WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2016

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

My parents had an old home; Old Colonial built prior to the Civil War and used as a hospital/clinic during the war; then later had been divided up into 2 apartments. Lots of sheetrock covering some really beautiful stairwells and chopped up rooms. The last picture that Miriam posted was 'exactly' like the side door to my Daddy's office. The brass, very ornate door knobs were the same as well. I got one of the two stained glass windows that were in the house. One was on the front landing. Oldest sister got that one; then they moved the 2nd one to the den. After Daddy died, my Mother had the screened-in porch that she had always wanted since they had remodeled the house; built; and, I got the 2nd stained glass window. Put it in the room you come into as you enter our house (back door is actually used as our front door). DH used some old wood and made a wide window sill. IF we ever remodel the bathroom; I plan on having it moved and put horizontally and make that end of the bathroom into a shower; that could be used if either of us were ever wheelchair bound. But, that is merely a 'dream'. The house had 12" wide floorboards (that part that is actually around the perimeter of the rooms. It had a bead board effect. It is amazing that the house had so much detail in every room. In the dining room and living room were very ornate mantels with mirrors and ornate fireplace covers. In the dining room it had tiles with a pea pod relief in the design. Every room had a fireplace. One of the first things we had done was all checked to see if they were working. Man who did so, told Daddy 'no, it would not be safe to use them'. Until they moved their MBR downstairs, the whole house was cooled with a industrial sized attic fan. The down stairs was A/C and heated like a 'new' house. It had one cracked blade and when he replaced it; he had 6 more made so they could be replaced if they cracked. It would make a horrible noise when it did and it would have to be replaced. House had so many features that were absolutely beautiful. In my Junior year in HS they took off the wrap around porch that was 20' feet wide and made it into a Williamsburg-style home. I also got a wrought iron air vent grate that is about 1" thick; that I use as a hot plate to the side of my stove. I can remember there was a 'gang plank' from the outside (porch) foundation to the inside foundation and our boyfriends had to either walk across it or come to the back door. One Christmas someone let out a part-German Shepard puppy on the board; and, it came to the door and whined. He sounded just like a 'baby crying' which would have been something that anybody could have done because Daddy was an attorney. I named the dog, "Judge" and he loved my Daddy so much that he would follow him to his office when it was upstairs over one of the drugstores in town.

I used to upset my mother when I would tell people that in the 'old house' I slept in a 'closet'. She would say that it was an enclosed porch. It was just big enough for the baby bed to fit between the door she'd come in; and the outside wall. She'd have to turn sideways to shimmy down the side of it to get me out of the bed; had a small bookcase and a dresser and a window over the bed, that I could look out when I was in the bed. One night I got out of the crib, went out the back door; and, toddled up to the highway and played in a mud puddle. I'm surprised I did not get killed. A black woman brought me to the door, covered from head to toe in red mud; and, asked my Mother 'if I was her baby'. She told her 'can't be, she is asleep in the bed'. Then she came to check on me; and, I was that muddy baby'.

We rarely had snow in middle Georgia; but, one Thanksgiving Day we were put outside to play, in short; by the end of the day we had our winter coats and hats on and mittens - in the snow. We'd get more 'ice storms' than snow; and we'd get them about every 5 - 7 years. The Sheriff could call my Daddy to put up stranded motorists. We'd play under the fallen limbs of the big magnolia tree; unfortunately they trimmed it up when they took the porch off. We would climb out on the roof and over a limb and down the tree. Middle sister was the only one afraid to do so. There was a concrete patio between the side of the house and the trunk of the tree. We'd sneak out, just because we could. Daddy never wanted us to walk on the roof of the porch it was a tin roof; and, it was subject to leak; but, we'd put lounge chairs out on it and climb out to sunbathe. The balcony would 'hide' us from when Daddy drove into the driveway. Sometimes we would throw water balloons at people driving by (especially at the boys in town when there were riding the route). That was where we drove to find out where things were going on. It circled all around and through town and around the courthouse square. Best place was out at the city pool or while 'sitting' on the (retainer) wall at the local DQ.

Lenora

KetoneKaren

Joyce Wow! Lots of tornado damage in central Indiana!

grandmallie

Evening ladies-
Worked 10:30 -6 busy busy,I took my DGD to the playground at her school this morning..OK can I just say I am wayyyy out of Shape..she had me on the swing and I was swinging ,and then she wanted me to run after her.. That I couldn't do.. Really have to get back into the swing of things...
Tomorrow night is Mary Chapin Carpenter so will have to take a nap tomorrow afternoon lol

barbiecat

Katla, We were fortunate that we were both ready to sell our RV at the same time. I love line dancing because I can do it by myself....when friends asked me if I my husband liked to dance, I told them "we have an agreement...I don't make him dance and he doesn't make me play golf"

Heather, one of the things I like most about line dancing is the music but it's an integral part of the exercise, not just a background.

Joyce, Jake got his first stent in 2004 at age 59 and has had others since then...the stents made a huge difference in his breathing and stamina...I wish the same good results for you

Melanie, thanks for the update and sorry for all the things that have been lost

Jane, best wishes on your next surgery

When I sit in my chair at the computer, my legs feel fine and when I read about all the weight training, goblet squats, and kettle bell swings, I am inspired to get back to doing them. When I stand up again, I realize how much pain I have in my legs and give up on the idea. As long as I can walk the dogs and go to my dance classes, I'm fine and don't want to push my luck by doing more.

Barbie from beautiful sunny NW Washington where it's so hot that the dogs don't want to go outside

KetoneKaren

Heather and Miriam First I am treated to the lovely photos of Penny's mental health hike, then CJ's sweet sunflower house, then Miriam's gorgeous pouty and smiley daughters, then Heather's charming charming grandchildren and finally the pictures of Miriam's wonderful old house. Thanks, ladies! That was great!

Karen in Virginia

jmkmomm

I went to goals and tried to reset my carbs and it wouldn't let me. I don't know if I have to also do the fats and protein but I need to check with my PCP in order to do that. But it said it all has to it all has to equal 100% I have a feeling I may need premium to do this and I don't.

Karen, I hadn't heard about the storms. I am just glad we haven't. It's been several years since we had bad storms and we can get some doozies. I prefer to keep it that way.

Joyce, Indiana

GloworminWA

Meg - is your Food Diary open for others to see? Maybe we could take a look and give suggestions? I just friended you!

Whoever posted about Cucumber water the other day thanks! I looked it up on the internet yesterday and found a recipe which includes cucumber, sliced lemon & fresh mint leaves. Drinking it today and really enjoying it. This will certainly increase my water intake - 8oz = 3 calories (probably burn that off slicing and peeling).

Thanks Rori for the info on the Blackened Fish Tacos with Cabbage Mango Slaw. I made some tilapia the other night and am going to use it up for the tacos and making the slaw to put on them. Can't wait - sounds yummy!

Miriam - my boys don't start school until 9/7. Know that look on the oldest girls face well - uh too well

Heather - thanks to your talk about making split pea soup I just had to make some too. Found a recipe Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup that I made yesterday. I've never used yellow split peas before and think I will stick with them from now on. They seem to have a subtler flavor than the green although I like either.

Mary - If you do make that trip maybe we could set up a meeting for the OR girls and WA girls who could come meet you for lunch or to swing kettle bells? I'm only about 1 1/2 hours from Portland and would certainly drive it to meet up with you! Anyone else in???

Ok caught up and have a patio waiting for me to go through boxes so off I go until later!

Gloria in WA

Charleen2

Today was cool and rainy, a real change from what we normally get. I'm not complaining at all, love not running the air conditioner, just fling the windows open and let the wind push through.

I've been thinking about yesterday's and today's funerals and the people who passed away. Yesterday's funeral was small, about 100 folks attended, filling a small chapel. The gentleman was distinguished in his field, held a PhD, active, wealthy and also crusty, at least according to his friends and family. He had been married over 50 years, no childern.

Today's funeral had over 400 people attend in the middle of the day. Standing room only. The lady was described as sweet, giving, a pillar in her church, firm in her faith, loved by her Sunday school kiddie bible class, devoted to her husband of 65 yrs and her 2 childern, with many grandchildern and great grandchildern. She always had a kind word for everyone and a twinkle in her eye. (I know from experience that twinkle was most apparent just before she asked you to help her do 'fill in the blank'. )

Both will be missed, but I couldn't help think as I gazed at all the people that she had touched who attended her funeral services, that she had touched so many more lives in her time with her positive mindset. It wasn't wealth or her education that made her loved, it was her kindness to all and her cheerful mindset. She will be greatly missed.

