WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2022
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Lanette - I have one of these and it works every time. https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Jar-Opener-Gripper-Pads/dp/B09ZK9C7V6/ref=pd_lpo_3?pd_rd_i=B09ZK9C7V6&psc=1. Don't know why you would need a half dozen of them, but it's hard to find just one.
Oh - and I forgot, they often stock the same stuff at any place that sells lots of fabric - they are what you put under rugs or chair pads to keep them from sliding around.0 -
Karen, sending many hugs to you and your spouse. Someone told me years ago that it was no surprise that "move" was a four letter word. There is so much work and so much emotion and so much uncertainty that even the promise of a better tomorrow isn't sufficient to offset it.
Barbie in NW WA
Barbie,
You have articulated what I have been unable to!
This is our exact situation.
Karen in Virginia
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Lanette,
I have pretty good luck with a JarKey; it breaks the vacuum seal. Works great.
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still can’t post from the app on my iPhone. Using an alternative method to post pictures.
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I have a kind of wrench gadget for opening jars. Works pretty well, but if they are super stubborn then stand the jar upside down in v hot water. Expands the metal.
My trip to buy milk turned spendy when I decided to pop into the butcher to buy ground beef for a chilli. My eye was caught by a delicious looking whole fillet of beef just sitting there. Two nice thick steaks later ....... They are in the freezer waiting for a suitable occasion.
Lisa - So happy for your daughter. I loved taking back my maiden name and did not change it when I married DH. It's mine and I'm keeping it. I go by Ms and I get annoyed by people calling me Mrs. That is my mum!
Of course, it would be loads better if she wasn't hitched up with a new guy. But I can’t talk. It took me until around 53 to realise I didn't need a man in my life. Then I met DH.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
At my mother's funeral we released 7 white homing pigeons. The first one is released on its own to represent the soul of the deceased. The rest are released and represent angels escorting the soul home. The birds circled the church a number of times to orient themselves before flying off. I was told it was initially a Spanish tradition.
Moving and environmentally friendly.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA
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Happy Tuesday! All sort of problems with our IT system at work. Can't get into do what I have to get done. It's house wide and been going on since yesterday. Of course we do not have onsite IT. What a mess.
The funeral for my cousin was different. I had read up and so we wore dark clothes. They did not unlock the church until 10 minutes before the service and his body was not there. It was short and not a lot said about him. The immedate family was going to the burial and then a dinner was planned acouple hours later at another place. We left after the service. Saw my brother and his wife that have not talked to me since mom died in 2016. Didn't talk which is another story and so sad.
KJ--How scary. I pray that you feel stronger everyday. Glad DH and DS are stepping up and taking care of this week for you. So sad about that young girl. I know you will find just the right way to share with the kids and give them hope. You are such a Blessing.
Rita--How scary and so glad they missed your camper. What a story, sorry you ended up having a bad night, but can understand why. Take care of yourself.
Barbie--Glad the visit went well. I know I get all worked up about having company and then it goes well. I remember growing up and people coming over all the time, just showing up. Now seems we have to plan every visit no matter how short.
Carla--Hugs and prayers, with this heat and no AC. I know what you mean about our children and knowing what and when to be there. It was so much easier when they were young and the grandchildren were younger. I just feel left out and not sure what to do.
Michele--When we were on vacation we stopped at one of those All Bundt cake stores and bought acouple. I never did eat mine and DH finally asked if he could have it. It sounded good at the time, but everytime I thought about it, the calories just were not worth it. I find that happening alot more as time goes on. Something I really like and when it comes down to it, don't want as don't want the calories.
