WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2014
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Did an hour of yoga and then an hour of the deep water. Tomorrow's plan is to do three DVD's in the Power Fit series (that should be about an hour long)
After the deep water class stopped at CVS to get Loki's med then went to bowl 2 games (had a coupon that expired today, so only paid for one game)
Kim - good for you getting that yogurt down. I like your goal to "breathe"
Alison - your body probably needs that sleep so that's why you're sleeping a lot. Look at it this way -- at least you aren't eating!!!!
barbie - thanks for telling me how to increase the type of the posts. It worked for me!
Confession time - I splurged a bit last night as I was cleaning up from Rummikub. It never ceases to amaze me how "yukky" I feel. But I am bound and determined that I'm going to get back on the bandwagon today. I already have a banana defrosting. I've found that if I defrost a banana and add a bit of unsweetened cocoa to that, it seems to help with cravings. I plan to take the rest of the stuffed cabbage to the soup kitchen tomorrow.
Vicki - my problem in the evening is when I'm cleaning up, I have this "thing" about not wanting to throw out food so I'll have one of this and one of that. Like last night after I'd portioned out the pumpkin muffins (some for the place where I take the extremepump class, some for the Y, some for the bowling alley when Newcomers bowls) there were two muffins left. Well...it's just hard for me to throw them out so guess where they wound up?
Cindy - have fun in Savannah
Carol - I only wear shoes with low heels.
Sylvia - cute joke
Terri - you go girl!
Kim - I have to search more for shoes that I like, too. So many of them have those skinny high heels, even tho they aren't safe. I, like you, am fussy about which shoes I'll get. The one time I made the zucchini tots, I made them in a mini muffin tin
nannyjackie - I usually weigh myself in the morning (after going to the bathroom...don't want to add any extra weight....lol) with just my pajamas on.
Kat in MD - welcome! Listen to your nutritionist, sounds like sound advice.
Oops, looks like I forgot to post last night.
Well, today I did 3 DVD's in Stephanie Huckabee's PowerFit set for a total of 55 minutes. Tomorrow the plan is to go to the Y and do a 20-40-60 second workout. You run for 20 seconds, fast walk for 40, then a bit slower for 60.
After exercising took some stuffed cabbage to the soup pantry and then went to B i-Lo to get the items on sale, then stopped at this Farm Supply place. We need to put down grass seed. The man was really nice, since the area we need to seed isn't big, he let me just take some hay (it might have been straw, I don't know) off the ground, so I didn't even have to pay for it.
Joyce - I so enjoy reading all about your trip
Pat - happy birthday to your daughter
Vince and I went out and put down some seed in this one little area (where I'd gotten the straw for). Came in and I made some fudge for when Jess comes down this weekend.
Jamie - come back often
Terri - I really like bowling, but the food --- now that's another story altogether. I just wish they'd have more veggies. I do have to say, tho, that the one bowling alley by us now has at least a little bit healthier. Not by much, but a little bit
Brenda - happy anniversary. Good for your daughter getting herself back together, or at least starting.
katla - I see you've gotten some great suggestions
Beth - I was watching Dr. Oz last night and I thought of your son. He was saying that fresh ginger constricts the blood vessels when someone has a migraine. Can't hurt to try, eh?
Carol - I haven't given up on the nutrition course from corsera, but I do wish they had something more indepth. To me, it's pretty basic
Tina - I'm so sorry about your car. Good thing you were able to get into that driveway! Have fun in SC. How wonderful that dog found a home!!! Sounds like a great match to me
I was feeling so much better, but lately I've been baking and, of course, taste testing. Lynette just called and asked if I'd bake a cake for her accounting group on Wednesday. I just can't say "no", so it looks like I'll be baking again. Update: made her pumpkin spice cake. I usually make them in mini muffins, so wasn't sure how it would turn out as a cake. I also made chocolate chip pumpkin bread
You can certainly add me to the decorating challenged group!
Does anybody else have this problem and how have you solved it if you did? When I go to my "bookmarks" and click on that, there is an ad that comes up OVER the bookmarks. I've tried closing the ad, but the only thing that happens when I click on its "x" is that it starts playing.
DeeDee - I'm so glad you love your renos. How well I remember all you went thru! That's horrible about your MD's office, that they wanted you to come in. Almost makes you feel like they want you to come in just so that they can get your money.
Katla - I can feel how wonderful your ride was, getting out in the open like that and just going fast.
