WOMEN ages 50+ FOR JULY 2016
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Anne - well done on putting in a toilet! You are woman, hear you roar... or flush, as the case may be.
Barbie - Add me to the list of New Balance lovers. When I was up over 300 pounds, they were the only ones you could get with steel shanks. Now, they're the only ones that fit my feet well, never cause a blister. They always have very supportive arches, and mine are high, so they've been my choice for two dozen years.
Agree very wholeheartedly with continuing to keep politics out of this space. I'm up in the middle of it as a newspaper editor all the time now, and this is the one place where I'm not bombarded with it, and I treasure it enormously.
Went to dinner with the DH's boss last night, and I actually really like him. He's already offered to get Corey on as a supervisor at one of the other 27 sites they're working. It's a huge opportunity, which we had already discussed, and agreed was a possibility out of this job. They're everywhere in the U.S., East Coast, West Coast, Colorado, some other areas. So, I'll be revising Corey's resume this morning and getting it over to him. We've pretty much decided that, if the money's good, he will probably take it on... and get one two- to three-month job under his belt and decide if he likes it. We can take one chunk of time away from each other, and the pay's good enough, plus per diem, that it would let me fly out where he is for a weekend. After that, if he loves it, I have a decision to make. And so far, he loves it. And they love him, which I had no doubt of from the jump.
But, it's not a decision I can make right now, and there are so many ifs involved that it makes my head swim. We're still tracking to be debt-free, and if we shut the warehouse down, so we're not paying electric, water, etc., it would get our expenses down enormously. Especially without a mortgage to pay--just insurance and taxes. Anyway, my brains just exploded, so I'm going to finish getting things straightened up and my second cup of cofffee started.
Pensive in West Texas,
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Good Morning Ladies
Sitting out on the front porch and enjoying the peace and quiet...
Slept almost 9 hours last night and Faith was asleep by 4:30 yesterday afternoon..so she just woke up a bit ago.. Did her drill,insulin pills breakfast and she is going back to sleep..I'm waiting on her paper for her..
Tomorrow she and Jean go to court for the restraining order..We can only hope that her brother does something stupid and lands in jail because he has been nothing but a pain in everryone's side all his life..he has a brilliant mind but is also a narcissist and has been nothing but trouble to his whole family..
Sean and Jean are due home today later this afternoon before dinner... Then I will go home0 -
Lisa - Gosh! Your decisions make my head explode, let alone yours. I have no idea how you cope with all these plans getting rearranged all the time. I guess you must like it deep down.
I have a secret plan to get DH to move to Hove. Well, it's secret from DH - pretty much everyone else knows about it. :laugh: Winchester was my original choice and that would still work with the journey to Hove about the same as it is now.
I am treading very softly on this one. My preference for somewhere to live is somewhere quiet, but within walking distance of most facilities. In a charming place, of course. Here we have to get in the car to go anywhere except the pub.
I am very lucky in my house and the countryside is lovely, but I am a city girl at heart.
Love Heather xxxxxxxxxx
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Michele
Oh, Jess gave me this really nice gift today. It brought tears to my eyes.
Michele in NC
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Awwwww.
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Barbie The main reason that I use a dumbbell instead of a kettlebell is that Jake said that swinging a kettlebell looks dangerous but somehow he doesn't seem troubled by my doing the same thing with a dumbbell---so I swing away and don't tell him
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That is so funny.
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DJ Our HOA board is a mixed bag. Our president John is pretty great but did tell a little white lie to the board about some roses he planted along the fence we have bordering a path on property we eased for use by the community. People kept allowing their dogs and children onto our non-eased property, so he helped us build an attractive split rail fence and planted roses along it. His idea. The board paid for half of it, and he donated the roses that nobody wanted that needed removing from his church. Then he told the board we had requested the prickly roses, which we love, but were totally his idea. So now board members have told path users we requested that specific solution to keep people off our property. Ugh. It's made people so mad they are shoving the roses clear back from the fence on our side, even though the groundskeeper keeps them sheared on the path side. It's unfortunate and was avoidable. There is another HOA member who is a horse's patootie, overzealous. One who wouldn't enforce anything. And two who are quite reasonable. I wouldn't want to be on the HOA board. I admire you for having done it.
