WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2020

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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,041 Member
    :)
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    edited May 2020
    @Machka9 That must be hard that he's missing some months of memory.

    @Heather glad you liked the youtube chanel. He speaks really fast. I mainly only watch that as daily key covid news, so it saves me a lot of time and worry. He doesn't have a dramatic mood either, which is nice. And he doesn't seem very strongly political at present, to the point of blocking key facts. He seems to aim for apparent neutrality.
    You are so great in languages!
    I definitely wore more sneakers during the confinement period and just wore sweats to go for my daily exercise walk, and picked up some green plants. Previously I would have worn jeans for a walk. There is definitely has been an increase in joggers here since all gyms and many classes have been closed, so sweats seem to pass better for little local morning walks and popping in a shop.
    I have sometimes put on very very light eyeliner for zoom or live meetings. No lipstick needed when using masks.

    @Barbara wow what fun for line dancing w social distance.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    Long weekend here for most. Ascension Thursday. (40 days after Easter, the body of Jesus Christ is to have risen at this date) Friday is often an optional day off. People are really not very religious here on average, but they are committed to maintaining acquired holidays, remaining from when France had a much stronger, more active and pervasive Catholic sway.

    I worked decently on application yesterday.
    Home is finally clean after an intense cleaning session yesterday.
    I was unable to get it totally clean and tidy during the strict confinement period.
    There is still some paper sorting to be done.

    We can't go more than 100 km from home. An acquaintance kept asking me to come share her place rented by the sea. She lives less than 100km from the sea but not me. 135 euro fine and possibly being sent back if checked and apparently they are checking a lot.

    Anyway I have some work to do and it would be iffy to go away at present.
  • Jaxsgma
    Jaxsgma Posts: 55 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Jaxgma sorry to hear about your back. Hope it heals quickly 🙂


    Thanks Annie, back is feeling a little better, have my Aleve and icy hot on it, and I feel so much better today :) .
    In fact I am (after 2 months) going to get my hair cut and roots died, I've got so much gray . Hey I'm 64, got to do this LOL :D

    Have a great day

    Jaxsgma
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited May 2020
    Kelly Thank God. Thanks for posting that you are safe. We are edgy here because so many of my spouse's friends and family are in the "danger zone" near the Dow Dioxin site. Bad stuff. Ugh. So glad you and your kiddos are safe.

    Karen in Virginia, relieved
    .
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Morning Ladies
    I got up early and am here for the duration of the weekend.. good heavens packing like i am going on vacation but just to have the comforts of home ,when away from home is always good..
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    Just heard from my son we have Zoom tomorrow for the answers to DH's quizzes on the Spanish Armada and How the World Began. :p
    Then he told us Fatto a Mano is now open for collection. :drinker: He is going to pick up two of our choice on Sunday night. I'll pay him, but I'm very excited! I actually knew it had re-opened because on my run this morning there were piles of empty Fatto boxes beside the rubbish bins on the seafront. Day trippers with no respect. :# As I ran back I saw the trash collecting lorry arriving. :p

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,001 Member
    edited May 2020
    Lisa: what a beautifully delicate flower painting 🥰 love the droplet on the petal.
    Later: I saw the second painting that you’re working on. You do have a delicate touch. So much movement in this one.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,250 Member
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    Awww, Amber you were a little cutie!!!

    Heather I think snogging might be the same as necking or petting.

    Lisa - Golden Girls - love.

    Margaret it would be fun to see the pictures you took.

    Kelly I really really really hope you are OK. I wish I could remember where you live exactly. My spouse lived in Saginaw & Frankenmuth as a child, so she is quite worried about her old friends and classmates.

    Pip don't tempt me into trying to offend you

    My renewed effort to get the weight, exercise, and food balance I need to optimize my health and well-being is going well. Had a good last 3 days with logging, lots of walking, and a good show on the scale. Always encouraging to have that initial whoosh on the weight loss even if it's not sustainable. I feel better already, and I'm really enjoying the HealthyWeight challenges. Very motivating. I realize it's not for everybody, but I am feeling more encouraged than I have felt for a very long time. I've been much sadder than I actually realized. I think my new job has helped perk me up. I enjoy it, I'm getting good feedback after each shift and I feel energized afterwards.

    I'm super tired from all the exercise, so am going to close my eyes. Maybe I'll sleep better.

    Karen in Virginia
    .

    please try, give it your best shot baby!
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Lisa- oh love that painting .in my favorite color also.. Bravo....
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    I have read roughly 30 papers on aspects of misinformation in digital media. A bit disturbing!! A bit eye-opening too. Makes me feel like deleting all my cookies and checking my ad settings.