Better post this before it gets too too long
Michele in NC
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I'm glad to see an over 50 group here. When they're talking about running....well, Iets just say I'm thrilled to be out walking on these beautiful fall days. My husband was diagnosed with early Parkinson's this summer. After spending a month reeling in self-pity and denial, we are getting into some exercise routines...which is what will help him tremendously. My Fitness Pal has given me some stability in taking care of myself, which in turn is actually motivating him. You all are so "real" and nice and I'm loving reading the comments! Bonnie from Michigan0
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The squats I do are called plie squats or sumo squats and so far they haven't been hard on my knees....in September I did a squat challenge that did a few more squats each day getting to 250 by the end of the month My new computer and printer have been sitting in the spare room for a long time and finally tomorrow the computer guy is coming to get everything set up...then I should be able to spend more time on MFP and respond to more of you.
Today I taught the intermediate line dance class---the regular instructor has gone to Maui for two weeks with her husband for their 40th anniversary. I spent an afternoon practicing the dances because it's different to be in the front of the room than it is to be dancing with the group. I was nervous but it went great. Tomorrow I'll teach my usual beginner class.
Robin, it is great to see you posting again...Brandy and Sasha send hugs to Bodi.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
My word for 2014 is “mindful”
October Resolutions
*walk 18,000 steps a day
*act the way I want to feel
*strength training twice a week
* answer the letter to my friend that I've been putting off too long
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This is very weird...after I posted, I wanted to correct a few error and the icon for editing wasn't there, so I have some extra letters and some blue text that I can't change
I just figured it out--You have to have the cursor over your text or the edit icon doesn't appear.0 -
DeeDee...my doc had a cranky pants receptionist/secretary in his officr for a while. What a horrible experience!!! Fortunately, common sense prevailed and he has some nice personnel. Now, granted, my doc does NOT have the best people skills, but at least his front office does now. My sympathies.0
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Sorry I did not get to check in earlier. My internet wasn't working for some reason at the studio today, so I had to wait till I got home. I did get some things accomplished at the studio (couldn't waste time online, so I had to work! Go figure!). Then picked the kids up from school and took them home, then went to Joplin to my friend's house for our painting night. Such fun! We did abstracts tonight, and it was such a mess, but a total riot!
Thanks everyone for the info on squats. I will give it a try. I found a youtube video that has pretty good instruction.
I've only had time to quickly scan but will go back and read more tomorrow. I'm really tired now, and have a little headache.
Here is today's (lame) joke of the day:
Two roofers, Larry and Joe were on the roof laying tile, when a sudden wind gust came and knocked down their ladder. “I have an idea” said Larry. “We’ll throw you down, and then you can pick up the ladder.” What, do you think, I’m stupid? “I have and idea” said Joe. “I’ll shine my flashlight, and you can climb down on the beam of light.” What, do you think I’m stupid? “You’ll just turn off the flashlight when I’m halfway there.”
:grimacing:
Good night ladies!
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Lesley – you are so dedicated, it is inspiring!
Heather – my bed room needs a re-do also; I love the color it is a grey blue, but needs a repaint, and new curtains or some type of window covering – it is a sliding glass door…
Nannyjackie – weighing with shoes???? That’s not the way I would do it.. even at the Dr. I would take my shoes off!!!
Joyce –what a great time… I love to snorkel and even scuba dive…
Sylvia – thanks for the lead on Lisa Scottoline; I am weird I love love love wordy books with tons of description… heck I talk like that too….
Barbie – thanks for the smile link!!
Katla - So the way I got a book mark is this
1. Log in
2. Click on community
3. Click on motivation and support
4. Scroll down until I found our group
5. Then to the right of the group name is an outline of a star click on the star, it will fill in yellow. You have now book marked it.
To find it later:
1 . log in
2. click on community
3. in the upper right – across from the title “message boards” is a grey star, click onit and any thing you book mark is there.
See long winded with lots of words!!!!!!
Heather – maybe the painter would paint your furniture?
Jamie – welcome
Alison – trust your body! If right now you need that sleep just go with it.
Brenda – good for you to help your daughter with packing up those items… a roommate can be great fun, if you find the right one. Pre-MFP I had a few; as I too live in an expensive area and needed the income.. I did the craigs list system and interviewed and ended up with some great ones and some I could use to write a book, but all was a learning experience.
Robin – great job on loosing the 7lbs! and working on the clutter- I feel better in every way when I de-clutter.
Tina – ramble all you want!! I love to read it and think it is really interesting the insights that this process has given us on how we each operate…
DeeDee – next time you do see your doc, you should tell them about the devil woman….
Michele – I hope what you got from the farm supply is straw NOT hay as hay has seeds in it and you’ll be growing more hay…
Bonnie – welcome, Parkinson’s is a tough one… sending warm thoughts.
October Goals:
Breathe
Log every day
Walk every day
Kim from N. California
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bonnie from Michigan - welcome! I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's recent diagnosis, but glad you're here.
Kim - I THINK I got straw and not hay. I THINK the guy said that the pile where I got it from was straw. How can you tell the difference?
For some reason I just can't get to sleep. Was having a hot flash earlier tonight, that kept me up part of the time.
Michele in NC
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Welcome new ladies!
DH'S birthday! Off to London in a mo.......
Heather in sunny Hampshire UK
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Hi Sorry I've been missing for a few months. My hubby has been quite poorly. Have spent a lot of time flitting between work, hospital and home. He's home again now and much better in one way but now has developed a nasty cough and sometimes has a tight feeling in his chest. As he's a smoker I am a little worried and trying not to fear the worst. He's going for a CT scan next week.
I need to start logging my food again and getting myself healthier. So here I am back to square one. I'll start logging and exercising again - starting off small and working my way up.
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I have a lot of catching up to do - sorry I've been a bad friend.
Viv (Wizzy)0 -
Seems the site has changed a bit whilst I've been away, hope I can find you again tomorrow.
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morning kiddo's
just popping in to see how things are..had my ezekiel 4.9 english muffin with natural peanut butter and an apple for breakfast, have minute rice medley with kidney beans and roasted asparagus for lunch and will have 2 nitrate free turkey dogs for dinner,
I am going to try and stay in the 1200 calorie range and keep it there..
I am worried that my kidney disease might have progressed and that is why my left kidney has been bothering me.. I am hoping that I wont end up like my mom on dyalisis..
oh well off to walk the dogs, check in on my DFIL, then to an early morning wake and to work.. then work tomorrow morning.. and see what the weekend brings0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies :flowerforyou:
Viv So nice to see you back! Hope things are okay with DH!!!
I see the format has changed yet once again:frown: :sad: :grumble:.
Wishing everyone a beautiful healthy day
Hugs,
DeeDee in chilly but clear NC
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Hi, my name Tina and I live in SC and I just found this group. My birthday was October 14 and I am 49 years old.
Oh my, I do not want to be 50 years old and still OVER weight.... I am 4ft10 sometimes... Shorter.
My ultimate goal is to get my eating habits and weight under control. I have got 1 year to meet this goal. Lose 50 pounds!
My current weight is 175.0 -
So now that I've figured out so much about the new format, there have been changes and some of them are awesome---like the choice to preview your post and the opportunity to go back and see every thread you've ever posted on 0
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This is so odd. When I started to read MFP this morn,type was bigger,so easy to read. Now it is back to teeny type. Pat 0
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Hi all. Just getting the hang of this and beginning again.
I've gained a lot of weight and am heavier than ever, so today:
Finnegan Begin Again. . . .
Lately I'm feeling as though I can't do anything . . . as though anything I say I'm going to do I won't do.
But I need to start again and just get through a few hours or a day with some self-control, and I'm sure that success will build on success.
237 today. Please God let this be my heaviest and give me the strength to improve my health.
Jamie in US
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Just taking the chance to jump in and have a chat while my granddaughter is asleep. DH and DGS are doing crafty things like sticking and cutting out. :laugh:
I am going to go along with DDIL when she takes DGD for her injections this afternoon.
DH had loads of presents this morning and arrived to home made cards and cake. We will open our presents (mine as well) when DS gets home. They have bbq steak for us for dinner and, no doubt, lots of wine. I have 604 cals from exercise to use plus 400 to meet TDEE so shouldn't be too far out of whack!
Viv - Welcome back! :flowerforyou: We have all had a chance to get used to the new format, but it was frustrating at the beginning. :ohwell: So sorry to hear of DH'S health problems: what a worry for you.
- DDIL is using this time to do a phone "consultation" with a patient. Modern life, eh! (She is a psychologist)
- DGS showed us his school report. He is socializing very well and they said he was very polite and "kind". (*)
- Alison - should you go in for a check up?
