WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2020
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SuzieQ I agree there are bad dog owners!!! Years ago I saw my neighbor's little decorative dog, don't know what breed it was, jump up and bite the Fed Ex man in the crotch and his teeth got stuck in the guys fly fabric. poor guy was backing up pushing at the dog and the lady owner just kept sitting on her porch watching. I ran over and grabbed the dog's jaw and got them open enough to free the fly fabric and then tossed the little mutt on her porch. It didn't hurt the dog one bit but she never talked to me again. When the police came to investigate as she filed a report that I abused her dog, they asked what kind of dog it was. I said, "Obviously a Weiner dog." That cracked them up as the dog was small with shaggy white hair. The vet verified no damage to the dog and commented that my ID of the dog, based on his actions, was going in her top 10 stories.
A few years later early one morning I heard a faint "help me help help" and took off in the direction of the voice. It was coming from her back yard. I skinned myself up getting over her fence and saw her lying on the patio. She had fallen around 8 PM and spent the night there and the night air was cool enough that she seemed to be suffering hyperthermia. I rushed into her house and called 911 and saw the wall was full of this little crotch biters' photos. He had died a few months previously. I grabbed every blanket I could find and covered her noticing her leg was swollen badly. Anyway, she never came home and was put in assisted living. Her uncouth daughter that hated me brought me flowers, candy, and a gift certificate and told the reporters that I was a hero and saved her life. I went from an evil dog-hating witch to a Saint of high esteem.
Crazy Faye
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Lanette: Gardening is so rewarding. I have a tiny amount of space, but feel happy and have fun with the things I am able to grow. Beans haven’t done so well, but the blueberries are abundant this year. My blueberries need to be pruned this fall when they are dormant. :flowerforyou:
Debbie: It sounds like you did a good job shopping and will have the things you need to make meals you love. Blackouts are often scary. I hope you stay safe and comfortable.
Pip: I’m sorry that your apple watch didn’t record correctly. 1066 calories in a workout is impressive from my pov. Do you need to visit an apple genius to get the watch fixed? :huh:
Michele: I hope your sourdough does just what you want and is a big success. I was impressed by what I saw when I googled Bob's Red Mill.
I am ready for rest. I’ve taken care of my little garden as well as I can and had a good dinner thanks to DH volunteering to cook. I'm grateful he did the cooking today.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
Nah, I’m more bummed about the Zwift trainer and the technical issues. I’m pretty sure I would ave had a faster amph and would have finished the ride in a shorter time
Sometimes you need to restart Zwift if it seems really slow. I've had it do that 2 or 3 times.
M in Oz1 -
Did some Wii balance games. The plan for tomorrow is to do a body pump video. I’m going to have to do this after work, but that might very well work out since the Salvation Army will be open by then. Looks like working I’m going to have to change my schedule around a bit, but that’s OK. As long as I can get my landscaping done. That was the main motivation to get a job, every time I want something done, there is something that comes up.
Cleaned the refrigerator this morning. Right now Buzz (our Roomba) is running. I’m really loving him. Anyway, you know how many times there’s this “gunk” that is at the back of the refrigerator, usually it’s an orange color? Well, I decided to try and see if microwave cleaner would work on it. I figured microwave cleaner works in the microwave where you have food, will it work in a refrigerator? IT DID!
Katla – it seemed that the majority of the uTube videos I saw basically had it a 1:1 ratio of flour to water. That’s what I’m going to go with. Hope it turns out OK
SuziQ and Faye – I don’t care for distressed clothes, either. Even if I have something with a hole in it, I get rid of it, even jeans.
Faye – I would probably not like them for the same reason as you if I’d been in your situation. Another thing I don’t care for are shorts with a cuff. I’m always afraid that something (crumbs?) will get caught in the cuff. Weiner dog…lol
Heather – I do hope you and Johnny get better real fast
Well, out to the pool
Buzz has finished and all the chairs back in place
Michele NC
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SuziQ: It is good to see your post! I’ve ben hoping that things are going well enough in FL. We have longtime friends who moved to the Villages many years ago. I heard from Marlene several weeks ago, and it seemed that they’re enjoying life as usual, with golf and mahjong. Here in our county in OR, we wear masks in public places and work to keep ourselves 5 feet apart from others in the stores in addition to wearing masks there.
Faye: I’ve cut a couple of pairs of pants legs off, too. I hem them, fold up a cuff and wear them. I have a pair that are ready to be cut off.
Heather: Sorry to hear that you and Johnny aren’t feeling the best. If you have the flu, I hope it will be a very light case and that you’ll be back to normal asap. I fervently hope it is ordinary flu and not Covid 19. :flowerforyou:
Deliafaye & Suzi: I have never had a dog bite, but I had a springer mix that was delightful, until he wasn’t. Sanford tried to bite our son, who was then about four. I put my arm in his mouth and he didn’t bite down on me, but we couldn’t trust him with our young son. We were told by others that springer spaniels sometimes suffer from “springer rage.” He seemed to have had a stroke. Sanford moved to my parents’ house and was a good boy for them until he passed away. We love having dogs and don’t want to be without one. Our current old boy is a Keeshond, and an absolute sweetie-pie.
