WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2023

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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,090 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,739 Member
    edited May 2023
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    A little preview of winter today with cool temperatures, wind and rain.

    Proms weren't a thing in Canada. I've never been to one.

    Vegetarian meals - I get vegetarian mince for dishes like spaghetti and vegetarian burgers.

    In tacos, haloumi is a nice alternative to tofu.

    I make curries with either chicken mince (not vegetarian) or vegetarian mince or chickpeas. In the case of saag or palak paneer, the paneer is the protein.

    Speaking of paneer, are you having trouble getting it where you are?

    M in Oz

    I have not tried buying paneer. There are a lot of markets nearby that I can check and likely will find it. There is a large Asian market within walking distance that has all kinds of mock meat, but I would prefer avoiding that as an alternative.

    Thanks for the suggestions.

    Tina in CA

    I also have several Asian and specialty markets here too but they're all saying they can't get a hold of paneer.

    The "mock meats" here are vegetables.

    The veggies burgers I ordered, for example are smoked cauliflower. I think I ordered some sweet potato ones too.

    M in Oz
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,417 Member
    Vicki-love the wood flowers!
    Rosemarie-so glad your son made a special day for you. You are right-as they marry and have kids the focus changes-but it is great to watch the transformation.
    Rita-sounds like things may be looking up.
    Allie-you should really get checked out. You seem to have several health issues going on at once.
    Rebecca-gotta love Athena!
    Barbara AHMOD-ambitious project! It is funny how rearranging for one thing leads to a big job!

    Need to get ready to hit the road for the three days of insanity for the conference. This morning is setting up. This afternoon sit in directors' meeting. Social event this pm. Tomorrow everyone arrives and will be very busy. After the morning rush and opening session it should tone down a bit. Social event of some sort Wednesday evening (or maybe I just order room service?). Then finish Thursday and pack everything up. All done with some of my closest work associates.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,739 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    A little preview of winter today with cool temperatures, wind and rain.

    Proms weren't a thing in Canada. I've never been to one.

    Vegetarian meals - I get vegetarian mince for dishes like spaghetti and vegetarian burgers.

    In tacos, haloumi is a nice alternative to tofu.

    I make curries with either chicken mince (not vegetarian) or vegetarian mince or chickpeas. In the case of saag or palak paneer, the paneer is the protein.

    Speaking of paneer, are you having trouble getting it where you are?

    M in Oz

    I have not tried buying paneer. There are a lot of markets nearby that I can check and likely will find it. There is a large Asian market within walking distance that has all kinds of mock meat, but I would prefer avoiding that as an alternative.

    Thanks for the suggestions.

    Tina in CA

    I also have several Asian and specialty markets here too but they're all saying they can't get a hold of paneer.

    The "mock meats" here are vegetables.

    The veggies burgers I ordered, for example are smoked cauliflower. I think I ordered some sweet potato ones too.

    M in Oz

    These are the veggie burgers I got :) ...

    https://wildlygoodfood.com/original-veggie-burgers/

    https://wildlygoodfood.com/smoky-cauliflower-burgers/


    The mince is this ... and, to me, it tastes great! Unfortunately it is a little bit more expensive than chicken mince or I would use it all the time. It's soy protein.

    https://v2food.com/plant-based-products/mince


    M in Oz
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,986 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,739 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    I have made paneer quite a few times. I have had one 'fail'. Once pressed, you can freeze it. The stuff I have bought in packets bears no resemblance to the homemade product. :o

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    The stuff I buy in packets is pretty much identical to what is served in the Indian restaurants here. :)


    M in Oz

  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    Vicki those flowers are spectacular! Wow!
    B)
    Betsy in NW WA
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,722 Member
    Good morning ladies!

    Katla - sorry to hear the anticipated sale of your OR house isn't going as planned, but as others have said - it will be sold. Sounds like a lovely place in a great area. The housing market is still booming out here (as I'm sure everywhere else!)

    Barbara - glad the POM juice is doing the trick. I've gotten into the habit of having a small half glass POM topped off with Kombucha after supper each night. My original plan was 1/3 POM, 1/3 Kombucha and 1/3 red wine but I've abandoned the red wine idea for now. Just doesn't seem as good. But all of this is healthful and better than a can of Pepsi.

