WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2021

Lisa - yes it is my husband and I that burn and paint wood ornaments. We have cut all of our own wood slices. Hubby cuts, I sand he burns, I colour, felt and loop. We cut them at 1/4 inch thick.
We bake ours in the oven at 200 for anywhere from 4-6 hours to get all the moisture out, this is where you’ll hopefully get all the cracks that are going to happen before you do the work.

Allie and Heather- my paternal grandmother had 7 children and had a terrible time adjusting to cook for herself when the time came. She ended up being malnourished. My maternal grandmother had just one child and had a much easier transition.

I had a very exciting surprise yesterday. As most of you know I am originally from New Brunswick and live in Alberta. While scrolling FB yesterday my friend shared her son’s post that he had room on a trailer coming to Alberta on May 21st. I contacted her to see if he still had room and he did, so I’m getting my parents kitchen table!!!!! I am so incredibly excited. This table came to my parents when I was 12, it was my Great Grandmother’s. It has 8 leafs. I don’t think it’s leaves when talking about tables, you may correct me if I’m wrong. I also have the dishes my Great Grandmother used on it. I told my Mom today I was getting it. She was quite happy for me.

I had a deck visit with my Grandchildren yesterday. My Grandson looks so much older with his glasses.




Tracey in Edmonton

"Get to do"s and "chose well"s
At church council I was the only one masked. Our pianist/music leader told me that she personally knew that every person present at the council meeting had been fully vaccinated. I was happy to remove my mask. It will be different at line dancing Tuesday. I personally know that 3 of the gals have not and will not be vaccinated, so I will be one of the only two that keep our masks on. [sigh]

Katla Yoga AND Thai restaurant opening? Hooray!
Julie it is the same here, must follow up every test to make sure received. Frequently staff says “It’s not in the computer” because labs, hospitals, providers all have different systems that are not exchanging data well. Sometimes one office has to fax hard copy to another, who then scans it in. Then the MA, PA or MD really has to LOOK at the results. Pfaugh.
Pip ((hugs)) true reminder, all we have is NOW.
Terri welcome back to the land of the living, glad you’re finally feeling better, thanks for the virtual hug
Welcome @margaret_bodine ! cooking for 1 is challenging. I need to start every meal with a vegetable, freeze at least half of what entrée I make for both portion control and boredom/repetition avoidance, weigh and log every bite, lick and sip. Good luck!
Heather, I had to google “J’ai la peche”, Brava!. Moi, j’ai la patate
Welcome @LisaKinVA and congratulations on no markers for inflammation in four weeks. That is a great accomplishment!
Beth what you said about toffee
Margaret congrats on your mini choir. It does feel great to be back to church and singing
Allie ((hugs)) so sorry for your loss and the grim reminder that this pandemic isn’t over yet. Hope the consult leads to a sleep test and some answers soon.
Tracey your GS looks so serious!
Kylia “…Plants are in the ground. Gutters and roof top cleaned out/off. Went to Costco….” wish I were as “unproductive” as you!

I really wanted red wine today but it was sunny and warm so I opted for real beer and ended up going way over on calories with pizza, salty and sweet snacks. Had I had the 2 glasses of red wine, chicken rigatoni and salad that I’d planned it would have been much better. Ah well.

Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD 2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW