WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2021

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  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 973 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    Did 30 min of ironing (late removal from washing machine last week - that's my penance!) and 30 min of other tidying, cleaning. YAY.

    Ha! I hate ironing so much, I just toss them back in the rinse cycle and re-dry them.

    Tina in CA
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    :)
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    TRACEY lol for the disagree

    MACHKA lovely pics

    TINA I don't have a dryer so that would mean another day of hang-drying. it's a toss up as to which is worse!
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    Decent day writing today and yesterday.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    nurse is going to come by at 7 AM every day. that'll get me writing early I think.
    now that my plan is more clear - I think - it becomes more easy to get through what I need to write. I think.
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,901 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Good morning all! Happy Monday! Today is my last day off. I have about four hours worth of "jobs" left on my to-do list; then the rest of the day is mine. I am sitting at the table, drinking my coffee and wondering which of my childcare parents will forget that I am off, today (even though I sent reminders on Friday). It happens every vacation. lol
    Rebecca - Athena is a doll! She is getting so big! But, they tend to do that, don't they?
    Heather- Your lunch date with dh's former brother in law sounds like a great time. I am so happy for that! Both you and DH were stressed for some time over that lunch. Whew!
    Terri- Your drawings are beautiful!
    Tracey- You are truly a "jack of all trades" among crafters! Love the wooden coin/tree prints!
    Barbara- Tim and I were just talking about the supply chain and shipping issues. I think it is going to be an "interesting" few months/year, to say the least.
    Rori-So happy you were able to visit your friend! I wish I lived close to the areas you are traveling! I would meet you for coffee, anytime! Laughing at Lucy! She blends right in with her blanket!
    Barbie- Loved hearing about the great granddaughter being inspired to learn to knit. You never know what is going to catch their eye/fancy to try!
    Michele- Stirrup pants! I had a love hate relationship with them! I loved the look, but my legs were longer than normal and they fit me horribly (stirrup pulling the crotch area down to mid thigh). Inevitably, I would cut the stirrups off so that they fit better. Wore them with leg warmers or scrunchy socks, so it didn't really matter. Funny how in 30 years, fashion would remove the stirrup and rename them "leggings"! Go figure.
    Dishes- I have china. My mother's (that my oldest brother got for her when he was stationed in Okinawa) and my mother in law's wedding china. Both are made by Noritake. I use my mom's china on holidays. I have never used my mother in laws. My kids don't want any of it. I have corelle dishes that we got as a wedding gift. We have used them every day for 32 years. I LOVE stonewear. If I had my druthers and a bit of extra money; I would get rid of all of my dishes and just get some nice stonewear.

    Miguel is two today! He is growing and changing so fast! xto1wj047ry5.jpg
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    Well, the sun is up and it is time to get things crossed off my to do list! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

    Oh that sweet Miguel! He's just a wee bit younger than Athena, but she won't mind.😁👍💖
    Athena is a picky eater, but wad addicted to Mandarin oranges, and cherry tomatoes! They had their refrigerator organized so all of her snack food she could reach. String cheese, yogurt drinks, those squeezable bottles with applesauce of some sort!😂😂. Its just those pesky protein items she never wanted to eat.
    Rebecca
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,901 Member
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    Did 30 min of ironing (late removal from washing machine last week - that's my penance!) and 30 min of other tidying, cleaning. YAY.

    Ha! I hate ironing so much, I just toss them back in the rinse cycle and re-dry them.

    Tina in CA

    I splash some water on it, throw it in for another spin. Like a casino but with no money, just a winner gets a less wrinkly shirt!😂😂
    Rebecca
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,901 Member
    Great photos Machka!!!👍💖
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    MACHKA great photos

    MACHKA + BARBIE thanks !

    TINA I have no dryer so it's a toss up - iron or add an extra day of hanging to dry!
    I was more careful with the next load.
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 973 Member
    exermom wrote: »

    Here’s another one: who remembers those tight pants with the things on the bottom that you put your foot into?


    Michele NC

    Do you mean the loops that go under the arch of the foot and are intended to keep the tights pulled down? I have a skin suit that has those. I use it under my wetsuit. I remember those pants too. I don't remember having any, but I remember seeing them.

    Tina in CA
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 973 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    TRACEY lol for the disagree

    MACHKA lovely pics

    TINA I don't have a dryer so that would mean another day of hang-drying. it's a toss up as to which is worse!

    Truth be told, I'd just wear them wrinkled. No one around here cares.

