WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2017
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Karen sorry for your loss.
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Carol, I tend to get a little weepy around the holidays. Especially since my parents are no longer around. Also, I think it is the light. Keep on the meds and just let it rollover you. I find that if I fight it then it last longer. I'm on meds too as I suffer from depression. Just take it easy and know we are all right here for you.
((HUGS))
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Karens in NY and VA - condolences for the loss of Aunt Gertrude and Cousin Dick. When the older generation passes, a lot of special wisdom is gone. Reminder to me to spend time with older folks and cherish them while we still have them!
Loving all the photos of crafts, Machka's desk, just everything!!! You all are such a great part of my day!!
I went to the ENT doc yesterday - I am set up for the allergy skin prick testing in mid-January. The gal went through the list of meds to stop taking prior to the visit. I told her I used "green" cream sometimes for pain relief, she said not a problem. Then she reached in her drawer and took out a little empty carton and showed me - it's for a pain relief spray that has, you guessed it, medical CBD marijuana! She said this is what she recommends people to use if they are on painkillers of some type that will interfere with the testing!
Times sure have changed
Lanette
Sunny SW WA State
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Carol, Terry - Christmas is often a time for weepiness. Before I met DH I had some awful run ups to Christmas. Twice I rang the Samaritans. (They are an organisation you can ring if you are considering suicide or very depressed. I was not going to kill myself, but I was desperate) The advice I got one time was to do just one small thing, like send one card, or buy one present. The second year it was just great to have someone to listen. I rang up because my periods were flooding so much I was thoroughly exhausted and could hardly stand. I was upset that a man answered the phone. He said he was on Jersey (an island) and was the only one there. I had the picture in my head of a kind of Lonely Prince character, perched on an island in the middle of the sea! He said his wife used to have the same trouble and he was wonderful to chat to. Both times were a great help to me and I did consider training to be a Samaritan. So many people find it a difficult time of year, (((HUGS))) to you and anyone else who finds the season hard.
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
Finally caught up.
Yvonne-so sorry to hear of your dad’s diagnosis. I know you will do the right thing and follow his wishes.
Been working hard to have everything ready for DH’s party for his golf group. Made five little buckets of peanut brittle to give as favors. Who would have thought that DH would want favors!
Janet’s- the photo of your ornament is breathtaking.
Terry- thanks for the ecard. Love those animated cards.
The fruit I associate with Christmas in Texas is the bags of pink grapefruit from the valley. They are so good. Haven’t seen them yet this year.
Have to get ready for a dinner party. Take care of yourselves.
Suebdew in TX.2 -
Pip: I love the baby and adult photos of Winkle & Bootz. Babies are sweet but mature dogs & cats are a treasure.
Heather: I hope you have a grand visit with your son and his lady. Having a caring partner is an important part of a happy life. I hope they will both be happier now that they've found each other.
DH is the pie baker, and he's been using purchased crusts which are likely contributors to the problem. I think blind baking is a good thing to try. 
Cheri: Love the cards if I didn't already say so.
Karen in VA: So sorry for the loss of your mom's cousin Dick. He sounds like a wonderful person. (((HUGS)))
Lanette: Medical MJ is good stuff. DH uses it when needed for pain caused by his ailments. I hope that the spray works to keep you comfortable.
I went to yoga for the second time since I hurt my foot and did okay with it. I am so glad I went. Hours later, I still feel better than before. I am being careful with the affected left big toe & treating it with DMSO. It is very bruised but the DMSO works wonders at eliminating pain & improving motion. I wonder whether I'll eventually lose the nail. Time will tell.
DD sent me a txt to let me know our Christmas box has arrived. She wondered whether the gifts were actually wrapped. It was an insider joke. Grandma E sent boxes every Christmas. Nothing was wrapped, and the gifts were too young for the recipient, too old, or too bizarre. She sent my eleven-year-old son a rice cooker and his younger sister a bunch of dolls. I'd say she had a good heart, but if she was good hearted she kept it well hidden. I hope never to become like her. I assured DD that the gifts were individually wrapped and labelled.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
"Normally I'm quite normal . . ." The Gods Must be Crazy
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Well slept for 2 1/2 hrs and still sneezing my head off...drinking alot of water and putting emergen C in the water I have to knock this crap out.and the monument place texted me and wanted me to work tomorrow and Friday .nice to tell me last minute.told him I couldn't at least this week.0
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15 degrees right now and supposed to drop again tonight. I bought apple cider so will definitely have it warmed up tonight. It is so cold especially with the wind factor.
