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Post by karen54171 on Sept 21, 2020 11:27:57 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 21, 2020 12:02:27 GMT
Good morning. A bit dark out yet, but we will be still in that haze from the fires, today, with a high of 72, and the whole week is expected to be in the 70's. Gareth, you advise was very appreciated, as I had forgotten about the specialty clinics not letting other people in, with the patient. That sealed the deal for me. No way was I driving 60 miles to sit in my vehicle, for maybe an hour! I called her during the game, to tell her, but I chickened out as to calling her out about Saturday night. I just said, with all that is going on, it is just better if your father and I stay home. Plus the part of staying out of the clinic. She took it well. I am not done, tho, as it is bothering me about them going on Saturday, with no regards that she would be seeing her parents Wed. So I am waiting for the right time, between today and tomorrow to bring that up. It has been posted from Dr. Fauci, there are 4 states that should be shutdown right now, and Wi. is one of them. I am starting to see little things with my DD that I think her and her DH are Trump people. So that might explain it. She did answer my question on her post about going to that event, which I said "and you feel comfortable being there?" She said: "yes. It wasn't bad at all. And being outside too" So this should get interesting. Robin, funny you said about my DD: maybe she will escape it. Because after she posted that she was there, Saturday night, my other DD sent me a private message saying: first she said " Wow, there is a lot of people there!!" Then she said; " Betcha she won't feel good this week, and will be home from work!" I had to chuckle at that statement, as DD2 does seem to pick up any germ going around. I feel awful, about my DN, I just see no good coming from his divorce during this pandemic. Of course he has to be in the worst profession during it. How did your holiday go yesterday? Carol, yes she was being irresponsible, and I wish she would have thought how that could end up hurting us. I guess she has not heard the experts stressing that, all through this pandemic. I have called people out on FB, once in a great while, only when what they are saying is so stupid, I can't let it go. Then that is when they take it off. Good job on your DGS, swimming!!! I hope the flu shot goes well. Anngie, an event with 1,500? Wow. That is just unreal. I think the event DD went to had around 200 people. But then, that is a chance that at least 1 person in those 200 people have the virus to spread. You are probably right that DD did not look at the whole picture, most likely one of their friends asked them to go with them to it, and that is an event they normally go to, so she just did not think. That is what is keeping us in the very high numbers, here in our state. How did your Holiday go Marsha? Pinky and Anngie, Hi, and welcome back. Went to WM early yesterday, and it was nice and quiet. Of course the shelve where I needed something was empty. Otherwise I was happy there, which never happens. I bought 2 containers of strawberries, and they were huge!!! And very tasty. So Kudos to WM. I have been, for the last week, tracking in WW, while tracking in Sparkpeople, which is tracking calories, and with that, also tracking your nutrition, as to how much of this and that you are eating, to get a balanced diet. I am going to keep doing that this week, and then if I have gotten the hang of the calorie counting, will just do that for awhile. I really like the challenge of tracking/planning a balanced diet, not a diet to just eat low point foods. And it is so nice to get DH to eat healthy also. We need to run to the bird store today as we are out of the wild bird seed, but otherwise there is no other reason to be out. I am going to relook our lifestyle as of late, to see if we are perhaps getting a bit lax on where we go. Especially with DH still having some issues, we need to keep a low profile.
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Post by pinky on Sept 21, 2020 13:47:50 GMT
Hi all!
Only 57 now but supposedly going to get up to 77 degrees today. For the next 5 days it is supposed to be in the 80's so very nice. Of course without the full sun it doesn't feel that warm. Wonder when the smoke in the air will relent. Yesterday was just horrible---it looked like the smoke was coming from just a few miles away,
DD and her boys were here over the weekend. She should be safe now from her co-worker and no one else did get it. The boys were so excited to be here, they love the harvest season and riding in the combine and semi trucks. So most of the weekend it was just her and I and baby. Loved that time with her.
My DS and DBIL ended up in the hospital. DBIL will be there for 5 days as he having a treatment that lasts that long. Sounds like it is not FDA approved yet but they are finding it to be very successful. He has a couple of stents so they thought it was beneficial for him to try it. His oxygen level was low so is on oxygen. My DS was just getting really dehydrated so IVs to build her back up and oxygen for a couple of days. They both say they are feeling much better.
Karen---good for you for cancelling going with DD. Safest thing to do. Did your DH get to go hunting?
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Post by gareth on Sept 21, 2020 14:39:38 GMT
Karen, glad to hear you're not going with DD. Sorry that your DD isn't taking this more seriously especially with her susceptibility.
