WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2021

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,700 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Denise and Pete don’t read to him.

    Michele NC

    That is really sad.

    It is so important to read to children, even as young as a few months old. For a couple years some time ago, I worked in childcare with the 18 months - 3 year range, and that was something we made a point of doing. We wanted to give the children every opportunity in life!

    I have also worked teaching Grade 1 and occasionally a student would come into Grade 1 not being able to read ... it was difficult for those students to catch up and they could be held back a year until their reading was at a better level. I worked with one student just about every day during my time there to help him because he was so far behind.

    "Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes brain development and imagination, develops language and emotions, and strengthens relationships"
    https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/play-learning/literacy-reading-stories/reading-storytelling

    https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1833-read-early-and-often
    https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-benefits-of-reading-to-babies/

    And many, many more links.

    You don't have to spend a fortune on books. Fortunately children's books are inexpensive new and even more inexpensive if you buy them used.

    As the others have mentioned, if it were me, I'd buy a small collection of 10 or 12 books and bring them when visiting PJ. Leave them there or take them home and bring them back the next time ... or bring different ones the next time. :)


    Machka in Oz
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,961 Member
    dgarlick1 wrote: »
    Thought you would all enjoy seeing my late mother-in-law's heirloom roses. This is from a cutting of her bush that she established from her great-grandmother's plant. I am told her great-grandmother brought the original bush from Ireland.
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    The roses are beautiful!

    Michele - Yes, my leavening agent is yeast. I bought a case of Bob's Red Mill potato yeast in 2016 when we still lived on the ranch. I'm down to two of the six packages, and it still proofs every time, even five years later. The key is keeping it in the freezer. These packages traveled with us from West Texas to North Carolina to Arkansas in the rental house to this permanent home. Well-traveled stuff. At my current usage, I'll probably get through it all by next year this time.
    :smiley:
    hayds342 wrote: »
    Hi I'm Sarah from Canterbury NZ. New to this and you guys look like my people. 30lbs down in the last year 50lbs to go. Look forward to hearing about your journeys and cheering you on.
    Welcome, Sarah - we have at least one other person from that part of the world (Machka) and another new person, as well. Join any conversation when you're comfortable. No pressure!
    margaretturk wrote: »
    A friend of mine has a daughter with a small farm. I traded some rhubarb for some farm-fresh eggs. It is amazing how bright yellow the yolks are. Yum!

    Margaret, one of the best parts of the farmer's market is being able to check out what everyone else has for sale. Since I'm there early to set up, it was easy to score a pound of strawberries as well as a dozen eggs that had those bright yolks. Makes store-bought eggs look anemic. The strawberries were small, but ten times the flavor of the golf-ball-sized strawberries in the stores. The store-bought ones may look prettier but they are not better.

    And, speaking of the market, I may go ahead and bake one more thing together this morning to take with. Some kind of bar cookie that won't require babysitting it too much... Might go with blondies.

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,158 Member
    Mornning ladies
    Well i wanted to sleep until 6:30 this morning but Alfie had other plsns..so I fed him and am.back relaxing in bed.. have to take Dan in for 7 am this morning and i might just come back and lie down again,im having some harsh pain in my right flank where my kidney is.. ive been taking tylenol but that doesnt really cut it.. I have an appointment with nephrologist monday morning so ill hold out until then
    I guess I slept ok,but someone was shouting at 12:15 in the morning saying Michael you lied to me and woke me right up,i was sleeping with the windows open..
    Sorta hard to get back to sleep after that,and being in pain didnt help either... oh well
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,801 Member
    edited June 2021
    Tried something different last night - listened to YouTube relaxation and sleep videos. I think it was helpful, but at least it was different. ;) I was upstairs as I had mild digestive issues. :o

    Woken up early, 5.45, by texts from an ongoing conversation on my girlfriends' WhatsApp group. My difficult friend was attempting to get into France, via the overnight ferry, but was worried that her husband's Gibraltar 2nd vaxx wouldn't be acceptable to the French. The good news is, it passed, so they are now driving down to their house near Limoges. :D She has been super stressed about it all, so I'm happy for them. They have to get back in time to quarantine for their daughter's wedding in August.

    Then, I was idly browsing my emails when a company I often buy from featured a top that looked suitable for me. Apparently it's a linen weave that doesn't crease and is soft. :*;)
    I decided to treat myself as I don't like exposing my flesh these days (I'm 71) and I like a full length sleeve to wear in the sun, so I don’t get tan lines. Plus, it needs to be light and cool. I think this fits the criteria. :D

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    Hope it fits as I'm a few pounds up. :#

    DH out at cricket with my son and Max this evening for a 20//20 game. I am preparing early dinner for us. Falafel and humus with salad and tortilla. Nice and easy for me. I'm looking forward to an evening on my own.
    Note to self : do not drink alcohol.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,623 Member
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: BP, T’ai Chi.
    Bonus: Freddie’s, restored Epson to defaults pending donation, filing/clearing in prep for minutes, moved $$ around for new tank & water system upgrade, grant prep research emails.
    Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, login to SWOCC, USE those torture bands/do that BB&B video, call R & S, fire district: minutes, NIMS to Chief, loan pre-approval extract to DH, contact list, drop off cookies, ongoing: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, ask for boots donator contact info, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, index mutual aid files; watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, learn new dances (Nothing but You, Do Your Thing, A Little Less Broken, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick; practice dances: One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat),); 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. 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).
    Joyful June:
    11- Eat good food that makes you happy and really savor it: Caesar Salad, Grana Padarno, red wine, dark chocolate, and oh no, Joe opened the package of Nutter Butter wafers!!!

    Lovely rainy day. It might save the neglected potatoes… ;)
    Neighbor and water expert will order a second tank for in case of wildfire, might save house not trees. Tank cost increased from $950 to $1200 between last order and this. Plywood, 2x4s, all building materials have gone sky high and water tanks are in such demand you’re happy to pay whatever if you can get ‘em.

    Lisa “…"You're so selfish, and didn't even think about how this affects my life!" SMH! :laugh:
    Heather 10 minutes notice? That would be just enough time to plan their demises… :naughty::love: the linen would you share the link?
    Welcome @klvb44 and Happy Birthday! Would you let us know what we should call you and your general locale? Hugs for your complete recovery from C-19.
    Rori :love: the new profile pic. (((hugs)))
    Dgarlic can almost smell those Irish heirloom roses. Brava for your health triumphs!
    Welcome @tammymccrady6278 ! Would you let us know what we should call you and your general locale?
    Katla happy to hear all about your visit with DD and the grands, all but the grumpy tum. Hope you and your DH feel better soon.
    Vicki :cry: ((hugs)) :heartbreak:
    Welcome @hayds342 Sarah from Canterbury NZ! Con VERY grats on taking off those 30 lbs. Well done!
    Julie hope you have some free time scheduled after those dense two days. Ah yes, now I see your Sunday overnight by the sea plans. Perfect!
    Jenn 12km? Woot woot indeed!
    Michele any hope of regular FaceTime with PJ? Would Denise accept a tablet just for PJ to use for bedtime reading with you? He could hold the book up to the screen and you could read the words for him? Sounds awkward but know you could figure something out.
    Ginger 5 days, YES! You go gal.
    Allie praying for your appointment Monday.

    Tomorrow’s challenge will be to find a break in the rain during which to walk the dogs and sprinkle some fertilizer around the potatoes. Won’t even try to chop brush.

    Lighter, lovelies!

    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    June: leaner/stronger/kinder than May.
    daily: sit with Joe: 11, weigh/wii: 11/0/0; steps>6362=4650, vits=9, log=11, CI<CO=12, CI<250<CO=8, Tumble=7, Shadow=10 mfp=11, outside=13, up hill=9, clean 10=2.
    wkly: Sun: Mon: Tue: LD=2 Wed: TC=2 PW=1 Thurs: PW=1, watched part of principles of pilates. Fri: TC=2 Sat: PW=1, rX x4=1.
    wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/31:142.4 6/6:141.8 6/12: 6/20: 6/27: 6/30:
    mnthly: board mtg=1, grant=1, 21 plan=, waist=42.0
    bonus: AF=5 play= sew=
    2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    edited June 2021
    many of you must have seen this viral pandemic-time family choir. I love their songs. They do parodies to famous songs. Here: "Goodbye Pandemic Road". They started with a song from Les Mis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhXI2Oy2AaU
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    B)
  • klbaussie
    klbaussie Posts: 24 Member
    Thank you for the welcome and the birthday wishes. I realized after I hit the post button, than I had forgotten to sign it. I go by my nickname, Kayne, and I live in extreme northern New Hampshire. I love it up here, even though it is somewhat isolated. The peace and beauty more than make up for the isolation! I do have a questions, although this may not be the right place to ask it. How do I find my favorites? Yesterday, I thought I had added this group to my favorites, but had a hard time finding it again this morning. I don't want to lose touch through my ignorance. Hoping to get to know more people as time goes by.

