WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2020
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Bootz found a new place to nap
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I made an apple pie for Wednesday and Vince said that he wasn’t crazy about eating it because it was dry. I think that has to do with the type of apples that you use. This is the first time I ever used Pink Lady apples, and I think that had to do with it. They aren’t that juicy. Anyway, Jess won’t eat apple pie and I need it like I need a hole in the head, so I just threw it out. For me, that’s a big accomplishment because I feel very strongly about the “gotta finish it up, don’t throw out good food”. So for me to throw it out, that says something. I threw it out outside, not in the house. I just didn’t want to look at it all the time.
Michele in NC
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I’ve read and caught up yet again. It’s so hard to keep up and work too. LOL
I went to work late today, last night around 9 Rodger came into the room telling me he was having chest pains. I took him to the hospital and thankfully it wasn’t a heart attack, but it was a long night.
He has been eating better and has started walking, that and swimming is all the doctor will clear him for right now.
I hope he continues this path, it has helped kick me back in gear for trying to be healthier.
Retirement - @Machka9 I’m with you, I will be working until I’m 70 for sure. This job comes with a pension for the first tome in my working life but I only have 19 years to 70. Wow that was hard to write!
Later all
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Retirement - @Machka9 I’m with you, I will be working until I’m 70 for sure. This job comes with a pension for the first tome in my working life but I only have 19 years to 70. Wow that was hard to write!
Later all
Tracey in Edmonton
I'll be 53 in March, so I look at it as I still have 17 and a bit years to 70. 17 years ago ... I was 36 in 2003. In 2004, I quit the job I had, spent 3 months cycling around Australia, spent some time with the person who would become my husband, and then in 2005 I started my Bachelor of Education at the University of Alberta. I've done a lot since then, so with another 17 years to go, who knows what I'll be able to accomplish!!
M in Oz
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@Machka9 - 19 years ago I was still working as a scheduler with no end in sight. Since then I’ve moved up the ranks on one company, worked and 2 more until I found this job this summer that I love!!!!
I at that time had a nine and eleven year old at home who are now both married and one has given me two beautiful grandchildren. A lot can happen in 19 years. Thanks for the perspective!5 -
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"Todo"s and "done"sdone: invest 10 mins cleaning guest bath, veg prep, 80 mins lopping, Freddie/Bi~Mart, bonus 2 loads laundry,Here’s my 20 for 20. Broke some of the biggies down so I won’t just give up
to do: find/sign/scan/email grant acknowledgment letter, T’ai Chi, recycling, invest 10 mins cleaning guest room, dust LR, call Carolyn, line dance.Number Task
1 Complete patient history form, mail to dermatologist
2 Change mailing address for all bills to P.O. Box
3 Complete POST and Medical Power of Attorney. Copies to Dr. Patel and Patty
4.1 Write loving letter
4.2 find Oregon will form
4.3 Decide on heirs, ask Patty if willing to be executor
5.1 Complete Will, file with atty? Copy to executor
5.2 Tax prep: total medical expenses
5.3 Tax prep: total charitable contributions
6 Tax prep: complete online soon as all paperwork received.
7 Update medical history, copy to Dr. Patel
8 Set up fall alert app/emergency contact on phone?
9 Under kitchen sink: clean, mold treat, paint and re-line
10.1 Paint rear porch
10.2 Paint under breezeway
11 Paint rear trim
12 Take Shadow through CGC training.
13 Teach Tumble to dance around to the left and to the right.
14 Buy Tile for car keys and set up
15.1 Prepare along fence for naked ladies
15.2 Dig up Naked ladies and transplant.
16 Wash windows inside
17 Re-upholster dining room chairs and *kitten*, dare I tackle the club chair?
18 Clear salal from around redwood
19.1 Mbth: prep and paint shower ceiling with KILZ
19.2 Mbth: prep and paint ceiling
19.3 Mbth: prep and paint walls
19.4 Mbth: prep and paint trim
19.5 Mbth: prep and paint cabinets
20 lay out garden paths
Julie “memories of old cafeteria or school food” how disappointing!
Rebecca your dumplings sound like Mama’s YUM! Share your recipe? Athena Rose is even yummier! Well done on the elimination diet and loving letter.
