WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2021
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I'm struggling with long term face to face isolation provoked by covid.
hard to keep motivation up with what will be more than a year mostly alone.
good light breakfast
catching up on news of last Wednesday's events.
my long list of at home: home, work, studies, health list is hard to stick to, hard to stay so motivated day after day on own.5 -
"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: BP, called DDS, inventoried faucet parts, called Moen + texted Home Depot for missing deckplate, called roofer about new stain on ceiling, 30 mins Leslie Sansone.
Bonus: stroll with Joe and the dogs, zoom with T, emailed plumber to schedule faucet install.
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, type hymns, fire call data into state system, follow up call roofer, call S, find HRM, index mutual aid files, watch STAS Day 20, submit grant pics and receipts, make experimental almond paste, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat), A Little Less Broken, One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Nothing but You, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick); finish mulching flowerbed; broadcast cover crop seed in veg garden areas, invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup, figure out where to plant naked lady bulbs, and soon as it warms up above 50 and dries out below 60% humidity I’ll tape and spray paint those rusted areas of Aunt Elsie’s stove. Reconcile Joe’s EOB’s Thrivent shows only 2263.48 so far, next BGBS ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Saturday movie date with Joe, Garbo’s Anna Karenina
Reward: inventory seeds, plan next year’s garden, wishlist replenishments, Happier January:
8: Say (only) positive things to the people you meet today: mostly ;}
Joe invited me to join him and the dogs on a Crissey Field wetlands stroll, and I leapt at the chance. Sky was a stunning, sunny blue, but to the north the storm clouds were dark, heavy and Joe pointed out what looked like a tornado or waterspout? Awesome walk.
Alas, then I couldn’t refuse his offer to stop at Burger King for French Toast Sticks, bacon and Coke. :sick: Came to my senses and threw ¾ of the Coke away but the damage was done.
Opened the faucet box to inventory before scheduling plumber. Good thing. The “included deckplate” wasn’t. Moen customer service will call me back in 2 hrs. Missed their call, texted Home Depot, frustrating delays. Meanwhile asked Joe to double check me and look for the deck plate in the box. He lifted up the OTHER end of the packing material and found it. Relieved and embarrassed.
Julie inspired by your accomplishments the other day, bit the bullet and called the DDS. Got estimate for Joe’s two fillings (USD265), my filling (USD253), and if during filling, my bridge fails (~USD4300!!!). Gulp. That would mean monthly payments of over USD350 for a year. Good thing the car’s paid off. And IF the tooth fails and has to be extracted, they WILL refer me to an oral surgeon. That’s what I want. Had such horrible extraction experience at 17 that I swore a mighty oath that never again without anesthesia/oral surgeon. But that’s also what I don’t want. Expect it to be ex$$$$pensive. Appointment toward the end of the month.
Heather
Nelly
Machka like Julie I’d prefer at least some prep time. In a pinch could do 40 min presentations, either “Welcome to the women in the 50+ thread,” or “How to line dance for fun and friendship.”
KJ I couldn’t catch all the nuances, as the burr is so strong, but by the end I was laughing out loud, helplessly. Thanks, I needed that!
Pip Happy Birthday to the other good looking guy in your life.
Tina thanks for the Bill Bryson audio books recommendation
Flea I’d to hear your History of the English Language presentation. I’ve got a roll of nickels 
Lisa I’d also to hear your grant writing presentation.
Katla didn’t realize your DH had a stroke years past. Sometimes fast action can make a difference, sometimes, it can’t.
:Loved: Barbara Wodehouse and her “walkies” When I actually do Absolute Dogs “Sexier Than A Squirrel” training games it has a magical effect.
Allie (hugs) sad to hear you need more surgery, thankful you are at such an excellent facility and proud of your positive attitude. Prayers and ((hugs))).
Penny I’d to see your “How not to present” presentation. Reminds me of a video conference training at work where the gals did all the “don’ts”. It was hilarious and really made an impression, easy to remember. Love laughing at translations gone awry.
