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@Joy1580vb ... Homemade buns! Oh my. What I wouldn't give for one of them popped fresh out of the oven. Fortunately, I'm not that good of a cook so no buns here... lol... but I make killer soups and salads.
@jonni82014 ... Pay no attention to the scale. I find that it fluctuates too much to take seriously. I hold fluid sometimes and that can give a false reading of 3 pounds or more. (I've taken a water pill and found that out.) Just keep on doing the good things you're doing, and it will all work out for the good.
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Good morning, ladies. Hope everyone is doing well.
Finally warming up here. Did some garden work this morning so everything is under control there. Tomatoes are now staked as I finally removed the covers off them. All rows are up nicely except for the cucumbers. They are just starting to pop up so I can at least see the row somewhat.
BarbMessimer...I'm sure you do make killer soups and salads. I love homemade soup! My buns turned out very good and are now nestled in the freezer for hubby to enjoy while I'm in Newfoundland. We did enjoy one each as supper last night was a hamburger with a bit of bacon. Stayed in my calorie range so happy about that.
Enjoy the day.
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@Joy1580vb ... How I wish I lived close by when you harvest your tomatoes. Nothing better!1
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Good morning, all! Ah...bread making. Good for you, Joy. What fond memories I have of perfect bread and biscuits. In my youth, I baked tasteless, hard biscuits and, on one occasion, a terrible loaf of bread that my husband and friends used for several weeks as a football!! Well, the battle was joined. I was to have the last laugh. I spent a decade learning to make perfect biscuits and perfect bread (sans electric mixer). Strangely, the effort morphed from cooking to something more like art as I learned that good bread making is all in the hands. It's the feel of the dough that has to be just right and gentle handling is essential. Even more odd is that it became a very relaxing past time. I don't bake any more since there are never enough hours in the day. But I still have the most wonderful memories of the smell of fresh bread baking and the slicing of a perfect loaf with a tub of real butter waiting. And now I've made myself hungry defeating the purpose of this site, LOL. Guess I need to go trip down a different, lower calorie memory lane. Have a wonderful day, ladies
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@ssfx50 ... So funny. I could smell the bread fresh out of the oven. One of the great pleasures in life.1
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Good morning, ladies. Hope everyone is doing well.
ssfx50...Enjoyed your post. Gave me a chuckle this morning.
As for bread making, I have been making my own bread for years. It was a skill my mother taught me at the age of 12. Once on my own and raising a family I would make a large batch all by hand incorporating about 20 cups of flour. Would shape, bake then freeze the loaves. As the years went by, kids left home and only hubby and I to make bread for so I opted for a bread machine and would only make one loaf at a time....then slice and freeze. Have a Zojirushi bread machine now and make whole wheat bread. Buns are made occasionally with my Bosch machine. I also showed one grandchild how to make cinnamon buns and it is something we make together when she visits. She lives out of province and visits once or twice a year. When she was 5 she brought a cookbook with her on a visit and wanted to make applesauce from our fruit trees. We did that then I asked her if she would like to make buns and cinnamon buns and she was eager to learn. She is now 13 and still keen on baking. I'm quite pleased that I was able to pass that on to her. I have 5 grandchildren and she is the only one that loves baking.
Off to the hairdresser tomorrow for a trim before my Newfoundland/Labrador trip which is coming up pretty fast now. Leaving next week Thursday for an overnight at the airport hotel then flying out the next morning.
Ordered a new zippered hoodie from Amazon so hoping it gets here before I leave. If not I have another one I can take along. I think it is going to be a bit cool there especially on the days we are close to the ocean so planning on layering. I just take a carry on wheeled bag with me along with a small foldable backpack so I'm careful on the amount of clothing.....definitely mix and match.
Enjoy the day.
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Thanks for the welcome! Sounds like a lovely group. You are making me hungry with the bread talk, though.
I bake bread, too, unless life gets too busy with other things. There is nothing like that first slice of warm bread!3 -
oceanmelody...Nice to see you popped in and also nice to hear from another bread maker!
We are currently under a severe thunderstorm watch. Hopefully nothing but a bit of rain comes out of it. Large hail and strong winds are in the forecast. Hopefully no damage to my tomatoes!2 -
@Joy1580vb ... I had to look up Newfoundland & Labrador as I had no idea where it was. Looks beautiful and this must be one of the best times to go there. Have fun and take pictures to share with us!1
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Good day
@Joy1580vb yes the storm was one of the stronger one to experience here in the City. I was in the middle of it on a main freeway; there was sooo much water on the road; I had fears of hydroplaning. The reason is there is soooo much construction that the grade of the roads have been compromised so the drainage is practically nil.
I have watched the bread making process so many times and wanted to dive it, but have yet to. My DIL is a super duper bread maker; taught by her mother.
Whilst on our wellness journeys we are taught not to eat breads. That they are on the NO list. I say homemade "bring it on!" "just a little slice; of the pleasure life" like @ssfx50 mentioned "Guess I need to go trip down a different, lower calorie memory lane."
