WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2021

Snowflake1968

Kim - I love the story of the birthday party! Thanks for sharing.

Barbara - is Joe feeling better with his walking?

Allie - I hope the socks help you. I’ve so enjoyed reading the pleasure in your posts about your trip. I so agree about pictures. Maybe I need to post a picture of myself on the fridge and cupboard.

Vicki - I hope your new gal is a roaring success.

Rebecca - I just love the pictures of Athena and her dog.

I’ve been reading for a couple of evenings and not posting my responses for some reason.

I had the day off today. I went for my physical, doing ok. My blood pressure was high so she wants me to monitor that for the next month and see her again on Nov 12th. I told her about all of the pain I’m still experiencing and she suggested I go back to the therapist that had a good start on things. All of my pain is related to joints and muscles not working properly and it’s all starting from my hip still. She is also going to refer me to a different type of therapist that will help me rebuild muscles and joints without further injuring myself. I have lost 12lbs since I’ve seen her last and she asked me what I was doing. I told her I was logging my food, but that was about it. I do try to walk a bit more off and off throughout the day for a few minutes at a time but it’s hit and miss still depending on my pain level.

I spent the afternoon “skimming” through my Mother and Grandmother’s diaries so I could try to narrow down what I want to use for jumping off points of my memories. I have most of my Grandmother’s diaries from the 1930’s to 2006 or so. There are some gaps as she burned some after condensing them into smaller journals. My Mom’s start in 1982. I have decided that I will do 1981-1991. 1981 is the year I turned 13 and 1991 is the year our youngest daughter was born.
This will give them a good glimpse into my life and will be a gentle reminder to them when raising their own children that even though Grammie was a brat she turned out ok. They just need to show patience, grace and unconditional love. Now I need to go through and read more of Grammies to make sure I have the notable dates marked down.
I don’t know if I’ll get this done for Christmas this year or not.
I had some tears this afternoon as my skimming ended up reading some important times. My Grandfather’s death, when we moved to Alberta and when my Dad was sick and ultimately passed. I am planning on making most of the book more fun times though and I have several photos taken during the time I’m going to be doing.
It will be a labor of love for sure.

My son in law texted me today and told me he wasn’t going to have a chance to put the new door in until Spring, but he offered to take it to their place to store for the Winter. I told him I understand completely. The boy is working full time as an EMT for one company, part time as an EMT for another one, part time as a carpenter AND going to school and doing his practicum. He literally has no time. He came here from work as a carpenter to get the door and before driving home took the time to write an online midterm that needed to be done by midnight. He also mentioned that he listened to his lecture today using headphones and his phone while working. I will never have to worry about those two financially. He is doing all of this now so that they are in a better financial position for her to be a stay at home Mom. That is a plan for next Spring. He only wants to have the last exam written before the baby arrives.
I am so incredibly proud and in awe of him. I hope he knows it.

I should stop writing a novel. Have a great evening.

Tracey in Edmonton

Machka9

exermom wrote: »

M – I agree, a 3 day lockdown seems really really short. To me, it seems like your government is wanting to exercise its dominance over you. What was accomplished?

Michele NC

Our government was not exercising its dominance. It was a good decision and accomplished what it set out to accomplish. The articles I linked explained the situation.

skuehn48

bananasandoranges

Katla49 wrote: »

Barbara – Winning millions in the lottery would be exciting, but I’d have to buy a lottery ticket in order to win. If I won, I’d divide it equally between ourselves and our adult kids. I’d also buy the Star Trek transporter so we could “pop in” to visit our adult kids and their families and go home for a good night’s sleep. (Definitely wishful thinking.)

Machka – Tasmania is lovely and I enjoy seeing your photos. I like Canada. We have visited BC several times and loved each time we were there.

Kate UK & Heather- DH & I have had three Phizer jab’s and a flu shot. I had an easy time of it, but DH had a nasty headache, & upset stomach that lasted three days. :ohwell: Hopefully we are good to go on our planned trip to visit our adult kids in Virginia. They tell us that we will have to be quarantined when we get there. :grumble:

Allie – Laying low and resting after your trip seems like an excellent idea.


