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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good morning ladies -

    Katiebug, Machka, Rita, - all of you who went back to school in your later years and got advanced degrees - so proud of you. <3

    Kylia - your YGD reminds me of YOU with the energizer bunny/hurt foot/keep going attitude. Glad you got some paperwork done and still were able to enjoy the game.

    Rebecca - I got chills seeing your boys together. I know you are enjoying every minute of their reunion. <3

    Lisa - enjoy your visitors. Have the kids secured a landing spot they'll permanently move to after the visit?

    Rita - how maddening your lost watch is so nearby but not in sight.

    Michele - those socks look interesting, I'll mention them to my foot doc when I go in on March 4th. Safe travels!

    Beth - great news with the cochlear implant. Sounds like many people have success with it. I remember when I was a kid, I knew an older fellow who got a hearing aid, maybe one of the first. As I recall, he wore complicated head gear. I'm curious to see how improved hearing will impact your other senses - if they will at all. As you mentioned brains change a little with improved hearing.

    Margaret - after my DH passed, I appreciated the power of quiet.

    Pedometer story: I have been using an inexpensive pedometer I just stick in my pocket, got it from Amazon last year. Found some at Walmart last week and picked up one for T and one for myself as a spare. I wondered how it would measure up against the one I currently use. The new one records almost exactly 2/3 of the steps the old one records. It has a "10 - step delay" which I think accounts for discrepancy. Not sure how long the period of inactivity has to be - such as sitting in front of this laptop for a few minutes, but if it's not counting initial steps or the 10 steps I take to the bathroom, for example, no wonder. I told T to just multiply her steps by 1.5 and it will be more accurate.

    Waiting for a return call from the PUD. One of these days they are going to want to replace a power pole in their right of way on the back of my property. The previous landowner planted a lot of trees back there, and I sure hope they don't have to remove them to get the job done. We planted some evergreens this side of the right of way in case that would ever happen, but not many.

    Though if those trees were gone, it would make it a lot easier to mow. So crossing fingers what ever happens will work out for the best.

    Make it a great week. <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    Do the pedometers have the ability to change settings such as turning the step delay off and more importantly being able to enter stride length?

    M in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,094 Member
    Well poor Tracy got whatever Miles had which includes a fever
    ,she is panicking because she is 6 weeks along , and how do you rest which she is trying to do with a 2 yr old,unless she puts on Nightmare before Christmas, which he will sit through.
    I wish I could do more.. but I don't want to get the creepin crud either..
    Just keep her in your thoughts that it is quick passing,she goes for her first ultrasound on Wednesday.
    We are supposed to get a pile of snow tomorrow..
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,658 Member
    Machka - I can change the stride length on the new pedometer, and I lengthened it since I have long legs, I think it was pre-set at 24". Maybe make it smaller? Suggestions welcome!

    Lanette
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,813 Member
    kymarai wrote: »
    Good Monday!

    Quiet I crave it especially at end of work day or when working on an involved project. My SIL like my DH always has something turned on for noise. When DH would go away for weekend, I rarely turned on TV or music. Just noise overload.

    Speaking of DH.....he complained about not going to KY all week, then decided not to go. SMH. I hung out with him Saturday watching mindless TV. Yesterday I had to buckle down to pay property taxes and gather tax stuffs for accountant. No noise in back room and DH was good at basically leaving me alone. I can get nasty if I am trying to work on important stuffs and keep getting interrupted. I still need to put some papers in his file cabinet, but ran out of time yesterday. The upside is I have nothing urgent as of this morning. Did take a moment to start putting all accounts in my just in case book. Had friends coming for Super bowl watch (I sually like commercials and halftime) . This was our dessert night with added appetizers. I had planned on making chicken salad and brownie bites. Chose paperwork instead, so bought those things. It was still good. Relaxing evening. Kitchen cleaned and dishwasher running while watching game.

    Last week was not good for goals. Lots of blanks on my calendar. I am hoping for a better goal oriented week. Slowly but surely catching up on past due projects. I did finish one book and started another.

    Beth I am happy for you getting implant. So many people won't even wear hearing aids!

    Rebecca I am so happy for you! We told you oldest would love his pillow! :)

    UTIs When I was in my 20s and early 30's UTIs were a bi-weekly thing. Allergy to sulfa drugs developed as I was on them so much. Doctor finally put me on a really low does of an antibiotic for a year. I will say that I don't think I have had but maybe one since then. Hugs to those suffering with them. The last three years it has been fighting yeast infections-ugh.

