WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2020

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    A few of my recent photos. More here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/

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    Machka in Oz
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Lisa - It happened like that in 2007, which is a looooong time ago. I did have some intestinal discomfort while I was running, but I was completely unaware of what happened. I'm hoping it was a one off. :*

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,042 Member
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,259 Member
    Heather love the cake!

    SuzieQ looking great!

    M Love the raccoon picture. We have them around here. They come out at night.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Yeah! I've got my Saga excursion money back into my savings from the credit card company at last. It only took three long waits on the phone. >:)
    Plus the claim form for my easyjet flight was relatively easy to find once they had definitely cancelled next week's flights to Glasgow. I had to keep going through page after page of options for vouchers. :p They say it may take 28 days or more. More, I expect.
    Now all we've got to decide is what to do about DH'S 75th birthday river cruise in October. We have only paid a deposit, but the balance is due at the end of July. Of course, they may cancel. ;):*:| It is to the Douro river in Portugal. Involves a flight, of course. We might be able to take a deferral on the deposit, or just put it down to experience. It's not a huge amount of money.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • BeUncommon
    BeUncommon Posts: 116 Member
    Margaret > love pictures and handsome son :)

    Heather UK > That meal sounds delicious :) and fantastic job working off all those calories!!! Go you!

    Katla > What type of books are you interested in? Have you ever read Lesley Pearse? She is now my favourite Author.. amazing writer she is. The book "Never look back" was the best book I ever read. Used to be more into Dean R Koontz and Anne Rice but this author is amazing :)

    Beth > Hello, it is nice to meet you :) Can I ask why you fast?

    Michele NC > Thank you very much for your comment and i am glad it was not a downer :)
    I think they are going to start to drip feed opening a few things next week here in the UK

    Drkatie > Looks great, I have seen people making the masks on facebook with the socks. There were many failed attempts :)

    Barbara > your Mama and Papa sound like wonderful people :)

    Suzi > You look fantastic!! So pretty x Congratulations on your weightloss and also kicking covid in the *kitten*.. I am doing the same thing :)

    Loving all the pictures ladies :) It is a nice day today and although I don't go out a lot it is nice to be able to open all the windows x

    Feeling kind of bloated today.. ever since i have started counting my calories I continue to get constipated ( I know TMI ) lol but I eat fruit and veg and everything but it does not work very well. My girlfriend thinks I am not eating enough to have any waste.. I have taken senekot (SP) and it works after awhile but then it just starts again.. annoying but guess I have to deal with it.

    Have just ordered a whole bunch of sistema brilliance food storage containers. They are quite expensive but they work very well and are leak-proof/air-proof. Looks so much neater in the fridge as well as they are clear so you see the colourful fruits etc.

    Hope you are all having a wonderful day xx

    Tonya x

    Randie kisses :)

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  • AZTeri2016
    AZTeri2016 Posts: 77 Member
    Morning. Checking in for the second day in a row :). I walked 4 miles yesterday and drank a lot more water and finally lost some of the water weight I've been carrying around, down 4 pounds this morning so I have a more realistic look at how much I've gained during this time - 6 pounds instead of 10! That's much more manageable and not nearly as difficult to lose. I did better eating yesterday and didn't eat any of my exercise calories. It was hard to ignore the hunger pains, but I managed.

    I've had 3 vein ablations and am due for a 4th next Friday, the third on the left leg. I've been wearing my compression stockings when I walk, but that leg is hurting quite a bit again this morning. What concerns me is now that leg it hurting above my knee, not just below. I'm going to walk today, but I think instead of my normal 4 miles I'll only go 2 or 3.

    Other plans today are to work on the quilt I'm making that I've not worked on this week. I need to have 272 2 1/2" squares done by next Monday so I need to get in there and work on them and not work on updating my Ancestry.com family tree today.

    It's hot here - high is predicted to be 104 today, so I need to get hustling and get walking soon, but I had a late night phone call and slept in a bit this morning.
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Suzi Q ~ You look great and I really like your dark hair!

    Heather ~ I think Max looks like his father! The cake looks delicious.

    Carol in GA
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    edited May 2020
    I have 2 more assignments, due May 18-ish. Both papers.

    1 is a Quantitative Analysis.
    1 is about Misinformation as it Pertains to Digital Media in a COVID-19 environment.

    I've only just started them.

    In other news ...

    This is a butternut pumpkin ... one of our butternut pumpkins ... and this photo was taken in mid-March. It was harvested a few days ago, and we had half of it today. It was excellent ... really nice flavour! We have a few more which are about ready to be harvested.

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    And regarding weight ... I'm maintaining.

    I lost a little in the first couple weeks (stress), but now I'm more or less staying the same ... up 1 kg, same, same, same, down 1 kg, same, same same ... etc.

