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Post by Jarmstrong on Apr 11, 2020 13:38:02 GMT
Good morning.
This thread is for anyone that has been away from healthy eating, had a gain and is recommitting. We accept all forms of healthy eating here, whatever that means to you. We touch base daily for accountability and to encourage one another. This is a judgment free zone.
We all struggle to get the weight off and keep it off. Sometimes this is a challenge, but we never give up and that is the key. Regardless of our situation or where we are in reaching our goal, we count on talking to each other every day and are blessed to have one another as friends.
Feel free to jump in and join us. All are welcome here.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Apr 11, 2020 13:49:55 GMT
Good morning.
I had ordered some curtains and curtain rods online. I have never had curtains in my house, just blinds. I decided I wanted some curtains in my kitchen, bedroom and my office. They came yesterday so I started hanging them up and I love them. It is even better than I had thought it would be. I love that I was able to take my drill and hang them myself. Now some of them are a little off balance and rods do not hang straight but I don't even care. it is close enough to level for me.
The sun is supposed to shining today but it is supposed to be chilly. We really do not have any plans. I did get some canvas in the mail so I might try to paint something. I don't know.
Stepson called and he has DGK today. He wants us to come visit them. I am not 100% sure what to do. I would love to see DGK but I am afraid of bring something back to my Pop. I think DH is going regardless of if I go or not (because he is pig headed) so then I think, I might as well go, because he could bring something back just as easily and then Pop could get it from him. So then I think I might as well go and see my DGK because either way, if someone over there has it, it is going to be coming back here. I don't know - I keep going in circles with it.
I think all the isolation and social distancing is really starting to work on my brain. The news is nothing but doom and gloom.
OH my son dressed up like the Easter Bunny last night and came and hopped around in our back yard. It was pretty funny. It was a great laugh. I posted the video on FB.
I am trying to stay positive but I really need something to happen or change soon.
Janet - I would have to tell my DF - this is when I am going shopping. if you need or want something then let me know. if you don't give me your list you will have to wait until I am ready to go shopping again. You are doing her a favor not the other way around. Also every time you go to the store, you are putting yourself at risk, she should be thankful she has someone like you to help her. I know that is easy for me to say.
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Post by robinmd on Apr 11, 2020 14:39:32 GMT
Hi everyone,
I slept in a little this morning. I'm not sleeping great at night these days, very restless, tossing and turning...its nice to try to get a little extra snoozing in. No big plans. I am not going anywhere today. I picked up a script yesterday and got a couple of fresh foods that will help me use a lot more stuff that I already have. I took some slightly freezer burned chicken breasts out yesterday, and will make Chicken Parm tonight. They thawed nicely and look nice and pink. Otherwise, I just need to mow the dogs' yard this afternoon. It will take that long for the grass to dry out. We had a fairly nice frost last night, and the grass is tall and lush, so it will be really wet at the bottom. I need to vacuum downstairs in the meantime, and clean the kitchen.
Jana, I just ordered some curtains for my loft. I think I have some curtain rods in my attic that I can use. Good for you for doing all that by yourself! I'm a little nervous but I am going to do it!
I am going to see about something for breakfast. I will bbl, and I'm waving to all to follow!
RobinMD
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Post by success4susie on Apr 11, 2020 15:10:39 GMT
Good Morning...the sun is shining. Yesterday was a tough day...not sure exactly why, but today I need to get OUTSIDE. I am going to hide Easter eggs in DGDs yard and then keep my distance while they find them (DH will sit in the car and watch them). Tomorrow I am going to do the same thing for DGS - it will make us get out tomorrow also. DH explained why he really needs to sit in the garage and read...he gets to talk to all the people who are taking walks or getting their mail...ie. social interaction, albeit 6, 10, or 20 ft away...duh -why didn't I realize this??? So, when it is cold or raining, he has an especially difficult day. I did not get much exercise yesterday, but I stood a lot...DH also mentioned that I need to exercise...it makes me feel better, so guess what I am doing today?
Jana - I wonder if you could do what I am doing...hide eggs for DGKs to find and keep your distance watching them find the eggs! DF could also go and sit in the car and watch...(guess that wouldn't work though since he is pretty stubborn - he would want to go right into the house). I have had curtains and draperies in all of my homes, EXCEPT this one... I decided that I did not want anything except blinds...ha ha... isn't it funny, I guess we just like to change things. When we were looking at houses, I saw one with nothing but blinds...very simple... lots of white and I decided that was what I was going to do at my new home. I applaud you for putting them up by yourself...whoo hoo...Lora is rubbing off on you!
Janet - I am feeling for you this morning...does your DF have any family close? I hope she will not be all alone going through the death of her DH AND I hope you will not be the only one to comfort her. I know her DH has been ill for quite awhile...is it years now?
OK... DH is calling...bbl
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Post by RobinS811 on Apr 11, 2020 16:40:43 GMT
I looked back a few days. We had 2 Zoom seders, one with my DBIL & DSIL, cousin and her son, while my kids had with their in-laws, then the 2nd with our DS's & DDIL's and our cousin and son again. I felt like I did enough cooking and cleaning for 32, not just the 2 of us.
