WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020
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Time Change- I got where I leave the car 🚘 click just remember it’s an hour ahead or behind. Hubby doesn’t know how to do it either.
Cellphone 📱 newer kind change in their own old kind turn off then back on to reset it.
The darn Thermostat!!! That’s my hardest clock besides the car. Stoves easy.
I still not sure why we don’t just meet in the middle stop having time changes. Even most farmers find it aggravating.
Viv - How does a drive thu Coronovirus station even work in the USA 🇺🇸 or U.K.??? Seen Japanese article with one there but doubt are check points are the same at all.
I can’t even begin to picture it.
Amber Tx1 -
JRs creating his own fun .Hectries to get the duck off his back lol 😂.
CSC updates still not showing some of the cases.I watched Hawaii Govenor speaking in their 1st positive case still shows 0 on the CDC .Olus they got 2 positive cases on another cruise ship 🛳 still at sea they recovered poor couple waiting to come home in a few days. Must be terrible stuck on your dream cruise in your room only for a month.
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/03/06/breaking-news/cruise-ship-that-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-increases-likelihood-of-infection-in-hawaii-lt-gov-josh-green-says/
Shows Washington at zero yet they had a lot of deaths this week from it. 16 so far that I’ve heard of. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article240989441.html
Every time I turn around Pence is in another State. I couldn’t travel that much it would bother me big time.
Amber Tx
Vacuumed every room I could still washing blankets. I keep loosing stuff today. If you see the part with a brush head to my vacuum let me know!!! I think I dropped it or JR grabbed it (was watching him more than the vacuum) if he had it he surely hid it.1 -
Barbara yes I believe it is the left, left right chant.
Here they are recommending starting if you are over 60 to reduce your exposure to big groups. We are singing a song I love at church tomorrow. I will go to sing that and then I think I will take a break from church. The church I attend has at least 200 who attend. I will wait until it clears out and not socialize after church and leave right away.
I will also go to paint tomorrow and then that will be it for that for a while, too. The painting class is at the Y and it is heavily used especially on Mondays. We do paint in a separate space and group is smaller. Still I think best to paint at home for now.
I also plan to shop at off times and carry my wipes.
I am being extra cautious not so much so me because I have no underlying health conditions but husband is on chemo and over 70, so it is more for him. I still not sure if he will heed these recommendations. When he first got sick he so short of breath he couldn't even walk across a room. So yes this virus scares me for him. He is not doing much better and even runs everyday.
This may change. I will have to see how things progress this week here.
Margaret
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Carol in GA: It has been a very long time since I heard from Sharon aka Trucker. I remember some talk about visiting her daughter. I wonder whether she is still there.
Kymarai: Thanks for messaging Trucker AKA Sharon.
Pip: My last experience with the colonoscopy procedure was awful. The facility I was sent was too far from here and getting there after taking the prep at home was a nightmare. DH had one a few months ago. We stayed in a hotel near the hospital where the procedure took place. The prep he used was as awful as I remember but getting to the facility was not difficult. I am not willing to go for the full-scale procedure until we know this virus is no longer a problem. I don’t want to be in a place where virus patients could be nearby. :noway:
Heather: DH had an insulin reaction in the night. I called the paramedics and they were able to stabilize him. He’s okay today. :flowerforyou:
Barbara: I also prefer year around daylight time. Moving clocks forward and back is an annoying chore. :ohwell:
Excitement abounded in my life yesterday, starting with the fender-bender at Safeway—I went from there directly to my insurance provider. The car will be fixed as soon as the repair place can get it in. It is drivable. Then DH had an insulin reaction in the night & I called the paramedics. They gave him intravenous sucrose and it solved the crisis. I am so grateful for our paramedics!
I’d prefer to have less excitement.
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Let’s see, went to WalMart then Aldi. First made the crust for that girl’s birthday "cake". Then made chicken breasts in the IP (very tender, just need to brown them next time), soup in the IP, finished making the “cake” to take her, now making yogurt.
The Wii told me that since I left for FL, I lost 4 pounds. Watch how fast they come back. Our neighbor brought over papers she had for us.
For some reason, couldn’t sleep last night.
Katla – how scary!!! Good thing you were there
Anyone – do you know of a simple (meaning easy) casserole that I can make for these Newcomers? She’s going thru chemo for lung cancer. They are diabetic, not crazy about meat but love veges except for sweet potatoes. I was thinking of an egg casserole. This way they can have it for breakfast or for dinner. I have a cookbook called “I can’t believe it has no sugar”. The sweetener is mostly fruit juice. Is something like this good for a diabetic?
