WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020
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We are all old enough to have lived through emergency/crisis situations and have many coping skills. However., at times my brain forgets what crisis this is. What to do to be safe/prepared is different for Hurricane, flood, snow, drought, water shut off, electricity shut off, fire., smoke., roads are closed in all directions, personal health crisis. 9 -
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We need a good laugh funny jokes for the new times. Lol a great gag gift 🎁 idea ..I want one for my bathroom 🚽 calling all painters for a fun idea 💡 for giftingAmber Tx
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Good evening ladies!
I am in a better place tonight. We "locked" the front doors.(can't really lock as it is the only escape in event of fire up front). It will cost us more in credit card fees, but customers were overall understanding. We took their information over the phone, got their needs together(parts or equipment), called them back on their cell phones to get payment, delivered goods to their vehicle. Only really had to explain multiple times to two people that in order to keep our essential business open to the public, we have to remain 6 feet apart. Our first sale of the day was to a county worker for a tree down in a road. If someone wants to buy a piece of new equipment, only 1 person on showroom at a time. I did have a couple that paid cash, but I just put their change in the bag when I took their product back out to them. This is what all the dealers are doing.
Dinner was fried rice using leftover chicken, leftover rice, fresh broccoli, and fresh carrots. It always amazes me how a few items make such a great meal! Husband ate it even though he isn't a fan. He won't eat it reheated.
Cheri love your attitude! Cheers to a speedy recovery!
Michelle love the quilts!
Terri love the art!
SuziQ Your patio looks relaxing! Love your day out story. Reminds me of the video on Facebook about the guy and his hand washing experience! Love the cartoons!
Magaret I love the walks with your son and the sidewalk art!
Amber Great job on weight loss!
Allie Hugs!
Baby sucking thumb (sorry no notes) I so love that!
I am so thankful for you all! I am grateful for food, work, meds, and all of you for bringing me back down.
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Kylia who needs to clean the kitchen and head to bed in Ohio7 -
stats for the day:
bike ride home 2 sumner station, sprinkles- 1hr 1min 11sec, 145mhr, 13amph, 13.22mi= 518c
apple watch- 506c
jog sta 2 wrk- 5.15min, 9.42min mi, 146mhr, .54mi= 59c
apple watch- 60c
Jog wrk 2 sta- 4.45min, 10.12min mi, 150mhr, ..46mi= 70c
apple watch- 71c
Bike ride dome 2 hm- 18.555min, 8.2amph, 145mhr, 2.58mi= 175c
apple watch- 145c
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KetoneKaren wrote: »
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I am very excited about the free online Yale University course on Happiness. I started it last night and am looking forward to working on it for awhile this afternoon.
Karen in Virginia
Is that "The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos". That's the one I'm listening to
KarenI've signed up for this course and have begun listening to the first lessons.
Cheri
P. S. Thank you for all the best wishes!6 -
margaretturk wrote: »Added a layer to my mask under a friends suggestion. I took a select a size paper towel to cover it. Now as I change venues I can change the paper towel to keep mask cleaner. If handled properly and the filter part of the mask is not touched it could last I believe as long as two weeks. hard to say. On the filter I bought there is a yellow tab that *kitten* if the filter needs to be replaced. It is too big to put on this mask. This is a 3M product and I would like to see if they could add the tab. One of these masks if it works the was I think it does could replace up to 140 disposable masks in the course of two weeks. These are a lot more expensive to produce over a disposable masks and have there own issues. but right now there are not enough for our medical and civilians are on their own. That is why i show it to you because with the right materials you could make this in less than 15 minutes.
I haven't tried this but I thing this mask could be adapted to children. Currently the disposable masks only fit adults.
Just remember to tie your hair back when you go out.6 -
Thanks for the reminder!
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Did Dressed Up Drills DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do Cathe Drill Max DVD.
We were going to go to PetSmart (but fist Vince was going to drop me off at Aldi). Vince said this morning that he didn’t think he would go. He had diarrhea. I would have gone myself, but I didn’t say that. Now he’s going.
Went to Aldi. I was in and out in ½ an hour. I admit that I bought things that I don’t really need, but as I told Vince, you never know when they are out and they get more in stock. Plus, we’ll have this if we should go into a lockdown. You know, many times I’ll just look at the soft goods they have (dish drainers, chairs, that sort of thing). This time I didn’t even look at them. I was more focused on the food. Vince got the one and only case of Lexi’s food. Well, now we have enough for a few months. We would have to buy it anyway.
On the way home from Aldi we saw where they are going to be paving the road. This would be an ideal time to do that.
