Book Board Chat | Sandy (bookbase) | Activity https://www.bookboardchat.com/members/bookbase/activity/ Activity feed for Sandy (bookbase). Thu, 14 May 2026 23:21:02 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 f9ccfcd8a586156bdfb6f6ea781676a8 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I dropped my ballot off at a local Dropbox yesterday. Seems […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/42665/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 22:04:51 -0400 I dropped my ballot off at a local Dropbox yesterday. Seems like this is how the majority in NJ will vote. It is very closely monitored

]]> b099c55be09ad0d89aeac89e4ea74780 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I must say I embrace the more casual dress, I hate dressing […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/42646/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 01:41:03 -0400 I must say I embrace the more casual dress, I hate dressing up and pretty much live in jeans

]]> a1035842b463885abff61db3a6a35b90 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: We also had to change from school clothes to play clothes […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/42645/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 01:38:53 -0400 We also had to change from school clothes to play clothes every day after school.

]]> d1d87dffa9c57cb5fde7c8bb86ea11f0 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: People in NY/NJ mostly are wearing masks, but as I see from […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/42603/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:59:26 -0400 People in NY/NJ mostly are wearing masks, but as I see from the news there's a lot of non compliance. Cases of the virus are on the increase again. I just had a bit of a scare this week. I had a few friends over for an outdoor dinner. This is a group that I have been together with quite a bit. Anyway, one of the group felt ill a couple of days later and went in for a covid test. I immediately quarantined myself, just in case. Luckily we found out today that she was negative . But that was a wakeup call for me, I'm going to be much more careful going forward

]]> fa4ec606fd90418cb8f80a84b343425b Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: We've had thunderstorms almost every day this week, one day […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/42444/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:43:28 -0400 We've had thunderstorms almost every day this week, one day it was Terribly windy too. Coming down right now and just heard thunder. Well, it will help to cool things off it was hot and humid today. My plans to grill some chicken didn't work out so had an omelet. Have been enjoying the local corn and tomatoes.

I haven't checked in for a while, but I an glad to report that I am cancer free. I still have some treatments to get through but they are a piece of cake compared to chemo. My hair is growing back, first time in many years I've seen my natural color lol

]]> 0dc386576a070ee745fff88b7e8e573b Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Our church here in NJ held a virtual service this morning […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/41717/ Sun, 15 Mar 2020 19:49:49 -0400 Our church here in NJ held a virtual service this morning via Zoom. It was quite successful and well attended. Nice to be able to keep up our connections at this time. Our church has suspended all in person interactions. Since I am not in a position to be with other people, it was nice to be able to attend this

]]> 9de4ceba1f11878dd0c8dd11c22f77d9 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I agree with Beth. This is very scary. I haven't mentioned […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/41686/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:43:34 -0400 I agree with Beth. This is very scary. I haven't mentioned this here, but I am going through treatment for breast cancer. My prognosis is very good, but I am undergoing chemotherapy which weakens immunity. After I complete that in early April, I am scheduled to have surgery. I'm afraid that it will become dangerous to be in the hospital due to the virus. In the meantime I am severely limiting excursions out and we are stocking up on essentials.

JoAnne, I don't believe the flu shot gives any immunity against this virus. There is a lot of virus in your area. It hasn't reached our county yet, it's just a matter of time.

And I think one of the worst things is that it's become political. This is one time we all have to work together

]]> 9a858b7f2202541597b7d39f04f31f83 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Jim, in Suffolk county NY, where I spend my summers, we have […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/41377/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:52:50 -0500 Jim, in Suffolk county NY, where I spend my summers, we have a bag tax, plastic only. 5 cents a bag. Similar bills being considered in many other states. I personally try to avoid plastic bags whenever possible. I carry cloth bags in my car and purse. I think this is a great way to cut spending on pollution, a start anyway! It's gratifying to see the great efforts by people to really comply with this. My most recent trip to a supermarket on Long Island I saw few requesting the plastic bags

]]> 5ce8425387d784207dbc04ff3cd754b4 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I didn't have any type of service or calling hours for my […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/41217/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:34:33 -0400 I didn't have any type of service or calling hours for my father. No one really to attend. He was cremated and I'll scatter his ashes at some point. I have asked for the same for myself, no funeral or calling hours, and cremation. .

