WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2016

klanders30

Joyce sending strength your way. I can't imagine how tough this is.

I am keeping my head down at work. Don't know what will happen to my colleague but I have cut off all communication about her actions (which I can't share) and focus on my work. Our personal friendship outside of work is over in my mind and I will have to let her know this at a later time. I still have to have a working relationship so I am treading very carefully.

Back on track with food intake

Karen from NY

barbiecat

Joyce and Charlie

Lagopus

Lawks-a-mercy! 1 am and 8-9 hares prancing on the meadow below!
/Penny

csofled

Sorry for the news you received today Joyce. Prayers and healing thoughts for you and your husband.

Cheri

tryingtolive1

Joyce my thoughts are with you and DH.

Rough day but came home ate a good dinner and did a kettle bell workout since I could not get to the gym. Not as good as gym but at least I did not slack off. Gym for sure tomorrow.

Anne from Wisconsin

jmkmomm

Thanks for all your hugs. He doesn't want many people to know but I feel since this is cyber land, all of Evansville and his Karaoke buddies will not know. He was like this when he had his heart attack. I think being an RN has it's disadvantages. Especially when I was a surgical RN in the 70's. I was glad to hear Pip say that she knew some one who has done well. As we were going out tonight, Charlie picked up his 'satchel' which the freebie bag that AARP gave us on joining. He keeps a spare diaper, a zip lock bag and wipes in it. He was saying that he won't have to have it after surgery. But I was thinking that he may need to keep a spare iliostomy bag for when he springs a leak while we are out.

Joyce, Indiana

Annr

Joyce~ Sending you calm moments, (((((((((hugs))))).

auroranae

Prov31Wife1981 wrote: »

Hello. I will be turning 52 on the 18th. Last time I did this I lost 47 pounds. I've since gained it back. Want to do it for good this time. Would love have some friends. I know it makes the journey easier and a lot more fun.

Hello! To you and SissLayne. My youngest daughter will be 19 on the 18th and she has a 1 month old baby. She was complaining that she has a bit of a tummy still... LOL!

SissyLayne- so very motivated by your weightloss... I turned 50 in January and have losing and gaining the same 10 pounds since... forever ... and have been feeling like I am destined to be 70 pounds too fluffy for ever but you give me hope that I can make this work... Thanks!

D- in bright and sunny and almost sorta warm Maryland the 20days of rain took a break and will return tomorrow:(
Aka Dawn or Auroranae or BusyMom... whichever

Charleen2

Sshhh! I have a secret. My blue jeans waistband is definitily much looser. (Don't want the pounds to know they have gone AWOL.)

Charleen in Colorado (Still rainy and cold)

auroranae

I typed a post but got so excited about the score on the lacrosse game from yesterday that I dvrd and am watching while catching up on posts that I think I deleted the post... buy Navy won so it's all good!

Welcome to all the newbies!I don't remember all the names but I am new here too and getting to know the core group and love the way they have all been so welcoming and discuss their daily lives and stresses and how they cope with everything without resulting in bad eating choices... and that when they do succumb they are frank and just move past it and get back on track. It helps me to feel like even though life gets in the way I can do this!

It was a busy weekend... I spent all morning Saturday cutting back a huge fairy rose bush that snakes seem to like... since it is next to the front porch and we found a snake under the rocking chair cushion I decided it had to go... then I had to move the peonies from my grandfathers yard- they are over 80years old - to a better place in the front garden and then ran to the store to get some citronella plants and hanging planters and tiki oil and then back home to get everything in before the storms came in. I barely finished before the wind and rain started but I did it. Then I realized that yet again I had forgotten to eat all day and it was dinner time!

Sunday nights I work so I try to not over do it on food since I go to bed at 5 pm to be up for work by 9pm so... another day of not enough food. The struggle is real ladies and I think that is why my weight loss is so sporadic.

Slept for several hours this morning when I got home and tried to eat lunch and my eyes were bigger than my stomach...dinner was late and very healthy but now I am hungry and using my time on the computer to keep me from raiding the fridge.

