WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2020

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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,771 Member
    We've missed hearing about Arrow, Katla! Glad it went well friend!
    💖Rebecca
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,939 Member
    Rebecca - what a fun video. She is so sweet.
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Athena Heart-stealer! o:)<3o:)
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Athena gorgeous ❤️❤️
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,607 Member
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: Gold Beach, drop off H20, Freddie’s, invest 10 mins cleaning Kitchen/Laundry.
    Bonus: jigglejogged in place while watching BB&B intro video,
    Get to do: BB&B, call Pacific Vision for appointment; massage, BiMart for rx, invest 10 mins cleaning Master Bath, carry over 10 mins cleaning Office, Bedrooms, call PC guy about mic/speaker, mat work, practice new dances (Evergreen, Larger than Life, Here I Go Again/Mama Mia, Real Deal, Get it Right, Quarter after one, Half Past Tipsy, Senorita, Dance Monkey; next week final? Follow up call for Joe’s Dr. appointment, transplant pineapples, bean, melons, cukes; make garlic almonds for Barb and Dan; prep raised bed for carrots, parsley root, parsnips, radishes; finish weeding drive, continue weeding flower bed, mulch flowerbed; Tuesday Tumble to groomer; Wednesday to Coos Bay for service; Thursday 10 am Chiro, Friday 9am stove repair guy to adjust kitchen flame and assess Aunt Elsie’s stove; Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine,
    Reward: inventory seeds, plan fall cool season garden, order replenishments.

    Lisa belated 11th Happy Anniversary!
    Rebecca :love: your color “fill” drawing. Really :love: your son’s talking it out with Athena Rose and incidentally teaching her to put her toys away. What a good Father’s Day video of a very good father. Yay!
    Tracey yikes, good luck with the levelling. We live in a doublewide, wonder if levelling is in our future? “Adult” coloring books? :blush:
    Debbie in Napa “wrong son…” O M G. Obviously your husband has developed great character to be able to “do everything” for this mean, ungrateful woman. Understandable he might feel resentful. Hope he can find a way to detach a little to preserve his blood sugar, don’t want to let her hurt his body like she’s hurt his heart.
    Debby in VA how could I tell if a COVID-19 tracker was installed onto my iphone 5s?
    Heather Brava! Your Johnny and my Joe deal with smoke alarm noises in exactly the same way. After Joe wrenches it off the wall, I Google to find out how to extract/replace the battery. After awhile Joe calms down and reattaches the alarm to the wall, but sometimes it takes a few days.
    Welcome @striverotorua Kia in NZ and @ktuti!
    Allie prayers for your DD’s dad (your ex?)
    Ginny in OH What is this “ironing” you speak of? ;)
    Machka you don’t use checques? Is everything either paid online or in cash, seem to remember credit cards weren’t common in Tas? I just wrote a check to both my massage therapist and my chiropractor. Some bills are autopaid from checking account, others I pay online from same account. Haven’t set up paying via credit card even though that means I’m foregoing some reward points, just don’t like all my egg$ in one ba$ket.
    Katla so glad Arrow was a good boy. Hope your good ride dissipated some of the recent stress.

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    June: better than May.
    daily: steps=5602 vits=20 log=21 CI<CO=18 CI<250<CO=11 Tumble & Shadow 5=6 mfp=21 clean 10 mins=8 outside=9 up hill=10
    wkly: T’ai Chi or BB&B x3=6 rx=3 dance=4
    mnthly: board mtg=1 grant=1 review 20for20=
    bonus: AF=11 play=0 sew=1
  • Workoutahloic50
    Workoutahloic50 Posts: 391 Member
    iPhone,go to settings,privacy,health.It should be off.There are a couple things you have to do to activate it,but it’s the whole thought of someone having the ability to put that or Anything on our phones without our permission.Android phones,go to settings,then google settings and you’ll see it.
    Debby in Va
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    edited June 2020
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Machka you don’t use checques? Is everything either paid online or in cash, seem to remember credit cards weren’t common in Tas? I just wrote a check to both my massage therapist and my chiropractor. Some bills are autopaid from checking account, others I pay online from same account. Haven’t set up paying via credit card even though that means I’m foregoing some reward points, just don’t like all my egg$ in one ba$ket.

    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

    Haven't laid hands or eyes on a cheque in at least 12 years.

    In-Person Shops: everything is paid by debit/credit card or cash.