Lisa weaving is something that always appealed to me. Would you share a pic of your baby hand-held loom?
Katla luck on the storage system improvements!
Janetr “has a job interview Monday afternoon at a large CPA firm in OKC “ sounds most hopeful. Thanks for posting your transformation pics, inspiring!
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
January: get up and go outside 10 mins EVERY day, even in the rain!
daily: steps=7938, vits 2 log=2 CI<CO=2 CI<250<CO=1 Tumble 5/10=2 mfp=2
wkly: BBBorTC x2=, rx= dance= pack walk=
mnthly: board mtg= grant= outside=2
Bonus AF= dog group email list= sew= play=
2020 phrase: Pay attention! Open ears, eyes, heart.
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January 3
Distance: 22.03km
Elevation: 163m
Moving Time: 1:19:57
Elapsed Time: 1:22:26
Speed: Avg: 16.5km/h | Max: 39.2km/h
Warm day ... not a bad ride on the way out, a little bit challenging with the wind on the way back.
This is all cycling, if you hadn't guessed ... road cycling.
Machka in Oz3 -
Made it through work yesterday. Got caught up on some items. Left early and got haircut then went to gym. Got in decent workout but could tell I had been away for two weeks! Disappointed to find out they are closing at 5 pm tonight (holiday hours) so that is all I will get in there this week. Will do home session tonight and work on a walk at lunch time. At least that will keep me moving.
Going to be rainy here today. Making grocery list so I can stop by store after work then off to start my day.
Have a good Friday,
Ginny in Ohio3 -
I've just acquired a bedside table for my guest room from Freecycle. I put in a WANTED request. The guy is delivering it on Sunday. It looks very nice in the photo, although he says it does have one or two marks. At the moment I am using a folding slatted chair, so anything will be an improvement, but actually the shape and colour look perfect.
We changed our bed linen today. New Year, Clean Sheets!! Discovered that the mattress protectors are looking very grubby, so I've ordered two new ones. Might wash these, might just throw them out.
I'm writing about a young priest I was madly in love with when I was thirteen years old. Decided to see if I could trace him. Found a Facebook post from his church from 2013 with his wife, who was my RE teacher. He still looked good. He's not at that church now as he would be over 80. Memory Lane.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
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@coastalgosgal wow for 30 pages of letters! great to write to family that way. You only speak of the positive and resolved issues? Hmmm. With my sister we email about challenges and that Is also interesting. it is different with one's kids or younger generation though, for sure. I like them to feel uplifted.
@LisaInAR wow about the keto fail. I've been striving to reduce carbs and it's interesting to read it doesn't necessarily work for everyone. my sister used to eat tons of starch and now she's mostly protein and veggies or else she gets ringworm and some other stuff.
@sh0tzz99 thanks for the scanning and shredding input. I can take a pic of a file and send it to self, but it's getting to the filing -digital or paper- that takes time I find. that's a longish daily fast. wow to easily stay under 1220. I enjoy grains but aim to keep them to a limit. I am more or less successful according to the day. It would be nice to be with a guy who invested wisely. Awesome that you like your work and can do it from anywhere. I think if I were with a guy who was just so-so financially like me it would also be easier. It depends on the lifestyle of the significant other. I was once with a very frugal guy and we'd always go for walks and cook vegetarian meals and we'd spent peanuts. I was with another who made a good living and always wanted to go out to restaurants, so though even if he was more financially at ease than me I didn't feel like having him pay for all so I'd pay for like one out of three meals and I actually ended up spending much more than if I hadn't been with him. We had some nice times with both of them. No regrets. I used to call one of my sister's (who has mental health issues but is very kind) every 2 weeks or so but I stopped last year. Now another sister and I are emailing a fair bit. it's pleasant at present. I call a friend who I stayed with in October and whose new wife is having major health issues. Time change makes it so it's less easy to call.
@Katla49 I find, for me, drinking even one glass every day is too much. Latest research seems to not favour the previously recommended daily glass of red wine. I used to live plumb in the midst of top notch wine country for a while and drinking a glass of wine for health never worked for me. At present I probably average 1-2 drinks per week. Did you totally stop or lighten up?
