Senior Golden Sneakers
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Buzz, your glitter graphic did indeed work and is posted. I googled Happy Birthday Gayla and clicked on images. Saved the one I liked to my pictures. Just a change from glitter graphics.
Sandy0 -
Sandy - I signed up for the Premium membership because I use MFP so much it just seemed like a nice thing to do. For me, the biggest benefit is that I don’t have to put up with advertising now. On my home page, I changed which nutrients I see tracked. I also have the option to not have calories added back in when I exercise. I don’t remember what comes with the membership, but those are some of the things that I like.
Buzz - I found the birthday image using a google search, saved it to my computer and then simply attached it to my post.
Lin - I agree with the convenience of fitting into my space. It works for me to keep it simple and convenient. If it doesn't fit, I probably don't need it.
Phoebe - 81 degrees sounds awesome!
Camper Update - I started to winterize the camper on Friday. Realized there was one tool that I didn’t have. Had to drive into town to get it. Three stores later, I was finally back at the camper. I also had to install a winterizing kit. That part was a little scary. But, after a call to the camper service department, I felt confident to proceed. Saturday, I was able to complete the winterizing tasks and pack up to come home. Happy to be home sipping coffee this morning!0 -
Well done Marcella!! It is great that you were able to complete that job yourself. And thank you for the description of the premium service. Not seeing the ads would be very welcomed many days! Enjoy the coffee.....
I'm off to church. Another communion prep Sunday for me, and selling crafts after church so it will be a long day. The heat is kept rather low since they are always trying to save money so I have on my cuddle duds under a warm set of clothing, a fleece vest, little fleece-lined boots, and one of my heavier parkas. I'm ready.
Wishing everyone a great day.
My alma mater UNI (University of Northern Iowa) had a major score yesterday. The men' basketball team won over top-ranked North Carolina yesterday!!! Go Panthers!!
Later.
Lin0 -
Happy Sunday!
Going to Mass and then to brunch. Will try to get back later, enjoy your Sunday.
Sandy
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Hello All,
Haven't done much as my feet continue to bother me. So I do lots of sitting and I have put on weight. Some of that because I worry about my sister and eat more than I want too. Now WHY would I do that when I know I shouldn't. She was doing pretty good but is on her last week of her ibrance and has fatigue, low blood count, nose bleeds, depression, etc. Poor darling. We will go back down to see her in January.
I should get my electric pressure cooker tomorrow.
LIN, PATSY - I ordered the Instant Pot - can you tell me your favorite recipes and what you like to cook in it?
Looking for ideas.
I got my hair cut this week and don't like it. New hairdresser and she cut it shorter than I like. Good news is that it will grow out at least.
Sandy - Wow - quite the picture, so pretty. Keep warm. We have some snow, not much though.
Marcella - good job. Impressive for sure.
Buzz - we have snow and you awful rain. That is very nasty to drive in too. Keep safe.
Phoebe - drive safe and hope you are home for your family Thanksgiving as planned
Oh, Ed wants to do our morning crossword puzzle. We do them everyday. Got to run.
Jeri
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Brrr, a beautiful day but I've just come in from finally putting together my garden storage box and realised just how cold it is outside. The frustration of silly directions in obscure drawings was keeping me warm with increased blood pressure but apart from needing to replace 3 supplied screws that were too big for the job it was almost idiot proof and I've already put a large collection of glass jars in it ready for a good supply of honey next year. I imagine the cats will love it as a seat once the sun reaches it in the Spring! A purge has begun to clear books, magazines and papers that haven't been looked at for at least 2 years so I'm pacing myself so as not to get too tired as am aware my energy levels are flat. MFP still playing up and Sandy's photo nearly enveloped me in a huge snow drift as I tried to find my way from top to bottom and side to side!! Sandy thanks for posting the link to those beautiful beehives.... wouldn't I just LOVE one but it seems they don't post abroad!! Thanks Diane if you read this.
These long, long lines of type are such a nuisance so I'm going to make myself a cup of tea and perhaps pop back later this evening to see if it's sorted out.
Have a lovely Sunday.
Jackie0 -
Mlinder4866 wrote: »Good morning. Cold day so I'm staying at home and will be cooking all day today. Have lots of little things in mind. Right now sweet potatoes are roasting in my tiny countertop oven and I have chickpeas all nicely seasoned and roasting in the larger oven. Bean burgers are mixed up and chilling in the refrigerator and will go in the oven next. Vegetables to chop and I might make some more cranberry/orange relish. And will cook quinoa and some oatmeal.
