Senior Golden Sneakers
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Buzz, my marriage is long dissolved but at the time of the turmoil and as we were trying to work things out, I did get into some bad situations with my DH. I did have an attorney and ultimately realized I needed to discuss everything with him rather than just making any agreements with DH. His advice was, get this settled as soon as possible and cut your losses right now rather than trying to fight for what was right. He told me there was something wrong with my soon-to-be-ex and the sooner the better before DH realized he could make even more financial trouble for me with my company pension etc. So I gave up on issues where I had tried to be kind and just got the legal remedy in place. Make sense? Costly lesson.
It is kind of a wild week all the way round. It of course is increasingly cold and I have low air in my tires as is usual with a downward temperature shift. My car goes to the shop for a recall repair on a Friday so I hope to get that issue resolved.
My friend's husband is back in the hospital again and will be there indefinitely. I am going to start sending him cards. Got the first once ready to go tonight.
Again, nothing very interesting going on in y life. Did the book club social last night, getting back to my Mah Jongg, Tai Chi, coloring, etc. My teeth still feel odd. I need to start getting my little gifts for people bagged up!
Hugs and I have been reading posts. Just not putting out responses to everyone.
Lin0 -
A damp and chilly day but we all enjoyed a walk in the local woods, out of the low clouds and mizzle of the moors. Yesterday I bumped into the son of my dear housebound neighbour who ended up back in hospital with septicemia to be told she's now been moved to a local hospital where they are working out a package of care so that she can return home. This afternoon I will visit her either back home or local hospital and then do some shopping.
My physiotherapy appointment on Tuesday was extremely helpful because after some manipulation to see what does and doesn't bend she told me that I could have an x-ray but she was convinced it would show severe arthritis in one hip and not quite so severe in the other.... in the future I will require hip joint replacements but today I have a sheet of exercises to follow and my life will proceed as normal, whatever that is!! Apparently I'm doing all the right things, walking, yoga, healthy eating and the rest so nothing to be done and no point worrying about future events.
My gardener returned yesterday and worked hard on another border for a couple of hours so that after I had later raked up the fallen leaves it's looking almost presentable when I peep out the window!
I too am in awe of Buzz's font of knowledge, experience and down to earth common sense advice which guides me in areas I need to be nudged..... what would we do without you, lovely lady?
I must now heat up some homemade soup and then get ready to visit and shop.
Jackie0 -
Hi just me popping in to say good morning. We are just about to go for our first fairly long walk - weather related length! Trot to the mailbox at lunchtime, then fairly long evening walk around 4 pm before it gets dark. I can't see Jilly in the dark unless she's wearing one of her warm coats! In between, trips into the garden! I'm so glad I'm not Jilly and have a functioning toilet - not an outhouse like the hardy pioneers!
SHIRLEY, we are forecast our first real shovelling snow this coming Sunday. I've sacked my professional snow removers in favour of my neighbour across the street. The profs. were very expensive, not all that good, and food prices etc are on the rise. We will see! My neighbours job folded, so it should help both of us a little for now.
So, I'll love you all, and leave you, except to say to SANDY, "get thee to a lawyer, post haste!"
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And we've just got Back! It started snowing while we were out. Jill's first snow! Actually more like ice pellets.
Anne.0 -
Today is milk day. Still have a bit more laundry that didn't get finished yesterday and then off to pick up my fresh milk for the week. I usually do my grocery shopping today also. But this week, I think I will wait until the weekend. After the "milk run", more time will be spent in the office. I want to make certain that I finish this year with everything up-to-date for entering our personal finances in Quicken and also everything for Jordan's business in Quickbooks. Shouldn't take too long, but I will probably need a few days for the task. The temperatures are plummeting here for the next few days, so timing is good to be inside working away at my desk. My office attire will consist of sweatpants, sweatshirts and fuzzy socks. I love having a home office!
Marcella0 -
Happy Thursday!
I am back home in my comfy place. I slept good and caught up on lost sleep. I have my meeting today which will help me get my head clear and help me figure out what to do. I appreciate all your kindness and advice but in the end I have to do what I think is right for me. Love you!!
Sandy
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I've been out and back again, driving in the most awful thick fog that has descended! Arrived at the hospital 5 minutes after the start of visiting hours to find every parking space taken plus quite a few cars in places they shouldn't have been left so after a couple of circles decided to visit the supermarket instead. That place was heaving but I found everything I had wanted including what looks like a very nice reasonably priced bottle of Chilean red to test before Christmas. My car was loaded and then I walked back to the hospital and after a few inquiries found my neighbour sitting up in bed chatting to a couple of family members and looking oh so much better than the last time I saw her being wheeled out from her home to an ambulance. Of course her first question was 'how's George'? With items for the freezer in my shopping I didn't stay long but at least know she's alright and can pop in at the weekend for a longer stay.