@cityjaneLondon one day a week vegan sounds very doable! I must do that naturally. I eat meat and fish just from time to time, not much dairy, butter, eggs sometimes. What about chickpeas, lentils, tofu...if your DH doesn't like beans. yeah I'm sure it's not difficult to eat vegan in Brighton. I love a good bedside table. Also new linens. I got one new set a few weeks ago. Did you switch out all or just one set?
@exermom thanks for the explanation
@janetr7476 impressive before and after!
@bwcetc sounds like a yummy dinner
@Machka9 I'm so sorry about your DH's apparent work perpectives. It has sounded like it might have been going in that direction. Did he ever get long time worker's comp or something? is there super-easy work that he could do and would accept doing even it would be a step down? or would that be still too hard (or possibly a loss of income relative to possible insurance)? Are you able to move back to Canada ? It's good that there is universal health care there. When I think of possibly moving back to the usa the health care question comes into play. And I think health care is becoming much better in many countries where it was not so great previously. Living in rural places can in more expensive countries can be relatively inexpensive (low rent). if in a place where car is not needed all the time even better (in a small town w grocery store, basic medical services...)
I guess my surprise accomplishment for 2019 if you can call it that is relinking strongly again with one of my sisters. Although it was more an effort on her side, I was down for it, and am there for it.
Possibly another thing, a bit long to explain is this. For 5 years the harassing director has been excluding 4 or 5 teachers from semestral general teacher's meetings, including me, on some pretexts. I found a published board vote from 2012 that said in no uncertain terms that all teachers were welcome to these meetings. In July me and another excluded colleague went. Among the 40 or so present teachers, the director came over to my colleague and gently, with a smile, told her to leave. After mildly arguing just a bit, she left. I got there about 5 minutes later and we crossed paths and she warned me, as she was leaving. The director sent the vice-director over to ask me to leave. I showed her the paper with the vote. She said this and that (untrue explanations and excuses). I suggested she write me to indicate that there was something different than on the vote. She said that while waiting, she wanted me to leave. I said that while waiting, I thought we should respect the vote of the governing board. She threatened me mildly ("I hope you don't need..." and had to leave me stay after a couple of minutes thus. This was all in whispers and I was very calm and peaceful and she was irritated. the meeting was already going on. Two weeks later we got invited to the September meeting. Of course you might wonder why would one want to get invited to a meeting where some people don't want to go, but we do learn about and participate in new perspectives at the school and it's horrible and professionally problematic to be of the tiny (illegally) uninvited minority for years.
@auntiebk woohoo for the 10 min cleaning! and laundry and things to come. I'm with you ther.writing a love letter sounds like a lovely thing to do. ha, ha, I know, right, about the cafeteria food. and I never ate that stuff. I was a horrible eater as a kid. I would just drop off my tray barely untouched, after maybe eating the desert and drinking milk or something like that, year after year after year. My older sister taught me how to cut up my food into little pieces so they would think I ate some and wouldn't sent me back to eat it. very helpful advice. LOL!
I ordered a shredder.
Dragging these days. Was pretty active on 1st but pretty sluggish like on 2nd! (I did get a good WO at gym but that's about it). Place still a mess.
Starting to get emails from a few students about next week.
It was impossible to work on thesis oct-december- my intense bread-winning period. It's SO HARD to get back to it and I'm really on my own with no real help. My thesis director is the pits and other people I've looked to for help haven't been there yet either. Discouraging. I need to keep trying.
Today: go for walk. clean 15-60 minutes. sort papers 15 minutes. meditate 10 minutes. ideally work on thesis 4h.
answer students. the walk is often somewhat joyful. I don't mind cleaning so much once I get into it. can enjoy it and definitely enjoy the results. ideally pick up some fresh veggies, and do a load of laundry.
I've tracked all food for a few days and expenses since Jan 1.
I'm not sure if the zero budget thing can work for me. In January I pay most of year's insurance, about 1000 euros. (home, vehicle, etc), I actually do get a bonus-y thing in January as well. (not a bonus but long to explain). but then I also get about 500 euros charges every trimester- expenses and charges are so variable over the year, I'm not sure the zero month thing is the best for me. I think the advantage IF one can do it is that some months are super-tight and then others, after being so frugal, one can easily save. Well I'll look into it. I used to have Quicken software which I found topnotch for personal accounting but now I have Moneydance and it's not as comfortable for me to have a good overview. I thought that with a new pc I could get quicken deluxe again but found out it's no longer usable in Europe. (looking for an angry or irritated emoji).
ok here goes the walk with some joy.
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Lisa weaving is something that always appealed to me. Would you share a pic of your baby hand-held loom?
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bananasandoranges wrote: »@Machka9 I'm so sorry about your DH's apparent work perpectives. It has sounded like it might have been going in that direction. Did he ever get long time worker's comp or something? is there super-easy work that he could do and would accept doing even it would be a step down? or would that be still too hard (or possibly a loss of income relative to possible insurance)? Are you able to move back to Canada ? It's good that there is universal health care there. When I think of possibly moving back to the usa the health care question comes into play. And I think health care is becoming much better in many countries where it was not so great previously. Living in rural places can in more expensive countries can be relatively inexpensive (low rent). if in a place where car is not needed all the time even better (in a small town w grocery store, basic medical services...)
It's complicated.
And for the foreseeable future, we're not allowed to leave Tasmania except for a really short visit like a weekend in Melbourne. We certainly can't move to another state or country.
If we remain stuck in Tasmania, we may be looking at rural options. We lived in a small town in Victoria (the state where Melbourne is) for a number of years, and would love to move back there again. We can't move there now, of course, but we travel around Tasmania checking out towns to get a feel for what we might like if we're stuck here for years to come.
I'm hoping we may be able to sort something out this year ... but who knows. Our lives are not our own ... our lives are dictated by the worker's comp insurance company.
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Still in Spain Christmas still in full swing here as we wait for the 3 Kings to arrive
Dreading return home and saying hello to the scale but I know I can get back on track and lose the excess pounds
DH and I were lucky both retired at 65 he will be 79 In March We earned good money in years before retirement so managed to save We both have 2 pensions. We are now spending the kids inheritance
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bananasandoranges wrote: »@LisaInAR wow about the keto fail. I've been striving to reduce carbs and it's interesting to read it doesn't necessarily work for everyone. my sister used to eat tons of starch and now she's mostly protein and veggies or else she gets ringworm and some other stuff.
Julie - my husband and I discussed this one (he is the cook in the family, so was preparing most of my evening meals, and was well aware how strictly I was adhering to the regimen). As I'm 15 years post-gastric bypass, my diet has reflexively been high protein for years, so for me, keto was merely replacing a fairly minimal carbohydrate intake and adding fats. It might have been sheer calorie load, or just that the switchover to fat as an energy source didn't throw my body for a loop like it does most folks. I had a day of feeling kind of awful, which I assumed was the keto flu, so it was going to work just fine... but no joy three weeks later. Very depressing.
It's one of the struggles - the docs and everyone else say, "Well this works for everybody," and nothing really does work for everyone. The only thing that works is what works for each of us individually, and I just have to figure it out on my own.
And to be honest, I'm trying very hard to keep my equilibrium, but I am so tired of being back in the same place that I was two years ago. It seems to be my pattern. Every two years, I end up back at 217 (I don't know why that number, but I'm only a few pounds short of it again). Then I lose 40 to 50 pounds, then two years later, I'm back here again. It cannot be good for my body. It's certainly not good for my mind.
Blah. Sorry, didn't mean to go on a rant. I'm going to go make me some oat bran (which I missed on keto!) and do something reasonably healthy for my body. And, by the way, eating fat is WEIRD after eating low-fat for more than a decade. Very... gummy and greasy. Not fun.
Later, y'all,
Lisa in AR
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Cruises I’m impressed with everyone’s travels. I wish we could take more trips, but between the cost and leaving poor puppies, we are just using travel time for visiting family. That is my #1 priority. Fortunately, I traveled a lot when I was younger, so I don’t feel like I’m missing too much. I do wish we could take a camping trip out west and take the puppies along. The fact that we are retired and still able to get around (and sleep in a tent) makes me want to take one more trip to the Rockies. We will see what the future holds. This year holds another summer Florida trip for a family reunion. (We go in the summer, so the children are out of school…so HOT though!!)
