WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020

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  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    LOL Heather- Oh, I know you are right; believe me! Because I am always right! lol <3
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    edited March 2020
    Our place feels like it has shrunk in size as I set up "command central" here.

    Since I've taken over the whole dining room area, my husband has set up a small table in the living room half for eating purposes. That's fine, but it eats up floor space. Funny thing, prior to his accident, we used to eat while sitting on the sofas. We rarely used the table for anything (I had my office in our home office then too). Since his accident, he wants to eat at a table ... he doesn't seem to remember what we did before.

    He has also moved a drawer unit out here for me, and once I get stuff in drawers, it should look some better. I hardly know where to start!

    I'll get there, but it is an adjustment.

    I did think about moving into the home office, but it has become a storage room more than an office. I so desperately need to spend a lot of time sorting, scanning, purging etc. But who has the time!?!

    If this goes on long enough, I might find the time. For one thing, if all goes well, I'll finish uni in less than 7 months. That should free up some time. For another thing, reducing my round trip commute from 90 minutes to about 1 minute gives me an extra 7.5 hours each week!


    Meanwhile, I think we're going to have to make an in-person grocery shop. Delivery has been suspended here for now because they're swamped. I've applied to qualify for delivery but haven't heard yet. If my application is approved, that's OK but if it isn't one of our weekend activities will have to be shopping.

    And that means using our van which isn't running well.


    Oh well ... this is definitely not the worst life has been.


    The dining room at a considerably less cluttered time ...

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    Machka in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    Morning ladies
    Penny so wonderful to hear from you I was going to ask Heather if she had contacted you and there you are.... so glad you were able to get to where you needed to be..
    Well I am alone and in bed today..have some vertigo and just feel yucky when I get up to walk around .
    So I texted my daughter ,her husband came home from work to watch Taliah and texted Dan to get a ride from his neighbor
    Both of them should have a plan B in place ..but they dont..
    Allie laying low In Connecticut
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Lisa- Lol 😂 that’s hilarious 🤣. A Hoax lol at least she occupying her time during this sure theirs more like her. Is the Earth 🌍 Flat? No
    Is the Earth 🌍 a perfect Round circle ⭕️? No is it more bumpy uneven roundness with a few spots that make it more oval than round? Yes Funny 😁 how siblings you family can have such wide views on topics

    No word on my Aunt (no news is good news means she’s still fighting even tho their waiting for her to pass on).

    Today exercising but skipping Zumba y jump rope got sore feet, never made a dessert still. Thinking of making a lasagna out of Daughter welcome home box I keep for that special occasion. Can always buy more later.
    Going to be a simple one tho.

    Amber Tx
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    It feels good to just stay in bed.. had some tea and just watching HGTV.. and snuggling with Alfie xoxo
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,716 Member
    edited March 2020
    Cheri - I feel like you. Our life has hardly changed! Apart from seeing the grandchildren occasionally, and two sessions a week of classes, we are doing what we've always done. :o:D Good thing we love it! We really love it.

    Went out for my 5k. Felt very good. :D

    SuziQ - DH and I try to change the world every morning while we are drinking our cups of tea. If only I was in charge! :p Unfortunately no one is listening to me! I will repost the quotes when I can find them. I used them for something to help me cope with a long weekend with my difficult friend, but I find them very good to dip into at stressed moments. Barbie originally posted them. THANK YOU. But I'm still right! :p

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Thank you Heather!
    Thank you Barbie!
    Words to live by........ o:)
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Cheri in TX: Congratulations for your daughter’s success and new home. :bigsmile:

    Carol: I went shopping yesterday and was given a lecture by a stranger for bringing in my durable grocery bag. I wasn’t polite to this woman, but I did take good care of the cashier. I wore plastic gloves, used my durable bag and bagged my own groceries. I love trees and don’t want to see them turned into paper grocery bags if there is another option. :star:

    Sue in WA: Sending prayers for your DD’s best friend and her family. :heart:

    Sharon: I am happy to see that things are going okay for you. :bigsmile:

    Margaret: I had an impasse with my doctor who wanted me to go into Portland for a colonoscopy. I refused to go into Portland voluntarily. The doctor she referred me to was on the same page as me. He said no colonoscopies until the epidemic is over and done. :star:

    SuziQ: I love your gratitudes: “I am grateful to have a healthy selection of food in my refrigerator and pantry. I am grateful for my glass half full attitude and the ability to look for the silver lining.” :heart:

    Penny: It is wonderful to hear from you. I am delighted that you are at home and safe. :bigsmile: :heart:

    Allie: Sheltering at home is smart. Good for you!!! :star:

    Heather: I like the Symptoms of Inner Peace. Thanks for sharing. :bigsmile:


    We still seem to have a shortage of TP in our town. Our personal supply is holding out for now, but I wish we could stock up. We’re planning on quiet days at home for the foreseeable future.


