WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2015

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,693 Member
    edited November 2015
    Hi folks, I'm home!

    Been in my pj's all day. I got a memo card for my phone in London and got the serving staff to transfer my photos over. Of course a whole lot of other photos came flying through the ether and clogged up the thing. Drat! Been deleting stuff. Masses. I've probably deleted something important, but I guess it doesn't matter. My phone doesn't sinc to the wifi usb very well, so that was a lot of time wasted. Will try again another day. It's still as slow as treacle, even though I've moved apps around etc. The nice young man did tell me I can get a new phone 73 days before the end of my contract, so I will check when that is.
    Part of it is that I like to be tidy and I like things to be efficient. Don't like clutter and excess stuff.

    Well, I forgot Margaret's maxim about the hook last night and got very irate with my difficult friend. She was going on non stop about all the property her tax avoiding husband was buying. >:) I should have let it ride, but I couldn't stand her nonsense any longer. She took it ok, but it left a bad taste in my mouth. The restaurant was pretentious and crazy prices. :grumble: I got home to a very grumpy DH because my train was late and he had had to wait. We went to bed not speaking, but all is well now.
    November is a difficult month for him because his previous partner died then. It has also been raining non stop.
    I will have to think very carefully about another meet up. I am not good at groups and when other people are organising they don't measure up to my high standards. :laugh:

    I will have to get over myself.

    So sorry for all those suffering. I have been bingeing on pain killers myself. Glad to see Kirby on his feet!

    Love Heather UK
  • miriamwithcats
    miriamwithcats Posts: 1,120 Member
    edited November 2015
    Embroidery
    Crewel (yarn embroidery)
    Ribbon Embroidery
    Crewel (yarn embroidery) and embroidery
    Needlepoint
    This is some of my needlework. I also did a bunch of counted cross stitch, but don't have any of them.
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
    edited November 2015
    Heather I have had a few moments the last couple of days. I just got through them best I could.
    It did not sound like your favorite kind of evening. I have trouble breaking away when something is irritating me. I need to remember I can always excuse myself. In the case of subbing for that difficult third grade yesterday I found myself saying to myself. Remember you do not have to come back to this class. It did help.

    We went to see a Thomas Jefferson presentation this morning at our History Center. It sold out and we got the last two tickets. Out lucky day! An actor takes on the role of the famous president. He did a phenomenal job! He was interviewed by a local radio broadcaster and then took questions for the audience. If I had asked a question I would have asked him about his gardening and would he be involved with GMO's.

    Pip Glad to see Kirby up and about.

    Lenora I just joined Facebook and wish I had not. I only joined it so I could see photos of my great nieces and nephews. Now because what I learned about Identity Theft I would rather they not post. I now will never share photos of children who are easily identified. Tagging is out for me too. I only like posts that have posters I like and nature. Anything political or controversial I stay away from.

    Joyce hugs and prayers. I will try to follow my own advice and take care of yourself.

    :heart: Margaret
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    purdy needlepoint. getting some replacement emergency glasses are out... $400.00. went to walgreens and got him some reading glasses (+1 at their recommendation) for $20.00. now at home and putting in a load of laundry, put away the dishes and start on the room.

