WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2021

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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Pip: Congrats on the first night in your new house!!! I love the photos and think you and Kirby have a very nice place to live. :heart:

    Allie: I had my first jab yesterday, too. The pharmacy where I got my vaccination made us sit for 20 minutes or so after the vaccination before we could go on about our day. I came home with a band-aid on my arm. This morning my shoulder is a bit sore but not bad. I have a second dose scheduled for March 20. The vaccine is Pfizer. We need to do what we can to stay healthy. :star:

    Machka: The phone is a mini computer. I have games like solitaire and cribbage available on my phone and also download library books to read through Library to Go. :smiley: I also txt chat with family members and make voice calls now and then.

    Tracey: “Tensions ae high in the produce section as no one dares to lick their fingers--” EEEWWW! It is a good thing we have early senior hours at the grocery store. Imagine how yucky things would be by afternoon! :wink: :laugh:

    Barbara: I use stevia clear only in coffee. DH, too. He is an insulin dependent diabetic, so both of us are careful about the amount of sugar we consume. :ohwell:

    Keri form VA: Welcome! :star:

    Kylia: I also dismiss most friend requests. I am happy with the group of women here and not inclined to add people. I’ve noticed that many people seem to be striving to get the most new friends. It seems like a social competition and I am not comfortable with that. :noway:

    Heather: Your bread looks wonderful!!! The photo is making my mouth water. :heart:

    Margaret: We had a similar situation with our dog several years ago. The vet put him on a white rice diet plus chicken broth and a bit of boiled chicken. He stayed on that diet for several weeks before he could transition back to kibble and canned dogfood. He survived and has done well since then. We’ve been careful about what things he can get into. NO Chocolate! He gets kibble and beneful canned dog food. :star:

    Peach: I am not sure what the State of Washington has set up as rules. My cousin lives there & recently got his vaccination. He and his wife are a few years younger than we are. My cousin has several serious health issues, including cancer. Rebecca’s DH has had serious health issues in the past. I haven’t heard anything about how he is doing these days. :flowerforyou:


    Happy Belated Birthday Barbara and Vicki. :star:


    Katla in foggy NW Oregon
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    Yay! My parents got appointments for their first vaccination shots! That will be a relief.

    Annie in Delaware
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    happy belated birthday, Vicki and Barbara....

    thinking of everyone!

    Kim Northern California
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,610 Member
    Happy Birthday, Rita!
    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Tracey- Love the cartoon. I never lick my fingers too open those bags. I fight with them for a bit and if I get too frustrated, I grab some water drops from the produce misters and open them. There are too many germs in grocery stores for my comfort to be licking my fingers.

    I got one jab of the Pfizer vaccine. Due for the second next week. Just had a bit of a sore arm for a day. I kept moving it and I think that helped keep the blood flowing through and it wasn't much of a problem. My dad got his first dose of Moderna and had same reaction as I did. My mister had an awful time with Moderna. The second one was worse than the first.

    Phones - Mostly it's a tool for me, but I do play a few games on it when I'm bored. I have Kindle on it too, but don't like reading that much on a small screen. I also have my audio books on it and it works well for that.

    Happy birthdays to the March kids. Hugs to those in need.

    Tina in CA where it's supposed to start raining any time.


  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,084 Member
    Afternoon ladies
    I have taken quite a few naps this morning but i am guessing because of the shot.. plus i ordered groceries to be delivered tomorrow afternoon.
    I am hoping to be able to sleep tonight.. i think the sleeptime tea helped a bit.
    Have to take the dogs to the groomers in the morning...
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
    Did our first spin ride this morning. Just lovely
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,182 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: 12 mins T’ai Chi outside on deck, dogs to powerline
    Bonus: 7 mins grooming Tumble, stroll w/T and Tumble,
    Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, Post Office, Library, Farmers’ Market, Freddie’s, call Wild Rivers (541 247 3514) for dog wash/nail trim appointments, call S, start taxes, fire district: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, email Pres for agenda, then meeting notice to paper, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, call Credit union re: credit card, ask for boots donator contact info, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, index mutual aid files; FM Cu, watch STAS Day 20, make experimental almond paste, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (Do Your Thing, Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, 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, 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 the last of the 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???, Reward: inventory seeds, plan this spring’s garden, wishlist replenishments.
    Mindful March:
    3: Start today by appreciating your body and that you’re alive: Truth this and thanks be!


    Debbie which day next week? ;)



    Thank you all for the birthday wishes, much appreciated.

    It will be another fine day today, so looking forward to a coffee/chat/stroll outside before engaging in the shopping wars. Thereafter rain is forecast for the foreseeable future, an opportunity to tackle some of those longstanding indoor projects.

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    March: leaner/stronger/kinder than January and February.
    daily: sit with Joe: 2, weigh: 2; steps>5627=6163 vits=2, log=2, CI<CO=1, CI<250<CO=0, Tumble=4 Shadow=3 mfp=2 outside=4 up hill=3
    wkly: BB&B, T’ai Chi=2 or SWSY or wii x5= rx= dance= clean 60 mins= packwalk=2, wt=2/28:142.4, 3/7 3/14 3/21 3/28 3/31
    mnthly: board mtg=, grant= , 21 plan= bonus: AF=1 play= sew= waist=42.5
    2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW

    Monday
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,182 Member
    on my phone I text, Facebook(all the time) and play three versions of Candycrush. Very rarely actually use it to call/get calls. I do need to put this page on it so I can check in when I am at mom's. I only check in here when on my desktop. There are a few apps on it- for coupons for individual stores like Hobby Lobby, 99cent store and Harbor Freight Tools- don't use those very often.
    Debbie
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Peach: I am so happy that DH and I have had our first doses. It feels like a relief to get the first vaccination. We’ll need to take our second doses at the end of the month. Regarding Rebecca, I am guessing that Rebecca’s DH needed a medical appointment with a specialist. I look forward to hearing from her again. :flowerforyou: Good luck with your eye appointment. I hope you get just the right glasses prescription. :star:

    Kim: I am delighted to see your post! :bigsmile:

    Allie: It is good to see you! We had our first doses yesterday and went to bed early. I am feeling better today. We each have an additional vaccination near the end of the month. :star:

    Pip: I am delighted to see your happy posts. Your spin ride reminds me to get out into the garage and burn some calories on my terra-tryke. :bigsmile:


    I received my very first letter from our grandson in Illinois and I am thrilled. I’ve written a card back to him and plan to take it to the post office today.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
    Katla, I had bought Truiva sweetener. It was granulated, and kinda looked like sugar. But when I put it in coffee, it was hard to stir the spoon. Plus my coffee had a odd aftertaste. I will look into your option! 💕
    Rebecca💖
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    edited March 2021
    Happy birthday, Barbara, Vicki, Rita and any other Marchbabes!
    Tiny bit of drama in a spoiler:
    My brother in law has been trying to get ahold of DH for some time. DH is angry with him over some things that happened/ were said when their mom passed. Anyway, BIL sent me a message that he wants to offer to help us (financially). I told him that I would have DH return text or calls. I have not and will not tell him about the offer of help. If he won't connect with his sibling for the simple reason of connection; I will not throw money into it. I know, that if DH reconnected after hearing about financial help, I would not be able to respect him. Is that bad?
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Katla, I had bought Truiva sweetener. It was granulated, and kinda looked like sugar. But when I put it in coffee, it was hard to stir the spoon. Plus my coffee had a odd aftertaste. I will look into your option! 💕
    Rebecca💖

    Have you tried monkfruit sweetener? I like it better than all the others, but I don't put sweetener in my coffee usually. I can't even remember why I bought it. Someone here said she didn't like it, but I can't remember who.

    Tina in CA
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    The protein powder I use has monk fruit in it. I really like it.

    Annie in Delaware
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Surprisingly enough ladies I think his young age of 60 trumps his transplant list wise. I was flabbergasted.
    Good that his life is that of a happy hermit, and is quite content not going out to see anyone but me.

    Have a good day all!
    💖 Rebecca

    I have seen that many states are prioritizing by age only.

    Tina in CA
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Re sweeteners: We have been using SweetLeaf Sweet Drops, stevia clear for many years. I use it in my coffee daily. I use real sugar in baking.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
    Bone broth for Drew...soup bone with nice bit of meat on it, carrots, celery, ginger, and parsley. Add filtered water to cover. Cook in crock pot hit for 8 hours low for 16. I will feed her the cooked meat and veggies with the broth for her water. I am supposed to give her this type of diet for 5 days.

    I made myself some chicken broth last week using this method. I added garlic and pepper so couldn't feed that to Drew. I did feel better after drinking it. I am going to start making this on a regular basis. I got recipe from Eat Dirt. The theme of the book is the importance of microbes to our diet and how some of the current farming practices are depleting our soil of this microbes we need to stay healthy.

    I will also make broth for Drew. She has a knee issue and bone broth is good for that too!

    I add no onions garlic to Drews soup. Yes to mine. I think it would benefit DH too! He has stomach isssues because of his chemo.

    She seems her normal self...she is just drinking and peeing more. They did give her an IV to flush out the toxic effect of the Candbury eggs she ate. The thirst and pee is because of the chocolate. Her system is trying to get rid of it. So one worry down. She does not exhibit the more alarming syptoms of shaking, seizures, and lethargy.

    I have also taken her for short walks to get her system to work out the toxicins. It is a bright sunny day which also makes her and me feel better.