Beth when we lived in Boise, there was a zoo fundraiser called “Feast for the Beast” where high dollar donors were feted, then allowed in after hours near feeding time. Hmm. What could possibly go wrong? Well, the policeman who was firing warning shots to get the tiger off her, accidentally shot her in the leg…
Couldn't find the Statesman's blotter record of it, but this comes close: http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0008/18/tod.11.html
Tracey hoping you can get some relief from your back pain. Can you get in to see a Dr or PT?
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
January: leaner/stronger/kinder than December.
daily: sit with Joe: 8, weigh/wii: 8/10, steps>5592=6411 vits=8 log=8 CI<CO=8 CI<250<CO=7 Tumble 5=7 Shadow 5=8 mfp=8 outside=8 up hill=6
wkly: BB&B,T’ai Chi or SWSY x3 =2 rx=1 dance=4 clean 60 mins=2 packwalk=1
mnthly: board mtg= , grant= , 21 plan= bonus: AF=5 play=7 sew=
2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW2 -
@bananasandoranges - I feel you! This too shall pass, we just have to hang on. Human touch is so important to us. I wish I was there to hug you. A "sun" light might help some. I know I am like a cat and seek out that sunspot whenever it comes out. A year trapped, lacking human interaction, and shorter daylight hours sucks! ((HUGS)) We are all here for you! Self care is so important right now. YOU are WORTHY! YOU are BEAUTIFUL! YOU are IMPORTANT! YOU are LOVED!
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Kylia2 -
HEATHER she’s gorgeous (presume a girl) I love her already tell them I would like lots of pics and tales of her antics
Need to go back and read pages I’ve missed
Kate UK
Sorry realise I hadn’t missed any just so excited by your pic 🤣1 -
Saturday
We had a little bit of an adventure today.
We drove up to Mt Field National Park, 90 km away - nearly a 2-hour drive on Tasmanian roads.
https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/mount-field-national-park
We parked, unloaded the bicycles and cycled up to the next town up the road, 13 and a bit km away. UP to the next town and into the wind. It was a struggle for out of shape legs. When we got to the town, we headed to the grocery store hoping for a cold drink and ice cream bar, but it was closed. Oh well. Fortunately the return trip was more or less downhill and we got back to the visitor's centre in time to get that cold drink and ice cream bar!
And then we did a walk up to one of the attractions ... a pretty waterfall.
M in Oz
26.26 km with 340 metres of climbing.
And the walk ...
M in Oz3 -
bananasandoranges wrote: »Got pillows and kitchen stuff delivered from Ikea.
Also got wool hat delivered.
I also ordered silk undergloves (that's enough for here in Paris at around 32°/0° for a little walk, and otherwise good for under the scooter gloves if I ever leave home again). and a pair of wool kneesocks. it's not SO easy to find good wool women's knee socks here. ...
Could knit you some
Kate UK1 -
Another Getting to Know You question ...
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
On what topic?
Machka in Oz
One of the things I did years ago when I was looking my first "professional" position was to join Toastmasters. One of the little exercises we did at Toastmasters was the impromptu speech. Someone was the impromptu speech master and chose 3 topics. That person stood up and introduced the first topic, and handed over to someone in the "audience".
That person had to talk on that topic for about 3 minutes with an opening, body and conclusion ... and addressing the topic in some way.
I loved that position - springing topics on my fellow toastmasters, but I also enjoyed doing it. And I found that it was really helpful in my interviews. The interviewer would ask a question and I'd respond in about 1 minute with an opening, body and conclusion.
I was with Toastmasters for 2 years, and to my surprise, I participated in two different speech competitions ... Inspirational Speech and Humorous Speech. I won at club level with the first and came in second at the next level. But to my complete and utter surprise, I won several levels with the Humorous Speech and ended up delivering it in front of an audience of about 300 people. At that level, I placed second and didn't carry on ... kind of to my relief.
Before Toastmasters, I thought I hated speaking in public, but found I actually don't mind and sometimes I enjoy it.
Throughout my recent degree, I was almost always the one in my many group work activities to present the assignment because the other students were often quite fearful of standing in front of the class and doing a presentation.
40 minutes is long, and for that, I'd need to talk about cycling. But for something shorter - 10 or 20 minutes - I could probably manage to talk on any number of subjects.
It has been interesting to see what some of you would talk about - the subjects you know best.
M in Oz1 -
Pleased with myself for ringing an old uni friend. I'd said I would last week, so I did. Nice chat.
She said she was longing for it all to be over so they could come and stay and eat my delicious cooking.
My heart sank, and I realised I didn't want that AT ALL
I have realised how much I enjoy not having social obligations, especially having to create five star meals! I'm going to do a Barbie and say, nice to see you , but not staying, and wouldn't it be nice to go out for a meal. 
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KATLA we trained our first dog with Barbara Woodhouse method (no internet then only tv) she was a mixed breed and was the most well behaved loveable dog you could meet. We then got another after much begging and cajoling from the kids. She was a collie cross, The Woodhouse method had no effect on her she was completely mad, went her own way for all the 11 years we had her.
ALLIE so sorry to hear your news, hugs and good thoughts
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They used to lie by warm air vent (we didn’t have a fire or radiators)
Kate UK ❤️
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Lisa - .You are right, but it's not the dog itself that I'm not fond of. I think they require a huge amount of commitment and very much curtail your life. Plus I am not fond of the way most owners treat their dogs. A good dog is a well trained dog and I don't approve of the over indulgence most people give their pets. I admire a good working dog and I am not fond of barkers.
Having said all that, I will have to grit my teeth around Nelly, not interfere, and I will probably fall in love with her. 
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
And in a nutshell, that is why we don't, at the moment, have a dog. A) my husband doesn't want to traumatize Egg, as he seriously adores that cat--I'm aware that dogs and cats CAN get along, but you haven't met Egg;
the time commitments - training in particular, as I have the same standards, but dogs also simply need more time than cats do; C) Being anchored to one space. I've done enough traveling with animals to know that's not something I prefer, so taking them with me is simply not an option. Egg is fine on her own for a day or two. When I get a dog, I will be committing to simply staying home--and that's not yet. I don't really have a social network here where I could ask someone to stop in to take care of animals, so it's a serious commitment.
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I used to LOVE watching the Woodhouse Way on BBC in 1980. If you haven't seen him yet, Cesar Millan is an amazing trainer... I used some of his methods on Daisy when we lived at the ranch, and she was wonderfully well-behaved. When we moved into town and left her there with the cowboys, I decided I was never going to get another animal that I couldn't commit to for life. Loved that dog, but she hated being in town so much--she was a ranch dog, and it was all she'd ever known.
Nothing planned for the weekend, but I'm sure we'll end up stuck into one project or another. For now, a little laundry, a lot of coffee and enjoying my time with Corey.
Later y'all,
Lisa in AR2 -
Morning ladies
You would be proud i already made 3 laps around cardiology wing..im not much of a breakfast person but will order an early lunch...
Slept pretty well but chest hurts (incision) from coughing.
Oh well. They are going to double up on antibiotics...4 -
I am here! Slept in a bit; and now have to jump in the shower before I get the shopping done! Will chat when I get back and while I get the yogurt going! Love and hugs to all! See you in a bit! KJ 2
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Regarding dogs ... around here we've got a lot of greyhounds who have been rescued. From what I've seen, they're great. Very well behaved.
And then we've got a bunch of others. One of whom has barked on and off all evening ... it's 12:30 am, I'm going to bed, and this dog is still barking for a bit, going quiet, barking for a bit, etc. From past experience, I'll probably get up to use the toilet at about 2:30 am, and the dog will be barking.
