WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2019

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  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Happy Anniversary Debby!

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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,556 Member
    Did a Fit Body Yoga DVD. Boy, I sure can use more yoga. I need to find another time when I can do it. The plan for tomorrow is to do some balance games on the Wii.

    Made a pizza bake to take to bowling this Monday. It’s the end of the season so we have to go early and bring something. Afterwards, I need to make more chocolate bran muffins

    Bananas – sometimes when MFP opens, it takes me to the top of the page that I was on. It used to be that it went to where I left off. Sometimes it does…and sometimes it doesn’t. I used to like to post only once/day but now I’m finding that I need to post multiple times a day in order to keep my place

    Bananas – I’ve never had success freezing cantaloupe or watermelon (makes sense). But most every other fruit I’ve had success freezing. I always keep some grapes in the freezer for those times when a hot flash comes on. Right now I have blueberries, cherries, strawberries, bananas and grapes in the freezer

    I don’t know if this is an allergy or not but every time it seems that I have a lot of carbs (like a biscuit or something like that) I sneeze. Vince has hay fever. When we lived in PA and he cut the grass, he always wore a mask. Once we moved to NC, he doesn’t have to wear it. Interesting. There is some sort of pollen in FL that comes out in Feb right when we’re down there that he’s sensitive to. One time he thought it was something in the condo so he slept in the car. Not a good idea. The next day he went to an allergist who told him that there’s a certain pollen in the air at that time and she prescribed something for him which he begins taking shortly before we go down there.

    Debby VA – happy anniversary. So glad you didn’t have any damage from Dorian

    Michele NC
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,556 Member
    Teri AZ - fantastic loss! Let us know how the analysis goes. Get better fast

    Michele NC
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited September 2019
    Rhonda I'm going to post animated emojis from 2 of my favorite sites. If you click on each emoji, it will take you to the sites, which you can bookmark.

    This first one is from sherv.net When you find an emoticon you want, click on it, then "get codes", then copy & paste the "forum code" option. skating-waitress-smiley-emoticon.gif

    Next is yoursmile.org Choose your emoticon. A code will appear in the box above. "ubb" is the proper code (under the long box). Copy the code & paste it here: s0228.gif

    Katla uses some fun emojis, as do others.

    To post photos, click on the landscape icon above your post. Click on "choose files", or you can drag & drop. If you need more help, one of us will help you.

    Karen in Virginia
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,689 Member
    edited September 2019
    Just trying something here ...

    ... OK, it didn't work. Was trying to see if I could show a Strava widget here, but nope.

    :)
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,387 Member
    LisaInAR wrote: »
    Rita - I think the blog is great... you just need more words to go with the pictures. But then again, I'm a writer, so I WOULD say that. :)
    Lisa


    Thank you Lisa the Writer! Encouraging coming from s pro!

    RV Rita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,387 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Rita: I love your blog and the great advice. Thank you for sharing !!! :star:

    Pip: Your airstream looks cozy and homey. I would love to be there to see the Deception Pass MS ride. Someday. . . Thank you for participating. :heart:

    Annie in DE: We all eat things we shouldn’t from time to time. Nobody is perfect. :noway: Here is the savior—exercise. Go out and walk off the cookie calories—or what-ever you need to burn away, and then enjoy your dinner. Keep an eye on portion sizes. :smiley:

    Michele: It appears that you and DH made very good choices when you moved to NC. You selected a homesite that is away from the risk of harm and in a lovely setting. WTG!!!


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    Thanks Katla! There are actually links to 3 different ones on that website: one I started talking about growing up memories: one on my early travels: and the main one on the website. That is the newer one.

    You all are encouraging me to get more serious about writing!

    RV Rita just finished pg 22 but have to go.
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Terri Really pretty colors! I think I would like to learn to crochet and knit.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    edited September 2019
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    Terri Really pretty colors! I think I would like to learn to crochet and knit.

    There are good videos on YouTube for beginners. You can pause them and rewind to practice. Just search ‘ beginner’s crochet.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,251 Member
    :)Terri, your cardigan is beautiful. What impresses me most is that you were able to make something that fit you correctly.

    :)Rita, reading and writing are two good ways to become a better writer. Reading improves your vocabulary and provides models of good writing and writing makes you more fluent. Many writers set aside a time each day to write and allow nothing to distract them during that time. Having a fair and loving editor/proofreader/critic is another useful tool. And "do not be discouraged".

    <3 Barbie from NW WA
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Terri ~ The cardigan looks so soft and cozy. You will enjoy it on cold days.

