WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2016

jmkmomm

Karen, Charlie doesn't sing in the shower at al. In fact he is quite silent. He takes THE longest shower and I hear slapping noises so one time I asked about it. He says since he is showering his dirty body, and he is 6 ft, that the ceiling needs to be cleaned. So after he showers, he takes his wash cloth, dirty, and slaps it against the ceiling to clean it! Men, you got to love them. We don't know what else to do with them.

Anne, I am not only directionally challenged, I am technologically challenged. I know there is a GPS on my phone but I wouldn't know how in the world to use it. I also have an iPad but I wouldn't know how to use that as a GPS. A long time ago I bought my husband a Garmin GPS and we did use that quite a bit. But it was the cheapo kind that you couldn't put updates on. So I bought him a Tom Tom that you could put updates on. I took it out of the box and couldn't figure out how to use it and left it in the box. I recently found it after it being still in the box in some unknown spot on my messy office for 3 years. I still have no idea how to use it. I was so glad my daughter lived in Lexington, Ky. I go 1-64 almost to her house. One time her husband was moved to somewhere in West Virginia. It was 1-64 pretty much the whole way!!!! They are back in Lexington now. Both my girls went to college in Georgetown, Ky, right off 1-64. My out of this town life centers around 1-64. That's it. I know the main road here in town, I know my way to the mall and church. An old friend has invited a bunch of us from where I used to work out to her house on Monday. Some one else is going to have to drive.

Re, we love to go to a local large amusement park that has one of the lazy rivers. I love the lazy river, I just can't hardly take me getting in ad out of the inner tube, especially out of.

Allison, is there no one else in your office you can talk to? This senior dentist may need to know how one of his dentists is treating his staff. Good luck. Have it rehearsed.

You all say Charlie and I must be doing OK. We are a mess. And I mean that literally. Some of you are new and don't know he just had his colon removed and has an ileostomy. I was a nurse and it was like riding a bike. It came back to me like I was just working yesterday and not back in 1999 when I quit. We hadn't had any problems what so ever with his bag. But last night when I was changing his dressing I knew I smelled poop. And with these bags, you shouldn't smell poop. They are quite odor proof, even with gas. they have this nice gas vent that you can't smell it and the bag doesn't blow up like a balloon. So I investigated and sure enough, right around his belly buttton there was poop. So I got all the supplies needed and changed his bag. The bags are supposed to stay on 5 days and today was supposed to be the day to change it. So this evening it happened again only it was a bigger mess that required washing of clothes. So you can imagine the mess. So his skin is getting irritated under the bag. As a nurse who had a love of this kind of nursing and was on a special hospital team of helping, I feel like a failure. Tonight I had decided I was finally tired of looking at all the boxes of free samples all the companies sent us. So I separated all the things that could just be thrown away, things I might need but wasn't sure, bags I wanted to experiment with and two piece bags that I might want to use but didn't want to use since his tummy was still tender and didn't want to use two piece. So what did I grab and get ready for this emergency tonight??? A two piece bag. I hope it doesn't bother him when he rolls on his side at night. Wish I had some chocolate to console my soul with but i don't.

Joyce, Indiana

IremiaRe

Ah Joyce.. Sorry Hon. I am sure you have heard this before... but *kitten* happens, Sugar. Don't beat up on yourself.. you are doing the best that you can, and you know Charlie appreciates you for it.

You are NOT a failure... look in the mirror and tell yourself you are a capable person, and you will keep it together for one more day. Do that every day... several times if need be.

As one of the afore-mentioned New folks... I had no idea just how much you were trying to juggle.

I am in awe.

*hugs*

Re in TX

KetoneKaren

Michele Look what I found on allrecipes.com:

The Easiest Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe

1 (3.5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups milk
1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Prep 10 m
Cook 20 m
Ready In 30 m

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large saucepan combine the non-instant pudding mix with 2 cups milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding is thickened. Remove from heat. Pour the dry cake mix into the saucepan and mix until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

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So this one says bake 20-30 minutes, but they don't say to let the pudding cool first, so it would be hotter mix going into the oven which would shorten the baking time by a few minutes. This looks faster.

I always made it with the whole bag of chocolate chips, half melted in the warm pudding mix, and half sprinkled on top.

lhannon062709

KJLaMore

Morning! I'm here! Reading to keep up! Sending hugs to all. Busy, busy. Pickle juice. Yea!

pipcd34

morning peeps

fanncy0626

Good morning!



Mary from Minnesota

Peach1948

margaretturk

SSC1958

Wishing everyone a bright sunshiny day..Have to hurry to work...later friends.

Carey N Alberta

cityjaneLondon

Oooouuuuufffff! Knackered. Walked my legs off. Going to have a nap.

Love Heather

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

Karen (Virginia) – Maybe I have missed something important here about your DnL thinking about home schooling. Unless you live in a community that has a home schooling group where each parent teaches whatever subject they need to take and rotate around, you need to think long and hard about home schooling. One of the ‘major’ things that is usually lacking is ‘socialization’ with other kids and teachers (good, bad, or indifferent). My DDnL#1 made a comment on FB about ‘thinking’ about home schooling her 2 girls; and, my sister – who IS a teacher let her know ‘quickly’ she was NOT qualified and went through all the reasons why not. She only has a HS education; she can’t even help 15-year-old daughter with Algebra, how to speak with good grammar, isn’t one who likes to read (for pleasure, or otherwise). She just lambasted her about it. While she pissed my DDnL#1 off, she was right. My oldest sister (also a teacher) and the wives of the men who all attended the same church did, basically, home schooled the children in the church; but, all that taught had college degrees in whatever subject they taught and they rotated around to make sure all the children got the education they needed to have. There are several things you have to go through (at least in Georgia) that you have to do to ‘qualify’ to ‘home school’ your child(ren). They give you a 'curriculum' to follow. They also have to be tested ever so often to make sure they are at a level of children taught in public schools. Unless your child has a ‘major’ disability that makes attending a public or private school impossible, I would have to agree with your son (and whatever reasons he hasn’t come around to the home schooling idea).

Meg – Glad that Benny the Beagle is doing better. Taking my “Cracker” to be ‘clipped’ today. The other day I asked that she be bathed in the ‘de-skunking’ shampoo and when I went to pay; got charged for a bath, then got charged for a 2nd bath with the ‘special’ shampoo. I thought that was ‘overkill’ especially when she did not smell much better when we got home than she did when I took her. They also brushed her teeth, which I did NOT ask for @ $11. The two (2) baths alone costs me a total of $42; which I think was ‘overkill’. I don’t think I paid that the first time when they clipped and washed her in the ‘de-skunking’ shampoo (and she smelled ‘good’ for nearly 3 months, even when she went outside to play and go potty. When I called back to complain, I was told that the manager would be there today. I certainly intend on talking to her. Might not do me any good; but, I’ll get my DDnL#2 to order me clippers and do her grooming myself. I'm not sure I will take her back if they don't attempt to rectify what I considered an 'over-charge'.

Katla – We had a pond dug, which would NOT hold water – needed to have more ‘clay base’ than it did in that area (which was right over an underground spring). We were told that putting down guano in it; it would work like a liner and then it would hold water. We did not do it because of the cost.

Re in TX – We’re hoping that DOS takes the hint. DH has said he will retire 3 days after they find him in the bushes with his hand moving up and down. He is a house painter (self-employed). DYS and DDbL#2 are ‘trying’ to get pregnant, will be trying in vitro fertilization to do so; so at this point, we're not having a grandchild yet.

Lenora

fanncy0626

Stronglifts

Squat-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
OHP-1X5X 45/50/55/60, 5X5X 50
DL-1X5X 135

Kettlebell Swing

Russian kettle bell swing-19 X 10 X 30

Walk 1000 Miles Challenge

3 miles

We have a few things to finish at the cabin. My DH is going to install the kitchen sink. I will get the bathroom ready and vacuum one more time. We will then be ready for my DD and DS I L to arrive. Then we are off to Moondance Jammin Country!

Have a great day everyone!



Mary from Minnesota

tracidee366

Hi, I'd like to introduce myself and see I can hang out with you ladies. My name is Tracy and I live in a small suburb of San Diego. I'm married with three mostly wonderful children ages, 26(son), 10(son), and 9(daughter). I'm a mostly stay at home mom although I do work part time as a lunch lady during the school year. I've been overweight most of my life and morbidly obese for a very good portion of that time. In 2011 I had weight loss surgery and and got down from my highest weight of 340 to 211. I'm an emotional eater and a few things lately caused me to gain back up to 257 at the end of last year. I'm currently 233 and working my way down to a goal weight of between 165-175. My current workout regime is a functional fitness class 4x a week. My current diet is mostly ketogenic with wine and some tequila thrown in to keep things fun.

If you're still with me so far, thanks for reading!

