WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2019
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Kelly, I am having a hard time posting a link on MFP today. I was going to post a link to a page with information for beginning line dance students but it's not working for me. If you go to www.worldlinedancenewsletter.com and then find the link to information for beginners, you'll find a lot of useful information.
If you send me a personal message with your e mail address, I'll be able to send you links to some teaching videos of simple dances.
Barbie
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How I've been drying my clothes for the past decade ... since I moved to Australia.
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Friday 4 October is Walk to Work day here in Australia.
https://www.walk.com.au/WTW/homepage.asp
I can't walk all the way to work ... well, I could, but it would take me several hours. However, I plan to hop off the bus a stop or two early and walk from there.
In fact, since it is school holidays this week and my bus might get me into town a bit earlier than usual, I might get off a stop early on several days to get in a bit of extra walking.
Machka in Oz5 -
Got snowed on pretty good today on my hike in the Eagle Cap Wilderness of NE Oregon. It's the first time I've hiked for two days in a row, so the little dog and I went up the steepest hill for a shorter hike (2.5 miles). Killer hike burned 700 calories according to my fitness watch. It was almost mountaineering for a mile of that. Yesterday was nearly six miles on the easier trail (still very steep) and burned over 800 calories. New Merrill shoes (eBay score!) are awesome. I've only been at this a few weeks and according to my scale I haven't lost any weight, but definitely can see the difference in the mirror (especially my butt! from all that climbing). Just joined MFP and started counting calories three days ago. Don't want to speak too soon, but counting calories has been a good practice so far. I set myself a very restrictive goal with the intention of allowing a 300 calorie flexibility for when I get angry with the restriction. So far, out of three days I've been below the restrictive number for two of the days and at the limit for one. Winter is coming, so it's going to get harder to get the hiking in. I just bought some snowshoes on eBay.7
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Sunday -- another bicycle ride outside.
Distance: 12.34km
Elevation: 102m
Moving Time: 46:41
Elapsed Time: 47:25
Speed: Avg: 15.9km/h | Max: 30.6km/h
Plus rowing 2000 metres!
Machka in Oz2 -
Welcome Jennifer in MI, Annaliz, firetop68, gingerbeericecold!
SuziQ Thanks for the cancer and sugar link, a complex issue clearly explained.
KJ 5 miles with kiddos? Are the littlest two in stroller?
Lanette “...if Mommy ain't happy...” chuckling. I wasn't consciously broadcasting that message...
Barbie would you share a pic of your “. . .lucky enough” sign? Our feelings exactly! “We found each other because my dogs like her so much.” Best recommendation ever!
Lisa your way with words always makes me smile. Most recently “... de minimis indirect cost process...almost as interesting as it sounds...tedium tolerance... slinking into the bowels...” made me snort my water.
pip, hoping that's soapsuds and not ice/snow clumps?
Allie I love your pot racks and island!
Rho “medical caravan from Morocco to Egypt”?
Karen in VA, how happy Olivia looks. Brava and ((hugs)) to you for taking the high road. BTW KJ, we need a current Joaquin pic. <<later ah, there it is. What an expression of joyous wonder, I feel the same way about bubbles
Michele “...and just do the things that I enjoy” Halelujah and long time coming!
Katla the step is a low one, the hand weights were only 3 lbs, but my knee wobbled so much the instructor suggested I just forget the curls for now Brava for the powerwashing, glad to hear your son plans to sail with you next season. When does it start?
Kate in the UK, I like orange champagne vinegar and ground black pepper on my beet salads, tho' I do include a dash of EVO.
Heather “...remembered...red dress at the last minute...” Whew! Safe and sunny travels! Stunning cabin!
Beth, eeeeuuuuwwwww!
Carol I hate it when being stuffed up gives me “stupid head” unable to think clearly or process input. Hope you feel better soon!
Vickie SMH at the crazy hours you have to work. Hope the new hire works out and that the company hires more depth.
Rita what diet changes will control the collagenous colitis? Hope it doesn't take too much of a toll on your keto success.
Rebecca “which machine...” hahahahahahahaha
Connie in KY ((hugs))
Ginny in OH amen to the weighing and logging habit.
SuziQ if you really want an eye opener, measure something, then weigh it. Gack!
Karen in VA is right about winter coming to the PNW. We went from 90 degrees on Wednesday (too hot to take Tumble to dog group, the asphalt would have burned her pads) to forecast 54 and rainy tomorrow (Sunday). Today was in the 50's too but the rain stayed away so we could enjoy the pack walk and obedience practice. Tumble was extra barky at the beginning (as she always is, worse when we miss a session) but shone at stay ('til I get back) and wait ('til I call “Come!). Happy to end on a high note!
