WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024
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Rita - I was actually going to recommend Avast as well. I use it on all my computers, it's free, and it works. They bug me some with the ad pop-ups, but free works for me. I actually signed up with them for their paid program one year, and it had very little over and above the free, so I went back to their free version. You get an immediate warning if you wander into a bad site, and they update constantly to keep up with the scams and hacks.
Okay... made it through 20 minutes of yoga, 10 minutes on the elliptical. Need to do my hand stretches quick, then get outside.
Later, my dears,
Lisa in AR
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Today is: What does your name mean? I love white chocolate cheesecake, but surprising to some, I don’t care for Oreos!
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OregonMother wrote: »OregonMother wrote: »Cilantro is of the devil. Hate it. It's so sneaky.
That is all.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR
Cilantro is AWESOME!!!!
LOL In class one afternoon, I made some comment about how Cilantro was the worst tasting thing ever, and the class was divided. Half of the class, or more, were ready to defend it to the end; the other half agreed with me. It's funny how it is a food that is either an all or nothing thing. You either love it or hate it. There's no, "it's okay."
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR
CILANTRO lovers unite! I was raised in a very old fashioned traditional Hispanic household. It was always around and used alot. I love it fresh with a sandwich and a jalapeño pepper. People either love it or hate it. I was the only one that liked goats milk, it’s got a distinctive smell and taste, u either love it or hate it8 -
Annie - great job on your exercising. Hope those flash cards help.
Rita - thanks for your McAfee story. They are something else!
Thanks to all for the AVAST suggestion, I'll check into it.
The Ortho clinic sent me "chart notes" and a recap of my visit the other day. What Dr. D wrote down was a bit different than what I recall from the actual visit.
So glad I'll be seeing one of my regular docs today. If it's something like RA, Dr. Paul or Dr. Lisa would be someone I'd deal with on a regular basis anyhow.
Rita - you mentioned sitting with herniated disc. That's exactly what ran through my mind too and I'll sure bring it up when I see Dr. P today. I honestly don't sit for more than 15 minutes without getting up and walking/doing something, even if it's to the sink for a glass of water.
Foot was a bit swollen late in the day yesterday, an ice pack on it for about 15 minutes helped a lot. I intend to steer clear of anti-inflammatories for as long as I can. One ibuprofen per week is plenty in my book, lol.
Heather - I understand your hesitancy to take all of the painkillers. Hope you can get an X-Ray ASAP and figure out where to go from there.
Lisa - good job getting your yoga and elliptical and hand exercises done.
Lanette
SW WA State5 -
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Today’s gratitude: Breezy, chilly, blue skies and break from the rain.
Rebecca “… I sang your label. . . “ me too :laugh:
Flea amen, sister amen!
Debbie you must have extreme patience as well as fine motor control. My marshmallows were always singed…
Basil, sí, cilantro :noway:
Welcome @florindagarciadupont Florinda!
Tracey fingers Xd the meet and greet with new Dr goes well.
Annie your Dad was a brilliant young boy. Hope that memory cheers you as you deal with the now.
Ginny I was planning to adapt your recipe to a pork loin with apple cider vinegar . . .
Machka “short fiction” :laugh:
Betsy oww, I really hate paying taxes and penalty, yikes. Some folk will scold me for over withholding, but it’s worth it to me.
Rita and Lisa thanks for the Avast reminder.
Lanette fingers X’d for the Dr. P visit today.
Mchele and Michelle ((hugs))3/5: Move mins- wii:12 PT:0 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:0 Jeopardy walking:88 Steps:7060BONG. Time to stand up and make like Annie and Lisa.
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-8 CI<CO net=549 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, laundry. Wt:134.3
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
March: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
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Oh my goodness, I was meant to log in today and find this thread! THANK YOU. I have fallen off the wagon and it's not even in sight anymore for me to jump on. But this thread right here is exactly what I needed to tell myself it's not too late and I can restart any time, day, month...I just needed the reminder! Can't wait to see what I can accomplish this month being part of this group 🤗
Mel Bay Area California10 -
dlfk202000 wrote: »Whidislander wrote: »Today’s gratitude: the Katla project. Scrolling through all the profile pics, the love just shines out, warms my heart and lifts my spirits. Think I’ll keep a copy on my desktop for when I need a boost… or pip’s boot! Thank you ALL for participating.
Kim you’re in too!
Machka I get mad whenever you tell us about the back-to-work person. Please tell me she’s totally out of your lives now? Lord have mercy on her other “clielnts”.
Heather That much pain just doesn’t sound right. ((hugs)) While you know your own body best, hoping a prompt, real, professional examination elicits a helpful diagnosis. Do you have an appointment? Edie and Max really shot up quickly! Like your first and second steps, hope that helps you sleep.
Likewise Annie, good for you for preparing for the future, whatever it will bring.
Michele re: Katla will do. Glad the leg finally stopped oozing. Safe travels!
