WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2020

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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,520 Member
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    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: Thursday cleaned 10 mins Dining Rm, carry over 4 mins Living Rm, 10 mins Guest Bth, 5 mins Master Bth. No more carry over cleaning hooray!, Council meeting. Friday: T’ai Chi, bottle return, BiMart, recycling, typing.
    Bonus Thursday 13 additional mins misc cleaning, Friday stroll with friend at Harris Beach campground, filled in firehouse registration amendment form and emailed to board for ok,
    Get to do: call new groomer, invest 10 mins cleaning Bedrooms, dog group and Dawn’s event, BB&B zoom test at 2:30, call PC guy about mic/speaker, mat work, BB&B, wrap 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, 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; Monday BB&B, call Pacific Vision for appointment; Tuesday Tumbe to groomer; Wednesday to Coos Bay for service; Thursday 10 am Chiro, 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.

    Belated Happy Anniversary, Kate. Quite an accomplishment!
    Katla ((hugs)) and good vibes for an uneventful trip and successful procedure. Sorry I misremembered your county. Hooray for yoga!
    Terri and Karen in VA that video gave me goosebumps.
    Rita lovely re-uphholstery!
    Rebecca think your decision to pass on the adventure was a wise one, but so hard not to see Athena Rose :cry:
    Flea thank you for that newstory link about the Union County cases. :cry:
    Tina a friend of mine wanted to visit her mom this summer before any second waves. She decided to rent a car here in Oregon, drive to Colorado where she could visit her mom without worry of being infected in an airplane. Then she’ll fly back as a 3 day one way road trip is enough driving for her for awhile. Whenever I cook eggplant (rarely) I slice it into 1” thick rounds, coat with Kosher salt, press between two plates for an hour, then rinse the salt off. This pulls out a lot of the bitter juice and makes the eggplant more palatable to me. Pat thoroughly dry, spray grill with oil and cook hot and quick. Good luck!
    Welcome @roserex from IA!
    Kay fluorescent fixtures can be the very :devil:. Your solution was brilliant.
    Betsy ((hugs)) safe travels, healing and strength. See you in September.
    Amber ditto Katla’s hopes for your daughter’s health and safety.
    Margaret and Carol thinking of you both and sending vibes of peace and safety.
    Welcome @cbteco would you let us know what to call you and your general locale?
    ChrissyChickie congratulations!
    Debbie, Mama and Papa lived in the Napa Valley when they retired. The drive from the Bay Area in autumn was gorgeous, before the hills got covered by developments ;} Supportive spouses, it’s a mix. Joe cooks pancakes for me (he does the best pancakes ever) brings home Oreos, etc. but accepts it gracefully when I say “no thank you.” I try to be supportive of his efforts by prepping veggies for his snacks and stir frys, but do bring him some treats from the store. IMHO it really is up to us individually to determine what goes into our bodies. As for which is harder to keep on track, food or exercise, for me its activity, but just by a hair. This from she whose eating has been off the rails for the past 3 days.
    Rori Fingers X’d for your brother’s medicare number. Is there a way it could be expedited due to his condition? Really hoping the right agency with the right specialist caregiver pops up for you SOON. Waves of comfort, peace and love to you.


    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    June: better than May.
    daily: steps=Thursday 1486, Today 7411 vits=18 log=19 CI<CO=16 CI<250<CO=9 Tumble & Shadow 5=5 mfp=19 clean 10 mins=7 outside=8 up hill=10
    wkly: T’ai Chi or BB&B x3=6 rx=3 dance=3
    mnthly: board mtg=1 grant=1 review 20for20=
    bonus: AF=10 play=0 sew=1
  • Schabram
    Schabram Posts: 7 Member
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    Hi,

    This morning I weigh 72. 1Kg ( 159lbs)
    I need to track what I eat. I didn't log into MFP yesterday and I really need to.

    Letti UK

    SW 73.8kg (163 lbs)
    GW 66kg (146 lbs)
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
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    One solution I have found to staying away from treats that are in the house that I don't want to be tempted by is resealing. Many people have Seal-a-Meal or similar apparatus, often sitting in a cabinet unused - I dug mine out and now when the bag of chips or snacks or crackers or cookies or candy or dried fruit or chocolate chips or cereal has been opened by my spouse, it gets resealed with the Seal-a-Meal until she wants more. She doesn't always remember to seal, but I am pretty compulsive about it if I find an open bag. The act of resealing a bag is a declaration "I am not eating that". Plus, it keeps the food really fresh which she likes. She eats an ounce of potato chips with lunch each day, and the chips were always going stale. Not any more.