Lanette: I hope you’re able to get a new tablet. DH has an ipad that he loves well. He has never had a problem with his ipad, but he is on his third keypad. Good luck shopping. I hope you find just the right thing.
Michele: I hope your sourdough experiment is a big success. If not, you can order starter from Bob’s Red Mill. :flowerforyou:
Regarding exercise equipment—We have two terra-trykes in our garage that are set on trainers. There are wheel blocks for the two front wheels on each tryke, and a roller system in back that the rear wheel activates. The rollers have enough traction to give the rider a good workout. We can take the trykes off of their trainers in the garage and ride anywhere. DH doesn’t have the strength to ride out on the streets anymore. He could use a little motor but isn’t motivated to get one. I usually ride my tryke in the garage during bad weather, whether it is either too hot or too cold to be comfortable outside. :ohwell:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Got through the day. Had a nap which lasted nearly two hours.
Been spending the rest of the time watching the EASY GERMAN videos, which I am addicted to. I have German running through my head as an earworm! I also did the French quiz, but didn't get all the answers right. You only have 10 seconds to read five alternatives. Good to know I'm not perfect. :laugh:
My lovely friend rang me to check I was OK as I have not been active on our WhatsApp group. She was in a queue waiing to get through the third accident on the motorway. Rain after a long dry spell and people driving too fast. She drives from York to the south coast regularly. Beyond me these days. We are hoping to meet up on Tuesday, but we will be playing it by ear. My bug, plus uncertain weather, plus I am not happy with indoor restaurants. I am happy to have her here, as she has had covid, but I think she wants to go out. I would love to get takeaway from our heavenly Persian place. They deliver, but it wouldn't be half-price.You have to go there for that.
Hope this thing is short lived. Have no idea where we picked it up, but I'm guessing the highly accomplished bug spreaders on Thursday are the culprits. I could be maligning them and it could be something on some food we picked up. Scary how easy it is.
I'm pretty sure it isn't covid, but it could have been.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Is any of you ladies into smoothies? I bought this book from Amazon, and I just am not interested in it. Great recipes, though, I just have a lousy blender.
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Message me and we can organize me getting it to you.👍0
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Really whooped today. Badly need a nap. Went to a Ranger’s graduation party last. She is only 22 and moved to New Mexico by herself to become a park ranger. She just finished police training academy. We have adopted her as a daughter and were very involved with planning, cooking, and cleanup. Relaxed at her house alone with them for about an hour after everyone left and got to bed around midnight. Latest for me in years!!
She is a very strong woman to do what she has. Proud of her as if she was one of my kids.
RV Rita
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Did some Wii balance games. The plan for tomorrow is to do a body pump video. I’m going to have to do this after work, but that might very well work out since the Salvation Army will be open by then. Looks like working I’m going to have to change my schedule around a bit, but that’s OK. As long as I can get my landscaping done. That was the main motivation to get a job, every time I want something done, there is something that comes up.
Cleaned the refrigerator this morning. Right now Buzz (our Roomba) is running. I’m really loving him. Anyway, you know how many times there’s this “gunk” that is at the back of the refrigerator, usually it’s an orange color? Well, I decided to try and see if microwave cleaner would work on it. I figured microwave cleaner works in the microwave where you have food, will it work in a refrigerator? IT DID!
Katla – it seemed that the majority of the uTube videos I saw basically had it a 1:1 ratio of flour to water. That’s what I’m going to go with. Hope it turns out OK
SuziQ and Faye – I don’t care for distressed clothes, either. Even if I have something with a hole in it, I get rid of it, even jeans.
Faye – I would probably not like them for the same reason as you if I’d been in your situation. Another thing I don’t care for are shorts with a cuff. I’m always afraid that something (crumbs?) will get caught in the cuff. Weiner dog…lol
Heather – I do hope you and Johnny get better real fast
Well, out to the pool
Buzz has finished and all the chairs back in place
Michele NC
We have a Wii-for son-I bought one of the boards and kept planning on trying it- never did, totally forgot about it- maybe I will have him set it up for me.
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well, we had a huge thunderstorm last night. They are rare during the summer here. Once in a while we get the thunder/lightning but not the down pour of rain we got. It was scary at first when the wind kicked up really strong before it all started- the same winds we had before the huge fire storms we had last Oct. Then the lightning and thunder started- that was cool to watch. It was very close and all around us. Then the rain started. That was a shock. That was at about 4AM(went to sleep at 1). Had to run out and move the catnip I had drying and some of the kids toys. Son and I went on the porch to watch it- I went out in the rain- felt so good after the heat we had yesterday. Reminded me of living in Mobile,AL- That was the first time I had experienced summer rain that is warm-
Finally got back to sleep a few hours later and over slept- missed half of church(but it is online so not that bad)
Going to be hot for the next week- close to or over 100 each day.
