WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2015
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We are getting snow!! It will be gone by Christmas though.
Stomach is off ... So good time to be making fudge for last Christmas boxes. I'm not interested in even a taste!
DH is off until after the first of the year. We went to a few estate sales before it started snowing. The sale I thought had something I wanted was a dud. On a whim, went to another one and found a lovely antique, ornately framed shadow box type mirror for dining room. (I'm sure there's another name for this thing but I don't know what it is.) Will need a lot of work to be usable.... A new year project! But it was a steal!
Vicki ... The star shower lights keep flashing off and on in the snow storm. Don't know what's causing that. Rather annoying.
Making it an early evening.
Beth
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I also mentioned to the doctor today that I only average four hours of sleep a night, so he gave me a different sleep Rx. I'm hoping it will help me to sleep at least six hours each night. That would be great. We shall see.
Thank you all for the kind words and thots on my shingles ordeal.
Love you all my friends.
Janetr OKC0 -
MFP Advent Calendar
Dec 18th~ "And this is Mary, my dear wife, so gentle, pure and mild. We've traveled far from Nazareth tonight was born the Child."
Tomorrow I will take pictures of the tree. If you see yourself give a hearty shout out:-)
Today I am reminded of my womanhood, and TOM came to visit. Now, Time Of Month has NOT visited me since last JANUARY....so I was NOT happy. ( *insert LONG sigh*)...... Today when we were at Fred Meyers (our only large grocery, and apparel store) I actually got dizzy. I was walking next to husband so I just kind of leaned on him. Ugh..
Came home, relaxed a bit and my middle sister called. To inform me that both her daughters are dealing with illness's so the trip to visit me would be postponed until January. Very thoughtful for her to call me and I am glad our earlier in the month chat has changed her ways a bit.
Sharing stresses do help each of us cope. Its in our nature to reach out to family and friends. Keeping stresses inside can lead to your own health crisis's. Whenever my husbands' liver illness landed him and I in ER I would immediately call someone, ANYONE.
Great pics of The Feast Penny! Hunker down during the storm :-)
Ah @Katla49 that is a summer pic when I went out with hubby for a concert, and drinks after. I was in THAT DRESS heehee. I need to get my hair cut that same way. Right now its loopy all over the place and seems to be fighting it!
Listening to a downpour, mixed with hail. OK the time it took to type that, answer husband that yep it WAS raining, its not raining....coastal weather gotta love it.
Becca
in the sunny, cloudy, rainy, hailing, windy part of
the Northern TIP of Oregon0 -
stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 11.32min, 15.4amph, 148mhr, 2.9mi = 100c
other- 7 different stretch exercises - 28.21min, 3 sets of 10 each, mhr90 = 54c
rowing machine- 10min, 41aw, 5resist, 1477meters = 56c
ride gym 2 dome- 6.54min, 11.7amph, 1.3mi = 85c
ride dome 2 hm- 18.05min, 8.8amph, 154mhr, 2.6mi = 194c
total cal 489
amph = average miles per hour
aw = average watts -how much power i'm putting out per minute
resist- resistance (rowing machine 1-10)
mhr = maximum heart rate
c = calories0 -
Did an hour of exercise in the water today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Patrick Goudeau Metabolic Training DVD. We shall see what that one's like
janetr - lol your post (saying) and the one about the brownies. So sorry about you're having the shingles. Glad you told the doc about how you were treated. Loved the gift wrap and jewel
Joyce - bet you made Charlie feel like he has company
After exercise went to WalMart to return some things and buy some foods. Trying to get things bought for Christmas Eve.