Janetr – congratulations. Jaxx looks so wonderful
A fair amount of grocery stores around here have shopping hrs just for seniors.
Last night Denise sent us a video of PJ. My thought was “how adorable. What if we’re not allowed to go see him in early May?”
The lady across the street from me’s husband has been deployed to Afghanistan for about 6 months now and she has no idea if he’ll be allowed to come back home.
At Aldi I saw this one woman wearing a scarf over her mouth. I never thought of doing something like that.
The schools here OFFICIALLY are closed until May 15, but I suspect it’ll be all year
Ammonia kills the virus? There’s a fair amount of ammonia around. I would think you could get a small spray bottle and just keep it in the car. Update: In quickly looking, I couldn’t find anything to confirm that ammonia will kill the virus.
Katla – what are the new rules for childcare facilities?
Carol GA – so glad BIL is home. That’s the place for him to be. Kroger might very well get your order ready and then keep it refrigerated
Beth – so glad for your dad and you. Congrats to your niece. So happy for you no longer at the church. What a worry it would have been for you if you had stayed there. That Brussel sprout recipe sounds so yummy
Cheri – what can I say???? When you make a C2C blanket, how many rows of increase, how many of no increase, and how many of decrease do you do? Lovely blankets
Lisa – I agree that leaving this group is not the way to handle the C-19 stuff. There are other things that we discuss, too, not just C-19
Heather – I’m so happy for your friend
SuziQ – in a way I’m glad we’re not at the condo. Not to be able to use the pool would kill me…lol It’s supposed to be somewhat warm here tomorrow so we’ll probably do more with the pool
Terri – lovely pictures, you are so talented
Anne DE – what’s the situation in DE? How are the daycares affected, if at all? I read somewhere but it was unsubstantiated that they were in some sort of lockdown???? What’s the story. I hope and pray that I can see PJ, even if it has to be at the end of May
Amber – thanks for the smiles
Vince upgraded some of the computers to Windows 10. Evidently, Turbo Tax will allow it on a Windows 7 this year, but next year they won't, it has to be Windows 10
Michele NC
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Cheri
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I'm so psyched that some of you are signing up for the free course through Coursera entitled "The Science of Well-Being"! It's the most popular course in the entire history of Yale. The new semester is starting up now, but you can start later if you want and just work through it at your own pace. If you want to submit assignments for a grade and get a certificate of completion, it costs $49, but you can audit the course, as I am doing, for free. It is taught by Dr. Laurie Santos, a psychology professor, who says, "Our minds lie to us all the time. We miswant things. We think we need to change our life circumstances to become happier...what plays a much bigger role are our simple practices, simple acts like making a social connection, or taking time for gratitude, or taking time to be in the present moment."
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Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood practicing social distancing:
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Karen in Virginia8 -
I love Fleetwood Mac got a whole collection of her y the Beegees!
Great news it’s 10pm here /11am China seller refunded me thanked me for the prayer 🙏 over his family y him. Good thing cause doubt it would make it from a China to here with all the nonsense
Funny video about Southerners Quarantines it’s a joke video my fav part when she says she going bear hunting so she can make the Charmin Bear 🐻 tell her where he hid the TP! Lol 😆 If she finds him tell her we all want a roll too!
https://youtu.be/jMDNsHb-sI4 4 -
Mini libraries in a few neighborhoods (wish we had one here near my street) being used to leave tp to food for others such a nice thing to do
https://youtu.be/aro5ipaqVOg
I got a notification some of my groceries from weeks ago is on its way for JR y us! Yeah!!! Will have plenty for me to work with when they arrive. Soup mix in a bag to pancake mix I’ll stretch it up a storm. It’s JRs favs so less worries when you see stuff for the little ones in the cabinet.
Amber Tx
Tomorrow thinking 🤔 hmmm try to make something sweet for all of us .Not sure what type of dessert 🧁 tho yet4 -
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Tomorrow I will have to go by the office and pick up my things to work from home. Not sure what all to get since I have different projects going on. I told my teens it will be like when they were little and I worked from home. I am sure they will be arguing between them and they will eat everything in sight.
take care everyone.
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This shelter in place is messing with my weight loss plan! I really miss my gym. I have videos, small weights, and resistance bands. I can work out at home. I'm just struggling to find the motivation. Last week was beautiful spring weather and I did get my walking in. Yesterday and today have been rainy and stormy. Pip, I need your boot desperately!
Beth, good news about your Dad. I think the job news was fairly good, too. Do you?