    It makes me think her prescription to get better is good for a person who is trying to improve their health after being ill with a stomach issue.
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Happy Wednesday. Thank you all the the birthday wishes. Had a nice evening at home. only I could not seemed to leave the cheese and crackers alone. New day and back on track.

    Katla--Those are the best kind of letters\cards\pictures. I have kept everyone. Awhile back my DGD said something about the letter she had written and I told her I keep everyone and she was thrilled that I would do that. Usually I hang them on my desk cupboard for a while then put them in a special box I have just for them.

    Oakie--hauling water reminds me when I was 15 my parents decided to move a house on to some land they bought. Only problem was once the house was moved on dad took the money out of the bank to hook up water and electric and took off with his girlfriend. Left mom and us 5 kids living in a house with no lights or water. So we ended up running a cord from the house to the pole for lights and a neighbor let us use his big water tank to haul water to the house. only lived there less than a month before mom moved us to a place in town. Dad and the girlfriend ended up moving in there, I hadn't thought about that in years.

    KJ--Hugs. I understand how you feel. The death of a parent is hard enough and mix in money issues and families are never the same. :'(

    Margaret--Glad to hear Drew is doing well and no lasting problems from the candy.

    Blessings,Vicki GI NE <3
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    Heather
    My Aunt is convinced the Pfizer vaccine is better than the Oxford one. She seems to think that the Pfizer covers more of the variants than the Oxford. Like you I was just glad to get the vaccine - even if I did have a reaction to it. :) My 2nd jab is on 19th May, I hope I'm not as bad next time.

    Love
    Viv UK
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather & Viv: We had our first vaccinations. DH was first, day before yesterday. My first vaccination was yesterday. We are taking Pfizer vaccine. Our next doses will be at the end of the month. I still have a mild headache from my vaccination yesterday. DH had his first vaccination day before yesterday. He also still has a mild headache. If it protects us, this is worth putting up with mild headaches.

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Zwift bike trainer- 35.59min, 184elev, 18.4amph, 139ahr, 166mhr, 11.03mi= 390c
    Strava app = 215c
    Walk w/family- 1hr 45min 16sec, 86ahr, 116mhr, 3.17ap, 5.54mi= 541c
    Strava app- 671c

    Total cal 931

    I can’t wait to show you my next pic of the home, but I have to wait til tonight!
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,084 Member
    Had the Moderna ,no headache just sore arm...
    I am more worried about second dose.thats the one that can kick your butt..
    But better than being on a ventilator.
    Watching local news and will go pick Dan up.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    My dad's vaccination site is over an hour away. I wonder if I should drive him just in case he has side effects. Or would it take a few hours to show up?

    Annie in Delaware
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Ladies before I try to speak to doctor can anyone point me to a website or forum, with recipes for gallbladder health. I know what to avoid and what to eat. I have had a few episodes of pain etc in the last month. I really want to avoid removal of gallbladder. Think what I’d like is a weeks meals. I will try to get hold of the doctor to ask for stronger medication for when I get the pain

    Thanks
    Kate UK ❤️
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Rita! I missed you earlier Happy Birthday

    Kim in N. California
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    spikeyhair wrote: »
    Ladies before I try to speak to doctor can anyone point me to a website or forum, with recipes for gallbladder health. I know what to avoid and what to eat. I have had a few episodes of pain etc in the last month. I really want to avoid removal of gallbladder. Think what I’d like is a weeks meals. I will try to get hold of the doctor to ask for stronger medication for when I get the pain

    Thanks
    Kate UK ❤️

    For me ...

    I need to avoid eggs and spicy food. It's also a good idea to avoid foods that are high in fat.


    Trouble is, I like eggs. I'd like to eat a boiled egg for lunch or boiled eggs and toast for breakfast on the weekends. And I might be able to get away with it once and then not again for a few months ... or maybe not.



    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    Regarding sugar and sweeteners -- I'm not overly fond of sugar. It gives me mouth sores. I up my sugar intake ... I get mouth sores. I reduce my sugar intake, my mouth sores go away.

    That's not to say I don't eat any sugar. I do have a bit of chocolate just about every day. :) And of course there is sugar in stuff.

    But I don't drink sugar ... I don't drink sugared drinks and I don't add sugar to anything I drink. And I keep my sweet snack limit down.

    If I happen to want something sweet in a drink, I'll use stevia. Or occasionally honey.


    Regarding phones (mini computers), laptops etc. -- I regard them all mostly as for utility purposes. For work, for university when I was attending, for communication (but not idle chatter), for news, for weather, for planning, etc.

    I rarely play games on my computer.

    Maybe it's because I sit at a computer all day long at work, and was sitting at my computer all evening and weekend with university, and could conceivably sit there for my cycling club work and what not ... when I want to have a bit of fun, I prefer to walk away from the computer and do something outside!


    Machka in Oz

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