    I've been following your county's dispatcher problems. The theory was it used to take a full year to get someone trained and signed off on law/fire/aid. Out of every 100 applications, only a small percentage go through training and at the end of a year, we'd be lucky to have 2 that stuck it out. And then they'd get hired by other agencies that paid more. :( That was 20 years ago and technology might have helped, although from what I've heard, cellphones aren't always reliable in finding someone's location like a landline was. Plus in your county, like ours, radio and cell coverage might be spotty with hills and trees blocking repeater transmission. Responders dealt with it, like yours are doing.

    Pip - love love love your thick hair! It's beautiful! Was sorry to hear about Kirby's digestive issues, glad he can be prepared for them. As someone mentioned, this seems to happen to nearly all of us now and then as we get older for various reasons.

    Kelly - those bean tacos sound great. I'll put them on my list. I love all kinds of beans. I made a bean stew a couple weeks ago and added a pint of that chicken bone broth I'd put in the freezer - I let it thaw in the fridge overnight and it had a gelatin consistency after all. ;)

    Vicki - I have never seen wooden flowers - gosh those are nice! Hope your hiring request goes through.

    Allie - Carmine and Seth make such a cute couple. How nice he wrote a song for her. Neat prom outfits. <3 I remember I had a super crush on a guy who I really wanted to ask me to the junior prom. I got tired of waiting and asked a gay friend if he'd be my date and he said sure. Of course, right after that, my crush asked me! But I didn't want to let my friend down so I went with him.

    I'm not surprised Tracy is having some trouble finding day care, but she's only just begun to look. She and Kyle always needed emergency back-up anyhow since you were involved in other things like trips and surgeries/medical appointments.

    Ginny - 20 years ago I used to love 3 day conferences. It was fun seeing folks I hadn't seen in a while, attending some training, maybe sneaking out with a friend to hit some shops. Have a good time and don't get worn out. :)

    Heather - that purple cast is great. ;) Glad it should be off before you depart on your cruise.

    My ankle is doing pretty good unless I overdo it. If I take the time to put on my sturdy Keen leather shoes before I go outside, I'm OK. I'm trying not to take a lot of ibuprofen - seems to upset my stomach. Yesterday afternoon, however, it hurt like the dickens and I wondered if I had a stress fracture! 20 minutes of icing, elevation and an ibu helped a lot. It's OK so far this morning, still no swelling.

    I have a nice batch of fermented chicken feed ready to go. :p It looks a little like cream of wheat and smells like sour mash, lol. Will take some out to the chickies when the sun comes up here shortly. Their pen will likely be a little sloppy and muddy but that gets me working on how to make improvements over time.

    We had some rain, thunder and lightning last night so it's cooler this morning. After I went to bed last night, Rosie came in and wanted to sleep with me like she used to do when she was a puppy so I got some snuggling in.

    I am hooked on Virgin River!! Seems like every book just keeps getting better. I'm up to book 5 or 6 and the Walt/Muriel romance is under way. <3:p

    OK better get moving. Make it a fabulous day! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State




  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    Stayed up way to late last night & feel headachy this morning. I need to visit the eye doctor for different glasses. It is next on my agenda. 😎
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,403 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good morning ladies!

    Katla - sorry to hear the anticipated sale of your OR house isn't going as planned, but as others have said - it will be sold. Sounds like a lovely place in a great area. The housing market is still booming out here (as I'm sure everywhere else!)

    Barbara - glad the POM juice is doing the trick. I've gotten into the habit of having a small half glass POM topped off with Kombucha after supper each night. My original plan was 1/3 POM, 1/3 Kombucha and 1/3 red wine but I've abandoned the red wine idea for now. Just doesn't seem as good. But all of this is healthful and better than a can of Pepsi.

    I've been following your county's dispatcher problems. The theory was it used to take a full year to get someone trained and signed off on law/fire/aid. Out of every 100 applications, only a small percentage go through training and at the end of a year, we'd be lucky to have 2 that stuck it out. And then they'd get hired by other agencies that paid more. :( That was 20 years ago and technology might have helped, although from what I've heard, cellphones aren't always reliable in finding someone's location like a landline was. Plus in your county, like ours, radio and cell coverage might be spotty with hills and trees blocking repeater transmission. Responders dealt with it, like yours are doing.

