WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2023

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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,196 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Debbie – do you know that for as long as we have lived in NC (15 years) I have NEVER ONCE had sweet tea. Not that I’m missing it, either. I understand it’s
    REAL sweet

    Rebecca – that’s EXACTLY why I thought of you and had to tell you about the book. I know how much I enjoyed the book (not the movie) “Where the Crawdads Sing” because it takes place in Hickory and mentions a lot of places I’m familiar with.

    Went in the pool (what else is new?) then to Lowe's Hardware. See, we got plants and mulch on the slope alongside our driveway but we found that when it rains, the rain washes the mulch down the slope. So this edging should help channel the rainwater to the drain. We thought the berm that's there would be enough, but evidently not

    Just put in a loaf of sourdough bread. I'm going to make one for Pete, one for Colby, and 2 for us.

    Wish Denise would get back to us about what weekend Pete is home so we can visit them. We do want to see Pete, too. According to my calculations, he should be home the weekend of Aug 12/13. However, Denise said she was going to Philly to clean out the grandmother's house and take what she wanted. The grandmother meant a lot to Pete, and I'm willing to bet that he's going, too. I don't think she's thought of the fact that if we were up there, we could watch PJ. So we're just asking her if the next weekend is better. We need to know so we can start to make plans.

    Vince just grilled pork chops for us to have next week and for the freezer. I swear, my freezer is getting overstuffed. Wish Vince would let me cut the corn off the cob, but he wants it on the cob. It takes up so much room on the cob. Oh well....

    Michele NC

    Had sweet tea when I lived in Mobile, not a fan of it but then again, I don't drink sodas because I don't like sweet drinks(I do have a root beer about once a year , during the summer in a root beer float)
    I have had sweet tea since then but not very often and not something I really like. once in a while it is good but that is rare. Dad, on the other hand, always put sugar in his tea(he was from Missouri). He even put sugar in his little tea cups when we went out for Chinese food. I miss making him a glass of iced tea with a spoon full of sugar or a cup of coffee with a spoon full of sugar.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,196 Member
    edited July 2023
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
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    More in a minute...
    Lisa ETC



    we took a MAC flight out of Travis AFB to Hawaii. That was the loudest but smoothest flight I have ever been in. Had boxed lunch- fried chicken that I don't remember what we paid for but was the only part of the flight we paid for. Had to take commercial flight home because his leave was over and couldn't get a flight back. That was about 40 yrs ago. Still remember the boxed meal. Made for the guys for sure- 3 pieces of chicken. Sat in the jump seats along the sides of the plane.

    Only one myself (I think they call them Space A now...) - From the UK, RAFB Mildenhall, into Dover, Delaware, then was flying commercial on to San Antonio from there. I was 19 (so it had to be late 1979 or early 1980). It was a C-130 cargo plane, and they were hauling human remains, unfortunately, a young airman, wife and child, who were in a car accident. We were advised prior to boarding and given the choice to refuse the seats, but everyone boarded, and they were jump seats, yes, facing the center on either side of the coffin containers.

    I was invited up to the cockpit (my right foot and ankle were in a plaster cast, long story) for a more comfortable spot by the navigator, and got to see the northern lights from the air, which was pretty spiffy. The navigator was a big flirt, and I agreed to meeting him at a bar later off base. Didn't tell him I was headed to see a boyfriend in San Antonio, just did a quick fade after we landed and hopped a train to Philly for my next flight. I ended up peeling that cast off with a butcher knife and a saw in my boyfriend's bathtub so we could go dancing after I made it to Texas.

    It was a different time... I was on leave because I couldn't work in a cast, and I remember why I was in the cast, because my stupid car had broken down AGAIN, and I kicked the crap out of the door and ripped my achilles tendon. I do not, however, remember why I decided I didn't need it. My stars and whiskers, I was not always bright then, and there were times my military enlistment hung by a thread... My honorable discharge at four years was a triumph of no small proportions.

