WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020
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I’m going to stop reading on here. Way too much posting on virus.8
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fanncy0626 wrote: »I’m going to stop reading on here. Way too much posting on virus.
Unfortunately that's life these days ... especially for those of us who work right in the midst of it all.
Happily ... my calendar is clearing right up! Just about everything is either cancelled or online now.
It's like a breath of fresh air not having to go here, there, and everywhere.
Machka in Oz6 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »I’m going to stop reading on here. Way too much posting on virus.
Unfortunately that's life these days ... especially for those of us who work right in the midst of it all.
Happily ... my calendar is clearing right up! Just about everything is either cancelled or online now. It's like a breath of fresh air not having to go here, there, and everywhere.
Machka in Oz
We are still pretending business as usual...and I am being told that I have to keep planning my education sessions as they stand for the next 6 months. Hmmmm...lets hope they get their act together soon.5 -
Kiwibowler wrote: »fanncy0626 wrote: »I’m going to stop reading on here. Way too much posting on virus.
Unfortunately that's life these days ... especially for those of us who work right in the midst of it all.
Happily ... my calendar is clearing right up! Just about everything is either cancelled or online now. It's like a breath of fresh air not having to go here, there, and everywhere.
Machka in Oz
We are still pretending business as usual...and I am being told that I have to keep planning my education sessions as they stand for the next 6 months. Hmmmm...lets hope they get their act together soon.
It is almost business as usual here. Almost all the "non-essential" stuff has been cancelled or postponed ... but university continues (online now) and work continues.
No kids, no pets, not much time to take photos of flowers or scenery. It's pretty much all work, university and exercise when I can fit it in.
At work, we're trying to get as much of the "usual" stuff out of the way so that we can focus on COVID-19 issues as needed.
At home, there's no need to panic. Supplies are available. And I'm quite looking forward to being able to spend more time on my uni stuff ... and perhaps also exercise!
My husband is talking about trying his hand at baking bread! And his tomatoes are ripening so he's finding recipes for sauces. We've got chicken mince and spices so there might be spaghetti or taco filling on the menu soon.
Machka in Oz
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Michele: I had no trouble finding food in our town, but TP was a huge challenge. It is funny what some people hoard. :laugh:
Annie in Delaware: I’m happy you had a good day.
Barbie: I recently turned my Cologuard test into our local clinic. It was sent off to a lab. I haven’t seen test results yet. :flowerforyou:
Rita: I’m glad that you can stay in your spot in the park. It is a good thing to have the place to yourself just now.
Machka: I hope your stresses ease away and you can get real rest. :flowerforyou:
*Tomorrow I drop my car off at the repair shop to get the fender bender damage repaired. DH will have to follow me so that I can get a ride home. I'm glad we're finally getting the car repair done.
**I am currently counting blessings. DH and I are doing okay. So are our adult children, our four grandchildren, and our sweet old dog.
Katla in NW Oregon
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OK, where are these cabins exactly?
If I could, I'd nip off to a cabin like this for a couple months just about any time ... and who knows ... when I finish university & graduate, I just might try to find something similar for a few weeks.
Give me bicycles & bicycle gear, hiking & trail running gear, books, my camera, some paper and pens and I'm set.
What might you bring to a cabin like this if you were to stay there for a couple months?
M in Oz2 -
Machka: If I was vacationing in a cabin like that I’d take food & water, books, bug repellent & my terra-tryke. I’d hope for DH to feel good enough to come along.
Katla4 -
If anyone wants bread baking tips I'm a champion...6
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Last night I got an email that no mass is to be held in any church that can seat more than 100. Wonder how long this’ll go on? I’m sure they don’t want to miss Easter. Wouldn’t bother me if we didn’t have mass next month since I’m supposed to count the collection money and if there’s no mass, there’s no collection money.
Michele NC
Anywhere from 2-6 months. Many services have gone online here.
We're in this for the long haul.
M in Oz
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My university has gone to online courses with this addition:
"For any activities where online delivery is not possible, alternative approaches are being developed. These include the introduction of intensives, once it’s possible for students and staff to physically gather."
In my opinion, that's how courses should be taught. I've thought for a long time that universities need a complete overhaul.
