WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2017
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This morning is the Halloween event at my line dance class. Costumes and treats are optional and I've planned a morning of familiar dances, danced to Halloween themed music ("Thriller", "Ghostbusters", "Monster Mash", etc.). We didn't get to do this last year because it was soon after my surgery and I wasn't dancing and the substitute didn't want to bother with the holiday theme. I'll wear my pumpkin costume again.
While I'm gone dancing, our new refrigerator will be delivered.Joyce, Jake talks to the other drivers and says that it relieves stress for him to do that. He listens to me but interrupts me to talk to the other drivers. I like to drive myself to my line dance classes, but otherwise I prefer having him drive especially if we have to go to Seattle. I generally avoid cottage cheese because of the sodium.
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Regarding halloween costumes ...
Because it isn't a thing here, I don't wear them anymore.
But back when I was in Canada, on different years I dressed as:
-- a ghost (a ghostly dead woman in a weedy white dress with spiders and cobwebs in my hair),
-- as Medusa (with snakes in my hair!),
-- as Peter Pan,
-- as Catwoman,
-- and as a tornado.
Machka in Oz4 -
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Halloween In our neighborhood a couple of churches partner with our neighborhood association and bus children in from a much poorer section of town. We see 700+ kids trick or treating every Halloween night. I’m sad, I’ll be working that night this year and will miss it.
Many neighbors go all out with the Halloween decos, and one house on my street (we don’t discuss it, someone just always sets it up, sometimes us) will get a big speaker or boombox out and play the pop Halloween songs like Barbie mentioned. We all set outside (if the weather allows) in lawn chairs and pass out the candy.
A few years ago, my husband bought me a ball cap that has a Cookie Monster face on it. I always wear it for the trick-or-treaters and many of the littlest children love it. They point at me and go : COOKIE! And I do a fair imitation of the real deal back and they laugh and grin with me. I will miss that this year.
The Halloween candy is sitting in the corner of the dining room mocking me: ‘Rye, you know you want some...” it whispers.
Rye (who probably could be committed for believing inanimate objects talk to her - lol )7 -
klanders30 wrote: »
I am on an anti-biotic and a cortisone cream and I am hoping that the rash (eczema) improves dramatically soon.
The doctor said to make an appointment with him for 2 weeks from now and if the rash disappears I cancel the appointment. Here's hoping that the Rx does the trick. Anyone here deals with eczema? Is this brought on by stress? There is no family history of eczema and I thought (for a long time now) that it is was a wheat aor gluten intolerant rash==whether it is or not, I feel better not eating white flour, pasta, bread, cake etc. I really feel better on a veggie, some animal protein, fruit eating plan, this does include eggs and cheeses. I don't really miss the pasta all that much.
NYKAREN
Not dealing with Eczema but saw this article just last week, so thought I’d share it in case you had not seen it. https://www.prevention.com/health/steroid-free-solutions-for-eczema
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NY Karen ~ I developed eczema around my ankles after we got our Pom. I think it is a reaction to his thick fur. I try to keep the places lubricated and when it is very bad, I use a steroid cream. Have seen advertisements lately that say there is a new non-steroid cream. Will ask my dr. about it the next time I go in.1
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Rye ~ Thanks for the link. I will try the white vinegar.1
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We have had men from the Cobb EMC working for the last three days to take down two giant pine trees that were struck by lightning. They have had to do this very carefully because we have sink holes in our back yard and they could not put their heavy equipment back there. We will have to pay to have the downed tree parts removed. One of the trees fell on my double blooming Japanese tree that is just lovely in the Spring (I think it is the same one that PIP has in her yard with the lovely pink blossoms). Sad about that.
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We had no callers for Halloween a couple of years ago, even though we'd bought candy. Maybe we should put a lit pumpkin outside. That's what they do in Hove, to show they welcome callers. We went round with the grandchildren last year and it was great fun. When we were handing out, the kids were all so polite, just taking a few candies. We had to persuade them to take more.
