WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2015
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Irish Terry - Awesome transformation!
Reading everything but haven't taken notes so will have to do a generalized prayers to those who need them, hugs to those who need them (especially those who have no one else at home to give you your needed at least 5 a day), high fives to those who have been losing and/or maintaining.
I will be reading posts but may not have time to post like I have been as I search for a new home. I'm changing my calories from losing 2 lbs a week to maintenance for awhile. I think it's the best thing for me to do right now. After I get settled into wherever I'm going I will change back to calories to lose weight.
I will jump in when I can so you don't forget me!
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Gloria - There is no way will forget you, you will be in our hearts and and minds. You have my utmost respect and admiration. I can't imagine what it would be like to have charge of two young grandsons and be in the situation you have been placed in to find a home for your little family. Take care of yourself, but please do check in occasionally so that we know you are ok. (((Hugs))) and prayers that God will put you in the perfect place for you and the boys.
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Gloria - we will be praying for you and your family. Keep in touch when you can.
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Margaret, so sorry about your husband. But I just love it the way God works. He had you working in a school that had a woman who could empathize with you and give you some hope.
Mary, That tree sure is gorgeous but that white stuff on the ground I am just not ready to see yet. I guess that's why I don't live up there. My Dad was born and raised in Albert Lea MN and left for college and never moved back. I have one cousin who chose to stay up there but all the rest of the family moved away.
Becca, I think you must be the happiest person I know!
DJ, I don't know if my closet I go to is big enough for the two of us!!!!
That guinea hen is the funniest animal I have ever seen. It just looks like a balloon with feathers and a weird head.
Now the turkeys being bred, I can imagine that they would sound different. they don't have to go hunting to have sex. It is just brought to them.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
oops DrKatieBug Happy Belated Birthday!
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Lisa - What a journey you have been on! Thanks for sharing your pics.
Margaret - I am sorry to hear your news. Praying for your DH and for you. Wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a hug from me. My heart aches for you.
Pip - The shoulder is looking so much better. It's been a long haul but you are a trooper.
Mary - The snow makes for a nice photo but please keep it there. I am not ready for that.
Kim - I hope you find something/someone to help you feel connected. Enjoy your time with the nephew.
Becca - Did you get whispered to?
Day of feed back sessions. I did 3 and they all went surprisingly well. Once again I was called on to teach one of the new managers something. At least she is willing to listen to me and respects that I have some knowledge.
Chico has been going crazy every time I come through the door. Oh, the circles he turns. Tonight he wanted to play and play and play.
Picked up DGD from day care and took her to the hospital with me. She was exceptionally good. We visited with Grandpa then shared dinner in the cafeteria with her Dad.
Larry is doing really well. I think he overdid the walking today and had to ask for more pain killers. He should be home before the weekend.
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Oh Margaret I am so sorry about DH's latest diagnosis. I can only imagine how hard it must have hit you as I myself felt a physical jolt as I read your post. Please know that I am praying for you and DH. 0
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Thanks, Sylvia. The editor in me got a tremendous kick out of this one!mollywhippet wrote: »
Margaret - I'm truly sorry to hear about all the turmoil in your lives right now. I hope your husband's condition improves and that the cancer was caught early. My husband's aunt lost a kidney to cancer long before I met her and did just fine for decades.
Lisa - I knew gastric bypass could help people lose weight. I wasn't aware that it made them 20 years younger.
I woke up this morning feeling exhausted. These courses always take it out of me but I don't start feeling it until toward the end of the week. Come Saturday I'll want to sleep in all day. But I won't! When the courses are over I'll be visiting the grandchildren. No rest for the wicked
Still, my left hip is trying to tell me something about how daft I am to up the jogging overnight from two miles three times a week to five miles a day, so I may simply walk to the lecture venue today.
Oh, one of my students yesterday mentioned she had lived in northern Norway for a while. Although she intended to take the last little hop up to Svalbard, she never made it and regretted it to this day. For her sake, I arranged a slide show after the last lecture yesterday and anybody who wanted could stay on and watch. Over half the students did, and they appear to have enjoyed it a lot.
