WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2016
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Goodness Pip~ you went to town with the chainsaw huh?
supposed to snow from about 3pm-6 tonight ,I get out of work at 5 and have to come up and feed Faith.. and then hopefully go home, waiting on Jean to call and see if her flight will be delayed from Florida and that would mean I need to stay over for a 5th night.. I love Faith and Jean dearly but I want to be in my own bed...
Sylvia~ I am so sorry you are going through all this, but I conquer with everyone that they are in the best place possible right now, I know that when my youngest grandaughter was living in Ct. and actually the ones from Wisconsin too when they were younger.. our home was the place of normalcy...
Take it all a day at a time Sylvia and thank goodness they have a grandma and grandpa like you and your husband..0 -
Pip- What kind of tree/bush did you have to get rid of? That is some hard/sweaty work! We have had to get rid of a few trees due to birch bores and we had a peach tree that had to go because of a fungus of some kind. Kills me to have to get rid of trees. We have a few different pines/spruce on our property though. Nothing seems to kill/hinder their growth except overgrowth, and then they just seem to grow taller to get to the sunlight first...
Anne- so glad you friended me! Thinking of you this week! Stay calm and just relax and enjoy the time for YOU. Maybe focus on just you on this trip...if he doesn't want to do something or experience something that you do; you just go ahead and do it yourself. I think you will find, that you will not be "alone", and that there will always be people who will be interested in you and pull you into their lives. I have found this happens especially when I am on vacation and/or traveling alone. Others just seem more relaxed and open at these times also. Enjoy the time for YOU!
As you say your prayers or send out your good thoughts today, please send an extra good thought to my sister. She begins her chemo and radiation today. She is scared. We watched our mom go through this time and time again and saw the toll it took on her physically and emotionally. Changes have been made in treating cancer in the twenty plus years since mom passed, but chemo and radiation are still AWFUL.
Have a Happy Monday, ladies! Your friendship and adventures are much appreciated!0 -
Can't sleep so I thought I would type the list floating in my head to see if that helps organize my thoughts. This year is really busy for our family, all good things, so I wish i could chill out about it. I really want to be that Mom that has it all together...maybe its more about knowing when to ask for help? or maybe I look like I have it together but eat because it comforts me? I'll have to give that more thought.
This month has been tax returns and college financial aid paperwork. This needs to be complete in 2 weeks and I'm plugging along. None of it is difficult just puts me in a fowl mood. DD and DS have this week off from high school so I've scheduled Dr appt for DD, Passport appoint for DS as he will need it for his Germany trip this summer, and 1st driving lesson for DS that passed his Permit test last week. Teaching him to drive over the next 6 months so he can drive to school next year. Juniors and Seniors in my area drive themselves; not Mom and Dad any more
Next month DS is having a German exchange student stay with us through the Friendship Connection for 4 weeks, including the high school's spring break and Easter. He has thought of some great sight seeing ideas for the 2 of them to do. The boys will go to school together each day except for spring recess. My DD has a award cermony with our local Congressman for doing so well in school. Went last year with my DS and it was very nice. I am blessed with hard working kids that are active in the community. All those scout meetings and PTA positions, plus volunteer work I was active with for so many years really has shown them what was expected. Also, my DS in college has spring break and will leave to go back to college the day before the German student comes. I have to get that all sorted
So I Bought an inexpensive shelf unit for the garage and some plastic bins to put DS things in after he leaves to go back to college and make room for the exchange student. My DD will start to receive more offers from colleges and she will have to make a decision. So far she's heard from a college in NYC.
In April we will say goodbye to our new friend until DS goes to Germany to stay with his family for 4 weeks over the summer and same DS will make his Confirmation at the end of April. He's my last one, shwoooooooe!!!! I've told them all through their complaining that they had to stay at church till their confirmation then it's up to them. My DH stop going long ago which isn't the best situation for me but that's life so just have to deal with it. More offers hopefully rolling in for DD college selections.
May brings decision day (May 1st) for DD with colleges, if not decided sooner, the end of DS collge freshman year so fly east pack him up, decide on storage items to stay behind for next year and bring him home, prom for DD and her 18th birthday. June is DD high school graduation- Yahoo! packing and sending DS to Germany. That's as far ahead as my brain can think though I'll be packing and sending off 2 to college in August while trying to register DS for his high school junior year.
Wow, I feel better. It's doable just no time for slacking off! No Vegas trip this year for dance competition as we have decided to not incur that expense this year. And for me, my reward, is a trip with my sister to Italy in September if all goes well.
Feeling sleepy now. Thank you ladies, I'd be lost with out you all. Welcome to all the newbies. Wishing you all peace in your day.
