WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2020
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Allie LOL for a minute, I thought you were getting one of these
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OMG RITA!!! Those temperatures! Is your humidity really low? In normal times when people go to restaurants, do they have misters to keep people cool?
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I ZOOMED with my Nebraska friends today. It was great. We talked about July 4th and hailstorms and drought and updates on a mutual friend's health and politics and dog adoptions and grandchildren. Wonderful.
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Good morning all! Happy Friday! Up at 3 am. So hot, HoT, HOT! (We have ac, but the heat is coming more from menopause) The past two weeks the temps in West Michigan have been in the low to mid 90s and HUMID! The kids and I have been outside, as normal, but every day walking in the morning while it is in the 80s, playing in the kiddie pools/sprinkler in late morning/afternoon; and they have been napping GREAT! But I have been wiped out by evening. lol Weather is forecasting a couple more weeks of temps in the mid to high 90s. It is storming right now, so hopefully that will cool it down a little bit for a while. One more week of work until I have a week off, though! Whoot!
Rita- love the pic of Francesca! She looks yummy!
Machka- Keeping you in my thoughts for your surgery!
Karen VA- Did I miss the explanation of the California Shag sliding door?! This sounds interesting!
Allie- You are a force to be reckoned with! I love the fact that you are moving forward and looking into this move. I agree with Okie; travel with your passport and take care of your license at a later date.
Cheri- Wowsa! That is amazing crochet work! Lucky babies to receive such pretty blankets! And those temps! I think I will keep my humid 90s, thank you!
Lisa- I have always adored that pic of you and Corey! You are just radiant!
Sliding door moments- The first "moment" that pops into my mind is the loss of both my parents when I was 26. But in thinking on it; that was more of a "closing door" moment. I literally shut everything down for many years. Then in 2002, at almost 35 our sump pump quit working in our home. We had already had a plumber out twice that week due to children flushing things down the toilet. When the pump broke, I called the plumber to get his advice. Did he need to come out or could I do it myself? He told me I could probably fix it myself, but it is a very smelly job. My response, "I change diapers for a living; tell me what I have to do!" Hubby tried to help me, but the smell made him gag and he had to leave the room; so I did it myself. It was at that moment; that moment of taking something apart, using tools I have never used, following written directions, and watching my husband (who is usually the "handy" one) NOT be able to do this job, I realized that I am stronger than I thought and that EVERYTHING would be fine. This was my first "Rocky" moment. Hands in the air, superhero cape on, flexing muscle, face painted blue a la Braveheart (FREEDOM!) moment. That moment gave me the power to yell back at my hubby when we argued, let my opinion be known, say no, and oh...so many other little powers. Tim didn't know it, but from that moment on, I was in the drivers seat. lol
"I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot"
OMIGOSH- I forgot to tell you ladies! I have discovered the musical Hamilton! lol I watched it last weekend on Disney+. When I was watching it, I wasn't thrilled with it. One song stuck in my head, though. You'll Be Back. Just so funny and wonderfully performed, and SARCASTIC. lol So, Sunday evening I had the soundtrack going while I prepped my foods for the week, soundtrack going on and off in the evenings throughout this week. My husband and son are about to kill me.
But the best part is that I have been singing the (Da da da dat...) part of You'll Be Back (earworm) so often that the kiddos are beginning to hum and sing it! lol
Last night, after the kids got picked up I took a walk to get some milkweed for four newly hatched Monarch eggs that the kids and I found on Wednesday's walk. As I was looking over the milkweed I found six more eggs and two newly hatched caterpillars, so I brought them all home! lol That is 12 soon to be Monarch butterflies to be released! I also found a patch of blackberries and picked a pint of them for the kids to eat today. A really lovely end to the day.
Well, the rain has stopped and the birds are starting their songs! I am going to sign off and get a good walk in (at my pace) if the rain holds up. Love and hugs to those who need them! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Kelly,
I'm loving how you are dealing with the heat and humidity with your little crew.
Rita's little Francesca DOES look yummy! LOL
I want to raise Monarchs. I just really don't know where to start. Maybe plant some milkweed and wait?
I saw Hamilton on Disney + last week too. I was a bit disappointed at first, but then realized it was really because I wasn't getting all the dialogue. I enjoyed it much more after I found a website that had the lyrics so I could read along while they were singing. Now I am intrigued by Eliza Hamilton. She was a force of nature.
Your sliding door Rocky Braveheart moment was awesomely awesome. I would never fix/replace a sump pump myself. God you are tough.
So yes, I think you missed the explanation of my sliding door moment. Here it is again: I casually decided I wanted to learn how to dance to Carolina Beach Music, specifically Carolina Shag. I took lessons and discovered that I had a knack for it, and enjoyed it…so started going to a nightclub called Visions on Sunday evenings for their weekly Beach Party to dance. I was serious about wanting to dance and not interested in the social scene except for the fact that it provided lots of dance partners. Or so I thought. Everything changed when I met Billy, my second husband, and father to Joy, the daughter I lost in the third trimester. For those who remember my Ballerina Husband story, Billy was the Purse-Lipped Pantless Pirouetter. I still chuckle to remember it.
Karen in Virginia
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Granddaughter, age 11, at her last swim meet:
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Rita: Roswell is waaaay too hot for me. Stay cool and hydrated. :flowerforyou:
Renewing: I started at a much higher weight. The MFP system worked very well for me, and still works well. I measure food portions using measured dishers or a food scale. Dishers are used in the restaurant world for keeping portions equal. They look like ice cream scoops and you can get different sizes. That way there is no guessing or fudging on portion sizes. I stay within my allowable calories. One good tip is that if I go over, I can exercise and get myself back where I’m supposed to be by burning off some of those extra calories. I choose active things that are fun for me. My choices for exercise are riding my recumbent trike on a trainer, yoga, walking, & horseback riding. Exercises that you enjoy are golden. You’ll want to do them. Stop by here often for encouragement.
Michele: You could always gift wrap Jess’s things in birthday or Christmas paper and ship them to her, a box or two at a time. :devil:
(((Rori))): It is so good to see you!!!!!
Karen: Your granddaughter looks fit and ready to race. Thanks for sharing the photo. :bigsmile:
We have a lovely day today DH is on the deck and enjoying watching the river. I’m going to join him.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Rori - so very good to hear from you.
Guess who is going thru the boxes for Jess? And reading things as he goes along. At this rate, we'll be here for hours.
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stats for the day:
bike ride home 2 dome- 11.15min, 135mhr, 13.7amph, 2.57mi= 91c
apple watch- 89c
bike ride puy 2 wrk- 13min, 14.9amph, 152mhr, 3.22mi= 163c
apple watch- 153c
bike ride wrk 2 sumn sta- 3.13min, 131mhr, 9.4amph, .50mi= 41c
Apple Watch- 20c
Bike ride dome 2 hm- 18.23min, 8.3amph, 149mhr, 2.54mi= 191c
apple watch- 146c
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The next 5 days!
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Michele - You have way more patience than I. When I was ready to get rid of things of after our girls left I made one box for each of them. I was merciless in getting rid of stuff. I took the boxes I packed up and delivered it to them what they did with the stuff after I don’t know.
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Well, it's almost 11 and we just finished going thru most of the boxes. Guess which one we didn't go thru? The one that Vince was so smart and took everything out of. Well, I'll just put things in a box for Jess to go thru when she gets back. I know that she wants all pictures (personally, I don't know why she'd want multiples of the same picture) and doesn't want cards. So that I'll get rid of. Anything else...it's up to her.
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KetoneKaren wrote: »Allie LOL for a minute, I thought you were getting one of these
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OMG RITA!!! Those temperatures! Is your humidity really low? In normal times when people go to restaurants, do they have misters to keep people cool?
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I ZOOMED with my Nebraska friends today. It was great. We talked about July 4th and hailstorms and drought and updates on a mutual friend's health and politics and dog adoptions and grandchildren. Wonderful.
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Good morning all! Happy Friday! Up at 3 am. So hot, HoT, HOT! (We have ac, but the heat is coming more from menopause) The past two weeks the temps in West Michigan have been in the low to mid 90s and HUMID! The kids and I have been outside, as normal, but every day walking in the morning while it is in the 80s, playing in the kiddie pools/sprinkler in late morning/afternoon; and they have been napping GREAT! But I have been wiped out by evening. lol Weather is forecasting a couple more weeks of temps in the mid to high 90s. It is storming right now, so hopefully that will cool it down a little bit for a while. One more week of work until I have a week off, though! Whoot!
Rita- love the pic of Francesca! She looks yummy!
Machka- Keeping you in my thoughts for your surgery!
Karen VA- Did I miss the explanation of the California Shag sliding door?! This sounds interesting!
Allie- You are a force to be reckoned with! I love the fact that you are moving forward and looking into this move. I agree with Okie; travel with your passport and take care of your license at a later date.
Cheri- Wowsa! That is amazing crochet work! Lucky babies to receive such pretty blankets! And those temps! I think I will keep my humid 90s, thank you!
Lisa- I have always adored that pic of you and Corey! You are just radiant!
Sliding door moments- The first "moment" that pops into my mind is the loss of both my parents when I was 26. But in thinking on it; that was more of a "closing door" moment. I literally shut everything down for many years. Then in 2002, at almost 35 our sump pump quit working in our home. We had already had a plumber out twice that week due to children flushing things down the toilet. When the pump broke, I called the plumber to get his advice. Did he need to come out or could I do it myself? He told me I could probably fix it myself, but it is a very smelly job. My response, "I change diapers for a living; tell me what I have to do!" Hubby tried to help me, but the smell made him gag and he had to leave the room; so I did it myself. It was at that moment; that moment of taking something apart, using tools I have never used, following written directions, and watching my husband (who is usually the "handy" one) NOT be able to do this job, I realized that I am stronger than I thought and that EVERYTHING would be fine. This was my first "Rocky" moment. Hands in the air, superhero cape on, flexing muscle, face painted blue a la Braveheart (FREEDOM!) moment. That moment gave me the power to yell back at my hubby when we argued, let my opinion be known, say no, and oh...so many other little powers. Tim didn't know it, but from that moment on, I was in the drivers seat. lol "I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot"
OMIGOSH- I forgot to tell you ladies! I have discovered the musical Hamilton! lol I watched it last weekend on Disney+. When I was watching it, I wasn't thrilled with it. One song stuck in my head, though. You'll Be Back. Just so funny and wonderfully performed, and SARCASTIC. lol So, Sunday evening I had the soundtrack going while I prepped my foods for the week, soundtrack going on and off in the evenings throughout this week. My husband and son are about to kill me.
But the best part is that I have been singing the (Da da da dat...) part of You'll Be Back (earworm) so often that the kiddos are beginning to hum and sing it! lol
Last night, after the kids got picked up I took a walk to get some milkweed for four newly hatched Monarch eggs that the kids and I found on Wednesday's walk. As I was looking over the milkweed I found six more eggs and two newly hatched caterpillars, so I brought them all home! lol That is 12 soon to be Monarch butterflies to be released! I also found a patch of blackberries and picked a pint of them for the kids to eat today. A really lovely end to the day.
Well, the rain has stopped and the birds are starting their songs! I am going to sign off and get a good walk in (at my pace) if the rain holds up. Love and hugs to those who need them! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Kelly,
I'm loving how you are dealing with the heat and humidity with your little crew.
Rita's little Francesca DOES look yummy! LOL
I want to raise Monarchs. I just really don't know where to start. Maybe plant some milkweed and wait?
I saw Hamilton on Disney + last week too. I was a bit disappointed at first, but then realized it was really because I wasn't getting all the dialogue. I enjoyed it much more after I found a website that had the lyrics so I could read along while they were singing. Now I am intrigued by Eliza Hamilton. She was a force of nature.
Your sliding door Rocky Braveheart moment was awesomely awesome. I would never fix/replace a sump pump myself. God you are tough.
So yes, I think you missed the explanation of my sliding door moment. Here it is again: I casually decided I wanted to learn how to dance to Carolina Beach Music, specifically Carolina Shag. I took lessons and discovered that I had a knack for it, and enjoyed it…so started going to a nightclub called Visions on Sunday evenings for their weekly Beach Party to dance. I was serious about wanting to dance and not interested in the social scene except for the fact that it provided lots of dance partners. Or so I thought. Everything changed when I met Billy, my second husband, and father to Joy, the daughter I lost in the third trimester. For those who remember my Ballerina Husband story, Billy was the Purse-Lipped Pantless Pirouetter. I still chuckle to remember it.
Karen in Virginia
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If you want to raise Monarchs please do it outside with old bird cages or something like that. The need natural light to develop correctly. They will have trouble getting back to Mexico unless you do. I let milkweed come up in my flower beds. I can see some leaves with tell tale holes. If you plant from seed late fall a good time. Once they start they seem to have a mind of their own where they will come up. Last year I saw at least one butterfly a day. I am not home as much this summer so I am not as aware. DH did see one though.3 -
Hi Gals,
The heat you all are mentioning is making me appreciate my high 80, low 90 degree F (26-35 C) I do not have air conditioning and find anything over 85 to be darn hot!
