WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Fake Stamp Update
I forgot to get the mail yesterday so went to the box this morning. Guess what I found. The 2 envelopes I mailed to myself on Thursday with the "fake stamps". They went through the postal system just fine, stamps cancelled at the regional center in Tacoma. No return to sender, no knock on the door (yet) from the FBI or anything.
I have mixed feelings. I'm glad I apparently didn't waste my money. But I'm also concerned about why I got the "scam" alert. And why the comments from some folks who said they were fake and there's no way anyone would sell these stamps at a big discount. Did the folks who said they were fake ever try to use them? Or were they just repeating what they heard someone else say?
Did Facebook actually vet this advertiser and decide it was legit because it really was? So them accepting the ad was OK?
If the stamps were counterfeit, was the counterfeiter really that good?
Was the equipment at the regional center in Tacoma malfunctioning so these slipped through?
Does the USPS make enough money from delivering bulk mail and Amazon packages that they aren't really concerned about a few counterfeit stamps people use since most businesses use postage machines anyhow?
I'm going to repeat the test with different sized envelopes this time. I'm still not 100% confident that if I used one to send payment for a bill, for example, that it would get delivered without more proof.
Lanette
Eating crow, happy but scratching her head in SW WA State
We have bought the stamps from another vendor(not the Facebook ones, another site) and have never had a problem.
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Today’s gratitude: hair conditioner that really detangles, maybe I should try it on Tumble? Abundant, clean, hot water.
Katla (@myvt9v4crh, @Katla49) Thanks for taking my call. It was so very good to hear your voice. Sorry to hear that family health problems have kept you so busy. We all look forward to seeing you back on mfp soon. ((hugs))
Betsy praying for favorable test results and safe travels.
KJ always happy to see you popping in. Prayers for your sister and family.
Rebecca that has to be the cutest toddler snail costume ever!
Kim my Kentucky born husband has taught me that “grits is good” but I never warmed to the fried leftovers. :sick:
Lanette your mama’s fried cornmeal mush ALMOST sounds appealing.
Lisa, Barbie, Debbie, alas, I recognize myself in your husbands’ offerings of unsolicited advice. Strengthens my resolve to not miss more opportunities to keep my mouth shut ;}10/8: Move: ZERO sets PT , dogs to powerline, Jeopardy walking. Steps:8241
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=3 CI<CO net=345 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, church, fellowship, called Katla. Wt:132.7
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
October: Move more: chair yoga, line dance, dailyish PT, play with dogs.
Fuel better: less sugar, dailyish vitamins.
Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, readings. Open heart and mind before mouth.
2023: Be of good cheer.
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Have been reading along the last few days. Sometimes I just feel like observing-I tend to be that way in life in general-sometimes very engaged in conversation, others just watching and listening. What I have been up to:Have been busy around the house. Took 9 boxes to Goodwill yesterday (now mind you they aren't really large boxes, but filled up back of car). Mainly cleaned out clothes-ones that don't fit-both too small and too large. Don't know if I will get back to my really skinny clothes (if I do they sell them in stores!). Since surgery last year my body has changed. I am just focused on movement, moderate eating and not being obese! Simple goals. Although I am seeing slow downward movement. I am just glad to be as active as I am and turning 69 in a few weeks!
Feels very good, as many of you have said, to clear things out. I also downloaded the update to maps for my Subaru and got that updated. Friday car told me time for 24 month check up-going to do that this am since I am off work. Need to give attention to a couple of work projects today (maybe 2-3 hours). Running to Columbus on Tuesday for a meeting then again Weds. afternoon/evening and meeting Thursday. They are supposed to come check on tv Wedsneday-not sure the time. Will find someway to work that out. I am hoping they come around 10:30 or so and then it all works out. If not will have to reschedule. Oh well-just an electronic device.
Betsy-I hope all goes well with your sister. She is very lucky to have you helping her. Fitting in side trips is a great distraction and memory maker.
Barbara AHMOD-thanks for checking in on Katla. Sorry to hear there are family health issues-hope she can check in again soon.
Heather-your trip sounds exciting-safe travels to you.
Kylia-glad you got in the last car shows of season. I have never attended one but know they are very popular around here. It's nice you and your DH have something like that to share.
Recent language controversy to me is basically a non topic. I have found everyone has a way of stating something in a bad way. There are substitute "bad" words everywhere. Some of the most hurtful things I have ever heard never involved a profane word.
Off to get a workout in and a couple of household chores before walk. I am enjoying walking in the crisp fall air.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Hi there!
I didn't have the bandwidth today to do the read through of my book that I was intending today. Far too nervous about the upcoming journey. Anxious butterflies. . So I listened to podcasts, did my exercises, washed my hair, and gave myself a pedicure. Also bought some books for my Kindle.