It’s funny in a way, Newcomers asked me to head this committee called “Members Helping Members”, I told them that I didn’t go to enough activities where people would be comfortable coming to me and that I thought Adra would be a good person since so many people in Newcomers know her. Well, they found someone else. Evidently, Adra sent out a notice to all the newcomers telling them about this diagnosis and with an address to send the card. Really, this should have been sent out by the person heading MHM. Well, lo and behold, that person is no longer doing it. I wouldn’t blame them. I know Adra is a great person who will go out of her way for anyone, but I also know that she’s somewhat of a control person. I wouldn’t want her doing my job. BTDT, I had that experience and didn’t like it one bit so she can have it. I suspect this might have happened with that other person, too.
Welcome everyone new
Michele who is off to church
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Michele I think your idea of an egg-based casserole is perfect! Spinach, zucchini, broccoli, bell pepper, cheese, etc would all be fantastic. Here is one recipe I found you might like:
https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/vegetable-frittata.html
Fruit juice is too sugary and most diabetics avoid it.
Karen in Virginia4 -
Not feeling the best this morning. I have a nasty headache. After the fender bender at the grocery store I had a serving of DH’s whisky after being alcohol free for months. Bad plan. Then I had to call the paramedics for him due to an extreme blood sugar low. They gave him intravenous sugar that brought his blood sugar up to normal levels. That was scary and stressful! Now I have a crabby tummy and headache. :ohwell: The good news is DH is doing fine this morning. As for me, I'm feeling a bit foolish this morning. I shouldn't violate my own best rules.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
I'm sorry about your fender bender!💖
Glad husband is better. Its not easy to throw that caregivers hat on, and take charge. But you know what, you did! Hugs sweet friend and give yourself a hug!💖has
Rebecca
Whidbey island momma3 -
making comments by memory, (and we know how faulty that can be!), but here goes:
Katla, glad to hear hubby is feeling better today, sorry to hear you had such a day yesterday tho!
Korlandi1, welcome to a chatty, supportive group! Please make sure to sign a name and general location so that we can keep organized! The name can be your actual name, or nickname or..... and same with location, as general or specific as you are comfortable with. Please know that no one expects you to reply to every post, just jump in and comment when you feel like it!
Tracey, oh my heart! Your granddaughter and her "hooncorns"! Adorable!
Speaking of my heart, Rebecca, haven't seen photos of Athena yet this week! lol
Marianne, I always put chicken soup base in any cream soup that I make, it gives the salt and some extra flavours as well.
Allie, keeping my fingers crossed for you for a new job! I too hope that he figures out that the problem is him, but I wouldn't bet on that happening.
Michele, glad you made it back okay and that you were able to get someone to deal with the left behind fridge stuff. That would have been really yucky by next year!
Machka and Viv, Happy Birthday!
Coronavirus, while there are some confirmed cases in Canada, I don't think that every province has been hit, not yet anyway. I also feel that we do need to keep it in perspective and that more deaths are caused by "regular" flu every year. I always have enough stuff, foodwise, to last a few weeks. We would get low on milk, but I figure if I could get someone to go buy it and just leave it on our doorstep to collect it would be fine. And if this flu is anything like any other flu I've ever had, I didn't feel much like eating anyway, and for water all I need to do is turn on the tap. We don't spend a lot of time with large amounts of people either, so that should minimize our exposure. And as hubby pointed out last night, as I was reading the blurb in the paper talking about steps to take and whose most vulnerable, we are both in pretty good health. We both had the flu last year and only felt really crappy for a few days, and there was no question of "should we go out and do this?", we both were pretty firmly entrenched in the house. Not a happy few days, and nothing that I'm eager to repeat, but we did survive just fine.
That's all I can remember. Hugs to those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn on sunny (for now!) Vancouver Island4 -
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Fruit juice is too sugary and most diabetics avoid it.
