WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2021
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Dee- You are right. The sunshine is beautiful yet deceiving! Baby it is COLD outside!
I love all the pictures of different places. I get to travel without leaving home.
So...I made a comment the other day that a lot of the Echo equipment inventory wasn't in the system. (my sister in law's job). Her comment was well, I tried-RRRRR! So today I got all the Echo equipment put in the system with pricing. Figured out a couple of pieces that were "missing" and fixed those. My husband says that it is a hassle trying to keep up with everything. My comment to him was once it is all in there it really shouldn't be that hard to keep up. The problem is that it didn't all get put in at the start. If I tell him that his sister only does things half a$$ed, he gets pissy. He knows this is a fact, but God forbid that I should comment on it. Kind of like her taking every Saturday off until Spring and leaving early. He replies, well she does come in early. Well, what would happen if I decided that I wanted to work nights? Does that mean I don't have to work the hours we are open? I truly believe the only two people who know what is going on around there are me and my son in law. And only one of us really cares! I do see the system as an advantage once I get everything in the system the way I want it. I have 6-8 weeks to get that done before Spring hits. Gotta love working with/for Family!
Does anyone remember going to friends houses for dinner? When I was married before, we did it often. I would just stop in at my friends to say hi. Now,(and I mean in the last 15 years) it is like nobody wants to impose if you invite them over for dinner. I do like to cook, just nice to cook for other people sometimes. Maybe it is because I am in a higher earning level now. Maybe it is just my husband's friends. It just seems odd to me. The couple we spend the most time with eat out 6 nights a week. They have specific things they order off the different menus. They wanted to know if we wanted to go to dinner. I said how about coming to our house for chicken and dumplings. Well, they had chicken two nights ago-smh. They are coming to pick us up to head to dinner. I reckon I will make the chicken and dumplings tomorrow for husband and I.
I wish I could share this sunshine with those struggling...oh wait....
The view from my desk at home. It definitely helps the blahs. {{HUGS}}
Healing thoughts!
High fives!
Lots of love!
Kylia sharing her sunshine from OHio
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We are expecting very cold temperatures tonight and maybe snow tomorrow, or rain if the snow doesn't make it this far south. Sometimes the South Downs catch the weather and we are OK. Many places further north have had severe flooding and now it will be snow. I'm going to leave the heat on.
I'm indulging my travel lust tonight. Watched a programme on river cruises through France, and Portugal (which we were meant to go on last October). Then played my recording of a detective series set in Copenhagen in Danish, now we're going to watch a police series set in the seedy backstreets of Paris. Travelling from my sofa.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
Afternoon ladies
Well im still home ,no call from hospital yet.. my brother is busy,so now have to depend on my kids to get me down there.
Here is hoping they get me in at least by tomorrow as the surgery is Monday..6 -
Allie ... you are constantly in my prayers!
It is cold here in Buffalo but the sun is shining! The little pup isn't too thrilled with it and we can only exercise him outside for very, very short periods of time. He's got the hang of "outside," "sit" and "come here." Not bad for just 6 days. While he is younger son's dog (son is 23 btw), I have been helping out quite a bit as younger son is going through a bad bout of migraine this week. He is keeping us busy!
Silly little guy likes this spot the best ...
Beth near Buffalo
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Stats for the day-
Zwift bike trainer- 39.17min, 213elev, 23amph, 134amph, 163mhr, 15.07mi= 411c
Strava app = 376c
Walk w/family- 2hrs 8min 14sec, 3.77ap, 181elev, 107ahr, 138mhr, 8.08mi= 764c
Strava app = 979c
Total cal 11910 -
Did Essentrics Classical Stretch DVD. I do like the Essentrics workouts. The plan for tomorrow is to do Self’s Bikini Body DVD (another new one)
Kylia – congrats on getting that printer working. Sometimes you just have to try things. I don’t like anything fried, too. If you take the breading off, are the calories the same as just a piece of meat/fish or does the oil go into the food. Does anyone know? We have a deaf person who comes into the store all the time. There is an app (free) called “hand talk” where you type in what you want to say and the “person” signs it. Maybe this will help you until you learn ASL completely. I didn’t realize that the position of the hands makes it mean different things.
Traacey – good news about Dillon! I’m so sorry about your cousin. Why wouldn’t she want her husband to know anything? Is this just her way or is it something different? What a generous thing for your boss and coworker to do for you!
Bananas – do you REALLY need 2 assistants??? You’re making the right decision
We can’t (really shouldn’t) have a disposal since we are on septic. We do have a double sink in the kitchen (and two sinks in the master bath). One is smaller than the other. I like to use the smaller one as a draining sink. We do have a hand soap dispenser. If I ever changed the granite, I would get rid of that since we’ve never used it in the 13 years we’ve been here. Vince doesn’t like that I use the smaller sink for drainage of clean dishes since you sort-of have to lean over that sink in order to turn off the water.
