WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2023

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    kevrit wrote: »
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    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    1948CWB wrote: »
    (((Debbie))) Lots of hugs for you and your family!

    Carla & Beth ~ Sorry to hear about both your mom's.

    Beging Talked Over ~ That is such a thing around my home. Both DH and Son do that to me. We both have to yell at son in order to get a word in. DH does it because he doesn't want to hear any suggestions.


    Carol in GA

    sounds like my dh- no suggestions at all. If I don't agree with him, I am wrong.
    If I try and talk, he doesn't listen and changes the subject to something revolving around him.
    He even says when I say, I told you that, oh, I wasn't listening.

    Aren’t all men like that??

    Thankfully ... no.

    I was just speaking my perspective. I know there are a few good men out there, like my 2 son-in-laws, but I’ve never been lucky in that respect. Mostly just a joke. Sorry if anyone took offense. Pip and Heather have AWESOME men in their lives. I’m sure there are more out there.

    RVRita

    Don't worry, no one took offence. :)

    I also have a great man in my life ... I wouldn't have married him otherwise. He has changed since his accident, and some things are more challenging, but he treats me well.

    M in Oz

    Ditto, I didn’t take offense either
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 11min 10sec, 89elev, 2.87ap, 94ahr, 118mhr, 6.38mi= 642c
    Strava app= 781c
    Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 18.23min, 220elev, 101aw, 16.5amph, 124ahr, 152mhr, 5.04mi= 106c
    Zwift stats- 18.23min, 221elev, 100aw, 63arpm, 16.45amph, 5.04mi= 107c
    Other- 19.33min, pressure wash back patio and wipe down table and chairs = 90c

    Total cal 871
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,709 Member
    Barbara - I didn't find anyone to go for a beer with, but I enjoyed my solo coffee, catching up with the reading . DH and I had a large glass of wine with our fish and chips! Red wine was available at the French Circle, where we chatted to a very nice woman who was educated in French. The lecture was lively with lots of helpful slides. :p So a successful night out! It was very cold out, which made getting home even more wonderful.
    I always think we should go out more often, but we have managed it two weeks running, so not bad. On the way home I went in and pre-ordered pizzas for tomorrow evening with the kids. Just need to get some toppings for them to add.

    All good. Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,813 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Feb 8: Consider and celebrate diversity today. The diverse blessings of man and woman. Don’t understand men (and some women :> ), but grateful for their different gifts. Running out of steam on this month’s list. Not resonating or inspiring that Aha! Is it more challenging, making me think? Am I just getting lazy? ;)

    Jam packed day today, line dance class, movies with T, then last minute prep for fire district board meeting. Love movie theatre popcorn but will be too embarrassed to eat it sitting next to T who is eating healthily. Thankful for (but a little resentful of) her good example. ;}
    Welcome @pmileader2 and well done on the daily hikes! Would you let us know what you’d like to be called and your general locale?
    Welcome @NewGrl64 Roselyn in NV. I’m sniggering too.
    Vicki :{ When one of my clerks came to me complaining of the other’s body odor, I knew that supervising was not for me, but was stuck until another position opened up. Fortunately it relied more on my computing than people gifts :laugh:
    Wow, Annie that is a protein packed 1100 C!
    Lisa great flip to gratitude for the gray, rainy, chilly day accomplishment. What you said about the conversations on this thread and their positive impact on my thinking and life, and how valuable this space is for much needed venting.
    Mary I’m sure it wasn’t fun but the picture you paint of the mailman on the trashcan hauling the ladder over the courtyard wall is priceless! Gad your DH rescued you at last. Did you get to buy what you were so excited about?
    Beth, what you said about beams and splinters, but most especially that this thread is a safe venting place. :heart:
    Lanette avocados were up to $3/ea here last fall. Now back down to $3/2.
    Machka :heartbreak: I can never thank you enough for sharing your hard journey with your DH’s tbi. You have taught me so much. BTW if my husband looked like a cat, that would be him ;)
    Rebecca is your landlord doing the repairs himself? Please tell me he’s doing mold remediation…
    Michele, there were two zippers on the pack, and she replaced the one that wasn’t broken? SMH! Sounds funny but congratulations on your turkey ;}
    Heather French Circle AND beer with new acquaintances? Bravissima!
    Kim that WLS was a real tea-snorter.
    Kay bet you’re right ;)

    Rude and crude:
    This bumper sticker stuck with me “Phase aphuxia!”

