WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023

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  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    Lanette-
    I have not tried drying my dill. I freeze it. Take it out when I need it, use scissors to cut just what I need and pop it right back in the freezer- tastes very close to fresh.
    I do dry my catnip. Have a huge netted air dryer for it(8 shelves I think) Need to find a new place to hang it. The catio addition is where it used to hang, from the basketball hoop-yep-it is massive. The one time I got something from Amazon that is bigger than expected.

    When cooking the beans or any meats in the pressure cooker, let it do a natural release. Food is more tender and never any steam. I do almost everything that way. Just do quick release on some veggies. Soups I just do natural too which is great because that is where you get tons of steam.

    Debbie
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,020 Member

    Intentions for today:
    ♦️laundry✔️
    ♦️local shopping ✔️
    ♦️prep for Monday Painters✔️
    ♦️solid habits✔️

    Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    edited January 2023
    Seafood for dinner tonight.
    Crab salad- Costco has their fresh crab for 5.99 a pound. Just got done cracking out two crabs.
    bang bang shrimp(frozen, just air frying them
    Lobster bisque- (refrigerated from Safeway- haven't tried it yet)
    edit:- dh wants pasta instead of salad. That is fine he, ds and ds' girlfriend all love pasta. more salad for me.
    Have some banana rolls proofing- used the pressure cooker without a yogurt button to do the first rise on the bread. never tried it before. messed up a bit. Thought it was 5 min that I set it for but it was 5 hours- noticed after 20 min. Hope they come out. This is all a first for me. New recipe and new technique

    Debbie
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,807 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    I like this pic DH took of Edie on our walk.
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    Love Heather UK xxxxxx

    Looks like a nice apartment, and they're all acclimating well. View is magnificent! Pigs cheeks, that I have never had before, but I have had pork belly slices in ramen. Cooked slow it melts in your mouth.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    WA
    The cake looked really yummy!
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,091 Member
    Katla- my advice on that is get a permanent marker and depending on the color of his clothes and socks ,mark them all with his name.. and if you can and have the wherewithal to do his laundry. Do it,then you will know where his laundry goes..
    It was very hard to keep up with my FILs clothes
    Went up to Susans. We had cauliflower crust pizza,and Trudy made this awesome salad ,i had 3 helpings ,had pears,raisins,apple,mint and it was delish..
    Im home with Alfie now..
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,256 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,197 Member
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,807 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Katla- my advice on that is get a permanent marker and depending on the color of his clothes and socks ,mark them all with his name.. and if you can and have the wherewithal to do his laundry. Do it,then you will know where his laundry goes..
    It was very hard to keep up with my FILs clothes
    Went up to Susans. We had cauliflower crust pizza,and Trudy made this awesome salad ,i had 3 helpings ,had pears,raisins,apple,mint and it was delish..
    Im home with Alfie now..

    I remember you were always buying your dear FIL replacement clothes.💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,524 Member
    Worked then bought gas, went o Michael’s to see about aida cloth, then to Belk’s to use my coupon before it expired and to get Jess some towels. Made chicken and a meatloaf for us to have next week (and for the freezer). We’re supposed to go to a dinner/dance with the Newcomers tonight. To me, it sounds a lot like last year, but we shall see. I hope they don’t do the exact same thing every year.

    Deb – I really think that the worst part of cooking ribs is taking that sheath off.

    KJ – I love reading all about the kiddos and seeing their pictures

    The plan for tomorrow is to do a DVD for the rebounder

    Debbie – you do deserve time off, go for it!

    Rosemarie – you know, sometimes it’s good to send Christmas cards in January. For one thing, if someone doesn’t send you a card, you don’t feel an obligation to send one to them, thereby making your list shorter. Also, if someone receives a card in January, it’s more appreciated. You can really look at the card. (((HUGS)))

    Kelly – I wanna join in the fun, too. The absolute best part is….I’m potty trained!!!!!!!!

    The Newcomer Holiday party was OK. They (for some reason) served all the fish plates (that’s mine) first. Everyone else at our table had the beef so I waited until everyone was served before I ate. I realize that they don’t have a complete staff and there were almost 100 of us. So it overwhelmed the kitchen probably and staff. In all, it was nice as can be. The place does need acoustic work. They had a guy playing the sax and it was very loud, reverberating a lot.

    Michele NC
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    Michele- I don't worry about taking the membrane on the ribs- cooking in the pressure cooker or super long, low and slow in the oven. I just cook a little longer and it comes off after it is cooked.
    I have tried to remove it and yes- it is a pain.
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,043 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited January 2023
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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,599 Member
    1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think. Does silently working in the garden count? Done! I sat silently for 7 minutes and prayed.

    2 List 5 things using each of your senses. Right now? I can see my Christmas decorations, I can hear Christmas songs, I can taste my coffee, I can smell my coffee, and I can feel a comfortable temperature in the room.

    3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house. I'm not in a downsizing or reducing mode so I've taken some lunch things to work, I will take an item to be mailed and another to be given to the people at work.

    4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever). I can't tell you what my favourite Christmas gift this year is yet. It's a secret.

    5 Move for at least 30 minutes today. Absolutely. It's a very rare day that I don't.

    6 Share a goal you achieved last year. We completed the longest bicycle ride since my husband's accident and the fastest.

    7 Slow down and savor one meal today. Mmmm ... pizza!

    8 Who was your favorite teacher. My father. :):) But I've had quite a few good teachers, in addition to him, over the years.

    9 Create something today. I finished creating my first work-related project plan today.

    10 What is your favorite lyric from a song. Difficult one given that I like so much music. But let's go with: "A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices"

    11 Send a card/note to someone today. Do emails count?

    12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? Can't tell you that! It's a secret ... same secret as my favourite Christmas gift. :)

    13 Tell a random person they look "good" today. It's a bit late in the day to read this and didn't meet too many random people today ... or people in general. But I smiled at some horses and told Rhody he's gorgeous.

    14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
    One is a secret ... I should be able to tell you by the end of the month.
    My skin cancer surgery went better than expected and all my margins are clear.
    I've been able to hold my granddaughter.

    15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week. Well, I did email a couple people yesterday. :)

    16 What made you smile today. Do you mean like evil laughter?? :naughty: Or a happy smile? :smiley:
    Happy would be big fresh strawberries from our plants and my colouring book. I'm colouring little rainbows right now.

    17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
    Our garden

    18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
    House
    Bed
    Comfy PJs
    My Chair
    Food

    19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently.
    I have been going to my optometrist and optical shop for several years now. I went there again today and again I was very happy with with their service.

    20 Write down five things you like about yourself
    In no particular order ...
    My hair
    My eyes
    My legs
    My hands
    My brain

    21 Pay it forward in some way .... ummm ... well, I smiled and thanked a number of people today.

    22 What do you most desire in your life right now? That's my own personal, unpublicised desire.

    23 Go an entire day without complaining
    24 What about you makes you special?
    25 Spend time with a loved one
    26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
    27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
    28 What fear have you overcome?
    29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
    30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
    31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...

    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,599 Member
    This past week I've ...

    attended 4 medical appointments, all my own.
    took care of a couple medical things for my husband.
    finally got in touch with my kidney specialist.
    worked a full 5 days.
    completed an 80+ page Project Plan at work for review.
    made progress on a database restructure at work.
    ordered groceries twice.
    did two loads of laundry and hung them.
    took down the Christmas decorations.
    touched up the bathroom - cleaning.
    worked on my dry stream. I'm at the touching up phase now and then it's planting and decorative work.
    checked the bees with my husband. That means donning our jackets and hoods and opening the hive.
    did lots of walking.
    climbed a number of stairs.
    finished reading a book.
    finished a colouring page and started a new one.

    Hmmm ... I thought there might have been more. This doesn't look like as much as usual.

    Oh well.

    I'm hoping to get more exercise in this week. :)

    Machka in Oz


  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    Debbie and Kelly, just exciting to think of taking more time for yourself... Kelly,laughed at how you looked good and resembled a spicy chicken nugget. Love kids thoughts.

    Heather, Edie resembles you... what a cutie and the cake is a masterpiece.

    Tracey Hugs and healing thoughts your way.

    Betsy in NW WA

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