    later peeps
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,086 Member
    Pip~ wish I could zoom over and help you.. hurts for me to be so far away and not be able to help...
    just got back from the massage and let me just say it was heavenly,
    I feel like a wet noodle...
    it is 60 degrees outside but feels cool to me.. maybe because we were tucked under nice warm covers, they even had heated pads on under the sheets on the massage table..
    Miriam~ just stunning.... I have to say I am sooo proud to know so many wonderful talented ladies..
    it just makes my heart feel like it is busting all over
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    edited November 2015
    This is the sweetest and kindest group of women.....there have been so many examples, the ones I can think of immediately were Terri, sending hats to give to kids in my town, all of you who wanted to buy bowls from Sylvia and glassware from Mia, all of you who invited Katla and her husband for the holidays, everyone who wanted to come west and help Pip care for Kirby, and now Miriam offering to alter the leotard for Sylvia's granddaughter. I am honored and blessed to be part of this community. :)<3o:)
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Miriam, your stitchery is beautiful!
  • mtowne002
    mtowne002 Posts: 152 Member
    Having a pity party bad. Can't stop crying sporadically. Yes I took my meds. Took a hilarious fall last night walking the dogs at the last minute to make the last 300 steps of my 5000 steps per day goal challenge. My sisters bulldog which never gets loose and is never out after eight pm had a late night outing w my DS lisa, and ran around my two dogs joyously just before midnight. I got wrapped up like a maypole! Lisa comes running over in her pjs and we had to unhook my dogs individually before I could get free and I blew my midnight deadline by about a hundred steps. Ridiculously I started crying and poor Lisa thought I was hurt more than I was! She's not an excersize r and wasn't worth explaining to her. Anyway it was silly to be that upset and this am I am back at crying again. This time bc my son who moved in June to Florida won't be coming for Christmas, my Tday plans are up in the air, I messed up my bank account by setting up automatic pymts to soon to my phone bill, my house is a big mess and I and late mailing two dolls I sold on eBay last Monday. I think I'm just over whelmed. Oh and my hip hurts from the fall. Okay WAAAAA. kick it to the margins now that it's out. Somebody sweep it for me please.
    I feel ridiculously selfish and small minded even saying anything bc some of you have such HUGE challenges going on. I apologize. I just can't stop crying and its a little scary. I took Advil and plan to hobble up the street and hope the walking warms my stiffness up and irons my emotions out. I have nice plans for tonight to watch Fried Green Tomatoes with my SIL who is my bestie and take home some food from an undecided restaraunt. Hope every bodies situations improve soon. Again sorry for the pitiful pity party.
    Mindy
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    thanks grandmallie - just knowing you're thinking about me wanting to come over is good enough! :0)....
  • miriamwithcats
    miriamwithcats Posts: 1,120 Member
    Margaret,, I can partially answer your question about Jefferson (I have studied his gardens/ landscaping and architecture). He was very involved with selective breeding of plants to maximize desired traits and minimize undesirable ones. That was the beginning of GMO plants. Now they actually manipulate the genetics rather than selective breeding, but I suspect he would be fascinated with that idea. He had a very scientific and inquisitive mind and was constantly reading to learn more about the world around him. I don't think the concept of GMO is necessarily bad, but the practice of it, with huge farms all with the genetically identical plants with no possibility of natural selection of the crosses is where it becomes a problem. Remember, they develop these plants to be resistant to pests and diseases, and the fear is mostly that they will be so strong that they overtake other plants. Farming was on a much smaller scale then, with everyone raising a wild variety of plants on their farms, so it would not be the problem it is now.
  • miriamwithcats
    miriamwithcats Posts: 1,120 Member
    Mindy, it sounds like seasonal depression and holiday anticipation has hit you hard! Crying jags are an "early warning sign" that things are starting to go downhill, so now is when you pull out your wellness tools to get yourself back on track before it gets worse. I don't know what works for you, or if you have even thought of making a "wellness toolbox" which is just a list of things that might make you feel better. Some of my best wellness tools are exercise, light (sun or full spectrum in high intensity), planning something socially, starting a new project, watching a comedy movie or show, and a trip to the library but I know other people have things like taking a bubble bath with candles and mood music, getting a pedi/mani, throwing the ball with their dog, getting a massage or new hairstyle, going to a football game, etc. Of course, it might help to schedule an additional session with your counselor if you find that is helpful. And maybe talk to your doctor about a med change IF the down period persist.

    I often around this time of year gave talks about how to get through the holidays, and one of the best bits of advice is to enjoy the moment and lower your expectations. The media, TV, magazines, etc. (paid for by ADVERTISERS, remember) promote this idea that everyone should be having the time of their life with family and friends during the holidays. Remember, they are out to make money off us buying things. In the past before media took over our lives, people just expected to have some quiet time with a few friends or family and there wasn't the push to have perfect holidays. Do you think the travel industry has influenced media to promote that we should all be together at the holidays? It is really just another day, and it may not be the best time to spend with family. Tickets are MUCH more expensive during the holidays and it is because they can get away with it. They have taught us that we have to have ALL our family around us. It is a much healthier attitude to drastically reduce what we want out of the holidays, and to enjoy the moments we have. There are so many people around the country who have no one to spend the holidays with- elderly, disabled, kids in foster care. Maybe giving to others during the actual holiday, and planning time with family at another time might be a good idea. Then you could really enjoy a more relaxed visit without all the emotional baggage of the holidays (and a cheaper visit!). Just some thoughts about what has helped me get through many a holiday spent alone with no family, or working every day during the holiday period, and I know many people that these ideas have helped.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    progress is being made peeps -
    picked up the dog poop
    talked to my friend who has the kids and she will keep them as long is i need without a fee, she insists.
    did a load of laundry, put another load in.
    started cleaning out the room - doing it in-between easy jobs
    got some reading glasses for him to take back.
    type to ya later!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    Miriam, You are a multi-talented person.....your stitchery is awesome and your wise words about wellness tools and how to get along during the holidays are balanced and useful for all of us. I appreciate your presence and participation on this thread and probably haven't said it enough. :)<3o:)

  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Mindy - (((hugs))) Miriams advice to you is also helpful to me and others. Together we can accomplish great things! I love the idea of wellness tools! I think I am going to relax in a bubble bath and rest my sore foot. Thank you for sharing!