Andi, my little supermarket has masks, so if you want me to get you a pack, I can mail it. There are 10 in a package. I will admit though, they are really warm. What I did, which was a bit better, was cut off the sleeves from one of DS's old t-shirts that is 100% cotton, I pull it over my head, then can pull it up when I go in somewhere. Our store doesn't let anyone in without a mask and gloves.
Jana, I hope things work out for your DF. Maybe you should make sure he signs a Healthcare Proxy and HIPPAA release to you. You can probably get something online and fill in the information. The only thing is you are supposed to have 2 witnesses for the Healthcare Proxy, one can be your DH, but you should have another.
Lora, good idea to take a drive around, I am sure it is beautiful with flowers blooming and things.
Susie, great on making those 1000 masks. My dry cleaner is having his seamstress make masks for his customers if you give them fabric. I have lots of old shirts of DH that don't fit any more, that were just hanging, so I gave them 3, told them to make me 4 masks, but use the rest for anyone else who doesn't have fabric.
Janet, I agree, your friend needs to let you shop for her when you plan to shop. Does she not listen to the news? You are doing her a major favor, especially now.
As far as being depressed with the social distancing, the reason NY is seeing the curve flatten is not only because we are social distancing, and started it earlier, but we are being serious about it. You are not supposed to be with anyone outside of your household. I know it is a really hard thing to do, but none of us will get over this if everyone doesn't do this. Seeing each other from outside the house is one thing, inviting people into your house is another.
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Post by janjasmine on Apr 11, 2020 17:25:35 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Jana, congrats on getting the curtains up and glad you enjoy it. I told my friend that I would do it for her yesterday or not at all. So she relented. I also told her that she was being selfish because its not just about her with this virus and self distancing. She is more at risk when I come over there. She rarely goes out so wouldnt catch if no one came inside. I stay as far away from her as I can. Mainly as far as I know she just has his son and dil and some cousins that live in Virginia. That's the only family I hear about. He had an x- wife. Not sure how much she talks to her though. She doesnt know if or how much social security she will receive. Is the x-wife entitled to of his if he dies? As I have said about her before she keeps her head in the dirt until it is a reality. She doesnt want to think about it until it occurs.
I planned to go to the bank and get some change for laundry but I have enough for one more load so it can wait a bit longer. Maybe on Monday as I have to drop off some papers at the tax office in their mailbox. I took a short walk around the development. It was cold and windy. Tommorow they said it was going to warm up significantly but bring heavy rains in the morning on Monday I heard. If so, will have to drop off later or on Tuesday.[br
]Since I am not going to the bank I am going to read. I started a new book last night that my sister left here before returning to Isreal. Its called The Orphan of Florence by Jeanne Kalogridis. So far its good. Then maybe later I will work more in the den in trying to straighten things up and get rid of clutter. Have a feeling its going to be awhile as it is something I procrastinate about it even though I dont like seeing it. For all of you celebrating Easter enjoy it as much as you can despite the social distancing we need to do currently.
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Post by RobinS811 on Apr 11, 2020 17:58:39 GMT
Janet, I believe the rule is that your friend has to be married to this husband for 10 year for her to collect his social security. His ex would have had to be married to him for that long too and did not remarry. My friend who is getting married in October is going to wait until the last possible moment to collect on her ex, because once she remarries, she can't collect on his record.
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Post by success4susie on Apr 12, 2020 0:46:06 GMT
RobinS - glad you got to have 2 zoom seders. Oh, I just knew you would be cooking up a storm, even if it was just for the 2 of you. I like the idea of the T shirt sleeves. The stores here are STARTING to require everyone who enters to have a mask also. How nice for your drycleaner to have masks made for customers.
Janet - it is supposed to be a little warmer here tomorrow too. I turned out fairly nice today, but was still windy.
Oh the Easter Egg hunt for the DGDs was wonderful... I made some really hard to find.. it was hilarious. When they were finished, I hugged myself and said, "Hug, hug," and threw them kisses. Today was a much better day for me. Tomorrow will be kind of weird, but we will be having dinner for just the 2 of us also.
Hope everyone has a great night sleeping tonight....Lora - maybe you will make it til 5:00 AM!
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Post by janjasmine on Apr 12, 2020 0:47:14 GMT
Robin S., I know she has been married to him for that long. I dont know though if his ex remarried.
I didnt do much but read the book I started yesterday.
My friend said they already took the plug out yesterday. I thought she said it was going to be today. I am not clear that he has actually passed though. My sister doesnt want me to go to the funeral. There is only going to be just her, his son and dil going. My sister says if I go then I cant come to her place anymore. Being that this wasnt from a covid 19 related death I think that is a bit overkill. My friend really wants me to be there. So I will have to make a decision about it.
I saw this zoom girl scout campfire event so decided I'd join in. They had almost 100 participants. I saw one person on who used to be my camp director when I worked at this g.s. resident camp. When I told her my camp name she remembered. That was back in 1981. Wow!
Have a restful night!
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