WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020
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SuziQ- You comments regarding Charlie touched me. I have been wondering what my husband would be doing during this. I believe he would be the sort that would keep running out to the stores and would have been difficult to control. While I thought I was used to being alone the idea of not going out at all is strange. We will be getting most of the staff deployed to home this week, which is strange for a government organization. We will have shifts set up to go into office to picked up documents from those needing services. I will go in to get documents signed, etc. but times will be limited. We are going to be communicating via skype meetings, etc. so there will be multiple contacts.
Sharon-so sorry to read of your surgery. Hope you are gaining strength daily.
Beth-prayers for mom and dad.
Well, was able to get some sleep last night. Had an emotional outburst in meeting with my main managers. Someone mentioned something a staff member brought up that was really silly and I just exploded. Told everyone what I was worried about is how many of our people would be dead at the end of this. Have several staff who are at risk due to multiple health issues. I have worked with some of them for over 25 years. I had my rant, got the emotions out, and then we went back to work. Trying to figure out how to get services out to the public that are needed during all of this is a bit overwhelming but we are working through it. It won't be perfect but it will work. I think it will, strangely, also help us learn how to do things better.
Going to spend some time today cleaning house (this week was go to work, come home, do some more for work, leave everything at home where it landed). Have to get area set up to bring home work computer and monitor. I will be one who has total system access. Will also set up my home gym stuff. Really need to get a workout in. While it will be cool today, it is to be sunny and a long walk outside is called for.
Take care of yourselves all-looks like this will be a wild ride.
Ginny in Ohio
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Hello everyone.
There is no stress avoiding it staying home. We are surrounding by our own germs and families. Yes it stressful being locked up. But so many of us are blessed to have home gyms, internet connections, Netflix, cable, books, hobbies, etc. It is up to us to stop this thing.
I almost was going to go out to the farmer's market today as I no longer have any fresh greens and thought to myself......you have fresh carrots, onions, potatoes, beets, and radishes, canned green beans, canned corn, canned beans, rice, eggs, pasta, canned tomatoes, spices and condiments, frozen fruit, tuna, canned chicken, baking products, and other miscellany around the house. I will have to get creative over the coming days but do have enough to keep me alive and well-fed.
Am I low on TP. Yes. I have a workaround. Flea, lucky you with the bidet - my shower is right next to my toilet so that will be my other workaround.
From what all of the experts are saying right now this thing is too new. We may never be able to build an immunity to it, but if we are able to do so the minimum time-frame for herd immunity will be two years.
It is time for us to break out those to do lists which seem to never quite get done and start hitting it. Keeping ourselves busy is one way to to keep ourselves distracted.
I am going a little stir crazy living alone and staying locked down. My gas tank is full so I will at some point this weekend go out for a little drive around town just to feel like I am out and about. I will not stop anywhere because I want to be part of the solution.
Some of my weekend plans updating my emergency list to a pandemic, getting out in the garden to weed and cut things back, bill planning, finishing up my taxes, going through at least two drawers to organize and/or downsize, and cleaning/wiping down all of the pictures on the walls.
We can do this, we are strong, we are resourceful, we are smart, and we are part of the solution.
Hugs to all and prayers for those in need.
SuziQ - SFL7 -
Ginny in Ohio My Machatainista Vicky is an old warrior who has dealt with multiple sclerosis for half her life. She is about 70 now. Some days when you ask her how she's doing, she'll say, "Oh, it's one of my FOGgy days. I'm a little MeSsy." Meaning her MS is flaring. She sees each flare as an "F-ing Opportunity for Growth. (FOG) I love her. She refuses to own a wheelchair. When she needs one she rents it.
Remind me what your government organization is in charge of? Busy transition for you. FOGgy days, as Vicky would say.
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Here's a little Zen for anyone who would like it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQRDv3HtmUA
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Karen in Virginia
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Pip I've been thinking about you & Kirby, as well as the others who have a vulnerable spouse. Do you have the type of job that can be done remotely? I know you are still biking in to work each day & just wondered.
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Ginny - Big hug to you and all of the planning it has taken to keep services going for those in need. I cannot imagine the stress you and your team have been under. You have done a tremendous job getting things organized so folks can be remote and scheduling pick up times.
It does take some time for everyone to get in the groove of remote working. It sounds like you have it under control. I have found having at least one weekly team meeting via WebEx is a great way in making sure everyone feels connected and on task. Since this is so new I would almost suggest a daily call. Even if there is no work to discuss the meetings are a way for people to have some type of outlet.
And, I so agree with you. Efficiencies and process improvement will definitely be an upside as will emergency planning.
As for Charlie. He was an English professor and was used to a lot of downtime. He used to follow my lead when it came to anything requiring a plan and we were very good at entertaining ourselves. As I mentioned there have been quite a few hurricanes we lived through so we were quite used to living without electricity, electronic devices, etc.. He was a comedian of sorts. Oh, the laughs. The hardest part of this for me is I am a care giver and being without a partner and childless makes me feel a little out of balance because I only have myself to worry about and that is simply not my nature.
