WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR SEPTEMBER 2015
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Well, after rebooting several times and banging the darned thing it has suddenly decided to behave itself and is charging. I didn't do anything I hadn't done several times before apart from banging it so maybe there is a loose connection.
Anyway, all cross fingers it stays ok for a bit. I am attached to the thing by an umbilical cord. :laugh:
Great British Bake Off tonight. :bigsmile:
Heather in the UK, hoping her tablet
behaves itself.
Heather,
I recently had to buy a new charging cord for my iPhone that stopped charging with the older cord. Maybe something similar is going on with your tablet???
Elaine in Lansing0 -
a quick hidee ho before im off to work..
went and picked up my new glasses,amazing how much clearer things seem to be lol, they are progressive so with even the little tweek they had have to get used to them, picked Tom's up too, if he needs adjusting he can take them over anytime..
went to see DFIL and he had breakfast in bed, also went to see Dorothy yesterday and thought that would be it, but went in this morning and she was up and talkative.. so sat with her for a 1/2 hr and went and got her a cup of coffee..
the more and more I think about it ,I am thinking of trying to find a job as a type of companion or something for the elderly, that seems to be where I fit it, It doesnt pay much so will have to look into such things that might pay a bit more...
stunning first day of fall here in New England, dont know how the colors will be as it has been extremely dry at least here in Connecticut...
Pip~ thinking of you and will send up a prayer tomorrow morning as you go in for surgery.. with you being in such great shape I know you will recover quickly
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Well here it is Wednesday already. I am working the short shift 7-3 today. Then at 3 I get to go into my director and have my yearly review. I know so far 4 other people and talked about the boss and all the problems. I just pray I can do it and stay calm. I just have to remember to just state the facts as I know them and how they effect how I do my job.
Janetr--Congrates on the NSV and thanks for sharing the picture, you look great. Sorry to hear about your ex. I know when my ex passed away I did feel a loss. We had been divorced for along time and both remarried. But a part of me still cared, just not enough to stay married to him.
Joyce--Sending HUGS and prayers. You or Charlie are not having much to smile about lately.
Cynthia--Sorry you feel no one was listening to you. Time just gets away from me and somedays I just can not keep up.
Lisa--The more I read about that place the more I think eating out is not worth it. Sure hope the manager thing gets worked out soon. Just read about your evening last night. I do hope they get things working so you can be out of it. Hugs!
Maryann--Beautiful picture.
We went over to visit a freind that is having hip surgery on Monday. She had one hip done acouple years ago and now having the other one done. She is having it done the new way and is a lot like laser surgery and they say she will be up walking the same day and home in 2-3 days.
Meg--Just heard there is flooding down there in Omaha. Hope you are doing ok.
Heather--Hope you get the problems with your tablet worked out. I am thinking my fitbit is having problems. A couple times lately I have charged it and within 2-3 days it goes completely dead. So today it is home on the charger.
Becca--Sometimes what they don't know won't hurt them.LOL
Terririchard--Beautiful sunrise.
Well I am caught up for today. Sending hugs and prayers to each of you. You are what keeps me going.
Blessings, VICKI GRAND ISLAND-NE0 -
Heather: For one thing, solicitors/lawyers have $$$$ in their heads, both yours and theirs. We need to get this done, too. :ohwell:
Cynthia: My neighbor has had knees and hips done over the years. Last time his surgeon wouldn't operate until he lost weight so he did, but gained it right back after surgery. :noway:
Brenda: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. :flowerforyou:
IrishTerri: What a beautiful sky! Congratulations on getting back on track. :flowerforyou:
Lisa: My Paternal Grandmother was widowed young and supported her family by working at lunch counters until she opened her own restaurant. She did very well and employed mostly family members. Not one of her children went into the food industry. :noway:
Gayle: I agree with Heather about calorie counting. I had to weigh and measure my food for a very long time because portion control was my primary eating issue. I generally made good choices but ate too much. Now I estimate fairly reliably. If I start to gain, I get out the food scale and dishers. I plan to continue logging my food forever and expect to be here as long as MFP and I both exist.