Tracy

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cityjaneLondon

Had my little nap and we are just now setting sail back to Dover. Apparently a following wind will give us a smooth passage with the stabilisers out.
Tonight is formal with a Captain's Cocktail party to start the evening. I'm going to wear my yoga teacher's dress for the second time.
Bergen started off as a big disappointment. Two other cruise ships were in port, one of which was HUGE. Of course, that meant hordes of tourists, which we found very uncomfortable. The Bryggen area of old merchant's houses was a commercial honey pot with thousands milling around. My hip hurt a lot from yesterday's walking and I started to go a bit hypo and panicky after we had looked around there, the fish market and interesting cathedral, thankfully evading the tours. Coffee and a shared cinnamon bun restored me to something a bit more optimistic.
After that we caught the funicular railway to the top of the mountain for a great view of Bergen and the fjord. Although there were lots of tourists it was very well organised and a smooth transit. At the top we went for a hike around the nature trails and a pretty lake. My spirits were restored as we were more or less alone.
We found a café for a bite to eat and we had pancakes. All these carbs and sugar were most unusual for me, but I reckoned needs must, as nothing else was on offer and I didn't want another hypo. The sweet foods stood in for lunch and afternoon tea.
When we came down I wanted to go to the Hanseatic Museum, but they wouldn't sell us a ticket without combining it with other sites, so we told them what we thought of them and walked out! Grrrrrr!
I then suggested the Leprosy Museum, much to DH's surprise, but it was a great success and nobody there. They even opened up the old wooden chapel for us. Fascinating that Norway was scourged by leprosy until the 19th century and this was where they put the affected people of the area in a purpose built community. The doctor who discovered that leprosy was caused by a bacillus worked here.
After that we bought some cloudberry jam from the market, ate some cherries and walked back to the boat. I reckon I was actually walking around for about 5 hours. My legs are still recovering.

Lots of love, Heather

Katla49

Rori: Optimism is an excellent word. You seem to be doing very well with your goals.

Re in TX: I'm glad you're happy in your new state. Are you in the area that has had flood problems? :huh:

Joyce: (((HUGS)))

Tracy: Counting calories works but it is not speedy. To be successful you have to change the way you live & eat permanently, otherwise it is just another yoyo diet. I've lost the weight and I'm still here every day and still counting calories because I've already lost and regained in my life and I want this to be the "forever" me. You've found a great place for practical and social support. Welcome! :flowerforyou:

Becca: Thinking about you and your DH. I hope all goes very well.


I got a txt from my riding teacher yesterday asking if I'd be willing to have my lesson today rather than Saturday. I said yes. She does a lot for me and I try to be flexible when she asks. I intended to go shopping for half chaps today so I'd have them for my lesson tomorrow. Oh well. I guess the half chaps will wait a little while. I also have yoga today. Yay! Riding will come after yoga so I'll be all stretched and supple for my ride.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon




Tibetan proverb: "The secret to living well and long is: Eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure..."

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

pipcd34

90% done. 41.8mi to go

grandmallie

Well dopey dr had me in tears,he has blocked every weds afternoon that I work with him,that no root canals be scheduled.in RED he just is giving me nasty looks evertime he walks by me..I do not need the stress

janetr7476

fanncy0626 wrote: »

Stronglifts


Kettlebell Swing

Russian kettle bell swing-19 X 10 X 30

Mary from Minnesota

I tried kettle bell swings today using my 10 lb dumbell and loved it. I'm gong to go to Walmart or somewhere and get me a kettle bell. I think it will be easier to hold and better balanced. Thanks for being our "shining" example.

Sounds like your weekend is going to be packed with fun. I'd love to see pics of the cabin. Have fun this weekend.

Janetr OKC

janetr7476

My youngest daughter just called and they were headed down to San Antonio, her brother in law had a stroke yesterday and is unresponsive, he's only 45. His wife is alone in San Antonio with no family there so they are on the way to be with her. That also happens to be where my grandson is in rehab so they are hoping to get to visit with him tomorrow while they are there.

Janetr OKC (in HOT, hot, hot OKC heat index of 108)

KetoneKaren

Janetr OKC Oh gosh, so sorry about your daughter's brother-in-law!!! That is just really sad and I am so sorry for her and for you!


Lenora Concerning the home schooling...

Yeah, I know I didn't include all of the qualifications of Griffin's potential local teachers: A psychologist grandfather. A senior computer analyst grandfather whizkid. A grandmother with a PhD in education, a Doctor of Divinity degree, and a Master's degree in social work. An M.D. grandmother. A LCSW grandmother. And an amazing mother who is a very talented 6th grade teacher who also teaches high school Spanish. His dad is also quite accomplished but probably would not be interested in teaching, nor does he have the temperament for it.

Not to mention a very large and active local home schooling network with competitive organized sports teams, groups that go to the ballet, etc. Even with all of that, I am hearing you loud & clear; it is not something to go into willy nilly. I do not think it would be easy.

