WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2105

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  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Joyce – MS or not; gas efficient or not, going the way the makes sure you don’t get lost is good judgment!

    Tere – good to see you.

    Alison – so glad you held your head high and moved on from the Troll

    Kateraevyn – welcome

    Sylvia – read Mia’s comment – great advice!!!

    Pip – you are amazing

    Heather – glad you are going to the pub for dinner, and taking a break after company

    Terri – Martian language---LOLOL

    Lisa – enjoy vacation

    Becca – congrats!!!!!!!

    Tina – welcome!






    August Goals:
    Walk everyday –try to hit 180 miles, 8/16 95 miles so far
    1 plank every day and log here – goal more then 19
    Log everyday –
    Eat mindfully-
    Weekly fun things –
    W1 – Visiting with niece Emily - a trip to SF
    W2 – BFF came for 2 days and a dinner party
    W3 –
    W4 –
    Kim from N. California
  • deescrafty
    deescrafty Posts: 174 Member
    Hi, I'm new to this site. I have been on MFP since July. I have lost 16 pounds on a low carb diet since being diagnosed as prediabetic. I do need to lose weight but my primary goal is to live a healthier lifestyle so that I won't need to go on medication. I am 62 and live in S. CA. My goal for this month is to get to 7000 steps a day. I have a bad back, but am up to 6000 or more most days. Really need a group like this to motivate me. Twelve lb. to go to my first goal.
  • Sunnygirl_2015
    Sunnygirl_2015 Posts: 184 Member
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  • dreamwriter
    dreamwriter Posts: 610 Member
    made it to pg 52 tonight. Determined to catch up with you ladies. Some of my comments may not be up to date with what is happening.

    Gloworm - i have such respect for you raising your grandsons. Not sure I could do it but like to think I would. Enjoy your massage.

    Heather - We all need our down time. A bright pink top always puts me in a good mood.

    Lillian - Hopefully all the fires will be under control by time you get to the Okanogan. Where are you going there? We lived in Westbank and in Peachland. Hardy Falls/Deep Creek was one of my favourite spots.
    Such sad news about the 3 Washington firefighters.

    Alison - We are the only ones in control of our futures. I need this reminder myself.
    What are saliva stones? I've never heard about them.

    Lisa - Enjoy your well deserved vacation.
    That is quite a happy milestone to be halfway to your goal. Celebratory dancing?

    Miriam - I love that your house is so lovely and unique. The flowers are gorgeous.

    Chris - Posh resort? Let us know what it is like to be a lady of luxury.

    DJ. - Great NSV. Congratulations.

    Sylvia - You might be worrying too much . Are any of your DGD's friends going into middle school with here? As Grandmas we would fight dragons for them and we never want them to suffer through some of the pain we have experience. You can't do this for her.
    I just read that your DGD had a wonderful day. This must ease your mind a bit.

    Barbie - I wish I could see your performance.

    No change in my weight. I need to change something up. I think my body just wants to hang on to my fat like a security blanket. I may need to see my own counsellor, separate from our marriage one.
    Trying to ramp up my activity but every step feels like such an effort.

    DD has a booth at Whoop Up Days. I look after the kids most afternoons. Finding the almost 13 DGS a bit of a challenge. There are days I want to take his new IPhone and just chuck it. DD paid for their vendor's booth after the first 2 days. Yesterday was pure gravy and she had quite the line ups. Today's rain had most stuff closing up early. I think DSIL is having a hard time with her becoming a local celebrity and success story.

    DH got home from Merritt last night. Tomorrow he is on his way to Estevan. I hope he make the profit on this compressor that he is expecting. He makes poor Chico go with him. Poor Dog over 9 hrs in truck is just too much. Chico has not left my side since they got home from BC

    Work - Can of worms. There was some harassment that happened in the truck bay. The 2 associates that it was directed at decided to come to me. Crap! I had to call in my director as one of those involved is above me so I can't really deal with him. I couldn't believe the things that were said. Hello! You are a manager and you teach about harassment. You should have shut it down instead of joining in. We almost lost 2 valuable people. They are writing explicit letters that I will send to HR. What next? Oh, yes. Someone crying on my shoulder because they are pregnant and don't really know who the father is. Maybe the whole store should just go on Maury. 22 yrs. and I have never seen so much drama. Retirement. Where are you?

    Today, Keira (aka DGD) said to DH. "Grampa, I love you better when you aren't mean and grumpy"
    A little later "Grampa, I'm proud of you. You didn't make anyone mad this week"
    Well, Me, a little when he said he didn't drive drunks but she doesn't need to know that. Our appointments must be helping so I'll give him this week. She then climbed up on him and snuggled in. She hasn't done that in so long. Wrapped her arms around his neck and said "I really, really love all of you" Grampa melted.

    tonight was a hurry up and have fun kind of date. It turned out well. He decided to go to Edos because I hadn't made supper yet and he wanted to go to a 7 p.m. movie. I work better with notice.
    Not a big fan of Edos but had their Chicken teriyaki then off to the movie. Dang. I can not resist movie popcorn and diet pepsi to go with it. Spy was funny, I thoroughly enjoy Melissa McCarthy. It was good to laugh together. Trying to make it through to the 25th and our next appointment. Laughing together should help.

    Had lunch with DSIL and DB after his remicade infusion. He craves Caesars after. I asked if he craves them or just wants one. He thinks it is the clamato. We were definitely the noisy table with an active 2 1/2 yr. old, 5yr. old, and the nearly 13 yr. old who is so good with kids except his sis sometimes.
    We managed to get in a pretty good visit.

    Long day without accomplishing much.

    Hurrah. It has been a steady rain since about 3 p.m. and we definitely need it. I hope it continues all night.

    -Sharon in Lethbridge.
  • Lagopus
    Lagopus Posts: 1,016 Member
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    Cheri NE Ohio

    Ohhh Cheri, I GOT it, I totally GOT IT! Maybe it wasn't specifically for me but boy-oh-boy did I eat it up! (No calories either.) I went out for a morning jog despite feeling a bit "off". My coffee doesn't taste good. My digestive system is being weird. I've got boring errands to run. Anyway, your hug absolutely hit the spot. THANKS!
  • lhannon062709
    lhannon062709 Posts: 1,140 Member
    Hello, my peeples...

    It's 6 a.m. in Great Falls, Montana. We were supposed to be up in Columbia Falls, about four hours north and west, up near the Canadian border... but a combination of flying in late, a storm here, a fire between here and there closing the highway we planned to take, and sheer exhaustion made us decide to stay here for the night. It was a good decision... The DH is sleeping the sleep of the justly tired, and our usual hotel routine has me downstairs in the business center rattling away on the laptop.

    The wedding isn't until 5 tonight, and though my best friend had wanted to see us this morning, we won't make it up there before she leaves for the venue. So... I think we'll try to stop there on the way through, hug her neck, tell her we're alive, and then head over to the hotel, about a half hour away. They were kind enough to move our reservations to Sat./Sun., so we didn't completely waste last night's reservation.

    First morning in a month that I haven't woken up thinking about the restaurant. The piece for the water heater came in and was installed as we were on our way to the plane--the GM's admin is an amazing human being, and made sure it happened. Before I left, I did go ahead and send them my requirements to take the job permanently--sent them a proposal for a pay rate that's high for the local area, but not completely unreasonable, plus a bonus structure to give me incentive to get the net revenues up where they ought to be. Basically told them I see it as a year or two, at the outside, to get a local management team grown and trained to take over. It's important that management have the investment in the community.

    Eating wasn't too bad yesterday--stayed barely under my burn rate, but under. Still had horrible gas pains last night, but travel has always been hard on my stomach. Hopefully keeping it to just driving for four or five hours will help today.

    Think I'll go up and get my mp3 player and hit the elliptical for 30/40 minutes, work up a sweat. Will probably help my gut, as well. Have a great weekend, all!

    Regards,
    Lisa from West Texas, but in smoky (from forest fires), chilly Montana. Dropped down to 36 degrees last night, but will be in the 90s by Tuesday! :)
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,712 Member
    We are expecting a high heat today. Weather from the continent coming over. It might be followed by big storms tonight.

    DH is going off to local football this pm. I will watch a TV film I recorded. A French detective. I must pick some sweet peas, but other than that I'm staying in. Don't like the heat.

    I did a bit of memoir typing this morning so feel virtuous. o:):D Got the paper to read and I've defrosted some squid for an afternoon snack. :laugh: Yesterday I had salty popcorn and salty cheese so my weight was up this morning. :cry:

    Been reading up on weight training and body recomp. Don't think I want to go at it too seriously, but I do have some flab that would be nicer converted into muscle. Gradually adding a few new moves into my weight training.

    I had a complete failure with dinner last night. The chicken breasts were tough and I forgot about the potatoes and they boiled very dry indeed! At least the runner beans were delicious. D H couldn't even chew the chicken! :embarassed:

    Love to all. Heather UK
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  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited August 2015
    Heather - sorry about the dinner fail, you're such a wonderful cook, I'm sure it upset you. I think I'm a horrible cook and I don't enjoy cooking, ugh. Good job on plowing on with the the writing.

    I made baked chicken with honey mustard sauce for dinner last night, from a recipe I saw yesterday here on MFP. DH loved it.
  • Lilymay2
    Lilymay2 Posts: 2,525 Member
    made it to pg 52 tonight. Determined to catch up with you ladies. Some of my comments may not be up to date with what is happening.


    Lillian - Hopefully all the fires will be under control by time you get to the Okanogan. Where are you going there? We lived in Westbank and in Peachland. Hardy Falls/Deep Creek was one of my favourite spots.
    Such sad news about the 3 Washington firefighters.


    No change in my weight. I need to change something up. I think my body just wants to hang on to my fat like a security blanket. I may need to see my own counsellor, separate from our marriage one.
    Trying to ramp up my activity but every step feels like such an effort.


    Work - Can of worms. There was some harassment that happened in the truck bay. The 2 associates that it was directed at decided to come to me. Crap! I had to call in my director as one of those involved is above me so I can't really deal with him. I couldn't believe the things that were said. Hello! You are a manager and you teach about harassment. You should have shut it down instead of joining in. We almost lost 2 valuable people. They are writing explicit letters that I will send to HR. What next? Oh, yes. Someone crying on my shoulder because they are pregnant and don't really know who the father is. Maybe the whole store should just go on Maury. 22 yrs. and I have never seen so much drama. Retirement. Where are you?


    -Sharon in Lethbridge.

    Sharon - we will head to Keremeos, and Oliver. 5 days to me is just a lot of sitting in the car and not a lot of visiting!! I don't really feel its a vacation - I feel 5 pounds coming on....ha ha!! yuck

    WORK - I totally agree, I can't believe some of the s*&t that is going on at my work either!! I have 38 years in on Sept 27th ..... I really feel retirement should be SOON!!!


    I have six months done on my company books. I have a very busy Saturday - nowhere near my desk :(..... but DGD 2nd birthday party will be the best part of the day.... And I will get my 10,000 steps in working at the Blueberry Festival this morning....

    Later everyone
    Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan
  • gawworthington
    gawworthington Posts: 1,131 Member
    Sorry not been on for very much this week. I now have to travel each week for work. Which makes it stressful at home and work. I have to see my clients in my areas then travel 2.5 hours North and then help my co-worker take care of her clients as she is sick. I drove another 2.5 hours further North on Thursday almost to Canada to see her client. Upside is one of the ladies in the three people office is going to give me a fitbit.