Machka Congratulations on the 50 km! Hope you stay safe from the fires! I saw today they are expecting it to get even worse next weekend. So scary!
Julie Great list of good things from 2019 and I like your list for 2020!
Barbara Glad you are feeling better! Hope you are up to your weekend plans!
10 years from now I can’t even begin to imagine! Glad I am not answering any interviews. I hope I will be in much better shape and much healthier. I would love to have better ability to read and comprehend…I have missed that a lot since my injury. I also hope I will be back playing my violin regularly. (And of course, taking care of all my little grand-babies!)
Early retirement Since our retirement came so early (mine at 52 and unpaid because I was too proud to go for disability – although I did some work from home with my injuries, and with hubby’s offer for a package to volunteer out at 64 - 2 years early), so far we have survived despite the fact that our income is low and we were unprepared. I had always expected to work for the rest of my life. We have what we need…I’ve never been one who needed to have the best of everything.
Debby Glad hubby calmed down and that you have such a good attitude when it comes to coping with it. It is difficult to shake the hurt when the behaviors and words are mean!
I’m loving everyone’s words! Determination, Mindful…all the words I’ve read so far bring great feelings about 2020! I hope we are all able to keep ourselves focused on our goals and that 2020 is our most successful yet!
Rebecca Glad you were able to write the letters and that your letter to the youngest was not negative. Like you said, once it’s in print, you can’t take it back. Athena is a gift of pure joy!! I hope Iris will be that happy when she is her age! I love the elimination diet.
Katla I also want to get a better system of storage for our Christmas decorations. I didn’t realize, but I guess last year I was exhausted when putting everything away and didn’t get them all wrapped well, so this year they were dusty and a lot more work to put up. Wishing you luck with the process!
Heather I’ve never asked how to find your books! I would love to read something you’ve written!
Janet Your success story on your weight loss is one of those which inspires my word TRANSFORMATION. You have truly transformed yourself into a healthier, happier person! I hope having your daughter closer will be a help to you. Maybe you won’t have to worry as much when you can see her more often??
Margaret I especially love your angel decoration, but they are all very nice! I can’t believe you got her for only $10!
Michele I’m proud of you throwing out the pie. I always used to think we had to eat every drop…still from childhood maybe?...starving kids in other countries and clean plate awards. I think it’s healthy to realize when we don’t need to have something around tempting us!
Tracey So grateful your DH didn’t have a heart attack! How frightening (and exhausting!).
Hope everyone has a terrific...is it Friday?? Boy...the first few days of 2020 have flown by!!!
Luci (missing her new GD as I haven't seen her in 4.5 days...lol!) in WNC
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Hello Ladies!
Rebecca - I think you wrote the perfect letter to your son, and crossing fingers you get some communication coming back from him. A good dose of Athena pix every couple days is thrilling! Good for you on your IF. Heard any more from middle sister lately?
Beth - you are an inspiration, your dinner sounded great. Did you start out with a longer eating window then gradually move into the 19:5? So many posters on the DDD (Delay Don't Deny) Facebook group started out with a longer eating window, many said they just weren't hungry until later and gradually moved to 18;6 or 19:5. Some have mentioned Bert Herring's AC Appetite Correction My DDD book should arrive today. I don't have many pounds to lose but keeping my brain sharp, appetite correction, reducing inflammation and breaking my sugar habit are my goals and IF, even 16:8, seems very doable. Simple and sustainable.
Pip - your retirement plans sound great. Time really will go fast, I promise - and so happy you are off the phones!! Yogi is such a happy guy, glad he's settling in with Bootz as his sidekick. Speaking of boots - I'm going to miss having you close by to apply your BOOT when you move to CA so I'd better be on track when you head south!
Heather - that bed table sounds neat! Your crush on the priest reminds me of the BBC series I watched last year about that young CUTE Anglican priest who helped solved mysteries and had lady trouble, lol.
Tracey - glad Rodger is OK. And I'm so happy for you with your perfect job. Your time to retirement will be speedy as well!
OK ladies, dogs call. Back later unless the power goes out, supposed to be windy here today.
Wishing you all a Fabulous Friday!
Lanette
SW WA State
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Came out of the gym to find someone stole my headlight:0(4
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Hi! I am still kicking. 2019 was a wild year especially towards the end. I will update later, but am at work. I missed you ladies!