Then, when I was feeling a bit more settled, I got a group WhatsApp text from P to say that her mother had died on Friday. We are due to have a Zoom later today, so she wanted to let us know in advance. End of an era. The last of my friends to lose their last parent. Betty (P called her that) was 96. In her heyday when I knew her, she was a very strong and beautiful head teacher, who exerted a long, difficult, pressure on P. There will be a lot of adjusting to do. Betty was very ready to go. She said 'This process is extremely tedious', a few months ago. She was in a nursing home.
Then my son came over to collect his six large boxes from our garage and garage loft. A lot will just be dumped, I'm sure! At least it's gone. He said we had two boxes of photo albums up there. No idea! (???) I can now get to the Christmas stuff.
So, quite a morning, after all.
DH is going out to get his hair cut. Also to buy salmon for tonight. I have a pot of Masala peas thawing to go with it and cauliflower to roast.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
Good morning ladies!
Hope we can all make good choices today! Time to prioritize fitness and smart eating.
My mom is still in rehab. She is barely eating, but she did better this weekend. She gets weighed today, and if she is still losing, they will start her on protein shakes. The problem is that she eats so few calories that she gets dizzy and can't do her physical therapy. Yet she still talks about having a big butt.
Meanwhile my fitness is fading fast. Time for me to start over again. No cookies! No ice cream! Only one portion of chocolate! And yes it is worthwhile to make the mango spinach smoothie. And I have got to do a half session of exercise for my own health. Yoga and bike today.
Okay my friends, let's do this!
Annie in Delaware
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Michele, What great news that you can spend so long with P.J. You should be jumping with joy. Going to his house will be better for him. Being without his parents will be scary and different enough without having to leave his familiar surroundings, as well. Look for all the good in this. You've wanted more time with P.J. and now you'll have. it.
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Hello, all, from my chilly Arkansas morning,
Just took my Fitbit "move it!" reminder and walked down the hill to the mailbox and back... It was a good reason to enjoy all the yardwork from yesterday. Used my time with the weedeater and walk-behind mower for more than an hour and a half of "workout" time on the Fitbit yesterday--and my body held up pretty well!
I think you're right, Lanette, that our bodies are meant to move in every direction like that. I feel so much better after yard and garden work than I do from my routine exercise on the elliptical and rower. I know they're both good for me, but I can handle hours more yardwork, literally, than repetitious exercises, and still feel better afterward.
Cardiologist this afternoon to make decisions about the next steps to try to get my A-Fib resolved. This is the follow-up appointment to the echocardiogram last month. Hope there is (a) no major damage showing in the echo, and (b) reasonably effective proposed steps that don't involve surgery. My life has been upended enough these last few years.
Onward my chickens, it's a good day to have a good day,
Love,
Lisa in AR
Oh, and one Egg that likes the chilly weather for lap sitting:
And my morning walk down the hill - the mailbox is another 20 yards or so past the open gate:
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I rode my bike for fifteen minutes! Yay! It seems like such a tiny bit, but it's a good start.
Annie in Delaware9 -
Oops forgot to stretch.
Annie in Delaware2 -
Happy birthday 🎂🎁🎊 Rosemarie!!!
Happy Thanksgiving🍁🍽 🦃 Tracey, Evelyn, Joy, Machka and all Canadiennes!3 -
Good morning, ladies.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians on here. Hope you all have a wonderful day and enjoy time with family and friends. Good day to take a few moments out of our busy lives to reflect on what we are truly thankful for.
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Michele- Omigosh! Just tell your daughter YES! I am guessing it probably took her husband a LOT of talking to persuade her to leave PJ and travel with him to see this game (I am guessing this is his desire being fulfilled). But she agreed to go! (a first step for her) AND she called YOU to come and stay with PJ! She could have called Pete's mom, or her sister, or a friend...but she called you. Plus, staying at their house will make it much easier for PJ. It will be a tough time for him, being without mama for a while. But you and your DH can keep him busy during the day, get him tired out and he will have his own bed and familiar surroundings to help him sleep at night. Just say YES and go and enjoy this time! Advice from one far away grandma to another KJ8
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2023 Optimistic October
Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate people of all kinds.Meditation: daily. 5/31 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)
Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min /23
Strength all muscles 2 x 0/8 a week
Flexible (yoga, stretching) /8 a week 10 min
Balance 5 days 10 min /20
Foods to avoid:
Barley
Bell peppers
Chicken
Clam
Egg white
Eggplant
Ginger
Rye
Wheat
Winter squash
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(300%,100%,100%). 156 days SOBER!
