WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2015
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Fancy: I sent DD and DDIL the cartoon of the kids in the grocery cart. I hope they laugh as hard as I did. Thanks!
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My last pic from the beach...
This was my "good-bye" ocean walk this morning. I hated to leave! Especially when it was 84 degrees there and 60 degrees and raining here.
It's only 8:30 pm but I am ready to go to bed! Between the darkness from the time change and the steady rain, I'm feeling might dozy.
Good night, all!
Carol in NC0 -
lhannon062709 wrote: »Anyone know ow what happened to Carol in Ga? Username PeachStateGal? Haven't seen her since August...
Lisa in West Texas
I think she closed out her account and started a new one with a new name. Here is the post from her:
Hello All! I opted out replying to this chat for a while but have been reading as I so much enjoy the posts here. I even started a new account in hopes that giving myself a new start would help my motivation. Anyhow, just wanted to chime in because I don't like feeling like a lurker. Will not reply often but wanted to wish all of you who are having problems with health, daily life and family the very best. I think of you often.
Carol from GA
She is using the name Peach1948 with a picture of a peach0 -
Looks beautiful!!! Sleepy here with time change. Gayle Minneapolis0
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
Katla, you are really getting into this horse stuff or should I say the horse’s mouth? I doubt that I could haul my *kitten* up into a saddle right now, even after losing weight. I really hand it to you!!!
Beth, I hope you can work on being less stressed when the situation is out of control. It’s not easy but the stress is even more futile. (((((Hugs)))))
Barbie, I love your new picture!!! Why was that big poodle holding the kitty down with his chin??
Carla, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. Please tell us a little more about yourself to help us get to know you. Come often and join right in.
Penny, just take #2 off the list if you know you won’t make it. We don’t want you to set yourself up for failure. If you plan the drink then it’s a conscious decision and just calories to log.
Irish, I’m the same way about MFP being my go-to site on the computer. It is not even unusual if I skip a day of logging onto FB. I’d rather see what you ladies are up to.
Gayle, I thought you were in Minn? What are you talking about with temperatures as warm or warmer than ours??? Enjoy it while it lasts.
Vicki, Happy Anniversary!!! How nice that you will both be off. Congrats on the loss. Keep up the good work.
Mary, I know you can, too. You are such an inspiration. Good for you. Glad you had a great BD weekend.
Michele, of course your home made crust would be better than store bought.
Silly lady! Bet you were sorry you wasted the few calories even tasting it. (Ya shoulda asked for a refund!)
Miriam, what cuties!!!
DeeDee, so good to see you in the room! We warned you about no free time when you retired. Glad you are enjoying it.
Margaret, so glad you are enjoying the new choir. Are you still looking at others or have you decided this is the place for you?
CarolNC, great picture! I know you hated to say good bye and I'm so glad you had a great weekend. (((Hugs)))
to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
My knee is much better today with just a twinge of pain this morning. I made a pot of soup today and DH gave it the thumbs up at dinner. We never got any of the predicted rain and don’t need it so no complaints here. I really feel for all those getting floods and pray for their safety.
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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DJ, Sasha and Bernie are lying on the bed together. They love to cuddle up are best friends.
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Hey everyone...((((((((((((((group hugs)))))))))))))))))) Just some mindless wonderful info about the Liberty Theater in Astoria, (I eat this stuff up)... Where the theater sits now, used to be the Weinhart Astoria Hotel. The original Liberty theater burned down in 1922 along with 30 blocks of downtown Astoria. 90% of the bldgs proudly have 1923 or 1924 on their dates on the top of the bldgs. The painter of the Venetian-inspired murals that line the walls inside the main theater were painted by an eclectic artist Joseph knowles. In fact he had never stepped foot into Venice, so some of the Venetian landscapes are recognized as the Columbia waterways by local fishermen :-) Fascinating info abounds in Oregon!
Today I went grocery shopping with husband. With coupons in hand, as well as a LIST. Halfway thru the isles he beelines to the clothing area.. (its Fred Meyer and has everything you could possibly want under one roof). He then says I can go bra shopping. I did have a coupon from the store, and since we were in the general area of the women's area he was being time efficient. *LONG SIGH* Men.....I can't be shopping for food then suddenly switch gears and go BRA SHOPPPING!!!! Wholly BeJesus! So I try to humor him and start looking for gignormous bras... He ISN"T helping by picking up cutesy bras saying he likes THIS or THAT style!! I groan because I know he is holding a 32A (no offense to you all that are 32A's) but I think I am a 42D. I do have a bra in my drawer that was professionally fitted for me...HA!! She picked me up a 44DD and I literally could YELL into my chest and hear an echo......so professional fitters need to just steer clear of me.... I finally had to just say to my husband in the politest tone I could muster..."When does this coupon expire....next weekend....cool...I shall go bra shopping later this week..yes?" He then motioned for me to push the cart out of the lingerie section...woohooo...and attached on the front was a teddy with attached g-string... "OK mister, I CAN"T try on sexy garments with yogurt in my cart OK???" We continued to the milk isle......
Becca
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mary - ROTF
DeeDee - you've been missed. Pop in more often. I know it's hard this time of year, but try, at least post "hi" When my FIL retired he used to say "when did I find the time to work". Now I totally understand what he meant. I don't like this time change, either, and can't wait for when we push the clocks ahead.
Lisa - you're right, I sure do miss Carol. Wonder what she's up to? Update: barbie: thanks so much for letting us know that she's OK.
DJ - I'm the same way. There are days when I don't log onto FB, but rarely a day goes by that I don't log on here. You know what surprises me, how many people feel that the store bought pie crust/cakes/etc are so much better than homemade. I find that if I know that something is homemade, I want to try it. But if it's store bought I don't have a problem passing it up. I thought it was supposed to rain heavily later in the day today, but we never got it. Not that I'm complaining, mind you.
Michele in NC0 -
Oops...forgot this shout out:
Carol in NC - I would have hated to leave the beach, too. But you can look forward to going back
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GOALS FOR BECCA IN NOVEMBER!
1. Only weigh on Wednesdays!
2. drink 3 containers of water every day! 32 oz x 3
3. commit to exercising lock stock and barrel!
Mondays-walk or swim
Tuesdays-swim
Wednesdays- off
Thursdays- swim
Fridays- walk or swim
Sat and Sun-off
4. In bed by 9 PM and up by 7 AM. Need to get my body in sync with my world!
5. Pay more attention to myself. Nourish my skin with coconut oil, and let my nails grow!
6. Do not let the holidays define my actions. Holidays are more in the moment then re-creating the past. I will not give in to baking my childhood.
7. Need to start writing in my journal again.
8. Need to sing more, find my passion!
I am in this !!
Becca
(If I could've written this in blood I would) I am that commited.
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Well, phooey! I didn't realize it was November already. I posted pics of my bowls at the end of the October thread, in case anybody wants to look.
We are watching the baseball game. Molly has stolen my chair but she is too sweet to make her move. I made pumpkin turkey chili for dinner from a recipe online. It wasn't my favorite flavor combination, but it was ok. I'll take the leftovers to the studio for some quick lunches. Of course, I made it without salt, so it might taste better if it had salt.
Well, the Royals are down by two, so they need me to help pull them out. Good night!
Sylvia
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My childhood pals. Thomas the tabby, and Katie the Norwegian Elkhound/German shepperd mix of sweetness.0 -
My calico Pippin (she was a young momma with deer in the headlights look) and one of her kittens.0 -
I'm in Minnesota, just lucky with the temps!!! Do t worry we will be sub zero very soon. Gayle Minneapolis0
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Stunning bowls, Sylvia!
/Penny at the airport lounge, on my way to the
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lhannon062709 wrote: »Anyone know ow what happened to Carol in Ga? Username PeachStateGal? Haven't seen her since August...
Lisa in West Texas
I don't know anything about her. I also keep wondering about JanetMcC in New Orleans who wrote for the Associated Press. I hate not knowing if they are ok or not.
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Mary – Great pictures! Love the shopping cart funny
Carol - I do think you should try doing something like a contest with your pictures
Lisa – the warehouse looks so much better…
Soraya – welcome !
Karen – NY --- it is interesting where this journey takes us, and how all of our other emotional/stress/sleep/etc issues fit in to the overall picture
Autiebk – yes it has been warm, but trust me it is not good our fire danger is crazy, the dry air and lack of water is nuts…
Terri – irish – great NSV on passing on some winter trousers…. So in Ireland what is the difference in trousers and pants…
KimPerry – welcome, you are not the only one,but many on this forum prove that with diligence weight can be lost at any age!
Becca – too funny!!!!!
DeeDee – good to see you!