Ttyl,
Kylia in yes it is raining again in Ohio5 -
Rebecca, I hope you wrote the letter to your son to soothe yourself and not with the expectation that he would do something different. You will feel better as long as you care for yourself with no expectations of anyone else changing.4
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Kylia - WELCOME BACK! :drinker: You know we want to hear everything about your year!
Bananas - sadly it was just clean linen, not a new set. Super king size stuff is so expensive! But it feels nice anyway.
Went for my 5k in the glorious sunshine. Loads of people out for a Friday. I think a lot must still be on holiday. Nearly every child was on a scooter! Hate to think of the landfill problems that will create!
DH went off to buy Mediterranean vegetables and feta for a veggie dinner. My run was a bit problematic because I had far, far too much left over vegan bean chilli for lunch. Ooouuufff! I survived though.
Poor DH is having a frustrating time. First he had a problem with renewing his landline contract. They said we hadn't got a landline. As they had just sent us an email about renewing it, that was mighty strange. After half an hour of online 'chat' that was unresolved.
Then this morning his Word crashed. He was crying with frustration having tried everything. Still unresolved.
He still has a bad back and his bird seed delivery arrived today. It weighs 60 lbs. I had to insist he let me help him carry it and move it to the wheelbarrow. Then I helped him get it in his big container. Glad I'm strong enough.
I still haven't revisited my nascent website. Scared. I am such a technophobe.
b]i]Luci[/i[/b - I'm on Amazon. My name is Heather Eyles. You should be able to get into my Author Page. Most of my children's books are on there, although most are remaindered as it was a long time ago. I would be happy to post you a copy of WELL I NEVER if you privately message me with your address. No charge.
My latest books are very much for adults. Please read the descriptions very carefully. I wouldn't want anyone to get an inadvertent shock! My memoir is about my first 9 years. I'm now working on the following 9.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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@Machka9 it's great that your DH get worker's comp. no compensation enough for sure, but better to have it than not to have it. I thought I remembered you being limited in travel. might they make a definitive ruling at some point that he's unlikely to work again and thus freeing him from (I assume) being around in cases some theoretically appropriate job arises. it seems weird that the worker's comp is not nation-wide, as Tasmania is part of Aussie but I guess it must be like the states where different states are really dividing lines and not like France where everything is very national. Have you seen some nice places in Tasmania?
@LisaInAR the recommendation of fat in macro for keto is very high. I'm not sure it would work for me. I did WW online about 10 years ago and if I ate the suggested amount I would gain weight. I had to tweak it way down as many short people did. they adjusted it down the following year. it sounds like it doesn't work for you. we are all different with different needs to feel out. ranting is fine for me. We are here for that (also). It sounds like you didn't like it that much either. It sounds like keto is a trend that works for some and not for others. It'll be interesting to see what people say about it In 10 or 20 years.
@LuciBThinner thanks, nice thought about being healthier, reading, g-babies and violin. all nice thoughts. I can't understand why not benefit from disability. We pay for that. If we need it, we should benefit from it, as far as I can see (unless already well-off). We are there to help one and other.
@pipcd34 that stinks about the headlight. sometimes I get my spare helmet stolen. it's easy to break into the trunk of the scooter. I get lowest price ones and calculate that into incidental costs. I had a couple of things stolen from my lawn when I had a country house: not major things: a big oak beam(good value for building or burning), a wheelbarrow (which eventually came back), and a few garden tools. (But no-one every broke in and stole things like fridge, cheap desktop, stove, etc. my wise neighbour said, "they must have needed it". It kind of made it less bad (still not great) to think that maybe someone in dire straights really needed to steal to get by (it happens). I don' get upset much at all when my helmet gets stolen but I do not like to hunker down and plop down an extra 65 euros for a new one (just bought after theft last winter or spring). also for the light you have the work of hooking it back up. sorry about that.
@kymarai wild in what way?
I had another one of those organic reasonable protein pre-packaged lunches. today chicken lentils. Again it reminded me of cafeteria food (though since organic I presume the quality is generally better), but I added in plenty of black pepper and curry powder and then it was like quite a nice Indian dish. I poked around looking for new GF foods (some not very high cal).I found a few: a veggie parmesan jar of something, a tofu with almonds and spinach in it... I feel exhausted again. What is it? the espresso with sugar? the little walk ? the ready-made meal? it feels physical.i feel like sleeping again after just a little activity. and it's already LATE in the day. little rest. clean 15. then move forward.
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The children come here tonight and tomorrow night to give their letters
to the pages who pass them to the 3 Kings They get presents on Sunday night
They seem to have it both ways some on 25 Dec as well
There will be the parade on Sunday evening and the arrival of the Kings and then fireworks
New Year's Eve there was a big celebration on seafront with music and fireworks at 12 then as it's 1hr ahead here at 1am they showed Big Ben and London fireworks for all us Brits
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bananasandoranges: I quit alcohol altogether. One was leading to another and the overall outcome was not good. I feel better every day. :flowerforyou:
Machka: I am sorry that you are denied the opportunity to travel as you would like and astonished that workman’s comp has so much power over your freedom to travel or relocate. :noway: At least you are lucky enough to live in a beautiful location.
Lisa: “It's one of the struggles - the docs and everyone else say, "Well this works for everybody," and nothing really does work for everyone. The only thing that works is what works for each of us individually, and I just have to figure it out on my own.”
You are absolutely right that everyone has to figure out what works best for them. My strategy has to do with balance. I like my MFP pie chart to be roughly thirds, I lean toward high protein and that is accompanied by a bit higher fat and moderate carbs. We’re all different. As far as weight goes, I’m trying to get back down to a weight that keeps my knee happy. Quitting alcohol was a very good choice for me and I plan to stick to it.
LuciBThinnner: Our inside Christmas lights are organized and in their boxes. Ornaments, too. Our outside lights storage is a mess. We have purchased some winders and boxes for them and hope to get them all sorted out and labelled. They will be stored in our garage attic as in the past, but hopefully tidy and no longer a huge mess.
Lanette: Have a Fabulous Friday, yourself. :bigsmile:
Pip: Does your gym have lockers available? If the cost is reasonable it might be worth spending a few dollars. :flowerforyou:
(((Rebecca))): If your younger son is at sea it will not be easy to reach him. Who knows when the letter you wrote will reach him, and who knows when he will have an opportunity to call or send a letter to you. What advice does your DH give to you? He is likely the person with the best understanding of shipboard life in the navy.
Kylia: It is great to see you posting again!
Christmas light are all down, but not yet put away. We bought some new storage containers for outside Christmas lights and will be working on putting them to use and labelling light stings today. It would be great if we could get them into the attic today, but this will be one step at a time.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
January 2020 Resolutions
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day.
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours nightly.
6. Abstain from alcohol.
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Machka - Love the "introvert" graphic. That describes me perfectly.
Pip - I am still shocked by what people steal. We had some egg shaped hummingbird feeders get stolen once. They must have made the biggest mess on whoever did it. People in our neighborhood have their potted plants stolen often. A friend caught her gardener "stealing" these "prickly dried berry" things off one of her trees at 5am once. I don't know what tree it is or why on earth anyone would want those, but he was out there collecting them. Sorry you had that happen and have to deal with replacement.
Keto is not something I could embrace. I tried, but I really had a mental stop at the high fat and I like fruit too much.
10 years - I always hated that "Where do you see yourself in 5 years" question when I was interviewing. It's really a silly question that begs a canned answer and that is what they always got from me.
Tina in CA3 -
Kate, when I was five and six years old we lived in Puerto Rico. We celebrated Christmas with Santa Claus just like we had always done but added the visit from the 3 Kings with food and water for the camels placed under our beds where the Kings would place gifts. My father said that he had been happy to eat the milk and cookies we left for Santa but he refused to eat the water and grasses we left for the camels.6
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I only buy pants at a thrift shop because the price of Women’s thin material pants with no pockets isn’t worth full price!
Men’s are heavy y lots of pockets so worth it. Boys nope 👎 on sale or thrift they’re too rough y grow too fast. Only worth a few nice ones for school. Girls only when older same reasons plus their made worse like Women’s.
Amber Tx
Salad y haven’t weighed myself yet. Just so busy4
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