    Jumping back out of the WayBack Machine,
    into 104-degree Arizona and 2023
    Wow! Hot here.
    Lisa in AR[/quote]

    Not sure I have the name right- and don't remember the plane we rode in but it was HUGE but only had seats along the sides, facing the middle, with cargo in the middle of the plane. They gave us ear plugs along with our lunch ;)
    Thankful we just had luggage to look at and not coffins.
    Seeing the Northern lights must have been amazing. One day I want to see them.

    On one trip up to see former hubby when the ship was up in AK, I took a small mail plane over to one of the islands to see my cousin on my way up(my original plans got changed and I had time to kill). I got to sit in the co-pilots seat as there were no other seats. It was February. It was amazing views but I had this image of like National Geographic shows. Miles and miles of snow and not ONE animal to see.

  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,663 Member
    Debbie - those cream puffs look great. Glad they are at your house and not sitting on my kitchen counter. :p

    Lisa - so happy to hear your energy is coming back. Thank you for the focaccia recipe.

    Heather A trip to France sounds great. I'm sure it will all come together just fine.

    Carol - I'll try to get more pictures of the "girls". Another egg this morning. Gladys is working hard, lol.

    Allie - hope you feel better soon.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State - where some rain is expected tomorrow. Hope it doesn't poop out, lol.

  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,532 Member
    Took a walk to Food Lion to get carrots and got caught in the rain. Well, at least I’m not made of sugar….lol That’s what I get for wanting to get my steps in!

    Nitey Nite ladies

    Michele NC
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Good morning all! Happy Sunday! So much going on with everyone! Whenever I read your posts about your daily lives, I imagine it all and where you live, etc. I still think that someday, I would like to take a "coffee tour" and map out your locations and drive, fly, ride to meet you all; one (or two, if you live close) at a time, for coffee/tea/lunch. To me, that would be an awesome trip.
    Barbara- Just want to add to what some of the others have mentioned; your ability to comment on everyone's posts is so inspiring! Your stats look wonderful, too! You sound happy. Everything is going well, yes?
    Allie- Miles is so cute! It is funny to see our children with their children and what they allow/don't allow. My daughter allows her boys to do things that I would never let my own (or my childcare kids) do. She will then complain of the result of such "allowances". For instance: my DD and her husband allow their boys to eat in the living room while watching a show. They don't use their dining table for meals. (This is a constant sticky point in my brain) Then when the dog eats the boys food, that is left unattended on their plates, or when baby Javi takes the older ones food or drink, and all hell breaks loose; DD will complain and get angry. I would always counter with "Turn the tv off and eat at your table." I don't bother saying it anymore. Now I just think "Not my monkeys. Not my circus." I do know, that kids know exactly what they can get away with and with whom. When they are here, they eat and drink at the table in the kitchen.
    Heather- I am "ooohing" and "aahhhhing" over your possible trip to Narbonne. I drool over nearly every inch of France and my dream trips. As a student, I studied some of those smaller villages in the south of France and thought they sounded heavenly. As an adult, I am intrigued by the Roman influence in that area and would love to see the blending of the many cultures on the border towns. Fingers crossed this trip works out for you and Johnny!
    Barbie- I know you are not a "collector" of things, so walking past the garage sales won't be a problem for you. lol I always find them interesting. It is like looking into someone's home/life and getting a little peek at their personal life. lol
    Rebecca- Your communication abilities are top notch! I have long admired your pen pal relationships! I have always been a horrible pen pal. Texting has made staying in touch so much easier for me. Congrats on your older sons assignment. Exciting for him and what a relief for you, to be able to stay put in one place a little longer! Athena is adorable! Didn't you tell us that they are expecting again? When is your new grandbaby due?
    Michele- I am trying to remember; is PJ four? What are his interests? Is he showing any "leanings" toward art, science, music, sports? Kids (boys especially) at this age do have a certain amount of energy that they need to expel. There are certain muscle groups and motions that need to be "flexed". Digging, punching, pushing, pulling, jumping, climbing, etc. If he has an athletic/physical outlet like swim lessons, sports camps, great! If not, you could look into getting him a gift certificate to something at a local Y or youth activity center. I am with Machka on the legos! If he has a "construction/engineering" brain, legos are a great tool to be creative. My DD had no legos or building toys with Joaquin, bc he just wasn't interested in them. Miguel, however, is all about the construction toys. Legos, magnatiles, knex, balancing blocks...his latest interest is Pop Tubes. If PJ doesn't have them, I would recommend Pop Tubes. They are like the bendy part of a straw. They compress and expand, kids can attach them, build with them, create with them. My childcare kids use them to make marble runs or set up water table play. Pop tubes. Benmo brand is a good quality/price.
    It was nice to get out yesterday and get shopping and errands done. When I got home at noon, and got things put away, I began my cooking for the first part of the week. I made some egg salad (for DH), a big pot of chicken soup, a smaller pot of tomato soup (for childcare lunch), berry puree to add to yogurt, and about four cups of fried rice. DH has a cracked tooth, so it is soft foods until he can get in and get it taken care of. Tonight I will be making fried green tomatoes and corn on the cob for dinner for DYS and I. I have been waiting for the farm stands and stores to bring out those green tomatoes for a few weeks now. The cooler start to summer has them growing a bit slower, this year.
    It is raining this morning, but should clear up within an hour or so. DYS has promised to mow our lawn, today. If he doesn't that is going to be left on my plate. I don't really mind, normally, but because I am just getting over the whole sinus/swollen gland thing, having my sinuses filled with pollen, grass, dirt, dust is not high on my "priority" list. lol
    Ah well, I also need to get my license renewal sent in. I better get started on that! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

    The middle of September!😁💖👍🏼
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    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,280 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Up early to finish the cream puffs for the potluck at church today.
    6 dozen filled and in the freezer to chill for an hour before heading to church.
    First potluck I have been to in a long time
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    Four flavors to choose from- lemon, mango, pineapple and chocolate.
    Also made a gallon of unsweetened iced tea. Usually they have water or sweet drinks(lemonade, punch, sweet tea)

    Will bake salmon tonight-was going to last night but son went out with his friends from elementary school(LOVED hearing the four boys in the room laughing again. One is on leave from the Navy after being stationed in Japan.Known these boys since son was in kindergarten or first grade.) and dh ate at his mom's.
    Will make rice(dh has to have his Japanese sticky rice) and some veggies- tons of fruit to choose from- cherries, peaches,grapes, melon, tangerines, bananas and apples.

    Having my tea now before getting dressed. Glad I got up when I did so I am not rushed.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca

    I want some
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    [quote="
    Rebecca - I always forget the MAC flights, and I was Air Force, so no excuses! Hope you can make something like that happen. As far as the fear that if you move, your son won't find you, it's understandable, darlin'. Many, many hugs.
    More in a minute...
    Lisa ETC

    It will be down the road a bit when it does happen. Something on my back mental burner.
    Your foccasia bread looks amazing!
    I have only used MAC flights once, and Lee was with me in uniform. We went from Yokota base in Japan to home. Got bumped in PI, got bumped in Guam, by then 24 hours had gone by. Husband was really ripe in his uniform!😂. We flew back to Yokota, then took a bus to Narita and just went home by civilian airline. What a crazy experience that was! The night at Yokota I was in women's barracks, he was in men's.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    we took a MAC flight out of Travis AFB to Hawaii. That was the loudest but smoothest flight I have ever been in. Had boxed lunch- fried chicken that I don't remember what we paid for but was the only part of the flight we paid for. Had to take commercial flight home because his leave was over and couldn't get a flight back. That was about 40 yrs ago. Still remember the boxed meal. Made for the guys for sure- 3 pieces of chicken. Sat in the jump seats along the sides of the plane.

    Only one myself (I think they call them Space A now...) - From the UK, RAFB Mildenhall, into Dover, Delaware, then was flying commercial on to San Antonio from there. I was 19 (so it had to be late 1979 or early 1980). It was a C-130 cargo plane, and they were hauling human remains, unfortunately, a young airman, wife and child, who were in a car accident. We were advised prior to boarding and given the choice to refuse the seats, but everyone boarded, and they were jump seats, yes, facing the center on either side of the coffin containers.

    I was invited up to the cockpit (my right foot and ankle were in a plaster cast, long story) for a more comfortable spot by the navigator, and got to see the northern lights from the air, which was pretty spiffy. The navigator was a big flirt, and I agreed to meeting him at a bar later off base. Didn't tell him I was headed to see a boyfriend in San Antonio, just did a quick fade after we landed and hopped a train to Philly for my next flight. I ended up peeling that cast off with a butcher knife and a saw in my boyfriend's bathtub so we could go dancing after I made it to Texas.

    It was a different time... I was on leave because I couldn't work in a cast, and I remember why I was in the cast, because my stupid car had broken down AGAIN, and I kicked the crap out of the door and ripped my achilles tendon. I do not, however, remember why I decided I didn't need it. My stars and whiskers, I was not always bright then, and there were times my military enlistment hung by a thread... My honorable discharge at four years was a triumph of no small proportions.

    Jumping back out of the WayBack Machine,
    into 104-degree Arizona and 2023
    Wow! Hot here.
    Lisa in AR

    Wowsa, quite a story there. So sad the flight cargo.😥. The free meals were interesting huh? Soda, milk, ham sandwich, apple, piece of cold chicken and a metal can opener. Strange.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,196 Member
    edited July 2023
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Debbie - those cream puffs look great. Glad they are at your house and not sitting on my kitchen counter. :p

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State - where some rain is expected tomorrow. Hope it doesn't poop out, lol.
    Lanette-
    They didn't stay at my house very long- Filled them this morning and put them in the freezer for an hour then took them right to church. Came home with an empty container(and I took all but 4 of the 6 dozen with me)
    I do have some of the filling left but not very much.
    Now I keep thinking of other flavors to try with all the seasonal fruit we have. Peach or raspberry or blueberry or black berry-so many that sound good to me.
    One of the guys at the table I was sitting at split one with his wife then went back up and got 3 more!!
    Next time I will make more and if I have room in the freezer, I can do them the day ahead and freeze them. They would be defrosting while we are in church.

    Evie- the flowers are beautiful. The gift card to a place you like is better than something you will not use

    Pip- if you were closer, I would gladly share- what flavor or flavors would you choose? Any other suggestions??

    Kim- I would love to see fireflies too. I never saw them when I lived in Mobile. We just had fire ants and "no-see-um's"


    Got a text from Ezie's mom.
    Looks like they will not be pulling her from daycare AND not only do I get her two days a week but she is changing her work schedule so I have her the two days I asked for. I will be making less than half of what I was but I am ok with that and dh is happy to not be loosing the tax write offs.

    Dinner tonight for me was salmon, teriyaki tofu and a green salad. I will have a peach and a cup of sweet and spicy tea in a little bit.
    Dh ate pizza at his mom's and son is out with friends at a movie.
    He can have salmon, rice(I skipped the white sticky rice-not a fan of it unless it is covered with furikake) and the tofu when he gets home and dh can have some if he gets hungry later before going to bed.


  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,196 Member
    congratulations Tracey.
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    skuehn48 Posts: 3,048 Member
    <3
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    edited July 2023
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Well my friends I think I have finally caught the creeping crud.Covid
    Low grade fever stuffy ,cough etc... will message my dr and see if I can get paxlovid.
    And the lady that was supposed to drive us up to the bus for our trip on Sunday has backed out.

    Oh, Allie. Do you have a positive test? You said you "think." Paxlovid is contraindicated for people with severe kidney disease. If you do have it, be very careful. It is not to be given to someone with an eGFR of under 30.

    Your cruise is next week?

    Take care.

    Felicia
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,619 Member
    GodMomKim wrote: »
    I think I have mentioned I have been swimming, and I think I am stronger for it, and am getting close to ½ mile in about an hour or so…. I am stopping every 30 min for a 2-3 min breather….BUT I know I am not doing myself as much good as I could be as I get out of the pool, drink the better part of my 32 ounce water bottle, and then am STARVING and am making horrible choices. I stopped at the market on my way home today – swimming and this market are both on the other side of town. I bought and ate on the way home 610 calories of an ice cream treat! What the kitten was I thinking…. Today was the worse choice yet, but for some of you exercisers what do you do about the after exercise hunger? The protein bars are almost inedible in my mind the texture is to gloopy, gummy, sticky for my taste. And I do have a sweet tooth ( or maybe more than one – so sweet teeth)

    Kim in N. California

    Depends on what time it is.