    Tina in CA
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
    edited October 2021
    We called them ski pants. I had some. :)

    My DSIL is still bothering us about a get together. She was texting a lot this morning. She has a lot of health problems and I guess she feels the need to make contact. Unfortunately, it is the wrong time for me, as I am currently totally preoccupied with my book. For me it is important work, not an option. I've told her we can discuss it in a few weeks. They visited in July when we had a lovely time yet she is saying she doesn't want to lose touch!!! :*
    She wants to give both of us our birthday presents in person. Personally, once the day is over, I'm not bothered about presents. I deliberately chose one, when she asked, for her to send by Amazon, to make life easier for her, but she wants to give it to me. Then she was asking me today for suggestions for DH, even though he'd told her 'consumables'.
    I feel sorry for her, but we have other things on our mind right now. We've sent a card and present to the boyfriend.
    Obviously, something is going on with her that we don't understand.

    I have a Zoom in a few minutes, which is a lecture by a professor about the issue of medically assisted dying.

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,360 Member
    Sssss
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 973 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    We called them ski pants. I had some. :)

    My DSIL is still bothering us about a get together. She was texting a lot this morning. She has a lot of health problems and I guess she feels the need to make contact. Unfortunately, it is the wrong time for me, as I am currently totally preoccupied with my book. For me it is important work, not an option. I've told her we can discuss it in a few weeks. They visited in July when we had a lovely time yet she is saying she doesn't want to lose touch!!! :*
    She wants to give both of us our birthday presents in person. Personally, once the day is over, I'm not bothered about presents. I deliberately chose one, when she asked, for her to send by Amazon, to make life easier for her, but she wants to give it to me. Then she was asking me today for suggestions for DH, even though he'd told her 'consumables'.
    I feel sorry for her, but we have other things on our mind right now. We've sent a card and present to the boyfriend.
    Obviously, something is going on with her that we don't understand.

    I have a Zoom in a few minutes, which is a lecture by a professor about the issue of medically assisted dying.

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    I wonder if your DSIL has some health issue that is very serious and feels the need to rush you?

    Tina in CA
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
    edited October 2021
    Heather -
    I was thinking as Tina is that maybe there is something she needs to see you in person to tell you, health related or ask you both that is more personal/private than she is comfortable doing on the phone.

    for example I have to make some changes to my estate plans that will mean I will be changing my trustee and I will be having those conversations face to face.

    Kim
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,152 Member
    Afternoon ladies
    Back from my day out with Doris had a good time..Ive been bad about not getting up to see her more often,and I know that I should..
    So I will make more of an effort to get up there..
    We will be going to Cape Cod at Thanksgiving time.
    Made an appointment for the Dr tomorrow at 10 am just want to rule out anything that might keep me from traveling..
    Ive been so looking forward to going dont want to be let down by having to stay home...
    I highly doubt it would be Covid,ive been like a hermit,,i can smell,taste,dont have a fever,dont have a cough ,no flu like symptoms so we shall see. Ill put it in the good Lords hands
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Barbara – I didn’t have any unpleasant side effects from my third pfizer booster shot, but DH has not had a good time with it. He is sleeping now, at 11 am. :ohwell:

    Rori – Thanks for your travel advice. In our community people are more likely to be masked than some other places. I see enough unmasked people to be grateful that I am a bit wiser. Our planned trip is in November. Recirculated air on long flights ensures that we will be masked. Better safe than sorry. Any and all travel advice is welcome. :star:

    Barbie – Happy birthday to Jake. :flowerforyou:

    Bananas – I usually track my food as I eat during the day. Sometimes I have to play catch-up at the end of the day. :smiley:

    Allie – Have a good time with your friend Doris. :star:

    Machka – It sounds like you’ve had a wonderful time with one another and your DH’s family. :flowerforyou:

    Tracey – I’m also not fond of the disagree button. As Thumper Rabbit wisely advised, “If you can’t say somethin’ nice, don’t say nuthin’ at all.”

    Katla in sunny Halloween Town
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
    I don't think it is something she hasn't told us, as she is keeping us up to date on her health issues and investigations. She has been through this before with the not wanting to 'lose touch' thing. She is the family go-between and the visitor to all the old relatives. Very commendable. She loves to rush about seeing people. Loves big get-togethers. I'm very fond of her, but I am the opposite socially.
    The main problem is that it is upsetting DH. He doesn't even want to discuss it. I don’t feel it is my place to intervene. He always gets very upset when she misunderstands some issue, which she is inclined to do. This kind of thing has happened before.
    When I mention to DH that he might like to go and see her by himself he gets very upset. (I often see my family members by myself). The dynamic between them is loving but sensitive. He was adopted and she and her brother are his adoptive parents' natural children. DH is not someone who feels the need to contact people often. I usually have to make the first move, but I don't like to take over.