The neighbours behind us had one that barked all day long after they left to go to work, and then periodically through the night when this other dog would set it off. Drove us crazy! But then they had a kid and the dog is quiet. I don't know if they're home more, or if they realised that their barking dog was upsetting their baby.
One of the reasons we like to travel is to go places where the dogs don't bark all night long.
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grandmallie wrote: »Morning ladies
You would be proud i already made 3 laps around cardiology wing..im not much of a breakfast person but will order an early lunch...
Slept pretty well but chest hurts (incision) from coughing.
Oh well. They are going to double up on antibiotics...
I am glad you're in the cardiology ward getting help!
M in Oz0 -
grandmallie wrote: »Morning ladies
You would be proud i already made 3 laps around cardiology wing..im not much of a breakfast person but will order an early lunch...
Slept pretty well but chest hurts (incision) from coughing.
Oh well. They are going to double up on antibiotics...
I am glad you're in the cardiology ward getting help!
M in Oz
When we were in Romania a couple of years ago, we stayed in a very lovely hotel in Transylvania. The dogs in the neighborhood barked all night long. When one stopped for a split second, another would take over. There was not a minute of sleep that night.
Fortunately, the scenery is beautiful there so we were able to enjoy the next day, but we would not have stayed another night in that hotel. The dogs in our neighborhood bark for an hour or two around dusk. Then they're pretty quiet all night.
I don't dislike dogs. I just wish people put more effort into training and making them stop when they do act up.
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Because Drew is part Italian Greyhound she rarely barks. I have to admit I find this one of her endearing traits. I also like having a small dog. When we walk and hit a sidewalk over salted I can just pick her up to avoid the salted sidewalk. The owners of the sidewalk missed the video on salting a sidewalk. You just sprinkle a small amount down the middle. If there is excess after a day or two you have used to much and unfortunately that gets into out water system.
For me I listen to the barking dogs. When they bark because they are neglected and are not getting enough of what they need that is what bothers me.
I do think the pit bull behind me at son's house is gone. I have not seen her in a long time. I wish it had not come to this with her. Safety does come first.
Now that I have Drew I am even more stingy with the salt. I try whenever possible to use Kitty liter that has nothing extra in it. We do have a couple of spots I do have to use salt or risk ice and falling.
I am still reading books on microbes. I am finding it fascinating and how much we really do not know about this world and how much it influences us.
I continue to eat as much variety of fruits and veggies that I can and when possible organic. I need to feed the microbes that will help me stay healthy.
I have also done a lot of research what to feed Drew. When she came to us she was underweight. When I look at the charts she is just right now. I do have to be careful not to overfeed her. She like me does not have a good stop button. She is only twelve pounds so it is takes very little to over feed her. Margaret 2 -
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@auntiebk I'm right there with you.Julie inspired by your accomplishments the other day, bit the bullet and called the DDS. Got estimate for Joe’s two fillings (USD265), my filling (USD253), and if during filling, my bridge fails (~USD4300!!!). Gulp. That would mean monthly payments of over USD350 for a year. Good thing the car’s paid off. And IF the tooth fails and has to be extracted, they WILL refer me to an oral surgeon. That’s what I want. Had such horrible extraction experience at 17 that I swore a mighty oath that never again without anesthesia/oral surgeon. But that’s also what I don’t want. Expect it to be ex$$$$pensive. Appointment toward the end of the month.
@kymarai thank you!spikeyhair wrote: »bananasandoranges wrote: »Got pillows and kitchen stuff delivered from Ikea.
Could knit you some
Kate UK
@Kate, awww that is so sweet...1 -
We always had dogs and cats. I've found dogs are overall more able to adapt to new company, than cats. Most cats (with some exception) over a certain age don't even welcome other cats...and sometimes not even other people..LisaInArkansas wrote: »my husband doesn't want to traumatize Egg, as he seriously adores that cat--I'm aware that dogs and cats CAN get along, but you haven't met Egg;
Lisa in AR
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got through the day.
good things done
-15 min cleaning/uncluttering kitchen shelves
-made a big light chicken soup with 1 left over chicken thigh and wing
-good call and exchange with colleague
grateful
-the 3 colleagues I exchanged with today
- the national union people seeing if they can help me out w something
- warm and sturdy socks that arrived, and datebook that arrived3 -
Katla - my upper back pain has settled some, now if my lower back and hips would settle I would be happy.
