..clean my house ..this is the way I clean my house ..early in the morning ..😂😃🎶

I've go the kettle on ..who's for a hot drink ..let's raid the cookie jars ..I'm due for a break ..*..psssst ..going to swap the cookies around ..do you think Sara will notice*

Don't forget to wash your hands for twenty seconds and/or sanitise 😃 give us a smile ..join us for good music and a catch up

I think we need a chilaxin Saturday afternoon ..movies and pizzas ..who's in ..what's our movie list ..I might just be laxed enough to try some coffee ..*cough cough ..choke* 😂😂😃

Remember ..be kind ..be supportive ..stay safe please! 😃
Ok ..tight weekend huggles ..bring it in
henrietta_fielding
Active Ink Slinger
Hello everyone! Just haven't had the chance to pop on here in the past few weeks, so thought I'd catch up with everyone's news. Nice to see you here, E!

We're having a typical Irish July; damp, overcast, blustery and barely making 17/60 degrees! Now I know why I usually go abroad for a week or two in the summer!

Never mind, a couple of Sara's delicious cookies and cup of coffee will warm me up! smile
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Good morning, dear friends. It is 83F/28C here on the prairie. Welcome to the Kansas hot, dry summer.

I'm so pleased to see more and more showing up each day. Nice to know good friends are still around.

Coffee is fresh and the water is hot. Let's all have something to start our days.

DenimAngel
👑Magic Cookie FAIRY 🍪
howdy folks
A large iced coffee sounds yummy in the tummy
A beautiful day here in my neck of the woods
Allergies are making me nuts
*moving the day old cookies into the emergency cookie tins behind the counter *
Today's offerings are fun shaped sugar cookies :sunglasses, cupcakes, ice cream cones sun bursts and palm trees they are diabetic friendly too!

*filling up the cookie jars to the tippy top *
*giving the adorable mascots fresh cold water and treats *
I hope everyone is staying safe and sound

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2
elizabethblack
Active Ink Slinger
Oh the day is almost ended. Bedtime calls. I got lots of chores done today. And E's refrain helped me: this is the way I do my chores, do my chores, do my chores, this is the way I do my chores early in the morning. That feels good.
I did find a nasty looking species crawling across the floor. At least an inch long, many, many, many legs, antennae 5/8" long - brown color. Moves fast.
Sorry, I didn't gently move it outside like so many of my friends do. I stomped on it.
Now aren't you glad I came in? I will take a hot cup of herbal tea before bed. thank you.
etairay
Active Ink Slinger
Beep beep ..beep beep 🚗 ..all aboard the SS train 😂😂😃

Blessed Sunday from me in windy Welly!! 😃☀ It's actually a beautiful day. The church goers are home, good service. The hearty lunch spread out so help yourself all 😂😃 Replay of last night's game on, Canes Vs Blues. Multi conversation going on from adults to toddlers. My usual Sunday afternoon up at mum and dad's. Soon we're off to our family gathering for my uncle. RIL 😃❤

I hope everyone's having a great day. We gotta push through everything that's happening around us right 😂😃 ..remember, you are unique, you are special and you have a family here on SS.

Need to go lovely peeps, I baked some treats for tonight's supper 😃 The kettle is on ..help yourself to the pineapple pie and coconut cream buns on the counter. There's plenty of tea and coffee 😃 ..enjoy!

Bring it in please ..another please

Remember ..be kind ..be supportive ..stay safe!
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Still some tasty treats from visits by E and Sara. I've got the coffee brewing for our morning here in the States. Going to try and get some writing done.

Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Good morning, coffee and kettle are on and I think there's still some cookies and e's goodies. I picked up a couple boxes of Timmy's finest donuts and pastries for those looking for a late breccy.

Warm and muggy here. Chance of showers later.

Sonja did not have a cat. So why was this one making itself at home in her house?

Calico Cupid - Summer Love contest entry

The metal singer made Brenda an interesting offer, but was her interest in the music ... or him?

Heavy Cello Love
DenimAngel
👑Magic Cookie FAIRY 🍪
howdy folks
A beautiful day here.
A large sweet tea sounds good right about now.
I don't have anything planned for today.
My allergies are still making me nuts

Ooo all kinds of treats today Hard to choose one so I'll pick a Timmy's donut and a coconut cream bun
The cookie jars are in good shape still
*giving the adorable mascots fresh cold water and treats *
I hope everyone is staying safe

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Good morning. It is raining up a storm here. I just made it out for Victor's morning walk. The rain started as soon as I was putting on the pot of coffee. I'm waiting for it to brew now as I listen to the wind blowing the rain against the walls of the house. The area meteorologists tell us we need this rain to avoid a drought condition.

It should be over when the pup needs to go out once more.

Take care out there.
DenimAngel
👑Magic Cookie FAIRY 🍪
hi everyone
A beautiful day here
A large iced coffee sounds yummy in the tummy
Not much going on just waiting to go do some errands.
Birdies chirping and the sun is shining.

I have cookies today
In Big Bird we have peanut butter with banana, oatmeal raisin cookies, almond cookies and pecan divines
In Cookie Monster we have butterscotch marshmallow bar cookies, cheery cherry cookies, peanut butter and banana cookies and ginger snaps
*filling the cookie jars to the tippy top after moving the day old cookies to the emergency cookie tins behind the counter *
*giving the adorable mascots fresh cold water and treats *
Everyone stay safe and sound

My Competition Story : 💜 Milly's Adventure https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2
gillianleeza
Story Moderator
The weather is too hot here. We've had a stretch of twenty days in a row over ninety. It's 100 today. I did my usual Monday grocery shopping and the ice cream had almost completely melted by the time I got home.

The humidity is oppressive as well and it is not supposed to change anytime soon. Thank god for air conditioning.

I made some lemon/limeade. I'll leave a cold pitcher on the counter.

I'll take some cherry cookies and go and try not to melt.

Cheers Everyone!
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Limeade and peanut butter banana cookies? I am down with it.

Weather improving here. A bit cooler today and supposed to be even better the next couple days. Still kind of muggy so the ac went on this evening to get things comfortable for sleeping.

Got a decent bike ride in tonight. I think I am up to 5 days straight exercising. Usually I need a break after about 4 so this is a good sign, I guess. either that or a sign I'm going to crash hard (figuratively, not literally) tomorrow.

Sonja did not have a cat. So why was this one making itself at home in her house?

Calico Cupid - Summer Love contest entry

The metal singer made Brenda an interesting offer, but was her interest in the music ... or him?

Heavy Cello Love