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Post by karen54171 on Nov 27, 2020 12:54:54 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 Nov 27, 2020 13:28:27 GMT
Good morning. Moderate weather pattern for today, through the weekend. Good for all those black Friday shoppers.
Robin, I spend a ton of time on FB, especially at night, as I watch a lot of FB live videos. Do you ever watch those videos that record car accident's as they are happening? I am surprised at the amount of people that are driving around with those dash cams, so they can tape the accident. Marsha and I are friends on FB, and so far I have not seen anything posted, but she is not a real big poster of pics. How did your Zoom go? I hope it was fun. I too can not believe those football players. We had the Washington game on for awhile and we were all laughing how the players can spread the virus so easy, while playin. When the 2 teams line up on the line of scrimmage, that is just a joke! What do you have planned for today? Your not working are you?
Gareth, that was great, that you had those warm temps! Did you see other people out walking? How was your dinner, hope you were happy with everything. Now that I think of it, you probably were, since you have made all that before. What great news about your eye!!! Nice you don't have to go back now, till 6 weeks. You don't work today do you? Any plans to go black Friday shopping?
Hi to Pinky, Carol, Anngie, and Marsha. Hope your Thanksgiving was great.
I have nowhere to go today, and just some cleaning up in the kitchen to finish. Then I will play with my new toy, the Shark robot vacuum. Sometime today I need to make a grocery shopping list, to go early tomorrow morning, for some healthy foods, I let most things run out so I would have space for making the dishes for Thanksgiving.
Today is a bittersweet anniversary for me. It is 2 years ago today, we moved here. Then next Wed. is our wedding anniversary. That day starts all the craziness in our family in December. 4 Birthdays, our Anniversary (which officially does not count now), then Christmas and New Year's. I am still in disbelief that we will be going through all this without DH.
I received a PM from one of my very best friends from back when we worked in the lab together, yesterday morning. Her DH retired a couple years ago, then last winter they sold their house, moved up to a trailer park on a lake up north, for the summer, and after finding out her daughter that she gave up for adoption, back when she was a teen, went looking for her real mother and found my friend (big shocker, as NOBODY up here knew my friend had a baby as a teen, and gave it up), so after they went down there last winter and met her, they fell in love with the area, so now they are snow birds down there. Anyway, she messaged me that her and her DH met the daughter and DGS last weekend at a place for lunch, which was outside. Then the beginning of the week the DD got tested, as she did not feel well. Sure enough the 2 of them (DD and DGS) has the virus. My friend and her DH thought they had their seasonal allergies going on, so now they have to get tested, but have to wait till this Tuesday, because of their health insurance not kicking in till then (?), otherwise they would have to pay $350 each for the test. Oh boy.....I am sure that my friend is healthy, but I can't recall her DH...if he has any health issues.
I see in my checking acct that (I think) DH check from October that SS took away, is pending for payment on the 1st. So the wheels of the government are slowly moving, I am fine with that, just as long as eventually it is all settled.
I talked to my DD's yesterday about doing something different for their birthdays than going out for dinner. Funny....I can tell which one is a Trump supporter, and which one is a Biden supporter, as talking about it, the Trumpster is looking at me like: why can't we go out to dinner? And the Biden supporter is nodding, saying sure, we will figure out something. LOL!!!! But I WILL get my way, or we do not do anything.
Have a nice day everyone.
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Post by RobinS811 on Nov 27, 2020 16:22:59 GMT
Karen, it is funny that the way to figure out people's political leanings is their reaction to the virus. Glad your Thanksgiving worked out well. All the firsts of the first year are the hardest, so I really feel for you going through this season now.
My big event of the day will be dropping off my car to get an inspection. DH said don't you usually wait for it. Then when I tried to say do you really think I should sit in that waiting room today, and he was mad at me for saying that. I am not sure what he was thinking about. Last year is a world of difference from this year.
Our dinner last night was delicious. The stuffing and creamed spinach I bought were real stand-outs. Smoking the prime rib was great, and we have lots of left overs to slice up for lunch. I also used to make roast beef hash out of left over roast beef, so might make that one day too.
We are having a beautiful day here, it's 61 degrees right now. I might take the dog out earlier than usual so I can walk longer before it gets cold again. I do plan to get some reading in, maybe we will watch Hillbilly Elegy tonight.