This afternoon went to get my hair colored. Remember how I was saying that I may try to get someone new? Well, I'm definitely. The reason I was going there intiially was because it was on the way home from the Y and I could get my hair done after exercising. Then she got a job somewhere else and was only working here part time. Was going to have another lady do my hair this time but she didn't have any openings so the other gal was going to do it. Then she calls yesterday saying that she wouldn't be in the shop until later in the day and could I change or else someone else could do it? So I changed and just went later. Then....after she colors my hair and I'm ready to pay, suddenly she says to me "oh, I don't take cards any more". HUH????? Luckily, I had just barely enough in my pocketbook so I paid her in cash. I told her that I was going to give her something but I can't now. I wasn't about to run down to having $0 in my wallet. I DO NOT like when someplace won't take a credit card. You never know when the cost will go up and I don't want to be stuck not being able to pay. Problems..... Guess I just may try the gal that Vince goes to, only he doesn't know if she accepts credit cards since he never uses one. Update: there's a thing on the web that says they do
Wrapped all the gifts. Just need to get some stocking stuffers for Jess, Denise and Colby. Thanks for the idea of restaurant gift certificates, Joyce
Penny - beautiful spread. You're posts are so interesting. I can't imagine snow on my door. Please stay safe
Lenora - what do you spray so that Crackers doesn't go back and reuse the spot on the deck? I've tried so many dfferent things, but the cats seem to always come back. So glad your migrane went away
Alison - isn't there something where you need to get a book stamped showing that you've gone to a state park and once you get the book filled you get something? I seem to remember a friend of ours did that.
DJ - Vince said that he was waiting for ME to wrap them. Hey, I did that before he retired!!! So last night I specifically said to him "let's wrap the gifts tomorrow before my hair appointment. So we actually set aside a time to do it. You're right, when dealing with a man you have to be REAL REAL specific
Becca - how I sympathize with you. I wasn't getting TOM for almost a year and then suddenly got it real heavy. I was concerned and went to the doc who said it may be my body's last hurrah. Fortunately, that was it. but I know the frustration of not having it for a long time and then suddenly getting it.
Michele in NC0 -
Janetr, I am so sorry to hear about the shingles and how long you had to wait to be seen by your doctor.....many hugs to you 
Joyce, you have to save the photos from Facebook on your computer before you can post them on MFP. When you save the pictures on your computer, you can call them anything you want. Today was the line dance holiday event. I encouraged everyone to wear festive clothing and someone asked if treats were welcome. I planned eleven familiar dances but planned to dance them to holiday music. Lots of people wore festive clothing and there were so many treats that we couldn't eat them all. I brought a cup of Jake's favorites home to him and I ate none of the treats. The class gave me a card with a gift certificate to my favorite restaurant for $125.00. I was shocked. Now I'm beginning the seven day moratorium on exercise that my doctor recommended to see if that gives me any relief from the pain, tingling, and numbness. That will be a real challenge for me but I will do my best. I'll do the first thing in the morning dog walk and Jake will do all the rest of the walking. I have knitting projects and paperwork and computer tasks and TV watching to do to keep me occupied. Barbie 0 -
Barbie, all my sympathy... sitting still this last week was HARD. Feeling better than I have in months now, though. I hope you get similar results.
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Janetr: Laughing out loud! Thank you. I'll learn from your experience and avoid napping while I bake. :laugh: I am so sorry you're suffering from shingles. :tear: I'm glad you told the doctor how poorly you were treated by his receptionist and I hope he really does something about it. :grumble:
Barbie: The moratorium on exercise will be tough. I hope it produces some genuine improvement and also an understanding of what is going on.
DH & I have been sick for over a week, and I'm not ready to run a marathon but I feel a little better today. I hope to be even better tomorrow. Fingers crossed. :ohwell:
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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exermom - I got this stuff at Pet Smart - Nature's Miracle - Pet Block. I'm not so sure if it works; but, I spray it on the carpet after I have soaked up the urine that Cracker usually pees when someone other than me and DH come in. She is so excited to see 'new people'. The only problem is ... the DGDs are always 'new' to her; but, she is getting used to them somewhat. At least, they have learned to let Cracker come to them in the kitchen and not where the carpet starts. I sprayed the 2 spots on the deck that Cracker seemed to go to and saturated the area. I have not found any more presents; but, she still will NOT go out in the rain for anything. If it is misting she might go out to pee; but, usually I have to put on a raincoat and stand out there with her; she not even willing for me to stand on the carport. Lately, I've been letting her out every 2 - 2 1/2 hours or whenever she wakes up from her nap or if she's been in her 'crate'; and, now she will go and head out the direction of the grass instead of around to the deck. Maybe she has begun to learn that the deck is 'off limits'. LOL! I sure hope so. When I ask her if she has 'pooped' on the deck; I find she cowers away from me; so I have stopped saying anything to her about it. I just watch to make sure she heads out down the steps by the kitchen. I find the product above takes the urine smell out of the carpet - neutralizes it. They told me that it works well. Sometimes I spray some Fabreeze on it if I have some; but, not before spraying the Pet Block on it and letting the area dry, just to make sure the house smells 'fresh' if someone comes in.
I'm 'thrilled' that my migraine went away, too! Even happier that they were able to see me on Tuesday, instead of Wednesday. I don't do well missing my nights' sleep.0 -
Barbie and Katla - Thank you both so much for your kind concern. I definitely have quite a bit of pain and am uncomfortable, but certainly not more than I can cope with. I truly feel very lucky that it has not been any worse. Thank you all. I am truly blessed to have found such a wonderful group of friends.
Janetr OK0 -
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DJ - you are an awesome friend!
Janetr - I'm glad you are on the meds! I hope they work really fast!
Katla - yeah! That was a long recovery. I'm glad you're feeling better!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Mary, thanks for all your kind words of encouragement. I sure hope the meds make a difference quickly too. I'm glad I cooked/baked and froze food and cookies ahead of time. Now I can take it a little easier for a couple of days. I talked to all of Jack's kids today too, wanted to make sure they were aware that I have shingles so they could make their own decision to come for Christmas dinner or not. They will all be here. I should have 22-24 people for dinner, our next door neighbors will come over too. I'm excited and know we will have a wonderful time. The exact reason I love the holidays...family fun and making beautiful memories.
I know you are looking forward to a terrific time with your family at Christmas too. God Bless. Thanks again for the push to get to the doctor and get the meds started.
Janetr OKC0 -
Katla - I am so pleased to hear you are feeling a little better. This crud has hit hard and held on. Hope you and your husband both recover enough to enjoy your Christmas together.
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I really feel for you that have migraines. I have never had one but have had some really bad headaches. Some of them are bad enough I have to go lay down in a quiet room that is darkened and I put my sleep eye mask on also.And if anyone makes a loud noise then they are, well won't say what I might say to them. So I think all my severe headaches may be due to sinus problems.
Janetr, really I thought it wouldn't be shingles. Didn't know what ti would be since they were blistered which is so typical shingles. So I am glad you are finally on treatment and also the doctor is going to say something to the nurse. When I was working as a nurse we had one doctor's that was famous for his nurse deciding what info to tell the doctor and when she would tell him. She finally got fired.
Allison, I believe that anyone who is on disability can get that card also. Or maybe they have to be on Medicare. Anyway, I knew long ago I could get it but since we rarely travel to the National Parks anymore I never inquired about it. Charlie thinks there isn't enough activity there! He doesn't remember the fun our girls had when we went to the Rockies, Yellowstone, Badlands, any of those places. Those were our favorite vacations. now all he wants to do is amusement parks. Glad you are having a good time there.
Penny, loved the food display. Since it is catered, it would be nice if the caterer came and took it away and cleaned up afterwards.My Dad's family was Swedish so I imagine in the old country they ate that kind of food also.
Thanks for the help Barbie. I would imagine it will take you all year to use up a $125 gift card for a restaurant!
