WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2020

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  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    Workoutahloic50 wrote: »
    Lanette- it’s funny u you oh address the very reasons I no longer post here except to say hey occasionally.I’ve had the disagree button hit on my posts about life situations and been completely ignored on others.It’s ok.
    I really wanted to pop in and wish Everyone a blessed Christmas and happy new year.This one has been different and challenging in a couple of ways.My oldest daughter has been contemplating suicide and my youngest daughter has been diagnosed with cancer.I can’t be with our oldest in Colorado but can be beside our youngest.I know they will both fight.
    Debby in Va
    Debbie, I'm so sorry, about your daughters. Sending you hugs and kind thoughts.

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
    Peach1948 wrote: »
    Pip
    I can see Yogi is saying "Where's Mine?" :)

    I was referring to your breakfast that Kirby prepared for you. I am sorry you are feeling depressed. Have a feeling that due to the isolation caused by the virus and losses you still mourn plus the season that is to be expected. thanks for sharing your feelings here.

    Carol

    Hahaha. He got a taste
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    I feel like my depression is coming back. I know it’s because Christmas is coming. I have improved so very much, but it goes to show depression and ones loss is an individual one, no matter how long it has been (25yrs).

    I got yogi registered as an ESA (emotional support animal). Well deserving , he knows when I’m down. I try to explain my feelings to Kirby what I feel is no reflection on my love for him. Guys want to “fix it” but he can’t, I do tell him that I love him so much and sometimes my good life is overwhelming. I think it’s also coming back because of my being back here where a lot of my pain started. Being here in California, being around mom, etc..
    Hi PIP you had a major move of regions. I'm not sure what you left behind but... a home... a context...certainly some of that you must have loved. Even the best of transitions can be hard. I think of friends that were happy and in love, but how even those transitions were hard, because they were still leaving behind some parts of their old life they (even though they chose it), they were grieving. And this time of year, short days, holidays, and confinement-semi-confinement don't help....yes and returning to old place.... Sending caring thoughts your way.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    (((Allie)))

    @SuziQ113 the drink stuff sent sounds and looks fun.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,254 Member
    edited December 2020
    Heather love that smiling through the heart! :heart:

    (((Debbie)))

    Allie sometimes it is 10 minutes at a time. Hang in there. Doing great!
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    Workoutahloic50 wrote: »
    Lanette- it’s funny u you oh address the very reasons I no longer post here except to say hey occasionally.I’ve had the disagree button hit on my posts about life situations and been completely ignored on others.It’s ok.
    I really wanted to pop in and wish Everyone a blessed Christmas and happy new year.This one has been different and challenging in a couple of ways.My oldest daughter has been contemplating suicide and my youngest daughter has been diagnosed with cancer.I can’t be with our oldest in Colorado but can be beside our youngest.I know they will both fight.
    Debby in Va

    That is a lot to carry. I hope you are able to find some peace and support.

    Take care.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
    :) Home from my Sunday morning walk with my friend. Jake and I picked up groceries this morning from QFC. Only two minor substitutions. This afternoon I am going to submit my curbside pickup order to Walgeens. Haven't done that before so I am curious about how it will work

    :)Pip congrats on the medal

    :) I just started listening to Alex Trebeck's new book. The readers are Alex and Ken Jennings. I am a huge fan of both of them.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    We brought our Christmas Tree into the living room this morning. I just started decorating. The lights are up and running as they should but I haven’t started putting up ornaments yet. I’m taking a short break at this moment. <3
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Zwift bike trainer- 1hr 4min 16sec, 14.1amph, 138ahr, 163mhr, 1624elev, 15.05mi= 621c
    Strava app =510c
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited December 2020
    Ornaments are on the Christmas tree and the lights are working!!!! :heart: The tree that is inside is younger than the one in the photo. Both are Alberta Spruce trees. The inside tree is healthy and the one outside has bug troubles. I've been in touch with the County Extension Agent & he's given me some ideas about getting rid of the bugs on the outside tree. It looks fine where it is sitting until you notice the brown patches. :ohwell:
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Oh they are adorable Heather!!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    SuziQ113 wrote: »
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    Hugs to all.
    SuziQ – SFL

    What is the bottle of simple sugar?


    Simple sugar is used in cocktail making.

    Tina

    That would be why I'm unfamiliar with it! :)
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather— Your grandchildren are delightful! o:)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
    :) We just returned from curbside pickup at Walgreens and it was easy and fast We got things that we couldn't get at QFC. :)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,251 Member
    Oo
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    (((Allie))): It is so good to see you post and it appears you’re doing better and better. Good news!!! :star:

    Heather: I love the pajama show. Your grandchildren are a handsome & happy group. :flowerforyou:

    Ginnytez: Thanks for the information about Tracey. I’m not surprised that she is working a lot, and I’m very happy she is okay. :smiley:

    Michele: Horse time is relaxing for me, too, but I haven’t had the chance to go to the stable in too long. I hope the new year will bring all kinds of good things for us all, from vaccines to social times and friends. I’m looking forward to seeing my friends at the stable, and hoping for yoga class to resume some time after vaccinations are available. :star:


    We had a wonderful zoom call from our daughter this evening. We got to talk to her and all of our grandchildren. It was one of the best Christmas gifts, ever. :star:

    Our Christmas tree is now in front of the living room window. We brought it in and decorated it today. It helps me feel cheerful. I have to admit that putting our Christmas decorations up in December is a lot more fun than putting them away in January. It is worth every minute.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Here is one of the trays plus extra treats that I delivered to my former brother in law and his wife.
    I hope to deliver the last ones tomorrow, including a big one to the dentist office when I go in for my appointment.
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    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