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
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    The bottom room is cleaned out and the bed made up! Now more laundry , got help from a neighbor!
  • GloworminWA
    GloworminWA Posts: 704 Member
    :( Feeling overwhelmed
  • DeeDee2211
    DeeDee2211 Posts: 1,133 Member
    Pip :) Wow! What a time you've had lately!!! I am so glad Kirby is doing good!!! Sending hugs and prayers for a fast healing! I'm glad you have a neighbor who can help you, like many others here, I would be there if I lived closer! Tell Kirby even all cut and bruised up, he's still HOT!!!

    Sylvia :) I love your bowls!!! I think my favorites are the white ones with the pinched rims....beautiful!!!! I hope you have luck finding a leotard for your granddaughter, my friend that owns a dance studio here said if you could find a supply house for dancing attire, you could get one that would fit. Healing thoughts for your son!!! I also wanted to say I love the picture of Molly in the Oct. thread, what a beautiful regal girl she is!

    Mia :) Your glass art is beautiful!!! I love especially the flowers!!! I used to do a lot of painting and I never thought my art was very good, yet I sold everything that I didn't give away!

    Miriam :) Wow, such beauty!!! I love love love the first picture with the gorgeous flowers!!! How is your son doing! Did he get all settled in? Congratulations on the adoption!!!

    Katiebug :) Anytime you're in the area you are welcome to come organize my house! You know you could make a lot of money organizing people and their stuff!!! Awesome!!

    Mindy :) Sending you a warm hug!!!

    Mary :) I'm so inspired by you and all you've been doing! You and Michele are like the energizer bunny!

    Katla :) Glad the windows are in!!! Hope you're enjoying the riding lesson today!

    Margaret :) Keeping you and DH in my prayers!!! Glad you're getting out and having some fun!

    Rori :) Keeping you and your DH in my prayers also!!! Sending you hugs!!!

    Meg :) Noel and I send Benny Beagle hugs!!!

    DJ :) Hope you had a wonderful time modeling, I did that a few years for one of my friends that owned a store, we had a great fun and also got a good discount on the clothes if we wanted to buy them! Are you getting a lot of rain at the beach? It's been so rainy here lately, my poor mums evidently drowned!

    Michele :) Congrats to Denise!!! Hope you're having a good time this weekend with Jess!!!

    Heather :) A pj day sounds absolutely fabulous!!!

    Wishing everyone health and happiness <3 !!!

    Hugs,
    DeeDee in soggy rainy NC
  • 17761776
    17761776 Posts: 1,098 Member
    Embroidery
    Crewel (yarn embroidery)
    Ribbon Embroidery
    Crewel (yarn embroidery) and embroidery
    Needlepoint
    This is some of my needlework. I also did a bunch of counted cross stitch, but don't have any of them.
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    Just beautiful!!!! I have a kit for the 3 wise men, don't do needle point. Have had it for 20 years, sits in a box with the rest of my projects.

    Organized my drawers today, too much stuff. Have a bag for the inner city.

    Watched a wonderful movie on Netflix "Advanced Style", take time n watch!!

    Holidays can be hard, today I would go with mom to craft shows. We would meet family n friends, they are gone. Still have mom but she can't walk, her mind is good!!

    Have a great weekend!! Gayle Minneapolis
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    DeeDee2211 wrote: »
    Pip :) Wow! What a time you've had lately!!! I am so glad Kirby is doing good!!! Sending hugs and prayers for a fast healing! I'm glad you have a neighbor who can help you, like many others here, I would be there if I lived closer! Tell Kirby even all cut and bruised up, he's still HOT!!!