Going to pull out the 32cup percolater coffee pot. We are going to need it.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Debbie
Napa Valley, CA3 -
Katla You tickle me with the Delia! I also used to do my jeans shorts like you. That way I could fold them up to the desired length. I don't think I ever sewed the folds/ cuffs to be fixed. That worked great with straight leg jeans, but my relaxed hip mom jeans taper so quickly that they don't fold smooth.
Rebecca I have that book somewhere. It was nice for when I had my gums healing waiting for dentures. I think I will dig it out again, as of late, I am having serious disagreements with my fake teeth. Premium quality, but need refitting and denturist had the Wuhan Sars 2/ covid19-20 virus, so not willing to gamble yet. I hated cleaning my blender, even the smaller one. Also worried about eating raw vegetables after observing produce stockers and customers that handle everything with dirty hands.
Heather All the restaurants here are take out only. Not sure if the governor will allow any to open till next year.
Underground haircut Friend just called to say I am scheduled for a haircut. We will arrive at this undisclosed location dressed in worn jeans and baggy Tee shirts. We will wear M-95 medical-grade mask, latex gloves, and have on headscarves. We will be carrying cleaning supplies. After haircuts, we will leave with headscarves donned. By accident, we will drop a crisp $50 on the floor on our way out. I am going to have mine cut very short as it may be a long time before I am invited for another Oscar performance.
Della Faye OR USA
Underground Salon
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Heather: I hope you and Johnny are feeling better day by day. :flowerforyou:
I’ve been out grocery shopping today and was nearly hit in the parking lot. I blasted my horn and the other car backed away. Thank goodness! I had a car accident in the same parking lot months ago and don’t want to do it again. I was ultimately exonerated by the testimony of a witness in that situation. The other insurance company paid for my repair & my insurance rates didn’t go up.
We had an animal rescue in front of our house today. A great blue heron was trapped out in the marsh and couldn’t walk or fly out. A combination of a police officer and two neighbors with big fishing nets were able to catch him. The officer took him away. I hope they’re able to get him to an animal hospital or rehabilitator. He’s lived in our area for several years and we think of him as one of our neighbors.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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We had an animal rescue in front of our house today. A great blue heron was trapped out in the marsh and couldn’t walk or fly out. A combination of a police officer and two neighbors with big fishing nets were able to catch him. The officer took him away. I hope they’re able to get him to an animal hospital or rehabilitator. He’s lived in our area for several years and we think of him as one of our neighbors.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
Awesome story! I love seeing Blue Herons
One of my photos from many years back
Confederated Tribes Dam
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Today is August 16, 2020
Tell a joke Day -worldwide
Bennington Battle Day -US
National Airborne Day -US
National Rum Day- US
Day of the Knygnesiai- Lithuania
International Dadism Month- Worldwide
Independence Day-Cyprus & Dominican Republic2 -
Lanette: Gardening is so rewarding. I have a tiny amount of space, but feel happy and have fun with the things I am able to grow. Beans haven’t done so well, but the blueberries are abundant this year. My blueberries need to be pruned this fall when they are dormant. :flowerforyou:
Debbie: It sounds like you did a good job shopping and will have the things you need to make meals you love. Blackouts are often scary. I hope you stay safe and comfortable.
Pip: I’m sorry that your apple watch didn’t record correctly. 1066 calories in a workout is impressive from my pov. Do you need to visit an apple genius to get the watch fixed? :huh:
Michele: I hope your sourdough does just what you want and is a big success. I was impressed by what I saw when I googled Bob's Red Mill.
I am ready for rest. I’ve taken care of my little garden as well as I can and had a good dinner thanks to DH volunteering to cook. I'm grateful he did the cooking today.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
Nah, I’m more bummed about the Zwift trainer and the technical issues. I’m pretty sure I would ave had a faster amph and would have finished the ride in a shorter time
Sometimes you need to restart Zwift if it seems really slow. I've had it do that 2 or 3 times.
M in Oz
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10 pm. Feeling rubbish. An early night is in order.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
(((Heather))) : I'm sorry you feel like rubbish. Rest well and follow Peter Rabbit's mother's advise to drink chamomile tea. My own favorite is peppermint tea.
Katla4 -
There was a shooting at the store my husband works at(thankfully, he is off today). A young man, just graduated from high school, an employee there was killed in the parking lot while helping a customer with their groceries so sad- Prayers for his family.. The store is now closed but employees are still there, can't go home. 10 -
Hi Gals,
Oh Beth – that is awful!!!! I’m so sad to hear it was so mismanaged. However I love the 2020 logo
Pamela – welcome
Rita – which snake is that? First glance I thought western rattlesnake, but no rattle…
Debbie – I have trouble with Peach, apricot, or nectarine jam turning dark if I don’t add some lemon juice, how do you avoid them getting brown?
Carol – Happy Belated Birthday!!!!
Barbie - LOVE opening day!
Weather, I am about 50 miles south east of Debbie and had the same thunder and lighting storm she had, lots and lots of lighting and 2 big fires near me, one near my home and one near the camp I work at… I am not a huge fan of thunder (in particular) and lighting. Spending most of my life in the greater San Francisco Bay Area the weather there doesn’t get much thunder and lighting so I am not exposed much, and every time I remember it as a kid it caused a fire close enough that I knew about it. I woke at 3:30 to a huge crack of thunder and it finally quit about 10:30 – Levi (my dog) was not a happy camper. It rained quite a bit here too. We are having unusual weather for us, longer hotter heat waves and now humid, thunder and lighting… I do not have air conditioning and it is miserable. This is the 4th day over 100 and it looks like there are 7+ days ahead…..
Smiles Kim
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Hi Gals,
Oh Beth – that is awful!!!! I’m so sad to hear it was so mismanaged. However I love the 2020 logo
Pamela – welcome
Rita – which snake is that? First glance I thought western rattlesnake, but no rattle…
Debbie – I have trouble with Peach, apricot, or nectarine jam turning dark if I don’t add some lemon juice, how do you avoid them getting brown?
Carol – Happy Belated Birthday!!!!
Barbie - LOVE opening day!
Weather, I am about 50 miles south east of Debbie and had the same thunder and lighting storm she had, lots and lots of lighting and 2 big fires near me, one near my home and one near the camp I work at… I am not a huge fan of thunder (in particular) and lighting. Spending most of my life in the greater San Francisco Bay Area the weather there doesn’t get much thunder and lighting so I am not exposed much, and every time I remember it as a kid it caused a fire close enough that I knew about it. I woke at 3:30 to a huge crack of thunder and it finally quit about 10:30 – Levi (my dog) was not a happy camper. It rained quite a bit here too. We are having unusual weather for us, longer hotter heat waves and now humid, thunder and lighting… I do not have air conditioning and it is miserable. This is the 4th day over 100 and it looks like there are 7+ days ahead…..
Smiles Kim
not sure. I did add a tiny lemon juice to the nectarine but didn't have any for the peach- maybe it didn't turn because I blanched them a little too much(they were still firm but smashed very easily- didn't even have to cut them, just broke them in half to get the seed out and crushed them that way.
We don't have AC either except for ones in the windows of my son's room and husband room- they need them because they both have so many electronics in there the rooms get very got.
I have also lived in this area , with the exception of six months in Mobile,AL when former hubby was stationed there. Have lived within an hour of where I was born all these years except that short time. I love a good thunderstorm- and the warm rain was wonderful-
Praying we don't have fires up here again. The last two years have been terrible ones. Both came way too close to my parents place. Also hoping that it is not earthquake weather either.
Hoping we don't have the high temps all this week. Need to set up the kids pool for ME- or just enjoy a lot more cold showers.
50miles SW of me- so are you near Tracy?
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA2 -
One of the first words I am teaching Drew is NO. We like to go to a prairie walking trail. To get there we have to walk by baseball fields and a rec center. People leave their chicken bones on the ground. Sometimes I think wild animals also turn over the trash cans. Her knowing no saves her life. I also use it when she gets too excited around other dogs. I am enjoying taking a small dog training class online.5
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I forgot that Vince wanted to finish cutting the grass today then I went in the pool for a bit
Debbie – TG your hubby wasn’t working! That’s just horrible!
Think I’ll work on the x-stitch now.
Michele NC
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I'm so excited. I have a real date Tuesday! His name is Steven, and we have been chatting for a month. With Covid, I thought it might be January before I actually had a meal with someone. We picked a restaurant with a waterfront deck. The weather looks perfect. What to wear? Something sexy, but not stuffed sausage tight. And my legs are whiter than milk. I've been wearing sweats so long I don't know what fits.7
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Debbie- that is awful! Prayers for all involved. I too am glad your husband wasn't working.
Falling asleep with phone in hand..
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Kylia1 -
Debbie- that is awful! Prayers for all involved. I too am glad your husband wasn't working.
Falling asleep with phone in hand..
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Kylia
Thank you-
They have not caught the shooter(false information posted earlier said they caught him) so now my husband is worried about going to work- He works very early shifts so has to be even more cautious than normal. He is getting ready to go to bed now and hopefully get some sleep- He will rest a little easier after they catch the shooter- find out motive- was it random, was it personal, was it racial......
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