I am happy in just one bedroom so I stay put. I do have a couple of friends who share a very small home and they like to keep it with a decorator look so EVERYTHING they need for each season is kept in one of those self-storage units. Honestly, if they need any warm clothes or a heavy jacket they have to make a trip to get it if the seasons haven't changed yet. They made a trip to Texas recently and didn't want to give up the light clothing so they've been in a bit of a bind. I hope this past week they got the seasons changed in their home.
Hugs---good to see everyone!
Lin
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Hello again! I tried clicking on that little arrow do-dad at the extreme right hand side and the text box returned to normal. At least, I think that's what made it happen..?
We are getting prepped for thanksgiving. And cold front is arriving on Monday night along with icy conditions. We all need to be careful these days.
The sun came out today, beautiful! It also showed up some really dirty Windows. Not sure if I will be able to get to them before Christmas. I do love seeing our forest and the sunlight through clean glass.
Jackie: one of our family funny stories is the one when I put together an art supply cabinet. It has wheels. I could not get them on no matter how I fiddled with the screws and metal plates to hold the wheels. My husband walked into my art dungeon and took one look and collapsed laughing. I had the whole cabinet cobbled together upside down and things were not ever going to work in that configuration. I knew something didn't look right...
Anne: one of my moms favorite recipes was mulagatauney (? Sp). It was a sort of chicken stew with Lima beans. She tossed a massive amount of interesting things in a huge pot with water and several bay leaves and off she went to complete her day. The smell was so wonderful! Do you use bay leaves in your stew?
Phone calls to family and football games today. I might wash one window...we'll see if my ambition holds up.
Thinking of you all as I go about my day,
Patsy0 -
Hello everybody, I am feeling guilty. I WAS going to start writing my overseas Christmas cards, but......along came my youngest with an offer to take me to a far far far away (no car remember) grocery store AND a super bakery who sell REAL English fruit scones AND crusty sour dough bread. Who could resist such an offer! His wife, MJ has flown to Montreal for a business trip and so dear old Mom benefitted! Oh well, there's always next Sunday for the dreaded cards.
Mulligatawny, no I'm not brilliant, I looked it up in Websters PATSY, is apparently, according to them, an East Indian curried soup which was news to me because I thought it was a chicken stew as well. THEY say the stew is called Mulligan! And it was originally prepared by hobos. I tell you, one learns something new every day! Well hobo's or not mine smells wonderful and I start with onions and stock and then just shove in anything that's lurking in the fridge. Today, chicken, potatoes, carrots, a stray parsnip, peas, thyme, some rice etc. etc. Its definitely hearty and the reason I probably can't budge these 4 lbs on the hips! Made enough for 4 dinners.
Well none of us can complain about leading boring lives when confronted with the antics of MFP! I'm going through a lull at the moment, but it only seems to last 4 or 5 days and 'here we go again". I don't appear to HAVE a little arrow do-dad to click on!
I just cut my own hair JERRI, seeing nobody seems to be able to do much with it including me! Have you considered Ed having a go?
Well, you can all see I am procrastinating from writing the dreaded cards! I've managed it too, because it's teatime with one of those lovely buttered and strawberry jammed scones awaiting me in the kitchen. Mmm Mmm.
Enjoy the rest of Sunday everybody,
Anne.
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There's white stuff floating down outside, and I don't mean goose feathers.0
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Just checking in. been out to eat with the family Nice.
Marie0 -
I lost my post for the second time I keep hitting the back button.
I will highlight what is happening:
Friday night - We went to see a gallery showing of photography pictures from my friend's husband who had his own wall of pictures for showing. He does fabulous work.
Saturday - My second session of TM (transcendental meditation) is going well.
Much deeper meditation than the method I was using. A great stress reliever and very easy to do. Only 20 min in the morning and 20 mins in the afternoon.
You really need some guidance to do it properly.
Finished laundry room and all shelving in the basement with continuing purging and organizing.
Sunday - Finished purging and organizing today and its all done!! The house feels so airy and spacious. I had my third session of TM and it was explained how stress effects the body and TM works to help. Tomorrow is my last session.
We will leaving on Tuesday for London, ON and my friend and I will be doing some shopping for boat material to make boat curtains. Then Wednesday onto Michigan for Thanksgiving with their family and black friday shopping.
Well Dave just made some popcorn so I better close for now. Don't know if I mentioned it but our carpeting downstairs is done and it looks fabulous.