Well I am all caught up again. Didn't mean to write a book. Been feeling just off the last week and can not put my figure on if I am depressed, stressed, just sad. I did go see the surgeon yesterday as I have been having a lot of heartburn and even throwing up. So tomorrow he is going to do an little procedure and see if that helps. I will just meet him in xray during my lunch break. I pray it helps.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE6 -
Kefir is ready. I love buttermilk, and this tastes just like it to me, only it's rich and thick - the consistency of cream. I'm reading in the comments that some folks are having luck stirring 1/4 cup into the next batch of prepared milk. There were 6 packets in the carton (freeze dried so doesn't really need refrigeration) so I should have enough to last for a long time. I imagine when the weather is cooler, it will take longer to ferment to the right consistency. My 75 degree kitchen was just right yesterday.
https://www.amazon.com/Yogourmet-Freeze-Dried-Kefir-Starter/dp/B006IB8VPG/ref=sr_1_11?crid=3DOJCIYA2EUOA&keywords=yogogourmet+kefir&qid=1658948555&sprefix=yogogourmet+kefir,aps,155&sr=8-11&th=1
Ladies who are trying to up their plant intake - don't forget about edible flowers! Violets are blooming in my yard right now. Yummy.
Got the mowing done this morning! It was overcast and cool - 62- at 8:30 so climbed on Nellybelle and got most of it done. Whew!! Supposed to hit in the low 90's today.
Can openers - thank you ladies for your suggestions! You gave me good ideas and got me thinking. I too have used hot water. The problem bottle I was dealing with was a screw-top Kombucha (contents under pressure) and the other jar was sauerkraut, also under pressure.
I dug around in the kitchen stuff "box for the thrift store" I keep adding to in the garage, and darned if I didn't find an old Kuhn Rikon can opener with the perfect bottle opener attachment, plus it has a "lip" to lift lids. Thanks for jogging my memory!
To be safe though I'm going to open these pressurized things outside or over the laundry sink.
Lanette
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/ family- 2hrs 1min 24sec, 58elev, 3.05ap, 101ahr, 155mhr, 6.21mi= 554c
Strava app = 708c
Walk home to gym- 11.31min, .53mi= 56c
Strava app = 61c
Treadmill jog- 32.31min, 5.6sp for 1st mi, 5.7sp for 2nd mi, 5.8sp for 3rd mi, 7.5 for last .10mi, 10.29 min mi, 139ahr, 167mhr, 5k= 334c
Walk gym to pt place to home- 17.05min, .77mi= 80c
Strava app = 89c
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Evening ladies
Fell asleep around 4:30 and up at 7:45. But should be able to go back to sleep..
Dropped off you know ,at the vets and will find out tomorrow whats going on,but for now feeding Alfie chicken and rice..1 -
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Karen I heard on a podcast today that moving is the third most stressful life event after death of a loved one and divorce. No wonder you'll having a tough time.3
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Worked, went to the dentist. I have to go back on the 10th to have a cavity filled. The good part is that the 10th is a Wed. so that gives me a good reason not to go bowling. Went bowling today. The last time I was bowling I broke 100 twice so my handicap came down. It’s still in the triple digits. Anyway, after today I can absolutely confirm that “what goes down must come up”….lol Hope to go for my walk later Update: did it
The washer was not flashing “14” this morning but the repair guy was here. The washer worked for him! So he told me to do a load of laundry so I washed my BK shirts and some other darks. Seems a lot of people have been having problems with the storms frying things. He's going to order a new board because you never know when it won't work
Hubby clothing: Vince has A LOT of NASCAR jackets and A LOT of baseball-type hats for all sorts of things. There are some things I don’t ever remember him wearing!
Carol – congrats on the win! Anything is better than nothing
Lisa – that’s wonderful about your daughter!
Sue WA – loved the pigeons story. Absolutely loved it
Vicki – prayers for healing
Got the new battery for the lawn mower. Now Vince thinks that maybe there’s something in the electric starter that isn’t working. Well, whatever, I WILL NOT use it until that’s fixed. Be it the electric start or the battery or whatever. Not until that electric start is fixed. And if he waits until the next time we have to cut the grass and it is the electric start – I’m not going to use that rope pull again.
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Heather - it must have taken your son a lot to do those videos.
I wonder what my generation will be referred to as we age. I don’t think I have ever been referred to as Mrs. I sort of wish I had at some point.
Lisa - good luck getting off of the city water. It would be a savings for sure.
Rita - my eldest daughter tells me giving is my “love language” I’ve never read that book, but I’m sure it’s true.
Carla - I agree on the balloons. It’s funny what we learn over the years.
Pip - great news on no surgery. Hopefully Physio is all it takes.
Annie - that is smart dressing for the body you have not what you wish it to be. It usually ends up being more flattering that way.
Ginny - I would whine too. Hope you see improvements soon.
Allie - I hope Alfie is feeling better today.
Lisa - what great news for your daughter!
Lanette - those old appliances sure lasted longer than ones nowadays.
Annie - great news that your Mom doesn’t have Alzheimer’s
Vicki - “something I really like and not worth the calories”. How did you get to that point. I’ve been so lonely in the evenings that I’ve been eating like a teenager. I need to fix it and just can’t force myself to.
I had ceramics tonight and completed my first glazed piece I can’t wait to see it after it’s fired.
My next piece is going to be a dragon for my Grandson for his birthday.
I was going to go away this weekend to see a friend, I’ve decided to stay home and refinish my china cabinet instead. Save money, see hubby and get some relaxing in.
I have a job interview in the morning, I really dislike the whole interview process. I am hoping the fact that I’m not desperate this time really helps me get through it more easily.
Tracey in Edmonton
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Lisa - So happy for your daughter. I loved taking back my maiden name and did not change it when I married DH. It's mine and I'm keeping it. I go by Ms and I get annoyed by people calling me Mrs. That is my mum!
Of course, it would be loads better if she wasn't hitched up with a new guy. But I can’t talk. It took me until around 53 to realise I didn't need a man in my life. Then I met DH.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Heather - Funny, I think I would have been happier too if she were getting through these next steps without someone new in her life already... but in all honesty, my husband's exactly the same way. And actually, I guess I am too. I barely made it a year after I left my first husband before I married Corey, and was living with him long before the wedding, mostly because I wouldn't marry him until he turned 40! The therapists get twisty about "internal validation" in opposition to "external validation," but I think it's a spectrum, and where we land on that spectrum at any given time varies across our entire lives.
The interesting part is that he is actually deliberately helping her rebuild her self-confidence that got SO battered during this last year. She sends me some of his texts to her, and besides the fact that he's writing full sentences with punctuation, he is lifting her up instead of tearing her down, in both a professional and a personal sense. I look forward to meeting him.
Got involved in an episode of Brokenwood Mysteries (Australian series on Acorn TV) and couldn't go to sleep until they got the bad guy. Really enjoying it, but now I'm wide awake. I'll get sleepy soon.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR2 -
KJ you kiddos and their parents (regardless of their beliefs) are so blessed to have you. Impressive and inspiring plants eaten list.
Heather your “some people think . . .” suggestion seems good to me. Thankful for Johnny’s instincts and the freezer fix.
Carol with you about the electronic controls, but doesn’t seem possible to get knobs/mechanically controlled appliances any more. One big benefit, the new washer is soooooo quiet
Barbie Mama and Papa’s thrift lessons, it took me a lot of growing up to finally put them into practice :devil:
Annie more than leaving the room, think I’dve “…left the building…”
Kay, sorry to confuse, the cost for one washer that handled four loads at once was $6=24 quarters. Driers cost about the same as yours. Was thankful to get all the towels, mats and bath rugs done that I’d used to sop up the water. Even more thankful the new one was installed yesterday afternoon
Lanette Laundry:is yours a front or top loading machine? Always put Borax in bottom before detergent. Prefer Arm & Hammer fragrance free powder for warm and hot, liquid Woollite for cold. Then liquid Oxyclean. Neither do I use fabric softener, fill the receptacle with white vinegar for the final rinse instead. I do use Clorox for the whites, perhaps twice a month, hope not a problem for our septic system.Made your Greek beans yesterday. Despite substitutions (garbanzos for cannellini beans, red onions for scallions, arugula for dill and no avocado or cucumber) was yummy. Will pick up cannellini beans for next time, to avoid the “chickpea” texture and taste, and scale back on the onions :burp: Thanks for the Annie Chun noodle bowl hack with chicken, cabbage and veggies! Will look for them at Grocery Outlet next time, or add them to the WalMart list for September’s trip. Sounds like Roger is your guardian angel in neighbor disguise.
Lisa please keep cool. Your health is way more important than any painting project.
Margaret, yours to Kelly. Brilliant and compassionate.