Well, my friends, I will pay attention to DGS. Apparently DH'S brand new trousers are getting covered in glitter! :laugh:
Heather in warm and sunny London UK0 -
Bonnie & Jack: Welcome to a great group. I’m sorry about the Parkinson’s diagnosis, and hope things go as well for Jack as possible. There have been some amazing surgeries in the news. The ones that I saw were musicians and the surgeons did something that gave them the ability to play their instrument without tremors. They were awake and playing their instruments during the surgeries. Miraculous compared to the old days. I hope for continued breakthroughs and improvements. :flowerforyou:
Barbie: You were born to teach and to dance. :bigsmile: You’ve been much more patient waiting for your computer to be set up than I would have been. I hope you’re back in business before the end of the day. I love the blue text. I wonder if you can do it on purpose. How did you find out about the changes and improvements to the format here? :huh: :flowerforyou:
DeeDee & Renny: DH’s neurosurgeon doesn’t have the best people skills, either, :noway: but he has an amazing staff and even more amazing surgical skills. Once we got past our initial appointment with him, and had our own “support team” help us out, things went much better. I have to admit that our social skills were not at their best for that first meeting, either. :noway: :blushing:
Kim: Are you thinking of repainting with a fresh coat of blue, or planning a color change? I agree with your advice to Michele about straw v hay. :flowerforyou:
Michele: When I can’t sleep at night, I get up and haunt the net. I hope your hot flash didn’t last too long. :flowerforyou:
Heather: Happy Birthday to your DH! :flowerforyou:
Viv: Welcome back! I’m sorry your DH has been having so much trouble with his health. :flowerforyou:
120mustdo: You can get the weight off, but timetables are tough. Just keep doing the right things and you’ll get there eventually. Count your calories, including every bite and swallow, drink plenty of water, and move more. As you go along you’ll find strategies and foods that work for you. Come by here often for suggestions and support, plus the occasional good laugh. :bigsmile:
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Horseback riding lesson number 2 is today! I can hardly wait. My teacher said that we’d try bareback today in an effort to help improve my balance. I’ve NEVER ridden bareback before. There will be a saddle pad but no stirrups. I’d love suggestions from those who ride. I did look this up on the internet and watched a lot of teenage girls with great athletic ability vault onto the backs of their horses. That won’t be me. :noway: Wish me luck. I’ll let you know how I do. :flowerforyou:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
October Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
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Good morning! It's Friday!! Yay!
My daughter has an appointment with an ophthalmologist this afternoon. I'm so happy that they got her worked in today but sad that another Friday afternoon is going to be spent sitting inside a medical facility. I'd really hoped to be able to get some errands run and to get outside a bit.
In response your responses about low heels: I was complaining because he wants me to wear heels. I'm a flats person! He'd like me to wear 1 1/2-2 inch heels and I'm happier with no heel. In fact, I'm happiest barefoot!
DeeDee - I agree! No rain was nice yesterday. It is supposed to be beautiful for the next few days. I'm really hoping I can get outside some. I love green! My house is pretty much done in green, blue, and yellow (the exception is my son's room and bathroom). I love the peacefulness of those colors and plan to keep them in my new home.
Dang! I've really got to start making more notes. I've forgotten everything again.
I blew it foodwise yesterday.
Someone had brought baby cheesecakes to work at job #2. They were amazing! Then, 
I did something I typically don't do; I compounded the problem with a milkshake! I beat myself up all night, too. Today will be better!
Viv - It's nice to see you back! I'm sorry about your hubby and hope you find ways to take care of yourself, too.
Welcome to the newcomers! We're a chatty bunch so buckle up and ride this journey with us.
Lesley - I'm sorry the meds are not doing what you'd hoped. I hope you get some answers on your next doctor visit.
Alison - I hope you get your kidney checked out SOON!
Well, I'm off to get some work done. I'm sure my daughter will be calling momentarily to ask me if I'm taking her to lunch before her appointment. It's sad that cheap and healthy don't go hand in hand at restaurants.
Carol in beautiful NC
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Michelle (and everyone else) - Thanks for the pep talk. I needed it (and still do).
I enjoy watching bowling, and all the other sports, but sometimes it feels like the "universe" is out to get me. DH bowls 1+ times per week, and starts coaching Varsity High School next week. DS bowls 1+ times per week, and is also in basketball, baseball (DH is coach), and track. DS will be on the H.S. bowling team if he does not make the basketball team. I just get tired of eating salad all day every day so I can afford to eat the "junk' offered at these events, or having to eat out several times a week. I think it's time to upgrade my cell phone, so I can start accessing MFP on the road. Maybe that way I won't feel so self-defeated before it even happens.
I think Sunday I will try to make several different flavors of kale chips, so at least I will have something to munch on while everyone else pigs out at all the evening events.
Terri (50 degrees and sunny) Milwaukee0 -
Good Friday morning!!!
DH off today. DD and I going for flu shots.....usually I wait until Thanksgiving but realized that was because I'd wait for college break for her to be home, not necessary this year.
She's due at one of her barn jobs at 3pm.
MNMargaret.........Your delight with all the icons made me smile!!!