Time to refill my water bottle and settle in to watch some more college lacrosse before bed.

Someone asked about my name... Dawn is my name but Aurora means dawn so I use it. My middle name is Ranae, thus I am Auroranae- Dawn Ranae. My sister is named Starr so you can imagine the weird comments we got about hippie parents when we were younger. Funny thing is that I have a friend named Starr who has a sister named Dawn and we all have kids with similar names and even some of our kids have the very same birthdays. Talk about coincidence.

I am going to stay off the scale and just take my measurements every 2 weeks for a bit to see if that helps me to be less frustrated as I know I am changing my body shape even if the scale does not show it like I think it should.

Hope all have a wonderful week. I am working on my May goal to be more active and after the busy weekend I think I am doing better to that end.

D- in very chilly but cloudless and not raining Maryland!

janetr7476

Carleen - doing happy dance (very quietly ) for you. Way to go.

Janetr okc

drkatiebug

Sending hugs to Joyce and Charlie.

Good luck, Peach Carol on giving up the wine. I have a friend who loved her nightly wine. She and her DH decided that their wine drinking was interfering with their spiritual growth, so they gave it up as a couple. She starting dropping weight like crazy, just from giving up her wine.

My knee is bugging me today. I did my upper body workout this morning, but did not do the 3-mile walk. A couple of pounds have crept back from my reduced activity or from the medication or maybe I've been eating a little more comfort food. Either way, I've got to get back in my routine.

auroranae

This is a picture of all my children. They surprised me with this photo for Christmas 2014 and it is my very favorite one of all the kids... and the only one since the little ones were in elementary school. They are 33, 29,25,18,17 and 16 in this pic.

pipcd34

stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 10.37min, 16.6amph, 149mhr, 2.9mi = 116c
SPIN- 40min, 84ar, 79aw, 9-13g, 144mhr, 16.7mi = 291c
ride gym 2 dome- 5.57min, 14.3amph, 143mhr, 1.4mi = 72c
ride dome 2 hm- 15.53min, 9.6amph, 155mhr, 2.5mi =172c
total cal 651

DamitJanit

Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .

Good Evening Ladies,

Margaret, the lilacs are beautiful!

Joyce, good job on handling the social media mess.

Katla, sounds like all good news. That’s nice. I know you are anxious to go see your DD.

Kay, good that you bowed out when you did on the discussion board. Sometimes ya just can’t win and all that would happen is you’d end up getting upset. I mean, you know we don’t care if you want to keep tables that are out of style.

Anne, you aren’t alone is not liking yard work. I love a beautiful yard and pretty flowers but working out there is just not my thing. My mother used to love working in the yard and could do it for hours.

Joyce, you are such an angel and it seems the stuff in your life just never ends. I hope all goes well tomorrow. ((Hugs))

Janetr, way to go on the treadmill. Don’t ya love it when your work pays off?

MicheleNC, I know you will be so excited when you can drive again and get back to all the things you do.

Heather, your yard sounds beautiful. You will have to share a picture with us at some point.

Penny, your holiday home sounds so peaceful. Glad ya’ll get to enjoy it.

Allie, so you are caring for Faith again? I wasn’t sure how Jean was going to handle that. Like I often say, you are an angel. And you are right that the last thing you need is a dog!

Karen, I hope your voice returns.

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 a Moose meeting tonight and it was a long one. This was the first “business” meeting of our new year so there was lots to discuss. I have read all but one page here and wanted to catch up but I am just too tired. I’m off to bed but wishing you all what ever you are wishing for and I hope all of you have 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

exermom

Did about 18 minutes of a Pilates Buns and Thighs DVD, held my plank for 2 min 50 sec, took the extremepump class. I only got to take the extremepump class for 50 minutes today. It just irks me that down here the classes don't start on time. It's supposed to start at 9, I don't think it ever has. Usually, when I'm driving, I can at least stay a bit later and stretch. But I can't ask Vince to stay late for me. So I wind up missing the stretching part. The plan for tomorrow is to do a "You Can Do Anything for a Minute DVD"

Kim - I would probably be just smoothing on the frosting. I'm really not that talented to do the flowers and stuff. So if the frosting has a hint of yellow in it, that, to me, isn't a big deal. I'm not at all crazy about the butter flavored shortening. The regular flavored is yukky enough for me. That's why I would prefer to use real butter, at least it'll be a real flavor -- not something made in a lab.

