WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020
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stats for the day:
not bad calorie burn for no gym workout
bike ride home 2 sumner station- 1hr 5min 6sec, 147mhr, 12.2amph, 13.22mi= 585c
apple watch- 515c
Jog sta 2 wrk- 5.21min, 9.38min mi, 151mhr, .55mi= 70c
apple watch- 71c
Jog wrk 2 sta- 4.23min, 9.47min mi, 151mhr, .44mi= 56c
apple watch- 60c
Bike ride dome 2 hm- 19.15min, 8amph, 150mhr, 2.57mi= 173c
apple watch- 154c
total cal 8843 -
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Regarding the idea of letting people get COVID-19 to build up an immunity ...
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-19/what-is-herd-immunity-and-could-it-stop-coronavirus/12059968
One key sentence in the article ...
"Scientists have been quick to point out that it's not yet known whether people who survive COVID-19 are then resistant to it."
M in Oz6 -
Margaret and Tracey, Thanks for the ideas about keeping my line dance students connected. I'll keep them in mind if anyone in the class suggests that we stay connected. There are about 50 students who regularly attend and I don't have contact information for many of them. A young friend who is a nurse, called today and offered to go grocery shopping for us if we want. Jake told her we might take her up on her offer.
Barbie in NW WA 7 -
Well, guess who is going to have company in a few days? Jess knew this was coming and I think we did, too. My first thought? What will I make? Well, I have enough chicken, I made a lasagna and today I fried flounder. That’s a start
Started one of the diamond dotz. I’m making one of a pineapple for the condo and another one for a girlfriend of mine along with one of a flamingo.
Michele NC
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Good evening,
Update from our areaMore closures. Luckily my hair colorist isn't in a salon. She is disinfecting her room between each client and leaving it up to them. Still up in the air on massuess as she is medically licensed not just spa. Wait and see. My youngest daughter let me know tonight that the hospital she works at has its first covid 19 case. They took him immediately to air tight room on Saturday, discharged to home on Sunday. Wait and see.....She needs to work from home. Across our state line they are shutting down non-essential businesses effective Friday at 5pm. Agricultural can stay open. Part of me hopes this will be an option as I know more closures are coming. We are agricultural. Part of me wants to hide away at home for 2 weeks. Big stores like Lowe's and Wal-Mart are exempt. Small businesses are taking a big hurt.
Was really slow today at work. I actually posted on our work Facebook page that we are open. I also found the local community page and posted to that one. From there the Centerville news picked up the post and shared. If we have to close, people will just buy mowers and parts at those big box stores. I figure any posts help!
Michelle- thanks for the glycerin idea. I did wear rubber gloves today with lotion on hands. Better tonight.
Hugs to all as we go through the challenges added to our everyday experiences!
I find comfort in knowing no matter where you are on this planet, we are all touched by this somehow. I am not alone in my concerns.
Sleepy time,
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Kylia in Ohio trying to make wise decisions8 -
Tassie has essentially closed its borders and has declared a State of Emergency.
The Australian government is also trying to emphasise "social distancing" but people aren't getting it.
Meanwhile, I went out at lunch and picked up some movies and a few other bits and pieces. That will probably be my last foray unless I really need something. I'm happy to pull up the drawbridges now (with the exception of work and public transportation, of course).
However, if I do have to go out among other shoppers, I want one of these!
(Today, I'm in a line of 4 or 5 of us. The people in front of me are well spaced, but the woman behind me is so close she's touching me. So I stepped aside, and then she wanted to stand right beside me. If I stepped forward, she was right there again. I was about to say something when she took a phone call and stopped walking/pushing for a moment ... then I was next in line and away. 1.5 metres people!!)
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: not going back to 3/11, starting today, 3/18: board meeting minutes, BB&B (last one
), Farmers’ market, Tumble to groomer, fire district board meeting.
Bonus: lop and burn brush
Get to do: 3/19 firehall postings by 10, Denise’s for email list work, recycling, Library, invest 10 mins cleaning dining room (discarding prior carryovers, starting fresh) board meeting minutes, bake something for Joe, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, Reward: inventory seeds, plan garden, order replenishments.
Last BB&B class this morning for the foreseeable future. Bittersweet. The strenuous activity always eases any anxiety I brought with me. Coach read us an inspiring poem about being survivors, will post it when he sends me the full text. But it was sad, felt like I might never see the core group (6) of us together in the same way again.
SuziQ two of my favorite Christmas gifts were 1: a mini screw driver set from Mama, 2: a “girly” pink tool set with pliers, wire cutters, nut and screw drivers from Joe. As a bonus he threw in a small xx that didn’t come with the set. Gotta love those who know and love who we are!
