Week 16 of 2026

 

Another early start up at 4.20 it is a cold morning only 9c (48f) at 5am by 6am it was 11c (52f). I had around 6 and a half hours of sleep and I am feeling good this morning.

Late yesterday afternoon Tim cut my hair at last it feels much better.

I walked down the road about 80metres or 262feet to the post box to send off some letters I had written.

By midday it had reached 21c, Tim says he is cold.

Around 12.30pm Tim decided to catch a bus to Charlie to do some shopping, while at the square he saw Sue who drove to the square Tim said she could have walked over in 5-minutes in fact it would take more like 10-15 minutes.

Steps: 7, 974=4k’s

A later start to the day I was up at 5.40 and it is another cold morning with the temp of 10c or 50f.

Tim and I went to Lake Fair to do some shopping, the around midday we went out again to see Jessica, by the time we got home I was exhausted.

Found two deliveries when we got home one I think is Jess’s new table Tim said it was bloody heavy.

I am so tired I’m off to bed at 6.30pm

Steps:5,066=2.5k’s or 1.5miles

Had a good night got 10hrs of sleep woke at 4.30 and got up, I was that tired and not with-it last night that I got out shorts to wear today, had to go and find long pants.

At 5.30am it was 10c or 50f.

Tim has work today and should be home around 3.30pm.

Sue arrived around 10am she came to pick up the printed what to pack list. Jessica and Sam turned up just after they were here for about 15-minutes then Jess took the keys to hand in to Housing and drop Sam off at Bailey’s she then returned here to hang out till it is time to go get Sam and head home.

Steps: 8,404 = 4.2k’s (2.6m)

I slept well having 9hrs of sleep but was still up at 4.30am the temp was 8c or 46f.

Went for a walk this morning did a little more and felt good.

Tim is working this afternoon/night, he had a doctor’s appointment this morning then had to go and get a CT scan of his chest.

I have had a good day, I walked up and checked the letter box, nothing for me but three things for Tasha, I check her box when I check mine.  Also, Jess sent a message thanking me for the new house card I sent her and Sam.

Steps: 8,077=4k’s or 2,4m

I slept well having 9hrs of sleep but was still up at 4.30am the temp was 11c or 52f.

Sue’s shopping day so no morning walk for me today.

Not long after I got home from shopping, I was putting new cans of Pepsi Max in the fridge and dropped one on my foot breaking the skin leaving blood on the kitchen floor. I put socks on so I couldn’t see the blood. After a while the foot was good.

It is another hot day the temp reached 28c or 82.4f.

Steps: 9,568 = 4.8k’s

I slept well got up around 4.20am and had a shower, went for my walk, walking down the road to post letters.

I asked Sue if she could take me to the chemist to pick up scrips, was surprised that we have reached our safety limit so our scrips will be free for the rest of the year.

I did a load of washing this morning hung it on the clothes hoists and took them outside as it is going to be a hot day.

Was able to bring the clothes in around 2pm and folded them and finished packing.

No nap today as Tim put both suitcases on the bed and I couldn’t move them.

Steps: 14,059 = 4ks or 2.4miles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Going on a cruise

 

Hi all, just thought I would let everyone know that I will not be around till the 25 April as Tim and I are going on a cruise along with our daughter Jessica and my sister Sue, it is a local cruise from Sydney to Hobart and back we leave on Saturday the 18^th.

So will be spending a lot of tomorrow trying on clothes and packing and trying to decide what shoes to take.

This will be mine and Tim’s fourth cruise and Jess & Sue’s first. We booked this cruise a year ago, at first, it was supposed to be Tasha and Jess coming as it was Tasha’s idea but not long after we booked and paid the deposit she decided she couldn’t afford it so we asked Sue is she would like to come and she jumped at the idea. Since she had 9 months to pay for it, she did manage to pay it off in plenty of time.

Jess and Sue are sharing a cabin, and we have booked balcony cabins.

Jess arranged transport to and from Sydney.

 

Links

 

My post with links to other posts and a few photos as well

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/friendly-fill-in.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/getting-to-know-you-or-me.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-grill-cheese-hodgepodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/sunday-stealing-your-tongue.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/sharing-my-tone-deaf-world.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/04/remarkable-sister.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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History of Chocolate in USA

 

This week we are looking at the history of chocolate in the USA.

Around the mid 1660’s chocolate was being imported, it was consumed as a hot, thick drink which was believed to have medicinal properties.

The first true chocolate brands in the United States emerged in the late 1700s and 1800s, as chocolate shifted from a colonial drink to an industrially produced food.

The fist chocolate brand was Baker’s Chocolate founded in 1765 in Massachusetts, Dr. James Baker and chocolatier John Hannon started producing chocolate for drinking, for more than a century, Baker’s dominated the U.S. chocolate market before the rise of Hershey.

In 1852 in San Francisco the company Ghirardelli was founded it brought European chocolate‑making techniques to the American West. It is one of the oldest continuously operating chocolate brands in the USA and it helped establish California as a chocolate‑making hub.