My idea of the ideal university would be lectures online, online discussions, good old fashioned individual research papers and exams PLUS occasional intense, professional, concise conferences/seminars and/or workshops/labs.
So perhaps the current situation might be a catalyst for change!
After work today, I walked to my Run Strong class. It's a small class and we're outdoors so it wasn't cancelled.
An hour of running technique practice along with strength and stretching exercises!
I also did 17 flights of stairs today ... didn't have time for more.
Since I finished one assignment this morning, this evening I need to do something with laundry and start my next assignment.
The next assignment is about Smart Cities!
Machka in Oz
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Machka if I had 2 months in a cabin away without internet or tv I would take,.....books, cross stitch projects, hiking shoes, camera, boom box and extra batteries for music. Katla My husband would come with me only if he could have his phone. We watch very little tv when we are in the mountains, usually only at bedtime for news. We sit outside, he talks on phone🤔
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Kylia in Ohio2 -
MachkaMy cabin would have running cold water, light sources, a stove for heat & cooking. It would be fully furnished. There would be a general store within driving distance.
I would take my dogs, some books, my favorite pillow, sturdy shoes & practical clothes, bug repellant, a magnifying glass, a flashlight, a deck of cards, some stationery, & my banjo. My partner would come with me, but would last only a week without technology. Then she would go home, leaving me & the dogs to fend for ourselves. We would secretly like this. I would learn to play my banjo again, write a heartfelt letter to each important person in my life, write in a journal, explore my surroundings, sleep, meditate, walk, sit & do nothing, & play with my dogs.
Heal.
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Katla You opted for Cologuard!- good to get that issue resolved. And glad for you to get the car in to the shop this morning. The sooner you can get that behind you, the better.
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My daughter-in-law sent a message saying she will be Learning Coach for my grandson the next 2 weeks. I am going to send a checklist of his assignments, which she will appreciate. As far as I know, we will still be taking care of Lilly 2 days a week.
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Going to Kroger at 6 a.m. yesterday was a good idea. Very few people in the store at that hour.
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Kiwi My partner is a pretty good bread maker, too! Do you keep sourdough starter going? I would like to do that. What are your favorite breads?
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Karen in Virginia
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Hang in there, dear friends. We have a bumpy ride ahead. We are all in the same boat. We have to be super inventive to stay on track.As an over 70 year old in U.K., I am facing the prospect of imposed self-isolation in the near future and making plans to keep busy. I see it as an opportunity to focus on having the time to concentrate on working on health and fitness.Don't panic!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!
Plan for today: (flexible! Work in progress 😂)
Meditation - 30 mins ✅
HIIT - 30+ mins (abs, core, cardio)✅
Yoga - 20+ mins
Breakfast - blueberries/yoghurt
Daily Chores
Patchwork - set up workstation
Coffee
Sew 4+ blocks
Lunch
Crochet - 1 hour
Walk/gardening 1 hour 🌷🌱(25 mins so far)
Coffee/Relax 30 mins
Dinner
Who knows!!!
☘️ Terri #makingtodaycount!
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I am so proud of my granddaughter! She told me that last weekend she met some friends at a local mall to hang out. She realized that these weren't people she should be hanging with when they kept trying to get her to vape, take a hit(pot), or have a taste (alcohol). She separated herself and got to another store, then called her parents to pick her up. She has had a tough year figuring out wise friend choices. The first incident was a "boyfriend" . The rule is everyone she hangs with must meet her parents especially boyfriends. This particular boy wouldn't come meet the parents. Daddy said he had a week to stop by and meet. Day 6, boy broke up with her. Fast forward about a month, boy is involved in a robbery of another teen resulting in a murder and him getting shot. He is now in jail! I know we have to let our grands grow up, but I just want her to have good friends! She is learning to make better choices.
VirusMy husband is now getting paranoid about me and customers. I told him I am wiping and washing, not hugging and kissing. He wants me to wear rubber gloves. I still would need to wash. I have posted on our Facebook page that if you just need parts, call ahead, we can get them together, customer can pay by credit card, we can deliver to vehicle with proper id Our building is small. I am trying to avoid hanging out and crowds. Schools closed, churches closed, bars and restaurants are carryout only. Thankful for internet and phones. Online church services. Online schools. Online shopping.
