WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2015
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DJ: We made the right decision and stayed home. I'm still feeling awful, and DH is suffering from the same virus. The kids went to Leavenworth, WA and had a wonderful time. We went there with them last year. It is a lovely place, but not when you have the cold/flu from h*ll. :noway:
Heather: Your grandchildren are darling! I hope you feel better soon and don't have what I have. It is bad enough to be sick at home, but so much worse to feel ill while on vacation. :flowerforyou:
Becca: Congratulations on the victory of Navy over Army. My dad was in the navy in WWII. He was actually a Sea Bee. DH enlisted in the Navy out of high school, but developed diabetes and was discharged because of his health. He had 89.5 days of active duty and does not qualify as a veteran. :ohwell:
Barbie: "Thank you for sharing your lives with me....it's time for bed so no time for replies but please know that you are all in my heart."
Same goes! Your good sense and great advice has been a blessing to me. Thank you.
Pip: Great photos of you and Kirby! The street photo looks like a place where we watched a Christmas "Parade" last year. Was it taken in Bellevue? :flowerforyou:
Elaine: I miss my parents, too. (((hugs)))
Miriam: Congratulations again on your adoption of the two girls! You are a blessing to those girls.
There is an organization of boaters in the Portland area called Christmas Ships. Every year they light up their boats & hold parades in various locations along the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Last night they held their parade in front of our house. Many boats have been here before, but some of our favorites were not here last night. We enjoyed the parade from our upstairs window. Tonight they'll have their parade along the Multnomah Channel as they head back to Portland. We would have preferred to be well and spend this weekend with DS & DDIL, but the boats were cheery and we enjoyed seeing them.
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
December 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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Pip - very nice pictures, glad to see Kirby is better.
One Christmas Party finished and three more to go.... People will start to leave around noon today. Hopefully they eat up some of the leftovers. I will start my turkey soup this morning .... and clean up after they all leave. We will brink in our Christmas Tree and set it up tonight. I ,might even get some decorations on it.
Just enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning peace and quiet.
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Good Sunday Morning to All!
Thanks to all of you for sharing your pictures. Penny, the moon over the village. Heather, the street scene from your window. Becca, your wonderful decorations. Sylvia, the pottery the children made. Pip, the happy photos of you and Kirby. And to anyone else I missed....Thanks!
Went to GD's first 4 yr old dance recital yesterday and they were so cute. Dressed in kind of what I would call "flapper" costumes and did their little tap. Then, I went to lunch with some of my 50 yr long friends from college. Was very good and only had a small bowl of shrimp gumbo and a salad. The salad had blue cheese dressing on the side which I tried to limit.
Going to do a little cleaning today and trying to stay away from some delicious iced brownies one of my DH's antique dealer friends gave him.
Carol
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Congratulations to your little family Miriam. What a wonderful new tradition you'll have to kick off the celebrations in the Christmas season!
I was at a friend's 60th birthday party on Friday. She had invited people she's known and loved throughout her life and — being who she is — that meant a lot of people. The party was held at the extreme southern end of town in a building called Huset ("The House"). We live way at other end of town so it took us nearly 40 minutes to walk there (which gives you an idea of how big the town is). A lot of the other guests walked up too. One of the women had never been in Svalbard before. She said she'd been nervous the whole way – constantly looking over her shoulder into the darkness, expecting polar bears any moment.
The hotels hand out maps of town with a thick pink line marked "polar bear safe area", but the woman wasn't entirely convinced. "Yeah," she said, "but do the polar bears know that?" Actually there are LOTS of polar bears in town. For example this one, above the entrance to the grocery store:
This afternoon I'll be singing in the annual Christmas concert at the church. My choir will sing only one piece, leaving plenty of room for others. At this concert essentially everyone in town who wants to perform is given the chance and the church is usually packed to capacity. We listen to nervous 8-year-olds playing the piano in public for the first time, seasoned performers with top-of-the-chart hits to their credit, the children's choir, Longyearbyen Big Band, the bluegrass ensemble – you name it. Sometimes the performers have more enthusiasm than talent, but everyone applauds politely nonetheless. After a particularly excruciating rendition of O holy night by one of our regulars, the minister/emcee thanked him with the words "Now we can all sit back and wait for next year." How's that for diplomacy?
Right after the concert, I've got to rush home and change and head out again for another Christmas tradition: the women's gingerbread bake. The only rule is No Men Allowed (though male dogs are okay, and we make exceptions for human boys until they can crawl). I really, really, really don't need to be exposed to gingerbread dough, or cookies, or mulled wine, or any of the other calorie-containing appurtenances. Still, it's a fun social occasion, so I'm going.
/Penny at the
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Good Morning All!
This month has been so crazy that am now trying to get back on a routine. Came across some journal notes from 5 years ago and it was all the same issues as going on now. I don't want to stay on that same hamster wheel going forward.
Tenants moved out last week from my family's old house and it needs an incredible amount of work done (roof, windows, flooring, kitchen and a bathroom, landscaping front and back). $$$
Yesterday out w/my mother for Chinese buffet for lunch and at a potluck last night - time to walk the dog and start on heading off the sodium bloat.
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Oooooohhhh, just had a lovely long nap while DH went out for a walk. Sleep is always healing. It's the first nap I have had since I have been here.
My tooth is uncomfortable though. Hope it doesn't get impossible before we get home. :ohwell:
Will struggle out through town after a cup of tea. Got to get some steps in. :noway:
Have a great half Pip!
Heather0 -
Does anybody know how to copy pictures here from Pictures in Windows 10? I'm not having any luck doing so. I'm doing good to copy them from my cell phone to my computer, UGH!
exermon - if they can't hear the train; you'd think they'd feel the vibration of one. They seem to have a distinctive rocking whenever you are sitting at a crossing as if they are rocking.
First full day without DH at home. Looking around at my house and deciding to 'clean it' so it won't be messy (or cluttered) when he comes home. That will be a pleasant surprise. Then I plan to tackle our filing cabinets so we can 'find' things in it. RITFLMAO - like I will really get to it; but, I will try. Still wish my DOGD will volunteer to come over to clean house for money. I know she wants money to pay for Christmas presents. Wrote out the last of my December bills.
I don't expect to have lost anything this 2 week period, did not exercise very much either; other than counting my shopping as slow walking each time. I figured I walked a total of 20 minutes while doing so; but, it doesn't matter; I don't eat by my 'extra' calories that I could take by doing so. Still trying to keep my 'caloric intake' at the level I need to be in order to lose weight.
I'm going to find my 'dance' DVD and try that for a little while. I've grown tired of the treadmill. But, I need to exercise. Or find my DVD's for my WII machine. Then I will have to figure that one out. LOL! I have not used it in a year or two. Or just pull out my "Paula Abdulla DVD and just move to it according to the beat. I used to walk with it and it made the time go by faster. Need to straighten house first and then move some furniture to dance.
Cracker still sleeping a lot; but, when awake she is totally non-stop. She really enjoys her play toys and will play with them all the time. She has a cow that will 'moo' if she hits it in the right spot (on the front hoof). She is so excited and curious that it only does it a few times. She'll *kitten* her head right and left while she does it and then she will attack it and throw it around. She still likes her 'duck' the best.
cityjaneLondon - get some Ambesol (sp); that will numb you gums around that tooth and you won't feel the toothache.
Peach1948 - I always order my salad dressing on the side; barely use a Tbsp. when I do. Much better than the 2 ounces that come in those containers. I really like Olive Garden salads with their dressing; and that is only 140 calories.
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Annr - will you post all the short little blurbs about the Advent story; please post them here or private message me; so I can catch up and type them out to keep them. I think they'd be nice to use with my Advent wreath next year. I did not put it out this year. Hoping that you have them written down. It is like a story that tells when things occur when the shepherds and Wise men started following the star.