    I know there was more I wanted to comment on, but must get ready for work.

    Healing thoughts!
    Congratulations on successes!
    Safe travels!

    Grateful you are all here!
    <3
    Kylia in Ohio

    Yep he loved it! Before the laughing photo he was smiling like a Japanese school.girl, with head tilted and making a peace sign... I missed it!😂😂
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,813 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good morning ladies -

    Katiebug, Machka, Rita, - all of you who went back to school in your later years and got advanced degrees - so proud of you. <3

    Kylia - your YGD reminds me of YOU with the energizer bunny/hurt foot/keep going attitude. Glad you got some paperwork done and still were able to enjoy the game.

    Rebecca - I got chills seeing your boys together. I know you are enjoying every minute of their reunion. <3

    Lisa - enjoy your visitors. Have the kids secured a landing spot they'll permanently move to after the visit?

    Rita - how maddening your lost watch is so nearby but not in sight.

    Michele - those socks look interesting, I'll mention them to my foot doc when I go in on March 4th. Safe travels!

    Beth - great news with the cochlear implant. Sounds like many people have success with it. I remember when I was a kid, I knew an older fellow who got a hearing aid, maybe one of the first. As I recall, he wore complicated head gear. I'm curious to see how improved hearing will impact your other senses - if they will at all. As you mentioned brains change a little with improved hearing.

    Margaret - after my DH passed, I appreciated the power of quiet.

    Pedometer story: I have been using an inexpensive pedometer I just stick in my pocket, got it from Amazon last year. Found some at Walmart last week and picked up one for T and one for myself as a spare. I wondered how it would measure up against the one I currently use. The new one records almost exactly 2/3 of the steps the old one records. It has a "10 - step delay" which I think accounts for discrepancy. Not sure how long the period of inactivity has to be - such as sitting in front of this laptop for a few minutes, but if it's not counting initial steps or the 10 steps I take to the bathroom, for example, no wonder. I told T to just multiply her steps by 1.5 and it will be more accurate.

    Waiting for a return call from the PUD. One of these days they are going to want to replace a power pole in their right of way on the back of my property. The previous landowner planted a lot of trees back there, and I sure hope they don't have to remove them to get the job done. We planted some evergreens this side of the right of way in case that would ever happen, but not many.

    Though if those trees were gone, it would make it a lot easier to mow. So crossing fingers what ever happens will work out for the best.

    Make it a great week. <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    Thanks! Yes they are busy playing video games, and showing each other music videos. I made eldest his chicken fried rice today. Its 1/2 container of bacon cut up and fried, 7 chicken tenders cubed, 5 eggs scrambled, and 4 cups (12 cups cooked) of white rice, plus sauces etc. Its a protein packed meal!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    :) My visit to the dentist went very well today. The hygienist who was there the last two time is gone. She was too harsh and bossy and critical. The new one was delightful and had some new apparatus that helped me not feel like too much liquid was going down my throat threatening to choke me. I have all my teeth and they have served me well. I want to keep them.

    :) Today Jake made an appointment with an attorney to update our will. Our last attorney retired and Jake has some things he wants changed. I'm not too concerned about what happens to my stuff after I die except that I want the dogs cared for. I plan to write the last check and have nothing to leave to anyone.

    <3 Barbie In NW WA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,046 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    I am thinking about Valentine's Day and glad I don't have to participate this year. I have lots of wonderful memories of various men, but no regrets. My only true love is chocolate!

    Annie in Delaware

    Like Halloween, Valentines is kind of a non-event here.

    There isn't much in the stores and I haven't heard anyone talking about it.

    I will go to work ... I have a report due. If I think of it later, I might wear red or pink.

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) My visit to the dentist went very well today. The hygienist who was there the last two time is gone. She was too harsh and bossy and critical. The new one was delightful and had some new apparatus that helped me not feel like too much liquid was going down my throat threatening to choke me. I have all my teeth and they have served me well. I want to keep them.

    :) Today Jake made an appointment with an attorney to update our will. Our last attorney retired and Jake has some things he wants changed. I'm not too concerned about what happens to my stuff after I die except that I want the dogs cared for. I plan to write the last check and have nothing to leave to anyone.

