Andy settled into a little television…and a snooze.
“Geez! Nothing to interest a kitty on this station!”
That last program was a real snoozer, worse than the one before! Andy didn’t last a minute.
A little television wears a kitty out!
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The AHS Class of 1966 group had their December luncheon yesterday. I left my smartphone at home so there are no photos to show. We had croissant sandwiches and a plethora of sides and desserts. I ate too much, as usual when you have a small amount of several things!
It was a good time, though, with talk with old friends. Other classes have tried to do what we do, but we are the only one to manage to keep doing it.
Though we lost two last month who moved to Eastern Nebraska, where family are and where our classmate suffering onset dementia can get better care, two – another classmate and his wife – started coming.
A few people come from out of town when the roads aren’t snow-clogged. This year has been reasonably snow-free.
One who came the first time last time came again, thanks to the attraction of a good time with old friends! Those of us who come regularly encourage our classmates in the area or who are in the area on the day we meet to come for a visit, and it seems to be a winning proposition.
I understand Andy’s reaction to a lot of tv programs. It’s nice that you got together with your friends.
The monthly get together sometimes has to be cancelled because of illness or weather, but our rate of meeting has been pretty good over the years!
Mr Andy’s reaction vividly demonstrates the quality of TV programming.
I am glad that you had a chance to have a good time with friends, Doug.
Me, too, Dolly. It is too easy to be an isolated elder. The get togethers help each of us remain part of a community, have plans for the future, and catch up on how the others and others we know of are doing.
I probably have 200 channels on my television subscription, yet I never watch 193-195 of them because they are of no use to me. The music channels are mostly music I wouldn’t listen to. I’m not interested in right wing news stations or religious right pastors scamming the sheep for money for new personal jets or other fancy stuff, or other things along that line.
I know about isolated elders, have seen enough of them at the adut facility where my father, of best memory, spent the last two months of his life. It’s heartbreaking. I am glad that you make an effort to connect with friends, despite the weather and other challenges.
As to TV programming, I think Mr Andy, as an intelligent kitty with a refined taste, shares your opinion. You brought him up well, Doug.
As the twig is bent, you know!
Glad you had a nice gathering with friends.
They always are interesting and fun!
It is wonderful that you and your classmates can continue these luncheons, Doug! I went to one class reunion for the class of 1979 and had the worst time. Andy has his eyes open just a tiny bit to watch you! 😂
I generally miss the larger reunions because I’m more comfortable in smaller gatherings, though I did go to the 50th anniversary one and had a good time.
I agree, small gatherings are much better.
I have difficulty hearing in large groups as well.
I am glad you are getting in time every month with old friends at these gatherings, Doug. Sounds like a great thing your high school class has going.
Andy is one smart kitty. I was looking at the TV screen that put him to sleep. Seems there is a man pulling a plow while the horses are standing in the background?
The Class of ’66 seems to be unique among the classes that graduated AHS. I’m glad we do it because it gets me out of the house for a social gathering instead of a medical procedure!
The guy was being put through a variety of comparisons of strength with a horse. It was a science program I came across that seemed like it was aimed at an audience in their late adolescence and early teens. They did another one showing how an arch works that was well presented as well. I think Bill Nye’s science programs are similar.
Sleepy kitties are so adorable! What fun to have regular reunions!
Aren’t they! They look so sweet!
His fur looks almost like a sheep fleece in these photos!
It’s very soft to the touch, too!
Congratulations on keeping that group going so long. Lunchtime TV has that affect on me
We lose members to health and death issues along the line, but we still seem to always have around 12-16 show up each time, with occasional new people starting to come.
i tend to use television for news or nature or science programs. I like those on antiques or restoration of old houses or objects as well. While I like comedies, it’s usually old reruns, not current comedies I occasionally watch because I apparently don’t get current humor.
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