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Annr - see my previous post (2 up from this one).0
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klanders30 wrote: »That topped off a week of him having to wear b.p. heart monitor all week, which ruined his sleep. We are awaiting news of that report as well because it is critical that his b.p. is controlled, may have to adjust his meds....he refuses to have a defibrilator surgically implanted in his chest which is something the Cardio docs are wanting to do.....
Okay, vent is over.
Karen from NY
Karen, my husband has an implanted defibrilator/pacemaker. It is his second one. The first was in 2006 and when the batteries needed to be replaced in 2013, they replaced the whole thing with a unit that not only paces and monitors his heart but also makes his heart function better. He is so grateful for it and believes that his life has been extended and the quality of his life has been improved. I am sorry that your husband is resistant to the surgery. Barbie
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I am exhausted reading about all the holiday parties you are all going to. I went to one party on Friday at the home of one of my line dance friends. After navigating the maze of food and conversation, I was so happy when someone put on line dance music and I got to dance with others until it was time to go home. I don't do well with party food or conversation, but I am great at dancing. 0 -
Hidee Ho ,
62 miles until we get to our place..this car ride does me in.
.84 degrees I'll take it
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Oh Barbie Thanks for the support. I know this is a bridge too far right now, but I also know how to work my way with him in very small steps. We await the report, he isn't in any new kind of imminent danger as far as we know. I am pretty sure that we will come to grips with it eventually, for sure he would do it to extend his quality of life especially for our DD. If he were faced with the reality of missing the big milestones and told this is it, your only option to get you down the aisle or get you to her graduation then, I'm pretty sure he would go through with it, as stubborn as he is (aren't all men?)
Been caught all day on the couch talking with folks on the phone, I've got to get up and get moving!
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Well, went out and sooooooo glad I did. Nearly two hours wandering around. Yeah!
We did stop at a sidewalk café with no smokers for a drink so undid some of my good burn, but I had a lovely time. This is what I came for - doing nothing much with the man I love, but gently strolling through the very old and beautiful walls of this historic city. Christmas lights and shops open. We bought DGD a child's necklace as a holiday present from the Christmas market. It is made in a local town. We now have to find something for DGS. :ohwell: Perhaps in Avignon. I had a HAPPY afternoon.
Penny - your day sounds equally blessed ! :flowerforyou: It's the small things that make life complete and your heart sing.
Love to all. My we all find the things in life that nuture us.
Heather x
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Beth~ Oooh a real tree, I am so jealous. I have two stories that come to mind on that thought. First, from the time that my step-father came into the household, ( when I was about 15) to the time I left for college, the main GOAL in the tree-getting ritual was HOW FAST we could ZIP over to the tree farm, dash out and cut the thing down and ZIP home. I remember many stumbling in fields and laughing. Then when the tree farm opened up right down the street....well we got it down to mere MINUTES!!! My other story involved much RAID and a freeway of ants going up the beautiful sap-filled tree in Alameda Base in California in 1994, what a mess. From then on I have had a fake tree.
The Advent Calendar seems to be a hit :-) I am happy for us! Next week, when I take another mini video, I will try to be clearer! Looked fuzzy to me. The M & M train is from those long tubes of the candies with a train part on top. With 3 sons it took just a couple of Christmas's to get that. They themed them a long time ago. Now, not so much.
Grits~ One day, (hopefully before Christmas) I will get out all the messages that are in the pockets and type the story up for any of you that wish it :-)
Well my husband is saying I need to eat breakfast before I type on here. So.....he is right, but he just called me a BLOGGER. Hahaha....
Becca
So not a blogger.
in soggy Oregon
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Elaine352962 wrote: »Having quiet thinking time.
Photos of my mum and dad just before they were married. My dad taken a short time before he died.
He died on 25 December 2000. Merry Christmas Dad, RIP. Memories last forever, especially the good ones.miriamwithcats wrote: »Sylvia, looks like a fun ceramics party!
Carol, glad you got tested.
Barbie, I am imaging your two dogs all wet and glistening with soggy bows! LOL
Pip, you guys are just so adorable.