Kim What a start to your job! Gosh I hope you won't have to climb the fence to go to work every day LOL! I can't believe you do yoga in addition to having a very physical job...amazing...and all I can say about falling asleep while the water was running into the glass from the tap, is thank goodness you weren't behind the wheel! I bet you sleep like a baby.
NYKAREN Sending strength and support!
Heather You ARE a supermodel!!! Just ask any of us! And of course you will move to Hove! You can be close to grandbabies and live in a nice locale. DH may secretly want to live there anyway.
The kettlebell routine isn't hurting my arms at all, but my butt and legs feel it this morning. It takes me a few "snaps" of my hips to get the momentum for the full swing, but then it literally feels as if the kettlebell is floating, and my arms and shoulders are not stressed. I know weight lifting can worsen lymphedema in some people, not sure about kettlebell swings, but I'm sure you have thought of all of that.
Handywomen of the Group Last time I tried to fix my toilet it took 3 hours and I still had to call a plumber. I have installed a light fixture or two in my time, but only where another one had been before. I installed my dryer.and replaced the venting system for it. This, too, went into a spot where there was already electricity, but the cord wasn't attached to the dryer so I did that part. I installed Bali blinds in my family room and my bedroom. And that's the sum total of my handyman experience for a lifetime. I would rather work an extra shift or two and call somebody to do the work, I know, I know, I'm not much of a pioneer, and coming from pioneer stock, that's a wee bit embarrassing...I do like gardening, though, and I installed a zoysia lawn with plugs three years ago - a lot of work.
Barbie Nice shoe! Like Miriam, I have a wide foot, but can wear women's wide sizes. I wear Crocs most of the time (ugly as they are), and I love Clarks, Ryka, and Brooks. Have a pair of Skechers that I like, too. I noticed last time I lost a lot of weight that my shoes were a little looser which surprised me!
Lisa As Heather said, my head is exploding too...in my head, I just got your DH moved in from the ranch and the two of you out of the warehouse and into the trailer!
Everyone not mentioned
Pre-logging the last 2 days has worked very well and is helping me stay on plan.
I love my new kettlebell routine! I'm going to craft a plan to do a kettlebell or dumbbell routine every day - but not working the same muscle group two days in a row. I'm so glad I like it! I am feeling it in my inner thighs and butt mostly, but I am not as sore as I anticipated. Glad my back, knees, shoulders, and wrists are fine, I think that means my form is good.
Working today, pre-logging and preparing all food so I won't be tempted to order take-out. I will get about 14,000 steps in today, that will have to suffice.
Karen in muggy Virginia where it's already 80 degrees and climbing2 -
I got a very nice email this morning, totally out of the blue, from a former student, thanking me after all these years for all my hard work and for “touching me deeply”. He also said to continue on my journey of taking care of myself, so that is a voice from the universe telling me to get back on track! So I am going to do better!
Take care all, Meg from VERY hot Omaha
What a wonderful tribute. At a time when teachers are so maligned, blamed for everything, and expected to perform miracles without adequate resources, it is gratifying to read that someone recognizes their importance. You, obviously, changed his life. Isn't that the reason we are put on earth? But, so few of us reach the pinnacle of achievement the way you have. I am grateful to be on this earth with you.
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So.... I went to my TOPS meeting (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) and I gained 1 lb. Ok this past week hasn't been the best I can do. Worrying about my sister, and her drinking problem had me stressed. I didn't make the best choices. I told my TOPS group today that I do feel blessed, that I can think clearly, walk up and down streets, not let anything (like alcohol) control me, and that I do not take any medicine. Looking at my sisters' life, letting alcohol control her, and that she can't walk 2 blocks without resting, and that her mind is a constant fuzzy, makes me value mine. .
