WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2020

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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,196 Member
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    Heather ~ I had to look up binary gender. To be gender free (according to Cliff notes) you would be an inanimate object. LOL

    Debbie ~ I am so sorry that your husband has such a hateful witchy mother ( you can substitute a "b").

    The spirit hit me this AM and I have done 2 loads of laundry, vacuumed all of the hardwood floors, dusted (a little), and mopped the kitchen. Now I am pressure cooking some beef and chicken to make soup with left overs.

    Carol in GA

    Thank you Carol- It is really so strange for me to see someone so angry/bitter/mean all the time. She is just now starting to be kind of nice to me but only when I cook food and take it to her- If I do she says I don't need to she has enough food, if I skip 3-4 days she gets pissy. She always tells her neighbors or strangers or who ever will listen she doesn't have any food, she is all alone, no one to take care of her- telling them that while my husband is standing right next to her.
    The way I was raised is totally opposite of the way he was in every way. His parents married out of convenience- His dad was Air Force and widowed, she was divorced with a little boy. There was never any love between them and it showed. I felt so bad for his dad. He was a sweet old guy(46 when my husband was born so always old to dh)
    My parents were very young- mom was 14 when they married and had my sister when she was 15. They have been married for 63 yrs now and still in love and show it all the time- Dad shows her more affection than my dh ever shows me. We were poor farmers but we never knew it- that was just the way it was.
    My former inlaws are the same way as my parents- they will celebrate 63 yrs this next month. Sadly, she is in a care home for dementia. Before that, Carl was still going to the VA for Viagra- Now they have to be content with staying 8ft apart(this week was the first time since the virus they actually got to see each other) until this all passes- She doesn't understand why they don't see her.
    So, with all the jabbering- until meeting my current husband's parents and seeing how he was raised, I never knew anyone like that. I understand why he is the way he is and shows very little affection to me but it doesn't make it hurt less.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Machka - I haven't used cheques in close to 20 years I don't think. I can't remember the last time I wrote one. I receive them regularly through work as some of our families don't like the idea of auto withdrawal.

    I use a prepaid credit card for online purchases. It is linked to my bank account for me to reload funds, but you can't get to my bank account if it was tried to be used for fraudulent purposes. I have found this the least risk as I only put the money on it when I need it so even if the wrong hands tried to use it they wouldn't get anything. I pay all of our bills online through online banking.

    Debby - I didn't know that was a thing, but I just went and checked it out. I didn't activate it. Our province has created a tracing app as well for tracking Covid cases. I haven't downloaded it either. I have thought about it, but I think it's just something I would worry about more than necessary.

    Lisa - It is pricey for companies to process credit cards. One of the biggest "scams" that our previous government changed was not allowing the expiry on gift cards and gift certificates. It was found that there was billions of dollars worth of unused cards and people had paid for the amount that was on them. I think this is one of the best decisions ever.

    Pip - I used to love moving and starting out on a new adventure. I hope you are enjoying it as well. When is your last day of work?

    Allie - I hope your children's father gets some relief soon.

    I am going to my daughter's tonight to get my hair cut and coloured. She has not returned to work yet as her doctor put her off due to her asthma so she has been staying home. It will be nice to spend the evening with her. I think my other daughter is coming to pick up a parcel that was delivered to my house. My daughter doing my hair is going to wear a mask while actually working on me and we'll social distance during the wait times. Even though she has been at home her husband is an EMT and has been working so we aren't taking any risks. I am looking forward to it, the last time I was at her house was in February when she did my hair last time.

    I should get to work, I have been struggling to wake up this morning for some reason and have spent the first hour of my work day on here.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    haven't given my notice yet. i'm thinking maybe aug 1st, not sure, he was talking about giving us a week here before actually leaving so we have time to tweek the packing thing.. we'll see
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Had a really good meet up with my friend. :D The train was on time and we wandered down to the beach and sat on the pebbles and ate the food we had brought with us. Lots of chat. It was my first outing since the lockdown. Then I bought myself an ice cream from Marroccos (chocolate chip), but she didn't have one as she'd eaten too much ginger cake. :o I disinfected my hands and the tub before and after. Then she walked into Brighton and I came home. Perfect.