It's a bigger thing now than it was when I was a child, but still nothing like the USA.
My brother, who is a Baptist, says his church is very much against Halloween. The have a more Christian fun thing for the kids. It seems, from what many of you are saying, that your churches go along with it. ????????????
I'm back and delighted to have survived with honour. I think my Portsmouth friend found it harder than me!
DH told me that the horrible man who used to live next door to us has put in a planning application for two houses in what was his garden. He kept a portion of it back when he sold it to a nice couple. We kind of knew it was inevitable he would try this, but its always unwelcome news. DH was so unsettled that he got in touch with the other estate agents to see if our previous potential buyers were still interested, but their sale had fallen through. Then he rang the Hove agents. The price on the one we were originally interested in had been reduced. So we have told the estate agents that if a seamless buyer appeared we might be still interested in selling for a good price. That would enable us to rent somewhere while the Hove house was gutted and done up. He is coming over to look on Tuesday. We are not going to go down the whole marketing route, but would go for a quick sale at a good price. We wouldn't be doing this if our peace and quiet wasn't under threat. Grrrrrrrrrr!
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx6 -
I like cottage cheese with horseradish with crudete...2
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Heather ~ Just curious....which of the ladies in the pic is the difficult friend?0
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Churches and Halloween I think different churches all have different takes on Halloween. I grew up in the Catholic Church, and in my parish there was always a Halloween party. Other parishes did not necessarily recognize it at all (the feast of all saints is the day after Halloween if I recall correctly and some churches focused on that religious day in the early fall)
My SiL family church (unknown American southern church, might be baptist) hosts a big ‘do’ for Halloween as well. The neighborhood churches that organize the big bus-in here are Episcopalian and Unitarian.
But I have heard of some churches being very disturbed by or actively opposing practicing the traditional Halloween celebrations.0 -
Happy Friday ladies,
KolleenS and RebeccaRN17, welcome. This is a a great place to share and get support. I'm pretty new too and it is over whelming. I find I have to check in at least twice a day to stay on top of things. There are alot of us but over time you start to get to know people and what is happening in their lives. Just keep reading and jump in whenever you feel you want to.
Joyce, the only place I like to be in control is driving. Luckily my DH has no problem letting me take the wheel. I'm 5 years older than him so I'm sure there will come a time where he will be doing the driving.
Sharon, you are lucky to have good brothers. I wish I was able to have a relationship with my sister. Unfortunately that just isn't possible because she is volatile and unpredictable (my mom and I always thought she had mental issues and that maybe she was bipolar but she thinks she is fine so she won't get help). I just can't be around that.
Heather, glad we could be there for you. We have someone at work that does not believe in Halloween as he says it is celebrating the devil. Interesting enough he always comes around to see what people are wearing. Too bad you are feeling you have to move because of your neighbor. Hope it all works out.
Lisa, grant writing isn't easy and that skill is good to have. Hope you can get the last one done so that you can enjoy your week off. Good luck with the open house and the going away party. I'm sure you will be able to find another writers group in Fayetteville. Hope Michele is doing well too.
Karen, hope the rash clears up soon now that you are on the meds. Did your dr ever mention a red lamp. They are suppose to help with circulation. My co-worker just bought one for another reason. Once she tries it out, I may get one as it is suppose to help with hair. Glad your heartburn is getting better and you are making better choices.
Allie, good job telling Tom no about handing out candy. As for the other women, once a cheater always a cheater.
Kelly, cottage cheese - YUCK. Never did like it. I wish I could as it is good for you. MY daughter loves it and has found a maple flovor she likes.
Okie, YEAH! Great job working to get into a normal MBI and going down a size.
Barbie, love the kittens! Would love to see pics of you in your costume. Hope you have fun.
