It was so cold this morning I even wore my gloves, but they didn't last too long while trying to make my purchases at the farmers' mkt. I didn't buy much but did get a lot of two different kinds of potatoes, plus some kale and zucchini. I can't stand the foods that I can manage with no vegetables, and I'm not going to blend them to a pulp. The chopped kale last week worked very well in my potatoes, and I even added some to a fried egg.
From there I went to the gym where I walked 2.25 miles! That is approx. 4400 steps! Of course my step counter was all off, so I think I will just keep track of treadmill miles and let it go at that for now. I feel so much better when I hit the 2 mile mark - it is even a marked difference between 1.5 and 2 miles!
I then went to the grocery and ended up with some various soups that I can have, and a bag of dark chocolate chips. They are nice to munch on in the evenings. Feeling lucky, I decided to buy a couple of lottery tickets. I have mentioned before that when I do this, my ticket doesn't have a single winning number on it, ever, but this time I thought I would beat the odds. My good spirits are watching over me and would you believe they jammed the machine? It jammed completely with my dollar in it! I retrieved my dollar at the service counter and passed the Salvation Army bucket at the door, so the dollar went into the bucket. Much better odds of winning with the Salvation Army than with a lottery! Do you think I've learned my lesson though? Watch for my blog in about 6 months and I bet within that time I will moan about buying a ticket with no winning numbers! I am really not a gambler and probably don't spend more than $4 a year on it, if that much.
In a recent post of his, Dizzy Dick mentioned playing Mahjongg on the computer. There aren't as many games available for free for the Mac, so I bought a Mahjongg game online for $3. I played a game a few minutes ago and won, and the message printed on the screen said: "Do not gamble, for it will be your downfall." Words of wisdom, for sure!
Now that I think about it, since I downloaded and installed the game on my computer I'm having trouble with a periodic message that the link I wanted had crashed . Usually all I have to do is return to my home screen and try again, and it works. I just now am wondering if there is a connection between the game and the supposed "Crashes" I'm experiencing. I am really sick and tired of dealing with a computer, but dealing with a smart phone would be much worse so I'll try not to complain too much. I watched a local weather station last night on my computer, and one of the meteorologists had her nose stuck in her cell phone for the entire 5 min. or so I watched, and the other one was looking at his computer for info. Is this how the weather is predicted now? I think it's sad, and who wants to watch people on TV giving them information when they can't even be bothered to look at the camera?
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I did not down load any games, but just play them on line. Tonight is the night that the weather is going to change drastically. Yep, it is going to drop 40 degrees in a matter of minutes, not hours. Quite a front coming through. If you don't like the weather in Texas, just wait a few minutes and it will change. . .
ReplyDeleteThe only problem with playing them online is that just about every website I visit, wants to know if I will share my location. I ask you why do they want to know my location - and I would bet a lot of gaming sites do the same thing. I've become more suspicious as I've grown older. I like to keep two games open and can play them whenever I like - Solitaire and now, Mahjongg.
DeleteGet ready for that cold weather!
My computer came with four or five games already on it. I have Mahjongg, Solitaire, and Free Cell. I play at least one of them a day for my "mental" exercise.
DeleteWe are 80 miles north of Dallas and will have the 50 degree drop. Tomorrow morning will be 14 instead of the 60's and the Monday morning low is predicted to be 11. This is the coldest we have been in several years. The winds are strong from the north tonight.
What a great idea to put kale in your potatoes! I hope you are feeling better each day.
I think I'm healing better each day, and have noticed a remarkable difference since I've tried to add some good stuff to my diet.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind the cold, but really dislike big changes in temperature all at once. It seems like it's been back and forth all winter.
I like to play the games to keep my mind sharp also, but my favorite is working crossword puzzles. I finally found a book today of challenging puzzles.
Stay warm!
Wish I knew how to play mahjongg and free cell. I need something other than solitaire. Taking back everything I said about not wanting to be in Florida wirh all this terrible cold everywhere.
ReplyDeleteMahjongg is so easy - you just match tiles (click on a pair) and they disappear. If you clear the board you win! At least that's how the computer game goes - I used to play it the old-fashioned way but can't remember much about it. FreeCell is just one of the variations of solitaire.
Delete2 miles good for you! I know it would make me very happy to get out there and start walking again if I could just get rid of this darn cold that seems to really like me.
ReplyDeleteTalk cold this is crazy we once again went down to 27 degrees last night and this morning. Put out a nice fresh humming bird feeder this morning they will need it for sure.
I have a few games on my laptop and play a few rounds of each after I have finished reading blogs and FB.
I have fresh nectar (I just boil water and add sugar to it) to set out for the hummers too. I so want to set out food for the larger birds but I don't want the feral cats in the neighborhood to start lurking around.
DeleteIt was 27 degrees here last night also. I hate to even think of what my utilities are going to cost this month because I run the furnace if it gets below 55 in the house, and usually have an electric space heater going.
I have a mah Jong I got on line. It is Kristanix Mahjong epic. I think it was free and it has levels and many boards. Have a jig saw puzzle also & when I visit my 95 yr old mother, I pull out the puzzle or the Mah Jong sometimes to entertain her.
ReplyDeleteIt is 20 here, sunny, and white with snow. & strong wind blowing across the frozen lake.
I like the layouts provided with the game I purchased, but I'm not sure if it is messing with my system. I may have to uninstall it. I have always loved and been good at jigsaw puzzles, but now with my deteriorating vision I realize I have to be in the perfect light to see the slight variations in color.
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