WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2023

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,153 Member
    edited February 2023
    Good morning. I’m off out to Craft Group shortly so just a quick fly by.

    Ginny: Escape to the Country is a real thing 😝 I watch it. We also have ‘A Place in the Sun’ where they find people homes in warmer climes. They are both popular programmes.

    Yesterday went well.
    Today’s intentions:
    📍Clear card stuff off desk. ✔️(I made a Valentine card for DH yesterday)
    📍am: Craft Group
    📍Latin translation
    📍Solid Habits

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

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri

  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,619 Member
    Feb 14 Express creativity by creating art or cooking a new meal. Something for Joe or T or the dance party tonight? Or maybe my creativity lies in district minutes and playing with spreadsheets ;)
    Kylia a case of soda and 10 bags of groceries into a Miata trunk? That wasn’t creative packing, that was opening a door into another dimension.
    Lanette interesting about yellow light, even firelight. Another thing to be grateful about our wood burning stove.
    Debbie and Ginny, I wasn’t aware of eating anything “sugarless” yesterday but that might account for yesterday’s “accident”. Usually is just a gaseous reaction so I avoid maltitol and other sugar substitutes.
    Safe travels, Michele!
    Barbie, what Katla said about your music. Thanks for recommending “A Complaint Free World.” Picked it up at the library and zipped through the first few pages in the parking lot ;)
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Happy Valentines Day to everyone on this thread. <3<3<3
    I LOVE YOU. <3<3<3
    And love yourself. You are the most important person in your life. Without you, nothing matters.
    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
    Ditto and right back atcha, Heather!

    Our fool’s spring ended yesterday afternoon when the temp dropped 10 degrees F in 10 minutes. Wimping out on driving to Gold Beach for the casserole-a-thon as the forecast is for wind and up to two inches of snow. I’d be ok in that little snow but not if the wind was as blinding as it was in December.
    02/13: Move: 1 set PT, line dance class. active mins:251 steps:7518
    Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 15+2+5+1+4+0 = apple, basil, beets-baked+juice, carrot juice, celery juice, corn-kernels and muffin, cucumber, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lettuce juice, mint jelly, onions, parsley juice, peanut butter, pecans, pepperoncini, popcorn, potatoes, radish, romaine, sauerkraut, spinach juice, tangerines, tea, tomato juice/sauce/chunks in soup and chili, watercress juice, wheat (English muffin/pizza crust/rigatoni/sourdough). CI<CO=147
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, draft minutes completed but not sent pending president’s feedback, draft ODOT letter and training statement completed and sent, library, post office, gas, recycling. Wt: 134.7
    Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer.
    February: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,411 Member
    Terri-Thanks for confirmation! It is one one of the unique channels on Hulu (DABL). I like seeing the houses in different countries and what they consider the norm. In the US we are spoiled with house sizes in many ways.

    KarenI love those pictures of LillyBell and Rory. My son wasn't too put off by his brother-he was disappointed he couldn't play. My oldest grandson had to welcome twin brothers! My Granddaughter took well to her brother when born. Her nose got a bit out of joint when his medical condition early on took alot of mom and dad's attention but it seems to have worked out-they alternate between loving each other to pieces and fighting like cats and dogs.

    Today is scheduled work from home. Have hair appointment at 10. Was thinking of going into office after that but may try to stay here-less distraction.

    Happy Valentine's Day,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,693 Member
    edited February 2023
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Good morning. I’m off out to Craft Group shortly so just a quick fly by.

    Ginny: Escape to the Country is a real thing 😝 I watch it. We also have ‘A Place in the Sun’ where they find people homes in warmer climes. They are both popular programmes.

    Yesterday went well.
    Today’s intentions:
    📍Clear card stuff off desk. ✔️(I made a Valentine card for DH yesterday)
    📍am: Craft Group
    📍Latin translation
    📍Solid Habits

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

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri

    And there's also 'I Escaped to the Country' to touch base with those who bought houses on 'Escape to the Country'. :)

    Aled Jones was one of the real estate people on 'Escape to the Country' some time ago, and I recently found out that he sings. People here in Australia have informed me that he has been a singer for decades.

    I like watching 'Escape to the Country' etc. later in the evenings on weekends. It's relaxing.

    ginnytez wrote: »
    Heather-I have to ask-there is a home buying program here called "Escape to the Country." It's about looking for houses in the English country side. Is it actually a show in the UK-or just something to amuse us on this side of the pond? I do like seeing the different homes.

