WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020

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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited March 2020
    Machka: Happy Birthday!!!! :bigsmile: Your flu situation sounds very challenging. I hope you are able to get through it without too much difficulty, and without getting sick. :flowerforyou:

    Rori: It sounds like there are good days and not so good days. I hope things will get better as time goes along. :heart:

    Mary: It is great seeing you post again! :bigsmile:


    My doctor wants me to have a colonoscopy. I do not want to be anywhere near a hospital until after this corona virus problem is no longer a huge threat. I plan to talk it over with her via email. I already sent a message but am uncertain whether she's received it yet. Tomorrow I'll look into the status of my message.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,709 Member
    edited March 2020
    Katla - Yes, I was thinking of you and your DH. <3
    My cruise hasn't been cancelled yet. We are still in 'wait and see' mode. We are playing 'chicken' with them to see who blinks first, because if they cancel I think they have to give us a refund. I would prefer this. We have a river cruise in Portugal booked for October, so an ocean cruise later in the year, as in their 'amend' conditions, is not as attractive to us as one next year.
    We have nearly 2 weeks to decide.

    Kylia and Karen - Yes! Pigs cheeks are absolutely delicious. They have become a bit of a gourmet item over here since the tv chefs started using them. Incredibly tender when cooked a long time. I gave them 30 mins in the IP, opened it up, put some baby potatoes in and gave them another 15. So 45 mins pressure cooking. That translates to about 2 hrs 15 mins stove top or oven. My butcher round the corner has them in the freezer. :D
    Kylia, we have fish two, or three times a week. It is so easy and quick. I just bake it for a short while with different things on top, depending on my mood and what veg is around. Sea bass fillets I pan fry for a couple of minutes with a slick of oil, but they can be quickly baked as well. I use fish in soup, and sometimes a green curry. I could easily go without meat, but I love my fish. The secret is not to overcook it, especially salmon.

    It's not raining! :o
    It's not blowing a gale either. B)
    Dare I hope to get a 5k in today? It's been 2 weeks since my last one. :'(
    Sparrows chirping outside my kitchen window. :bigsmile:

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,258 Member
    Macha Happy Birthday! :flowerforyou:
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Machka: Happy Birthday!!!! :bigsmile: Your flu situation sounds very challenging. I hope you are able to get through it without too much difficulty, and without getting sick. :flowerforyou:

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    Thank you!


    I think you might be mixing me up with someone ... I don't have a "flu situation". :) Thank goodness. :)


    Machka in Oz

  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    edited March 2020
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: invest 10 mins cleaning Dining Rm, carry over Guest Bth, called Carolyn D, veg prep.
    Bonus: ROKJ practice x 3
    Get to do: T’ai Chi, massage, invest 10 mins cleaning Master & Guest Bds, board meeting minutes, bake something for Joe, line dance, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, follow up with Doug for iCloud for Win10. Reward: inventory seeds, plan garden, order replenishments.

    Michele safe travels!
    Heather, I have some nephews who would consider me an "elderly relative"… ;)
    Kylia I guessed the Southern American vernacular would be “hog jowls”, but Karen in VA pointed me in the right direction. I’ve never seen them in the market, but they do look good cooked that way. Brava to you on your fish cooking experiment! Sorry but it’s a big NO from me on most fish, frogs, squirrel, seafood, and “nasty bits.” :sick:
    Pip as I child I enjoyed tongue sandwiches… until I figured out what they really were ;)
    Amber, seal the brick of brown sugar in a plastic bag with the recommended (Carol, Machka, Kylia) slice of bread or apple overnight.
    Rebecca that eye surgery sounds scary!
    Machka so glad your meds are kicking in and you feel better. Is your birthday Monday?
    Rori ((hugs)) is your DH able to verbalize what panicked him? ((hugs held an extra six seconds))
    Tracey, well Grandma, if you have too many earrings… ;)
    Mary and pip, you are so right about bagging the snacks! If I don’t pre-log AND pre-portion, it’s too easy to keep eating until all are gone.
    Janetr just heard there was a 4.0 quake 39 miles from OkC, did you feel it?

    Have to renege on a promise :disappointed: to a new dancing friend to support her as she teaches an absolute beginner class in Gold Beach today. Joe has to go back to Crescent City to have his post-procedure eye pressure check and we haven’t left Shadow home unsupervised yet. Hope it rains so I won’t be tempted to weed but instead get to work on those overdue minutes.

