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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2015
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Wow, DrKatieBug! What a talent! I have four barrister bookcases that were nicely organized but then I ran out of room and started stuffing books in on top of the rows. This is even with giving away most of the books I read, and using the library extensively! But I had the mental health books all categorized, and kids' mental health, a shelf of leadership building (now given to my son), history by general area, an area of religious history/ philosophy, another smaller barrister bookcase with very tall shelves full of landscape design/ gardening books, Maybe this winter I will do another purge and get them back in to shape. I would love the rest of my house to look like that. I love that everything is labelled. That might help me keep a system going. My biggest problem is if I cannot see things, I forget that I have them. I end up with multiples of things, and still cannot find them when I need them. I bought a label maker, but the labels were too small so I couldn't read them without my glasses. That is no help. I also get distracted and put things away in the wrong place. I would love a walk-in closet with shelves for all my shirts and jeans, etc. but the closets in pre-1900 houses are just sad afterthoughts. Right now I am using a small add-on room (part of the wrap around porch that was enclosed but has no heat or AC) as a walk-in with dressers for the folded clothes. But, I tend to just leave stacks on top of the dressers so I can see what I have! LOL. Really sad. I am trying to teach my girls to be better organized than I am, so when I organize lately, it is their craft stuff, toys, clothing. I am constantly buying more hooks, shelves, drawer space, etc. trying to get myself more organized but it just doesn't get done or it doesn't stick. You are SO lucky to have such a talent.0
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Started responding a new way...& lost every bit Grrr. So this will be shorter than planned.
SSB....That is how I eat. Will soon be 3 yrs & proud of that,even tho it's not easy being the worlds slowest at losing.My last "diet" might have been for 2 wks
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rewards,my latest is perfume.
KATLA, big part of my problem was also portion control.
MARGARET, glad the med is working for your DH.
My DH is so far,so good,thank the Lord.
HEATHER,micro popcorn,especially low fat was not a fav.Just recently got a micro popper.Was $8-10 & works with /without oil.I just measure it by the cup full.
The grkids are so sweet.
"This time around (dieting) I made sure to do only those things (eating and exercising) that I could sustain going forward into seniorhood. Nothing over the top commitment wise as in the past that has been my downfall. Going full force and then messing up and then ultimately giving up. I want to engage in fitness and eating patterns that I know are sustainable. I think I am doing that as I have stayed longer on this path than ever before. Perhaps I can pull the reins in a little tighter as I have been successful thus far in staying the path."
CHERI.......I so agree! Being already into Seniorhood,having Drs .& meds.....A food plan has to be what I can live with all my life.
We will eat at Tx Roadhouse for Veteran's Day. Love the salad & baked potato,so take my salad dressing,enjoy every bite & bring the meat home. That will be DHs dinner the next day.More & more finding it easier to pass on food that isn't a fav.DH
enjoys eating out,but always asks "will this work for you?"So we are both getting trained
SYLVIA.....Maybe it's the sum total of your day that is tiring? Looks like a long day before dinner.When our only Grdaughter was small,I would pick her up & head for grocery,shopping etc. She started yelling because she didn't like being buckled in.After a couple times,turned car around & took her home. When stopping there to see if her Mama needed anything,Grdau would ask "can I go?" Meanie Grma said "no,you don't know how to behave".Of course she cried,but off I went. Only took 2 times & she never tried that again.
Love the white bowls with the writing/ decal edge. Would love to buy some if you sell them
Past time to get busy.Yest was fried cabbage....so good. Have no clue for today. Laundry read to fold & dishes to wash. Have a great day. Pat
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Dr. Katie, your closet is amazing.
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Miriam - just after my divorce, DD and I lived in a tiny efficiency apartment, and I had to use bookshelves instead of closet or dresser (couldn't get the dresser out in time). It was actually kind of nice, because, like you said, you can see everything without opening and digging through the drawers.0
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Jenna – I had a dog so terrified that on July 4 (our fireworks day) I had to drug her heavily…
Penny – I can not imagine wiggling through a cave on my tummy – I get the heebbie jeebbies just thinking about it. Wow! On the invite….