/Penny, not back at the
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morning ladies~
well I got up at 2 am .so 6 1/2 hrs sleep.. we are getting the remnants of Patricia here ,so sheets of rain all night.. we have a small leak in the roof, so bucket is under that and where are hatchway door is to the basement,water seeps through the cement and into the basement....so have the sump pump set up and hopefully I wont have to swab the decks all day..
going out to see DFIL this morning and then off to take care of Faith, then home, pellet stove people to be here between 12-4.. my SIL faxed infor I need for DFIL so will get paperwork together to drop off at the nursing home closer to us so that he will be on the waiting list there, it is only 2 blocks from here,and when I walk ,go past it all the time.. here is hoping that he wont be on the waiting list to long...0 -
Joyce- how much warmer is Indiana during the winter?
Sharon- I'm glad that your DH is doing well! It'll be nice to get him home and back to normal.
Penny- 2 miles up to 5 that is a huge leap! I hope your hip feels better! You do lead a very interesting life.
Allison - you just got up I'm just going to bed hopefully! 2 blocks away would be a nice walk to visit your DFnL. Can you bring your dog up to visit? We'll all send prayers or good thoughts your way that you will have a short wait.
I am heading off to bed. 2:00 here. I have the alarm set for 7:00 and will get up no matter what.
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October Goals
Week 4 Update 28/10/2015
Start weight: 220lbs (Spring 2014)
Current weight: 167lbs
Goal weight: 163lbs (for 31/10)
Weight: 166
Weight lost: 1 lb
Daily goals:
Pre-log/follow through 7/7 balance carbs/protein/fat 7/7 8+ cups liquids 7/7 30+ minutes each Strength/flexibility 7/7 6000+ steps daily 7/7 finish eating at 9pm weekdays 5/7 finish eating at 10pm weekends 1/2 post daily goals/progress - Just for Today 7/7 post progress - No Late Night Snacking 7/7 complete Hogwarts challenges 7/7 Post weekly progress reports here 
I am off to work my way through the posts and will be back later I am at page 58 
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Irish0 -
Yes the rod for a knee was real. No, it wasn't scary. I have worked on inpatient psych wards and in institutions, so my reaction was not "normal". I just told him to hurry up and get his clothes on. And we did go out for coffee. But I figured out pretty quickly that he had a major issue with the flashing thing. Still trying to figure out how that would develop in a person. Like I said, I am far too accepting of bad behavior in others so it was smart to quit dating.0
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Good morning--
Mary -- on the bright side, that's a very pretty tree. But I'm not ready for it either. I miss the summer.
Met my goals yesterday.
Weigh in today and down 2.5 which I'm happy with since it's my first week and I was vigilant.
Intentions for today:
Elliptical for 60 min (too rainy and gloomy to leave the house today)
Plan all food this morning
Busy work day so that will be about it.
Feeling out it so will just put one foot in front of the other and just "do it" .
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Mary from Minnesota I did that a few nights ago. I get that nesting instinct once in a while. DH was chuffed,when he got up because all his morning jobs were done!
Gloria Thanks for your kind words, Hun! It's understandable that you have to concentrate on finding a settled place. I will miss your regular posts. Please do post when you can. I hope that you find what you need for your family soon.
Penny We all push ourselves too hard at times, but it's probably the reason we hit our goals, eventually. You were so good to do that slide show for your students. That was a nice touch which I am sure they appreciated. Enjoy the time with your grandkids. Two of mine have flown the nest, but I am hoping to have the youngest visiting for Hallowe'en.
Miriam You certainly lead an interesting life. I think you made a wise decision on that frog!
Kimses Congrats on the loss!
I was disappointed with my meagre weight loss this month until I looked at my records.
I have actually lost 3lbs this month, plus 1.5" off waist and 1" off hips, so doing the full Riverdance
Irish
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Barbie: Mars is quite happy for Bernie getting more windows. He’d also like me to tell you that a couple of strategically placed bird feeders would make those windows his very own Cat big screen TV.
Rori
Colorado Foothills Rori, I hadn't thought about bird feeders but when you mentioned it, I realized that our neighbors have a bird feeder outside their window that faces our house (they have cats) so maybe Bernie will be able to see it and enjoy it, too.
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Boy are we a chatty group. Just read back to page 54 in order to get caught up!
I find myself in a bit of a funk at the moment. Can't really identify why but trying to stay on track none the less. Under a bit of stress with husband still on the job search since Feb. and he knows by January he will be out of a job. Having to talk daughter off a ledge everyday at her job in Chicago. With her disabilities the stress is getting to her and trying to convince her it is better to be employed than not....oy vey! Tried to explain to husband what it is like for me to be the only one in our family with "normal brain chemistry" puts a lot of pressure/stress on me as the one to keep the 3 of them who have diagnosed mental issues in line with one another. The inability of the 3 of them to show empathy towards the others is so sad for me and makes relationships so difficult.