I noticed an odd spot on my left arm and went to our local doctor yesterday. It turned out to be a small cancerous lesion. I’ve been referred to a dermatologist to remove the lesion. DH will drive into Portland to the dermatologist’s office with me tomorrow. My appointment is at 10:30 am.

Katla in cloudy NW Oregon

KATLA I'm so sorry about the lesion. You seem pretty calm about it. Good for you. They were able to find out it was cancerous in one day? and removed the following day? wow! in June they removed some but not all, and it took me at least 2-3 weeks to get results here the 1st time.and another 3 weeks to have it more fully removed at hospital. The second time they tried to rush the order so it took about 10 days for results. (and was benign). Is it basal? BCC?

Katla49

Thank you for kind words. I am happy that DH is coming with me.

Machka9

First we went for a bicycle ride ... and no, I did not touch up that photo at all. It's just a snap from my phone and it really is very bright green out here!




And then I went for a walk.




M in Oz

bananasandoranges

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

Kim - I love the story of the birthday party! Thanks for sharing.

Barbara - is Joe feeling better with his walking?

Allie - I hope the socks help you. I’ve so enjoyed reading the pleasure in your posts about your trip. I so agree about pictures. Maybe I need to post a picture of myself on the fridge and cupboard.

Vicki - I hope your new gal is a roaring success.

Rebecca - I just love the pictures of Athena and her dog.

I’ve been reading for a couple of evenings and not posting my responses for some reason.

I had the day off today. I went for my physical, doing ok. My blood pressure was high so she wants me to monitor that for the next month and see her again on Nov 12th. I told her about all of the pain I’m still experiencing and she suggested I go back to the therapist that had a good start on things. All of my pain is related to joints and muscles not working properly and it’s all starting from my hip still. She is also going to refer me to a different type of therapist that will help me rebuild muscles and joints without further injuring myself. I have lost 12lbs since I’ve seen her last and she asked me what I was doing. I told her I was logging my food, but that was about it. I do try to walk a bit more off and off throughout the day for a few minutes at a time but it’s hit and miss still depending on my pain level.

I spent the afternoon “skimming” through my Mother and Grandmother’s diaries so I could try to narrow down what I want to use for jumping off points of my memories. I have most of my Grandmother’s diaries from the 1930’s to 2006 or so. There are some gaps as she burned some after condensing them into smaller journals. My Mom’s start in 1982. I have decided that I will do 1981-1991. 1981 is the year I turned 13 and 1991 is the year our youngest daughter was born.
This will give them a good glimpse into my life and will be a gentle reminder to them when raising their own children that even though Grammie was a brat she turned out ok. They just need to show patience, grace and unconditional love. Now I need to go through and read more of Grammies to make sure I have the notable dates marked down.
I don’t know if I’ll get this done for Christmas this year or not.
I had some tears this afternoon as my skimming ended up reading some important times. My Grandfather’s death, when we moved to Alberta and when my Dad was sick and ultimately passed. I am planning on making most of the book more fun times though and I have several photos taken during the time I’m going to be doing.
It will be a labor of love for sure.

My son in law texted me today and told me he wasn’t going to have a chance to put the new door in until Spring, but he offered to take it to their place to store for the Winter. I told him I understand completely. The boy is working full time as an EMT for one company, part time as an EMT for another one, part time as a carpenter AND going to school and doing his practicum. He literally has no time. He came here from work as a carpenter to get the door and before driving home took the time to write an online midterm that needed to be done by midnight. He also mentioned that he listened to his lecture today using headphones and his phone while working. I will never have to worry about those two financially. He is doing all of this now so that they are in a better financial position for her to be a stay at home Mom. That is a plan for next Spring. He only wants to have the last exam written before the baby arrives.
I am so incredibly proud and in awe of him. I hope he knows it.

I should stop writing a novel. Have a great evening.

Tracey in Edmonton

you son in law sounds like an amazing hard worker and focused

bananasandoranges

question from Julie:

Are there one or many spices, herbs, flavours or condiments that you find particularly Amazing or wonderful?

Julie in Paris

bananasandoranges

bananasandoranges wrote: »

question from Julie:

Are there one or many spices, herbs, flavours or condiments that you find particularly Amazing or wonderful?

Julie in Paris

I love cardamon, and vanilla for spices; balsamic vinegar and cold pressed olive oil for condiments --- mustard for fries the very rare times (almost never now) I have them ---

dried coriander deserves honorable mention
and salt is pretty amazing too.
I don't salt much but I find that olive oil with sea salt makes an amazing seasoning to toasted bread and turns the toast from simple to almost exotic - and it is so inexpensive.

auntiebk

"Get to do"s and "chose well"s

Chose well: take BP, dog group
Bonus: walk with D
Just one thing: process cider.
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, T’ai Chi, Freddie’s for rx, make up Tuesday’s line dancing, practice WBW, DM, SWTD, SL, learn the rest of GDLL, backup files, then call pc guy to schedule tuneup, fill in booster vaccine form with Joe, text C, make up Saturday’s pack walk, fire district: board meeting minutes, research district tax exemption for volunteer firefighters, AFG grant requirements including NIMS, call NFPA cancel inactive accounts, clarify benefits included in annual dues, input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS, index mutual aid files and share with L; start Part D research with new rx info, watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, learn new dances (Tequila Little Time, Homesick, Nothing but You, A Little Less Broken, Blame it on my beating heart, Do Your Thing, practice dances: All Night, TGIF, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat), One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke); 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 Te about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Sunday: call S, Reward: inventory seeds, plan this fall’s garden, wishlist replenishments (Milena F1 orange peppers and beit alpha cukes next year).
Reminder: Weekly: Mon=15 mins SWSY. Tues=30 mins line dance at home. Wed=30 mins T’ai Chi & 1 hr pack walk. Thurs=15 mins BB&B. Fri=30 mins T’ai Chi. Sat=1 hr pack walk. Sun=15 mins pilates, yoga or wii balance games.
October
20: Find joy in tackling a task you’ve put off for some time: process and give cider to T, C, D, L, J and De.
21: Let go of the expectations of others and focus on what matters to you: dog group instead of BGBS.

Strained, pasteurized, bottled apple pressings. 2 gallons is a lot!

Ran out of jars, had to use bowls and even ice cube trays. Took up an entire shelf in the refrigerator. Was happy to give some to walking and dog group buddies. Joe won’t drink it, didn’t come from the grocery store ;}

Julie Brava for persisting with the pages! I cannot imagine life without salt or garlic. Mace, cinnamon and mint are favorites. Cilantro tastes like Irish Spring soap. Balsamic vinegar and Kalamata Olive Oil are almost daily salad dressing. Mustard, Best Foods Mayonnaise, sweet pickles, oh don’t get me started on condiments!
KJ the oil Karen recommends can be ingested, not just applied externally.
Katla your transporter! Holding good thoughts for tomorrow’s procedure. Safe travels.
Carol, congrats to your DIL’s brother. Looking forward to learning when his Chopped program will air.
Terri “Too many people aren’t being as careful or responsible as they could be. We’ve got to take our own precautions.” This is definitely the case here in southern, coastal Oregon.
Michele, I stumbled on a nest of bumble bees in the ground earlier this year while chopping salal. Got stung but not badly. When I went back later to clear more, the bees had moved on. Was just damlucky they weren’t digger wasps!
Tracey, I think it’s more that Joe is feeling better and so able to walk. He hasn’t yet connected the dots to realize how much the activity helps his pain and attitude. “gentle reminder to them when raising their own children that even though Grammie was a brat she turned out ok” LOL What a great gift for your girls!

Took Tumble instead of Shadow to dog group. It’s been awhile, there are many new dogs, and she was pretty barky for the whole pack walk. Settled down for the exercises. We knocked off 10 minutes early to beat the rain home. An atmospheric river is forecast for the next nine days, just in time for my booster ;}

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

October: leaner/stronger/kinder than September.
daily: sit with Joe:19, weigh/wii: 19/3/46; steps>7228=8806 vits=20, log=20, CI<CO=19, CI<250<CO=15, Tumble=16, Shadow=16, mfp=19, outside=21, up hill=18, clean 10=15.
wkly: Sun:P, Y or W=3, Mon:SWSY=3 , Tue:LD=2 , Wed:TC=1.87 , PW=2, Thurs: BB&B=2.1, Fri:TC=2.77, Sat:PW=3, rX x4=3.
wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/31:142.4 6/30:141.5 7/31:140.2 8/31:140.0 9/30:141.2 10/3:141.3 10/10:141.8 10/17:141.8 10/24: 10/31:
mnthly: board mtg=1 , grant=2, plan=, waist=42.
bonus: AF=12, play=46 sew=

2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW

Machka9

bananasandoranges wrote: »

question from Julie:

Are there one or many spices, herbs, flavours or condiments that you find particularly Amazing or wonderful?

Julie in Paris

Oregano.

What are the health benefits of oregano?
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266259




M in Oz

KJLaMore

Good morning all! Happy Thursday! The one year old arrived this morning, half asleep; so she is laying down and back to sleep for a while before the others arrive around 7:30/8:00.
Karen VA- Thank you for the link!
Heather- Wow! You have been busy, busy with the kids, the memoirs, the meet ups with friends/family! But you sound happy, so that is great!
Pip- I am loving all of the pics of your pups! Sorry to hear about Kirby's feet; but glad he found shoes that still allow him to run.
Katla- Sorry to hear about your skin lesion. Good luck with the removal!
Flea- I am so glad you are done with chemo! I truly hope you will have renewed energy to enjoy all of the things you used to! Sending healing hugs your way!
Beth- It sounds as if you are being a good girl and listening to the doc and staying off your leg (as much as possible). I live with men who don't/won't cook and I am positive if I ever had to go through anything like you are dealing with, I would be living off Campbells soup and take out.
Questions from Machka and Julie (working backwards)-
Favorite herbs/spices- Oh, how I love herbs! I love the smell of cilantro, but I think my very favorite smell is freshly grated ginger. Such a sunny, lemony smell! INstant mood lifter for me.
the million dollar question- 1st: House and debt paid off, 2nd: 100k put into retirement savings, 3rd: pay off our kid's student loans, 4th: 500k gift to specific charities or people in need. This way I could continue to work and use that income for home upkeep, travel, necessities, and still have plenty to bank.
On shopping bags- I have used cloth shopping bags for many, many years (probably close to 20 years). They are washed often. They have been used for more than groceries (carrying meals to people, packing up kids from college dorms, sending things home with kids,etc.) I do keep a handful of plastic bags for wet clothes, dirty cloth diapers, etc. BUT, when stores banned us from bringing our own bags, I felt like crying. I had SO many plastic bags. I was happy when they allowed the cloth ones again. Pre-covid, Aldi was planning to get rid of a lot of their plastic packaging and have people bring in their own containers to carry things. I haven't heard anything about that change since covid hit. I would welcome that change with open arms.
Well, here we are at 7:15. I better scoot and get ready for the other kids. I currently have a roasting pan filled with small pumpkins and gourds sitting in about an inch of cornstarch "slime". I added a handful of googly eyes to the mix. I figure if I set that out with a bucket of sudsy water, the kids will be busy for a good hour getting the gourds slimy, then washing, then slimy, etc. Fingers crossed for no rain, so we can do this messy play outside, rather than in my kitchen. Love and hugs to all of you! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

Machka9

Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of rowing)

Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min
May -18 … 167.6 km (104.1 miles) = 29 hours 08 min
June-18 … 349.9 km (217.4 miles) = 36 hours 58 minutes
July-18 ... 324.2 km (201.5 miles) = 24 hours 26 minutes
Aug-18 ... 210.1 km (130.6 miles) = 25 hours 59 minutes
Sep-18 ... 261.7 km (162.6 miles) = 25 hours 11 minutes
Oct-18 ... 230.8 km (143.4 miles) = 30 hours 15 minutes
Nov-18 ... 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 30 hours 3 minutes
Dec-18 ... 285.2 km (177.2 miles) = 37 hours 49 minutes
Jan-19 ... 241.6 km (150.1 miles) = 27 hours 2 minutes
Feb-19 ... 175.5 km (109 miles) = 19 hours 8 minutes
Mar-19 ... 170.3 km (105.8 miles) = 28 hours 21 minutes
Apr-19 ... 160.3 km (99.6 miles) = 25 hours 4 minutes
May-19 ... 164.0 km (101.9 miles) = 29 hours 10 minutes
Jun-19 ... 246.2 km (153 miles) = 25 hours 40 minutes
Jul-19 ... 217.3 km (135.0 miles) = 33 hours 45 minutes
Aug-19 ... 162.5 km (100.9 miles) = 28 hours 4 minutes
Sep-19 ... 136.0 km (84.5 miles) = 23 hours 10 minutes
Oct-19 ... 196.5 km (122.1 miles) = 31 hours 27 minutes
Nov-19 ... 155.5 km (96.6 miles) = 25 hours 01 minutes
Dec-19 ... 203.7 km (126.6 miles) = 26 hours 54 minutes
Jan-20 ... 304.4 km (189.2 miles) = 32 hours 49 minutes
Feb-20 ... 248.6 km (154.5 miles) = 34 hours 50 minutes
Mar-20 ... 148.3 km (92.2 miles) = 30 hours 12 minutes
Apr-20 ... 171.9 km (106.8 miles) = 19 hours 28 minutes
May-20 ... 183.7 km (114.1 miles) = 20 hours 49 minutes
Jun-20 ... 130.9 km (81.3 miles) = 18 hours 50 minutes
Jul-20 ... 41.8 km (26 miles) = 9 hours 8 minutes
Aug-20 ...148.9 km (92.5 miles) = 21 hours 43 minutes
Sep-20 ... 119.8 km (74.4 miles) = 23 hours 17 minutes
Oct-20 ... 191.7 km (119.1 miles) = 23 hours 40 minutes
Nov-20 ... 273.0 km (169.6 miles) = 29 hours 16 minutes
Dec-20 ... 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 21 hours 59 minutes

Jan-21 ... 208.2 km (129.4 miles) = 24 hours 39 minutes
Feb-21 ... 229.6 km (142.7 miles) = 29 hours 01 minutes
Mar-21 ... 259.8 km (161.4 miles) = 30 hours 48 minutes
Apr-21 ... 282.1 km (175.3 miles = 28 hours 42 minutes
May-21 ... 197.9 km (123 miles) = 25 hours 3 minutes
Jun-21 ... 188.2 km (116.9 miles) = 28 hours 5 minutes
Jul-21 ... 244 km (151.6 miles) = 32 hours 33 minutes
Aug-21 ... 234.4 km (145.6 miles) = 27 hours 53 minutes
Sep-21 ... 216.3 km (134.4 miles) = 33 hours 04 minutes

All set for October ... as I sit in my house watching the rain. It's been a rainy month.

Friday, 1 October 2021 … 0.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Saturday, 2 October 2021 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Sunday, 3 October 2021 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Monday, 4 October 2021 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 35 flights of stairs
Tuesday, 5 October 2021 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 31 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 6 October 2021 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 33 flights of stairs
Thursday, 7 October 2021 … 3.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 34 flights of stairs

Friday, 8 October 2021 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Saturday, 9 October 2021 … 4.2 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Sunday, 10 October 2021 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Monday, 11 October 2021 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Tuesday, 12 October 2021 … 1.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 13 October 2021 … 4.1 km walking + 10.4 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 34 flights of stairs
Thursday, 14 October 2021 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 33 flights of stairs

Friday, 15 October 2021 … 3.3 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 31 flights of stairs
Saturday, 16 October 2021 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Sunday, 17 October 2021 … 0.0 km walking + 11.1 km cycling + 2.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Monday, 18 October 2021 … 0.0 km walking + 14.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Tuesday, 19 October 2021 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 … 0.0 km walking + 53.6 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Thursday, 21 October 2021 … 3.5 km walking + 20.2 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs

2021 Monthly October
Walking/Running Distance (km): 27.1
Walking/Running Time (min): 335.3
Cycling Distance (km): 109.3
Cycling Time (min): 361.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 231.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 166.3
Rowing Distance (km): 2.0
Rowing Time (min): 13.0

