WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2020
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@Suzi, I like the mask with window, I thought of that right away and heard early that they existed for hearing impaired (for lip-reading). We had a large meeting in July, in an amphitheater rather than in a room. One of the colleagues lowered his mask just an instant to show a smile (as we don't meet and haven't seen one another since at least March) and I did the same. It seemed very warm.1
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@Sharon, oh wow for the key episode.0
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@AuntiBk I decided to work in the public sector rather than the private cause I had thought they were less money-grubbing. (Also, in France, state-financed schools tend to be the better more elitist schools, so: better students.) I'm not at all convinced I was right about that. (though I'm not sure it's better in the private sector). We could conceivably have a class action with hundreds of teachers, or more if we spread to different sectors.2
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@Godmomkim I used to occasionally make zucchini crust pizza
with old moosewood cookbook recipe. it was a success.
HOUSEWORK I have never been a clean freak but seemed to more or less keep up till about 50 or so. Now it's a struggle. I think it's partly much increased professional business (I've had to put much more into work these past years), and mental exhaustion in a way, coming - partly -from work stress issues.1 -
COUNTING NUMBERS OBSESSIVELY my dad was a statistician and was always counting. he would talk about how much things cost a lot which is not very much appreciated. Like when we'd eat out as a family at the end he's say who cost the most! And when he had a 2 year hiatus in early 60s between his long career and a very late last job in his mid sixties, we would go for longish walks sometimes and once he went on his own and he counted stuff: 4 hours, 37 telephone poles, and so on. I work in the arts and find numbers a sometimes comforting counterbalance to the unquantifiable aspects of the art world.1
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@Heather I'm sorry you had to go through all that stress, and glad things are looking better.
DISHWASHERS I was fine without one but now I regret not having one. my kitchen is miniscule and it would be hard to find a place even for a mini-one.0 -
Hi all,
I haven't slept much. Too worried about DH falling again. He WILL NOT SIT DOWN to pee. Grrr! I've told him I'm just going to leave him lying there. Actually, I will just call 999 (emergency). I moved into the front bedroom to read, instead of upstairs, so I could hear him fall more easily. Heard him creep along once and asked him if he was ok. He said yes. With his prostate he has to go several times a night. I do too and I keep putting the seat down every time.
I'm as stiff as a board myself from tensing up. Even my knee has come out in protest! I had to do some complicated things to get into the bathroom yesterday to help him and my knee didn't like it. My whole body feels as if it's been in an accident.
Today I'm going to wash my hair, do the majority of my exercises, put my face on, and set out for the train station to meet my friend. Then we will wander through Hove to Fatto a Mano and see if they have an outside table. We will be there early, so I think it's likely. Then a stroll to the beach. I will wear my huge Chinese folding hat and cover up as the sun is shining. Hope my knee behaves. All in all it will be about 4 miles.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATLA :drinker: How lovely to hear from your old friend.
I do various knee exercises every day and it has made an enormous difference. I was almost crippled before. Yesterday's wriggling and squeezing through the door gap was unusual. It still doesn't enjoy twisting movement. Being able to 'run' on it was amazing to me.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Machka, I am catching, up. I am sorry about your nose issues (and operation?). I hope this operation helps and you recover well and speedily.
BMI is now up to 25.1 today. I used to weigh daily but don't weight self much anymore. My underwear felt tight and so I weighed self. My motivation on WL is so low. I go for walks but they are no longer brisk. I'm not binging (I used to at times from some time in teens to early 30s), but rather sedentary - much mores since COVID and our 2 month strict police-controlled confinement in France (we could only go out to get exercise 1h 1x per day, equipped with self-authorization form).
The weather has been mostly stunning for months.
I finished work for 1 major legal case and my lawyer did an awesome job.
In addition to that I had to spend 2 days working on responding to a letter by a superior in one of my 3 schools.
I consulted my file and saw she had put in a letter severely criticising me (like-pre-disciplinary), with many lies. I had much proof of the "inexactitude" of her letter, so had to dig up emails and documents and scan and number and explain them. For example, she said I didn't accept the days the school asked me to teach, but I totally did, and have proof in writing. The school gave the info orally or on a post-it but I always recapped it by a mail (thank goodness).
I sent 78 page registered letter to the RH director, who's such a dishonest guy, with a soft, sweet voice acting buddy buddy with all the teachers.
Since I'm a leader in requesting our rights be respected AND we have a new director, they've clearly been out to get me. The middle people like my supervisor are presumably praised for making life difficult for me.
The highly dishonest RH director is supposed to be the reference for defending our rights if we have a problem. That is a big joke. I can contact an outside organisation, but it takes so much time too.
Supposed to be doing an online academic writing class. I forgot it yesterday so will aim to do it today. Zoom + private writing sessions with check ins with class leaders. I got yesterday's synopsis and it seems good.
I have to follow up on some rental apartment stuff too; little electrical thing to get fixed- I hope I can find someone to do it properly: oner burner in the built-in stove gets short circuits. I hope it's fixable without taking out the whole thing (major work). Otherwise I'll have to change it and have work done and that'll be a lot of follow up and at least a few weeks rent lost (to add to 4 months rent lost due to loss during covid crisis). And find a new renter, the lovely renter over the past year is leaving. it's a small pretty furnished studio so the average rental time is about a year or so (from 5 months to 2.5 years).
Ah and there's a water damage issue that's not big but managing it is complex related to insurance. Long story.
My place is a mess. I don't know why I let it go. Cleaning for an hour makes me feel so much saner.
Today is a new day.
1)going out for a slow walk (better than nothing) and maybe stop for coffee at a café (1h or so max)
2) 5 min meditation (5 min)
3) touching the earth (1 min)
4) an hour housework (1h)
5) follow up on insurance and electricity stuff for apartment, and put up an ad for the apartment (1-2h)
6) work on application for continuing ed (1h at least)
7) see if I can switch osteopath appointment (5 min)
8) go to online writing class (6 hours max)
9) pick up vegetables (bought neighbour's part in weekly organic veggie delivery, during her summer vacation)(30 min to walk there-5 min, find the place, chat, etc not be rushed)
10) work on art work at least (30 min)
yikes that's a lot ! Not a lot of hours: 10h11 minutes from 8 am to 8pm...leaving a couple of hours for rest, meals and unexpected, but I get off track sometimes. I think I'm less focused w age.
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Been MIA just skimming HEATHER so glad DH is ok worrying though. We both loved Three Billboards DH said he didn’t think he’d enjoy it but he did.
Woody Harrelson seems to be popping up in loads of stuff lately Used to love him in Cheers years ago
Think I’m in one of those lockdown lows😢
Stay safe
Kate UK ❤️4 -
Kate I have no idea why, but your post reminded me of @wildhorsewendy . She used to be on this thread, you may recall. When she got into a funk she fasted/nearly fasted for several days, immersed herself in projects, allowed herself to be introspective, and came out re-centered and energized on the other side of it. It was a personal retreat. I am not quite disciplined enough to pull it off, but it seemed so clean and life-affirming.
(((Hugs to you, Kate)))
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Evelyn - Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day!
Okie in the TX Hill Country0 -
Evelyn - Have a fabulous birthday! :flowerforyou:
I'm dressed and primped and ready to set off for my lunch date. I did ALL my exercises, so, with the walking, I will have at least 900 exercise calories to spend on my pizza.
DH is feeling quite a bit better. His neck is still sore and the bump he gave himself on the head has obviously dislodged some of those pesky crystals in the ear that give you vertigo. The last time he had it, very badly then, I performed the Epley Manoeuvre on him and it was solved in seconds. If it is still the same tomorrow I will do it again.
I followed the video of the two doctors and went through the diagnostic test first. Right now it only happens when he turns his head quickly.
He managed 300 calories on the recumbent bike this morning.
My friend is on the train.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
Evelyn - Happy birthday to you!0
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Heather - Glad to hear DH made it home and is doing OK. I hope you're able to get that outside table, enjoy a wonderful pizza and time with your friend.0
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Had a busy few days and find myself behind again.
Pip I think by now you will be starting your retirement? Enjoy, it's the best thing I ever did,
Machka thanks for the quiz, I got quite a few of them but some were real stinkers
Heather I've been watching Midsomer Murders too. They are on my planner (we have Sky) and have recorded quite a few to watch, they alternate between John Nettles and the other guy whose name I can never remember. In the show I think he's a cousin ? I hate watching TV now because I can't fast forward all the adverts My mum is up in arms because from August she'll have to buy a television licence, she's not needed one for many many years because they were free for over 75 year olds. All that has now changed and she is not happy!
So many more things I wanted to mention, but as usual time has run away with me, I need to go to the post office to pay some of mums bills. I wish she would pay them by direct debit but she loves her cash
Poor Logan is not doing so good, he's still eating but not very much, I feel we'll have to make a decision soon.
My sister in law isn't doing too well either, she has had a few very bad days, I'm not sure if she is back on her medication. She had to stop because the steroids were causing severe swelling, she's not eating much either, I'm so worried about her. Hopefully she'll feel a little better once the medication starts again. Her daughter tries to help but she is so independent and tries to do everything herself, it's not an easy situation for any of them.
Better get to the post office I may have to queue, must also remember to take my mask with me.
Love
Viv UK
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Evie - Happy Birthday!
Another scorching day ahead - small chance of rain, but only 25%. Supposed to rain tomorrow, and they won't try to set concrete in the rain, so I'm hoping they get it together and get my dang fence posts in this morning. I'm not holding out much hope. So far, fairly unimpressed.
Just a normal day ahead for me - write a little, work out, water the trees, garden and flowers, maybe do a little sanding on a wooden piece that Corey cut out for me over the weekend. Try to get everything done by noon so I can stay in the A/C during the worst of the afternoon. I've sloooowwwly inched the ambient temperature inside the house up to 79-80 degrees. Not too bad, as long as you don't do it abruptly. Should save a bit on the energy bills.
Later,
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR3 -
Viv Don't worry about keeping up. You know we love it whenever you drop in. Sorry about your sister-in-law and about Logan…. (((Hugs)))
Lisa Good for you edging that thermostat up! I am going to follow suit. How are you standing the humidity, though?
Karen in Virginia0 -
LAST DAY OF WORK!!! LAST DAY OF GETTING UP AT 3:30AM, LAST DAY OF LEAVING THE HOUSE ON A BICYCLE AT 4-4:30AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE END OF AN ERA14
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Today, Kirby is off work. the guy is going to pick up the scooter and take it to California to my sister's business. today I am not going to take the train home, I'm going to ride back home. then Kirby is going to pack it up and put it in a box to FedEx it to my sisters business. he already packed 2 bikes. his e-bike won't fit in the box.4
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