Rant over. Sitting in front of my new light box doing 30 minutes of light therapy to help get me through my winter doldrums. The sun is shining after a very rainy day yesterday so I will dress and go for a walk. Got bananas ripening on the counter here so will make some banana nut bread later.
Prayers and good thoughts to all those in need today. We are on a journey here, it's called life, and we can only do our own best to navigate through its peaks and valleys.
Okay, well maybe not pizza?!
Cheri in sunny NE Ohio0 -
Gloria good luck in your home search. Prayers that you find a good place quickly.
Sylvia thanks for the story about your DH. Poster LOL.
Joannie and Cynthia thank you for sending me messages via the e-mail.
Cheri love the poster.
Terri we are strong!
Irish Terri agree!
Choir went better last night. Another first soprano came last night that I met in my subbing. She is a delight.
Now that DH is on blood thinners he feels much better. We will learn on next Wed how this will effect how they treat the cancer. Margaret
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Hi all!
Sympathy for all of you with family communication problems - Rori, Cheri, and others on here. It must be hard when lines are blocked or muddled.
My elder son is severely depressed and had to cancel coming to DH's birthday weekend at the last minute because of a major panic attack that kept him hiding in his house all weekend.
I cope with it because he lives quite far away and is a terrible communicator. I do worry. If he doesn't reply to emails, texts etc I start to panic. I suspect that he is a bit Aspergers, but there is a lot of mental illness in his inheritance. I used to be severely depressed for years at a time.
We can't help worryingabout family members, but I try to rememberthat he is his own person and a grown up. I certainly can't do it for him.
Rori - I feel for you. You have such a demanding job and life. At the party I sat next to a friend's wife who has some memory issues. I had to tell her at least ten times who DH's daughters were.
My friend just texted to set up a meeting. We are going to have lunch tomorrow at the local pub. It will be raining so we won't walk there.
Love to all. Heather X X X X UK0 -
Miriam -miriamwithcats wrote: »Yes the rod for a knee was real. No, it wasn't scary. I have worked on inpatient psych wards and in institutions, so my reaction was not "normal". I just told him to hurry up and get his clothes on. And we did go out for coffee. But I figured out pretty quickly that he had a major issue with the flashing thing. Still trying to figure out how that would develop in a person. Like I said, I am far too accepting of bad behavior in others so it was smart to quit dating.
LOL! I can just imagine this. I also wonder what his reaction to you was. Not getting a “normal” reaction must have been unsettling for him.
Mia in MI
October goals:
Continue to honestly log food every day
Weigh and measure all food that I prepare at home
Get at least 15 min per day of aerobic exercise
64 oz. water (or what counts as water for my program) daily
Word for the month - PERSEVERE
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morning again kids~
well went down to feed DFIL he isnt feeling well, think he has a nasty cold, his throat sounds scratchy and he is sleeping alot even when he is in his wheelchair at the dining table..
he didnt eat much 1/2 his cereal and some toast and a glass of milk..
my friend Bob that is leaving tomorrow for another senior living place, I brought him a little care package... got him a nice towel set, a circle word book and some scratch off tickets,some soap,toothbrushes and toothpaste...
got a big hug and a kiss, he is a sweet guy, and there will be a huge void when he leaves...
Dropped off all the paperwork down to the new nursing home and hope we get a call soon...
contractor is working on the roof today where the leak is, then another company is coming between 12-4 for the pellet stove.. have the laundry all set too...
after taking care of DFIL went and took care of Faith, have to go up and get her dinner, she has my number if she needs anything..0 -
Our neighbors have guineas that run all over the place, our one acre is attached to their 11 acres. They start out with nine or so in the Spring, but there is a big fox that lives back by the creek and apparently loves to have them for dinner. We are down to two right now. But they eat ticks and fleas so are good to have around. They also have llamas, started with two and there have been three babies born and mama llama is due to have another one any time. They are so cute when they are first born. There are also three goats. There was more goats but Billy died of old age and a pack of three dogs attacked and killed two of the other goats about two years ago now. I love watching all the animals out the Florida room windows. We also have a couple of resident hawks. One is huge.
Janetr okc0 -
Good morn,all. Seems like I only get on here close to months end
Margaret,sending hope & prayers for you & your husband.Thank heaven he went to Dr when he did.May he find a
surgeon who finds great news.
