WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2017
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Seeing if this works:
Yep, Terry I clicked on the link you posted, then right clicked on the birds image, selected Save Image As, and saved it onto my desk top. Then I got it to post through the picture icon.2 -
Michele: I think you & I have some things in common that bother each of us. My kids live about a thousand miles from me, and nearly that far from each other. DS is in the military and goes where he is assigned. It will be this way until he retires in the future. That is easy to accept. DD chose to live with her DMIL. In her case, it is hard not to feel abandoned. DMIL offered free housing and babysitting. She lives in a huge house and has the space to make that offer. We live in a two-bedroom townhouse. There was no way to compete. Add to that, our son in law doesn't like Western Oregon due to the weather. Your daughter Denise seems to be a blessing in your life. My kids are also blessings, but the geographic separation is hard.
Random, that is the same reason that my daughter and my grandchildren are leaving me...they are off to live with mother in law who has offered them free housing and is dying to babysit evenings and weekends... So now I will have to drive three hours to visit them which won't be all that often...But they are only renting out their house and will come back 'if it doesn't work out' so I guess we'll see what happens.
Anybody heard anything from Penny?
I have just been eating the last of the pavlova and icecream after doing my hot bee work. The idea of sitting down with a bowl of cold icecream and pav made my work seem a lot easier...Now I am heading into the office to work on end of year accounts. Our ownership of the business changes hands in four days but we won't get paid out for many months...which is going to make finances even tighter than it has been. Yikes!
I had a good Christmas with all three of my daughters and my two grandchildren here to celebrate, along with neighbours and friends there were 17 of us. My grandson loved the bike we got him and my granddaughter enjoyed her new paddle pool. Togetherness and Harmony were my favourite gifts this year. Peace and Love...Laughter too and Hope for the future. Wendy
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wildhorsewendy wrote: »
Seeing if this works:
Yep, Terry I clicked on the link you posted, then right clicked on the birds image, selected Save Image As, and saved it onto my desk top. Then I got it to post through the picture icon.
I thought I had done it before but this time it didn’t seem to work. Going to have to keep trying until I get it right. Thanks1 -
I thought I had done it before but this time it didn’t seem to work. Going to have to keep trying until I get it right. Thanks
@langman22 ... like this ...Regarding posting pictures ..... the ones that aren't ours ...
If you save them onto your computer and post them from there, the appropriate attribution does not necessarily follow them, and you could, potentially, be in violation of copyright laws. MFP could also, potentially, be in violation of copyright laws. Some photos use watermarks, which helps.
Instead of saving them onto your computer, simply do this ...
Find your image.
Right click on it.
If you are using Windows 10, it's really easy ... select "Copy Image Address"
If you are using Windows 7, select Properties, then where it says: Address (URL), copy all of that making sure you have the type at the end (.jpg or .png or .gif or whatever)
Now come back to MFP.
Select the icon above the message that looks like a little landscape mountain range with a sun.
Paste into the pink/beige box, where the cursor is flashing.
Into your message, you will get something that looks like:
(square bracket)img(square bracket) with the address you just copied in this spot and then the closing tag for img ... (square bracket)/img(square bracket)
And voila, your picture will appear!
Now, if you click quote on this message, you will see the whole image address for the picture below. You will see that it comes from cdn.doublequotes.net. You will see the size the picture is and that it is a jpg. If you copied the whole thing from the http all the way to the .jpg and put that into google, you'd be able to find that exact image. You'd also be able to post it in Facebook or elsewhere. And that address meets the copyright requirements, at this point ... you've indicated where you got it.
Machka in Oz
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I thought I had done it before but this time it didn’t seem to work. Going to have to keep trying until I get it right. Thanks
@langman22 ... like this ...Regarding posting pictures ..... the ones that aren't ours ...
If you save them onto your computer and post them from there, the appropriate attribution does not necessarily follow them, and you could, potentially, be in violation of copyright laws. MFP could also, potentially, be in violation of copyright laws. Some photos use watermarks, which helps.
Instead of saving them onto your computer, simply do this ...
Find your image.
Right click on it.
If you are using Windows 10, it's really easy ... select "Copy Image Address"
If you are using Windows 7, select Properties, then where it says: Address (URL), copy all of that making sure you have the type at the end (.jpg or .png or .gif or whatever)
Now come back to MFP.
Select the icon above the message that looks like a little landscape mountain range with a sun.
Paste into the pink/beige box, where the cursor is flashing.
Into your message, you will get something that looks like:
(square bracket)img(square bracket) with the address you just copied in this spot and then the closing tag for img ... (square bracket)/img(square bracket)
And voila, your picture will appear!
Now, if you click quote on this message, you will see the whole image address for the picture below. You will see that it comes from cdn.doublequotes.net. You will see the size the picture is and that it is a jpg. If you copied the whole thing from the http all the way to the .jpg and put that into google, you'd be able to find that exact image. You'd also be able to post it in Facebook or elsewhere. And that address meets the copyright requirements, at this point ... you've indicated where you got it.
Machka in Oz
Thanks I’ll try again tomorrow0 -
Lll0
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Don't stop at "Dream" ...
M in Oz11 -
Hi Ladies ... another post that is just general BS.
Thanks to all who sent cards and well wishes for me (to get well) ... I'm better now that I was able to change password on FB account. Being able to do that meant that I had finally found that 'first step' to recovery. After that, I worked on email issues that were not something my ITs could 'help' with. Mainly because after calling ISP, they told me ... after checking my settings ... that they were the ones who were having the issue, a security issue and they haven't been able to 'fix' it and don't know how long it will take. Bummer! But, at least I can now communicate with certain friends via FB. Was told that I would have to use my web-based email program and I don't like the 'look' of it after using Outlook for years. The updating of my computers changed some things and I wasn't able to get the help I needed. I am not the least bit computer savvy. Was never allowed to trouble-shoot my computer when I worked, not able to have a personal email on it either. To do so, meant ground for immediate dismissal. When I had a problem at home, the IT would tell me how to fix it. Sometimes if he had to spend the night, he would come to the house a check it out. I got very spoiled to this. Had to make a back-up daily and that took 30 minutes. Sometimes it would be 'dark-thirty' before I got home.
I've done a whole lot of 'apologizing' for my outbursts last week ... totally uncalled for and I would not normally act like such an @$$ ...
Trying to learn how to live life "10 Seconds at a Time" ... this is 'new' for me because it means having to learn the true meaning of "The Serenity Prayer". Patience is by far, not one of my better virtues. I'm usually pretty 'mouthy' when it comes to reacting to others (either their comments or actions).
I knew I was sick (enough) to be admitted into the hospital for them to 'tweak' all my medications; but, from the point my DH and DOS admitted me, they transferred me to the 'locked' unit of the psyche ward. When they did that 'nothing would be released to anybody about me being there'. So when Louis and Trey returned from parking the car ... they could not find me and nobody was telling him anything. They were frantic. I learned that 'after' I got released. Also, learned that Louis had told them, when they wanted to release me after 3 weeks that I was 'not ready or stable enough to come home' and he wanted them to keep me for another week. He waited until yesterday, after I was calm, to tell me that. I knew I wasn't and that did not bother me. I think what bothered me was the fact that I 'knew' where I was and found there are some really, really seriously 'sick' people around. I think the unit was very over-crowded and it was stressful on 'everybody' ... patients and employees alike. I think after a few incidents with the 'frequent flyer' there was going to be a 'killing' if there was not a change. Suddenly all 3 of the women were moved to the 'open' unit where we were allowed to attend sessions with the Social Workers. I had already dealt with the old "Pollock" and I knew what to expect from him. Questions of 'why are you here' ... were not getting the response he knew already. They were there because they either had drug or alcohol issues and he wanted them to 'admit they had fallen off the wagon' rather than say they 'were recovering addicts'. I knew why I was there ... non-compliance with taking my medications and then having seizures caused by it. That is what actually put me in the hospital. So, I do have some 'control' over that. I need to get a different pill container because I am now taking pills at 4 different times during the day.
Oh, I remember making candy with a candy thermometer; but, still spooning some of it into a glass of water. I know that my Mimi used to make Divinity for Christmas and she always said that it would not turn out if it was raining ... I never had any luck in making it.
I was treated by a partner of my regular MD and there were times that I got frustrated because apparently I repeated my questions a lot. They did not allow Louis to leave my Cpap machine; but, as long as I was in the 'locked' unit I wasn't put on one. When they finally did, the mask was way too big, so it wasn't doing me any good. That was resolved 2 days before they released me.
The Activities Director was a real jerk and seemed to 'enjoy' frustrating us during his sessions. One day we were coloring and then he turned on a Dr. Seuss DVD and put it right in front of me. The bright lights were not something I needed to be looking at, because bright colors and flashing lights can set off my seizures. He did not seem to care what anybody said, and he spent his time working on his computer. Then one day, he put another DVD in on Eric Clapton. Both times he turned on the lights without warning. One day he threw his feet up on the couch and announced 'he was a patient'. It took a lot of control, on my part, not to go over and ask him to move over ... I might not have liked the response. Because the Polish SW drove his scooter up beside me, I chose to ignore this action. The next session I asked 'if you were a patient, what were you in here for'? His response was, I was pretending. Yeah, I'd like to pretend I am not here ... but, I am.
Commented about jigsaw puzzles and another game missing pieces and asked why would someone donate that to a psyche unit? The last day, I was brought a new one and told, 'here, this one has all the piece, it is still wrapped up. So I went to put this 1000 puzzle together ... worked on the pieces that fell together and just put the others in piles according to the colors. I would guess that about 600-650 pieces were the same ... background, which would be difficult even for someone who really liked working with puzzles. I thought this was unnecessary and irritating. Just frustrating, not helpful in trying to encourage one to 'get better'. I think they got tired of my 10 seconds of playing chopsticks and heart and soul ... both ends of the piano. One of the nurses came in and played the bottom half of heart and soul. Some I liked, some I didn't, some changed my mind one way or the other.
I need to turn computer off ... trying to make sure I turn it off earlier in the evening so I can change my sleep patterns for the better.
I will probably be just lurking for a while.
Love all of you! Now know that this site is full of women who are friends. Thank you al so much.
I did not proof-read this post ..
Lenora7 -
no gym workout, gym closed
stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 dome, down Mst- 12.48min, 136mhr, 2.3mi= 104c
apple watch- 74c
bike ride puy 2 sumn sta- 17.24min, 10.4amphr, 135mhr, 3mi= 142c
apple watch- 115c
walk sta 2 wk- 10.54min, 2.3ap, 109mhr, .5mi= 56c
apple watch- 58c
walk wk 2 sta- 9.01min, 3.4ap, 102mhr, .5mi = 44c
Apple Watch- 47c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 20.16min, 7.7amph, 149mhr, i2.6mi = 193c
Apple Watch- 149c
total cal 5473 -
The dogs walked happily in the snow for almost an hour before breakfast and then didn't want to walk after so I walked by myself for almost two hours. It didn't freeze overnight, so it wasn't icy. Spent the morning working on paperwork including a thank you note to my line dance class for their thoughtful gift. After a simple lunch, we watched movies ("Argo" and "The Mexican") with a break in between to take a nap. I rode the exercise bike, knitted, and did my strength training while watching the movies.Katla, the "twist" isn't essential to the scarf or hat pattern. The hat is knitted on two circular needles with stockinette at the bottom, trinity stitch above, and back to stockinette to do the decrease rows. The scarf is seed for about ten rows at the bottom. Then seed for about ten stitches on each side and trinity stitch in between. The twist made a nice line between the trinity and the seed, but could be left out. I have access to a copy of Younger Next Year for Women so if you'd like to have it, send me your name and address in a personal message and I'll get it sent to you. It might snow again overnight. If it does, the line dance teacher may not be able to get down her steep hill to teach class so the class might be cancelled. 
Allie, all our dogs loved their crates and stayed in them happily as puppies. As they got older they often went back into them for a nap or to eat a treat. Barbie 4 -
janet love the organized system for your ribbons
I am planning on a big decluttering and purge of non essentials as I do every New Years. Love to clear the decks and looks like we may be snow bound a little so I will have every excuse to stay indoors this weekend and focus on cleaning and organizing.
Beth the pics of your house in the snow are lovely, looks like your getting the major snowfall once again. Here we are expecting maybe 4 inches and everything comes to a standstill!
NYKAREN4 -
someone asked me where I got the airstream wine bottle stopper. he said www.etsy.com1
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We are home after a simply wonderful Christmas. We were lonely as soon as we got unpacked. Will post picture of
DDILs crown pork roast we had for dinner last night. We all told stories of Christmas memories. Such a blessing to be close enough to visit with our family. Got a new iPad and am busy trying to download my apps. Love all the pictures and Christmas stories. I also feel very lucky to have you all in my life
LISA- loved hearing the story of your daughter at the mall and the kids with their daddy dolls. We came out of a camera shop and were backing out when a man began waving at us.DH rolled down is window and the man (who was actually a mailman) said, “I just want to thank you for your service”. We have a special TX license plate with a medal on it. It made DH feel really good.
SueBDew11 -
Beth - wonderful pics
Well, we went to the movies, then friends of ours came by to look at the decorations and to give us a bag of grapefruit for us letting them use the condo. Really, they didn't have to do that.
After they left the doorbell rang. I thought maybe they forgot something. But it was Pete and Denise -- they came a day early.
Well, going to get to bed right now. Boy, in a sense them coming early screwed me up. I had things planned for them coming tomorrow. Well, we'll just adjust.
Michele in NC
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n the slow cooker ... doing it's thing. I've made a few modifications to the recipe, so hopefully it will turn out all right.
https://www.slenderkitchen.com/recipe/sunday-slow-cooker-saag-paneer
It will be served with rice and garlic naan later.
I felt like I wanted something with a lot of veggies today.
M in Oz2 -
Am in the hospital. Had numbness of my entir left side rtonight. But everything works fine. So went to er and had a. At scan and have a small brain bleed. B/ P is pretty high so am on an IV drip to bring it down. So in ICU. Will have another cat scan in the morning. Even my tooth is numb! Charlie is worried out of his mind but has now gone home. Ambien is ordered so I hope I can sleep.
Joyce, indiana13 -
Hi Sisters, I did not have the best of days today. After I went into the office, I went for a walk with my youngest daughter at the local park. We took my dachshund Honey, my MIL dachshund Mitzie (I am looking after while she is out of country) and my daughter's Chihuahua Molly for an hour's walk. Got back to the car to find my purse had been stolen out of it. I had made sure the doors were locked but did not realise that the hatchback part was not locked. My new phone was in the purse as well as my eftpos cards which can be used with "Paywave" for up to $80 purchases without needing to know the pin...
I went back to the office and hopped onto my computer and the internet banking site and checked my cards. The thief had already pay waved it for three purchases. One was at the local gas station where my daughter's boyfriend works (and was on duty at the time!) I immediately cancelled the cards online and ordered new ones to be mailed out. Probably won't get them till next week. Then I went to the police station and made a report. The very nice cop on duty told me that they will send a constable around to the gas station to look at the cameras...THere is a good possibility they will be able to get a face, and car registration plate from the gas station cameras... Then I transferred money into my daughter's account and pulled some cash out so I could get dog food at the grocery store. Then I went around to my second daughter's place and borrowed her spare phone so at least I can stay in contact with family until I sort another phone out. I will go into the phone company tomorrow to report the phone stolen. I have got the police report now and perhaps the insurance company might cover some of it, though maybe not since the hatchback was apparently unlocked...
Some good things: My driver's license was in my van, not my purse. My credit card also in my van, not my purse.
All my photos off my phone are saved onto my computer already. All of my audio books can be easily transferred with Audible app onto a new phone when I get one. Payday is tomorrow, so there was hardly any money in the account for the creep to steal. Luckily we will still be able to cover our mortgage and other bills tomorrow! All they managed to get was about $160 worth plus my new phone. (I lost the old one galloping on the beach a couple of months ago!)
So it could be worse. I was able to buy a bottle of red and I am drowning my sorrows now and counting my blessings. Loveya, Wendy9 -
Joyce I will pray for your speedy recovery right now.6
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Made it to pg 58.
Lisa - Just read the story of the kids and their special dolls. It is great to know that good people still exist. This was a special Christmas gift.
Heather - Your cancer friend has such a warm smile. She gave you all such a great gift in making another memory with you.
Wendy - I thought everyone was a little Canadian. Lol. We are such a melting pot.
Marcelyn - that is a lot of stockings!
Allie- I am so sorry that you were uncomfortable in your daughter's home. So disrespectful to yell at your Dad. I guess he was not taught to respect and honour your elders.
Thanks to all of you for your concern and support for me in the situation with Larry. I don't know what to think. He seems to blow hot and cold daily. I have wondered more than once in the past if there are some mental health issues in the mix.
Saturday we had friends in for a nice ham supper with all the fixings. We had a very good visit. It was Larry's idea.
Sunday I worked, we went out in the afternoon and then I went to a beautiful service with my cousins. Candlelight and Carols. Standing between such great singers was intimidating but I knew all the words and I have enthusiasm. We drove around and looked at a few light displays. My cousin gave me his new Christmas CD but I haven't listened to it yet.
Christmas Day we opened gifts and stockings with Chico. Larry got me a new phone. Now to get it set up. We went to Christmas breakfast at Jheri's and did gift exchange with them. Keira was my little sweetheart and snuggled me a lot. She was very excited about everything. Jason and his little family came over a little later in the afternoon. We exchanged gifts and then it was on to my sister's. It was good to see everyone. I played crib and crokinole. I did, of course, over indulge.
Today was a sleeping in day. It was a good day to be inside. -33 celsius this morning....BRRR! We did venture out to get my phone set up properly but after looking at the lines that will wait. We also went to my DS to eat leftovers for supper. In between we phoned all 3 of Larry's brothers.
Back to work tomorrow and not excited about that.
-Sharon in Lethbridge, Alberta (Looking like we are in this deep freeze for the next few days)4 -
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