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Post by karen54171 on Sept 19, 2020 11:22:24 GMT
Whether you are regular poster or a lurker, we encourage you to talk with us. We do talk about books, but also about our lives, and Weight Watchers. We are women who are spread around the country, and eventually you will learn you we are, and what books we like to read. Don't be intimidated, just pop in and tell us who you are, and what you are reading now.
This is a thread we had on the WW 50 Year old board, so even though most of us have moved beyond our 50's, I am keeping it here. Some prefer to post on Facebook, but for those who may also like to post on something that resembles our old format, I decided to start this. Although we were brought together by our love of books, and we love to share our ideas about books and authors, our friendship has grown, and we know a lot about each others lives. We are spread across the country, and that adds a bit of interest as well, learning about other people's way of life through the "book" they write on the thread.
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Post by karen54171 on Sept 19, 2020 11:54:24 GMT
A nice day expected, a bit cool, with a high of 62, normal high temp for today should be 69.
Pinky, thank you. You and your family has my thoughts and prayers. Does your sister live anywhere close by? I looked over your post, and what Marsha said about our county population. I thought she was a bit off so I googled it, sure enough she was. Our population of our county is 262,542. That is from last year. Nothing near Robin's, which is to be expected, but not too shabby. Sometimes I wish I lived in a county such as yours.
Marsha, you do not sound catty at all. When I was in my 50's, a Cardiologist I was talking to about loosing weight said at the age I was at, I should not expect to get back to the weight I was in my teens and 20's. Which I was happy to hear, as I was 118 then! No way would I ever see that weight on the scale, lol!! Thanks for the link, I printed the recipe. I found a WW recipe for a mexican layered salad, which I will be making tonight, if I can get DH to ground up some chicken. I don't think I have any ground beef in the apartment. Have a great Holiday weekend!
Gareth, yes, it does seem as we are always a bit cooler than you, which of course makes sense. I saw a little story one of our weather guys put on the other day that the rest of this year, for us should be mild. YAY!! So maybe that means NO SNOW in October, like last year, lol!! About the county population, as I mentioned to Pinky, I google our county, and it is a bit higher than what Marsha thought. We will be mailing our ballots in as soon as we get them too.
Carol yay, congrats on the good dental check up!!! Those are so much more important now, as we get on in years. Have fun today, if you go.
Anngie, sorry they pushed the date back a day. I have a bunch of cloth masks, just collecting dust on my dresser. Prefer the disposable ones for sure! I saw a doctor on TV say they can be worn for a few times. So that is what I do, I wear 1 for a few times, and of course am careful how to put them on and take them off, so I am not touching the front. Then I throw it away, as the packs of disposable masks are very cheap.
Robin, as I mentioned earlier in my post, the population count that Marsha quoted is off by around 100.000 See what I posted to Pinky. Of course it does not matter much in the grand scheme of things. As you mentioned the rise of the virus, for some reason our county has really gone off the charts with the positives, even more than when the meat packing plants had it so high. Not too sure tho, where exactly it is coming from because GB school district, which of course is the biggest in the county, is doing school virtual. What do you take for your knees? Hope they feel better today.
I got up this early morning to be greeted by DH up, and in pain. That same area. He has a colonoscopy scheduled for October 6th, as his family doctor wants that to rule out why there was blood in his stool. So he is thinking the pain might be from that. He has been feeling so good, this just makes me mad, and sad for him! I have to wash his hunting pants and coat today, then he was planning on going hunting tomorrow, since we got his tent up in the woods, yesterday.
Have a nice day everyone.
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Post by RobinS811 on Sept 19, 2020 14:21:37 GMT
Funny what you say Karen about what you weighed in your teens. I remember that I thought I was chubby at 140. I would love to be there now, but in reality, when I got down to the 140's, I looked too gaunt in my face.
I hope that your DH feels well enough to hunt tomorrow. Or, is it something he will go do and forget the pain? As for my knees, I sometimes take advil if it is really bothering me when I go to sleep, but there is really nothing that will make them feel that much better. I had bought some tiger balm patches, that help, but I can't find the package, which is annoying. If they don't turn up today, I will order more. I am going to make an appointment with my orthopedist, but I have more things to ask him about than just the knees, so may have to go a few times. I guess the whole body is falling apart.
What a said day, with the death of RBG. A real champion for women's and race equality. One of her cases had to do with a man who was widowed and had to take care of his child, but because he was a man, was not given the same time off. I don't remember the exact circumstances, but it was in the book I read, Sisters In Law.
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Post by gareth on Sept 19, 2020 14:51:18 GMT
Chilly so we'll walk later morning instead of walking as soon as I was done with my zoom workshop. Funny though since I just saw the neighbors returning home after their walk and they were wearing shorts and short sleeves. I'd be freezing. It was only 50º It's warming up to 70º later.
