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Good morning everyone.1
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@Dianedoessmiles1 -those “egg rolls” look good!
@dkhudson56 -hugs!
Good morning everyone! Snowy day so I skipped the gym-did a brisk walk with hubby instead. My older one got her license on Saturday! I almost done with a good book (it’s dystopian but I am mostly enjoying it) and plodding through my book club pick (modern retelling of a Jane Austen book)1 -
Mom fell last night. It was surface wound over her current. No stitches needed. She didn't want me to call squad so I called nurse's line so then she changed her mind and said I could call for squad. She say I made her fall. 745p she told me to keep waking her up while she was on the couch cos she didn't want to sleep so I did. Near midnight she said I wouldn't let her sleep so it was my fault. Wanted me to haul heavy end table out so she could get up. Wedged between it and bed. Moved stands then had to grab her legs to pull her out. Squad left with her and she isn't happy but I rearranged slightly. Took 3 rolling shelves/carts out of her room and put in shed. Wooden chest of drawers was moved. Everything that was on the shelves/carts is still in her bedroom now in drawers. She wanted to argue when she got home and I told her she may not have problem with all the stuff but I do. I've had no sleep since I got up Sunday morn but we are going to chiro this afternoon and I am going bowling tonight. 4 hrs without her. I am drop dead tired but going anyway2
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I did a blog on English Bay - with links to various sites, and until I go visit later this week, pics will have to wait. I prefer using my own pics since I own them and can share wihtout worrying that I am violating copyright laws. I'll put the link for those I am friends with but I will also post the blog here.
https://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LindieMaeP/view?id=english-bay-vancouver-bc-canada-1002576
English Bay Vancouver BC Canada
History of English Bay:
https://www.englishbay.com/history-english-bay/
Rainbow Dimsum:
https://jinglebao.com/?fbclid=IwAR0bZvbQHZRr_BRFIf7aJ3HAzfR9muy0vRipJ0FTJ6abxKE2jVcOSWCHhYI
Happenings At English Bay
Since I don’t violate copyright the best thing for me to do is provide a link to the story. This one has been in the news on and off for a few weeks, ever since we had that one storm.
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/owner-of-stranded-barge-in-vancouver-s-english-bay-plans-to-remove-it-in-pieces-1.5770364
There is a lot to do in the downtown core especially if you want walking trails or just walking the city streets looking at the older builds of Vancouver, including gas town. BUT be aware, The regular pickpockets know their territory well and will spot you in a second - heck they will spot me in a second and I LIVE here ! Don’t buy anything off the streets in those selling things out of their own clothes., Once I was downtown with my granddaughter and a guy tried to get us to exchange his US funds for Canadian - I directed him to where he could exchange it and get a good rate - he was not interested - point being, he wasn’t looking to exchange, he was looking to see how much you would pull out of your wallet and how much you have in it. He even talked about what bus my granddaughter was waiting for and where it went. He was NOT a tourist if he knew that much. So do be careful. Course a virtual visit will be careful BUT if you come literally … just be street wise.
Here’s another link you might find useful especially if you do come here. I only go down on Robson street a couple of times a year, its where I buy my new balance runners - I have been getting them for years here -and they are the only shoe that fits my inserts that I have to wear. There are a lot of neet stores, and eateries here but it is $$$
https://www.destinationvancouver.com/vancouver/neighbourhoods/robson-street/
Back to English Bay area - There’s also some great eateries and ice cream places here as well - you can have ice cream any time of the year - I know I do …
This is the city’s site for English Bay also known as First Beach and you can find a lot of things to do including the closest off leash park for your dogs …
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/english-bay-beach.aspx
https://stanleyparkvan.com/stanley-park-van-english-bay.html
If the weather persists in being sunny I just may get on the bus and go down to English Bay area and get some fresh personal pictures to share, but if the weather is raining, not gonna happen this week.
Remember when you click on a link, to right click and select “open in new tab/window” that way your current tab/window stays in place and you don’t loose it.
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Good Evening Everyone!
Today was cloudy and cold. Enjoyed the walk with my son to and from blood lab even though my finger tips were frozen. Got more studying done waiting for him. Called to update my info on my life insurance. Found out that it had lapsed in 2020. I had been paying what Mom told me which was less than I was supposed to by $20. That wasn't the biggest issue. Mom also never changed the mailing address like she said she did. Again still not the biggest issue. When looked into proof that I had been paying it found out that I had been sending it to her life insurance company. So know I have to restart the policy and contact the other insurance company to try and get $$$'s of dollars back. On the storage front we can afford what we need but they changed policy last year and require a credit card on file. Well I don't have one. So still trying to figure that out. Also no response from the school yet when I last checked. Hoping tomorrow is better.1 -
Good morning everyone1
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Hi everyone! Much warmer day here!1
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@dkhudson56 ,,,, If I had someone helping me out, I'd not be critical, but sadly some are. Not sure if she's been this way all or part of your life or not, if it's fairly new, is she so frustrated at not being able to be on her own she's taking that out on you? Do you have any mental healthy/care giver support? There are MANY online sites for care givers (I know of a few on FB) that can help to handle the stress. If someone has never been a care giver or gotten help they really can't imagine the intense stress, even in the very very best of situations.
Sure hope you did go bowling!! Its a great exercise, and stress relief, BUT most of all, fun and we ALL need that in our lives. A chance to be you.
@Lindiemaep ,, that history took me a bit to read, but it's so NEAT seeing how an area was developed. Makes you wonder what the 3 men who first started it off, would think if they could see Vancouver now!! The beach area is very nice!! TY TY TY TY for ALL the work and the really cool pics you took!! LOVE the building with the painting (??) on it, that's so neat!! I love cities anyways, they fascinate me to every end!
These few of are of Portland, Maine (I grew up in Portland live near by now) I actually see some of these pics out of my windows, though these are not my pictures
LOL hey it's winter, driving in Portland in the winter is ALWAYS interesting. The streets are not wide enough most of the time once snow/ice is there for 2 cars to pass. But, we've adapted.
Anyone else care to add pics of their area? I always think it's so much fun to see other areas. You'll notice Portland buildings are in general and by far, made of bricks or concrete. In 1866 on July 4th a HUGE fire happened in the city, thousands were misplaced, 18,000 buildings were burned down. Many were made of wood. So the city fathers put into the city building codes, no more wooden buildings, but instead brick/concrete were to be the most parts of all buildings from there forth. That has remained to this day. The city I live in also has this written in for the buildings in the "city area" personally I laugh, our "city area" they have done this in is rather small, fits on 1 street within 4 or 5 blocks. Still it's so beautiful to me, so see the bricks of various colors. Houses may be of any material it's businesses and larger housing units.
@Wallahalla,,, Love is so cool. Humor is so cool. ADD THEM TOGETHER and YOU WILL find so many giggles!! TY for helping many giggle daily.
@Cseguin2 ,,, SO SORRY about the insurance!! YO yes I NEED to really empathize to my GD about mine. All of us should make sure our loved ones know exactly and not by word of mouth, but written down, info given as to how it's to be paid, if payment is needed. Sadly as many friends parents pass they have no clue what the wishes are, or if they do know, where to find what's written (if it's written). Hopefully we all have this all organized. Now a days you can get a packet from your local hospital with all the forms you need from what meds /conditions/ to what to do in case of an emergency/ life decisions to death and what you'd like done. Having this all in one simple packet is so much easier. It removes so much stress for all. Hopefully the storage area situation can be worked out. Don't know if you can offer 3 to 6 months payment upfront? Or agree to pay 2 months ahead of time? Hope you had sunshine today. It's cold to me here though LOL it's finally over 35.
@Pattie241,, HI Patti!! Hopefully you are also enjoying the day!!
@Bookienj YEAH YEAH!! I am HOPING for some sunshine tomorrow!! ENJOY that warmth, but we all know there's still a little bit left to the winter (Snickers, cause we KNOW I LOVE WINTER!) but, before you know it, you'll be seeing tiny signs of life in the ground again.
Todays QOTD Yesterday we asked about food when tired, busy etc. Today ,,, you are tired, hurting, and know you "should" exercise, and or add in more time. What do you do? A) SKIP it because "I am just to tired, hurting etc."? Or "Start out to do 10 mins and see what happens from there?" Or how do you handle this situation?
Here's the link because when we answer these, others who lurk, often find an answer to a question they have.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10855505/daily-qotd-question-of-the-day#latest
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@wallahalla that's a hard one to top but think I can ... heheheheheh... English Bay Vancouver BC
my laffing buddies eh !! We had fun !! This is a series of statues out by English Bay designed to get you laughing !! Of course I did .. but the mask stayed ON ...
found a couple of interesting things, like this ... bird...
And of course we all need directional signs, well I do anyway ...
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do you love nature as I do ? minus all the bugs of course, long as they stay outta site I am find lol
I got as far as the person sitting on the bench in the background, I was going to go to the far tip, never got there, thanks to hip issues had to turn around and head home. I did avoid the hotdog vender, by seconds .... phewwwww
Have a nice day everyone !! More on English Bay later !!
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Good Evening Everyone!
Today was rest and weigh day. Down 0.6 lbs! Woohoo! I hope this is a great sign for my journey. Found a place that doesn't need a credit card on file so looking more into it. It's farther from my apt and a bit more money. But is heated and indoors. Still waiting for a call back from Mom's insurance agent to see what they say about what I need to do. Cleaned at Mom's for a bit as well. Looks a lot better than it did. Also played a game of cards with Hubby. Have not heard from school yet so kept on with my studies and trying to figure it out on my own. Looked over the exam and think I know most of it so should have that in the mail in the next couple of days.1 -
@LindieMaeP - I love your post! It’s great you are able to share all your own photos and not worry about copyright! I do that too. Would you mind if I quote it on the Red Hot Chili Stepper Team? I’ll send you a friend request. I’ll wait for your answer of course.
@CSEGUIN2 - congratulations on your loss!1 -
@aalley5 help yourself to what you want to share 😊1
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@lindiemaep ,, LOVED the pics,, hey good job avoiding the hot dog stand!! I LOVE them too!! We'll be having a hot dog grab and go soon, I am the one in charge of cooking them, buying etc. Since for 2 years we didn't do anything here, we need all new stuff (food wise) LOL that'll be fun!! ALWAYS FUN $$PENDING the council money instead of my own. I DOUBT I'll resist one hot dog. But I'll be able to stay at just one.
@Cseguin2,,, WOOHOO CONGRATS on the weight loss!! WTG!!! Hope the storage and your Moms insurance all work out! AWESOME on being prepared for the exam!!
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This morning on my Android phone’s MFP app, the news feed has viewable photos. On my iPad app, they are not. I am hoping that MFP is trying to integrate the program on all platforms.1 -
@aalley5 I am thinking along those lines too about intergrating the various platforms that you can access MFP with - I did contact them a while back and they did send me an invite to beta testing parts of the program, but I just do not have time for that. It would be nice if all could see pictures on their news feed and actually post them. Posting on Iphone is different and more complicated then on the android - that's a plus for my android but a small plus - I still want to chuck it LOL I know @Dianedoessmiles1 and a few others like their android, but I like my Iphone better. Anyway I thought I would post some more pictures.
I did eventually get to that point .. but then turned around .. in the old days I would have walked the whole seawall and I anticipated doing that but knew I would not be able to. It is very important to recognise and accept limitations.
I know we have a wealth of artisitc folks on board the 5% challenge, how about some drift wood ? Imagine what you could do with it !! I am not that kind of artistic, my craft is in being a fantastic audience as well as an enjoyer of food LOL
Another view of the bay - I had to get the branches in - I like nature in my shots where they belong !!
Have a wonderful day everyone and remember, it's hump day, down hill to the weekend !! AND a new challenge on Saturday !!
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Todays QOTD Yesterday we asked about food when tired, busy etc. Today ,,, you are tired, hurting, and know you "should" exercise, and or add in more time. What do you do? A) SKIP it because "I am just to tired, hurting etc."? Or "Start out to do 10 mins and see what happens from there?" Or how do you handle this situation
Well I usually exercise anyway-go yo the gym and zone out on the elliptical. My body usually feels better but sometimes my mood doesn’t improve.
@Dianedoessmiles1 -thx! Yup enjoying the warmth. Supposed to get up to 42 today! Don’t worry they are calling for 1-3 inches on the 17th.1 -
@LindieMaeP I love the laughing statues! 😂 Now I want to go there and have my picture taken with them!1
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Good Evening Everyone!
Thanks for the congrats on my weight loss. I am feeling great about it.
Today has been a busy productive day. Mom's and my insurance are getting straightened out. I will have a storage unit tomorrow. These have been a major stressful few days for me. But not anymore. Also found out our TOPS group starts meeting again on Tuesday. I hope this is the extra nudge I need to get fully back on track. Today I actually considered and even wanted to do my workout. But obviously not bad enough to actually do it. But it's definitely a good sign. Got my email back from the school. A little frustrated as they did not provide any help. Just informed me that it's not a requirement to do the learning objectives unless I wanted to as they are not sent in or graded🤦. No kidding I am doing them to help me learn and do my best. Oh well as long as I pass my exams I will be good with that. Did the review test at end of chapter 2 and got 8/10 that's way better than chapter 1's review test when I got 5/10.1 -
Diane: I had a great me day yesterday. Got a lot of steps in.0
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How are you enjoying the virtual tour of English Bay? Dispite living so close I actually rarely go. Crowds are not my thing and this area can get really crowded depending on what is going on in the city. I am just glad there were no protests happening, I would have turned around and went home.
Have a good day everyone - one more day to the weekend to go !!
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Good Evening Everyone!
Today has been a great day! Had to go to the storage office to get my unit. Ended up with a month free that I wouldn't have had doing it online. Had planned to take the bus but then walked all the way there and back. Only stops were at shops along the way that Mom and I use to frequent when I would take her for appointments. Informed the ones that she knew that she had passed. This was a little hard. Surpassed my step goal of 15,000 steps. I am so proud of myself for walking. It felt great. Mailed in my exam today and started my next lesson of chapters 3 & 4. Looking forward to learning so much. Didn't have a great lunch but it was so worth it to me. Salad for dinner. My friend is helping me move bins to storage tomorrow after work. I am so grateful she is back in my life when I need her the most. I hope I find a way to repay her kindness and friendship.2 -
@LindiemaeP,,, The personal Tour we are having is AWESOME!! TY TY TY TY!!! Hmmm the drift wood could be used in SO MANY WAYS!!! SO COOL!! Oh hey, Izzy would LOVE some as a new scratching piece, would not Amigo?
@Bookienj,,, COOL on heading to the gym,,, actually OUTSTANDING though you do not want to. Do you listen to any special music that you may not be able otherwise? I know with teens,,, LOL "THAT'S NOT MUSIC!" thing. LOL of course what you listen to IS Music. LOL Teens, well, maybe yours aren't as bad as many as far as music goes since they play instruments. I know when I was in band (Clarinet) we often played music my Mom enjoyed. I was HORRIFIED at first, but learned (LOL) to appreciate it.
Hope you are enjoying the warmth!! I am , but REALLY HOPING for a few more GOOD SIZE STORMS!!!
@wallahalla ,,, I can EASILY see you with the laughing statues, and hey, lets ALL GO!!! We have the credit card from the Dawg team ,,,, it has an UNLIMITED BALANCE on it,,, woohoo!!
Awww the last picture,, What good is love is we do not return it? Love is great.
@Patti241 ,,, so glad you had a GREAT DAY!! WOOHOO!!! TY TY TY for being with us.
@Cseguin2 ,,,,WOOHOO on the storage bin and an extra month!! AND of course WOW NICE STEPS IN!! WTG!! Plus the friendship,,,, I know my friends help me to feel so well, a few say it the way it is, sometimes that hurts, though it's done with the best intentions, and LOLOL they are 99% of the time,, correct. Thankfully it's not often, right now around the car. LOL the friend we co own the car with,, declares ALL Mechanics "are idiots!!" She's a very kind person just frustrated they can't find why it's shaking and always declare "no it's not." OH MY!! But they did a few small things, it didn't shake today. We'll see! HEY GREAT JOB with mailing in the exam!! What it is you are studying if you wish to say.
OKAY OFF TO BED I GO!!
Everyone PLEASE REMEMBER to turn in your time today (Friday) and weigh in either today or tomorrow (A few may have a different schedule) as long as it's in by Saturday night by 11:59 PM in your time zone.
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Good morning everyone.2
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@Patti241 WAVING!! Izzy is a purring. Awww and it's GORGEOUS OUT at 44 and SUNNY!! I'll be going for a walk soon.
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