    <3 Barbie In NW WA

    Ah ... Rhody. I hadn't thought about him!

    With my previous cats, it would have been my mother but now I am not sure.

    M in Oz
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    Today’s gratitude: mild temps and no wind made for a pleasant walk to the powerline meadow.
    2/12: Move mins- wii:11 PT:0 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:18 line dance class:65 Jeopardy walking:9 Steps:7523
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=23 CI<CO net=853 vits=.5
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, pickup Shadow’s rX. Wt:131.4
    Read everyone but just too sleepy to comment.
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    February: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
    Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Machka - I can change the stride length on the new pedometer, and I lengthened it since I have long legs, I think it was pre-set at 24". Maybe make it smaller? Suggestions welcome!

    Lanette

    Measure your stride length and enter that number.

    You'll have to Google it because I forget if it is from the tips of toes to tips of toes or toes to heels.

    You measure it by walking on a long piece of paper in wet feet or on muddy ground.

    Or you measure a distance of 240 inches and count how many paces it takes you.

    Make sure you've got space before and after so you can get into a natural stride during the section you are measuring.

    M in Oz

    This article explains

    https://www.walking4fun.com/articles/pedometers/how-to-measure-your-stride/just-10-simple-steps.php

    Measure Your Stride With Just 10 Steps

    Your pedometer likely comes with an instruction manual which includes directions on how to measure your stride. Most pedometers suggest that you take 10 steps, measure the distance from start to finish, and divide by 10. The result is your stride length. Very fast. Very simple. And... kind of accurate... but I’ll talk about that a bit later.

    But first, let’s just try it. I’ve found that sidewalks are the easiest surface to use for this type of measurement. They’re flat, level and each of those lines running across the width of the sidewalk can be your starting point. Stand with both feet just behind a line, then take 10 normal-sized steps. Place a coin, rock or other marker at the tip of your 10th step, then use a tape measure to measure from your starting line to your finish point.

    Even better, do this several times and average the results.

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    And there are other methods here:
    https://www.walking4fun.com/articles/pedometers/how-to-measure-your-stride/index.php

    Or here:
    https://www.healthline.com/health/stride-length#calculate-step-and-stride-length

    Or here:
    https://www.verywellfit.com/set-pedometer-better-accuracy-3432895

    This last one provides several good methods and then adds a height chart where for females: height in inches multiplied by 0.413 equals stride length. When you use your height to determine your stride length, you get a rough estimate that isn't personalized but it might be a good place to start.

    So for me, my height is 65 or 66 inches ... so about 27 inches.

    If I'm not mistaken, @SophieRosieMom you're taller so yours would be 28 or 29 inches.


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Finished this jigsaw puzzle week... weirdly fun. Wood pieces, instead of cardboard, and totally wiggly. Different and very swirly pieces, to say the least. Haven't done a puzzle in years. All Michele's fault. :smiley:
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    WOW!
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good Tuesday,
    Head woke me up a little early this morning. Water with electrolytes hopefully will help. Forgot to send stats to Lanette yesterday. Up .3 lbs. No biggie, but I know why so just need to fix. Not enough movement, short on water, carry out pizza, and slight increase in calories. Just walking will help.

    I love all the house updates. Inspiring! I still want my master bath done, but once again on back burner for another project. Smaller ones I could do....handles on kitchen cabinets, new stool cushions, changing the upholstery on the dining room chairs (they are so 1990s). The other big one is changing the carpet but would rather hold off that until bathroom done. No need to get construction yuck in new carpet. The other issue is new carpet doesn't last as long as the old stuff. Most of the carpet is from 1991. Three rooms have newer carpets (2005ish) and they too need replaced. I don't fret, just make list;)

    Puzzles, crossstitch, coloring, writing, crafting....what a talented and inspiring group of ladies. I have finished book three of the Stillman Lake series. That is the fifth book of the year! I haven't read this much in years and missed it.

    Off to get ready for work.
    Welcome to the new ladies!
    Healing thoughts to injured or illnesses among us.
    Make the best choice you can in the moment. Even 10 steps is better than none!

    <3
    Kylia in Ohio
  • ATnowornever
    ATnowornever Posts: 389 Member
    edited February 13
    Machka9 wrote: »
    At the botanical gardens ...

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    Machka in Oz

    @Machka9 What a beautiful place! 🌴

    ~April
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,893 Member
    edited February 13
    Claire in the UK ( @misssixtea ) - Welcome, glad you're here! Come back and join in any conversation you like... There are always lots swirling around...