Margaret, I meant to mention this earlier. You have a beautiful voice! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Cheri, I'm glad to see you posting. I'm sorry for the breast cancer diagnosis, but it does seem that you caught it super early.
Allie, with the possibility of new medical issues, the suggestion that someone made (sorry, I can't remember who) for you to check into disability might be worth looking into.5 -
LuciBThinner wrote: »
Dr. Katie Sorry to hear your father fell! (especially while choking – how scary) It’s good to see you on here. Seems like it has been a while. to All You Dear Pals! Luci in WNC
Thank you so much for missing me. I have gotten behind on checking in with this thread. I vow to do better. I was taking an online class that took a lot of my time, but I'm finished with it now.
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Hi Dr Katie! Great to see you!
Could you team up with someone to do some exercise at the same time? Make a commitment to them. You could either text each other to start and check back in at the end, or actually WhatsApp, Facetime, Skype, or whatever you use. I'm like you, I'm much better when I have a commitment to someone else. If it's just me, bleh! I have my DH and a strict routine that hasn't really changed through all this, so our habits are strong. A good habit is worth building, but a friend is even better. Perhaps you could organize a virtual church exercise group who commit to a virtual session. Even the oldies could do something in a chair. Say twice a week? You could be the shining light that inspires them with all your experience.
We are doing something similar with the grandchildren to keep them inspired. Routine is important and my DDIL is good at that. Even as babies everything went by a strict timetable and it still does with more flexibility.
I'm not able to post their videos on here, but they were hilarious! DH did one too, but you could do something similar with a friend. Would your DH join in with you maybe? These are different times.
I really must get back to my writing. I've been distracted.
I'm just about to start on the period when I was writing diaries, which I still have. 1964 and 1965. I was 14, 15 and a bit of 16. They were turbulent times for me. I was not a happy bunny, i was a mess, but those times were hugely important in the way I saw myself for many years. I do feel I have changed now. I make a commitment to you all to start again today - no more excuses!
Karen - the course sounds great. DDIL is putting stuff on Facebook that sounds similar. She has made a podcast, trying to help people through these times. Science based research into happiness. I think my Kindle is full of books about inner peace, happiness, self esteem, health, well being. Some are much better than others. I do prefer the science based ones to the woo woo. I really do feel changed by all this reading. It has made my life much better as at least some of it has sunk in. This group has helped in that, especially Barbie and her wisdom.
Strangely, I also get a lot of peace from reading good books about the end of life. Puts everything into perspective.
Love to all. Do something FUN today! Do something SILLY!
Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Namaste
Another morning awakening at 3:30 am. It is my body's normal emergency mode so I will roll with it until my mind and body are in sync.
For what am I grateful for today? Oh, so many things.- I am blessed to have another healthy day on this sweet earth.
- I am grateful for my morning cup of coffee. It is single-sourced from Papua New Guinea. It's aroma and taste is smooth with hints of dark chocolate. It is complex, yet easy on the palate.
- I am grateful to have so many fond memories of those I have loved and still love. Although I am sometimes teary-eyed when I realize how much they are missed I am so very fortunate to have had them in my life.
- I am grateful for all of the researchers, nurses, doctors, empirical experts, and so many more who have joined across the world to work towards understanding C-19. All are doing their best to keep us better informed and stronger in the future.
- I am grateful I found this group. We are very much like the group mentioned above. We are all joining hands across the world to share our knowledge and support each other through life's ups and downs.
SuziQ - SFL
Where the temperatures are expected to be in the mid-80s with lots of sunshine.5 -
And this is similar to our Gratitude Calendar that we've done in Novembers.
Coping Calendar: Keep Calm. Stay Wise. Be Kind.
1. Make a plan to help you keep calm and stay in contact.
Part of my plan is to stay home more days each week. I'm getting stuff done, spending time with my husband, and avoiding the crowds.
Today I'm particularly happy because I've been able to spend the whole day at home getting a bit of extra rest, listening to classical music on ABC, and working on my uni homework while my husband has been busy doing stuff in the kitchen.
In a hour and a half or so, I'll go downstairs to exercise. We would go outside, but it has been a rainy day so we've been cozy inside.
2. Enjoy washing your hands. Remember all they do for you.
They do a lot of typing ...which reminds me that I should also wipe down my keyboard more regularly. But I do actually like washing my hands. With my hot flashes, and with exercise, my hands are often quite damp. Washing with soap dries them up a little.
Last weekend I also did my nails with 5 different pastel colours of gel nailpolish.
3. Write down 10 things you feel grateful for and why.
10 Things
1. My comfortable home with its garden and view of the bay.
2. My husband and the fact that, despite the severity of his brain injury, he has made a "remarkable recovery".
3. The support of my parents even over long distances.
4. University ... which is keeping me occupied.
5. Work ... which is keeping me occupied.
6. Cycling ... which keeps me fit.
7. Music ... which I've been listening to a lot.
8. Internet ... with which I keep connected.
9. New audio visual system which is keeping us entertained.
10. God ... who is still in control.
4. Stay hydrated, eat healthy food, and boost your immune system.
I have to drink a lot of water to keep my kidneys in good shape. I do try to eat a fairly healthy diet as well.
5. Get active. Even if you're stuck indoors, move and stretch.
Absolutely!! Every day! On that note, I'm up to 352 flights of stairs in March. Each flight is 20 stairs.
6. Contact a neighbour or friend and offer to help them.
We don't see much of our neighbours, but do kind of watch out for one.
And right now my work colleagues (and friends) and I are helping each other move home.
Machka in Oz
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trucker743 wrote: »Machka - I love the brief picture essay. I have one rose bush that produces those true long-stemmed beauties. I love to cut them for my taller narrow vases and stagger the lengths just right, fill in w sprays of smaller flowers. So peaceful all around in your pictures!
Sharon, Once Again!KetoneKaren wrote: »I meant to tell Machka how much I loved her last photos and Michele that I examined both of those cross-stitched quilted items closely and they are perfectly beautiful.Machka - thank you for the pictures, they really make me understand your environment.
Love,
Lisa
Thank you!
We've got many rose bushes ... all different. And so we have roses most months of the year.
For reference ... Tasmania's area is 68,401 km² which is just slightly smaller than Missouri or Oklahoma and a little bit bigger than Florida or Wisconsin.
Tasmania's population is about 524,170.
Missouri's population is about 6.17 million.
Oklahoma's population is about 3.95 million.
So we've got population but we've also a lot of spaces with no one.
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While I was driving to the nursery yesterday there were more homeless out than usual. While waiting at a red light one poor soul was attempting to collect change. Under normal circumstances at least one or two cars would give this person some small change floating around in their car, myself included. But, I could not help thinking OMG he probably has not washed his hands today, I cannot possibly open the window to help him, I will be exposing myself, I must protect myself, etc.. At the same time I was cursing myself for having these thoughts running through my head. In addition to all of these thoughts and more (as we know it is never one thought at a time) I thought about how fortunate I am. I have a roof over my head, food, a job, clean clothes, running water, and so much more that I am a millionaire compare to this lost soul.
This Friday I will have to venture out to pick up some needs and hitting the Post Office to send out an overnight letter. While I am out and for what my budget allows I will pick up some canned food with the easy-open tabs (no can opener needed), small packs of wipes (if on the shelves), small bags of chips, etc.. My plan is to make some small bags with a mix of items and a dollar or two. I will put the bags in my car when I must go out so I have something to give when I see someone who is struggling.
And, as I had predicted cities in South Florida are starting to implement shelter in place notices. It surprises me that any city, town, State, etc. has to do this. Common sense does not prevail. We should all be sheltering in place regardless of the "orders". The more we limit visiting stores, post offices, gas stations, the faster we can slow this thing down and flatten the curve. The more we decide to continue as if life is normal the longer we will have to shelter. There are many who must still go out to work, take care of a loved one, and a host of other "needs". For those of us who do not - it has long been time to shelter in place without an order. Make a list, keep adding to it, when you get to 20 to 30 items go out once and pick everything up that you can. If you cannot get it make do. There are options, there are workarounds, you will not die without it (unless a prescription - if you are on meds contact your doctors now - get an extended prescription).
Around the world it started with just one. That one person (one!!!!!!!) has spread it around the world. OK, yes I am exaggerating here - at the start there were probably a dozen or so infected at the same time. I am getting so frustrated trying to understand why so many are not getting this message. One of my dearest friends, who has many of the health issues listed from the beginning, continues to go out every day. Many of us who are fully stocked up and can eat for months continue to go out every day or so for "wants". Shelter in place without an order. Become creative, spend more time with your family, play cards/games, sit down and have a meal together, cook a meal together, pray, play with your pets, call up a friend/neighbor, walk in your neighborhood, clean your blinds, read, craft, learn something new, write up your will, send a letter or a card, catch up with your favorite shows, there are so many things to do.
I am no longer apologizing to any of my friends for expressing my frustration so I am not going to apologize here. We can control this thing by staying sheltered, limiting our trips to one per week or every 10 days or so, and practicing safety precautions if and when we do go out.