Rosie in So Cal
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Rosie, it's no wonder you stayed awake to list all that is going on! How very exciting that your children are growing up so wonderfully in no small part to following your example. I only have one child, it sure keeps me crazy busy with all these getting ready to "leave the nest" opportunities, can't imagine times 3!!!
My DD hosted german student and is taking the opportunity to visit Germany for 2 weeks in March, absolutely thrilled to be a part of that experence. Our big milestone moment is when DD asked to go to a beach house for prom weekend---we were gobsmacked
but after speaking with all parents involved, we agreed with some limitations. It is very hard for DH to accept that this 17 year old wants to become independent, yet that is what we've been raising her to be all along....His biggest wall is letting her drive with other teens, I get it, but honestly, I try to get him to loosen up a little, it is very hard for him to let go in that area. Also for Valentines Day she received quite a few flowers, from boys we all know, but still, he looked like somebody hit him over the head with a frying pan, that his little one, was the object of romance!!! 0 -
Karen from NY have a great week everyone! 0
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Another happy early morning walk with dogs 
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Getting better. DH still has a bad cough...and I think he is milking the "I still feel like crap" thing. My theory is - if you are coughing all night you should take something to help stop so you can get some sleep and not be grouchy all next day!! Men!!
Yesterday we went over to the lake and checked out the kids new ice shack. Got there just in time to have fried fish!! The weather was very nice... sorry everyone in the midst of the polar vortex that is invading the east.
Went for walk when we got back... first walk outside in 10 days!! and hopefully another walk today.
Later all
Lillian in west Central Saskatchewan0 -
morning again~
I am finally at home~ It feels great.. I enjoyed staying with Faith but nothing feels like home...
I woke up at 5 so I did some cleaning, I picked up Jean and Seans bedroom, didnt move alot of stuff, but I dusted and swept the floor, dusted the living room and dining room, and cleaned up the kitchen.. Faith does nothing.. except lie in bed and color,and read literally.. the only movement she gets is going from her bed to the bathroom. her Dr wants her to get her up and moving but she is stubborn as the day is long and wont budge... and only once in awhile now does she get dressed , Jean gets her in the shower once a week .but I am not going to force her to do anything as it is not my job.. my job was to get her meds and food and liquids into her and that I did
Tom actually got be a beautiful Valentines card, didnt sign it with anything except XOXO which I guess is good.
I do have to go back up after work to get her meds and dinner into her before Jean comes home, just hoping her flight isnt delayed.0 -
Kim I still work thanks to my divorce I will never be able to retire. I just spend all my off time alone. My friends do ask me to hang out but always at the bar and don't think right now that is the best place for me to be. Am looking in to a meditation workshop maybe it could help.
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Anne~ I have been in your shoes.. right now trying to work things through with my husband Tom.. meditation is great, also what I have found is you need to do what you need to for yourself.. it is about You!!! what makes you Happy.. if you need to see a therapist, if you need antidepressants.. start on those .but try and enjoy what you can on the cruise.. there are all sorts of wonderful things to do... check out the Spa.. the adult only deck.. take some great stuff to read.. soak up the sun... if you have an mp3 player.. download some of your favorites, even a free app called Calm ,it is a meditation app that I use and it is wonderful...
Best wishes as you figure out how to work through your situation..0 -
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..the ungrateful fussy dogs didn't want to walk in the rain...Brandy walked to the end of the block then refused to go any farther and wanted to go home...Sasha walked out the door, went around the house and back to the door, so I left them in the house and walked without them. I walked for an hour and got pretty wet but by 6:30 AM had almost 9,000 steps.Anne, I don't like hanging out with friends, especially not at bars but I've learned to love my own company. When I was alone I reacquainted myself with knitting, then took knitting classes. Recently I've learned to download audio books from the library so I have something enjoyable to listen to while I work, knit, or walk.....it's much better than listening to some of the nonsense that my head wants to talk about. I meditate for about 10 minutes every day....just sit down, close my eyes, and focus on breathing in and out...it doesn't have to be any more complicated than that.Alison, I admire how kind you are to so many people.Lillian,enjoy your walk Soon we will be off the chiropractor followed by our weekly trip to the grocery store. Barbie 0 -
Michele: I'm happy that Vince was able to come home and was not admitted to the hospital. Yay! It is lucky that Jess has been available to help out with driving. :flowerforyou:
Sue: I followed Heather's advice and downloaded Duolingo onto my phone. It was free. I'm having fun with learning Spanish. :bigsmile:
Sylvia: You are doing what is best for your grandchildren. I admire you for your clear thinking and good-hearted generosity. I hope the dogs will stop being jealous brats because the kids are getting part of "their" attention. :ohwell:
Pip: Love the photos! You are making great progress on your backyard. :flowerforyou:
Alison: Congrats on the Valentine's card from Tom with hugs and kisses! (XOXO)
We have a busy week ahead. I have yoga today, but will pass due to saddle sores. I can do a lot of modifying successfully in yoga, but I don't think I can protect my wrist and saddle sore backside at the same time. :noway: This will be a day off. Tomorrow DH is having a cyst removed from his back that has been bothering him off and on for twenty years or more. It is day surgery and I expect to bring him home in early afternoon.
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
February Resolutions :
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. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
Goals
1. Find a place I can learn to fall without getting hurt once my doctor says it is ok to try.
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Rosie ~ What a busy life you lead! I cannot imagine all the work involved with getting 3 teens through school but it looks like you are doing a magnificent job.
Sylvia ~ Prayers for you, your grand kids, and your son. It is such a sad situation. It seems at some point you and your husband may have to take steps to bring the children into your home permanently. So glad you are there for them.
Alison ~ So kind of you to take care of Faith. You are a caring person and deserve a lot of respect for all you do.
We did not celebrate Valentine's Day as my DH was at his antique show all weekend. I did get Valentine candy for the grands but didn't get it to them. Will try to later this week. My DIL and the children are out of school all week for Winter Break. The county they are in is on a year round system. Not lovely weather for it as it is sleeting and icy damp cold. I could never live up North in the temps that some of you are reporting.
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silly me...I posted in the January thread. I was reading back and thought "this stuff sounds familiar". At least I know my memory is ok!
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Hi -- I've been away for 3 days looking at colleges for my son, so I am way off track right now. I'm going to take today off from everything as I have a sore throat and two interviews tomorrow, so I just want to rest up. I'll catch up on the thread.
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Thank you Carol and Barbie~I have been doing this since I was little just ingrained in me I guess..I know it is something I can do to help.. and I don't expect anything in return..I do much better with the elderly than with the younger as I get older..but I try and always give everyone the benefit of the doubt..
The troll at work is always badmouthing either someone she knows or doesnt know or even a patient that she doesnt like.. and I dont do that..because you dont know there background....I say unless you have walked a mile in a persons shoes that Zip the Lip....0 -
TheRealMsWolf wrote: »cityjaneLondon wrote: »Katla - Research has proved that learning a new language is one of the best stretches for the brain.
You know you could always leave DH with his sister. I lived in Mexico City for a month with a family and absolutely loved it. Just a week would be wonderful. You could combine it with some language classes.
Of course if you got as far as Spain I might be inclined to pop over to see you. :flowerforyou:
Today I watched a French film I thought you horsey people would enjoy. It features an Arab stallion called Othello. It's called "En Equilibre". I rented it from Lovefilm/Amazon.
Heather UK
PS - I am rarely far from wifi when on holiday. There is wifi on my cruise ship in the library, though not utterly reliable. I don't use data abroad, though I could for £3 extra a day.
I'm intrigued by this idea of living with a family abroad. I'm recently divorced, travel deprived, and soon to be an empty nester. This could be very nice! How did you arrange it?
Kristan
Kristan,
If you want to experience/try out travel abroad with a family without leaving home, check at your local colleges and see if host families are needed. Overseas students often want to experience our culture or practice English. I have been a host parent and ended up planning a wedding and standing in for a mother who could not travel here; taking other students to see voting for the first time; mourning with a student who lost a friend in a bombing in her country; shared lots of laughs and touring in area; and lots of shared meals. I have been invited to visit them when they go back home and have done so. I get emails and text messages to "my American mum" from all over the world. You may also want to contact Council for International Visitors in your area.
I have been tempted to host a student and likely will...but I need some time with the nest empty before I fill it back up again.
As I said, I am quite travel-deprived as my ex always had an excuse not to go anywhere. I took the kids all over the U.S. on my own (well a lot of it anyway) but I NEED to travel abroad. 0 -
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Hi gals,
Pip – some serious chopping down going on there!!!
Rosie – that’s a list! But it is doable as you said, and do ask for help! The kids can all help carry their load, and maybe a once a month house cleaner or other outside help to free up time for the things you can’t or don’t want to delegate.
Anne – could you suggest another hang out for once in a while? Have them over for dinner? A movie?
Kristin – dust off that passport and dream! There is somewhere calling your name!
Had a dozy of a time getting to sleep last night my arm is giving me fits! But once asleep I did not move at all… It’s very sore this morning, but most things are sorer the 2nd day (today), so I’ll power though and hope tomorrow is better – as I have life to live, no time for this sore arm crud….
Kim from N. California
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Kristin - you do it from your home page - you need to know their log in then go to friends and you'll be able to do find a member and then ask if they want to be friends.0
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Happy Monday ! ! !