    Carol in GA
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Scale says I lost four pounds last night! Yay! Eating cookies must be the secret! Lol

    Thanks for the support. My feelings about eating bounce around more than the scale.
    Annie in Delaware
  • Rho97070
    Rho97070 Posts: 84 Member
    bananasandoranges This forum has was loading pages for me as you described, i.e. page 1 first. But learned that if I refresh the page after finishing my entries that the last page that I was on comes up.

    Teri in AZ What a positive report and very inspiring. I hope you and DH are feeling better soon.

    Karen in VA Ohhhh, thank you so much <3 Later this weekend, I'll probably go crazy figuring it out, and annoy everyone with posting my emojis :wink:

    Kate in UK Thanks for the intro for us newbies :-) BIG congrats on 54 years with your DH, and for challenging yourself at 71 to be healthy, being on MPF, and for being an inspiration! It's awesome to hear that even in our (silver) years its possible to lose weight and be fit. <3 P.S. I lived in Spain BC (i.e. Before Children.) BF and I are planning a trip late next spring to visit BF's son in Figueres. I'm thinking about that trip is encouraging - I'm thinking of it as a "reward" for my for my weight loss :blush:

    Non-health/weight loss goal for today: clean, clean, clean including the carpets! :wink:

    Rho (south of PDX)
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Happy Saturday ladies. Not much to report here. We are having a gorgeous run of weather and I’ve have been out enjoying it by walking and soaking up the sun and fresh air.

    Work is taking up my headspace, but in a good way. I am journaling and reflecting on my work after reading an article about listing all the things you love, hate and are just “meh” about, think of the loves as red threads, the hates as black threads and the “meh” as grey threads. Then reflect on the color of your “tapestry”. So far it has been a good exercise. I’m only a week into it and it is helping me cope with the toxic and challenging bits. I can’t forget that exercise is another really good way to cope with work stress.

    Enjoy the day. NYKAREN

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,787 Member
    edited September 2019
    We went to the Lagoon Fest. Just ambled about a bit.
    Then we went to the Fish Market and bought lots of stuff, including skate wings for dinner. Somehow they forgot to put the blinis in our basket. We rang them and we will be back next week to pick them up.
    The skate was HEAVEN. :D

    My son rang this morning. He wants us to go over to theirs tomorrow morning to babysit while they go out for a cycle ride. Happy to do it. :D I will get up early to do some rowing before we leave at 9.15. Walking both ways will burn another 200 calories. My son is fixing lunch for us all. :D

    I'm more or less finished with my computer woes. My new 128gb micro card arrived today, so that's the next job, transferring videos and photos onto the card. I don't need to do it, but I have a tidy mind. :o Haven't put it in yet. ;):*
    Today I spent some time setting up a 'fix it' document in Word for my 2nd memoir. I have copied all the formatting I can from the first one, so I hope the typing up will go smoothly. When I mentioned it to DH, he said "Oh, I didn't bother with that! " No, that's why his paperback is a mess.
    I can only do my best and it might all have changed now that KDP have taken over Createspace.

    Barbara - I will try transferring the memo pad into Word, but I'm not holding out much hope.I do need to radically edit, so I don't mind typing out again,. It will be far too long if I don't do some cutting. I would have to choose a new format., I think, which would spoil the look of the series/set. I have chosen a title - THEREFORE I AM.

    Still not using my new tablet much. Gradually entering passwords, opening apps etc. Definitely feeling the fear, but gradually doing it anyway. Watched All4 on it while I was rowing yesterday.

    Now Midsomer Murders and Endeavour repeats. :-)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited September 2019
    Barbara LOL!!! You're welcome. DJ (DamitJanit) had some really awesome ones. Barbie, Katla, & others have some cool emojis, too. You just have to click on their emoji to go to the site. xoxo —Karen in Virginia
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,702 Member
    Hi Ladies,

    Just popping in. After reading Barbara AHMOD's post this morning, I realize I missed a lot she commented on! Need to go back.

    Quickly-

    Terri     - love your new sweater looks very comfy. I need to get out my crochet hook - what I really need is a "shrug" to keep my upper arms warm. Will check out internet patterns today.

    Rita - I really enjoy your blog, so glad you are recording your retirement experiences. Hope your DH is doing well.

    I did my "big" early morning shopping trip this morning. I'm pooped, lol. On the way home my Subaru's idiot light came on for "charging" problems. Yuk. It's a 2008 - 99,000 miles so barely broken in. Thankfully have had very few problems with it, and grateful it got me home with a car full of frozen stuff!

    Hopefully can get it started and into the shop on Monday, DH will get to be my chauffeur again.

    Have a great Saturday! B)

    Lanette
    SW WA State
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Barbara thank you for your kind words. I will start working on that cloak!!!
    NYKAREN
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    Go, Pip!
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,787 Member
    Great stuff, Pip! :o:p

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,702 Member
    Ride like the wind Pip and Kirby B)
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