Heather, hope you feel better. Loving hearing about your jaunts.
To all who are sick this season, or hurting from old age, my thoughts are with you. I remember one Christmas when all three of my boys were so sick that they didn't even care that Santa had come. It is no fun being sick right now when there is so much going on and so much joy to share.
Emily and I sing in choir at church today, and then we sing two songs in the Vespers concert that is community wide and rotates through the churches. This year we are at the Mennonite church. And we sing first. Ugh. It is fun to hear the different choirs from all the churches and also the Madrigal singers from the High School.
Love to all! I am still a bit distracted by Friday's events, so not remembering who else I wanted to respond to! But you all are dear to me.
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Elaine352962 wrote: »Having quiet thinking time.
Photos of my mum and dad just before they were married. My dad taken a short time before he died.
He died on 25 December 2000. Merry Christmas Dad, RIP. Memories last forever, especially the good ones.
I understand n feel!! Yesterday wa the date my dad passed 50 years ago. Keep the good memories!! Hard time of year!! Anytime of year is hard to lose a love one. Gayle Minneapolis0 -
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Happy Sunday! Woke up to misty rain. Snow is coming. I am working 6-4:30 today. Then have the next two days off. Did weigh in this morning since I am off tomorrow and up 1 pounds. But it will not log for some reason so will try again later.
pip--Thanks for sharing the pictures, sure looks like you are having fun.
Beth--I wanted one of those laser lights and they are all sold out everywhere in town and no one thinks they will get anymore before Christmas. A house down the street from us have them, I think they are so pretty.
Michele--We were told when our son was hit by a train, that you can not hear it when you are right in front of it. I don't understand that, but they said could of been why the boys didn't get out of the way in time.
Karen--I hope things turn out well for DH. SnL does sound like a troublemaker.
Heather--Sure hope your tooth gets better and doesn't cause problems while on your trip.
Well we are sure a busy group. Enjoy hearing about all the Christmas parties and outings. We are having our dept Christmas party tomorrow evening and I am not planning to go. I have the day off and just not in the mood to dress up just for an hour. Besides I do not need the food. Have a good day ladies and stay safe. We have rain and temps are dropping so will be snow soon.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
December Goals
1. weigh less end of the month then at the first.
2. log my food, every bite
3. Take each day as it comes.
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Thanks Annr; I really would like the entire story. Don't know what day you started on, or what page that would be. I've got a little 'ditty' about how the 12 days of Christmas came about; a Catholic story on how they could teach children about the story of Jesus Christ, when there was a time they were banned from doing so. IF I could figure out how to transfer it from my computer to this site, I'd do so. I have Windows 10. I'm doing good to get them copied from my cell phone to my laptop.
I get weighed in on Tuesday; just hope I have not gained weight; I haven't done well this last 2 weeks on eating or exercising. Maybe I will have only stayed stationary. HA! Got to do better for the next two weeks. Just ate an Olive Garden (to go) salad that my DDnL#1 brought me when she brought me some kitchen can liners. She does have a 'good heart' and I should remember that before I say anything negative about her ... maybe if my attitude changed, hers would. Guys are out of town and she does check in on me while they are gone.
I've been good about logging my food; but Friday we went to the Mexican Restaurant and I drank a Margarita. I don't know if it was what did not agree with me or the 'fish' tacos. I wanted to try something different; but, I am not sure that tilapia mixes well with other taco condiments.0 -
If you can find your pic give us a shout out! I apologize for the fuzzy video, I am not great with those!
Becca
Oregon
I love all your Christmas decorations, Becca. You've got me on your tree! I am so pleased. I went into the roof space yesterday and took out my card tree and decorations. I need to tidy up the dining room before I bring them downstairs. I have been making cards. And writing cards ready to post tomorrow.
Miriam Congratulations!
Darn it! I just lost the rest of my post and am too tired to type it out again. I am up to page 24.