Alison… thanks for telling us about Kirby…
Pip – I am thinking of Kirby and you!!! Later* Wow, sounds horrible, sending boat loads of good thoughts. Later later **** Glad he was able to get himself up, but agree with you, he has to be careful – I am sure like everyone else has said that is amazing fitness level will help. – on the time away from work what about family leave, it’s paid I think…
Kimses – I have had the scale act mean before, but usually if I look back over a month, and if I have been true to logging it does come down…stick with it. ** Later – grr on those whippersnappers!!!
Katla – I do love yoga, it just took to my last b-day to qualify for the senior class which I can afford. The regular class was $20-25 an hour… The eye candy is 2 years older than I am, no ring – which doesn’t mean much….
Mia – pictures and then we will tell you how wonderful it is… but if the glass you have to sell is anything like the stuff you showed us a bit ago… It is fab!!!! ***Later I’m with Miriam, I am also drooling… the glass pumpkin!
November Goals -
Attend yoga each wednesday evening
Walk everyday –would like to see 160 miles
continue counseling and hold my weight where it is as I deal with my current set of emotional issues
weekly fun things
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Kim from N. California
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RORI Last post wouldn't accept these few lines to you.Will try again.
DH had his 1st ever surgery 5 yrs ago.....something we had never heard of,a pitituary tumor.It took nearly 12 hrs till he was back in his room.His wonderful surgeon & 3 others removed it by going thru the nose.
Makes me weepy just thinking of it all.
He came thru ok.The recovery took several months.He still sees 2 of the surgeons for yearly check ups.They call him their star patient.
Drs can & do wonderful things. Hoping your DH has good results.Hugs for you,I know how scary it can be. Pat
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Pip: You and Kirby seem like peas in a pod. Both of you are strong, mentally tough and brave.
Kim: Enjoy your class and your eye candy. You're right about the absence of a ring being no clue one way or the other as to whether a person is involved in a long term relationship. I don't wear mine. I had it resized bigger when I was heavy, and now it is too big. I've had it reduced once and it needs it again. :ohwell:
Barbie: Have a great trip. :bigsmile:
I'm having a pity party today, and it isn't pretty. :noway: In fact, I'm more than a bit ashamed of myself because there are loads of good things in my life. DDIL just invited us to have early Christmas with them. They'll be spending real Christmas with her family. DD will most probably be spending real Christmas with her DH's family. We will be on our own. We need to think about what we'd like to do to celebrate having each other.
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Katla - come here for Christmas - a warm fire, a warm home, a dog, a tree with unique decorations, SF, wine country and I cook!0
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Hi all
Just had to comment on all the talent… so glass from Mia, bowls and other pottery from Sylvia, organization from KatieBug, genealogy from Cynthia, writing from Lisa, Heather and???, Sailing from Katla, care giving from Alison, music from Becca, Joyce, Margaret and others, dancing from Barbie Terri-irish, DJ, gardening and canning from Lillian, a number of you have the religion gig covered, Cooking from Heather and I, quilting from Lisa, painting from Mary, Pip –fitness extraordinaire… I know I have left out a bunch of you, and I am sorry – it was not intentional just what dropped in my head as I was typing… But I was thinking if we got stranded together, we pretty much have all the bits covered!!!
Usually my days are filled to the brim and the embroidery is all for clients doing what ever they request, but I am doing a craft fair in Dec. and business is slow slow slow, so I am creating for the fair. Of course I want a variety of things but the fair is at an Equestrian Center, so a horse theme is part of it. It is so fun to let go and do all sorts of things, and different designs. I love my work, but it is so much about making the $$ that sometimes I don’t just have time (give myself time) to be creative for the sake of being creative.
