WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2020

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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,612 Member
    edited November 2020
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: livestream church, dogs to powerline, STAS challenge Day 3, watched Day 4 video, completed fire district best practices survey.
    Bonus: one load laundry, transplanted 3 salvaged violas, vacuumed and cleaned 40 mins each.
    Get to do: submit grant pics and receipts, call credit union with questions, finish IRA w/d form, call bank about missing credit card statement, call eye center pay by phone, post office, bank deposit, Curry Pilot, STAS challenge catchup, firehall for postings and minutes to history, fast for tomorrow's blood work, 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, Tuesday: bloodwork, call Progressive adjustor, shop for part D. Reward: inventory seeds, plan fall cool season garden, order replenishments
    New Ways November
    2: respond to a difficult situation in a new way: PRACTICE trying gentle humor instead of annoyance, compassion instead of judgement.

    Kate think of you every day as I try to balance on one foot while brushing my teeth. Seems like my electric toothbrush is slowing down, 2 minutes can’t be that long! :laugh:
    Welcome Patti in Ok! Even baby steps are positive actions you are taking for yourself. Good job.
    Lanette “convince the dogs they are on a new feeding schedule” :noway: The Princess is not amused. :laugh:
    KJ likewise think of you every day, when I wring out the sponge Joe left soaking on the sideboard. ;)
    Fae welcome to the 70s! With respect, I think it’s too soon to know all about Covid-19’s source and future. Sorry your friend wasn’t able to help you celebrate your birthday. Hope you two can meet up some other time, that restaurant sounds very appealing.
    Weclome back Luci in WNC. Good to see you again!
    Flea ((hugs)) precious time, but so very hard.
    Katla give the candy to the food bank. Food insecure people need treats too!
    Margaret :brokenheart: (hugs) :heart:
    Tracey SMH at that doctor. To me, the decision should be for the patient to make, it is their risk either way.
    Michele, you reminded me of the trophy I won at one of our company's bonding/bowling events. I was... "The Most Atrocious Bowler." :laugh:



    Lighter, lovelies!

    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    November: better than October.
    daily: sit with Joe: 1, weigh: 1, steps>5491=4443 vits=1 log=1 CI<CO=1 CI<250<CO=1 Tumble & Shadow 5=2 mfp=1 outside=1 up hill=1
    wkly: T’ai Chi or BB&B x3=0 rx=0 dance=0 clean 30 mins=2.5
    mnthly: board mtg=0 grant=0 20for20=0
    bonus: AF=0 play=0 sew=0
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,598 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    The thing that really s***s about this whole pandemic thing is that kids won’t get to sit on Santa’s lap.

    I've never visited Santa and have never sat on Santa's lap. I didn't even know who/what Santa was until I was about 6, in school.

    I've often thought that in this day and age, sitting on Santa's lap should become a thing of the past. I find the idea of children sitting on some old guy's lap kind of creepy.

    Instead, the shops around here are planning a distanced Santa event for kids which is probably more appropriate anyway.

    exermom wrote: »
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    Nice puzzle!

    M in Oz

  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    MICHELLE love the puzzle I’m struggling with a butterfly puzzle, can’t even complete the edges which is where I always start. To be fair started it when I broke my wrist but couldn’t concentrate so only just got back to it.
    Took part in a zoom session last night, bit strange but managed, have another on Wed a knitting 🧶 group I miss the face to face though.
    Haircut tomorrow before lockdown

    Stay safe

    Kate UK ❤️
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,313 Member
    Morning Ladies -

    Trick or Treaters - We had 8. Normally we have 25 or so.

    Katla - Donate the extra candy to the food bank. Food insecure people enjoy treats as much as anyone.

    I am venturing outside my bubble this morning for a haircut. I haven't had one since lockdown happened in March. I have below my shoulder length curly hair so I just threw it up in a ponytail most of the time. It has reached the point of so much frizz on the icky ends I can't hide it with product so I am venturing out. I am hoping they don't lock things down again here, but if they do, I will have a haircut done that will last me several months if it needs to.

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    edited November 2020
    Betsy
    Always glad to see you!

    Machka
    I think I said it, but many congratulations on your accomplishment in finishing your degree—and dropping some of your other responsibilities. You deserve breathing space and to make the summer one that is wholly enjoyable!

    Barbara AHMOD
    Glad Joe’s feeling better. Hope it doesn't mean TOO much work for you afterward...
    :)

    Michele
    Hope your down mood has lifted and you're back to your usual busy self.

    Kate UK
    The Zoom sessions sound like fun, hope you’re enjoying them.

    @363days – Patti in Oklahoma
    Welcome to the group!

    Fae
    Happy belated birthday!

    LuciB
    So good to see you pop in! Hope you stay, no worries about keeping up with everything.

    Evelyn, Vancouver
    Clocks have not been my friend late, either.

    Flea
    Well done on the weight loss in a stressful time! My best friend had to move her Hawaii trip either three or four times due to COVID, then caught COVID, which delayed things as well (she seems to be fine so far). Her daughter and son-in-law live there, so for her, it’s family.

    KJ (Kelly)
    Love the plan… but I overwhelm quickly, and my head would have exploded before I got it all that written down. It's only been like that the last five years, though. I used to love them!

    Katla
    I agree with the chorus of “donate the candy to a food bank.” While they will get a ton of it this year, it keeps, and with candy individually wrapped, can be easily slipped into what they give folks in small amounts.

    Margaret
    John’s marker is so lovely. So glad you have Drew to love…

    Heather
    Your before and afters are always inspirational, and your smile just glows now.

    Tracey
    Love the Halloween pics of the kids!

    Terri
    Your hair looks good long or short!

    Regarding the Santa thing, I remember nothing about Santa until I was up around age six, as well – when my mother said we could write a letter to Santa, and after she made sure the spelling was right, would put it in the fire, and the smoke would go straight to the North Pole. She was quite creative. Never sat on Santa's lap until my sister and I were grown, and gave the picture to our mother as a gift that Christmas. Santa looked a little stressed, though.
    :smiley:

    Still jet lagging on the time change. Egg, however, came in the bedroom yelling at 3:30 clock time (I’m usually up by 4:30 a.m.) Hard to sleep when a cat is sitting on your chest saying, “Mommmmmm” and didn’t want her to wake Corey, so I got up and obliged the request. Probably not a good precedent to set.

    Regarding hair, I lost at least a quarter of my hair mass, and possibly half of it during the last months, and hadn't gotten it cut for a year, so it what was left hitting my collar bones. Didn't look like me, didn't feel like me, and the mirror showed a horribly old woman with wispy, horrible hair. So even though I said I wouldn't, went and got my usual short cut. Instant pick-me-up.

    On the rest, there were so many days when I couldn't eat last month, but for the last couple weeks, the appetite came roaring back, as has some of the weight. The fatigue is slowly, slowly getting better, but my ability to move has not come back as fast as I want it to. After a few steps, it's much like trying to walk through water, with the whole world trying to slow you down. I did inch my steps over 4,000 a day yesterday for the first time in a long time, but it's all too incremental and very little calorie burn yet.

    But, I'm back to counting, being mindful. I'd still rather have a few pounds back on than go back to last month, but if I can get them off or prevent getting more back, that would be good.

    Later, y'all,
    Love, Lisa
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    Even though I wore leggings for patio Fae She, I have decided to discontinue this ritual until spring. Eye appointment today for checking pressures after 3 days of not using drops. This will evaluate the laser treatment. The drops cause me sinus problems. Sniffling and a runny nose is almost a crime these days and can lead to solitary confinement. The doc will also review the glaucoma test results. He always ends his assessments with, "remember to eat your greens, beans," and I forget the third one that rhymed with greens and beans.

    Fae not enjoying the cold





  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,416 Member
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,018 Member
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  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,195 Member
    :)<3Lisa, happy that you are feeling well enough to post a bit more. Best wishes for continued recovery.

    :) Still no haircut for me. I may have to trim my bangs soon.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,699 Member
    In the first vol of my memoir I wrote about how my bestest friend Derek, who was four years older than me, told me that there was no such thing as Father Christmas when I was four years old. It was just daddy dressed up. I felt nothing but relief that the world wasn't some weird place where supernatural beings could materialise. I preferred reality.
    I remember telling my parents that I didn’t believe. I was on the floor playing with something and had my back to them. "I don't believe in Father Christmas" "Derek says....." I could feel them freeze. Then very calmly they said, "Don't tell Richard", (my little brother.) "You can still have your stocking. It doesn't make any difference. "
    I remember the relief that they didn’t try and argue with me. :D My world was all the safer.

    Had my hair trimmed. B)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,289 Member
    Very windy here today.

    I gave up cutting my hair years ago and now it is down to my waist. Thinner than I would like, but I don't stress about it. It's not hard to care for at all. I put henna on it myself to cover the grey sparkles.

    Last night I broke my eating window for the first time. I was feeling woozy. Probably not real hunger as I had a very big lunch. But I had some popcorn and then quit. So the damage wasn't too bad.

    Annie in Delaware
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    edited November 2020
    Thanksgiving Sucks Also

    It is not a female friendy day. The round table sharing of what we are thankful for was always my favorite. Just a bunch of steaming bull poo. I was always honest which didn't go over well.