Rori – sending good thoughts
Machka – Thinking of you, I think today is surgery day
Pip – Ops! Happy Birthday Kirby!
Tracey – My mom took a similar attitude, we each had a window to come look at our stuff, right about the time we would finish college - she had a large tub for each of us, she would store as much as we could fit in the tub for 10 years then she was tossing it out. I did my tub and a couple of years later took my tub home and there are a few things I have kept but many are gone.
But my mom loves us but is in some ways very cut and dried. You have your own place and she is not a storage unit. I also always assumed what she meant was the truth. My sister did her tub but never picked it up and for years she got the stuff at Christmas and birthday mailed to her. Her tub has been empty for years.
Karen – your granddaughter is so posed.
Hamilton - Like many others I got to see it on Disney+ I was so impressed. I saw it at my Godson’s as I do not have a cable package that includes Disney+ I would love to watch it again.
Renewing and other newbies – welcome
Kim from N. California
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: T’ai chi, line dance at port, Library, Post OfficeJumpback July
Bonus: Azalea Park stroll with Barb
Get to do: drop off mic at pc guy’s, Freddie’s, Clean SOMETHING: (10 Guest Bth; 30 Bdrms, 28 mins Master Bth, 20 Living Rm, 20 mins Office); practice new dances (Evergreen, Larger than Life, Here I Go Again/Mama Mia, Real Deal, Get it Right; next week final? Follow up call for Joe’s Dr. appointment, transplant bean, make garlic almonds for Barb and Dan; prep potato area and raised beds for beets, carrots, parsley root, parsnips, radishes and sow; finish weeding drive, continue weeding flower bed, mulch flowerbed; Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine. Reward: inventory seeds, plan fall cool season garden, order replenishments.
10: “Don’t be so hard on yourself.” Boy this is a struggle, especially when line dance buddies complain about having to wear their size 6 leggings because their size 4s are too tight. Green with envy, a nasty feeling.
Lanette
the new profile pic. Reminds me of the doorm mat Joe bought, had one word: “LEAVE”
KJ your sliding door moment, you are Wonder Woman!
Margaret likewise your Drew sliding door moment. Never again.
Michele my doTerra friends recommend spritzing or swabbing the a/c blower with “OnGuard” when flying. Believe it’s best to have the air flowing, even though it's recirculated, but don’t have any data to support that belief.
Kay I’m worried about the surgery, what it will entail, will he be hospitalized, able to drive, etc, but mostly about the surgery. Have always had the shudders about anyone messing with my eyes.
allie you are not kidding about the drops being expensive, likewise the laser treatments, but if his eyesight can be saved, its worth every penny.
Pip ouch. Will happy birthday to Kirby wishes from all of us help?
Katla Joe is on his third rx drops, he takes one twice a day and one once a day. One costs over $150 for a 30 day supply. He’s had 3 laser treatments on one eye and one on the other. Pressure keeps going back up. Scary. As for your DH, when all else fails, what else can we do but nag? your suggestion to Michele about wrapping and shipping the boxes to Jess one holiday at a time.
Rori hope your Starbucks tears gave you a bit of relief. The one who gifted you will never know how much it meant. ((hugs))
Karen love the indigo bunting, but that name sounds like a movie character?
Machka holding you and your healthcare providers in good thoughts, also sending waves of calm and comfort to your DH.
Poor Shadow. Scratch on leg wasn’t healing, vet dx lick granuloma with OCD tendencies. Ointment, antibiotics, anti itch rx and the cone of shame. Joe’s determined to help her by taking her the .5 mile to the mailbox and back daily, very good for both of them. More frequent beach runs are helping too. But she’s really having a hard time with the cone, especially at night. Panting with anxiety. Scratching up blanket, sleeping pads, couch coverings. Moaning and groaning. Especially hard on Joe. Put the kibosh on our crate games and walk calmly click/treat practice as the cone interferes with effective treat placement.
House is a mess. I’m a mess and the wind is relentless. Waaaaaah!
Heartfelt sympathy to Cheri, KJ, Rita, Amber and all where the heat is miserable. Shame on me for whining about the wind. I live in paradise.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
July: better than June.
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Barbara,
I live in paradise, too. Living beside the river is a great place to watch birds, critters & people. DH & the dog are doing well and so am I. 🦅🦌🦆🐕1 -
Without air conditioning in the UK, which is rare in private homes, our occasional heatwaves can be grueling. Our last one in June was 93 for some. By the coast here it is usually a bit kinder, but nights are difficult if the wind drops. I have to sleep on my own with a fan blowing on me. DH does not feel the heat.
At the moment the sun is shining for the weekend, but the temperature is very pleasant.
My DDIL works in a shed in the garden. She can do Zoom consultations there while she can't travel to London. Even with all the doors and windows open the afternoon temperature was getting ridiculous in the hot weather, so she has got a portable conditioner with a vent through the window. It's noisy, but much better.
Barbara - it always gives me a bit of a shock when you write how expensive medical stuff is. I forget you have to pay.
Your vet's bills must be high too. We do have to pay for those, though a lot of people have insurance.
I'm waiting for a refund from Amazon for an undelivered box. They are usually very good, but I have emailed a reminder.
DH can watch his team play soccer on my Prime at 12.30 today. I hope he is suitably grateful as he will have to watch it on my tablet. Our TV is too old and grumpy. It's on at the same time as my big supermarket delivery.
He is very tense as the final matches of the season are determining whether his team drops out of the Premier League, or not.
I'm a bit sad today ala Barbara as the family are staying over with DDIL's family having FUN in the SUNSHINE.
We are scheduled for a quick garden visit on Thursday. In some ways it's our fault as we are still isolating, while her parents and sister are not bothering. Our incidence is very low in Brighton, but I think now is the time of danger with the relaxation. Anyway, it's our choice, but it's hard.
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Hello everyone.
Sorry I have been MIA. I have been having a few weeks where I am not sure why, but I am bucking all of the good habits I developed. I think it is due to the extended lock down and general disappointment of where we are with this thing and basically no place to really vent as it touches upon many political and ideological topics. I will leave it at that.
I see we have been very talkative and have covered many topics. I will do my best to comment. Please note if I missed you it is not intentional as I love reading and keeping up with each and every one of you.
Tracey – I had posted the same thing regarding face shields. OK to keep things out of your eyes, but not effective as a mask. I am sorry you are not feeling balanced at work. When I do not agree and/or feel incorrect decisions are being made I think two things, “greater minds than mine” and “I am not privy to all of the information xyz has so just get on with it”. It’s my feeling at this point and time in history so many of us are operating under fear. Many of us must be employed in order to live. I imagine your boss is getting directives she may not agree with and has to just suck it up too.
Rita – Love the alien on the bench! He looks so chill.
Cheri – So happy to see your posts. Wow, you have been busy. Project Linus is lucky to have you. The blankets are beautiful and such a work of love.
Machka – Congratulations! Only 3 more to go. Oh, how I still remember that feeling. Enjoy! Sending positive thoughts to you and hope all goes well with your surgery and recovery.
Ginny – Big hug to you.
Lisa – Congratulations on the new bras!
Karen – Our bodies remember what our minds would like to forget. Hugs to you. I think our angels visit all of the time and the littles are more sensitive because they do not overburden their minds like their adults do.
Heather – Love the cut.
Lisa – Levi is adorable. Oh, that smile.
Allie – It has been quite a few years since I have been to Sanibel/Captiva (since Charlie’s death). We always stopped at the Publix before the bridge. It is a much more expensive area in Florida. I believe the cost for the bridge is $6 going on to the islands. I always enjoyed our visits primarily because they were in the summer and the tourists were not visiting. Charlie and I did visit during the winter one year and honestly I would not want to be there during the months of November through April. Way too many people. But, I love the vibe there and in the keys. One of my peaceful places!
Evelyn – The grands are adorable!
Lisa – Thank you for sharing your story and pictures. You are beautiful.
Heather – My sliding door. After weeks of rolling myself out of my free-flowing waterbed on to the floor in order to get up and get ready for work (oh, the place was horrible) one morning while still lying in bed I thought, “only you can change your life”. That day I made the decision to find a new job and get a degree. I had the new job in two weeks and started my Associate’s degree that fall. Those two decisions led to not only having a career, but I also met Charlie while I working on my Associate’s degree. He was my English professor.
DrKatie – I have transitioned to gray (well 50%). My hair is short to begin with and my highlight appointment was canceled because we were sheltering. When things opened up I scheduled a cut and got it super short. Since we were and still are remotely working I figured it was the best way to see if I liked it. I loved it since day one and it is very freeing not having to worry about my “roots” any more.