Karen in Virginia

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Annr

Re in TX~ My sister has 1.5 acres and a huge house. I am thinking that little tiny homes scattered with walkways (for the walkers or scooters) would be a good thing...to connect to the main house. My grandfather built our family home...(up the road a skosh but sold a year after my mother passed, about 17 yrs ago), then built his home, (which my sister bought many years ago after he passed). Every so often my grandparents make themselves known. My grandmother strokes my sisters cheek during the night, and my grandfather moves chairs around outside, (always to face the sun). I think they would both be so proud to have it as a family gathering place once again.
Sadly my husband would never go for that plan, because he and my sister don't really get along well. So if it ever is just me, then I would definitely go in on it. Strange, why is it that we always gravitate back to where it all began? To return to the fold so to speak. My husband and I returned to Oregon after spending 32 years away, and it has been really a comfort.
Nice to meet you and join in our little group :-)
Becca
Oregon

KJLaMore

Anne and other directionally challenged women- The post and comments about needing gps and being challenged in this way is cracking me up right now. This morning, I wrote down directions for my son to pick up birthday cupcakes from a local baker/caterer's store. I drew a map, but son went by the directions that I wrote. I told him the store was north of the library and he called me so angry because it was actually west of it. I always forget that the streets turn a bit when you get into downtown GH. He was also angry that I called it a "store". It is, but it is in a converted older home... Oh well, he got the cupcakes home, safe and sound.
I am down only one pound this week, but that's okay; due to the weather and the timing of the weather, I haven't been able to be as active outside. I am hoping to make healthy choices this weekend while my daughter and her husband are here.
One thing I did find out while doing my exercises this morning. Well, actually, I figured it out while I was folding laundry. Those little dryer sheets are super slippery on my tile floors! I have decided to use them to do my mountain climbers and some of the other exercises to build core and hip/leg/arm muscles. They will work just like those little slippery discs that they have at the gym I went to! Yea!

Annr

Joyce, Indiana~ Aw Joyce you are NOT a failure. When it comes to your mate, it's not the same as when you were tending to your patients. There is emotions involved, and the care you feel is at a whole other level. Do the best you can, but keep the wife hat mentally on. That was my problem when I was tending husband while he was getting sicker and sicker waiting for a liver. I put the caregiver hat on, and took the wife one completely off. It was easier to just not feel. But as I got number, so did husband, until it felt like us as a couple was not in the picture. (((((hugs)))) to you friend. "All will be well, and all will be well, and all manner of things will be exceedingly well".

Becca
Oregon

Annr

tracidee366 wrote: »

Hi, I'd like to introduce myself and see I can hang out with you ladies. My name is Tracy and I live in a small suburb of San Diego. I'm married with three mostly wonderful children ages, 26(son), 10(son), and 9(daughter). I'm a mostly stay at home mom although I do work part time as a lunch lady during the school year. I've been overweight most of my life and morbidly obese for a very good portion of that time. In 2011 I had weight loss surgery and and got down from my highest weight of 340 to 211. I'm an emotional eater and a few things lately caused me to gain back up to 257 at the end of last year. I'm currently 233 and working my way down to a goal weight of between 165-175. My current workout regime is a functional fitness class 4x a week. My current diet is mostly ketogenic with wine and some tequila thrown in to keep things fun.

If you're still with me so far, thanks for reading!

Tracy

Nice ta meetcha Tracy. I lived in Imperial Beach once...(out of many places in California). Married to a Navy Chief so every 4 years it is up and moving time! I have 3 sons, (26, 21, and 17). Older two are in active Navy, and getting really to put the third son in DEP (delayed Entry Program), for this year until he graduates next year from high school. I have worked here and there but mostly a stay at home mom as well. Currently about 240 lbs, highest weight was 268 lbs. I just settle for crappy food, when I should choose better. Welcome again!
Becca
Oregon

Annr

Katla~You are such a great friend, thinking of us daily. I appreciate you! Husbands' kneecap is doing really well these days, and the brace is back in it's packaging. He is able to just use his cane, and was able to drive the car, and go up the stairs to our apartment just fine yesterday and today. Having his bile bag, having to drink so much gaterade takes a toll on him though, so he naps daily in his chair. Always having to sleep on his left side and back has made him really achy, which I try to massage out nightly. Other than that, he is his old self, and life goes blissfully on. My sons have been really supportive during all this, emailing us, and calling us. I have raised self aware, sympathetic, and caring sons. They both even remembered my birthday!
(((hugs))) friend!
Becca
Oregon

theresakruse48

Thanks to everyone that replied to me. My knee goes completely out on me from time to time and had caused a few bad falls. It seems to be getting stronger with all my aqua calisthenics. But, in the past, when it felt strong then I always went out. Like there isnt any way to tell for sure what it's up to lol. I will keep praying about it and keep on with the aqua and the ibuprofen 800s for now

Katla49