Machka yes, some of the new normal is welcome. Re: the herd immunity article, that sure is a zinger of a key sentence. the social distance bubbles :laugh:
Lisa :laugh: and yes, laughter is the best defense we have against the panic. Thanks!
Lanette like you and Kylia my hands are dry, scaly and crackling. Trying to keep them in Coconut Oil.
Margaret “…you do not have the right safety equipment to help her” this is why our volunteer fire department has regretfully opted out from responding to medical calls. They don’t have the gear, no gloves no5 N95 masks. (If they go to a toxic fire they use their air tanks.)
Beth bless you for sticking up for your son and taking them both in for now. the good laugh about your portions after such an extended fast. Humor is key to surviving this all with grace.
Welcome@Li2love2life con grats on your rowing medal!
Janetr so glad to hear from you, was starting to worry.
Amber never thought of potato pancakes and matzoh in concert with tortillas. What a gift your multiple ancestries are! Heard on the radio that raw in shell eggs coated with paraffin lasted 6 months on a base in the Antarctic.
Thanks clowe1028 for dancewithira. Agree with you about the need for motivation, so much harder to do on our own than in class.
Carol in GA Bnl “could not come back (to the care facility) until they were certain he had not contracted the virus from being in the hospital.” ?? Where is he supposed to go? SMH!
Still too sleepy to update stats.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
March: better than February.
daily: steps=7907 vits=9 log=10 CI<CO=7 CI<250<CO=4 Tumble & Shadow 5=6 mfp=10 clean 10 mins=7 outside=6 up hill=7
wkly: BB&B x3=4, rx=1 dance=3 pack walk=1
mnthly: board mtg=0 grant= review 20for20=0
bonus: AF=5 play=2 sew=06 -
Don't know what next steps will be today. Have stopped public coming into buildings to try to limit exposure. Paperwork is getting dropped off and we are processing everything we can. Not enough resources for everyone to work from home. Will be deploying some key staff who can handle major stuff to home-want to get it tested out to see how it works and figure out bugs before sending more. Unfortunately, putting call centers from home is not doable at this moment (we get a huge volume of calls). Staff is spaced out well in individual cubes and is by and large following social distancing. People cleaning things like crazy. Getting everyone to keep desks cleared for proper clean several times daily.
First challenge of day is taking staff temperatures before work (other duties as assigned!). Have supervisors bringing in scan type thermometers. If someone has fever or they refuse they will be sent home. Don't like any of this, but we will do what we need to do.
Stay safe all,
Ginny in Ohio7 -
Happy Thursday!
So, like Ginny, we are suppose to take temps before opening. Don't have a no touch, but do have a scan. Go to check my temp and battery dead. No biggie. I have another battery........nope, dead! Will have to stop and get one on way to work.
My stress reliever last night
Thankful to have you all to share and support.
Be safe out there!
Kylia in Ohio
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Once again a silver lining
I had a nice phone call from my younger son who was driving to London to rescue a shipment of AF drinks from a warehouse before London goes into lockdown. He has to get them over to Amazon for distribution. Nice to chat to him.
He is very worried about his dad, my ex, who will be a gonner if he gets it. I hope they can find a safe place for him to isolate. My son has voluntarily taken a large pay cut, maybe to help keep others ticking over with some pay, I don't know. They will apply for a mortgage holiday for three months.
The good news is they want us to do some distance learning stuff with the kids on Skype, starting on Monday. Simple things like setting them a story topic for the day and them reading it back to us in the afternoon, or setting puzzles, or funny ideas. Just to keep communication going. I am a bit technically challenged with Skype, it rarely works smoothly, but it is better than nothing.
Then he said for Mother's Day on Sunday, his present for me is to get us takeout pizzas from Fatto a Mano and bring them over and put them on the doorstep for us. I've got to text him our orders. I always have the same thing and have been having it for about three years now. Salsiccia y Fiorielli. It's a white pizza, with fennel sausage and broccoli. Knockout! 
Weighed myself this morning. Haven't lost this week, but haven't put on , which I think is an achievement as I am a comfort eater.
I am a couple of pounds down from my top, so travelling in the right direction.
My friend in York is still ok, but says she is feeling hotter. Alright so far. She is a strong, fit 71 year old, so here's hoping.
Love you all. Thank you for being here. It really makes a difference to my life. Especially now.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx9 -
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Tassie has essentially closed its borders and has declared a State of Emergency.
Australia has closed its borders.
But schools are still open and public transportation is still avoiding government recommendations.
I've had to deal with how our national cycling club is going to address the issue this evening via Zoom. We've come up with an email which has gone out to everyone indicating that our rides will continue ... tentatively. Very much dependent upon changes in the situation.
Thing is cycling, hiking, walking, canoeing, kayaking, cross country skiing, etc. etc. are still OK in most places. Getting exercise and fresh air is good! And many of these things allow us to practice social distancing.