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 7819, (7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%—6458,92%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/3 (800%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 215/208—(733%) should be 189 by November 1)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)73/94 (800%)
6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,175.6,173.4, 172.2 (600%)
7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 3/23 (681%,100,100)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 38/12
(100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 9/12—(900%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (900%)
11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,0, 500%)
January Met —100%
February met —-90%
March met met —-90%
April met——86.36%
May met——-89%
June met—-99%
July met — met 81%
August met—met 99%
September met——99%
October met —
November met—
December met—
1.Write down three things you can look forward to this month. 1. Another month of sobriety 2. Cooler weather 3. Decorating for Halloween7. Look for the good in people around you today. I can do this if I try. This was not difficult to do with visitors. Employees were a different matter!
2. Find something to be optimistic about (even if it’s a difficult time). I am optimistic about cooler weather.
3. Take a small step to a goal that really matters to you. I need to call my uncle.
4. Start the day with the most important thing on your to-do-list. Updating this list and My Fitness Pal.
5. Be a realistic optimist. See life as it is but focus on what’s good. I usually hope for the best but prepare for the worst. I think this counts!
6. Remind yourself that things can change for the better. No matter how bad you think it is, it can always get worse. So enjoy life no matter where you are, or what you are doing, or your circumstances.
8. Make some progress on a project or task you’ve been avoiding. I need to clean the cabinets out. I am planning to start today. Didn’t happen.
9. Share an important goal with someone you trust.10. Take time to reflect on what you have accomplished recently.
11. Avoid blaming yourself or others. Find a helpful way forward.
12. Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today.
13. Ask for help to overcome an obstacle you are facing.
14. Do something constructive to improve a difficult situation
15. Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted.
16. Put down your to-list and do something fun or uplifting.
17. Take a small step toward a positive change you want to see in society.
18. Set hopeful, but realistic goals for the days ahead.
19. Identify one of your positive qualities that will be helpful in the future.
20. Find joy in tackling a task you’ve put off for some time.
21. Let go of the expectations of others and focus on what matters to you.
22. Share a hopeful quote, picture, or video with a friend or colleague
23. Recognize that you have a choice of what to prioritize.
24. Write down three specific things that have gone well recently.
25. You can’t do everything! What are three priorities right now?
26. Find a new prospective on a problem you face.
27. Be kind to yourself today. Remember progress takes time.
28. Ask yourself ‘will this still matter a year from now?’
29. Plan a fun or exciting activity to look forward to.
30. Identify three things that give you hope for the future.
31. Set a goal that brings a sense of purpose for the coming month.]/spoiler]
32.
RVRita , Roswell, NM
“There is no need for me to accept blame for another person’s irrational actions. I will deal with my own shortcomings.” ALANON’s One Day at a Time.0 -
dlfk202000 wrote: »Jake is quite forthcoming about the fact that he doesn't care for unsolicited advice and yet he is a champion at doling it out, usually prefacing it with "You might want to...." LOL. We've been married for over 30 years and it still surprises me. He loves to tell people especially his friends and loved ones to "be safe" or "lock your doors" and can't understand why his daughter is regularly offended by those statements, taking them to mean that she wouldn't do those things without a reminder from him.
Barbie
My dh is always giving unsolicited advice or "knowledge". Always thinks he knows everything and he is always right, tries to "prove" he is right, even when I know he isn't.
Last night I was talking to my friend about the Soda Stream CO2canisters- he was telling me how much he paid. Dh said friend was wrong, that he had checked at Target and the price was a lot higher. Even when I showed dh a screenshot of his order with prices, he still said he could prove that wasn't right-asked me if I wanted him to prove it- Told him no thanks and walked away.
Sounds like my DH!
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Talking about polenta and grits.. my dad didn't cook alot but 2 things he did make were corn oysters at least thats we called them and fried corn meal mush
And we loved it..
Both very simple to make
Creamed corn ,an egg and a couple tablespoons of flour whip together and drop tablespoon size dollops into a hot oiled cast iron pan then flip after a minute or so and then serve with butter. Quick and easy and oh so yummy
The corn meal mush..
He used to get the canister of cornmeal and make it per directions and then put it in a loaf pan and refrigerate. Next morning he would take thin slices and fry again in a cast iron skillet and serve with butter and maple syrup..
Only place I have ever seen it and it was quite a few years ago was Bob Evans restaurant.
Went over and got Homer outside..now im going to attempt to puy a shoe rack together wish me luck..6 -
Rebecca, just saw there was a 4.5 quake near Oak Harbor. All ok?
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD3 -
This is for anyone starting or starting back on an exercise program. If we waited until we could do something for two hours, we'd never do it. Doing five minutes is a great beginning and can grow into more. Doing nothing is likely to grow into nothing. Every spring when I return to doing work in my yard, I start with fifteen minutes and gradually go longer over time.
Happy Thanksgiving for those who celebrate today.
Barbie in NW WA where I celebrate Thanksgiving every day
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Still enjoying fresh veggies from my yard and the Farmer's Market. Raspberry vendor I like is gone for the year. I did buy from another vendor they are more tart. I tell myself tart is actually better for you which is true less sugar in the fruit.5
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