WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2020
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Congratulations @jennarandhayes0
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POD gets dropped off tomorrow anywhere from 3-6pm2
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: T’ai Chi, Post Office, Farmers’ Market, Grocery Outlet,
Bonus: Board meeting minutes done and sent!
Get to do: Council meeting, invest 10 mins cleaning Dining Rm, carry over cleaning: 10 mins Guest Bth, 4 mins Living Rm, 5 mins Master Bath, call Pacific Vision for appointment, call PC guy about mic/speaker, find out how to amend firehouse articles of incorporation/contacts, mat work, BB&B, Post Office to pick up Joe’s toy, practice new dances (Evergreen, Larger than Life, Here I Go Again/Mama Mia, Real Deal, Get it Right, Quarter after one, Half Past Tipsy, Senorita, Dance Monkey; next week final? Follow up call for Joe’s Dr. appointment, bottle return, transplant pineapples, make garlic almonds for Barb and Dan; prep raised bed for carrots, parsley root, parsnips, radishes; finish weeding drive, continue weeding flower bed, mulch flowerbed; follow up call to schedule stove repair guy to adjust kitchen flame and assess Aunt Elsie’s Stove to determine if finish cleaning and start de-rusting feasible; Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine,
Reward: inventory seeds, plan fall cool season garden, order replenishments.
Viv
the image of you hugging the radiator. Something for me to try when I’m feeling “hug-deprived.” :laugh: Very happy to hear you’re dancing. Finding music you like is key.
Heather Like your “just dip” approach. For me, now I’m just trying to get into a daily habit of listening to Pierre, just letting his sounds roll through my ears without straining to comprehend or replicate. Really enjoyed the “review”, and your son’s sense of humor.
Julie so glad you have your success with the prominent person to offset the irksome-at-the-very-least inconsideration of the co-founder. Pardon my prejudice but it sounds like he is taking advantage of you, in a stereotypically male/female coworkers’ way.
Michele, Roomba picking up litter sounds like a big plus to me!
Carol, oh my yes, Berkeley, 1968-1972, People’s Park riots (first aid observer, very angry at the misbehavior of some of the outside protestors, destroying property, spiking oranges with LSD and giving them to the National Guardsmen, grief-stricken at the TAC squad’s snipers’ shootings. Accompanied one shooting victim to the hospital because I didin’t want the CHP to have him alone and unobserved. When my friends watching from the dorm saw me walking out of the quad in the middle of 4 very tall very large Patrolmen, they were sure I’d been arrested. Fortunately they were all good guys. ON a lighter note, when I say I’ve been recycling since the sixties, it is so very very true. ;} Does eBay have someone who can help you deal with that seller?
Machka
for your situation, being unable to visit your parents. Do you Zoom/Skype with them? you in your little black dress. your little black kitten pics too!
Katla finally received, seems like it got stuck, then came through multiple times. Hmm. Haven’t checked the group for a couple of days. Fingers Xd for the telephone chat. Heard yesterday that the governor is requiring face coverings while in indoor public places in 7 counties near metro areas, including Washington county. Is that where you are? Likewise “…Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas Counties will be treated as a single unit in future reopening decisions. “ Sounds like your area will be treated like the population dense Portland. :’(
Terri va va VOOM! And your sane rational self’s response to your other self’s reaction. 
Allie Hope finding Faith on the floor at 4 am finally convinced Jean that a hospital bed with rails is desperately needed. Afraid Faith may break a hip and have to be hospitalized?
Debbie I'm a shorty too, down to 4'10", started at 165, currently stalled at 145. My goal is comfortably size 10P rather than the current 18P. I need to get back to vigorous, weight bearing exercise to get moving again.
SuziQ like your office, many here in our remote county “wear” their masks around their necks, in their pockets or not at all. Afraid they won’t take precautions seriously until someone they know gets sick. So sorry you’ve now been exposed. Ditto your ROTFLMAO button wish.
Welcome @skylerblue4 Lori!
Flea do you have a link to a news report about the eastern Oregon church outbreak?
Lisa you :devil:
Lisa, Heather, Karen in VA, Kim, Katla, Terri being with all of you would be heavenly
Karen in VA I laughed at your post to pip… :devil:
‘nuff sittin’. Joe’s going to town to buy pea gravel so here’s my chance to finish up that cleaning.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
June: better than May.
daily: steps=3993 vits=17 log=17 CI<CO=14 CI<250<CO=9 Tumble & Shadow 5=5 mfp=17 clean 10 mins=6 outside=7 up hill=9
wkly: T’ai Chi or BB&B x3=5 rx=3 dance=3
mnthly: board mtg=1 grant=1 review 20for20=
bonus: AF=10 play=0 sew=1
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PIP ~ Looks like everything is moving along smoothly. Like that y'all have made a plan. The yard looks great.