Charleen in Colorado (120 days and 21 lbs less and still counting)

oceanmelody

Melanie, thanks so much for the update but I sure wish you and your family were not having to deal with this. Please know we are thinking of you and that you all can get back on track as soon as possible!
Miriam, I am a sucker for old houses but have been living in a split level for ages now. Even that is getting to be antique though.
Betty

fanncy0626

Gloria Wa- it would be fun to meet but we will be on a very tight schedule. We are going to be visiting the twins in San Diego and my DH's DD in Sacramento. All in one week. Once my DH retires we will have more time.



Mary from Minnesota

suebdew

Today was another gardening day, almost done until Ia e to weed again sigh. Getting warm and humid again so can't stay out too long.
MEG - so glad to see you again. Been wondering if you were still on MFP.
JESSICA -welcome to a super group of ladies.

KetoneKaren

jmkmomm wrote: »

I went to goals and tried to reset my carbs and it wouldn't let me. I don't know if I have to also do the fats and protein but I need to check with my PCP in order to do that. But it said it all has to it all has to equal 100% I have a feeling I may need premium to do this and I don't.

Karen, I hadn't heard about the storms. I am just glad we haven't. It's been several years since we had bad storms and we can get some doozies. I prefer to keep it that way.

Joyce, Indiana

Joyce Everything does have to add up to 100%, so if you lower the percentage of your carbs you have to increase fat &/or protein %. For example, on a 1000 calorie plan (I only choose this because it makes the math easy), if you wanted to decrease carbs from 150g/d to 100g/d you would be decreasing the carb% from 60% to 40% based on 4kcal/g. The reason you have to increase the % of the other macronutrients is that in the above example, the 200 calories you are giving up in carbs needs to be made up in protein and/or fats so your calories will stay the same.

Karen in Virginia

suebdew

Oops...
Miriam, your girls are so cute and you can definitely tell they are sisters. I worry that the kids will have backaches from all they have to lug around all day
Daryl - welcome and hopefully we will lose those 25 pounds together.
Heather - what beautiful grands.. Those eyes are gorgeous.
Melanie- so sorry you and your family have to go brought those floods. are youth LA? We have some relatives south of Baton Rouge.
Better get my dishes done, see you all tomorrow.
SueBDew in TX

Katla49

Mary: DH and I both had Costco hotdogs for lunch. :bigsmile: Your cross country trip sounds great. Do you know when you'll be in Portland? I'll be in Illinois at the end of October for my new grandbaby's birth. Maybe you'll be here before I leave. I would love to follow Gloria's suggestion and find a way to meet if the timing is right. It doesn't sound promising. :flowerforyou:

Penny: I couldn't find BBC Earth, either. I wonder if it will show up on the internet. I'll be looking forward to whatever you share.

Heather: Your grandchildren are gorgeous! :bigsmile:

Melanie: I'm thrilled that you are back in your home, but sorry for the loss of possessions. The pictures were safe and they were the most important possessions. Yay for that blessing! Sending good thoughts for your daughter and others in the flood zone. (((HUGS)))

Miriam: I love the photos of your front door. It is a beautiful entry to your home.

Joyce: I hope that someone will be able to help you. I don't mess with the percentage goals they have set for me. I eat what I choose and report it. They tell me what the calories and percentages are. My carbs are nearly always way below what they suggest, protein is at or above goal, and fat is usually quite a bit above goal. I log every bite and swallow. :ohwell:

Jane: I hope your knee operation is 100% effective and you heal quickly. (((HUGS)))

Barbie: I love this, "We were fortunate that we were both ready to sell our RV at the same time. I love line dancing because I can do it by myself....when friends asked me if I my husband liked to dance, I told them "we have an agreement...I don't make him dance and he doesn't make me play golf." I'm probably going to have to face things for what they are and put the boat on the market. This is really not the best season for that, so it will likely happen next spring.

The appointment with the MS doctor revealed some bad news. Apparently DH's disease is progressing and he has new weakness on his left side. The doctor is ordering an MRI to get a better picture of everything, and also some physical therapy for DH. The boat was discussed. DH gets motion sick on the docks and the boats. The doctor doesn't think that is likely to improve. It is more likely to get worse. I need to consider letting the boat go.

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

IremiaRe

Hello, Majestic Misses!

Not much happening - another day, another celery stalk... Went for mostly veggies and dip today. Sorry, but, I can't choke down raw carrots without a little Hidden Valley Ranch...

But, I brought too much food - so I am taking the yogurts home with me for tomorrow's lunch. I needed those calories for dinner, anyway.

The elliptical machine is my friend... I can ignore the sweat, ignore the continuous cycling of my legs, so long as I have my tablet full of trashy romance novels. My DH teases me about all the stories being the same - and so what if they are? I like that... routine and sameness make me happy.

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Joyce – Wow – you’re a rock star! Next thing you know they will be filming your life for TV. And go for the slow build on that bike riding… eventually, you will work your way up. **you have to be sure the goal percentages total 100% - so you will have to change them all.

Pip – 987

Gloria/WA – weird… I wonder if that is because the Laundrymat bolts the washers to the floor?

Katla – So sorry DH’s MS is progressing! Oh, and so sad about the boat, too…. ((Hugs!))

Heather – I wish I had some machines at home! I would love not having to go out, also – however – the gym is only a few blocks away, so… I just go. Ahhhhhh. The Bea fix. Thanks. ALL of them are adorable!

Allie – Yay for Karma…and yes - beware the desk job… it takes Sedentary to a whole new level. Enjoy the concert! (and the nap!)

Penny – “Stubborn,” Check! Got that part down pat. :]

Janet – Lucky you… you have BBC Earth… I will have to have my DH download it, or get it from the library if/when it comes out on DVD.

Elizabeth – The exercise can seem sooooo hard – and then you do it, and it’s like “well, why do I always resist that? I feel great!”

Jade – Welcome! The more, the merrier… pull up a keyboard and sit down…

Miriam – lol – didn’t we ALL have long hair parted in the middle? It was just what you did in the 70’s. Scowling girls – I am thinking that will be normal, for a bit. Teenagers… *sigh* Scowling, or not, those are some lovely girls! And that is a fantastic door… Marvelous!

KarenE – funny, isn’t it… Some people get bored… I thrive on the same old routine. I don’t want to have to think too hard… just shove me toward the elliptical. Now, I just want to add a few things for strength training on days when I have more time. Have fun at the spa!

KJ –

Tracey – Poor Little Rower… I hope you get it some new batteries, soon!

Jessica – Oh, the pitfalls of “eyeballing.” I can’t stress enough how important weighing and measuring is… you might be shocked and horrified by how off your “eyeball” is. And thank goodness, it never is too late.

Carol – Have fun with your Pressure Cooker experiments!

Meg – so nice to see you! I am with you – my house is on a little rise… maybe 2.5 to 3 feet over street level. Thankfully, it is unlikely that I will ever have flood issues.

Lenora – The one that makes me crazy is Your and You’re… so many people don’t get the difference… your possession, vs you’re – You Are… I see if misused every day! And yes – the new washers are HUGE – so that is nice – but I am still not in love with mine. I liked my ancient spin washer that “wasted” water by submerging the clothes and then sloshing them around. LOL – and you can keep making me jealous ALL you like! You GO, Girl! I was just teasing you. And jealous, I may be – but discouraged? Oh no. I just can’t believe how stubborn the scale is – but, I am really all about the exercise, anyway. (See “stubborn” note, above.) Glad for that poor boy that you weren’t packing… lol. Oh… and I am getting the “vision” of you as a child with water balloons and an evil glint in your eye…

Daryl Ann – Welcome!

NYKaren – Good luck with the new school year… You got this!

Mary – My DH LOVES the hotdogs at Sam’s club, too. We almost always get one for him when we go. Thank heaven, Hot Dogs are not on my list of Life’s Best Delights. I can just skip them. I can’t help you with the train – but – I know you will enjoy the drive down the coast.

Jasjulkat – Welcome!

Di/PA – OMG – I hated those calorie books! That is why I was SOOOOO glad to find MFP this time around. I have been grooving on celery with Laughing Cow cheese spread in it… It is satisfyingly crunchy, creamy and low carb. I have been using a laughing cow wedge per half stalk of celery – but, really – I could spread one over a whole stalk without being deprived at all. The laughing cow is only 35 calories a wedge – so, it’s a fabulous snack. Great job on moving more – I have found that makes all the difference for me.