So I am not much of a TV gal but do love the British Baking Show and Downton Abby. The British Baking show is on Sunday’s 7-8pm…. I think of Heather when it is on. It is on to the finals next week, but it has been great. Living in CA I am amazed at how many of the baking things I have never seen or heard of that they are doing. Today was French baking, some appetizers and dessert.. An Opera Cake, oh my it looked good 7 layers of yummy.. They made sponge cake – scratch of course – in these thin layers and then filled them…Today they also did a Charotte Royale ! stunning I had never heard of one. I need to cook some of these wonders!
November Goals -
Attend yoga each wednesday evening (October 3 out of 4)
Walk everyday – Oct. 125 mile (but lost 4 days with no computer)- 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
W1 –
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W4
Kim from N. California
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Barbie love the pic of the "best buddies", so sweet.
Thanks for letting us know that Carol in GA is doing well. I did see her post about lurking but did not put it together with who it was.
Janetr OKC0 -
Rough day at work. Overwhelmed a bit actually a lot. Recapped my October goals but accidentally did it at the end of the October thread. I don't know how to copy and paste on this iPad. Good stuff is happening too. Lots to go over but just feel super tired its late and I can't do anything else tonight except the basics. Have a good morning everyone. Ps love the recent doggie and kitty shots.
Mindy from boston0 -
Carol NC Great picture! You look very refreshed!
Barbie- they look like they are best friends!
Michele- how did you do today? Did you make the full cheese cake? I found spice cake mix! Both BC and DHinz at Cub. I'm going to make a batch to try. Then maybe for Thanksgiving.
Pip - how did you and Kirby do this weekend?
Sylvia - I'll have to go back and look at your bowls!
Becca- cute pictures! I had a tabby just like Thomas! Brings back memories!
Have a great night everyone!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Sylvia - YOU absolutely have to post the pictures of your bowls on here for everyone to see! They are beautiful! I can see why DH wants to keep the flower bowl!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Well I'm glad Sylvia posted that she had put her bowls on the October post. I went back to look at them and they are fabulous! Do people pay the same price for these bowls or do they pay what they feel the bowl is worth? Your DH is right on his special bowl. Although many other are jsut as special in a different way.
Becca, men are clueless when it comes to intimate clothing. Did you all read that Playboy is no longer going to post nude photos? Sorry Becca, I am not implying anything there but it was just funny that he had a teddy with a g string.
michele, if anyone tasted my pie crust they would want me to back to store bought. I used to make a real good chicken pot pie and I used store bought pie crust for it. It was one of those things that made me 233 pounds.
Why does God make kittens and puppies so darn cute????? I know they are still cute when they grow up but that kitty is so cute. They have such wide innocent eyes.
Ladies I must confess, I have eaten to much Halloween candy. It was good though! he he he. We divided it in half for Michelle to take some home. But she brought some of her own stuff over. They have an annual Halloween meal at her work. Last year she made deviled eggs but she put orange food coloring in the egg mixture and then an olive on top and then she took red frosting and piped red lines on it coming out from the olives.. They told her that although they tasted just like her usual deviled eggs, they didn't like the way they looked. So this year she made 'bones'. Big pretzels with marshmellows on each end and then dipped the whole thing in white chocolate. So I ate one of those. And yes, it tasted good also.
Carol your farewell to the beach picture was lovely also. I would hate to go also.
I went to u-tube and looked up the song In Rememberance to see if I had sung it before and I don't I have. sounds beautiful though. Are you staying at this church? I wish our church did do some of the theme type songs but everything goes with the sermon and we go through a book in the Bible. Even at Christmas, it won't be a Christmas sermon. Somehow it will be worked into his sermon but all of the congregational singing and choir specials go with the sermon. Even the other specials like our trios will go with it. We do have one lady who just sings what she wants. Of course no one argues with Rose.
Nite, ladies, Joyce, INdiana0 -
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My calico Pippin (she was a young momma with deer in the headlights look) and one of her kittens.
I see two kitties!
There is a black one behind mama cat! 
Mary rotfl That explains a lot!
Sylvia As a fellow potter (lapsed) I can say that these bowls are stunning. I had problems relocating the October one as I had unchecked the favourites star, but it was well worth the effort. Please post them on this thread for everyone to enjoy.
Gloria Prayers and hugs! Hope you get this sorted soon!
I'm off out to my Creative Writing Group this morning. This is my first session this semester, since I wasn't able to manage it at the beginning of term. It will be great to get back on track with them. It's a self help group for which I am the facilitator.
On the subject of age and weight loss, I had despaired about my weight for a long time. It yo-yoed for years. This last year has been a revelation. I am 70 next April and I have lost 54 lbs since last October, thanks largely to MFP. Just proves that age is no barrier to weight loss. It is attitude and belief that is the key. Once you change your belief, your attitude changes and you find a way to do it. At least, that's what happened for me. Of course, I did have a strong motivator in that I had to lose it before I could have my hip operation.
Irish Terri
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MOVED THIS OVER FROM OCTOBER BUT I AM NOT SURE WHY THIS POSTED AFTER MIDNIGHT AS I COULD SWEAR I POSTED IT EARLIER THAN THAT
Saw someone moving out of a duplex not far from where I live so stopped and talked to the tenant and found out it has not been rented yet. It's only a 2 bedroom but half way between where I live now and the boys school. The tenant gave me the phone number of the landlord so called and left a message. It's not what I really want but would work out until school is out then I would have 3 months to find something else. It's one option. I am going to look at some other properties that would be more permanent moves tomorrow.
Hugs to everyone - Gloria
UPDATE - unfortunately I talked to the landlord of the duplex today and it was already rented. So still looking - boys are stressed about what is going to happen so I'm even more stressed than I would normally be. I am going to talk to someone at Housing Justice Project this week. I read the law on this type of situation so feel good about where I stand legally . I am not paying them one cent of rent until the Court orders me to do so however the Court will most likely have me put the rent owed into a holding account until the Judge makes a decision based on the facts and evidence. I have numerous emails to the landlord and pictures of the original damage to the bedroom and hallway and now pictures of the bedroom and hallway as they have sat uncarpeted for 6 months now. I found a 3 day notice to pay or quit hanging on my door but it was not served correctly and then they hung a 30 notice to vacate the premises on my door which again was not served correctly. I had sent two further emails to the landlord concerning the carpet prior to these notices without any response from her. I will keep you updated as to what transpires this week. Gloria 0 -
Becca, your grocery store bra shopping tale had me laughing out loud, i mean who can think about bras with yogurt in your cart!?
Kim, i am a huge fan of british baking show, just fascinating to listen to the language, and seems realistic, not mean like some american competition shows.
Went to a memorial service for a colleague's dad, it is such a privilege to hear about a person's life (i didnt even know him) through the eyes of his children. Also the director of his assisted living home spoke with such humor and honesty, made me wish i had met this man.. i understand my colleague a little better now as well.
Onto a busy week of work and doc.appt. fingers crossed ladies, i find out how my bp and cholesterol numbers are by next week.
Cheers, karen from ny0 -
Hi all, just saw this thread and as it is the beginning of the month thought I would try and join in. I'm impressed by those of you who are able to reply to everybody - I'm not very good at that so hope you'll excuse me.
A little about me - 62 last month, generally like weight training and running, but every now and then I seem to get burn out - probably from trying too hard! Lost about 50 lbs last year and have been gradually putting it back on this year, although still going to the gym so all is not lost. At the moment my main problem is alcohol which is the reason why have piled on the pounds, as I eat sensibly otherwise. Stress levels are a bit high because I tend to keep things to myself, husband's ill health, long term financial worries etc. Fortunately my health is A1, though it won't be for much longer if I don't cut out the wine. I did it last year so am going to do it again. Its all or nothing with me so it has to be nothing.
Had a bad weekend where I went to an event where the wine and champagne was flowing and really overdid it with the result that I was non functional yesterday - for that read really hungover. Not very good for someone of my age!
So my challenges to myself are:
1. A dry November
2. Go to the gym at least 3 times a week
3. Go for an early morning run with dog before work at least once a week
4. Start looking after my nails again - me time.
5. Stop worrying about things I can't change
6. Weigh less at the end of the month than I do now.
Number 6 should follow if I do number 1, with a little bit of diet tweaking.
Wish me luck.
N.B. I'm in the UK
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Barbie~ love the picture of Sasha and Bernie..
Annr~ that was one funny story...
slept almost 10 hrs
weekend was nice..
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For all of you who have or had or loved a beetle bug
My goals for November
Weigh less by Dec 1st or at least maintain current weight Spend at least 1 hour per day going through closets, drawers, cabinets with 3 boxes nearby for items KEEPING, items DONATING and items SELLING. Begin to meditate by following the Deepok & Oprah 21 day meditation journey Start a gratitude journal
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