WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2020

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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited July 2020
    This is my wonderful zucchini. I have it sitting next to a miniature watermelon:


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    Lisa you made me laugh out loud. s0225.gif

    Keep the zucchini suggestions coming, I'm going to decided what to make with it this afternoon. I love zucchini.


  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Lisa That mallow plant is in the same family as your pink and yellow hibiscus, I believe.

    Kim Is this zucchini an heirloom, do you think? I'd like to save the seeds and plant next spring if so...
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,690 Member
    edited July 2020
    Dusted and vacuumed bedroom. Will do more vacuuming, cleaning and washing this week.

    Set up a steamer to help breathing.

    Don't want to sneeze after surgery!

    Also went to a department store a little further away ... and won't likely return there any time soon. Too busy. Too many people not social distancing. Mostly elderly ladies who act like they are completely unaware of anything unusual going on. And packs of young guys wandering everywhere. Last time we were there, before C19, security removed a pack of them so this seems to be common behaviour in this particular store. But we got a few things we wanted ... and left the store as quickly as possible.

    I've been on the hunt for button-up shirts but they are surprisingly difficult to find. I saw a few linen shirts, but they're too scratchy for me. I saw several that are really short and that style doesn't suit me any more. But nice, smooth, hip-length button-up shirt in a colour other than white just aren't popular right now. Also, I don't want to spend much on button-up shirts since I don't really like them ... but I need to wear them for the next month or so.


    M in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
    Oh, Bette came back from the hospital, she’s as good as new, can’t ever tell he got hit
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,293 Member
    Lisa in happy place. Listening to soothing music and Drew napping at my side.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
    She’s all nice and purdy now. Kirby gave them a great review. When he went inside to hook her up so I can stay in it today, we found a vent hose exposed and some doors off. He’s gonna call them Monday. To see if someone can come out and fix it or he will retract his review and update it if he has to bring it back for them to put her back together
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  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    For those who cancelled their cruises be glad folks who didn’t had the virus come aboard getting charged for every day at sea trying to get 30-40k back!!! https://apple.news/AL_g9R9SmTV-0a8WXUfvs6g

    Yikes 😳 that’s not including them paying to get themselves home!


    Happy 4th of July

    Exercising y eating good today within calories
    No parties It’s not a good idea to have get togethers this year.Our Hospital is out of beds to nurses for the incoming their scared that morons will go out today. Well their right can hear pool parties already to BBQS from neighbors.

    Amber Tx
  • sarahkatzenelson452
    sarahkatzenelson452 Posts: 37 Member
    Hello everyone! Such a lovely deeply supportive interesting thread! I will slowly work up to writing and sharing myself.
    I have no experience with such large zucchini but my fav zucchini dish is browning thin slices in olive oil then mixing with pasta and warm sour cream.
    I would also take a weekend to try the new area. I could never hack the heat in Florida but people are very dif that way. My dream spot would be somewhere cold and dry but close to a large body of water, salt or fresh.
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Sarah- sounds good. I don’t add sour cream or Greek yogurt never occurred to me. I do love browning my thin slices in olive oil
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,556 Member
    Margaret – I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Drew had a problem with the child or the other animals and was acting out.

    Pip – you can’t please all the people all the time. I know a lot of people park their RV’s in WalMart’s parking lot

    Does anyone have a dessert recipe that uses a lot of egg yolks? I have 12 that I’d like to use up. Only thing is…it can’t be something chocolate.

    Went to Food Lion early this morning. Got ice cream for Steve. It was BOGO, Edy’s ice cream. Also got a rain check for Pepsi. I knew they didn’t have any of the diet caffeine free because I took it all yesterday…lol But I got a raincheck for later.

    Sarah – welcome! I thought, too, that I could never hack the heat in NC. But eventually you do get used to it. Now I’m very sensitive to the cold, I hate it. Even humidity…I think you get used to it.

    Last check in before the pool!!!

    Michele NC
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member

    Hi Gals,

    A couple of thoughts on grated zucchini - it is great added to soup, stew, or stir fry… but what I do is grate squeeze out the liquid, measure into 2 cups and put into zip bags (sandwich size is just right) freeze and then later defrost and re-squeeze out the liquid, which leaves you with 1 cup of dry zucchini. This is a great thickener for a soup or stew, and perfect for zucchini bread, or my newest find a recipe from delish.com for zucchini pizza crust, no gluten, just a bit of cornstarch so mostly keto, and while not really great for CICO as there is a lot of cheese I found it to be an acceptable treat.

    Kim from N. California

  • sarahkatzenelson452
    sarahkatzenelson452 Posts: 37 Member
    Machka, I do hope I am wrong but surgery and button down shirts rang a bell. I used zippered sweatshirts at home after my lumpectomy but it didnt take long till I wore my regular clothes. Wishing you well and an easy recovery. You are right about the sneezing.
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
    Michele - scratch pound cake takes a bunch of yolks. as does baked custard
  • ksfessler88
    ksfessler88 Posts: 7 Member
    Great idea. Thanks Barbie. July, here we go!
    Happy 4th, everyone.
    Setting more realistic goal: 6 lbs by July 31.
    Starting weight: 135
    GW: 129
    Kate - Ruther Glen, VA (70 mi south of Wash, DC)
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,293 Member
    edited July 2020
    Michele I agree. I saw this with Wendy. I am glad the previous owner did what was best for her not an easy thing to give up a dog.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,690 Member
    Machka, I do hope I am wrong but surgery and button down shirts rang a bell. I used zippered sweatshirts at home after my lumpectomy but it didnt take long till I wore my regular clothes. Wishing you well and an easy recovery. You are right about the sneezing.

    It's a surgery to fix a badly diviated septum and to reduce turbinates.

    I'm not to wear pullovers for a while in case I bump my nose and set off bleeding. It also occurred to me today that all my bras are pullovers ... sports bras. I think I'll have to pick up one with hooks. But I will try to do that at a much quieter store closer to home.

    M in Oz
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    edited July 2020
    Amber ~ For those who cancelled their cruises be glad folks who didn’t had the virus come aboard getting charged for every day at sea trying to get 30-40k back!!! https://apple.news/AL_g9R9SmTV-0a8WXUfvs6g

    The way I read the article, it looks like they were getting a refund at some point, not paying the cruise line. Maybe I misread.

    Pip ~ I'm sorry the air stream was left with a few problems and hope it will get fixed in a timely manner.

    My DnL's mom took her and the kids to a condo in Orange Beach, Alabama for a week and DnL says the beach there was so crowded you couldn't move. This is because the beaches in Fla are closed so all the folks headed to Alabama. I sure hope they come home safe and sound and in good health.

    Carol in GA
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,387 Member
    edited July 2020
    Had a bad storm last night with much needed rain. Dogs were up all night afraid and the storm was very loud in the RV. So not much sleep last night. No damage to us or park so that was good. Slow start this morning.

    RV Rita

    Sitting with a native
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,258 Member
    edited July 2020
    Katla I have a scar on my arm from my Smallpox vaccine. I read that's how you can spot a cougar at a bar. :D:D:D

    Cheri I love your hair and I love that your husband is your hair stylist.

    Allie I am a bit envious of your possible plans to move to Sanibel. So exciting! Sanibel is possibly my favorite place in the entire world. My spouse dreams of living there, and talks about it frequently. I am not sure I want to be that far away from the grandchildren.

    Margaret What a darling dog Drew Barry is! I love her!

    Heather My spouse is getting less skeptical about my MFP buddies. I think the concept of remote pals seems suspect to many people, though. Tell Johnny hi from me and tell him I'm not a bit scary and that I have a very boring ordinary life. Also that I adore the grandchildren of my spouse as if they were my very own flesh and blood. Just like he does. LOL!!!!! And I totally understand about the golden anniversary. In 2022 my 50th wedding anniversary to my ex-husband would be celebrated. I can see how that might be a source of tears and nostalgia. We are still such good friends and I do love him. I saw him at my granddaughter's swim meet 4 days ago, and he asked if my spouse and I were feeling okay about eating in a restaurant yet, as he was wanting to have a lunch date with us. I know that probably seems weird. Keep talking to us about this, we have broad shoulders and are good listeners.