    Hugs,
    DeeDee in soggy rainy NC

    deedee- that will really make him smile, when i get back to the hospital, i'll tell him!
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    This is the sweetest and kindest group of women.....there have been so many examples, the ones I can think of immediately were Terri, sending hats to give to kids in my town, all of you who wanted to buy bowls from Sylvia and glassware from Mia, all of you who invited Katla and her husband for the holidays, everyone who wanted to come west and help Pip care for Kirby, and now Miriam offering to alter the leotard for Sylvia's granddaughter. I am honored and blessed to be part of this community. :)<3o:)

    I feel the same way, Barbie. This is a very special group. :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,086 Member
    evening folks~
    well this afternoon has been just lovely~ that massage loosened me up I had some tough knots...
    we went to 99 for dinner and i ordered chicken pot pie, it came with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce... I tried a bite of the mashed and they were yummy, but found a piece of paper in them the pot pie was so hot I only ate a few forkfuls , and they comped my meal because of the piece of paper...
    came home and soaked in a nice hot bath,, with lavender and epsom salts.. now in my pj.s with a cup of sleepytime vanilla tea...
    I am looking to buy myself a tea box for my tea as I have sooo many boxes, but me being the bargain hunter I am ,I dont want to spend to much...
    Pip~ tell Kirby we are all blowing him gentle kisses from all over the u.s and abroad..
  • strongerconnie
    strongerconnie Posts: 3 Member
    Hi, I feel exactly the same way! In fact, I could have written that post today.... I think every bite is another pound, so as of today I will try to exercise each day for 30 minutes. It's my small goal!
    Connie -Ontario
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    Gayle in Minneapolis - what'll you take for that needlepoint wise men kit? I have not done needlepoint in quite a while; my Mother did it all the time - while watching TV. About the only thing she did not do was crochet and crewel work. Knitted beautiful baby blankets for all her grandchildren and I only have a piece of one left that she made for my youngest son - has a hole in it about the side of a baseball; and no way to fix it. If my DYS & DDnL have a baby (especially if it is a boy) ... I will try to make some sort of pillow out of it somehow. I've been reading a lot lately and just laughing at Cracker who acts just like a baby who has discovered her feet and that she can hold her squeaky toys with them and play. My husband will motion for me to watch her and when I do, she takes her eyes of the toy and just looks at us.

    We went to a fundraiser for a young woman with brain cancer and no insurance. I sure hope they made a lot of money - I'm sure my DDnL (the one who acts like >:) ) will have good news. She helped with the silent auction and not until it was announced that they were having it did people walk over and look and bid. We got a beautiful Christmas wreath for $25; a pecan pie for $20, spent $40 on a homemade pound cake (yes, all the money is going to this girl to help with medical expenses so it was more or less a donation. DDnL was getting upset because things were not getting done the way SHE wanted it to be done. But, she was not one of the people putting it on. They had liquor there and she had 4 big glasses of some sort of very sweet cocktail (and she wonders why she won't lose weight) and keeps putting it on. They'll stay there until it ends ... so tomorrow she will wake up with a headache and be miserable. I went up to her and hugged her and told her I loved her and her remark was: "I'm not Tami". My response was "I know you're not." Still holding onto her anger and I told her I thought we had already talked it out and had it settled; she then said that everything was going wrong in every area of her life and I just bit my tongue ... shaking . . . she is bringing all this on herself. Told DH about it and he said that we were just better off ignoring it - things said by her are only going to cause problems if we don't take the 'high road'. GGGggggrrrr. I heard her telling someone about her weight ... "I'm FAT!" (translation - "Poor little [no pun intended]; I am the victim - make me feel better". She was trying to take charge and screamed that they were going to have to turn that damn music down, she couldn't concentrate. The eye rolls just mean that others tend to ignore her, too.

    DOGD and DMGD came - DOGD was asked about her mother - she told her not long ago to stay out of her life; and then hugged her step-mom and said, 'this is my mama'. She has been a good mother figure for her; but, I still caution her about talking smack about her mother especially to others - it is 'ok' for DOGD to make remarks about her, any maybe even my son ... if he is being protective of his daughter by this woman (his 1st wife); but DDnL should learn the lesson of tact. DYS and my DDnL#2 have gotten over the remarks that were made and moved on ... they live away so they don't have to deal with it constantly like we do. I'll let it drop but, I told her the email was totally unnecessary since we had talked about her feelings about a 'new member' into our household before. Guess we will see how it goes. Thanksgiving coming up and DYS and DDnL#2 will come at different times - she'll fly in maybe Wednesday night or he will have to go pick her up in Tallahassee, FL (about 90 miles away). They will spend one night with one of his college buddies who came to their wedding. Got to be back in Louisiana by the 30th; so it will be a 'short visit' with her. She did not have her daughter last Thanksgiving; so I am surprised that she doesn't have her this year - they are supposed to alternate. Maybe she swapped up for some reason and that is why DGD can't come this time. She is supposed to have gotten with her 'ex' about making sure she could have her next Thanksgiving so she can also visit with us.

