WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020

"Get to do"s and "chose well"s
Raining at last! Dare we hope to be able to burn some of the brush piles? Would be willing to sacrifice pack walk for that, especially since today they meet down my the “treatment plant” :sick:

Heather your bacon/sausage/cabbage does sound Yummo… hmm, have a cabbage and some ham… can I be inspired? 2 lbs in 2 weeks, leaving a bit more margin in CI/CO, yes. It’s having a productive effect here, but its early days so won’t post the results until they stick awhile “ate it with a spoon” nope have to have veggies or flat bread with mine. Now if you were talking lemon curd…
Viv self-service drive-in COVID19 test? SMH. Happy for you, for our broken healthcare system.
SuziQ when I worked in IT, re-keying was against my religion. It’s a constant battle with corporations to integrate/simplify/consolidate systems and streamline processes. Corporate thought they could use “the software right out of the box…and did not listen…” boy does that sound familiar. Reminds me of why I retired. Best o’ luck to you and your teams. your retirement travel plans. Can you do one a year until you retire? Thanks for the brown sugar recipe, will do when current stock is depleted. Organic dark brown sugar is so hard to find, and spendy when you do. Chatting with a friend yesterday about the news, and both said “Walter Cronkite” at the same time. Journalism used to be a noble profession, at least to some.
Kylia Hope you got DH out for that park walk!
Pip now that is a happy 453!
Karen in VA what a blessing that noise cancelling kennel could be for the shelters. Could save many terrified dogs’ lives.
Welcome back Kath in UK!
Margaret Love the ‘…scrub until there’s bubbles’ song, is the tune the Left, left, left right left military marching tune? Never thought of that downside to air driers, will put some paper towels in my pocket for those situations. Found the preparedness mama’s website with recipe for home made wipes, will try those too, and love her alternatives to paper towels for all but the wipes… gonna see if we can change our evil ways, even a little.
Amber thanks so much for the home made hand sanitizer link! Already have ingredients in stock. your hubby’s response to cabin fever. Give him a pat on the back from me!
Luci B I’ve heard that a little protein snack can tame those insane “everything I can’t have” craving. A half ounce of raw almonds before I go into Freddie’s keeps me from obsessing about those sweets… usually
Allie you’re right, that SHOULD tell the DDS something. Hope he’s able to change his ways with any new staff.
Michele “…stay an extra week next year” Great response! Fingers Xd for “even sooner”
Katla ((hugs)) what a rotten day! Glad its behind you. Hope something fun happens today to counteract.
Machka not depressing, a welcome reminder that COVD19 is about as close to being on the list as Pluto is to the earth.
Okie I wanted to see those Mickey ears on you! :laugh:
Marianne what about sour cream and green onions onto your corn chowder? Hope your DIL’s hospital issue was easily fixed.
Samand your coffee cup jerked a laugh out from me!
Rita my jealousy of your lettuce and parsley just MIGHT get me out organizing seed starting stuff.
@GodMomKim r u ok?

DST know I’ve said it before, but I dislike the change intensely, takes me so long to adjust. Oregon has decided to “stick” with DST and not change back next fall, IF California and Washington do too, AND IF US congress allows it. I’d have preferred Standard Time (more light earlier in the morning) but will be thankful for the end of the semi annual adjustment.

This has been a lovely, leisurely breakfast time. Thankful for all you dear ladies and your tips, tricks and humor. Would miss you all if our internet went down for any significant time. Time to be up and about. Will we burn? Or pack walk? Changes from moment to moment.

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

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

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.

Katla

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
Washington

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.