WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2021

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,197 Member
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    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

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    M in Oz
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,836 Member
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    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
    Machka9 Posts: 25,197 Member
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    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
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
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    :)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,197 Member
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    On my walk today ...

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,366 Member
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    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. :o
    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
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,726 Member
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    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
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,818 Member
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    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. <3

    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 <3
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,034 Member
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    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
    Whidislander Posts: 3,540 Member
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    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.
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    I thought they looked pretty close to store bought. But without as many chemicals.

    Thinking of you Katla especially today.💖👍

    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Washington

  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,779 Member
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    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
    grandmallie Posts: 9,816 Member
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    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
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,034 Member
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    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
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,726 Member
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    Today is my 3500 day logging streak!!
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
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    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
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,658 Member
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    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
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,658 Member
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    Beth, my store has peas.... I can send you some. PM me.

    Kim in N california
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,779 Member
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    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

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