WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2020

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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited June 2020
    Machka9 wrote: »
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    auntiebk wrote: »
    Machka Hope I misunderstood the reminders, I did not find either Katla’s spoiler or Karen in VA’s response divisive.


    ...And no, I wasn't referring to anyone in particular ... I just don't want to see the discussion heading in that direction over either the politics of C19 or race. After all, that would be disrespectful to Barbie and this thread. :heart:


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    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) Welcome to everyone who is on this journey with me. A friendly supportive community is especially important now.

    :) We share about many parts of our lives but stay away from topics that are controversial. I come here for support, not for agitation.

    <3 Barbie from NW WA



    Spoiler
    But I do find it funny that when I refer to the Community Guidelines of MyFitnessPal, someone disagrees with me. :lol: This thread is only here because MFP allows it to be here as long as it complies with the Community Guidelines.


    That is kind of silly. Sometimes people mean to 'Like' or 'Hug' and hit Disagree by mistake. :D



    Karen in Virginia

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    I put my covid discussion in a spoiler because it was quite a technical, political rant about the UK and numbers. Generally I think we are up for anything as long as we respect others and don't get missionary about issues. I'm happy with keeping politics and religion out of it.

    I'm sorry for those who are having a hard time for any reason. Life just seems to throw curve balls at different times in our lives and they are often unpredictable. All any of us can do is be our best selves, but sometimes that is no use whatsoever. <3 I still think about the time when I was so nearly run over about 18 months ago. If I had survived, I would still be recovering. I am so grateful that DH stopped me from stepping into disaster.

    Barbara - I'm so happy that you are going to join Pierre! :D He is the best online teacher I have ever found.

    Did my writing this morning. Hooray! My 15th birthday party. That was some party. My town talked about it for years!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    edited June 2020
    SuziQ113 wrote: »
    General Work & Life Rant with Covid-19 Undertones
    I am completely on board with putting covid-19 related conversations in a spoiler. I am sick of hearing it 24-7 and have limited my TV news time to 30 minutes per day. The balance of my news is read where I can pick and choose. And, yes many of our conversations touch on the political which is hard to avoid.

    When we mention Zoom, masks, lack of travel, non-essential businesses opening up, lack of haircuts, handling certain things like repairs etc. we are talking about covid-19 and our new normal. And, most of us are not spoiling these conversations. So I guess I am at a point where I am attempting to find the “line” where something gets spoiled and when it does not.

    Well, it is off to the races for me. Hugs to all and prayers for those in need.
    SuziQ – SFL

    To me, talking about what we're doing now and what changes we have had to make is all right. It's just life. Life changes ... frequently for me! And maybe sometimes we might be able to offer some good suggestions or advice for dealing with more challenging aspects of life changes. :)

    Talking about our travel restrictions is no different than me telling you that my husband and can't travel because of his worker's comp situation ... oh, and also we can't travel now because of the virus. But hilariously, just as borders were closing, my husband's RTW coordinator told us that the insurers would buy my husband a cushion to make him more comfortable if he wanted to take a short trip somewhere ... but we couldn't go anywhere. :lol::lol:

    Talking about masks, for example, is no different than me posting a photo of what I look like shortly after my nose surgery in a few weeks. Although if I look particularly horrible, I might not post a photo!!! :open_mouth:

    And as for handling aspects of life ... I decided to go with online grocery shopping when my husband came out of the hospital almost 2 years ago because it was just easier and more convenient. Recently, I've purchased other things online because it's easier and more convenient.


    Like I say ... it's just life. :)



    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    LisaInAR wrote: »
    Machka - after looking up the images of quite a few of your named critters, I can see why you call them "hoppies." I thought there were only kangaroos and wallabies (the ones that end up in zoos in the U.S.) but the biodiversity in your neck of the woods is far beyond what we were taught in school.

    I was surprised too, when I moved here. In fact the first time I heard the words pademelon and potoroo, I wondered if someone was making things up. But nope. They're real!

    I've heard others refer to them all as "hoppies" and I just picked it up. It can be really hard to tell which is which when you catch a glimpse of one in the ditch, so it's easier to just call out "Hoppy!" to warn the driver. And let me tell you, on that little drive yesterday, we saw something in the neighbourhood of 2 or 3 dozen hoppies of various sorts!

    LisaInAR wrote: »
    And, Machka, on your "contextual identity" question, I had to combine it with the people in my life, and in fact a few of these are the chapter titles of my autobiography. That was because the single word "daughter" doesn't begin to cover the fact that I was a very different daughter to my mother than my father, for instance.

    My contextual identities:
    • My mother's daughter.
    • My father's eventual comeuppance.
    • My best friend's best friend that doesn't live in the same state.
    • My brother's combatant sister.
    • My sister's uncooperative sister.
    • My first husband's neglected wife.
    • My current and final husband's beloved.
    • My employers' discombobulator.