Machka Brava for the careful run and then the cycling and then rowing!!! Love your smiling pic.
LuciB “he would maybe hear 1/4th of what I said and understand 1/10th of that?? “ Truth! With Joe I've learned that anything after the first 3 bullet points is lost. Forces me to think and organize before I speak. When I need to process, that's when I go for coffee with T'ai Chi friend, or take Tumble for a walk'n'talk.
Michele, I'd never heard of tofu chocolate infinity pie, looked up some recipes and YUM! Would you share the recipe you use?
Rho 4 lbs from the first of the month is a lb/week, perfect for lasting change. Well done!
Debby in VA ((hugs)) and sending prayers for strength and peace to you.
Rori so glad you were able to get away for a little to the pumpkin fest.
Finally caught up... for the moment
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for September: grit
Steps-5264 so far, vits-22 log-27 CICO-21 Tumble-13 mfp-25 AF-16
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Rori-the pictures are beautiful!When I get back to work tomorrow,I’ll take a few and post them.
Machka-I love line dried clothes.I grew up without a dryer and laundry was hung out year round.The winter was a bit evil on my hands but it was what we did.We did dry some stuff in the house by the wood stove.I still hang out laundry and dry a few things by my wood stove.
I’m feeling some better today,but no one is up besides me.
A few years ago my hubby and son put a wonderful addition on the back of our home.He painted the walls a lovely shade of yellow and trim a sage green.Then purchased black cherry furniture.Due to our current living situation,we searched for a sleeper sofa and luckily found the exact match to furniture we have .
I do want to thank all of y’all!I honestly have No One to go to with any of my feelings,except here.And I am Truly grateful.Prayers,hugs,love❤️and much gratitude for y’all!!
Debby In Va8 -
Ack!!! Just lost a long post when I hit something accidentally with my little pinkie. Grrrr!!! 👿 Sometimes touch screens are the pits!!!
Autumn is making it's presence felt this morning.
Anyhooo! I have to get ready to go visit DED and grandsons. Select whichever of the below applies.
🔹HUGS - to those of you in extremis
🔹WELCOME - to all our new ladies. We're a chatty lot, but no-one expects you to comment, unless something resonates with you.
🔹CONGRATULATIONS - to those who have had triumphs
🙏🏻 Have a Blessed Sunday 🙏🏻
☘️ Terri6 -
Hello everyone.
I got sidetracked with other activities yesterday so I never completed any of my “chores”. The day will be filled with laundry, ironing, meal prep, light cleaning, a run to the grocery store, and a quick sweep of the garden. I would love to fit a nap somewhere in the day, but the odds are not good.
September StatsStats
08/24 - Starting Weight - 195.0
09'19 Goal - 184.0
09/01 - 189.0
09/08 - 186.2
09/15 - 186.0 - Two weeks to go - here's to getting those two pounds off for good!!
09/22 - 183.2
09/28 - 181.0 - new scale adjustment; there is no way in heck I lost 1.4 pounds in one day
09/29 - 180.6
September Loss = 7.0 pounds (1.4 pounds added back due to new scale)
I hope everyone has a great day/evening!
SuziQ; Broward County, FL
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Debby in VA No apologies...believe me, we are facing nothing even remotely like your situation with your daughter & grandchildren. I admire you so for inviting them to live with you. We've got your back here, vent whenever you want to.
Lanette Waiting to see what happens, but apparently Olivia & Phoenix's dad opposes her staying in France & is trying to undermine her extending her visa...I'm not clear on how he could possibly do that. Here are a few recent photos - Phoenix asleep on his grand-mère's shoulder and his grand-père's lap, and Olivia in her cute outfit & on Mom's back (see how tiny she still is):
The images are huge so I put them in a spoiler despite the fact that it will make KJ say Gahhhhh!!!! LOL!!!
Heather Your room on the cruiser looks spacious! Hope you are having a blast!
Happy Sunday to everyone! I am off work this weekend celebrating family birthdays. Brunch later this morning.
Karen in Virginia7 -
Had a blast yesterday afternoon and night..but fell off wagon keto wise.. I mean I ate bad.. but today Is a new day.. right back at it..5
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Morning! So far our little trip to VA beach area is going smoothly, still hit here! We’ve wandered through downtown Norfolk and looked at a few downtown condos. So much fun to imagine retiring here. DH and I are “real estate lookie loos” (sp?) and are enjoying the conversations and what if’s and what abouts? In between peeking at Apartments we wandered through the Chrysler art museum and glass blowing workshop as well as the Willoughby House that had African American art. I’ve put a gorgeous “yo yo” quilt in the spoiler. Exhibit had quite an assortment of textile art.
