WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2022

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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,326 Member
    Lived without A/C for many years. Tricks I have used to keep cooler. Close windows early in the day. We still open house first thing in morning. Today will close all windows by 10. Drapes are closed when sunny. East closed in morning west closed in afternoon. South side closed all day. Watering in the morning. Keeping some of our grass green if under a tree. Mixed bag on this one evaportion from lawn cooling but can add to humidity. Walks in morning and late evening after 7. Move slowly throughout the day. Not the time to do intense exercising. Drink more water. Place a cool cloth around your neck. For the first few days of a heat snap basement not a bad place to hang out. Running dehumidfier to get humidity under 50 helps. I would go to a movie, library, shopping in the heat of the day to get into a cool enviroment. Worst part of the day 4-6. So no cooking running the dishwasher at this time. Sleeping in the bassement or lowest floor can help. Yes and run fans if you are in the room. Turn off when not in there. Now that we have ductless A/C I will run fans to distribute air better. We tend to just run the ones we need when we are in that space. Almost always run it in the 4-6 time.

    Good for me to review we are going to have a two weeks of temps in the 90's. Heat advisory for two days of triple digit heat because of humidity. Time to go close the windows...
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 3,031 Member
    It was a nice weekend, all in all. Grocery run on Saturday, lunch out on Sunday with my DH, something we don't do very much. Took half of it home with us, and sufficed for Corey's lunch today and my dinner last night.

    I really have read everything here on the thread, but held on to nothing. Possibly because I realized toward the end of the week that the caffeine was affecting my sleep, so I'm back to decaf. Decaf hot tea in the morning, decaf iced tea the rest of the day. Never found a decaf coffee that I thought tasted good. I'm going to miss that fizzy feeling like my brain was working, but I need the sleep, and it worked last night. First good night's sleep in more than a week, but left me a little foggy.

    The dreams, though, they have been very vivid--possibly because I'm totally engrossed in a series called West World on HBO Max. Not for the faint of heart, the violence never stops, but provides some serious questions about AI that we will have to be answering soon. Speaking of AI, has anyone seen Machka?

    Later, y'all,
    Love, Lisa in AR
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,721 Member
    edited July 2022
    We have overhead fans in 5 rooms in our house! It sure helps with the AC bill and we are pretty cool most of the time. I grew up in a house that had no AC and only a floor furnace in the winter. I really appreciate having AC.

    Carol in GA
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,870 Member
    edited July 2022
    The food delivery came at 7.15. Then we had breakfast. I then went out for a 5k walk by the sea, listening to a podcast on mental/physical health, based on nutrition. Nice breeze. :D Back by 9 am.
    When I got home I made tonight's dinner- a large feta and veg frittata. Yum! We will have it with a green salad. No cooking this evening. There will be enough left to fill a sandwich for tomorrow's lunch.
    Since then I have been resting in a darkened room. All curtains drawn. It's now 15.36 and it's not too bad here. I've probably dozed off a bit too much, but last night's sleep was terrible. I have my trusty fan on and barely any clothes. I hope DH will answer the door for the Amazon delivery!!!

    DH actually went out for a walk after lunch, but he is a lizard.

    Only one more day to go. Must get in touch with my son about Bea pick up tomorrow. I'm not doing it, but DH might if the kids are at school. We are a lot cooler here than some areas.

    Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • bethe
    bethe Posts: 80 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good afternoon ladies! <3



    I watched an interesting interview this morning with Dr. Robert Lustig. I've been a fan of his for years, he was a pioneer in the no-sugar realm (especially the dangers of fructose ... "high fructose corn syrup") he has several videos on YouTube and a book called "Fat Chance" which talks how fat was vilified for years when according to research, sugar was the culprit all along contributing to obesity, fatty liver, heart disease. Most fat in the diet was OK all along....;)

    Anyhow, here's the link if anyone is interested. I learned a lot. A little over an hour long. I really was glad to see this as I've been back into sugary snacks lately. :( I didn't realize this about the fructose found in fruit: When you eat a piece of fruit, the body doesn't recognize the fructose however because of the 2 types of fiber than normally accompany it. But fruit juice and fruit in smoothies doesn't have the fiber structure found in a whole apple for example. This video has lots of little gems like that.

    Thank you for the link! I'm really into this type of info. Turns out the sugar industry bought off the powers that be in the 60's to vilify fat instead of sugar . Smh - and then we had decades of inaccurate health advice based on that mis-information. How many lives could have been saved/improved, if we'd just gotten the correct info back then? Ah well.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,477 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,310 Member
    About the heat: when my kid was young we used to ride horseback every Saturday rain or shine or heat wave. I would pack a small cooler with ice and cold water bottles and washcloths. You could really bring your temp down with an iced washcloth!

