WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2020

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  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,827 Member
    edited October 2020
    Such talented ladies on this thread ... sadly, I am craft-challenged. Edited: Except for glitter. I put that stuff on every project, costume, poster my kids had! Still finding it too...
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    🧡💛💚💙💜❤️
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,531 Member
    Did a Body Pump video. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Denise Austin Quick Burn Carbs DVD

    Got a loaf of Sourdough bread started to rise then went to exercise. Sanitized my Food Lion masks in the IP. The biggest problem I see is that when the masks come out of the IP, they are so hot you can’t wring them out. But at the end of the day, that’s not a big problem at all.

    Does anyone use a walking app on their phone? If you use a pedometer, what are some of the features you look for? Which one is the best?

    Rebecca – oh, Athena is so cute. Keep those pics coming

    Jess called last night, she said something about her and Colby might get a 2 bedroom apartment. To be honest, I really don’t see why spend the extra money. They only need one bedroom. We go out there maybe once/year. But not my money!

    Donation box: I keep a box in my closet. When it gets full, then it’s time for a donation.

    I like to do crochet, diamond dotz, x-stitch, bake/cook, I’ve done plastic canvas but I’m not crazy about the way it looks, one thing I absolutely HATE is quilting, right now I’m working on a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle (that’s going to take time)

    Exercised, then voted, then put out some of the Halloween decorations, cleaned part of the floor, now making more sugar cookies. It really took some doing for me to convince Vince that we needed to decorate for Halloween. Hence, not as much is going to get done this year. I’m hoping that this will spur him on to doing a lot of Christmas decorating. He said to me just now that he wanted to have dinner early so that he can go to Target. I hope that he wants to go for a tote to put the new Halloween inflatable that we have in. Maybe??????? Update: nope, he just wanted to look at their Christmas ornaments. Well, maybe he'll get more in the Christmas spirit

    Fae – the start of this pandemic I thought I’d go out of my mind. Before this I was always the person on the go, being with people. To have to suddenly stop was a big change for me. But I’ve sort-of gotten used to it now. But at first? No way! Now it didn’t really bother Vince at all, he was always the homebody

    Katla – do you think we’ll know the results of the election on Nov. 3? Don’t some states allow mail in votes as long as they are postmarked by election day even if they do not receive them until a few days later?

    Annie – wish I could help you. I have no idea how long hot dogs last in the refrigerator. I always keep mine in the freezer.

    Going to stay up at least until midnight because tickets for On Golden Pond go on sale for Season ticket holders at midnight. Since they are only selling 100 tickets, I suspect they’ll go fast and I work tomorrow so I wouldn’t be able to purchase them until at least noontime.

    Michele NC
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,953 Member
    Still catching up from yesterday, about 1/2 an hour into work yesterday I had the starts of a headache. I tried to avoid a lot of screen time last evening in hopes of getting rid of the headache and managed to be feeling well when I went to bed. At 5 this morning though I had a full blown migraine happening. By 730 I had been sick 3 times from it. Needless to say I did not go to work today. I didn’t even get up 330 this afternoon for any real length of time.
    I had to call and do an assessment before I could return to work. I was on hold for 50 minutes before I got to speak to the nurse. What a pain that is when you don’t feel good.

    Kate - I had to comment on your knitting skills. Beautiful socks.

    Rebecca - love the family photos! Are Bailey’s chips what I think they are? My husband might enjoy them, I’m not a fan.

    Barbara - I’m glad you deleted the “only” getting rid of anything is an accomplishment.

    Katla - we pay a bottle deposit here in Alberta as well. I know New Brunswick does as well. New Brunswick had it even when I was a kid.
    We can choose to keep the money ourselves or donate it as well.

    Annie - I have had hotdogs in the fridge for a long time at least a month. I always leave things in the package when I can so I can see the best before date. I just put them in air right containers. My Son in Law works at a dairy and told me that best before dates are mandated and you usually have a few days past those dates before dairy turns bad. He refuses to throw out unless it looks or smells bad. I have started following his lead for some things.

    Michele - my iPhone has a health app that tracks my steps. I lose a lot of counting though as I don’t carry my phone with me all the time. If I am going outside for a walk I use Map my Walk.
    As a young married couple we had a 1 bedroom and we regretted signing a one year lease. We went to a 2 bedroom so we had a space to get away from each other when we needed it. With all of the working from home right now I could see needing an extra room.
    We currently have a 2 bedroom and I would do anything for a 3 bedroom. It would be so much easier to bring the Grands over.
    I keep a bag in the closet for things to donate and in the spare/craft room I have a box. I took a bunch a few weeks ago so don’t have anything currently to donate.

    Well I have read and caught up over the last 40 minutes and feel my headache returning. Time to put the phone down again.

    Tracey in Edmonton
    I’ll update with crafting pictures later.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    <3
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    I have started walking with a friend again- haven't done it in a very long time. We have been meeting at the park and walked an hour each time. Three times last week and two so far this week. Today I went half hour early so got in a little extra in. It really feels good to be moving again.
    As for crafts- I LOVE most I have tried. My favorites are sewing, making ornaments, beading. My biggest sewing project was my wedding dress for wedding #2. At only 5', buying a dress and not having to alter it is pretty much impossible. I got exactly what I wanted and spent less for it than my parents paid for alterations on my first wedding's dress. I want to do some quilting- I just got a quilt that my mom had a friend finish the back/quilting part for the quilt top my great grandmother made. It is a crazy quilt. I have so much fabric after making masks so want something fun to work on. After the holidays I will try one. Sewing fleece slippers and making the Christmas tree wall hanging for former mother in law first. I also love cooking- just wish it was appreciated a little more. Next month I will go up to my parents and spend a weekend making holiday treats. Many batches of different fudge combination(last year I think we had 12-14 ones), caramel corn, cracker toffee and ??? It is a great weekend together and everyone gets to enjoy the treats.
    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    Dropped our ballots off this afternoon. Oregon is a 100% vote by mail state, so no waiting in line for us. Well, actually, I did have to wait in line to drop off our ballots -- I was the third car in line, but not quite the same thing as I'm seeing on the news. I am very encouraged. The drop box nearest my house has had a fairly steady stream of cars with people voting.

    Take care.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,715 Member
    This week is half term holiday for schools. The weather has been atrocious so we haven't been able to meet up with the grandkids. Although we are allowed to by the government, we are not meeting people indoors at all.
    Feel a bit sad about that.
    The other grandparents are visiting today as they are not social distancing from the family. I feel very envious, but want to keep our 'isolation' going, especially as the numbers are rising very fast around here.
    So I have organised a Zoom with the kids for Friday at 3.30 pm. It will be the usual chaos, but better than nothing. The first sunny day we can see them IRL.
    I might suggest that my son pays for an antibody test to see if he is immune. I would even pay for it. In retrospect he thinks they might have had it back in April.
    ;):*:/

    I'm going to have an AF day today.
    I only did 300 calories of rowing yesterday so need to get back to it today. Nor did I write. Neither of those things is good for my mood.( I did talk to two friends). I feel so much better when I keep to my routines. I can feel an extra roll creeping round my middle and I don't like it. Back to it!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,047 Member
    Morning all. Off out early to do weekly shop. Will pop back on later.

    ☘️ Terri
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: dogs to powerline, unearthed voter pamphlet from the piles of paper,
    Bonus: guest bath, donated mattress, box springs and bedding, paid credit card bill, sock origami, 2 loads laundry, phone and email exchange re: firehouse abn registration update.
    Get to do: veg prep, firehouse best practices survey, submit grant pics and receipts, study voter pamphlet, vote, recycling, post office, Farmers’ Market, Grocery Outlet, Freddie’s take pics of car, test Bluetooth speaker so can do BB&B or T’ai Chi from voice recordings, make experimental almond paste, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (Nothing but You, Shake it like that, Larger than Life, Here I Go Again/Mama Mia, Real Deal, Get it Right); prep potato area and raised beds for beets, carrots, parsley root, parsnips, radishes and sow; weed drive again, finish weeding flower bed, mulch flowerbed; invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup. figure out where to plant naked lady bulbs, Wednesday: call Progressive adjustor, shop for part D, vote, firehall for postings and minutes to history. Reward: inventory seeds, plan fall cool season garden, order replenishments
    Self Care October
    27: Be kind to yourself today, remember progress takes time: so I’ll forgive myself for squandering time on sock origami instead of sorting/purging today.

