Senior Golden Sneakers
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Time out for breakfast.
Lin My doctor told me I was drinking way to much water and washing it away. I go back to see her when My results are back which will be next week. I have cut way down on my water and now My kidneys problem acting up. Can/t win for losing. drink more water drink less water. What a fellow to do. .Our A/C man has to go to get a part. for our unit. hope he gets it fixed. I hate getting up to a cold house.-Marie0 -
Good morning. Glad we're back in business. Thanks Sandy.
Marie, I hope you get your heat going. Oh my gosh. That is a huge deal around here when your heat is down. Yipes!
Jeri, you are going to become the Master of the Instant Pot! Good for you. I made some broccoli soup the other day. I tend to be a throw stuff in the pot and hope for the best. It worked out. When it was done I used my immersion blender and had a lovely creamy delicious soup. I am sold on Instant Pot!
Well we had snow flurries and although there wasn't a lot of snow but the road are slick this morning and there have been accident and traffic slowdowns so I decided I would have to give up on my usual early morning trip to Trader Joe's. I will likely wait until tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, I will still get across town later on to return those items I ordered. Don't want to let that go too long.
I've just taken a butternut squash out of the oven and will prep it for a squash and corn casserole that I'll bake later this morning.
Time to move along. Love you all!!
Lin
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I had a noon appointment scheduled with a friend today and she just called to reschedule for Friday. She will be the new library minister where we worship. She will be wonderful in this position and I'm seriously ready to go back to just being a monthly volunteer. So Friday I will get to meet with her and make sure she knows what she needs to know for her new duties. Anyway, this means I now have the time I need today to finish everything that I didn't get to yesterday. I still have a little more holiday decorating to do, some laundry to finish and a bit of housekeeping. And after reading about the soup in the previous posts, I think I may see what type of soup I can come up with for dinner tonight.
Marie - So glad to hear that you are taking care of yourself and that your doctor is staying on top of things. Hopefully, by Thursday everything will have gotten better.
Eyebrows - Mine are thin, but they are there. I use a classic blond pencil to help fill them in a bit.
Marcella0 -
hey I just might have to get me one. Is it easy to clean. My hands are not so good at heavy object's That's broccoli soup just about seal the deal. for me. lin I know you make up your recipes as you go along. but please tell me how you plan on thowing that squash and corn casseerole together. I love casseroles. marie.0
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Marie ~
Bad enough we get told to drink lots of water without it then causing problems so do take care of yourself as well as Jerry. Let us know the results from your doctor.
Phoebe ~ Our pets really are family aren't they and like you, the cost doesn't come into the discussion when caring for my cats and George although after 20 years I have discovered that a vet who has a small practice in our town is much cheaper than the larger group I've used so am gradually changing my pets over to him. Big hugs for Honey when she gets home and hooray for Sonny.... my Boris often sits out on the lawn in the rain and seems totally oblivious to the wet!
Lin ~ Your weather doesn't sound pleasant so I don't blame you staying home. A blender set I ordered last week has arrived and I can't wait to make some smoothies and healthy drinks with the allotment veggies.
The new mattress I ordered through Groupon was delivered today by 2 charming Polish lads who managed to carry it into my cottage and squeeze upstairs to my bedroom so now I just have to unpack it and remake my bed without getting attacked by it and ending up buried underneath!! I'm hoping it will mean the end of waking up with a back ache because it's an extremely expensive one that I got a 66% discount on! Also yesterday evening I received 2 constructive phone calls, one from a local nurse who is offering a pedicure service at a reasonable rate and will come to my home next Monday, then a call from a handyman who works for our local authority offering a service for seniors and he will repair my garage door that has a split hinge so that I will be able to get the car back in because at present the door won't open safely. I've also arranged for local council to collect the old mattress and computer desk as they will be able to recycle the latter so someone can make use of it.... busy, busy!
Gosh, only 3.30pm and already getting dark because it's miserable outside!! Time to get that mattress on to my bed. Hello to everyone I missed.
Jackie0 -
Marie, I understand, good decision!
The instapot has a stainless steel pot so it's a lot lighter than the heavy crocks of slow cookers. But it has a lot of buttons on it that you would need to be able to know which to use. If you go to YouTube.com there are lots of videos. Here is a funny one I like.
http://youtu.be/_8rDjDEuYgg
Also forgot to mention what Jim's kidney doctor said. Aleve and ibuprofen are bad bad for kidneys. He says don't take either unless you really need to. He says only take Tylenol. It's a hard choice, when we choose between pain and immediate relief.
Returns to make, purchases to make, and Honey to pick up!
Barbie, thank you so much for the tip. I had no idea!
Oh yes, and a husband who needs his meds.
Marie, glad the ac man is there so you won't be cold anymore! I'm trying out an infrared heater but it's too soon to tell if it works as advertised.
Supposed to help warm the house so the heat pump doesn't work so hard.
Better get going.
Phoebe0 -
It is going to get fixed if we have to buy a new unit for that purpose. . we did get a new outside unit tis past year but the the unit in the attic is 15 years old. so a new one may be in store for us.. we will see how it play out today.Thanks phoebe I am going to check on line for a instant pot.To see who has the best price. I will check Walmart out first.
Let me know about the infared heater.
love as always
Marie0 -
Well today I had an urge for homemade chocolate chip cookies...I know, not good on a fitness forum.
I succumbed, I made them, I bit into one........and find I can't eat them any more! Too sweet! After a year and a half without sugar I find I just can't stomach it anymore! Anybody want 47 chocolate chip and walnut cookies, mm I thought not!
Like PHOEBE, I agree MARIE, good decision. Poor lassie, you aren't having a pleasant time health wise and trouble with the heating as well. It never rains but it pours. Hope all your problems are resolved very, very soon.
I sympathize with all you multi pet owners, Tabitha's last visit to the vet cost me over $500. Poor old Honey, she will be so glad to get home!
The mattress in my front bedroom was very expensive JACKIE when I bought it 2 years ago really for visitors. Last winter after my annual trek to the front bedroom I hated it and thought I'd never get used to it, plus the fact it is extremely high and almost took a footstool to climb into bed. Even worse, getting up in the middle of the night the spring in it almost bounced me out. I persevered though and now I absolutely love it and am thinking of giving any guests my old mattress which is also comfy but not quite as much as this one.
Well that's about it! The cookie baking was a waste of the morning, but I've learnt my lesson! Back to creative ways of cooking veggies, and thank you LIN with your ideas.
Anne.0 -
I have been looking and there are so many different pots and prices I do not know which to buy. so I will just hold off for a while..and used my small crock pot. for my beans cooking. for today I am making s spanish rice on top of the stove.Marie0
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The corn and squash casserole is not an Instant Pot creation. It is regular oven and Vitamix thing.
Wash a butternut squash, pierce it in a couple of places, place on parchment paper on an oven safe pan in a 400 degree oven until done. About an hour or 90 minutes depending on size. Remove it from the oven and let it cool until you can handle it safely. Place on cutting board, slice in half, remove the seeds and flip over to remove the skin. Place the pieces in a Vitamix along with a drained can of unsalted corn and a Tbsp of spice blend without salt. Blend until smooth. Put in glass casserole pan. I used 9 X 13 and then stir in a pound of frozen corn. Bake at 350 for about half an hour to 40 minutes until the edges are browned.
It is yummy but made quite a bit for just me. That always happens but I love leftovers.0 -
Hello everyone! The ice storm didn't hit us here on the coast but we are under a high wind watch here. Big winds on the beaches and headlands. Plus tides! Ooooooh no beach walks.
Instant pots are great for making hard boiled eggs. The shells just fall off almost. Put eggs in the little basket along with 1/2 cup water and set the manual timer for 6 minutes. Perfect eggs! Great for making deviled eggs at Easter or for a crowd. I make black bean chili that my family considers celebration food! Instant pots are one of the modern advances we all enjoy. Marie...don't get one of the cheaper brands, get instant pot. You will be disappointed in the off brands.
Our Oregon ice storm closed several big highways! Nasty weather. My Irish grandmother would have shook her head and groaned "dirty, dirty weather!" She might have uttered a few cuss words as well!
Patsy
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It's less than a week til our first holiday line dance performance and the instructor is so stressed that she says she may not do it again next year. What she is stressed about it too many members of the group not taking things seriously and missing the final rehearsal for reasons she thinks are unimportant. I tried to assure her that the performances would be great anyway, but she didn't seem to want reassurance...what she wanted was for everyone to behave the way she wanted them to.
Marie, I know how much you miss the kitties but one more thing I thought about was that we are having another discussion about who would take care of our animals after we're gone, Pets are such a huge responsibility. Sending hugs to you and Jerry 
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instant pot is the brand name?? Patsy Walmart has one for 75.00 dollars is that too cheap?. I hate making decision its get me all confuse. your black bean chili sounds good.
that's bad news in southern California Been all over our news. this afternoon.
There seems to be simple awful things going on now. What is the world coming too.
Phoebe My doctor took me off of those meds long time ago. just Tylenol But they do not help much. I hardly ever get a plain old headache. , Now Alice does and Hot flashes But I keep them on hand.
Time for our evening meal.
Marie0 -
MARIE, dear, none of us would ever want to make you cry because we love you! You have enough to do taking care of each other and yourselves, and what you did was a generous unselfish act and we are all very proud of you! Hugs to you, li'l sis!0
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Marie: that is the brand name....Instant Pot. I got mine from Amazon. A friend bought another brand advertised on tv. It stopped working in just a few weeks. I use mine almost every day for something. They are spendy but this is a pressure cooker/slow cooker/food warmer that's not too bad really. I think I paid $124. It was not on sale or discounted at that time. I think it would be possible to get it cheaper if you shopped around. We do not have a Walmart here. So I do not know what brand they sell. If you get one, keep a magnifying glass near by to look at the buttons. They are small.
Happy cooking!
Patsy0 -
MARIE, we were at Mike's nephrologist today, after his last lab reports were studied. His GFR was down again, but it's too soon for putting in a port, as his is 21 and the crucial point is around 10. However, his doctor told him no potatoes, beans, corn. split peas and other peas!!!, cantaloupe, honey dew, bananas, and a whole list of other things he eats, as his potassium is too high, and it's bad for his kidneys. They never discussed the water amount!. But he will be seen every 2 months from now on. He also added sodium bicarbpills for his kidneys!
It's not easy when the things you most enjoy, like a bowl of split pea soup, are on your forbidden list, but his doc says it's the difference between enjoying life or going downhill fast!
Oh gosh, we attended that funeral after the Doctor's visit this afternoon, and it was the most difficult memorial service I ever attended, and I didn't even know the young man! He was 33, and from the collages a friend put together, he was a stunning, vibrant, musical and charismatic son with so many friends, the funeral parlor had to open several other rooms for the overflow. The service itself concentrated on the love and remembrances his family would always have, and I cried like a baby! We love his parents, and when we went to their house afterward for the Shiva visit, I was doubly emotional and grateful for all the beautiful things they had done to "our" former house, and the fact that my/her orchids are all thriving where I had planted them on a small palm tree in the front yard, and she was using all the cookbooks I had given her, including several years of "COOKS" magazine, still on the bookshelves we had built! There were many siblings, i/2 siblings, and step siblings in that family, and all got along as if it were one huge family! so much love, and it reminded me how grateful I am to have you, my MFP family to share this with.
I find myself wishing I had use for the Instant Pot still! Sounds wonderful, but I haven't used a single one of my Calphalon pots since moving her, except my omelet pan! I still have hopes for making one more pot of my favorite whole chicken in dry Sherry and Marsala
wine!
JACKIE, we had a fabulous entertainer last evening, A Yorkshireman from a village named Whitsby, I think (lousy memory!). No matter what Broadway play we threw at him, he was able to play on our Steinway and sing in a most delightful manner!
I got to bed after 4 again this morning, and after an emotional day, I'm truly pooped, so I wish you all a beautiful evening... Buzz 0 -
Marie, I ordered this one from Walmart.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Instant-Pot-IP-LUX60-ENW-MM-Stainless-Steel-6-in-1-Multi-Functional-Pressure-Cooker-with-Mini-Mitts/467006720 -
BUZZ, coming from Yorkshire myself, just a quick note, when young I lived very close to the small fishing town of Whitby, and the ancient Whitby Abbey which was the inspiration for Dracula. Spent many happy days there on the edge of the moors. Captain James Cook who explored the seven seas learnt his craft there and as for myself I just spent many hours enjoying the seafood and watching the fishing boats in the harbour. Thanks for the memory. If reincarnation existed that's where I'd wish to be.
Anne.0 -
Good morning. The weather is cold but sunny today and the temperature is expected to go up with many days of good weather predicted. I've made my trip to the grocery store finally! I'm getting ready to go to the big Holiday party for retirees. I will say going to this party is a bit less shining and happy after the events of yesterday. Still searching for some shoes to wear given my boots and my feet are not getting along. Darn toe is still a bother. Will be hunting through things.
Wishing everyone a good day. Oh and the Instant Pot I purchased is the DUO-60. I will say though that it is heavy and I put it away between uses as I have little counter space. I wish I could leave it out all the time.
Hugs.
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Anne - Must be the time of year for cookies. I made oatmeal cookies 2 days ago. I'm hoping the husband and sons finish them off today. I may have rolled the oats and ground the flour from scratch, but I found that I was not able to remove the calories.
Lin - Hope your party goes well today and you find comfy shoes to wear.
Okay, all this talk of soup. So I made a potato soup for dinner last night. It was wonderful; maybe a little too wonderful. Okay, I probably should have eaten a little less. Today, I'm back to logging. And now off to do Thursday errand day.
Marcella
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A quick hello, have a happy and healthy day to all of you! Buzz 0
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aND A QUICK HELLO TO YOU TOO, mRS. Buzz. Oh dear, what a mess I'm making.. I do better on my phone. all of a sudden I have enlarged the page.. no idea how to undo it.. anyway.
making spaghetti sauce.. it's way too tangy, tart.. acidic. Ive been reading online suggestions. I see a lot of them say add sugar, and others say cook long and slow. I've done both. I didn't want to add any sugar.. I felt I had to.
Marcella, did you really grind the flour? That is so Cool!! I remember going to a place in Montana, the name has abandoned me.. they had lots of baked goods, and the mills to buy for home use.
The aforementioned sauce must be stirred.. see you later
Phoebe0 -
Just lost my long post so will try again in the morning.
I ready everyone's post and that pot sounds interesting.
Shirley0 -
Happy Thursday! Almost time for bed but wanted to check in and say hi. I will be back in the morning since I am not sitting tomorrow.
Sandy
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Hello! I am pooped! Not sure exactly why but this is the time of year when I get weirdly frantic. I keep wanting that Norman Rockwell Christmas. I know it doesn't really exist but I would like that perfect holiday.
I finally figured out skype. Not really difficult but I am not very computer savvy. It was fun to chat with our son.
I am on the hunt for great warm hearted movies to exercise to. I found a delightful little movie that really spoke to me called "5 flights Up" staring Diane Keaton and Morgan Freeman. Charming! See it if you get a chance. As far as reading goes, sadly I have not hit upon any holiday novels to keep me company while John reads his latest Lee Child novel.
When John began his usual nagging about what I wanted for Christmas, I surprised him! I had a serious request. This is what I really want! A date night once a month. Dinner (not lunch) and a movie or concert or something like that. We get into an awful rut at times. Now is the time to shake it up a bit.
My Spanish is pretty awful. I am going to sign up again at the college after the holidays. It is good for our brains to learn new things. I have been working on this for a year...off and on. My s
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Ooooops I hit the post reply by mistake. Our son's girl friend is South American. She will tutor me I am sure.
I sure hope Amazon etc. doesn't fail me! I did a online Christmas this year.
Patsy0 -
I attempted to drop in the other night, but found the site closed. I was rather concerned that maybe MFP had closed it on us. Dear Sandy knew exactly what to do to keep us up and running. What would we do without her ?
I have been following all of you on your use of an Instant Pot. Thanks Phoebe for showing us exactly what one looked like because I had no idea. Seeing I have a variety of crockpot sizes I think I will pass on this one. However I did see an electric pressure cooker the other day that peeked my interest. Have never used a pressure cooker, but I am thinking this might be the way to go. Does anyone have one ?
