WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2021

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  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    kymarai wrote: »
    Good Sunday,
    Julie I am glad to not be alone in my way of thinking. Thank you! "Dumping one's bag" love it! I have read that the French don't "share" like Americans.
    ❤
    Kylia

    it's true they tend not to share as much as american on average. i'm thinking of some people who would "empty their bags' but they were living in france but from other countries in europe!

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    Tomorrow we are both taking Bea for walk so DDIL can have some 1 to 1 time with Max. She has requested Marmite sandwiches for her packed lunch. I've also got a packet of pain chocolat as an extra. She is always hungry, but very fussy. She knows exactly what she likes. For about a year she would only eat pasta with pesto. :o
    I will have time for my morning exercises before we set out to walk to their house. But no writing. It's worth it though.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    edited April 2021
    heather i think 10 is still a buyable age! sports things ? hobby things? often at that age they have marked interests that their parents know about : dinasaurs, electronics, turtles, sports - even a soccer ball or something like that is nice, because they are not SO cheap and have a life span. or sports socks or knee pads (depending on activities enjoyed). books... art materials...depending on their interests.... a line free journal for writing and drawing with colored pens... (yes even boys might like that)...
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    (((Allie)))) hugs
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    Bananas - I went with Katla's idea of a tent. His parents thought it was a brilliant idea. :D
    I've just ordered it. It's big enough for 2, so he can have a sleep over.

    Ready for the bed. :p<3

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    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    I worked SOOOO much over the weekend. at least 12h on Sunday, almost non-stop. I'm taking it slow today and tomorrow.

    I had an online writing session and it went well today, then a meeting this evening less well, but ok.

    got a mail sent out and some stuff written.

    tomorrow washing machine is coming. YAY!

    i think it's been 5 week or so with no washer!

    I cleared or the path mostly for a smooth-ish move in (and out for the old one).

    I just need to move the bed (on the way tot the bathroom where the washer will be), and put the massive pile of towels and sheets in the tub tomorrow morning.

    delivery between 12 and 2pm so - no problem.

    i like that they gave just a 2 hour window. often it's much longer : half a day or a day.

    I had a bit too much sweets this evening. i went for a walk before curfew. got a merengue dessert (light-ish), no gluten.4o7q2mgbz675.png


    And then i had a coconut sort of eskimo sweetened with only coconut sugar....(178 calories and no dairy nor sugar) ... and then i had a second one. it's quite light-ish with the no cane sugar and no dairy, but still - a bit on the sweet side this evening to say the least.

    lunch was healthy: 20g of rice, some kidney beans, leeks, turnip, a couple of light, smallish crackers with thinn-ish layer of tahini.

    i had some raw sauerkraut for dinner too, and a couple of bananas for snack. not absolute best day. A bit too sugary-feeling now, but not horrible.

    --
    tomorrow will be another lowkey day- i need to sort some errands, (computer, files, etc), welcome the washing machine (laundry to start!), a couple of meetings at the end of the day, one live, one online.

    CLEANING TODAY: 4x 15 minutes.
    kitchen : keeping it up, washing something on floor, sweeping, around, a few papers filed (work done on weekend), clearing out part of a tricky area in bedroom closet, got rid of some bits of nice (less nice after a few years) poster board i had kept for years (not worth it in a smallish city apartment!), clearing path for washer arrival...


    at present i rather enjoy the evening when i can kick back and watch or read something online if i've worked well, or do anything or nothing.





  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    heather tents are great too!

    what sort did you get? a 2 second tent? a "canadian" tent (that's what they call them here), or....?
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,071 Member
    :)
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,256 Member
    edited April 2021
    Trying to catch up on all the posts-
    Had a semi-productive weekend with my mom. It is really hard when I go up there with a plan on what needs to be done but she has different priorities when I get there. Instead of planting in the green house that is a month behind what it should be(we planted but the potting soil was bad and things didn't grow or died as soon as it came up). The garden should be planted in two weeks- NOT going to happen for at least a month and a half or longer.
    She was more into pulling weeds and getting the raised beds topped off with grape pumus and weeded. She had picked up some plants she wanted to plant.
    Then yesterday instead of planting in the green house, she decided to totally tear out the one of the hot boxes- something about it falling apart- I am sure it would have been fine for one more season- then tear it out during the 9 months it isn't used- So, I finally planted while she was at a meeting at church last night. I think I got about half of what needed to be planted. I did what I could.
    I did get a good workout both Sat and Sun. over 17,000 steps Sat moving wheel barrow loads of pumus and soil and then I think it was 14,000 steps on Sunday. My back, hip and knee were KILLING me by the time I went into the house at 8PM last night after starting at 10AM.
    Came home early this morning- nice drive through Calistoga and St. Helena and Napa. Got home and got the car unloaded just as my daycare girl was getting here.

    I did my best to not get irritated and when I did, I kept quiet, and went back into the house a few times.
    I know she is stressed, overwhelmed, tired, etc- and it will get better.

    I did go out and see my aunt after helping with the food bank food program Saturday morning. I had a great visit and she was so happy to see me. She is my dad's last surviving sibling out of 10 kids- she is missing my dad a lot-they talked almost every night.
    I will be sure to go out again next time I go up

    I have Zumba/abs workout this evening
    I will sleep really good tonight


    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Walk w/yogi- 2hrs 16min 33sec, 182elev, 3.57ap, 99ahr, 121mhr, 8.21mi= 784c
    Strava app = 995c

    Next trip Vegas. Week from today
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    Bananas - this is it. He can invite a friend, or even a sister. They have a secure garden.

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    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather: Max’s tent looks picture perfect! It is a good place for a boy to imagine all sorts of fun, invite a friend, and even include his sister. :star:

    I have to admit that I envy your proximity to your grandchildren. Mine live far away and I haven’t seen them in person since before the pandemic began. :ohwell: On the plus side, we are able to visit with our daughter and grandchildren via Zoom. Our daughter tends to hand the phone to one of the kids to pass around. They pass it back to her and then we get the chance to talk for a bit.

    Lately, the two older grandchildren have been writing letters to me. It is a delight to find one in the mail. I write a letter back as soon as I get a letter. Per Siri, the distance between us is 2,181 miles by car.

    Katla in sunshiny NW Oregon
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Well that roast that was suspect was a week old yesterday but I got my mom to toss it today. First she said there was nothing wrong with it, then she decided to trust me. At least on that issue. ☺️

    Annie in Delaware
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,890 Member
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    Rebecca
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,556 Member
    Worked today so no formal exercise. Same for tomorrow

    M – we do have a king bed, then again, our bedroom is about 23 x 17 (approx). I agree, they have to make their own decision. That’s how we learn. Sometimes you make a decision that you like and know in the future that you’ll do the same thing. Sometimes you make one and learn that that’s something you never want again. Everyone has different needs/likes/desires.

    Heather – I almost couldn’t wait to get my hair cut as soon as I was able to

    Meg – welcome back!

    Went to senior bowling. This is the last day for the winter league, the summer league will start May 3. It’s going to be a no tap game (for those of you who don’t know what a no tap is, it’s when you bowl a 9 and you get credit for a strike). In one sense, I’m not crazy about it. To me, that’s cheating. But then again, this all is for fun, not competitive. But I know Vince likes to work on his spares. Me? Couldn’t care less. Manly because when I do get them, it's by the grace of the bowling gods

    Mahjongg tonight! Am I ever glad its on the internet. Sad that next week I have to drive into Hickory to have it at this one gal’s house. I’m thinking that maybe I’ll be late. But then am I just cutting off my nose to spite my face? That’ll give me less time to play.

    Put the oven on self-clean. It really needs it. One day I'll take the grates up under the power lines and give them a good cleaning.

    Michele NC
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    edited April 2021
    Woo! Hoo! We got a text today to go to our GP's drive through clinic for our second jabs at 2pm on Wed 14 April. And from today 10 people from 3 households can meet outside, so we will be able to meet with both our daughters and our grandsons. ,

    ☘️ Terri
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,728 Member
    It was definitely MONDAY here! Was later than normal getting to work, left my briefcase at home, got back 10 mins after opening, sister in law tried to help with deliveries, but was missing some and freaking out! She didnt believe me when I said I filed them. Our driver had them to prep them for delivery. Problem one solved. Then she disappears while I am trying to route him. Finally got him out the door 45 mins later. The only thing I accomplished today was waiting on customers! Lots to do tonight......my son in law says I shouldn't care so much, but that just isnt in my nature. If I am going to do a job it is 100%+. Dropped Steve off at his massage, called his dr for refill of a missed prescription, exchanged blinds at Lowe's, stopped by home to home to look at furniture and beds(it is a consignment store), back to work to grab my stuffs, be waiting on Steve. Here he comes!
    ❤
    Kylia in ohio where the sun finally came out
  • NicolePulverStritesky
    NicolePulverStritesky Posts: 1 Member
    Hi All
    Just starting my weight loss journey. I gained 30lbs when I quit smoking a year 1/2 ago. It's time to get it off. I am learning about calorie deficit but heard may be more difficult to lose this way due to being in menopause. Is this true or has anyone experienced this? I am not big into exercising. So looking for something to help me shed all this weight and belly
    Any advice would be much appreciated 🙏
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,556 Member
    Nicole – welcome and congrats on quitting smoking. Yes, it is harder to lose weight as we get older. But it CAN be done. I find that if I don’t eat after dinner, or if I just have applesauce or crackers, I usually lose. I do try to keep to 1200 calories/day.