    The other trick is to run cold water in the bathtub and soak your feet. This works really well for dogs because they lose heat through their footpads. Although Teddy was nervous about the whole bathtub idea, at least he avoided heat stroke.

    Delaware is about five degrees above usual, so it's hot but not unexpected. I won't leave the air conditioning for more than a moment. I did my yoga and marching in the basement this morning.

    My sister and I are struggling with the menu for her visit. Between my Dad's teeth and my mom's aversion to chicken, and my sister's avoiding fat, the only thing I can think of is ham. Maybe tilapia if I had the attention span to cook it. Hmm.

    Annie in Delaware

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,331 Member
    working on the court across from us- not sure what they are doing but the big equipment with the back up beep,beep, beep went on until midnight. They are starting back up again now- thought they would be going all night but glad when they stopped. Screwing up parking for all of us because the people down that court have to park on our part of the street if they want to get out. Lost my parking and had to park down the street for a while.
    Having my tea before going over to walk MIL's dog and possible help give her a shower. Was supposed to do that Thursday but she refused.
    Want to come home and do a little around the house(that I have procrastinated too long) and also a little in the garden.
    No daycare girl today- they changed her days this week.
    Zumba tonight.
    Yes, the one afternoon off has made a huge difference with dh-his mood was so good when he stopped back at the house and he said his mom was ok when he got back- not pissy which was surprising.
    He needs to do it more often, start leaving her by herself more.

    I wish my pictures were better of the wetlands- it is so amazing. I want to take everyone there now.
    Each time we see something different, even though we have walked the same exact trail every time.

    Have a wonderful Monday ladies

    Debbie

    Napa Valley, CA 63degrees now with a high of 80 today.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,331 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    About the heat: when my kid was young we used to ride horseback every Saturday rain or shine or heat wave. I would pack a small cooler with ice and cold water bottles and washcloths. You could really bring your temp down with an iced washcloth!

    The other trick is to run cold water in the bathtub and soak your feet. This works really well for dogs because they lose heat through their footpads. Although Teddy was nervous about the whole bathtub idea, at least he avoided heat stroke.

    Delaware is about five degrees above usual, so it's hot but not unexpected. I won't leave the air conditioning for more than a moment. I did my yoga and marching in the basement this morning.

    My sister and I are struggling with the menu for her visit. Between my Dad's teeth and my mom's aversion to chicken, and my sister's avoiding fat, the only thing I can think of is ham. Maybe tilapia if I had the attention span to cook it. Hmm.

    Annie in Delaware

    the tilapia can be baked in foil- sprinkle with garlic pepper and salt, maybe a little lemon. Wrap and bake- simple to cook and to clean up afterwards. That is how I cook my salmon. You can also put some pico degallo on before or after baking the tilapia.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,331 Member
    Have only lived in one house with AC-the one former hubby and I had after living on base.
    We didn't use it often. I don't think we even had it when he and I lived in Mobile,AL. almost 40 yrs ago so cant remember- I doubt that little place had it.
    Now with my asthma worse, even if we did have it now, I would rarely use it. Cold kicks in my asthma really quick. Something else is irritating it this past month- may be all the time at MIL's because of the dust or the stress but it is every day right now- almost to a point of doing nebulizer treatments again.
    Thankfully, the living room here stays cool most of the time- summer and winter it is cool. If it gets too warm I turn on the fan and open both doors. The guys have window ac units in their rooms but have to replace son's- he said it isn't working- Will tell dh after things calm down with MIL.
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 4,018 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Sue, ow! Hope your PT is as successful as mine has been
    Pip aaauugggh! How frustrating! Like Carla I’d be lost without the calendar, contacts and reminders on my phone. No “wallet” stuff though ;) Oooh Big Trees, is that at Calaveras Big Trees State Park?
    Viv it is so hard to make yourself move when your knee hurts, but I keep hearing coach say “Motion is lotion.” Let us know how your mum’s TENS pen works, (fingers Xd.)
    Heather inspiring bravery in your memoirs. Hooray for new shoes and walking pain free!
    Ginny prayers for favorable scan results.
    Allie Hooray for clear mammo!
    Annie “…surely the military will close for a few days for the holidays…” :laugh: SMH
    Leslie your smiles say it all! Labradorite, thanks!
    Rita “…not feeling it” a real tea snorter!
    Debbie inspiring steps. Heart breaking for you and your DH, and even for your MIL. Surely no one is born wanting to be so very very mean. Psych evaluation for her and counseling (ambiguous grief?) for your DH sound very much in order. ((hugs)), prayers and keep us in your pocket. Bravissima for encouraging your DH to go to Contra Costa Con. Hope it gave him respite.
    Rebecca ((hugs)) Thanks for sharing your caregiving support group experience. Hope Debbie can find one nearby at a convenient time. Bravissima for sharing your coping strategies with new Navy Moms. Lemonade ;) How long has your sister lived there? Makes me feel less bad about some of our un-unpacked boxes from the last two moves :laugh:
    Carol bravissima for your tech success! Can the harsh cream be any worse than that cursed freeze gun?
    Welcome @thutch7 Tracy!
    Vicki yours to Debbie about her DH keeping everything inside . . . Exactly! Enjoy your ride!
    Michele hope Vince’s leg pain eases soon.

