WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2020

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  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    edited August 2020
    Allie

    JMHO ~ But, the new location sounds like it would end up costing you a ton of money to make it look the way you want. I think Tom gave you good advice and we can hope something even better with a beautiful water view will turn up for you.

    Is your sister-in-law paying you with her own money or out of her mom's trust? Whatever, Lanette gave you good advice to check out potential IRS problems. My husband is his bnl's power of attorney and he documents every single penny that he has had to spend to pay his bills.

    Carol in GA
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    edited August 2020
    PREFACE
    Walking along the banks of her beloved river, Della Faye journeys downriver toward the great Pacific. In her seventieth trip around the sun, she reflects on her past hoping to find the strength to complete her mission, thirty years more before she reaches the final sunset. Will she survive the challenges of advanced years womanhood? Are the dangers and perils too daunting?

    Filled with humor, adventure, romance, and suspense this thriller can be read for free right here on MFP's "Women Ages 50+" monthly thread.
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Allie: Tom gave you excellent advice about the property you were considering. I am happy imagining you safely in your home regardless of horrible weather.
    🌹🦋🌹🦋
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,277 Member
    Ooo
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,277 Member
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    The remaining of my first batch of homemade doggy treats. Yogi loves them!
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    The hubby has made beer already today and is roasting meatballs as we speak, some of which will serve as supper tonight, and most of which will be future meals. I love turning the entire kitchen over to him.

    My gut's been in an uproar all day, so most of the day I've just doodled around. At least, I did after I slid down to Walmart and back this morning in the middle of the rain. The rain did mean there were fewer folks trying to breathe my air...

    And yes, everyone was wearing masks--although I really want to take the ones who leave their nose hanging out, grab the front of their mask and let it pop back on their face like a rubber band. So far, I haven't followed through... The better angel sitting on my right shoulder murmurs, "You never know what other people are going through," while the little imp on my left shoulder capers around saying, "Pop 'em!"

    The stomach has finally settled down, but all I want is a nap, so I think I'll do that.

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa

    Edit to add: Heather--I'm sorry about the news of your friend.

  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    LISA

    I am one of the guilty ones who lets the mask down so I can breathe on empty aisles. And, yes, as soon as someone comes into sight up it goes again. For some reason the cloth mask makes my allergies act up like crazy and I cough. Then my nose starts to run like a faucet. It's very embarrassing.

    Carol
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    csofled wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Up at 4 am for the drive in!😑😑
    Made a peanut butter, butter and honey sandwich for the day. I know, but butter and peanut butter is magical.💖
    Have a good day my friends.💖
    I will maybe connect on the Univ of Washington's Medical Wi-Fi.👍
    💖Rebecca
    On walkabout.

    I'm there with you...my favorite sandwich! Peanut butter, butter and 🍯!!!

    Cheri

    It was great! Warm so the honey soaked in. I ate half, then the bees found me and sticky, sweet fingers.
    💖Rebecca
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Did some HIIT today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Pilates for Weight Loss DVD

    Barbie     – this app seemed fairly easy to use. It’s called pedometer.

    Rebecca     when Ivanka Trump (was it her or her father?) mentioned how the son/grandson made a lego white house, it reminded me of you and your son

    M     – so glad your family is safe. They’re smart to stay away longer. Hope you get in to the dentist real soon. Look on the bright side….it may be too painful to eat.

    Cloudy here, probably some of Laura. I understand that tomorrow we should be getting some rain. That translates into no pool

    Exercised, then stopped at WalMart to see if they had any bread flour…they don’t. I think after the soup kitchen I’ll stop at Food Lion to get some things I have rainchecks and coupons for.

    Sourdough starter: still not much activity. I’m wondering if the lid I’m using prevents air from getting in. Well, I did see someone on the internet use it, but looking at Bobs Red Mill site they say to cover it with a towel. I had been using the metal things that go on canning jars, just keeping it very loose. So now I’m trying putting a kitchen towel on top. We shall see what happens…..

    Vince left for VA today, he’ll be back tomorrow.