Well tonight is the 2nd to the last football game for my nephew, and it is senior night so he gets to have his family join him on the field for introductions and photos… It has been a disappointing season, they have not won a game in fact have not gotten on the score board a few times. But they have had more than their share of ambulance rides… we have 6 players sidelined and 1 will never play a sport again – broken neck, not paralyzed but so fragile. So I consider it a win every time Kyle finishes a game with no injuries…
Was good so far today but dinner out, and my mom is picking it out and bringing it to the game, I will eat what I am brought but good thoughts that she makes ok choices…. She is a bit random…
November Goals -
Attend yoga each wednesday evening
Walk everyday –would like to see 160 miles
continue counseling and hold my weight where it is as I deal with my current set of emotional issues
weekly fun things
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Kim from N. California
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Going to be another beautiful Fall day. Temps in the 50-60's. I love it. I am working 6-5:30 shift today and then off the weekend. Last couple days I have been feeling kind of funky and had a major meltdown Wednesday evening. So needless to say my eating the last couple days has not been good. But am feeling better today and looking forward to having the weekend off. Tonight is our CMA meeting and we will be voting on new officers and I am not running for one. I have served the last 3 years and just want to be a member for awhile.
Rori--Sending prayers and hugs for you and DH. Remeber to take it One Day at a Time.
Pascale--Welcome you have come to a great place for support and friendship. Glad to have you join us.
Heather--Sorry you are feeling down. I hope you enjoy your trip and time with friends. I have been trying to come down with a cold and my voice is rough. Sure would like to see a picture of you in your (18) outfit. I bet you look very stylist. Glad your trip is going well. I so enjoy hearing about your outings.
Sylvia--Love the bowls. Sure wish I lived closer. Thanks for the smile, glad you were not hurt. If it would of been me I would of been snoring with my mouth open. According to DH I do that when I fall a sleep in the car.
Margaret--Sending prayers and hugs for you and DH. The fear of the unknown is not a fun place to be. Pray you get some answers soon so you can decide what to do.
Gritts--Sending prayers and hugs. Family drama is hard to understand and deal with. I have one DDIL that gets upset as she feels we do not spend enough time with her kids. We go to all their events and do waht we can, but never enough. We have 28 grandchildren and 4 great grandsons. Somedays I feel like hitting my head against the wall with her. Now that the kids are older some of them will not be in the same place as the other so we end up with several holidays every Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am learning to just do what I can and let God handle the rest
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DJ--I haven't been a bad girl at work yet! Just have a supervisor with a swelled head. I have a meeting Monday afternoon with the director of our dept. They have decided to meet with us every two months. Should be interesting. I am taking the schedule I made out showing how we all can get our full hours and not work split shifts. See how that goes over.
Katla--Glad the painting got done and that you were happy with the work.
Sending prayers for Pip and Kirby. How scary.
Penny--The ice crave sound interesting, but know I could never do it. Last year when we went to SD I did go in this one cave with our group and at the bottom I about had a freak out. Couldn't get out of there fast enough.
I remember going to the store with my step day when I was a teenager and whenever music would be playing he would grab us and dance. I have that as a good memory now.
Mia--Beautiful. You should be proud to set that out and sell. You do such a good job.
Well my day is almost over and only to top of page 14. I will try and check in tomorrow. Not sure what is on the schedule since both DH and I are off. I do want us each to go through the closet and bag up things that do not fit and toss what needs to be tossed. There is a church here in town that has a free clothes give away every Thursday so want to take the stuff there.
Have a good rest of Friday and sending hugs and prayers to everyone.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
November Goals
1. Weigh less at the end of the month then at the beginning.
2. Log every bite.
3. Stress less--Pray more
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Have read to here but too tired to comment individually.
Being on this plateau is really bugging me today, so I have had a massive audit of how I've been eating. I have been prevaricating for weeks, and not losing weight. I am taking this on board pronto.
The thing I don't do is blame others. I have a total personal responsibility attitude to life, but complacency has crept in over the last month. I am kicking it to the kerb, starting NOW!
Treats will be non-food except on rare occasions. I have written 6 new positive affirmations as I think that will work for me.
New Health Affirmations make healthy choices about every bite I eat be prepared to make sacrifices non-food treats only, except for out of the ordinary events practice my new habits daily kick complacency into touch reaffirm my commitment to total personal responsibility for my health choices
(((Hugs))) and prayers for those who need them. Welcome to our Newbies! You will find a warm support team here!
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Please, can someone with more computer savvy help me? My laptop has now started giving me 1000 feeds all at once; and all I tried to do is bookmark the Women 50+ for November 2015. I really want to have that as my only thread that I go to. I feel like slinging this damn laptop across the room. It seems to have a mind of its own. Maybe the stars are falling down on 'chicken little'. I'm going to see if my technicians can straighten it out; but, I don't really think they know how to stop something that is coming online.0
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Lenora - sorry I can't help!