I complained about my eBay seller the other day. I sent her photos of the marks on the tableware that didn't match the description and she finally conceded and allowed a return. It's the first time I ever returned anything to eBay in the 12 years I've been there. So, I am really happy that it has worked out.Michele, you are right about Replacements for china, silver ware, and crystal. We check their prices to see what things are going for. They are really high priced and I have noticed that they are even selling on eBay.
Since the Governor of Georgia has opened up everything for most folks, the traffic around here is almost back to normal...very congested. Glad we do not have to get out in it everyday.
Carol in GA2 -
Barbie: I can sympathize. The ability to call 911 is so valuable. The paramedics are heroes in my world. I had to call them for DH when he was having a severe low blood sugar problem. They saved his life. This was the same evening as the fender-bender in the Safeway parking lot. I hope to avoid another night like that for a very long while. Alexa and Siri are great helpers. :flowerforyou:
Machka: Nursing homes are expensive here. People have problems affording around the clock care. If it is an emergency situation our health coverage will be able to pay, but many don’t have long term health coverage. :noway:
Lisa: I didn’t know that Nerdvana was an anteroom for Hades. This clears up many things for me. Thanks for the insight. As a lifelong nerd, it is important information.
Viv: I am also dance challenged. I sometimes get dizzy. Square dancing is not one of my strengths. :noway:
Pip: I know you’ve been planning this change for ages and I hope you will stay in touch with all of us so we can share your new adventure.
Barbara: We live in Columbia County beside the Columbia River. There are no large cities here. I live in St.Helens, the county seat. My “face” here is the sunrise taken from our window with my phone. :flowerforyou:
I have to go to Portland for a medical procedure and it is getting more stressful by the day. We’re planning to have a hotel room near the hospital, but DH is worried about potty privileges and wants to rent two rooms. I am on the edge of anxiety and tears.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon4 -
Roomba - I have feelings about and experience with these products. I am far behind, so if this conversation has run its course or you don't care, skip this.
We have had a Roomba for well over a decade. The mister was a relatively early adopter. We used to have multiple cats and he thought it would help with the hair. The thing is/was SO LOUD. That's issue number 1. It also would only run for about 10 minutes, in a small area before the bin was full and I had to attend - Issue 2. The third was that it bumped into everything and left terrible black marks all along the white baseboards, gashes in the furniture legs, etc. It was an early model and I think and hope they have improved since.
We also have a Neato. That one is better, but it still sits dormant and unused. Again, small dust bin so it takes a lot of attention. It does not bump into things (it uses some sort of sensing technology), but it gets stuck under something about every 5 minutes and then just beeps until it's moved.
The conclusion - I hate both of them and can vacuum the entire house better within an hour. With those things, it takes all day, if I stay on top of them. However, because they are so obnoxiously loud, I don't use them and if the mister uses them, it has to be when I'm not home. Fortunately, we no longer have pets, but the floors still are a mess most of the time. Both devices are now paper weights sitting in corners of different rooms.
Michele and others, I hope they work better for you. I am just not a fan. Maybe I'm just too particular.
Tina in CA3 -
(((Katla)))0
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I've always said all the interesting people would be sitting in Hades with me, and most of the ones I love... Scootching over, making room... 😂
Love, Lisa
This is a timely discussion (had I paid attention several yesterday). The mister and I just had a conversation about whether we thought we would go to the "good" place v. the "bad" place. It wasn't a religious conversation, but more philosophical. Got us thinking about the type of people we are and want to be. If you watched "The Good Place," there was a middle place. I can't remember what they called it. Maybe "medium." Anyway, I have not been a saint, but I don't think I deserve the bad place. I think there would be too much pressure being in the "good" place, to be saintly all the time. I prefer middle.
Tina in CA
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Roomba: I never had any desire to have one of these, but then the only pet I have is my DH, and he vacuums, so I'm hanging on to him. We did consider getting the outside version for our lawn, but knowing our luck, it would find a hole in the fence and escape. 😜
I've had a very nostalgic day so far. The Lovely Dame Vera Lynn has died at the age of 103. It was very unexpected, as she was interviewed on TV barely 2 weeks ago, and seemed as if she was good for a few years more. Dame Vera was a large part of the soundtrack of my childhood as she was a particular favourite of my parents, who would often sing her songs. The news bulletins have been playing her songs. She is the oldest person to have had a top ten hit when her iconic 'We'll Meet Again' went viral during the recent 100th anniversary celebrations of the ending of WW2. What an epitaph. RIP Vera.
