WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2020
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Sunday - nice little cruise ...
Cycling
Distance: 16.59km
Elevation: 146m
Moving Time: 1:07:08
Elapsed Time: 1:09:32
Speed: Avg: 14.8km/h | Max: 37.8km/h
Rowing
Distance: 3,217m
Elapsed Time 20:34
Speed: Avg: 3:11/500m | Max: 2:46/500m
Cadence: Avg: 28 | Max: 30
Power: Avg: 50W | Max: 60W
Machka in Oz4 -
Hello one and all.
I misquoted the amount of food gleaned last year, it was actually just over 600,000 pounds. The year before it was 500,000.
Some history regarding the organization coordinating the gleaning in Palm Beach county. It started with an idea. The organization is located near several commercial farms. One of its members decided to ask some of the farms if they would allow gleaning. One farm said yes, so a group of volunteers gleaned for a day. When it was realized how much edible food was being wasted the idea bloomed in to what it is today.
Imagine - 600k pounds of food in one county! And, not all of the farms in the county allow gleaning. Even if all of the farms did allow it there would not be enough volunteers to pick it all.
If you're interested I would search "gleaning opportunities" or "vegetable picking for food banks" in your area. If you are interested in starting something in your area here is the link (https://www.crosministries.org/gleaning/). Keith is very generous with his time and I am sure would provide some ideas/proven methods of how to organize in your area.
Please note I am not pushing religion by providing the link, but many volunteer opportunities are organized by different faiths. So glad the parents allowed me to experience all types of faiths in my youth so I am not bound by one or the other and will volunteer my time to any organization supporting ideas that I am passionate about and is doing good work.
Very sore today - forgot about some of those muscles! Lots to do today to get ready for the work week which is good. I will certainly loosen up with the household chores.
Hope everyone has or is having a great Sunday. Hugs to all and prayers to those in need.
SuziQ - SFL7 -
Sunday ...
Repotted orchid and orchid baby. We'll see ...
Planted a small quantity of strawberries.
Put away laundry. It has an amazing ability to pile up.
Cycled & Rowed, as mentioned earlier.
Homework. Studying Knowledge Management and in particular "Challenges to Effective Knowledge Dissemination and Knowledge Application" and how the culture of an organisation can help or hinder.
I really enjoy studying Knowledge Management. It is my second class on it.
One of the challenges my current organisation has is a territorial culture. I'll have to elaborate on that a bit in my paper.
Machka in Oz2 -
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Hello again.
There was some conversation regarding housing and costs. It has gotten overly crazy here in South Florida. I pass by this development going to work. The town homes shown in this picture started at $550k. It's in its final phase and prices are now at $800k per unit. It sits on two secondary roads which are extremely busy traffic-wise.
This building has 5 units. Each unit is very skinny and has 0 property. Personally I think the building looks like a prison.
A co-worker decided to tour one for laughs and giggles and said two people standing side-by-side with their arms stretched out could almost cover the width of the unit. This, of course, was one of the cheaper models.
People wonder why there is such homelessness here. The rents have followed the housing costs. A basic studio apartment around this development can run any where from $1,400 to $1,800 a month. Yes, a studio apartment.
I am so thankful Charlie and I purchased when and where we did. We bought our town home at a then reasonable price. The units are now selling for almost triple of what we paid. I would love to live out my years in South Florida, but must be realistic. The profit alone would buy something decent for me in another area. I may have to brave the cold weather but at least I will not have to deal with hurricanes. My unit also has stairs and I have to plan for possible mobility issues. With no partner or children I have no one to depend upon, if I need assistance. I have been considering transitional communities, but the prices are well out of my price range, if I stay in SFL.
I have been thinking a lot about retirement and what it will look and feel like. I certainly do not want to be stubborn and refuse to move because of fear, memories, habit, etc.. An out-of-State move by myself seems very scary and is outside of my comfort zone, but one must be realistic and quality of life is very important to me.
I have digressed. From home prices to retirement.
Until next time may your day be gentle and kind.
SuziQ - SFL6 -
SuziQ - Prices in Hove are very similar, as are rentals. Or even more expensive. I feel so lucky to own our home. I went through hell as a young woman buying and renovating a couple of London ruins in the 70s, even having a severe breakdown over it all, but now, in my old age, I am reaping the benefits. If we had to rent even a tiny place it would take every penny and more of our income. Young people have huge mortgages! OK if you stay in work, but ...... It doesn't bear thinking about. I can't even imagine having that amount of monthly outgoings and debt.