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Post by RobinS811 on Nov 27, 2020 16:27:14 GMT
Karen, did not answer your question about Facebook videos. No one here, that I have ever seen, has car crash videos posted. They will post if their Nest picks up someone trying to rob their car, but nothing else. I know you have to give it some time to figure out your budgeting, and see how you will manage, but once you do, you should think about basic Netflix. It is only $8.99 per month, so the cost of seeing one movie in a theater, and you know we are not going to be doing that for a while. There are some really good shows and movies on Netflix.
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Post by gareth on Nov 27, 2020 16:54:35 GMT
Karen, no I don't work today. I only work Sat mornings. I didn't do the craziness of Black Fridays before the pandemic so certainly didn't do it this year. There never was any bargain big enough for me to fight the crowds. It doesn't seem possible that it's two years already that that you're in your apartment.
Robin, I have leftovers too which I love. Means a day off cooking!
DH got a call from the urologist's office Wed. His PSA level is a little elevated so the Dr wants him to have another blood test before seeing him in a month. Guess if the Dr thought it was serious he'd want to see him sooner. DH doesn't realize that it could mean prostrate cancer so I haven't clued him in. He'd just freak out. Just so he doesn't decide to google it. It's a common, slow growing cancer but even so does have me concerned.
Listened The Last Flight while I walked and did laundry this morning along with some cleaning. I'm really enjoying it
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Post by carol2 on Nov 27, 2020 17:25:08 GMT
We had a great Thanksgiving! We had a lot of fun with DGS. He is very active and went from one room to the other and found things to get into. We have toys we put out for him. He rather terrorized our cats, but they haven't been around little kids and he squealed with delight whenever he saw them. After lunch, we rested for a while then walked to the park (DGS was in his stroller). He played and ran around and then said he was ready to go back to Pop and Mimi's house. Not long before they left, he did have a small meltdown. I think it was because he was tired. He had been busy all day.
I think it is really neat to see your kids become parents. DSIL was an only child and DD was not one of those kids who loved babies. I don't think she ever played mommy with baby dolls. I am really impressed with their parenting skills and how they handle DGS when he gets mad, etc.
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Post by carol2 on Nov 27, 2020 17:53:53 GMT
Whoops! I had to stop abruptly. DH was going to Lowe's and needed to figure what he needed to get. He raked the leaves this morning.
I don't do black Friday. To me the savings aren't worth the hassle. Thankfully, everyone in our family including SIL and DIL agree. We're all big fans of Amazon Prime. I remember years and years ago black Friday consisted of stores opening at 8 a.m. and having special prices on things for a couple of hours.
Yes, people were ignoring all the covid warnings and guidelines. I saw on the news, can't remember if it was local or national, one guy said his whole family was getting together like always and anyone who didn't have a place to go was welcome to join them. I've read where some people think it is the boomer generation who ignore the warnings, but I don't think it's one generation over the other. Maybe it's dump people vs. smart ones. One guy we know posted that the U.S. Constitution gave him the right to do what he wanted on Thanksgiving which is true, but what about consideration for other people?
Karen, I think your anniversary still counts. It'll always be a special day for you and your memories.
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Post by RobinS811 on Nov 27, 2020 18:18:21 GMT
Carol, glad you had such a good day. Yes the US Constitution gives them their freedom, but then they are the same ones who say women should not have the freedom to do what they want with their bodies, or even what they need when it comes to a baby that is not properly developed, or could cause them to die themselves. I am really not one who is vocal about the right to life issue because I had enough trouble getting pregnant, that when I saw the heartbeat of my older DS for the first time, and it was only 8 weeks, I couldn't believe it, it was so strong. Kind of changes your thoughts. I know they should have a choice, but just not one that I want to shout about.
Gareth, good that you leave DH in the dark. I think I google medical issues more than DH does, but he just complains. I also never go out on Black Friday, of course we don't have the same kind of list to buy. I am happy to buy online. I am a big Amazon Prime person.
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Post by Anngie on Nov 27, 2020 20:11:09 GMT
We had a really nice day yesterday. There were eight of us - no hugs or handshakes, but what does that matter. The turkey was 24 lbs. which was more than I wanted or needed, but there’s plenty for soup and a turkey pot pie. And some took home leftovers.
Karen, wow, what a surprise learning that your friend gave up a baby for adoption! Nice, though, they connected and see each other. Do you know if they get together often or not? Are there half siblings involved? Oh, boy, good luck with the family get together in December! You’ll have to let us know how you make out with that! It’s true, the first year of the “firsts” are tough. You’re doing fine!
Robin, I don’t think I’d be sitting all day at the garage either! What are men thinking - or maybe they’re not.
Gareth, aren’t leftovers great! Good that DH is keeping on top of things. And his doctor too. I believe that’s a cancer they keep tabs on as it’s so slow growing. Which, of course, is a good thing.
Carol, maybe DD didn’t play with baby dolls too much, but she was watching you and her dad - so that’s a testament to how she was raised! To me that’s a win-win!
I have never been so disgusted and disheartened as when NYS (last year?) passed a law re abortion upon birth. I can’t/won’t even go into details but it’s disgusting. If I’m correct, the mother, during delivery, can decide she doesn’t want the baby and the doctor will end life. I hear (not accept) what the mother is saying, but that full term baby should live! The law doesn’t go far enough - that baby should immediately be put up for adoption. No alternatives. I’ll never forget how smug our governor was when he signed this into law. Note: NYS isn’t the only state where this is legal. It’s legal in Canada as well. Sorry ladies, but I know I can spout off here!
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Post by RobinS811 on Nov 27, 2020 20:44:07 GMT
Anngie, that information is totally false, it was a rumor that was started earlier this year. There is a law that says something about if the fetus isn't viable. I think the worst thing, honestly, other maybe than having a still birth, is for a woman to be forced to carry a baby to term that they know has already died in utero, or if it has some of the terrible birth defects that can occur. And I am not talking about something like Down Syndrome. The health care professionals have to make the decision, and they would not do it for a child with Down's. I know a woman who gave birth to a child with a non-developed brain. The doctor advised them to put the baby in a home right away, before they got even more attached. The baby lived about a year, there was no way it was going to live longer than that. There are some real tragic circumstances out there, I was just reading something that talked about some of them. If a parent says they can't afford another child, then let them give it up for adoption, there are plenty of opportunities. Which brings me back to Karen, I think there are an unbelievable number of secrets that people keep. That story is the kind of thing you read about in a book, but it is hard to know someone that it has really happened to.
Anngie, glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I know some people had large family events, but 8 seems OK. Even my younger DDIL's family, that does everything together, did not have one of their big family gatherings.
Of course one more comment from me, Carol, you are so right about seeing your child become a parent. I never would have thought not only would my DS be such a wonderful father, but that he would be taking care of his DD just like a mother would is amazing. It is funny to watch him picking out an outfit for her to wear, or that he talks about her poop with his childhood friends (they talk to each other about their babies' poops, and they have been friends since first grade). My DH was definitely not an involved father unless it was when taking them to sporting events.
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Post by Anngie on Nov 27, 2020 23:55:37 GMT
Oh, Robin, I had tears in my eyes when I read/wrote this! I was sickened. The part I don’t understand is if the baby IS viable but the mother’s life or health needs to be protected - what is done then? I actually looked this part up and couldn’t find an answer. Maybe I didn’t look far enough. Thanks for clearing this up! I do stand by my opinion of his smug look upon signing.
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Post by RobinS811 on Nov 28, 2020 0:57:28 GMT
Anngie, you have to remember that a doctor is going to want to save a life. I think what they would all do is deliver the baby. I did some research a while ago on babies that are born very premature, and I really honestly feel that they should definitely not allow abortions up to the 26th week. That might have made sense back in the 1970's, but with advances in medicine, I don't think it makes sense now, but I think there is some kind of caveat about late term abortions anyway. Don't forget, Cuomo is Catholic, so I honestly don't think he would be OK with it.
Thank to Marsha mentioning it a few times, when we were at Costco I bought their beer batter cod. I made it tonight for dinner in my air fryer, shouldn't say I made fries with it, but I did. The fish was particularly good. The fries are a lot better than making them just in my convection oven, but definitely not as good as deep fried, but they were certainly good enough, and a great meal to pull out of the freezer. It's not quick, because I had to first make the fries, put them into the oven to stay warm, then made the fish, but I wasn't doing anything else.
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