Life gives you moments to give of yourself, and you need to take them. Appreciate the opportunities to put yourself out there. Do not allow the bad define you, or limit you. ((((hugs)))))
Becca
Oregon
I am so sorry about your sister. While addiction in any form is an illness requiring help and treatment, it is up to us to make the choice to ask for help. Your attitude spurs me to do better.
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Kudos to all you ladies ~ Like someone else said, I deeply admire the variety of personalities/areas of expertise here...teachers, dancers, potters, glass blowers, gardeners, editors, and all who do their own home improvements.
Heather ~ Thanks for the explanation about your kettle bell swings.
I am still confused about the reps. What is a rep? How many swings make one up?Mary - Forgot to mention that I did 8x10x11 swings with my dumbell. Is that right? Eight sets of ten reps with an 11 lb weight.
I'm going to alternate the swing days with dumbell days for my arms.
Went to bed at 7 PM last night and slept off and on until 7 AM. Feel so much better. The interstate driving really took it out of me yesterday. I am getting too old for this and would love to stay within a bit of my home front.
Kim ~ I am so happy for you loving your job. But, it sounds like you have a lot on your plate. Please take care of yourself.
Lisa ~ I know you and DH will make the right decision about work when the time comes.
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Karen in VA: We've been here in VA for two nights and a day. Yesterday the kids took us to 2 wineries for wine tastings. They have plans for our every minute. The countryside was lovely and it was certainly humid but we didn't experience any rain. Today we hope to visit a Smithsonian Museum, likely Natural History. So far, VA seems lovely. DS & DDIL love it.
Lolo: Bone on metal sounds painful. I hope it feels better as time goes on. :flowerforyou:
Pip: Your airstream looks great. Thanks for the video explanation for "Walbermized." Looks like lots of work! 1025 miles is amazing and impressive!
Janet OKC: I agree wholeheartedly that this is not the place for politics. Thank you for speaking up! :flowerforyou:
Rita: It sounds like your day of shopping with DH was a real pleasure. Yay! :bigsmile:
Joyce: There are a number of companies that rent out motor homes. The one that comes to mind is Cruise America. Sometimes private people rent out their own RV's as well. I imagine your kids will have plenty of options. We looked into it once, but didn't follow through. Renting wasn't cheap but could be worth it. :flowerforyou:
Margaret: It was nice of the man to let you go ahead of him at the store. Random acts of kindness are wonderful, and passing them on is part of the wonder.
Miriam: I love the idea of double taping where you plan to caulk. If I'm in a situation where I need to caulk something I'll use it and think good thoughts about you! :bigsmile:
Heather & Barbie: I wore New Balance shoes like those pictured for years, but no longer. Somewhere along the line they started bothering my left knee. There was a bit too much cushion and my knee didn't want to absorb the flex. I guess it prefers a harder landing. Now I wear Sperry Topsiders, hiking boots when I'm expecting to be on rocky ground, or sandals.
Yesterday we went to VA wineries and had lunch in a historic inn. I cooked chicken for dinner after we got home. Today we're planning to see a Smithsonian museum and ride the subway to get there. The mobility scooter we rented is doing a great job for DH. Thanks go to Joyce for the recommendation!
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
July 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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Karen
I had a lazy, but happy day catching up with phone calls and dealing with remodel from afar. I love being home but preparing myself to go back to Philadelphia. Going back includes more painting, putting in flooring order (logistics with building) and having the O.T. return to the apartment to help OS learn how to maneuver in her new shower.
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I am not sure where in NY state you are coming from, but if you want to avoid Philadelphia traffic during the convention to get to Chester County or Delaware County, stay off 95 completely. Instead, take I-80 west to 81 South then 10 South and then 30 east, staying off PA turnpike, to local Chester or Delaware County roads. I just drove in Philadelphia area late this week and 95 was already awful. The Northeast Extension has construction and backups. I think that traffic from NJ turnpike also will be horrible. Good luck. Stay safe and COOL.
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melaniemetoyer wrote: »Once again, I had to step away....it's VERY sad here. They KEEP REHASING IT, OVER & OVER AGAIN. They will lay the 3 officers to rest over the course of the weekend, and the 4th in still in VERY critical condition. When will the madness end...and we can all just love each other...LOVE IS ALL WE NEED!!!