Anne ~ Brrr, that sounds ominous although I suppose you must expect some cold and snow now we're well into December. I think we might be heading for the warmest December day on record which is why mist and fog is now surrounding us!
Marcella ~ Fuzzy socks sound perfect attire for working in when it's cold outside. Once evening sets in I usually clamber into warm tracksuit bottoms and fleece top, it makes me feel so cosy.
Only 4.40pm and already dark outside so I think I'll cook up a batch of George's food then light the fire and chill.
Jackie
PS I'm not on facebook so can anyone tell me (and Anne's concerned too) where Phoebe is because she hasn't logged on to MFP for 2 weeks now? Hope she and Jim are alright!
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We made it to the animal shelter but no luck0
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I am on facebook with Phoebe but haven't checked in today, so I will and see if she has posted anything.
I just got back from seeing Isaac and got to see him get his first haircut yesterday, which went good until the hairdresser brought out the electric clippers and his little head went every which way and he bumped his head and started crying. The crying was over fast and he looked so cute with his new cut.
We got home after lunch and I finished decorating the upstairs for Christmas so that is all done. One thing at time. I was chasing Isaac around so now my knee is a bit achy so I am icing it. I had my xray
read by the chiropractor, nothing serious, some arthritis which I thought, and muscles and tendon.
I still have to see my doctor and see what he says but until then I continue with the chiropractor.
I made some squash soup before we left to see Isaac, so that will part of our dinner and anxious to see how it tastes.
Have a good evening.
Shirley
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Good evening, Imlove your descriptions of weather Jackie. Mizzle? Is that a combo of mist and drizzle? What an adventure you had. It is good to be home!
I had a lovely time with the group at the library this morning. Lots of conversation, laughing, game playing, making cards and finishing a puzzle. For some reason, everyone seemed to really enjoy the time together.
Tomorrow I get to spend hours at the car dealership for that recall work. They've indicated at least two hours. Hope I can connect to their Wifi this time. Could not last time I was there. Some issue related to an upgrade they had put in place.
Here's my Christmas puzzle.
Hugs.
Lin
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I just checked out facebook and I did see Phoebe share some posts.0
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Hello,
Busy but fun day. Spent the afternoon helping at kindergarten Lots of fun. Poor Melanie , Maggie is sick again and Mel gets no sleep. I transferred $100 into her account so they could buy supper. She was so happy. I haven't spent my inheritance from my Mom yet so I am glad to use it to help out family. Mom would have approved.1 -
Actually went on my first supermarket shopping today since Mike died! I took my walker along but ended up in one of those electric carts so I could get around. I bought just enough to carry in the walker, so it worked out fine. My lovely friends across the hall offered to take me to the bank (to sign all sorts of forms and return keys to the vault) and then shop. Such excitement for me. I will plan to look for the transportation schedules for future forays so I don't have to rely on others too much. Our community has buses that even transport wheelchairs, though I don't want to take mine shopping! Within the next month, I hope to start the exercise classes again, and start using our magnificent new gym. Me time!
My cleaning gal came today and although I think I've mentioned I usually have to shine things and perhaps clean areas she's neglected, she is a gem in terms of helping me. She helped with Mike's clothing that she packed and brought to our area holding discarded things to be given to charity. Many of his friends have been able to take and wear some of his and my favorite jackets, shirts and belts and our chaplain was thrilled with the tie collection and tells everybody he has a little of Mike with him every time he wears one! Residents keep telling me the joy Mike brought to their daily lives, and I just lap it up! In time, it will be very pleasurable to listen to their stories, though right now, it is with very mixed emotions. I know time heals and keeping busy ( though not compulsively so) also helps, and although I catch myself doing or saying weird things, I see myself recovering the initial shock!
My new chair is like sitting on a cloud! And my leg swelling seems to be responding to frequent raised legs. I hope to achieve 5 sessions of 1/2 hour every day, and at least once a day with the compression boots. Back to wearing my compression stockings, though the right one is pretty tight around the top. Controlling my weight might help. I have lost about 7 lbs in the last month...if only I can continue. It's really difficult with the kitchen (pardon me, I mean culinary department) experimenting with interesting and often delicious concoctions constantly! And I broke down and purchased Moscato wine today to bring down to dinner, since I'm tired of mooching!
OK enough about me, but I must be feeling better or I wouldn't have gone on so long!
Wishing everyone a lovely Friday, and I'm finally getting to bed before midnight! Buzz 0 -
Good to read that Phoebes okay. I know the feeling, busy!
Thank you SHIRLEY.
It's -6 C here at 6:45am. Brrrrrrrrrr, colder than a penguins chuff (bottom)!