    For reference, this is a list of Fact Checkers: http://guides.lib.berkeley.edu/c.php?g=620677&p=4333407
    If you're presented with something on Facebook or wherever that doesn't sound right or makes you upset or whatever, check it before reposting.

    Anyway ... onward to writing my paper on misinformation in digital media.


    Machka in Oz
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    Re snogging :D:p . I think my whole life was focused around that activity for about a year in 1964. :laugh:

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
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    Tell us about you and music.

    Do you play an instrument?

    Do you sing??

    Do you dance??

    Do you listen??


    And generally speaking ... what kind of music do you like? :)



    Machka in Oz
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,648 Member
    B)
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,975 Member
    I’m finally caugt up.

    Not ready to jump on the Keto train, but I did try a chaffle this morning. It wasn’t bad, but a little eggy. I might up my almond flour a little next time.
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    KAY ~ I had to look up chaffle and they seem interesting. I wonder if you could just cook it like a pancake if you don't have a waffle pan?

    Carol in GA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,250 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,304 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
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    Tell us about you and music.

    Do you play an instrument?

    Do you sing??

    Do you dance??

    Do you listen??


    And generally speaking ... what kind of music do you like? :)



    Machka in Oz

    Play an instrument? Not anymore. Growing up I had piano and accordion lessons. My dad played both and had a band. As a teen taught myself guitar and played in the Christian rock band in high school. But sadly, never kept up either.

    sing? not very well though was in choras in elementary and high schools.

    dance? only in my dreams! Lol

    listen and type? I have been around music all my life. I listen to and love all types except gangsta rap.

    RV Rita
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited May 2020
    Karen in VA: Congrats on your progress in optimizing your health. WTG!!! :bigsmile:


    We had French toast for breakfast, a rare treat for us. DH had his made with gluten-free bread and was delighted with flavor and texture. I’m sure we will be buying this particular gf product again. I had mine on regular sourdough bread. I put unsweetened applesauce on mine rather than syrup. I like it best that way.

    We have ordered a new gas barbecue because our old one is burned out. It served us well for seven years and DH rebuilt it twice during that time. It can’t be rebuilt again. When the new one arrives we’ll see about hauling the old one to the county recycle facility.

    Music: I love classical music, "classic" rock & roll, & selected country performers. (Johnny, Willie, Kris, Joni Mitchell, Buffy St. Marie . . . )

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,287 Member
    I mostly listen to classic rock. It gets me going, even if I no longer dance. I never did well with instruments although I tried piano and flute. My mom listens to older slower music that acts like a sedative.

    I had a great phone call from a friend today. He is encouraging me to write the book I started. Maybe I will after all. I need a good project.

    Annie in Delaware
  • BeUncommon
    BeUncommon Posts: 116 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
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    Tell us about you and music.

    Do you play an instrument?

    Do you sing??

    Do you dance??

    Do you listen??


    And generally speaking ... what kind of music do you like? :)



    Machka in Oz

    I do not play an instrument

    I sing all the time but do I sound good? NO lol

    I don't really dance anymore but I used to dance when I was younger

    I listen to music everyday, I have been to many rock concerts etc

    I listen to music from Heavy Metal to Pop to Classic Rock and Country. Mainly bands/singers such as Guns N Roses, Darren Hayes (Savage Garden) Ricky Martin, BTS, CCR Van Morrison, Tim McGraw ... all kinds really. I do not like Rap music.
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,975 Member
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    KAY ~ I had to look up chaffle and they seem interesting. I wonder if you could just cook it like a pancake if you don't have a waffle pan?

    Carol in GA

    I don’t see why not. I have to be honest, though. If I was going to get out a regular pan, I’d be having scrambled eggs and spinach and skip the cheese. They tell you to use a mini waffle iron, which is what I purchased. I think the waffle iron keeps it contained and fluffy. It’s supposed to be a no carb substitute for bread.

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    DH said my chowder was a 'triumph'. It's been a couple of years since I made it. Used to be a standard entertaining dish for a foursome. I've never made it with all smoked haddock before. A tiny bit salty, but pretty good.

    I've finished all my bank transfers. I find it all so scary in case I get it wrong. :s I think I've managed it alright.

    Karen - Pleased that your study course is helping you to focus. Sometimes we just need a new angle. For me my 'bonus exercises' made all the difference. I will have to do double bonus on Sunday for my pizza! >:)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

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