    The positive of all this is the Hotel I am staying at has a 24 hour pool so I worked out in the water Weds and Thurs. I am slow close to the 50 lbs weight loss and keeping trying to push might self to get there. which helps keep the pressure off my sprained ankle.

    I had my wellness check up yesterday and all my blood work numbers, and blood pressure our good. The only number that is not healthy is my weight and I am working on that. We have a wellness part of our health insurance and if I can earn $250 if I complete so many wellness points with video classes and the wellness check up. The $ will be in time for Christmas presents.

    Lisa-you are 6 hours east of were I live and we are burning in the area. I have driven a lot this week and the area is very smokey. My eyes are burning badly. I have been to Great Falls in my travels of this area.

    gayle north idaho.


  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
    katla - our airstream is 25' it's a safari. they do cost a pretty penny huh. ours is 2004. looks brand new tho. i'll show pics later
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
    morning peeps,

    type type to ya later, gotta go to the gym
  • DamitJanit
    DamitJanit Posts: 1,329 Member
    Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .

    Good Morning Ladies,

    Pip, sorry for the stabbing pains. I think we are all looking forward to your surgery. We want you back up to snuff.

    Mindy, do you have any idea of how far ya’ll did walk? I’d have called the taxi, too. Like you said, we aren’t 22 anymore. dunno.gif Hope you have a great first day!

    Joyce, you didn’t read something right. Trust me, no one makes frozen brownies!! Just forget you thought you read that, okay?? LOL Kudos on getting the table. It’s always nice to have as long as you’ve got room to keep it and they really don’t take up that much space. I have to say, I agree with Charlie on the landscaping. I love azaleas but would want a little something different sprinkled in. Have fun with the grands.

    Cory, what will you do with your little rooster? I had to giggle.

    Katla, your riding lessons sounds so interesting. I’m curious, do you have anyone to go riding with if you want to trail ride in between lessons?

    Lori, a huge Congrats on what sounds like a very Healthy and Happy Day!!! That is what I wish for all of us. You made some excellent decisions and felt better for each one. You will be the one giving all of us inspiration. Way to go!!!

    Deescrafty, welcome. You have found a great place for support and information. I was diabetic and with the help of these lovely ladies, I am now off my diabetes medication. I have also been able to get off of a couple of other meds just from losing 60 pounds. I have more to lose but feel great. You are doing a wonderful job of getting your steps up and if you eat right too, you will get where you want. Please sign each post with the name you want us to call you. It makes it easier for us to respond. Come often and join right in.

    Sharon, sounds like work is certainly keeping you on your toes. Wow, did you say the name of the business is “Payton Place”? You may not even know what that is… it was a movie way back in the 60’s with lots of scandal. Lol What precious comments from DGD to DH!!! I hope the appointments are helping and yes laughing together sounds like great medicine. ((((Hugs))))

    Penny, I’ll give you one, too. (((((Hugs))))) Where are you now? I can’t remember if you are back home or still in the states? Just remember a day of boring errands means we are still on the right side of the ground. Hang in there for a more exciting day.

    Lisa, glad you made it to a safe stopping place. Have fun at the wedding and go easy on the cake. Lol

    Heather, I’m sorry about your dinner but you know that you at least let us know you are human in the kitchen. All your meals sound so wonderful and often gourmet, so it’s encouraging to know that even you have a fail once in a while. (I hope that doesn’t sound mean, because it’s not meant that way.) I only like chicken breasts cooked a few ways because it’s so easy for me to have them end up dry. Ok, lay off the salt for a couple of days.

    Lillian, what fun to have a 2nd birthday! I hope there is a party involved? You have a great day!!

    Gayle, cool beans to be given a FitBit!!! How is that ankle doing? Are you able to walk on it okay? Stay safe in all those travels and check in with us when you can. ((Hugs))

    Pip, you make me feel like such a wimp. If I had that kind of injury I doubt I’d be doing all that you do and I have a rather high pain threshold. You are just a rock star!!!

    welcome.gif to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.

    I just talked to my friend that I’m taking to lunch. She is so excited to be getting out of the house!!! The sad thing is, once they figured out that they had run the wrong test, it’s been 2 ½ days and still no reschedule. Sometimes it seems that things move so slowly!!!! I hate eating out because of the calorie challenges, but I’m looking forward to it also. Check ya later, ladies.

    I hope all of you have a healthy and happy day. rose.gif

    Words I live by:
    Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
    and
    Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
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    DJ
    Myrtle Beach, SC
  • jb_2011
    jb_2011 Posts: 1,029 Member
    edited August 2015
    Hi gang!

    Haven't checked in here in months, but I'm still chugging along :smile:

    Lots of new members, fantastic! For those who don't know me, I'm in Portland, Oregon, artist, musician, music teacher and avid gardener with almost 3000 sq. ft. of vegetable space at a nearby community garden, and a yard full of perennial & annual flowers at the house. I get my exercise gardening and walking my dogs to the river daily. Weight loss holding steady, but I'm anxious to get back on a losing streak! Currently switching to a gluten-free diet, cutting out all processed wheat flour products, following Dr. Weil's anti-inflammatory food pyramid. Have a knee problem, had to stop doing jumping jacks, wah!! But I do love to dance in the mornings once gardening season slows down. Feel free to add me to your friends list if you like!

    Super busy harvesting the gardens now and canning like crazy - you can see what my kitchen table looks like! Lovely summer this year, hotter than a pistol, I've had to do lots more watering than normal, but the gardens are happy!
    Today is the beginning of the salsa-making episodes...off now to pick a bushel of tomatoes and get busy peeling, seeding & chopping.

    Happy weekend, eat your beans :tongue:

    jb in beautiful NW Oregon

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,096 Member
    a quick good morning,
    first thing this morning went for a 3 1/2 mile walk, then over to see DFIL, and then home.
    we moved all the furniture out of the living room an Tom pulled up carpet and taking it to the dump.. my job? trying to get all the darn staples out of the floor, there I am on my butt with needlenose pliers working away.. wish me luck wont be able to move by tonight
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    194904olsgis3xqe.gif I have just a minute before I have to shower and dress to go to the County Fair for our performance.

    This morning while doing a routine computer check of some things related to our home based business, I discovered something that I had overlooked this month that could cost us about $300.00. I sent the right messages to the right people and tried to not obsess over it while walking the dogs. I told Jake about it when I got home and he suggested one other message I needed to send and reminded me to not feel stupid about it. But I realized how easy it is to let a small thing overtake my thinking and how important it is to let things go and stay in the moment after taking right action to set things straight.

    I am reading a great book about meditation that is renewing my resolve to make meditation a bigger part of my life. I guess I know what one of my resolutions will be for September.

    :) I hope you will all enjoy your Saturday and not let anything get you down and spoil the good times.

    The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
    Stat for the day-
    spin- 30min 74r 159w 11mi 14-17g = 249 total cal

    Thx damnit all I do is try
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
  • gawworthington
    gawworthington Posts: 1,131 Member
    I have been reading back a few days and see that people are discussing marking meds. As a rehab teacher for the blind and visually impaired I recommend making ita tactile marking. Then you feel the difference and not depend on your eyes. One way is to use a piece of adhesive Velcro. The rough half on the morning cause mornings are rough and the softer half on the evenings. Our memories are better with a tactile reminder even if we "see". We also use rubberbands. One on the one a day meds, two on the twice a day meds.

    Just a thought

    Gayle
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member

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    Michele, you are absolutely right that there are lots of exercises I could have done with my one new dumbbell and I still have my 15 pound pair, my problem was that I wanted my new stuff and childishly didn't want any substitute. Frequently, I am my worst enemy because I want what I want and I want it when I want it.

    <3 Pip, your Airstream is awesome...thanks for sharing the pix
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    deescrafty: The motivation comes from you, but we're really good at moral support, the kind of wise advice that comes from experience, and caring. Welcome! :flowerforyou:

    Sharon in Lethbridge: No change in your weight means that you are holding steady rather than gaining. That is a good thing. The no change business is something I've always referred to as a plateau. I had zillions of them along the way. Changing things a bit can sometimes push you through a plateau. Examples might include new or different exercise, drinking more actual water rather than diet drinks, and moving more. Those things helped me along the way. I let MFP set my calorie goals and when I lost a few pounds they reduced my allowed calories. They said I had to cut back & I did. That helped, too. :heart:

    Lisa: You constantly amaze and impress me. I would like a big helping of energy and motivation like yours! Enjoy your travels. :flowerforyou:

    Heather: Writing is hard work, especially the memoir that you are working on now. Cut yourself a little slack. I think a "dinner fail" from your pov is likely better than average food produced by me. If not, nobody is perfect. Hugs. :heart:

    Lillian: Thirty-eight years working at the same place is amazing. How long before you can retire? :huh:

    Pip: Your Safari is wonderful. The 25 footer was the airstream we liked best. It is just on the outside edge of what our car should tow. Empty it would be fine, but full might be on the wrong side of the line. What is your tow vehicle? :flowerforyou:

    Janet: I have a tub of chocolate brownie ice cream in my freezer. It is sinfully delicious. Portion control, portion control, portion control PLUS extra exercise. :wink:

    Gayle: Drive safely. I hope the fires and smoke are far from you. :flowerforyou:

    Janet: The last time I went trail riding other than with my teacher was with my son on my birthday last year. That is the picture you see. The lessons are filling an empty place in my heart. Trail rides from livery stables are abundantly available, but generally short, guided and filled with beginners. If I owned my own horse or had a lease horse there would be many opportunities. My life hasn't allowed either option so far. Who knows what the future will bring. DH would cheerfully allow me to buy or lease a horse but I'm dragging my feet. It seems overwhelming to be responsible for a large animal that I can't keep at home. I may investigate partial leases in the future. They seem to be the most realistic option if I want more than a lesson a week. :bigsmile:


    jb: Great to see you on the board! We followed the gluten free path for a while because DH thought he had issues with it. It turned out his health problems had nothing to do with gluten so we're back to including it in our lives. We found that some of the gluten free products are higher in calories, and right here in PDX, the Widmer brothers make gluten free beer that is quite good but also not a low cal product. :wink:

    Barbie: There is an old showbiz saying, "Break a leg." Somehow, it doesn't seem like the right send-off for a dance troupe. Evidently saying "good luck" is unlucky so I'll say that I hope you enjoy every moment of your performance. I am curious about your home business. :huh: :smile:


    My neighbor bought herself a paddleboard a few weeks ago, and has offered me the chance to try it out. I'd like to do that this weekend. I wonder if it will be possible.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

    August Goals:
    1. Log every bite and swallow.
    2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
    3. Have fun every day.
    4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
    5. Eliminate alcohol.
    6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
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    Had to trade in our Honda Element which I love, for the beast, a gmc yukon
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
    my prescription came in! my prescription came in! my prescription came in!, i'm off !
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    edited August 2015
    @exermom [/b]- sorry you can't find any chocolate brown short; was surprised that you were able to still find white ones or any shorts for that matter. :'(

