Saturday's Chit Chat

@Juliaacv (57106)
Canada
August 8, 2026 7:10am CST
Good Saturday morning myLotters. I have been out and am back home again, and it is only just 8am now. I have a doctor's appointment later this month, so had a requisition for lab work. The lab that I attend is the only one open on Saturdays in the city-so you can imagine just how busy they get on those days. I had booked an appointment for next week, but with the weather the way that it has been (rainy) I didn't want to chance having to stand outside in the rain to get into the office. This office people wait outside and arrive long before the staff do. Even if you have an appointment, the walk in's that arrive ahead of you get taken before. I was second in and first out. When I left it was wall to wall people, the cubicles were full and the waiting room was also and there was a line up for people to check in. There is a Tim Hortons across the parking lot, so a quick stop there for my coffee and then across the parking lot to get a couple of things from the grocery store and back home again. It is an overcast day here, the forecast is calling for rain later on, we shall wait and see. Our son, his wife and the twins came home yesterday from their 2 week vacation. They are all in vacay mode and sleeping in late, so will likely not hear from them until this afternoon or this evening. We both miss them, especially the twins.
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6 responses
@LadyDuck (506844)
• Italy
1h
It's not good to let people without an appointment to get in if they arrive ahead, but at least you were there to be received soon. I am sure both you and Ron are happy to have your family back from vacation.
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@Juliaacv (57106)
• Canada
Just now
No, but since they do, t helped me. Excuse my 'spelling' my keyboard isn't working very well today, need an external keyboard.
@ptrikha_2 (49889)
• India
1h
We had medium to heavy rains in the past 5 days. It was raining almost the whole day yesterday. Well, now we are in the midst of the weekend. Some errands and now some pending work on the home laptop. I hope your medical tests and treatment goes well. We have a Tim Hortons nearby. I have not tried, but they have some customized offerings. I would try them after some time. Have a nice Saturday!
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@Juliaacv (57106)
• Canada
Just now
Thank you, enjoy your day today too!
@AmbiePam (124394)
• United States
2h
Oh, I bet the twins will have so many stories! Did your son text you pictures during the vacation or will you get to see them for the first time this weekend?
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@Juliaacv (57106)
• Canada
Just now
Yes, lots of pictures and facetime with them. Today they are going back to the area that he grew up in to a friend's place to a big pool party. They will all have fn.
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@snowy22315 (211753)
• United States
4h
A two week vacation is a luxury these days. Where did they go? I bet the twins were missing you guys too, especially their favorite person!
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@Juliaacv (57106)
• Canada
4h
They called last and they all seemed so happy and relaxed.
@wolfgirl569 (138628)
• Marion, Ohio
2h
Glad you went early and got it done. You will hear from them soon
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@Juliaacv (57106)
• Canada
Just now
Thanks, I have fixed my keyboard issue too. I hooked up a new wireless keyboard and mouse. Now the only issue is that the screen for my laptop is a bit further away and if there are spelling errors, then its all on me now.
@Wrexxo (4602)
2h
It's an overcast day here too..the sun is hiding
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@Juliaacv (57106)
• Canada
Just now
I think that they are calling for afternoon showers here.