WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023

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  • Posts: 25,753 Member
    Ooooohh!!!

    I just looked up stringy bark:

    "Rich flavoured Australian Eucalyptus honey, Dark in colour, rich and aromatic, with hints of smoky coffee, Delicious addition to savoury recipes and accompaniment to ice-cream, Fantastic alternative to refined sugar, Soothes coughs and colds."

    I’d give a lot to taste that honey.

    I have tried a lot of different honeys recently and I would have to say that stringy bark is one of my favourites, perhaps my second favourite. It is really nice. Now that you mention it, it would be great on ice cream ... chocolate or vanilla.

    My favourite is leatherwood.


    We just took a little bit of honey off ... enough to taste, but not enough for a jar. It's quite strongly stringy bark but has a hint of something else which I think is from the other flowers in the neighbourhood.

    M in Oz
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    About eucalyptus trees ...

    https://www.csiro.au/en/research/plants/native/identifying-eucalypts-made-easy

    "Eucalypts are a diverse group of plants that form an iconic and essential part of Australia's natural environment. They are native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the Philippines.
    ...
    With 934 native species, eucalypts are often referred to as 'gum trees' (which are a small group of eucalypts with smooth white bark). Identifying Australia's many different species of eucalypts correctly can be time-consuming and complex, particularly for people unfamiliar with their different botanical characteristics."


    Machka in Oz
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    Machka9 wrote: »

    I don't think she is able to do that ... she could, but I think it's beyond her.

    @durden , @Betty ...MFP staff ... can you please help Katla49. She is definitely not tech savvy and is under a lot of stress in other areas so is unable to fix this herself. She also only has a phone and not a laptop.

    Thank you!


    That said, @myvt9v4crh ... I suspect that instead of logging in, you are signing up.
    Does that sound familiar?

    Also, is myvt9v4crh your password for Katla49?

    Machka in Oz
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    Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.

    HAPPY MARCH ALL! Thanks for keeping us going another month, Barbie!

    Heather, I think that's a lovely picture!

    So you and hubby share the same birthday, Vicki?!? That's so cool. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    1. Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness... OKAY!
    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
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    Barbie - Thank you so much for being here, for making sure we have this place. You are a steady guiding light for us all.

    My accomplishments against goals for February, I've left in the February thread. My goals for March, boring and normal as they are:

    ✅ - Maintain my weight. I'm not going to tie numbers to that, it always makes me twitchy.
    ✅- Be healthier.
    ✅- Stick to the budget.

    I have one more hepatitis b shot to go, and I'll be fully vaccinated against hepatitis A and B. There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. My gastroenterologist requested the shots, as I had no antibodies for A & B, meaning I'd never been exposed or had either. Being immuno-compromised is a bit of a tightrope, so I'm more than happy to shield myself from infections if there is a vaccine available. The VA is pretty good about that stuff. Any vaccine I request is made available to me without charge.

    More later, y'all,
    Lisa in AR
  • Posts: 1,323 Member
    Happy Birthday Vicki!

    Okie
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    Barbara ~ Happy Birthday to You!

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    Barbara - Happiest of Birthday's!!!
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    Barbara Happy Birthday :flowerforyou:
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    Holy cats! I missed hopping on a couple of days and I am finally caught up! Everyone has been SO busy!
    Rosemarie- I am so sorry to hear of your husband passing. Sending warmest hugs and thoughts/prayers for peace and comfort to you and your family.
    Katla- My heart goes out to you with the tech troubles. I know even the most basic instructions can seem overwhelming when we are stressed about life. PLEASE hand your phone to your daughter/son or worker at the facility and have them delete the account you are currently signed in on. That will leave you with only your two Katla accounts. Hugs dear friend. And even if this doesn't happen. We know who you are by this new sign in as well, and love you just the same.
    Happy birthday to all of the birthday girls!
    Welcome to all of the new/returning friends!
    Barbie- Thank you for bringing us into the new month.
    signing off for now. Kiddos are clamoring for attention. lol ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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    Machka9 wrote: »


    That said, @myvt9v4crh ... I suspect that instead of logging in, you are signing up.
    Does that sound familiar?

    Also, is myvt9v4crh your password for Katla49?

    Machka in Oz

    I logged out of my account and tried logging in as katla49 with myvt9v4crh as the password. That’s not the password for that account., said invalid password
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    Vicky and Barbara

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    Beth
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    Machka — How do I log out from mfp?

    Katla
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    edited March 2023
    Pip —I can put my phone on speaker phone. I’m sitting at my table and it is 10:05 in Illinois. I will be here until I hear from you.
  • Posts: 3,733 Member
    Happy March 1st. It's coming in like a lamb. A bit chilly but no rain right now, just a bit of fog.

    Barbara - Happy 29th Birthday again! <3 Seems like you just had one, lol. (Didn't we all!) :p

    Machka - thanks for filling us in on the sticky bark! Sounds like it's related to Melaleuca. Bet it's wonderful. Glad your bees are thriving.

    Ginny - LOL that little generator/power supply is tempting, isn't it?

    I found a new channel - "Curiosity Stream". A year long subscription is under $20 and full of documentaries and historical content. I watched a special on tornadoes this morning.

    I made myself get up and walk a mile - I could sit and watch these things all day. :D

    OK ladies, make it a fabulous Wednesday! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

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    Thank you for the March thread Barbie!

    The February results of my year of goals. Anything Ofer 80% I count as a win!

    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 15/15-100%,100%
    Walk 7,000 every day 23/28– 84%,86%
    Arm weights twice a week 6/10— 100%,609 hurt my elbow,
    Meditation: daily. 25/28

    Word of the year: Appreciate :Definition—Recognize the full worth of.

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–100%,100%
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. (7,700,110%)98519,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 0/
    4. 2 —100%,100%
    5. Contact close family every week (4x) 0/16 —100%,100%
    6. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)16/64–100%,100%
    7. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2—100%,100%
    8. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 0/20– -100%,88%
    9. Read 12 books at least this year. 6/12 100%,100%
    10. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——2/12—100%.100%
    11. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71 100%,100%
    Decided that if I do more than stated I will not grade higher than 100% 2/5/23

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met
    April met
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—

    RVRita
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    I am doing this Happiness calendar for March. Feel free to copy or simply use it if you’d like!

    March, 2023 Action for happiness.org

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate everything my body is capable of.
    Spoiler
    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 1/15-(100%,100%)
    Walk 7,000 every day /31– (84%,86%,)
    Arm weights twice a week 1 /10— (100%, 60%hurt my elbow,)
    Meditation: daily. /31 (82%(started Feb))

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(100%,100%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. (7,700,110%,98519,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 0/2 —(100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 0/16 —(100%,100%)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)16/64–(100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2—(100%,100%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 0/20– -(100%,88%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 6/12 (100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——3/12—(100%.100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71 (100%,100%)
    Decided that if I do more than stated I will not grade higher than 100% 2/5/23

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met
    April met
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—





    1. Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness. I intend to live with more awareness and kindness every day.
    Spoiler
    2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world.
    3. Start today by appreciating your body and that you are alive.
    4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words.
    5. Bring to mind people you care about and send love to them.
    6. Have a ‘no plans’ day and notice how that feels.
    7. Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during your day.
    8. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and email of your food.
    9. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others.
    10. Get outside and notice how the weather feels on your face.
    11. Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee.
    12. Listen deeply to someone and really hear what they are saying.
    13. Pause to watch the sky or clouds for a few minutes today.
    14. Find ways to enjoy any chores or tasks that you do.
    15. Stop. Breathe. Notice. Repeat regularly.
    16. Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity.
    17. Look around and spot three thing you find unusual or pleasant.
    18. If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down.
    19. Appreciate nature around you wherever you are.
    20. Focus on what makes you and others happy today.
    21. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else.
    22. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult.
    23. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them.
    24. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do.
    25. Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted.
    26. Choose too spend less times looking at screens today.
    27. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today.
    28. Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible.
    29. Choose a different route today and see what you notice.
    30. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling.
    31. Discover the joy in the simple things of life.

    RVRita
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    Happy birthday to all the birthday ladies this week! We have the best dates and being as we are all turning 29, lets celebrate!!

    RVRita
  • Posts: 3,715 Member
    Pip - Thank you for helping Katla on the phone! I was trying to figure out if I could do that, but I am not as confident as you are with this techy stuff.

    Kim in N. California

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