Alison - sad to say, but what's going to happen to the dog when Faith is no longer here? My deepest condolences on your friend. Prayers for his family

Got all my exercise gear ready and packed, just charging my iPod right now. It should be charged by the time we get home from bowling, so I'm thinking that I can probably put that bag in my suitcase. Vince wants me to take as few bags as possible because whenever we go to see Jess, I usually have my exercise bag, my clothing bag (with toiletries), my craft bag, my laptop, my bag of food, my bag of food for the return trip, and my water bottles (usually about 5) and my 34oz cup. This time I'll take a suitcase with my clothing for the days before and during the wedding and put my exercise bag in there. I don't think I'll have room for my bag of food. Not sure if I can post from my tablet so I take my laptop. Actually, I found out that I can post to my homepage from my tablet. Not quite sure how to post to the club but for while we're gone, at least I know I can post to the homepage. So I guess I won't take my laptop and see if I need it so I know to or not to take it in the future.

I've prelogged the cereal that I'm taking. This way, I won't lose my "days logged in". To me, this is a bit silly, you can just prelog one item and MFP considers you having logged in for that day. What if you don't log in?

Terri - I always want to have a light supper, but I never seem to be able to. Probably because Vince wants a large supper so I have one just to be with him. I really need to do that. Here I go again saying it, and doubt it'll get done.

Becca - I remember making the fruit a while ago. I rembemer you'd put it in a jar, let it ferment, and then divide it. I don't remember what happened to it....I probably ate it all.

Joyce - oh no, Charlie has to have his ENTIRE colon removed. (((HUG)))

Linda - congrats to your son. You must be so very proud

I'm hardboiling some eggs to take with me. Thank god for the pressure cooker!!!!

Anne - good for you working out

Charleen - <dancing all around the house for you>

Michele in NC

barbiecat

I got an email from Mary from Minnesota (fancy) today. Here is what she wrote.

Thanks for writing and sending personal cards to me. I have been getting better daily. Although, I still do go up and down with my energy level. I am beginning to be able to sleep better than before which is still getting up 3 to 5 times a night. But, I am not staying up all night long like before. I am able to go back to sleep. That is a big plus!


I have cut down the amount of weight lifting I am doing. I lift Monday Wednesday and Friday now. I do the kettle bell Tuesday Thursday Saturday and Sunday is now my day off. I never used to take a day off. I am walking my puppy and I try to get 5 miles in almost every day. The exercise may be all that I am able to do during the day but, my DH is OK with that. I couldn't ask for a more loving and understanding husband. I definitely can see that the medicine is working as well is the good thoughts and prayers from others.


My DH has become a grandfather of identical twin girls! Due to his daughters strange behavior and that of his ex we have not been able to physically go and see them. We were at least sent pictures That we could look at. Victoria weighed 3 lbs. 7 oz. and Haylee weighed 3 lbs. 6 oz. they are red in color because of being premature. Feel free to share with all our friends!

I really miss everyone! I am looking forward to August 19 and a clean bill of health so that I can get back to enjoying everybody on the 50+ thread. Please say hi to everyone for me!