Pip: I had surgery on my foot a few years ago to remove a bone spur and I watched the operation. It helped to keep me calm & I found it very interesting. Watching surgery on a shoulder would be a bit more challenging, I think. How could you twist around to see? When I had my gallbladder removed they gave me a video of the surgery so I could watch afterward. Perhaps the doctor will give you a copy of the video. :flowerforyou:
I didn't quite make it to the end of the posts but it is time to leave for yoga. I hope everyone has a great day.
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
September 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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think of me at 8am PST. that's the time of the surgery. check-in is 6:30am PST.0
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Best of luck with your surgery tomorrow! Hope you have a quick recovery.
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I'll be thinking of you Pip.0
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Hello everyone! I am back from my mother in-laws. We had unexpected company last night. A couple of snow birds that are heading back for Florida later this week. The summer has gone extremely fast and fall is now here. I wish I was a Snowbird! I am not looking forward to winter. I told my husband I want to get a snowmobile whether we get a lot of snow or not that might make winter a little more fun. The walking and bike trail that we Live on now is also a snowmobile trail.
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Pip - Thanks on understanding about the ex. We have always been great friends. Much better at that than a married couple. I too made sure that the day my surgery was scheduled I'd be the first. I hate waiting and being told they are running behind schedule, etc. For sure I will be thinking of you, that's 10:00 am here so I'll be sending healing, calming thots your direction. You'll be running again before ya know it. I on the other hand may never, ever run
Heather - the grands are just so beautiful. I have to say I've never seen a birthday cake with no frosting on it tho.
Katla - my doctor told me almost 5 years ago that my knees were bone on bone and needed to be replaced, but that I really needed to lose weight first. I weight 283 lbs at the time. So I would lose 20-30 and gain it back. That was a lot of the reason for the decision to have bariatric surgery. I had the first knee replaced one year after that surgery and now, eight months later, doing the second knee. Between all the surgeries, its the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Janetr OKC0 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »Hello everyone! I am back from my mother in-laws. We had unexpected company last night. A couple of snow birds that are heading back for Florida later this week. The summer has gone extremely fast and fall is now here. I wish I was a Snowbird! I am not looking forward to winter. I told my husband I want to get a snowmobile whether we get a lot of snow or not that might make winter a little more fun. The walking and bike trail that we Live on now is also a snowmobile trail.
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota
I'm with you!!! Too many winters, love the change of seasons, but winter is long!! Gayle Minneapolis0 -
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Janetr - She had a proper "Frozen" birthday cake for her party which she still talks about. I don't think she is deprived. :laugh: This was just an extra to mark the day. She's too young to know the party wasn't her actual birthday. She had all her presents then. And a great big family party.
PIP PIP PIP PIP - will be thinking of you early pm our time. :bigsmile:
Heather UK0 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »Hello everyone! I am back from my mother in-laws. We had unexpected company last night. A couple of snow birds that are heading back for Florida later this week. The summer has gone extremely fast and fall is now here. I wish I was a Snowbird! I am not looking forward to winter. I told my husband I want to get a snowmobile whether we get a lot of snow or not that might make winter a little more fun. The walking and bike trail that we Live on now is also a snowmobile trail.
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota
I'm with you!!! Too many winters, love the change of seasons, but winter is long!! Gayle Minneapolis
I love the change of seasons too! But winter at 40 below is way too cold to go out and do things. So I could take one day of it and call it good!
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Mary in MN - We don't even freeze here until around the first week in November and rarely get below zero. Come visit any time. Well except January cuz we're going to AZ to escape the "cold". Your temps are making me feel like a weenie lol
Heather - I did see the beautiful "Frozen" cake and I know its often necessary to have their birthday parties on a day different from the actual day. And you're right, the kids for sure don't care or even realize the difference. Actually I prefer not a lot of sweet frosting on the cake.
