WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2020

Karen- The mask still offers the wearer some protection from spit droplets 💧..just not the aerosol spray of it all unless it’s N95.It protects children to elderly around you.

Papa john pizza selling masks now
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Amber Tx

Katla – I like the True Lemon and Lime. Have both in my pantry. Great for enhancing the lemon/lime flavor. Sometimes I add the lemon to water to give it a flavor.

Carol GA – I usually just skip over the posts about COVID. I just find it interesting when someone posts stats of what the numbers are like in the different states and countries. Other than that, I prefer to be optimistic in that this will all be over soon.

Laughing – please stop in often and tell us about your meals. I, for one, would be interested.

Lanette – we also have really clay soil, the red clay stuff. We have found that there’s a cleaner, KrudKutter for Red Clay that works fantastic. Nothing else will get the red clay out, you can even use it on clothes. You have to order it on the internet but you can pick it up at Lowes Hardware. Why they don’t stock it here is a mystery to me. I would think it would be a great seller once word got out about how good it is. Our financial advisor talked about buying and we told him to go for it

Someone told me that using coffee filters works in masks. What do you all think?

Heather – I totally agree with you about immunity. When I was growing up, a/c was an open window. Vince had a/c growing up and I must say that he seems to be more susceptible to illness. And he doesn’t eat a wide variety of food, exercise is non existent, his weight is decent now, fruits? Very little, VERY little, he’s on about 5 different medications (he has a printout of all his meds that he give to the MD/hosp when he needs to)

In a way I wish I could garden. But I live vicariously thru all you ladies who do great at gardening

A friend went to this ceramics place in SC and brought back for me what I had ordered. Honestly, I wouldn’t have gone myself. At least not for a while.

Nanners – how interesting that you mentioned the amaryllis. A friend of mine was here (Vince is helping her with a new monitor), she’s a master gardener, and she said that the leaves on these plants I have look like amaryllis. To my knowledge, I’ve never planted an amaryllis. Guess we shall see if something blooms or not

Barbara – thanks so much for that falafel recipe. I think I can get that into Vince and he won’t know he’s eating garbanzo beans as long as he doesn’t see me putting them in. I will have to alter it some since I don’t do artificial sweeteners. Then again, he won’t eat anything with raisins in it. Can’t do coconut oil so I’ll probably use canola oil instead. Wish it had the nutritionals, but I can put it into the recipe maker-thing here at MFP and get them.

Michele NC

@wizzywig We actually had a great time on that cruise, which was our first one. We enjoyed all the onboard activities, and I ticked off quite a few items on my bucket list. We have done 2 further cruises, both to Norway. One to see the Northern Lights, and then a second one for our 50th wedding anniversary in July 2016. We treated ourselves to a suite for that one.

We had planned to book another cruise later this year, but have put that on the back burner because if Covid 19. I don’t think cruise ships are a healthy place to be at the moment.

Our supper: Roast beef with mushroom gravy, half baked potato, bi-color corn, green beans and a blueberry muffin made with Kodiak cakes meal
Nancy in Texas

Whidislander wrote: »

I had a non scale victory this morning. I tried on my engagement ring and it fit! Today's a good day for a good day!

Love ya all!
Rebecca
Whidbey island
Washington

Losing weight has that effect. My wedding ring is very loose. I usually stuff the underside with rolled up bit of paper so it doesn't slip off. I have lost it several times, thankfully recovering it each time.
The last time I lost it, I was in Michigan packing treasures, sorting photos and bagging up trash in my mother's old residence. I left to return to her current apartment for supper, looked down and realized my ring was gone! I dashed out, jumped back into my car to go through various piles, trash, boxes, finally locating it in a chest packed with mom's Christmas decorations. It was inside a box of trinkets. Now whenever I work packing boxes, gardening, doing any deep cleaning, my ring gets stored in a safe place. I don't need that kind of stress in my life!🤪😭🙄

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For any not familiar with Sonic Drive In here's a few photos

More Sonic pics not exactly healthy eating

Barbara I bet your kitchen smells wonderful.

Nanners Glorious!

Barbie: Sodium is an issue for me, but it isn’t as serious as Jake’s situation. If I eat too much salt, my hands swell and hurt. I don’t think it does any other damage. Sending good thoughts for Jake.

TerriRichards: I agree that cruise ships are likely not a good place to be right now. Hoping for a cruise next year for you and also for Heather.

Sue in WA: It is good to see your post. :flowerforyou:

Lisa: I hope your son-in-law gets what he needs to be okay, & that your DH is able to come home soon.


I chatted with a neighbor this morning. Her daughter, son in law, and grandchildren are leaving WA to move near here. I am happy for her, and wish my own kids & grand kids were closer, too.

I went to the liquor store today and found some changes. There was tape on the sidewalk to mark every five feet to keep a proper social distance as the governor’s restrictions require. There are now rules how many can be in a small space at once. Everyone in line and in the store was pleasant. Luckily it was dry out today. I have no idea how it would resolve itself in a rainy situation.

I’m thinking of Tere in VA and hoping for the best. Her family has had losses. This is a difficult time for many families in the world, and my heart goes out to her.



Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon