WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2022

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    <3Katla, waiting is hard. Hugs to you.
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
    B)
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Tina what is “the acceptable sunshine tax temperature?” :laugh:
    Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2022: Be still and listen.
    November: Move more (7515 steps), fuel better (protein + vegs), live NOW (time with Joe, Tumble and Shadow).

    75 degrees F (23.9 C)is acceptable. Anything under that means outrage and we want our tax money back!

    Tina in CA
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited November 2022
    GodMomKim wrote: »
    Hi Gals,
    Love the grateful list but knew I had to make it easier than going back and forth…
    Grateful:
    1 smell. Damp redwoods
    2 technology. electricity
    3 color. Yellow – the sun
    4 food. Soup
    5 sound. Birds
    6 nature. Ilove it all, gardening, walking, feeling far enough away from the hurry hurry of the city

    7 memory. My dad, he died in 1977 and he had a huge impact on me
    8 book. Poems by Robert Service
    9 place. Gualala, CA I love camping there
    10 taste. Sweet – especially ice cream on warm berry pie
    11 holiday. Christmas but sometimes my birthday - I can be in charge of my B-day and Christmas includes potential for too much drama
    12 texture. Cashmere – soft fuzzy
    13 abilities. I am thankful I am resourceful and persistent
    14 sight. My vision has improved as I have aged and I am very grateful
    15 season. Fall is my favorite followed by spring, then winter and last is summer
    16 about your body. I like my hair, it is thick, and is pretty easy to manage.
    17 knowledge.
    18 piece of art.
    19 touch.
    20 who.
    21 song.
    22 story.
    23 tradition.
    24 challenge.
    25 moment this week.
    26 form of expression.
    27 daily use item.
    28 what happen today.
    29 friend/family member.
    30 talent or skill
    So it is interesting to hear different cultural takes on tipping and Christmas giving to trades/service folks. And I appreciate everyone to jumped in to share their ways of gift giving.
    However I also feel sad that no one really read my post and understood I was celebrating getting the cookie giving controlled a bit so it would be more fun, more appropriate. Instead there was a lot of negative talk about giving baked goods, and even making any homemade food to share.
    This is not the first time lately I have felt sad about my interactions here. We have talked about less sharing for reasons of privacy but I am going to do much less sharing as I am feeling that we are losing our attitude of support of one another, and are feeling too comfortable in negative judging.
    Kim in N. California

    ____

    So so sorry, Kim! I really was just trying to answer the question you asked about what do others do instead of cookies. I used to do cookies for neighbors and friends. I think you've done an admirable job of reining it in so cookie giving will be more joyful. Also want to add that usually when I received a gift from a client, I did not reciprocate. I did send a Thank You note, though. xoxo

    Karen in Virginia
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    {{{{{{{{katla}}}}}}}}}

  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,878 Member
    Betsy - Enjoy your time with family!

    Katla - Many hugs. I'm glad your husband is doing well.

    Heather - Hope your DH's illness and yours settle down before your guests are supposed to come in. Sounds really awful.

    SueBDew - Enjoy your week of company...

    VivUK - Always glad to see you! Hope your mom is doing better.

    Allie - love the story of Miles taking Carmine a book to read. Babies are just irrestible...

    Rebecca - Speaking of irresistible, love seeing Athena feeling better too.

    Thank you all for the sympathy on my aging veins. *sigh* I look down and I see my mother's hands, there were always bruises there, too... and the swollen knuckles of arthritis. But they work, and I'm grateful for that.

    My second cup of tea in hand, just trying to get warm... snow flurries outside, mixed with rain, and the temperature's hovering at freezing. Gray day, good day to be inside with a hot beverage, talking to y'all and talking to my family and friends.

    The usual domestic goddess soundtrack going--dishwasher, washer, dryer. Will try to get in 20 minutes of exercise again today. Did well with it yesterday.

    Welcome to the new ones, we're glad you're here! Hope it's a good day for all....

    Love y'all,
    Lisa in AR

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Betsy - Enjoy your time with family!

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    The usual domestic goddess soundtrack going--dishwasher, washer, dryer. Will try to get in 20 minutes of exercise again today. Did well with it yesterday.

    Welcome to the new ones, we're glad you're here! Hope it's a good day for all....

    Love y'all,
    Lisa in AR


    I have never heard that but is perfect- add in the sound of the vacuum and you have the perfect quartet :smiley:
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,645 Member
    Happy Friday Ladies!

    Beth - are you out there under a snowdrift? I heard on the news some areas of Buffalo possibly getting up to 4' of snow, but it's spotty. Hope you are snug and warm whatever the case.

    Heather - sorry to hear you have the crud, hope it's mild and you are back enjoying things you want to do soon.

    Betsy - have a good trip to Alaska catching up with everyone. Sounds like a lot of nice things coming up for you. <3

    Katla - so happy your DH is being well taken care of. Seems like lots of unknowns for you right now, but lots to be grateful for. You've had a lot of changes in your and your DH's life this past year.

    Barbara - those wine bags made from old jeans are clever and cute. I bet a person could use them to hold all kinds of things - nice gift idea for sure.