The man from DS's church with covid that had been in ICU for weeks died yesterday. He was the worship leader and one of the elders who'd stepped down after the pastor's handling of having vacation bible school and church services. I wonder how the pastor feels now. A friend of DH's wife is in ICU and was doing better but now has taken a turn for the worse again. I keep hearing too many stories like this to let my guard down any time soon like so many seem to be doing.
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Post by carol2 on Sept 19, 2020 16:20:45 GMT
Gareth, sorry for the passing of the man from church. The actions of some churches are embarrassing. It's like they think God will protect them so they don't need to use precautions and then someone gets really sick. It's not having faith, it's being selfish and not thinking of others.
Sorry about Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a ground breaker, for sure. She fought cancer for a long time. There have been some rude posts on Facebook. There is one man we are going to block. There is no reason for him to say some of the things he said. He is someone else who claims Christianity and then is mean and cruel.
I think we are not going out today. Like someone said, we shouldn't let our guard down.
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Post by RobinS811 on Sept 19, 2020 18:04:33 GMT
Carol, I don't even want to know what that guy said, I can only imagine. RBG did so much to champion the rights of women, and actually the rights of men when they were discriminated against, against racism and hatred of all kinds. People's rights really. The interesting thing is that all female court justices grew up in New York City, Ruth in Brooklyn, Elena Kagan in Manhattan, and Sonya Sotomayor in the Bronx.
Gareth, so sorry about that death. That is why we are not having in person services for Rosh Hashanah now. There will be, I think, a total of 20 people there, in a sanctuary that holds about 350 I think. I listened this morning. The rabbi, who had heart surgery a year or 2 ago, was at home being broadcast. They did not do it today, because of the sabbath, but an important part of this service on other days of the week is the blowing of the shofar, or ram's horn. They asked my son to come tomorrow to do that. It is not an easy thing to do, and he is great at it. The only other really good person is a woman around 70, maybe a bit older, I know she is older than I am, so she may not have wanted to come. I can't wait to see that.
I feel badly that I am doing this, as it's a holiday, but I am cleaning today. Taking a break now.
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Post by karen54171 on Sept 19, 2020 21:07:36 GMT
Quiet here in the living room, as DH is busy doing something in another room.
Robin, I remember after getting married, and not noticing how I was eating like my new hubby, and then I bought a scale, and weighed in at 140. I thought my life was over! Needless to say, I never did get back to 118. I think DH is rethinking going hunting tomorrow A.M. He just told me that IF he wakes up on his own that early, he will go hunting, otherwise he won't. I said, why not set your alarm on your phone? He did not like that question....I bet he is not feeling the best. He is still experiencing the stool issue. His colonoscopy can't come soon enough. Judge Ginsburg was an extremely tough woman, fighting cancer for so many years, amazing. Such a cute little lady, too. Is it not allowed to clean on one of your holiday's? I don't think any of our holiday's are against cleaning.
Gareth, so sad to hear about that fella from the church. Classic tho, isn't it, from all the stories we have been hearing all spring and summer, about the virus? Who's friend is in the ICU? I quite did not follow, I am sorry. We went to eat last night at the Moose Lodge, and took our masks off to drink, and eat. It was not a big crowd there, so I did feel comfortable. My sister told us that her step son and his wife were both tested positive. She works at a nursing home, and was sent home from work, after a co worker tested positive. Sure enough, she turned up with it, then the hubby. They are around 50, so hopefully they handle it well.
Carol, I can't imagine anyone having anything bad or cruel to say about Judge Ginsburg!!! I hope someone ends up putting that idiot in his place! It is time we started calling these people out on their very bad attitudes. Just because one person is allowed to talk so hurtful, we should start putting everyone else in their place. The person that we have gotten used to talking like that will get his just reward, soon.
We got word the other day that our nephew that lives in NY city is going through a divorce. He called DH earlier today, and told him more of what he is going through. They each have a lawyer, and she is fighting tooth and nail for no custody for him, and he is so close to their little girl. I guess they are still living together, as since he is still not working, (he is a stage manager for some Broadway play, no clue as to what), and can not afford to move out, which he was telling DH that you have to get a realtor, then with all the paying in advance, he would need around $6,000 to move. He wants to come back to GB, but with the fight about custody, he can not leave. I can not imagine why he wants to come back here, as with his profession, there really is not anything here for him. I have a feeling his Dad, DH brother, will have to step up and help him financially. We told him that if he needs anything, to let us know, but that part is not something we can help with. He did not say why they are getting divorced. The last we heard about them, was right before NY city was lockdown, they hightailed it to her parents house on the shore somewhere there.
I am making that WW recipe for 7 layer salad, for dinner. It sounds really good.
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Post by RobinS811 on Sept 19, 2020 21:56:06 GMT
So sorry to hear that Karen, about your DN. If he is only working on Broadway, or other stage plays, there is absolutely nothing for him to do here. If, on the other hand, he can work on film, TV, whatever, they are doing that. There is Silvercup Studio in Astoria/Long Island City, one other big one out at Grumman, on Long Island, and someone just got a loan to turn another large warehouse into a film studio, because there is a lot of demand right now for things on TV. I am hoping his only choice financially is not to go back to GB, as then he will not have contact with his child. I think it's a baby, right? I am not sure I remember. Maybe he should try branching out to do other things. One of my cousin's sons, who either wanted to act, and has his actor's equity card, or teach, is now selling textbooks and doing really well. I am guessing he has been doing something for work, but it is hard.
Sorry to hear about your DS's stepson and stepDIL testing positive. Of course it is more common to turn into something bad when people are older, but it affects everyone. And sorry that DH isn't feeling well.
As far as working, we are not supposed to work, not to mention really vacuum. Obviously people clean up their meals, but really not the kind of cleaning I am doing. I just vinnished vacuuming, and with this vacuum cleaner that I hate, it is a big job. My DH can't understand why everyone loves it, and I hate it. I think he should try it, just as he is telling me his hip is hurting him again.
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Post by karen54171 on Sept 20, 2020 11:57:24 GMT
Good morning. Football Sunday. I am still not used to it being football season! Going to be a nice day for football here in Packer country, too bad no fans in the stands.
Robin, yes, DN career is with stage. I will figure out a way to either me or DH approach him on the subject of TV, or movies, but I don't think, if he hasn't looked into that by now, then he probably won't. And like I said, I am stumped as to why he would want to come home, other than maybe live with his mother for awhile, (free), and get over the failed marriage. We do not know what happened in the marriage to get to this point but we know that he is super close to his daughter, so if he has to leave her, it will break his heart. Luci, his daughter is, I think around 4 now.
Here is my dilemma: DD2 asked me to go with her to the appointment she has with a Rheumatologist this coming Wednesday, down in Sheboygan, which is around 60 miles from us. Then last night she posted a video of being at a restaurant/supper club/bar, on the east side of town, that was having an Octoberfest. The whole grounds, everywhere you looked was people! And of course no masks. And no social distancing. I did leave a comment saying: And you are comfortable being there? As I thought, she did not reply. My dilemma: do I risk her picking up the virus last night, then on Wed, go with her?? And, am I wrong, feeling that she was just thinking of herself, by going there, and risking it, when she knew she would be with me Wed? Or by Wed do I not have anything to worry about? HELP!!!
Got a good night's sleep, up early, getting my stuff done, then running to WM. Hoping if I get there around 8:30, it will be quiet.
Hi to everyone.......hope someone comes on today and can give me some guidance with my dilemma.
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Post by gareth on Sept 20, 2020 12:52:44 GMT
Karen, don't go! I'd be very honest with her why. It's very likely too they wouldn't let you in with her for her appointment anyway. Like I keep saying and I'm sure everyone is tired of hearing it people need to be taking this more serious. I was so disgusted with a woman on Facebook that had posted a picture of a large group gathering at her church. Someone questioned the lack of social distancing and masks. Her reply "God's got our back" So her church was special?! DH's friend's DW has taken another turn for the worse overnight. God didn't have her back because she doesn't go to the right church?!...SMH..
Carol, I can't believe what people will post on FB. I've been lucky though and haven't seen one negative on FB about RBG's passing.
Warming into the low 80's the next few days. Only 48º now so we'll wait and walk later morning.
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Post by RobinS811 on Sept 20, 2020 13:22:20 GMT
Gareth, you are the best to give advice because you have seen first hand what has happened when people ignore advice. I agree, Karen, I don't even know how your DD could have done that. Yes, people want to have fun, and this is what is going to make it worse for all of us, not just her, possibly. OK, maybe she will escape, but there will be plenty who won't. We would all love to do the things we used to do, but your nephew is not going to get back to theater if people do stupid things like that.
Sunny but cool day here. Waiting for the kids to arrive, around 12, or 12:30. We'll see when we will decide to eat exactly, once they get here. I will prep the potatoes and veggies to roast. I have some more cleaning to do, but not a lot.
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Post by carol2 on Sept 20, 2020 16:52:22 GMT
Karen, I agree you shouldn't go. She was being very irresponsible.
That man posted something else really ugly about RBG. One person finally said something. I noticed this morning that those 2 posts were gone. I don't know enough about Facebook to know if it takes down posts or does someone have to complain. Anyway, there was no reason for him to say what he did. He has some mental problems and I think people didn't want to engage him. I've noticed a couple of people have posted and when someone asks them to explain what they mean, they ignore it or take it down.
We talked to DD and family yesterday. DGS had his 2nd swimming lesson and loved it. I guess last week was just because it was something new. Tomorrow he gets his flu shot. I'hope he doesn't get all upset.He is talking more and more.
We're having some cooler weather. Tuesday it is supposed to get up to only 70 and the lows in the 50s.
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Post by Anngie on Sept 20, 2020 22:14:47 GMT
Wow, Karen, that has put you in a real pickle, hasn’t it. I don’t think you and DH can take a chance like this. Apparently, she wasn’t looking at the whole picture. A lesson to be learned here! Just yesterday, here in the capital district, there was a dance where 1,500 people attended. They are now advising them to notice symptoms and get tested.
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