In midst of life challenges, my daughter wants me to quit vaping cinnamon flavor. I started vaping about 6 years ago as I quit smoking clove cigarettes. Cinnamon is the only flavor I liked. I have gone down from 12mg to 3mg nicotine. Her concern is that that may be the cause of my WBC issues even though that only started about 2 years ago. Soooooo, will be trying to figure that out. I used tootsie rolls to quit smoking many years ago. Not allowed those. Of course I gained 40 lbs the first time I quit smoking. The second time only gained 20. The third time, i replaced with vaping and only gained 10. So step one, I am placing vape in purse instead of pocket at work. Replacing with water and maybe jumping jack if appropriate. That is the first step. I have y'all for support. We are suppose to be heading into crazy spring, crazy busy, lots of stress. Times are changing. Under stress and concern doesn't seem like the right time to change, but maybe it is.
Stay safe!
Stay strong!
Make the best choice you can at the moment!
We are here for you!
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Kylia in Ohio breathing deeply.6 -
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Hi ladies
Heather I'm quite a few pages behind but just read about your "Saga" dilemma, I agree with a few others, take the money now, you can always put it away for a cruise later in the year, we don't know how things are going to pan out. There's already talk of school closures here in York, nothing yet, but it could happen.
Just want to add, I'm very grateful to all who post Coronavirus information, I think it helps to keep things in perspective and helps to make informed decisions.
Back to catching up
Viv UK 3 -
VirusMy husband is now getting paranoid about me and customers. I told him I am wiping and washing, not hugging and kissing. He wants me to wear rubber gloves. I still would need to wash. I have posted on our Facebook page that if you just need parts, call ahead, we can get them together, customer can pay by credit card, we can deliver to vehicle with proper id Our building is small. I am trying to avoid hanging out and crowds. Schools closed, churches closed, bars and restaurants are carryout only. Thankful for internet and phones. Online church services. Online schools. Online shopping.
Kylia in Ohio breathing deeply.
We've been advised not to shake hands either ... basically, not to touch each other and to maintain a distance of about 1.5 metres.
As an introvert and probably borderline autistic (high functioning?), that suits me just fine. It's wonderful walking down the streets now ... there are fewer people and those who are out there keep their distance!
And a couple others for those who are interested ...
Machka in Oz
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Hi again Ladies
Amber - thanks so much for the exercise video, I have no excuse now
I will give some of them a go 
, but now I need to go to pay a few bills for my mum, time is running away with me again.
Love Viv UK 4 -
Good morning ladies!
Machka - looking at that cabin makes me grateful for the internet and electricity.
Imagine if people were forced to stay home and had nothing to but talk to each other or the dog, lol. Especially after being connected to the world so easily these past couple decades.
All of this baking talk has me on a mission to find some Kalama Sourdough bread. Katla, it might be available down your way - I know you make your own. I'll make a morning trek to the stores tomorrow and hopefully can find some. I've never had any luck with sourdough, but can do a bang-up pizza dough if I need to. Putting yeast on the shopping list.
I am so surprised at the great germination I'm getting with my tomato seeds. Some have taken ten days to show their little green faces but these old seeds are waking up. Not sure if the Master Gardener plant sale will be a go this year - mid-May (I might be officially thrown "out" anyhow by then
) so should have plenty to share with the neighbors if they want to take a crack at raising some.
I stumbled on a prolific dwarf variety last year called "Little Sicily". They truly are dwarf, not huge and sprawling. Very compact, around 2 feet high and plenty of medium sized slicing tomatoes. Perfect for container gardening. I've ordered more seeds so plan to keep these going for years.
Machka - the thought of it being late summer for you and tomatoes ripening makes me happy! And hungry, lol.
Virtual (((HUGS))) hugs all around and tip of the hat to biologists and medical researchers who are working round the clock to get our lives back to normal ASAP. There's optimism with current anti-viral, HIV and malaria drugs and new drugs - trials in other countries are showing success. Maybe we won't be in this for the long haul after all.<3
Lanette
SW WA State
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