    "I am thankful that I have the brains to plan ahead of time. I am thankful that I get up early so I can get things going while the old man sleeps in. I am thankful for the Christian Brothers brandy that is in my fourth cup of mocha. God bless those brothers coming to my aide. I am thankful for my mouth stuffed with mid-morning gooey heavy saturated cinnamon roll while I bend over the counter cutting celery and preparing a bread stuffing to shove up the highly chemical raised, blue-colored, over sodium infused turkeys butt.

    I am thankful the old man put on fresh boxers this morning while he wanders around the kitchen looking for something to eat. I am thankful for my refrigerator with an open door buzzer that brought to my attention he didn't close the door after his fourth attempt looking to locate the gallon milk jug which he finally found in the same place it has always been. I am thankful it was empty. I am thankful that Wal Mart is open so he can go buy more milk. I am thankful that I remembered to take his only pair of sweats out of the dryer so he could dress for Wal Mart shopping. I am thankful for my dog Spot that found his football slippers where he left them yesterday.

    I am thankful he was gone for an hour so I could put on some old rock and roll and twist with Chubby Checkers instead of that barroom hangover poor me puke crap he calls music. The happiest song they play is a lie. Something about waltzing across Texas. No woman has ever had time to waltz across her yard, let alone Texas. I am thankful that I have a low gag factor and watching all the food being shoved down like it was a timed event with the resulting belching and farting, doesn't phase me. I am thankful for my earplugs to block the blaring football game with all the arguments over calls by the refs. I am thankful I hid the last of my cash so, in the event that the old man loses, they will take his old Hog that takes up storage space in my garage.

    I am thankful that no one found my last bottle of Jose Cuervo. Forget the salt and lime, it is straight out of the bottle baby! I am thankful Jose will help me through the massive cleanup after the meal is devoured while others argue about how to divide the leftovers during game breaks. I am thankful for those that keep their pants buttoned. I am thankful I am single and this prayer is offered on behalf of all unappreciated women across the USA, may God bless them each and every one. AMEN!!!"

    Fae that always helps girlfriends with all the Spanksgiving preparations and clean up
  • csofled
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Michele- I am aware of a Meals on Wheels program sponsored by the senior center in our city. Homebound seniors or disabled get their meal delivered and those who are mobile can get it a meal at the senior center. I don’t know if there is a fee. Our school district feeds children in need. Portland is a much larger city and had drop in locations for homeless people for many years. I’m not sure whether that is up and running due to the pandemic and rioting that occurred there. We haven’t had a hard frost in our area so far this season. Forecasts are calling for change. There has been a forecast for possible snow next week. I’ll be among those who are surprised if it actually happens. :star:

    Heather- I hope things turn out well for people in your area. We’ve been in “lockdown” mode for a long time. It appears that will continue. Grocery stores are open, and some restaurants are open with social distancing in place. Other restaurants are offering take out. :ohwell:

    Terri- We had a zoom meeting for a city meeting in our town that was hacked by outsiders. I briefly saw an oriental face. I refuse to use my own computer for a public zoom meeting. I don’t want anyone “mining” my computer for financial or other information. :noway: You are lovely & your hair is nearly as long as mine. I’ve been trimming my own bangs since January. The rest of my hair is getting longer & longer. It hasn’t been this long since college days. :star:

    Barbara- It has always been our plan to drop off the remains of our candy at the food bank in the next few days. We regularly donate beverage cans to them. The cans can be redeemed for ten cents each and used to buy food to give to those in need. We certainly don’t need candy! “Once on the lips, forever on the hips-“—

    Lisa- It is wonderful to see you posting again. You have been missed!!! :heart:

    Faetta- I’m not in favor of dirty old men who put on a costume so they can grope children. Most of the Santas that I have seen in recent years are outside of the grocery stores and ringing bells to help feed the hungry. I haven’t been inside a mall since the CoVid pandemic came along. :heart:

    Pip- Beautiful photo! :heart:


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,699 Member
    edited November 2020
    Katla - We've been on covid restrictions for many months, this lockdown is much stricter, basically stay at home unless you have to go out. Don't meet more than one person and only in a public space, not a garden. No restaurants open.
    It starts on Thursday, so we may try to fit in a meal sitting outside at Fatto a Mano on Wednesday lunch time when the weather might be better. Chilly, but sunny. DH and I have not been out together since March. We can wrap up. :D
    DH is hoping to walk on the hills with his cricket friend on Thursday.
    On Friday we still hope to meet the kids at a loooooong distance in the park as they come home from school. Either side of the path is possible. Then either side of the road. ;) We can shout!

