WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2023
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Tracey - hope the T-storms didn't cause trouble. I miss the light shows and house shaking rumbling - we rarely get that out here. Glad to hear your daughter is doing OK and her relationship with her DH is so strong. Sounds like you are getting into the "student groove". Give Rodger a hug from us!
Lisa - great that you get to keep the A/C thanks to Amazon's foul-up. I'd keep the Walmart one for a spare, but that's just me. Bird in the hand. Are you looking forward to DS's and his GF's (fiance?) visit? How long are they planning to stay again?
And I agree, I think a chicken "tractor" is the way to go. There are a lot of different ones on YouTube, some neat home-made ones with more room than the Omlet one (which I think is neat.) I already have a lot of tight fencing and wood, so would be inclined to tack something together (with Roger's help) instead of spending more $$.
Betsy - with the cooler weather, drive to Seattle shouldn't be too bad today, tho it is Friday. Hoping the weekend traffic congestion waits until your travels are over. Hugs to your sis. Glad you are over Covid, hope you are now done with that pesky bug forever.
Ginny - So kind of you to give the folks at the food bank an opportunity to tell their stories. Has to be tough, after many years of working and having a good family life, to have to rely to a food bank. So glad it's there for them.
My rural area has a lot of homeless camps and campers/travel trailers trying to settle in on private land and public streets. I wonder if these folks are relying on food banks too, or if it's mostly folks who have housing that can't make ends meet. Gardeners, farmers, and businesses have been good at seeing these food banks are well-stocked with fresh, nourishing food when available.
Debbie- I really, really enjoyed seeing the bird pictures in the marsh by where you walk. What a special place! That grocery job you sometimes do is interesting, I didn't know it existed.
Beth - you and your DH's siding project and son's migraines have been on my mind. Hope all is going well.
Karen - happy to see you popped in! Hugs!
Pip - Was Addison going to come back and spend time with you again? For you:
I have the crockpot full of apples cooking down into sauce. Morning temp got down to 49f and I had a splendid walk with my neighbor. Once a week gets us caught up and keeps the conversation fresh.
Thinking about Barbie's comment yesterday - the thing about new dogs, chickens, trips, cars - these keep us looking toward the future. Anticipation. Pulls us out of yesterday.
Make it a wonderful day!
Lanette
SW WA State
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Barbie- I consider my former hubby my best friend. We chat every afternoon. Sometimes it is just a quick check in and other times we chat an hour. We talk about everything. So glad to have that connection.
Insomnia and darn mosquitos AGAIN. I went to bed early because I was tired. In bed at 9. Slept 10-15 min then awake until I got up and took a shower in the dark at 12:30. Woke up at 5:20 because of the bug bites itching. Son's alarm was going off so I got up and made him a coffee to take with him(coffee was made last night, just put it together with some creamer in a travel cup) and moved the garbage cans so they weren't in his way. Back to bed then awake at 8 when dh came in from work.
Planning on making some mango preserves/jam today- have 10 ripe mangos that need to be used up. I just cook it down til thick. no sugar or pectin added. Will use it on toast, in PBJ or in my cream puffs or "ice cream" sandwhiches.
Walking the wetlands at 11:30 until time to get Ezie.
Have Zumba tomorrow at 11:30 for a free class with my teacher. Want to support her. This is her first time doing a class at the library- getting her name out and maybe get some new people for our class. More students means more money for her.
Found a box fan on the street yesterday on the way to get Ezie so I will have that in my car in case I need it tomorrow and then take it in on Monday- we need all the fans we can get in that room- it is so hot and stuffy. My friend left early Monday and would have Wed. if I hadn't brought a second little fan like the one I have been bringing for myself. Only two large fans up front and the windows up high open.
As soon as I am done with Zumba, I will stop at MIL's house to walk the dog while dh cuts his mom's hair. Easier for him if the dog isn't under foot. Usually don't do any exercising on Saturday but will get double tomorrow.
Dh is going to be gone all day Sunday so will enjoy the day. Will have to go take dinner to MIL and give her her pills- little price to pay for having the day to myself. She may WANT take out but I am not doing that. I will take over what ever I decide to cook. If she doesn't like it, she can fend for herself.4 -
Hello ladies!
Thank you for all the kind words about my Aunt. The funeral isn't until October so there's time to plan.
Today's news is that my uncle and cousin who live across the street have Covid. My Dad was over there the day before yesterday, so I bought him two rapid tests. He had all his vaccinations and boosters and such, and he has no symptoms so far, but I imagine it would take a few days to show symptoms.
Other than that bit of Covid anxiety, it's a beautiful day. I have a pot roast for dinner. And I was going to make tuna salad again one of these days. Mom thinks I should make a casserole for my Aunt across the street. I think we should avoid going over there at all. Last time I made a meatloaf for them and I messed up the recipe. I've written poetry in three languages but I'm a mediocre cook on a good day. Hmm.
Anyway, enjoy your weekend!
Annie in Delaware6 -
Afternoon ladies
Ran down and got the run down on all of Homers meds and what time and what he likes to eat..they leave tomorrow morning and will be going on a sunset dinner cruise tomorrow night
So thay will be sweet.
Alfie and I will be up and out early in the morning and it always feels a bit odd staying at a house I lived in for 18 yrs.5 -
Stats for the day-
Walk w/kids- 2hrs 7min 51sec, 54elev, 2.87ap, 80ahr, 95mhr, 6.14mi= 587c
Strava app= 752c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 2hrs 18min 3sec, 1585elev, 114aw, 17.4amph, 101ahr, 150mhr, 40.08mi= 755c
Strava app = 903c
Zwift stats- 2hrs 18min 5sec, 1588elev, 114aw, 56arpm, 17.42amph, 40.1mi= 904c
Total cal 13422 -
Heather-forgot to say wonderful rendering of the grands.. you should make a copy for son and DIL
Alfie and I chillin and watching T.V.4 -
Went to buy groceries this morning. When I got home both horses were in the driveway, loose. Thank goodness they were not in the street. I was able to put a little feed in a pan so I could shake it. I got the front pasture gate open and whistled while rattling the pan. One horse is trained to come to a whistle and the other followed her so after they went through the gate I put the feed down and closed them in. The door from the shelter into the barn was open so I must not have gotten it latched tight this morning when I was feeding. Ruby loves to play with latches and has opened gates on several occasions which is why nearly all of our gates have double latches. Just glad everyone is safe.
Barbie - I am sure you will find just the rigjt dog.
Lanette - you have some spoiled chickies there. I find the chicken tractors really interesting. One of our neighbors had 2 of them.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA6 -
SophieRosieMom wrote: »
Debbie- I really, really enjoyed seeing the bird pictures in the marsh by where you walk. What a special place! That grocery job you sometimes do is interesting, I didn't know it existed.
Make it a wonderful day!
Lanette
SW WA State
I am glad you enjoy them. They do not do justice to the real beauty there. I love that more birds are coming back. The last time I walked, there were basically no birds at all.
I have been doing regular mystery shops for at least 20 yrs(off and on- Covid stopped them for a few years). I have done a few of the merchandising jobs and like doing them.
If you are interested I can get you more information on them
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Somebody got a new wagon and is going for the maiden voyage...3 -
Good evening ladies!
Sue oh my gosh! Glad the horses were safe! It's difficult to catch my little dog; I can't imagine chasing horses! You were clever to train them.
I had another day of worrying instead of diet/exercise. I get anxious about my parents then I eat. My uncle and cousin tested positive for Covid today, and my dad was over there the day before yesterday. But of course he doesn't consider himself a risk. I bought two rapid tests, but I don't know if I can get him to take one. We shall see if any symptoms show up.
There's always something. I did get in three errands today, and I made a pot roast.
Annie in Delaware6 -
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Tracey - hope the T-storms didn't cause trouble. I miss the light shows and house shaking rumbling - we rarely get that out here. Glad to hear your daughter is doing OK and her relationship with her DH is so strong. Sounds like you are getting into the "student groove". Give Rodger a hug from us!
Lisa - great that you get to keep the A/C thanks to Amazon's foul-up. I'd keep the Walmart one for a spare, but that's just me. Bird in the hand. Are you looking forward to DS's and his GF's (fiance?) visit? How long are they planning to stay again?
And I agree, I think a chicken "tractor" is the way to go. There are a lot of different ones on YouTube, some neat home-made ones with more room than the Omlet one (which I think is neat.) I already have a lot of tight fencing and wood, so would be inclined to tack something together (with Roger's help) instead of spending more $$.
Betsy - with the cooler weather, drive to Seattle shouldn't be too bad today, tho it is Friday. Hoping the weekend traffic congestion waits until your travels are over. Hugs to your sis. Glad you are over Covid, hope you are now done with that pesky bug forever.
Ginny - So kind of you to give the folks at the food bank an opportunity to tell their stories. Has to be tough, after many years of working and having a good family life, to have to rely to a food bank. So glad it's there for them.
My rural area has a lot of homeless camps and campers/travel trailers trying to settle in on private land and public streets. I wonder if these folks are relying on food banks too, or if it's mostly folks who have housing that can't make ends meet. Gardeners, farmers, and businesses have been good at seeing these food banks are well-stocked with fresh, nourishing food when available.
Debbie- I really, really enjoyed seeing the bird pictures in the marsh by where you walk. What a special place! That grocery job you sometimes do is interesting, I didn't know it existed.
Beth - you and your DH's siding project and son's migraines have been on my mind. Hope all is going well.
Karen - happy to see you popped in! Hugs!
Pip - Was Addison going to come back and spend time with you again? For you:
I have the crockpot full of apples cooking down into sauce. Morning temp got down to 49f and I had a splendid walk with my neighbor. Once a week gets us caught up and keeps the conversation fresh.
Thinking about Barbie's comment yesterday - the thing about new dogs, chickens, trips, cars - these keep us looking toward the future. Anticipation. Pulls us out of yesterday.
Make it a wonderful day!
Lanette
SW WA State
That will be a long post and I love the bedsheet!2 -
I must say that I was VERY surprised that BK wasn’t that busy yesterday. So I used most of the prep for today. Soup kitchen after work then in the pool I went.
Remember how I told you I had to change the day(s) we were going to Denise’s because of the hotel fees? Well, she called to say that Pete has a kidney stone and that the engine on one of their cars is blown so she’s asked us not to come up this weekend. Interestingly, that's what she said he had two years ago when she asked us not to come up. First I was going to see PJ for 2 days, then for 1 day, now not at all. Hopefully, we can go up another weekend. Personally, I have a funny feeling about this. One part of me wonders about abuse. We know that Pete emotionally abused Denise before we moved to NC, we know that he abused her cat (the one we adopted that had a dislocated hip and air leaking out of its trachea). A person who abuses an animal I’m afraid will abuse a person eventually. Maybe I’m being the worry-wort that I am. Maybe she just wants to go down the shore since it’s supposed to be a nice weekend. Since Pete is home, maybe she is thinking that he can help with PJ and then we can come up another weekend so we can watch PJ (that’s what always happens when we go up, we get to pay for the hotel, our meals, and be PJ babysitters.) So I’m feeling sad right now. She did tell Vince that she wants us to come up there next May because PJ is “graduating” from preschool. Well, we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. Hopefully, hotel rates will have gone down.
Got my walk in around the neighborhood. Fortunately, it’s cooler today but I still took my ice water with me. Just didn’t wear my bathingsuit
Rosemarie – I do think that WW is the best “diet” out there. I do question the “zero points”. Food has calories. Even fruit. But the points make you aware of foods. I do like the fact that there aren’t any foods that are off limits. When I was 64 I wasn’t tired all the time.
Speaking of food, I brought home some cookies for Vince. They get so many desserts, to me it isn’t funny. I tend to give a lot of desserts. Sometimes they cut up the cake in such small slices. It’s not unheard of for me to give them two slices because to me the one slice looks too skimpy.
Lisa – that sounds like this thing that I have for cleaning out the drains. It’s this real long pipe cleaner-type thing that you put down the drain and it catches the hairs so you can throw them out. I tried using it on the dryer and it really didn’t get much out. Maybe we have a clean dryer?????
Terry – isn’t it sad that the demand for food banks is rising? I felt so bad when they had to expand the refrigerator and freezer. On the one hand that means donations are up, but that also means that there’s more of a demand. So sad
Betsy – welcome home!
Heather – you’re an awesome artist
Lisa – glad Amazon is letting you keep the a/c. Maybe you can use both????
Debbie – I really enjoy volunteering at the soup kitchen. Most of the people there (like 98%) are so very grateful and kind. Some of them like to talk, they probably don’t have anyone else to talk to. So many always say “thank you”. I bet it’s the same way by you. Unfortunately, our numbers have gone up from a few years ago. I know how annoying bug bites can be. If you want TEMPORARY relief from the itching put your blowdryer pointed at the itch. Hold it there as long as you can stand it. Then take it away. The reason this works is because the heat breaks up the histamines that cause the itching. It will come back in an hour or more, but at least you get temporary relief
After the soup kitchen today took some cat food that we had that we aren’t going to use to the Humane Society. They give it out to people who can’t afford food for their animals.
Annie – I sure hope your dad doesn’t get Covid. That’s the last thing he or you need
Better get to bed.
Michele NC4 -
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Well here it is 11:30 pm and can't sleep sheesh...
And of course I have the alarm set for 6:30 am..
Oh well.. i have most eveeything packed to take over except Alfies food and my Cpap and thats easy enough..
Have the windows open and the fan going and here the crickets here is hoping I can fall asleep soon.3 -
Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Well, I have done WW over a month now and am stuck between 185 and 187. The scale almost went to 184.8 one day this week. I lose ground on the days I do the cat rescue. Also today I was tired and ate chocolate in order to keep going and was too tired to exercise. I am tired quite a bit. I don't know if this is normal at my age...about to be 64. I nap almost every day for an hour. I get very hungry and eat foods that are zero points or low in points but am not losing.
Best,
Rosemarie from GA
I understand ... you've lost someone you love, and that's very stressful. It's normal to be fatigued under stress. If you have time to sleep ... do. But also spend some time being active, especially outdoors. That also reduces stress.
I used to be very energetic ... right up till my husband had his accident in 2018. I've been so fatigued since then, and feel like I'm dragging myself through my days.
What Is Stress-Related Fatigue?
https://www.healthcentral.com/article/stress-and-fatigue
How to recognize and cope with emotional exhaustion
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323441
My recent week up in Brisbane was good in many ways, but I did have to summon up all my strength to get through it.
I'm very much an introvert, so I experience social exhaustion as well as my usual level of exhaustion. By Friday, I was completely and utterly ... done.
I took Monday off work, giving me a 3-day weekend last weekend, and that helped a little bit. Then I worked 3 days and had my usual Friday off this weekend, giving me another 3-day weekend. I've slept a lot, have not socialised, and have been catching up on a few things.
A couple things I've found helpful when I've had a hectic day and am feeling fatigue on top of my normal fatigue are:
- quietly colouring in my colouring books for a little while.
- working in the garden - even doing something like weeding a section of the garden.
Doing those things, I don't have to interact socially with anyone, I don't have to think too much, I can just do ... and let my brain rest.
How to Deal with Social Exhaustion When You’re an Introvert
https://psychcentral.com/blog/social-exhaustion-avoiding-introvert-burnout#signs
"Social interaction can fuel some people, especially extroverts. To introverts, the same level of social interaction can be draining instead.
While introverts can appreciate socializing, they invest a lot of energy trying to navigate socially demanding environments, leading to social exhaustion.
Social fatigue or social burnout happens when you’ve socialized to the point that you can’t do it anymore. Social exhaustion can also be called introvert burnout or introvert hangover. Although it’s not a medical diagnosis, it is a valid experience that introverts and extroverts can face.
It can be an emotional and physical response to social overstimulation that leaves you feeling drained and exhausted. You might feel physically tired, stressed, angry, or irritable. Social exhaustion can feel like hitting a wall."
Machka in Oz
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This coming week is an anniversary.
Very soon the 2023 Paris-Brest-Paris 1200 km cycling event will start (Sunday, I think). We would have liked to be there to celebrate 20 years of knowing each other. We met at the 2003 Paris-Brest-Paris.
A little later this coming week, we will celebrate our wedding anniversary - 15 years!
The linked blog below tells our story.
https://machka.net/2021/08/21/rowan-charlene/
Our wedding:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157607097344648
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Debbie – I really enjoy volunteering at the soup kitchen. Most of the people there (like 98%) are so very grateful and kind. Some of them like to talk, they probably don’t have anyone else to talk to. So many always say “thank you”. I bet it’s the same way by you. Unfortunately, our numbers have gone up from a few years ago. I know how annoying bug bites can be. If you want TEMPORARY relief from the itching put your blowdryer pointed at the itch. Hold it there as long as you can stand it. Then take it away. The reason this works is because the heat breaks up the histamines that cause the itching. It will come back in an hour or more, but at least you get temporary relief
Michele NC
Most of the people are thankful for what is given to them but there are a few that try and get more every time. You can tell them only one bag per family, wanting to make sure everyone gets some(we do change that if we see we may have enough for two if someone wants them later in the morning) and when you turn your back they grab another one anyways. There are others that pretend to not speak any English, but we heard them speaking no problem when they were with another worker in line. The workers that are there every single Saturday know which ones try to pull something. Mom's corner is the desserts and they do like to try and get extras. Again. If there is going to be extra then that is fine but they don't want to run out because people are taking more than they are supposed to.
Thankfully, 90% are very grateful for what is given and follow the rules, it is just those few that don't.
I spray them with hand sanitizer which helps. I also have been straying diluted citronella around the bed and even on it. It was bought as a deterrent for the cat that pees on the bed. If it keeps the mosquitos away, I will spray it on me.
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