Totals
Total Distance (km): 138.4
Total Distance (miles): 86.0
Total Time (min): 875.6
Total Time (hr): 14:35:34

Peach1948

Machka9

On my walk today ...

cityjaneLondon

I tried to upload my book. Went well, though I was in a complete state trying to decide on cover design, colours etc. All good until I looked at the first few pages in the Preview. Horrible mess up. Soooo..... I am in a panic and ....... AARRGGHHH!
I know there us a fix, somewhere, but I couldn’t find it in my panic, so I've closed it all down and need to calm down a bit.
DH is no use because his book was not right, and neither were his previous ones. I will have to soldier on alone.
I think I will leave it until tomorrow morning, but whether I will sleep tonight is another matter.
I think most of it is OK, it's just the front few pages seem to have slipped and the first chapter doesn't start on the facing (odd) page. A poem has got split in two. Grrrr!
As I've said before, I am not technical.
I need to look at their templates, I think.

Heather, feeling befuddled in the UK, xxxxxxxx

pipcd34

Morning peeps

So far did a 5k (3.1mi) a couple of days, Then did 6miles for 3 days (days off here and there) then now up to 7.5miles for 3 days (2nd day yesterday of the 7.5mile run). Will plan to increase to 8.5 miles for 3 day, etc. staying at around 10 min mi which I’m ok with. I know I can go faster but I’m okay with the way it is now

Vickil57

Carol-- We watch the show Chopped. I find it interesting the stuff they come up with from what they are given. I do think it is an honor to have been chosen.

Katla--Sending prayers and good thoughts on your appointment.

DH was not doing well again this morning. Was up at 430 with chest pressure. I called the doctor this morning and asked about his test results. He figured if they don't call it must be ok. Any way there is a problem with his heart going into rest. So they are going to order a heart monitor.

New person has showed up last 3 days and taking lots of notes and asking questions which is a good start. I work with her tomorrow. I am starting to relax and getting excited about getting back to 44 hour weeks instead of 55-60.

Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

margaretturk

Car in shop today because I got bumped from behind on Tuesday. Fortunately no body damage...We will get our new boiler beginning of November. They have it they need to get the man power together to put it into our home. Way of the world right now. Getting kitchen ready to paint next Thurs. I read on line what to do. So I am washing all the walls to have it ready. DH keeps himself busy with small projects. I did make it clear all his stuff has to be off dining room table by next Wednesday. We need a place for appliances so we do not have to be picking them off the floor. So It is a busy couple of weeks. I am not taking on any extra activities until these repairs and painting are complete.

I did say to DH feeling disoriented because getting kitchen ready is like a mini move. Now where did I put that. I have some of that anyway this just aggravates it. I know understand why my mom did very little on her home the last ten years she lived in her home.

dlfk202000

Rain started here Tuesday evening- forecast is saying rain every day through this coming Tuesday. We do need it and the only thing this rain will hurt is the tomatoes at mom's that we didn't get picked over the weekend. The green ones will be fine in the rain and hopefully we will get some more sun before the frost hits. Frost will take out all the peppers and they can't be eaten if they get frosted/tastes bad and the tomatoes will be totally gone

Are there one or many spices, herbs, flavours or condiments that you find particularly Amazing or wonderful?
love cloves/cinnamon/star anise.
Garlic I use every single time I cook. If I am cooking Asian, which I do a lot it is ginger and garlic- Lots of it!!
I grow most of the herbs I use- my rosemary plant my dad started for me over 25 yrs ago has taken over the front of the house and gets pruned back at least a couple times a year then I share about 10 grocery bags full with who ever wants it, My thyme, and oregano are doing so so- sage, I need to plant a new one. Don't have much luck with that for some reason.

for edibles-my husband has used Trokie rapid relief tabs https://trokie.com/cbd-shop/cbd-rapid-relief-tabs-500mg/
Got in on a product test.

Heather- I hope that after a little break you are able to fix the issues and the rest goes smoothly

Carol- Please post when the show will be on. Even my little daycare girl likes to watch that with me

Vicki- hope your husband gets some help and the new girl works out so you can get some much needed rest.