DH's Grmother died of uterine cancer,another one with no symptoms. That was yrs ago,so info might have changed.
Pennywe saw a show on tv about a man looking for a place to live near Svalbard,Norway. We enjoyed seeing the area.Wished it had been longer.
DH has had several more problems that had them calling in more Drs.......so very stressful.After all that,happy to say he got a clean bill of health. He was wondering if he would make our planned cruise in Dec. Told him,if we do,fine....if not,no problem.What is that saying about fate laughing when we make plans?
Barb,hope you feel better soon.Not easy to walk while using a boot.
CarolNC Good for you......I know a woman who would check out the Christian dating site for months with no results.After nearly a yr,she found a great guy. Lots of posters on the board have also found their prince.He might be out there looking for you!
Well,haven't answered more as I only read 2 pages. We will go out for dinner,so to miss Beggars Night.DD Has so many on her street,last yr she put the candy on her porch! HAPPY HALOWEEN
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morning peeps -
damnit - still wearing the sling. after i take it off and the doc gives me more exercises to do, THEN i'll tell u how it feels
barbiecat - i am sure he will b taking another xray 2c if the bone has grown together (fused), we'll c
janetr - :0) i am here for your enjoyment !
whippet - i loved your poocher pic that you had posted earlier, meant to say
won't foret u glowormin!!
terririchard - u r getting there!!
fanncy - i LOVE snow when it comes, (i still ride in it)
csofled - not pizza and not sitting on the couch.. i would get that person out of the house!
cityjanelondon- {{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}
well, tomorrow morning around 2:30am we will get up and leave for the airport. Kirby does his marathon and I will be walking w/Janie (sis). today Kirby is off so he is taking the bug to get new disc brakes put in. he started up the ins. so we can drive it, it's gonna b our sunday putter for quick short trips. mom and some family r going to see the shoulder for the first time (have texted them pics but not the same).
I am working on my last week of the 6 weeks that I'm supposed to wear the sling but decided to keep it on until my next app. (11/10) then we'll c what's shakin.
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Sorry I've been missing a lot lately. So much going on! Yesterday I had a ton of drafting to do, and it was all needed ASAP, or so they said. Last night was gymnastics and then watched the world series. Today I have a ton of bowls to glaze and get the kiln going, then piano lessons after school, then homework. Then from 6-8 pm I'm going to a little workshop on "Art as a Business" over at the college.
My friend and I walked a different walking path today, so that was fun. Our town is busy adding several biking/walking trails around town, and supposedly someday they will be connected together. Hopefully it will be in my lifetime, but things move rather slowly sometimes.
Yesterday I had an appointment with my cardiologist. He said it sounds like my carotid arteries are clogged so he's sending me for an ultrasound to check that out. Must not be too urgent though, since they scheduled it for November 13th.
My son called me this morning and told me that he was in the kitchen yesterday and the DGS (age 6) came in and was talking to him. He told his dad that this has been the best year of his life. My son asked what made it the best year and he said that he's glad he gets to live with his dad and visit his mom, and that he gets to see grandma every day! OK, that made me cry. That little guy is getting hugged this afternoon whether he likes it or not.
I have got to get busy! Have a great day everybody!
Sylvia
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Sylvia: "My son called me this morning and told me that he was in the kitchen yesterday and the DGS (age 6) came in and was talking to him. He told his dad that this has been the best year of his life. My son asked what made it the best year and he said that he's glad he gets to live with his dad and visit his mom, and that he gets to see grandma every day! OK, that made me cry. That little guy is getting hugged this afternoon whether he likes it or not."
That little guy is the sweetest thing, and both smart and wise. You are a blessing in his life.
katla in beautiful & overcast NW Oregon0 -
Janet, if guineas eat fleas, I need to get some! We have had a horrid year this year with fleas. I have NEVER had a problem with fleas, in spite of my house full of cats. This year I have been battling them all summer long and they are STILL a problem! I just ordered another type of flea control product, since I am wondering if the fleas haven't evolved to be resistant to Frontline. My vet says that even people who have ONLY indoor pets are getting fleas this year! I have been spending close to $200/ month on flea control. I have never had to use it on the indoor cats!0
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Miriam - I saw on the news a couple of months ago that fleas have been a big problem this year across the country. The doggies did have an tick here and there, Jack checks them most every time they come inside from being out for very long. We have seen no fleas at all. They are mainly indoor dogs, but Flash (Boston terrior, way big for a BT) loves to be on squirrel patrol in the pecan orchard and will spend hours out there at times. Charro, the Chihuahua, is more of a mama's girl and will come in and follow me around the house.