    We had a lovely visit with them in July, which feels like yesterday to us. I'm happy to meet up in a month or so.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,360 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 1hr 49min 32sec, 93elev, 2.93ap, 82ahr, 99mhr, 5.40mi= 525c
    Strava app= 652c
    Walk to gym- 11.39min, .53mi= 51c
    Strava app= 65c
    Treadmill jog- 1hr 42sec, 2mi at 5.7sp, 2mi at 5.9sp, 1mi at 6.1sp, 1/2mi at 6.3sp, 1/4mi at 6.5sp, 1/4mi at 6.7sp, 10.07min mi, 148ahr, 183mhr, 6mi= 603c
    Walk gym to home- 11.39min, .54mi= 59c
    Strava app= 65c

    Total cal 1238, increased the run to 6miles, skipped spinning
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,693 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Athena is a picky eater, but wad addicted to Mandarin oranges, and cherry tomatoes! They had their refrigerator organized so all of her snack food she could reach. String cheese, yogurt drinks, those squeezable bottles with applesauce of some sort!😂😂. Its just those pesky protein items she never wanted to eat.
    Rebecca

    I'm with Athena ... my protein numbers are always low. But cheese and yogurt have some protein. :)

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,901 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Athena is a picky eater, but wad addicted to Mandarin oranges, and cherry tomatoes! They had their refrigerator organized so all of her snack food she could reach. String cheese, yogurt drinks, those squeezable bottles with applesauce of some sort!😂😂. Its just those pesky protein items she never wanted to eat.
    Rebecca

    I'm with Athena ... my protein numbers are always low. But cheese and yogurt have some protein. :)

    Yeah, luckily neither daughter in law nor son is much concerned about it. Gone are the days of making a child sit until they finished this or that. They let her have a say in what she wants. The reason for putting all of her options down at her eye level in their refrigerator. A brilliant idea to say the least.👍💖
    Rebecca
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,152 Member
    Evening ladies
    Ok have any of you flown in the last few months,Rori? Mary?
    Im having kittens wondering if I need a negative Covid test before boarding.. I have no symptoms ,ive had the booster. But im in the window now that if I do need one the rapid test what i need and i have been online looking and no one has appointments..
    Trudy flew to see her sister in August and didnt need it,but I want all my Ts crossed and Is dotted.. well ,im going to the dr anyway.. and ill see if I can find a walk in on the waynover to my hairdresser tomorrow
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Allie look at the airline web site.

    Annie in Delaware
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 973 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Evening ladies
    Ok have any of you flown in the last few months,Rori? Mary?
    Im having kittens wondering if I need a negative Covid test before boarding.. I have no symptoms ,ive had the booster. But im in the window now that if I do need one the rapid test what i need and i have been online looking and no one has appointments..
    Trudy flew to see her sister in August and didnt need it,but I want all my Ts crossed and Is dotted.. well ,im going to the dr anyway.. and ill see if I can find a walk in on the waynover to my hairdresser tomorrow

    At time of writing, you don't need one if you're staying within the U.S. (with the exception of maybe Hawaii).

    Tina in CA
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    Worked today. Bowling this afternoon. Maybe when I get home from bowling I can go for a walk. Ceramics tonight. Work tomorrow then Vince has his allergy shot.

    Rori – sounds like you had a wonderful time. Wonderful to win, too. We used to live in Stroudsburg. Yes, right around now is the peak time for the colors. Did you get to see the hot air balloons?

    Barbie – happy birthday to Jake! Well, belated by the time I saw your post, but the wishes are the same

    When I first started at BK I was told that you needed to wear black pants. Today I saw people (manager included, and if anyone should be setting an example it should be the manager) wearing blue jeans, not even black. So I’m going to wear black jeans. Also, the hat keeps falling off me, I guess my head is too small or something. Anyway, most people I see don’t wear a hat so since I’m just in the back, customers really don’t see me, I’m just going to keep it in my car and not wear it inside. I do plan to at least rinse out my shirt every day and use some fabric softener just to get rid of the BK smell.

    Barbara – “stirrup pants” I just couldn’t think of the name of them! Thanks.

    KJ – you know what they say “what’s old is new again”. Miguel is just adorable

    Tracey – I almost never use the “hug” button on here or for that matter any of the other buttons for the main reason that I might hit the wrong button inadvertently. Also, the person can’t see who “liked” or “hugged”

    Beth – Corelleware doesn’t break – it SHATTERS. Vince dropped a plate on a tile floor once and that shattered. Another time Jess broke a bowl while she was at college. Really, in over 40 years, those are the only two breakages.

    Went bowling then took a walk around the block. Got in almost 10,000 steps today. Ceramics tonight.

    Night everyone

    Michele NC
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
    Rebecca - I read an article not to long ago that said they believe part of the obesity issues in our age group is that we were forced to finish everything on our plate.
    The theory behind it was in previous generations, food was more scarce so you didn’t waste. In our generation food (for most of us) was more abundant. I don’t know how true it all is, but our daughter does the same as your son and DIL when it comes to feeding the kids.

    Tracey

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