I did some of my website this morning. I am stumbling through it as I have no idea what I am doing. I did manage to upload some photos of my books.
Pinched a bit of bio from the back of one of my books. Slowly does it. I'm just pleased I am mastering my fears.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
Machka: I hope that your orchid and orchid baby thrive!. I bought orchids regularly for a few years but was sad when they only bloomed once time. It was a long period of beautiful bloom, and then no new flower. :ohwell: Our laundry also piles up. I do sheets, towels and such plus my own clothes. DH does his.
SuziQ: We have friends that moved to the Villages in central Florida and love it there. I know they paid a reasonable price at the time, but I don’t know what costs are now. It is a community of seniors. They've weathered hurricanes in the past few years very well. I haven't heard a peep about damages. :flowerforyou:
Today is bone density day for me. I’ve taken my alondrate and have to sit upright for half an hour. My recent bone density scan revealed that I still need this. :ohwell: I always thought it would be a long term situation. I eat appropriately and get lots of weight bearing exercise. Later today I will have a horseback riding lesson. :bigsmile:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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well today is sort of a rest day.. and repacking.. Trudy the queen of travel says less is more so will see what i can pare down..on my second cup of tea.. and still tired...3
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Good Sunday!
Barrett-Jackson is awesome. Husband happy that I am sitting in man cave with him, even to the point of limiting his cigar smoking while I am out there. Only a few more hours today. The one in Scottsdale is the big one for us. We buy the catalogs to put the prices in when the cars are sold. Steve enjoys checking them out at his leisure. That is about all the "reading" he does! Okay, I know he is legally blind, but he has never been a reader. I am ready to get back to regular bedtime! These late nights are exhausting!
Camping- We camped often when I was a child, sometimes only 30 mins from home. There were some pleasant memories. I love being in nature. I love the campfire at night. I don't like the bugs, cold, or wet. I started to say my last experience was with my daughters and Girl Scouts. Tried 2 times with GS and they both were miserable times for us adults and the girls. Then I remembered my friend's wedding. I couldn't afford a hotel, so my oldest daughter and I drove to AL and camped on friend's property. It was cold and wet.....I see a theme here when I go camping
My husband has never been camping in a tent. His family had campers. I think I could do that, but would need to get over my fear of driving and parking large vehicles in tight spaces.
Orchids- Patience is definitely a necessity with them. I currently have 3 plants that I have had about 5 years. They seem to bloom about every 2-3 years. I need to re pot them as they are shooting roots out everywhere right now, but 2 of them have buds on them. I put all my house plants outside as soon as the weather permits, then pull inside for winter. This year both my Christmas cactus (cacti?) started blooming just before Thanksgiving. One of them is still blooming. Last year they only bloomed for about a week. Negligence is sometimes the best thing.
Yeast- So I am doing lots of reading on the subject. I have done so before when I had a nasty breakout. I KNOW a lot of this information, but am still learning more. Part of the issue is I get complacent in my eating. I think that is the right word. It isn't lazy, just not being aware. The other part is that the Candida studies are relatively new. It is amazing how many issues can go back directly to yeast "blooms". I have said for years that processed and fast food has lead to a lot of the health issues that are rampant these days. FYI- overgrown yeast can be trigger for migraines, weight gain, joint stiffness, stomach issues, and rashes. Too many chemicals, too little food value. I am thinking that yeast might be causing some of my husband's health issues as well. So all I can do is give him the information, give him a probiotic every day, and offer healthy choices in foods. With being diagnosed as pre-diabetic (diabetes runs in his family) he has done better with the sweets. He is eating a lot less of them. He has cut back on the alcohol, but I don't see him stopping that. He is a meat and potatoes guy. He does eat most foods I cook, but sometimes will say that I don't need to remake it. LOL! For now, I have been diligent on my food choices. If I want something sweet, I chose yogurt with granola. Last night I was so tired that I had to really try and figure out what I was before I started cruising in the kitchen. I had calories left, but was over sugar allowance. Water was great. I know I was tired so had popcorn and a cup of hot decaf tea. That kept me from cruising until bed. I do believe the meds and diet are working. My ribs really feel bruised, yet I haven't fallen or anything. I think it is the medicine killing the bad stuffs.