]]> deaaa88ef3aef4a1142e61a9c99b68f9 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I also had a good days at the sales yesterday. It was very […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40916/ Sun, 21 Jul 2019 15:11:10 -0400 I also had a good days at the sales yesterday. It was very hot, but probably my best day this summer. The best score was 7 Star Wars Lego sets for $40. They are in the boxes but opened. Even partial sets sell for good money. Some will probably go for 100+. Also gotten a travel,scrabble game for free that should go for $24.99 or thereabouts, and a nice deluxe golden book Chinese fairy tales, that should go for around $45, and a set of silverplate flatware. Silverplate is a good seller for me.

]]> 689d9b0b25c631be0624277c8200e2c0 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I love hearing about old times, I'm very interested in […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40846/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:02:12 -0400 I love hearing about old times, I'm very interested in genealogy and like to learn about how my ancestors might have lived.

My grandmother, long after they fell out of fashion, always wore seamed stockings. Every Christmas, we would get her a few pairs from the one department store that still carried them. I guess now no one wears stockings, which is just fine with me!

]]> 422d29d37b3e429417ede79a1f71dc35 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Deer are a nuisance both here on Long Island and in New […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40819/ Sun, 30 Jun 2019 14:10:57 -0400 Deer are a nuisance both here on Long Island and in New Jersey. Way overpopulated, and they eat everything! We see lots of them dead on the side of the road in NJ. I see deer every day, they are no longer a welcome sight, they also carry Lyme disease.

]]> 02592f5a0c6a4dc479de68cd06163d99 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Ann, have you considered volunteer work? I volunteer at a […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40742/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:54:21 -0400 Ann, have you considered volunteer work? I volunteer at a local thrift shop and food pantry. My main function is to sell some of their better stuff on eBay for them, but I also am cashier and receiving person when needed. It's very rewarding, the proceeds from the shop,help fund the food pantry. Now that I'm in my summer residence, looking to find a volunteer opportunity here.

Beth, how disappointing for you! Hope the issue can be resolved quickly

]]> b00a63fb6e0368c55ac77d4ff294ee44 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: My father passes away yesterday. He had been ill for a […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40685/ Wed, 29 May 2019 12:30:18 -0400 My father passes away yesterday. He had been ill for a really long time. He was 90.

I can't say enough in praise of his long time caregivers, Betty and Loretta, and for hospice, who cared for him in his final weeks. They made his final days comfortable and peaceful.

]]> 752b5a0c5cb2e023f586c3742ca6600a Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: JoAnne, my husband also does not know if he had measles or […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40638/ Fri, 17 May 2019 16:17:51 -0400 JoAnne, my husband also does not know if he had measles or the vaccine. Did a little research, and they say if you were born before 1957, chances are good that you had them, and they don't recommend getting the vaccine

]]> 671ef70783b142b81daadfe08961e967 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Happy birthday Diane! https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40428/ Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:03:10 -0400 Happy birthday Diane!

]]> a871b190e3b1afeac066c2e0f95c01b6 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I love cemeteries, and they are quite important for […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40427/ Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:02:32 -0400 I love cemeteries, and they are quite important for genealogy research. But I plan to be cremated, with my ashes spread at my Long Island beach house (actually in the Long Island sound) my mother and brother are already there, and my father will be too when the time comes.

]]> 824597599d92c7c20b72150bc923fe46 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: June, yes that was announced recently. There's a Facebook […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40395/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:47:58 -0400 June, yes that was announced recently. There's a Facebook group called the thrifting board that might interest you. In addition to people sharing their experiences, they are right on top of eBay changes. I have been using good til cancelled for a while now, saves me the work of relisting

]]> 348df809f5bb4931c3334063b124a794 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I've never liked my given name Sandra. I've always been […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40099/ Sun, 27 Jan 2019 22:16:48 -0500 I've never liked my given name Sandra. I've always been called Sandy, only my mother refused to use it! I do use Sandra as my legal name.

I wanted to name my daughter Elizabeth but a good friend of mine had a baby just a couple of months before I did, and named her baby Elizabeth, so I felt I couldn't use it, which in retrospect was silly, and of course we drifted apart, it wouldn't have mattered. Anyway we settled on Bethany, and always called her Beth. Now she calls herself Bethany, not Beth, but doesn't mind if I call her Beth.