    Michele NC

    Nice! Yes my grandma had the basic white house set, and I remember politely building it at her house during visits.👍
    💖Rebecca
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Up at 4 am for the drive in!😑😑
    Made a peanut butter, butter and honey sandwich for the day. I know, but butter and peanut butter is magical.💖
    Have a good day my friends.💖
    I will maybe connect on the Univ of Washington's Medical Wi-Fi.👍
    💖Rebecca
    On walkabout.

    oh, peanut butter is my weakness- forget the bread- I love to mix up peanut butter and honey or now I have my home made nectarine jam I will use that once in a while but honey is best- mix in a bowl and eat it with a spoon.
    I bought the PB2 powder and use it occasionally (whipped cream, PB2powder, powdered hot coco mix all mixed together on graham cracker, make a sandwich out of it and freeze- a great ice cream sandwich substitute that even the guys really love) but don't think about using it with my honey.

    Debbie

    What kind of whipped cream do you use? Is it like coolwhip? I love peanut butter on pancakes with syrup and powdered sugar. Its been years since I have had it though.
    💖Rebecca
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Barbara - that is it! Thank you! Happy to read that Joe’s eyes are improving!

    Machka - sorry to read your tooth broke. I had to get a crown last year and even with the incredible benefits I have through work I had to pay 400+ out of pocket.

    Margaret - Hugs to you my friend, I agree most people don’t know what to say and in their eagerness to try to help they make the person struggling feel worse.

    I have a friend who helped raise her nephew, she was lost when he passed. She was single at the time. She and I worked together, there were a lot of nights for months afterward that I would invite her for supper, she would come for supper and just sit on my couch in the evenings. Sometimes we would visit and her would let her lead the conversation but more often than not she just sat there and enjoyed having someone near. Years later she told me that me just sitting with her and allowing her to express her feelings when she felt like it and didn’t force conversations when she didn’t was the best thing I could have done for her.

    Rebecca - my Grandson has recently decided that peanut butter and honey is a favourite sandwich.
    He makes his sister toast every morning, so they can “sneak” in some tablet time before their Mom wakes up. They think they’re being quiet and that my daughter doesn’t hear them. She lets them believe that and let’s them think they’re getting away with something. She actually hears the argument every morning, “Michaela, you don’t need butter with peanut butter, it has butter in the name it’s already in there.” He then gives in and gives her butter and peanut butter complaining the whole time. 😂

    Lisa - I don’t use fabric softener either, I found the smell overpowering in most of them. I’m also cheap and cheap and don’t like spending money on something that I don’t feel is necessary.

    Yvonne - thanks for the information about a swell buoy. I like watching the Property Brothers too, and even though they are twins I like Jonathan better.

    Coffee Talk - we use a Keurig but use the refillable pod for it, it works best for us because my husband couldn’t drink a whole pot when he gets up in the middle of the night. By the time I’m up he has had all the coffee he wants. My In laws drink Maxwell House instant coffee, when she came for our daughters wedding last year she brought a bottle with her as she was scared she wouldn’t be able to find it out here in the Wild West.

    Katla - I love peanut butter cups too. like you I don’t buy them myself, but my family will sometimes show up with a “treat” for me.

    Michele - I’m going to ignore that about the PB not being real. If I know how something is made I generally won’t eat it again.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    Awe, cute. I like the taste of melted butter, swirls of warm peanut butter, and honey. I have to watch when I have this, because with everything warm, I don't notice it dribbling off my fingers.😂😂
    💖Rebecca
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Up at 4 am for the drive in!😑😑
    Made a peanut butter, butter and honey sandwich for the day. I know, but butter and peanut butter is magical.💖
    Have a good day my friends.💖
    I will maybe connect on the Univ of Washington's Medical Wi-Fi.👍
    💖Rebecca
    On walkabout.

    oh, peanut butter is my weakness- forget the bread- I love to mix up peanut butter and honey or now I have my home made nectarine jam I will use that once in a while but honey is best- mix in a bowl and eat it with a spoon.
    I bought the PB2 powder and use it occasionally (whipped cream, PB2powder, powdered hot coco mix all mixed together on graham cracker, make a sandwich out of it and freeze- a great ice cream sandwich substitute that even the guys really love) but don't think about using it with my honey.