    Boy, did I ever 'do it' Friday (early morning). I had turned off TV and the light in the den; and went to go to the bathroom. Was attempting to reach into the door and turn on the light and missed it royally and grabbed just 'air'; fell down and hit my head on 3 different things (door frame, small bookcase and the tiled floor (which I think I must have bounced on. Scared my sleeping DH to death. I must have sounded like an elephant going down. Wasn't a seizure, I was aware of everything. I was still lying there (crying) when he came in. He finally brought in a lantern we have that runs on batteries so that if I got up again during the night I could see where I am going. I guess we will find a 'night light' today when he takes me out for our anniversary (which was on the 20th), going early to miss the crowds. Still have a rather large 'goose egg' on the backside of my head. I told him that 'if' I did not wake up, he'd know that I had had a brain bleed. He did not like that very much. Did not want to call an ambulance and scare the children to death; so I put a cold pack on it and it only hurts a little bit today. Got in the pool yesterday, more to scrub it down; but that was good upper body exercise and then I did my usual routine when I got finished. DOS was very happy I had been able to do it; it had rained for the past 2 days. He vacuumed it out and later on will backwash it. I keep telling him that he needs to show me how to do that part, so he won't always have to do it himself. I think next year we might check into the price of a salt-water pump; or we might just wait until this one gives out.

    Lock on the freaking door still has not been fixed. Glassed in porch still hasn't got a 'real' door and nothing has been done to the rest of it either, so I can't uncover my furniture I have out there. I guess it is about time to start bitching about it a little. He finally got my kitchen faucet fixed and the disposal replaced. Gee, it has only been a year of the Chinese Water Chamber (which he doesn't hear).

    Lenora
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    @pipcd34 I absolutely love your Airstream! :) I grew up going camping with my family of 7. Started out in the ole pop-up style camper and ended with a big ole pull behind camper. I'll have to go digging for some pics. Loved camping! I also love your t-shirt quilt. I have made several for my 2 kiddos and there are such a reminder of all the good times and places visited.

    Cheri NE Ohio
  • SSC1958
    SSC1958 Posts: 411 Member
    Mary:Thanks for the advice regarding the trainer.

    Sharon in Lethbridge: I think having your own counsellor would be a wonderful thing. For other activities since you have the grands around a lot... how about something like wii fit - that could be a lot of fun?

    Cheri:Thanks for the hug..I needed that.

    Heather:Sorry about the meal..but I'm sure glad I'm not the only that has boiled potatoes dry!

    Gayle: Wow..close to 50# - I'm so happy for you! What wonderful results on you wellness checkup.

    Pip: Thanks for the pics of the airstream, I've always wondered what they looked like...love the quilt!

    Katla, I've always wanted to try horseback riding but remember the only time I was on a horse. It was when I was about 8 years old and I was behind my uncle on this older plow horse bareback. I couldn't walk for a week. I think I'll do some investigating on riding lessons for scared stiff adult beginners and see what's available.

    Have a great weekend ladies..

    Carey-Edmonton



    Goals for last half of August:

    1. Log all meals

    2.Plan and Do - 2 fun things every week
    • W1: Haying in the 30's cancer support, camping with the folks
    • W2: Celebrate my birthday with the boys, invited to Aunt's for supper, swimming with DS#2.
    • W3:Mani & Pedi
    • W4:Hot Stone Massage
    3. Ride stationary bike 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
    Sluts- sorry about your fall
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    This is us on one of our camping trips. God bless my mother for taking all of us little ones on these trips. I'm the one second from the right.
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    Cheri NE Ohio
  • janemartin02
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
    Happy sat.Welcome Tina-im in the same boat.I need to loose wt also,dr never said how much.
    Nice day,sunny and about 80.
    hugs form Il
    jane
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    :) Cherie, love your family picture

    :'( Lenora, sorry to hear about your fall....hope you "bounce back" quickly

    :) Pip, yippee for getting your meds, finally.

    :) Katla, our home based business is Isagenix...we don't sell much but we have a few associates and make a bit of money....we use the products and love them.

    253149qtzkf0ld22.gif The last thing one of my friends said to me before we danced was "break a leg" which is entirely appropriate before any performance including dance.

    Several people took pictures and someone may send me one so I can post it for you.

    <3 Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
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