    Joe’s pressure is still too high, so the surgeon has given him some “exercises” to do (gently pressing on the eye for 10 mins 3 times per day-but would he use a warm or cold compress or Fae’s buckwheat pillow? :noway: ) Next followup at the end of November. I was so looking forward to returning to some indoor activities (church, T’ai Chi, line dancing) that I am disappointed, but determined to wait it out. Probably for the best, feel the second wave is coming.

    Fae good wishes for your semi annual test results. The Gitano music you shared gave me chills, and reminded me of some kletzmer. How could the Romani and the Jews be unrelated?
    Terri loved the “clean jam jars” story. Wish plastic packaging had never become popular.
    Heather just emailed Holland and Barton to ask if they have a US distributor. Still looking for a US source of AF wines that don’t taste bad. ;P
    Annie I’m with Tina. When in doubt, throw it out. If mom complains, offer to buy her a fresh pack. Cheaper than a trip to the ER. This link says 7 days opened in fridge: https://stilltasty.com/Fooditems/index/17420
    Machka “Travel books” hahaha!
    Beth “craft-challenged” here too. :love: the “still finding glitter…”
    Tracey hope your migraine abates quickly.
    Sending comforting, strengthening thoughts to Rori who has been much in my thoughts lately.

    Lighter, lovelies!

    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    October: better than September.
    daily: sit with Joe: 27, weigh: 27, steps>5491=5574 vits=27 log=27 CI<CO=26 CI<250<CO=19 Tumble & Shadow 5=31 mfp=27 outside=26 up hill=25
    wkly: T’ai Chi or BB&B x3= rx=4 dance=1 clean 30 mins=8.5
    mnthly: board mtg=1 grant=1 20for20=
    bonus: AF=17 play= sew=0
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Does anyone use a walking app on their phone? If you use a pedometer, what are some of the features you look for? Which one is the best?

    I use Strava. :)

    It's good for cycling, walking, running, and everything.

    exermom wrote: »
    He said to me just now that he wanted to have dinner early so that he can go to Target. I hope that he wants to go for a tote to put the new Halloween inflatable that we have in. Maybe??????? Update: nope, he just wanted to look at their Christmas ornaments. Well, maybe he'll get more in the Christmas spirit

    Michele NC

    Why didn't you ask him? :)


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    edited October 2020
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    My Son in Law works at a dairy and told me that best before dates are mandated and you usually have a few days past those dates before dairy turns bad. He refuses to throw out unless it looks or smells bad. I have started following his lead for some things.

    I've had food poisoning too many times. I'm increasingly picky about my food and about not eating things past their due date.

    Sorry about your headaches!

    Tracey in Edmonton
    I’ll update with crafting pictures later.

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    edited October 2020
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    I might suggest that my son pays for an antibody test to see if he is immune. I would even pay for it. In retrospect he thinks they might have had it back in April.
    ;):*:/

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Unfortunately his immunity may be gone by now. But the immune time period estimates vary so perhaps he's one of the fortunate ones who has immunity for up to 7 months.

    "A new longitudinal study has found coronavirus antibodies diminish rapidly within three months of peaking."
    https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/more-evidence-suggests-no-long-term-covid-19-immun

    "Yet it’s still unknown what amount of neutralizing antibody is sufficient for protection. And even if they are protective, it’s unclear how long these immune proteins stick around. Studies of recovered COVID-19 patients have shown that antibodies for the coronavirus can wane after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, but overall, their levels remain relatively stable over a span of three to six months."
    https://www.sciencenews.org/article/coronavirus-herd-immunity-immune-response-antibodies

  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    :)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    It's good to remind ourselves of this when we get upset about the little things. :)

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    For me ...

