AARP Online Community and Discussion Forums - MORNING ROLL CALL July 2025

DaveMcK · ‎01-08-2024

MORNING ROLL CALL July 2025

Top of the morning to everyone on this First day July of 2025

Happy Birthday to all of our July Birthday members.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

DaveMcK · ‎06-29-2025

I had some free time so I changed the month to July early.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

LaDolceVita · ‎06-26-2025

Hi folks, hot here in Ga too. @DaveMcK Perhaps you are out of this heat umbrella? @LisaS961881 Yes Thomas Mann is the author of Magic Mountain, and I guess you have read it? We used to have an excellent book thread here, with lots and lots of people contributing but all good things come to an end. Nicole does a good job by her lonesome but the traffic is sluggish.

LisaS961881 · ‎06-26-2025

….When I read your, “two or three pages” comment, I flashed back to over 40 years ago when I read Magic Mountain. My much younger self found it mesmerizing - dense and lyrical - and I usually read only two or three pages in a sitting - and often found myself pausing to turn back to previous pages and then just try to soak it all in.

💡📕 Your post made me realize that, forty-four years of life experiences later, this book deserves a re-read!

While there might not be a book thread anymore, and very few people seem to actually post, it’s still a nice place to visit, and I’m glad I discovered it.

~ Lisa 🙏🌈

LaDolceVita · ‎06-26-2025

@LisaS961881 Nicole had a book thread as well as a thread for movies and PBS shows. Both of them generated some traffic, just never really took off like they deserved. I love word of mouth about books and movies as opposed to reviews. As for Dave's Front Porch I agree it feels good here and I too am glad you discovered it!

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-26-2025

@LaDolceVita , when you discovered the Books & Movies Discussion threads in the AARP Leisure & Lifestyle Forum - we were doing well. But we had lost members due to their disgust with the way AARP has been treating their long time members. And with 2025, folks are not impressed. Again, may visit but donot stay around to participate. But that is okay as at my age 67, I understand it has zero to do with me. I will ALWAYS treasure YOUR support even when you were SUPER busy.

@LaDolceVita wrote:
@LisaS961881 Nicole had a book thread as well as a thread for movies and PBS shows. Both of them generated some traffic, just never really took off like they deserved. I love word of mouth about books and movies as opposed to reviews. As for Dave's Front Porch I agree it feels good here and I too am glad you discovered it!

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-26-2025

@LisaS961881 , are you by any chance doing any volunteer work (or substitute teaching)? Your posts show such a passion for being there for others & sharing. As you know, we are never too old to contribute. Hmmm, maybe write a book. You are indeed talented!

@LisaS961881 wrote:
….When I read your, “two or three pages” comment, I flashed back to over 40 years ago when I read Magic Mountain. My much younger self found it mesmerizing - dense and lyrical - and I usually read only two or three pages in a sitting - and often found myself pausing to turn back to previous pages and then just try to soak it all in.

💡📕Your post made me realize that, forty-four years of life experiences later, this book deserves a re-read!

While there might not be a book thread anymore, and very few people seem to actually post, it’s still a nice place to visit, and I’m glad I discovered it.

~ Lisa 🙏🌈

LisaS961881 · ‎06-26-2025

While I am relishing the additional “me” time that retirement provides, the additional volunteer opportunities I’ve discovered bring a special joy. There is just something so gratifying about giving back and working gratis. 🌈

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-26-2025

And everyone in your real life & on this site [you post in OTHER locations besides this one] is being touched by YOU Ms. Sunshine!!! Keep shining.

@LisaS961881 wrote:
While I am relishing the additional “me” time that retirement provides, the additional volunteer opportunities I’ve discovered bring a special joy. There is just something so gratifying about giving back and working gratis. 🌈

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-26-2025

@LaDolceVita , this year 2025 with all the negative changes on this site, that has also ended dear friend. Lol, all part of life!!!

@LaDolceVita wrote:
Hi folks, hot here in Ga too. @DaveMcK Perhaps you are out of this heat umbrella? @LisaS961881 Yes Thomas Mann is the author of Magic Mountain, and I guess you have read it? We used to have an excellent book thread here, with lots and lots of people contributing but all good things come to an end. Nicole does a good job by her lonesome but the traffic is sluggish.

MsStretch · ‎06-25-2025

@LisaS961881 . NJ was one of the worse and hottest states hit according to the map. The heat index is what makes it so miserable. I was just out with the fur kids and it is 87°. It felt downright balmy.

Yes, @SpringIsHereVA , over here on the eastern side of VA, it's gonna be in the high 80s - low 90s, with a chance of storms every day, but that's normal... for July, not June. ☀️ Extreme weather - the new normal, unfortunately.

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-25-2025

Lol @MsStretch , thanks for the warning. Just checked and you are correct Fellow Virginian. Geez Mother Nature!!!

@MsStretch wrote:
@LisaS961881 . NJ was one of the worse and hottest states hit according to the map. The heat index is what makes it so miserable. I was just out with the fur kids and it is 87°. It felt downright balmy.

Yes, @SpringIsHereVA , over here on the eastern side of VA, it's gonna be in the high 80s - low 90s, with a chance of storms every day, but that's normal... for July, not June. ☀️ Extreme weather - the new normal, unfortunately.

MsStretch · ‎06-25-2025

Supposedly, today is the last day of the unprecedented heat wave in the NE. My upstairs window AC unit has turned into an expensive fan -- blowing air, just not AC cold. I have a large wall unit downstairs that is under the spiral staircase and the downstairs is nice and cool, but we all know heat rises, so it doesn't do much good to cool upstairs, even through the open space. Ah, well. 🥵

@catwoman500 , glad you got power again. Yeah, ACs pull a lot of power, so it would have been a real strain on your generator. Even Dominion Electric was asking customers around here to try and conserve power, since it is even a strain on the utility companies.

@LaDolceVita , you are one busy woman. Sorry to hear hubby is having a slow recovery. I know it must be frustrating for both of you. Glad you can both take advantage of swimming at the gym.

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LisaS961881 · ‎06-25-2025

….Heat wave here in New Jersey too! ⛱️😟….It just dropped to 89 degrees and it’s 6:45 PM!
So glad it is almost over!

~ Lisa 🌈🙏☀️🌸🐈

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-25-2025

Stay COOL @LisaS961881 !!!

@LisaS961881 wrote:
….Heat wave here in New Jersey too! ⛱️😟….It just dropped to 89 degrees and it’s 6:45 PM!
So glad it is almost over!
~ Lisa 🌈🙏☀️🌸🐈

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-25-2025

[this is the 2nd time I am posting this. NOT sure WHY 1st one is NOT showing on site. Will delete 1 IF it does. Glad it SAVED it as I am way too old to remember what I said]. Yes me too @MsStretch !!! But glad us Virginia Ladies did dodge the bad weather. Lol, so Mother Nature did have some compassion. Glad my power has stayed on although I see Virginia did open some COOLING CENTERS. The library down my hill is one.

@MsStretch wrote:
Supposedly, today is the last day of the unprecedented heat wave in the NE. My upstairs window AC unit has turned into an expensive fan -- blowing air, just not AC cold. I have a large wall unit downstairs that is under the spiral staircase and the downstairs is nice and cool, but we all know heat rises, so it doesn't do much good to cool upstairs, even through the open space. Ah, well. 🥵

@catwoman500 , glad you got power again. Yeah, ACs pull a lot of power, so it would have been a real strain on your generator. Even Dominion Electric was asking customers around here to try and conserve power, since it is even a strain on the utility companies.

@LaDolceVita , you are one busy woman. Sorry to hear hubby is having a slow recovery. I know it must be frustrating for both of you. Glad you can both take advantage of swimming at the gym.
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MsStretch · ‎06-20-2025

@catwoman500 , generator to the rescue just in time! We got some of those same storms, too. *knocking on wood* We kept power, although alerts went out about widespread outages across our county. Whew! 😮‍💨 Dodged that bullet.

Seriously, a generator is probably one of the best investments to make.

LisaS961881 · ‎06-21-2025

….We had a five day stretch of rainy, drizzly weather, then a severe weather warning as the front moved in, after which we had one beautiful sunny day (yesterday). We now have a five day severe heat wave warning starting tomorrow.

I find myself doing a sort of morning mantra now - saying, “But no 65 mph winds and no severe flooding!” It has been difficult adjusting to the increased frequency of severe weather events. What had been an anomaly in the past has become the norm.

Take Care everyone! 🌈❤️

~ Lisa

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-21-2025

@LisaS961881 , here in my part of Virginia [NOT sure IF same for @MsStretch ], we have had an EXTENDED SPRING in June. 60's in mornings. Grateful!!! ENJOY you day.

@LisaS961881 wrote:
….We had a five day stretch of rainy, drizzly weather, then a severe weather warning as the front moved in, after which we had one beautiful sunny day (yesterday). We now have a five day severe heat wave warning starting tomorrow.

I find myself doing a sort of morning mantra now - saying, “But no 65 mph winds and no severe flooding!” It has been difficult adjusting to the increased frequency of severe weather events. What had been an anomaly in the past has become the norm.
Take Care everyone! 🌈❤️
~ Lisa

LisaS961881 · ‎06-21-2025

Enjoy your perfect weather!

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-21-2025

Lol @LisaS961881 , perfect until Mr. Sun is in FULL mode around lunch time = Summer Is Here. Thanks!!!

@LisaS961881 wrote:
Enjoy your perfect weather!

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-20-2025

Oh yes @MsStretch , we in Virginia were lucky. Sun is out for me now.

@MsStretch wrote:
@catwoman500 , generator to the rescue just in time! We got some of those same storms, too. *knocking on wood* We kept power, although alerts went out about widespread outages across our county. Whew! 😮‍💨 Dodged that bullet.

Seriously, a generator is probably one of the best investments to make.

catwoman500 · ‎06-21-2025

Heythere, @LaDolceVita, @MsStretch, @LisaS961881, @DaveMcK,

@SpringIsHereVA, and all you other folks out there.

Another bright sunny day here after so much rain this spring, but still no power.

I cooked bacon in the microwave this morning. Windows are open so hope no neighbors are jealous smelling it!

Latest estimate for restoration of power is 3 PM today. Hope this one is true as we are due for a heat wave starting tomorrow, and I'm not sure if I can use the AC without blowing up the generator. I think I can but will check with my stepson before I try it out!

Hope you all stay cool and dry. Happy first full day of summer! 😎 🌞🥂

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-21-2025

@catwoman500 , I hope either your power is back on SOON or it is okay to use the generator for a/c. Anyone hear from our Georgia Porcher Dolce @LaDolceVita ??? Hope she is okay. I DONOT check the weather, so have NO idea. Dolce, are you okay my friend. Anyway, everyone stay cool.

@catwoman500 wrote:
Heythere, @LaDolceVita, @MsStretch, @LisaS961881, @DaveMcK,
@SpringIsHereVA, and all you other folks out there.

Another bright sunny day here after so much rain this spring, but still no power.
I cooked bacon in the microwave this morning. Windows are open so hope no neighbors are jealous smelling it!

Latest estimate for restoration of power is 3 PM today. Hope this one is true as we are due for a heat wave starting tomorrow, and I'm not sure if I can use the AC without blowing up the generator. I think I can but will check with my stepson before I try it out!

Hope you all stay cool and dry. Happy first full day of summer! 😎 🌞🥂

catwoman500 · ‎06-22-2025

Hi!

Power came back 2:30 Saturday afternoon. According to my stepson it would not have been OK to try the AC, so glad I didn't, but it's on now. Actually, it's raining now and not as ugly steamy as it was earlier this morning.

You all stay safe and hydrated!

LisaS961881 · ‎06-22-2025

Wow! So glad to hear that the estimate for power restoration was accurate, and everything is up and running for you now. 🙏

Your investment in a generator was certainly money well-spent. The few times I’ve lost power for an extended period of time, the resulting food spoilage was disheartening.

Thanks for giving us an update, and you too stay safe,

~ Lisa 🏠☀️🐈

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-22-2025

@catwoman500 , I am glad it is back on!!! Lol, IF not - I guess you would have been "knocking" on someone's door with a/c to let you visit.

@catwoman500 wrote:
Hi!
Power came back 2:30 Saturday afternoon. According to my stepson it would not have been OK to try the AC, so glad I didn't, but it's on now. Actually, it's raining now and not as ugly steamy as it was earlier this morning.
You all stay safe and hydrated!

MsStretch · ‎06-20-2025

@LisaS961881 , I L♥️VE the patriotic fur kids! 🥰😻

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-20-2025

@LaDolceVita , any updates on hubbie? I hope he is back to walking around the garden & enjoying you guys sauna.

SpringIsHereVA · ‎06-22-2025

Dolce @LaDolceVita , my sweet & BUSY friend, thanks for kudos here and in my BOOK DISCUSSION in another forum. While I would luv to hear from you (was concerned), these KUDOS let me know you are okay. Hmmm, unless someone "hacked" into your account./lol I am looking forward to your NEXT UPDATE Ms. Georgia Porcher!!