My husband and I have walked to the beach two evenings this week and it has been lovely. There aren't very many people out and about ... even the vehicular traffic on one of the main roads has reduced a lot. We've walked, talked and breathed in the fresh ocean air.
Cycling is good too and we hope to get out this weekend. The challenge comes if we have to stop at a shop. For us, right now, that doesn't happen because our rides are short. But it could happen on the events we organise ... so it's something to keep in mind.
And now, I need to get moving on my next assignment. Uni keeps going! I have a long weekend -- my own arrangement -- with tomorrow (Friday) off and Monday morning off too. During that time I need to finish an assignment and get myself organised with my two classes now that everything is online.
Machka in Oz5 -
Real Quick: I rec'd an email from the state of Michigan this morning. Yesterday, Gov. Whitmer listed childcare homes as "essential workers"! Which means I will not be mandated to close. The state is also working with area ISD's to help any childcare home provider who is willing to expand services to do so by means of referrals, getting us needed necessary items (such as cribs, sleep mats, cleaning supplies, educational materials, etc). Once our current childcare families are accommodated we are being asked to open our doors to "essential worker's children" next. Such as hospital employees, police families, EMT/first responder, fire dept. etc. We are also being asked to expand our hours. (I am on the fence about this one). SO...looks like I am gearing up for "growth". I have decided to implement a "best practices" routine to help keep the virus out of my house. I (or my husband) will be meeting parents outside, we will take the child's temperature daily, upon arrival. Any temp over normal and the child will need to stay home for 48 hours AFTER temp has returned to normal. Children will be required to wash hands upon entering and before going home. No backpacks or bags will be coming and going between houses.
Ooops! First kiddo arriving. Gotta fly! ttfn xoxoxo KJ14 -
Tassie has essentially closed its borders and has declared a State of Emergency.
The Australian government is also trying to emphasise "social distancing" but people aren't getting it.
Meanwhile, I went out at lunch and picked up some movies and a few other bits and pieces. That will probably be my last foray unless I really need something. I'm happy to pull up the drawbridges now (with the exception of work and public transportation, of course).
However, if I do have to go out among other shoppers, I want one of these!
(Today, I'm in a line of 4 or 5 of us. The people in front of me are well spaced, but the woman behind me is so close she's touching me. So I stepped aside, and then she wanted to stand right beside me. If I stepped forward, she was right there again. I was about to say something when she took a phone call and stopped walking/pushing for a moment ... then I was next in line and away. 1.5 metres people!!)
Unless it is an emergency stay home!
Just tell whomever you have been exposed someone who is exhibiting cold syptoms and you need to islolate to make sure you will not spread this too!
Goals today
Deliver food to friends. No exposure to any outside places
Push again to get son out of hospital as soon as possible.
I do have a N-100 mask I bought for Asbestoes work. I look like a bug when I wear it. Since it is already used it I cannot donate it. I also wear a pair of safety glasses ad gloves. Because of the type of mask it is I can wear it multiple times. So I will wear this when I go to pick up my son and have him in my car. I will have to assume he has been exposed until he is in his home for two weeks with no symptoms.
One fortunate thing is where he is they rarely get visitors. So less in and out of outside people.
Asking for prayers to help me get him out of there.
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Hold a good thought for my son, as well, flying to LA then to Arkansas today. The thought of being on a plane right now seriously gives me the heebie-jeebies... Off to the showers, did my elliptical - on level 3 incline now, still 30 minutes each morning.
Love y'all,
Lisa7 -
I'm going to have my cleaner come tomorrow. I reckon she must be clean if she is cleaning. I won't go near her and won't touch the Hoover afterwards.
I had an email back from my ex. He is remaking his will.
Seems in decent spirits, though he has access to the latest epidemiology which is not cheering. He has severely compromised kidneys and the final stage of the virus is said to affect the kidneys. They may evacuate the whole family to the seaside. Or rent a flat just for him.
KJ - schools are closing here, but staying open for key workers children and the vulnerable....
As in your country, there are many kids for whom school is a safe haven.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
Prayers to your son Lisa!
Unless it is an emergency stay home!
Just tell whomever you have been exposed someone who is exhibiting cold syptoms and you need to islolate to make sure you will not spread this too!
Goals today
Deliver food to friends. No exposure to any outside places
Push again to get son out of hospital as soon as possible.
I do have a N-100 mask I bought for Asbestoes work. I look like a bug when I wear it. Since it is already used it I cannot donate it. I also wear a pair of safety glasses ad gloves. Because of the type of mask it is I can wear it multiple times. So I will wear this when I go to pick up my son and have him in my car. I will have to assume he has been exposed until he is in his home for two weeks with no symptoms.
I tried to share your poster on Facebook didn't take. I'll try again. Do you have the e-mail address. Thanks!2
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