WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2020

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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,793 Member
    Michele in NC that is most likely what the members are doing. When we used to attend there was a gal that was a runner, and so she wore a sport bra and her running shoes. Oh and a smile. During the summer a blood mobile would visit. I walked in to the building where the dances were held, and one of the phlebotomist's told me I couldn't be nude! I complied and went to get my wrap and a shirt. I wanted to say, "hey lady you're in our world". But she had sharp thingies in her hand! As it was, she did her after donation speech they all learn to spout when they're done. She messed up though! She said, " now drink as much as you can today, wait, no, I mean if water, but stay out of the hot tub"! By then I was laughing and saying, " you told me I should drink, I heard you! Poor gal, I would imagine it was a tough day.
    When we would go to the restaurant, we'd all have our towels to put on the seat cushions. I normally would tuck the napkin under my right boob. I mean I want it handy when I would drop anything on my chest! Eating a nice dinner while naked as a blue Jay is interesting, liberating and for the first couple of times, very odd.
    💖Rebecca
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    o:)
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Cleaning the pantry out y under the sink cabinet. Apply bug stuff to prevent,cleaning y wiping off stuff,rearranging,y mopping it

    Amber Tx

    Should take up the whole day
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    <3Janetr Hi! :D

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Happiest of birthdays to you Pip!
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited May 2020
    Rita Was it you that wasn't feeling well? I hope you are better.

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    Janetr Howdy, Lady!

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    Lanette
    When I take a screen shot, I can download it to MFP just like a photo. I have a Mac, not sure what you have, but I go to my Finder, look under Recents, and hold down Command if I want to post multiple screen shots. I don't know if that will help.

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    Allie I hope you have a tiny inkling of how amazing you are…you were responsible for the significantly better quality of life for your father-in-law, and now for Faith, who you are advocating for…you are a true blessing to these elders. It's an especially poignant contrast in the context of the ongoing wholesale pandemic sacrifice of elders in care homes in the USA, UK, Sweden, etc. Do not underestimate yourself. Ever.

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    SuziQ Hope you're hanging in there.

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    Luci Any chance you would post a video or two, or at least point the way so I can see/hear you playing your violin?

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    Tonya Cutest kiss picture.

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    Rebecca So entertaining your descriptions of your nude days. It must be a bit awkward at first. And I meant to ask about your Grandmother's dress…it is so unusual, I wondered if it has a story.

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    We're missing some people like Vicki GI, Meg Omaha, and several others. And I'm also just hoping those that dropped out a couple of months ago like NYKAREN, Mary, etc., are fine and well. I've been worried about NYKAREN knowing she's in the thick of things, but I think maybe Barbie is in touch with her on occasion maybe? I find myself wishing Wendy with Horses would drop in, and I still miss DJ, Iremia Re, Ginger, Chris in MA, and many others. And I miss Gloria. I wonder how those boys turned out. Not sure why I'm so danged nostalgic, LOL!

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    I put some veggies in the garden, and buried clay pots with Lantana in the front yard for walkers to enjoy. Very satisfying.

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    Rewirements:
    For the week ending 5/23:
    • Logged Food: yes
    • Decluttered at least 5 boxes/shelves/areas: yes
    • New goal: "close the rings" on Apple watch each day: 4 days out of 7
    • Grateful: for finally figuring out one of the Yorkies has a yeast infection of her skin and ears. She is SO much more comfortable & relaxed after a bath with Nizoral shampoo. It does my heart good to see her respond in this way.
    • Savor: Thick homemade full-fat yogurt with fresh strawberries.

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    View from my window FB:

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    Karen in Virginia
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  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Pesto shrimp kabobs. Shrimp are wrapped in Genoa, Mortadella, or Prosciutto and then basted with pesto. It's something I came up with today and was delicious. un4d0cr5lr76.jpg
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Delish
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Good evening ladies
    I havent done a blessed thing since I got home
    Alfie is tired too..we both took a nap and it feels sooooo good to be in my own bed..
    Thank you for the accolades about caregiving it is a true pleasure for me and I guess it is a calling ..
    Dont think i could do live in as being there overnight since thursday had me as Heather says Knackered...
    Watching HGTV Hometown.. and will watch the new one later and then have a nice snooze..
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    margaretturk wrote: »
    Touch of Spring here...
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    Lilacs are one of my favourite flowers ... but rarely found here.


    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Machka: Here in Oregon, the new normal is face masks and gloves. In fairness, I see a mix of people when I shop. Some have masks and others do not. I use mine to protect myself and my DH. He has more than one chronic illness—MS and diabetes. I need to stay healthy so that I don’t give him a disease. I also stay healthy for my own benefit. :star:

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon


    Regarding the New Normal ...

    What about things like:

    -- technology. Are more people working from home? Have businesses improved their online presence? Are more people ordering online rather than shopping in person? Are uni students attending classes online?

    -- active/human-powered transportation. Are more people walking and cycling to get around rather than using cars or public transportation?

    -- fitness. Does it appear that more people are being active -- running, walking, cycling etc. Of course, they could have been in the gym before and the outdoor activity is a second choice.

    -- distance. Is it socially normal now to maintain distance from each other?



    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    cityjane and exermom you didn't miss it, today is my bday. thanks.

    no workout yesterday or sat. yesterday went to a friends home to see her new back redone home space , fire pet, etc... by the little late, yogi had a blast going in the water. we did the distancing thing..today, going to clean up some more stuff and post it to sell, Kirby is off today, made me breakfast in bed... have a good one all

    Happy Birthday!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
    Almost passed out, dizzy spell like last year. No temp so just resting.

