WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016
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So... the wash machine repair guy came yesterday and .... yup the bearing is gone. Well dah!!! So he said he will let Sears know. Wash machine is 12 years old... so he did not know if Sears would buy it out ... fix it... Somehow I think it will cost ME money!!! Never every buy a maintenance agreement again on something that is over 5 years old!!
AND here is the positive - I get to hug ALL my babies tomorrow!!! Gotta run and clean up my house and get ready.
Have a great Easter weekend everyone
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Yvonne,Pooka and Phineas are beautiful....if there weren't a limit on number of pets in our neighborhood, I'd get another cat (or maybe several) 0
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Mary - Have you ever been tested for 'sleep apnea'? Of course, I could 'snore' in any position so there was no way to stop me. After testing 'positive' and getting my C-pap, I slept like a log. Supposed to get a 'new' one this year and so looking forward to it, too. Supposedly it is going to be lighter, easier to transport, and easier to clean out the humidifier bowl. It'd have to be easier. I wake up 'bone tired' if I pull it out of my nose, I use a 'wisp' mask since I am so claustrophobic; DH usually wakes me up and tells me that I am snoring and to put it back on. I don't know why I pull it off, unless it is because he mask starts getting soft and collapsing. But, the sleep is very deep and I love getting up in the morning relaxed. I'll also dose off for about 40 minutes after getting up to make up for getting 8 hours with it on. You actually have to make sure that you sleep with it for 4.5 hours on average nightly. Going to 'lung' MD next week so he can send the paperwork showing that I am using it like I am supposed to. I even put it on when I take a nap, or anytime that I get 'sleepy'
I’ve always wanted a Maine Coon cat; but, I would not give up my Tuxedo cat. My Muster-Tuxter (as we call him sometimes). Real name is Mr. Tux. For affection and/or food, he’ll do just about anything, including sitting down and giving me a ‘high 5’. Just sticking out his right hand and touching mine is a good thing. He’s not happy that Cracker comes in the house and he can’t (although occasionally he’ll run in). He usually walks the perimeter of the inside of the house, goes under DYS’s bed; and walks out again, on his own.
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Has Mindy been on lately and I some how missed her? Been wondering how she and her daughter are doing.
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Mary: I'm so sorry you're having trouble sleeping! I hope your doctor is able to help you solve the problem. :flowerforyou:
ljdiw: I am usually over the recommended amount of protein. My body seems to like it that way. The unfortunate side effect is that I am also usually high on fat intake. My blood work is fine and I don't worry about it. I do not use protein powder. I don't have anything against its use, but most protien powders I've seen contain lactose, which I can't digest. :noway:
Barbie: I agree that we are both lucky to have found ways to exercise that we enjoy. I share your love for walking.
ydalley: I think 4 pounds lost is worth celebrating. WTG! :flowerforyou:
Lisa: I love your memorial poem.
Lillian: You are so lucky that you get to hug all your babies tomorrow. I'll be content to hug DH.
Yoga today with one of my favorite teachers! Yay! DH & I are taking our inflatable dinghy in to the inflatable boat store in hopes they can fix it. It appears that it had too much air pressure inside and ruptured a "weld." It came back to us this way after we loaned our son the sailboat & dinghy for his vacation last summer. There was significant damage to both boats & we are still grousing about it. The boat mechanic is coming to work on our anchor windlass on Monday. I am hoping we can enjoy the sailboat this season. If not, it will be time to consider putting it on the market. That will be a sad day for me & I hope this won't be the year.
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
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Yvonne- congratulations on the weight-loss! Even if it is over a few weeks. That is reason to celebrate!
Margaret - I completely forgot about that remery! My problem is I can't even fall asleep. I will ask him about GABA.
Chris - my husband went and made my appointment yesterday and they gave him paperwork about electronic acupuncture. Maybe that is something he might be thinking of for me. Did your son mind having that type of treatment? The thought of needles kinda bothers me!