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

Michelle in NC – Yep, had a seizure last Thursday after the wreak the Tuesday, the week before. Six month driving restriction. Went to hospital via ambulance … nobody was with me - DH met me there. DH came by the make sure I was ‘ok’; but, this is not the first seizure he has seen or been told occurred. When they got finished … he took me to the work site and I sat in the truck and waited. DBnL came over to check how I was doing. Fine, until we had a stressful weekend. But, I lived through it; and today called my GP and talked to his nurse who thought I needed to be seen ASAP; so I got neighbor to drive me into town. Basically had been having head aches since then when DBF's GS, they started wit a 'vengeance'. Saw PA, who got the records pulled up at the hospital and said, ‘she did not show where they had done a CT Scan; after the wreck they did one … but the seizure activity did not occur until afterwards, so she made an appointment for tomorrow at 1:00pm. Sooooooo, DH is dropping me off at BF’s and she will come home at lunch and take me there, even ‘if’ I have to wait for a little while. She had called me earlier and I was telling her what the PA had said. Probably made worse by accident; but could have also been brought on by the stress the week before. Either way, she thinks that a CT scan should have been done. Even if I did hit my head … which I must have to be the way I was, it might not have shown up on the first one; but, a week later, having a seizure when I have not had one in 3 years … needed to be checked in. So, I go tomorrow. DH to leave me at BF’s house, she to come get me, have a light lunch and take me, depending on the time, might come back and get me and take me home. Trying to get into Neurologist’s office (who did not call me back after leaving a message that I had called about seizure). I’m NOT happy with the Neurologist as it is. He is just plain ‘weird’. When I went to him this past March and he came in – only 2nd time I had seen him in a year. He walked in, stood in front of me and asked ‘have you had any seizures’? “No” ‘OK, I’ve sent in an Rx and come back in a year (unless you have another one). WELL … WTF? I had one … and can’t get a return call. The PA is trying to get me in to see him ASAP; she told me ‘also to call and try to get in’. So afterwards, I walked next door and bought an everything bagel w/cream cheese and a Vanilla Skinny Latter and that was my supper. Came home and ate the last ½ of DH’s salad. Drink more water. Sat a little bit, had another glass of water, DH made coffee and I had my protein bar. Earlier today had ½ cup of blueberries and handful of fresh blueberries from of our yard that I had picked yesterday. I’ve taken my night meds and I am sleepy. Basically slept through The Voice; but, did hear the singers. Dosed in and out. So many good semi-finalists … hard to pick the final 4. I see another muscle relaxant and migraine relaxant headache coming on that will mean headache medications and going to bed now.

Auroranne – Nice pixs of your grandkids. I know you are proud of them.

Lenora

janetr7476

DJ - wrote "Janetr, way to go on the treadmill. Don’t ya love it when your work pays off?"

Yes, thank you, its very thrilling to know that the work pays off and that my body thanks me for taking better care of it

Janetr OKC

Lilymay2

SSC1958 wrote: »

Hello Friends,

I've missed you. I haven't been posting for quite a while. It's not that I haven't been thinking about all of you, just that I've gone back to work full time. For those of you that work full time I'm not sure how you manage to keep up.

I'm still working hard at staying active - doing Tai Chi 2 - 3 times a week and working at getting to 10,000 steps a day. I'm currently at about 9,000.

Working full time has impacted my meal planning so I'm juggling and trying to find the time and energy to do it more effectively.

It's so good to see so many of you still here not to mention all the newbies. I'll try to drop in more often.

Thought for the day: “What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” ~ Ralph Marston

Carey-Northern Alberta (Where we need rain desperately)

Good to hear from you. When working full time it is certainly hard to keep up with lots of things. Praying for rain for everyone that is dry.

Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan

Lilymay2

Checking in...take care everyone. Off to bed ...and off to work again.. what a boring life...ha ha

Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan

GodMomKim

Hi gals,

Miriam - so yes I do know about grey water, in CA there is treated grey water available to haul from your water company sites and it is free, it is technically illegal to re-route your grey water here, but not saying if I do it, but my yard looks pretty good with a pretty low water bill…. LOL

Joyce – thinking of you and Charlie – sending ((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))

PeachyCarol – is the pom ok? Sorry to hear about the wine issues, but you’ll save some serious calories too.

Linda – Mom’s are funny in what they want to do, but maybe is the organizing clutter control angels giving you a deadline.

Heather - fingers crossed on the beetroot… do you do fingers crossed in England, it is a silly good luck thing kids here do.

Allie – sending you hugs and good thoughts to your friends family. As for the dog…I don’t expect you to do this, but kennel? You did not “hire on” to be a dog sitter too, so they can put the pup in a kennel for the 5 days?

Karen from NY – take care ! it’s tough but you are doing the right thing.

Charleen – quiet happy dance

Dawn – I am a horrid speller and was having a hard time with your name, so this is easier for me… I do think that there is something to the minimum calorie count and the regularness of that to really help your body get the hang of losing weight. Great pic



So feel like I have some time to write… and there are so many new faces, thought I do my introduction again:

I’m Kim – I live in N. California (SF bay area); I am single -never married; I have a dog Levi, one DN (darling nephew 17 years old -senior in high school), a DGS (darling god-son 23 years old – has his BS – wants his Masters but is looking for work as a break between BS and MS), a DGD (darling god daughter 19 years old – sophomore in college). I am 57 years old; I own 3 small businesses – of which I am the only employee; I teach cooking classes via the local community center and to private clients; I do gardening for 3 clients – 2 are older and I do the “heavy lifting” and one who is also older but has a tour garden of specialty roses – so I maintain 120+ roses and other filler plants. And my main business is I own a machine embroidery business – 2 large commercial machines, I do a lot of letterjackets for high school kids, team items, and then names on many things and logos for small businesses on jackets/shirts/bags. My bio-family is a mess, and I am finding myself emotionally and am slowly replacing the toxic folks in my life with life affirming folks.
And more:

The potential gardening job is still a bit up in the air, the gal gave notice, but now they are re-organizing … hope that doesn’t affect the possibility.. – a couple of weeks and the reorg should be done. This would be a “regular job” fitting in with my gardening business and generating a set amount each month – which would be super helpful.

I read a “fun” book – it is non-fiction, but not heavy, I heard the author interviewed on NPR (National Public Radio) and I liked his humor, so borrowed this book and enjoyed it “ A Thousand Naked Strangers – a paramedic’s wild ride to the edge and back” by Kevin Hazzard. It is about his 10 years as a paramedic at Gavin Hospital in GA

So today was a hiking day and I did 20,788 steps, 8.27 miles….ate about 100 of my exercise calories – which I find I almost have to do to not be crazy hungry on the higher exercise days, but that is mellowing out as I do it more, the first couple of times I was eating an extra 4-500 calories… maybe my body is learning.

So I have 2 thick cut, boneless pork chops in my freezer and my friend who is coming over the weekend loves pork, I almost NEVER cook it, I find it difficult as pork cooks so fast I overcook it and end up with a dish I am not happy with…I looked at the recipes on skinnytaste, any one tried any of them? Or have a favorite recipe they would like to share?


Smiles

Kim from N. California

CSSJ09

Dear All,
Thank you so much for all your understanding and support. I am not sure why I am so depressed although the toxic relationship ( some people do not get the message) and crazy career have certainly not helped. In any case, I am doing a bit better. Yesterday, I worked in my garden for a couple of hours. Gardening is healing for me and I really miss not being able to get out. That and riding. None in several weeks. We have had so much rain that all my delicate seedlings that I grew from seed in pods and put into beds got washed out. I ended up going to the Southern States for locally grown vegetable plants ( all sorts of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and herbs) and replanted them in the raised beds at the far end of my back yard and in the kitchen garden by my kitchen door. Michele What bushes did you end up planting by your garage? I saw that one of the loose leaf lettuces I had planted before Peru had gotten big enough to pick some leaves so I helped myself to a munch while working. Delicious. And low calorie.

Today, I was much better with eating and forced myself to exercise - only 3 miles at 12 minutes per mile, but it is a start.

Joyce {{{{hugs}}}} and prayers for you and Charlie. You are handling so much right now. Please be sure to get your rapid weight gain checked out. Please take care of yourself.

Carol I have had several friends who needed to reduce or eliminate their wine consumption. It is not easy, but a side benefit was that the weight just melted away and they had so much more energy.

Katla I am so pleased that you have been able to spend some time with DD and the grands. How is your DS and family doing in DC? I don't imagine that they have seen the sun yet since they arrived. Have you been able to ride recently? The story about the sourdough was so fascinating. A concrete link with history. I never thought to ask where my starter came from. If I had, perhaps we would have been more conscientious about keeping it going during a move out of state. It really is alive and after reading your history, feel awful that we killed the yeast.

Marcelyn - Аз преподава в висшето търговско управление училище в Москва, когато Горбачов беше там. Аз също имаше опит виждам Елцин кампания на Арбат. Знам, знам. Лоши български, не руски. Но, съм живял в България.Аз не пътуват много и това беше зимата.

Karen {{{{hugs}}}}}} to you also. Difficult work/friend situations are especially complex and hard to resolve. There never seems to be any good solution that leaves everyone content.

Chris Your new BF loaned you his Porsche????? Although it is sad that after 19 1/2 years a door has closed, I never heard of a BF with Porsche come roaring through the open window. Vrooom.

Dawn What a lot of work in your garden. It would be nice if we could ship all this rain to California and Canada and the upper west. Navy rocks. A long time ago, DH and I went to the inaugural Army-Navy rugby game in the new stadium at West Point. The good guys won and I was not sure my DH, in his officer's pea coat, would get out alive. Our host, a WP grad, and the other folks in grey were not too happy. He had the smarts to take it off before we got to the bar afterwards. I am not sure why rugby games always end up at bars. Heather, can you answer this?

Penny The hares are amazing. Best of luck on the proposal. I just had a project canceled ( change in government ministers) so I know that waiting for positive decisions on RFPs can be stress-inducing. You live in a magical place and I hope you are getting to relax for just a bit.

As to the career high (in my lows I really could not talk about it since I was overwhelmed with toxic loss at the time) -
I was invited to an official dinner for the Prime Minister of a country with which I have started working ( no, not Peru). For the new people, I do international aid work. It was not a State Dinner (only the President has those and he was not there) but pretty special, none the less. After the big reception for which we had to go through security, sign in, etc., we went to another location for what was a much smaller dinner (no press) . When I checked in, I was told to go to a table marked "reserved" at the end of the room by the windows. I assumed that I was being placed in Siberia as befitting a nobody. Instead, I was seated next to the Prime Minister at the head table. It was an unforgettable evening.

I think I was more nervous about having to get a formal dress (mine was short, not long), hair and make-up done, than I was having to make a presentation at the dinner. This is probably TMI, but the undergarments cost more than the dress which I purchased at a charity thrift shop. I was told that the dress was a Nordstrom's brand and it fit perfectly (as long as I did not breathe) and looked like it cost a fortune, which it probably did when purchased initially. The hair and make-up together, definitely cost more.

Speaking of Nordstrom's - for anyone who has had a mastectomy, lumpectomy or other surgery, radiation, etc - Nordstrom's offers FREE bra adjustments and puts in the pockets for prosthetics. Just pick out whatever bra you want, and they will tailor it to your needs.

I was stupid to stay away from the club when feeling low. I actually feel much better now than when I started writing this.

Love to all.

CJ

CSSJ09

Crazy, all the new posts, while I was writing.
Barbie Thank you for posting Mary's note. Now, back to my kettle bell. I don't want her to be disappointed.

Lenora I am sorry that you had a seizure after the accident. Definitely not what you need.

Kim Good luck on the gardening job. It I taking a really long time for them to make up their minds. As for grey water- during a bad drought, we were encouraged to capture laundry and kitchen water, let it settle, and reuse it on non-edible vegetation.

Lillian Sending water your way...those unfortunate people near Fort McMurray.