Melanie – I am so glad you were able to save the pictures – everything else is just “stuff” but the photos are irreplaceable! Good luck with getting it all dried out and re-done. I know you and your daughter will come out of this stronger and with some stories to tell… ((Hugs!))

Marcelyn – thanks for the link!

Jane – We will be thinking of you, next week! Good luck with the knee.

Di/BC – Great idea to walk in Costco… it get's VERY warm, around here.

Karen/VA - *waves*

DJ – LOL – that was HAPPY – you KNOW Pip is my hero! I was just THAT excited to see her. Wow – your car repair was cheaper than my AC! Whoot! Keep Dancin’, Sister!

Barbie – I find that my legs give me a lot of grief when I stand up – when I have been sitting for too long. HOWEVER – once I stand for a minute, and stretch them out – they are fine… they just like to whine when I first get up.

Charleen – ((Hugs!)) Yes… the cheerful, positive people do touch a lot of lives. Sometimes that smile can change your whole day.

Betty – Hi!

SueBDew – That yard just keeps on growing! Seems like I have to mow and weed every five minutes… but, it’s great calorie burn.

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Well, I am going to head out a little earlier. Have to boil up some brussel sprouts and warm up the leftover soup when I get home... An easy dinner - and so much better for me than Tacos and Refried beans... lol.

Hugs for Everybody!

Re in TX

exermom

Did 1 hr bosu workout DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do an advanced strength DVD.

Had a Newcomer board meeting this morning, then some of the ladies from the neighborhood got together for lunch so I thought it only nice to join them, even if it was late. The good part is that all I needed to order were 2 orders of steamed broccoli since everyone else had already ordered. Just had water to drink. Ceramics tonight. Made some more of these chocolate bars for the social. We'll get some ice (for free) from the rec center when we go to ceramics tonight. Since we live so far away and it's so warm out, some of the ice cubes might melt.
Well, that I don't mind since I'll use that ice in the coolers. I'll ask one of the gals who is helping to pick up two 10lb bags of ice that we can use in the ice buckets.

Jess just called to say that Colby, Penn and she are coming. So tomorrow will probably be a baking day. I need to ice and decorate the cake then I think I'll make brownies for Penn to take home with him.

Re - the gal who is the president of Newcomers joined our senior bowling league (not related to Newcomers). I was sitting next to her when they told me I was on that guys' team. She could see my eyes rolling. Today I explained to her why. Hopefully, he's changed. Time will tell

I told (not asked) Vince that we were going out to dinner tomorrow, for one thing so that I don't have to make something and have more leftovers in the freezer and for another thing so that I can get a break. Told him that we're going to Red Lobster since I have the gift card to there. So there.......

jade and DarylAnn - welcome

Skimming now, so much to do. Seems getting ready for this social is somewhat time consuming. Don't really know why this year seems to be so different.

Heather - lovely pics!

melanie - so glad you got to save your pics and sad for your daughter. How heartbreaking!

katla - I'm so sorry about the news. What a shame about the boat, I know how much you love it.


Michele in NC

fanncy0626

Katla - I'm sorry to hear about your DH's MS getting worse. I know you enjoy the boating and it is hard to deal with both issues at the same time. (((Hugs))) We are still trying to make arrangements with DH's DD that still will only communicate through text. I would love to meet up with you but we have over 17 hours to drive down to San Diego and not sure yet when she wants to see us. I will let everyone know if things come together and would work out! Yea! For the Costco hotdogs! We buy them and grill them. They are delicious that way.

Re- I heard that Sam's hotdogs are awesome as well! Have you taken the costal highway before? We would like to explore the Redwood Forest. That's only 2 hours away from Sacramento where DH's other DD lives. We may meet them there and do some exploring.



Mary from Minnesota

Elizabeth2360

I must be having an airhead moment or 2 I posted earlier than I came back this evening post more but I think I didn't ha ha!

Today went great , learned a lot I still have questions I think it will be like that for awhile! They use so many different names for stuff the Molina group instead of just staying the Medicaid division! There are so many fingers in one pot it's hard for me to really get a handle on it. Situations like that makes me really uncomfortable!

After class today I was able to make it to The Y and able to take part in my swim class! So love being in the water it is my happy place.