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    February: better than January.
    daily: steps=4559 vits=4 log=5 CI<CO=3 CI<250<CO=3 Tumble & Shadow 5=2 mfp=5 clean 10 mins=5 outside=2 up hill=0
    wkly: BB&B x3=2, rx=0 dance=1 pack walk=1
    mnthly: board mtg=0 grant= review 20for20=0
    bonus: AF=3 play=0 sew=0
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Machka so glad your meds are kicking in and you feel better. Is your birthday Monday?

    Monday and Tuesday :)

    It's a timezone thing.

    Machka in Oz

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,709 Member
    I decided to go out for my 5k while the weather was beautiful. So glad I did. B) It was magical! Lovely to see the seafront in its normal guise; sunny, clean, runners, walkers, dogs greeting each other, blue sky, blue sea. I managed it ok after my two week break. It's always a little dispiriting when the young people run past you at the rate of knots, but there were enough elderly runners around for us to feel like a community. We always give each other a knowing smile and a nod. :D

    KJ - Dave Gilmore's house is coming on, though slowly. It now has windows and a red roof, though it's still a large building site. :#

    When I first moved here I was a bit nervous about running along the promenade because of all the dogs. But they take absolutely no notice of we runners at all. Just used to us, I guess. They also seem quite chilled about each other. You rarely hear one bark. Thank goodness. :)

    When I got back I got my yoga mat out and did my stretches and then my weights routine. I'm counting myself 400 calories for the whole lot, so I need to add a few more hundred this afternoon.

    We never heard back about DH's second blood test, so I guess it must have been that hemolyzing thing Karen mentioned. I Googled it. Personally I think their communication practices could be improved. I would be giving them feedback, but DH seems ok with it. :*

    Barbara - I think at 70 and in good health, we would survive! The over 80s seem to be more at risk and those with other health problems. Children don't seem to be catching it, or have it mildly.

    Tonight is Polish sausage cooked with bacon, cabbage and sauerkraut. Yummo!

    I have lost 2 pounds in 2 weeks, so being a bit more careful and leaving a bit more of a margin in CICO is paying off. Hooray! Onward and downward! :drinker:

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    edited March 2020
    Happy Birthday Machka, there are quite a few birthdays in March, mine is at the end of the month, (can't believe I'll be 64!) :o:o

    I've had a few friend requests from men, I haven't accepted them, it takes me all my time to keep up here lol.

    We are getting a self service type of drive in Corona Virus testing centre here in York, I think an elderly lady has died of the virus, but she had underlying health issues. Everything is going on as normal as far as I am aware.

    It was frosty this morning, but the sun is now shining and it is warming up. I actually sat outside yesterday (for a few mins :) ) I was looking at my garden - lots of work needing doing, could even do with a new bench to sit on, mine is a bit damaged now, the wood is starting to rot in places. Don't really want to part with it though because my dear hubby made it for me, but I'm trying to hang on to memories, not things. So much to do in the garden, but it will have to wait until it's dryer, the grass is still a little waterlogged from all the rain. And it's not as if I haven't enough to do inside the house :) The dining room and my bedroom are on the "To Do" list. My bedroom is definitely in need of a refresh, hasn't been done in years.

    Well I'm trying to get into some sort of routine on a morning, and the time is telling me I need to get ready to go over to mums, I've managed most of my chores, just need to declutter a few things and I'm good to go.

    Keep washing your hands ;):)

    Love to all <3
    Viv UK
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
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  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Hello everyone.

    It has been an extremely busy week. Another month end is almost completed. Finance closed very late this month and then started emailing us a few hours later asking for our numbers. I had to kindly remind them it takes the team at least a full day to compile. It’s interesting how it is so easy to pass off one’s lateness to another team. I have to periodically remind everyone I have very big shoulders and have no problem pushing back. LOL.

    Everyone is basically in a tizzy over this system conversion. The most horrifying thing about it is it is not a full conversion. We, the subsidiary, we continue to work within our proprietary system while having to input everything in to the new system which doubles the work. Corporate was under the impression they would be able to white box it (basically using the software right out of the box) so when they gathered requirements they told us what the plan was and did not listen to how our system works. As they proceeded onward it was realized a little too late the plan was not going to work. So after three missed go-live dates we will finally go live on April 20th. Needless to say this is going to be very interesting (stressful) and I have been working tirelessly massaging everyone’s fears. I will say working over 10 years in the software industry made me very flexible. Change is going to happen regardless of how fearful we are so we might as well buckle up and enjoy the ride. I have appropriately planned a few days of vacation before and after the go-live. It’s not my first rodeo and I know what I need both mentally and physically.

    Heather – I know you and DH have been looking forward to his BD cruise. I think you are adapting to the situation very well and will make the best decision when the time comes. I could not imagine being quarantined on a ship for 14 days especially without a balcony.

    Rita – Sending positive thoughts to your daughter’s boyfriend. I cannot imagine seeing what he is seeing firsthand.

    Beth – I love seeing your produce boxes. So colorful and vibrant.

    Tracey – So glad your dental work is completed. The key now is to make sure you visit regularly. I have found that finding the right medical providers is the key to keeping us going. I have no problem “firing” the ones I do not feel have my best interests at heart. Like you I am tiring of the virus news. I still keep thinking there are almost 8 billion people in the world and if we really think about the numbers the chances of us catching it, especially if we practice good sense, is next to nothing.

    Karen – Lilliana is adorable. What a quick recovery from her immunizations.

    Tere – Sorry to hear about the skin issue!

    Michelle – I hope you have a safe trip home.

    Machka – Happy birthday weekend!!!! Wrote up the whole face mask thing prior to seeing your post. As you can see I agree with you.

    Rori – I am so sorry about DH’s reaction to the latest visit to the Vets Club. You may just have to drive him there every day until it becomes a routine (regardless of him going in or not). Big hug to you. My constitution is very strong too and I feel our bodies need exposure to build immunities. I cannot tell you the last time I had the flu.

    Katla – I do not blame you on not wanting to schedule the procedure until everything has calmed down.

    Face Mask Commentary – They are not good for anyone who has not been properly trained and is used to wearing them. If we all step back and think about it for just a minute. We run around with a face mask on, we are not used to wearing one, we get a phone call and the person says they cannot hear us, we then pull down the face mask and let’s say we were are in the grocery store or walking out of a building, so we take our germy hand and pull the face mask down, what did we just do? We covered the face mask with the germs on our hands. Then, we pull the face mask back up, which is now germ covered and are breathing in condensed/restricted air filled with germs. I actually watched this in a store the other day and had to shake my head. So, if we see friends and family or maybe we are wearing ourselves we must be hypervigilant in the methods of proper use.

    Hand Sanitizer – Totally out here in south Florida. I bought alcohol and a spray bottle for work where we had to create our own sanitation station. Note – I have everything I need at my desk, but there are a few around me who are not as sanitary as they should be so I had to put something together as a reminder.

    They are now saying not to go anywhere where more than 10 people are gathered. Hm, can I not go to work until this thing passes – lol. Work, but the way, has not said a darn thing nor have they made any plans for the employees. Oh, lots of talk about a drop in sales because China is basically shut down and lots of high tech parts and equipment are built there. Honestly, I cannot wait until I am able to retire and get away from direct contact of corporate greed. Retirement is still a distance away but is so much closer every day!!!

    I wish I had more time but really must log in to work. I am remote today so an earlier start time is possible since I get to skip all of the fuss and muss getting ready.

    Big hugs to all and prayers to those in need.
    SuziQ – SFL
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Just read Rosie the Riveter passed away at 95. :(
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    B) Rain/snow today. Spring back tomorrow.
    Barbara I was a serious no to fish up until I worked at a restaurant that served grilled swordfish and shark. I found I like meaty fish. Salmon I am still learning to like. I am getting better at trying others. I did wake up swollen this morning. It wasnt salt intake. Not sure if reaction to salmon or even sweet potato. Will have to try each separately in the future.
    Okay ladies, 10 minutes good activity today. Last night my husband asked me where I was going in such a hurry (I was jogging in place) I told him I didnt know but would let him know when I got there!🤣🤣

    Fitbit site still down.😞

    No plans as of wake up this morning.

