WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2021

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    edited May 2021
    margaretturk wrote: »
    I still do Facebook but ...I just saw a posting by a police officer that stated be careful what info you give out on Facebook. As a security question pets are one of them. There was a posting asking for names of my pets. Hackers are trolling social media and your info can end up in their hands. I often don't answer the ones that can indicate my age either. Sorry to be Debbbie Downer. So any questions that ask you info that could be used as a security question avoid. I know coming here indicates my age, it is worth it to me to be part of this group.

    I need to periodically remind myself this too is a public site and anything written here can be found. We do occasionally get trolls and that too reminds me to use good judgment using the internet.

    I am hoping this is common knowledge!

    Never do those quizzes on FB.
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tech-columnist-warns-against-taking-social-media-quizzes-for-fun-1.5442282

    Also don't use your pet name as the answer to a security question. You don't have to be truthful in those security questions.

    BTW - it's not so much your age that is the problem, it's your birth date. There are still some people who use their birthdate for a password!!! :open_mouth::open_mouth::open_mouth: I know ... it's hard to believe!

    By posting here, you are likely over 50 but you could be anywhere between about 45 and 105 so it doesn't really say too much about you.

    Here's an article about most common passwords:
    https://cybernews.com/best-password-managers/most-common-passwords/

    The top 10 most common passwords worldwide:
    Despite security experts recommending to use strong and unique passwords, along with two-factor authentication and password managers for more security, people continue using the weak codes that even a beginner cybercriminal could hack in a couple of moments. Here is the list of 10 most common passwords:

    123456
    123456789
    qwerty
    password
    12345
    qwerty123
    1q2w3e
    12345678
    111111
    1234567890

    And then the article goes on ...

    Most popular years used in passwords
    One of the most interesting things is when we looked at which years from 1900-2020 were the most used by people when they made passwords.

    Making a rough assumption, people may generally use years in their passwords to mark:

    • their birth year
    • the year in which the password was created
    • a special year



    It's an interesting article. It looks at trends ... most popular years, most popular names, most popular cities, etc. that people use in their passwords.

    this too is a public site and anything written here can be found.

    Good reminder. If you copy a 5 or 6 word phrase that you've typed here which includes something sort of unique like a person's name or a place or something, then paste it into Google, you'll find it.

    For example, if @exermom's daughter Denise has any computer ability at all, she could find everything her mother posts about her.

    :)


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    Short walk to the shops with my husband. It's good for him to do a little exercise.
    5.75 km brisk walk on treadmill.


    M in Oz
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Kylia: I am happy you got a chance to watch the Brady Bunch and Gilligan’s IsIand. I haven’t seen either in many years and would love to see Gilligan’s Island again. :smiley:

    Allie: Enjoy the meeting with your dear friend at Panera. :flowerforyou:

    Margaret & Machka: I’ve been staying away from facebook. It seems to have taken a turn for the worse and I’m reluctant to give any personal information there. I worry about hackers. :grumble: Unfortunately, that means that I am not in touch with several very dear friends. :ohwell:


    Katla in sunny NW Oregon
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Yesterday was three days under calories. Yay!
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,251 Member
    edited May 2021
    exermom wrote: »
    Did Firm’s Hard Core Fusion DVD then rode the recumbent bike for 45 minutes. Work tomorrow so no formal exercise

    Debbie – Let me know how the zumba class with mask on goes. I don’t know if I could exercise with a mask.




    Michele NC
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    I will. One thing that helps me with wearing a mask is the 3D printed "lip stick guard"(I think that is what they are called)- that goes in my mask. It keeps it away from my mouth so I can breath a little better-without it I can feel the asthma attack coming on quick.
    Very hard to see in this picture, as it is black on black fabric. They fit on the masks I have made but also in the store bought masks. Husband made them for me.
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    there is enough room that I actually stuck my tongue out at him and he didn't even know it :)

  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Drat. I gained two pounds for my blowout weekend. That really was too much food. It just seemed so special to be at a good restaurant with a girlfriend. If vaccination means more eating out, I really have to curb things. Like no bacon on my burger, or no chocolate torte. I really overdid it. Mea culpa! Next restaurant meal is early next week.

    Annie in Delaware
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    edited May 2021
    Annie - I sooo relate. Big hugs <3 Being with good friends is sooogood. I rate it the best thing in life. You just have to up your exercise to compensate. Don't give up! Life is to be enjoyed. Yes,one slice less bacon won't kill, you, but not living your life will. It's all a happy compromise. Live your life!

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
    skuehn48 wrote: »
    Upped the repetitions on my water exercises and my legs especially are really tired this afternoon.

    Lisa - Hope you get a handle on the gut thing. You want to be able to enjoy the grands.

    Katla - thanks for passing on the news from Rori. So glad you are getting a chance to see DD and the grands What a great thing to look forward to.

    Pip - Solvang is a cute town. Is it still Danish themed? Been a very long time since I have been there.

    Allie - not the best news from the doctor but you are not on dialysis are you? That seems like a good thing to me. Good luck dealing with Tom.

    Everyone take care Sue in WA

    Yup, very danish. It is the version of Leavenworth Washington
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Michele: Your ceramic Box Turtle is the most glamorous turtle I’ve ever seen. It is fun and funny. Nicely done! :star:

    Lisa: Great news that your son is Employee of the Month. Happy and thriving are wonderful things. :flowerforyou:

    Annie: I am in a similar boat as you—too many calories and not enough exercise. Being locked down due to the pandemic has kept me safe but it ahs not improved my fitness. :ohwell:


    I have had a bit of good news. My health club membership is setup as it has been in the past. I am HAPPY! I hope to go to Yoga Class tomorrow morning. I have missed my friends and healthy exercise. :heart:

    Katla in sunny NW Oregon
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,885 Member
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    Hugs ladies, nothing to report. Just doing laundry.
    Rebecca
    Husband and I are sharing lunch. Tomato soup for both of us, and bologna sandwiches.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,144 Member
    Afternoon ladies
    Had a lovely time catching up with my friend Lynne,we had salad with chicken and fruit and romaine lettuce.. and iced chai latte..
    Now going to pick Dan up in a bit for work..
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Clare: Welcome! Measuring portion sizes is a strategy that has helped me. I use a food scale or dishers that resemble Ice-cream scoops. Counting calories helps. Stop by often to give & get encouragement. <3
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,885 Member
    Welcome Clare from a gal on Whidbey island in Puget Sound in Washington State. (I know a mouthful eh?). I always have to state I'm on an island, but need to specify we aren't out of the coast of WA somewhere. For me getting my veggies in, is important. A good eating day, sets me up for a great nights sleep, and good day tomorrow. I always try to "make a bed of veggies" for my meal. If its pasta, its normally a bed of spinach. If its a sandwich, well I put in some quick pickled cucumbers, and tomatoes. If its chicken salad, its celery and sweet crisp apples. I normally pick a protein, then use a fruit and veggie to accompany it. Then add the bread, rice, pasta to beef it up and keep me full.
    This is a great band of ladies. We are growing older and wiser together.💕💖
    💖 Rebecca
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Flea—Good news that your son had his first vaccination today. Including teens is sensible and I am happy they’re able to get protection from covid.❤️⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️❤️
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,554 Member
    Worked today so no formal exercise. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Peak 10 Cardio Interval Burn DVD.

    After work came home and cut the grass. So far I have over 14,000 steps.

    Kylia – coming here instead of work….I’m glad to see you have your priorities straight

    When Jess gave me the IP, I mentioned that it’ll go great down the condo. Well, it really will. But I think her feelings were hurt. So today I made rice. I usually don’t make a whole lot at any one time. I told her this then said “maybe it won’t go to the condo after all”. Well, between us and the wall, it’s going and I’ll “forget” to bring it back.

    Made rice krispie bars for Vince. Unfortunately, I didn’t stir them enough and the marshmallow didn’t get on all the rice krispies. Well, they’re chocolate so I decided to make them and have the other half of the angel food/pineapple cake for when Steve comes here next week since he isn’t crazy about chocolate.

    You know what I haven’t gotten recently, or at least not a whole lot of. Those inappropriate friend requests. I did get one from someone whose picture looked decent but when I looked at her other pictures, they were of her – ah, you know. So that’s when I just deleted the friend request. I used to get them at least once/week, not lately. Maybe MFP finally got their stuff together to eliminate this

    Debbie – that’s funny that you stuck out your tongue and your hubby didn’t know it. I have to try that.

    Lisa – congrats to your son

    ClareWants...welcome!

    Think I’ll go work some more on the puzzle. Oh, Vince got me a rumba for downstairs. Now, technically, all I need the vacuum for are the stairs to the basement.

    Michele NC
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    I am looking forward to a wedding in the family and time with our daughter. Our niece is getting married and DD & I will attend the wedding. After that we may have a few days for fun. 😊
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,250 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,554 Member
    edited May 2021
    Grrrrr....Talked to Vince about my landscape fund. Heard again all about how I should never tell someone how much I have to spend. To me, this is wrong. If I only have $3,000 to spend and they come back with an estimate of $5,000, then I have to say "I only have $3,000" and then they have to go back to the drawing board to come up with the price of $3,000. Then he's going on and on about how if we need the money for something (like a new roof), we should be able to use it. Of course we would. But that most likely won't be for a few years. Then I had to really talk to him and ask why I couldn't have all my stimulus money in my fund. I don't mind waiting (we use the money for something else right now) but why can't I eventually get it, even if it's not for a few years? Finally, he agreed that I could have it. With the caveat that he told me the starting amount I had was $2,500. Now he's telling me it might be less. Well, it might be more, too.

    I guess what it really comes down to is that I'm the optimist. I look at it and say "it won't be for a few years until we need a new roof". Vince is the pessimist who feels it might be sooner. I'm the person who says "why don't we wait and deal with it when it comes up", he's the person who wants to have it ready to use immediately. Oh well.....

    Yet I've never said anything about how him buying t-shirts off the internet really isn't a necessary expense.

    Michele NC
  • Katla49
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,251 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Grrrrr....Talked to Vince about my landscape fund. Heard again all about how I should never tell someone how much I have to spend. To me, this is wrong. If I only have $3,000 to spend and they come back with an estimate of $5,000, then I have to say "I only have $3,000" and then they have to go back to the drawing board to come up with the price of $3,000. Then he's going on and on about how if we need the money for something (like a new roof), we should be able to use it. Of course we would. But that most likely won't be for a few years. Then I had to really talk to him and ask why I couldn't have all my stimulus money in my fund. I don't mind waiting (we use the money for something else right now) but why can't I eventually get it, even if it's not for a few years? Finally, he agreed that I could have it. With the caveat that he told me the starting amount I had was $2,500. Now he's telling me it might be less. Well, it might be more, too.

    I guess what it really comes down to is that I'm the optimist. I look at it and say "it won't be for a few years until we need a new roof". Vince is the pessimist who feels it might be sooner. I'm the person who says "why don't we wait and deal with it when it comes up", he's the person who wants to have it ready to use immediately. Oh well.....

    Yet I've never said anything about how him buying t-shirts off the internet really isn't a necessary expense.

    Michele NC

    I am sorry you are dealing with that- If your bills are paid and this is something you are working extra for, that extra should be for your landscaping fund.
    I am so glad I have my extra " just in case" fund that he doesn't even know about. He knows about the $40 a week I keep to use any way I want. It is no where near how much he spends on eating out with his friends, comic books, model kits, other hobbies(just bought a 3rd, or maybe it is his 4th 3D printer, etc.....
    Of course if we needed the extra money, no question, I would pull it from the bank and pay what needed to be paid but until then, I will continue to stash away.

    Debbie
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