Pip: Looks like you're set fair for your new adventures.5 -
Pip You challenged me to offend you so I was trying to get some credit1
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Pip Where do you want to move?1
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grandmallie wrote: »People can be so different,me i was born with the caregiving gene..I just cant understand how she can be so selfish as to run up to the lake house every weekend when her mother clearly needs 24/7 care even my brother said that.. I would have had hospice in way before this..and I am hoping she comes to her senses for Faith and everyones sake.
Allie - When the mister had to start "caring" for his father, I could not understand some of the things he would say that just sounded so mean to me. They never had a close relationship and he "cared" for him out of obligation. He got very frustrated because he felt like he had no choice and resented his father because he didn't think his dad ever did anything for him that was deserving of what the mister was doing. I cannot imagine being like that, but I have a completely different relationship with my family. Perhaps Jean has never had a close relationship with Faith.
Obviously I have no idea what is going on in anyone else's head, but some of the things the mister said really shocked me and made me feel bad.
Then again, my sister (who is 53) just had a serious stroke and I am torn between being mad at her for not doing what she could to mitigate (she did have tools) and feeling empathy. Mostly I'm sad, I can be a little mad because I haven't seen her since. I'm sure that if I were there, I'd be a crying mess. I am a mess when I see her on video chat.
Tina in CA4 -
Levi sighting! (5 months old now...)
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It was 101 degrees yesterday but no humidity and a light breeze so I was able to set up my “sewing area” outside and finish the first replacement cushions for the RV dinnette. It was a test and I’m happy with how it came out. Waiting to get the next stimulus check to get the rest of the cushions and a solid color fabric to finish. ( materials expensive but manageable for home made) Curtains next!
RV Rita living in the summer dessert of Roswell NM waiting for the aliens to return!3 -
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Tried to edit but couldn’t. I apologize for the sideways pics. The black and white camper rug is on the ground! LOL
RvRita4 -
Margaret: Thank you so much for the hugs. I need them today. I sent a message to my doctor’s office in hopes of getting some good advice. I need to figure out timing so that I'll be in the right place on time.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Did a Brazilian Butt Lift DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Kathy Smith Step Workout. The blue-ray player I use for my exercise DVD’s died so that’s why I did a different DVD today. Looks like for the time being I’ll be using my laptop. Thank goodness I have that.
Went to WalMart to get Vince’s prescription (along with other things) then Food Lion to get his milk (along with other things)
Letti – we all have those days. As long as they are days and not weeks, you’ll be fine.
Another rainy cold day. I hate this wearing pants stuff
Made some more fudge. I think this recipe is pretty good, just need to “tweak” it. I think you probably should put in less or no water.
Terri – I know one time (and I don’t remember what exactly the post said) I hit the “disagree” button by accident when I meant to hit the “hug” button. I second need for a ROTFLMAO button. Great picture of you
Can I ask a favor of people? Instead of reposting someone’s entire post, just post the part that you are responding to. Sometimes you have no idea what they’re referring to.
Viv UK – One thing about the Roomba that always amazes me is how it knows that its battery is low or that it needs to empty its bag and it goes right back to the docking station. One thing – it seems that you do have to clean the underside of it probably after at least every other use because it really seems to pick up a lot. More than I expected. Sometimes I’ve found that it does leave clumps of cat fur, but at least it’s in a clump and much easier to just pick up. I guess eventually it would pick it up, but I just save it the work
Pip – isn’t Lenny’s tree on that property?
Allie – do you think that maybe Jean is hoping that Faith will have to be hospitalized?
Carol – one good thing about Replacements, tho, is that sometimes you can find some hard-to-find pieces. Even if they are expensive at least you can get them. One time I found this set of glasses that match these holiday plates that I have at the Salvation Army for $7. A set of 12. At Replacements they go for $7.99 EACH. I didn’t know that they’re selling on eBay! Are their prices on eBay any better? Or the same? Do we have anyone who lives IN Atlanta? I believe drkatie lives near it. How far away are you?
Tina CA – Jess has to empty her Roomba. Of course, for the price she paid, she is going to get a basic model. Hers isn’t loud, so maybe it’s just a thing with the older models. Ours runs for about an hour and a half before it needs to be recharged. Of course, that depends on if it’s cleaning or just mapping. Takes less battery power to map so it can go for longer. I do think that most of your concerns have been addressed by now.
Terri – the main reason I wanted a Roomba was because of the cats. If we didn’t have cats who shed and no matter what you do track just a little litter around the house, then I wouldn’t care if I had a Roomba or not. We do have a mat outside the litter box which catches a lot of the litter after they use the box, but it doesn’t get everything. Actually, I was willing to wait until Christmas, but Vince found it at a good price. Interestingly….a few hours later they were totally sold out
Michele NC
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Had a nap this pm and I am still exhausted. Hope I'm not sickening for you know what.
I'm cooking chicken with chinese mushrooms etc for dinner. It's all prepped ready for stir frying. It was a slog getting it ready. 
We sing some of Vera Lynn's songs at our group. My mother was really jealous of her as my dad had a soft spot for her, like all the British soldiers, in the war. I remember her being really bitchy about her not being pretty. My dad said, "You don't understand what it was like for us far away hearing her voice."
My DH's ex wife did some shows with VL and didn't like her much. She used to put down the younger women as if she didn't like them taking her limelight.
Having said all that, I did pipe my eye today when I heard the songs on the TV. Something to do with my parents' generation and all they went through in the war. A generation gone now. Her voice brings them back so vividly.
I also cried on our first cruise as we were setting off past the White Cliffs of Dover and the band on the deck was playing the song and we had a fly past of a Spitfire. Set me off!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Michele ~ If the traffic isn't too bad, I can get to downtown Atlanta in 30 minute. But, must say we have not been downtown in years because it is a dangerous place. I used to work across from Lennox Square (a large shopping center) in the Buckhead area and then my son went to the Art Institute of Atlanta across the street from there. He said that walking to his car was scary in the evening because he was almost mugged several times. I think Dr. Katie lives in NE GA which would be further away than me.
Lisa ~ Levi looks like such a happy baby. Growing like a weed.
SuziQ ~ I feel like a "Peckehead" today. LOL
Carol in GA
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Im up here with Faith.. i was awake from midnight until 4 am and went back to sleep for a couple of hours...i am beat and of course today Faith isnt sleeping at all. UGH.. Sean took off with his friend Rob to do some work and he will be with Faith tomorrow and then he is going to New Hampshire to the beach house and ,Jean will leave tomorrow from work to go up to the lake..
I will have mu granddaughter tomorrow and will see if there any playgrounds open.. and then meeting friends for a glass of wine tomorrow night..then i have the next 4 days off..6 -
Allie,
I know this may be a sideways comment, but sometimes I almost think money is an issue here (the saving of it for the heirs). But, then again, (sorry I forgot who said this) with the trust DSIL could feel she was "stuck" in to full time care when mom really needs to be in a decent full-time facility.
And, then I think again, if my mom or dad had dementia how hard it would be for me to accept. Both passed from various illnesses, but in their sleep. For that I am very fortunate. Although we watched decline, it was normal and both could fully speak with us and were happy and living as best as they could when they passed.
It's so tough to know how one feels - especially since we will never full be able to walk in another's shoes. And, exact situations are different for everyone because we all have different strengths and weaknesses.
It's my hope the family just rents a damn hospital bed and lift......flippin Medicare will pay for those.
Hugs and prayers.
SuziQ - SFL5 -
(((Katla)))💖
Well, last night I made teriyaki chicken over white rice, so if course last night I was figuring out what I could do with the leftover rice. Making one meal a day for myself, I tend to plan, well over plan.😁 I have decided to make a small sweet onion, cabbage cole slaw. Then with the rice I will make a salmon sushi roll. I will steam some zucchini slices, cook the herb salmon I have and lay that in, with some cream cheese. Then drizzle over a mayo, wasabi mixture. I will roll the sushi in sesame seeds too. I was so excited last night planning this!
Made my shopping list up. Eldest Navy son has to travel down to San Diego to put together a helicopter, so he'll not be part of the fixing meal deal. I didn't put much of my foods on, because we still have a lot of items from doing the every two weeks shopping runs. We are now going to go weekly, since they stopped the 1 hour early for senior and high risk patrons. I am not going to make up my meal plans because I might be doing leftovers from husband's meals I fix the day before. I do enjoy fixing my own things during my 12 noon meal though. I like being kind of empty when I go to bed. It does help to still be satisfied, when I am cooking husband's meal most certainly.👍
I went thru my file of pen pals and put about 7 in a "holding" file. I haven't heard from them in awhile! Going to buy some friendly, (but inexpensive), "Hi how are you"? cards and send to them. I have another file for new pen pals I have just blabbed an introduction letter and sent to them. Friends aren't always a good fit, so its nice to write to new friends. I have friends that now share with me their troubles, ( next level pen pal stuff), which I feel honored they feel comfortable enough to vent to me. Friendships aren't just about rainbows and unicorn farts ya know!😁
I was going to go down to see Athena, my middle son and wife, then meet up with eldest sister as she drives up from Salem to Montana. Our plan was to drive, hitting Yellowstone national park on the way back to her place. It all sounds wonderful, but one clink in the plan is eldest sister will be with her daughter in Salem until the middle of July. My daughter in-laws mom is visiting during the month of July. So I am second fiddle, which is fine. I know I am the mother inlaw. There's a certain hierarchy in all that. Also I know if it was me, and my mom came to visit, the last thing I want is my mother in law the same month. A bit chaotic. So I can't meet up with sister and NOT see Athena, so just rendezvous with sister to travel to Montana is out too. Then the fact that I have to take a bus down, be around crazy Portland area, then take a plane back home from Montana, well that's a LOT of opportunity to get the virus. I'm nervous. So I will have to pass on the whole adventure entirely, just until things settle, or I settle. 💖
💖Rebecca
Whidbey
Washington
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Roomba- Would be JRs new frisbee I don’t dare get one until he’s older.
