WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016
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Carol in NC great news on your ds taking up some chores without asking, boy does that feel good when my dd does that. Taking on a 3rd job and being paid is a great thing, take it!
Hope you do decide to visit nyc, I lived in the area around Columbia University many moons ago and the city is a real experience not to be missed. It sure can be pricey, but it is just fun to be around that much energy, young, old, rich, poor, the architecture, the culture, it is a one of a kind adventure, hope you decide to go and share your experience with us all.
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Heather: I'm sorry you're hurting but glad your DH is home and that you were able to go for a walk together. :flowerforyou:
Vicki: Yay for the good news about your mammogram and ultrasound testing!!!
Lisa: I hope the dentist gets your issues resolved. :flowerforyou:
Becca: Your thoughts about letting go of stress make sense to me. Thanks for sharing.
Margaret: I needed flowers today. Thanks! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Pip: Great news on Kirby's health care! Yay!!! :bigsmile:
DS and DDIL are on their way to a new assignment across the country. I will miss having them close-by, but they are ready to be someplace else and looking forward to the adventure of the new post. DH is snoozing in the living room and I'm thinking of watching some TV. If I use earphones I won't disturb him. His snoring, however, is already disturbing me and I'm at the opposite end of the house.:grumble:
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
March 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.
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GloworminWA wrote: »Allie that cracked me up and it might not have been as late as 80! I keep seeing this cartoon that someone sent me of an 'older woman' with a blouse on and her nipples hanging below it!
An older neighbor was very distraught over life and the recent death of her husband. She just decided she couldn't face life anymore. She decided she was going to commit suicide. She didn't want to botch the job so she called her Dr.'s office and asked the nurse exactly where in her body was hear heart located. The nurse told her directly behind her left breast. The next day she carefully took aim holding the gun directly to her left breast. The woman was admitted to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the left breast and knee.....
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Gloria – I think the cartoon of the old lady with her boobs hanging out of the bottom of her shirt is out of “Playboy” Magazine. My husband used to subscribe to the magazine for a long time; was a gold card member; that is where we went for our first ‘real’ date; the night that George Wallace, candidate for POTUS was shot. That’s what I remember seeing on the news right before he rang the doorbell. And, I was wearing a sundress that I had to wait for him to tie it for me, so it would stay up. We started dating then, and became engaged that June. I remember going to meet his parents and his mother was so happy to meet me and see the ring. His Dad was sitting at the dining room table, reading the newspaper; and, he looked up at DH and said, “I would have thought you would have had learned your lesson by now.” I decided that I’d make that Old Coot love me. When he was in the nursing home, dying, I was the only one who could get him to ‘eat’. All the family was standing in the doorway. Red Jelly was what he finally ate a little. My DYS would do anything to ‘push his buttons; but, he was special to him’. DOS was my Daddy’s shadow and he’d walk behind him, stepping in his steps, usually jumping, with his head down. If my Daddy had ever stopped suddenly, my DOS’s head would make a wad in my Daddy’s pants.
I know the feeling of the ‘broom’ … they seem to know how to work the ‘system’; have been doing it for generations. Three or four, at least. I tend to ‘fly’ on my broom when they come around me in ‘fancy’ cars and lots of ‘gold jewelry’ and especially when they buy a full cart of groceries and use their EBT card.
Becca – I have a ‘seizure disorder’ controlled by medication (most of the time); but ‘stress’ can put me into one. I usually have somewhat of an ‘aura’ before (not always), usually sitting at my computer; and fall over and get tangled up in the chair, slow to come out of them; but, one of the things I do is ‘thump’ my right leg (bent at the knee); that is how I know it is a ‘seizure’; once over, I feel less stressed. Thankfully, I have not had one since August '13.
Margaret – Those are beautiful flowers; are the in your yard? Seems that I remember you posting pixs last Spring of your back yard and it was beautiful.
CJ – Love “Maxine” … she is definitely ‘politically correct’. The hanging boobs are from “Playboy” magazine. She’s got a name and I ‘think’ it is “Grannie” (old, old, old, Playboy bunny whose boobs have gone South due to gravity).