Irish Terri - thanks for the inspiration!
Miriam - LOL
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Hello to all my fine friends. Things have been rocky here with me being sick then last night benny beagle had a major seizure that led to all of us practically spending the night at the emergency vet. He probably has a big brain tumor. So I'm loaded with drugs to give him including liquid valium in case of another. He's home now and acting normal, so we just have to wait and see what happens. I had to work all day, so now I'm just beat and heading to bed. I'm glad you are all here even though I don't get here much these days. Meg from Omaha0
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@GodMomKim I think you hit the nail on the head with your comment. I have noticed there isn't a one on this here thread that doesn't have a talent. I am amazed by all of our unique creativities.
I think if we wished to create our own utopia we would have it all covered. Picture this......little homes connected with sidewalks so we could race our scooters, with gardens placed here and there. I suppose our significant others could come, (to do all the heavy lifting of course, and build stuff, and get up early to milk the utopia's cows etc)...OK....I have thought upon this WAY too much eh?....I would personally love it. A society where the barter system is the norm, "trade you a bunch of spinach for that there tomato?" Once when we were younger parents, we "historically camped like 16th century folk" for a couple of weeks. There were about 5 encampments. At the end of every day, we all made our way to the edge of this high mountain. Each brought something to sip or share, a musical instrument, and we toasted the day and watched the sun set. It was glorious, and humbling. Days come and go, and we are but travelers in them. Being close to the ocean I have found that I can hear the earths heartbeat. Hypnotic, but soothing. Sometimes it makes me feel insignificant but most often I feel blessed, and also blessed to have friends like you all.
Becca
Utopian through and through but,
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Meg, I'm sorry to hear that you have been sick, and that Bennie Beagle had such a scare. I hope it's not a tumor.
It's 7:00 and I'm thinking of going to bed. I have not had a very good day, so maybe I just need more rest. I made chicken with pesto tonight for dinner, along with some sautéed sweet potato. It was yummy. Hubby is on the sofa with all three dogs. It's pretty funny. Poor guy just gets a tiny sliver of space. Doesn't look comfortable but he doesn't complain.
I ordered a leotard for my DGD, and I ordered the very biggest size they had. It arrived today and it looks so tiny. There is no way that is going to go around her tummy. It's stretchy, but it's not miracle fabric. I found a web site that sells adult leotards but they would be way too long (she's four feet tall) and they don't come in pretty little girl colors. She wanted a shiny pink. So, I'm sad about it.
My sons health situation has gotten more complicated. Now in addition to his lung disorder he has been having episodes of "testicular torsion", which is apparently very painful. He went to the emergency room yesterday at the direction of a urologist's office, but the emergency room kept him in there for four hours without doing anything, and the situation righted itself, at which point they accused him of just trying to get pain meds. He was "fired" by his pulmonologist because he dared to criticize his treatment, so he's having to search for a new doctor. He got qualified for a new portable oxygen machine which arrived today but he found it is not nearly powerful enough. He said he went to the lobby and by the time he got back his oxygen saturation had dropped to 64%. He was hoping it would let him get around better. He has oxygen canisters but they run out pretty quickly. He's pretty much housebound. Today I had to go get groceries for him because he was feeling so bad.
Well, I think I'm going to bed. Have a great evening.
Sylvia
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Hi everyone. Thanks for the support. Hearing that I need to keep the focus on my health helps. And having a group that understands a NSV means a lot too.
Never got out to exercise. I was still at my desk and in my pj's at 5 (the advantage of working from home). TGIF.
Went out for dinner with my son and husband. For the first time ever, I asked for a take home container BEFORE my dinner came and put away half of my dinner before starting to eat. I'd hear that a million times in WW but never did it. I have to be honest that I was seriously eyeing that container, but it's safe in the refrigerator now.
Did well with food today. Made a solid plan to deal with the work issues. Am going to focus on me and my family this weekend. Time to count my blessings.
One thing is for sure, I'm exhausted. Totally drained.
