WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2021

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,721 Member
    Lisa - I'm just running off, but wanted to say, I'm glad they are making progress in your diagnosis and treatment. Much love, my friend. <3<3<3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    <3 Been reading posts! Sending love, healing thoughts, calming thoughts, strengthening thoughts to all who need them. Last day of childcare for the week. 11 kids today; one is a newborn (8 weeks old). I can do this, I can do this, I can do this, (pls send prayers). On a side note: Tim just left to go to the store and get me some wine. lol ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,209 Member
    edited November 2021
    <3Lisa, I'm glad there is some progress on a diagnosis and treatment for you.

    :)Tracey Your painting is great. Looks like something fun to do.

    :)Kim I wouldn't like the meal you are cooking for yourself but I love the idea of cooking exactly what you want and not worrying about whether anyone else will like it.

    :)Barbara, My jury duty day turned out to be a fun adventure. Once I found the restroom and that I felt safe enough in a room full of people, I relaxed and enjoyed the unfolding of the drama which included a lot of waiting but I brought a library book, audio book, and e book. Because of Covid restrictions, the jury pool was limited to only 25 people so after all the questions from the attorneys (they didn't ask me anything) and the instructions from the judge, a few people were released for hardship or cause and the rest of us had to wait from 11:45 to 3:15 while they did the same with 25 other people. Then we reassembled for the attorneys to select the jury which didn't include me and the rest of us were sent home and told to call over the weekend to find out if we would be needed next week. I have watched a lot of courtroom drama so it felt like being on the set of a favorite show only less dramatic. The case was of a man accused of assaulting a police officer. During the long break, I alternated periods of walking with sitting in my car eating the food I brought and reading. It was about 45 degrees and not raining.

    :) I was especially grateful because the week before they had selected a jury for a trial expected to last six weeks of a many accused of three murders.

    :)Heather, I hope you enjoy your trip. The farthest I've gone since Covid was the 14 mile trip to jury duty on Monday.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Kelly.

    11 kids. :o Yes. Yes, you can do this, there is no one more capable!


    Love and strength, Karen in Virginia
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,101 Member
    Morning ladies
    Heather - safe travels... and have fun...
    Lisa- glad there is some type of diagnosis..and for your delicious cheeseburger. Hopefully you'll start feeling better..
    Wow i slept like a rock last night,who knew hotel beds could make you sleep like that..
    Woke up aroud 5:45 and made myself a cup of tea.. and we will go out and about today.. Doris would like to hit some of the thrift shops around.. for used books.. she is an avid reader.. so i will take her wherever she would like to go.. We are on the Cape it doesnt matter to me im just a happy camper to be here,and to be here with her ..
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 645 Member
    Baking pumpkin pies early this morning for our Thanksgiving at Lacy's today as they have plans with Nick's family tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,282 Member
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  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    LOL The reactions to Calamari for thanksgiving is why I don't make it for company. Squid needs a long slow cook or quick and HOT its how the collagen reacts to heat that means if you cook it too long, but not long enough it gets very tough. So I have put it in fish stew and cioppino with the long slow cook, but never breaded it and deep fat fried it. Although I do deep fat fry when needed (not often due to calories).

    smiles Kim in N. California
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,721 Member
    I caught the earlier train so I've had plenty of time for a cookie, a cup of tea and a nap. :D
    Now waiting for my son and his girlfriend to pick me up in about 20-30 minutes.
    Very comfortable in a small 'crash pad' room. Double bed etc.

    I felt fine on the trains as they were not at all busy. But the tube was a bit more crowded. I was wearing a mask.
    I was so worried about my ticket being swallowed up by one of the many machines on my journey, that I asked to be let through all the barriers!
    Journey door to door was 4 hrs 15 mins.

    Kim - I adore squid in all its forms. Yum!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,101 Member
    Darn daylight savings time ha ha had us out earlier than normal.. so all but one of the thrift shops are closed because of it being a holiday week but luckily we found a salvation army and Doris found a few books there.. im out in the car while she is in the thrift shop not my thing,she and my mom adored poking around those places,and bless her heart i told her to have a blast.
    We drove by Ruth and Rays house it was just so sad all overgrown and abandoned..they had a reverse mortgage on it so who knows what will happen now..
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,329 Member
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  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,197 Member
    GodMomKim wrote: »
    LOL The reactions to Calamari for thanksgiving is why I don't make it for company. Squid needs a long slow cook or quick and HOT its how the collagen reacts to heat that means if you cook it too long, but not long enough it gets very tough. So I have put it in fish stew and cioppino with the long slow cook, but never breaded it and deep fat fried it. Although I do deep fat fry when needed (not often due to calories).

    smiles Kim in N. California

    we really like calamari here- fried if it is done right is really amazing. Soaked in clam juice over night then fried, tastes like abalone(the way mom and grandma made it-back when we had all the abalone we wanted, caught fresh in front of our family cabin)
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    edited November 2021
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
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    Barbara.

    Here is the Virginia dinner roll turkey!

    That is super cute. I was wondering how you were going to make a turkey out of dinner rolls.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    the turkey dinner roll is VERY cute!
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,292 Member
    Well I had a wonderful lunch with my cousin. We shared fish tacos and Carolina pork tacos, and I even had cheesecake for dessert, despite my allergies. Then tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and Friday another lunch date. I tend to only log breakfast on cheat days like that. It preserves my streak but then it's not accurate. And I know I will pay the price. I need some salad days to balance my cheat days.

    Annie in Delaware
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,533 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    exermom wrote: »
    Peach1948 wrote: »
    Annie ~ I too am anxious about what I will bring to the turkey dinner. And, a lot of it is what to put it in to transfer without having to leave my dishes behind. I will be taking Southern cornbread dressing and gravy and Italian cut green beans cooked with a bit of ham. Strange I know. ;)

    Carol in GA

    What I do many times is I buy a platter/dish at the salvation army, run it through my dishwasher and put the food on that. Then if I leave it, what have I lost $1?

    Michele

    I did that with our dessert auction at church and a few times, they insisted on returning them to me ;)

    Yea, many times that happens to me. But I know in my heart that if they don't, I'm not going to get upset

    M
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,282 Member
    UPDATE on yogi -

    The ointment is working,
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,533 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Michele - I have siding hangers so I used zip ties as a loop on the top of each one and a zip tie to keep them crossed and hung them on the hangers. The ones in the gazebo are just zip tied.
    Love you Pinochio

    Machka - I don’t participate in any groups that require a long term commitment. I take different lessons or classes but they are something I commit to for a few weeks and then leave. All of the articles, newsletters, ads, etc go to a separate folder if I chose to read them I know where they are, but I rarely do.
    I worked 12 hour shifts for the first 3 years I was in Alberta and after that until this job I never knew if I would be able to leave work on time and was in call at least every other week sometimes for longer than a week at a time. I just never felt it was fair to commit to anyone or anything because I was scared I couldn’t be reliable. Now I look at things and think I don’t need the commitment as I don’t feel I’ve missed out on anything.
    I love my evenings and weekends to have to do what I feel like at the time and very rarely feel stressed about anything outside of work.

    Katla - I don’t blame you for being agitated with your son. I can’t say I don’t understand his concern with a new baby, but still as a New Grandma that travelled that far I would be upset too. Happy to read you are at your sons.

    Pip - poor Yogi I hope the ointment works.

    On receiving help - when I couldn’t bend or squat last Spring. I was shocked that my DH just did things. Of course, he never noticed the toilet that needed cleaned or the floor that needed scrubbed, but I let it go. My daughter actually came and helped me rearrange my cabinets so I could help myself more easily when DH started working evenings. Both of my girls and one friend will do things if I ask, but I hate asking. I feel like I’m a bother.

    Vicki - I’ve heard a lot of people are suffering from long covid. It’s a terrible disease really.

    I have done some painting the last two evenings. I bought some pieces at Michael’s after Christmas last year and hadn’t done anything with them. I finished Michaela’s last night. Started Jonah’s tonight.
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    Going to be a massively busy week at work. I’m feeling pressured to complete a project that I should be spending about a week on. In the meantime she keeps adding more and calling me for meetings asking the same questions over and over.

    Tracey in Edmonton


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    Wish we had something like what you have for hanging those candy canes

    Loved your ceramics. Since I work with glazes, many times I would like a shade of a color that only comes in an envision. Oh well.... like a sparkly gold

    M
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,533 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Darn daylight savings time ha ha had us out earlier than normal.. so all but one of the thrift shops are closed because of it being a holiday week but luckily we found a salvation army and Doris found a few books there.. im out in the car while she is in the thrift shop not my thing,she and my mom adored poking around those places,and bless her heart i told her to have a blast.
    We drove by Ruth and Rays house it was just so sad all overgrown and abandoned..they had a reverse mortgage on it so who knows what will happen now..

    I love thrift stores as evidenced by how often I go the salvation army. You never know what you'll find

    M
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,101 Member
    Well im beat,but we had a fun day,i stopped at every thrift shop I saw and any used book store,we had a nice lunch at this little place in Sandwich ,Ma.called Marshlands.. its a little mom and pop place with an amazing bakery but we were good..but since I have been up since the butt crack of dawn i might take a nap.. heck we are on vacation..
    We are in for the night and until we got for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow afternoon
    .. Doris has a couple of books and me well I have my phone with all sorts of stuff on it

  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,533 Member
    GodMomKim wrote: »
    the turkey dinner roll is VERY cute!

    Agree
    M
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,282 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family, 1hr 32min 25sec, 43elev, 84ahr, 105mhr, 3.22ap, 5mi= 443c
    Strava app= 604c
    Other- 2hrs 1min 6sec, 80ahr, 107mhr, pressure wash back patio and back wall, hang up front door wreath, finish putting up outside lights, tree lights and hang ornaments, get green bean casserole, = 554c

    Total cal 997

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