• Forums
ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy
True
The Water Cooler
ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy
Discuss all things non-baking
GRANA   here; In our youth we were usually enthusiastic; As we mature,our enthusiasm often dwindles, making life & ourselves less enjoyable No one keeps  up his/her enthusiasm automatic
1
Cat:3473a929-a609-4b85-8818-bf915c7505deForum:46fe1a99-7ba0-4d0b-8807-3a2be6e8c083
Cat:3473a929-a609-4b85-8818-bf915c7505deForum:46fe1a99-7ba0-4d0b-8807-3a2be6e8c083Discussion:daa2a5ca-aa1b-4008-a397-57d1e7703a9d

Forums » Baking Forums » The Water Cooler » ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

You must be logged in to contribute. Log in | Register
 
 First << 1 2
Forums  »  Baking Forums  »  The Water Cooler  »  ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/9/2012 9:09 PM EST
Posts: 4948
First: 6/4/2010
Last: 4/30/2013
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy : A while back, actually quite a while back, I mentioned that I was making a quilt.  I am enthusiastically posting a copy of that greater than king-sized quilt at the request of one of our baking community.  Sorry it has taken me so long to get around to this post, but it took me all of the Summer and Fall to finish the quilt.  I kind of got lazy on those hot summer days and headed off to the boardwalk at the beach! I know this isn't a cooking topic, but I hope you enjoy seeing my second quilt.
Posted by Bakery1 G


Bakery 1 G,that is just beautiful !!!! I have a crib size quilt that my paternal Grandma made for me when I was a baby.I treasure that it is all hand made,it's over 50 years old and it still looks like new.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/9/2012 9:56 PM EST
Posts: 499
First: 8/12/2008
Last: 3/7/2012
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy i once had a neighbor scold me for sitting on a quilt in my yard----------she said that whoever made that quilt would be very upset if they knew i was using it that way----------------my grandmother would be upset with me if i didn't use them any way i needed------for that was why she made them
Posted by nellie v


I feel that quilts that our grandmothers made were made to be used - not folded away in a cedar chest or hung on a quilt rack or wall.
I took my grandmothers quilts camping before quilts became such heirlooms or artistic expression.  When I became aware of the "value" I felt a bit guilty, but then I realised she had made them to keep her family warm and comfortable.  She probably would have been pleased we were having fun and staying warm with her quilts.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/9/2012 11:31 PM EST
Posts: 1265
First: 10/26/2009
Last: 5/16/2013
I find it fascinating that so many of our grandmother's were quilters. My grandmother made baby quilts for all 22 of her grandchildren, and when we turned 16, she made another quilt for all of us. I was using the 16-year old quilt until I accidentally dropped a tea bag on it and stained it. I had it cleaned but the stain did not come out, so I put it in storage. And you are all correct - Grandma would prefer to know that I was enjoying the quilt, stain or no stain. She was a life-long quilter, had 2 quilting frames set up in her basement, and hosted 8 women each week as they socialized, ate and hand-stitched their quilts. The majority of their quilts were donated to a mission; others were given to charities and organizations to raffle for fundraisers. Truly stitches of love.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/10/2012 12:58 AM EST
Posts: 1622
First: 8/9/2008
Last: 5/3/2013

Gale,  I'm never bored either.  I love my computer too.  I have learned so much but
there is so much more to learn.  My stepson used to collect dream catchers until he
got married. I haven't seen them since.  We have a lot of Indian tribes around here
so there is no shortage of dream catchers.  They really make some awesome ones!!
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/10/2012 4:05 AM EST
Posts: 4948
First: 6/4/2010
Last: 4/30/2013
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:
Gale,  I'm never bored either.  I love my computer too.  I have learned so much but there is so much more to learn.  My stepson used to collect dream catchers until he got married. I haven't seen them since.  We have a lot of Indian tribes around here so there is no shortage of dream catchers.  They really make some awesome ones!!
Posted by Carol P


I try to make mine as natural as possible,I have one I made with our parrots feathers,a Severe Macaw,we no longer have him.We were unable to handle him so I gave him to a breeder.I still have that dream catcher.I have made several for Hunters using turkey and Pheasant feathers from the birds they had gotten.Those were all four sided dream catchers.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/10/2012 5:31 AM EST
Posts: 1089
First: 8/8/2008
Last: 4/18/2013
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:
It's funny when I was still working everything seemed to get done.Now that I'm home I don't have enough hours in a day.
Posted by gale g


Gale,
I agree with you. 24 hours isn't enough or do we just tire more quickly?
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/10/2012 11:02 AM EST
Posts: 1299
First: 12/5/2010
Last: 5/19/2013
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy : I feel that quilts that our grandmothers made were made to be used - not folded away in a cedar chest or hung on a quilt rack or wall. I took my grandmothers quilts camping before quilts became such heirlooms or artistic expression.  When I became aware of the "value" I felt a bit guilty, but then I realised she had made them to keep her family warm and comfortable.  She probably would have been pleased we were having fun and staying warm with her quilts.
Posted by Frances M


the value only comes in if you want to sell them------------and who could sell granny's quilts?
a couple of the ones i have are over 60 yrs old and still very useable-----my mother  once took some of the older ones and sewed them into sleeping bags for my dad, son and nephew for their hunting camp use.-------they enjoyed them because they vere very soft and kept them warm on their camp-outs
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/10/2012 12:23 PM EST
Posts: 1575
First: 10/8/2010
Last: 5/19/2013
My grandmother made me a quilt when I went off to college.  It was cold in north central Maine so it came in handy.  Later when I got married she made me a double sized one.   Probably 30 years ago my aunt made each of us girls a queen sized quilt, all by hand.  I have always used them for their intended purpose.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/11/2012 2:29 PM EST
Posts: 702
First: 10/15/2010
Last: 5/19/2013
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy : One thing for sure I'm never bored.:) I love my computer anything you want or need to know is right at your finger tips.I used to make dream catchers and have not made any for a long time now,I need to start doing that again.
Posted by gale g

Gale, I, too, enjoy using the computer.  I've used it to find numerous substitutes when I need something that can be created just by knowing what to combine to make that ingredient.  Not sure I'm making sense, but I remember finding a way to make self-rising flour, substitues for some herbs and a half dozen other substitutes.  

I stay enthused with the computer by keeping tabs on the children and the grands.  Following them via Facebook brings them closer, despite the many miles between us.  It is an encouragement.

Following the folks on this websight is an encouragement, since I glean so many great recipes and good advice.  Thank you all.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/11/2012 3:15 PM EST
Posts: 4948
First: 6/4/2010
Last: 4/30/2013
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy : Gale, I agree with you. 24 hours isn't enough or do we just tire more quickly?
Posted by Angela F


Hi Angela and Bakery 1 G,In my case I think I'm getting older and tire easily.It's just amazing what I can get done in my mind ! lol But my body isn't keeping up.I was wonder woman back 15 years ago,I cared for two kids,a very ill mother,a house,and everything with it,working almost full time and still managed to cook big meals and desserts.My hubby worked 2 or sometimes 3 jobs.How in the world did we do all this?
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/11/2012 4:55 PM EST
Posts: 1299
First: 12/5/2010
Last: 5/19/2013
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy : Hi Angela and Bakery 1 G,In my case I think I'm getting older and tire easily.It's just amazing what I can get done in my mind ! lol But my body isn't keeping up.I was wonder woman back 15 years ago,I cared for two kids,a very ill mother,a house,and everything with it,working almost full time and still managed to cook big meals and desserts.My hubby worked 2 or sometimes 3 jobs.How in the world did we do all this?
Posted by gale g


we did it because we had to

but i've noticed that since i've retired that it's very easy to procrastinate on things , because we can do it tomorrow-----and i'm engrossed in a book------puzzles---------baking---------face book---or nestles vbb right now or on my exercise bike (i really am doing at least 40 mins aday again)------or a friend called and wants to talk or do something------------and since we're retired our family and friends ask us to run errands for them ---------pick up the grands from school-------take them to docs, dentists-----shopping----------teach them to drive---i've done 3 so far and 1 grandson and 2 grandnephews  and of course take them to the dmv for their papers and the actual license once its all done and they reach their 16th b.d.----------and don't forget the casinos on occassion

actually it's a wonder we find time to sleep
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/11/2012 9:59 PM EST
Posts: 1390
First: 8/9/2008
Last: 5/19/2013
I enjoy using the computer and going on this web site with all of you.  I also use it to find out a lot of information when needed.  The days go by very quickly, especially with my husband having the MS, he can't do a lot of things.  Also, recently being hospitalized twice recently because of the AFib.  This Saturday into Sunday, they have scheduled me for a sleep test to see if I have sleep apnea.  My family dr. seems to think that might play a part in my AFib.  These dr. visits, hospital stays and tests are eating into my time to do things!!!!!  I guess it is for my own good, though.  Between all this, I try to get as much done each day as I can.  There is soooo much to do and to learn and to accomplish.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/12/2012 10:04 AM EST
Posts: 702
First: 10/15/2010
Last: 5/19/2013
Marie, let us know how the tests turn out.  I'll be thinking of you.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/12/2012 11:07 PM EST
Posts: 1390
First: 8/9/2008
Last: 5/19/2013
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:

Posted by Bakery1 G


It is beautiful!!!!  You do great work!!!!!!!!
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/13/2012 1:48 AM EST
Posts: 1622
First: 8/9/2008
Last: 5/3/2013
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:
I enjoy using the computer and going on this web site with all of you.  I also use it to find out a lot of information when needed.  The days go by very quickly, especially with my husband having the MS, he can't do a lot of things.  Also, recently being hospitalized twice recently because of the AFib.  This Saturday into Sunday, they have scheduled me for a sleep test to see if I have sleep apnea.  My family dr. seems to think that might play a part in my AFib.  These dr. visits, hospital stays and tests are eating into my time to do things!!!!!  I guess it is for my own good, though.  Between all this, I try to get as much done each day as I can.  There is soooo much to do and to learn and to accomplish.
Posted by Marie F


Marie,  I will be praying for you.  Hope your tests turn out ok.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/13/2012 6:57 AM EST
Posts: 2715
First: 1/16/2009
Last: 5/19/2013
Put a smile on your face and try to have a positive attitude.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/16/2012 11:29 PM EST
Posts: 1390
First: 8/9/2008
Last: 5/19/2013
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy : Marie,  I will be praying for you.  Hope your tests turn out ok.
Posted by Carol P


Carol:  Thank you for the prayers.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/16/2012 11:31 PM EST
Posts: 1390
First: 8/9/2008
Last: 5/19/2013
In Response to Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy:
Marie, let us know how the tests turn out.  I'll be thinking of you.
Posted by Bakery1 G


Bakery1:  Had the test.  Now waiting for the results from my family doctor.  Will let you know what I hear.  Thank you for asking.
New post Reply to this post

Re: ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy

posted at 1/25/2012 6:38 AM EST
Posts: 2715
First: 1/16/2009
Last: 5/19/2013
I try to look at the bright side of life as much as I can - the glass as half full rather than half empty.
New post Reply to this post
 First << 1 2

Forums » Baking Forums » The Water Cooler » ENTHUSIASM; needs a steady diet to remain active & healthy