WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2020

Thanks Barbie, for keeping us going and sharing your life with us.

Rebecca, your pen pal sounds like a good thing and you meet so many interesting people.

I must say I am impressed with the Window "World.  They were there shorty after 8am and were done and cleaned up by 9:30.  We had 4 windows done this time and it was on side of the house. They sure look nice.  Next want to do the 2 windows on the front of the house. I just need to make up my mind if I want one to be a picture window. Then have 4 basement windows to do. So must admit it was nice that it was all done and cleaned up before I got home from work.

Katla--Glad your test is done and everything was good.

Kim--Sounds like you have a great plan and I know you will get it done.

Pip--Your house is so cute. Pray it sells fast and for what you are asking.

Okie--how cute. I enjoy watching the deer when I am sitting and not riding. Thanks for sharing

I am so glad a new month is starting, this year is flying by and I have to put on my big girl panties and start taking care of myself. It's strange as I do not like going shopping and very lucky that DH does. But I am so tired of this whole mess. Back in March I became POA for my friend Sam that had a stroke 2 and half years ago.
Her daughter took advantage of this deal and was getting her SS checks and not paying her bills. I tried talking to the daughter and she would not do it. Also explains Sam being moved so much. Any way I talked with the home and with Sam and we decided I would be come her POA. So we got that all lined up and now her checks go to the home and her part goes into an account so she has some money if they go on an outing. In the meantime SS is going after the daughter to pay the bills for the last 2 and half years and the places she was at and the outstanding balance of where she is now. Could get messings and while I feel bad about it, it is her own fault. Anyway tomorrow I am going to the doctor with her as she fell acouple months ago and broke her shoulder and they ended up replacing it. With the lockdown this is the only chance I have to see her.
Thanks for being here. Blessings, Vicki GI NE

Pink Hibiscus opened another bloom today....

Barbie - Thank you for the new month’s thread.

June was a good month for exercise. I registered for a virtual Wonder Woman themed run. I signed up for a 10K and each Saturday try to increase mileage slightly. Last Saturday was 6 miles using walk/run intervals. Currently running 55 seconds and walking 2 minutes 35 seconds for 20 intervals. Line Dance classes, Zumba Gold and walking don’t elevate my heart rate like the walk/runs do.

I walk/run Monday - Wednesday - Saturday
Zumba and Line Dance at the Y Tuesday - Thursday
Line Dance at rec center Friday
Strength Train at least twice a week.

Covid-19 cases are spiking daily locally 1,000 - 1,200 each day. The rec center has already cancelled Zumba classes that started last week. The Y requires a mask for entry and exit, can remove during exercise class. I anticipate gyms closing soon if new cases don’t subside. Bars were closed again last week and restaurants moved to 50% from 75% occupancy.

I ran at the indoor track at the Y today to see how that would be. It was much better than in the heat outside. If the gyms close again, I will definitely become an early morning runner to avoid the extreme heat. It was 96 today .

I have tried new recipes. Cheese crusted omelette has been on repeat with whatever breakfast meats, veggies and cheeses that are on hand. Also, mason jar ice cream, no churning required. I use the whip attachment on an immersion blender, rather than shaking the jar for 5 minutes. Ingredients are 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 egg yolk, 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1 Tbsp sweetener. Freeze for 3-4 hours. Any additions you want such as fruit or cocoa can be added for different flavors. Butter pecan has been my favorite.

Love seeing all the grand children, flower an wild life pictures.

Here are my 2:



Cathy, Arlington, TX

"Get to do"s and "chose well"s
Barbie thank you forever for keeping us going. The wisdom, caring and common sense of this group is a greater gift than I can tell.

Rita and Debbie in Napa here are links to some introductory material and the first 4 classes. The rest are going to be through the community college’s portal so only available to registered students. But you could do these, gradually increasing the reps by one each week and going from two circuits to three the second week.

You don’t need much floor space and only some had weights or plastic water bottles and a chair for balance.

Strong bones! Welcome @marlow, @carlsoda Carla in MN, @SunshineMcsparkles ( that handle), @Kelceybyers soon to be in MA, @mtmartin2013.
Miss Kelly, “The mud will wash off…”
Lanette “… in the greenhouse”? Aha! Now some of your produce makes sense. Would love to see a pic of your greenhouse, all we have is a little plastic Bi-mart special whose roof has weathered away. Thanks for understanding
Lisa the Levi and Dad pic. Like Sue in WA I like the pink one best… so far
Barbie I’m going to have to do some soul searching and decide if the joy of running the dogs on the beach outweighs the pain in my shoulder and guilt over losing my temper.
Michele, thanks for the clicker and treat reminder. Will try that with Tumble tomorrow.
Annie Brava for gifting your dad with that awkward installation.
Tracey personalities can sour the best situations. Hope you can flip them somehow. Sometimes I imagine the arrogant and obnoxious in ridiculous situations to make myself smile at them. Sometimes my smiles go so far back as to reveal my canines That situation with the neighbor boy is worrisome indeed. Aren’t pooping outside and punching others unacceptable behavior for four year olds? Some mothers!
Rita your RV’s A/C needs repair? Quick!!! It’s July!
Carol I’m hoping we go again at dawn tomorrow. Hate spider bites, they itch and swell like the very :devil:
Debbie in Napa “baby shark” ? Oh noo, now I’ve got an earworm.
Tina how did you hurt your backside? Tailbone injuries are sooo painful. Neither do I favor snakes in the yard but at least rattlesnakes warn you of their presence. When we visited Joe’s family in Kentucky I saw way too many snakes, they are swift, sneaky, silent and some of them swim [shudder].
Vicki you are a good friend to Sam. Brava.
Debby in VA and Amber “baby copperhead” Nooo. That’s one of the sneaky ones, you can’t even see it when it’s curled up in fallen leaves. Can’t imagine coping with a curious toddler and venomous snakes in the yard
Cheri thankful for your good news and how your family is so supportive.
Margaret imho dogs are good medicine. Hope the right one finds you both.
Melanie thankful for Ms Moneypenny’s recovery.
Cathy the grands and their pool.
Pip you sound happy to be back on your bike to work routine.
Rebecca the 2020 pinata

June Summary and July Plan
Jumpback July 1 Be willing to ask for helpl: asked nurse for testing alternatives in case I couldn’t tolerate the bp cuffs.

Chose poorly, breakfast at Burger King after the blood draw. Big mistake. Surely it was the combination of salty hashbrowns and the dread machine (instead of manual cuff) that shot my bp up to 161 over something. Fortunately the arm and ankle machines of the ABI test weren’t as brutal. Doctor is NOT going to be pleased, and will probably insist on meds. Praying nurse has a new stethoscope in time for my follow up appointment. When she takes it with a manual cuff it ranges from 125-131, much less scary.

In the market for summer weight trail shoes, any recommendations?

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD