WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2021
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Rebecca- i have had that,its not fun,right now my eyes are wonky ans im typing with 1 eye closed3
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 17min 17sec, 87elev, 3.31ap, 85ahr, 101mhr, 4.32mi= 405c
Strava app- 523c
Zwift bike trainer- 34.40min, 318elev, 17.4amph, 135ahr, 159mhr, 10.07mi= 339c
Strava app- 290c
Total cal 7441 -
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Got off the phone with my aunt,had a nice long chat.. will have to go visit them.they arent far away and back up from Florida..
So nice to connect again.. my uncle is 88 and the last of his generation and my dads brother..
I love Instacart,i can order groceries and have them delivered ,no hoofing around the store,its 3.99 plus tip ,you cant beat that.
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Did Jari Love Bootcamp DVD then went for a walk around the block. The plan for tomorrow is to do Firm’s Cardio Party DVD.
I am finding that when I go for a walk in the morning, I usually do more aerobic. If I go in the evening, I just go for a leisure stroll. I guess that’s because early in the morning I don’t see (translation: stop and talk) a lot of people.
Debbie – inside the kids will never forget you.
Pip – you guys love to bike so much, that I wouldn’t think if a ride is only one day, that Kirby wouldn’t be interested. Live and learn…..
Ginger in TX – welcome back. So great to hear from you. You certainly have been busy
Lisa – lovely pics
Allie – Elana doesn’t mow? Good for her! And good for you not having to do it any more. How relieved you and Tracy must feel. I wish her only the absolute best
Went for a walk this morning after exercise. I thought I heard someone calling, but I didn’t see anyone so I figured it was my imagination. The guy across the street from us was calling me to see if he could borrow our robotic cleaner for the pool. We don’t have a problem with it. Made a loaf of sourdough bread which I’ll probably give him and his wife when they come over tonight. Will make another loaf for us. The house across the street from us just recently sold. It was WAAAYYYY overpriced, but it’s under contract for the full amount. Personally, I don’t care for the house. It doesn’t have cable. The MLS listing says that cable is available. Yes it is….IF you are willing to pay $2-3,000. You can’t have a pool. To me, it’s just a weird house. Doesn’t look at all like it belongs in the neighborhood. All the houses are brick, this one isn’t. It just looks so small compared to the other houses.
OK ….how did everyone get such cute/adorable/huggable grandchildren?????
Michele NC
who is baking another loaf of bread and when it comes out of the oven, may go for another walk
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Michelle- she gardens ,no mowing..
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Allie - glad DD and baby are OK.
Welcome back Ginger.
Lisa - Love the pictures. Looks like everyone is having fun, creating memories.
Did tai chi this morning then went to bank and bought groceries. DS who moved to San Diego will be here for a short while on Sunday. I am looking forward to his visit.
Everyone take care Sue in WA1 -
I'm so sorry, Beth.
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR1 -
Did Jari Love Bootcamp DVD then went for a walk around the block. The plan for tomorrow is to do Firm’s Cardio Party DVD.
I am finding that when I go for a walk in the morning, I usually do more aerobic. If I go in the evening, I just go for a leisure stroll. I guess that’s because early in the morning I don’t see (translation: stop and talk) a lot of people.
Debbie – inside the kids will never forget you.
Pip – you guys love to bike so much, that I wouldn’t think if a ride is only one day, that Kirby wouldn’t be interested. Live and learn…..