    Will the work (employment) I do now matter into the future? Yes. Finances and Experience.
    Uni? Yes. The degree could put me in a better place for future employment.
    Caring for my husband? Absolutely!
    Fitness? Yep!


    M in Oz
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    edited October 2020
    Barbara To fully answer your question of how the Romani and Jews are not related is a long study. Here is a very short version.
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    Dr. Oan Hancock has a lot of published articles on this and you might find them interesting. The Romani were originally in the Northwest India desert and were Hindu and were driven out by the Muslims and that is the reason they migrated to so many European countries. They lived mobile until they found a place to settle, which is what gave them the reputation as travelers. Some remained mobile because they were unwelcome in other countries. Interesting that as an ethnic group the Romani do not have their own country and have never started a war. Many great people were Romani but never let it be known because of the stereotype of the gypsy. Note in this context gypsy isn't capitalized. As a people, Gypsy is capitalized. Gypsy is not a Halloween costume or a way of life, it is a people. When they migrated from India many thought they were Egyptians. The English speaking countries shortened Egyptian to Gypsy.

    Most eye surgeons sell those specially made microwave heat pads special cut for the eyes. Could you have the doctor recommend to Joe that he use one? I don't get some men at all! Why would he push on his eye rather than use a soothing moist type head pad? I would be miserable without my daily eye heat padding. Joe has no idea how lucky he is to have you. The heat pad is a medical recommendation from my doctor. He wants me to use it twice a day for 10 minutes each time. It is also recommended for dry eyes. It gets the natural oils flowing that to tend to gel as we age. Maybe buy one for yourself and use it and Joe will decide to try it.

    Fae still puzzled over aging male stubbornness
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Fae- Wow! Great info on the Romani people! I love learning about different cultures! Thank you!
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    edited October 2020
    KJ I love to learn about people and cultures also. Especially how women were the backbone and foundation and the glue that kept the pieces together. Some cultures without the strength and sacrifice of women would be extinct. The mothers that gave their lives to get their children to safety.





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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,715 Member
    Tracey - so sorry about your migraines. Hope you can find some relief. <3

    Heather in the WINDY UK XXXXXXXX
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,259 Member
    :heart:
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    Kathryn Been there more than once hun, but luckily I was able to put myself out of it. You are among women that care here. We may not always say the things you were hoping to hear, but we care. I can't tell you what to do, all I can say is what I did as will others here. We are sharing our stories and hope to read more of yours. Why do you feel like giving up? Making your first post here is a great step. This group is more diverse than any women's group I know. So spill it-girl, tell us all, and let's get you motivated.

    Fae in PNW USA
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,047 Member
    Kat🌺 We have all gone through those hard times. But you have taken a positive step by reaching out.

    Every one finds their own way. I did it by setting one goal to start with, just for today, then renewed it each day for about a week.

    I would add a new goal, and kept repeating that. It’s okay if you miss your goal on one day.

    The beauty is that you get a do over every single day.

    ☘️ Terri
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Kat🌺 We have all gone through those hard times. But you have taken a positive step by reaching out.

    Every one finds their own way. I did it by setting one goal to start with, just for today, then renewed it each day for about a week.

    I would add a new goal, and kept repeating that. It’s okay if you miss your goal on one day.

    The beauty is that you get a do over every single day.

    ☘️ Terri

    Well said!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    Nice day ... explored cute shops and brought home several things, lunch at a raspberry farm, lots of walking, and then a little bit of cycling. :)


    M in Oz
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Nice day ... explored cute shops and brought home several things, lunch at a raspberry farm, lots of walking, and then a little bit of cycling. :)


    M in Oz

    That sounds like an ideal day to me! Lunches at farm bistros are my favorite.

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