    That’s enough, Barbara! Time to get up off your butt and take those poor pooches down to the powerline before the rest of the day overtakes you.
    02/7: Move: 2 sets PT, dogs to powerline, line dancing. active mins:259 steps:7773
    Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 8+6+4+4+3+2+4 =31! Not even counting sugar or cocoa! ;) apple, artichoke, arugula, basil, beans-kidney, beets, carrots, celery, chickpea hummus, corn chips, cranberries, cucumber, jalapenos, Kashi, lettuce-iceberg, mint-tea+jelly, olives-green, peanut butter, peppers-sweet orange and red, potato chips, potatoes-russet, radishes, rice-brown, romaine, scallions, snap peas, tangerines, tea, tomato sauce, walnuts, wheat-English muffin/cracked wheat sourdough. CI<CO=609
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, filing, meeting prep, check misprint call, over an hour holding to get wonderful Latrice at Social Security Wt:135.6
    Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer.
    February: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

    The management company is paying for everything. I will make sure they do some sort of barrier for that. The time frame is tomorrow is getting the tub out, and maybe start on the ceiling of the kitchen. This slow leak has been going on for some time I imagine. So lots of mold inside.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,891 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    Tracey welcome home! That was quite a trip.

    I did my yoga and my aerobic walking Yay!

    Annie in Delaware
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,528 Member
    Had Newcomer bowling tonight. No more Newcomer bowling until the last session.

    The plan for tomorrow is to do the new Sara Kooperman Retro Low to Go DVD. We shall see. Then I go to BK for a bit. Hopefully, when I get home I can go for my walk. In the afternoon we have to prebowl for the last week we're gone. Vince has this train thing to go to. Evidently, this lady's husband (or son) passed away and he had a lot of trains. Vince is going to look at them and give her some direction on how to sell them.

    Michele NC
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited February 2023
    (((Tracey)))—Glad to see that you’re safely home. I hope you are getting some needed rest & “me time.” 😊
  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 493 Member
    Tracey: Glad you are home!
    Katla: I hope you are feeling better

    I caught a sore throat and a cold but tested negative for COVID. It really exhausted me but I feel loads better now.
    I did go to the doctor and still need to pick up the antibiotic which I hope to do tomorrow!

    Tonight I heated up some veggie sausage and cauliflower and red peppers and feta cheese. I added a few spices and this was pretty good.

    But I suppose veggie sausage is a processed food. I also heard that the plant meat that my son was eating that is suppose to help the environment is considered a processed food. I'd like to know more about processed food and exactly how bad it is. I never considered eating a WW Smart One frozen meal bad before.

    Best,
    Rosemarie from Georgia
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    edited February 2023
    Late evening but taxes are ready to go to accountant. I have some bills to pay in morning which I will probably do while DH is in dentist. I have gotten lots of online training completed for work. Still lots to go but making progress. My first heart dr appointment tomorrow. All I can think of is more bills‐ugh. Guess it will give my family (dh) some peace of mind. I wish I could say I was doing this for me, but I think all these appointments are a waste of time. I reckon with the cost of my medical insurance I probably should use it. 😞
    Need to fold 1 load of laundry and water plants in the morning. Somehow I have gotten out of sync and I was doing so well. Just a bumpy road.

    Almost midnight and 5:30 comes early, so time for some shut eye.

    Hellos!
    Hugs!
    High fives!
    Love,
    Kylia whose journey is currently on a road of potholes in Ohio
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,046 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    I made it back home. Landed shortly after midnight last night. By the time we were home and settled it was about 230 am. I woke at 715 to go to work. I am currently sitting in the tub and will be going to bed early.
    It was a long stressful 2.5 weeks

    DH is struggling and upset that his work made him go in tonight. He didn’t want to until Sunday. I think it’s good that he did though.

    It seems very quiet tonight. I have not been alone since Jan 18th. I am enjoying it

    Tracey in Edmonton

    So glad you travelled safely.

    I'm also glad you got to see your family. It has been a long time for you.

    I can understand how your husband feels. In the past we'd arrive home and go to work the next day but since my husband's accident I prefer to have a day or 2 at least at home before I start working again.

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Rosemarie2972 wrote: »
    Tracey: Glad you are home!
    Katla: I hope you are feeling better

    I caught a sore throat and a cold but tested negative for COVID. It really exhausted me but I feel loads better now.
    I did go to the doctor and still need to pick up the antibiotic which I hope to do tomorrow!

    Tonight I heated up some veggie sausage and cauliflower and red peppers and feta cheese. I added a few spices and this was pretty good.

    But I suppose veggie sausage is a processed food. I also heard that the plant meat that my son was eating that is suppose to help the environment is considered a processed food. I'd like to know more about processed food and exactly how bad it is. I never considered eating a WW Smart One frozen meal bad before.

    Best,
    Rosemarie from Georgia

    You'd have to investigate what's in it and how it is made.

    All food is processed in some way. Even my snowpeas and strawberries growing in my yard. I have to pick them before I eat them.