Got down the driveway this morning and hopefully the plow guy came so we can make it back up tonight.
Hope everyone had a good day today.
Terry in chilly VT3 -
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Hi Gals,
Terry – I loved the Gnome tutorial – I have been told I need to bring gifts to just the kids at the Christmas gathering I am going to – so I will be one of 11 bringing gifts to 3 spoiled children…and the cut off between kid and adult in this group is 16 so on the day you turn 16 you are no longer a kid; so the 15 year old will get 11 gifts and the 16 year old will have to buy 3 gifts and will get nothing…I’m thinking 11 gnomes each with the person’s name on it… What are they going to do if I don’t play by the rules--- send me home????
Katla – ok that is a new one on me… the sides fall in – OH I bet they are not sealed at the top, how/what do you do around the top edge of the crust?
Karen – he looks like an interesting delightful man… (((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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I loved the videos! Those book barks look so nice yet don't look difficult to make at all.
PIp, you have been holding out on us. We never knew you had a cat. Looks like he/she is loved by all.
Rye, care to share that was fudge recipe?
My appointment yesterday went well. Sling is off, need to do range of motion excersise son it now. I can take the boot off at night now!!!!!!!
Am late getting ready for choir. Gotta go5 -
Machka, sounds like you enjoy the holiday shopping. I like to go to the stores after I’ve found all my gifts just to look at their decorations and displays. And the mall have holiday music. I love it when I don’t have to fight the crowds looking for gifts. What did you get at the botanical garden gift shop. My DH always says he want nothing but I always say YES get me something. This year I asked for new pliers for my chainmaille jewelry making and a book of patterns. I found a really nice pair. He would just order them on-line. Hope I get them. If not, I’ll just order them myself after Christmas. I got him a new amplifier for his electric guitar. This year he told me what he wanted. My DD wrapped it right up so he wouldn’t be tempted to use it before Christmas.
Machka, like the office decoration. Here is what we did for our department decorations.
Terry, Cold, cold, cold in VT
Nice!!
And I like the bookmarks.
I picked up some Tasmanian photography books and a "How to Draw Australian Animals" book at the Botanical Garden shop. I am a bit limited in what I can send. I can't send any of the Huon pine or lavender or honey products, and I can't send anything too heavy or bulky, so those books are quite slim and reasonably light.
I've been looking all over Hobart for that sort of thing, and have had a lot of shop keepers just look at me blankly. I walk into the Botanical Gardens gift shop ... and they've got quite a large section dedicated to all this. I wish I knew that a couple years ago! I had no idea there were so many books of various sorts on Tasmania!
M in Oz3 -
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Rye - Do you eat the cookies and fudge? I am not keen on cookies, but fudge is a weakness of mine. I like the old fashioned crunchy fudge. In Scotland it is called "tablet". I haven't made any for years because I can't resist it. I also do like cocoa dusted plain chocolate truffles, which I make occasionally. I might eat one per day if I've made them for guests, but they freeze beautifully.
At the moment we have a box of the Guylain seashell pralines, which DH bought.
Last night I had two, but I didn't have any cheese to compensate.
Ah yes, truffles ... thanks for reminding me. I'm doing the Christmas food shop tomorrow.
On the list:
-- Halvah - I wonder how many include halvah in their Christmas food collections.
This tradition came to me from my great grandfather, and I've had halvah at Christmas ever since I was a little girl.
-- Truffles - of course!
-- Tea - I found some orange-chocolate tea last year that I'd like to get again.
-- Salted caramel spread - found this at Christmas last year, and hope it is available again this year.
-- Mandarins - if I can find them. I was really surprised to find some the other day because they aren't in season right now.
I got my Pav Egg on Tuesday, so I'll also have to get some cream and frozen fruit, but that might wait till Sunday.
I'm debating whether to buy some shortbread cookies or make some ... or both. Shortbread cookies are our only Christmas cookie, and Walkers is the brand ...
M in Oz3 -
Over the past few days I have submitted approximately 200 photos to a stock photo house. Over 100 have been approved and 20 of them I’ve been approved as “premium“ items. Obviously now someone would have to want to license them through the stock company but just submitting and being approved is such a huge step for me.
Tho for some reason this makes me very nervous and upsets my stomach. If I weren’t dieting I would eat a peppermint candy to quiet the butterflies. I’m off to see if I have some peppermint tea with my many herbal teas.
Congratulations!! I haven't been brave enough to even try to do anything with photography aside from posting on Flickr or in the occasional online contest.
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Hi all: Well DH's surgery got cancelled yesterday. After we had checked in at admitting and sat in the waiting area for a while the doctor came in and said they had had some contamination in the OR and it was supposed to be cleaned up in 1 hour but it had now been 3 hours and they were still unable to use the room. He gave DH the choice of staying and possibly having the surgery at 9:00 pm or after or rescheduling for Thursday at 1:30 pm. I know I would not want a tired frustrated doc operating on me with staff he is unfamiliar with. Besides since my DH is post polio this is not a routine knee replacement. He elected to put it off to tomorrow so we will try this again.
I got to the YM today for water exercise and have been doing well with eating this holiday season. I think it helps to not be working and having people bringing in all kinds of things. I have our choir party to go to and I think I will borrow Michele's idea for fruit and cheese tree to take. Thanks Michele.
Karen - Sorry for your loss.
Pip - Yes Archie's is still in Seattle, Wallingford actually. The rubber chicken is one of their trademark items. My DD works at their warehouse.
Everyone take care, Sue in very chilly WA2 -
Machka: I'm looking across my frosty yard to the frosty beach on an island just across from us and thinking about you in the luxury of summer. It sounds wonderful! :bigsmile: Three cheers for gardeners and housekeepers. It is worth looking around to see whether you can find someone. Our townhouse association employs gardeners but we probably won't be seeing much of them until early spring. We found a housekeeper. She comes twice a month and it is wonderful. She would like to be here weekly, but we can't afford that much help. :ohwell: Your desk area is very cheery.
Thanks!
Our Decembers here are about half summer, half winter. It's like 3 days of cold, rain and perhaps even snow at higher elevations, and then 3 days of 30C ... then back to cool again ... then hot ... then ...
You can't actually plan weather-related activities very well in December here, you just never know what you'll get!!
January is a little more settled.
Our new gardener guy will vary what he does depending on the season ... in the winter, the grass doesn't grow (much) so we'll probably see less of him. But come spring, it doesn't take long for the place to look like a jungle.
I might have to find out if a housekeeping service would be OK coming just once a month. We really wouldn't need more than that.Machka- Were you the one looking for a soft gingerbread recipe? I have an old Betty Crocker cookbook and I use that gingerbread recipe. I cut the gingerbread men at about 1/4 in thickness. They stay wonderfully soft for a few days. And if you want a gingerbread BREAD or MUFFIN, you could probably just use a regular fruit bread or muffin recipe and sub the molasses for the fruit and add the ginger, cloves, nutmeg, etc. I used to make gingerbread men and gingerbread houses with my daycare kids; then I found out that it is a great laxative.
So...because I can only stomach so many messy diapers in a day, we do sugar cookies now.
Yes, I am toying with the idea of doing a small batch of ginger bread of some sort. I'm not quite sure what I want to do yet. But more like gingerbread men than muffins.
And yes, ginger is a bit of a laxative. I use ginger tablets to settle my stomach when we travel or when I get nauseated with my hot flashes. They're great ... but they do get things moving.
M in Oz2 -
Quick Fudge:
Ingredients
1 lb Confectioner's (powdered) Sugar
1/2 Cup Cocoa
1/4 tsp Salt
6 Tbsp Butter
4 Tbsp Whole Milk
1 Tbsp Vanilla extract
Directions
In top of double boiler, place over simmering water and stir till smooth and shiny. Spread quickly in buttered 9 x 12 inch loaf pan and cool.
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Rye’s 40+ years of fudge making tips
Must be whole milk, skim wont do - it doesn’t seem to set right.
Warm butter and put in double boiler first. I usually put cut it into separate chunks 4 or 6.
This can be messy, stir very slowly til it melts together. It is VERY thick and hard to stir. Try to get out all lumps (I usually give up and the fudge has an occasional tiny white sugar lump but taste and consistency are not affected.)
If it melts into something easy to stir, more the consistency of icing then you need to thicken with extra sugar. If you needed a LOT more sugar throw in another tap cocoa too. I’m convinced the outside humidity has something to do with this problem as I never had it in Chicago and only have it sometimes now in TX. It could also be that this 50+ year old recipe was written when quality control for confectionery sugar was more strict.
I don’t bother with spreading it into a pan, it is so thick, I usually prepare a cookie tray with parchment paper. Then I spoon (largest spoon I have) the chocolate goo onto the parchment paper. I leave it on very low heat while I do this because the fudge starts to solidify as soon as it is away from heat.
We usually just go rustic and break off pieces of fudge. But if cutting into more uniform sizes use Pam on the cutting knife, it helps. Wait til cool before cutting.!
Optional tips: sprinkle top of fudge with Kosher salt or crushed candy cane peppermint. If this is your first batch, try some of the fudge plain and some with the top sprinkled to compare.2 -
evening again ladies~ since I napped I cant go back to sleep , am sneezing my fool head off..
I was supposed to go out with my friend Doris tomorrow, but 1 the weather is going to me yucky in the am, and 2 I dont want to give her the cold.... so I will sleep in in the morning, and walk the dogs, then do some shopping that just needs to get done, and then come home.. have to get the place together as the girls are coming friday night... they dont want me over doing as the know my financial situation,,, but have some things I can put together no problem.... but will definatly be getting some nyquil...always happens when you have the most to do grrrrr2 -
stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.22min, 142mhr, 12.1amph. 1.4mi= 89c
apple watch- didn't turn on
SPIN *new bike*- 48min, 88ar, 109aw, 134mhr, no gear gage, 123ahr, 12mi = 379c
apple watch- 350c
bike ride gym 2 dome- 6.33min, 13.1amph, 131mhr, 1.4mi= 82c
apple watch- 58c
RIDE BIKE PUY 2 SUMN STA- 15.54min, 147mhr, 11.5amph, 3mi= 158c
apple watch- 114c
walk sta 2 wk- 8.36min, 120mhr, 3.6ap., .5mi= 58c
apple watch- 51c
ride wk 2 sta- 4.50min, 9.24min mi, 156mhr, .5mi = 73c
Apple Watch-61c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 18.52min, 8.1amph 154mhr, 2.5mi = 200c
Apple Watch- 159c
total cal 10393 -
Hi all: Well DH's surgery got cancelled yesterday. After we had checked in at admitting and sat in the waiting area for a while the doctor came in and said they had had some contamination in the OR and it was supposed to be cleaned up in 1 hour but it had now been 3 hours and they were still unable to use the room. He gave DH the choice of staying and possibly having the surgery at 9:00 pm or after or rescheduling for Thursday at 1:30 pm. I know I would not want a tired frustrated doc operating on me with staff he is unfamiliar with. Besides since my DH is post polio this is not a routine knee replacement. He elected to put it off to tomorrow so we will try this again.
I got to the YM today for water exercise and have been doing well with eating this holiday season. I think it helps to not be working and having people bringing in all kinds of things. I have our choir party to go to and I think I will borrow Michele's idea for fruit and cheese tree to take. Thanks Michele.
Karen - Sorry for your loss.
Pip - Yes Archie's is still in Seattle, Wallingford actually. The rubber chicken is one of their trademark items. My DD works at their warehouse.
Everyone take care, Sue in very chilly WA
yup Wallingford. we go have breakfast at the dock in Fremont where we met and pass by Archie's when we are going to get on 1-5 to go home2 -
Lenny was a drummer, had to have it
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Cold weather is here! Be careful getting dressed!!!