Ginger in TX – welcome back. So great to hear from you. You certainly have been busy
Lisa – lovely pics
Allie – Elana doesn’t mow? Good for her! And good for you not having to do it any more. How relieved you and Tracy must feel. I wish her only the absolute best
Went for a walk this morning after exercise. I thought I heard someone calling, but I didn’t see anyone so I figured it was my imagination. The guy across the street from us was calling me to see if he could borrow our robotic cleaner for the pool. We don’t have a problem with it. Made a loaf of sourdough bread which I’ll probably give him and his wife when they come over tonight. Will make another loaf for us. The house across the street from us just recently sold. It was WAAAYYYY overpriced, but it’s under contract for the full amount. Personally, I don’t care for the house. It doesn’t have cable. The MLS listing says that cable is available. Yes it is….IF you are willing to pay $2-3,000. You can’t have a pool. To me, it’s just a weird house. Doesn’t look at all like it belongs in the neighborhood. All the houses are brick, this one isn’t. It just looks so small compared to the other houses.
OK ….how did everyone get such cute/adorable/huggable grandchildren?????
Michele NC
who is baking another loaf of bread and when it comes out of the oven, may go for another walk
He said, it wasn’t what I signed up for, there won’t be any feeling of fellowship, you just ride the one day and that’s it. So it rely worked out okay this way, he can be with yogi while I ride2 -
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grandmallie wrote: »Michelle- she gardens ,no mowing..
Good for her!
I'm 54 and I have never mowed a lawn. Never operated a lawn mower!
Years ago I determined that if the time came I would actually have to do that, I'd move back into an apartment building.
My husband can do that, although the next time it's needed, I might get our lawn care guy in.
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grandmallie wrote: »Michelle- she gardens ,no mowing..
Good for her!
I'm 54 and I have never mowed a lawn. Never operated a lawn mower!
Years ago I determined that if the time came I would actually have to do that, I'd move back into an apartment building.
My husband can do that, although the next time it's needed, I might get our lawn care guy in.
M in Oz
I actually really enjoy mowing the lawn- here, our lawns are so small we usually just pull out the weed eater. The lawn I had when I was first married(first time) in Theodore, AL, I would mow the lawn while hubby was at work on the base-Coast Guard- I would need three long extension cords to get to the furthest part of the front lawn, had a large back lawn too. It rained so much all the time and was really warm so it grew fast. Also had fire ant hills in the lawn- They really didn't like getting mowed over. Hated those little suckers. Those and the "no-see-um's". Otherwise, great memories. Would love to go back.
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dlfk202000 wrote: »grandmallie wrote: »Michelle- she gardens ,no mowing..
Good for her!
I'm 54 and I have never mowed a lawn. Never operated a lawn mower!
Years ago I determined that if the time came I would actually have to do that, I'd move back into an apartment building.
My husband can do that, although the next time it's needed, I might get our lawn care guy in.
M in Oz
I actually really enjoy mowing the lawn- here, our lawns are so small we usually just pull out the weed eater. The lawn I had when I was first married(first time) in Theodore, AL, I would mow the lawn while hubby was at work on the base-Coast Guard- I would need three long extension cords to get to the furthest part of the front lawn, had a large back lawn too. It rained so much all the time and was really warm so it grew fast. Also had fire ant hills in the lawn- They really didn't like getting mowed over. Hated those little suckers. Those and the "no-see-um's". Otherwise, great memories. Would love to go back.
Debbie
As a child, I remember watching my mother do it with a pull cord, petrol mower and it looked like so much work ... filling it up, trying to get it going, and it seemed so heavy too.
That's when I decided it was something I would not do.
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dlfk202000 wrote: »grandmallie wrote: »Michelle- she gardens ,no mowing..
Good for her!
I'm 54 and I have never mowed a lawn. Never operated a lawn mower!
Years ago I determined that if the time came I would actually have to do that, I'd move back into an apartment building.
My husband can do that, although the next time it's needed, I might get our lawn care guy in.
M in Oz
I actually really enjoy mowing the lawn- here, our lawns are so small we usually just pull out the weed eater. The lawn I had when I was first married(first time) in Theodore, AL, I would mow the lawn while hubby was at work on the base-Coast Guard- I would need three long extension cords to get to the furthest part of the front lawn, had a large back lawn too. It rained so much all the time and was really warm so it grew fast. Also had fire ant hills in the lawn- They really didn't like getting mowed over. Hated those little suckers. Those and the "no-see-um's". Otherwise, great memories. Would love to go back.