    Got yogurt started. Couldn’t figure out boil on my pot. No adjust back ton. After research figured out I have to use the pressure cook on high for 5 min. So we shall see.

    RV rita

    How's your hydration ... drinking a couple litres of water a day? A little bit more if it is hot?

    What about electrolytes if it is hot?


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    Lanette
    When I take a screen shot, I can download it to MFP just like a photo. I have a Mac, not sure what you have, but I go to my Finder, look under Recents, and hold down Command if I want to post multiple screen shots. I don't know if that will help.

    Karen in Virginia

    When I post pictures and things, I use Snipping Tool ... but that might be a PC tool, I'm not sure.

    I get the image the size I want on my computer by increasing or decreasing Zoom on Google Chrome.

    Then I click New on Snipping Tool and capture the image.

    Then I click Edit > Copy ....

    And Paste here ... :)

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    Same sort of idea for Powerpoint, Word etc.


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    Poerava14 wrote: »
    Greetings from 24/7 Caregiver Hell. I'm still standing, but been too drained to read or reply here. I'd love to go to sleep for three days, but its not to be. In a life where even the good days present mega-challenges, this month has been a doozy.
    (1) Upstairs neighbor set off a flash fire on his deck. Sprinklers went off, and you can guess where ALOT of that water landed. Very stressful for DH and our cat, and I had to bounce back and forth from calming them down, to communicating with the first responders barging into our living room. It took fire dept 29 minutes to show up (they are a block away, but one of the alert systems our HOA pays for failed), and when they arrived, they didn't have the schematic showing where to turn off the alarms and sprinklers. My deck and living room were messed up. Clean up, restoration and insurance all pretty much done. My nerves are still jagged

    I no sooner exhaled after than when,

    (2) Younger brother, who has been isolating in a hotel most of the month due to horrible anxiety, reported that he spent the night struggling to breathe. Off to Urgent Care, who then sent him to ER. DH, with his dementia was along for the ride, and very confused by what we were doing. DB has a host of health issues, and recent bloating has exceeded anything I have ever seen on a human being. He looks like he's 8 months pregnant with triplets. The ER ran lots of tests, and extracted 6 liters of fluid from his abdominal area. He came home same night tired, but relieved. He also got the C-19 test which came back negative. My heart has just cleared my throat. It was so scary taking him to an ER, and then not being able to be by his side. I wondered "what would happen if it was DH who needed and ER? Could I come in?" With his advanced dementia and hearing loss, I think I'd have to insist on being with him.

    And then today, I got to find out.

    (3) This AM DH blacked out and landed hard on his head on the carpeted bedroom floor. I was in the next room and heard the thud. He was coming to as I got there. Got him on the bed and started treating a little gash on his forehead. He said his neck hurt. So, after lots of explaining and cajoling, off to Urgent Care we went. They turned him away because they don't do CT scans, and that's the standard protocol for blackouts. Thankfully, the ER staff let me come in with him.They gave him blood, EKG and CT scans. They gave him fluids, because he may have been slightly dehydrated. All test results good. The neck is whip lashed, so Tylenol and ice prescribed. He came home and immediately launched into his usual tasks, and despite being very hungry and tired, worked at sweeping floors for 3 hours before sitting down. He never, ever says he is in pain, so this was a legit scare for me.

    But wait, there is yet another anxious day coming up.

    (4) My sister in San Diego has to have surgery this Wednesday for cancerous spot found on her lung. This is metastasized from the colon cancer she had a couple years ago. She is trying hard to be strong but she gets depressed very easily. I'll have to hold back on sharing my family news until she is back home and on the mend.

    Stay well friends. I'll be back when I can.

    Rori
    Trying to focus on the NOW in Colorado Foothills

    I'm sorry you're going through all that!!! I hope things start improving. :heart:
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Beth, I tried to find Buffalo data and it looks like it has not flatten out in your area yet.... so sorry to hear about your friends. Do you think your Dad may have a touch of dementia?

    Rori! I was reading with my mouth hanging open!!! I can not imagine what a night mare the last bit has been ! any of that would be enough but all of it! virtual hugs

    Kim in N. California
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,793 Member
    edited May 2020
    Karen in Virginia. My grandma Nelson was a singer. Her group had a piano player, and a drummer, and some ladies that tap danced. My Grandma though, just did a soft shoe, and didn't tap. The music they performed was Jazzy, vaudeville, and her voice was gutsy, like Sophie Tucker in the 1930's. She sewed all her gowns and head pieces.👍 She loved performing!
    💖Rebecca
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
    <3Rori, sending hugs to you
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    edited May 2020
    I've mentioned the Ideas & Fun Facebook site before ... if you haven't checked it out, do! Very creative, beautiful and inspiring. :)

    This was posted a day or two ago ... I could see myself doing some of those. That sort of "gardening" interests me. :)

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    And for your amusement ... :grin:

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    Machka in Oz
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Kim ... both of my parents are sharp as tacks, but both are becoming exceedingly frail. I suspect this was stubborn male pride that he could still "do" things.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,287 Member
    Rori hugs and prayers for you and your DH!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    Two papers submitted.
    One paper and one exam to go till the end of the semester.

    Then I've got about a month off from uni (but still working, of course). Then I start my second semester.

    In my second semester, I have only one course ... thank goodness. Taking two while working full time wasn't good. The one and final course is on more research principles and skills.

    Machka in Oz

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