Becca5 -
Hi Ladies,
I'm many, many pages behind and won't pretend that I will catch up. It's been extremely rough in my neck of the woods.
Last Monday I found out that man that I had a 15 years relationship with died suddenly of a heart attack. Although we split over three years ago, I have fond memories of our time together. He was a big influence on my life. I'm still trying to process all of this, he had just turned 49, much too young.
On Sunday evening I missed the last stair in my house and fell, hard. I tore ligaments in my left ankle and am now sporting a very stylish boot and crutches.
So here I sit, and sit, and sit. My wonderful friends have dropped off dinners, cooking is so difficult on crutches. Unfortunately I can feel the weight creeping up. Lack of exercise has also made me stiff and sore. I hope to be on both my feet in a few weeks.
Love and hugs to all.
Chris in MA3 -
Hi Gals,
Terry – I loved the Gnome tutorial – I have been told I need to bring gifts to just the kids at the Christmas gathering I am going to – so I will be one of 11 bringing gifts to 3 spoiled children…and the cut off between kid and adult in this group is 16 so on the day you turn 16 you are no longer a kid; so the 15 year old will get 11 gifts and the 16 year old will have to buy 3 gifts and will get nothing…I’m thinking 11 gnomes each with the person’s name on it… What are they going to do if I don’t play by the rules--- send me home????
Katla – ok that is a new one on me… the sides fall in – OH I bet they are not sealed at the top, how/what do you do around the top edge of the crust?
Karen – he looks like an interesting delightful man… (((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))
Smiles
Kim from N. California
Please post pics of your gnomes. I’d love to see what you did.
Terry1 -
mikesmom1983 wrote: »Hi Ladies,
I'm many, many pages behind and won't pretend that I will catch up. It's been extremely rough in my neck of the woods.
Last Monday I found out that man that I had a 15 years relationship with died suddenly of a heart attack. Although we split over three years ago, I have fond memories of our time together. He was a big influence on my life. I'm still trying to process all of this, he had just turned 49, much too young.
On Sunday evening I missed the last stair in my house and fell, hard. I tore ligaments in my left ankle and am now sporting a very stylish boot and crutches.
So here I sit, and sit, and sit. My wonderful friends have dropped off dinners, cooking is so difficult on crutches. Unfortunately I can feel the weight creeping up. Lack of exercise has also made me stiff and sore. I hope to be on both my feet in a few weeks.
Love and hugs to all.
Chris in MA
Oh no! And right before the holidays. I’m so sorry to hear you feel. How nice that people are bringing you food. Take it easy and let your body heal. (((Hugs)))
Terry0 -
mikesmom1983 wrote: »Hi Ladies,
I'm many, many pages behind and won't pretend that I will catch up. It's been extremely rough in my neck of the woods.
Last Monday I found out that man that I had a 15 years relationship with died suddenly of a heart attack. Although we split over three years ago, I have fond memories of our time together. He was a big influence on my life. I'm still trying to process all of this, he had just turned 49, much too young.
On Sunday evening I missed the last stair in my house and fell, hard. I tore ligaments in my left ankle and am now sporting a very stylish boot and crutches.
So here I sit, and sit, and sit. My wonderful friends have dropped off dinners, cooking is so difficult on crutches. Unfortunately I can feel the weight creeping up. Lack of exercise has also made me stiff and sore. I hope to be on both my feet in a few weeks.
Love and hugs to all.
Chris in MA
Chris (HUGS)0 -
Chris, sorry to hear about your fall and your need to stay off your feet.Sue, sorry to hear about the postponement of your DH's surgery..at least it will be soon. Jake and I went to a holiday party where I drank a bottle of water and ate a few grapes and two small pieces of cheese. I was pleasant to the woman who kept encouraging me to eat more. We enjoyed a bit of conversation and left to come home for our afternoon nap with the pets.
Stats for today:
*17,000 steps
*197 minutes walking Sasha and Bessie
*77 minutes riding the exercise bike
*line dance class Barbie from ever darkening NW Washington 4
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