Michele – I don’t see any way at this time that telling your son his therapist is a quack would be taken as you intend. He is still blaming, and this would likely get turned around on you, too. Does your computer offer to record a skype session? It’s amazing how people will “behave” when they are being recorded. Hugs and prayers during this terrible transition. I’ve been through similar with my DD, and it is more than painful. Stay strong and true ! ! ! // Wow, that was a spectacular deal on your earrings from Kohls. I tip my hat ! ! !
Jumping to the most recent page now . . .
LaMore – Hugs and Prayers for your sister and all her loved ones ! ! !
Rosie – Hugs and coordination. I only have one kid with such a schedule, and I often feel overwhelmed. DS is invited to Germany this summer, too, but it interferes with both baseball and bowling, so he will not be going. I think his senior year will be an option also (they take kids every other year)
Sylvia – Continued and stronger hugs and prayers ! ! !
DH & I rarely exchange gifts for most occasions, but he does usually get me a gift certificate for a massage for Valentine’s Day. He must have forgot this year. It’s okay, because he spent the day alone in bed with the stomach bug. Luckily I was able to find a bowling partner for DS, and the whole day was just about as much fun as anyone should be allowed. Only 1 mom sat in the corner, and I tried involving her a few times, but she gave 1 syllable answers, so that must have been the way she wanted it to be. The kids had as much fun as the bowling and watching adults. The drive home was treacherous, because the snow and ground were so cold it seemed like a layer of baby powder, just skidding and sliding everywhere. DS and I stopped for a few groceries, then hunkered-down for the rest of the day. He will shovel later, when it warms up a little and stops snowing (no school today ?!?)
Time to get back to work. I will try to read more later today.
Hugs for Everyone ! ! !
Terri in Milwaukee0 -
morning peeps -
kjlamore - unfortunately, i don't know crap about trees, flowers and stuff. it did give out pretty purple flowers and was green and leafy. that was the only reason we kept it and for the added privacy that it gave us.
today it had a crap load of ivy mixed in with it. that is some spreading stuff!! i'm off today, kirby is off for the week. yesterday i killed my phone on the first day of being out there, so i borrowed his phone and used his hrm yesterday so i could count the calories. yesterday i had to go to apple and get a replacement phone and it is still loading up my wahoo app and all my info.0 -
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Stat for the day - I lowballed it
spin-41min 85r 75w 17.1mi 9g = 250c estimate, hrm not connected0 -
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Good afternoon everyone!
The man to put new guttering all round the house is coming on Wednesday for two days. He said he should be finishing as the DGC arrive. It's an expensive business, but all the leaks are beginning to affect the fabric of the house, so we can't ignore it any longer. 
The back corner is like a waterfall when it rains hard.
I rang the hairdresser to try to get my hair cut on Wednesday, but she is booked up, so it's next Tuesday.
I've been reading the news in Spanish on bbcmundo. It's only a passive learning, but it's getting me back in the swing. After my cruise I will be more determined. You can also easily purchase foreign language magazines (fitness ones included!) on Google Play store. I have the FranceBleu app on my tablet which has spoken and written news.
I must say, I'm loving Duolingo! I only committed to 5 mins a day, but I'm doing about 20!
Having a Spanish dish for dinner that I used to have around 1990 when we used to go to the north of Spain as a family. We used to go to this tiny village, have a sherry and some olives in a bar while waiting for it to be late enough to eat. (About 9.30) One time there was a little local festival and a terrible band to dance to. :laugh:
At 9.30 there was a stampede to the restaurant where, as a starter, we always had scrambled eggs and prawns with garlic. Lots of garlic! You could smell each plate as it was transported, still sizzling, across the restaurant.
That's what we're having tonight. :bigsmile: With a big pile of broccoli.
Love to all, Heather UK
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Mary from Minnesota0 -
Last night called the ER # of DH's Urologist; telling him that he did not want to go to the ER, did not feel like sitting for hours. In a lot of pain, told him to put heat on it and/or get into a hot shower and maybe that would make him pee; but, anyway to come to the office first thing in AM and see his own Urologist. So we were there at 8:30am; saw him in just a few minutes (maybe 30). This not being able to pee has been going on now for about 6 months. MD says that it is not his prostate cancer coming back as his PSA has been at 'Zero' since his surgery about 12 years ago; but, has scheduled him for a cystoscopy to look inside his bladder to see what's going on; he thinks it might be scar tissue blocking the pee from coming out. DH really wanted to try more medication and I told the MD that I have had enough of his moaning, groaning, and then wetting his pants down to his knees. DH finally caved in and agreed. Then I will have mine done in mid-March. At least we know what the other is feeling when we go through all this. Gee, sometimes when it rains, it pours.
Cracker is asleep in her bed, so maybe I can get a few things accomplished. Put 3 book on hold at the library (2 of them are new and have not come out; but, I will be first on the list to get them.
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