DH's friend's DW was airlifted to Mayo. Hope they're able to help her there but if they can't no one can.
My appointment with the ARNP is in an hour. I don't know why I'm so nervous about it. I'm going mainly to have my BP checked. We'll walk when I get home. It'll be warmer then. 81Âş predicted. Sounds like another windy day.
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Post by mikendanni on Sept 21, 2020 15:04:13 GMT
What an odd Rosh Hashana. We did both days virtual services and had dinner at home just the 2 of us. I took it easy on Saturday but I sunday I did a little work in teh garden and a load of laundry. We covered the tomatoes Friday night because they were forecasting frost, but since it's going to be warmer this week I wanted to save them to see if I can get a few more tomatoes off the plants. Might not, since the nights are so cool, but I wasn't ready to give up on them yet. I've frozen about 8 bags of chopped tomatoes to use this winter.
Karen - I'm sure your dd heard that the experts are saying don't gather, how could she miss it? But clearly those who gather think well that's not me, or it's outside so it's ok. I admit, we had a short service outdoors at Leicht Park, all masked, but it was hard to stay socially distanced when I hadn't seen those people in such a long time. Normally we do that particular service on the footbridge over east river but we moved so there would be more room. The service didn't last long so I expect I wasn't really close to anyone for more than 5 minutes at a time and we were all masked so I think we are fine, but I can see where the socially distancing if you are in a group is really hard.
Pinky so glad your family is safe and didn't get sick. I'm glad ds and dbil are doing better, hope dbil continues to improve with the treatments.
Gareth - oh no on dh's df's dw. Mayo is the best.
DS and dfdil went to look at their wedding venue on Saturday and ds said it is perfect. So happy for them. Speaking of social gatherings....and probably no masks..... Well we will see how that works out, won't we?
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Post by RobinS811 on Sept 21, 2020 15:12:12 GMT
Pinky, I had to go back to see what you are talking about, I missed you saying that your DS & DBIL came down with COVID. Do they also live in SD? And did you say another DS, or was that just one DS called to tell you the othe DS had it? Hope that the treatments work. They are saying that the reason that there were more problems in NY is because they have since been experimenting with all kinds of treatments that have been helping.
Everything worked out well yesterday with our meal, having Maddie, and everything. I am thinking of ordering a crib from Wayfair, to have in the house. Maybe we will get them to stay over. I will ask DS if we get the crib, whether they would want to stay, because they will go to her grandparents on Monday. It is Yom Kippur on Monday, and we will start the holiday on Sunday night with a meal before sundown. At least we can eat later than we usually do.
Karen, I really do hope that your DD2 does not get sick, but you never know. I read an article about the dance event Anngie talked about. It seems like there was some controversy on whether it was approved. It was an outdoor competition where everyone had to wear a mask and socially distance, and the organizers say that there were nowhere near 1500 people there.
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Post by RobinS811 on Sept 21, 2020 15:20:45 GMT
Marsha, we only had virtual services. Not sure if you saw what I posted on the Booklover's Facebook page yesterday. You only see him from the back on that one, but it was my son blowing the shofar. They wanted him facing outdoors, but then the rabbi apparently texted, (yes I know, he shouldn't have been texting, but desperate times and all that), that he should face the other way and they should move any of the 15 people anywhere near him further away, so all the others you can see his face. Unfortunately I can't post it here. I also found that I did so much cooking. First for just me and DH on Friday night, then for me and him on Saturday. But, I made a lot of each of the sides, so heated up for Sunday. The kids all came Sunday, I had made my brisket and poached the salmon in advance, and made roasted potatoes and roasted veggies while they were there. I left the bowties out of my kasha so it would be gluten free, and they loved that. I learned something very important about my poached salmon. Normally I only buy the farm raised for the holiday because I make a lot of it. For just the 6 of us I bought the fancy wild. Because it is wild, it is less fatty, and doesn't come out as soft poached.
I'm glad your DS loved the wedding venue. Hope it all works out. Would he really mind if you and DH put masks on if you felt that you weren't socially distancing?
Gareth, was the woman that was airlifted to the mayo clinic on of the ones with COVID from that church, or was it something else? I sometimes loose track of all these things. Good luck with the exam today.
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Post by carol2 on Sept 21, 2020 17:11:44 GMT
Pinky, sorry your DS and DBIL were hospitalized. It's good they are feeling better.
Robin, have you seen Pack and Plays? That is what DD and DSIL had and brought up to us. It folds up nicely so you don't have to keep it up all the time.
Today, Texas has started increasing the number of people allowed in. I think it is going from 50% to 75% for retail stores, restaurants and other places I can't remember. I don't know if it includes churches, but definitely does not include bars. It also depends on the number of cases in your county.
The cooler weather is nice. It's terrible another hurricane is coming to the Texas coast.
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Post by pinky on Sept 21, 2020 17:47:07 GMT
Gareth----hope your appt. goes well. Good wishes for friends DW---so scary.
Marsha---Thanks. It really is a different time isn't it, whether it be a religious setting , family event, wedding, work or school etc etc etc. I wish it could just be normal again but I wonder if it ever will be. Glad DS and DFDIL were happy with the venue.
Robin---it is just one sister and one DBIL. One of my other sisters called to tell me. They do live in SD, Watertown SD to be exact and that is about 35 minutes from me. Glad you could all be together, this was your first holiday with Maddie wasn't it. I bet you really enjoyed it. Yes the pack and plays that Carol mentioned are ideal.
Carol---I had heard another hurricane is on the way, scary.
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Post by mikendanni on Sept 21, 2020 19:02:26 GMT
Robin - I didn't see the picture. I will go back and see if I can find it. My dh blows the shofar too. I'll post a picture of him. I took a picture of the zoom image of him even though he was just across the room from me because I wanted him to see what he looked like, and it came out better than I expected.
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Post by RobinS811 on Sept 21, 2020 19:35:50 GMT
They do have a pack n play, but they are really not that big, so eventually I would need something else anyway. Seeing as her mother, and for all I know her grandmother, have cribs, I want to get one.
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Post by Anngie on Sept 21, 2020 20:01:02 GMT
I see we’re on to the Greek alphabet for the hurricanes now. I’ll bet this doesn’t happen often.
Karen, I’m glad you’re not going - you and DH don’t need these extra worries. You’ve already got enough on your plate.
Robin, Albany’s mayor claims this organization did not get approval. But then this is the mayor who claims there are no “gangs” in Albany, just “groups”. (my mouth dropped when I heard her say that) Now there’s controversy over how many were actually there. Which salmon did you prefer? My DS1 and DDIL used a pack and play and loved it. I’d love to see a picture of Maddie as I’m sure she’s changed some since the last one.
Carol, as far as church services go, I’ve been listening to them through Facebook. I’ve come to really like it this way. The downside is there is no contact with the other members.
Pinky, how nice to have DD and children with you this past weekend! I saw the picture on Facebook! How many grands do you have? I hope DS & DBIL are doing better - they’re getting the best of care now, too.
Gareth, so sorry to hear about your friend. You’re right - Mayo is the best place to be. I hope you’re appointment went well.
Marsha, I’m glad to hear the wedding venue was just what they were looking for. Did DS & DF celebrate Rosh Hashana?
I saw where Bed, Bath & Beyond are closing some stores. Three in NYC (did you hear this Robin?). I didn’t realize this chain also owns Christmas Tree Shops.
I finished Mrs. Lincoln’s Sisters. I learned more about Mrs. Lincoln than I care to know. Now I’ll start Saints for All Occasions.
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Post by mikendanni on Sept 21, 2020 20:10:52 GMT
Robin - when dd was a baby my mother would borrow a pack and play when I visited. When she got too big for that we would just put a sleeping bag on the floor for her. She loved it. you could also probably use an air mattress by then. Unless you have a place for a crib. do you have a room to put the crib into?
Anngie - I don't think that ds and dfdil bothered with Rosh Hashana. I know dd didn't. *sigh*. Maybe some day they will come back to the fold.
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Post by RobinS811 on Sept 21, 2020 21:55:20 GMT
I have both of my kids bedrooms that really don't get used. I will put the crib into my younger DS's bedroom. I sometimes sit and watch TV in my older DS's bedroom, there is a couch in there that is a sleep sofa, so until I get a regular bed for that room, they could sleep on that for 1 night, although they don't love it. The pack n play is not inexpensive, I can get a crib for about the same price. And, if I am taking care of her, there is no reason for me to have to bend down so far to get her out of the pack n play.
Anngie, the cheaper salmon is definitely better for poached, because it is softer, in my opinion, and I honestly don't think that for $19.99 vs. $9.99 the wild salmon is worth the price. The big difference in wild salmon is if you are counting points on WW, wild is fewer points.
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Post by pinky on Sept 21, 2020 22:59:07 GMT
Anngie----We have 9 grandchildren, 5 boys and 4 girls. Number 10 is due in November---I can't wait!!!! DS and DBIL are feeling a little better today--Thanks!
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