    Our debit/credit cards are the same cards - the money just comes out of different accounts. Cards are "tap and go" (or these days, "hover and go") and had a limit of $100 until C19 when our limits were raised to $150 so that we wouldn't have to type in our passwords for amounts up to $150.


    Bills and Pay: online.


    And relatively recently some places have adopted "tap and go" with our phones. Apparently that will become more and more popular in an effort to get away from touching cash.

    But if I tried to hand someone a cheque, they'd be wondering what I thought I was doing handing them a random scrap of paper with a numbers written on it.


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    Workoutahloic50 wrote: »
    iPhone,go to settings,privacy,health.It should be off.There are a couple things you have to do to activate it,but it’s the whole thought of someone having the ability to put that or Anything on our phones without our permission.Android phones,go to settings,then google settings and you’ll see it.
    Debby in Va

    It's a Google thing, not a government thing. And it's not installed on mine ... it just offers me the ability to install it if I want.

    https://www.google.com/covid19/exposurenotifications/

    M in Oz
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    Re: Checks/cheques: Interestingly enough, they're starting to move to the forefront again here, and I think it's because the vendors are realizing the credit card company fees charged to them are a massive burden, and they're trying to avoid it or pass it on to the customers only with the customers' consent.

    For instance, I just wrote a check for a deposit to get our fence built, because it would have been a 3 percent fee if I used my credit card, but there was no fee if I used a check. While each check probably costs the fencing company a 10 cent fee from the bank to process, credit charges cost them a percentage of the amount... which if you think about it, is a complete ripoff. It costs the credit card company no extra labor to process $2,000 than it does to process $20. The process is identical--but it has been accepted for so long that no even thinks to argue.

    Sorry - that was probably completely boring, but I think about processes like this a lot. I always want to know why people do the things they do. There's always a reason. May not be a good reason, but there is one.

    Rebecca - that video was wonderful. Even my husband stopped to watch over my shoulder, and smiling, muttered "been there, done that," and wandered off for his coffee. Brought back good memories for him, obviously.

    Rain's coming this morning, supposed to start in about 45 minutes according to the radar, and probably last for three hours... So no yardwork today.

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    It is illegal here to charge an extra fee for credit cards. Has been for a couple of years. Holiday companies used to do it, but they are not allowed to now.
    Haven't seen or used a cheque in years. I think we have some buried somewhere. Even my cleaner does it by bank transfer. Occasionally we might pay a tradesman cash if he's trying to avoid VAT, but it's rare now.
    During the covid no one is taking cash. I haven't paid cash in months, even for a pint of milk. Just a touch on the reader. No typing in. I haven't put that facility on my phone, mainly because my phone is old and very short of memory, so new apps are not feasible. I will get a new phone for my birthday in October. Then I might do it.
    All our regular bills are direct debit.

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Same/similar here too. :)
    Like with your cleaner, we paid our gardener by bank transfer.
    And I haven't touched cash either since the end of March, perhaps earlier.


    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    Monday --

    41 mm of rain in just over 24 hours so far with rain, rain, rain predicted for the next couple days.
    Winds gusting up between 50 km/h and 76 km/h.
    And not particularly warm.

    We stayed in today.

    I did some work and then my husband and I made more apple jam together. :)

    I'm also catching up on more paperwork.


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    Joyful June Calendar ...

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    https://www.actionforhappiness.org/joyful-june

    1. Look for what's good ... lots of things!!

    Cycling outside
    Rhody
    Jam

    Things I've liked since being at home from the end of March ...

    Being home all day with my husband. I've got a better understanding of how his day goes.
    Spending time with Rhody, getting to know him and getting him settled into our home.
    Being able to go outside to walk, run or cycle in daylight, despite the fact that the daylight hours are getting shorter.
    Having the energy to exercise regularly.
    Seeing more people outside exercising. :)
    Being able to sleep at least half an hour more each night than I was.
    Being able to go for a nap in the afternoon occasionally.
    Not having to spend 9-10 hours a week commuting!!!
    Spending my days with a 180° view of the bay and trees and outside instead of a wall.
    Being in an environment that rarely gives me sore, itchy eyes, sore throat, cough, and the sneezes.
    Being able to clean this and that.
    Wearing casual, comfy clothes.
    Not having as much stuff vying for my time.
    More time to work on my two courses at uni.
    Working remotely at my own pace ... which might lead to continued remote work ... maybe ... hopefully!
    Being able to attend church online.
    Feeling much more relaxed and less stressed!