Pip – That’s great about Kirby’s hospital bill. Everybody needs to have ‘some perks’ with their job.
Carol in NC – My middle sister ‘love’ NYC – one of her children worked up there, transferred to Los Angeles. Got badly injured falling out of his 3rd floor upstairs apartment window. Mmmm, that is the ‘story that is being stuck with’. Went back to Miami as soon as he could ride on a plane and lives with his mom (my middle sister). He’s going to school and she is hoping that he will get a part-time job.
Today, about 4:00pm, I turned 65, so the flowers were a treat for me! Thanks, Margaret (my middle sister’s name). DOGD called and wished me a Happy Birthday; went out to eat with a friend (and brought home ½ of it for tomorrow). DOS and DDnL#1 are cooking supper for me. DYS and DDnL#1 called and wished me a Happy Birthday … we’re trying to get “Tango” to work for us. Could see them; but, could not hear them. They stopped and turned off their car and they could, then, hear me. I stopped but still could not hear them. I think I should have clicked on the “Tango” icon and not the message icon. I just realized that if we have a GS; then I will be referring to him as DOGS; I'll have to come up with something else, since I had a DDog. Cracker has really enjoyed the warm weather. She stays outside a lot running and carrying on, and discovering things; but, she stands patiently at the back door to come in when she's played enough and goes straight to her bed; and, at night straight to her crate.
For all the ‘newbies’ … Welcome! To those who have lost friends or family - My deepest sympathies. To those either sick or taking care of someone sick – Prayers for you. I asked BF about an old friend of mine; and, she told me he was in a nursing home with Alzheimer’s … say it hit him suddenly. He was doing fine, then, suddenly he was getting very irritated and 2 months later his wife had to put him in a nursing home. So sad. He could always make me laugh when we ate lunch at the “Y” after working out. I made him 'laugh' one Christmas when I wore my Christmas sweatshirt that read: "SMILE IF YOU'VE BEEN NAUGHTY" Gee, I still wish I had it. At least it was not 'tacky' looking.
DH just came in, and birthday supper is now going to be on Sunday (she had a bad day).
Lenora
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evening ladies~
well I am here and tucked in....Faith got her own dinner
lets see what her numbers will be tomorrow... Of course I haven't talked to Tom all day but he told me the boys (dogs) wanted him to call and check in..I set my alarm for 3 , so I can get up and get to the gym... sort of leary leaving her for 4 hrs on her own.but she will be sleeping... 0 -
Grits~ Scary stuff, seizures! Positive thoughts sent your way to continue their absence in your life friend!
((((hugs)))
Becca0 -
Great news about Kirby!
Also am happy about Vicki!
Happy Birthday, Lenora! I did the birthday thing on Friday--but I am a wee bit younger.
Love the fireflies!
DH is getting his appt bumped up--hope they can tell him something. We are going to work up a list of questions to ask.
Love the Como flowers. Used to go there when we lived in Mpls decades ago.
Betty0 -
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Lenora Happ-happ-happy Birthday friend!!!!!0
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Hi gals,
Kelly – the fireflys are so cute – we do not have them in CA and I have never seen one, that’s on my bucket list to see a firefly and maybe catch them in a jar. I’d catch and release!
The Brussels attack is awful I had to turn off the radio as it is depressing… so little one can do except reach out and be inclusive.
Margaret – beautiful!!!
Vicki – so glad to hear!
Carol – excellent news on the guy and on your son doing a bit of cleaning on his own!
Marcelyn – ok you had me thinking and trying to figure out what she did – then the light went on!!!LOLOLOL
Lenora – Happy Birthday
Kim from N. California
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Margaret- beautiful flowers! Someday when I come down would you like to meet up at Como?
Pip- wow! What an awesome benefit!
Chris - great score at the store!
CarolNC - you are having great things going on in your life! Have fun dating!
Shep on our walk taking a break. 4 1/2 months old.