    Take care all,
    Ginny in Ohio

    Are the house hunting shows we've seen when we've been to North America somewhat real-ish?

    We've seen ones where Americans go to another country to find a house and they have to choose between 3 places.

    I've also seen a few episodes of one with a couple who have a bunch of kids ... she's got long black hair and he's blonde. They flip houses, take care of the kids and she bakes stuff. In one show she set up a bakery while they flipped a house???

    I really like the UK Escape to the Country, but I wouldn't mind a few more house shows.


    Machka in Oz

  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,733 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,693 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).

    Check an item off your to do list this weekend!

    YES! I tidied a shelf in the kitchen. I've been meaning to do that for months but finally did it today. There was a large quantity of rubbish on that shelf ... more than I thought. So, much of the cleaning process was just throwing things out.

    I've also been dusting our entertainment unit and all the stuff on it.

    And I went outside and tidied the area right in front of our front door which involved moving a whole bunch of pots and other garden things to a different location and then sweeping out a year's worth of leaves and stuff. I climbed up and down and up and down stairs doing that.

    This evening I made an attempt at digging the area I want to plant things next to my dry stream. I got a new spade which is great, but even so, there are so many roots, I'll need to use something else to break it up.

    Just getting rid of Junk and Jabbing the Soil

    Make twice as much for dinner and either invite guests or deliver a meal to a friend ...

    We're actually doing that sort of dinner thing on Tuesday.

    Meanwhile, all my exercise was in K ... Kingborough today!

    Cycling:
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    Heaving a heavy mattock in the garden:
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    And walking our Kitty, Rhody. :)

    Make a list for the week ahead so you stay focused.

    I have one massive ongoing things to do list with the most urgent things at the top.

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    Walking exercised my Legs.
    Gardening exercised all my Limbs!

    Consider a recent disagreement. Did you extend forgiveness?
    Yes.
    I don't like being at odds with people.

    M
    Meandering around Bunnings.
    Moving the Mattock.

    Express creativity! I finished another version of my Project Plan!! That's as creative as I had a chance to be today.

    N = Nowhere
    I walked the stairs to nowhere and the road to nowhere.
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    Machka in Oz


  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,693 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :)Annie, Gretchen Rubin talks about some people being moderators and others being abstainers. I am an abstainer. I know how to eat no candy and I know how to eat the whole package but I have no idea of how to eat just one or two pieces. Once I figured that out about myself, it made it much easier for me to deal with troublesome foods. In social situations, when offered these troublesome foods, I say "no thank you, that's not my food". In the same way that sober alcoholics decline alcohol offered to them and celiac people decline foods with wheat and people with peanut or shellfish allergies decline those foods, I stay away from several foods that I can't eat in moderation.

    <3 Barbie in NW CA

    I don't know who Gretchen Rubin is or what her definitions are, but left to my own devices, if I had a package of cookies or chocolate, chances are I would end up throwing the last one out because it would be that old.

    I tend to hoard food, but not eat much of it. I like the idea it is there. I like having one cookie or one chocolate in an evening and then not again for several days. And I tend to leave the last one there just so that I know there's one cookie left in the cupboard in case I happen to want it.

    My husband on the other hand likes to empty a package of cookies.

    So we end up having something sweet each evening and our two tendencies kind of meet in the middle.

    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,693 Member
    Regarding the light from our technology ...

    On my laptop, I can set the night light to come on whenever I want. Earlier I said it came on at 11 pm. Just checked and it comes on at 10:45 pm. I've upped the strength to 28% just now because I wasn't noticing much of a difference.

    My phone has similar settings:

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    Machka in Oz
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
    edited February 2023
    I listened to an interesting podcast today on friendship. Then I bought the book! :D My friends are vitally important to me. In The Guardian today a writer said that the essential ingredients for a loving relationship, be it platonic, or otherwise, are 'Belonging, Connection, Safety'. I like that; it is how I feel about my best girlfriends, as well as DH.
    I'm celebrating my friends as well on Valentines Day, and have sent them messages.

    Love to you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,294 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,392 Member
    Pg. 37.. Have an early appointment. Will catch up later!
    Word of the year: APPRECIATE; today I appreciate my dentist.
    #2 Practice fairness today by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes: I did this with a camper who I received complaints about. I put myself in his shoes when speaking with him. He was a very lonely man who only had his dogs (one barking, one loose) and the people he meets at campgrounds. Made me more compassionate when talking to him about the dogs.

