WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2020

Saturday will be the MS Inside Out Bike Ride. They cancelled the actual ride so it’s a virtual one this year, either on a bike trainer or outside. So far I’ve done over 120 miles but I will try to do 60 mikes on Saturday, outside on the local bike traile at the park. Going to see how long the trail is one way so I can know how many laps I will need to do to get 60 miles

here, I taught my first class yesterday, all were masked. it was good to teach live.

they are closing things down more here. Restaurants and cafés have to close at 10pm here. People generally start eating at 8pm, and Paris is a very evening-active place. That would be somewhat comparable to restaurants closing at, say, 8:30 pm in the usa. you can eat, but not linger, nor be on the late side.

There were a lot of major strikes and protests just before the lockdown here: students and higher ed teachers and civil servants massively on strike repeatedly for months. We had severe, strict lockdown for 2 months. Then there was little follow up and tracing of first cases after lockdown. It seemed like planned through waves, heard immunity approach, that they wanted the summer to be open but to avoid any protests in the fall. Now, once again, no more than 10 people together in public spaces. And it's very possible that schools will close again in a few weeks. some are already closed.

I am thinking of buying an exercise bike or rowing machine, as the days will be shorter and weather cooler, (harder to have time to get exercise- a walk or fast walk- during daylight hours), but I have quite a few other more obligatory expenses.

Morning ladies
Alfie woke me up twice during the night had to get him out to pee and then he got back up and decided to poop in the living room.ugh..
I got it picked up and cleaned..
Faith slept most of the day yesterday here is hoping she is a bit more awake today..
Will go out and get her newspaper in a bit she usually sleeps until 7:30- 8 am.

AWwww! Heather is that Edie?! Such a sweet pic!

HEATHER ~ Edie is a beauty. Lover her smile and hair.

Busy! Year end stuff at work. Assignment due in 2 weeks. 4 appointments this week.

Pouring rain today ...

Today (Friday) I had the first of 3 dental appointments to crown a problematic tooth. I hour ... and after 6 injections of local anaesthetic, I lost count of how many she gave me. One particular nerve would not "freeze". So she did as much work as she could and took moulds and things for the crown, then put a temporary thing all over it.

She'll try again on the next appointment, and if that nerve won't "freeze", then we'll go the nitrous oxide route. I've had to go that route once before.

My husband met me at the dentist and rode the bus home with me. He had picked up a few garden things.

By the time I got home, I was exhausted. I told him I wasn't going to nap, I was just going to lie down on the sofa to watch a show before dinner.

1.5 hours later, I woke up. I guess I was tired!

And for the next 2 weeks, I need to eat soft food. So it was soup, ice cream, yogurt, and thinly sliced cheese this evening. Not a lot of each because I didn't feel brilliant.

8 hours since the local anaesthetics, and the numbness is finally mostly gone. Mostly ... not all.


Chilly, wet, and windy weekend ahead. Guess I'll work on that last assignment!


But I'm going to go to bed shortly.


Machka in Oz

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Pip: Happy baking! I hope the dog treats come out just right. Thank you for your participation in the MS ride.

Kim: I hope the vet comes up with a good solution for Levi’s ear problems. I had spaniels a child and they have fabulous personalities, but those long, floppy ears can cause problems. Keeping my fingers crossed for Levi.

Heather: Edie is a beauty. Her eyes are stunning. :flowerforyou:

Linda in Northern Ontario: “Well another day to do whatever we want—lets make it a good positive day.” Great idea! :bigsmile:


This is definitely a fall morning. It is misty and the sidewalks are wet. I woke up with a bit of a headache and took some Tylenol. It hasn’t done much good so far. :ohwell:


Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

"Get to do"s and "chose well"s Self Care September
24: Ask a trusted friend to tell you what they like about you. Hmm.
25: Release yourself from inner demands and self-criticism, just breathe and let it go?

Welcome back @debbiebert Deb! Would you let us know your general locale to help us keep you straight in our minds from our other Debbies and Debbys and…
Faye missing others posts after posting, yup, just happened to me again with Tracey’s post. I knew mfp “returns” me to the page after my last post, but now when I start reading, had to add “scan up a bit” to my “page back a page.”
Welcome @Mjkerik2010 and @helloquilts! Would you let us know what to call you and your general locale?
Allie (((hugs))) for losing so many friends so close together.
Kate (((hugs))) disabled and hit with anxiety/panic attack, you must feel so powerless. I’d be kicking and screaming!
Michele could the pipe with bricks in it be some kind of drainage tile? Would capping it cause excess water to back up and damage the house’s foundation? I’m also annoyed when Joe moans and groans, but it seems to help him deal with the pain so I’ll cope or move to another room
Kim I look forward to hearing your vet’s ideas to prevent Levi’s future ear infections. We’re struggling with Shadow’s lick granuloma and next available appointment not til Oct 20. Cortisone solution, taping haven’t stopped. She’s as adept at wriggling out of the cone ‘o’ shame as she is at chewing off the tape. Vitamin e seems to help it heal, but doesn’t stop the licking. Gonna try taping green tea bag next. That s’mores bar sounds as decadent and disastrous as my chocolate fondue with banana slices, walnut halves, maraschino cherries and cubes of cream cheese. Yum.
Machka what horrible torture! Why didn’t the DDS go right to the nitrous when the first 3 shots didn’t freeze the nerve? If it were me, I’d find an oral surgeon who could put me out for future dental work.
Tracey “… hard spot to narrow down.” :laugh: Ain’t it the truth! I agree with Katla, Faye and Lanette about the importance of Vit D. Are prescriptions included in Canada’s free health care? Would your Dr. write you such a script?

Last night CI went 166 over CO due third glass of wine and the last of the Wheat Thins. Damage was only .2 lb. This morning had the house to myself for an hour while Joe went in to town. No laundry to do, had spot vacuumed yesterday so I indulged in catching up with you accompanied by instant vanilla caramel latte and hoarded/frozen pastry fourths (walnut scone, cinnamon snail, chocolate croissant and cro-nut). Savored every bite and sip. Now time to get up and work off the caffeine and sugar shakes.

Lighter, lovelies!

Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

Barbie: We’re also thinking of next year’s garden. Next year I want to build cages for my beans. I envision white plastic plumbing pipe boxes with netting attached. The whole “box” would be lifted for me to pick beans and deer to get none. I hope to make it a reality, not just a fantasy. The other morning, we had six deer here eating the remains of the garden. :grumble:

Machka: Thanks for the link to information on the corona virus. The symptom checker is a useful tool.

Michele: I hope that Vince is not seriously ill. Machka’s symptom checker is a good tool to help figure out whether Vince needs to see the doctor. I would nag my husband until he made an appointment with the doctor and I’d see to it that he kept the appointment if he had worrisome flu like symptoms, pain or discomfort. Good luck to you and Vince. I hope things turnout well. :flowerforyou:


Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

Well reaction from flu shot all gone, so go a lot done this morning. Cleaned camper rugs and floors, hand washed 2 batches of clothes, took care of some watering for park, and cleaned off catch-all kitchen table and washed table cloth. Taking a break to catch up here and now to cook bacon before it goes bad and prep for our mid-afternoon lunner (lunch/dinner or is it linnet?).

Supposed to break heat records today through the weekend 99-101 each day then back to cool down on Monday.

Laters ladies!

RvRita