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,192 Member
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    SuziQ113 wrote: »

    Current Situation in SFL
    Cases are once again on the rise in SFL. “They” say it is mostly the migrant workers and an uptick with the younger folks who think by things opening up it means we can go back to what used to be normal.

    I can see where the migrant worker community could be at higher risk since they move around a lot and are often homed in communal-type housing. Bless those folks who keep us fed. But, I somewhat disagree with it just being the “younger” folks. As I go from place to place and my recent work experience it seems everyone is slipping. I keep telling everyone we need to be more careful now because more people are out and about. Some get it; others do not.

    I still find it hard to accept how much of our society is about “me”. I wear a mask to protect others and I wish others would wear one to protect me. Since the attitudes are getting so relaxed I feel I must lock myself down again. It saddens me because I was enjoying getting out once in a while and enjoying a meal out.

    As for me – I am spending this weekend getting stocked up again. I am fine on freezer and pantry items, but really must stock up on fresh vegetables and vegetables I can blanch and freeze.

    SuziQ – SFL

    Current situation in Victoria, a mainland Australian state (where we used to live) ...
    They almost entirely opened up ... and now, about 2 weeks later, they're shutting back down again.

    Tas is supposed to open our borders toward the end of July. I'm kind of figuring that we'll be closing down again about mid to late-August.


    M in Oz

  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
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    Lisa For the longest time I have been meaning to show you my hot water kettle. I replaced mine, which was exactly like yours, about the same time Heather did. I chose a basic inexpensive pot:
    https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Stainless-Steel-Electric-Kettle/dp/B072DWYBL7/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_0_5/134-7060896-5885258?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B072DWYBL7&pd_rd_r=bd3ba403-296f-43fa-82db-34848931a2e0&pd_rd_w=yC0Nq&pd_rd_wg=COO7K&pf_rd_p=e7689c0c-effa-447b-90f6-431e8090e282&pf_rd_r=A4P5QVH245M2QFARCDHP&psc=1&refRID=A4P5QVH245M2QFARCDHP

    but the reason I chose it was because of where the water indicator is located:

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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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    Terri: Stay as safe as you can. Hopefully people will settle into safe and familiar driving habits. 🌹
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,192 Member
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    Joyful June Calendar ...

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    https://www.actionforhappiness.org/joyful-june

    1. Look for what's good ... lots of things!!

    Cycling outside
    Rhody
    Jam

    Things I've liked since being at home from the end of March ...

    Being home all day with my husband. I've got a better understanding of how his day goes.
    Spending time with Rhody, getting to know him and getting him settled into our home.
    Being able to go outside to walk, run or cycle in daylight, despite the fact that the daylight hours are getting shorter.
    Having the energy to exercise regularly.
    Seeing more people outside exercising. :)
    Being able to sleep at least half an hour more each night than I was.
    Being able to go for a nap in the afternoon occasionally.
    Not having to spend 9-10 hours a week commuting!!!
    Spending my days with a 180° view of the bay and trees and outside instead of a wall.
    Being in an environment that rarely gives me sore, itchy eyes, sore throat, cough, and the sneezes.
    Being able to clean this and that.
    Wearing casual, comfy clothes.
    Not having as much stuff vying for my time.
    More time to work on my two courses at uni.
    Working remotely at my own pace ... which might lead to continued remote work ... maybe ... hopefully!
    Being able to attend church online.
    Feeling much more relaxed and less stressed!

    Just to name a few. :)

    2. Reframe a worry and try to find a positive ...

    A worry?
    Well, one of my many worries is that I won't pass my courses. So I'll use that as motivation to start studying for my final exam tonight!! :)

    3. Think of 3 Things to be Grateful For

    The COVID-19 shutdown.
    Working from home.
    Rhody.
    I could go on and on!

    4. Show Appreciation to Those Who are Helping Others

    I think of people like Rori, Tracey, Allie and the others here who are caregivers and especially caregivers to those with brain-related issues. :heart: :heart: :heart:

    Also, co-incidentally, June 2 was Thank A First Responder day. My husband and I have been fortunate to be able to thank those who have helped him. Wonderful people!

    5. Smile and be friendly, even when you're social distancing.

    That's something I've really enjoyed about all this. When I'm out walking, running or cycling, we exchange waves, nods and smiles with other people. It's nice. :) We can still be friendly, even with a road in between us.

    6. Notice the upsides during the lockdown, however small.

    There are so many upsides!! See the list I made for June 1 above!

    7. Find a joyful way to be physically active (indoors or out)

    For me, being active is joyful. I love being active.

    I love walking, running, hiking, cycling, canoeing, rowing, splashing around in water (my version of swimming), cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, etc. etc. Give me an individual or partner activity (preferably not a group activity) and I'll most likely try it. I've given body boarding a try. I've given both individual and dual kayaking a try, and tennis, badminton, golf ... and I've got archery and dance on my list.