    I'm eating almost the same as I was before shutdown and trying to exercise almost as much although that has, surprisingly, been slightly more difficult because I feel a tiny bit guilty going off and exercising in the middle of the day. So I'm attempting to do a full hour later in the day.

    Machka in Oz
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,098 Member
    Well here I am hanging with my 2 pups..
    Watching Little House
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather: The sun is shining here as I read the morning posts-and it is shining right in my eyes. I’ve resorted to closing the curtains. It is a waste of a pretty morning, but in a little while the sun will rise high enough to ease my peripheral vision woes. :ohwell: So sorry about your rough morning and tummy gollywobbles. I hope you’re feeling better by now. :flowerforyou:

    Viv: Our dog is an old boy who doesn’t dig, but puppies love digging. :star:

    Barbara: I’m planning to plant green beans in the next few days. I don’t have garden space for more veggies, but I have blueberries and some herbs. Parsley does well for me in pots. :flowerforyou:

    Machka: Love the racoon! :smiley:

    SuziQ: You look fabulous!!! :bigsmile:

    Tere in RVA: Good to see you posting again!!! I like your gratitudes—no virus so far, full freezer, and TP. :star:

    BeUncommon/Tonya x: I like to read romances. I’m addicted to happily ever after. I like contemporary westerns, werewolf comedies, and vampire romance stories that fit the basic Happily Ever After. :wink: I’ve also read every time travel book by Diana Gabaldon. Most of them are on my bookshelf. :bigsmile:

    Carol in GA: I agree with your comment about Heather’s grandson, Max, looking like his father. :smiley:

    AZ Teri: Love the photos!!! :star:

    Rita: Congrats on hearing from your best friend from High School. What a treat! I looked mine up before our 50th HS reunion. She didn’t want to go. We met for dinner once after the reunion was over with but haven’t been in touch since then. :ohwell:

    The dog and I both have upcoming visits with our doctors. The dog is lucky—it is no big deal. I have to have a colonoscopy. YUK!!!!! Been there, done that, and it wasn’t any fun at all. That was several years ago. I am over due and my primary care doctor insists I need it. I respect her and will follow her advice. :ohwell: :grumble:


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,531 Member
    Did Traci Long Step Forward. I’m not going to keep this one. I don’t think she’s a step instructor because at times it seemed she was reading from a cue card. She’d say “left” and mean “right”. At other times she didn’t. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Cardio Core Dynamic Core DVD.

    Amber – what a wonderful thing that teacher is doing. Thanks for sharing.

    Vince has a MD appointment so I might go to Aldi while he’s gone. I know he wants to cut the grass today.

    Heather – it concerns me greatly that you didn’t know it was happening. Be careful exercising. I know whenever I exercise on the treadmill, I usually have to go to the bathroom (BM) soon after I start. I think it’s because the pounding pushes the “stuff” down. But I can tell when I need to go, go, and then no problem. I don’t like that you didn’t know it was happening. Maybe the running caused the “stuff” to be pushed down? Yea for you getting your money back

    SuziQ – lookin good lady, lookin good

    Tonya – Heather’s dishes ALWAYS sound amazing. Vince thinks my poops are as hard as they are because I don’t have enough fat in my diet. Well, I love fruits and veges and they have high fiber content

    Went to Aldi early this morning. Thought I remembered they had the meat I wanted but they don’t carry it so went to WalMart to see if they do. They don’t, either, so I just got another piece of meat for Vince. I don’t think Food Lion carries it and I don’t want to go all the way to Publix or Lowes Foods only to find out that they don’t carry it. I do find that I’m really keeping to the one-way walking down the aisles, tho. Maybe it has to do with the fact that deep down inside I know that if I go down one aisle in order to get to the one I want, I’m burning (yes, only a little) more calories.

    The MD just talked to Vince about his going to the hosp., nothing real serious. I suspect the MD just wanted to see him to make sure everything’s OK

    Ordered a birthday card for Denise from Hallmark mainly because I had a $4 off coupon. The card cost $3.99 so I got it for free. Plus, they ship it for free. I’m sure this isn’t what they’re wanting people to do with the coupons, but I do anyway.

    Made some stuffed clams for me since I’m the only one who’ll eat them. The only way I can get sliced strawberries is to get this big bag so I got one and divided them up, put them in the freezer. Also put the grapes I had in a big bag in the freezer into a smaller bag. Noticed that the prices at WalMart are getting cheaper or competitive with Aldi. Only sometimes Aldi has something in stock that WalMart doesn’t. I think Aldi is raising the prices on things and sending the stores only the more expensive things (like the applesauce). Also had to buy gas

    Question for you ladies : how do you clean the skin on a kiwi?

