Here we are at another Monday
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
Eugene, Oregon
May 7, 2018 10:25am CST
I never liked Mondays when I was a working person, but even being retired they have their own unique quality. For instance, there is an (even) older guy who drives around our community picking up newspapers every Monday to recycle. Most residents participate since all you have to do is leave a sack on the curb.
Monday is ping pong day for me and a dozen other people here. We meet at one and play doubles for two hours, so any chores assigned to me by Anne must be done before lunch.
Which reminds me, it is 8:15; I have not had breakfast and I just know that when Anne gets through with her crossword puzzle, she will have a list of "to dos " for me to accomplish today. I need to practice my "Domani" speech.
I should not have read her that post by @JudyEv about making long lists for Vince so he could pick and choose.
Mondays are like that. How is your Monday?
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 May 18
Oh, I got all she wanted done alright and played for two hours.
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
8 May 18
@JamesHxstatic Congratulations James, I hope you had fun.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 May 18
@LadyDuck It was great to be back playing again. We have very competitive games.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 May 18
I did sort of think I might have one.
That and the Achilles tendon are fine now. I have my energy and my appetite back too.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 May 18
@JudyEv Gentle! I was working like a dog out there for two hours. But she made me a ham sandwich while I showered so I would not be late for ping pong. I played well too!
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 May 18
@JamesHxstatic That's good and I'm sure a little gentle exercise doing a few small chores won't hurt. 
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
8 May 18
I always loved Monday since it is the start of a new week and new opportunities for me!
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
8 May 18
@JamesHxstatic I market myself and I sell my expertise and skills to interested parties!
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 May 18
@allen0187 I could tell by the attitude. Good going!
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 May 18
You must be in sales or marketing.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 May 18
Thanks, Dianne! I am glad things are better than they seemed.
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
8 May 18
@JamesHxstatic Thank you! It lifted my depression, since all we've had since our return home was bad news.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
8 May 18
Now that I am not working, I kind of like Mondays cause there's a seriousness about them and a certain quiet when everyone goes back to work.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 May 18
Yes, I recall that too, but often people are quiet then due to the stresses they face with a new week.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
9 May 18
@JamesHxstatic True things liven up as the weekend approaches. Mondays seem serious to me--lol!
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
7 May 18
Hello and happy Monday to you!!! I had a good Monday.. hopefully you will also enjoy your day today
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 May 18
Thank you and I wish you a great Tuesday!
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
7 May 18
@JamesHxstatic you're always welcome...
And thank you as well
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 May 18
That was pretty tongue in cheek. We do share most chores, including cooking.
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 May 18
Feeling fine now, Fredo and going to do some yard work today, Anne had that darn list.
@Tampa_girl7 (49005)
• United States
8 May 18
I don't mind Monday's. It's pretty much the same as the rest of the weekdays 
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
7 May 18
Every day has pretty much become the same after retirement.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 May 18
Mine seem to vary quite a bit and I hope that continues.
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@Hannihar (129482)
• Israel
4 Oct 18
@JamesHxstatic
I know what you are saying when Monday would role around I would dread it too having to go to work. Here in Israel it Sunday starts our work week and people dread that day. People that observe our Sabbath just have a little bit of Friday except in winter our Sabbath comes in earlier so very little Friday and no Saturday and then Sunday work day again. We used to have a ping pong table in our basement in the house I grew up in in Minneapolis. I have not played in ages and not sure I coudl anymore.
@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
7 May 18
I am a working person, but I have no problem with Mondays.
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