    Now for the 4.30 Zoom with the kids.

    Defrosted chilli tonight with zucchini and tomatoes. Rice for DH.

    This morning I was reading a psychology book about non binary gender and got so intrigued I forgot to get up to make DH his morning tea. When I rushed downstairs he was already in the kitchen. Then we got into a discussion about the subject and let's just say, he was showing his age. I'm not entirely sure exactly what I think at the moment, but the case study certainly intrigued me. I see certain aspects of myself in it, but DH hates it when I say things like that. I often say, I think I was a gay man in another life. :o:D:p But actually, in my head, I'm gender free.
    Today, in protest I didn't wear my wedding ring out. (I haven't worn any rings since the lockdown)

    Life is curiouser and curiouser. >:)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    <3

  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Ktuti: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. :flowerforyou:

    Heather: I rarely write checks these days, too. I use them to pay the cleaning ladies. DH pays all the regular bills online. :star:

    Pip: I hope you’re able to find a place that allows pets without charging high pet fees. :heart:

    Allie: I hope your ex is able to get good care and the bleeding to stop so he is able to enjoy many more years. :star:

    Barbara: The ride on Arrow was a delight. I am happy that I had the chance to go. Thank you for asking. :bigsmile:

    Debbie: Family dynamics can be painful. My mother-in-law treated me badly from day one. She apologized on her death bed when I drove her grand-daughter, my niece, nearly 400 miles for a visit. That made MIL’s eldest daughter mad. My sister in law wasn’t mad at me, she was mad at her mom. MIL owed many of the family members apologies. :ohwell: It is in the distant past. We’re all friends now and that matters. :star:

    Rita: I love your photos. What a majestic place to be. :star:


    Today I donated a bunch of bubble plastic that is used to cushion items being shipped to a local shipping business. The ice cream store where we like to go is just across the street—still empty. The lady at the shipping store said they’re getting ready to reopen the ice cream store.. That is good news. The covid pandemic has made life difficult for many small business owners in our area. I suspect this is true in many places. I hope things are getting better for everyone’s sake.


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Ktuti: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. :flowerforyou:

    Heather: I rarely write checks these days, too. I use them to pay the cleaning ladies. DH pays all the regular bills online. :star:

    Pip: I hope you’re able to find a place that allows pets without charging high pet fees. :heart:

    Allie: I hope your ex is able to get good care and the bleeding to stop so he is able to enjoy many more years. :star:

    Barbara: The ride on Arrow was a delight. I am happy that I had the chance to go. Thank you for asking. :bigsmile:

    Debbie: Family dynamics can be painful. My mother-in-law treated me badly from day one. She apologized on her death bed when I drove her grand-daughter, my niece, nearly 400 miles for a visit. That made MIL’s eldest daughter mad. My sister in law wasn’t mad at me, she was mad at her mom. MIL owed many of the family members apologies. :ohwell: It is in the distant past. We’re all friends now and that matters. :star:

    Rita: I love your photos. What a majestic place to be. :star:


    Today I donated a bunch of bubble plastic that is used to cushion items being shipped to a local shipping business. The ice cream store where we like to go is just across the street—still empty. The lady at the shipping store said they’re getting ready to reopen the ice cream store.. That is good news. The covid pandemic has made life difficult for many small business owners in our area. I suspect this is true in many places. I hope things are getting better for everyone’s sake.


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    yeah, me 2. we'll find out
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Amber Tx
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    Homemade 🥔 potatoe chips
    100-110cal serving size 12 regular sized chips or 1 potatoe

    450* for 25-30min
    Flat sheet spray with a Bam cooking spray
    Soak for 20minutes or more chip shaped cut potatoe slices
    Optional salt (or garlic powder even can add rosemary or other flavorings)
    Spray potatoes Pam cooking spray
    Slide in when crispy can remove those cook any others longer.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    😎
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Allie Forgive me, but I forgot why the trust was designed so that Faith can't go in the nursing home. Is it to preserve the money for the heirs or is it because she and/or her husband were against going in to long term care facilities or some other reason? I wish there was a loophole. If your sister-in-law is burdened by this, no amount of inheritance will make up for it. Not to mention poor Faith keeps falling which will eventually lead to a broken hip or a head injury most likely. I'm glad you aren't caving in, and wow! did you handle that email with diplomacy! You are a rock star, girl.

    Karen in Virginia
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    <3
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    Its basically between Sean and Jean now.
    Told them that hospice can be cancelled if needed but there were so many benefits that would be so good for Faith that it would take a load off both there minds..
    Sean has run into trouble up at the cottage with plumbing and rotted boards and is kinda flipping out.. so i said what i said and deleted both texts ..it is for the 2 of them to discuss not me
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
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  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    virtual hugs to all!
    way to go Allie
    and what a nice job Lisa.

    smiles Kim
    in N. California
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,404 Member
    Lisa-excellent job on the glider!

    Good job Allie. It's nice of you to help, but ultimately is DIL responsibility.

    Well, staff member is indeed positive for COVID-19. He is still at home but feeling very miserable--extreme body aches. They had his wife (who also works for us) tested today. He has isolated in separate part of house since last Monday when he learned they were testing his mom. Just praying for the best.

    Went to gym this pm. I can make up time tonight or just use vacation so I don't lose the time. Haven't decided which, but I do need to go do something.

    BTW--I do pay bills online and write checks for things like trash and church which don't do on-line. Just keep all of the totals in the register--easier for me. Most of the time at stores I use charge card--very seldom use card for bank account. Gets me points and is easier to recoup if there is a hack.

    Well, off to do work of some kind so I don't sit on the couch mindlessly for the rest of the evening.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
    stats for the day:

    didn't ride to wrk, just because...

    Bike ride home 2 dome- 12.47min, 124mhr, 12.1amph, 2.57mi= 71c
    Apple Watch- 79c
    Bike ride puy 2 sumn sta- 13.39min, 15.9amph, (new fastest time) 159mhr, 3.62mi= 165c
    apple watch- 162c
    jog sta 2 wrk- 5.37min, 11.26min mi, 140mhr, .49mi= 64c
    apple watch- 61c
    Jog wrk 2 sta- 4.33min, 146mhe, 10.11min mi, .44mi= 65c
    apple watch- 61c
    bike ride dome 2 home- 17.42min, 8.7amph, 148mhr, 2.56mi= 169c
    apple watch- 140c

    total cal 534
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,663 Member
    B)
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,532 Member
    M – yes, I opened MFP at least once a day. But I’m not really concerned. To me, that’s a bogus number anyway. Too many times in the past I’ve been able to prelog and that’s kept my streak. Now I don’t worry about it

    Pip – find a group to have yogi certified that isn’t as stringent. You can do it. Jess’ letter says something about her anxiety and the cat helps with this so that she can do better in class or something to that effect. Yes, she has some anxiety but when she was in St. Kitts the cat was with us and she survived (even got on the president’s list)

    Tracey – sounds like what we have. We have a separate bank account for PayPal use. If we’re buying something, then we add that money to the account. We always keep something like $50 in it, but if someone were to get access to this account, they’d only get $50

    Went in the pool (natch) then to Hamrick’s because they got a pair of shoes I’d special ordered before all this covid stuff happened. They were actually on sale cheaper than when I placed the order. I asked them to special order another pair for me. They never for some reason have my size. Then stopped at the Salvation Army since I haven’t been there in a while, then to WalMart to pick up a prescription for me, now home. Mahjongg tonight! One of my two biggies of the week – mahjongg and going to the soup kitchen

    Allie – good for you standing your ground about Faith.