Barbara - I think the time with Joe and the invitation is worth the calories. It would be for me anyway. Happy that you had a nice walk with him.
Julie - I can’t imagine doing this alone. Here in AB, people that live alone are allowed two designated visitors, not at the same time and cannot be changed. I think they did it wrong though, I think the person that lives alone should be able to go visit. I don’t want to leave my husband alone in the evening or on weekends to go visit my friend after he has been alone all week while I’m at work. My friend started driving Uber Eats so she gets some human interaction. Her full time job is a work from home and has been for about 10 years.
On dogs- my daughter is alone with her puppy a lot as her husband works out of town and is only home one or two days a week. She has been doing all of her training and they are doing very well. Ember sits when someone comes to the door and waits for people to get their coat and boots off before greeting them, she also is good with meeting other dogs on there twice daily walks. She has learned to sit, stay, and they were working on bowing the last I saw them. I think Ember has been a Godsend for her during this pandemic. I would love to have a dog, but the financial commitment is what scares me. I would feel terrible if something serious were to happen and I couldn’t afford a vet bill.
I was hoping to take at our craftroom and get it in order this weekend but I don’t want to aggravate my back. I am sitting with my Dr. Ho and the heating pad. My concoction of pain pills seems to be helping. I don’t want to cry from the pain today so it’s getting better.
I am just relaxing and watching tv today I think.
Tracey in Edmonton
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In the UK you can contact the local authorities over persistently barking dogs. It is a noise nuisance. I would also report it to the RSPCA. They would visit and give advice. Other than that I would try poison.
I don't think neighbours round here would tolerate noisy dogs for long! I consider it an assault on mental health.
I'm hoping to Zoom the grandchildren tomorrow after lunch and say hello to Nelly. I googled the cost of an Australian Labradoodle. Oh my Gosh!
My son has three rescued greyhounds and I don't think they make any noise at all. They were free.
Quiet day today. Had a nap. Did 1,000 calories burn. Having yesterday's leftovers for dinner with peas and carrot and rutabaga mash.
Watched THE TRUTH ABOUT THE IMMUNE SYSTEM while I was rowing. Basically, eat a lot of fibre - fruits and veg, lentils, whole grains, don't overdo the alcohol, exercise regularly, take vitamin D and basically that's it. If you want a temporary boost you can try a cold shower or a massage. Vitamins and supplements are basically just expensive pee.
Well, we know all that, don't we. Easy.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
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Afternoon ladies
Hey US ladies way back in the day there was a british series ,All creatures great and small..based on the books by Vet James Herriot...loved all the books about a new yorkshire vet in the 40s i think,so many laughs
9 pm on your local PBS Sunday night they have a remake..cant wait...
Did my second round of laps around the cardiology wing,had my lunch and sitting in the chair..dont want to be slouch..3 -
Allie - The remake isn't bad. Quite enjoyed it. The books are a great read.
When I was very young I wanted to be a vet. I wasn't so keen when my mother told me I would have to cut dogs' tails off and put them to sleep.
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grandmallie wrote: »Afternoon ladies
Hey US ladies way back in the day there was a british series ,All creatures great and small..based on the books by Vet James Herriot...loved all the books about a new yorkshire vet in the 40s i think,so many laughs
9 pm on your local PBS Sunday night they have a remake..cant wait...
Did my second round of laps around the cardiology wing,had my lunch and sitting in the chair..dont want to be slouch..
@ grandmallie: I loved those books- lovely, funny and made me laugh out loud! The show was also good! I will look for the remake, thank you! I'm a newbie here
From your post is sounds like you are in the hospital- I hope you are doing OK!2
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