WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2021
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I'm getting better about closing that eating window and nailing it shut! Today will be day four under calories, and I had the small spinach cucumber broccoli salad again. There were potato chips on the table, but not for me!
I always have calorie trouble on Sunday. We have a big family dinner. I have to decide how to handle it - can I afford to do Sundays don't count? Or just smaller portions. Or skip breakfast. Hmm.
Michele, hugs to you. Such a difficult situation.
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Did a Strength Full Body Circuit DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Firm Cardio Overdrive DVD
Rebecca – could those be ganglion (not sure of the spelling) cysts? I remember a while ago Denise had something like that.
Lisa – I’ve never seen a spa like that! Thanks for the pic. Really hope it helps you
kylia – in all honesty, it seems that elderly (retired) people have a better work ethic. I see it all the time at Food Lion. Honestly, I seen people standing around. Me? Three minutes of doing nothing is about my limit. I’m not ADHD but there is no way I could have stood there for 4 hours saying “Would you like a mask”? I would, literally, be bored to tears. Can you possibly have two elderly people, each part time but those hours would equal full time? (((HUG)))
Allie – I know you would help kylia if you could. That’s just you.
Barbara – it would be nice to see Pete, even if it’s only for Denise’s sake. Truthfully, if he’s not there, we’re not going to be upset. We won’t go out of our way NOT to see him, but if it works out that we don’t...oh well. At least we got to see Denise and PJ
MyTwoHorses – welcome!
I’m thinking that after I’m here, I should go out for a walk. It’s supposed to rain tomorrow so I won’t be able to get out unless it’s early before the rain
They had chili and broccoli salad for lunch at the soup kitchen. Honestly, we weren’t that busy. I am surprised that that was all they gave them. I would have expected at least a sandwich, but that’s just me.
Michele NC
Mine don't feel fluid filled. I don't have any pain. I will keep an eye on them.👍 Thank you for your imput.👍💕
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Before on the top, after on the bottom New gas insert fireplace for only $700 beans...!8 -
Pip- Yogi's gonna love that lol2
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Beautiful fireplace, Pip. It looks great and makes the house homey. I think you and Kirby will really enjoy it.
How many minutes do you guess Yogi can take the heat before he moves somewhere else?
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Stat for the day -
Walk w/yogi- 2hrs 15min 54sec, 3.52ap, 120elev, 100ahr, 139mhr, 8.18mi= 816c
Strava app = 991c
While in Vegas, one day 4mi walk, next 6mi walk
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Lisa: We’ve had a dehydrator for a long time. We most often use ours for herbs—parsley, sage, Rosemary, thyme & chocolate mint. It has been fun for me & adds interesting flavors to our cooking. Not only that, but the memories of seeing Simon & Garfunkle live at the University of Oregon in times long ago adds a smile for my garden herbs.
herbs is one thing I haven't done in my dehydrator(except catnip) but boy is mine still getting a workout- candied ginger, pineapple, apples, mango going in tomorrow- just took the last batch of ginger infused pineapple and regular pineapple out this morning. Should have done the mango right after but too lazy.
I am hoping the Mexican store will have the small mango on sale soon(for Cinco de Mayo) like they usually do- 4 for $1. The ones I have now were 2 for $1 but a little bigger(but bigger seed inside)1 -
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: typed hymns, BiMart, Grocery Outlet, Freddie’s, called locksmith.
Bonus: Dollar Tree, Big 5, Wal~Mart, Safeway.
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, organize invoices and eobs for annual exams, both provider and labs, both Joe and me, find those torture bands, budget meeting notes, board meeting minutes, call D re: sticky keyboard, Norton and windows updates, watch for refund from Interpath for Joe’s labs paid on Feb statement call S, fire district: ongoing: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, 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; watch STAS Day 20, 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 (Milena F1 orange peppers), Monday: return mortgage call, county planning office neighbor’s plans, call Jeanette at Chetco about what codes were used for both annual labs, next Wednesday: Grand Jury, Friday: locksmith for mailbox key.
Active April:
24: Go out and do an errand for a loved one or a neighbor: Joe’s surprise from Wal~Mart.
Activity center locked so no T’ai Chi today ;{
Welcome @MyTwoHorses ! We’re happy you found us. Would you let us know what you’d like to be called and your general locale?
Katla did your DH’s virtual appointment include video or was it audio only? Joe had a phone visit with the PA yesterday, he’s not ready for FaceTime …
How jealous I am of your live Simon and Garfunkle memory
Lisa “… levitate and walk on water” perfectly describes the last time I floated in the Russian River (sometime in the 50’s). In my case it was probably a stick… but I thought a fish had bitten my butt.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
April: leaner/stronger/kinder than March.
daily: sit with Joe: 23, weigh/wii: 23/0/0; steps>5627=7520, vits=22, log=23, CI<CO=21, CI<250<CO=18, Tumble=24, Shadow=25, mfp=23, outside=28 up hill=27
wkly: BB&B,T’ai Chi or SWSY x3= rx=3 dance=1, clean 30 mins=8.33, packwalk=9, wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/4:140.3
4/11:140.9 4/18:143.7[sigh] 4/25: 4/30:
mnthly: board mtg=1, grant=1, 21 plan= bonus: AF=15 play= sew= waist=
2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW0 -
Saturday -- good bicycle ride.
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Thank you all for your words of encouragement! I made it through work yesterday in spite of Sister in law leaving at 3. It was a hard one, but is now done. My brother and his wife made it in about the same time we got home. We shared pizza on my back porch- YAY! Got to take advantage of new furniture. Afterwards, Jacki and I sat in the living room drinking wine and having our round about conversations until 11:30. I know, migraine and red wine, but you know what, I already had the migraine , still have the migraine, but my soul is much happier today! Just time with J & J make me better! Her zest for life and family, her sense of adventure in all things, her energy is so positive! My brother is also a positive person most of the time, but he is definitely like me. Jacki calls it our Givens sense of duty and guilt. Gotta get it done and done right and please most people. They have been married almost 33 years and it is the best marriage I have ever witnessed. I am so blessed to be part of their family!
Plans today......work, then pick up husband's new car, then dinner at my favorite mexican restaurant, then hang time!
Y'all are all right about folks not wanting to work for multiple reasons. I was raised that if you wanted it, you worked for it. I don't understand the attitudes these days. My favorite statement though has to be, but I work the same hours as you do. Yep. So does the doctor, dentist, repair man,etc. If you need it, you will find a way. "Can't you stay open longer?" Sure! When I find 5 more employees willing to work!''
Speaking of work, better get my day started!
Kylia in Ohio still with migraine, but a much calmer soul
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A cloudless day dawned, so I decided to go out early for a 5k run.
Around 30 swimmers, including some Lifeguards training in their orange hats and with floats.
A big group of yummy mummies having a yoga class on the café decking.
Lots of fishermen, with their little tents and big rods.
Two paddleboarders.
On the way home I stopped at the deli to buy rolls for the kids tomorrow. Picked up some luscious strawberries at a ridiculous price, but the kids love them. Added several more impulse purchases and did DH a favour by picking up our Saturday newspaper and milk. That's normally his job. Had to balance all this for the last hundred yards as I hadn’t brought a bag with me.
Cleaner comes today, so we both did a quick tidy up. Then DH made coffee and I did 25 minutes rowing to get my 600 calorie burn done.
Still got to sort out the printer and make a final decision on the LPA.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx1 -
Morning all. Over 200 posts!!! Caught up, but no time for comments as I have to go down to our local shops for Sunday roast and fresh bread.
Have been busy doing garden stuff and all my usual things. Had a lovely birthday, with the usual bounce up in weight, which has settled back down again.
🥰 Athena and Lexi photos.
More later.
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Morning Ladies
I got up 3-4 times to pee last night which isnt unusual.. i find that if I have dreams I sleep better ,go figure
Put the meal worms out and of course the squirrel is out there being a piggy.
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Allie. - I bet you do miss Alfie!
Heather. - I should have paid attention to your comments about Freecycle years ago. Freecycle and Buy Nothing have been a huge help to me recently. I posted a pair of weathered concrete knee-high Grecian urn planters on Buy Nothing 10 minutes ago and 2 people have already responded! I love seeing stuff go to people who will appreciate it. I really like that the giftees will haul away heavy items like these that would otherwise present a disposal problem.
Karen, smiling in Virginia
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Karen - we got rid of a huge wardrobe and glass cabinet that were worth nothing, but a pain to take to the dump. Impossible for us. Your urns sound great though! They would probably sell for good money, if you could be bothered. The best item I put on Freecycle was the travel cot , plus linen. The woman who came was a childminder, getting a new baby,so she was over the moon. I gave her my picture book, Well I Never, and she sent me a video of her kids reading it. I also did a Wanted call and got a perfect bedside table, that I love. Round here you could easily furnish a whole house. You have to be very quick off the mark though. Good stuff goes in a flash, literally minutes after putting it on!
Sometimes I had barely sat down!