We will be painting and removing wallpaper when we come back from trip.
Have a good evening everyone.
Shirley
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Jeri, I got a couple of accessories for my Instant Pot. I got a glass lid when I want to use it as a slow cooker. I also purchased this from Amazon and had my handyman remove the handles. BUT I have the DUO60, I don't know if it would fit in the 50 so I am assuming that you have that model.
RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel 3 Quart Wide Rim Mesh Basket by RSVP
(I also keep an extra seal and purchased a second pot insert.)
I use that basket all the time in the Instant Pot when I want to cook a whole squash or am cooking greens or a pound of carrots or something. Easier for me to remove from the pot and keeps things out of the liquid at the bottom of the pot.
I love to make vegetable spaghetti squash. Just put a cup or so of water in the bottom of the pot. Wash and put the whole squash in the basket I mentioned or on the rack. Close the lid. Set to unvented/pressure. Hit the Manual button for 8 minutes then forget about it. Use NPR (natural pressure release). Honestly I probably don’t remove it until an hour after the cooking has completed. Then let it cool for a bit. At that point it is so easy to split in half and spoon out the seeds. Use a fork to separate the spaghetti. I'll cook any kind of squash in the pot, my arthritic hands can cope with this much easier than chopping at the raw squash with a butcher knife and a hammer.
I do carrot coins the same way, a pound in the basket for 1 minute on manual, NPR.
A package of Trader Joe’s Cruciferous Crunch with about ½ cup vegetable broth and any seasonings that you like for 1 minute on manual, NPR. (I was doing that every day for a while!)
Always be sure to have enough liquid in the pot, if anything is too thick it will scorch. If making lentil soup or split pea soup put in all the water FIRST, then the ingredients to assure it won’t overheat.
You can also use an immersion blender in the pot after you’ve cooked something as the liner is stainless steel.
If you are using it as a slow cooker and do not have the extra glass lid, leave the lid VENTED not on pressure according to the company. There seems to be some confusion on that.
I also cook sprouted red rice in the pot, I just use the rice button. Water, rice, seal it up, and hit the rice button.
I don’t make yogurt in mine and so far I’ve not tried the porridge button.
I cook so many vegetables and soups, I keep it busy!
I would do the water test first, I have heard that some people do happen to get a pot that fails the test and needs to be replaced.
Patsy, I hope to hear your ideas!!
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Last session of TM this morning. Then packing for our trip to Michigan and
Thanksgiving celebration with our friends and their daughter's family.
Here is a picture of Isaac ,the other in laws baby sat so Kathy and Fraser could
go out for their 5th anniversary dinner with a Town Car so they didn't
have to drive.
Enjoy the day!
Shirley
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Oh Shirley, he is just a darling!
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Shirley that boy is growing up so fast . Such andorable baby.0
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I was thinking the same thing, Marie, he's a fast growing boy! Beautiful eyes too0
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Happy Monday! Monday's are hard aren't they? Maybe only for me since it is an early rising day! Robby is napping, he is either getting more teeth or fighting a cold. He is still happy though, so we are going to go to his mommy's work for lunch since she has teacher conferences today and tomorrow and has to stay for one after dinner parent. She hates being away from Robby too long, so it will help break up my day as well.
Shirley, Issac has gotten so big and cuter everyday. I love his teeth, he has the best smile. Remind me again how old he is, I think he is six months younger than Robby, but I am probably wrong.
I have to get things together to take with me. Have a great Monday!
Sandy
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Good Morning All,
Good tips LIN, thank you.
Shirley - what a cutie
Sandy - your are impressive looking after Robbie, another real cutie.
Forecasting snow today and tomorrow. Brrrrr
Have a good one.
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Barbie, how did your test go? Specifically, what did they do? I guess it's too early for the results. Have a good day everyone0
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I lost my post for the second time I keep hitting the back button.
I will highlight what is happening:
Friday night - We went to see a gallery showing of photography pictures from my friend's husband who had his own wall of pictures for showing. He does fabulous work.
Saturday - My second session of TM (transcendental meditation) is going well.
Much deeper meditation than the method I was using. A great stress reliever and very easy to do. Only 20 min in the morning and 20 mins in the afternoon.
You really need some guidance to do it properly.
Finished laundry room and all shelving in the basement with continuing purging and organizing.
Sunday - Finished purging and organizing today and its all done!! The house feels so airy and spacious. I had my third session of TM and it was explained how stress effects the body and TM works to help. Tomorrow is my last session.