Rye, we don't get any kids at Halloween as we live in the woods. I do miss seeing the kids in their costume. I'm going to try the butterfly on my face like the pic Sharon posted for at work that day. (thanks for the idea Sharon)
Carol, sorry you have to take down some of your trees. Trees seem to become part of the family at times.
Well, went down a little more so now only 1.2 lbs away from "onederland"! Maybe by Monday I'll have reached my first goal. I'm so excited to be so close. Off from work today. I'm going to work on a Christmas wreath for myself. I make them for people and give them away but I don't have one for myself. My daughter wants to make a necklace out of buttons so we may try that this weekend. I'll post pics when they are done.
Hope everyone has a great day!
Terry in VT
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Learn something new every day- I always wondered what crudités was so I just looked it up. Veggies!grandmallie wrote: »I like cottage cheese with horseradish with crudete...
I never liked or found a way to enjoy cottage cheese. I find both the taste and texture off putting. I also don’t like yogurt much. Yogurt is too good a protein and calcium source for me to dismiss from my diet, but eating it is a chore, not an enjoyment for me. Lucky my husband likes yogurt very much so we always have some in the fridge. I don’t eat cottage cheese.
If we don’t eat enough yogurt before the expiry date I make hair conditioner with it. (Part yogurt -pref Greek full fat- and local organic honey warmed in microwave- mix in one egg and let set on wet hair for 20 or so minutes. )
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Carol, she is the far opposite end from me. The one next to her is my Portsmouth friend and the one next to me is the hostess.
I went on Amazon and I've just ordered some Halloween pumpkin string lights for the porch. Very cheap. When we go next door to talk to the neighbours (v nice) about the projected planning application, we will tell them their two daughters , 12 and 9, are welcome to call in for candy. They might spread the word.
Lisa - I can't wait to hear all about your Great Adventure. You are amazing! We might have to have a garage sale if our move is back on the cards! Grrrrrrrrrr!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx2 -
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Hey ladies, we had our loyal, regal visitors this morning!
They are so quiet, yet all the ladies (cows), follow Mr Stud dutifully, (the bull).
Well today I'm going to buy spinach, cucumbers, Crystal light mix, cottage cheese, and yogurts. Hoping to find those individual cottage cheeses. I am kind of piggy when it comes to creamy cottage cheese. Buying smaller containers will help me.
I am preparing lasagna this week for husband. I will make a "version" for me, involving some spinach, stewed tomatoes, cottage cheese and whole wheat pasta. It should be good if I measure out everything! Messy pasta dishes are easy to over eat on!
This morning while making my toast I caught myself automatically making two slices of toast! I let one cool and packaged it up for later! Habits are hard to break! I am going to have no problem getting my 64 oz of water in daily, because I have a container that holds exactly that much. I am using 1/2 of a Crystal light lemonade mix daily, and I have had no issues. I do need to drink it gone by 5 pm so I'm not peeing all night.
Well I had a nice moment yesterday, (while lying in the bath). I tensed up my abdominal muscles and I am rock hard belly momma!! My 20 sit ups, and 20 push ups nightly are working! Now I still have a pouch, and I wish that gone, but I am heading in the right direction!! Yeah me!!!
Wrote an email to eldest son presently out to sea. I thanked him for sending emails to me now and then. Both him and middle son are great with that. My middle son tags me on Messenger and says hi. My Owain though, the youngest....its like he's dropped off the planet! There is a gaming platform called Steam and he says hi to his father on that no problem. Its been a week, and he's not on Messenger, or Facebook, and doesn't do emails. I don't call him because his life has schedules, ours don't. I want him to call me on his time, when it's convenient for him. So I mentioned his to eldest son. Hoping brothers will communicate and eldest will tell youngest to tag mom now and then. I guess I'm needy these days!
Well, nothing else, everyone you are doing mauvalously! I feel blessed to be a part of this pack!