KJ – My friend, like you, was taken by Hamilton. She is so enthralled with it we have planned a brunch for later this month. We will be masked and socially distanced at her home. It will be the first time I am in someone’s home since March! But am looking forward to it and the musical. Love your Super Woman story!
Margaret – You go girl! When Charlie and I were getting ready for me to move in to his place he asked, “Does the cat have to come?” I promptly told him, “The cat was here before you and will be here if there is an after you, does that answer your question?”. Charlie ended up loving her and her antics. He was so heartbroken when it was time for her walk on the rainbow trail. Oh, I am tearing up just thinking about it.
Rori – You certainly have your hands full. What a wonderful surprise at SBs!
Freezers – Freezers are not a good idea in Florida unless one has a very good generator. Over the years I have lost so many frozen foods due to loss of power. After one particularly bad hurricane year (2 with over 21 days of no power) I invested in two very good coolers (5day+) so if we lost power I would have someplace to store our food. After hurricane season I stock up and then once hurricane season starts I eat down the food in the refrigerator freezer. I have learned over the years to make sure I have a mix of freezer food, but not so much that I lose it. Yes, I could purchase a generator, but living in a town home with no garage does not leave me with a safe place to store fuel. And, let’s face it – those things are noisy and have caused a ton of deaths due to fumes filtering back in to homes. I have started building a smaller solar system which consists of truck batteries, a converter, and small, portable, solar panels. These systems are used by persons living off the grid. A small system (which is what I am putting together) can provide enough power to charge phones, run a TV, run a refrigerator for a few hours (which is all you need if you do not open it repeatedly), etc..
Well, it is time for me to fly. I hope everyone has a great day.
SuziQ - SFL
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If you want to raise Monarchs please do it outside with old bird cages or something like that. The need natural light to develop correctly. They will have trouble getting back to Mexico unless you do. I let milkweed come up in my flower beds. I can see some leaves with tell tale holes. If you plant from seed late fall a good time. Once they start they seem to have a mind of their own where they will come up. Last year I saw at least one butterfly a day. I am not home as much this summer so I am not as aware. DH did see one though.
Karen VA and Margaret: Last year was the first time I attempted to raise Monarchs with my childcare kiddos. I have a couple of very small milkweed plants in my back yard, but they have not been home to any eggs or caterpillars, yet. The kids and I collect from a woods across the street from my house. I have learned not to pick milkweed from along the bike path bc so many people have their lawns treated (sometimes spraying the milkweed in the process). Last year I used clear plastic containers to keep them in, but I just made a couple of "butterfly boxes" using old screen and wood frames. The boxes are kept in my kitchen window where they get the breeze, temps, humidity, and daylight. My nephew and his wife just opened a business; growing/selling native plants. I will be visiting them (they are an hour and a half north of me) during my vacation week and will hopefully pick out some butterfly/bird sustaining plants. Black Cap Farms in Onekma (if you are interested) they have a website and a facebook page.
Karen VA- Is your granddaughter able to compete/swim this season? All the pools around here are still closed.
I love your Carolina Shag story!
Rori- Hugs to you! Those little moments all to ourselves are rare and welcome, yes?!
Time marches on. It is Saturday and I need to do my weekly shop and then come home, put my new reel mower together and get my lawn taken care of. I am actually VERY excited to mow today! Whoot! For once, I have the new toy on the block! lol ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Morning Ladies
Rori- bless your heart ,wish i lived closer and could help...
Well think Sanibel is a no go.. not exactly sure yet..but the rental i was looking at is off the market and the real estate agent is ignoring me..
I did post in a couple of the Sanibel facebook pages about what i am looking for..
I dont want to risk 2 + weeks quarentining and almost 1,000 bucks for nothing so will give it a week and then cancel if I have to.
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Hello everyone.
Sorry I have been MIA. I have been having a few weeks where I am not sure why, but I am bucking all of the good habits I developed. I think it is due to the extended lock down and general disappointment of where we are with this thing and basically no place to really vent as it touches upon many political and ideological topics. I will leave it at that.