If you have made it this far and many will not for those of you who are sheltering - THANK YOU!! For those of you who are adjusting and making do - THANK YOU! For those of you who are taking every precaution necessary because you must go out and work, take care of a loved one, are on the front lines - THANK YOU!
Hugs to all and prayers for those in need.
SuziQ - SFL
PS: I almost deleted this entry several times. Thank you for letting me vent. And, it is duly noted I went out yesterday - but remember it was the first time on day 8. And, I am not under a shelter in place order.9 -
Good morning all:
Well, we are moving to a new way of providing services. The majority of staff will be working from home by Thursday. I brought my computer and monitors home yesterday only to discover I left my keyboard! Will run into building at 7 (won't be anyone there!) and get it and a few things I left on printer. Brought home some of the stuff I have needed to sort through for forever. I need to drop by work Thursday afternoon, meet someone in parking lot to get some grant applications I will review instead of a team so some funds can be awarded for July 1. Other than that I will be at home. Want to give myself a no contact window and hopefully show no symptoms. We will have small crew going into office to process mail/paperwork, scan things into system so applications are processed. Luckily we have been given waivers to some rules in Food Stamps and Medicaid so that basically those who are on will stay one and not have to do all of the redetermination stuff right now (automatic) so focus is new applications. Other programs have similar modifications-we are working on getting money (think child support) and public assistance out and keeping kids safe.
Had appointment scheduled with endocrinologist for Thursday in Columbus. They have switched it to a phone appointment so that makes me happy (except I had originally thought that I would take the day off and go shopping!). Oh well--that will happen again, just not now.
Want to get exercise routine back on track from home. Will include outside walks, some free weights, stretches, etc.
Off to finish getting office materials set up, trash out, and quick office run and get the workday started from home.
Be safe and sensible all. Challenging times call for strong women to keep things going!
Ginny in Ohio
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Happy Hump day!
Stay safe today!
Hugs for all!
You are all IMPORTANT to us and others in your life!
Prayers for peace during this new "normal" time!
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Kylia in Ohio5 -
morning ladies~
I got up and took a shower which felt great.. having my cup of tea and fed Alfie.. going to get my son and drop him off early and i will be waiting at Family dollar.. I am running low on TP , so will be there when they open..4 -
Well, we are moving to a new way of providing services. The majority of staff will be working from home by Thursday.
Ginny in Ohio
I think my office will be working from home by Monday or Tuesday next week.
Situation isn't too bad here yet ... they keep telling us there have been no local transmissions. The cases here have come from cruise ships and people returning home from the US and have mostly been contained.
So we're still out and about a little bit. I have no desire to "shut the gates" too early because there are things that need doing, businesses that need support, and it's going to be a long, long, long haul. There's no "15 Days to Slow the Spread" stuff going on here!! We're being told that measures of some sort will be in place at least 6 months. I'm just hoping they don't fully come into effect until next week.
And I'm hoping that they don't put restrictions on walking and cycling outside!!
If I am working from home next week, I would like to be able to go for walks at lunch down to the beach.
Meanwhile, I'm trying to reorganise things to create "Command Central". I was hoping to leave my work area in a state of semi-chaos until I finished my degree, but it looks like I might need to get to some of it this weekend!
Machka in Oz5 -
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Michele - I don't know how the daycares are affected, but we are on lockdown. No trips except groceries and essential workers.3
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trucker743 wrote: »Machka - I love the brief picture essay. I have one rose bush that produces those true long-stemmed beauties. I love to cut them for my taller narrow vases and stagger the lengths just right, fill in w sprays of smaller flowers. So peaceful all around in your pictures!
Sharon, Once Again!KetoneKaren wrote: »I meant to tell Machka how much I loved her last photos and Michele that I examined both of those cross-stitched quilted items closely and they are perfectly beautiful.Machka - thank you for the pictures, they really make me understand your environment.
Love,
Lisa
Thank you!
We've got many rose bushes ... all different. And so we have roses most months of the year.
For reference ... Tasmania's area is 68,401 km² which is just slightly smaller than Missouri or Oklahoma and a little bit bigger than Florida or Wisconsin.
Tasmania's population is about 524,170.
Missouri's population is about 6.17 million.
Oklahoma's population is about 3.95 million.
Machka in Oz
I'll also add ...
Missouri has 255 cases
Oklahoma has 106 cases
Florida has 1461 cases
Wisconsin has 457 cases
Tasmania has 42 cases as of tonight.
Australia, and especially Tassie, is 2 or 3 weeks behind the US.
M in Oz
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