WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2022

cityjaneLondon wrote: »

Machka - I have an app. WriterP+. It's very basic. Unfortunately it doesn't upload to Dropbox, so I copy and paste it into my email and send it to myself. I find there are times when I'm not in the mood to open my laptop. Also means I can do it anywhere, anytime.
I also use Notes app for poetry, ideas, quotes etc.

Heather UK xxxxxx

I meant physically ... do you hook your phone up to a keyboard?

Or is it a dictation thing?

Lisa - Nothing beats a boiled chicken. I do mine in the IP for 25 mins. I don't know why I ever bothered to roast them! I would do one tomorrow, but my 3 freezers are stuffed to bursting! I've still got one pot of stock left in there.
A lot of stuff in there was bought for the cancelled Christmas visit for DSIL. Cinnamon rolls, bagels, haggis plus veg haggis, ricotta and spinach pies, chocolate roulade...... They have rescheduled for the 19th February.

Tonight is duck legs. Friday night is wine night. I try to pick something that goes with a lovely bottle of red. DH loves to visit our local wine merchant, called Quaff, and have a long discussion before he purchases 6 bottles. They deliver it to the door the same day.

I've just woken up from a nap. Just about to ring my friend L.

I searched for ages for a quote this afternoon. Could only remember a few words and the jist of it. Found it! Great sense of relief and achievement. Thank you Dr Google.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Did my elliptical and marching and yoga. Yay!

Annie in Delaware

Happy Friday everyone,

So spending my day on MFP helped a lot. I really paid attention to what I ate and lost 1.5 pounds. I'm at the beginning of my weight loss, so I'm still losing binge weight.

I'm also more motivated to work. I'm a programmer and I've been working at home for over 12 years. With all the illnesses and pain, I've gotten out of the habit of working very much. My husband kids me that I get paid and don't work. I've got a great boss who understands that my health is an issue and as long as my customers are happy and I get things done, he's not worried about how much I work.

I woke up sore this morning after 3 days of being able to walk without assistance. I guess that means the day will be spent on the couch and keeping my walker nearby.

We are planning on going to friends' this weekend and I'm concerned about how I'll handle eating. They are making pulled-pork, which will be pretty easy to avoid, cuz I'm not big on meat. It's the chips, cheese and wine that will be the hardest. Any tips?

Beth from Texas

Beth have bottled water handy. Always have it in your hand and then you are less likely to snack on the wrong things. When you do fill your plate load up on the fresh veggiesn and fruit if they have it and then there will not be room for the foods you are trying to avoid.

Lisa that is cold for you. You must be getting some of our air from Minnesota. We get brief relief from our cold and then back down to the freezer. It looks like this coming Thursday and on looks better. I just try to get my indoor stuff worked on during the bitter cold and like you I do not go out unless I have to.

Carla - I never thought of that for the wine cubes. Great idea for summer white, or rosé.

Rang my friend. She is doing OK. Talked a lot about the funeral service. I was a bit jealous that a mutual university friend had written her a card with all sorts of 'spiritual' advice. I've been holding back on all that sort of thing, 1) because everyone has to find their own way and 2) I think it is a bit early for all that. However, I agreed with most of what she said, and she said it very well. I've been holding back.
At the moment I am just a listening ear. My friend is seeing a therapist, so she will be getting good advice.
My other friend could do with taking some of her own advice!
I thought it, but didn't say it. I will let my friend steer her own way and just support her.

Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Katla49 wrote: »

Barbie and Lisa - Regarding last wishes--DH & I got married in a whale lookout tower at Cape Perpetua on the Oregon coast more than 50 years ago. We were still college students then. Both of our families were there and our two best friends were witnesses. We plan to have our ashes scattered from there when the time comes, and the ashes of our beloved dogs with us. Our daughter has agreed to help do this for us.
We are hoping that the time doesn't come any time soon and are also hoping for many happy years between now and then.

Katla in NW Oregon

How romantic! I know when I was down at my sisters last summer she was appalled at my idea of whole body donation, when I pass. I have found a company called Medcure, and they come, pick you up, then your body gets used for research, etc and whatever is left (tmi I know), is cremated and scattered in the ocean or sent back to family. This is all free. It just seems logical to me, as I was a blue baby when I was born. So the medical community fought hard to keep me here, seems fitting to have me when I am gone. But I was surprised at my sisters response.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa