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We've adapted to this stay at home thing, but it took some time, I'll admit. The first week was a killer. We're so used to going out all the time, we were hardly ever home for long periods at a time. We're so used to going to museums, out to the movies, hiking, walks along the beach, that sort of thing... quick runs to the market, or a spur-of-the-moment dessert at one of our local bakeries. This pandemic has really made us realize how often we go out. And now since we only walk around our neighborhood/town, I feel like we've become like a little village. We see the same people on our walks. We haven't changed our eating habits too much, we just plan our meals differently than we have before. We're trying not to do take out food too much, either, though I like supporting our local restaurants, and I admit sometimes I'm too lazy to cook/prepare food. I thought I might gain weight during this stay at home thing, but actually, I've been able to maintain my weight. I just told myself that I don't want to go into "famine" or "survival" mode---there's no need to start overeating to store fat, we're not experiencing a food shortage. It's funny how humans react, because in the first few days of stay-at-home, I did feel like I wanted to eat more, but I consciously made the effort not to. |
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I’ve actually been losing weight in the absence of gym time. |
I'm losing weight, too, but I fear it's muscle mass. I'm running, doing "prison workouts" with bands and bodyweight exercises in the park, and YouTube Yoga. I miss Equinox, but then again, people are dying so ...
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Going back to food, I was thinking of making this; I thought it was interesting... If you watch the video, she didn't even need water to make the dough; the video is only under 9 minutes long: Avocado Paratha http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/blog/...ha-300x169.jpg Link: http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/avoca...8qmhAzQC0VSEB4 |
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We have been living in a rented flat here for years, much longer than I intended, because of course we didn’t know if we’d stay, and then there was the Brexit vote, etc. I was in the market before coronavirus and now I’m glad I didn’t buy a place, because housing prices are going to take a hit. But some kind of outdoor space, whether it’s a garden or a terrace, is a must, if for no other reason than to grow herbs and cook with fire. |
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Eggs are the issue. They’re sold in packs of 6 and you are limited to 2 by anti-hoarding measures. A dozen eggs only lasts two people a few days at most. |
another shocking high of 824 deaths in a day in nyc.
but hospital admissions are going down. seems to be the peak. |
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You're adding societal and personal risk for pure quality of life. It's possible to eat very well with groceries every 2-3 days even without a lot of refrigerator space. |
Knucklehead semi driver does a u-turn on a Montreal bridge in slow traffic...
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I'm thinking of starting a project tomorrow... one of those aluminum and polycarb greenhouses in my yard to grow herbs and tomatoes. They're about 6'x8' and I think you can get them for like $500-600 bucks.
If I like it, I might consider building an actual greenhouse that could be used all year round. Anyone ever use one of those ready-to-assemble ones like below? I have some concerns about durability... namely ability to withstand wind gusts. https://mobileimages.lowes.com/produ...16.jpg?size=xl |
If we intended to live here permanently, we would definitely plant some basic crops such as carrots, green beans, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Some parts of the 1.7-acre property have full sun all day long while other parts are shaded all day by huge trees, so we could plant all sorts of things. Alas, we'll probably be moving to another family property in Los Angeles before autumn.
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Dinner at home this evening. Didn't do takeout. #StayAtHome #Coronavoidance
Quinoa with shiitake, bell peppers, tomatoes, and some spices. Washed down with some red wine. It was yummy! https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...3e&oe=5EB5F98E Photo by me |
There was mention above of losing weight. I've been losing weight, possibly muscle weight due to not going to the gym, although I've been doing some workouts here at home. it's not the same, though. I also haven't been eating as much Tex Mex, so that's probably part of it, too.
Yesterday I made a 25-mile trip through the city and on to Dripping Springs for a vet appointment. This was at midday and traffic was very heavy, especially in the burbs along 290. As I drove past the parking area for Barton Creek Greenbelt (adjacent to Mopac Expwy), I saw that the parking area was completely packed, and I saw groups of hikers obviously not thinking about distancing. I saw no masks on vehicle drivers or passengers, either. At the vet, everything was done very cautiously. You couldn't go inside, and had to leave your pet by the front door, and then talk to the vet by phone from your car. I had a prescription delivered today, and I wish I had a video of the delivery. The delivery person had on a mask and gloves, and the prescription package was being carried by one of those grabber things on a 3-foot pole. They said don't open the door, but just acknowledge that it was received. Bottom line...I'm seeing inconsistencies. Some people not taking things seriously, but others definitely taking it seriously. |
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I have a potted lemon tree on my apartment patio, if that counts.
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Why are food pictures on this board generally gross looking? I mean the photography, not the food. It's like TV commercials with food...too close.
I suggest all menu discussion get moved out of here. |
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