WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2020

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,280 Member
    :) still a bit smoky and a lot colder this morning....I'll need a warmer jacket after breakfast.

    :)Michele, if that beautiful bread were in my kitchen, I'd be sampling it right now. Your persistence has paid off.

    :'(Pip, sorry about the damage to the Airstream and happy that you found a buyer so you can move to the next chapter in your life.

    :)Heather, I love those colorful dishes but would have no use for them either and would giving them to the charity shop.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,712 Member
    B)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,403 Member
    Cityjanelondon- those r cute
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited September 2020
    Sue in WA: I’m glad your air quality is better than other places. I hope things go as well as possible for your family members. :flowerforyou:

    Barbara: The fire news is heart wrenching. Where I live, we have plenty of smoke, but it is coming from the I-5 corridor. Ships are going up the river to the Portland docks as usual. :star:

    Fae: AQI here is as bad as I've seen it in MANY years. Stagnation is a good description. I think the river is pulling smoke down to the sea. I’m going to contact my horse friends and find out whether I’m needed to help with rescue of horses from the fire areas. :heart:

    KJ: Fire is nowhere near us, but the smoke is awful and is causing my eyes to feel irritated. :ohwell:


    Smoke is flowing down the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. I haven’t looked up the AQI, but my eyes and sinuses are irritated and giving me a headache. I plan to contact my horse friends and see whether my help is needed today.

    Katla in smokey NW Oregon
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    Happy birthday, Tracey! Hope it's grand...
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,722 Member
    Ladies,

    Here's some temporary relief for those of us with dry, scratchy, smoke-weary eyes. In other words, hope you laugh until you cry:
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    Lanette B)
    Smokey SW WA State with current AQI of 191. Pot of lentil soup cooking on the stove, welcome steam for eyes and sinuses. Used half olive oil/half coconut oil to saute veggies. What an awesome smell! :D
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    Betsy, so pleased with the news for your sister! Such a welcome relief after a tough time...
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,822 Member
    Good news Betsy. <3 You are a great sister. :)

    Delicious sprouted bean curry with chipotle salmon and broccoli. :D

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx who is hoping for a trip down the dump soon for cabinet, curtains, lamp etc.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,181 Member
    Wonderful news about your sister Betsy...
    Ran over to the store fpr a few things,meeting my friends for pizza tonight
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    <3
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,943 Member
    💖
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,712 Member
    Pip - that is the best outcome ever!

    Kim, in smoky N. California
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited September 2020
    Tracy & Grandson: Happy Birthday!!! :star:

    Betsy: I am happy for your sister’s good medical news. :heart: Rain is a wonderful idea. It can wash the air. I’ll dance with you. :flowerforyou:

    Lanette: 35 years ago I made the mistake of getting a perm from a neighbor who said she was a licensed hairdresser. I resembled Harpo Marx. :angry: NEVER AGAIN! :noway: Air quality is at 6 right now. Better! :star:

    Faye: Range horses are very good at survival. The smart ones survive, and the dumb ones end up as some predator’s dinner. :ohwell: Horse owners have a big responsibility to provide safety and good care for their animals. So do owners of all other livestock. :flowerforyou:


    The air quality today is supposedly better, and I think the air smells a little better. I can’t see the Island that just across the channel from us due to fog. The main channel of the Columbia River is on the other side of the island. I haven’t heard any fog horns on the main channel so I guess that boats are waiting for better visibility to travel.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,181 Member
    My SIL is home and first thing she does as she gets home is contact me so i can do an overnight Thursday night so she can leave for N.H. the money comes in handy but still.. I dont know if i should jump everytime she asks.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited September 2020
    Allie: The D in DSIL is clearly NOT “dear.” Darned is not quite right. Dr@tted is a possibility, as is 👿. Most of us run into an irritating family member now and then. If you can, put up with her for Faith’s sake and your own. (((hugs)))
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,403 Member
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  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,323 Member
    Tracey - Happy Happy Birthday!!

    Betsy - Great news!

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,411 Member
    Up to pg. 37. Catching up!

    RV Rita
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,417 Member
    Heather-good job on getting cabinet down. While I can (and do) get help with some things, it is satisfying to do others by myself. I often find that if I think it through, and maybe have to add a couple of steps to the process I can be successful.

    Tracey-cute picture of you and grandson. My mother shared her birthday with her first grandchild-a girl. One of my brother's first son (mom's first grandson) and my second son (her last grandchild) share the same birthday (but not the year!)

    Pip-glad airstream has worked out so well.

    All of you with fires-I do hope this week brings improvement.

    Kelly-peezing-never heard it called that! I could also do without it!

    Lisa-maybe they can check your vitamin D levels while they are doing bloodwork. When mine goes down I feel tired and have a lot of muscle pain.

    Got drenched during my walk this morning. Have had a relaxing day. FaceTime with kids in Arizona. My grandson decided he had to let me know what everything in his parent's bedroom was called. Granddaughter showed off some of her somersaults -she is incredibly flexible. Then chatted with an old college friend. Paid bills. Had meatloaf and a sweet potato for dinner. I bought some premade meatloafs from local butcher. They make small ones that give me two meals. I make a good meatloaf, but it is hard for me to make them smaller.

    Just curious-I saw the note from one of the mods cautioning about posts. Do they just randomly check threads for such things? Just wondering how inappropriate discussions are brought to their attention if no one complains.

    Off to clean up the kitchen so Monday starts off with tidy house.

    Stay safe all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    BETSY ~ Add my name to the well wishers for your sister's improvement.

    PIP ~ It seems like y'all have been making some really good decisions on your retirement. Glad that the insurance will pay for the RV's damage.

    Need Advice: My BnL is in assisted living and his dementia seems to be getting a bit worse. I have been doing his Instacart shopping for basic needs and I cannot get him to come up with a list that is long enough not to pay a high delivery/service/tip fee. I keep sending him emails to ask could he please check his supplies to see if he possibly needs xy&z. He always says, "No, I will let you know when I run low." So far this month, the fees have added up to almost $50 because he will only let me know of one thing at a time. He has the money to pay these, but, I really hate knowing that he/I am wasting away his money. Please let me know what I might do to alleviate the situation.

    Carol in Ga
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,090 Member
    Better air here today but not a lot. Kind of a lazy day. I have joined a fitbit challenge with my DD, her friend, my DGD and me to see who can get the most steps during the next five days. Hope it is not too smokey or I will have to walk inside.

    Terri - Happy birthday to DH

    Tracy Happy birthday to you and the DGS.

    Betsy - Glad your sis got good news. Wish her continued recovery.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,196 Member
    Tracey Happy birthday to you and the DGS. Hope you both have a great day

    Betsy - good to hear the good news about your sister. Wish her continued recovery.

    Pip it’s good that the airstream has worked out so well.

    ☘️ Terri
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