Brenda.....You've been through so much, be patient and kind with yourself.....no lecture here....you are dealing with major, major events. Sounds to me like your plans for getting through the anniversaries are both commendable and practical.
Heather.......How did the leek, walnut, and tomato soup turn out? Seemed interesting.....sometimes foods blend well that you would never think of putting together. Hope your weekend with the DGC continues to be as fun as it sounds so far!
Tina......Enjoy Hilton Head. I've never been there but did live in Charleston and absolutely loved it!!! Would have been happy there forever. Post all you want. Happy your car incident turned out as well as it did.
Kat.......My 22yr. old is at home after college too............
DeeDee..........What a horrible phone experience!!! Would definately make dr. aware.
Katla........Your choice for DGC activity is great! Should be a hit! Made a good memory for yourself on the river. On bareback, it's DD favorite type of riding. Her advice---keep your hips loose and your shoulders back.........don't ride defensively or try to outguess the horse, go with the flow.........hope that means more to you than it did to me.
Hi to everyone else!
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic..........sunny and warm
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ok I am peeved....
I got texted by the so called office manager saying that the schedule had fallen apart and not to come in until 1:30, really?
that gives me 26 1/2 hrs as I am working tomorrow...
when the medium said a new career I didnt think she ment this fast.. at 54 this is freakin rediculous.
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Good Morning Friends,
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Newcomers :flowerforyou:
Alison joining in on how important to make sure kidneys are o.k.
for all who are working on and achieving their October goals.
Yesterday was spectacular.
The trees are in their flower mode with colors of red, yellow, and orange.
Having fun looking at all the smiley choices. Some are quite humorous. Some just make me smile.
Today catching up on chores around the house.
2014 word: contentment
MN Margaret
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Good morning ladies,
So I tackled the junk/candle closet yesterday. It looks so nice and I found things I had forgotten I had and I got rid of a bunch of stuff I had forgotten I had. :bigsmile: I am not sure what to work on today. I may just take it easy and go for a nice long walk. I am feeling a bit blue today compared to the past few days. I know there will be ups and downs and I guess today is a little bit of a down.
Have a great day all
Robin, Bodi and Ritter
PNW
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Hi everybody, it's me, Cat. I haven't posted in awhile because my mouse wasn't working properly, and having to rely on the touchpad makes me absolutely, hair-tearingly nuts.
Speaking of hair, I got a new haircut. Cut off 4-5 inches so now it's a chin-length, slightly stacked bob. It's still all smooth and salon-styled, so we'll see after I give it it's first shampoo. Maybe I'll finally get around to adding my picture.
I got a FitBit. My husband helped me to sync it up to MFP. Yesterday I did twelve flights of stairs and walked 6500-ish steps, which amounted to 162 calories burned. Does that sound right?
I still feel very challenged in keeping my food intake to 1200 calories. I haven't lost any weight (well, gee, I could try harder), but I'm still getting up to speed. Steep learning curve for the technologically stunted, like myself. Not to mention, lazy sometimes.
And so I have to ask: When all you lovely ladies write your responses, compliments, and encouragement, do you read through others' post with a pen and paper by your side so you'll remember what tidbit to address? Or is there some magical computer-y thing you can copy & paste to help you remember what each person was talking about? Lame question, I know. I need all the help I can get. Thanks for reading.
-Cat
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Cat sometimes I respond to something that I connect to other times. If I have many to respond to I put my
response on a word document. Then I can write a response on they go back and forth between the board and my word document. It is also good to use the word document if you don't want to keep having to reenter your ticker and or cookies you use frequently. This only works when I use the same computer.MNMargaret
Picture was from my walk yesterday. The trees are in their flower mode.0 -
So, Margaret, you copy & paste from your word document to MFP? Makes sense. But cookies??
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The cookies I am referring to are like the flower I have by my name. Rather than going to the smile site that Barbie gave us. It is easier just to have it on my word document. Now of course I am on a different computer and do not have access to that word document. :ohwell:0
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Katla: bareback is good for your balance. That means: DO NOT USE THE REINS FOR BALANCE. But I'm sure your instructor will watch out for that. Walking bareback is no problem, and cantering is actually not bad. Trotting is the hardest, and the return to trotting from a canter is famous for flipping people off the horse.
Looking forward to a full report!
Michele: exactly what hay and straw will look like will depend on the area where it's grown, etc. Hay is basically dried grass, so it will look like dried grass. Not too thick, greenish gray/brown. Straw is stems. So a piece of straw will be thicker, and yellowish, and kind of hollow. (I missed the post that says why you're looking at hay and straw.)
Cynthia :flowerforyou:0
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