Debbie
As a child, I remember watching my mother do it with a pull cord, petrol mower and it looked like so much work ... filling it up, trying to get it going, and it seemed so heavy too.
That's when I decided it was something I would not do.
M in Oz
The gas mowers are hard work to start. Our first one was electric with a cord and the one we have now is electric, with a rechargeable battery
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dlfk202000 wrote: »dlfk202000 wrote: »grandmallie wrote: »Michelle- she gardens ,no mowing..
Good for her!
I'm 54 and I have never mowed a lawn. Never operated a lawn mower!
Years ago I determined that if the time came I would actually have to do that, I'd move back into an apartment building.
My husband can do that, although the next time it's needed, I might get our lawn care guy in.
M in Oz
I actually really enjoy mowing the lawn- here, our lawns are so small we usually just pull out the weed eater. The lawn I had when I was first married(first time) in Theodore, AL, I would mow the lawn while hubby was at work on the base-Coast Guard- I would need three long extension cords to get to the furthest part of the front lawn, had a large back lawn too. It rained so much all the time and was really warm so it grew fast. Also had fire ant hills in the lawn- They really didn't like getting mowed over. Hated those little suckers. Those and the "no-see-um's". Otherwise, great memories. Would love to go back.
Debbie
As a child, I remember watching my mother do it with a pull cord, petrol mower and it looked like so much work ... filling it up, trying to get it going, and it seemed so heavy too.
That's when I decided it was something I would not do.
M in Oz
The gas mowers are hard work to start. Our first one was electric with a cord and the one we have now is electric, with a rechargeable battery
I think we have an electric now, and it does look easier to use.
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It has been a long couple of days. I hope we sleep well and wake up tomorrow to a good day. 🌸5
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I like that OK poster Machka. It's a bit like the book I've just read, The Way Of Integrity. Tell the truth to yourself. So many of us spend our lives trying to conform to what other people expect, or what we think they expect. Recognising that you are not in a good place is the start of change.
In the old days I used to put a brave face on. Not any more.
I don't mow either. Nor will I. If DH can't do it, I'll get a man in.
Life is too short. It's not common for women to mow in the UK. It must be the Pioneer Spirit in the U S. Most of you do far more physical work than we do over here, but some women love it, of course. As long as you enjoy it, good on yer!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx1 -
We replaced our old pull start petrol mower with one with an electric starter. Just push a button and steer. I find mowing very meditative.4
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Morning, afternoon and evening, all...
Pip - your donor Karen is @KetoneKaren in Virginia.
Beth - Grief is such a thief of our joy and our will to take action. It simply pulls from you, and gives nothing in return but more pain. Once I could see the grief was not the actual person I was grieving for, it had a little less power to drag me in, but it took a long time. Wish I could actually hug you...
Allie - So glad your daughter's doing OK still.
On the subject of mowing: My need to do the mowing is all tied up with my need for instant gratification. Very few things give as much satisfaction as looking back on a beautiful place that you've made that way. To me, anyway. Not fond of the accompanying stuff, like gasoline or electric cords or batteries or what have you. But they become the means to the end I'm looking for.
My daughter and family will be leaving today. The other grandparents are guilting them into leaving us early and coming up to spend the night tonight (they're about three hours away) so they too will have time for the grandbabies, as they're off work today and tomorrow morning. The kids' reluctance to spend extended time there is because the other grandparents smoke inside the house, not because they're not tremendously loved.
Thanks for the words on the photos. They are, of course, showing just the good moments, and they weren't all good--there was noise and chaos and exhaustion. I will be glad to get my peace back.
But oh, the house will seem loud and empty and will echo for quite some time after they leave.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa5 -
Lisa - I love to see the grandkids, but they are utterly exhausting and I'm glad to see them go. Then I miss their voices and they haunt me for a while and I can't wait to see them again.