    Pip - love love love your thick hair! It's beautiful! Was sorry to hear about Kirby's digestive issues, glad he can be prepared for them. As someone mentioned, this seems to happen to nearly all of us now and then as we get older for various reasons.

    Kelly - those bean tacos sound great. I'll put them on my list. I love all kinds of beans. I made a bean stew a couple weeks ago and added a pint of that chicken bone broth I'd put in the freezer - I let it thaw in the fridge overnight and it had a gelatin consistency after all. ;)

    Vicki - I have never seen wooden flowers - gosh those are nice! Hope your hiring request goes through.

    Allie - Carmine and Seth make such a cute couple. How nice he wrote a song for her. Neat prom outfits. <3 I remember I had a super crush on a guy who I really wanted to ask me to the junior prom. I got tired of waiting and asked a gay friend if he'd be my date and he said sure. Of course, right after that, my crush asked me! But I didn't want to let my friend down so I went with him.

    I'm not surprised Tracy is having some trouble finding day care, but she's only just begun to look. She and Kyle always needed emergency back-up anyhow since you were involved in other things like trips and surgeries/medical appointments.

    Ginny - 20 years ago I used to love 3 day conferences. It was fun seeing folks I hadn't seen in a while, attending some training, maybe sneaking out with a friend to hit some shops. Have a good time and don't get worn out. :)

    Heather - that purple cast is great. ;) Glad it should be off before you depart on your cruise.

    My ankle is doing pretty good unless I overdo it. If I take the time to put on my sturdy Keen leather shoes before I go outside, I'm OK. I'm trying not to take a lot of ibuprofen - seems to upset my stomach. Yesterday afternoon, however, it hurt like the dickens and I wondered if I had a stress fracture! 20 minutes of icing, elevation and an ibu helped a lot. It's OK so far this morning, still no swelling.

    I have a nice batch of fermented chicken feed ready to go. :p It looks a little like cream of wheat and smells like sour mash, lol. Will take some out to the chickies when the sun comes up here shortly. Their pen will likely be a little sloppy and muddy but that gets me working on how to make improvements over time.

    We had some rain, thunder and lightning last night so it's cooler this morning. After I went to bed last night, Rosie came in and wanted to sleep with me like she used to do when she was a puppy so I got some snuggling in.

    I am hooked on Virgin River!! Seems like every book just keeps getting better. I'm up to book 5 or 6 and the Walt/Muriel romance is under way. <3:p

    OK better get moving. Make it a fabulous day! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State




    Unfortunately, his issue isn’t because of age, it’s because of his getting hit by a car:0(/
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,181 Member
    Morning ladies
    Ugh yesterday and last night was tough we are on a high fire warning and the pollen is super super high.. hello know wonder im feeling all stuffed up and sneezing...
    Diverticulitis all gone ..fluids worked well..
    Poor Miles uber cranky he has more teeth coming in,but right now he is sleeping..
    I found out i had a free flight from Delta so I canceled my flight down to Florida for the cruise on Southwest and only had to pay 42.00 for a comfort + one way on Delta.. im happy..
    Going to see my hairdresser today.. Carmine has to stay after so she can get extra help..or Summer school it is.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,722 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good morning ladies!


    Pip - love love love your thick hair! It's beautiful! Was sorry to hear about Kirby's digestive issues, glad he can be prepared for them. As someone mentioned, this seems to happen to nearly all of us now and then as we get older for various reasons.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State




    Unfortunately, his issue isn’t because of age, it’s because of his getting hit by a car:0(/

    Ya, I caught that. I should have said for one reason or another. He's sure had some struggles after getting hit by that car. But overall it's great he can remain active, go camping, do so many things you both like to do.

    My walking partner discovered, in her late 60's, that she has a gluten sensitivity. Can't trust what she eats and has to stay close to facilities.

    Lanette

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,682 Member
    B) Carol in GA
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,304 Member
    Funeral for friend's son is Sunday...For a memorial it is an organization called Plant a Tree. I would like that for a memorial for me when the time comes...
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 479 Member
    Hi, ladies. Been trying to catch up and reading from page 18 now. So much happening with everyone. My trip to Ireland was wonderful. Such a beautiful country and we were treated so well everywhere we went. I think Ireland values the tourist industry. The couple I travelled with were amazing. It was the first time I travelled with anyone for years as I normally go solo so I was a bit nervous. They were both so nice and I enjoyed their company. Never complained about anything and were so enthusiastic about all we saw. I think we got a good overview of Ireland and saw many amazing sites from castles to cathedrals. We went to the area of Cork which was where my grandfather would have immigrated from and went through a replica of a famine ship. Was surprised to hear that the original ship was built from lumber that came from Quebec. Meals and accommodation were very good. We were even treated to an evening of entertainment by the Celtic Steps which was fabulous.

    The one downside was a couple on the tour were coughing when we first met up for the meet/greet. As the tour progressed I saw more people getting sick. The bus was pretty full with about 40 people. I think the tour director could have lessened the risk of germs spreading if he had set up a sanitizing station for people to use every time they entered the bus. A simple bottle of hand sanitizer for everyone to use before entering and touching the handrails which everyone used would have helped. I got sick the day I returned. It was not an ordinary head cold but one that was fever, hacking cough and extreme tiredness. Ended up in bed for 6 days. The couple I travelled with came down with it the day they left for Belfast so their extended trip was ruined and then they had to fly back to Canada with this head cold. Not a pleasant situation for them.

    I love travelling but not sure I will do the escorted bus tours again or at least stay away from the bigger bus tours.

    Now back to reality. Trying to get my garden planted. Just have a few more things to put in this morning. It has cooled off a bit as it has been very hot here. Now we are dealing with smoke from all the fires going on around us. I feel for all the people being evacuated. Looks like we are going to have a couple of days of cooler weather, then back up to hot again with maybe some reprieve in site next week with hopefully some much needed rain.

    DH has just started working on the field and will be seeding by the end of the week. Just seeding one quarter of barley this year. Due to all this hot, dry weather have decided to take two quarters out of production and just summerfallow them this year.

    Joy
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,998 Member
    Debbie - I hope your DH soon realizes he’s being taken advantage of.

    Vicki - there is a local artist here that makes those wooden flowers. They are beautiful. Great gift.
    Funnily enough I had given one to my boss a couple years ago. The artists here use yard sale funds to create their arrangements in.

    Rosemarie- I’m glad your son spent the day with you.

    Barbie - I love your Mom’s joke. I’ll have to tell my Grandson that one.

    I have planted the other plants I bought yesterday and added more dirt to the side bed.

    I just learned that Reba will be replacing Blake Shelton as a Voice coach. I’m so excited.

    Machka - Where did you graduate from. Proms were huge where I grew up and for my girls. I went to prom with my best friend when she graduated. I quit school. Her class would have been my graduation class.

    Carla - I believe it is frozen shoulder, I’m doing exercises for it that I found online and it is much better today, I would say about 50%. I have a massage tomorrow I will have her pay attention to it as well.

    Rebecca - what a shame your DIL discouraged Athena from eating. Sounds like a great day though.

    Barbara- I get myself in those rearranging messes too. Not as much as I used to because there is no way to rearrange here as much.

    Kelly - that was me talking about Mom needing to ask for money. I hated seeing it. My Mom wasn’t raised that way, my grandparents kept their money very separate. They even borrowed from one another and kept a journal as to who owed what. I don’t think that’s the answer either.
    We both contribute, have separate bank accounts but I manage it all. DH doesn’t really like to deal with it. I wish he would more, but have given up asking.

    Karen - I’m so happy that you had surprise visits and calls.
    That will be a tough conversation with your brother, maybe if you show him the bank statements it will help. He will see that you are having to help support him.

    Joy - I am so happy that you had a wonderful trip. I so wish I could go to Ireland someday.

    My shoulder is not as painful today. I iced, used ibuprofen, and did some exercises yesterday. I will continue today. I also have my massage appointment this afternoon.

    I have had a thought to take a couple of courses on popular programs here. I am just trying to decide which one to take first. One is 300, the other is 600. I think it may help in my job search though.

    Tracey in Edmonton
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,722 Member
    Tracey - good luck with that massage! When I had a frozen shoulder, I did the PT faithfully, it was a long slow go and I was impatient so booked a "medical massage" for that shoulder. She said go ahead and scream into the pillow if you have to, and she wasn't kidding. The next day I was really bruised but she broke up that tissue and I was lots better.

    Strange how it comes on and I hear of more and more people dealing with it. I still feel a twinge now and then and get right after it with stretches. Debbie's idea of a hot shower sounds good.