    Virus- I work with the public. I like eating out. Lots of hand washing, lots of warm water, eating well. That is the best i can do. I am not going to panic. I reckon i wont be flying anywhere, but didnt have that in the plans😉

    Have a great day!
    💕
    Kylia in Ohio where winter is trying to remind us that it isn't spring yet
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Machka: Happy Birthday!!!! :bigsmile: Your flu situation sounds very challenging. I hope you are able to get through it without too much difficulty, and without getting sick. :flowerforyou:

    Rori: It sounds like there are good days and not so good days. I hope things will get better as time goes along. :heart:

    Mary: It is great seeing you post again! :bigsmile:


    My doctor wants me to have a colonoscopy. I do not want to be anywhere near a hospital until after this corona virus problem is no longer a huge threat. I plan to talk it over with her via email. I already sent a message but am uncertain whether she's received it yet. Tomorrow I'll look into the status of my message.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    >>>

    KatlaWhy does your doctor want you to have a colonoscopy? I recall that you had a negative Cologuard test not that long ago, and that you have no risk factors. While I am a big proponent of colonoscopy screening, the prep is rough and disrupts the gut microbiome. If you have had a negative Cologuard, have no family history, and have no other compelling reasons, reconsider.

    And this is for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=3Kc9xzuWP5Q&feature=emb_logo

    >>>

    Machka Happy Birthday!

    Karen in Virginia

  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Happy Friday! Lots to be grateful for, from the simplest sign of spring, (my tulip bulbs are shooting up ever so slightly) to the "smileyest" kiddo in my class. I'm breathing it in and hitting reset on my mindfulness goal.

    NYKAREN
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,038 Member
    edited March 2020
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    To borrow a phrase, Later, Lovelies

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,709 Member
    SuziQ - This cruise was because we wanted to get a last one in on the old ship, Saga Sapphire, before it goes into retirement. The Douro cruise in October is for his birthday.

    I'm a nail biter and not very germ conscious, so, in general, my immune system is strong. I've always got my germy fingers in my mouth. :o My body has seen most things before. However, this virus is entirely new, so no one has any immunity and the body has to start from scratch. But I'm more worried about enforced restrictions ruining my cruise.
    There's still time to see how it goes.

    My yoga friend has cancelled her visit to South Korea because of the virus and her son can't get a flight because of the airline failure. He had a connecting flight booked. So she is going to come and see me just before the cruise. If it happens. ;) I'm really excited to see her. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,657 Member
    Good morning, ladies! Friday at last.

    I so much appreciate all of the information you ladies share here. On everything! <3

    I'm having deep thoughts this morning about our gut microbes :D :
    As I've been reading more about how the microbes in our gut (our second brain?) likely determine so much of our overall health, and some of us here who are healthy live with folks who have compromised immune systems - Kelly and moi - I am wondering if we transfer some of our resistance to diseases like colds and the flu to our fellas just by sharing an environment with them?

    Likewise, folks with less diverse gut microbiomes sharing a lot of space with other unhealthy folks (nursing homes) don't contribute to the increased immunity among the group? I wonder if nursing homes serve kraut and kimchee and yogurt and other fermented products?

    Again, just a thought. Gonna research this more. In the meantime, I intend to hang around with as many healthy people as I can, just in case. DH owes me, lol. B)

    Speaking of guts, I appreciate Karen in VA's comments to Katla about the Cologuard and colonscopies. And Katla, I share your concern about hospitals. Not only the coronavirus, but MRSA and all kind of other nasty bugs.

    OK, enough about that stuff.

    Pip - so happy for you retirement is less than 2 years away!! 453 days but who's counting, lol.

    Kelly and Heather - yep, there's something about the longer days and springtime that give us some spring in our step. I'm overwhelmed at the flower bed work that needs to be done here, but giving them 15 minutes at a time should make a dent in it.

    Tere - I've been meaning to pop in and say welcome back. Just thrilled for you with your new job!! I remember when you were between jobs and thinking of opening a gift shop? Was that you?

    Barbara AHMOD - glad Joe's eye surgery is over and done with. Always glad to have that stuff behind us.

    SuziQ - hearing about that conversion at work brings back memories, lol. When you do retire, I wonder if you'll miss that? Just the thrill of getting it all working, like birthing a baby.

    So many more I want to comment on but I'm afraid this laptop will burp. So better close for now.

    Keep feeding those gut microbes, ladies. Cold pizza and beer (or Kombacha for the AF folks) lol. B)

    Lanette
    Chilly and rainy SW WA State

  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    Happy birthday 🎂 Machka!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Good morning, ladies! Friday at last.

    I so much appreciate all of the information you ladies share here. On everything! <3

    I'm having deep thoughts this morning about our gut microbes :D :
    As I've been reading more about how the microbes in our gut (our second brain?) likely determine so much of our overall health, and some of us here who are healthy live with folks who have compromised immune systems - Kelly and moi - I am wondering if we transfer some of our resistance to diseases like colds and the flu to our fellas just by sharing an environment with them?

    Likewise, folks with less diverse gut microbiomes sharing a lot of space with other unhealthy folks (nursing homes) don't contribute to the increased immunity among the group? I wonder if nursing homes serve kraut and kimchee and yogurt and other fermented products?

    Again, just a thought. Gonna research this more. In the meantime, I intend to hang around with as many healthy people as I can, just in case. DH owes me, lol. B)

    Speaking of guts, I appreciate Karen in VA's comments to Katla about the Cologuard and colonscopies. And Katla, I share your concern about hospitals. Not only the coronavirus, but MRSA and all kind of other nasty bugs.

    OK, enough about that stuff.

    Pip - so happy for you retirement is less than 2 years away!! 453 days but who's counting, lol.

    Kelly and Heather - yep, there's something about the longer days and springtime that give us some spring in our step. I'm overwhelmed at the flower bed work that needs to be done here, but giving them 15 minutes at a time should make a dent in it.

    Tere - I've been meaning to pop in and say welcome back. Just thrilled for you with your new job!! I remember when you were between jobs and thinking of opening a gift shop? Was that you?

    Barbara AHMOD - glad Joe's eye surgery is over and done with. Always glad to have that stuff behind us.

    SuziQ - hearing about that conversion at work brings back memories, lol. When you do retire, I wonder if you'll miss that? Just the thrill of getting it all working, like birthing a baby.

    So many more I want to comment on but I'm afraid this laptop will burp. So better close for now.

    Keep feeding those gut microbes, ladies. Cold pizza and beer (or Kombacha for the AF folks) lol. B)

    Lanette
    Chilly and rainy SW WA State

    Me, I’m counting!!! Can’t wait
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,200 Member
    :)Katla, My doctor asked if I wanted a colonoscopy because I was due and I told her no because there is no history of colon cancer in my family and my last colonoscopy came out clean. She ordered the Cologuard test for me and if that shows anything, then I'll agree to a colonoscopy.

    :) I am enjoying the last few days of daylight on my after breakfast walk with the dogs. Starting Sunday we'll be back in the dark thanks to DST.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • Workoutahloic50
    Workoutahloic50 Posts: 391 Member
    Donuts and chicken 🤢,almost as bad as the Krispy Kreme burger.Ive never eaten either have no intention of it.
    Debby in Va
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    edited March 2020
    Rori - Oh no I tossed the bag of brown sugar thought it was a goner. Didn’t know the microwave A few seconds at a time could have saved it!

    Think all of us are afraid of the restrictions not the actual virus 🦠. I’ve never seen a reaction like this before to a bug. I’ve had a rare flu before got the shot y meds but they didn’t quarantine I just missed a few days boss threatening to fire me for missing but had extreme squirts-took care of my kids same old same old.Dad had swine flu 😷 was so sick he almost died he laid on the couch 🛋 sicker than a dog while I did his work from one job (the other was a good factory 🏭 so couldn’t help there I don’t know how to drive a forklift). He was in contact with us y us with others the whole time. The thought of my baby being ripped from my arms,long quarantine away from others, schools being shut down,y for many loss of a job or paychecks when their 1 away from loosing everything their working so hard for is the real issue. When they didn’t do all that the really sick isolated ordered online line to a family member brought it or wore a mask 😷 with proper Doctor training. I got trained how to wear it y the rules as a baby up. If someone can’t hear you speak louder or out the cell phone on speaker 🔈 who cares if someone hears it just announce putting you on speaker or I’ll call you when I get home I’m shopping 🛒. I think they need to stop being ridiculously over cautious! The problem is presidential elections to pressure from other countries is fueling the fire 🔥!
    We can’t build up an immunity until we get it.

    Amber Tx
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Today my premade meal boxes. I’m sticking around 145lbs at the moment so good means I’m holding on to it will drop down again before I know it.Finally not yo-yo back up to 146’s .

    Exercise today like usual plus probably ball ⚽️ in the backyard again today like yesterday. Just waiting for it to warm up outside. I’m not a cold weather fan.

    Amber Tx

    Still looking for food recipes for JR. Not much out there for toddlers. Lol 😂 guess that’s proof their all picky folks give up trying lol 😂.

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