    Rebecca What a tolerant dog! Athena is just yummy.

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    Anyone care to post favorite zucchini recipes? I happen to have one the size of a small watermelon - a gift from a dear friend. B)

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    Karen in Virginia



    It is great to read about former spouses being friends. Most people(especially my sisters) do not understand it at all. My mom and my close friends understand it. Some say they would understand if we had kids together(one pregnancy but miscarried)- Mine came out here 5 yrs ago(first time seeing him in 20yrs). Current and former husbands met and they both said" I really wanted to hate him but he is a nice guy" . Current one is looking forward to his next visit next month, planning on where he wants to take them. He will be bringing current wife. This is #3 for him, #2 died from pancreatic cancer just over 5 yrs ago. I still love him, always will. Junior high sweet hearts and all. I am looking forward to the visit but will be a bit hard. Current one dominates all conversations so won't get much time to really talk like we want. Last time we got to have some time to talk/catch up/etc. I don't think that will happen with Karen here. She is more understanding than #2 was(she destroyed cards/letters I sent him so he never knew I tried to contact him and told his family to not have any contact with me either-found this out when he finally contacted me right before she died.
    Thank you for sharing your story. I appreciate it.

    what I did last night with a zucchini was slice it, sprinkle with garlic salt, put it in the air fryer, cook until just about done then sprinkle with parm. cheese. I ate them just like that- they are great to dip in maranara sauce.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,258 Member
    Feeling much better today, having shared my woes with you ladies and with friends and family. My brother rang me back straight away and an old friend, who was my bridesmaid, and who was very involved with my marriage throughout, has been WhatsApping me. <3
    It's just good to have realised what was going on with me. :) And good that at least some people understand.

    Re MFP, I do get cross with DH when he says things like, "you don't know who these people are", or "you can't trust anything anyone says online", "they could be anybody".
    Grrrrrr! To me that's implying that I'm an idiot. I trust my own judgement more than I trust his. :#

    Having the Skinnytaste cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut stew tonight.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    my husband said the same thing about another chat group I was in(the group closed- was a Freebie Site- when there were tons of freebies to get) I still chat on FB with many of them. He doesn't say it quite so much now after we have actually met up with two of them. We are planning on going up to Oregon to see them again- a nice road trip. He is such a pessimist- it is annoying and depressing. Like you, feel like they think we are stupid and gullable,like we can't trust our own judgement. Yes, there are those that will use that trusting nature in us but we are big girls and can handle it ourselves.
    He hasn't said anything about this site because I haven't really talked about it-well, I have but he wasn't listening- what ever.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather & Machka: I agree with both of you about vitamin D. It is a huge help with wintertime blues, especially for those of us with summer birthdays. D3 is so helpful, I would recommend it.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,258 Member
    This is my wonderful zucchini. I have it sitting next to a miniature watermelon:


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    Lisa you made me laugh out loud. s0225.gif

    Keep the zucchini suggestions coming, I'm going to decided what to make with it this afternoon. I love zucchini.


    those shaped zucchini are great for stuffing- mix of ground meat(beef, sausage, pork, chicken or turkey-what ever you want) mixed with diced canned tomatoes, lots of seasoning and either a little quick oats or left over rice and an egg- all mixed together and baked. I want to do that with the one zucchini I have- not sure if husband will eat it but that is what I am craving.

    My new favorite way is cut into like fries, lightly coat flour/egg and milk then seasoned bread crumbs or panko that has parm in it. Spray lightly with oil then either bake or air fry. That is the same way I do my "fried" okra- can't wait for mine to start producing It isn't doing much- three pots planted and only one growing- will have to raid my parents garden in a month or so.