    As I mentioned I am studying for my final exam. The course is about the interaction between technology and humans, and this actually ties into the lecture I'm currently watching (I'm watching the Q&A section after the lecture right now) as well as the talks I watched earlier today in that technology taking something away from our sense of place.

    The talks have hinted at it, but haven't come right out and said it ... balance. I like technology. I like being able to go online to work, to attend university, to communicate with people. But I also like setting it aside for periods of time, going outside and doing something.

    8. Write a letter to thank someone for what they did.

    I'm not one for writing letters anymore. I used to have a set of penpals and used to spend quite a bit of time writing, writing and writing but I stopped doing that in my late 20s. Now if I write, it's by email.

    However, I did thank my husband for Thursday when I wrote my exam. He was very quiet!

    9. Find the joy in music today: sing, play, dance or listen.

    I have ABC Classic FM on during the day and that has been great! I love having that sort of music on in the background when I work, and my husband and I are both also enjoying the small bit of commentary explaining some of the background to the pieces and bringing them to life. :)

    If I have to go back to work at the office, I'm going to have to figure out how to "listen live" there.

    10. Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it.

    Rhody, relaxing in one of his favourite spots!!
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    11. Say positive things in your conversations with others today.

    On Thursday the 11th, there wasn't much conversation. Most of my time was spent studying, then doing my exam, then going into a semi-vegetative state. But I'm usually pretty positive with my husband. :)

    And I hope you all have a great day today!! :)

    12. Make a plan with friends to do something fun together.

    Um ... even if we're starting to be allowed to do that, we're not doing that. We like the shutdown, staying away from people, staying home most of the time, and not socialising. :smiley:

    But if all goes well, we'll get outside for a bicycle ride tomorrow.

    I was thinking of cycling or running today but I'm just really, really tired.

    13. Appreciate the joy of nature and the beauty in the world around

    Always do! And thankfully I live in a beautiful place.
    Tasmania in the Winter of 2020: https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157714538003193
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    14. Do three things to bring joy to other people today

    Took my husband and I for a bicycle ride. :)

    Took my husband and I for a bit of a drive in the country ... checking out a possible cycling route and an area that we hadn't really ventured into before. I'm not sure how it will work for cycling, but it was interesting to see something a little bit different.

    Told my husband we could eat cake for breakfast?!? He made a white cake so we had it with my apple jam and whipped cream. :)

    15. Rediscover a fun childhood activity that you can do today.
    16. Ask a loved one what they feel grateful for at the moment.
    17. Be kind to you. Treat yourself the way you would treat a friend.

    A fun childhood activity would be cycling. :) I have been riding a bicycle since I was 6 years old ... or earlier if you count my tricycle.
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    Grateful for Rhody!

    And I find it difficult to take care of myself when I've got so much to do.

    18. Send a positive note to a friend who needs encouragement. :):heart:


    19. Create a list of favourite memories you feel grateful for. So many of them! I have an incredible number of wonderful memories throughout my life.

    20. Make time to do something playful today, just for the fun of it. Getting closer to doing that!


    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,192 Member
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    I haven't exercised much in the last 2-3 days. My kidneys and surrounding area have been an issue. Heating pad, painkillers and lots of water.

    But we did get out to run some errands yesterday and I picked up a few things for the recovery time of my surgery. If my eyes aren't swollen shut, I've got lots of books to read now. :) If they are, I've got music all set up.

    M in Oz
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
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    Machka If you have something wrong with your kidneys, perhaps you should see a physician.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,723 Member
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    suziq113 yeah who knows. They saved us 2-300 dollars, one estimated quote was 391. Yesterday I started going through my stuff at my desk and cleaning things out. Updating procedures and removing my name as the go to person. Etc. the pod is here and it looks small to me. Kirby is confident our stuff will fit. We r not taking the washer/dryer, frig, stove, microwave, loveseat (had that thrown away). The stuff that hasn’t sold yet, most I am going to load up and take to goodwill. Our bed mattress deflated so they won’t take up as much room (air mattress sleep number bed). Hopefully everything will fit.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,984 Member
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    :) On the subject of supportive husbands who don't bring food gifts, my husband is so well trained that when he decided I needed a treat after he bought a Ninja Foodie for cooking fun and a battery powered lawn mower after the corded mower died, he bought me an Amazon Echo Dot because I seemed to like the one his daughter bought for him for Father's Day. Now, if he asks Alexa a question, he gets answers from both ends of the house,

    :) This morning I thanked Jake for my Echo Dot and said I hadn't gotten him anything for Father's Day. He reminded me about the things he bought for himself this week and said he had the best treats ever.