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DJ I love, love, love your posts.
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Katla Virginia is pretty wonderful, but my heart will always be on the Plains.
Which historic inn did you eat lunch in?
I love the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History! It's one of my favorite places to go back to again and again.
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trulydivyn wrote: »Good Morning Ladies!! Have a fantastic Thursday - it's my "Friday" and I'm excited for my birthday weekend - especially since I was clear enough to my family and friends that I'm not accepting food gifts, but they can have whatever they want!! So, my daughter surprised me with a Spa day gift for Sunday (my birthday is Monday the 25th), and my son has a golf date with his Mom on Saturday. I'll certainly get my steps in walking 18holes early in the morning! Yes, it's going to be very hot here in Vegas, it always is, but you get used to it and a sunrise tee time is always the best way to start the day in my opinion since I can't be near the ocean this year!!
Dorrie aka TrulyDivyn from Vegas
I hope your birthday was great and that the golf was a great start to a losing day.
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KetoneKaren wrote: »Katla Virginia is pretty wonderful, but my heart will always be on the Plains.
Which historic inn did you eat lunch in?
I love the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History! It's one of my favorite places to go back to again and again.
Karen in muggy VA
We ate at the Red Fox Inn. The food was good and so was the service. :bigsmile:0 -
Katla Ahhh! Middleburg. Lovely horsey country. Glad you are enjoying your visit!0
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Janet and Becca and Pip and Lisa It sounds like you will be turtles in the fast lane. That's the life.
Someone asked here why I want to be able to live out of a suitcase. It is because there is too much I want to do and see. I may retain a small apartment or bedroom in a house I would rent out. I believed I mentioned a friend who sold all and rents her house out and travels full time, with a laptop as an office.
This sounds great. I can't wait to find the recipe. What kind of re-enactment? Eons ago, I used to do US Revolution. Check out Sweet Liberty film. You will see some of my handiwork on reenactors in the movie. And Becca, you will love the ending. I won't spoil the surprise.Janetr okc~ That is what we want to do in about 2 yrs.
This morning I made oat farls. Like a scone but you take steel-cut oats and mix with buttermilk the night before, and leave out on the counter. Then the next morning you add, baking soda, salt, and flour. You fashion into a big round, then with a sharp knife you cut to make farls. It's a hearty thing, great with a mug of tea! When we did historical re-enactment camping, my husband loved to yell, "Bring me an oat farl woman!" He would say it in his thickest accent he could muster!
Becca
Oregon
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lhannon062709 wrote: »Ah, Joyce... thinking about you, lady. Glad Charlie's coming out of the hospital, but it's so hard to live in stress and chaos all the time.
We're making great strides at the paper - driven subscriptions up 80 percent, and newsstand sales are up, as well. Thought I'd give you a peek at the latest front page, below. REALLY proud of the work we're doing, so's my boss.
Love y'all,
Lisa in West Texas
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A work of art.
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fanncy0626 wrote: »DH's DGDs are home from the hospital. They are 2 months old and 7.5 lbs.
Mary from Minnesota
Two, too cuties. May they be blessed with long and healthy, happy lives. And may their parents have many years of joy.
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Re in TX -I have become the Stay Puft Marshmallow man… can you say bloated? Sure you can. Oh well, this too shall pass, I guess. Maybe the knee sweat will take it down, faster than usual.
Whatever it is, it is going to be EASY. It’s been a long week with lots of morning appointments, and I am pooped. But, I made it to the gym, this morning and that makes every day for the last two weeks… I don’t know that I have EVER gone to the gym every day for two weeks, before. I guess that’s an NSV. I feel weird if I don’t go to the gym, now.
Mia – How are you doing? Healing up well?
LOLing about the knee sweat helping with the bloating. Sure would be nice if that works for you.
YES! It is an NSV for going to the gym every day. It is a second NSV that you now feel weird if you don't get to the gym. Take every one of those little victories. You deserve them.