I know I could have sold a few of the things, but I honestly haven't got the energy. As you say, this way they just come and take the d....d stuff away! Even if a couple of them sell it on afterwards, which must happen occasionally, it's out of the house.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx1 -
Happy birthday Terry!0
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Rainy, Gloomy Day in Georgia!
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Annie in Delaware: Calorie trouble can be balanced by extra exercise. You can also deliberately take smaller portions or use a combination of both strategies. :flowerforyou:
Barbara: DH’s virtual doctor appointment was all handled over the internet via Zoom. We could see and talk to the Physician’s Assistant and she provided excellent support. We were both impressed, and DH was very pleased. Neither of us wanted to drive into the doctor’s office in an area with higher Covid risks. We have both been vaccinated, but the trip there would be very tiring for DH.
(((Kylia))): So sorry you’re suffering with a migraine. I hope it goes away soon.
Heather: Your cloudless day sounds almost magical.
Allie: I hope you get Alfie back soon. Dogs are great companions.
Carol: We’re having a rainy day, too. Temp is currently 47F, with a projected high of 52F. I’m happy enough to be inside and warm. :flowerforyou:
I stopped into the ice cream store yesterday for a small scoop of Tillamook ice cream. They had happy news about getting vaccinated. They provide portion control that I need. Bringing home a carton of ice cream is too tempting and I eat too much.
People in our town are all still wearing masks in public. including those who have been vaccinated.
Katla
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Barbara – Denise has alienated Jess pretty well. Jess would call her, no call back (just like with us). When she was home from St. Kitts she went to see PJ after he was born, even before Pete’s brother who lives close by. Now Jess is in Iowa following her dream of being a vet. When Pete went for his captain’s license in Baltimore, at the time Jess was living in Reston so she suggested they get together. Denise never responded. No cousins. I don’t know if she’d confide in any friend. I don’t know of anyone who she has mentioned even. I’ve seen pictures on facebook of people she works with, but that’s it. Thanks for the hug, I can feel it in NC
Shy_Yogi – welcome
Allie – why does the MD want genetic testing? What is he/she looking for?
Katla – that’s why I’m so adamant about going up there. So she knows that we will go out of our way for her and that she can always depend on us
We cut the grass (weeds) today. I got in over 5,000 steps. I was just curious so I wore my pedometer
bananas – feel better. What’s the matter?
Heather – regarding Denise, I’m the person who will go with my gut. Unfortunately, Vince is super logical. He needs absolute proof of things, he just can’t understand how I know certain things about the kids. One time Jess was in trouble and I just knew what the problem was. He couldn’t understand how I knew, but I did.
Michele NC
Michèle, thanks for asking. it's hard to put a finger on it. it feels its a lot of things and hard to put a finger on.
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thanks for the shout outs. today is not really better. one colleague who's been aggressive for a bit over a year, was on break from agressiveness and it in full swing aggressiveness now. totally stressful. i answered politely and professionally, but he put several people in copy. i checked w another guy who said yup he was agressive and you were professional, so, at least that.0
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i got a Pfizer jab today.
i don't want to be a bummer, or anti vax, i'm not, but here in france those over 60 can have pfizer, moderna or astra zeneca as they choose. Those under 55 have to have only moderna or pfizer, but only those between 55 and 60 can only have astra zeneca, except if they have some health issue. since i had some major bloodwork down with some remaining question marks the GP used that to make a prescription for moderna or pfizer. i tried to make an appointment yesterday but the only ones open were for 60+, but today there were openings. i don't know if it's because i called and complained about the issue, or if it's because there are lots of last minute cancellations or openings. i tend to think that the latter is more likey. they sign up about 10 people every 10 minutes and plan for no shows and a woman comes by and counts people every 15 min or so. so they must open up new spaces as the day goes on.
i know terry and some others have had astra zeneca as have many in the uk which is doing so great, but that's how i felt relative to my health and what i've read in france. it's stressful plus the colleague thing...
i read they are having a major shipment of astra zeneca in and so there's surely going to be a bigger pressure to make people take it, and apparently people are none to keen. (there have been a few deaths including people around 60 after the jabs in france, and at least one facial paralysis...
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Morning/ afternoon ladies
A stunner of a day today.. stopped over to see the boys and Tom was out mowing the lawn,so I took the boys for a walk..
Took a ride and came back home and have a load of laundry in and will take it down to put in dryer..
Told Tom to get all of Alfies things together and I will pick both the boys up Monday and they can come pick Homie up and I will keep Alfie with me..4 -
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