Karen in Virginia[/quote]
Would an angel food cake made with unsweetened pineapple be OK for a diabetic? As you can tell, I am NOT diabetic so I don't know a whole lot about it
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So I woke up, with the plan to get my hair trimmed. Just put it up wet, and then husband dropped me off on his way to the book store. It was Super Cuts, and they do walk-ins, but not today apparently. I go in and she asked if I had called. "No", I reply. So she tells me they are really backed up. It was 10 ish and she wouldn't have any openings until 4:30 pm. Well I have husband's phone and he's on his way already to book store. So I walked home. I figured I would get there the same time as husband. Didn't call the house because #1 son was still sleeping, (he had to start at 3am for on base gate guard duty on Friday morning, still trying to catch up on his sleep) and #2 I knew husband wouldn't be there. I did stroll thru Walmart, hoping to find some photo boxes but no such luck. There was even a Bloodsource bus in the parking lot. If I wasn't fasting, I would've donated. My tank was empty😁! Its uphill all the way home, but I walked slow and steady. Only about 45 minutes of walking, but I was in the 20th hour of my fast. Came home and downed water! Put a salmon fillet in the oven. Gordons brand has some quick and easy ones called Simply Bake, with butter and garlic. They were $3.50 at the commissary, but they aren't as good as my $9 Safeway ones. The Safeway ones looked more like salmon with the skin on one side. The brand is C.Worthy salmon fillets. I had two Wasa crackers, avocado cup, diced tomatoes and 2 slices of havarti cheese on my plate. Then some fresh spinach to eat as well. This meal is kind of like playing with my food. Put some tomatoes in a spinach leaf and swab some avocado on it. Or I was wrapping a salmon bite in spinach. I had two strawberries too.
Its now 1:21 and I just finished. I know if I don't eat slowly I get quite the grumbling belly. So its working out. I love how my body feels in the morning. Lean!
💖Rebecca
Nursing a cuppa in
Whidbey island
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Athena in her happy place, with momma cuddles and her thumb.💖
Rebecca11 -
I turned 76 yesterday and have been gradually gaining weight over the years. If I don't get ahold of it, I won't be able to fit into my Summer clothes and my Spring ones are pretty tight! I've heard about this site and thought I'd give it a try. Support from some other people age 70+ who have actually lost weight with this would be very helpful. I'm not sure it's possible but I know I need to believe I can do it.10
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We have about 5 or 6 hairdressers within 150 yards of our house. What is it about hairdressers? They breed like rabbits! Also, with the huge gay population in Brighton, loads and loads of barbers, doing fancy styles. DH goes to one around the corner that is fairly traditional and doesn't charge a lot for his buzz cut, eyebrow and ear hair trim.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Michele - Diabetic Recipe sites for Angel Food Cake https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/1810145039/sugar-free-angel-food-cake/
Fruit allowed but Can’t add a lot think they recommend no more than 1/2cup of strawberries 🍓 if I remember what Dad can have. Luckily he’s not a fruit person (He so picky like JR!)
https://www.everydayhealth.com/type-2-diabetes/best-fruits-for-diabetes/
Omaha Nebraska case of Coronovirus he testing positive still but he doesn’t look sick at all to me.
https://youtu.be/_O0IbLsZ3wA
Margaret on Church- Dads older man of course my Aunt y Uncle in their 70’s y 80’s their still going to go to church ⛪️.Their not going to avoid crowds either at church. Think if it’s a real worry to you hands up say oh not shaking hands until the virus is gone. Most understand. As a Preachers Daughter could come in late leave early never disrupts anything even if folks glance they quickly forget go back to listening or drawing or googling their cell phone or unwrapping the noisy candy/cough drop wrapper .
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Michelle,
I have been making Bisquick crustless casseroles for gatherings (remember them from the late 80s). I sometimes make in muffin tins for individual servings. They can be made with or without meat and for every type of meal.
The recipe only calls for 1/2 cup of Bisquick which is not too bad for diabetics and depending upon the vegetables used (more fiber) the net carbs per serving isn't too bad. When served with a salad it makes for a complete meal.
https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/impossibly-easy-vegetable-pie/569664c4-c405-4f0b-9fb6-720fd41bae39
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@Caledonia44 Several women on this thread are around 70 or older. Jump right in! You'll find lots of support as you achieve your goals.
Karen in Virginia3 -
Rebecca Look how long Athena has gotten! Such a sweet picture.2
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Michele You'd have to do the calculations with pineapple juice vs sugar. I'm guessing it won't make much difference, but angel food cake in general is not the worst dessert for diabetics, and most people will have a handle on what they are eating anyway.3
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Just think, if everyone spent more time outside, how much healthier (or at the very least) less sick everyone would be!
This is just what I have been doing. The weather this week has been much milder and we have had lots of sunshine. Our clocks go forward in a couple of weeks time. But in the meantime I'm enjoying the extra daylight hours.
Also, I have been working on a better sleep routine to improve health, and making sure I get exercise and good nutrition routines in place.
All of which means I have less time to be on line, but I have been skim reading.
Tomorrow our family are celebrating my DYDs 50th birthday, so I won't have much time tomorrow. I will be back on next week as I am less busy than the last week.
Felicitations to all.
☘️ Terri
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