Marie I hope that the ac handyman was able to fix your heater. Quite concerned that you do not have any heat during the crazy weather now that winter has set in. We actually had some rain this morning, but not as much as they expected, so what is knew. Lots of snow in the mountains however. I picked up one of the small room heaters the other day to set up by my computer. Seems like I can never get warm. I am thinking the chair just may hit my legs wrong cutting off some of the circulation. Hopefully this unit helps some.
Today was the 3rd day this week with our 4.5 yr old granddaughter. We really are enjoying her. Took her to school yesterday morning mentioning to her when she got home we would set up the Christmas village. She was so excited to help us with this. Maybe just a bit too eager to see how various things worked ( or didn't work) requiring bringing out the Super glue for one thing. She wishes now she could "shrink" so that she could live in that village. LOL This afternoon she and I attempted to make some bar cookies using my new "Kitchen Aid" mixer I just bought myself. My old handmixer gave up the ghost after 30 yrs. Thought it was time to treat myself to the fancy thing. Inspite of the cookies having coconut in them (Congo Bars) she decided they tasted quite good after all of her hesitancy as we made them. I knew with the chocolate chips they would mask the coconut declaring them yummy.
One last thing my daughter informed me that my granddaughter wants to move right next door to grandma because she wants to be by me and she loves these houses. Being in a senior community that is rather funny. That means if she moves in at 65 I will be 128 yrs old. Oh to be 4 1/2 yrs old again....think I will pass on that....LOL.
Terrible tragedy down in Redlands....southern California. You just don't know where you can be safe anymore these days. Makes one want to move to a small town hidden away from society. Maybe Patsy (?) has the right idea here. A bit too chilly up north for me though.
Well enjoy your Christmas festivities with your friends and families. And please be safe on the slick roads. Thinking of everyone....
Diane0 -
PATSY, tell John I've just read Lee Childs novel Persuader for the second time. I'll have to check out his latest book because this one had me enthralled which rather surprised me. Better than TV any day!
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Phoebe - Yes, I really grind the wheat grain into flour. I also grind corn for cornbread. My family especially enjoys when I make pancakes for breakfast.
Marcella0 -
I'm about to clean out the hen house so looking for excuses to stay in my warm cottage as it's rather chilly outside. The decorating continues and I'm hoping to paint the 4th wall this afternoon which will just leave a small amount of woodwork but am having one of my "weary" days although did manage a hike across the moors with dogs and friend, that after an early rush around the local supermarket.... perhaps that's why I'm feeling weary.
Phoebe ~ That video you posted was hilarious and just the sort I find so much more informative than serious demonstrations. Finding the bolt in the beans was classic too!! Did you add canned tomatoes to your sauce because they can be tangy even though usually full of sugar?
Lin ~ I hope you managed to enjoy your Holiday party in spite of your sore toe. Is it broken do you know or just bruised and battered? Either way, very painful.
Diane ~ Lovely to see you checking in and read how much you are enjoying your granddaughter's company. I understand the authorities still don't know what that latest killing spree was about although looking highly suspicious in a certain direction but you're right, living in the middle of nowhere is an option although reminders still around. Now my country is heading to Syria our peaceful moorland walks are shattered with the sound of low flying jets doing practice runs, something I hate to see and hear! It's becoming a sad old world one way and another.
Patsy ~ Brave to take on another language even with the family help but as you say, learning knew things keeps our brains active. My brother moved to Spain in his 60's and learned the language.... he says if he can do it anyone could!! I'm loving your Christmas gift idea from John of regular dates.... perhaps he could mark them on a calendar so then can't be forgotten or ignored.
Buzz ~ Yesterday I booked theatre tickets on line to see a musical version of Billy Elliot, the film you enjoyed a few months ago about the northern English boy that wants to dance whose father hates the idea. Elton John has written the songs so should be great and something to look forward to once Winter has passed. That Yorkshireman who sang and played piano for you all a few nights ago sounded very entertaining. Can you remember his name?
Well I'd better get on and clean my hens' house out because it's tending to get dark well before 4pm coming close to the shortest day as we are and it's already past 2pm. In my rush to get an early start at the store I forgot to weigh myself this morning but will hopefully check in to the pound a week club tomorrow.
Jackie
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