Let’s move forward to 1894 when Milton Hershey pioneered mass production of milk chocolate, making it cheap enough for everyday Americans.

Hershey bars became a national staple and later a WWI and WWII military ration, cementing chocolate as part of American identity. Its bars and Kisses defined U.S. chocolate culture in the 20th century.

Hershey’s chocolate is considered low quantity due to much sugar, cheaper fats and lots of additives.

 

 

Beautiful Dogs

 

Last week I looked at ugly dogs, so this week I am looking at a few of what are considered the best-looking dogs. Here are five of those breeds.

Starting with the Siberian Husky, they have striking blue or multi-coloured eyes, wolf‑like features, and a thick, dramatic coat. This is why it is regularly ranked #1 on “most beautiful dog” lists.

Next, we have the Golden Retriever with their soft, flowing golden coat and warm, expressive eyes, they are universally loved for both appearance and temperament.

Then we have the German Shepherd with their strong, athletic build with sharp, intelligent features, they have a regal posture and iconic silhouette.

Another one on the most beautiful dog list is the Doberman Pinscher with their sleek, shiny coat and elegant, muscular lines. They are frequently described as one of the most graceful breeds.

Lastly there is the Chow Chow which has a lion‑like mane and plush, teddy‑bear appearance, it has a unique look that stands out from any other breed.

 

Week 15 of 2026

 

I slept well getting a good 7hrs of sleep, I was up at 4am even though the clock read 5am due to the end of daylight savings.

I have walked up and down the driveway 3 times today. It is around 40 metres or 140 feet.

Tim made homemade sausage rolls for lunch the ones he made me were really nice. He also gave some to Tasha, Blain and Ta’lia.

Tim tried to remove the air cons from Jess’s windows but nope they would not budge.

Steps:4,381 = 2.2k’s or 1.3miles

I slept well it was 8.30pm before I went to bed last night that was good and I slept for 8.5hrs getting up around 4.30am. It is a cool 14c or 57f.

Kathy and her girls came over to see us, while there were here Tasha and Jessica turned up and I got a photo of all the girls including me. I would have liked a photo of Tim with all the girls but had to do it two shots one with his daughters and one with the granddaughters. It was so lovely hearing them all standing outside talking together.

Tim went over and uninstalled Jess’s dishwasher.  

Steps: 6,177 = 3k’s or 1.8 miles

I had another good night the watch says I had 6.5hrs of sleep but I think it was closer to 7.5 or 8hrs.

I was up at 4.15am but I was feeling awake and refreshed so got up. It is currently 5.10am and 15c of 59f my BGL was 6.2, it is supposed to reach 26c or 79f.

Yes, it did reach 28c or 82f and I was uncomfortable, also the heat gave me a headache.

Steps:6,427=3.2k’s or 1.9miles

I had another good night with around 9hrs of sleep, up at 4.40am due to pain in my left shoulder. It is currently 5.30am and 17c or 62f my BGL was 6.5 this morning.

It has been another hot day; I had a rough start to the day but a good afternoon.

Sam came over for a visit while Jess and Tim were gone but left before they arrived home. Saw Sandy who wanted to know why Jess’s house was open and empty I told her to ask Sam as I’m not allowed to tell people anything.

Steps:5,555 = 2.8k’s or 1.7miles.

I had another good night my watch said I only got 3hrs sleep, I think my watch came lose during the night as I was in bed by 7.30 slept through to 2.30 when I got up to pee then back to bed for another 2hrs, so that’s more like 9hrs of sleep.

It is currently 6am the temp is 17c or 62f and we are looking at a top temp of 31c or 88f.

Yeah, it got hot enough to turn the air con on.

Tim and I went to the shops this morning and I took a turn for the worse, I started shaking uncontrollably and Tim walked off and left me, I didn’t say anything because I didn’t think I would get as bad as I felt. Thankfully when I got home, I was able to take my medication, sit and do some breathing and after a few minutes I was much better. When I started to shake and lose concentration I turned the Beech-Band on and my concentration returned and the shake settled some but didn’t stop completely till I got home.

Steps: 5,705 = 2.9k’s or 1.8 miles

Had another good night with 8hrs of sleep and I am good and feel really with it. It is currently 5.30am and it is 19c or 66f, it is supposed to reach 35c.

It has warmed up but it does not feel as hot as yesterday.

Tim has been working all day again and is pleased with his progress. I am happy he is happy, even if I don’t see the point in all he has done.

Steps: 4,633 = 2.3k’s or 2.6miles

Another early start up at 4.15am I had a good 8.5hrs of sleep, I am washed and dressed ready for the day it is 19c or 66f we are looking at a top of 25c.

I went for a longer walk this morning which pleased me only needed a short rest.

Spoke to Kathy after lunch for about half an hour it is always nice to talk to her.

Steps: 5,175 = 3.6k’s or 1.6 miles

 

 

 

 

Photo Friday

 

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