Senior Golden Sneakers
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We had a lovely dinner too and I did stick with my gluten free plan. Here is a salad that Alice made and it was fabulous
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/festive-apple-cranberry-salad-155076.aspx
Well I got to meet Thelma Alice new dog. He was a cutie pie Stay in his cage and kept an eye on everyone And got so excited if anyone stop by and talk to her Kylee kept him busy.
Love Marie
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Hope everyone had a wonderful day. I am thankful for all of you. I am thankful for your unending support to everyone and for sharing your lives.
Take care and keep smiling. Gayla :-)0 -
Happy Friday!!
Our Thanksgiving was also great and dinner was delicious. I actually didn't stay very long but I was just exhausted from not sleeping well the night before. At noon, I am going to a benefit for a little girl who has cancer. There will be raffles, chances and a silent auction. It is where my friend Jen works so it will be casual but fun. 
Gayla, I am also grateful to have you in my life, I missed you when you weren't here.
Marie, congratulations on the 3 pound loss this week, you did a terrific job. I, on the other hand did not do well so I am taking a by. (is that how you spell it?)
Barbie, what a wonderful Thanksgiving Day you had, I especially like the gratitude quotes on the table, great idea.
Phoebe, I am happy to hear that you got an extra week off for both of you to feel better. I am also so sorry about Okie, good luck with the surgery and hope he heals quickly. Daisy is still limping so she is going to the vet tomorrow, they never took an ex ray so I told Babe to make sure they do. It sounds like more than a sprained ankle to me. 
Lin, glad you got to the nursing home safely, but that must have been scary to have truck
debris flying at your car. Did it do any damage to your car? The important thing is that no one got hurt. What the heck is he doing driving at 75 miles an hour anyway?
Jackie, your Thanksgiving picture was priceless and for some reason made me think of Charlie your rooster. Your walks with George must be so beautiful, the scenery minus the bull with big horns sounds wonderful.
After a little catch up on Facebook and my games it is time to hit the showers.
Have a great day.
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Dropped off Okie at the vet. He was so afraid. He had his head down, trying to hide. It looks like hes praying.
Went to petsmart to pick up food, on special today. There were no crowds, plenty of parking in the shopping center. I don't shop today. Tomorrow, on small business Saturday, i may go to the sale at the Bird Watchers Supply store. 20% off anything
Gayla, thank you and glad you are here.
Cold turkey sandwiches anyone?
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Hello friends. Home again. I am so thankful to be home safe and sound. That is my gratitude. Lots of traffic again today, lots of people passing and pulling in immediately. I'm not sure I understand that. Some people drifting out of their lanes---distracted I guess. Fewer miles of wet roads today. Wahoo!
Hugs hugs hugs. I do love to be home!
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Hope your father was ok, able to communicate clearly. Welcome home!0
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Thanks Phoebe. How are you two doing??? As I drive I often think of you and Jim---driving for long hours on the roadways. And I have very little to say about the time I spent with my dad, no, he could not communicate clearly----it was a very upsetting, disturbing, and frustrating time and I'll shut up.
I'm putting out Christmas decorations now!! Onward!
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Thinking about Okie hope everything fine. and how is your tooth phoebe.?
lin glad you made it home Ok.
Another good day on my eating plan. One meal at a time.
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The vet asst called and Okie did fine. They'll call again in the morning, and he can go home by noon.
my tooth doesn't hurt, I'm so glad!
Sorry, Lin, about your bad experience.
Marie, Sandy said you lost 3 pounds! Wonderful! Good for you..
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Wow, what a lovely column to read today. Thankful that LIN is safe after that frightening blowout! And for the beautiful grandchildren pictures. And for JACKIE's funny turkey picture! For BARBIE's reminder of what Thanksgiving is about. Most Thankful for our dear Phoebe's loving reminder to MARIE and me about our dear friends here on MFP! And I hope the vet isn't charging you the fortune my DS paid for his adorable doggie's spinal surgery just before our trip to visit last December! I must say it was so funny to see him trying to pee like a male by raising a leg, which he couldn't do. Well, I understand practice is helping and his contortions are almost finished! MARIE, my empathy, sympathy, and everything else regarding your DH. You probably handle it better than I have been doing, and I'm really trying to remain calm, cool and loving. However, I did manage to find the charge cards, "borrowed" his car key, and so far he hasn't said anything except he asked if he'd left his wallet somewhere. Had had forgotten to remove it from pants he put into the wash, and it made it easier to find things he should no longer carry. Otherwise, we are able to enjoy most time together still, and JACKIE, yes, he wanders around poking his nose and remarks into card players games, the gym, and saying inappropriate remarks as he sees what he considers humorous positions and such!
GAYLA, sounds as if you have been doing lots of good things for you! Nice to see you back!
