WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020
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Loving all of the kitties and puppies! Pip- I adore that pic of Rocky, Bullwinkle and Floyd! Are you still going into work? Or are you able to work from home, now?
Also loving all of the music videos!
I got my grocery shop done this morning and picked up a couple more tubs of Eucerin lotion. I can tell already (and I am not shouting this from the roof tops) but I foresee a run on lotions within the next couple of weeks. Because if people are washing like they should be, their hands are going to be chapped. I wash my hands a lot, normally, but I can tell I am doing it even more because I am going through my "thick" lotions really fast. IN regards to shopping; I have to admit it was SO HARD for me to NOT bring my reusable bags into stores (stores around here are not allowing them, anymore). I was still able to use them in Aldi. I also love to see how their cashiers have always, and continue to, squirt their hands with sanitizer in between each transaction.
The kids really had a great time for Have a Ball Day (no pics; I was too busy throwing and dodging balls) and our Kitchen Beach Party.
Jackson, the four year old in my care, asked me what the "party" is for Monday. !!
I informed him that we can't have parties everyday; because that would make party days not that special. So...he settled for a normal Monday with fun things to do. lol I am going to have to think up activities and crafts for the week of April 6-10. I was scheduled to take that week off, but due to the virus and most likely new families needing my help, I postponed my vacation. I have an interview with a doctor/nurse family on Monday evening. Care will (most likely) start for their 2 year old on Tuesday. Three days a week, from 6:30-4:30. It is an hour earlier than my normal open time, but they are having a hard time finding someone, and I can be flexible.
Suebdew- so good to hear from you! Glad you and your hubby are home, now! What a month you have had!!
So...that is pretty much all that is new in my little corner of the world. Going to be doing some housework, laundry, daycare planning and baking this weekend. I have some brown bananas that are begging to become muffins and thought I would also make some cinnamon rolls for Tim and Colin. They are being good and staying out of my hair!
Love to you all! Think of you daily! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Still around. On page 96. Heather! I’m so happy to hear Penny’s OK. I really want to see that place (Svalbard) some time.
I really enjoy your newsy posts and your meal menus. I’d forgotten fennel. One veg that might still be available when I market next.
Auntie Barbara, I think “The Stand” is very apropos. It’s possible I was thinking of “The Naked Sun”. It’s been sixty years or thereabouts since I read them. I still think “I, Robot” is a real classic.
I’m working today, so I’ll probably read and post some more this evening. TTFN!
SharonNear Seattle4 -
Hi Ladies, back again.
I'm coming down after yesterday's self-induced Carb Coma, lol. I'm ashamed to say I've been baking for recreation as Barbie puts it. The good thing was that we made an 8 x 8 inch pan of lemon squares last four days. I added in some ice cream sandwiches for good measure. GACK! Felt sluggish and crappy this morning (I actually slept the best I had in a week!?? maybe passed out? LOL) but doing better. If the rain calms down I might partner up for a walk with my neighbor. We missed yesterday.
Covid-19 Modeling:My geeky NTJ personality is always interested in patterns, prediction, studying the outcome of human behavior. I was a sociology major in college and so am very intrigued at how this may all play out. Found an interesting link to research being done at UW in Seattle regarding modeling and prediction of when this may peak and how long it will last. Every area is different, some places are just starting to see infections and hospitalizations ramp up. The bottom line is that we might be social distancing for quite a long time.I was going over my budget sheet this morning... this staying at home as been great for the budget! Buying lots less food (doing freezer & pantry shopping instead). Discretionary buying in most areas way down - I like to spend time at stores grabbing this and that. Don't do it anymore. Gas purchases way down. The only column where spending is up is pet - many online places were sold out of dog food I get for my pups which is lower fat and protein (schnauzers prone to pancreatitis). So I found some and loaded up, they should be good for months.
Here's the link: https://amgreatness.com/2020/03/27/social-distancing-on-track-to-prevent-2-million-coronavirus-deaths-research-suggests/
Don't have to worry that relatives from far away will someday show up on the doorstep to visit for a few days. WOO HOO!
Lanette
SW WA State
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Made plain baked Chicken (small pieces all they had in a tiny bag)
Drained the juice added unsweetened almond milk y a packet of garlic butter to a hamburger tuna helper I bought before the virus tetrazzini one.
Bushes beans
We haven’t had meat in awhile so this is a treat.
Amber Tx
More Great Depression Cooking with Glen y friends
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Hello MFP friends. It has been quite a strange 2020, right? DH has been hospitalized twice once in Denver that resulted I. Multiple spevialist visits upon our return to Texas. He was diagnosised with H-Pyloric and given massive doses of antibiotics. Result was diarrhea for 40 days. Finally admitted to hospital in Dallas with C Diff. They were able to stop the diarrhea and get him hydrated so released him last Friday. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get all the medicine he needed so had to stay in Dallas. We were able to come home Monday afternoon and are so happy to be here.
I have had three injections in my eye so am able to drive thank goodness.