    #3 Watch a movie that reminds you of kindness. I watched the Adam Project.
    #4 Take a picture of 3 things that make you happy. Send them to a friend. Done!
    #5 Be kind to yourself. Self-compassion is equally important. Will do today.
    #6 Start a conversation with someone new. I do this every day with the campers!
    #7 Consider a current struggle. Write down 2 thoughts that give you comfort. My dog Brownie’s heart trouble. Her spells are getting worse and there is nothing the vet can do. Comforting thoughts—She lived a good life with us. She brought us many days of comfort and enjoyment with her loving attitude.
    #8. Consider and celebrate diversity today. I am a white girl living among darker Mexicans and native Americans. Campers come from around the world and love to hear the accents and learn about the different cultures i come into contact with. Do this every day!
    #9. Identify a role model who embodies perseverance. Can you find two ways to emulate them? My 30 year old autistic nephew. He never gives up no matter what health challenge he faces. I can emulate him by not complaining about every little ache and pain, and by doing what needs to be done to get through any health issues that may come up.
    #10. Check an item off your to-do list this weekend. Working on my taxes.
    #11. Make twice as much for dinner and either invite guests or deliver the meal to a friend. We give food to people all the time. My DH cooks and we give food to different campers and workers here at the park almost every day!
    #12. Make a list for the week ahead so you stay focused. In process!
    #13. Consider a recent disagreement. Did you extend forgiveness? After I bough myself a Sonic blast to ‘cool down’.
    #14. Express creativity by making art or cooking a new meal. I write in a journal that has writing prompts I have to make up stories for. Yesterday I wrote a short story about a dog leash!
    #15. If you are waiting in line today, let someone get in front of you.
    #16. The next time someone does something you appreciate, be sure to let them know.
    #17. Offer a helping hand to someone, such as holding a door for a stranger.
    #18. Share about a recent book you read and what you learned.
    #19. Show sincere appreciation when someone serves you food or drink.
    #20. Complement someone today. Ideas include recognizing a great smile or earrings.
    #21. When you recognize someone is struggling, offer words of support.
    #22. Ask for help. That’s a simple way to express bravery.
    #23. Encourage your teammates to utilize their unique strengths.
    #24. Reflect on the steps you have taken to achieve your past goals.
    #25. Express gratitude today by thanking someone.
    #26. Think about the upcoming work week. How can you apply teamwork?
    #27. Send or leave a handwritten thank you note to someone.
    #28. Giving constructive feedback is one way to ignite honesty.

    Rita ( I think I’ll drop the RV!)
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I consider you all good friends and lovely people.

    I'm still avoiding the extra chocolate, and using my avoidance skills on my taxes. No Hurry!

    Betsy have a wonderful cruise!

    Annie in Delaware
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
    Went out to get my BP meds and asparagus for tonight. On the way I made an appointment for a hair trim tomorrow morning. I don't usually do outside things in the morning, as it's my writing time, but I've given myself this week more or less off. I'm still researching topics and jotting down notes on my phone and I did a couple of Instagram posts at the weekend, so I don't feel too guilty. :p . How to organise the book is the main consideration as I have more than enough ideas. Sometimes you just need to have 'moodling' time for those kinds of decisions. 'Back of the head' work.
    I'm looking forward to getting my hair trimmed, as I've been putting it off for having no money. I will take my gold necklace in to town tomorrow afternoon.

    Beautiful day here. :D

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Welcome Marie from northern Colorado!

    Sorry to hear about your fracture. Can you do seated exercises? It won't be as much calorie burn, but better than nothing.

    Annie in Delaware
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,360 Member
    124124. Happy hearts day <3
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,152 Member
    Welcome Marie
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited February 2023
    <3 Happy Valentines Day! ❤️‍🩹
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,659 Member
    Karen ~ Love the photos of Lilly Bell and Rory.

    Barbie ~ I am an abstainer most of the time unless I get a wild hair (usually emothional thing).

    Rebecca ~ That is funny about you r actions when your brother joined the family. I am glad he is still in your life.

    Marie ~ Welcome! Our friend Rory is from Colorado and she is also very active with outdoor activities.

    DH had his colon test this AM and we went to the wrong facility to get it done. There was a mad rush to get there in the interstate traffic but we made it on time. Now waiting to hear results.

    Happy Valentine's Day to All... <3<3<3

    Carol in GA

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