Lanette sometimes a song just catches me, brings a tear. That In the Shallows clip was one. Like you now I’ll keep an eye out for “A Star is Born”
Rebecca cilantro, ugh. Might as well grate up some Irish Spring. The Sorfrito I had tasted more of garlic, red pepper, dried tomato. Label says there’s also parsley, rosemary and sage. No cilantro :noway:
Just skimmin’ back later.
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
March: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
Oh a fellow cilantro despiser.....💖👍🏼 its definitely as bright green as Irish Spring huh? Easy to spot the offensively leaved suckers! I do like to mix jars of bruschetta, the olive and sun dried tomato ones! Then adding garlic and sauted onion. I add it to soups, put on sandwiches, not just on toasted bread with a slice of cheese.
I sang your label...parsley, rosemary and saaaaage, in my head.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
I love cilentro- plan on planting it again this year but need to remember to plant it late so it is ready when my tomatoes are. I like to add it to my pico de gallo , salsa, sandwiches, pho, bahn mi sandwiches have to have it along with the pickled carrots.
Mom and I both like cilentro and basil. Dad didnt/dh doesn't like either. I will be planting a lot of basil too to make pesto
I think Cilantro is an herb that if you didn't grow up with it, in foods and such, its just something you can't immediately take to, you know? My Mom was a Betty Crocker clone and didn't use cilantro in anything. I love pesto! Happy growing!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Welcome, Mel in California! Come back and read, write when you're ready, join any conversation where you feel comfortable, there are always a half dozen or so going on. The thread moves fast, so you won't always get an instant response, there may be more than a few posts in between.
So pleased with myself. I got out and cut up the branches that I'll haul later or tomorrow to get them down to a manageable size, and then got the walk-behind mower out and did 40 minutes of mowing right around the house, getting all the henbit under control (green plants, small purple flowers, grows like a weed, because it's a weed... 😀🙃 It was 40 minutes 'cause it's a battery-operated mower, and I ran that the battery completely OUT. I feel so accomplished. I love spring. When something would hurt, I reminded myself I sat on my tushy all day yesterday and hurt then, too.
And... my phone just told me it's time to get in the shower for my acupuncture appointment. Thought I'd drop by and give y'all a boost - we don't have to exercise as much as men to get the same benefit, according to this study. No subscription needed, one of my ten free articles that I can share each month. Nice to find something where we're ahead of the game!
Have a great day! Time to get the grub off and scoot downtown...
Love,
Lisa in AR7 -
Well tonight we drop off eldest at Sea-Tac airport. I am kinda numb with emotions today. Just trying (and succeeded) to keep it light. Made bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs to put in a big breakfast burrito when he comes down stairs.
Yesterday afternoon/evening, we all had fun watching "School of Rock" and then took turns watching funny videos. It was 11 pm when these photos were taken, so dang I'm kinda tired looking, but gosh I will miss that kid being going overseas for a handful of years. We were kind of click happy so I put it in a spoiler.😁💖Hoping it won't be snowing when we make the late in the evening trek.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Awww Rebecca- such wonderful memories you will have of all the fun times you have had over the last month or so..keep those close to your heart..
Sheesh I went to Costco today a bit after noontime..on a Wednesday..the place was a zoo..gosh it gives me anxiety.
Only way I can handle it is put ear plugs in..it manages the craziness a bit..
I asked Tracy if she was still going to send Miles to daycare after the twins are born and she said yes.. it will be alot easier on her for sure.
I used my reward points but still had to shell out 60.00 bucks6 -
grandmallie wrote: »Awww Rebecca- such wonderful memories you will have of all the fun times you have had over the last month or so..keep those close to your heart..
Sheesh I went to Costco today a bit after noontime..on a Wednesday..the place was a zoo..gosh it gives me anxiety.
Only way I can handle it is put ear plugs in..it manages the craziness a bit..
I asked Tracy if she was still going to send Miles to daycare after the twins are born and she said yes.. it will be alot easier on her for sure.
I used my reward points but still had to shell out 60.00 bucks
Oh yes, I will coast through life on the fumes of this great past month!💖
On Monday my youngest called from Cuba too, his normal calling day. He was shaven and had gotten a haircut. We talked about his long trip home, and I thanked him for making the cute video of the toy Athena presented him, going on the plane ride from Florida to Cuba. The toy is small enough that "The Adventures of Redosaur" will continue for many years hopefully. He had posted a video of it in the window, and I thought it could be a good way for youngest to connect with his Niece yet still have some comfort level as its "the toy" in the spotlight.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Evelyn ... the first thing we check when we get an engine light that is indicating an air leak is to take a look at the gas cap (if you have one). This just happened to my son's car and removing the cap and making certain it was on securely solved the problem. He had just gotten gas earlier in the day when it was nasty out and we suspect he was rushing to get to work not paying attention to how he replaced his cap. My husband then disconnected the battery to reset the codes. If he wasn't here, the car would have reset itself after driving for a while. Just something to keep in mind.