    Michele NC
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Lisa: I love the look of your glider. That shade of blue is very appealing. :flowerforyou:

    Allie: You’ve done a great job for Faith. She has been lucky to have your help. I hope that Sean and Jean can sort things out. :flowerforyou:

    I am ready for rest. I’ll stop in again tomorrow.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,716 Member
    Vicki - Hi! Been thinking often about you. <3 Please pop in and have a chat. :)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Think about NYKAREN. Missing her and her family.
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    B)B)
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,615 Member
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: BB&B, invest 10 mins tidying Office.
    Bonus: down onto the mat for mat work for the first time in a very long time, maybe even in 2020!
    Get to do: Tumble to groomer; line dance class, call Pacific Vision for appointment; massage, BiMart for rx, invest 10 mins cleaning Living Room, carry over 10 mins cleaning Master Bath, Bedrooms, call PC guy about mic/speaker, 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, transplant pineapples, bean, melons, cukes; 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; Wednesday to Coos Bay for service, WalMart, Natural Grocers and Farmers’ market; Thursday 10 am Chiro & make up BB&B, Friday 9am stove repair guy to adjust kitchen flame and assess Aunt Elsie’s stove; Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine,
    Reward: inventory seeds, plan fall cool season garden, order replenishments.


    First Zooming BB&B class. This instructor’s protocol is not as strenuous as Coach Ken’s, but the circuits do raise a sweat and she’s constantly smiling and gently encouraging. Proud of myself for getting back to it.

    Debby in VA, thanks! Guess my iPhone is too old, Silver linings ;) Only apps in Settings/Privacy/Health are 2 apps I’ve installed related to my HRM.
    Machka “random scrap of paper” :laugh:
    Pip P00p police, really??? I thought they might want to be sure dog has no pit bull genes. Sadly some places have that prohibition.
    Debbie in Napa ((hugs)) I can hear your exhaustion and pain. (((hugs held extra long)))
    Carol send that spirit over here, please!
    Rita great pics of wide open view. Looking forward to pics of the Mommy and Me winter headbands.
    Heather ;) Sometimes think I was a man in a prior life, but don’t tell Joe! Likewise missing NYKaren.
    Katla thanks for the how-to-recycle bubble wrap reminder. Have lots of packing material clogging up closets and under beds. Hope our Village Mail shop will take it.
    Allie Your text was perfect :heart: So glad Jean has taken first step.
    Karen in VA Ditto what you said to Allie.
    @Vickil57 Great to see you popping in! You’ve been missed.
    Lisa great glider, very well done.
    Ginny likewise here, always use credit card for purchases instead of debit card, due the protections. No longer carry a register, but maintain two spreadsheets, one for the checking account (so I can check against what the bank says daily) and one for all payout (for budgeting and tax purposes.)
    Also missing Kylia and thinking of her family.

    Chetco effect brought 80+F today, all windows and doors open. Yep there's another bug to catch and release. Asked Joe to please hang up the magnetic screen. He's reluctant, he gets tangled up in it (he's such a boy), but I whined "puhleeeeze" and he agreed. We'll see. ;)

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    June: better than May.
    daily: steps=2944 vits=21 log=22 CI<CO=19 CI<250<CO=12 Tumble & Shadow 5=6 mfp=22 clean 10 mins=9 outside=9 up hill=10
    wkly: T’ai Chi or BB&B x3=7 rx=3 dance=4
    mnthly: board mtg=1 grant=1 review 20for20=
    bonus: AF=11 play=0 sew=1
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,617 Member
    June 23 - Let it Go Day :)

    https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/let-it-go-day/

    "How To celebrate Let It Go Day
    Let It Go Day is the perfect occasion to stop wasting your energy on negative feelings from the past and instead focus on building yourself a positive future. Write down a list of the things that you regret, and spend some time letting them go, just relaxing and letting your guilt and fear vanish from your life. One of the best ways of doing this is throwing them into a fire and letting the smoke and embers carry your worries to the sky and wind, where they’ll be erased."     (more in the link above)