CJ

jmkmomm

Today I sent a personal face book message to both our girls from the place where DH had the colonoscopy. Both of them replied back fairly quickly. Expressed shock but that it is the best thing and he will feel better. That was it. So I am sitting at home this evening assuming oldest daughter would call and see how things are, how he is, how I am, how we feel about it. All that stuff. I knew Michelle was at work and wouldn't be home until midnight. So I finally texted Christina and said 'call me'. She does a couple of hours later and asks what's up. I texted Michelle to call me when she got home. After I told her what I wanted to talk to her about, she said she texted that he would feel so much better. Am I wrong in thinking that a personal phone call is wrong? They both assumed that their short text was all I needed. I need them here with me. I need to have them wrap their arms around me and let me cry. I would ask that of Charlie but he is void of emotions. When my Mom died, he just came over to be by my side. As I was driving him home today and we were talking about this I tried to take and hold his hand. There was no movement in his hand or fingers to respond to me. It just isn't there, hasn't been there for a very long time.

Oh well. We will get through this. My appointment is at 1:30 with NP. Charlie asked if I wanted him to go with me. I told him that I would be OK but if he wanted he could. He said he wanted to. So he has the emotion of love. He just can't express it physically.

Joyce, teary eyed in Indiana

cityjaneLondon

CJ - Lovely to see your long post. :flowerforyou:
Yes, rugby is associated with bars, or pubs over here. More specifically, with beer. Large quantities of it. With drinking songs, stripping off and generally being a #×÷+. Not my cup of tea at all. I'm definitely not into macho.
My first husband was a university rugby player. I refused to let him take part in stupid drinking games and stood my ground, despite everyone's bafflement. Even at his 21st birthday.
My elder son played for Middlesex Colts, touring Italy. At university he resigned from the club because of the casual, unthinking racism and joined the sky divers instead.
My DH likes to watch the rugby on screen. Sometimes with a beer (small) in hand.

Got to get DH that cup of tea. Morning all!

Love Heather UK

Katla49

Joyce & Charlie I am keeping you both in my prayers. The surgeon, too, that God guides his hands. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

lhannon062709

Lenora, Carol/Peach, Joyce and Charlie--sending good thoughts... as many as the ether can hold.

Joyce, my sister married my brother-in-law shortly after his last surgery, which (TMI for the rest, sorry) removed his anu$ and a fair chunk of his colon. He is permanently on a bag, but is scrupulous about taking care of it and himself. He has good days and bad, but that was five years ago, and he is doing very, very well. There is never any smell when you're near him, the bag is completely non-intrusive, and he just wears a loose shirt. My sister will call him a *kitten*, and he'll just pop off and say he has no butt, and they both laugh. He's older than I am, nearing 60, but wouldn't have made it this far without the surgery... He lives the way he's always done, still works, and overall it changed his life, other than the private side of it, very little. He made his peace with it. So yes, there is definitely life afterward. Most of his pain is gone, he says, and the inability to control his bowels along with it, so it's much less embarrassing and traumatic. My hopes for the best outcome for Charlie and for you.

lhannon062709

Took this week's editorial to writer's group last night, and one of the ladies ran from the room crying. A youngster who truly inspired this town to come together to celebrate his life and grant his last wishes died on Sunday, and the editorial is about that. We're putting together a feature for this week's paper around his life and his impact on Fort Stockton.

Still up at 3:30 this morning, but was asleep by 9, so got quite a bit of rest. Getting tired of this "up at 3:30" business, wish my body would just take a break. It's probably the third cup of coffee each morning, when I had been restricting myself to only two most of the time before.

Lots to do, so I'll sign off here...
Love y'all,
Lisa in West Texas, where we've had rain the last couple days and are really happy about it!

grandmallie

GodMomKim~No kennel ,the dog is for Faith and with them gone ,it will be up to me to take care of it.. you know how much I love dogs,but I just sort of feel taken advantage of...I am working on Friday,Monday,Tuesday,Weds, and I have hair appt and working at dads on thursday, and probably this weekend also..