    DH has made the Christmas cake. He consulted me about technical issues with the KitchenAid, but otherwise managed perfectly. The cake is in the oven now. :)

    The hairdresser was busy as everyone was trying to best the deadline for lockdown. I just had a very quick trim, no washing or drying. Mask and visor were worn by the cutter. I was in a mask. Everything sanitised, temp taken. Hands washed.
    I'm feeling a bit conflicted about the national lockdown as cases are still fairly low here and nearly all of them are at the two universities. Locally almost nothing and no deaths at all for the whole city.

    Cake smells deeeevine! :D

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    edited November 2020
    Practicing cell phone posting from eye docs. Wore wide leg jeans and heel booties for a change. 2jbvc0yferp4.jpeg

  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited November 2020
    Heather- DH had a hair trim with the beautician October 1. Everyone was masked, and distances were 6 feet apart. They took temperatures before they'd let a customer into the shop. My dentist's office did the same a few months ago. Our county is doing much better than average in Oregon at taking care of public health with the Covid pandemic. We're hoping things go as well in round two. I haven't had a professional haircut since New Year's. I've been cutting my own bangs and letting the rest grow.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • winsby
    winsby Posts: 2 Member
    Totally new to this page, so good to see the encouragement flowing all around this page. We, no matter where we live, all have the same kinds of problems, dreams, fears and successes in our lives and it is great to hear/see some of the best here. Am probably a little older than some on this page but this doesn't matter to me because it is so nice to see the sharing. Have been using MFP for about 4 months and have found faithfully logging in every day is working very well. Down 25 pounds since first of 2020 and now hubby, recently diagnosed with diabetes, has joined me and is already down about 15 pounds (why do men lose weight faster than women...doesn't seem fair, huh?). It makes losing weight much easier if your partner is also watching what they eat as it makes cooking/shopping so much easier. We try to plan foods that are high in vitamins and low in fats. We live in the heart of the Sonoma/Napa wine country where wine is served everywhere with lots of great foods...gave up alcohol completely which really helps in weight loss....but we're no fun anymore!

    One tip: saw someone had posted a list of menopause problems, one was breast pain. I've had breast pain since I was a young woman and had a doctor tell me to take 400 mg of vitamin E every day and it would go away. Tried this and found it to be true. When I have to stop taking it the breast pain returns in a few days, restart the vitamin E pills again and it's gone in a few days. Can make your life more comfortable. Doctor said not to take more than the 400 mg dose though.

    Hope all have a wonderful day today.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Rita- So many people are locked down that chatting here is an important connection for many of us. Speaking for myself, you don't have to keep up when you are busy. I'll be happy to see your posts when you're able to find time. :heart:
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :)<3Lisa, happy that you are feeling well enough to post a bit more. Best wishes for continued recovery.

    :) Still no haircut for me. I may have to trim my bangs soon.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA

    Oh, yes. I honestly don't remember the last time I had an actual hair cut. It must be at least a year -- I think it was well before COVID. I have been trimming it myself. Even gave myself some wispy bangs, which I had to trim again this morning. But I do badly need a good cut. For another time, I guess.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    On Friday we still hope to meet the kids at a loooooong distance in the park as they come home from school. Either side of the path is possible. Then either side of the road. ;) We can shout!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    All that locked down and such small gatherings, even outside, and the kids are still going to school?

    I get so confused by all of this -- I can't follow the logic of not allowing a group of four or five to gather outside and yet allowing kids to sit indoors in a classroom with a bunch of other germy kids.

    Here, I can go to work and be in a classroom with germy college kids with masks and socially distanced, but my 14 year old has to attend his school virtually.

    I am curious to see what our state ends up doing. Our cases are up, but not as bad as the rest of the country. I don't think the US has the stomach for another lockdown like we had in the spring. So I will be surprised to see it.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    Pressures great at 10 both eyes, but test show damage in right eye that may be problem in the test as it doesn’t’t make sense so repeat test in Jan. No more drops for now but waiting for blood test to check for eye health necessary vitamins. Big delay as the tech doesn’t understand docs orders and waiting for reply. My stomach is growling. Missed my brunch and late for lunch
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,090 Member
    Afternoon ladies
    Its quite the blustery day today.. ran some errands, but sm back with Alfie and Homer...
    I called the insurance company holy moly there is all sorts of hoops and bells and whistles to be able to genetic testing..so here is hoping that the drs office can contact the insurance company to find out what i really have to pay for this..
    Oh well..Homer giving me what for..
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,289 Member
    I did two minutes on my mini stepper. Last time I started this, it didn't last. But maybe this time will go better. I can feel it in my quadriceps which is much better than knee pain. Maybe all those lunges did some good.

    Annie in Delaware

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