Mary from Minnesota
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Did about 20 minutes of yoga, held my plank for 2 min 49 sec, then the extremepump class. Today, Tuesday, did an hour on the bosu. The plan for tomorrow is to do a DVD called "non-Stop Strength". It looked like it was cardio, so we shall see.
I volunteer at the Green Room today, then Vince and I will go to Lowe's Hardware then we'll go to WalMart.
This no driving means tht I REALLY have to be ready to do everything. Vince hates to go to the store. The other day he commented that the beef wasn't all that good. I had to tell him that I really wanted to get a better piece of meat but the store didn't have any so I had to settle. He didn't say anything. See, I would have gone to another store, but he doesn't like to.
Mondays are usually pretty hectic for me. Went to the extremepump class, stopped at the Salvation Army. Got a pair of Calvin Klein shorts for $5. Then senior bowling, came home to have dinner, then pick up Loki's med (normally, I'd do it in the morning just in case for some reason they don't have it I can still pick it up in the evening, but not Vince), then ceramics, then mahjongg. The log, turtle and worm are finished. Now Vince needs to glue it all together. So I won't post a pic until it's all done.
janetr - (((hugs))) for you and your hubby
Sylvia - you are so good to your son. I'm sure he appreciates everything you do
Anna - insist that they do it. You know, a while back I fractured (I think that's what happened) my ankle. At the time it was because I tripped over my son's hockey stick. Then, a while later I was getting up and walking to the closet and my ankle just gave out. You should have heard me demanding a bone density scan! The MD kept saying "we don't recommend them for women who haven't gone thru menopause". But I kept insisting, I knew something was wrong. I had no desire to be in a mall and have my ankle give out. Finally, she recommended a BDS, I truly think she did it more to shut me up than anything else. Was she ever surprised that it came back that I had osteoporosis! So don't be afraid to insist. This is your body. No one knows it better than you.
Lenora - positive thought being sent to your DnL. BTDT.
Change of plans - they had benefactor day at the Green Room so I wasn't needed. Poor Vince had to come back to get me! So we Skyped with Denise instead. I made a chocolate cake to put in the freezer for Easter. Now Vince is having his lunch and then we'll go to Lowe's Hardware for seed, fertilizer and Weed & Feed, then to WalMart for me to return some things and buy just a few things since we were just there. Update: WM changed their policy, now they will only exchange clothing if you don't have a receipt. there's no way I was going to buy $13 worth of clothing, so I'll look for the receipt.
Beth - good luck to your son
Terri - I usually find that when I have air popped popcorn, that makes me want to drink. Also, something very spicy (like cayenne pepper or peppered beef jerky)
pip - sending good thoughts for Kirby
Cheri - love the cats
Betty - I'd go with your hubby to the MD. It's always good to have an extra set of ears
Welcome everyone new
Suzy - I missed one day and I'm having to skim the posts!!!!
DJ - it never ceases to amaze me when I go to WalMart the number of people who don't use coupons or price match. I got 5 dozen eggs, each for 99 cents by price matching. I know Vince wouldn't want to go to another store.
Edw - keep coming back and you'll feel like "one of the family". As someone once said, coming in here is like sitting at the kitchen table and talking. What happens in our lives affects our eating so much. Of course, there's always room for more!!!! Great weight loss!
pip - I found those pics very interesting. Thanks for posting them. Give my best wishes for a speedy recovery to Kirby
Meg - I'm going to check WalGreen for the zonisamide and also WalMart. That would probably be cheaper than having it compounded
CJ - I remember reading a book called "101 Ways to Save the Earth". What amazed me was that most of the things were things that my grandmother did. She raised 5 children during the depression, so nothing, and I do mean nothing, got wasted.
Gloria - Vince will be 62 next year and he is not looking forward to Medicare at all.
KJ - lovely fireflies
Chris - what a buy!!!!
Vicki - I knew things would work out with your ultrasound
pip - that's amazing that Kirby got his work for free! I'd be happier than you can imagine, and I'm sure he is, too.