Today we look at a 1929 craftsman fixer upper with a bay view and a rental apt on the property. We drove by it yesterday and were excited by the neighborhood vibe -diverse and chill—with lots of avid gardeners and a view of the bay. Also headed to the Neptune sand art festival on VA beach.
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Karen In Va-😊💐💐😊.I am sure that all of y’all would do the same for any of your children.Growing up,we heard,you can’t go home again.In our home,we have always told ours that the door is always open.I have had a couple people tell me they wouldn’t do what we’re doing,but they’re not us.
NYKaren-I hope y’all enjoy your time in vabeach (vaahbeach) as it’s been called since my big brother was a teen.He used to take me there when we were younger.We would get up at 4am and head out to claim our piece of sand.If you didn’t get there Early,you were out of luck.He never knew what I was going through then,but when we were at the beach,it was like the ugliness didn’t exist for a little while.I never knew he would threaten to beat guys up for even looking at me.lol.The house is so peaceful right now 😊😊.I hope each and every one of y’all has a wonderful day!
Debby In Va6 -
A peaceful Sunday to all, whether past, present or future...
Rori - love the fall feeling from those pics, and the link to reiki healing. Glad you're able to break loose occasionally, with your brother there.
Barbara AHMOD - glad I can make you smile. I like playing with words, they make me happy.
Speaking of which, found my own peace with a number of things these past few weeks, and I think the endorphins from working out at least six days a week are part of that... so will toddle off to the gym this morning when it opens at 7 a.m. Also had a phone meeting with my chief strategy officer on Wednesday, and we talked of why I was so unhappy at not being included in the conversations regarding changing my supervisor, and my subsequent recommitment to staying with the organization.
It honestly felt as if I were being tempted with the one thing I wanted most for a little while, as some form of test. Still not sure if I passed or failed... but I feel that, by withdrawing my application from the development director position search at the museum, somehow I passed. Or at least, that's how I'm going to choose to construct it, anyway. I'm content with that. This week is a meeting with the CEO - she's meeting with everyone, not just me, for a one-on-one. Should be interesting, not stressful necessarily.
Plans to paint today in the kitchen, laundry room and mudroom, or at least those are MY plans. My husband plans to construct a temporary fenced enclosure for our daughter's two dogs while they're here. I've said all I plan to say about what kind of fence it will take to actually keep a German shepherd from getting out, especially one that weighs nearly 100 pounds, has never EVER been taught any form of discipline, and is extremely attached to my daughter. But my husband is determined, and I will help if he needs it. I was just never fond of indulging in useless effort--especially ones that make me sweaty. I could be wrong, anyway. It certainly wouldn't be the first time.
This is the big baby in question, and my daughter underneath him (she's six months pregnant).
Oh - and one more thing for you folks trying to pass up office food - you could always keep this in mind:
And now that I've ruined your appetite... it's time to read my Sunday morning newspaper online and then head for the gym.
Later, y'all,
Lisa in AR8 -
LuciBThinner wrote: »Men washing hands LOL! I always think of this when we go to church. There are about 5 men who shake our hands on the way in and again on the way out. I think...wonder if any of them...well, you get the idea...
Which is why I had hand sanitizer dispensers installed throughout the facility and carry a small bottle in my purse ... I may be a bit germaphobic ...
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Lisa OMG! That cat's tail...this is why I have no trouble imagining E. coli & Salmonella contamination at pot lucks & on food at work - especially leftovers people bring in from their home parties that are already a day or two past prime. Yuck.
Men & Handwashing So I discussed this topic with my daughter-in-law at my granddaughter's swim meet Friday night...and she says that men believe if they have taken a shower in the previous 24 hours, the skin on their weewee is CLEAN, and therefore handwashing is totally unnecessary after peeing. Aaack!!!
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One more photo, this one of nearly the last of the summer garden veggies.
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NYKAREN Tidewater is very familiar to me, as we lived there for almost 4 years, and have visited several times since. So glad you are enjoying your trip; I think it would be a nice place to retire! Please wave on your return trip when you pass by Richmond! Can't wait to see your photos of your trip.
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Karen in Virginia, enjoying a leisurely cup of tea and not going to work5 -
Lisa. I LOVE the photo of your daughter and her babies. What a sweet, appealing dog!
I can tell you from working for a veterinarian that dogs missing their owners are able to escape most enclosures because humans underestimate their ability to a) jump; b) dig; c) pry/nudge. The only enclosure that will contain a determined dog, as I suspect you already know, is a fully enclosed wire enclosure (top too) on a cement slab. If your husband is willing to construct an outdoor kennel on a slab, it might actually work. Otherwise the best bet is to keep the dog indoors unless on a leash.4 -
Kate UK4
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