WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2022

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  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    I seem to have picked up a summer cold from somewhere, feeling a bit off today. It started at the Theatre on Wednesday evening watching Pricilla Queen of the Desert - which was brilliant by the way, the costumes were spectacular (wish I could have taken a photo to show you) I have a cough, sore throat and no energy. Negative for Covid, thought I would test to be on the safe side, don't want to be infecting others.

    It's back to normal temperature here thank goodness. We haven't had any of the predicted rain and thunderstorms so far. I think I heard that the reservoirs are getting dangerously low, but I am sure that is normal for this time of year.

    Michele Good news about the tumour <3

    Flea Sorry to hear about your mums health problems <3

    Sorry, more I wanted to comment on, but my brain is a bit foggy.

    Take care and love to all <3

    Viv UK
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,086 Member
    Morning ladies-ugh awful nights sleep..5 hours maybe of tossing and turning..
    Guess thats what i get for having a diet soda at 2 pm
    Maybe I'll catch a nap with Miles when he takes one..
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,610 Member
    edited July 2022
    This morning was our last dog walk on the beach by the Gold Beach Airport. Tumble got so many stickers enmeshed in her long fur, it took the entire trip home for me to get most of them out. Next nail trim trip we’ll walk the dogs in the local park, if I can’t persuade Joe to drive up to the Ophir beach. Much better- all sand, no stickers. (edited. Have always called the round spiky seeds "cockleburs" but googling see an unfamiliar plant with different seeds, so now I don't know what to call them.)

    Rebecca thanks for the bean salad and cabbage ramen tips. I portion out my brown rice into little snack baggies then put them all in a larger freezer bag then into the freezer for when needed. :love: the lavender field picnics pics and Athena’s switch plate. Brava! Katla ((hugs)) can you FaceTime or Skype with DH on your phones? Praying your DH is soon strong enough to travel to be near you.
    Heather scary dizzy spell. You ARE the dream resource for your grands, lucky kids! Yes please do be kind to yourself. You are still recovering from both the cruise and Covid.
    Vicki :love: what you said about this group. Amen, sister, amen!
    Lanette thanks for the Greek beans recipe. Will try it with the garbanzos I have on hand and arugula instead of dill ;) And yes, you’re right. C leaving means updating my “Just in caes” binder. Trusting that someone else will appear is not easy but what else can we do? :} Joe has to mow before 10 am due fire season restrictions. Neighbors can’t complain, we’re all in the same boat.
    Flea :love: the pic of your pooch and the watering wand. ((hugs)) and prayers for your mom and you. Sometimes crying together is not just the only but the best thing you can do.
    Michele are you interested in joining the lunchtime yoga class? Thankful for the good news that things are stable and don’t need to be re-checked for 3 years.
    Tracey we all need mental health days from time to time. Good for polishing resumes too… ;)
    Sue those running and turning questions on the PT eval always make me laugh.
    Rori “everyone’s favorite mister” :laugh: Thanks for the Killer Queen tribute band recommendation.
    Allie could just picture Miles “swimming” in his baby pool :smile:
    Suebdew “cooled DOWN to 112"? :astonished: How did the checkup go? ((hugs))
    Viv hope you feel better soon.
    Welcome @or3s3sl1m Cindy from New Zealand!

    Avocados: Will look for the diced avocados. Whole large avocados are $2.50 each here, smaller ones $1. Little ones in bag always seem to be bruised and brown inside. Maybe I leave them to ripen next to the apple on our fruit tray too long. If I catch them in time they keep ok in the fridge until cut. Now I’m hungry for avocado.

    Vacations: Had two stellar vacations with Mama alone, Disneyland when it first opened (I was in second grade and got to skip school, a one time deal). Then, when I was 17, we went to New York City. Otherwise our vacations were going to St. Louis and Kansas City to visit aunts, uncles, cousins every other summer. Had my first birthday on the train (Papa worked for Railway Express so he rode for free and Mama for half fare). Then, when I was old enough, we went by car. Mama and Papa always planned a side excursion on the way, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Royal Gorge, Mojave and Painted Deserts, something. I remember Route 66 well. We always stayed with relatives, only in motels en route. Nowadays I prefer to stay in local hotel when visiting kin, but kinda miss the late night chats around the kitchen table. I do NOT miss St. Louis in August in an un-airconditioned brick house. Sometimes I had to sleep in the bath tub it was soooo hot.


    Done:
    7/21: Move: 1.5 set pt, beach stroll, active mins:224 steps:4902
    Fuel: protein=53g sugar=95g fiber=17g sodium=1051mg fruit=1 vegs=3 CI<CO=568
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, 30 mins grooming, nail trims, call for Joe’s derm appt, call for Shadow’s rX, PT thank you, massage, Sharon’s mail to box.
    Wt: 140.2

    7/20: Move: pt appointment, 119 mins line dancing
    active mins:196 steps:5133
    Fuel: protein=53g sugar=87g fiber=8g sodium=1118mg fruit=2 vegs=3 CI<CO=430
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, lunch with C and T.
    Wt: 140.2
    Lighter, lovelies!

    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

    2022: Be still and listen.
    July: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,645 Member
    Good morning ladies! <3

    Here's the Greek Bean Salad recipe if anyone is interested. I left out Olive oil in my previous post. And, you can add avocado :) ( I don't, because this dish lasts me several days and I don't want to risk the avocado turning brown.) I found the original recipe here (modified it a little for my own taste) https://the2spoons.com/vibrant-greek-bean-salad/
    GREEK BEAN SALAD

    INGREDIENTS

    1 - 15 1/2 oz cans Cannellini Beans, rinsed and drained
    kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
    1 medium garlic clove, finely minced
    1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced or 2 sliced green onions
    1 to 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more to serve
    1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces - OPTIONAL
    1/4 cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, torn if large OR 1 tsp dried
    1 T cup lightly packed fresh dill, chopped OR 1 tsp dried
    1 tsp grated lemon zest, plus 1 tsp lemon juice

    INSTRUCTIONS
    In a large microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave on high until hot, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring half way through. (I halve the recipe - 1 can beans, etc - and heat only 30 seconds, stir, then another 30 seconds. Longer than that in my microwave makes them explode.)

    To the hot beans, add the garlic, onion, vinegar, oil, salt & pepper, toss to combine. Let stand until cooled to room temperature, about 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.

    Stir the beans once again, then stir in the avocado, parsley, dill and lemon zest and juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional oil.

    Makes 3 to 4 servings.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    :) Jake's daughter and her family are coming to town as part of their vacation which will be primarily two weeks in a rented house on Vancouver Island. Jake and his daughter talk on the phone every week but otherwise we have very little relationship with any of them. Her sons are 11 and 13. They say they have lots of vacation things to do while they're here but Jake wants our schedule clear in case they want to spend time with us. So it will be several days in limbo.

    :) Welcome,Cindy from New Zealand tell us about yourself and join the conversation.

    :)Allie, It's too bad that you're not a reader. I had a hard time sleeping last night so I was able to finish the book I was reading on my phone and start a new one.

    :) We've made changes in what we eat, but we still stay with a small pool of regular foods. It cuts down on decision fatigue and makes grocery ordering much simpler.

    :)<3Katla, I know you're taking it one day at a time with your husband so far away and you building a new nest for the two or you near your kids and grandkids.

    :) Jake and I worked in the yard together yesterday and several neighbors came by and we invited them into the yard for a visit. One had a dog but Bessie wasn't interested.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,086 Member
    Poor Tracy was in tears when I got here..
    Miles is learning how to work things like going to sleep being put in his porta crib,then waking right up so mom will hold him.
    So nobody gets sleep
    Tracy started this so she could feed on demand,and now Miles knows how to work the system..
    I told Tracy now that the weekend is here its time for him to start sleeping in his crib and learning to self soothe..
    Tracy doesn't want to stress Kyle out during the week because he needs the sleep because he is the one working full time.
    So hopefully they can get him under control and learn to sleep on his own.
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    edited July 2022
    Barbara AHMOD: OPB radio ran a story about Gold Beach this week, and I felt silly that I had never figured out that back in the 1840s there was gold washing up on the beach. It was a fun story of gold rush, boom town, and hidden treasure. If you missed it, I'm sure you can listen to it on OPB 's website.

    Re: stickers. Are they goathead thorns? We had them in Kansas, and they are pesky and painful. Your description reminded me of them.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    Pressure washing the rug done. The rug inside is the after pic. Got on my hands n knees to scrub it, flipped it over pressure washed it, flip it back and sprays some more. Took 2 hours. Done by 9am and was able to get it inside before sunset. Can’t tell the difference on pictures, but I can see it . Came out pretty good.
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    Brilliant, Pip! I do see the difference.

    Flea
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    Good morning ladies!
    I did my yoga and marching. Yay!

    Annie in Delaware
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 644 Member
    <3
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Vicki - I just googled Jehovah Witness funeral and there is all sorts of info about traditions and what to expect... might be worth reading.

    Kim in N. California
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    OregonMother wrote: »
    Barbara AHMOD: OPB radio ran a story about Gold Beach this week, and I felt silly that I had never figured out that back in the 1840s there was gold washing up on the beach. It was a fun story of gold rush, boom town, and hidden treasure. If you missed it, I'm sure you can listen to it on OPB 's website.

    Re: stickers. Are they goathead thorns? We had them in Kansas, and they are pesky and painful. Your description reminded me of them.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR

    goat head burrs are terrible!!! popped many bike tires when we were kids.


    didnt get much sleep. Between dh home to grab a shower before going to work at midnight, PGE calling me while I was asleep, to tell me my electricity was off(thanks for waking me up to tell me that-was only off 8 min or so, from the amount of time the stove clock was off), the cats either jumping on me or sleeping so close and leaving no room for me.

    Went and walked Kobe- almost canceled but glad I went. I am fine once I start, just hated getting up early.
    Have my daycare girl
    Walking the wetlands with a friend again tonight.

    Making chicken satay for dinner- never tried it or made it- hope it is good. It is just the sauce pack that you add your own veggies and meat. Will make rice to go with it. Beings dh won't be here, I will make brown rice instead because that is what I like better.

    Have a wonderful weekend

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
    Katla ~ My heart feels for you. I can understand how strange all this feels to you and I really hope your husband will be able to join you soon.

    Carol in GA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 5min 15sec, 43elev, 2.98ap, 83ahr, 97mhr, 6.24mi= 724c
    Strava app = 711c
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    Rr
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,040 Member
    <3

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