]]> ad1566961bc9c84d9c07b2423acdbe4f Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Only got a couple of inches of slush here in central NJ, but […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40063/ Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:45:11 -0500 Only got a couple of inches of slush here in central NJ, but the plows were out and cleared it all away, in anticipation of frigid temps overnight. Sun is out but maybe rain/ ice coming

]]> 29a46c6af5253b3f68eb6f2476180a5a Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Waiting for the big storm. Governor of NJ has already called […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/40058/ Sat, 19 Jan 2019 20:18:17 -0500 Waiting for the big storm. Governor of NJ has already called a state of emergency. They got caught off guard last time so are over prepared this time. My area will probably just get rain sleet and ice. Temps going to be in the teens by Monday so everything that comes down tomorrow will freeze. Hope we don't lose power

]]> 5aaceb582cb722a1dd65abc5d3bb741b Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I've been watching The Crown on Netflix. It's really great! https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/39946/ Sun, 30 Dec 2018 23:26:01 -0500 I've been watching The Crown on Netflix. It's really great!

]]> 860d700523fb4400d84cbf223c9c5560 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I'm so sorry Beth https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/39271/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:58:57 -0400 I'm so sorry Beth

]]> ffa6cce46db2244428e8967e506e93a9 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: We have a formal dining room. Don't use it more than 3 or 4 […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38924/ Sun, 06 May 2018 22:12:26 -0400 We have a formal dining room. Don't use it more than 3 or 4 times a year. Mostly just a place to dump stuff

]]> 358aa4d87b4a254fa31a6ed72e559ed2 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Jane, nah nothing formal, just another couple. But we've […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38917/ Sat, 05 May 2018 18:45:23 -0400 Jane, nah nothing formal, just another couple. But we've gotten a little behind on the housework. Nothing like company coming to get a place shaped up

]]> c4ffdbf8a01fd780200d75d0d814a241 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Luckily it was a diet soda and fell on hardwood floor. I […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38915/ Sat, 05 May 2018 11:39:03 -0400 Luckily it was a diet soda and fell on hardwood floor. I think the floor is cleaner now.

]]> d399815979f7155dd130f8aac68ec4b0 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Tackled the dusting and vacuuming of the living room today. […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38910/ Fri, 04 May 2018 22:34:49 -0400 Tackled the dusting and vacuuming of the living room today. Have let the dusting get away from me. Having dinner guests this weekend so it had to be done. Sat down after with a glass of soda and knocked the full glass over so had a mess to clean up

]]> 016895234664d01e63747cff979661f1 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I don't answer my phone unless I know who it is. If someone […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38706/ Thu, 22 Mar 2018 18:11:03 -0400 I don't answer my phone unless I know who it is. If someone wants to speak to me they will leave a message

]]> adbca5a42af11ba3ec67ed49c65221cd Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Diane, from what I understand from the ladies I play with […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38694/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:41:53 -0400 Diane, from what I understand from the ladies I play with here in NJ, mah Jong games abound in florida! They say would could play 24/7 if you wanted to...do you know how to play? Just order a new card and go play! I love it and have met new friends. I play 2x a week at our local senior center.

]]> 3a55f834c5f4f7a986a2eda96f81d925 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Over a foot of snow fell here today. I still have power but […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38610/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 23:14:38 -0500 Over a foot of snow fell here today. I still have power but starting to see reports of people losing theirs. It is a very heavy wet snow. I'll stay in my warm house and wait for the roads and driveway to be cleared. I have nowhere to go.

]]> 1ea20143e56973e1432ae0641b07bb81 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Another big storm coming tomorrow, less than a week after […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38600/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 02:23:28 -0500 Another big storm coming tomorrow, less than a week after the previous one. Still many people without power here and still many roads blocked off by fallen trees etc. I'm afraid all the work done will be undone by this next storm.

]]> 2db3721cd30d9231fd2f5675b324efd4 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Still about 40% of our county is without power. Many trees […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38576/ Sun, 04 Mar 2018 23:05:25 -0500 Still about 40% of our county is without power. Many trees down, still some roads closed. We were lucky no loss of power.

]]> 8985d280d5aab35d407eb524b0aafc81 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Lynne, around here we have the same issue with deer. […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38551/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 02:23:15 -0500 Lynne, around here we have the same issue with deer. Although I plant things that are supposed to be deer resistant, the deer have apparently not heard about them 🙂

Beth, feel better soon. Garage sale season is coming!

]]> 26f8089ad10315a6bb6c05d67913eeef Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: My license renewal did not include any type of eye test, nor […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38530/ Fri, 23 Feb 2018 02:45:31 -0500 My license renewal did not include any type of eye test, nor any proof of eye exam. They just took my IDs and my money, took my picture and I was good to go.