    Debbie

    What kind of whipped cream do you use? Is it like coolwhip? I love peanut butter on pancakes with syrup and powdered sugar. Its been years since I have had it though.
    💖Rebecca

    yes, cool whip(or store brand) they are so good.
    I like to use pancakes as my "bread" with peanut butter and honey- little sandwich. I don't make pancakes often anymore- My one daycare girl doesn't come in until after breakfast- when I want to make them for the guys, they never want them. (I have a pumpkin spice/chai mix I like- they don't like them so I don't make them)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,277 Member
    Ppp
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,716 Member
    Beth - No, she wouldn't have been in the car. My best friend felt particularly upset because she credits this woman with saving her life in the past. Long story. And it was the woman's first outing after lockdown. They had all been meeting up in a barn for a recorder group practice. All happy, and then ....pouf! My friend just needed to offload. :'(

    I watched a German film today. The Translator. Very good. Most of it while I was rowing and cycling. :)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,277 Member
    Stats for the day

    Walk w/family- 1 hr 9 min 2 sec, 3.3ap, 142mgr, 3.85mi= 501c
    Apple Watch- 394c
    Zwift bike trainer- 16.31min, 157mhr, 142ahr, 18.4amph, 5.05mi= 233c
    Apple Watch- 174c

    Total cal 734
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Rebecca Happy birthday to DH. Glad to read all is going well with his transplant.
  • amymh41
    amymh41 Posts: 104 Member
    Will you have a group for September also?
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,204 Member
    amymh41 wrote: »
    Will you have a group for September also?

    :) yes, it will post late tomorrow. It feels good to make a clean start each month.
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    B)
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    edited August 2020

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    The Old Woman and the River

    Chapter One
    Beach Walker

    A light west-northwest breeze glided across the river. Old Sol bore down on Faye's back. It was losing the vengeance it boasts earlier in the month. Faye knelt feeling the water. This would be as warm as it gets.
    The nights were cooler now and fall was in the air. Checking her cell phone she noticed the air temperature was 73. No wonder she was feeling youthful and had readily agreed to an invitation providing transportation for one of her favorite spots on the Columbia, outside her walking range.

    The sun position announced noon. Faye found an interesting drift log that provided sculpting that seemed custom made for her slowly disappearing bottom. She opened her small shoulder slung side bag. It held her cell and other necessaries that such an excursion might require. A grilled cheese sandwich, enhanced with hot Anaheim pepper pieces, was extracted. It made the perfect easy lunch both in preparation and ease of eating. Faye had a disagreement with her dentures earlier that morning so they stayed home confined to a water-filled container. While Faye hated these dentures confrontations, she reveled in the fact that she always won.

    The coolness of the now partly unthawed bottled water refreshed her mouth after a few swishes. Her mind wandered to events earlier that morning when she walked to the neighborhood where her friend lived that had graciously offered the ride. A few blocks before her destination, she noticed a middle-aged woman out washing windows at the house where the old guys lived. She hadn't seen them out on their porch for several weeks. She missed their "good morning" followed with kind comments about her eclectic walking outfits. Faye didn't know their names. She had only spoken to them on passing. How they knew hers was a mystery.

    Faye had wondered every morning what had happened to these elderly gentlemen. Were they sick with COVID? Had they moved? Did they die? Their curtains were pulled which was unusual. The place was kept spectacular just as before. That was easily explained because the same lawn care guys were still doing their magic. Faye thought about asking the window washing lady about them, but realizing she didn't even know their names or if they were a couple, brothers, or maybe just roommates, she just kept walking.

    The wind picked up a bit and Faye took off her newly purchased top that would have doubled as a short dress a few years prior. The breeze over her sports bralette felt almost euphoric. She started taking off her lightweight high waist MOM jeans, then reversed the process realizing that her last leg shaving wasn't up to her standards. Besides she had on her banded moderate coverage nylon/spandex bikini bottoms that she used as underwear for walks but had overlooked a very high leg bikini clip/shave necessary to make such a presentation acceptable.