Janetr OKC0 -
Happy Thursday ! ! !
Kim – I was unable to learn my embroidering machine last night. I had to process my Avon, and I cannot, under any circumstances, miss a new episode of Criminal Minds. If grocery shopping is quick tonight I should have some time before bed. I was thinking of starting with my son’s name on the back of a random t-shirt or on a towel. What do you suggest as my first attempt?
Becca – My DH was addicted to Facebook. // I bet your Mom and Grandma are floating above the front row. Why would they stay in back if they are not in anyone’s way? // I hope you get an experience (whisper) at the haunted theater. Be sure to let me know ! ! !
Miriam/Pip - One time while working retail a man called my department and said “Do you give he@d?” I responded “not on little ones like yours”. It amazes me how many weirdos are in the world. Hugs for that uncomfortable experience, Miriam.
Rosie/Heather – I’m going to grab a Cornish hen (or more) tonight while shopping, to eat over the weekend. I attempted to make them a few months ago, seasoned, in the crock pot. When I got home I saw the button still off, so they went directly to the garbage outside. I think it is time to try again.
Carol – cyberhugs and wishes for a wonderful, relaxing trip.
Kim (or anyone looking to broaden their horizons) – I do live VERY close to Milwaukee, and there are SO many things to do, and the price ranges would blow you over. Anyway, there is an online newsletter I get weekly, called onmilwaukee.com and they offer suggestions of things to do around the area. Some are free or super-cheap, like brewery or winery tours (some of the breweries do charge a few dollars, but you get pop or adult beverages at the end). All the way up to the Charity Balls that are hundreds or thousands of dollars per plate. One of my Dad’s favorite events (no, I’m not trying to age you, it just happens to be my Dad) is Free Movie Screenings. There are websites, radio station sites, blogs, etc where you can get the screening passes (you must have internet and a printer). The people who go to most of the screenings have created their own little sub-culture. I can go alone to a screening, and at least a dozen people will recognize and talk to me, and ask me why I didn’t bring my Dad (he rarely misses a screening; he goes several times per week). I am also a big fan of Park/Rec departments. You just never know what uncovered talent you might find by taking a cheap class. Then, when I lived in Minnesota, I wanted to make more friends, bring more business into my restaurant on quiet days, and learn to crochet, so I started a Crochet Club. I took out free advertisements in the University newspaper, hung up signs anyplace around town that would let me, etc. When I moved to the Milwaukee area, we had 20 people (all ages, both genders) that came. A few times a year we would ask whomever was interested to donate a few dollars and we would rent a huge room or hall to have a Knit-in. People would call to give us donations of money or yarn, we would knit or crochet as much as possible, then donate everything made that day to the Hospital or Women’s Shelter or whomever asked. Those events, in turn, would give us more free advertising, which would in turn create more people interested in hanging out with us. So, feel free to take the lead and create your own group of friends. Yada-yada-yada. How off topic can I possibly get ?!?!? So, Hugs to everyone for making more and new friends !
All kinds and ages of High School kids came out to Bowling Try-outs yesterday. We should easily have 3 teams of 9-10 kids each. DH was offered whichever team he wants as head coach; I think he is leaning toward Varsity Girls again. The Manager asked me about DS trying out for basketball, so that is a worry (it’s hard to lose an anchor even for 1 match, and if he makes basketball, it will put bowling in second place in his mind). DH was also talking to a parent/coach of the Baseball team, who asked him to co-coach the Spring Ball this upcoming year. That parent/coach said he was surprised that DS got cut from the team, and is certain it won’t happen again this year for JV. Having his dad be a coach will help (somedays I hate politics, some days it works in my favor).
DD seems to be doing good since losing her friend last week. The “female” joke is from her Facebook page. She is just so sensitive that I really worry about her when any life must come to an end.
Stayed on course with my food yesterday, but it was tough. I had about an hour-long hotflash around 1:00am, so I ate my yogurt/granola REALLY slow. I found comedians on Pandora, so working out longer on the bike is a little easier. Today I will go to the Greek grocery store to stock up on lettuces (and hopefully get a guinea fowl), vegetables and fruits. Produce is 10 cents each, so I’ll have to weigh it all to make sure it is a good deal.
Hugs for Everyone ! ! !
Terri in Milwaukee0
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