WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2019

Well, my friends, I am more or less packed. It was an all day job, with lots of stops to relax my back, which always plays up when I'm packing. I'm ashamed to say I have two large suitcases and one personal bag, plus my large handbag/purse. DH has one super large suitcase.
Just the wash bag and medications to fit in tomorrow. Then empty the fridge/bins etc. We are going to get up early to get our exercises done. Then I will wash my hair.
I painted my toenails a lovely shade of metallic navy blue.
I've bought soft brown rolls for an early lunch. Then a two hour taxi. As soon as we get on the boat they have a reception with lovely food and tea/coffee, so we won't starve. My strategy for cruises is to go very low carb and that has worked well in the past. There is always food on the horizon so I don't need to panic. I eat the tops off the canapés and leave the bread. No cake, pudding, bread, potatoes etc. I do allow myself a chocolate petit four after dinner instead of dessert. I have cheese, but limit the amount. They always save the stinkiest one for me! No biscuits, only celery. Last year I took a big box of AF wines, but this year I will just try to be sensible. They have AF wine on board, but not as good as mine. I might alternate them. All drinks are included.
Feel better now we are nearly ready. I will just let it all happen. Saga take wonderful care of you. You feel like a queen. We have a butler and free laundry. If I had the money I would be going much more often.

Weather forecast not good. Stiff breeze as we leave. We are armed with our Kwells, but DH is not a good sailor. The weather in our first stop is scheduled to be terrible! We haven't booked an outing so we could always stay on the ship instead of getting drenched.

Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx

spikeyhair wrote: »

. . . Eating more cooked beeetroot on salads but need a tasty dressing any ideas preferably not oily. . . Kate UK

Yum, beets! I love 'em!!! And can't stand oily dressings, but its hard to get away from them . . .

I make an oil free, dairy free cashew dressing* every few weeks and add chipotle seasoning to it when using it to coat salad fixin's when I'm serving up a Mexican dinner, which seems to work well with cooked/cooled beets.
* For a sweeter dressing to use with Waldorf salads, etc., I blend a few chunks of pineapple into it before pouring it over the apples, celery, etc.

My "go to" dressing is Girard's Original French Dressing which is fairly light. Serving says 120 calories for 2 Tablespoons, but find that I only need about 1 Tablespoon for a 3 cup salad.

For a plain beet salad without a lot of greens, after the beets are cooked and cooled, I toss them with a small amount of light EVOO and rice wine vinegar (though one could use even a lighter oil and/or a stronger flavored vinegar), along with a pinch of salt and pepper and, typically, a smidgen of pressed garlic. Sometimes I'll chop fresh basil, chives, dill, shallots or grade a bit of ginger very, very fine (without the garlic) and add them.

Rho

Love the poodles!

Carol in GA

cityjaneLondon wrote: »

Well, my friends, I am more or less packed. It was an all day job, with lots of stops to relax my back, which always plays up when I'm packing. I'm ashamed to say I have two large suitcases and one personal bag, plus my large handbag/purse. DH has one super large suitcase.
Just the wash bag and medications to fit in tomorrow. Then empty the fridge/bins etc. We are going to get up early to get our exercises done. Then I will wash my hair.
I painted my toenails a lovely shade of metallic navy blue.
I've bought soft brown rolls for an early lunch. Then a two hour taxi. As soon as we get on the boat they have a reception with lovely food and tea/coffee, so we won't starve. My strategy for cruises is to go very low carb and that has worked well in the past. There is always food on the horizon so I don't need to panic. I eat the tops off the canapés and leave the bread. No cake, pudding, bread, potatoes etc. I do allow myself a chocolate petit four after dinner instead of dessert. I have cheese, but limit the amount. They always save the stinkiest one for me! No biscuits, only celery. Last year I took a big box of AF wines, but this year I will just try to be sensible. They have AF wine on board, but not as good as mine. I might alternate them. All drinks are included.
Feel better now we are nearly ready. I will just let it all happen. Saga take wonderful care of you. You feel like a queen. We have a butler and free laundry. If I had the money I would be going much more often.

Weather forecast not good. Stiff breeze as we leave. We are armed with our Kwells, but DH is not a good sailor. The weather in our first stop is scheduled to be terrible! We haven't booked an outing so we could always stay on the ship instead of getting drenched.

Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx

Have a wonderful time! Cannot wait to hear your travel stories!

Cheri

1948Peachy wrote: »

Love the poodles!

Carol in GA

THANKS

Happy Thursday dear friends. I do think Fall is trying to show up. It was 49 when I came into work this morning and only to be in low 70's today. I so love this time of year.

Karen--Oliva is beautiful. That smile is a heart catcher for sure.

Been a very busy day and I am glad without much sleep it keeps things moving.

Heather--Am so excited to hear all about your trip. I learn so much about different countries.

Blessings, Vicki GI NE

☘️ Up to pg 86.

Home and in bed ,budy busy tomorrow. Nighty night