We went to a get together tonight for one of Charlies Karaoke friend. Jim is pat of the Over the hill gang. His daughter had graduated with her 3rd masters. So a bunch of Karaoke friends and his family were invited. His big 2 car garage is set up with a lot of Karaoke machines, dance floor, etc so we had it there. It is heated. So little kids were singing, all the regular Karaoke guys singing. These 30 something girls were doing what I guess could be called line dancing. I have to confess I have never seen line dancing but they were lined up in a line and doing regular choreographed moves to these songs. And oh was the alcohol out in full. Jim said a meal would be served but it was barbeque and a bunch of cheese balls, a meatball that was served in some kind of sauce. It smelled a little bit like mustard and cheese so I took one teeny tiny bite and then took it over to charlie and told him to please get that think off my fork. I hate mustard. Maybe the meatball was good, I don't know but I wasn't going to eat it. I was surprised since it was a graduation party that no deserts were served but I guess that was good for me also.
I can just imagine Mary picking up some kid and using them as a kettle ball!!!
My belly is all good tonight, no problems!
Nitey nite, Joyce, Indiana0 -
Sorry to hear about the shingles Janetr. I hope it turns out to be a mild case. Mine was. My ex had it at university in his eye area. That was truly horrible!
Katla - glad the crud seems to be retreating.
DJ - when I at home I exercise a strict 600 calories a day. On holiday I walked about for hours, climbed a lot of stone steps and it logged as around the same number, 600+, most days. This allowed me around 2,200 calories to stay the same weight. As I put on a pound I obviously occasionally ate a bit over, especially at the start of the holiday. But that is an easy number of calories to stick to. I did not eat pastries or cakes, only once a dessert, which I regretted immediately, and I limited my bread intake. I did have the occasional croissant for breakfast, but nothing else with it. My main calorie expenditure was protein and fats, like oil and cheese. I drank more than I ideally should have. Altogether I think it was the constant ambling that enabled me to eat so well.
Because we were self catering we weren't subject to the same temptations as in a hotel. I ate more or less as I do at home, just drank more alcohol.
Still haven't decided what to do about the post Christmas guests. My heart isn't in it this year.
Last year I got DH to mske Moussaka as everyone loves that. Don't know exactly who is coming yet.
I do have a dilemma.
My #1 son didn't come to DH 's 70th because he had a panic attack at the thought of all the people there, especially my sister in law's daughter with whom he nearly had a relationship. Do I tell him now if she is going to come and risk him not coming down at all? I really want to see him. Of course she may not come. He may feel betrayed if I don't tell him. I would if I were him. Moral dilemma. He could decide to stay just the one night and go home before they arrive, which would be fine. So maybe I'll tell him when he arrives and give him that option.
Love to all. DH is trying to decide whether to go to watch our local football team. I hope he does. :laugh:
Heather UK0 -
morning ladies~
Hope all is well..I am tired.. hopefully for the next week and a half we can just relax, this first week here has been run ,run,run with our friends here, and I am not happy we have been out to eat almost every night, a few nights not at great places either..
today the high will only be about 65 with a slight breeze, that is downright cool for Florida lol
I really have to get back on board with everything.. with the stress of our marriage for the last 6 months and stuff in general I have fallen off the wagon..
Tom is out for his walk... he walks 3-4 miles daily as I should be doing.. he see's his 73 yr old uncle and his dad, who worked hard all there lives they are out of shape and his dad with dementia.. he doesnt want to end up like that.so proud of him for taking care of himself...
Tom and I went over to visit Esther and Harold.. poor Harold he is in a hospital bed in the sunroom out back.we chatted for about 15 minutes.. he really did enjoy our company.. but Esther dotes on him and wont leave his side unless there is an aide there.. told her I could do some grocery shopping or pick up whatever they need ,if need be..
I think I might try and make a few little dinners that she can freeze, and maybe some cookies.Esther is very very involved with this community down here and I feel so bad that she is missing some of the activities, hence the reason for the plant and the donuts the other day... if Harold was in better shape she would have been there..