    DH and DOS always go out there for a week of hunting in early - mid December. I wish I could go with them; I went one year when my DOS had started a new job and could not get off. He decided that the job wasn't worth it because of the swing shifts and time away from home. He's always wanted to be in law enforcement and tried it twice; but DDnL#1 just *kitten* so about it that he came back to work for his Dad instead. Wishing he would get a 'real' job instead of my DH having to always work to make sure he has a paycheck. Not that he isn't a hard worker; he just sometimes doesn't understand why DH is so grumpy all the time. Hells Bells ... he just turned 74 and is still lugging 44' foot ladders (with some help) and it is beginning to drain on him. I am the cat that gets 'kicked' because he is mad at the dog. :'(B) Just gets old and does not seem to improve much for very long. I'm still convinced that DDnL#1 would benefit from some sort on antidepressant or something (before it is too late). If she were to get 'sick' to the point of a 'nervous breakdown' things could get really bad (insofar as finances for them).

    On a higher note - Cracker is bringing so much joy to our household. Both Louis and I have enjoyed her so much. She got her first spanking yesterday and did not want to come to me. Pooped on the floor in the bedroom and then pooped on the floor of the deck. "NO! NO!"

    Hugs to all of you - this is such a great tread and everybody is so talented and supportive.

    Love to all, Lenora
  • mollywhippet
    mollywhippet Posts: 1,890 Member
    Miriam, how very sweet of you to offer! I still plan to have her try it on. Maybe it will turn out to be stretchier than I thought. But if it doesn't (probably) I will take her measurements and see what I can do locally. There is a lady a couple of blocks away from my studio who does alterations. If she can't do it I may just send it to you. It's so kind of you to suggest it. I looked at the suit and it does have side seams, so maybe adding a strip of black fabric (if I can't find shiny pink) would work.

    Rosie, I looked at Discount Dance and once I get her measurements I'll see if they have anything that will fit her. I looked at the ladies leotards but they don't come in little girl colors and I'm afraid the neckline would be too low. More research is needed, I guess, but I'm determined to find her something. He sister has a pretty leotard so she should too. I think it's great that she even wants to try gymnastics, so I want to encourage her.

    You ladies are all so wonderful to me. It makes me tear up just thinking about how many friends I have out there.

    I had a little chest pain yesterday at the Y, so I was a little worried about swimming laps this morning but everything went well. Then I spent a couple of hours at the studio, then we came out to the lake. We walked the dogs across the dam and it was so beautiful out there. The trees were changing colors, the water was still, and there was a flock of Canada Geese honking around just off shore, tormenting the dogs. Spot especially wanted the swim out there and teach them a lesson. He is just fascinated with birds. Silly boy.

    We used to use a veterinarian on the north side of town. We had a dog who was very elderly then, but we switched vets for one closer to our house, and she died shortly after. Well, that was over 15 years ago, and yesterday I got an email from them saying that they missed seeing Susan (that was her name) and we should make an appointment to bring her in for a visit. Susan died at age 19, so we figure she should be about 34 years old now, according to that vet's records. I laughed till I cried. Somebody is not paying attention.

    At the studio I was working on solving a problem. During that tile workshop I had last month two of the teachers made tiles that stuck to the work boards and cracked badly when they dried. So, I was trying to figure out what to do about it. The other tiles have been fired already and ready to glaze. Well, I decided to try to recreate their tiles, hoping they didn't take pictures. So today I did it. It was pretty fun, actually. Both were very complicated things, but I thought they turned out pretty well. Hubby said they look better than the originals. He says this is the beginning of a lucrative career as an art forger. Even if they did take pictures, these might just fool them. I intend to add a note saying that there were some cracks and some minor repairs were done, just in case they do notice.

    I found a Facebook post about some site that had recordings of 14 different voices reading The Raven, by Poe. I just listened to the one by James Earl Jones. It was wonderful. I love his voice. I once dreamed about him. I was in a bank that was being robbed. James Earl Jones was one of the 20 or so other people being held hostage in the fault. When the police came to set us free we locked the door do we could stay inside because he was doing the soliloquy from Hamlet for us. Some of the other voices reading the Raven were William Shatner, Christopher Walken, and Garrison Keillor. I love the poems by Poe.