SuziQ - SFL
Suzi - I sent you an invitation to the private group where we're allowing ourselves to discuss exactly those things. It's been cathartic for many of us.1 -
Kelly
My granddaughter is swimming with her summertime neighborhood team. I don't believe the pool is open for open swimming, just for the swim team. The competing teams stay in their own neighborhoods and swim in their home pools, then merge results to create a virtual meet. I have been to all 3 of her meets. Socially distancing with masks on, tailgating in the parking lot, bring chairs and food/drinks from home, then go to the poolside for her events only. I like it so much better than the FlusterCuck that swim meets usually are, with multiple teams at one neighborhood pool not designed to accomodate so many people, or cars. Parking is a nightmare, it's wall-to-wall people with no place to sit, and meets go late into the night, compared to the current situation where there is plenty of parking, you are poolside for your swimmer's events only, and the meet is over in less than 2 hours. So much better.
Her year-round team is on break but will start up again in the fall, I think. Depends on whether they feel they can meet the stringent COVID requirements set out by the aquatic league officials.
RE: Monarch butterflies. I am going to find some milkweed seed to sow this fall to attract monarchs next spring. Yay! I will do it outside on my deck or in a filtered light area with some kind of safe monarch haven. Plenty of time to do research.
Karen in Virginia, off to virtual work for a few hours. Have a great Saturday!
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Kelly great idea to keep them by the window. Is it in a room where you do not use it when it gets dark so there is no artificial light at night. It is the artificial light at unnatural times that throws them off.2
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Lisa, Thank you for setting up the opportunity for venting for those who find that practice therapeutic. I took a look at it for the first time this morning and saw how many posts there were on so many different topics. I read just enough to remind me why I'm glad we don't have such discussions on this thread. When someone is venting, they are likely to believe that others who are reading their words are of the same mind and will welcome hearing what they say when, in fact, there will be many who not only don't agree with them, but are hurt and sad by what they say. I strongly believe in free speech and the rights of all to speak their minds, but I believe also in my right to not have to listen. I don't watch the news or read the paper but I will defend to the end, the importance of the press.Allie, I'm sorry to hear that there is a roadblock to your dream. As you wait, you can continue to clean and organize your possessions and assess your finances so when the door or window opens, you'll be physically and emotionally ready to go through it. Jake used his Ninja Foodie the last two days to make hot dogs and buns that taste like they were grilled outdoors. Today he'll fix the chuck roast with multi-colored potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery. He has been watching lots of cooking videos in preparation. I just keep on walking dogs, dancing,working in the yard, riding my exercise bike, knitting, and attending Zoom meetings. Don't do much housework. Temps here are in the 60's during the day, 50's at night with occasional light rain. Barbie in NW WA 4 -
Since I have yet to become part of the private group I do want to address a possible way to start to make some positive changes to what is going on. I have a long talk about all the turmoil of today with a friend. We both vented but had no solutions. I ended up have a night terror that night because it churned up so many personal issues for me too.
A positive that did come from that conversation is that much of the strife of today the roots are trauma. It got me think what heals trauma. I think of situations when I was teaching where I had moments of healing. They came when I was as Barbie talks about present to the situation and child and worked with that child where the best of them and me came out. Just being with someone in the silence is often healing. Just sitting without filling the space anything else but your presence.
Meeting another dog in the neighbor who was in the loving arms of his owner. By his reaction to me you could tell had been abused in his previous home. As we parted I made sure the neighbor I did not hold his behavior against him.
These are the types of acts that heal trauma. As the sign says in my garden PLANT KINDNESS.4 -
DH's team, Watford, won! I think they are fairly safe now. I was very happy to lend him my precious tablet to watch the game. Now I have it back I'm going to do my rowing and watch some catch up tv.
The cricket he adores is not going so well. He can watch that on his own laptop.
My delivery order arrived in good time. I like to be stocked up. We have two and a half freezers full. Fortunately very few hurricanes here, though we did have our first power cut a few weeks ago for a few hours. 
In our last house cuts were frequent. One, on Christmas Eve, when we were expecting family, lasted 19 hours. I nearly had a nervous breakdown.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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SuziQ113I have transitioned to gray (well 50%). My hair is short to begin with and my highlight appointment was canceled because we were sheltering. When things opened up I scheduled a cut and got it super short. Since we were and still are remotely working I figured it was the best way to see if I liked it. I loved it since day one and it is very freeing not having to worry about my “roots” any more.
I did the same. Didn't color during cancer treatments. Then was sheltering in place. Keeping short hair was an advantage in the process! Had husband buzz it off and voila!
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I asked to become part of that group and did not receive confirmation. I think that was during the MFP issues. 0 -
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