    Something about the freedom of the river, it's history, the fact that prehistoric fish still swam its turbulence, that steered Faye's mind to missing Zek. Zek was a neighbor of many years. He had moved away the previous fall to live independently at his daughter's county home. He had his own quarters with a kitchen and bath. Faye was known as his wifey, because of a rumor they were doing the uglies as one young lady stated. It wasn't true although he had seen her nude when she fell from a hydrops attack and had to be carried to bed. He was a retired paramedic so cutting off her sports bralette and shorts was not a romantic event. Something about the vomit all over her front and down her bralette probably put a damper on any idea of romance.

    Faye smelled a musky cologne and felt Zek's hands on her breast. It was daydreaming but at her age what harm could become of such a fantasy? The feeling made her tingle to her toes. She opened the case to her cellphone, found Zeks number on her message list, and carefully typed out the words, "I love you Zek." Her extended finger neared the send button and then froze. She could call, but Zek was almost deaf and refused hearing aids. Besides she was partially deaf and texting was the only way to have a conversation of any substance.

    With a quick finger move, she hit the key. The message disappeared, deleted forever. Besides she reasoned, "The old fart knows I love him and no reason to mess up a long time just friends relationship with juvenile behavior."
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,661 Member
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    LISA

    I am one of the guilty ones who lets the mask down so I can breathe on empty aisles. And, yes, as soon as someone comes into sight up it goes again. For some reason the cloth mask makes my allergies act up like crazy and I cough. Then my nose starts to run like a faucet. It's very embarrassing.

    Carol

    Carol - I often do the same if my allergies are really kicking up, then there's the fogging glasses as I mentioned before. That's another reason I'm at the store's front door the minute they open. This morning I don't think there were more than 20 people in all of Walmart when I was in there. Perfect!

    Our county health director said recently the chances of a person getting this virus from folks in a store are really slim, which makes me feel better. Of course it could happen, hence the important of hand washing/sanitizing. And speaking of hand washing:
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    My apple gal showed up this morning and we loaded her car with several large boxes of apples! I'm guessing well over 100 lbs. It was great to see her, she is one of my favorite former co-workers.

    Virus stuff:
    We chatted briefly about the virus, and she mentioned a relative on the other side of the state who came down with it as did several of his friends with co-morbidities. They were given the HQC early on and it stopped the illness quickly. Makes me feel better about DH's chances if he were to somehow catch it.

    A fairly recent CDC report found only about 6% of folks who died from the virus have died from that alone, most had 2 or more co-morbidities. Of course, numbers might be off because of false positives and differences in how states are reporting. If anyone has a lot of time to kill and wants to look at some data, here ya go:
    https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid_weekly/index.htm?fbclid=IwAR1lo4_vV1MLQwyBOta08o_zm4gwiAZYNg4aS_CkMRS2U0G-d0fwQAXlCNs#Comorbidities

    I never get out to talk to many "real people" any more, lol. She's still working so had some news about the ole workplace .... I am super glad to be retired. :D

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Pip: Yogi’s dog treats look absolutely doglicious! :star:

    Lisa: “And yes, everyone was wearing masks--although I really want to take the ones who leave their nose hanging out, grab the front of their mask and let it pop back on their face like a rubber band.”
    I see this often and agree with you. I don’t want to see their bare nose above the mask, either. I won't be taking action or making a comment to them, though. :noway:

    Rebecca: Congrats on a good check-up for your DH at U of W Medical Hospital. :bigsmile:

    Snowflake: I have every one of the Outlander books on my book shelf. I’ve read all of them, some more than once. I love Diana Gabaldon’s writing. I’ve tried a couple of her Lord John books, and they’re well written, but are out of my comfort zone. :embarassed:

    Amymh41: Barbie will start a new thread for September. Be looking for it. I know that I will look for it tomorrow. :star:


    I had an unexpected phone call from longtime friends who live on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington. We had a lovely time talking about old times, current news and getting RV advice. They have a Bounder RV similar to ours and Rita’s. I think theirs it the biggest of the three. I’ve been inside theirs & know for certain it is a bit bigger than ours.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,277 Member
    Iiiii
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,953 Member
    I just saw this in a local FB group. It gave me a chuckle.

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