For signatures you may want to look in to Adobe. They have a product that will encrypt signatures. It may be difficult since I know most government entities love their paper.
But, it may be something to look in to for the future.
Enjoy your weekend and be sure to get some well-deserved R&R!
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We ventured out today on what might be one of our last forays into public shopping areas given that Tassie numbers have jumped from 10-16 in the last 24 hours or so.
Mostly I wanted to get a couple things for potentially working from home and my husband wanted some garden stuff like soil, pots, seeds, etc. We also needed batteries to ensure our Zwift connections keep going.
Fortunately, most people were taking the social distancing thing seriously. This is from Australia Health.
https://youtu.be/2WCtGFNENYU
I wish I could just relax and enjoy this time at home but I'm very busy with my university work.
I read of people being bored and I can hardly imagine!! If I actually get on top of my uni work, there are about 101 household things that need doing before I can even get to the stuff I'd like to do.
Maybe if this does go on for 12-18 months like they suggest, I'll get on top of everything.
Machka in Oz
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Believe it or not people are still hoarding it here. As soon as it is on the shelf it is gone. We cannot place an online order for it as it shows as out of stock. This is true for Amazon too (which I do not support).
I am conserving it as best as I can, hence the #1 and the rest use plan right now. I figure by the end of next week things will even out and the crazy TP hoarders will start worrying about something else. Heck, if there is no food there will be no use for the TP - LOL!
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: T’ai Chi, recycling, veg prep, tubbing with Carol, invest 10 mins cleaning Master & Guest Bds,Thanks Okie! Glad your refugee guests had a respite. Wouldn’t want to go home to where they’re going ;{
Bonus: Freddie’s
Get to do: 3/21 Library, invest 10 mins cleaning office, board meeting minutes, train dogs, bake something for Joe, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, Reward: inventory seeds, plan garden, order replenishments.
Day 2: Scrub a dub dub
Karen in VA I need to stay away from the Hallmark Christmas Movie Marathon, or I won’t get ANYTHING done :laugh: the September 2053 joke!
Michelle I don’t know how “shelter-in-place” states view soup kitchens, probably like restaurants everything must be takeout, no eating in.
Margaret, THANK YOU for the simple gifts. What a lovely voice you have.
Lanette, love your ideas about the checks. You are so right we must be mindful of the tax implications. Sometimes the government issues such stimulus checks as a kind of “advance tax refund” that you have to pay back the next April. :{
Annie ((hugs)) hope your writing helps to ease your stress.
The very happiest of anniversaries to you and your hubs, Katla. 50 years? You are both golden!
Heather, milk is still out of stock here, tp and wipes are rationed, and you’re right, the liquor dispensaries are running low…
Sharon (((gentle hugs held extra long))) Thankful for your first responders and your hospital care givers. Truly terrifying.
Cathy agree about the under-reporting. Our state recently got an influx of test kits, but is now short of test swabs and bags. Needs must prioritize “everyone” to “everyone displaying symptoms” even though we know how contagious the asymptomatic folk are.
Carol praying your son finds new opportunities soon.
Beth praying for your father, mother, son and you. Scary scary time.
Ginny believe you are right, this will help us learn how to do things better.
Like Kylia, Machka and SuziQ have suggested, need to use this time to tackle the many undone ‘To Do’s. And reconnect with Joe.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
March: better than February.
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Last night Amazon still had TP available. It is multi packs of individually wrapped rolls, but it is available.
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Machka I have not found any TP available online.2
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Our cleaner is here. She has a mask, gloves etc and is wiping down behind her. When she is gone I will swab front door knob, bell and knocker and anything else. I bought a large bottle of rubbing alcohol last year, so that has come in handy.
Only one of her clients has cancelled and she was old and on chemo. The cleaner 's partner is a private teacher, so she is now on line. They are from Brazil. I pay her on line, so no cash exchanges.
My fluey thing seems to have departed, thank goodness. I'm feeling like my old self.
DH is a bit despondent. I think he is worrying about his daughters.
He got milk and a newspaper this morning from the little newsagents. Milk doesn't seem to be a problem at the moment.
Kim - Here they are crying out for agricultural workers, pickers etc. What's it like around you? Otherwise stuff will rot in the ground. They are talking about redirecting the out of work restaurant workers.
So sorry for those of you with big worries about family and friends. Beth, it must be so hard. I feel for those with lots of people to feed when it's hard to find stuff. Like Kim, if I ate a bit less it wouldn't hurt me! But teenagers etc are hoovers that just inhale food.
The sun is shining.
Spring is springing! Tonight we are having one of my old frozen ragus and butternut squash that I found the other day. Left over cabbage. Sounds glorious! Plus fresh mango.
I am having fewer AF days than I was. I'm not going crazy, but a drink is something to look forward to at the end of the day. So far we are keeping it to a reasonable portion. Tonight a glass of red wine.
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Good Saturday!
I finally caught up again.