Overall I am healing pretty nicely. My left leg has developed three small openings in the surgical seam. Very small with no signs of infection so I'm not too worried. I just don't understand why an area that was scarred over would suddenly open. Everything should be healed over by now. I see my surgeon for a follow up visit next week so we'll be talking about whether or not this is normal. If it is not normal I want to know hat to do about it.
Mia in Mi
Mia oh be careful. Let us know what the surgeon says.
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Well we are home from the hospital. Charlie ate a good lunch and so far it hasn't bothered him. He wants me to get him a big cheeseburger from Denny's tonight. I vetoed that and told him I am fixing chicken tenderloins on the George Foreman. He asked if I had honey mustard dressing and was OK with me fixing that since I had the dressing. The cat was overjoyed to have him home. We have let his ileostomy bag alone while in hospital since he wasn't eating much and wasn't wearing slacks and belt that pull on the bag. But that bag was like 7 days old and so I changed it. His aide was going to go into nursing and watched me change it and was enthralled by it. I offered for her to touch it but she wouldn't. But she was thrilled to be able to watch it and wondered how a spouse can do that. His skin underneath the bag finally looks wonderful.
Got to go to Sams to pick up pain medicine and new medicine for me.
Joyce, in hot and very humid Indiana
Yippee
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klanders30 wrote: »mousemom my b.p. has improved so much I am off the meds, I can take longer walks on trips and not be lagging behind anymore and I am 2 dress sizes down. I feel I have I reached a "goal weight" without worrying about the specific number because of all the NSV (non scale victories) that I stay focused on. This is why I keep checking in, logging in and making choices. It is a life long commitment on not hurting myself with food (binge eating) it is true that the initial pounds come off so much faster and the last bit is stubborn but stick with it, it's worth it!
Yep! I love painting rooms over the summer. It is full of fun for me from choosing a color, prepping the room (absolutely critical to a good outcome) and that first brush stroke of NEWNESS! For $20-45 you get a new feeling when you walk in the room, kind of like a haircut! Feels fresh like a new start. And if you do have color remorse , well. for me there is always next summer.
Sorry folks, I refuse to turn pro this is a hobby!! NYKAREN
Congratulations on reaching goal.
Now, only if you will turn professional painter. I would be willing to lay laminate flooring in exchange. Just saying....
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debbierichardson7186 wrote: »Relate to stories about twins. I have twins. While still in hospital was asked if they were identical. I replied that they were a boy and girl. Then asked again if they were identical and this from a nurse's aide. I refused to say no. Just kept telling her I had a boy and a girl. Fortunately, my twins were late in arriving. Son weighed 7 lbs; daughter weighed 6 lbs.
DebbieTX in south central HOT Texas
That is sooooooo funny. And from a nurse's aide?
I will keep DH in my thoughts.
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Carol It is so hard to see our parents in decline. {{{{{{Hugs}}}}} and strength for you.
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Allie It is time for a break. Go to a movie, go for a nice tea in a lady friendly restaurant, walk in the park or mall. ANYTHING for you, you, you. You need to take care of you before the blues turn ugly. Remember what the safety announcement on airplanes says about oxygen masks....caregiver first. It is time to start getting lots of oxygen infusions.
DJ We may be in need of your boot here.
CJ
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tryingtolive1 wrote: »Hello ladies. So today I replaced a toilet in my house. First time I have done that. Was stressing about it but it all turned out well. No leaks and it works. Physically harder than I thought it would be. Check another home project I completed successfully. Tomorrow going to recaulck my shower.
Hope you are having a good weekend.
Anne from Wisconsin
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mousemom18 wrote: »Well you won't have to worry about me weighing in on politics -- I'm Canadian!
So sorry to hear about the difficulties with aging parents. Mine just moved into a smaller house and never got around to packing so my DH and my brother and SL had to drive up and save the day. *sigh.
See you all tomorrow!
If the papers are to be believed, you may have lots of new Canadians starting in November. It remains to be seen how many will survive the first winter. Lol.
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