    Michele NC
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    :) Home from my delightful walk with my friend and the dogs. Hoping to spend an hour this morning dancing.

    :)Heather, great news about your refunds. You are learning a lot about patience with this experience.

    :) I just listened to a podcast interview with James Clear who wrote "Atomic Habits". He reminded me about the difference between goals and process. We all have great goals (lose weight, get stronger) but what matters is the process (walk for an hour, drink x ounces of water, eliminate sugar or carbs or snacking or fat or whatever). The daily process is what will get me to my goal.

    <3 Barbie from NW WA
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Starting to think this is a man made virus a long time ago. Wuhan has a bio lab that specializes in diseases. Not they say a mans seed carries the disease ..I’ve never known that to happen with other types of Coronavirus’s.
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    Amber Tx

    Cooking y behind today
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Hello everyone.

    This is probably going to be looooong. I will spoil where I can. My last post was on Sunday and we have been chatting for almost 20 pages. I feel like I am a month behind.

    Heather – I wish I could get a hair appointment! It sounds like your area of the world will be opening up this Monday. I am in the epicenter in South Florida (Broward County) so things are moving more slowly here. Love the grand pictures and the cake – oh, beautiful! Happy MeetaVersary! I am glad you had a wonderful celebration.

    Sharon – Barbie’s recipe will work fine with shrimp. Yum!!

    Rita – Beautiful tomatoes! The season is ending here in Southern Florida. We are now on to mangoes and other hot, hot weather fruits and vegetables.

    Machka – I would love the single-seated working space. Would possibly enjoy going in to the office which will be difficult for me to do once things start loosening up here. I do miss the people but am loving the commute time savings. I also think it is a darn shame WHO has to produce a flyer on when people should be washing their hands…..isn’t this something we learned as children? LOL…..

    Tracey – It seems like your workplace is doing everything possible to keep people safe and healthy.

    General Commentary on Stores being Open – Every single State in the US is making its own rules and in some instances it is based upon the county/town. In Florida any store carrying food can be open. And, living in a more newly developed area the big box stores such as Walmart, Target, Big Lots, etc. now all have full food stores in them (at least in my area). Florida has not required these stores to rope off non-essential products. There was talk of that, but stores pushed back because it would require additional personnel to insure people were not shopping those isles and how do the employees police it. There have been numerous issues with people fighting and/or shooting store employees attempting to stop people from entering the stores here without a mask.

    Father Daughter Relationship – Lisa, like you I sometimes wonder what would have happened if I had a better male influence in my life. But also realized I would be a much different person and I am happy with myself. When I think of my dad and how he handled things while mom and he were together I know he did what he knew and how he was trained. Each generation either continues on the same path as what was learned at an early age or grows and becomes better. Not everyone can look deep inside and see where they may be the issue or their minds close up to the unpleasantness they experienced so they cannot begin to know where their behavior stems. Oh, the mind is a wonderful and scary place!

    Kylia – Thinking of you and your family. Sending positive thoughts and prayers.

    Tonya – You have a very nice looking family. Glad to hear the lump was nothing to be concerned about. I have my first medical appointment tomorrow – dental cleaning. The periodontist’s practice is very clean and they schedule appointments so no one is waiting in the waiting room. He has always done this so I feel comfortable going. And, I have no underlying health conditions and live alone so I will not be bringing anything home.

    Barbara – I know I am delay – sorry to hear about your dance instructor.

    Landline – I kept mine up until a month after my dad passed. For some reason both mom and dad never remembered to call my cell (both were in their 70s when they passed and had all of their faculties) so I kept the landline. Nice not to have the expense.

    Terri – Love the view on your walk.

    People being People – Or as Forest Gump says, “Stupid is what stupid does.” –
    Spoiled because a slight rant.
    So I have been venturing out a little more than I had at the beginning of shelter in place orders. I have found most people are coping and being considerate. But, I really cannot understand how silly people are and how they feel they are “protected”. Example: I am in Walmartians last week. I am masked and have hand sanitizer so I am as safe as I am going to be. While in the vegetable area I am watching a guy talking on his cellphone, touching and putting back vegetables with his gloved hands and at the same time talking on the phone but is also switching the hand he is using for the phone. He has a mask on, put while talking on the phone he is rubbing his eyes. So I just watch this because I am amazed. In the early days I would inform a person, but as time wears many are now picking fights with those who are trying to help so I keep my mouth shut. I see this at least 5 times any time I am out. And, what is more troublesome they get in their cars with the same gloves on and continue on their way. No washing them, no sanitizing them, etc. I am sure those same disposable gloves are being used in the house to put things away. I really do not get where people feel they are doing anyone a favor by these types of practices. It just reinforces all of the reasons why we need to be vigilant, wipe all products down, and practice all of the things we know we should be practicing.