Sorry if sometimes my lack of correct grammar makes anyone struggle! My brain goes 100 miles an hour and I don't always catch it!

@katla49 yes I bet it maybe me! I was here awhile back off and on! Sometimes I go by Liz or Elizabeth ! Whatever mood I am in! I always love how welcoming this group is ! Welcoming and encouraging!

@Meg welcome back! Sorry your glucose numbers are giving you a hard time! I struggle with that too.

@Barbie-- your agreement with your husband about dancing is the same as the agreement I have with my husband about swimming I love it! He doesn't He loves playing long board games like settlers of canton but I don't !

@Miriam I love the picture of your girls.

Welcome everyone!

Liz
Caldwell, Idaho

pipcd34

stats for the day:
Ride hm 2 gym- 10.29min, 14.8amph, 145mhr, 2.5mi = 87c
SPIN- 45min, 84r, 76w, 9-13g, 147mhr, 10.8mi = 319c
ride gym 2 dome- 5.05min, 12.4amph, 142mhr, 1mi = 61c
ride gym hm up 25th and Msts- 15.48min, 9.7amph, 125ahr, 156mhr, 2.5mi = 189c
total cal 656

Katla49

Elizabeth2360 wrote: »

@katla49 yes I bet it maybe me! I was here awhile back off and on! Sometimes I go by Liz or Elizabeth ! Whatever mood I am in! I always love how welcoming this group is ! Welcoming and encouraging!


Liz
Caldwell, Idaho

Welcome BACK!!!!!!!!! I thought it might be you. :flowerforyou:

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

Re in TX – I wasn’t bad … just ‘adventuresome’ … I was too ‘scared’ to try much for fear of embarrassing my parents. They did not set a lot of rules; but, ‘breaking curfew’ was something they DID enforce … with a vengeance. My Mother ‘never’ forgot. If she ‘told’ you something would happen … it did; if she told you something would NOT happen, Hell would freeze over!

I had a ‘friend’ (using that term very loosely) who would spend the weekend with me; but, then I was expected to spend the weekend with her. I hated it! She was the ‘new kid in town’ and because our school counselor made me the ‘one-woman welcoming committee’ to try to find a group that the ‘new student’ would fit into; I sort of ‘got stuck by glue’ with this girl. One weekend; without knowing it … she made dates with a 2 different boys; then left with the one that showed up first. My Mother was beyond “HOT”! So when I got home from my date; she told me that she had told her to ‘go home and was not welcomed again in ours’. I could not ever spend the weekend with her; which really made me even happier! Because she lived with her ‘single’ father; who would NOT allow her/us to date. One of my boyfriends who was really a ‘friend/brother’ that I dated off and on throughout HS and I had made a date; and, when he came over, this man blocked the doorway. I went under his arm and ran to the car; and, I was ‘happy’ that my mother had forbidden me from going back. Life improved greatly; but, I was ‘punished’ the next weekend because of what she did. I ‘thought’ my Mother would ‘forget’ … WRONG!! But, she did allow me to have this ‘friend’ stay with me listening to records. He always walked me into the house after a date and would speak to her when she came out looking at the clock in the hall.

As for hair styles … I know 3 of my friends wore their hair long and parted down the middle; they would wrap their hair in beer cans. It always was funny to me to see them putting on their make-up before a football game. Two of them were majorettes. I helped another friend light their fire batons. I wore my hair “Farah Fawcett” style. I think we were Juniors and/or Seniors at the time. I’d said that I’d never cut my hair in lengths again; but, I did cut my hair really short; and, it has taken me almost 3 years to grow out. I’m hoping that DDnL#2 will be able to do something with it. Had it long for a while; but, DH likes it best about ‘chin length’. When it was ‘long’ it was so hot that I would end up ‘putting it up’ or into a ponytail. That’s probably a better length. I’m hoping that there will not be a problem for her to be able to cut it all one length now! I just am looking forward to a ‘stylish’ hair-do.

As long as my large capacity washer is working ... I'm keeping it; and, will buy another 'large capacity' top load the next time around.