We will leaving on Tuesday for London, ON and my friend and I will be doing some shopping for boat material to make boat curtains. Then Wednesday onto Michigan for Thanksgiving with their family and black friday shopping.
Well Dave just made some popcorn so I better close for now. Don't know if I mentioned it but our carpeting downstairs is done and it looks fabulous.
We will be painting and removing wallpaper when we come back from trip.
Have a good evening everyone.
ShirleypjsatticPhoebeWaleskaGA wrote: »I was thinking the same thing, Marie, he's a fast growing boy! Beautiful eyes too
Not sure what is going on with the comment box...? I seem to be on the tail end of Shirley's post. I guess I will just say hello and try to figure this out later. Have a great afternoon everyone. I am making cranberry relish. Easy and fun. Just putting stuff into the food processor. Whirling it up and storing it in a plastic refrigerator container until thanksgiving. Onward!
Patsy0 -
Sandy - Isaac is 7 months old now and will be 8 months old on December 3rd.
Shirley0 -
I have the same problem as PATSY! I'm beginning to wonder if pictures being posted has anything
to do with the problem, as ISAAC's picture came in really huge, and after that, everything spread way out
beyond the boundaries.
Having wakened and showered around 6 AM, I'm falling on my nose! I had a mammogram and Mike ultrasounds of his
aortic aneurism Enjoyed dinner with 2 couples who just bought into our community, and because we recommended one
couple, we get a nice little bonus when they move in.
I'm really having trouble width this post! Buzz 0 -
BUZZ, my problems also seem to start after photos have been posted and I have wondered, but thought I was being paranoid. Everything started going wrong originally about 8 months ago when I was sent 22 photos on email, and they kept jumping over onto my posts on this site. It will be interesting if anyone else has noticed.
Anne0 -
Since I primarily use my smartphone, I'm not seeing these issues. I'll check my laptop when I'm home.
Which will be for more time than expected. They've started paying extra money for working on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. It's a great incentive, because they don't have a load for us! We will make some short trips to Tennessee this week. Then we will be home until next Wednesday at least, due to Dr. Appt on Tuesday. Ugh, I don't want to cook on Thursday. I may visit my aunt and eat out with her, then bring a plate home for Jim. He will happily watch football galore!
Saturday, we will see our family at our get together with them. That will be easy, as I will bring bread, pie, tea, and sliced tomatoes. Fun!
We saw friends this morning and they just got back from Chicago and Wisconsin. They said snow everywhere but the roads were in great shape.
More later
Phoebe0 -
Good morning. I am ready for a brand new week. I am waiting on Jerry to bring my coffee. I cannot handle a cup of coffee and my walker togerher.
Have a great day Sneaker Marie 0 -
BUZZ, my problems also seem to start after photos have been posted and I have wondered, but thought I was being paranoid. Everything started going wrong originally about 8 months ago when I was sent 22 photos on email, and they kept jumping over onto my posts on this site. It will be interesting if anyone else has noticed.
Anne
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I've tried to catch up with all your posts but having to run back and forth on the bottom bar to scan such long lines is so time consuming I'm now needing to cook my evening meal so will just say I hope everyone is well and keeping warm. I'm fine!
Jackie0 -
Happy Tuesday!! I only watched Robby until 1:00 today and now Lisa is off until next Monday which means I am too. They are going on a date night tonight and I am going to their house to sit however they aren't going until Robby is asleep so it will be an easy night with me chilling on their couch. Robby is still running a fever on and off, it is hard to tell if it is his teeth or a cold. His poor nose is running like a faucet. TMI???
I have no problems with MFP, in fact there aren't any ads on my page and I am not paying for the premium service. Both sides of my reply box are solid white and everything is centered. I am on my desk top but I don't think I had any problems with my IPad either.
I am giving all of us a bye week this Friday, even those who are not celebrating Thanksgiving unless you want me to post. I know I don't want to weigh in after Thanksgiving but of course if you want too, I will put down your loses.
I hope you all are having a great Tuesday!!
Sandy
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Jerry and I got our haircut today. got our Thanksgiving dinner tuck away in the fridge. Ready for all of this rain we are suppose to get beggning tomorrow. I found me a real good enchiladas at Tom thumb. while shopping this morning made it for lunch and I love it. I will keep some on hand next time Mexican mood hit me.
hate tis long posting gets me so confuse maybe soon they will get it fixed. in the means time I will be hiding out marie
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