Are you going to any clambake or crab boil in the Maritimes? Our vacations only took us a far as Quebec we have yet to discover the rest of the East.
My grandson loves to bake; his father (son) and mother are the guiding hands.
@BarbMessimer when are you heading to Alaska?
Still raining here.
Today we are off to the Rec Centre 45minute walk 50minutes cable weights.
Have a great day everyone
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Good morning, ladies.
The storm passed over us last night and we got about an inch of rain but thankfully no hail. Still raining a bit and the forecast is for it to continue today and into the weekend. Hopefully will be nice on Sunday as planning a bbq with daughter, son in law and grand kids.
Newfoundland looks beautiful and I'm looking forward to my trip. I have seen all provinces in Canada except for Newfoundland/Labrador and Quebec. Quebec is on my list for next year although I have been thinking about a trip to Iceland....so not sure which one it will be. Might put off Quebec until the following year.
Off to the hairdresser this morning.
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MFP discontinued the news feed, so I won't be here any longer. I don't count calories or have regular exercise to track so other than logging in my weight, I have no need for it. Having friends who were supportive on the news feed on a daily basis was the only reason I was here. Their support was instrumental to my weight loss, and I felt I was not alone in this long journey. Fortunately, I was able to join some of my friends on a FB group.
It's been nice getting to know some of you, and I hope you keep this group active. So many community groups fall by the wayside. Wishing you success as you reach your weight and fitness goals. Bye! ~Barb3 -
BarbMessimer...Sorry to read this. Have enjoyed reading your posts and wish you all the best going forward. I will certainly miss you.1
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I second Joy. Sorry to see you go Barb. I too enjoyed your posts. Live long and prosper
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jonni82014....Went to the Maritimes a few years ago so this trip is Newfoundland which also includes one overnight stay in Labrador where we will visit a whaling station which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The Newfoundland part circles the province covering quite a large area. i'm sure we will be treated to a lot of sea food and looking forward to it. Quebec is on my to do list.
I think the city got more rain than we did. Still raining here though. Took me a bit longer to drive to the hairdresser as the roads (gravel) were pretty soft. Lots of slipping and sliding....glad to be back home.0 -
@BarbMessimer sorry that you are leaving. But before you go: When you state newsfeed; what do you mean? I do not log calories but I do log exercises will my ability to do so be gone?
@Joy1580vb I probably have asked is your trip a tour?
We went whaling watching in Vancouver and we were successful as the orcas were very active that day.
Our Senior centre is offering a Safari tour for ladies (because there are many) and a Rum tour through the Caribbean islands (men and women) Have a wonderful Fathers Day BBQ.
We are getting excited about our Europe trip at the end of July. Our grand twins are growing up so fast before our eyes
Though our kids are at a distance we still celebrate Mothers and Fathers day; at home here.
Roll out the smokerOn Sunday I think DH deserves a big steak. I'll have a little one
Today is a run around day before the rain starts.
Have a great day everyone.
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@Joy1580vb enjoy Newfoundland and Labrador. I love it there. I would probably live there if I didn’t have so much family here in Ontario.1
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Melwillbehealthy...Thank you. Looking forward to it.
jonni82014...Yes, my tour is an escorted bus tour. Decided to pay extra for a small group tour and there will be 24 of us as opposed to 50 on the larger tour. That is nice that your senior center is offering a group tour.
Will you be meeting your grand twins for the first time? I know it is your first time to Europe and you are in for an amazing time for sure.
Went to Costco this morning and just got back. Got quite a bit of meat including steaks so we should be good for awhile. Will try to bbq steaks on Sunday when family visits but will depend on the weather as rain is again in the forecast.
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I have been on mfp a long time but still don’t know every thing about it. However I can kind of explain about newsfeed.it was a tab you could select when logging in to that would allow you to connect with friends you made in groups. You could see that other people had logged in for the day and could like their logging stats. I found it to be a great way to keep in touch without having to post on a group. Also my previous group seemed way too time consuming. I only had a few friends on newsfeed but it was a nice part of my day. Then one day poof it disappeared! I had to contact support to find out it was being retired.
I am still logging but no one else can see it. All I can do is message my friends.
Anyway I would love to go to Newfoundland! Have been to the other beautiful maritimes but drove to them. Guess I need a plane.
Yesterday
we walked in Watkins Glen.
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@joy1580vb Yes we will be meeting our twins for the first time; they will be 8 months old. Difficult at times to have grandchildren at a distance. Thanks to technology we keep in touch to Europe and USA every month.
@oceanmelody I would have a difficult time leaving Watkins Glen. Is it in New York area; is it part of the National Park in the area? Or is my geography way off.? It's so beautiful, serene and peaceful. One always needs a place to go to unwind, our place is the River Valley. We are about a 3 hour drive to serene looking areas like Watkins Glen. Banff and Jasper National Park.
Today we are off to the Rec Centre 45minute walk 50minute cable weights routine.
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oceanmelody...Stunning pic! Thanks for posting. Had to look up where Watkins Glen is...beautiful park. I think I'm going to see similar scenery in parts of Newfoundland. Will try to post some pics if I can.
jonni82014...So nice that you will be able to see the grand twins. Our son lives in Ontario so only see him and family a couple of times a year but he skypes every Sunday so able to stay in touch that way.
Off to town this morning as have to pick up prescriptions. Not sure what the rest of the day will be like as more rain in the forecast. Nice to see others are posting on here and hope we can keep in going. Miss hearing from Barb. I know she left because of the newsfeed issue. I never really used that feature so can't say I miss it. I log my food and then check out the community part as I follow a couple of other threads but have started only posting here. Nice that it is a group of ladies that are similar age and find it interesting to have a glimpse into your lives.
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Good morning, ladies.
Looks like a nice sunny day after a few days of rain. We were under a tornado watch yesterday in the evening. Could see the very dark clouds just south of us that looked quite ominous. We just got rain with strong winds that lasted a couple of hours. Tornado warning was lifted about 8 pm with nothing touching down thankfully. I think some areas got hail though.
Hoping it drys enough that I can cut the lawn later this afternoon as it is getting pretty overgrown. Doing housework this morning as floors need tending to along with general cleaning. Having family over tomorrow for a bbq and looking forward to it.
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Let's hope this group posting continues.
@Joy1580vb Was very happy for you that the WestJet pilots reached an agreement that would divert a strike.
I did not use the newsfeed, either. No loss.
Effective Monday for 9 weeks our front street is going to undergo the laying of new water and sewer pipes. Water has been transferred above ground for domestic use. Dust, dust and more dust. However it is great to see our tax dollars at work in front of our house. The infrastructure is 65years needs replacing , what I do know is other areas of the City are not getting the same attention. We think it is because the Construction crew is in the area building the Light Rail Transit system, so all neighbourhoods involved are getting an overhaul. At least we will be secure knowing that the pipes are new and we in the past have had our share of repairs.
Catching up on housework. Grass cutting today. Trying to get my game face on as to when I am going to clean the stove. And I have my team earrings on for good luck; for a game win tonight. Nerve racking.
Have a healthy day everyone
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jonni82014...Yes I was happy to hear that the strike has been averted. Good that they are updating your sewer and water pipes. My daughter lives close to Capilano and a few years ago pipes burst in the alley behind her house. What a nightmare. No running water in the house for a week as they repaired. They set up a water tank in front of the house that people could use.
Got my yard all cut so looks nice. Starting to get cloudy so may get a shower later today. Made a potato salad for tomorrow and just have to do a veggie tray along with a fresh fruit tray. Will probably leave that until tomorrow morning. Looking forward to see family tomorrow.1 -
Visiting Watkins Glen is like being in a Middle Earth landscape. I love the gorges and waterfalls in the Finger Lakes.
Went to Banff and Jasper years ago and it is so stunningly beautiful!1 -
Hello Ladies
I am trying to get into a group as I certainly need motivation. I am 73 and put on way too much weight this last year and need to get rid of a bunch. I would love to connect with you all. Thank you. I have a question, what is your BBCode? I have no idea what that is?2 -
Hello Ladies
I am trying to get into a group as I certainly need motivation. I am 73 and put on way too much weight this last year and need to get rid of a bunch. I would love to connect with you all. Thank you. I have a question, what is your BBCode? I have no idea what that is?
BBCode is a more technical way to "fancy up" the text in your post if you want to do that. If you're happy just typing in plain text, or using the click-on formatting above your post (for bold, italic, etc.), then there's no need to even think about BBCode.0 -
Nice to see some posts here. Welcome to our group.
Had a nice Father's Day bbq with family and now relaxing watching CFL with hubby. Was cool today and just had a bit of a shower. Need to get back into my garden tomorrow as I'm sure some hoeing needs to be done.
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Good day
@AnnPT77 and 1fitgal2 welcome you have landed on the right page.
We are a small but mighty bunch
The Health and Wellness journey is our goal.
We like to discuss, suggest and support one another; plus share a bit of our everyday lives.
We had a very nice Father's Day meal. Chicken wings, veg and salad. The rainy weather held back just enough to get the wings done on the smoker.
A 9 weeks water and sewage project starts on our street today. DH (Dear Husband) has gone for a walk to check it out.
I am off to the Seniors Centre Treadmill 30minutes Stretch and Free Weights 45minutes
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Just checking in. Decided to try for a bike ride before the real heat sets in, but I think I was already too late. Went 22 1/2 miles which is the longest I’ve done for quite a while, but it really was too hot and the afternoon was spent on the couch recuperating.
For exercise I mainly walk/hike with an occasional ride.
Anybody do anything for exercise they really love?
Betty1
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