    Kayne
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Kayne ~ Scroll up to the top of the page and highlight the star above the magnifying glass. It will turn yellow and keep your place.

    Carol in GA
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,801 Member
    Barbara - The brand name is KETTLEWELL. It may be just a British company, but I actually have no idea. Warning, they are rather pricey, :o but their stuff is well made, survives washing, and suits me. I have a lot of their garments.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • klbaussie
    klbaussie Posts: 24 Member
    Done. Thanks Carol. I used to live in Clarkesville, Ga. Is that anywhere near you?
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    I live in Marietta, GA. Have lived here for the past 50 yrs. Originally from Forsyth, GA.

    Carol
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,370 Member
    Morning peeps
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,158 Member
    Dropped Dan off at work at 7 this morning,snd came home and went back to sleep i did take tylenol for the flank pain and just woke up at 11,I know its not good to sleep long periods of time like that but feel my body needed it
    This afternoonwill go through and get rid of papers,unfortunately it looks like my dads place and i said i would never get that way..
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,961 Member
    Home again, home again, jiggety-jig... reasonably good response at the Farmer's Market, sold every baked good I brought, but none of the other items. So... that tells me what I need to be doing in the runup to the market the week before. Until we have veggies or canned items that I can sell, I'll stick with the baked items.

    Onward and upward, my chickens.

    Later,
    Love,
    Lisa

  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    Did the WW Walking Kit DVD today then took a walk. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Yoga for Strength and Flexibility DVD.

    Katla – so glad you’re enjoying the grandchildren

    M – I totally agree that reading to babies is important. I used to read to my kids all the time. But what can I say? They’ll learn. Hey, I never thought of buying children’s books used. That I wouldn’t have a problem doing. So what if Denise and Pete don’t approve of used? I don’t have to tell them they’re used. I can just tell them they’re some books I had. Hey, I just thought of something. Shortly before we go to see them, I can take some books out of the library.

    Lisa – I’ve always had a problem using yeast as the leavening. Probably because I never seemed to be able to get the milk at the proper temp. for the yeast. Mine was usually too cold or too warm. When I had a bread machine, I did use it. But that’s about the only time. Do you have to put this yeast in warm milk? I’m guessing that at the end of the farmer’s market, some farmers just don’t want to take things home with them so they’ll sell it to you cheaply. Does that happen?

    Didn’t we used to have a member from Christ Church NZ?

    Barbara – Our tablets can do facetime with PJ, but I highly doubt Denise would sit with PJ so that I could read a book to him. I’m sure they make “kid-proof” tablets. Now the question is how old does he have to be before he can use it himself? That’s probably a few years off. I think he’s old enough to do things like “touch the yellow circle” in a book, but Vince doesn’t think he has the attention span. We facetimed (Skype) with PJ once since he was born and that was on his first birthday (he’s now a little over 2), so I am not holding out any hope of facetime with him. To me, this is sad. They can find time to go to Pete’s mother’s house, they can find time to go down the shore, but they can’t find time to facetime with us. Oh well…that’s just something I have to live with

    Allie – hoping all goes well for you Monday. Be sure to let us know

    bananas – that video was so cute. Thanks for sharing

    Vince needed distilled water so I went to WalMart and picked up not only his water but also a few other things

    dgarlick – have you ever used a pill shooter when giving your cat pills? We have three cats and this is a god-send. Basically, it’s a syringe and you put the pill in the top of the syringe which is rubber. Then you put it in the cat’s mouth and push the plunger. The trick is to get the syringe far enough back in the throat and then the gag reflex takes over. Takes all of about 2 seconds to get the pill in the cat. We’ve found this to be so much easier than even liquids. It’s like this

    https://www.amazon.com/Kathson-shooter-Medical-Silicone-Syringes/dp/B06XYMYYHG?ref_=ws_cp_eaac04440f54e3b782fd_p_2_t_p

    Now I know that you can get them cheaper.

    Lector at the church tonight then to the Green Room to see Steel Magnolias. Already have dinner ready to be microwaved

    Michele NC
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,158 Member
    Picked Dan up snd dropped him off,i did a load of laundry and am listening to John Denver radio on Pandora,they are playing all sorts of great tunes,along with JD,Van Morrison,James Taylor,Eagles,Bee Gees,America.... very enjoyable
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,278 Member
    Really wanted to sleep in today but, as usual, husband was really loud when he came in from work at 7. Dozed off and on. Got up to use the bathroom and came back and one of the cats had taken my spot- She didn't want to move over.It's ok, I like to snuggle with Tonashi and she loves it too.
    He went to lunch with a friend yesterday and came home with over 11lbs of fresh picked/home grown apricots- They are little but great flavor- like Lisa said- small but so much more flavor than store bought.
    Heading out to,yep- go shopping. This time it is for me. The Mexican store has cherries 99cents a pound this week. We bought some last week at $1.49 and they were pretty good. They also have cantalope 3lbs for $1. Then to the Asian market across town- okra .99 a pound(instead of $4.99 a pound) and long beans for just .50 a pound.
    Then to our big 99cent store for lots of salad makings.(unless I find a good price at the other two places, which is what I am hoping for)
    While we are out, have to drop off food at mother in laws- he said , unless that is a problem. What ever.
    Have home made gumbo w/ rice and teriyaki chicken and veggies for her. Plus Chow Fun that dh bought her yesterday.

    Dinner will be left overs.

    Have a great weekend ladies

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    The book I wanted to read today is taking forever to get here. And I keep getting into the candy while I'm waiting. Not good. Amazon, save me!!
  • dgarlick1
    dgarlick1 Posts: 42 Member
    Exermom, checked with the vet and did not recommend the shooter and actually said not to worry about giving the cat the zyrtec because the drops are working their magic. Thank you for the heads up!!! {{HUGS}}
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,801 Member
    DH came home from the 20/20 cricket and said all had enjoyed themselves, except he got a bit chilly! Max brought a girl friend and they had a good time, eating sweets etc. Lots of loud music and cheering! Not quite what DH is used to, but it was good to make memories!
    I watched Michael Palin and Montalbano on the TV. :D Managed to stay off the alcohol until DH came home and we have just had a Pernod. :)
    Not very tired as I had a long nap this afternoon.

    My friend in France turned the water on when they got there and managed to flood half the ground floor. Ooops!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,296 Member
    :heart:
  • grogers511
    grogers511 Posts: 477 Member
    ✳️✳️ ACCOUNTABILITY ✳️✳️
    ✔️Day 6: Friday, June 11th. NO BINGE

    — Ginger-in-Texas
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    Debbie – those are some great prices, especially for the cherries. I’m waiting for them to go on sale around here. The best sale price I’ve found was $2.99/lb. I know they were about $1.89 last year, so maybe as the season goes on they’ll come down in price. I bought LOTS last year, pitted them and then froze them.

    Went in the pool. It started raining but at least I got in some pool time

    They were going to have the mahjongg online Monday but the one lady just said that she had to cancel her plans to go out of town so they can play at her house. I just sent an email to ask another of the ladies if we’re still going to have it online.

    Dgarlick – your vet did not recommend the shooter???? Wonder why? Maybe he didn’t think it necessary since he said it didn’t matter if you gave the cat the pill or not. our vet was the person who gave it to us!

    Lectored tonight. Looks like the priest skipped part of the mass. Oh well, no biggie. Also, they’re not going to have the mahjongg online Monday so looks like Vince and I can go to ceramics. I just can’t justify driving that distance for so few games when I can play online and do a lot more games. Off to the Green Room to see Steel Magnolias.

    Michele NC
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,278 Member
    love all the sales we found on fresh fruits/veggies. Bought two bags of okra- cut and cooked one bag already and added it to the left over gumbo-exactly what it needed. Can't wait to have it for dinner. The other bag I will batter with panko and air fry- LOVE fried okra!!!
    Long beans I will cook w/ garlic and a little bacon to go with pork chops I think.
    Broccoli .89 a pound for the crowns- love that just steamed, so does my son.
    Cherries(.99 a pound) are REALLY good- had a bowl full with my lunch.
    blueberries- .99 (I have one plant but nothing on it yet
    Cantalope I will cut Monday when my daycare girl is here(fridge is full right now so no room for it)
    Romaine lettuce- 6 heads for $3 so lots of salads this coming week or so.
    Herb plants- mint, cilentro and thyme- $1 each(have been looking for a good deal on them)
    Armenian cucumber $1
    Two bags of the crispy fried onion toppers $1 each.
    LOVE the deals at our 99cent store.

    Healthy eating at amazing prices!! I love that we have some great ethnic grocery stores in our town to find great deals on fresh produce

    Debbie
    Napa Valley Ca

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