    Karen – The pics of you and Lilliana are adorable! Glad you had a great day!

    Tracey – Lovely laundry fairy!

    Rebecca – The spaghetti and Athena pictures are sweet. Such a happy little one there!

    Margaret – Nice to see a picture of your son and the walking tour.

    Rita – Nice Mother’s Day present!

    Dr. Katie – Nice mask!

    Lisa – Thank you! Mine is the opposite – poker straight. I have taken to combing it back and letting it dry. At least it does not hang in my eyes too much. Good luck with the grants! It has got to be really tough these days. Kuddos to you for keeping a good attitude about it! But, who knows one may come through because they feel they have donated enough to covid-related funds.

    AZ Teri – Wow, 104. I thought it was bad here at 94!! We did get a cool front so the temps are enjoyable today.

    Carol – I am thinking about going “natural”. I do like the blond highlights but now realizing it may be best just to go natural. Easy and less fuss.

    Well, I have got to fly. Hugs to all!
    SuziQ - SFL
  • BeUncommon
    BeUncommon Posts: 116 Member
    Marianne > Well done @ walking a mile everyday! Congratulations on the 20lbs, that is fantastic :) Sounds like you are doing very well x I have seen Machka around x

    Katla > Okay, I am not much help to you on the romance front..lol Don't read alot of them but I will admit I did read all the Twilight Books by Stephenie Meyer and did really enjoy them :)

    Good luck with your doctors appointment (both of you). Have never had a colonoscopy done but does not sound pleasent but if it is necessary, your health first :)

    Michele NC > Yeah that is what I was thinking, I also measure out nuts (almonds /pumkin seeds & brazil nuts) and there is load of fibre there as well.. I tell you my butt does not agree with not being regular when i actually can go.. lol

    I have never cleaned the skin on a kiwi before? lol I always peel the skin off and eat the middle. I didn't even know you could eat the skin on a kiwi.. shows how much I know :)


    SuziQ > Thank you very much, good luck with your dental appointment x

    Tonya x

    Photo taken in a random field when we were vacationing in Devon

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  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    There was some talk of glitter cases. Palm Beach is north of me and Dade is south of me. We are the epicenter in Florida and our schedule of getting to the new normal is delayed until cases slow. I can search by zip codes and it seems new cases are coming from the areas where multiple generations typically live together and/or areas where there are large retirement communities.

    And, this is only my opinion and not to dispute any others because I see all sides, I am thankful for the shelter in place decisions. It certainly has helped not having the hospitals overloaded to a point of bursting like in NY City. As things open up I am sure there will be additional cases, but hopefully at a pace where the healthcare providers can keep up (and supplies).

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    I just hope and pray people do not become too relaxed over time as us humans have a tendency to do. If we can slow the spread to a crawl it will give all of those researchers time to find treatments and hopefully a vaccine.

    Hugs to all of you.
    SuziQ - SFL
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    SuziQ: We’re not fully open in Oregon, either. Grocery stores and hardware stores are open, and so are the liquor stores. Beauty shops and other service businesses are not open. I worry about how they will be able to last long enough to reopen their doors. :ohwell:


    Regarding hair color, I found shades of blonde hair online. I’m currently somewhere between ash and ice, depending on the lighting. My color is what genetics gave me. I haven’t colored my hair in decades. As I aged it got darker blonde and then gradually got lighter. My mom was blonde and so was one of her sisters.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    SuziQ - There is tentative talk of gradually opening up a few orders. The media is jumping the gun. There won't be anything dramatic. Scotland, Wales etc want to go more slowly. I hope it is slow, but it's got to happen eventually. But we are still old people. :|

    The whole grilled mackerel was very tasty, but I found myself a little impatient with the bones. Haven't eaten much fresh mackerel for years. We love smoked mackerel for lunch with horseradish sauce, in a granary sandwich.

    Yes, a lot of people say Max looks like his dad, but I think his eyes have his mother's shape. I can see it around the mouth etc.
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    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
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  • Lagopus
    Lagopus Posts: 1,016 Member
    edited May 2020
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Penny - that bread looks SOOOO GOOOOD. I have a recipe for "Cuban Bread" which is baked in a bowl that I haven't tried yet, I'm not sure I have any bowls I'd trust in the oven. I might try it with a casserole dish one of these days though.

    Lanette - I only let the dough rise in the baskets; I don't bake the bread in them. Once the loaves have risen, I tip them out onto a baking sheet and pop them into the oven straight away. The baskets have to be pretty well floured so the dough doesn't stick. The loose flour is what creates the patterns.

    I'm way behind, on page 22. Catching up, though...

    /Penny

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