She wont be able to go to the Christmas Pot luck either, so I will ask the people that run it, if I may make a plate to take to them.. I am sure there will be no problem with that..0 -
Joyce writes
"Janetr, really I thought it wouldn't be shingles. Didn't know what ti would be since they were blistered which is so typical shingles. So I am glad you are finally on treatment and also the doctor is going to say something to the nurse. When I was working as a nurse we had one doctor's that was famous for his nurse deciding what info to tell the doctor and when she would tell him. She finally got fired".
Thanks, I'm too am glad I found out for sure and got meds started. I have to say my body always seems to do things differently from the norm. Also I definitely have a higher pain threshold than most so when they were not "all that" painful I just wasn't sure. By the way it was just the receptionist being rude, she would not even let me talk to the nurse.
Janetr OKC
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Heather Thank you. I do believe it will be fairly mild. Think I'll muddle through just fine...with the pain pills.
Janetr OKC0 -
jmkmomm - when my boys were little and I had a 'migraine'; my DYS used to use a nail to pop the lock on our MBR door, so he could come in and use our bathroom. He'd ALWAYS do that, even if DH and I were in there, too. I'd, too, get into a darkened room, cold, and pull the lined curtains. and ear plugs. One day, it was so bad that I had told the boys NOT to come in my bedroom, I did not care if either one of them wanted to come in and use my bathroom. I put a sign on the door, "DO NOT DISTURB - 'migraine'; unless the house is 'on fire' or someone is 'bleeding' ... I definitely will KILL YOU if you do!" I could not stand 'any' sound and would get up and scream at them to get outside and not come in slamming the door. They were old enough to go out and play in the pen. Big yard and they had everything they needed.0
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Checking in.... been really busy lately. Started to clean up mom's house because she won't be going back to it. So started with the 2 fridges, cleaning them out and turning them off. Cleaning out cupboards and giving away any food that wasn't expired ..... I really don't like this job ...this is the second house I have had to do. Did my MIL's about 10 years ago and still remember it!!
Take care everyone
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Both of my sons have had the shingles. One on his back around his waist. Pant waist would rub them. DYS had a really bad case that were inside his mouth, on his neck, up the side of his face, and into his hair. He was very happy that his wife and 'buzzed' his head just a couple of weeks before. He went to the dentist thinking it was a tooth that had gotten infected and they sent him across the state of Louisiana to a Periodontist. The hygienist came in and took one look at him and got the dentist. When he came in, he took one look at him and said, 'you've got the shingles, you need to go next door, now, and be seen by a MD to put you on medications; and, then we will decide what to do then'. Then he went back to the dentist and he gave him some more meds (mouthwash) and he had to come back home and treat them. He then went back to the dentist after the shingles were gone and had to have surgery on his teeth to pull the gum line back down over his teeth. He said 'that' was even more painful. They had to graph skin from the top of his mouth to his gums. That was one of the reasons I was hesitant about having the gums cut away from my teeth; but, that did not bother me other than the sticks to get my gums numb.0
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Sylvia, love the photo! Definitely true.
Lillian, condolences. I have had to clean out three relatives houses after their deaths and it is not a fun job at all. Try to focus on the good memories, and take plenty of hankies!0 -
Lillian - hugs . Horrible job. Take it slowly and breathe.
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well just back from a walk... did a little over 2 miles which is a good start, might go out later and do a bit more...having a cup of tea...
hopefully today is a rest day from running all over the place, but we are going out to dinner AGAIN with neighbors from the park here.. I am hoping we will go to someplace where I can just get a soup and salad..
The weather will be back up in the 80's monday so dont mind a few days of cooler weather.. it is still sunny so that is ok with me...
Lillian~ I dread the day I have to clean my dad's house, that is why I want him to get a dumpster now so we can hoe out stuff before hand... I dont envy you...0
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