Janetr OKC
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janetr7476 wrote: »Mary in MN - We don't even freeze here until around the first week in November and rarely get below zero. Come visit any time. Well except January cuz we're going to AZ to escape the "cold". Your temps are making me feel like a weenie lol
Janetr OKC
I know! I don't know why we have to have such frigid cold! The last couple of years were unbelievable. We need to take more vacation to warmer areas during the winter time. We might take you up on the visit!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Irish Terri beautiful picture!
Terry where do you work that you can ride the bike if you're early? Thanks
Maryann in Michigan0 -
Mia - New Orleans is a blast, but it is HOLY COW hot and humid in July. Last time we went was in June, and I told my husband we're going at a different time of year next trip!
Linda - Wow, how do you keep up with all that coming and going and doing? Thank you for the reminder about paying attention and listening to other people's stories. It's so easy to get focused inward and get the blinders on.
Mollywhippet - Thought it was just my house where that old lady lived! I know that can't be me...
Michele - Cargo pants and cargo shorts get a bad rap. I don't know why some people are so opposed to them... they're just pants with some extra pockets. My husband will probably never give them up.
I gained back a pound this week, and I know exactly why. Discipline has slipped around here since I got sick a couple of weeks ago. I'm well now, and I no longer have permission to lounge about and eat whatever I want... I'll fix it and be back on track for next week's weigh-in.
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Heather – Hooray for your tablet. Cute pictures ! ! !
DJ – Haha ! You are so right. Need and want are 2 completely different things when it comes to shopping, especially at Big Lots. My co-worker even said “if you are just in it for the walk then just walk there and back and don’t shop.” Then she held her breath for about 5 seconds, and we both started laughing our heads off. Thanks ! ! ! I love when the patients here think I’m crazy for laughing at nothing.
Maryann – I work for a clinic that is in the Miller Brewery. We have a Fitness Center in the same building, right across the hall from my desk.
Terri in Milwaukee0 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »janetr7476 wrote: »Mary in MN - We don't even freeze here until around the first week in November and rarely get below zero. Come visit any time. Well except January cuz we're going to AZ to escape the "cold". Your temps are making me feel like a weenie lol
Janetr OKC
I know! I don't know why we have to have such frigid cold! The last couple of years were unbelievable. We need to take more vacation to warmer areas during the winter time. We might take you up on the visit!
Mary from Minnesota
That would be great fun!!
Janetr OKC0 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »janetr7476 wrote: »Mary in MN - We don't even freeze here until around the first week in November and rarely get below zero. Come visit any time. Well except January cuz we're going to AZ to escape the "cold". Your temps are making me feel like a weenie lol
Janetr OKC
I know! I don't know why we have to have such frigid cold! The last couple of years were unbelievable. We need to take more vacation to warmer areas during the winter time. We might take you up on the visit!
Mary from Minnesota
Me too????? Gayle Minneapolis r0 -
Beautiful day in ny, went apple picking with my dd today. This time is precious to me as she is off to college next year! I am trying not to think of how cold the winter is going to be. Is it a nsv to be perpetually cold all the time? I have to bundle up and wear layers.
It is great to read all that is going on with you all, best wishes to those headed to surgery. Karen from ny0 -
grandmallie wrote: »a quick hidee ho before im off to work..
the more and more I think about it ,I am thinking of trying to find a job as a type of companion or something for the elderly, that seems to be where I fit it, It doesnt pay much so will have to look into such things that might pay a bit more...