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,663 Member
    Good morning people!

    It's a good day. Made my trip to Walmart. Not many people there. Disappointed they didn't have their dispenser with wet wipes nearby, but I wore my gloves and wiped down everything with my own anti-virus wipes as I put items into the car. Got home and immediately tossed jacket and sweats into the washer. Think we'll be OK. Next time I'll stick a few of my own wipes in my pocket before heading into the store and take care of business.

    I saw a lot of seniors there, and am wondering if they are doing any wiping down of carts and grocery items like we are. I haven't seen anything mentioned about that on the "official" guidelines from the CDC other than disinfect frequently used items as much as possible. Folks probably don't put a carton of eggs or can of coffee into that category.

    I went thru the self checkout, inserted cash and left the few coins I got in change in the machine for the next lucky person :) .

    I also asked the cashier who monitors those checkouts if any of their employees have gotten ill she said not a one. The cashiers are in close contact with hundreds of people each day, and no way are they keeping 6 feet from them. I've never seen cashiers wiping down the belts or credit card keypad or checkout area. Even if they are wearing gloves, I'm sure they have many opportunities to come into contact with all kinds of "glitter".

    That's telling me that the hand washing, not touching faces, staying home if they or a family member is sick is really paying off for everyone. B)

    I thought of a tenth thing to give up if I want to be happy: Don't waste time fretting about things/people/events I can't control.

    Make it a great day, ladies. Keep counting your many blessings! o:)<3

    Lanette
    SW WA State


  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,260 Member
    LisaInAR wrote: »
    So, as I'm cooling down from my elliptical, I'll tell you about the conversation with my sister yesterday. Reasonably short, but might be offensive to some for various reasons, so I'll stick it in a spoiler.
    Please note, there are only two people in the world who share my full genetic makeup, a brother two years older and a sister two years younger. I was 9th of 10 children, but it was blended: three of my father's (probably - different story), four of my mother's, and then the three of us. My parents broke each other of the remarrying habit, but passed it down to their children.

    That was a side trip, sorry. So--you might think this sister and I would be on the same page. Not to stretch a metaphor to the breaking point, but we're not only not on the same page, we've seldom been in the same book, and often not even in the same library.

    So, when I called her yesterday, I fully expected a lecture on the end times, which she's warned me of in previous conversations in lurid detail. She's been trying to save me since she was 22 and I was 24. She has yet to succeed.

    Please note--I'm not trying to offend any person who believes. While I have enormous respect for the faithful, I simply have baseline opinions which are not the same.

    My sister also believes the earth is flat. I just have no words for that.

    I maintain the relationship because I love her, not because I agree with her, and when I can get her away from the religious and political discussions, we have lovely conversations. As she gets older, it's harder and harder to get her away from them, unfortunately.

    So, yesterday, I called her to see if she was OK. When I asked her if the virus was impacting her, she asked me in curious tones if I actually knew anyone with the disease, and when I said no, she told me she didn't either. And then started into her theory that this isn't actually real, it's a hoax, there is no virus, this is just a way to trap us all in our homes while "they" take over the economy.

    I didn't stay on the phone long enough to find out who "they" were. Told her I had to go potty. So... I'm a coward--but I could not listen to yet another conspiracy theory. I simply can't watch our country under siege in this pandemic, while all of us watch the death toll rise, and listen to someone who says it's all a lie. I would have said something awful, and nearly did as it was. If it would do any good, I would have, I swear... but she cannot hear reason once she's deep in these theories.

    So, I'll refrain from calling her 'til all this calms down, and hope that in her disbelief, she doesn't end up getting ill because she believes it's not real. She has massive risk factors, as she has terrible nerve damage from a fall from a ladder, and is taking medication that has distinct immune system impacts.

    But this comes under the heading of "the things I cannot change." I'm sure she feels the same way about me. :'(

    Had to get that off my chest... Sorry if it was depressing.

    Love y'all,
    Lisa

    I had a discussion with my niece about people's reaction to this and some friends of long time standing surprised me in their reaction. Although I did not get hoax from any of them. I liked what she said they are just not their yet and seeing how serious this illness is. Thinking they are just not there yet helps me not get so over reactive because I want everyone on the this is a bad really bad illness because then they would more likely buy into social distancing, washing hands more, and avoiding crowds. These actions is what helps to slow down other getting sick. Lisa she just isn't there yet from what you say. Her opinion could change tomorrow.
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
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    I’m still posting more recipes but it’s in my spare time so few a day. Helping some in harder hit grocery areas lots are 3 ingredients needed 1-5ingredients for many can choose to add more or less on many.

    Amber Tx
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,326 Member
    Amber TX- I remember canned bread and still it from time to time from Amazon! Live that stuff (not Keto though lol).

    Made some keto white bread today. Came out really good! Nice texture too!

    RV Rita

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