Katla- Happy Anniversary! That is amazing. My husband and I will have to live to 97 to see a 50 yr anniversary 😂
Margaret- Thank you for sharing. You and your voice are lovely.
Sharon- Oh No! I am happy you were able to get immediate help. Please follow all instructions to get healthy.
Beth- So scary especially to be so far away. Prayers that your parents are able to get the assistance they need through this time. Prayers that you find peace when they do get assistance and the surgery is complete. We are here for you!
Ginny- You are allowed an occasional outburst. You have a lot of people depending on you. I hope as things get more controlled with working from home that you get a chance to BREATHE a little.
I was texted by my mother yesterday. She lives in NC. She is staying home from what I figured. She is busy cleaning and decluttering. I wish her luck as she is a hoarder.
I called another older gentleman friend to see if he needed anything. He is good. But said he would let me know if he needed anything.
Still working. Still wiping. Still rubber gloving. More and more people doing curbside drop off and pick up. Big sale going on with commercial mowers right now. Not great timing, but did sell 3 yesterday.
I have to pay bills, check on one of my renters, then figure out what else I want to accomplish this weekend at home.
I am getting tired of hearing that I shouldn't be "on the front lines" so to speak. Our customers depend on me. They know my name, voice, and smile. They tell me they like dealing with me. I am taking precautions.
We are STRONG women!
We HAVE each other's backs!
We SUPPORT as we can, even though only on line.
I pray that we help ease some of the loneliness that this time of separation can enhance.
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Kylia in Ohio where it is cold again, but not raining
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If you can afford to, donate $$$ to your local food bank.
If you are a seamstress, consider making medical masks to donate.
I am reminded of Victory Gardens in WWI and WWII.
Karen in Virginia5 -
KetoneKaren wrote: »Machka I have not found any TP available online.
We can order it, and get it, but we can only order 1 pack at a time. So the last 2 weeks I've received 24-roll packs. The week before that, they were out of stock. But I had a full 24-roll pack to begin with + about 8 rolls. About every 6 days, I place a full grocery order and hope to get a package of toilet paper in it.
I've also ordered, and received a couple boxes of tissues (like Kleenex) each week, and a package of 2 paper towel rolls each week as well.
I wish I could send you and Suzi some! I walked through the grocery store today and could have picked up 24 or maybe 48 rolls! I've found going just before closing is the time when they start to appear.
Oh also, small places seem to have them ... small grocery shops, small chemists, dollar-type stores, etc.
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Karen - I did that the other day. The bins in supermarkets have been removed because people have been stealing the donations.
I also donated to the homeless centre up the road from us. It provides cleaning and clothes washing facilities in mobile vans. It's so easy to forget about those less fortunate right now.
Supermarkets are hiring right now for shelf stackers etc. My elder son's girlfriend does that already as an extra earner, so he might join her. Vital work. He used to work in a warehouse. Kim?
Love you women.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Machka Someone on FB posted a picture of a squirt bottle for postpartum perineal care and said women who have had children know what to do when they run out of TP. I giggled about it all day.
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This might actually be a good idea for those critically low on TP:3
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Good morning peeps
Beth - ((((HUGS)))) As someone mentioned, ask to speak to the hospital social worker and get a better picture of how things can be handled. They generally know much more than line staff who do their best to enforce the rules, but there might be different rules for extenuating circumstances like this. Perhaps you have already covered this with them. Please know your dad & mom are in our prayers.
TP source suggestions - Health food stores, RV Centers- there's one in our community that sells and services RV and RV supplies which actually put an announcement on Facebook yesterday. Limit three packages. Janitorial supply companies, tho they might be saving their supply for institutional customers they serve, but it wouldn't hurt to check, they might be breaking down cases and selling a few rolls at a time.
TP Patrol - I'm not sure it's hoarding going on around here anymore as much as it's buying for senior friends and neighbors. Folks in my friendship circle are networking well and we pick up items for each other when we see them.
To those worrying about not being able to pay the mortgage - check with your lender, they might be waiving payments and interest for several months - they just "freeze" it and tack everything on to the end of the loan. If you haven't heard from them, check on it. Our credit union and area banks did that after the huge flood in our area in 2007, and even suspended car loan payments, etc.
Actually, perhaps that's already been in a Federal or State declaration, or will be soon.
Political commentary- nothing nasty :
I have to give kudos to our governor and county commissioners for sharing their press conferences and some meetings live on Facebook. It's interesting to watch these proceedings and better understand what is leading them to make certain decisions. Their jobs are hard and they cannot please everyone, but they are doing the best with what information they have at the time.Stay healthy peeps. This too shall pass.
And they haven't had much sleep in the last week. I've worked disasters, nothing of this magnitude, but have dealt with unhappy citizens and situations while running on empty and approaching "blithering idiot" status. Amazing the disconnect between brain and tongue that sometimes happens when going without sleep for days. . So I cut them all - from federal down to local-a lot of slack. Things turn on a dime and they haven't been through this before. Pleased at how well the agencies from federal down to local are working together on this.
Lanette
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