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This morning I pulled back my bedroom curtains to be confronted by this sky.
I thought it was heralding a bad weather day but it's not so, damp and grey but not stormy.
Housework today and a rummage in the fridge tray to see if I've enough veggie bits to make soup.
Lin ~ Yes, mizzle is a combination but the drizzle is the fine, inconspicuous sort that soaks you to the skin before you realise it's coming down! So glad you enjoyed your library visit which does sound great fun and creative. Love the jigsaw too.... cute dogs!
Shirley ~ Thanks for checking on Phoebe for us. She must be extremely busy because she hasn't logged in to MFP all that time but so long as she's safe and well that's ok. Ahh, you got to see Isaac's first haircut and only one little cry! A couple of months ago at my hairdresser's salon a father stood over his boy who seemed terrified at the whole experience and screamed and screamed. We were all pleased when the cut was finished!!
Jeri ~ Poor little Maggie but then also poor Mel too. They must both be exhausted so your gift will have lifted spirits I have no doubt.
Anne ~ Brrr again! Please keep that white blob on your side of the pond but also get those hefty boots on and take care on your walks.
Buzz ~ You are doing amazingly well considering what you've been through most of this year and I'm cheered to read you are getting out and hopefully bashing any heels that get in your way as you trip around the stores in a motorised chair..... certainly what I'd get up to with an innocent face! LOL Wine is good too as I can vouch after my glass of Pinot Noir with last night's mackerel salad.
A quick lunch and then out with the hoover and floor mop so wishing everyone a good Friday.
Jackie
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Morning all,
So good to hear Buzz is doing better and congratulations on the weight loss, it will only help with your
legs. I too have to lower that scale as it will help my knee.
I have a chiropractor apt. this morning and she will explain more about my xray. We are getting our ducts cleaned this afternoon and i will be taking it easy as my knee is sore today after running around with Isaac. I don't mind he is so much fun.
I finished decorating the upstairs for Christmas yesterday and just have to add bows to the bannister. I am going to ice my knee today and try and take it easy. I told Dave this morning I need help with cleaning the downstairs tomorrow. I find if I rest my knee for a day it makes a big difference in healing.
Jackie - The morning sky is just beautiful.
Anne - When we came home from our daughter's yesterday and we did go through some snow. Nothing at our house yet but they keep saying its coming.
Jeri- Sorry to hear about your family being sick, and what a wonderful mom you are helping out the family where its needed.
Lin - Another cute puzzle and I see you are very busy with your activities, keep it up you are doing great!
Have to go now and get my treatment.
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JERI, what a perfect gift for Melanie! Generous and caring and certainly appreciated!
JACKIE, BRRrrr! Gorgeous photo but it feels cold!
Hope PHOEBE sends a nod that all's well. Miss her.
SANDY, what's happening? We're all concerned, love.
SHIRLEY, yes, rest is very important! The house will wait, but the knee might not!
ANNE, I forget what -6C is equivalent to in Fahrenheit. Sounds bitter, though. So how's the baby making out? And you? Being taken out for lunch today so I must shower and get ready. I made some frustrated calls to the health insurance companies and doctors and received some welcome news! They are not charging me for all those calls refused by Medicare and Humana; they are considering them "courtesy calls"!!! Whew! Little by little paperwork is dwindling and hopefully I will begin living a more normal existence! I can't imagine that but it will happen!
Have a lovely day, everybody... Buzz 0 -
Phoobe pkoebe where are you? you got me worried
Marie0 -
Happy Friday! Snow storm predicted, we will see, they say that often!! Depending on the weather I am going to talk to the attorney who did our separation papers on Sunday. He is doing it as a friend so he won't charge me.
Marie, Phoebe is okay, she has just decided to take a break for the sneakers.
Buzz, I am glad things are settling down for you and hopefully will be normal soon.
Shirley, sorry about you knee but it had to be worth it playing with Isaac.
Jackie beautiful picture!
Anne How cold is that in Fahrenheit?
Jeri how nice of you to help your daughter, I know she appreciates you.
Lin Your puzzle was close to mine except yours is for Christmas. It would have taken me to Valentines day to finish. lol
Have a great day! Stay warm!
Sandy
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Good for you, Sandy! And
-6C = 21.2F.
Which in my books is cold enough!
Anne.0 -
I met some friends at a craft program this evening--book folding. Here's my Christmas tree.
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Lin that is so nice
Anne -23C -9F here tonight .
Sandy, Buzz, Shirley, Jackie, every time I help my kids financially I take it out of a fund I established from money from my Mom's estate. I know that her and my Dad would very much approve and it makes me feel good too.
We have a band concert tomorrow afternoon and then out for supper with friends. December has been so busy.