Carla, $10K. ouch!
Rebecca when you’re done, come on down. I make some of those spots too
Debbie your grandma’s Mendocino crafting cabin memories. Hope your time at your mother’s goes well.
Allie fingers Xd for cardio appointment.
Michele fingers Xd for the 24 hour washer re-set.
Done:7/26: Move: 1.5 set pt, 135 mins casserole-a-thon active mins:328 steps: 7553
Fuel: protein=49g sugar=95g fiber=26g sodium=1733mg fruit=1 vegs=5 CI<CO=600
Live: Joe, readings, BP, bottle return, recycling, gas, first loads of laundry in new washer.
Wt: 138.7
7/25: Move: 1.5 set pt, line dancing, dogs to powerline active mins:221 steps:7171
Fuel: protein=39g sugar=64g fiber=12g sodium=562mg fruit=1 vegs=3 CI<CO=1175
Live: Joe, readings, BP, cancel van insurance, wa$her choose and schedule, transfer from SA and w/draw from CU, sliced and cooked bacon
Wt: 139.6
7/24: Move: 1.5 set pt, dogs to powerline active mins:213 steps:6605
Fuel: protein=g sugar=g fiber=g sodium=mg fruit= vegs= CI<CO=
Live: Joe, readings, BP, church, reconciled visa and bank statements
Wt: 140.0
Only thru pg 53, but Joe’s up so I’m out.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
July: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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Lanette: I find something like this handy: https://www.amazon.com/Multi-Use-Arthritic-Scratches-Circumference-5mm-100mm/dp/B002HMRU34/ref=sr_1_53?crid=3GP9NTWS6K0WK&keywords=jar+opener+strap+wrench&qid=1658998042&sprefix=jar+opener+str,aps,103&sr=8-53 It is so frustrating some of the "little things" you need help with. Every time I work through one and figure out a solution I feel so good about myself.
Allie-hope they figure out what is going on with Alfie.
Moving-I haven't moved since 1992-it will be interesting. That's why I am slowly purging.
Not much here. Work today. Will work from home tomorrow. Ordered new monitors for home-I like dual monitors (larger ones). We provide everyone two (in addition to laptop screen). I have my two from agency in office but I am enjoying some of the WFH options so I am purchasing extras on my own. Not that expensive and it is my personal preference. I actually can't believe how inexpensive such things have gotten.
PT at home was a bit better yesterday. One kegel at a time!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio3 -
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Oh Sue, doves are lovely! I've also heard of butterflies being released. And I love the idea of planting trees for deceased. We've planted trees for all of our furbabies and then put their ashes with them.
SO much easier when they were young, Vicki! Sorry you've been feeling off. Hope your procedure helps.
Good luck with the interview, Tracey. So glad I don't have to EVER do that again. My last one was done while driving down the highway, on my mobile phone. (YES! Hands-free!) And it was just a formality when my job changed at school. LOL
HOLY CATS OUCH, Barbara, but it's the furnace too since their so intertwined and they were both replaced together last time too. They just don't make appliances like they used to... like everyone is saying!
Gonna try to work some today, since I have to be here anyway and I'm going to go down to my old building tomorrow to move files. Did I tell you that they're going to be able to KEEP my HUGE file cabinet in the old building for me, so I don't have to pack everything up? I'm just going to move all the files into the big cabinet and leave it there. Like I said, we're almost completely electronic now, so those really are OLD files. I almost never use them. Yay me!
Carla, in MN... OUT3 -
Yo peeps, this morning is the cat scan to check out my insides to see what the “pinch” was all about when I was getting the checkup on the ab area. No coffee this morning, ;0(5
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Lanette I got a pair of rubber gardening gloves years ago that I put on when I have a Kombucha bottle I cannot open. It gives that extra grip I need. I have used on other difficult jars and bottles to open too! Gardening gloves are easier to put on than rubber gloves for doing dishes.
Carla so glad getting your AC fortunatley this week we got a bit of a break. Starting Sunday you'll will be so happy you have it. I know how hard this was. We lost our furnace in late September and barely got the new one up and running before the cold weather hit. It made me quite anxious waiting for this work to get done.1 -
minicooper452 wrote: »Well, there ya go,
Oh no, Tina... sorry about the bruises. Glad you'll heal.