    Michele NC
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited April 2021
    Lisa. - :D:D:D

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,728 Member
    Lisa😂😂😂 I sometimes wonder about their clothing choices!

    Picked up Steve then went to a furniture store. We are looking for queen bed, mattress, night stands, and a love seat. The styles there were awful! Came home and got online. I don't want to spend a lot of money, but want to like it. I found a metal pipe bed I really liked on overstock. Went to Amazon, found similar with free shipping and $30 less. I also found another I like for half the cost. Still like the first best, but half the cost would pay for night stands and a tv stand......Found a loveseat I liked at another local store. They have it in stock in leather (yuck) but can order in fabric. Want to sit in it. Bed frame is based on looks. Loveseat must be cozy. Another store is having a big sale on mattresses, so will need to check them out. Those may be the most costly as we need box spring too. I am excited for bedroom. Still need to decide on loveseat or just a couple more chairs. Right now we have two chairs and two canvas fold up chairs. Bedroom first! It is coming together.
    Sleep time. Spent the evening online shopping and not working...Oops
    <3
    Kylia
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
    Machka - My parents supported me too, I think the only time I was ever questioned in a way that made me angry, was before walking me down the aisle my Dad asked me if I sure. He then offered to drive me back to NB. We were in Ontario and my parent were in NB. It was the start of some very miserable moments as my Dad obviously didn’t agree with my choice in husband and Rodger knew it. They never did really get along although they tried to keep me out of their differences.

    I enjoy cleaning and am missing it. I could never cook again though and be quite happy. However, I really enjoy home cooked meals.

    Barbara - I would buy new pillows for myself in your situation. I buy pillows every 3 years or so, I don’t buy overly expensive ones though.

    When we were first married we had a queen sized water bed. We could only for a 2 foot X 2 foot stand on each size of the bed and they barely fit. It was tiny but it was cozy.
    My Grandmother made a quilt for it, and now we use that on our queen regular bed. It fits more like a bedspread.

    Heather - you must so enjoy the relationship between Johnny and Max, it’s beautiful to watch their friendship.

    Barbie - you have given some great tips!

    Vicki - I have learned to be thankful when DH does anything and try very hard not to say anything if it’s not to my liking. I’ve been biting my tongue since January.

    Lisa - your “cranky old woman” comment made me chuckle. When our youngest was married in 2019 her and her husband wrote their own vows. One of her vows to him was that, she would grow old with him and sit with him on their front porch shaking their fists at those that younguns. They were only 28 when they were married.

    I have taken all evening to make comments. I’m so tired and have another long day tomorrow.

    Tracey in Edmonton
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,071 Member
    Lisa, love your rant. Right there with you.

    Rebecca - Love the spring pictures.

    Recorded for virtual choir today. Our organist played and sang for the base track as our choir director is in hospital with leg ulcers and gout. He has been in for a while now and we are all worried about him.

    I am planning on going to the YM pool tomorrow. I have had my vaccination and the chlorine in the pool will kill most anything so I think it should be pretty safe.

    Everyone take care Sue in WA
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
    Hi Gals,
    Michele – Ok I know we all have different homes and life styles, but when you said your bedroom was 17x23, I was so surprised, that seemed big…. So the tape measure came out and my bedroom which is the master bed room is 11.5 x 11, and my living room the biggest room in my home is 17x12. I would like my bed room to be just a tiny bit bigger maybe 12 x 13 I would be able to rearrange the furniture a bit. But my room has a queen bed, a simple book case, a dresser, a nightstand and my desk. I honestly can not imagine what I would put in a room as big as yours.

    My Dad encouraged my education and varied interests (I was 19 when he died) my mom’s image was of me is that I should be a housewife, and I have always felt judged, and she will say some pretty judgmental things. I am sure she thinks she is helping. Although we are in close contact, I do not consider us close, I would rarely if ever go to her if I needed anything – other than a recipe!
    I believe for me it is hard to hide (even when I try) the tone or wording that others might pick up on, if I don’t approve - I have tried hard and succeed often to realize that until someone is making decisions for me I really do not need to be invested in their life choices.

    Welcome all the new folks…

    Pillows – I sleep on my tummy and use a pillow that is about ¾ of an inch thick just enough to keep some distance between my mouth and the sheets, my pillow is at least 30 years old, and I LOVE it, I bring it with me and if I forget I just fold my sweatshirt up. I can not figure out the big fluffy ones they look great on the bed, but as a tummy sleeper they would just suffocate me.
    Heather – a tent is great fun.

    Smiles, Kim in Northern California

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