Carol in NC - how wonderful you and that guy? Is there maybe a chance that you can also spend some time with his daughter?
Lenora - happy birthday!
Betty - if I neglected to wish you a happy birthday, let me do it right now.
Well, the one cake didn't work out. It stuck to the pan, not sure why. So I made another one and this time lined the pan with that non-stick aluminum foil. Then for good measure I sprayed it with nonstick spray. Guess what? So, since it's real fudgy, I pieced it together and then just put a whole can of icing on it.
Have a Newcomer board meeting tomorrow. It's a combination of the old Board and the new Board. It's held at this restaurant. I'll probably get the veggie wrap.
Michele in NC0 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening, Ladies,
Joyce, glad Charlie is doing better after the surgery. It’s nice once we see a tiny incision and seems to hurt less.
IDW, welcome. We are always happy to welcome new friends that are serious about a new lifestyle. You have had a wonderful start so a huge congrats on that. Come often and join right in and we will get to know each other before you know it.
Pip, I am getting a bit squeamish about the pictures but so happy the procedure was a success!! And gee, since his feet aren’t broken, crack that whip and make him walk!!! Lol
Gloria, the pollen is flying here too. OMG what a year. As for the Medicare supplements, I have one with no deductible and don’t pay anything to see a specialists either. It’s worth checking on that option as the premium wasn’t much different.
KJ, cute fireflies.
Janetr, so happy Jack is doing well. Give him a Hug from this Janet.
Chris, that was a “score” at the grocery. I don’t think I’ve ever seen chickens for that little. Way to go.
VickiNE, so glad the Ultrasound didn’t show anything to be concerned about. It’s hard not to worry until you hear. (((Hugs))) Doing Happy Dance with you.
Pip, way cool that Kirby snuck out of the hospital without paying. Ya never hear of that happening.
Margaret, the flowers are beautiful and didn’t even make me sneeze. Thanks.
CarolNC, so happy you are enjoying seeing Mr. Exclusive. That is great. If you get to go to NY for the graduation will you be going with someone? I love NYC but DH hates it so we’ve never been together. I fear it has gotten too expensive for me to ever go again.
Meg, I hope the PT will start to help more. Wishing you back to full force. (((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.
I had line dance this afternoon and did well. My hip was hurting this morning again but got better mid-morning. The weather should be back up near 70 tomorrow but I still need to stay in due to the high pollen count.
Sending good thoughts for all of you and wishing you each a healthy and happy day.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
and
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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Thank all of you sending "Happy Birthday" wishes my way. It was a 'great' day. I've heard from just about all my family. Was on long distance and my DSGD was trying to call. I guess that she gave up; or had to go to bed; her mother is pretty strict about bedtime on school nights; but, maybe she'll call tomorrow. They called Trey to find out 'if we had gone out to eat for my birthday' and then told her to try a little later. Got a pot of beautiful tulips. They are always so pretty, just don't bloom that long. So if I plant them out in the yard, will they come back? I sure hope so.
Michelle in NC - I'm a little dense today; but, what does BTDT mean?
Lenora0 -
Happy Birthday, Lenora!0
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How do I log kettle bell exercise on MFP? I have searched and do not know what to ask. I started with 10 minutes video today and I feel more exhausted than 10 miles. Boy am I out of shape.
Just got back from a community event. A veteran who I said that I would walk with told me that I looked as if I have been working out. Yippee.0 -
Belated birthday wishes, Lenora! Sounds like you had a lovely birthday celebration.
Kate in AL0 -
How do I log kettle bell exercise on MFP? I have searched and do not know what to ask. I started with 10 minutes video today and I feel more exhausted than 10 miles. Boy am I out of shape.
Just got back from a community event. A veteran who I said that I would walk with told me that I looked as if I have been working out. Yippee.
You have to create it. Go to exercises and create it. Under cardio. Enter name of exercise, time 30 minutes, 600 calories. You can change the time when you actually do the exercise. It will adjust the calories accordingly. You burn 20 calories/minute.
Message me if you need further help.