I get'cha about Comic-Com. Went to a Heroes and Villains con several times a couple years ago with a vendor friend of mine. Was REALLY fun, but way too peoply for me too. She adores people and is way into TWD and some of those shows so she was in her element! I loved watching her booth while she was able to go out and hobnob with a whole bunch of the stars for whom she'd made custom, etched glasses.
Love you ladies!
Carla, in MN
ps. tomorrow the AC! pray for me... they're coming at 7am and will be here for 8-10 hours!!!
I ended up taking care of dh's booth and his friends when we went to the one toy/comic show. They were off, checking out other vendors. Dh was hanging out with the stars(were only a few there because it was small)- old timers that Dh used to enjoy watching as a kid. Hung out with them almost the whole time. It was fine for the most part except when customers had questions I had to run get him.
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Dh is giving me the silent treatment or if he does talk at me, he is all pissy.
All because I didn't go walk the dog Monday or yesterday.
They both said he didn't need to be walked every day but, when I do skip a day, I told him ahead of time but he wasn't listening, he is mad.
I will walk the dog today and tomorrow but I will be going to see my mom tomorrow night and staying the night-
If it really is important, he can walk the dog- keeps saying he will just do it if I don't bother going over there- stop talking and do it then.
I know he is exhausted/frustrated/mad/etc but don't take it out on me- I am the only one that is helping at all.
Had a long walk at the wetlands- got there a little early and walked by myself until my friend came- the other friend never made it- laid down just a little after work and fell asleep. That is ok, he was going to be running while Martha and I walked.
Have a good Thursday ladies-
Going to finish my tea and head over to crazy house- will take a nice LONG walk with the dog.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA2 -
Vicki - thinking of you today, hoping the procedure helps. Nice that it appears to something quick and outpatient.
Barbara - my washer is a top-loader, and I just started using 20 Mule Team Borax a month ago, but maybe I'm not using enough. I pre-dissolve all detergents and powders (including Oxi-clean) in hot water before I dump them into the washer - I am lucky enough to have a big laundry sink right next to the washer.
I don't think occasional use of Clorox is bad. When I went on my walk this morning, I noticed one of my neighbors has NO grass or vegetation on top of their drainfield, just long rows that look like they've been hit by weed-killer. Maybe they have...and I'm curious what kind of detergents/additives they use. Mine has a mixture of grass and dandelions It was always lush when we could use phosphates but they were banned for environmental reasons years ago.
So glad you tried the Greek Beans! Seems like I'm always experimenting, but the garlic/olive oil/vinegar/lemon juice gives them some zip. I've even used dried onion flakes if I don't have other onion.
Pip - good luck with the CT scan, hopefully just a little scar tissue jangling a nerve. It happens. I have adhesions thanks to my several abdominal surgeries and get a pinch now and then. Plumbing not blocked so doc and I am worrying.
Ginny - thanks for the link. I once had one like that around here some place, I think DH snatched it to use in his shop. I'll go on a treasure hunt for it.
Margaret - gardening gloves are an excellent idea! I just tried it with that Kombucha bottle, no go. I have to screw it on very tight so it doesn't lose the fizz (A bottle last me a few days, I'll add to sparkling water sometimes). This is a new brand with a really small lid that doesn't have the vertical grooves I can grip, just some kind of small pebbly surface. Not buying it again. I don't have the problem with other brands with larger lids that are easier to grip, so gardening gloves should make that easier.
Have a good one and keep cool!!
Lanette
SW WA State3 -
Not much sleep last night. Dog woke me up about 10 times last night for no reason but she jumped down and couldn’t get back up on the bed. I had taken a sleeping pill doc prescribed on top of that so real drowsy this morning. Too hot last night too. DH had put the air up to 79 so I was sweating. Body heat from him and DH made it impossible to get comfortable. Got up and dropped that temp. Think I’ll just open the window next time so he can’t change that temp. Used to be I was cold all the time now it’s him and I’m hot. Flipped ever since I finished menopause! Venting enough!! 🥵😡
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Love Heather UK xxxxxx
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