Got more work done outside then I thought would happen. Slept well last night!
Beth near Buffalo
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Annie, well done on your continued exercise regime. I'm waiting for our bit of snow to go so I can get out and do more walking. Another frigid morning here but should be the last as we are going into a warming trend.
Will be getting back to my income tax this morning and hopefully complete it. I think I can transfer some of DH's unused credits to me to avoid paying.
Made a new fried rice recipe yesterday that turned out well. It was baked in the oven instead of stove top.....so easy and less work.
Joy
can you share your baked "fried rice" recipe?? My guys love it and it isn't really hard, but would love another option.3 -
Margaret- thank you- I will keep pushing mom(gently) to get the call made for the appointment-either in person or on the phone.
I need to find a way to get all her info for when the time comes- I have no idea any of her accounts/passwords/etc
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dlfk202000 wrote: »Margaret- thank you- I will keep pushing mom(gently) to get the call made for the appointment-either in person or on the phone.
I need to find a way to get all her info for when the time comes- I have no idea any of her accounts/passwords/etc
Debbie ... it will take a very pointed conversation to get all of her information. Are you her only child? If so, you need to become her POA or if you have siblings, that decision needs to be made. It requires an attorney to draw up the papers and best to do while your mom is mentally sound. If it were me, I would visit your mom on a day you can call Social Security together. Be present with her so you can speak for her if necessary (she will have to give permission). And find out what her local office number for SSA is ... the main line takes an eternity to get through.
Beth7 -
OregonMother wrote: »OregonMother wrote: »Cilantro is of the devil. Hate it. It's so sneaky.
That is all.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR
Cilantro is AWESOME!!!!
LOL In class one afternoon, I made some comment about how Cilantro was the worst tasting thing ever, and the class was divided. Half of the class, or more, were ready to defend it to the end; the other half agreed with me. It's funny how it is a food that is either an all or nothing thing. You either love it or hate it. There's no, "it's okay."
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR
CILANTRO lovers unite! I was raised in a very old fashioned traditional Hispanic household. It was always around and used alot. I love it fresh with a sandwich and a jalapeño pepper. People either love it or hate it. I was the only one that liked goats milk, it’s got a distinctive smell and taste, u either love it or hate it
Not a fan of goats milk BUT, while growing up and raising goats, we had to drink it. It was odd that I could tell which goat(we had 4 nannies) the milk came from. My goat had the mildest tasting. Her and her sisters were Togenbergs , our other two were Nubians- their milk was a lot stronger tasting(fit their personalities.
The last year we had goats, we ended up with 9 baby goats in the living room- one nanny died having a c-section with triplets(she was our best goat), the other three got mastitis so lots of bottle feeding. Mom got rid of the goats after that.
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Hello ladies!
It's a bleak rainy day here. I studied some. At this stage I'm just looking to learn the vocabulary. I learned that I need to plan a study break without food. When I was in college in Las Vegas, I used to eat at a drive thru pizza place on my way to class. Very convenient.
I've been eating cabbage and carrots with a mix of fat-free ranch and skinny girl poppyseed dressing to make Cole slaw. It's pretty good. Very
crunchy. And under fifty calories for a portion that fills me up. But I still want a hot mocha latte.
Annie in Delaware
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Oh my goodness, I was meant to log in today and find this thread! THANK YOU. I have fallen off the wagon and it's not even in sight anymore for me to jump on. But this thread right here is exactly what I needed to tell myself it's not too late and I can restart any time, day, month...I just needed the reminder! Can't wait to see what I can accomplish this month being part of this group 🤗
Mel Bay Area California
Welcome Mel
This is an amazing group of super supportive women- jump in any time. It does move fast. Reply just when you want to.
Debbie
Napa Valley, CA3 -
dlfk202000 wrote: »Annie, well done on your continued exercise regime. I'm waiting for our bit of snow to go so I can get out and do more walking. Another frigid morning here but should be the last as we are going into a warming trend.
Will be getting back to my income tax this morning and hopefully complete it. I think I can transfer some of DH's unused credits to me to avoid paying.
Made a new fried rice recipe yesterday that turned out well. It was baked in the oven instead of stove top.....so easy and less work.
Joy
can you share your baked "fried rice" recipe?? My guys love it and it isn't really hard, but would love another option.
My recipe is called Emergency Dump and Bake Fried Rice.....a recipe by recipetineats. I didn't have Chinese cooking wine but had Mirin so used that instead. Cut back a bit on the soy sauce too and used frozen vegetables. I was surprised that it was so good and rice was perfectly cooked. Just google Emergency Dump and Bake Fried Rice and I'm sure you will get the recipe. I think the bacon is what makes this so tasty…..didn’t cut back on that at all!
Finished our income tax.
Joy3
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