Gratitude journals- I suck at writing regularly ( really, like y'all didn't notice-hehe), but I do make it a point to be thankful for at least one thing everyday and put it down in planner. Some days it is something major. Other days, it is as simple as having shoes for my feet. What I am really grateful for varies based on what is going on around me. If I see the homeless, I am really thankful for my home. If I see someone struggling with severe health issues, I am thankful that I really am healthy. Positive thoughts- I also try to look at every day with positive attitude- not always easy! Customers grumpy, husband a PIA, me out of sorts......you get the picture. On some of those days, my most positive thought could have been that everyone survived the day!
Yesterday it was 50 degrees and raining. Last night the winds just howled! This morning it is 17 degrees with snow flurries. Gotta love Mother Nature!
Just chilling for today. Making the best choices I can today.
Hugs to all in need.
Healthy thoughts to all those battling issues.
Safe travels to those traveling
The best choices you can make for yourself today!
Kylia in Ohio where Winter is coming in like a lion.
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Last night was our coldest night so far. Heavy frost.
That meant today was a beautiful day, cloudless sky, blue, blue, flat as a pancake sea and very little wind. That meant the whole of Hove was out for a walk along the promenade. I went out running and found that the council had made a start on clearing the pebbles, though there were parts where I had to weave around them. Icecream queue outside Pink Floyd's new house. 
Paddleboarders, barbecues!!!!
DH left me on the way home to pick up some shopping. Sea bream tonight, that I bought yesterday from the harbour. He bought broccoli and I'm going to make butter bean, garlic and parsley mash. Also need to make yoghurt tonight as he bought whole milk. We have fresh mango for dessert.
Thrush - haven't had it in ages, but I always get it if I have to take antibiotics. I use over the counter meds, but now I am over 65 they won't sell them to me without a doctor's prescription. Grrrrrr! Fortunately Amazon will send them, no questions, so I have a combi packet in reserve. No problems though for a couple of years.
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
JR started something a few weeks ago seems to be permanent.He needs his hand held while we eat at the table sometimes Daddy has to hold one me the other he lets go takes a bite grabs again lol. We’re getting great at 1 handed eating hubby y me.
Guess we shouldn’t be surprised he been for a year stops looks up I need a hug runs over you have to hug him until he’s done. My sentimental kid.
Lunch cheese sandwich (wheat bread toasted with 1 slice of 72cal cheese ) a tab of margarine on top. On the side my new find MtOlive hamburger pickles 0cal can have All I want!! Woohoo.
Noodles- As soon as JRs not a fight with the stove again will go back to squash noodles. Until then will just find ways to cut ingredients add healthy as can be. The palm ones I found you got to soak in milk (unsweetened almond milk) for a long time to get the taste y smell okay for consumption it said. Still looking for new finds. Every new find is a new avenue since I’m getting tired of the same ol’ same ol’. No wonder Moses people complaining in the desert because they ran out of ideas for Mana. Lol that’s me right now. Found another flavor of Gatorade Zero online lime so thinking of buying a pack as a change too. I drink it in the evening with whatever I’m snacking on or water.
Amber Tx
149 cw
147 lowest
148.2 yesterday
Sw 195 (during pregnancy higher than that!)
Amber Tx
Found out Peter Pan creamy whipped peanut butter is 150cal seems to be lowest you can go that I see other than powdered peanut butter to put in stuff or trying other types with different ingredients like almond butter.4 -
no workout yesterday, aren't u proud?7
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Slow start today. DH was up all night sick.
Thanks Machka! I’ll check out REI! Amazon is where I got the first pair. They were on a deal of the day.
RV Rita3 -
Okay I’m new here but you seem like my group (50+ and doing something about it).
Just want to say thanks to the person who mentioned pickles for 0cal. I needed a quick crunchy snack and it stopped me from reaching for potato chips. Looking forward to getting to know you all!5 -
Snowflake: We’re not big tent camping fans, either. DH’s health needs include a hygienic place to take insulin. Our RV is a good place to go “camping.” It has a kitchen, bathroom & comfortable bed so we are in control of our own rest and cleanliness.
SuziQ: I am so impressed with your personal efforts to help combat hunger! Gleaning is a great way to avoid wasting good food and to support the food bank. Oregon has a bottle bill that charges the buyer 10 cents per beverage can or bottle. We could return our cans and bottles for cash but choose to donate them to our local food bank. The Foodbank is able to return our cans & bottles for money. It puts cash into the Foodbank’s hands so they can buy food items for those in need. I am aware that Canadian Provinces and several other US states also have bottle/can deposits. I think our efforts are helpful, but not as personal and significant as your gleaning project. We drop things off—you spend hours gleaning the fields. :flowerforyou:
I am looking forward to a riding lesson today. I’ve had an open invitation to come and ride Arrow any time, but I’ve been a little bit under the weather. I need to be healthy to do a decent job riding. Today I feel good. I’m glad to have the chance to ride.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Antibiotics kill the good bacteria in our guts along with the bad. I only take them if I absolutely have to. (Last resort) Since I have been drinking Kombucha daily I notice fewer colds and when I do get one it is shorter is duration. Yogurt without the sugar is also a good sources for probiotics Now after taking an antibiotic I make sure I eat or drink something with probiotics in it.3
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Agree Margaret, antibiotics kill the natural bacteria that we need. Trillions of them.
They keep us healthy and slim. A healthy gut biome is the key to health. Mine must be in heaven! All those beans and veggies. Plus yoghurt.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
Hello, all,
Back home again, jiggity-jig, and just as well. Apparently there was a 4.4 earthquake near Fort Riley just about an hour ago. We left there at 5:30 a.m. this morning.
Heather, here's my husband's pic with Levi, and mine as well. Was loads of fun, I'm exhausted, laundry's running, and I'm going to go take a nap!
Love y'all,
Lisa back in Arkansas...
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In a dilemma ladies! What would you do in this situation. I have a pen pal that has such loopy handwriting its a struggle to read.
So do I tell her the truth and crush friendship? Or do I continue on with general letter writing, not answering really any questions she might've asked. Part of me wants to just keep doing as I have been doing. Picking general subject's, and commenting on parts I can decipher.
Made banana bread yesterday, the house smelled so good.
Today is my mom's birthday. She passed in 1999 at the age of 68. I was 37 years old at the time, so it was difficult. I think that over the years the resentment about not having my mom as long as I thought I should have, has faded away. It was thoughts of my younger self, and I think I have learned that life isn't always about me. She was a great Mom, in retrospect. So many lessons learned, and moments during the day where I send her thank yous, for things she taught me. Its nice to think about a passed parent, and feel nothing but warm fuzzies. Her many idiosyncrasies, from spelling with her finger while driving, or her wealth of information whether made up or truths, just reminds me of where I got my uniqueness.💖
Hugs ladies!
💖Rebecca
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Rebecca- I bet her print is similar just answer what u can decifer y talk about what going on in your life ask her a few questions that are well based on more or less easy ones like how’s this week going for you? My Mother only wrote in cursive I could never make much out.
First get a sheet of paper out like I used to do to figure out Moms recipes.
Write the words you know a line for each you don’t.Go back the letters you recognize wrote on those lines guess the word game starts after your done. Might be able to figure out some more that way. Like a puzzle 🧩.
New comer- 0cal pickles glad I found them too! Ordered 3 more jars!
Sent in my Walmart order for items that will be a fun new change to try out. Hopefully will taste okay. I wanted to try g Hughes 5 cal teriyaki sauce but they won’t ship to the house! The 10calories ghughes bbq sauce y Sugarfree ketchup 5cal he makes they will..or was it only the bbq oh well they ship some but not all of his. So had to go with a great value substitution 20cal still not bad hopefully will taste great. Ordered a case of 0 cal Gatorade Zero to drink.