See you tomorrow.
Kimses in MA
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Hi all ... got a new scale and it's 2 lbs higher but that's ok. At least it is consistent and I only have to weigh myself once. I'm more or less starting from scratch again.
Really bad work day yesterday. I had my competence called into question by two 30 year old superstars --- totally "threw me under the bus" to the head of the company. In my 30 years of working in this type of job, I've never been undercut by a team member like this before. Always have gotten excellent reviews and feedback. But the superstars can do no wrong and I suppose I have to look at what happened for elements of truth and learn from it and improve. I cried for a hour which is totally unlike me. I was really crushed. Then headed to the kitchen. Then stopped and walked out the door for a 2 mile walk instead. That's the silver lining.
The disturbing part of this is that it's a very young company and I am clearly the oldest person in the company. Is it age discrimination? I don't think so. I think it's an impatient millenials that could use a little maturity. ...(those little sh***s. lol...had to say that).
Anyway, I feel my job is on the line. I'm going to let myself feel hurt for a while, then pick myself up and deal with it head on.
Yesterday -- 30 minutes of weights for upper body. 8,000 steps.
Today -- checking in here is the start. I will plan my meals. and I will get in 60 minutes of exercise in some manner.
I'll be moping until 9:00 am and then I'm moving on.
Enjoy the last of the warm weather.
Kimses in MA You responded to this in many good ways---not eating over it, getting exercise to cope---recognizing that there might be a few grains of truth in what your critics said---resolving to improve in the required areas--and continuing without giving up or making the situation worse Success is inspirational. Disaster is educational.
I agree that the millenials (whatever) don't have any patience ... want instant gratification. I've got a new DnL who loves me and respects me ... the other one seems to be so jealous of things and wants to 'stir the waters muddy'. She first texted her and when she did not get an instant response she chewed her out for ignoring her. New DnL gave it back to her (but not before showing it to my son - did not want to make the issue worse). DYS called DOS and asked him what the 'hades' was going on with his wife and sent the entire series of emails to him. Told him to tell her that they don't have good Internet service out where he lives and she doesn't bring her cell phone with her when her daughter is with her and had not seen it for 2 days - WTF? She ended up apologizing (knowing she was wrong) and then promptly turned it on me. I was totally blind-sighted when the subject matter was "Good Morning" and the email was things that she has 'felt' for 16 years. I could have been a real B**** and responded; but, all of you ladies have taught me so much more class than I knew that my Mother had already instilled in me. Deleted it only after my DH read it. I think it made him madder than it did me; no way of knowing what is going through her head. It's like watching someone that you 'really' do love slowly having a meltdown and can't do anything about it. It's hurt! I've cried so much the past couple of days and then I come to this site/thread and see just how strong y'all are. I can endure this - mainly because I have a GREAT spouse who has always supported me, even when things were upside-down for me at times in my life. Sometimes it is like looking into a one-way mirror knowing that someone is watching for you to trip up and then BAM - hit you with both barrels. I sometimes pop off at the mouth when I feel backed into a corner. My eyes literally turn amber when I am in that position. But, I can't read her moods - and they have swung like a pendulum clock on steroids. It's like watching the Tasmanian Devil rip up a paper factory. Scary and I can't say anything without making it a whole lot worse, a whole lot quicker. I feel like I am being asked to choose and I can't and won't do that. I have literally bitten the end of my tongue so that it has a small blister at the end of it. GGGrrrrrr!
And I really try to her; but the harder I try the more belligerent she gets to the point that she is attempting to drive wedges into every crack she finds. I'm just not use to this type of family rift. Did not grow up with it, DH did not grow up with it, did not bring up our sons in it and suddenly it is right on my door step. I'm not ill, I just need a little 'support'; it is like she is taking it out on me for losing weight and she keeps gaining. I don't know ... maybe I have my feelings right on my shoulder for them to be slapped off or something. LOL! Trying to 
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For some reason, the bosu workout didn't download correctly. Not a real big deal since I'm not real crazy about this format, anyway. So I did a basic step DVD instead. Boy, was I sweating. I don't think I've ever taken a "rinse the sweat off" shower at home, but I did today.
The plan for tomorrow is to do an Ultimate Weights Tranining and Cardio DVD. Then we'll leave to go to Jess'
Had Newcomer bowling last night. Vince has a men's lunch today, but I don't have anything on the calendar (phew!). I'm thinking that I do need to go to Aldi and then make chicken for next week. I don't want to have to do that when we get back. The other thing that I want to do today is pack (food and clothes) for the trip to Jess'
NCCarol - have a great time in the mountains. When are you getting back?
pip - I bet Kirby is going to recover as quickly as you are. He's in such good shape. Continued prayers
For any bakers (Kim? Mary's hubby?) - when I've made an apple pie (2 crust), after baking it the apples always seemed to get smaller leaving a big space between the top of the piecrust and the apples. Well, the other day I made a pie with a lattice top (first time I've ever done that). If I use that type of top, will it lie flat after baking the apples?
Joyce - so glad you had such a nice surprise when you got the hosp bill! I'm sure you'll get everything else cleared up
Sharon - I can't believe that I called the hotel to see about working out earlier in the day! I'm addicted, I'm sure of it. I haven't done balance games on the Wii in a while. To be honest, I probably won't do them right now only because the holidays are coming up and I want to exercise and burn more calories.
Jenna - do we need to send DJ to you to give you a kick to get to the gym? Don't make us do it!!!! When we drive to FL we usually have to give two of our cats chill pills.
Miriam - Vince and I used to volunteer at the Humane Society (we haven't done it in a while), and I remember one lady there saying "when I die, can I come back as one of your cats?"
Lisa - they built a house across the street (it took them two years to build it). When the new owners moved in, I took them a spinach/feta quiche. Anyway, they told me that they don't have cable. That must s*** big time. Love the hotpad
kimses - good for you taking that walk. It would have been so so easy to have a pity part in the kitchen. I'm ever so sorry about your job
Pat - how wonderful that your hubby is so supportive and asks if things work for you.
pip - sure sounds like Kirby is getting better. Does he REALLY belong in ICU???
drkatiebug - my talent also lies in organization. It frustrates me to no end that Vince has things in a mess (admitted, it's a clean mess) and many times he forgets he has something because it's buried beneath stuff
Was watching Downton Abbey when I remembered that I had a $10 off coupon at JCPenney for a $10 purchase. I went there and they had a cardigan sweater with buttons. I just wish it was whiter. I also found a pair of shorts that fit me, Lee brand, orginally $44 for $4. You can bet I bought them.
katla - make a trip to NC. We do a BIG thing for the holidays. Vince says we'll start decorating Tuesday
Denise called tonight. Pete proposed to her at dinner tonight. She didn't realize (or at least she didn't let on to us) that we knew he was going to propose. Frm what I gathered, his mother had an influence as to where it would be done. That's OK. Denise says she wants a church wedding, and I think it'll happen. No date set, which is fine. Rushing isn't good.
Sylvia - we have a sign in our house that says "if you want the best seat in the house, move the cat". We may have a king size bed, but when all the cats plus us adults get in it, it's not big enough. So sorry about your son
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Hey, Katla ... can you make it to SW GA before the weekend before Thanksgiving? I've taken to getting boxes and throwing in all the stuff that's been thrown into 2nd bedroom which has become the dumping ground; and the door stays shut. Kitchen counter looks like a bomb went off. Got to find my new insurance card IDs before just chunking it all. We get magazines out the ying-yang because we 'support' our grandchildren's school fund raisers. I don't even get to look through them all. Can't just donate $$$ have to buy something. This year I did not 'join' the grandparent's club at the school - so I did not get asked to bake anything or to even work. WOW! How refreshing that was. Was asked a couple of years ago if I wanted to be the President. I looked at the woman as if you had lost her mind ... UGH ... "NO!" turn around and walk away and never look back. She's had the job now for 4 years and could not pay someone to take the position. I'm not a joiner; learned to say 'no' very early on when I had 2 boys in parochial school. "No" is an absolute honest answer and it does not need to be 'explained'.
Have a WONDERFULLY, GLORIOUS weekend all y'all!
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
DrKatie, I’d say it’s an understatement to say that you are good at organizing! Woo wee. And I have found that getting things in order is only half the job. It’s the keeping it that way where I seem to fall behind.
Katla, most of us that need an occasional Pity Party have tons of wonderful things in our lives. You are still entitled on occasion. Just next time, invite us to the party. I hope you had a good one and feel better now. ((Hugs))
Kim, you are so right about all the talent in this bunch of ladies. I have to say that if we were all stranded together I’d be most grateful for you and Heather as you cooked all the great meals. I’m struggling with trying to decided what healthy dishes I will serve at Thanksgiving. Most of my old standbys are way too full of calories. I’m open to suggestions.
Vicki, if you have been an officer for the past 3 years then good for you in taking a break. Sometimes groups will let the same people keep doing the work as long as they will and never have anyone new step up.
Irish, you go girl!!!! You can do this.
Meg, so sorry to hear about Benny Beagle. I hope this was a one-time occurrence. I also hope you can catch up on your rest and are feeling better. (((Hugs)))
Sylvia, my heart goes out to you!!! I can’t even imagine knowing my child was going through what your DS has. I know it has to be hard watching him struggle and I just keep thinking how lucky he and his girls are to have you. I hope you get a good night’s rest. ((((Hugs))))
Pip, if Kirby is in ICU and took 45 minutes to get out of bed, did no one notice or check on him in all that time??? The times I’ve had family in ICU the beds were all in view of the nurses station so they were watched pretty much constantly. I’m glad he was strong enough to do it but sure shouldn’t be trying things like that alone at this point. Sending more healing thoughts and prayers.
I hope all of you have a healthy and happy day.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
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Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Michele - the reason that the crust did not lie flat the other times is that you did not have enough ventilation holes for the heat to it scape and the crust to settle as it cooked. The lattice top should prevent this because there are several holes for the steam to escape. However you could do it the conventional way just make sure that your holes are large enough and The quantity is enough that the steam should be able to escape and the crust will settle down on top of the apples.
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Kirby is standing up! Out of icu, will probably b there til Monday then transfer to another hospital (closer to hm) for in patient rehab. They estimate 2 weeks, depending on how good he does it could b sooner. So I have a sense urgency in getting his bedroom ready. Someone from taking care of myself? Honestly, no. I know i need to take care of me so I can be of the take care of him blah blah blah. I worry about me later. Haven't exercised since this happened. I will get back on track, trust me, when I do, it will be full force, with docs approval, nite peeps. Oh when I gave him his first shower after this pic, that was a workout on the shoulder! Nite0 -
Kim: Your invitation for a visit is incredibly tempting. Thank you for a lovely offer. You are absolutely right that this is an amazing group. You are a gem. :flowerforyou:
Meg: I'm sorry to hear about Benny the Beagle. Hugs to you and a gentle ear rub for Benny. :flowerforyou:
Sylvia: I am so sorry your son is having additional health problems at this time. I hope his situation improves.
Pip: I'm so happy to see Kirby standing on his own two feet. It seems like a miracle that he can stand. I hope the healing goes well. You two are both lucky in love because you have one another.
I've heard form both of my kids this evening. DS and DDIL are coming tomorrow to work on his boat. DD has asked me to come in January to help her close up her house & get ready to move. DSonIL has been offered a job in Illinois and will be in training for a few weeks while she is at home closing up the house. No specific dates are available yet. Life is complicated & I plan to keep on doing what comes next.
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
November 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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Not going to comment much as I have a monstrous headache. It has been growing on me all afternoon and really gotten bad. I do't have headaches very often at all and I don't want it. I want to return it to sender.
Finally got Charlie's medicine for his colon infection cleared up. We have two pharmacists that take the original compound for a medicine and put it in a different form. So the $524 (?) pilll he was going to get at Sam's is $149 in a liguid form from an apothecary. I sure hope it works quickly. His infusion is Monday and it will be hard for him to sit for 3 hours. There is a public restroom right across the hall from the infusion room but he has to take his IV with him and it's a big pain. Plus he will have to clean the toilet each time with our clorox wipes.
Miriam, about your deaf kitty, Could you reserve a blanket or towel just for this kitten and anytime she sees the towel on your lap she knows to come get her petting?
Glad Kirby is better.
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