We were up in Belfast most of the day, Christmas Market at the City Hall and a celebration lunch at a Japanese Restaurant. DGD is 21 tomorrow. She is home from Cambridge for Christmas and the New Year. Healing thoughts and prayers to those who need them! Welcome to our Newbies. Sit a spell! 
Let your light shine out in the darkness Each one of us is a vital cog in an infinite universe.
We may not know our purpose, but each cog needs to be oiled and tended.
Irish Terri
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at home, exermom - when i do planks, i don't clasps my hands together, usually straight out.
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Happy Sunday everyone:
Well the Christmas cantata has been done once at our church today, now we sing it again next Sunday at the Lutheran church. It is a combined effort of the two church choirs.
One of our neighbors came over with a flower and candle arrangement for the table that she made. It is lovely and I am sure glad I did not buy the one I looked at yesterday at the store. We are having lots of company and I was wanting a table centerpiece. She asked if she could come over and cut some greenery from our place. The answer is cut all you want. She particularly wanted holly and we have several large holly trees.
Miriam - So happy for you and the girls!!!
Katla - Hope you and DH get well really soon but glad you are staying positive.
Allison and Heather - Traveling mercies.
Kim - Good luck with that Christmas fair and your sales. Your stuff is beautiful and I know you will do well.
I have two Christmas parties this week, one on Monday and one on Wednesday. The choir party on Wednesday is Swedish themed. Should be fun and I am responsible for a salad for each so can do a low-calorie option for both. Just need to stay away from the desserts!
Everyone take care and have a lovely holiday season but take some time to relax too. Sue in rainy WA0 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »Hi gals!
We got on the tram in the second pic, which is multi coloured and blingy We went to the end of the line which translates as Golden Pond! ! There really was a huge pond, but we didn't find any gold. :laugh: ,then turned back and got off at a little village that looked like something straight out of the French countryside. We wandered about in the middle of the afternoon while everything was still closed for lunch (!) and came across a funny little Christmas market in the town square. A vendor gave me a sniff of his black truffles! He had a stall full of mushrooms.
The town seemed to be full of hairdressers.
So, having discovered where the middle classes live in the suburbs we got back on the tram and came back and bought a chicken from the market to roast as DH thought that would be easy to digest. Bought a cauliflower to roast with it. We both are feeling our colds quite a bit, but DH's tummy is holding up so far.
Tomorrow we are booked in for two walking tours - one in French :ohwell: of the very ancient school of medicine and a later one in English of the Jewish medieval baths and a Hotel Particulier. That doesn't mean a hotel, it is a big aristocratic town house, like a small chateau. Neither of these places is open without a guided tour. I will read up on the school beforehand so I can pick up a few words. Hope they don't speak too fast.
Carol/Peach - yes the trams do run on electricity. That square is just outside the main train station so it is a major interchange with all the trams crisscrossing each other. On a normal street there is just a wire.
Got to put the oven on!
Love Heather
Hi Gals
Not a big post at the moment. Just wanted to pop in and post a few pics from my really good day at Worlds End Park in Hingham Ma. I have the glasses on and yes sorry I WAS braless in my heavy hoodie. Thought it wouldn't b obvious and was feeling rebellious. Sorry. TMI.
Anyway the other woman is my best friend and SIL Becky. In the background you can just see the Boston skyline.
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Celebrating the last (8th) night of Hanukkah in our home. Love surrounding our menorah with my smowman collection, especially the ones that have candles. From our home to yours wishing all a happy and healthy holiday season!
Cheri NE Ohio
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Stronglifts 5X5 workout today.
Squats- 1X5x65/75/85/95/105/115, 5X5X120
Sumo squats- 5X5X105
BP- 1X5X65/70/75, 5X5X80
BR- 5X5X85
I'm working on form with the squats as well as depth. My BP weight is a struggle for me. I don't have a spotter so am prepared mentally to do the roll of shame if needed. I haven't had the chance to practice it but will make it a priority this week. BR are very heavy working on pulling it to chest.
Have a great day everyone!
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Hmm. Couldn't figure it out on my new phone. Put them in drop box (ty Heather). Will try from my iPad later
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