    Just to name a few. :)

    2. Reframe a worry and try to find a positive ...

    A worry?
    Well, one of my many worries is that I won't pass my courses. So I'll use that as motivation to start studying for my final exam tonight!! :)

    3. Think of 3 Things to be Grateful For

    The COVID-19 shutdown.
    Working from home.
    Rhody.
    I could go on and on!

    4. Show Appreciation to Those Who are Helping Others

    I think of people like Rori, Tracey, Allie and the others here who are caregivers and especially caregivers to those with brain-related issues. :heart: :heart: :heart:

    Also, co-incidentally, June 2 was Thank A First Responder day. My husband and I have been fortunate to be able to thank those who have helped him. Wonderful people!

    5. Smile and be friendly, even when you're social distancing.

    That's something I've really enjoyed about all this. When I'm out walking, running or cycling, we exchange waves, nods and smiles with other people. It's nice. :) We can still be friendly, even with a road in between us.

    6. Notice the upsides during the lockdown, however small.

    There are so many upsides!! See the list I made for June 1 above!

    7. Find a joyful way to be physically active (indoors or out)

    For me, being active is joyful. I love being active.

    I love walking, running, hiking, cycling, canoeing, rowing, splashing around in water (my version of swimming), cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, etc. etc. Give me an individual or partner activity (preferably not a group activity) and I'll most likely try it. I've given body boarding a try. I've given both individual and dual kayaking a try, and tennis, badminton, golf ... and I've got archery and dance on my list.

    As I mentioned I am studying for my final exam. The course is about the interaction between technology and humans, and this actually ties into the lecture I'm currently watching (I'm watching the Q&A section after the lecture right now) as well as the talks I watched earlier today in that technology taking something away from our sense of place.

    The talks have hinted at it, but haven't come right out and said it ... balance. I like technology. I like being able to go online to work, to attend university, to communicate with people. But I also like setting it aside for periods of time, going outside and doing something.

    8. Write a letter to thank someone for what they did.

    I'm not one for writing letters anymore. I used to have a set of penpals and used to spend quite a bit of time writing, writing and writing but I stopped doing that in my late 20s. Now if I write, it's by email.

    However, I did thank my husband for Thursday when I wrote my exam. He was very quiet!

    9. Find the joy in music today: sing, play, dance or listen.

    I have ABC Classic FM on during the day and that has been great! I love having that sort of music on in the background when I work, and my husband and I are both also enjoying the small bit of commentary explaining some of the background to the pieces and bringing them to life. :)

    If I have to go back to work at the office, I'm going to have to figure out how to "listen live" there.

    10. Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it.

    Rhody, relaxing in one of his favourite spots!!
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    11. Say positive things in your conversations with others today.

    On Thursday the 11th, there wasn't much conversation. Most of my time was spent studying, then doing my exam, then going into a semi-vegetative state. But I'm usually pretty positive with my husband. :)

    And I hope you all have a great day today!! :)

    12. Make a plan with friends to do something fun together.

    Um ... even if we're starting to be allowed to do that, we're not doing that. We like the shutdown, staying away from people, staying home most of the time, and not socialising. :smiley:

    But if all goes well, we'll get outside for a bicycle ride tomorrow.

    I was thinking of cycling or running today but I'm just really, really tired.

    13. Appreciate the joy of nature and the beauty in the world around

    Always do! And thankfully I live in a beautiful place.
    Tasmania in the Winter of 2020: https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157714538003193
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    14. Do three things to bring joy to other people today

    Took my husband and I for a bicycle ride. :)

    Took my husband and I for a bit of a drive in the country ... checking out a possible cycling route and an area that we hadn't really ventured into before. I'm not sure how it will work for cycling, but it was interesting to see something a little bit different.

    Told my husband we could eat cake for breakfast?!? He made a white cake so we had it with my apple jam and whipped cream. :)

    15. Rediscover a fun childhood activity that you can do today.
    16. Ask a loved one what they feel grateful for at the moment.
    17. Be kind to you. Treat yourself the way you would treat a friend.

    A fun childhood activity would be cycling. :) I have been riding a bicycle since I was 6 years old ... or earlier if you count my tricycle.
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    Grateful for Rhody!

    And I find it difficult to take care of myself when I've got so much to do.

    18. Send a positive note to a friend who needs encouragement. :):heart:

    19. Create a list of favourite memories you feel grateful for. So many of them! I have an incredible number of wonderful memories throughout my life.

    20. Make time to do something playful today, just for the fun of it. Getting closer to doing that!

    21. Enjoy trying a new recipe or cooking your favourite food.
    22. Share a happy memory with someone who means a lot to you.


    Well ... the apple jam is both a new recipe and it is quite good. I'm enjoying it. :)

    And I've shared several happy memories of my cats with my husband.


    Machka in Oz
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited June 2020
    B)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    edited June 2020
    I'd have to get my husband to video me, but I hope I'm doing this (the end result) when I row ... I think I am! :)

    This is a 30 second video on improving rowing technique.

    https://youtu.be/4a5SxPJWFng


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    found a place, it's further away from this one park that kirby would have liked to be close to (where we start the marathon run every year) but he found there is another park close by so he's good with that AND it has a 2 car garage! bonus for him. we'll see what we end up getting.
    *kitten* is getting real...

    Good for the exercise equipment! :grin:

    Sounds like you're moving to a place that will be good for running ... and cycling too??

    We like our proximity to the beach, but the hills do make cycling very challenging. One day I'd like to move to an area where we've got more options.


    M in Oz
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,502 Member
    edited June 2020
    Did a Dressed Up Brills Body Weight DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a 10 Pounds Down DVD

    Steve left early today to go to FL to buy a new car. He think he’ll be back in a few weeks with the new car. Then he’ll fly to FL and drive his other car back up

    Regarding the COVID appp – like M, I just have the ability to install it if I wish

    Jessica has checks from before our bank was bought out by another one, and that happened MANY years ago.

    Pip – Jess got her cat certified as a “therapy” cat. You should see the letter from the psychologist. What bs! But I know the psychologist just did this. The reason she had her cat certified was so that she wouldn’t have to pay the fee to her apt. at school. It would have cost something like $50 a month otherwise. You might want to look into having the dogs certified. To me, how ridiculous. If you have a “therapy” animal, they can’t charge you. Why wouldn’t someone get their animal certified?

    Finished the shawl and started on the Mile a Minute blanket. Wonder if I'll need more yarn?

    Get this -- according to MFP I have a streak of 1 day!

    It's supposed to be in the high 80's today. As I recall, the pool temp was something like 82 yesterday. guess where I'll be today?

    Michele NC
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Get this -- according to MFP I have a streak of 1 day!

    Michele NC

    Do you open MFP at least once a day? You don't have to log any food or exercise ... just open it and log in. If not, then you lose your streak.



    M in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
    exermom bootz is a retired therapy cat. i used to take her to hospitals to visit patients. we were with the pet partners organization. i let her certification expirre. you have to get tested every 2 years. i think this other organization (therapy dogs international) are more lenient and don't require the repeated testing from what i heard.) pet partners is the strictest to get certified. as obidient as yogi is, there are a couple of tests that he would fail at.
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    B)
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    edited June 2020
    Had a really good meet up with my friend. :D The train was on time and we wandered down to the beach and sat on the pebbles and ate the food we had brought with us. Lots of chat. It was my first outing since the lockdown. Then I bought myself an ice cream from Marroccos (chocolate chip), but she didn't have one as she'd eaten too much ginger cake. :o I disinfected my hands and the tub before and after. Then she walked into Brighton and I came home. Perfect.

    Now for the 4.30 Zoom with the kids.

    Defrosted chilli tonight with zucchini and tomatoes. Rice for DH.

    This morning I was reading a psychology book about non binary gender and got so intrigued I forgot to get up to make DH his morning tea. When I rushed downstairs he was already in the kitchen. Then we got into a discussion about the subject and let's just say, he was showing his age. I'm not entirely sure exactly what I think at the moment, but the case study certainly intrigued me. I see certain aspects of myself in it, but DH hates it when I say things like that. I often say, I think I was a gay man in another life. :o:D:p But actually, in my head, I'm gender free.
    Today, in protest I didn't wear my wedding ring out. (I haven't worn any rings since the lockdown)

    Life is curiouser and curiouser. >:)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,177 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    So here i am with 2 dogs napping..life is tough for them lol
    Trudy and I are going to put the screened door for the patio later on..to hot right now..
    Going to pick Dan up at work at 1:30 and drop him.off home..
    Rich ,my ex and my kids dad had his 3rd transfusion of blood ,here is hoping they can find where he is bleeding from and repairing it and its not really serious... but its shades of what my dad went through and you know how that turned out...ugh[/

    Pray they find the problem and fix it soon.

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