    Lanette B)
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,411 Member
    2023 Mindful May

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate my coworkers.


    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 1/15 100%,100%,80%,73%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 8/31 (84%,86%,94%,93%)
    6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1- 0/31 (93%)
    Arm weights twice a week 0/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%)
    Meditation: daily. 10/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%)

    Feeling overwhelmed this month. Taking a break from the list above until I feel more in control.


    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 8/8–(100%,100%,0%,0)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 10818, 8171, 8856, (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%—-9,559,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 54/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%should be 86 by June1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)40/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4 (100%,100%,100%,0%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 13/15 (100%,88%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 19/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——4/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 )(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200 (100%)

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—



    1. Do something kind for someone you really care about. I need to think about this and plot! I gave my son a gift card to Netflix. He needed something to make him smile.
    2. Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t. I will try. Did this.
    3. Take a step toward an important goal no matter how small. I have to think about this. I did not buy beer today. Working on not enabling my DH.
    4. Send a friend a photo of a time you enjoyed together. DONE!
    5. Let someone know how much they mean to you and why. It’s my brother’s 59’th birthday today. Going to call him. We never really call each other.
    6. Look for people doing good and reasons to be cheerful. Will do! And found them all over all day!
    7. Make a list of what matters most to you and why. Did this in my journal.
    8. Set yourself a kindness mission and help others today. Do this every day
    9. What values are important to you? Find ways to use them today. Will try.
    10. Be grateful for the little things, even in difficult times. It is hard right now but trying.
    11. Look around for things that give you a sense of awe and wonder. There is plenty here at the park. Wondering how a cave could turn into a lake.
    12. Listen to a favorite pieces of music and remember what it means to you. I will try to remember to do this. Did not have time.
    13. Find out about the values or traditions of another country. Sounds like fun! I looked up Canada and specialty Quebec where my family originated.
    14. Get outside and notice the beauty in nature. I love doing this!
    15. Do something to contribute to your local community. Helped a homeless man today.
    16. Show your gratitude to people who are helping to make things better. Will watch for this.
    17. Find a way to make what you do today meaningful.
    18. Send a hand written note to someone you care about.
    19. Reflect on what makes you feel valued and purposeful.
    20. Share 3 photos of things you find meaningful or memorable.
    21. Look up at the sky and remember we are a part of something bigger. I
    22. Find a way to help a project or charity you care about.
    23. Recall 3 things that you’ve done that you are proud of.
    24. Make choices that have a positive impact on others today.
    25. Ask someone else what matters most to them and why.
    26. Remember an event in your life that was really meaningful.
    27. Focus on how your actions make a difference to others.
    28. Do something special and revisit in your mind tonight.
    29. Today do something to car for the natural world.
    30. Share a quote you find inspiring to give others a boost.
    31. Find three reasons to be hopeful about the future.
    RVRita in NM
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,682 Member
    Rita ~ So sorry about your pup! :'( Is this the one you said had heart trouble?

    Joy ~ Your trip sounds amazing. I'm glad you had companions to enjoy it with.

    Carol in GA
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,298 Member
    edited May 2023
    Just got a message from the triplets mom(the ones I took care of for 5 yrs.) Haven't seen them in 4 1/2 yrs. Have kind of stayed in touch with the mom over the years on FB- She keeps saying she will bring the kids by but hasn't.
    Invited me to their 10th birthday party.
    Not sure if they will even remember me. I had them from the time they were 3 months old until middle of kindergarten when the mom, out of the blue, pulled them because she decided to be a stay at home mom(she tried to do that twice when they were little but couldn't do it, brought them right back to me), I didn't even get to say good bye. She gave me the two week notice but didn't bring them during that time but did pay me. They were a lot of work- 55 hrs a week for the 5 yrs, but sure missed them when they were gone.
    Not sure if I am going by myself or if dh will go too.
    I won't stay long as I will not know anyone there besides the kids and their mom and they will be busy with their other guests

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,298 Member
    Going to go a bit early and walk- still may be a bit warm but hopefully there will be the perfect breeze like yesterday.
    High of 83 today.
    And hopefully no snakes crawling out of the brush as I walk by. I don't mind them but want to know exactly where they are. Not glance down and almost stepping on one and having it looking up at me.

    Finished the day with just over 21,300 steps in for the day. Actually slept pretty good, finally.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,403 Member
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