My wrappings came off for the last time this morning and my word, what a pleasure to see normal legs again! Ankles down (but I hope they stay that way, calves minus swelling, and when I got on the scale this morning, the day after Thanksgiving, I was 9 pounds lighter than on the 14th of November, when I had the first leg wrap! Today, besides the leg pump, the PT massaged my legs with a new machine from Germany, which send vibrations deep under the skin and it actually broke up some fibrotic tissue that was hard as rocks until this treatment! AS far as pain,...no the treatments were sinfully wonderful, and I felt guilty about being treated so well! Felt like a fabulous spa! For anyone who has lymphedema (which I didn't realize was one of my problems!) and swollen ankles and legs, It is worth checking out if your health insurance covers the treatments. What an unbelievable difference, and tonight I actually took a longer walk than I have in years, and felt terrific!
Gotta go pick up for my cleaning gal, who will come tomorrow morning.
Have a super weekend, dear friends! Buzz 0 -
Just a short note to let you know I won a 40 inch TV at the fund raiser. I bought lots of raffle tickets and put them all in the TV raffle box. Love it! Put it in my bedroom and put the bedroom one in my office/guest room. I will probably end up giving the small one from my office to my son if he wants it. The funny thing is Target had a 40 inch TV on sale but I would never shop on Thansgiving or Black Friday. I tried online but it was sold out. God had a plan to let me win this TV. So grateful.0
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Congratulations Sandy on winning the 40 inch TV. How lucky. Wow ! Buzz enjoy reading you nice post. Me and jerry is always misplacing things. I used coconut oil to to cook my eggs and I don't know where I put it away at. So I am having to used olive oil. Till We go to the store. I am following a new plan on my diet. I eat 1 portion of protein. 1 portion of carbs. 1 portion of fat and all the veggies I want. Pretty easy to remember. What I can have. I have not lost anything in 4 days but glory be I did not gain anything over Thanksgiving. It is called is call 1-1-1- diet......Should be good on my diabetic. For my snacks I have half of that
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Okie is home and doing well. He's on pain meds so he's a little purr box. He got a special treat when we got home, and now he's in his basket napping. This cold is hanging on. Kinda yucky.
Yay Sandy, you have an early Christmas! Thats a great size i think.
Marie, it sounds like a good plan. You love your veggies.
Just had my lunch, leftovers, yum.
watching a scary movie
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Going to bed now but wanted to post a pic of me and the fun lady that hosted the Thanksgiving dinner we were invited to. She always dresses up like a pilgrim. We. Had a blast not only sharing the meal but playing games after an
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Look like a wonderful time. had by all Phyllis0
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Jeri just seen your lovely snow pictures of Calgary on Facebook. What a dream picture. Thank you for sharing0
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Phyllis, what fun!
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I just notice on our reply note that we are own page 21 Does that mean we will not have to change to another topic? Usally on page 20 I would have to look for Lin note to change hey aren't we uptown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Phoebe glad you got Okie home and he is resting. Poor little okie from Oklahoma . We did not have left overs for Just Jerry brought some home. and ate it all last night even all of the chocolate cake. I will just have vegies and turkey steak no carbs or fruit. For the evening meals But at 3 30 I had a little Greek yogurt. fresh raspberries and some chop pecans that was a delight.
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Marie, try roasting your pecans in the microwave just a little bit. Yum♥♥0
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Love the picture Phyllis. Wonderful!!
Phoebe, I am also glad you have Okie at home again. Hope the recovery is quick!
Marie, the thread only changes now if the administrator/owner wants a new thread. One I'm posting on has ALL the history---!!
Today I put out many many more Christmas decorations. No doubt about it----if I was going to use all my decorations I'd need a much bigger house. The house feels *smaller* with so many things out! I think putting all this away will be an even bigger job. My Thanksgiving things are down in the basement but I've not excavated out the box they go in. I am lazy!
I made almond milk today, chopped some fresh veggies and cooked some veggies as well. Yogurt is incubating now. Tomorrow or Monday I will need to make another batch of crackers I do believe.
Hugs to all my friends......
Lin in Central Iowa where it got nice and warm today and lots of snow melted
I found this Christmas afghan I made quite a few years ago. It hasn't seen the light of day for MANY years.
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Just a quick stop as we are babysitting 3 grandsons tonight. Whew. 2 five year olds and one 2 yr old.
Thanks Marie, we did get lots is snow and it was beautiful.
Sandy congrats on the TV
Got to run.
Have a great evening
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Barbie - that hat. The colors are wonderful! You are so talented!!!
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We all enjoyed the snow here today....by tomorrow it will be mostly ice since temperatures have dropped to way below freezing. I took the dogs out this afternoon and they loved playing in the snow. It was challenging to keep up with all their energy. I finished the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers for lunch (turkey and cranberry sauce) and the last of the dishes are being washed in the dishwasher.
We are expecting guests tomorrow---a long time very dear friend of Jake's and his much younger wife and five year old daughter visiting from out of state. They will be here from about 10AM to late afternoon. Sasha will bark at the little girl, Brandy will want to kiss her, and I will have a challenge making conversation with the wife. I am not looking forward to the visit. I will be the charming and helpful hostess because Jake adores his friend and hasn't seen him in about two years. I will remember one of the great lines from my favorite meditations "I can do anything for 12 hours that would appall me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime." Also, "Act the way I want to feel". We'll take them out to lunch so I won't have to deal with cooking. This is one of the very rare occasions when I prefer eating in a restaurant to eating my own cooking.
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Hi to everyone from our Winter Wonderland. It finally stopped snowing but now the temperature is dropping. Oh well, it is winter after all!
I was planning to pick Neil up today but he was in a foul mood and decided not to come home. I expected him to call with a change in plans but didn't hear from him. I hope tomorrow is a better day.
Sandy -- Marie mentioned that there is a different procedure to post pictures now. Would you please give me the directions. I tried to find it here but had no success. Congratulations on your win! Enjoy, my friend!
Buzz -- glad you are doing well, yeah for the loss. It must make your legs feel so good.
Marie -- every time I look outside I think of you. I plan to take a picture tomorrow when I am out feeding the birds. Dave cleared a path for me to get to the feeder.
Jackie -- George has become such a good companion to you. I always enjoy your posts.
Phyllis -- are you still teaching! Nice picture!
Phoebe -- hope you and your animals are feeling better. Be well!
Jeri -- hope you have been feeling well. Those grandchildren will give you a boost! They are so much fun.
Barbie -- love the hat! You are a multi-talented woman. Hi to Jake.
Lin -- so sorry that your Dad is not doing well. I am sure that even though he can't express it he appreciates you very much. You are such a good daughter.
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Beautiful snow. you guys must have got.
Barbie love the red white and blue hat.you are a fantastic knitter. I envy you.
Lin you did an excellent job on your crocheting I like that afghan . I did not keep any of mind.
Well it is going on christmas
gayla you will love post pictures our new way when you catch on to it.I even learn to do it on my own.
Hugs Marie
Phoebe hope all is well at you house.
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Sandy so sorry to hear Donna pass away. on Facebook. I feel like I know her thru you. So sorry for your kids losing their grandmother0
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Happy Sunday!! I got some very sad news yesterday, Donna passed away. My ex called to tell me she wasn't feeling well the last couple of days and yesterday her blood sugar was very low and her blood pressure as well. They took her to the hospital and she was diagnosed with pneumonia. Her son told them she did not want any type of resuscitation and she passed within the hour. The sad thing is she was alone but her two daughters were out of town and my ex thought he had more time to get to the hospital. I will miss Donna who always called me her angel and now she is mine.
Marie, you seem to be doing great on your new diet, congratulations.
Gayla, above the reply box if you put your mouse on each of the items you will see a little box that says attach file here. If you click on that box you can find your pictures from your computer and/or IPad and click on the picture and the code will go in the reply box, showing us the picture once you hit post reply. I hope I explained that right. Good luck.
Barbie, I have used that meditation myself, especially when I was with Phil in the hospital for Babe.
Who knows maybe the conversation will be easy this time and the dogs will keep the little girl entertained. Here's hoping anyway. Love the hat, can't believe you did those so fast.
Jeri, I give you so much credit for babysitting three kids, I have a hard time with one.
Lin, love the afghan, nice job. I did put up my outside balcony lights yesterday and hope to get the inside done today. I too, have too much stuff, but will only use what looks nice and not gawdy. I have a dinner with friends later this afternoon which will cut into my time.
Phyllis, looks like a great party and how cute is your friend who dresses up as a Pilgrim. You look great and your shirt is very festive.
Phoebe, glad Okie is home and doing well, I love that you are such a great animal lover and take such good care of your pets. Did I tell you that the vet said Daisy has arthritis? Babe is all upset that she is only five and has it, but the vet told him it is common in big dogs. She is getting some laser treatments to help and also some meds.
Buzz, you still crack me up when you clean before your cleaning girl comes to clean. Wow, 9 pound loss is terrific, it should help you keep on track now. So good to hear your legs are shaped again and you were able to walk further than in previous times. I understand about Mike and you are doing the best you can, so don't beat yourself up for that. Donna told her son they didn't wake her on Thanksgiving for breakfast and when he confronted the helper she told Donna, don't you remember me wheeling you down for breakfast and when you saw they had bacon you were thrilled? The helper told John they made sure she got all three meals and she ate a little at all of them. After she left, Donna told John she is lying and they are mean to her and push her. She is at peace now, where she can be happy again.
I better get moving if I want to get anything done. It is going to be a busy week with babysitting, having my kids fly in and staying with me for the funeral, the funeral, the trips back and forth to the airport and finally packing and leaving for my trip on Saturday. Whew I am exhausted already.
Sandy
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wow sandy I sure would hate to walk in your shoes this week. Busy busy Sad too but you get to see your kids........ be thinking of you.0