Keep warm. Hugs to you all,
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The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree! JERI, you are generous and kind , and that's what produced your loving family!
LIN, love your inventive tree! Mele Kalikimaka!
SANDY, so glad you made contact with your lawyer friend. I would think everybody who meets you would want to be your friend except a certain deranged son!
ANNE, I cannot imagine being in 21 F degrees ever again! We lunched today in a restaurant across the street , out on its boardwalk overlooking a lake large enough to have waves from the breeze. The weather was as delicious as the food (Greek salad and a souvlaki pita wrap.) I am beginning to straighten out, though I discovered some really stupid mistakes I made after Mike died, like paying a bill twice (charge AND check!) and disputing part of a charge and then paying the entire bill when settled. I thing I paid 1 and 1/2 times the cost! I'll get it fixed but now I wonder how many other mistakes I made, lol!
I think I'll get some sleep to refresh this old brain!!! Buzz 0 -
Our weather continues its dismal, grey and damp ways but George and I met up with Scruff and friend to walk local woods. On return home George had a good rubdown and is now snoozing on the sofa with Brady while I had a hot shower. Blow drying my hair I considered doing the same for George but he looks so content where he is I won't disturb him. This afternoon I will continue to write Christmas cards and perhaps wrap a few presents so it's not for once all last minute for me! The good news this morning is that after just a few days following my exercise sheet I found I could already put my sock on my right foot which is the more difficult hip.
Anne ~ You brought back memories of a freezing morning heading to work in Toronto all those years ago when I glanced up at a clock somewhere on Bay Street that showed temperatures as well as time and it was 19f. It's one thing I don't miss about life in that big city!
Buzz ~ Perfection..... Greek salad, boardwalk, lake and breeze! No decisions you made soon after Mike passed away were stupid, just stress related and hopefully easily enough put right. My dog walking friend was telling me recently that Windows 10 had disabled her Adobe Reader and put its own programme in its place but she wasn't at all happy because now she couldn't read pdf files, then yesterday apparently the whole lot crashed when she was online and a Microsoft window came up telling her to restart her computer because they had problems so it seems not much has improved in that direction. I'm still plodding on with Windows 8 although I now get messages telling me Microsoft are no longer updating so I'm not protected. We're both thinking of purchasing Macs!!
Lin ~ How clever is that tree and Santa with his Husky is cute too! Unfortunately Brady is still clambering where he shouldn't, knocking over anything that might be in his way so at the moment decorations are on hold! This morning he tried to squeeze behind a lamp on a cabinet and managed to tip it on its short electric cable so it went over the edge and crashed against the glass cabinet door nearly giving me heart failure but when I told him off he just sat and gave me one of those innocent, soft, melting looks that said that was nothing to do with me!!
Sandy ~ A wise move sweetheart because although we all have our own opinions to give what you need is professional legal advice. Stay tucked up in the warm if that snow storm does arrive.
Shirley ~ I hope your chiropractor appointment went well and you can work towards healing your knee and getting on with doing all the things you enjoy, especially Isaac!
Time to get on with my day so hello to all I missed and everyone enjoy the weekend whatever you get up to.
Jackie0 -
Can I do a little survey please? I'm looking at new stick vacuum cleaners and because Dyson is so expensive in the UK have found the Shark which I know some of you were saying you liked awhile ago so has anyone got the Shark True Pet lightweight handstick and if so would you recommend? Promise I won't hold it against anyone if I buy and don't like!!
Jackie0 -
I'm sold on the Dyson, I DID get it on sale though. It's milder today, 26.6F or -3C. Did you get the snow SHIRLEY? A light dusting here overnight.
Anne0 -
No plans today
marie0 -
Just checking, as I didn't get much sleep last night. JACKIE, I love my Shark but don't know the model. It swivels nicely, gets under most (not all) things, picks up on bare or carpeted surfaces, and the bagless container empties easily! The Dyson is costly in the States, too, so I bypassed it. ANNE can tell you more about hers. I have no pets.
Received a package yesterday with the right labels on the wrong article and cannot believe the hours I have spent with 4 different supervisors trying to straighten it out and receive what I paid for!
Now that I'm up, I guess I'll remain up. My feet say there's a weather change a-comin'! Buzz 0 -
My Dyson does exactly what BUZZs Shark does, in addition I can't believe the dog hair it picks up, I think small dogs should be kept well clear of it! It's perfect for my small place, but wouldn't recommend it if you have a large home. I'm probably around 1500 sq ft (only think) upstairs, and it manages the stair carpet leading down to the basement at which point it needs recharging. I believe PHOEBE recommended the Shark? I DID get a bargain Dyson, the last on the shelf in a one day sale.
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