0 cal pickles http://www.walmart.com/ip/3-Pack-Mt-Olive-Hamburger-Dill-Chips-Pickles-16-fl-oz-Jar/47239009
30 cal Apple pie filling no sugar added http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-No-Sugar-Added-Apple-Pie-Filling-or-Topping-20-oz/13925174
0 cal Gatorade Zero more flavors out there I just felt like lime this time http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gatorade-Zero-Sugar-Thirst-Quencher-Lemon-Lime-20-fl-oz-12-count/354139212
20cal garlic teriyaki marinade http://www.walmart.com/ip/2-Pack-Great-Value-Garlic-Teriyaki-Marinade-12-fl-oz/258718210
60 cal (90 after added to 30cal unsweetened almond milk or 80cal if added to 20cal unsweetened cashew milk) http://www.walmart.com/ip/Designer-Protein-Lite-Protein-Powder-Chocolate-Cookies-Cream-10g-Protein-0-6-Lb/51222397
150cal Peter Pan whipped creamy peanut butter http://www.walmart.com/ip/3-Pack-Peter-Pan-Creamy-Whipped-Peanut-Butter-13-Ounce/47228972
140cal once prepared if using egg whites 20cal brand I use with unsweetened almond or cashew milk.I skip the vegetable oil add a tiny tab of margarine y water instead. http://www.walmart.com/ip/2-pack-Krusteaz-Honey-Cornbread-and-Muffin-Mix-15-oz/308609488
Amber Tx
0cal Walden salad dressing chipotle http://www.walmart.com/ip/Walden-Farms-Calorie-Free-Salad-Dressing-Chipotle-Ranch-12-Oz/38443441
0 cal Walden farms Thousand island dressing http://www.walmart.com/ip/Walden-Farms-Sugar-Free-Thousand-Island-Dressing-12-fl-oz/10313749
I avoid their ranch just like skinny brand very eggy yuck! These 2 I love ❤️.
Special K cereals lots of flavors 140 cal-170cal boxes. So read the box decide your pleasure. Add unsweetened almond or cashew milk.
0 cal Lemmon juice for adding to my teas to foods it keeps is a big bottle http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Lemon-100-Juice-32-fl-oz/12512024
Prego spaghetti sauce ranges from 50cal-90cal read the labels.2 -
Rebecca, consider reading the letter as a challenge and take your time reading it. You'll get enough information to allow you to respond to something she's said, then chat about your life. Don't comment on her writing unless you want to end your pen pal relationship with her. 6
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Snow nearly gone. DD came home early on Thursday with kidney stone pain. We ended up in the ED that evening. She is still fighting the pain but has better meds from the hospital so made it to work on Friday and slept a lot yesterday. Laying low yet today. Hope it passes soon. I have been doing chair yoga on Fridays since the first of the year and it is kicking my butt. It is much more difficult than I thought it would be and I have ended up with muscle cramps the last two Friday evenings, but I am going to persist and know that it will get better and I will benefit in the long run.
Rebecca - I am with Barbie. Consider it a challenge and keep writing.
Carol and Karen - Sorry about the fur babies. I know how they are indeed family. We have a horse who is almost 28 years old and hard to keep weight on. It will be a hard day when we have to say goodbye to her. DD has owned her since she was 2.
Lisa - cute pictures.
Katla - Enjoy the riding lesson!
Everyone take care, Sue in WA4 -
Lovely to see your photos Lisa. I don't know how I missed it. Nothing like a newborn.
Glad you got home safely.
My DDIL is planning her 40th in March. She messaged us this evening. It's a cream tea at the Grand Hotel (that I posted pics of a couple of days ago) followed by a trip up the i360. Sounds fun. Let's hope the weather is good for a great view from the top. Don't know how many will be coming.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
My fancy dinner
5 cal Crystal light or Wryler’s Sugarfree strawberry lemonade
0 cal my olive pickles
Chili-
220 can of turkey chili or another brand that’s less or equal
2 cans 110cal bush’s pinto beans
1 can salt free corn 60cal
Some cheese 🧀 1 serving or less stir it 72-110 cal melted real good for flavor
0 cal lemon juice
Sometimes add more veggies
I eat off of it for days Hubby too. So not sure 🤔 the final calorie still haven’t mastered the add it in feature but I record it as 440cal chicken chili. By the last bowl I’m tired of chili but got my money’s worth out of it.
Amber Tx
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Rebecca: That writing is HARD to read. I have no advice. :noway: Barbie has some good ideas.
Sue in WA: I had a good riding lesson today, and lectures from my teacher about getting up to the stable more often.
I'm planning to get something hot to drink and sit in front of the fireplace reading a book I checked out from the library.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Rebecca it did look at one point she was talking about getting a lot of letters having to write but the words in between can’t read so don’t know if she’s upset about it,happy,overwhelmed, looking forward to,etc. Good luck.
Another part she mentions Well went to the Doctor -but that was the only words I made out lol. Write on the letter what you think the words are make a good try at it. If you find anyone who can read it ask them occasionally!
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Rebecca - I so agree about how it’s nice to think of a passed parent and think of the warm fuzzies. My Dad has been gone 7 years this past December, I get those feeling more than I used to. I hope someday I no longer remember what he looked like in his last week or so.
Hugs to you on your Mom’s birthday.3 -
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