    :)Rori, sending big hugs your way.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
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    Rebecca An observation and maybe some insight into your daughter-in-law's reserved behavior. You know you have very close relationships with the men in your life, and you are definitely a Force of Nature. I can't help but think that your daughter-in-law might feel a little bit in awe of you. She might feel reticent and vulnerable simply because…well, because you are so amazing and she inherited large shoes to fill in the relationship with your son. It occurred to me during the discussion of how we tend to underestimate ourselves, that you might not realize that you are "larger than life". You are, you know. <3

    Karen in Virginia
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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    Barbara: Thanks for your good wishes. The next step is that I have to go to the hospital and get a Covid 19 test next week. That is okay with me. :star:

    Letti: Logging is how we hold ourselves accountable. It is a habit that has helped me drop more than 50 pounds and improve my overall health. This is a slow and steady process and little steps in the right direction go a long way to better health. :flowerforyou:

    Rori: I just watched an episode of Dr. Jeff, Rocky Mountain Vet. He was giving free vet services and free pet food to people in the Denver area who needed a little help. I thought of you the minute I began watching. The photography of the Denver area where his veterinary practice is located reminded me of all the wonderful places I saw in Colorado when my daughter lived there. I think of you often. Sending good wishes for less stress in your life. :heart:

    SuziQ: The school district here was grudgingly willing to give me a Covid test for a hefty fee. That is not going to happen. The doctor’s office won’t accept a test from any place other than the hospital in Portland. I’ll go in to Portland and get my test at the hospital three days before the procedure. Health insurance will pay for it. :ohwell:


    DH & I had a plan. He was going to drive me into Portland on colonocopy day and drive me home. He wants a different plan. He wants to rent two hotel rooms, one for him and one for me. The dog will have to stay with the vet. I’m not happy about the change. I want him to call the hotel and see if he can rent a room on surgery day where he'd be able to be nearby and have access to a private restroom and a comfortable place to wait.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,811 Member
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    On exercise and diet - my husband and I have struggled to be on the same page when it comes to food and exercise. This past winter he started exercising and eating healthy for the first time in our 32 (now 33) year marriage. He wanted to switch to completely different styles of food 95% of which I wouldn’t eat. It ended up causing a lot of problems and I regained 10lbs while he lost. Then the gym closed down and with the stress at work I wanted all the junk food and gained another 10, he seems to have maintained even though he’s not exercising.

    I used to have a rule that if I wanted chips I had to walk to the store to buy a small bag. I need to get back into that habit.

    Rori - hugs to you. I am trying to learn as much as I can about dementia and Alzheimer’s. Not only because of where I work, but also my Mom has Alzheimer’s.

    We received the quote on Thursday to get our trailer levelled, 1600. It will be done in July 16. I guess it’s a necessity and Rodger says it needs done before we put any new flooring down which I desperately want. I’ll have to save up for it.

    I went to visit my cousin in the hospital last night. She had skin cancer removed from her nose last week and had a 7 hour reconstruction surgery yesterday. It is the first of several. Her husband cried when he saw her. I think it looks bad now, but they will be able to fix it and the alternative is so much worse. I hope she got some rest last night.

    I am off today to find a chain saw for Rodger for Fathers Day. I also have to buy some paint to paint a shield that Rodger made for Jonah yesterday. For now I am sitting in the morning sun on my deck drinking my coffee and it is absolutely lovely!

    Tracey in Edmonton
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,363 Member
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    Managed to bag another Waitrose delivery for the 29th. I just threw anything in there to grab the free delivery slot and can sort it out up until the day before. Just nice to know it's there. They have some things that are essential to my well being. :bigsmile:
    I'm doing a frittata tonight. A green one. Broccoli, zucchini, artichokes, scallions, garlic, broad beans, oh and a few left over mushrooms. Fries for DH. He will have ketchup with his fries and I will have peri peri with my frittata. I might steal a few fries. >:)
    At the moment he is in his study watching the soccer live. No fans of course, but better than nothing. His team Watford drew. Now its Brighton versus Arsenal, my old team. I can't watch. :o Tonight there's a match on terrestrial TV, so I will record Young Montalbano and we can watch it together when his soccer is over. I've got a Spanish film recorded to watch while he's watching soccer in his study. Having three TVs is essential to our sanity. He is still missing his cricket though, but it's good that the soccer has started again.

    Now I'm off to row.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,984 Member
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    :)Katla, Sometimes money can solve a problem and renting the hotel room for an extra day so your hubby will have a safe and comfy place to wait, sounds like a great idea. Somebody once said to me, "If you could buy peace of mind for $250.00, would you do it?" That sounds like it would apply here.

    <3 Barbie

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