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...Lenora, I hope you had a great day and this is the beginning of a great year.Vicki, what great news about your mammogram...I'm glad you took advantage of the love and support we sent your way so you didn't waste time worrying and stressing.Pip, good news about Kirby's continued return to his healthy and active self.
Stats for today:
12,000 steps
134 minutes of dog walking
20 minutes riding the exercise bike
a long long time at the car dealer
the problem with the "passenger air bag off" light in our recently purchased car has continued to haunt us....after many tests and other tinkering, the response from the dealer and the manufacturer was that the sensor in the seat could be affected by how weight was distributed in the seat and all systems were working OK so there was nothing anyone could do about it. At least no one suggested that I ride in the back seat or put on some weight to solve the problems. I'm not a crier but I felt like it as we prepared to leave with no solution. Then I told the service manager that the only solution I could be comfortable with was to find a car that we could trade straight across that would meet our requirements and that would require no cash out of pocket and no increase in our payments.....it took awhile, but we now have a different car with no problem with the passenger air bag sensor and some nifty features that the other one didn't have. I don't like the color as much but I will learn to love the car. We were there for over four hours and had to call a friend to walk the dogs, but we both feel much better albeit very exhausted from the emotional energy expended. 
sleepy Barbie from NW Washington
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Hello All, reading this thread is like walking into a room filled with good friends. I wanted to introduce myself. I am married, a blended family of 2 girls and 2 boys, 4 lovely little granddaughters. I am a high school science teacher and really love my job. I have come to MFP looking to lose weight at the advice of my cardiologist. And he is right, it is time.
I am doing an hour of vinyasa yoga twice per week, walking 10,000 steps (most) days and alternating between an elliptical trainer and weight training for a half hour in the mornings during the week. Started at 188, now at 184 after about 6 weeks. Working hard! Hoping I can keep it up. I do have fibromyalgia, which complicates my exercise routine somewhat, I get tired easily. I am fortunate to to have a wonderful supportive husband, and that is where much of my encouragement comes from.
I would like new friends and support, and you all seem like positive people!
Lora in Indiana0 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »Margaret- beautiful flowers! Someday when I come down would you like to meet up at Como?
Pip- wow! What an awesome benefit!
Chris - great score at the store!
CarolNC - you are having great things going on in your life! Have fun dating!
Shep on our walk taking a break. 4 1/2 months old.
Mary from Minnesota
MARY!! Don't look now, but some big dog has swallowed your sweet little puppy with the floppy ears!0 -
mollywhippet wrote: »fanncy0626 wrote: »Margaret- beautiful flowers! Someday when I come down would you like to meet up at Como?
Pip- wow! What an awesome benefit!
Chris - great score at the store!
CarolNC - you are having great things going on in your life! Have fun dating!
Shep on our walk taking a break. 4 1/2 months old.
Mary from Minnesota
MARY!! Don't look now, but some big dog has swallowed your sweet little puppy with the floppy ears!
Lol!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Good evening everyone. Its been a long day. I had a cleaning team (mother and daughter) meet me at my son's this afternoon and give me a price for cleaning. They are going to do a deep cleaning for $60 next Tuesday, then weekly cleaning for $45 after that. He was reluctant, but agreed. I think he is going to feel a huge relief when its done. Right now he's just embarrassed at how bad it is.
I got my new compressor set up with new hoses and fittings so I can use three spray guns at once. Before, I had to keep changing the color and cleaning out the gun every time, so this is going to be really nice. And I researched how to fix an annoying problem with my kiln. Will work more on that tomorrow. It still works, but it doesn't do certain things I want to do.
We had another co-op meeting tonight. We are getting ready to sign the lease and move in April first. This really is going to happen! It's starting to get exciting.
Good night everyone!
Sylvia0 -
fanncy he is soon cute!!!0
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Miriam - definitely interesting, I had not heard of that study.
Sylvia - Co-op Yeah! Kiln Yeah!! Cleaning Team hip hip hooray!
Mary - what a doll!
Kim in N. Cal0
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