Whidislander

Down a lb today. Slow and steady. But overall I'm down 11 lbs since my trip. When I view "reports" my weight fluctuations look like either a "I'm #1" sign or I'm giving someone the finger!😂😂 My jeans are starting to be droopy! I will soon feel the need to buy 1X's and retire these 2X's. They are getting thin anyways.

Yesterday I had creamy tomato soup (the tubs you microwave), and a bologna, cheese and mayo sandwich made with buttermilk bread. The creamy was just too salty, and had this weird oil sheen. It was not my wonderful childhood moment of dipping the sandwich in my soup.🙄😪. I did make some nice blackberry turnovers. I will have one with coffee after soup homemade chicken noodle soup.

I thought they looked pretty close to store bought. But without as many chemicals.

Thinking of you Katla especially today.💖👍

Rebecca
Whidbey
Washington

bwcetc

Machka ... home prices are all about location, location, location ...

Herbs/spices ... I grew up with outdated cans of McCormick's spices. We rarely used spice. My mother was big on Campbell condensed soups though. As a result I never much cared for things like paprika until I found smoked paprika ... l now love smoked paprika. Fresh garlic is big with my guys. I occasionally make a salad that uses tons of fresh basil and mint and farro. Love it. I never understood parsley either until I started growing flat-leaf italian parsley. Now I'm sold. Fresh is infinitely tastier to me than dried/canned.

Carol ... I watch "Chopped" too and would love to watch when your DIL's brother is on. Let us know!

Margaret ... glad it was just a fender bender. Good luck with the topsy-turvy kitchen ...

Barbara ... the cider looks great ... by pasteurizing, do you boil it?

Rebecca ... your turnovers look better than store-made!

Going out today with husband to pick up a curbside grocery order. A lot of my items were "out of stock." Have you all been able to find dried green peas lately? No where to be found locally.

Beth near Buffalo

grandmallie

Afternoon ladies
Went to knit and stitch ,still plugging along on the blanket, its going to take me awhile lol..
Beautiful fall day out.. but im still trying to recoup from trip.I didnt grocery shop and I am so confused..
I should be eating a low phosphorus diet and trying to figure out what to buy and make is just making my head spin,so i procrastinate....
Im not one to cook alot for myself and tend to pick at stuff,and not at good stuff either,but if I had the right things in the house to eat then it might make it easier..
Ugh its just so hard.. but ill figure it out.
Not supposed to have processed foods ,meats and not much dairy either so leaves me with not to many things im used to..

dlfk202000

made bacon and tomato sandwiches for dh and mil- dropped them off. He has to be over there while the plumber works on a busted pipe- have to dig a trench from the house to the street and hopefully not have to go into the house. Line broke last night and the plumber couldn't come until this morning.
Made a sandwich for me- enjoyed one of the last tomatoes from the garden.
Next I will make some zucchini bread- haven't made any in a few years. Will share with MIL

Making Fettuchini Alfredo w/ chicken breast for dinner . Have a half gallon of half and half to use up.

pipcd34

Today is my 3500 day logging streak!!

Peach1948

When I went to Sam's Club today, I was shocked to see older (and I mean white haired older) adults (men and women) working in the parking lot gathering up carts to be taken back to the store. Also working in the store stocking, etc. Whereas, the younger people were working the cash registers. I have no good answer for it but it made me feel sad.

Carol in GA

GodMomKim

Allie - I know NOTHING about low phosphorus - but a googled it and there are a ton of suggestions and lists of things you can have. I would look at this as a game, what can I find that I like and is "right" and make it fun.

Kim
in N. California

GodMomKim

Beth, my store has peas.... I can send you some. PM me.

Kim in N california

Katla49

Thank you for the support & concern about my arm. The doctor removed the worrisome lesion and I am good to go. 😇

bwcetc

Kim ... like you need more to do in your life! Thank you for the offer ... I will find split peas. There's no rush ... it's just soup season and I've been hungry for split pea soup.

Allie ... Kim's idea is the best way to approach new diet protocols. You have to go all in with the idea that this is for you and your health, but make it as tasty and interesting as possible.

My ride was a bust ... started to pour down rain but I did get to see some harvest decorations and what leaves are still on the trees.

Beth