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Only if you're interested in doing something like this as we go along ...

    Feel Good Feb and/or Exercising the Alphabet in February
    Feel Good Feb
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    https://www.actbelongcommit.org.au/programs-initiatives/feelgood-feb/

    Exercising the Alphabet in February

    In other words, on February 1, you'd walk to a street that starts with A or do an exercise video hosted by someone whose name starts with A or something ... A.

    On February 2, you'd go swimming at a Beach or play a game of Baseball or something ... B.

    On February 3, you'd go Cycling or Climb some stairs or something ... C.

    and so on.

    There are, of course, 26 letters in the alphabet and 28 days in February, so you'd have 2 free days if you didn't exercise those days or couldn't fit in the next letter of the alphabet.
    I have listed several January highlights so that meets the calendar suggestion for February 1...

    And I walked to the Asian "dollar store" next to the Asian grocers and bought Art supplies at lunch today. That'll be my A. :)

    Put myself in someone else's shoes --- I've been treating my difficult work colleague with kindness by talking to her about her son, complimenting her skirt, talking quietly and gently to her and so on.

    And today, I walked to Bathurst Street to Buy some Books. I also climbed stairs in my Building. :)

    Watch a movie that reminds me of kindness --- probably not tonight!

    C is for Climbing and walking on Collins St!

    Take a picture of three things that make you happy --

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    D is for exercising Downstairs!
    Rowing - 16 minutes
    Walking - 38 minutes
    Weights - 10 minutes

    Be kind to yourself -- Sleep, gardening and cycling! :)

    E is for Exercising!
    Plus we cycled on Endeavour Ave and the Esplanade. :)

    Start a conversation with someone new --- I'm not the sort to strike up random conversations, or conversations at all. But I did chat with a person I met recently and one I haven't seen in a few months today.

    And ... F!
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    Consider a current struggle. Write down two thoughts that bring you comfort.

    Hmmm ... A current struggle, like only one? Let's go with waiting. I feel like I spend most of my life waiting.

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    And a walk to the botanical Gardens through the rose Garden!
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    Consider and celebrate diversity! Does that include people who look at things completely differently than you do? If so ... woohoo! I've had that opportunity today!

    H is for Hobart - walking around. And Hanging clothes outside.


    Identify a role model who embodies perseverance and find 2 ways to emulate them.

    Well, I don't have role models ... and I've persevered as much or possibly even more than many people I know.

    However, today was brought to you by the letter I. I did walk by and around IMAS (Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies).



    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Why do we love the great outdoors? New research shows part of the answer is in our genes
    https://blog.csiro.au/why-do-we-love-the-great-outdoors/

    Almost every aspect of our lives depends on nature, from food and shelter to fuel and clothing. Yet some of us are much more “into” spending time in nature than others.

    To try to understand why, we studied more than 1,100 pairs of twins to find out how much of our connection to nature might depend on our DNA. We found almost half the variation in people’s connection to nature can be put down to genetics.


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,037 Member
    edited February 2023
    Tracey: Good to know you’re back home safely.

    We are having quite a cool spell at the minute. Clear skies at night, so I have been doing a little stargazing.

    Today’s intentions:
    📍prep for flower arranging
    📍catch up on laundry ✔️
    📍2pm - flower arranging
    📍Solid Habits

    You can add me to the fortunate few who snagged a great man. Despite what my dear mother always said to the contrary, ‘somewhere in my youth or childhood, I must have done something good!’

    The great outdoors:
    Always loved being outdoors, no matter what the weather. However, theses days, I have developed an aversion to being out in cold, wet weather, but give me a dry day, and I’m happy outdoors.

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

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri


  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Good walking distances so far. :)

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    Machka in Oz
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good Thursday,
    Plants watered, last load of laundry folded and put away (just to do more tonight- :( , property taxes all paid, paid a couple of other bills, caught up DH's checkbook registries (one is for rentals, the other personal), shredded and filed some papers, emptied dishwasher. Whew, I am tired already! Was running behind for DH's dentist appointment, so just threw the loaf of bread, a small head of lettuce, the bag of shredded cheese, and the remaining cottage cheese (in container) into the lunch bag. I will have to prep his salad when we get to shop. I think I put on deodorant this morning.....yes, I did. This could be a LONG day!

    Tracey Welcome home! I know it is bitter sweet.

    I agree with Machka- I actually plan us coming home from trips on Saturdays if possible, to give me Sundays to settle back in and breath.

    Love you ladies!

    Kylia in Ohio where the birds are chirping, it feels like Spring, and it is raining.
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,604 Member
    Heather ~ You are a great grandmother and your husband is a great grandfather. You fit so many things into your day (kind of like Michele) that it amazes me. :)

    Carol in GA <3

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