    WOW!
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,185 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    (((Allie))): It is so good to see you post and it appears you’re doing better and better. Good news!!! :star:

    Heather: I love the pajama show. Your grandchildren are a handsome & happy group. :flowerforyou:

    Ginnytez: Thanks for the information about Tracey. I’m not surprised that she is working a lot, and I’m very happy she is okay. :smiley:

    Michele: Horse time is relaxing for me, too, but I haven’t had the chance to go to the stable in too long. I hope the new year will bring all kinds of good things for us all, from vaccines to social times and friends. I’m looking forward to seeing my friends at the stable, and hoping for yoga class to resume some time after vaccinations are available. :star:


    We had a wonderful zoom call from our daughter this evening. We got to talk to her and all of our grandchildren. It was one of the best Christmas gifts, ever. :star:

    Our Christmas tree is now in front of the living room window. We brought it in and decorated it today. It helps me feel cheerful. I have to admit that putting our Christmas decorations up in December is a lot more fun than putting them away in January. It is worth every minute.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

    can you post a picture of your tree? I love the homes where the tree is in the front window. Our front window is in the kitchen. No tree in there.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Debbie: Your treat tray looks wonderful. I’ll bet your former brother-in-law and his wife are pleased with your thoughtful treat. The dentist’s office, too. :star:

    I’ve had a good day today and enjoyed decorating for Christmas. Our tree is 4.5 feet tall, counting the pot it is planted in. The ornaments were collected over the years and we’re always pleased to see them. This is a living tree that came into the house last year for the first time. It did okay. I hope it will do well again this year. I will be sure to keep it watered.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,185 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Woke up early this morning and took the yogurt out of the IP to drain. Then cut up the fudge I made last night. I might make another batch today. Colby eats a lot, which really isn’t a problem, I just need to be sure to cook extra. I always had trouble making fudge, I couldn’t seem to get the same consistency as you can get when you go to a food store. Well, this recipe is the closest. I’ve tried the sweetened condensed milk variety, the evaporated milk, the cooking it to a certain temp, everything. But this recipe seems to come the closest (and it’s pretty easy which is a win in my book)

    Terri – I did what you suggested. To be honest, there are posts that for the life of me I can’t figure out what someone was disagreeing with. It probably was a mistake.

    Lanette – Vince always complains that apps are not user tested so you get all those updates.

    There was someone on here who was really into beekeeping. Was her name Wendy? She hasn’t been here in a while. I wonder how she’s doing? Good luck to you, M. Let us know how it’s working out

    Debbie VA – (((HUG)))

    Started reviving my sourdough starter. Amanda, Andy and Aiden are coming here Christmas Eve. Amanda said she liked sourdough so I will probably make her a loaf and a loaf for Colby to take back to Iowa. Who knows? Maybe he’ll get Jess to have some. Then made another batch of fudge. Now eating my breakfast. I haven’t had poached eggs in a long time so I decided to make them. I love, love, love the poached egg cups. What a pain it was to swirl those eggs around in the water!

    I’ll be leaving in a few to go to Aldi then this afternoon Colby and I (and maybe Jess) will go to WalMart since he wants hot sauce and I don’t know which type to get

    Carol GA – (((HUG))) for your daughter. And my admiration

    Yea for longer days!!!

    Pip – (((HUG))) Dogs have an inner sense of knowing how we are feeling.

    I’d rather give someone a (((HUG))) here than hit the “hug” button and possibly hit the disagree button

    Katla – when I took horseback riding lessons, horse time was relaxing time for me.

    Allie – glad you’re getting a lot of sitting time. Your body needs it.

    Made fudge and have it in the refrigerator hardening. Went to Aldi then came home and made the lasagna for tonight so it’s now in the refrig with the flavors melding then put the yogurt I made into a container.

    Went to WalMart. Colby paid for the order. He felt it was his way of contributing. I thought that was nice of him. It’s interesting, the things they bought. Glad he was paying! Jess wanted to buy lettuce. Organic! I needed chocolate syrup and she was going to buy this expensive one, I told her to get the Hershey’s. But Colby paid so that’s OK. He wanted pepper jack, has to get Sargento. I would have gotten the store brand. But that’s the difference between them and me.

    Michele NC
    Who is off to watch the TSO livestream again

    I use the simple recipe for my fudge- I guess it is ok, everyone seems to like it. It is just choc. chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter and then what ever I want to add to it. I do use white choc. chips for a few flavors of fudge( kiwi/strawberry, pina colada, and pistachio cranberry). I used peanut butter chips this time for the peanut butter fudge because I had a huge bag that needed to be used up . Also used them in the Muddie Buddies(peanut butter Chex cereal, PB chips and PB2 powder then covered in powdered sugar.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,185 Member
    ginnytez wrote: »
    Suzie-I’m not a drinker but you are right-they really have that set up well (I was a bartender back in the day).

    Debbie-sorry to hear of your daughters’ issues. They are always or babies no matter their age.

    Heather-thanks for sharing the pj pics!

    Julie-good progress on your stuff. I haven’t put together a trundle bed, but last year I put together the full size bed with drawers under it my kids got me for Christmas. It took most of the day.

    Quiet day today. Got some papers sorted, wrapping paper etc., put away. Paid off my car. Think I will go pay house off tomorrow so I start 2021 with no debt! Talked to both sons so that was good.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio

    congratulations on paying the car and house off at the same time!! Great job. Nice to start a new year with no debt.

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