]]> 2c24b3c2c25907beb3855053938aeaa4 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I recently renewed my license. In and out in under 15 minutes https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38525/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 23:29:24 -0500 I recently renewed my license. In and out in under 15 minutes

]]> fa88e93ad0cccb36dfa8b0adbcfe869b Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: About 45 degrees here today and steady rain, quite a change […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38523/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:06:50 -0500 About 45 degrees here today and steady rain, quite a change from yesterday

]]> 1a37182925ca03727c928539a5834199 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Temperature about 75 degrees here today in central New […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38519/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:01:07 -0500 Temperature about 75 degrees here today in central New Jersey. In February! Took a long hike with w friends, we walked 11 miles. I'm dead!

]]> 5984448a4fddd928b285eb6f01429ea0 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Great match on the men's half pipe, really exciting! https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38485/ Wed, 14 Feb 2018 03:05:59 -0500 Great match on the men's half pipe, really exciting!

]]> 466c6e2f5f7e4d6fde2705d02206b06b Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Wow that's a lot of nightgowns! I think I have 2. Usually […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38481/ Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:23:43 -0500 Wow that's a lot of nightgowns! I think I have 2. Usually just wear a t shirt to bed

]]> f701c51768e8461418f953c3c3446a01 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Curling is awesome! https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38474/ Mon, 12 Feb 2018 02:26:06 -0500 Curling is awesome!

]]> 90095770ace50a85fb7f298cea87a0bf Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I love the olympics. Especially enjoy the more obscure […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38472/ Mon, 12 Feb 2018 01:18:21 -0500 I love the olympics. Especially enjoy the more obscure sports. I have trouble watching the ice skating, hate it when they fall lol. Our local station still has the news at the normal time

]]> 17c426efa14fa42226a79362643dbfad Sandy (bookbase) changed their profile picture https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38381/ Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:55:59 -0500 25a777d93bb973bcdddb7614ac13092b Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: June I also had to remove my glasses for my drivers license […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38380/ Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:53:48 -0500 June I also had to remove my glasses for my drivers license picture. I've worn glasses since I was 5.

]]> 28b67101ac46a3d596d026feccdf22de Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Not sure how active I would be in the DAR! If I get in. […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38181/ Sat, 23 Dec 2017 23:47:04 -0500 Not sure how active I would be in the DAR! If I get in. More interested in using some of their resources to help trace ancestors. They do a lot of good works, but maybe a bit too religious/conservative for me.

]]> 4218187a89d9fe9254a93b39e74b191d Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Jane, that's so cool! For the DAR, it has to be a direct […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38179/ Sat, 23 Dec 2017 19:59:05 -0500 Jane, that's so cool! For the DAR, it has to be a direct descendant (grandfather). You might even have someone who is already confirmed which is an easier way to get in. (That is, an ancestor who,someone else has already proven is a revolutionary war patriot).

Diane, no,you haven't, but I'd love your input. I'll send you some info after the holidays. Thank So!

]]> 28c5121b90a4614a95cae4806dbc28d6 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Sorry for the typos! Meant over the next few months... https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38174/ Sat, 23 Dec 2017 02:32:39 -0500 Sorry for the typos! Meant over the next few months...

]]> ac7129d536949cb2c8443855929ec07b Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: I like Finding Your Roots too. I've been working on my […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/38173/ Sat, 23 Dec 2017 02:31:41 -0500 I like Finding Your Roots too. I've been working on my genealogy for a while now. Lately trying to see if I can qualify for the DAR.,so,far dead ends, but have a few more candidates to check out. Sometime overmatched next few months planning a trip to upstate New York where most of my ancestors were from. Have gotten as far as I can with ancestry.com for some

]]> b3daab216f88d6e72bfcc35e934d4b7d Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Beth, you sure have an interesting assortment! I get good […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/37924/ Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:51:48 -0500 Beth, you sure have an interesting assortment! I get good ideas for things to look for from your listings. For instance, the Nintendo games, don't think I would recognize them as something worth picking up! I have been picking up,old scrabble sets all year, have gotten about 10 of them. It's rare for a Saturday to go by without seeing at least one!

]]> 2d5b321cb3ef81fe3aca1bf909fd6189 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Jim,I saw that on Broadway, great show. https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/37789/ Sun, 08 Oct 2017 00:49:24 -0400 Jim,I saw that on Broadway, great show.

]]> 0132f78265ea9cc3f0b9392af2c42f87 Sandy (bookbase) posted an update: Hot and humid here on Long Island NY today too. Lots of yard […] https://www.bookboardchat.com/activity/p/37697/ Sat, 16 Sep 2017 17:25:38 -0400 Hot and humid here on Long Island NY today too. Lots of yard sales today, ad what is hopefully a good find at one....vintage children's books for $1.00 each. The guy appeared to be a dealer but I think,there's a few good ones in there

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