    If it's near lunch or dinner, I just have lunch or dinner.

    If it's in between, I'll have a piece of bread with cheese (like one slice of bread and one slice of cheese) or a piece of fruit.

    M in Oz



  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,619 Member
    evie1958 wrote: »
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    My birthday was on Friday and our son and his family brought me this lovely bouquet! And a gift card to Michaels, they are my enablers, lol!

    Evelyn, Vancouver Island

    Happy Birthday!!

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,619 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Ok well Paxlovid is out..i have a covid test that expired in March,ive tried all of them and I'll use the last one just for ha ha's
    No since all these ladies have me up for dinner and I haven't really had them down i booked a bus trip to Lake George for a champagne brunch cruise.. here is hoping i feel better by then.

    Go get tested properly to find out what it is.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,053 Member
    edited July 2023
    Rori: Such a great job! Taking your final comment literally!!! 😝

    https://youtu.be/-dJolYw8tnk

    Ginny: Phew! Close call. Glad you are taking precautionary measures.
    Lisa: Long may your mojo play 😂
    Rebecca: Great news about son.

    Pg 55
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,619 Member
    Rhody on our most recent weekend away. :)

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,717 Member
    edited July 2023
    Still agitating myself over this trip to see DH's daughter. :# I have gone back to the original plan of having three nights in Lyon. DH and I have decided on dates, so all I have to do is book the flights and train . ;) I hate pressing that button to commit. My perfectionism always kicks in and I have to get it 'right'. Unfortunately easyJet, the flight operator, makes it incredibly hard to change or cancel anything. It's a one-shot and that's it. I find it very scary.
    So, not going to do that today. Going to enjoy Edie who is coming for lunch and to paint her wooden boxes. :D The cleaner will be here, but I'm sure we can work around that.
    DH has cricket this week, but I think at least two days are a washout because of the rain forecast. He is going tomorrow, and in the evening I have my first visit to the 'Death Café'. It's an occasional meet up for people who like to talk about death in any aspect. Refreshments are available, but I'm no carb, so will eat beforehand. I'll have to leave something for DH. No idea what to expect, but it should be interesting!

    Tracey - Crossing everything for your daughter. <3<3<3

    I haven't worn a bra in years, but I am not well-endowed! I wear a tightish camisole, which keeps everything tidy. Plus Brighton and Hove is an 'anything goes' type of place.
    I don't wear short dresses often. My lower legs are not my best feature, so I need to wear full length black leggings with them. I can't go bare legged. White and blotchy, with lumpy ankles. :# I do wear maxi dresses occasionally. I loathe tights (panty hose) with a huge loathing, and haven't worn them for many years. I do, on the cruise only, wear hold up stockings with a lace top for formal nights. They are bearable in large. I hate not being comfortable and bras drive me crazy!

    The good news is that my low simple carbs regime has resulted in me losing a couple of pounds. That is without tracking . I am also getting a better grip on the alcohol. I am encouraged to continue.

    Kim - I am the same as you as regards blood sugar. Hypoglycaemia. If I am going to swim like that I would need to eat something beforehand, like a banana, and eat cheese or something straight afterwards. I cannot allow myself to go low on blood sugar or it's a disaster. At home we have breakfast before our gym session, and on the cruise I always had half a large banana. Low blood sugar ruins the whole of the rest of the day for me. I have had to train friends and family to understand my problem as they have no idea how it feels. I have to eat at scheduled intervals, no exceptions. Protein is your friend and you could eat some before your swim.

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
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    And here ya go.. stupid me .. in and out of drs appointment ,labs,xrays etc...
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,903 Member
    Allie - Take care of yourself!
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,292 Member
    Good morning ladies!

    Evie happy birthday!

    Kim, I eat a yogurt (mostly) when I am extra hungry. It was hard at first, but the hunger diminished after a few days of harder biking. It would be a good time to double check calorie counts and see if you need more.

    Annie in Delaware

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