    When I was in my early 30s, I decided to start working on all the things I wished I could do when I was a teenager and through my 20s. There was a lot I hadn't done because I married practically minutes after I turned 20 ... and that was a mistake. But he and I separated in my early 30s ... and I was off and running! Or actually, cycling. :grin:

    I'm glad I made that decision because now, there isn't much I long to do. And I've still got a lot of years left ... I hope! :)

    Machka in Oz
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    B)
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Lisa Are you finished with the glider renovation? I like the clean, neutral look in the third photo.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: BB&B, invest 10 mins tidying Office.
    Bonus: down onto the mat for mat work for the first time in a very long time, maybe even in 2020!
    Get to do: Tumble to groomer; line dance class, call Pacific Vision for appointment; massage, BiMart for rx, invest 10 mins cleaning Living Room, carry over 10 mins cleaning Master Bath, Bedrooms, call PC guy about mic/speaker, 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, transplant pineapples, bean, melons, cukes; 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; Wednesday to Coos Bay for service, WalMart, Natural Grocers and Farmers’ market; Thursday 10 am Chiro & make up BB&B, Friday 9am stove repair guy to adjust kitchen flame and assess Aunt Elsie’s stove; Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine,
    Reward: inventory seeds, plan fall cool season garden, order replenishments.


    First Zooming BB&B class. This instructor’s protocol is not as strenuous as Coach Ken’s, but the circuits do raise a sweat and she’s constantly smiling and gently encouraging. Proud of myself for getting back to it.

    Debby in VA, thanks! Guess my iPhone is too old, Silver linings ;) Only apps in Settings/Privacy/Health are 2 apps I’ve installed related to my HRM.
    Machka “random scrap of paper” :laugh:
    Pip P00p police, really??? I thought they might want to be sure dog has no pit bull genes. Sadly some places have that prohibition.
    Debbie in Napa ((hugs)) I can hear your exhaustion and pain. (((hugs held extra long)))
    Carol send that spirit over here, please!
    Rita great pics of wide open view. Looking forward to pics of the Mommy and Me winter headbands.
    Heather ;) Sometimes think I was a man in a prior life, but don’t tell Joe! Likewise missing NYKaren.
    Katla thanks for the how-to-recycle bubble wrap reminder. Have lots of packing material clogging up closets and under beds. Hope our Village Mail shop will take it.
    Allie Your text was perfect :heart: So glad Jean has taken first step.
    Karen in VA Ditto what you said to Allie.
    @Vickil57 Great to see you popping in! You’ve been missed.
    Lisa great glider, very well done.
    Ginny likewise here, always use credit card for purchases instead of debit card, due the protections. No longer carry a register, but maintain two spreadsheets, one for the checking account (so I can check against what the bank says daily) and one for all payout (for budgeting and tax purposes.)
    Also missing Kylia and thinking of her family.

    Chetco effect brought 80+F today, all windows and doors open. Yep there's another bug to catch and release. Asked Joe to please hang up the magnetic screen. He's reluctant, he gets tangled up in it (he's such a boy), but I whined "puhleeeeze" and he agreed. We'll see. ;)

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    June: better than May.
    daily: steps=2944 vits=21 log=22 CI<CO=19 CI<250<CO=12 Tumble & Shadow 5=6 mfp=22 clean 10 mins=9 outside=9 up hill=10
    wkly: T’ai Chi or BB&B x3=7 rx=3 dance=4
    mnthly: board mtg=1 grant=1 review 20for20=
    bonus: AF=11 play=0 sew=1

    I know right? that's what I initially thought too. making sure the dog had no Pittie genes. then I figured out why. we pick up our dogs poop no matter where we are
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    Morning ladies
    Im up havong my tea and waiting for my daughter to drop of granddaughter. I have her for the day...Alfie is in my lap and keeping an eye on the door..lol
    I am hoping they get an evaluation soon they are pretty quick on that but Jean should be there for it because she knows her moms medical background

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