My nemesis is ‘cheese’. Any kind (except Limburger – stinky cheese). I really prefer a ‘mild’ white cheese because I can eat more of it as the ‘yellow’ cheese is made from a ‘mold’ and I can’t tolerate most dairy foods. I love Pepper Jack cheese; but, I like ‘hot and spicy’ food. My DFnL got me started on ‘hot sauce’. He put it on everything. Because I wanted him to ‘like’ me; I put it on my meal the first night. WOW! Loved it; and, have never stopped eating a lot of my meals without ‘hot sauce’ on them. About an ounce of yellow block cheese and/or ½ cup of milk or ice cream. I do have my cravings, and I don’t deny myself of any cravings. If I did … I would just eat more. I think that is why I look forward to my protein bars at night w/coffee. They satisfy my urge for ‘chocolate’.

I love murder mysteries that ‘keep my attention’. I finally put down a book that I just could not get past the first 10 to 15 pages. Not worth it to me; although reading a book cover-to-cover that I really wanted to put down; was the first one that got me ‘into reading for pleasure’. I’ll get 6 or 7 books from the library and both my husband and I will read them all during the 2-week check-out period of time.

LOL! How about 'sight', 'site', and 'cite'.

We gave our elliptical machine to our DOS; I ‘think’ most of the time, it is a clothes hanger’ but, neither DH nor I could do it for more than 5 minutes before we just could not walk. We then bought a treadmill; which I will use during the cold or rainy season (winter). I’ll put on a CD and walk to as many songs as possible. Or, at lease, 20 minutes (which I have to work up to, if I have been off it for a while. I enjoy being in the pool and walking around in it.

I love how you come up with names to address us by.

Lenora

mikesmom1983

jjfromkc813 wrote: »

Hi everybody - my real name is Jessica and originally am from Kansas City (hence jjfromkc) but have lived in central Illinois most of my life.

Wow I am enjoying the posts! I have been "eyeballing" my food portions and am inspired now to go get a real scale and measure accurately. Also am inspired to move more. I increased my step goal to 6000 but some days get nowhere near that. The Apple Watch reminds me to stand up when I have been sitting too long.

Does anybody else have an Apple Watch? It is new to me and not sure how to use it to the max to help in this health journey.

Thanks for the inspiration everybody - it's never too late!

Jessica

I also have an Apple Watch, I love gadgets. I like that it reminds me to stand, especially now that I have a job where I am chained to my desk. I set it for 30 minutes of exercise and watch the rings progress during the day. I also use the fitness app which I use to time my workouts on rower, elliptical or walking. I like to time my workout, because I hate exercising so much and like that it vibrates to let me know the half way point. I also have a Fitbit and that helped me get to my goal.

I lost over 40 lbs, I began when I was 58, 2 years ago September 8. I achieved my goal and am.struggling to keep the lbs. from creeping up. A new job has taken so much of my time, I find it very, very difficult to find the time to exercise. But I'm never giving up!

I am so happy to hear that you are getting married! I have been single for over 20 years and recently decided to jump back into the dating pool. Keep giving me encouragement to not give up please.

Love to all, not much has changed in my life and still struggling to find my new normal.

Gotta get to bed so I can face the world again tomorrow. Maybe it will be the day that will change my life,

Chris in MA

fanncy0626

Chris- I think you already changed your life. You should be proud of all your accomplishments. I think you are doing fantastic! I have faith that you are going to make your life amazing!



Mary from Minnesota

Poerava14

Katla: Sorry about DH's news. Although you may have to give up the boat, you still have your beautiful home right on the water overlooking the docks. I hope that's some consolation. ((Hugs))

Jane: Sending you good thoughts and energy. Keep us posted.

Melanie: My heart hurts thinking of your loss. Also sending up prayers for you and your DD. Let us know how we can help. Yay for having photos in bins.

Heather: Your DGC are so, so precious.

DJ: Have we told you that we love you, too?

This must be Costco day for our community. Today I went for the usual cartload of cleaning supplies and healthy food, but no hot dog. I have some other friends who, like Mary, can't pass them up, but thankfully, I'm never tempted.

Tomorrow DH and I have to get Hep A vaccines -- a recent necessity for anyone travelling to the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Yep, that would be us. I'm already beginning to lose sleep thinking of the millions of details to take care of before we put our condo up for sale. Arggggh. Just have to stay in the present and 'not let perfection be the enemy of the good.'

Stay well. We can do this.

Rori
Colorado Foothills

mikesmom1983

Lagopus wrote: »

Gorgeous girls, Miriam! Knowing a bit about your background, I feel certain you let them know how wonderful they are and reinforce their self-esteem every chance you get.

Like Mary, I also zoomed in on the door in the background and the woodwork. And those light switches. And the colored glass! When I was growing up in Minneapolis, we had panels above our front picture windows with that marbled effect. Your doorway felt just like home! I experienced exactly the same "I'm home" feeling when I visited my sister's house in Madison, WI. Is it an upper midwest thing?

Ladies, the program Svalbard - Life on the Edge is on BBC Earth, not your standard vanilla BBC channel. If you can't find it, never mind. I'll supply you with glimpses of life on the edge here in the thread. I promise.

/Penny on the edge

I found a 30 second snippet on the Internet.

Katla49

Penny & Longyearban fans: I went looking on the net. BBC has some clips of Longyearban & I got the impression I could buy episodes. Only one clip worked right for me. Then I found a glorious slide show. What a wondrous place. I can see why you love it.

Rori: Nobody likes vaccinations, but hepatitis is not something to fool around with. Good luck with your trip and the condo sale. :flowerforyou:

Katla, enjoying a lovely evening in Beautiful NW Oregon

jmkmomm

Karen, thanks for the info. I had already sent a message to my doctor's office through 'View my chart' and asked my nurse practitioner. I really like that I can ask a question at night or whenever I think about it rather than during office hours.

Betty we live in a bi-level and a lot of people have no idea what that is. They really don't sell for that much on the used market. It is willed to my youngest daughter and I know she will appreciate it.

I have an appointment with the nurse practitioner at the pulmonologist office. It seems like that is all you see these day. I am to take my actual machine part of the c-pap so that they can look in the record inside it and if they think they need to do any setting changes, they can or they might order a sleep study. I can't remember so suggested it here but the cardiologist also suggested it. So we will see what goes on there.

Went to choir practice tonight and it was pretty tiring. Was disappointed. I was hoping to be back to my normal as far as breath control. I have always been very proud of how many measures I can hold a note out. Was pretty pitiful tonight. Was proud that I was able to not turn into a Walmart, CVS or Walgreens and get my usual Wednesday evening Milky Way. Went home and ate some yogurt instead. Didn't taste the same. Do not need a heart healthy diet if you are a Southern Baptist! Deserts, fried chicken, we love to meet and eat. And our Sunday school class meets every month and our teacher makes wonderful deserts.

Back and hips and bursitis are hurting. Cant take any arthritis medicine, Aleve or Motrin for the whole eyar I am on the blood thinner type medicine after the stent. I don't want to depend on Tylenol.

Joyce, Indiana

KetoneKaren

Poerava14 wrote: »

Tomorrow DH and I have to get Hep A vaccines -- a recent necessity for anyone travelling to the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Yep, that would be us. I'm already beginning to lose sleep thinking of the millions of details to take care of before we put our condo up for sale. Arggggh. Just have to stay in the present and 'not let perfection be the enemy of the good.'

Stay well. We can do this.

Rori
Colorado Foothills

Rori I bet Cheri would be your cheerleader! She is the moving goddess! I personally break out in a cold sweat thinking of getting a house ready to sell. I am so bad at it. I think I can be ruthless about getting rid of stuff but then I waffle when it comes time. Must grow a backbone for that sort of thing.

Karen in Virginia

margaretturk

SSC1958

I haven't posted recently but I have managed to speed read thru all the posts.

Tonight is my last night of the c-pap trial, I either have to decide to buy or return it tomorrow afternoon. The problem is that I still don't know if it is helping or making matters worse. How you feel is so subjective given the day and the events occurring not to mention how subtle the improvement can be. I have an appointment with the Dr to discuss before the appointment with the sleep clinic. We'll see what she recommends at $2500.00 it's not chump change!

My dad had developed a back issue almost overnight and its gone on for at least 10 days now. He started with a sore back on the 14th and by the 15th he was in so much pain he couldn't walk, sit or lie down. Went to emergency and they say it is arthritis. From a fellow who walks in excess of 20,000 steps every day to not being able to get out of a chair, bed or walk without support in less than 24 hours. Does arthritis really hit that severely that quickly?

Re: Your posts shed a ray of sunshine on my day

Heather, Miriam: Love the pics of the kids! Thanks for sharing.

Welcome to everyone new

Have a wonderful evening ladies.

Carey -Northern Alberta