    Each has its own story, and most of them end happily (so far).

    Love y'all,
    Later,
    Lisa

    That's an interesting way to look at contextual identities. :) And I had to laugh at the last one. :grin:


    Machka in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    edited June 2020
    Machka9 wrote: »
    LisaInAR wrote: »
    Machka - after looking up the images of quite a few of your named critters, I can see why you call them "hoppies." I thought there were only kangaroos and wallabies (the ones that end up in zoos in the U.S.) but the biodiversity in your neck of the woods is far beyond what we were taught in school.

    I was surprised too, when I moved here. In fact the first time I heard the words pademelon and potoroo, I wondered if someone was making things up. But nope. They're real!

    I've heard others refer to them all as "hoppies" and I just picked it up. It can be really hard to tell which is which when you catch a glimpse of one in the ditch, so it's easier to just call out "Hoppy!" to warn the driver. And let me tell you, on that little drive yesterday, we saw something in the neighbourhood of 2 or 3 dozen hoppies of various sorts!

    Machka in Oz


    I know you looked them up, Lisa, but here's a bit about macropods. :)
    https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/wildlife-management/fauna-of-tasmania/mammals/possums-kangaroos-and-wombats/macropods

    Macropods
    "​There are five species of macropod family (which includes kangaroos, wallabies, bettongs and potoroos). The species found in Tasmania are:

    Forester Kangaroo: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/wildlife-management/fauna-of-tasmania/mammals/possums-kangaroos-and-wombats/macropods/forester-kangaroo
    Bennetts Wallaby: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/wildlife-management/fauna-of-tasmania/mammals/possums-kangaroos-and-wombats/macropods/bennetts-wallaby
    Pademelon: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/wildlife-management/fauna-of-tasmania/mammals/possums-kangaroos-and-wombats/macropods/rufous-bellied-pademelon
    Bettong: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/wildlife-management/fauna-of-tasmania/mammals/possums-kangaroos-and-wombats/macropods/eastern-bettong
    Potoroo: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/wildlife-management/fauna-of-tasmania/mammals/possums-kangaroos-and-wombats/macropods/long-nosed-potoroo

    The term 'macropod' is derived from the Greek, which means 'large footed'. Members of this group -- the kangaroos and wallabies -- are characterised by their large hind legs and usually move around by hopping. Over 50 species of macropod occur in Australia, and its biogeographic relative, New Guinea."


    These are only a few of the unique animals we've got here. :)

    I have an album of animals I've seen: https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157623280801300

    But I'll just post one photo from that album ... this is a Potoroo under my bicycle. It's eyes are dark ... that's just "red eye". But that sort of gives you an idea of how big they are. :)
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    Machka in Oz
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,635 Member
    Good morning Peeps! <3

    Michele - thanks for the photo of your chair. At our house it would be green from moss in a year. :) Where is Jess working - is she at a Vet's office? I'm sure you mentioned it several times and I missed it.

    I really wish I could take the "way-back" machine and pick up a couple of these guys made in the 50's.... I know similar ones are made these days but I doubt they'd last as long as these used to. My folks had a couple that lasted for a decade when I was a kid.
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    SuziQ - I am so impressed with your ability to start more basil with cuttings.

    I am tickled to see basil and amaranth sprouting from seeds I've had around forever. It took them weeks of pooping along in the greenhouse and I'd given up on them sprouting. Since I've let wildflowers take over most of my garden, I'll be potting these up. Our back yard has gone from "House Beautiful" to "Where the wild things grow", lol. And it only took us 12 years. Woo hoo! :D DH never wants to leave here. Every tree and shrub we stuck in the ground tells a story. <3

    DH wasn't able to mow yesterday, the grass stayed too wet. So we have a ton of clover and other little flowering plants (aka weeds) all over - the bumble bees love it. And I love the bumble bees. So it's all good. B)

    I've been reviewing the journal I kept last December when I began fasting. (I'm just talking time restricted eating....not constantly munching from the time I get up until I go to sleep.) Having taken a couple months off, I'm kind of back in the swing but with modifications. I've never been a diary person but I'm so glad I did take notes. I'm happy to say I think the walking I'm doing with the neighbor has kept me still fitting into my "honesty pants", lol. But they are a little snugger than I'd like them to be.

    Regarding groups - putting it into a spoiler here because it's kinda long:

    I'm on a Facebook group dedicated to Fasting. (I see Rebecca there sometimes <3 .) In March, the site creator initially said no virus talk. She soon changed her mind as she realized some people needed to talk about it.

    What's been happening-a few folks are posting about how the virus has impacted them personally. One gal (in our age group) had it and gained a lot of weight fairly quickly, but she's back on track with many folks rooting her on. One lady tripped and broke her arm when her glasses fogged up from wearing a mask, but she's working on staying on track.

    Some folks have switched from their daily time restricted eating to normal eating at their family mealtimes 4 or 5 days a week and cutting way back on calories the other days - ADF (Alternate Day Fasting). They are still getting good health benefits.

    Some who are sharing tips on how they are dealing with being home with kids or grand-kids and now having to cook. It's a very busy group and heavily moderated, but stays very focused and if someone is having a down day for any reason, there are many who immediately post something positive, so its great support.

    I never see any "off-topic" chat about current events or non-health related topics in that group. I spend most of my online time there these days.

    OK, time to get the dogs up and fed - it's a rainy day here, and my new deck chairs are getting thoroughly washed.

    Make it a good week, ladies. <3 Can't believe the month of June is half over.

    Lanette
    SW WA State
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,069 Member
    Morning Ladies
    Wow slept wonderfully
    I needed it..
    Jean has been in the medical field for over 30 yrs and thinks she knows it all..and most of it she does. But the reality of it is..her mom now needs 24 hr care and with her working full time and escaping up North for the weekends the trust pays for someone to stay with her..
    But these weekends wear me out..so i will agree to do one weekend a month and thats it
    I texted my brother and told him honestly this is when you get Hospice involved..
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
    well, kirby has a projected retirement date, aug. 1st. i've been selling and going to goodwill now that it's back in business. our yard is pretty well kept up but kirby wanted it "detailed" a bit. some guy from angie's list came by last nite and gave us a bid, $375. in the tour of the yard, we FOUND A BEE HIVE in our back garden that we didn't even know about!!! kirby said oh, i can take that out, i said OH NO YOU WON'T. gonna find somebody now to properly remove them properly
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
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    Looks like a good sized one!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
    machka9 uhhhh yea
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Got a video of coot teaching the chicks to get their own food but can’t add that

    Kate
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    spikeyhair wrote: »
    Drove to park this morning with DH had a lovely walk lots of birds feeding their young and squirrels

    Kate UK ❤️

    Beautiful!

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    Phew! Went for my run with DH but underestimated the heat! I found it really tough going for the last quarter. But I made it! Had back ache, leg ache, etc etc, but ploughed on regardless. Now I'm collapsed on the sofa and DH has made me a cup of tea. <3

    Going to get on with my lamb, spinach, lentil and pea curry in the IP when I've recovered.

    Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good morning Peeps! <3



    I really wish I could take the "way-back" machine and pick up a couple of these guys made in the 50's.... I know similar ones are made these days but I doubt they'd last as long as these used to. My folks had a couple that lasted for a decade when I was a kid.
    nngamfy70hfy.jpg

    Lanette
    SW WA State

    I remember these chairs and they did last forever. But I also recall when they sat in the sun for too long they burnt my arms and behind! LOL........
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Heather How hot was it? Good for you to persevere! Show grit. We have a cool overcast day, temperatures in the mid to upper 60's today.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    :)Lisa, Thanks for getting the group back up and functioning. We all need to rant, but some of us can't handle listening. That should make it better for all of us.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited June 2020
    Letti UK: Welcome!!! Post often and get to know us. We have friends here from around the world. :star:

    Barbara: Sidewalks are wet here, too. I notice the Osprey is fishing but don’t see any humans fishing at this time of day. Our human friends fish when the river is open and that decision is made on a daily basis by fish and game officials, depending on how many salmon get around the dams to go up river and spawn. :smile:

    SuziQ: Censured, indeed. Again. I got in trouble for being proud of a peaceful gathering in a public park in the town where I live. I am not ashamed of my original post and have not repeated it. No bad words, no public censure except of me on this thread. I won’t be putting anything in spoilers. :noway: :broken_heart:

    :cry:

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    edited June 2020
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    I've been, more or less, grouping my life into something like this above. :)

    I find it's a good way for me to keep track of how things are going and what I need to do.

    Machka in Oz

    January 1, 2020. And now, I'm thinking about goals for 2020.

    It is difficult to make goals because I'm not sure what's going to happen one day to the next. I plan, God laughs ... or something like that. The last couple years have been a lesson in patience and flexibility and giving up a lot of what I would like to do in the interests of what needs to be done.

    However, I do have some goals I'd like to accomplish, if possible ...

    How to Set SMART Goals for 2020
    SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely.
    https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/smart-goal-setting

    Interestingly, he talks about 7 significant areas ...

    Financial Goals: Start saving for retirement, get out of debt, or use a monthly zero-based budget.
    Spiritual Goals: Pick up a new devotional, start a daily journal, or plug in to a group at your church.
    Fitness Goals: Hit the gym more often, take the stairs, and remember to eat your veggies.
    Educational Goals: Go back to finish your degree, get your MBA, or read a good book every month.
    Family Goals: Plan one-on-one dates with your kids, have a standing date night with your spouse, or make it a point to call your mom and dad on Sunday nights.
    Career Goals: Work toward a promotion or raise, learn something new about your line of work, or polish up and send out resumés if you’re looking for a new career path.
    Social Goals: Say yes when someone invites you out to lunch or a social gathering—or, for some of us, say no more often.

    I've modified this slightly ...

    Organisation/Financial Goals -- Getting our taxes done and other paperwork in order.

    Spiritual Goals -- I'd like to start attending church a bit more regularly. I'll also include relaxation and recreation in here. Down time. I get very little of that at the moment and need more. For me that might be sleep and photography. :)

    Fitness Goals -- Exercise, Eating, Sleeping -- Working up to running 5 km at least a couple times a month. Working up to cycling 50 km at least once a month.

    Educational Goals -- Uni! I would like to finish my Master's degree in 2020.

    Family/Medical Goals -- Husband -- Never-ending stream of medical appointments + projects with 2 or 3 different organisations. And me! A goal is to get me into healthy shape again!

    Career Goals -- One of the main things my area is planning to work on is streamlining the processes a bit. Meanwhile I need to learn a lot more SQL and as much about what 2 different people I work/worked with did. I'm also on the board of two organisations now. Both interest me a lot, but I'm also hoping that taking on leadership roles might help advance my career a little.

    Social Goals -- Cycling Club. I've made a detailed list of what I need to do, which helps.
    -- My Personal Website -- I have started working on this. I'd post it here, but not sure if I can: machka . net This has a social aspect in that we go to Wordpress meetings now and then.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    Karen - I don't actually know, but the forecast was 19°, 68F, which I thought was reasonable. It turned out to be a lot warmer and bright sunshine. Nice for a stroll, but not for a run and I'm not good in the heat. Even DH was surprised and he loves the heat. The life guards are back on the beach and there was a comfortable number on the beach and in the sea. I'm so glad I went though. As I was complaining on the way back, DH kept saying "Do you want to stop for a bit?" and I'm going "No, no!" :laugh: Some days it's a breeze and others it's hard work.
    Running has made such a difference to my life that I'm determined to keep it up as long as possible. Knee allowing.

    DH is now doing quizzes for Max and Edie on Bones. :D They so love them and it gives us a structure for our Zooms. I think their other grandpa reads a story. Did you say, Karen, you play games?

    KJ - Well deserved boost to your funds and overdue recognition of your worth. <3
    Working with children is a special skill and a natural talent that is worth so much more than society gives it value. I would liken it to acting, or tv presenting, in that you can learn to be competent, but you can't learn to be brilliant. The difference between the two is a gulf. When I watch my DH in action tears almost come to my eyes. I'm sure your parents really appreciate all you do for the kids and consider themselves very lucky. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Lisa ~ So sorry for your problem with Walmart. I have found it very difficult to get into my Amazon and eBay account lately. Amazon will only let me in if I use their two step verification system and eBay wants me to verify by completing a puzzle. Evidently, a lot of hacking etc. is going on right now.

    Carol in GA
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Lisa,
    I am so sorry your account was hacked. I hope it never happens again. We had a similar problem a couple of years ago. We contacted our bank and they investigated. In the end our funds were restored.
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    IP- mine has a soup button all the same other ones also. Not sure what category the darn thing falls under but if it’s a rice cooker it has surely failed the rice tastes terrible from it. Heather yes Men who cook regularly vs not regularly definitely choose appliances differently. Hubby not a cooking type (he tried to convince me he was during dating but he only cooked 1 meal over y over like all bachelors had pizza y taco shops on speed dial!).

    For a great big laugh 😂 a service announcement out for why you should monitor kids internet use explain how all that you see isn’t factual or okay lol 😆.Watch the cute boys reaction he should be a permanent kid actor. https://youtu.be/f29mh5ntlw4

    Amber Tx

    Eating leftovers up then soup tomorrow I got ready. Exercising. Hanging on to my weight zone maintaining it .
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Carol y Lisa- Sorry to heat that glad the credit card 💳 stepped in. The reason they ask the information with the 1st person is to type up a incident report send it to fraud y you so they can then verify the same person is still on the phone while their already half way through looking up information getting the ball rolling. Procedures are a pain in the buttcus! Carol time to change your passwords Unconnect if need be any credit cards 💳 or PayPal temporarily. Change your Amazon,Yahoo or email 📧,y eBay passwords to unhook any cards temporarily.Sounds like your catching it in time so act fast

    Amber Tx

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