Finally I got about 3 hours of sleep. Just getting up now. I slept from 7 AM to 10 AM. Not the best timeframe but at least it will be a walking zombie today hopefully. Now to get up and do my workout.
Mary from Minnesota
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Good morning!
Thanks to all of you for the support! I don't know if I could find another 10-15 hour part-time job that wouldn't require full weekends but I'm looking for a full-time with benefits job anyway so I'll add that to my search criteria in the meantime. The job doesn't pay that well but it allows me to meet the mortgage, etc. As for education, I have a bachelors degree and would have to go to school so part-time to get a masters that I truly don't think I could get it in time to help before I reach retirement age. Besides, I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up! And, I can't transfer because it is at a church. The mean person is a member, not a co-worker. After I posted, I talked with the Treasurer for a few minutes and he is disgusted with the whole affair. He is going to come by Tuesday and talk about it to see if he can intervene in any way. He's not "afraid" of the wicked witch and doesn't tiptoe around anyone! I'm going to try to take a little while to meditate when I get home to release some of the anxiety and remind myself that I can't do anything about the whole situation until next week.
Chris - I'm so glad you decided to try the whole dating thing at least one more time. Your bad date sounds like the opposite of mine with the talking thing. I, too, am picky in that the guy has to be fit. I don't need or want a gym rat but he has to be someone who can keep up with me--or even lead the way--even if he is carrying a few extra pounds.
Sylvia - Your day with your granddaughter sounds wonderful!!
Heather - Your grandchildren pictures warm my slightly damaged heart.
I can't remember who posted the picture of their kitties, but they're beautiful! I find Maine Coon cats to be fascinating.
Meg - I feel for you! I've had more than one herniated disc and a ruptured disc. Nerve pain is indescribable! Are epidural steroid injections an option? I had a series of three when I had a herniated disc that caught the nerve between the disc and scar tissue and they were a true miracle!
DJ - Are you ready for the onslaught of tourists this coming week? Oh, and a question for you...I saw something on Facebook about Myrtle Beach being shut down. Do you know what that is all about?
In other news, the pastor I work with at the good church was carted out of here by ambulance on Tuesday. It turns out that he has vertigo. Thank God it was not a heart attack as they were fearing, but the vertigo is really bad! His doctor forbade him to do the Good Friday service tonight so there has been a lot of scrambling to get an alternative service in place. Although he was told that Sunday was iffy, he has gone ahead and prepared to preach. He might need to do it from a chair with a bucket beside him, though. He looks pitiful! I took stuff to him at his home yesterday and he is here at the office today. I really hope he is planning to leave before I do because I'm not at all sure I want to leave him here by himself. I have extracted the promise that he will not leave this level by either stairs or elevator and I have my ear out for a big thud!
My daughter is also sick. She has one of the bugs going around that includes a horrible sore throat and coughing accompanied by a fever. When she texted in sick yesterday (she has no voice), she found out that one of her co-workers has the same thing. No one is allowed to be off on Saturdays so I don't know what she's going to do tomorrow. I've reminded her that sharing it with the rest of the staff is not good for the people or the business when they're ALL too sick to work. Sharing it with customers is also not cool.
I'm excited because the boy child will be spending next weekend in Charlotte and I will have the house to myself. It will be interesting to not have a self-imposed curfew for a date weekend.
Becca - I hope you're feeling better!
My poor ancient mind is like a sieve--I read other stuff along the way that I wanted to comment on.
Well, I'm off to get a few things done before time to go home. Carol in NC
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Carol - Glad things are getting sorted out . What a pain other people can be! Sorry for your vertigo pastor.
Got a text today from DH 'S sister. Apparently his daughter had texted her as to why the extended family had left Facebook. DSIL wanted to know who should tell his daughter. DH has now texted her asking her to ring him when it's a good time for her. Currently I see on Facebook that she is out on a holiday lunch in the sun. DSIL has textend her that it's not good news.
DDIL has just sent me this "arty" photo of Bea in a bucket!
Lisa - Hope the funeral goes ok. I was moved by your poem. Especially the bit about the gossip. So sad.
Love to all. Yes, hoping Mindy is ok.
Heather UK
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I have never seen so many people at a funeral... Great tribute to Cody and to his family. He and they are well loved.
One of the water tanks at the ranch has a broken float, so we're picking up stuff to fix it and heading back. Life on the ranch never stops, and water is life here....0 -
Lisa- Your poem/tribute to Cody is truly beautiful! And it is a lovely thing to see many people at a memorial/funeral. Says a lot about the person who passed and their family.
Heather - At first I thought baby Bea was in a wok! I have handles on my wok just like the ones on the pail. LOL! Glad you got home safely with no problems before the holiday shut down.
nccarol- Omigod! Church politics! That is so much worse than office politics! My sympathies. Why do people have to be such jerks and power hungry turds?! Especially over petty stuff.
Yvonne- My sister had black cats her entire life and I have loved each one; but that Maine coon cat?! Stunning!
Meg- Aaargh! Back/disc problems! I know how those can set you back! Never had the problem myself, but my dh has suffered with back issues since a slip and fall accident when he was 19 years old. Four surgeries and over 30 years later and he is left with pain management because there is nothing more they can do for him. Hope you feel better soon!
The sun is out, the kids and I got a couple of hours of outdoor time today! Random running and playing and digging in the yard and about a two mile walk! They are all asleep except the six month old, who slept in the stroller during the walk. I could use a nap. I am about 340 calories from my limit for today and I still have to eat dinner. I am thinking a salad and a glass of wine. I really need the wine!
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Stronglifts Workout
Squat-1X5X 95/100/105/110, 5X5X 115
Sumo squats-5X5X 100
OHP- 1X5X 45/50/55/60, 5X5X 50
DL-1X5X 135
10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge
Russian Kettlebell Swing- 25X 10 X 25 = 250
Day 25 Challenge Total = 9,120
Yay! I am still going strong and plan to finish above my challenge goal! I was somewhat wiped out because of not getting adequate sleep but pushed myself until I finished my workout. Now to get ready to see the doctor!
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Hidee Ho folks~
Well what a day we have had!! it has been a stunner, only bummer is it started to rain a couple of hours ago...
got up before Doris and took a walk and found this little road about 1/4 mile away and walked up it and there was a beautiful beach ,was very very windy but walked it anyway... and then walked back to the motel and had my protein shake, Doris was up and we had a canada goose walk right up to our slider, I got a picture, and if they are out there tomorrow morning we I bought some cracked corn to feed them..
got my 10,000 steps before leaving motel...
so we were off.. I just adore the Cape . if someday I come into a bit of money would love to get a little place to spend the summers here.. we took the scenic route up to Orleans and I dropped Doris off at a Christmas Tree Shop.. and I went to the birdwatchers general store.. another one of my favorite places to go..I have started to learn not to buy ,just to buy,but buy if I need, so I bought the geese 50 cents worth of cracked corn.ha ha
well we did stop at 1 Christmas tree shop, they had foldable over the ear headphones with a case and adapter on the 90% off rack and they were 12.99 , so we got a deal at 1.29 I bought 1 last night and I bought 4 more today.. will give them as gifts... my mom taught me to be a good bargain hunter
right now we are back at the hotel just relaxing... we did not go visit Ruth or Ray today..but will go tomorrow, today was just a day for us.. we did go to Nauset Beach which is on the atlantic side of the Cape and the wind almost picked us up, about 5 minutes after we got in the car it started pouring...
we will go to dinner tonight and then come back and go to sleep early.... we will leave here in the morning.. go visit Ray bring him his clothes , then go visit Ruth, I sat up for almost 2 hours darning her house dress/muu muu that is her favorite ,it is basically thread bear and I was trying to get every little spot sewn up...
then after we visit with her we will have lunch at a cute little place in Sandwich called Marshview and then start heading home..it takes about 4 hours to get home Doris wants to stop at Aldi before we get home will drop her off and then go back to my house, stay overnight with Tom and the boys and then back up to take care of Faith for the rest of the week through thursday..0 -
Well my fears have been confirmed. I have Lymes Disease and Anaplasmosis that I wasn't fully recovered from a year ago, and arthritis. All of which has been causing the insomnia, joint pain, and feeling lethargic. I have been given medicine to take that may intensify my symptoms at first. It may take up to 5 plus months to get rid of. At least I'm not dying which was a thought that crossed my mind more than once. Now on the path to full recovery!
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Did 50 minutes of a Gay Gasper DVD. This was on the rebounder. The plan for tomorrow is to do the Tonya Larsen Step & Pump DVD.
Right now I have a lemon "cheesecake" in the oven. There's really not the typical cream cheese in it, it's greek yogurt. I figure that's something I'll make for Easter. I'm thinking that Jess probably would like to have Easter dinner tomorrow since she'll probably have to go back Sunday. That's not a big problem at all. After the pie comes out of the oven, we'll go to Bi-Lo to get the baskets. The bad news was that we got there too late yesterday and there wasn't anyone to help me. The good news is that they think they'll be able to make it up today. I made a fudge cake for Jess' birthday and we have an ice cream cake for Colby's birthday. I want to make the lamb for dinner and then since Vince doesn't like lamb I have a pork roast for him. I'll have green beans (Jess will eat them and so will I, but not Vince) and I'll make corn for Vince. Colby will be in charge of the mashed potatoes. Since he's from Idaho he likes to make the mashed potatoes. As I was putting the "cheesecake" in the oven, some of the filling spilled out into the oven. I probably should have put it on a cookie sheet and put that in the oven. Well, I tried to clean up as much as possible, but I'll probably run the self-cleaning sometime later. I also did a load of laundry yesterday, it needs another drying cycle so that's in the dryer right now.
Sylvia - score on those shorts and sneakers. I've never been able to use chopsticks, no matter how many times I've been shown. Jess is good with them. You didn't get the eggs at WalGreen? They're 99 cents this week
Mary - I prefer not to take meds if I can avoid it, so I'm totally with you. Let us know what the doc says
Chris - good luck on date #2!
Yvonne - lovely cats!
Lisa - what a great writer you are!
Katla - I know how much you love the sailboat and really hope you don't have to get rid of it.
Carol in NC - how horrible about your pastor! I hope your daughter gets well fast
Think I'll work some on the beaded banner right now. Running the self-clean on the oven because I just know that when I go to roast the lamb, Vince is going to make a comment "it smells like something is burning in here."
For the person who was looking for sources of protein: edamame is high in protein. Dried edamame has the added benefit of making you want to drink more water. Another good source are veggie burgers
Mary - so glad you're feeling better
Alison - I've been looking for foldable over the ear headphones! Wish I had been there. I'm going to post this now, if you see it before you leave, please pick me up a pair. If you don't...oh well..
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Lisa ~ Your poem is a beautiful tribute to Cody.
NC Carol ~ Glad you are having a better day.
Heather ~ Beautiful Baby...Love all the dark hair.
Went to my 4 yr old DGD's Bunny Walk at her Pre-K school. The children were all adorable in their decorated bonnets and hats. I worry about her starting kindergarten next summer as she will be 4 for almost a month before turning 5. I hope she will be mature enough develomentally to do well. She is like her Daddy in that sitting still is not her strong suit.
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Michele, Heather, Carol/Peach, KJL, Katla, thank you.
Mary in Minn--hope the medicine knocks down the Lyme Disease/Anaplasmosis quick... Arthritis is becoming my daily companion, so full sympathy. Your fitness and strength and support system will get you back on the other side of feeling great soon!
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Afternoon, Ladies,
Bonjomac, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. If you want to be held accountable I’ve even been known to give a virtual swift kick when someone needs it. Come often and tell us what’s going on and you will get there. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called.
Heather, glad you had a good meal on the train. I know you will enjoy your time with the grands. I can just imaging hugging on Bea but guess you have to be careful not to ignore the other two. Sorry DH had more unhappy news from the family front.
Barbie, that is great that you love your new car. Your old one will find someone new to love it.
MicheleNC, I feel your pain, girlfriend! Men can sometimes make the simplest things so hard. *shakin head*
Kay, I’d just have to call the Honda number to see if they were going to “loan” me a car until they could fix mine or what their deal is. Sometimes I must have time on my hands???? I do hope the problem is not the airbags with the shrapnel in them. There were so many of those.
Allie, so glad you are headed to the Cape. I hope you have a Ball!!!
Sylvia, are the kids going with their mom without any supervision? I always worry what she might do. I hope the shopping was fun.
Kurzap, welcome. This is a great place for support and information. I’ve been stuck for months also but I lost 60 pounds before I got stuck. I’d think you should still be losing. How many calories do you eat? Do you weight and measure so you are sure you don’t underestimate the amount? Are you drinking plenty of water? Just some things to consider. Come often and join right in. Please sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific.
Cheri, glad your DD is doing well and you get to head home. I’m keeping my fingers and toes crossed for your DH to find the job of his dreams. You are a good mommy to help like you did.
Heather, I can’t imagine caring for 3 little ones but I’m sure you are doing a fabulous job. I agree that 6 would be over the top!!! All I can say for next week is plan lots of activities. (Later) Love the pictures. I want Bea for my Granddaughter!!!!! Please send her to me????
Yvonne, you made a good point that there are a lot of people living within their means whose means are way less than they used to be. The economy has taken a huge chunk out of our retirement savings leaving us to watch our pennies even more carefully than before.
Pip, so glad Kirby is on the road to recovery. **Go Kirby, Go Kirby, Go Kirby*
Joyce, I can’t believe your sis wouldn’t let you know what’s going on. Sending you strength and support for all you go through. (((Hugs)))
CarolGA, congrats on your ebay sales!!! You just never know, do you?
CarolNC, you can vent any time and I would too. But lay off the twix bars, mini or not!!!
Ann, it’s easy for us to say, “I wish I had your problem” but the truth is, it’s probably a lot healthier to be overweight than to be in your situation. Glad you are making progress, so keep it up.
Becca, sorry you are feeling like Ralph rotten. Hope you get well soon.
Meg, so sorry about the discs. Sending healing thought your way.
Barbie, you enjoy that dishwasher. I’d probably have to try it at least the second day even if it was only half full. You have such willpower.
Marcelyn, that is a bit unusual to get such a spiffy loaner. You just enjoy yourself while you can.
Sylvia, it sounds like you and DGD had a wonderful day shopping. So happy for you both. I agree that your DH can scrape the frosting off or cut his piece out of the middle. Lol
Janetr, love your cartoon. That was often how I felt before I retired. Gosh I love not having to go to work.
Katla, I assure you that I don’t have Barbie’s skill at line dancing but I still get the exercise and the other ladies don’t make fun of me. I am getting a bit better and I think it’s only been about 8 months now? LOL
Chris, you knew you’d have to kiss a frog or two along the way, so you just got one out of the way quickly.
Hope the rest of your dates are more enjoyable even if they aren’t “the one”.
Karen, it sounds like a glorious day with your DD. Mine has been gone across country for two years now and I miss her something terrible. So glad you both had a great day.
Heather, so happy that DH got his mind off the family problems while you were with the grands. He reminds me of my DFIL who was wonderful with the grands and told such wonderful stories, usually about “Little Bear”.
[later] Oh, that precious baby in the bucket!!!!
Yvonne, those are two big cats! Beautiful, too. They are each a head taller than the coffee table unless the picture is deceptive? The dog may be scared of them.
Lisa, that was beautiful. Too bad your friend can’t hear it.
Lillian, sorry about the washer but happy about seeing all your grands. Have a wonderful weekend.
Ydaley, 4 pounds loss is wonderful. I’m doing a happy dance for you even if you aren’t.
Katla, I hope you don’t have to sale the sail boat this year. I know you have said it’s coming but always better to be later than soon.
CarolNC, there was a thing for about 3 days that DHEC posted signs that the water in the ocean wasn’t safe to swim in near the areas where the rainwater drained into the ocean. It’s all been given the all clear now. To be honest, I haven’t seen any beaches on the east coast where the water seems real clean and it’s never clear. Oh to have water like the Caribbean.
And yes I’m ready for the tourist. I just don’t let the traffic bother me. Enjoy having your house to yourself this weekend.
Mary, Oh I’m so sorry ab out your health issues. Why couldn’t it be something that could clear up in a week? Hang in there, you are doing great!!! ((((Hugs)))
CarolGA, you worry about your DGD but do any kids at that age know how to sit still? I think the teachers are used to it and hopefully she’ll do fine.
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.
We had a HVAC guy come this morning to check out our units. If there was nothing wrong, the check up was free. If they found something we had to pay but a reduced rate. Everything checked out fine except one unit is leaking coolant. He found the leak in the coil. It can’t be repaired and to replace just the coil is over $2000. Gosh I don’t even want to know what it costs to replace the entire unit!!! At any rate, DH found one online for $200 and we will see if we can find someone to install it for less than $2000. Never a dull moment, is there? I did get in touch with a Handy Man who will come tomorrow to replace my kitchen faucet and look at a couple of other projects I need done around the house. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that his price are reasonable.
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.
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Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
I Love you,
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Lisa- thanks! I know how you feel with the arthritis. I have great admiration for all you do. Have you ever seen a Homeopathic Dr? Supposedly arthritis pain and symptoms can be lessened with treatment.
DJ- thanks! I guess I just need to keep on doing what I have been. At least I know why I am so tired and lethargic. Now I won't feel like I'm lazy! I hope your handyman is reasonable.
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Mary at least now you know what is the cause. I am sorry you have Lymes. It sounds like you have a good team behind you to help you get it out of your system. It is not always easy to diagnosis. I am glad they caught it.
I try to take precautions when I work out in the yard here. We live near a park with deer. I wear rubber boots and spray myself with essential oils. I also rub exposed skin with a paper towel after working in the yard. Even with these precautions I have had to go on anitbiotics twice to ensure I did not get it.0 -
Mary ~ Hope the meds work quickly. So sorry for the diagnosis.
DJ ~ Sounds like a possibly expensive repair. Owning a home seems to always turn up things that need replacing/repairing. Thanks for you comments on the GD. I guess it bothers me because I was a very young first grader (no kindergarten for this little country girl) and I had a very difficult time. Had to have a tutor teach me how to read in 2nd grade due to the fact that I had memorized the Dick and Jane books and never learned to read in 1st.
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Mary - I suppose it is better to have a diagnosis, but I do feel your frustrations so very much. It is so hard when you are doing everything you can to be fit and healthy. Let's hope the treatment knocks it for six really quickly.
DJ - I'm with you on the expense! Being a householder is a very expensive business. It's never ending. But at least we have a house. For that we must be very, very grateful.
The "Bea in a bucket" picture is because DDIL asked a friend of hers, who is a professional photographer, to come and take some playful photos of the family at home. I was complaining that she had sent me loads of wonderful photos, but she wasn't in any of them as she was taking them all. While the photographer was setting things up she grabbed the chance to take a quick snap of Bea. Can't wait to see what her friend has managed to produce!
Barbie - Are you still having your numbness and tingling?
Lisa - My hips just get worse and worse! :sad: How on earth do you manage with your running? I have to take pain killers even to go for a walk! Luckily I have our machines to work out on which are low impact. I highly recommend the rowing machine .
Love to all. I'm going to bed now. I'm reading a book called, AFTER ECSTASY, THE LAUNDRY. How true!
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TMI:
I'm so over ovulating! I've been doing that **** for 40 years...I could quit now. Really.
I was on the bus to the pool when the pain kicked in. Fortunately, nothing can overcome my joy of being in the water.
Larisa in Seattle0 -
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Lisa - My hips just get worse and worse! :sad: How on earth do you manage with your running? I have to take pain killers even to go for a walk!
OMG hips. I've had both of mine resurfaced (better in my case, than replacement). I feel for you both!
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Mary, so sorry about the Lymes disease. What is the other one. Does it automatically go along with Lymes? Hopefully it was caught early enough so that treatment will act quickly and have full recovery.
Lisa, what a beautiful poem. Will you give it to his widow? I'm sure she will treasure it for not only what it says but that you wrote it.
Heather, Bea just gets cuter every day!
Was so surprised. I have said that my BIL does not kike anyone at the hospital when my Sis has her surgeries. But she told me this morning that her husband had a good friend couple stay with him the whole time. Her main anxiety is that when she got out of surgery last night, the oncologist office was closed so they couldn't make an appointment for her and today being Good Friday they are closed. So she has no idea when she will be seeing him. She has 3 incisions and each one really hurts, one in both underarm and then the one where the original melanoma is and it's over on the right side above the hip area. So there is no comfortable way to sit or sleep.
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Lisa- I got teary when I read your poem. What a moving tribute. You are a beautiful writer.
Carol in NC I really hope that your pastor gets well soon. Our caregivers (and the clergy are prime examples) are so busy taking care of US, that they forget about themselves.
Mary- I am so sorry that you have Lymes Disease and Anaplasmosis as well as arthritis. A triple whammy. I hope you have a very quick recovery. It certainly explains all the symptoms, especially the lethargy and insomnia. My doctor once told me to find new hobbies that do not take me outdoors.
Chris Keep those standards high. At our age, there is no reason to "settle" . We are worth so much more. It has been 2 lifetimes ago, but, I never really cared about looks. I wanted someone who could engage in challenging conversation and took care of himself.
DJ Looking online for the part is a great solution. Do you have a community college with HVAC training? They may be able to recommend some good graduates who are just starting out but have received all their licenses to work on this.
Yvonne What gorgeous cats. I hope they don't scare the foster dog. They certainly look majestic.
Marcelyn That's a loaner? What fun!. This is usually what I am given.
Car problems 101- it seems that the passenger side air bag problems extend to the other Japanese brands also, not just Honda. When I took my car into the dealer, he told me that they could not reproduce the problem that perhaps the person in the front seat did not weigh enough. I told him to look at me!
I got my car back from getting the brakes done last week and they forgot to bleed the air from the lines. I had no brakes. The only way the car stopped was by pumping to turn on the ABS. You can be sure that they got a tongue lashing and that they had to repair the repair.
Sylvia What a fun shopping day. It sounds like your DGD will grow up into quite the frugal fashionista.
Michele Can you please post the lemon cheesecake recipe. I adore cheesecake but am so disappointed with the lower calorie versions. Mine takes several pounds of cream cheese, sour cream and real cream and butter so I make it only to take places and never bring back leftovers. A Greek yogurt cheesecake sounds like just right thing.
I got my exercise today the old fashioned way - gardening for three hours. Cleaning out beds, cutting back overgrowth and pulling weeds. My goal is to have a completely native garden. I have removed over half the lawn in front and replaced it with shrubs and plants. I have qualified as a NWF certified Wildlife Habitat but there is more to do. This is the web site. Someone from the local affiliate organization came to my home. It was so informative. Several families in my neighborhood have done this. We also have lots of veggie gardeners and some years, it is all we can do to get rid of the zucchini or tomatoes. I intend to replace the raggedy trees in my side yard and put in additional raised beds in the back yard and a very large wildflower garden. I have to get more grass seed for the back. Until I have the time and money to put my plan into place, I will have to at least maintain the back yard.
Unfortunately, I seem to be fighting the same bug that the rest of you are talking about. I took a nap right after eating lunch and woke up a couple of hours later. I guess I needed it.
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Heather What a bucket of joy!!! Your DDIL is so very clever. 0
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