We have our puppy to walk and lots of weeds to pull. Lol
Karen - thank you for your posts of the videos. It really lifted my spirits.
Sorry I can’t go back and catch up but just know you have been In My thoughts.
SueBDew in TX
So so good to hear from you, I've thot often of you and hoped all was well. I'm sorry you and hubby have gone thru so much C-diff is a nasty thing to get rid of, very glad to know he's doing better and you are both at home now. Take care of each other
Janetr OKC
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Lanette Working Sunday shifts until end of April, but not officially retiring. They won't be paying my medical insurance as of April 1, so it costs them very little to keep me on the books for the time being. I'll put in my official retire date to coincide with my 30 year anniversary (September). I may still work an occasional shift this summer after things settle down a bit. They always need people for summer vacations, which I hope we will be able to have by then.6
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Machka: Sensible advice from the Australian government. Congratulations of the adoption of a kitty!
I had a kitty in college days and a bit beyond who was half Siamese and half traveling salesman. She looked very much like your Rhody. Beautiful!
Karen: The student choir singing from home is so special. It is heart touching heart. I’m sorry that your ex is foolish and endangering loved ones by visiting when he should not. :grumble:
Tere: I’m happy to see your posting and sorry to hear that you have a skin condition that makes you uncomfortable. :flowerforyou:
SuziQ: I love the humor and it is so valuable these days. Thank you! :laugh:
Carol in GA: Can you have a package shipped to B-n-Law via Amazon or UPS? :flowerforyou:
Kylia: Congrats on the new bloodwork results!
Lanette: Love the dog mask. It seems like that must be an exceptionally tolerant dog.
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KJ: The kids re having a grand time. You are a spectacular day care provider.
I have been getting correspondence from Comcast on a monthly basis. It is addressed my neighbor’s first and last name, at MY address. I’ve repeatedly called Comcast to tell them I am NOT their customer. Today was another example. The person I talked to said that she would take care of the matter. I hope it is true.
I am rereading a series of books by a favorite author, Linda Lael Miller. I’ve enjoyed her writing for a long time. I have shelves of books and also am a customer of Library to Go. Reading for pleasure is one of the things that is not being compromised by world-wide health worries. YAY!!!
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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I'm very worried for my niece, more like a sister to me as only 6 yrs younger than I, her husband has worked for the past several years at the Denver International Airport. He came home Tuesday feeling sick, he now has cold symptoms and quite a bad cough, my niece starting these symptoms now also. Thankfully no elevated temperature at this time. My niece had a huge malignant tumor and her right kidney removed in November and has really not been doing so well since then. Please keep them in your good thoughts and prayers. They are staying totally at home.
Janetr OKC12 -
Day 16 of park closure. Beautifully sunny day outside but extremely windy bringing allergies up. Below are some isolation Keto dinners we have had lately. Easy to make!
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RV Rita4 -
Sue in Texas ~ So glad to hear from you. You were missed!
Janet OKC ~ Healing thoughts for your niece and her husband. Hopefully, it's just a cold or allergies. Mine have been so bad for almost a month now.
Amber ~ That is almost how I make potato soup. I use more chicken broth than milk in mine and perhaps a bit of cornstarch to thicken. Comfort food!
Katla ~ I hadn't thought about Amazon. Will investigate as I know they do food deliveries from Whole Foods.
Carol in GA4 -
I use both almond milk y chicken broth in mine Carol feel it balances it out nicely.
For those using restaurant/grocery food apps watch the price changes Top supposed to be a save you money special. Bottom normal every day price. $3 more for ulterior FAKE special. Just be careful check regular prices area with the specials y coupons by email to figure out which is actually the cheapest. With the way things are right now the prices are all over the place not monitored well even by companies.
Amber Tx1 -
Loving all of the kitties and puppies! Pip- I adore that pic of Rocky, Bullwinkle and Floyd! Are you still going into work? Or are you able to work from home, now?
Also loving all of the music videos!
I got my grocery shop done this morning and picked up a couple more tubs of Eucerin lotion. I can tell already (and I am not shouting this from the roof tops) but I foresee a run on lotions within the next couple of weeks. Because if people are washing like they should be, their hands are going to be chapped. I wash my hands a lot, normally, but I can tell I am doing it even more because I am going through my "thick" lotions really fast. IN regards to shopping; I have to admit it was SO HARD for me to NOT bring my reusable bags into stores (stores around here are not allowing them, anymore). I was still able to use them in Aldi. I also love to see how their cashiers have always, and continue to, squirt their hands with sanitizer in between each transaction.
The kids really had a great time for Have a Ball Day (no pics; I was too busy throwing and dodging balls) and our Kitchen Beach Party.