Becca
Persevering in Oregon
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Carol, she is the far opposite end from me. The one next to her is my Portsmouth friend and the one next to me is the hostess.
I went on Amazon and I've just ordered some Halloween pumpkin string lights for the porch. Very cheap. When we go next door to talk to the neighbours (v nice) about the projected planning application, we will tell them their two daughters , 12 and 9, are welcome to call in for candy. They might spread the word.
Lisa - I can't wait to hear all about your Great Adventure. You are amazing! We might have to have a garage sale if our move is back on the cards! Grrrrrrrrrr!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
Heather, that's too funny because she is the one I picked out to be the difficult one.
Janetr OKC1 -
Rye thanks for the link! I think I will try the vinegar. I will follow the doc's rx but I am very curious to learn more about allergen links to eczema. The article was a great start.
Our Halloween breakfast was a delightful success. The quality of the food this year was much much better, there were some beautiful quiches' such as crab, salmon and lorraine. I ate a little of the inside of each, no crust for me. Also, delightful assortment of fresh berries--very nice for a change. I just walked past the candy bowl and the monkeybread. Drank too much coffee and have been hyper every since!!!
Going to take it easy for the rest of the day, have decided to destress and not feel guilty about being lazy, I think I deserve it!
NYKAREN3 -
@ langman22 thank you for the warm welcome! Yes, it can be overwhelming here. I"m loving all the interaction.
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klanders30 wrote: »Rye thanks for the link! I think I will try the vinegar. I will follow the doc's rx but I am very curious to learn more about allergen links to eczema. The article was a great start.
Our Halloween breakfast was a delightful success. The quality of the food this year was much much better, there were some beautiful quiches' such as crab, salmon and lorraine. I ate a little of the inside of each, no crust for me. Also, delightful assortment of fresh berries--very nice for a change. I just walked past the candy bowl and the monkeybread. Drank too much coffee and have been hyper every since!!!
Going to take it easy for the rest of the day, have decided to destress and not feel guilty about being lazy, I think I deserve it!
NYKAREN
Karen GOOD FOR YOU!!! Enjoy, you most certainly do deserve it.
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@ langman22 thank you for the warm welcome! Yes, it can be overwhelming here. I"m loving all the interaction.
Kolleen, we do seem a bit overwhelming at first for sure. Keep reading and inserting comments as you feel comfortable. It will get better. So glad you have joined us.
Tell us a little bit about yourself (if you already have and I missed it, sorry
Janetr OKC1 -
Hannah Joy (my great-grand niece) is ready for Halloween.
Janetr OKC
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Janetr - DELIGHTFUL!
Heather UK xxxxxxx1 -
Becca, here is the lasagna I like. It uses zucchini instead of pasta.
5-6 medium zucchini, thinly sliced long way with a mandolin slicer
1 small red onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tab extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tab dried oregano
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tab black pepper
1 (14 1/2 once) can diced tomatoes, juices drained
1 (6 once) can tomato paste
1 cup sliced black olives
Preheat oven to 350.
Spread zucchini pieces on a cooling rack and sprinkle all over with salt to draw out the moisture.
In large soup pot, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil for about 3 minuets.
Add ground beef and sausage and brown.
Season meat mixture with all dry ingredients, add drained diced tomatoes and tomato paste and mix well.
Wipe off the surface moisture from zucchini with paper towel and in a 9x11 glass baking dish place a layer of sliced zucchini, making sure to overlap the long slices. Ladle on thick layer of meat mixture and top with sliced black olives.
Top meat and olive layer with another layer sliced zucchini and top with final layer of remaining meat mixture.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minuets. Let lasagna sit for 10 minuets before slicing and serving.
Serves 6
Terry4 -
JanetR - so cute! I love that her little foot was in motion!!
KolleenS - Welcome!
Okie in the TX Hill Country3 -
Janet, just way to cute.2
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Heather and Janet ~ She is the one I thought would be it too. She didn't look happy.1
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