Amber Tx
Boiled chicken plain nothing added. Used the stick to make green bead stuffing y mash potatoes for hubby. I may have stuffing sounds good to me.
Finally got JR trained to know crayons are for papers only so can leave a few pages on a clip board with 10 crayons 🖍 when he says done later on I put it up. We’re in a trial phase it’s out no monitoring for hours for a few days now.Looking good like he gets the fact draw off it on a wall or toy kiss it goodbye!3 -
KetoneKaren wrote: »Pip Where do you want to move?
going back to california, fresno specifically all the family is in that area
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"s
Flea do you have a link to a news report about the eastern Oregon church outbreak?
It is above.
Flea
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Did a Brazilian Butt Lift DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Kathy Smith Step Workout. The blue-ray player I use for my exercise DVD’s died so that’s why I did a different DVD today. Looks like for the time being I’ll be using my laptop. Thank goodness I have that.
Went to WalMart to get Vince’s prescription (along with other things) then Food Lion to get his milk (along with other things)
Letti – we all have those days. As long as they are days and not weeks, you’ll be fine.
Another rainy cold day. I hate this wearing pants stuff
Made some more fudge. I think this recipe is pretty good, just need to “tweak” it. I think you probably should put in less or no water.
Pip – isn’t Lenny’s tree on that property?
Michele NC
yup it sure is...
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Machka - Congrats on having time off. Good luck with surgery. I really hope it helps. I suffer with allergies, nighttime coughing, post nasal drip, congestion, etc. every day of my life. I have tried so many things and nothing seems to work except diphenhydramine (somewhat), which has unpleasant long term effects, apparently. My allergist said I don't have a deviated septum, just a small nose, therefore a small passageway. *sigh*.
Lots going on in my world. I think I mentioned my sister's stroke. That was over 2 weeks ago. She is in rehab and likely to be there another 2-3. It's hard for me to see improvement, but my family seems to think there is some. I have to trust them.
I am sort of planning to head back there for a couple of weeks when she's home. I'm a bit torn, however, with all the COVID stuff. Do I fly and risk getting someone sick? It doesn't make sense for me to quarantine in a hotel somewhere for 2 weeks, then stay there for two weeks. On the other hand, the mister flew to Europe, stayed 10 days, had to enter a facility with active COVID cases, was in contact with many people, flew back with an overnight layover in a hot spot and we have not had any symptoms. So, I don't really know what to do. I definitely don't want to complicate my sister's situation either and by exposing my family, it will limit the help they can provide for her.
But, I don't think COVID is going away any time soon, so if I don't go now, when will it ever be "safe?"
One of my other sisters lost her job, supposedly due to COVID. It's the 5th time she's been laid off in 6 years for some reason or another.
The mister did find out that he has at least 2 sisters.
Pip - Congrats on the upcoming early retirement.
I did make an interesting recipe last night. I had dry black beans and I know that Trader Joe's has a nice black bean pasta. So, I ground them into flour, added a couple of eggs, some milk, and made spaetzle out of them. It was not bad. Put a sauce on it and it is a great source of protein that is gluten free. Last night we had them with a shawarma chicken.
We are trying to eat more vegetarian-like. However, I am not used to cooking that way. Recipes are appreciated. Tonight I think I am going to make something with eggplant. I usually steer clear of that. I can't seem to get the hang of cooking it without it being mush or rubber. Any tips are appreciated.
Off to do my walking. Since I cannot run for the time being, long walks will have to do.
Tina in CA3 -
So sorry Rebecca. You must be busting to see that gorgeous girl.
Levi , a wonderful cheeky chappy!
Feeling a big better. The dinner was delicious, but absolutely huge.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx2
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