    Pip - hope Lucy doesn't have anything serious going on. Good you are taking them to your vet. And good luck! They need to be in good shape to go on adventures with you in the new Betty!

    Katiebug - interesting the differences in recommendations about a person with Covid. When I had it a couple months ago, the only restriction, once I had symptoms and positive test, was to isolate for 5 days, which was perfect because I didn't feel like going anywhere anyhow. After the 5 days, seems a person was good to go unless still symptomatic then wear a mask if out and about and with others if I'm remembering right. Never a suggestion to keep testing until no longer positive or isolation. So similar to Tracey's.

    A good friend of mine and her doctor both never did test positive but surely had it, loss of sense of smell and the whole 9 yards. My friend was out and about for weeks thinking it was a terrible cold. Good to be on the safe side though.

    Sun is shining and I need to head outside again. It's still frosty out there but there's plenty to do in the shop.

    Make it a fabulous day! <3

    Lanette
    SW WA State
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    Had my phone appointment with the dietician this morning. Went well but need to really change some things.
    First, she said don't think so much about the calories- think more about balance.
    No more intermittened fasting- My metabolism is too low. It is asleep from the time I go to bed until I eat my first meal which has been around 1:30 or 2 in the afternoon so not awake long enough.
    I need to eat a small breakfast of fiber and protein to get it started in the morning and have small snacks and more balanced meals.
    Need to add some carbs to it.
    They are focusing on getting A1C and Cholesterol down because they are too high.
    Exercise is good and to keep it up-
    Be careful with snacks- be sure they are balanced and good portion control on some things.

    I will start with small changes and see how I feel.
    I will have a piece of whole wheat toast and some baby bel cheese before I go walk. I have been have a cheese before walking the past few days but not the bread too.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather — Sorry to hear that you and DH are sick, & he is a day ahead of you. 😘

    Machka — You’re right that we sometimes have to wait. DH is working to improve his health and had a recent visit to his doctor. We hope for improvement, and it will take time. I will spend time with him when I can.

    Betsy— I hope you enjoy your trip to Alaska with your youngest, and back to WA for your granddaughter’s wedding in December.

    Kim— My mom was a Christmas Cookie baker with wonderful texture and flavor. She baked hers on a metal pan. I think your cookies are wonderful treats.

    😊
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Pip Poor Lucy! I hope she can be healed!

    Karen in VIrginia
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
    RITA ~ Love your photographs!

    Carol in GA
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Mangoes! Does anybody have any experience with how to cut them up??
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
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  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,400 Member
    DrKatie-around here we don't require a positive test. According to my Health Commissioner-early on they wanted those because they were so unsure about everything Covid. They have discovered some people may continue to test positive but it doesn't mean they are contagious. We require 5 days home. If symptoms better (especially fever free) mask for 5 days. I personally think that mainly a person needs to do what they feel comfortable with that doesn't unnecessarily put others at risk.

    Heather-I am also wondering if you and DH picked up a Covid reprise. Wouldn't hurt to test so you know. I have had friends who have had multiple cases

    Betsy-enjoy the trip!

    Katla-hang in there!

    I really liked the jeans for wine! I don't drink, but I appreciate people being clever and reusing things.

    Pretty cold here today. Thankfully we aren't having the lake snow. Beth(and any others in upstate NY) stay safe and hope no one loses power, etc.

    Off for a quick walk then home to do a couple of chores before dinner zoom with friends.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
    ANNIE ~ Happy Early Birthday!

    Carol in GA
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 644 Member
    HAPPY WEEKEND!

    Grateful for...
    18-*piece of art-anything by Ettore DeGrazia
    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    edited November 2022
    Karen I think it was you that told me about a site on Facebook that you could become a member of and give things away to people for free in your zip code. I do not remember what that name is and I have lots of stuff to give away! I had thought that I joined up, but cannot find the group. If this wasn’t you, can anybody help me??

    💕 Mary from Arizona\Minnesota
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,693 Member
    Starting to feel a bit better. DH not so much. Crossing fingers.
    I've been resting and sleeping. Watching crap TV. :p
    Hope it's doing the trick.
    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    Mangoes! Does anybody have any experience with how to cut them up??

    Two ways I peel mango. Peel the whole thing then slice off both thick sides then the thin sides or before peeling it, cut the two thick sides off, score it, push it inside out and cut the cubes off then trim the thin sides.

    Thanks for the reminder- I have a few that I need to use up.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,645 Member
    Annie - I'd better jump in before I forget - have a GREAT Birthday on Sunday!! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,184 Member
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    Karen I think it was you that told me about a site on Facebook that you could become a member of and give things away to people for free in your zip code. I do not remember what that name is and I have lots of stuff to give away! I had thought that I joined up, but cannot find the group. If this wasn’t you, can anybody help me??

    💕 Mary from Arizona\Minnesota

    here it is " Buy Nothing and Freeshare" and our town name
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    Mary you can also try Freecycle which is another website for the exchange of free stuff. It just depends which one is more active in your town.

    Thanks for the birthday wishes! I really value the friendship on this site. You ladies mean a lot to me!

    Annie in Delaware

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