    Only through pg 34 but need to go to sleep… snackless dadgummit!

    Done:

    7/15: Move: 1 set pt, dogs to powerline,34 mins playing with plants, 8 mins laundry. active mins:232 steps:7619
    Fuel: protein=68g sugar=84g fiber=12g sodium=1239mg fruit=2 vegs=3 CI<CO=562
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, hymns
    Wt: 139.8
    Lighter, lovelies!

    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

    2022: Be still and listen.
    July: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

    Awe, my sister moved there 1 and a half years ago. These are items they have packed from garage to garage. Since 2012, she has moved about 9 times! The sad unreliable life of being married to a farm implement salesman and store manager. Once they got a store up and on its feet again, they would be told to move again! He's finally retired so they are now in his childhood home and will stay. My sister finally seems calmer💖👍.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 4,018 Member
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    My peanut butter cookies I sent to eldest sailor for his birthday next month. They turned out perfect! These are two I saved for Lee and I. The bite is just my way of claiming which one is mine.🙃😂. I also made chocolate chip. All in all 30 cookies! Wrapped them in saran in 2/3 portions and then in a baggie. I hope they arrive ok. I put newspaper all around in the box so they don't move too much. $16 to mail that.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,477 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Slow walk w/family- 2hrs 24min 2sec, 35elev, 2.39ap, 91ahr, 153mhr, 6.29mi= 646c. *picking up trash along the way*
    Strava app = 717c
    Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 48.01min, 318elev, 125aw, 18.8amph, 41 & 45gear, 116ahr, 140mhr, 15.05mi= 333c
    Zwift stats- 48.05min, ,319elev, 124aw, 46arpm, 18.42amph, 15.1mi= 343c

    Total cal 979

    Got back from our walk a little after 8am and it was already over 80 degrees.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,870 Member
    Oh Katla, what an awful time you are having. So glad you were able to talk to your DH today. I hope you find some more joy on your birthday. <3 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

    Much love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited July 2022
    <3Katla,

    Happy Birthday, dear Katla!

    I am glad you are safe and with people who cherish you.

    Karen in Virginia
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,721 Member
    KATLA ~ Wishing you a happy birthday and so glad you can talk to your husband.

    MARGARET ~ Lovely gardens.

    Carol in GA
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,749 Member
    Katla-

    <3 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! <3 So happy you made it to your new home safe and sound. And very glad you got to talk with your DH. That was a great present indeed and I'm sure he loved speaking with you. <3

    Lanette B)
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,110 Member
    Katla - Happy birthday! Hope you get to talk to DH again today. It must be hard to go and leave him behind even when you know he is getting good care. Is your niece checking in on him?

    I feel for all of you suffering in heat waves. Would send you some cooler weather if I could.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,859 Member
    Katla ... Happy Birthday!es34bz5din5i.jpg

    Beth near Buffalo
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,717 Member
    edited July 2022
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    Katla - Happy Birthday
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,859 Member
    Our temperatures are nothing like most of you are having. We suffer the long, snowy winters for the mild summers. It is unusual for temperatures to reach 90 ... most summer days are closer to low 80s Still, we have air-conditioning for those few days that are unbearable. The AC is on today because the humidity is outrageous. We have been getting a much needed steady rain since yesterday afternoon. We're just keeping the house closed and the AC really isn't even running anymore.

    Beth near Buffalo
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,219 Member
    Katla- dear friend Happiest of Birthdays,I know it must be so hard to be 1/2 way across the country from the hubby,but I know your both being well taken care of..
    Hope you get to talk to him again today.,sending my love to you xoxox..
    Carmines t shirt came and Tracy said he smiled so thats great.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,310 Member
    Katla Happy birthday! I too am so glad you have arrived safely. And so good that you got to talk to DH. Take care!

    Annie in Delaware
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,687 Member
    Happy birthday, Katla. So thankful you arrived safe and that your hubby is being well cared for.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR

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