They are just setting off for their camping weekend. They decided to miss out on the gale force winds last night!
DDIL sent me another video of Max practicing for his grade 2 exam. This time he did all the announcing at the beginning etc.
I find it so funny that he sounds so posh.
I had a great start to the day. DH normally goes out after gymming to buy the newspaper on Saturday. Today he was setting off for cricket, so I got the urge to go early to get the paper, halfway through my rowing.
I also visited the deli and bought lots of lovely organic stuff and had a nice chat to the owner. Then I went over the road to the flower shop and bought beautiful stocks, grown in England. Had another lovely chat with the owners. Came back very happy.
I also found out that, after a long and very frustrating email correspondence, I have finally got my refund from Deliveroo. Success! I was determined not to give in.
Plus, it is the anniversary of the death of my wonderful friend Ros. Her group are sharing photos and memories, including recordings of her talking. I did cry when I heard her, but in a good way. What a gift for friendship that woman had, and she was able to bridge the colour gap. I am lucky to have videos of her.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
Heather UK xxxxxx8 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »On the subject of mowing: My need to do the mowing is all tied up with my need for instant gratification. Very few things give as much satisfaction as looking back on a beautiful place that you've made that way. To me, anyway. Not fond of the accompanying stuff, like gasoline or electric cords or batteries or what have you. But they become the means to the end I'm looking for.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa
Yeah, I get that it can be something like vacuuming.
But with our yard, it's a lot of work even with an electric mower because of all the slopes and levels ... and you only notice the difference on the narrow strip where the sewer drain is. That's where the grass grows. The rest of the yard is not really grass, it's mostly clover and other stuff. My husband or the gardener mow when whatever it is starts coming up in great tufts here and there.
M in Oz0 -
Heather stunning!
Beth like you small things set off my grief of our son. The grocery store does that to me too. It is Okay to not be Okay.
I still experience happiness within my grief. I had such a fun chat with a neighbor over gardening yesterday.This is a neighbor over where my son's house is. I would not have met this neighbor had it not been for our son. It is a young couple just learning the in and outs of gardening. One of the things I love about gardening it I still learn things.
I gave him a blue hosta and an astilble from our yard. Passing on plants and receiving plants in one of the joys of gardening.
I am suspecting the cause of Drew's recent troubles to mouse poison. Unfortunately this neighbor again where our son's house is using mouse poison to keep her mice problem at bay. She too has a dog but he is bigger and older and not one to get into things. Still I am surprised she would use this given she has a dog. I visit her and Drew makes herself at home and roams about her home. The fact she had the problem and then it went away and came back makes me suspect this. I have gone over to this home a couple times a week. Drew loves her dog. If I do go over there I will keep a constant eye on her. She could have picked this up in another place I am not aware too. I have to watch her on walks because she will scavage. Black poop can be the result of poison. Her blood work and ultra sound came back okay but I do not think they were thinking poison was the problem. I will call my vet on Monday and ask them about it and if they have any advice.2 -
"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: BP, dogs to power line, chopped another 4 tarploads of brush
Bonus: Library, Post Office, Freddie’s, recycling.
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, USE those torture bands/do that BB&B video, board meeting minutes, follow up with Dr re: Joe’s annual charges not covered 100%, 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).
Meaningful May:
22: Find a way to help a project or charity you care about: minutes minutes minutes and make up a donation box for the shelter’s thrift store.
This wind is so weird, more like blustery March than May, and it just won’t quit. Bit the bullet, walked the dogs and chopped some brush in spite of it.
Allie thankful to hear Tracy’s good news.
Heather that https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/heston-blumenthals-perfect-steak has my mouth watering, and I have just the overwintered arugula to top it. Thanks!
Beth your husband’s answer made me laugh. He and Joe must be brothers-from-another-mother. (hugs) and Brava for going to PT through your grief.
Carol, if it weren't for church (Sundays) and line dancing (Tuesdays) I would have trouble knowing what day it was too!
Rebecca :sick: ((hugs))
Debbie I do think ophthalmologists should give us a target “call back” time after dilation. You waited 30 mins, my DH walked out after waiting 2 hrs.
Katla ((hugs))
Margaret ((hugs))
Now to snooze for an hour or two. Looking forward to a forest stroll with T and R who I haven’t seen in two years. No dogs, unfortunately, on the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park trails. Pfui.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
May: leaner/stronger/kinder than April.2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
daily: sit with Joe:21 , weigh/wii: 21/1/14; steps>6362=1550 Thurs, 5611 Fri, vits=20, log=21, CI<CO=17, CI<250<CO=15, Tumble=12, Shadow=14, mfp=21, outside=19, up hill=17, clean 10=8.5
wkly: BB&B,T’ai Chi or SWSY x3= rX x4=3 dance=2, packwalk x2=4,
wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/2:139.1!, 5/9:141.8, 5/16:, 5/23:, 5/30:.
mnthly: board mtg=1, grant=, 21 plan=, waist=42.5
bonus: AF=16 play=1 sew=
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Barbara and Carol - That recipe sounds fine, but I am following his advice I saw on the TV. It was to warm up the inside of the steak before you fry it, so that it isn't cold on the inside. Fillet steak only needs a minute or two, but the inside is often too cold. He advises putting it in the oven for a while on a very low light. I used 70°C for about ten minutes, or a bit more. I covered them in greaseproof paper. That way you can have a rare steak, but it's nicer all the way through and not blood raw. Same principle as a water bath, but I don't have one.
I really love to bathe it in masses of butter on the 2nd side and then rest it properly. I just adore steak with garlic butter, which I put on as a solid pat afterwards. The lemon juice in it is important.
Seasoning is vital. I only salt on the first turn. Lots of coarse pepper.
Tonight we are having cauliflower cheese with bacon and sun dried tomatoes. I've just steamed the cauliflower in the IP.
My cleaner is here. She is not coming again as she has made herself ill by overwork. She is going to take just one day a week off, which is Saturday!! I said if one of her weekdays folks drop out then she is welcome back. For now I will do it on Saturday once a fortnight and pay myself. I will take the money from the joint account and put it in my personal account. I could actually do with the money. Good calorie burn too! I might do one hour a week instead to make it a bit easier.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
grandmallie wrote: »Michelle- she gardens ,no mowing..
Good for her!
I'm 54 and I have never mowed a lawn. Never operated a lawn mower!
Years ago I determined that if the time came I would actually have to do that, I'd move back into an apartment building.
My husband can do that, although the next time it's needed, I might get our lawn care guy in.
M in Oz
I love to mow the lawn. We have a bit under 4 acres. I find it relaxing to buzz around on the mower.
Okie in the TX Hill Country2 -
okiewoman510 wrote: »grandmallie wrote: »Michelle- she gardens ,no mowing..
Good for her!
I'm 54 and I have never mowed a lawn. Never operated a lawn mower!
Years ago I determined that if the time came I would actually have to do that, I'd move back into an apartment building.
My husband can do that, although the next time it's needed, I might get our lawn care guy in.
M in Oz
I love to mow the lawn. We have a bit under 4 acres. I find it relaxing to buzz around on the mower.
Okie in the TX Hill Country
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There was a brief period in my life when I was in charge of mowing the yard with a wonderful gasoline powered walk behind mower. The yard was flat. Then we moved to a house with too many slopes and I gave up mowing. Now we have a small flat yard and a battery powered mower but it is Jake's toy and I'd have to learn to use it so I just leave it to him. Today I will pull weeds and plant sunflower seeds. That sounds like more fun than mowing. Barbie in NW WA 2
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