Alison, I think this is a brilliant idea! Perhaps you could be an activity director in a care facility or a larger retirement community. I haven't got a clue about wages but I know you would shine. It seems to be your calling. :flowerforyou:0 -
Terri: Love Milwaukee! Family used to live there, we would visit few times a year. Do miss it!! Love Leon's custard on Johnson. Great art museum, love the bird. The duck at 3brothers to die for. I wonder do I have a food issue? Lol Gayle Minneapolis0
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happy Hump day and the 1st day of fall
jane0 -
My time with my sister is winding down. I'm doing her laundry and making chili today (leftovers in freezer for when I'm gone). I'm taking her to two appointments tomorrow and cooking vegetable soup (leftovers in freezer). I'll take her to get her prescriptions filled on Friday, then I'm heading home.
Of course her dryer doesn't work right either. It's tumbling and putting out heat, but it's just not drying the clothes. I don't know how she lives with so many things broken. She has a good job and makes a great salary. I guess it's just a matter of priorities. And to top it off, I broke her dishpan and her salt shaker broke while I was here. I'm claiming the dishpan, but I don't think I broke the salt shaker. Nevertheless, I went to the store and bought her a new dishpan, and new salt and pepper shakers.
I will be so glad to get home.0 -
drkatiebug - u r a saint0
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Gayle ... On counting calories ... I refused to do it for years. Avoided plans with points and indexes and anything that resembled calorie counting or that wanted me to act differently than normal eaters. I tried programs that focused on praying, and listening to hunger cues, and eating like your thin friends ... blah, blah, blah. The result? I was fat! Counting calories and moving more helped me lose 75+ pounds ... And then I thought I could eat "normal." Surely I had enough knowledge at that point to monitor portions, right? I could lose the rest of my weight like normal people? Wrong! I've put 20+ pounds back on! So I'm back to weighing, measuring, and counting calories. Because that's what works and that's why MFP is so succesful for so many. That's my story.
Allison ... Of course you should be involved in geriatric care! Companion and personal care jobs do pay very little, but a position like activities director might be better. I think it's time, regardless of the pay, for you to do something you enjoy! Just do it. If it's God's will, he'll make all the details come together and the pay will be a moot point.
Pip ... Praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery! Good luck tomorrow.
Lisa ... Sorry your days are so stressful! But a pound is a pound ... Yay! I find I like eating out less and less. The establishment has to really be top notch and offer selections that I'm not able to create at home. Very picky ... I know.
While I'm not Carholic, I'm enjoying watching the Pope. He makes all those around him smile!
Son went to school yesterday and today. Monday IV was successful. He even worked yesterday evening. This afternoon he felt like he might be developing a migraine, so his therapist suggested he cancel afternoon activities ( not on work schedule today) and "think happy thoughts!" She gets $175 an hour for this advice ... Anyways I guess he's thinking happy thoughts ... He's napping!
I am starving right now ... This is my bewitching time period 3:00 until dinner at 5:00. I do t even want to go into the kitchen to cook ... Do not trust myself! And while I have a lot of calories available, I'm afraid I'll lose control...
Beth
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Hello all: Horses are fed and some housework done. DH went to take out composting and found the biodegradable bag had started to degrade already and there was a smelly mess under the sink. Liquid had run to the back of the shelf and under it. Got most of the mess cleaned up but will have to have DD help take shelf out to clean under it. Yuck!!
Pip - Will be thinking good thoughts for you.
Katiebug - Glad you are getting to go home. Having stuff that doesn't work is frustrating.
Allison - I think a job in a senior center would be perfect for you.
I am looking forward to my first winter in WA. It may be chilly and rainy, it may even snow but it will not be -30* with wind chills below that like it was in SD.
All of you take care, Sue in WA0 -
Lisa, after reading of all your problems with employees, I was all expecting to see that you had just washed your hands of the place. But yet, that's not who you are. Then I saw that the guy accepted the new job as manager. Good luck. Hope he is what you need and the two of you can turn that plce around and you can just gracefully leave and go back to your ranch.
It's awful that I sit here and all I here is the sound of Charlie's stomach gurgle almost constantly. He did eat a bowl of corn flakes when he got up. Not only was that a good move forward but it was sweet. He wants pizza tonight. So I guess it is Pizza Hut.
Joyce, Indiana0
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