Jackson, the four year old in my care, asked me what the "party" is for Monday. !! I informed him that we can't have parties everyday; because that would make party days not that special. So...he settled for a normal Monday with fun things to do. lol I am going to have to think up activities and crafts for the week of April 6-10. I was scheduled to take that week off, but due to the virus and most likely new families needing my help, I postponed my vacation. I have an interview with a doctor/nurse family on Monday evening. Care will (most likely) start for their 2 year old on Tuesday. Three days a week, from 6:30-4:30. It is an hour earlier than my normal open time, but they are having a hard time finding someone, and I can be flexible.
Suebdew- so good to hear from you! Glad you and your hubby are home, now! What a month you have had!!
So...that is pretty much all that is new in my little corner of the world. Going to be doing some housework, laundry, daycare planning and baking this weekend. I have some brown bananas that are begging to become muffins and thought I would also make some cinnamon rolls for Tim and Colin. They are being good and staying out of my hair!
Love to you all! Think of you daily! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
Love that pic of the kids too. Still going to work. Since the gym is closed I ride to work. 13.22mi one way3 -
Tonight we have just had locally caught skate from the harbour fish market. Broccoli. It's not very slimming because I serve it with "black butter". Luckily I have 800 exercise calories in reserve.
I am feeling so grateful that the food we are eating is keeping our spirits high. I have to admit to actually enjoying some aspects of this crisis. I miss the grandchildren terribly. How could I not. But this isolated life suits me perfectly. I don't have to worry about where to go, who to see, have I done enough, FOMO, remembering to book things, keeping up with people. It's all very restful. Our daily life has hardly changed and I have more than enough to do at home. I worry about the world, about the economic situation, about my children's income, but I really love the fact that I haven't got to make any decisions. It's quite restful. No guilt. No responsibility, apart from not transmitting the virus.
I'm annoyed that Saga haven't been in touch yet. We may have said goodbye to our money. Nearly a year's income for me. But it's spent and done and gone. I still hold out some hope, but not a lot. I see no immediate future for cruise companies.
I will also have lost my airline booking, but they are not making it easy to get a refund, they are only offering rebooking. Legally I should get a refund, but customer service is unreachable.
Money is a concern, but we can survive and thrive on what we have. We have each other and one day we will see the grandchildren again. I know how hard many people have it, believe me.
Love from Heather UK, who strangely loves having no choices. Xxxxxxxx9 -
Progress with my almost year here so far:
1.50+ lb loss (yo-yo between 50-53lbs loss)
2.Went from shuffle when walking to now can run for short bursts every other day y walking normally
3. Went from unable to get up from diaper changes to I do 20-30 sit-ups a day can get up alone or grabbing something other times
4. Unable to jump to jump roping 20-30 jumps per day.
5. Unable to pick stuff up without injuries to now can pickup 40lb JR no injury or big bag of food to move it up to 10lbs.
6. Unable to clean the tub to I’m slow but can wipe it down.
Amber Tx
Here is hoping my progress continues4 -
DS did push ups today. Another sign he is doing better. My biggest worry is he smokes. I tried to suggest he gets himself to write out something he is grateful for before he smokes. Not much luck on that one. My next suggestion is he has a cigartte case he fills that in the morning and sees if he can limit himself to that to start and see if he can then decrease by one daily. I plan on suggesting that tonight. Smoking is his comfort food so hopefully as he recovers he will find other things to comfort him.5
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Kelly so cute!! Getting myself more into a rountine is helping. The painting group I am in will meet Monday on Zoom and I hope our choir will try it again on Wednesday. I plan to talk to a former colleague of mine on Monday outside his house. I walk by his house daily when I take walk with my son.
So many more people are outside walking and biking. I may have mentioned this already the changed the speed limits from 30 to 25 on major arteries and 20 on side streets. Good timing with the sudden influx of pedestrians.
Heather so sorry for you financial hit. Many here are feeling it too with job loss and losses in our stock market.I know that doesn't make it any easier on you. You are not alone.3 -
Margaret - I have some divorce money in the stock market too. Not even thinking about that.
I hope it will some day recover. It is not real money in my head, but it was the last fun money I have. Never mind, I am still trucking along.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX8 -
stat for the day:
Zwift bike trainer- 55.44min, 16.7amph, 142amhr, 159mhr, 400elevation, 15.50mi= 601c
Apple Watch- 621c
amazing. I weighed myself b4 and after. as usual, 2lbs gone, it's water, but still3 -
Janetr OKC - praying for your niece y her hubby that the beat this virus!
No news on my Aunt still. I’m the last to know in that family so just waiting to hear anything at all
Amber Tx
Watching Netflix with Hubby while we try to pass the time by Zoning out4 -
Lisa: DH is a 71year old Marine. I am thankful that he always stayed in great shape. (He was some kind of pretty at 55) After rolling out the bed this morning and reporting to work at 4 am he went and helped his son cut down some trees (3 I think) and came home with a load of brush on the back of the pickup. He remains my inspiration but I wish he would slow down a little bit. He was a tree climber for over 50 years. When he turned 64 I convinced him that he was getting a little too old to be climbing trees so he went and got a job at the post office. He will retire from there in September. I am on pins and needles as to what he decides to do next. He keeps me on my toes!7
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