    Well, it's time to clean up the dinner dishes. Good night everyone.

    Sylvia
  • DamitJanit
    DamitJanit Posts: 1,329 Member
    Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .

    Good Evening Ladies,

    Miriam, how nice of you to offer to alter the tights for Sylvia’s DGD.

    Lillian, I hate that you did all that moving right after your massage and didn’t even get a day to relax and enjoy. Bummer. Hope you enjoy the new mattress. Or was it for the guest room??

    Carol GA, I don’t have any pictures of the modeling but will see if my friend can send me one or two. And yes it was fun.

    Tallee, welcome. This is a great place for support and information.

    MicheleNC, I haven’t made a pie in so many years I really can’t remember. I’ve never been a big dessert maker but if I did, it was usually a cake. I’m thinking about making the Crustless Spinach and Fetta pie to have with TG dinner.

    Allison, you enjoy that massage!! I’m sure you left Tom his lunch before you went to work. (didn’t you???)

    Katla, I hope you don’t have to cancel a riding lesson before your trip. I’ll send good thoughts your way.

    Pip, I hope Kirby doesn’t have to be in the hospital too long because trying to spend time with him and keeping the house and dogs going can wear you down in a hurry. Sending you strength and love.

    The style show was fun and a success from all accounts. A friend sent me this picture but not sure how it will show up. It was not a color of jacket that I would choose but the store picked it out for me. It’s been a long day so I’m off to bed early. Best wishes for all of you to have a healthy and happy day. rose.gif

    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.
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    DJ
    Myrtle Beach, SC
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  • GloworminWA
    GloworminWA Posts: 704 Member
    Sylvia - if we were all as organized as DrKatieBug there would be no artists but wouldn't it be nice if we could do it all?

    Pip - I'm guessing that as avid a biker Kirby is that he and his bike were equipped for riding in the dark and that the driver was not observant. How bad is the bike and was it one of the two you rode in the marathon? Thank God that as bad as his injuries are they were not any worse. Healing prayers coming his way and love to both of you. <3

    Barbiecat - you are SO wise. Could I take counseling sessions with you? When I get into a situation like I am right now I get physically and mentally stuck. In my mind I know I need to be packing, sorting, etc. but I am not doing it. Then at the last minute I will freak out and try to get it done. Wouldn't you think this is something that someone would outgrow with age and the experience of having done it in the past? Going to Walmart to pick up some packing materials to label the boxes with what room they will go in. I think if I knew where I was going I would be more inclined to pack. I made a list of things to do- check on storage units in case I don't have a place to go by the time I need to be out of here, look at potential rentals, find a place for the boys and I to go if I don't have a rental lined up. What to do first has been the question. Writing this I have decided that the packing has to come first - after that I will have time to go out and look. Thanks for listening all of you it helped me finally make a much needed decision.

    Gloria in WA
  • Poerava14
    Poerava14 Posts: 1,091 Member
    DJ: Look at you rockin' that cute jacket. Hot mama, you.

    Pip: Say the word and I'll send anyone you chose from this thread out to Tacoma to help you. I mean it. I have airline miles galore. I'm concerned about you overextending yourself just as you are getting that shoulder mended.

    Miriam: Your stitchery is absolutely gorgeous. The one with the cat is my favorite, like that is any surprise. What you say about the holidays is exactly how DH and I have been living for the past 20 years. We've always been far away from our families, and just learned to visit at other times of the year. Stressing for a day that is sooo fraught with expectations designed by Madison Ave. is not my idea of a fun time or good investment of energy.

    I spent the day in my pjs, which I haven't done in years. Got up and into the gym at my usual time, but half way through the workout I had pain throughout my body. I used to suffer daily with fibromyalgia, and this was reminiscent of that. Showered, went back to sleep and took it easy the rest of the day. Feeling much better now except for pain in my hips and back. I've got to set up a massage appointment for this week.

    Take care, friends. Get well and stay well. We can do this.

    Rori
    Colorado Foothills
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    Sylvia, I love it!!!!!smiley-laughing024.gif
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    :)<3Gloria, When we decided that we had to move out of our expensive house into something more affordable, we rented a storage unit and began immediately to pack things that we didn't use every day....as we packed we were able to discard things and by the time we were able to move, we had packed and sorted most of what we owned and the move went more easily.....by packing every day, we felt that we were moving toward our goal even if there was no other evidence that anything was happening.