    Barbara - Proud of you for reading and not feeling you must respond. So now, the question is, can you just respond to just a few? 🙃😀😂 I shouldn't poke, I just hate to watch you stress to catch up and respond to all when we genuinely do know how much you care already.

    Heather - I do hope your son's friend can get the needed transplant, it sounds terrifying for all concerned. Hope it gets your son off the dime to get his will done as well. It's such a gift to those who love you if the worst happens, and I hope it never does.

    Machka - I thought you might like that one, considering your coloring page choices. It's only about 300 pieces, but it was tough to put together! I struggle with spatial awareness anyway, and the wood ones come close to shading over into 3D. I think it's a really good mental exercise for me. And not expensive. Just had to keep a towel thrown over it at night to keep Egg from pushing the loose pieces onto the floor! 🐈‍⬛😹🖤

    Tracey - The kids are on the move right now, not completed yet. In Lubbock last night.. halfway between tonight, somewhere in Oklahoma. They start each morning between 11 and noon and end it about four years later, as John doesn't drive, just Soraya. They'll be here late tomorrow afternoon, so I didn't even have to change my acupuncture appointment! :smiley:

    Lanette - Yes, the last time they were here, they looked at several apartments in the area they were interested in, up around Fayetteville. It's very much a college town (University of Arkansas) and John lived at the south edge of it five years ago, so he's familiar with the area. They found an apartment that offers a $99 deposit for veterans (they both are disabled vets, she's Navy, he's Air Force).

    Rosemarie - Thank you... I don't write poetry often but was inspired by one I posted on Facebook from someone else. It's nice to finally have the mental time and space to be able to write again.

    More in a minute...
    Love from Lisa in AR
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    Good morning ladies!

    Machka I have Tailor's bunions too. My shoes never fit quite right.

    Claire, welcome!

    Heather our hearts go out to your son and his friend.

    We are expecting a sprinkling of snow today. My dad has a dermatologist appointment, so I will drive. Hope there's no ice.

    I'm thinking about a mocha latte later. The caffeine will help my head deal with the changing weather. Self-care for migraines.

    I "liked" a guy on a dating site last night, and he "liked" me back. Now I have to decide whether I'm just window shopping, or ready to pay for the site so I can message him. Hmm. Am I ready to date again? I feel like my grieving is under control. But I don't know about leaving my dad alone for long. Either way it's a pleasant daydream. I never posted a photo on that site. That would be the next step. Hmm. I wanted a new hobby!

    Well you ladies have a magnificent day! Happy pancakes!

    Annie in Delaware
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,893 Member
    Good morning, my chickens, from the frosty early hours of a sunny winter day in the Arkansas River Valley,

    Woke up soooo congested and sinusy I could barely draw in a deep breath, but time, tissue and coffee are helping clear things up a bit. TMI, sorry. And yuck.

    I'm such a big, fat procrastinator that now I have to do the cleaning today and whatever else needs doing tomorrow morning before I go to acupuncture. Wore myself out yesterday on making dinner and making cookies that were a complete failure (dinner was fine).

    For the cookies, I tried out a "healthy recipe" and used almond butter for the first time, and old-fashioned oats buzzed up in the mini-food processor to turn them into a rough oat flour, and maple syrup. Seriously could have used the mixture to repair any holes in the wall. Stickiest, most horrible cookie dough I've ever made.

    The first pan of cookies came out exactly like they went in, and were completely inedible! So I creamed brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg and slowly added the mix back into it, one sticky glob at a time... they're cookies now, and vaguely edible, and Corey liked them, but I wouldn't eat 'em on a bet. Not necessarily a bad thing, but still, I hate it when things don't work.

    Along with writing a bit again, and baking, I've been working on my refrigerator mural again. Like so many large pieces (both in writing fiction and in art, oddly enough), it's largely deciding what it's going to be all on its own. It's OK, I'm almost beginning to like it. There is lots more to do, as I'm still only doing one color or color blend at a time, at most two or three a day, but that's OK, it may yet make sense.

    So looking forward to seeing the kids tomorrow! Hope their journey across isn't too exhausting. I've done those drives so many times in my life, but only in my later years was I willing to do it in easy stages. They are, without doubt, the oldest young people I've ever known.

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR

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