Lisa – our cats ALWAYS lay in front of the monitor but only for Vince. They really don’t do that for me. They also walk all over the keyboard. Believe me, we’re totally used to gibberish. We try to keep all the keyboards rolled in under the desk while we’re not using them. You are so lucky to be getting free plants/trees
Barbara – have you ever used an old toothbrush to clean the area between the sink and counter that gets gummed up?
katla – when they send you your glasses, will they give you a tracking number? If so, then you will be able to track where the package is. We’ve done that lots of times
kylia – happy birthday to your husband!
After the soup kitchen yesterday went to WalMart since I needed to pick up a prescription. I used a gift card that the soup kitchen had given me for Christmas. Honestly, I was expecting that they only put $5 on it, Vince thought they probably put $10 on it. Turns out they put $15 on it. Maybe it’s because they have fewer volunteers. I don’t remember that much was on the card last year
Have a container of sour cream that Colby bought that I can’t return (the store won’t take a return except for the same type of item, like if you get Pepper Jack cheese, it has to be for another pepper jack. If the one you are returning is slices and the one you want is a block, then they will exchange that. Please don’t ask me to explain that). Anyway, I want to use up the sour cream so I think I’ll make Vince a sour cream banana bread today.
Allie – I worry about you doing so much and then being in pain. Your body is still healing, let it.
Tina – whenever I get a shot of any kind or they take blood or whatever, I always have them do it in the nondominant hand. Also, you should wear short sleeves when you get it
Hey, if Barbara and Rita could have a “visit”, what do you think of an MFP “visit”?
Michele NC
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Beth love it!1
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kylia, I had good intentions, but once I went out, I said NOPE and came back inside. Way too cold out today.1
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Beth
Love your new pup!
Kylia
Congrats on figuring out the new system.
Rebecca
Love the pics of Athena.
Heather
You have been blessed to see so many beautiful places. Thanks for sharing.
I have done If (18/6) for 3 days now. It was hard today but hope I will get used to it. I am limiting myself to a lunch and dinner and not eating between. Will just have to see.
Carol in GA
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Barbie - I hope your walking friend gets the dizziness sorted before she gets injured.
Kylia - I don’t think I could work with my husband and Sister in Law. Not that they would ever attempt to work together anyway.
We haven’t had dinner at a friends house in probably close to 10 years unless it was a holiday thing. Ever since social media became the norm it seems people choose not to be social in the real world. I’m saying that but as I’m typing I started thinking about my girls, they were teens when Facebook came out Lauryn grade 12 and Kaitlyn grade 10, in normal times they actually do have dinners with their friends in homes quite regularly. Maybe because of younger children, less money or maybe they miss physical socializing more than we do. I haven’t even had a friend for a coffee for probably 3 years.
Beth - What a sweet pup.
I am envious as my husband got to see our daughters sweet pup today and I missed her.
Allie - I would hope that one of your children can get you to the hospital especially since Dan using your car isn’t he? Im sorry you shouldn’t need to worry about how to get to the hospital you should be resting and getting as much peace and calm as you can.
You’re in my prayers.
Michele - I don’t know if i would use a soap dispenser either. I find sometimes the more “gadgets” the more chance of breakdown.
I have heard from my cousin today, my fears were confirmed. I think she is sorry she survived and upset that her husband got to her in time. She is still in hospital and I hope he stays there until she gets the help she needs. I don’t think it had anything to do with her marriage, it seems it’s all her health issues that are not easing off.
Rodger installed the new dishwasher today and I’ve ran the first load through. When it is done I will check the dishes. It was much quieter.
I had my first physio appointment today. I have to return on Tuesday and Saturday next week as well. I was correct in my diagnosis and my right hip is frozen and that is causing all of my issues. She gave me one exercise to do once every 3 hours while I’m icing it. The rest of the time she told me to continue what I was doing, that we need to take it slowly. We are starting with 6 weeks of treatment twice a week, thankfully my benefits cover some of it.
I am off for a bath. I found some wonderful bath salts that have CBD and THC in them and they relieve me of pain for about two hours after I’ve gotten out of the tub.
Tracey in Edmonton8 -
At about 6 am ...
We're hosting/organising a 600 km randonnee this weekend. 600 km in 40 hours including all breaks. That spot is 400 km into the ride.
Machka in Oz
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Does anyone remember going to friends houses for dinner?
Kylia sharing her sunshine from OHio
Yes ... we've had dinner with friends and family 3 times in the last 6 weeks or so. Twice in their homes, and once with us in our holiday rental. Before that was about 18 months ago with friends.
But it definitely lost popularity and isn't really my favourite way of entertaining. I prefer meeting a restaurant.
However, one of the reasons I'm working on our patio is to get it into shape so that we can have the people mentioned above over for BBQ.
Machka in Oz
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Barbara - the first apartment we had when we were married had the old sink with the drain board attached and cupboards underneath. It was a unit all together. That was a convenience for cleaning, it was an ugly kitchen though. It had carpet samples for flooring. It went with the miserable little bathroom I spoke of earlier this week.
Tracey in Edmonton where it is snowing and cold for the first time since November
Our current kitchen ... sink with the drainboard attached. That's how most are here in Australia from what I've observed.
We've added some shelves because upper cupboards are not common here and we need the storage space!
That was so nice about the dishwasher!
M in Oz
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Tracey-Holding Dillon in prayer. Tragic. How thoughtful for the folks who got you the dishwasher. I do hope your cousin recovers.
Machka-thanks for sharing photo link! I liked the page.
Kate UK-great news on jabs!
Teresa in central Ohio-there’ a couple of us buckeyes in this group! I remember when I used to go to Columbus regularly. I am so looking forward to the Sunbury outlets in the future!
Jennifer-not unusual to see a drop like that. Good job.
Allie-so glad you made it home for a bit before having to return.
Julie-never gone commando, but now you have me thinking about it! Thanks for sharing Times article. I do not miss grading!
Kylia-Spanish might not be a bad idea with the growing population in our area.
One thing to gain in 2021? Being physically present with my kids and grandkids! I miss those hugs.
Busy week this week. Worked on doors more today. Got some basics done around the house. Took break from exercise. New routine is working my arms and core-not too sore but can tell I am working muscles.
Have second half of congregation meeting tomorrow. Since I am currently council president, I will go into church for that. We only have around 20 or so that attend service in person. Meeting is set up for in-person and zoom. Will be easier if I am present. Once I get both doses of vaccine and give it whatever the time frame is for it to kick in, I will probably start attending in-person as long as we distance and mask. Of course-actually going out tomorrow and they are calling for winter weather. Oh well, not a far drive.
Time for bed.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Hi Gals,
Hugs to all!
It is supposed to a crazy week with rain and wind, sometimes pretty strong winds. I am going to drive to spend 3 days with my best friend, my house mate will take care of everything here. I am looking forward to a break from the routine, and that she has a hot tub, and it might snow at her house, snow while sitting in a hot tub is fun. We have both been careful in who we see, masking, and not going to stores. So I am reasonably confident about seeing her.
I finally scored an appointment for my 92 year old mom for a Covid Vaccine Shot! The county she is living in requires you to do it online, NO phone calls, no drop in…. I think that is wrong, what about folks without computers, internet access… I have been checking 3-4 times a day for a couple of weeks and there were no openings But I was able to grab her an appointment and I will go take her, its on Feb 1. I am glad it is by appointment she is very obnoxious when she has to wait. Now I need to figure out the routine for my county as an older friend has asked for help.
Today was the last day without rain for about 10 days if the weather app is right, so I embroidered in the morning and worked in my front yard for about 3 hours… I made a pretty good dent on the things I wanted to get done.
I’ve been thinking about what I want to gain in 2021..and I am not sure; the things I want are pretty unreasonable to accomplish – but I do like these questions they make me think.
Kim from N. California
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Teresa OH – love your kitchen. Is that a double oven or single or maybe single with warming tray? We lived in Kennett Square (mushroom capital of the world) and, trust me, the smell from those mushroom houses! The first time we encountered it, we were sure there was something wrong with the septic, it was so bad. There’s one area where there are a lot of mushroom houses, that when we drove in that area, we literally got sick. Yet, we moved to NC in November and the house sold in May. For more than asking price. So you most likely won’t have much of a problem selling your house when you want to. I love almost all crafts, if I don’t know the craft I’d like to learn. I tried that with quilting and found that I absolutely hate it. I give credit to people who can quilt, because I certainly don’t want to
Michele NC
It's just a single oven. There's cupboard space above and below. I'm 5'8" and can't reach most of the high cupboards, but my DH is 6'8" so I use him instead of a step ladder! The stove top is actually located in the island in the center of the room. I LOVE it there!1 -
Machka- Beautiful view!
Michelle- I too am on septic. When we redid kitchen in 1999, i had husband put in garbage disposal. We were told not recomended, but have only once had a problem. I still scrape large stuffs into trash, but is nice to not have to worry about small and missed stuffs. The one time we had issues, my mother was getting ready to leave from a LONG (6 week) stay. She decided to clean out fridge. Yep, she put it down the disposal. Mashed potatoes and spaghetti noodles wre the worst culprits! The next evening my shower filled with sewage! GROSS! She clogged everything. The only good thing that came of it was we found out the cast iron pipes were rotting out. So pump septic, replace pipes, all good. My husband bought this house in 1984. Up until then he had never had the tank pumped. We were told it "should" be done every other year. As little as we are home I figure every five years is good. That is a job I am thankful there are people to do!
Dinner was nice. Migraine tonight after got home....was it the seasonings or the shrimp, or lack of water or the fact that 3 low pressure systems are converging on us? I will add more water tomorrow. I will try shrimp some place else later. Then will have to try restaurant again. Process of elimination.
Rest well friends!
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Kylia2 -
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