WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2016
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Last couple of weeks have been rough but still hanging in there.
Barb in Indiana
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Sharon. I am sorry about your friends son. It is awful that companies put out these dangerous drinks and advertise that they will 'help you'. I have heard so many things like what happened to him.
Penny, I am so jealous of you being in such a wonderful building and singing the Messiah. The hospital I worked at for almost 30 years had a choir. It eventually had no one interested in being in it, plus employees no longer had time for rehearsals. One year we sang several songs of the Messiah. my youngest sang the whole thing when she was in college and I have been in two church choirs that just sang the Hallejah chorus. It is a difficult song to sing and you need strong choir members to sing it. Unfortunately our choir does not have that. In the soprano section we have 5, 2 are very strong, one doesn't realize how good she is and suffers from depression, the other two are the good kind of supporters that all choirs need. In the alto section, mine, we have 5 members, two strong singers and the other 3 good supporters, tenors is our best, 3 very strong singers, and the bass have singers that know how to read music but just don't sing out. Plus we are an old choir and 80% of us are older than 60. most in the 70's and 80's. But we have wonderful accoustics, good enough that we sound like a much larger choir. It was the choir that attracted me to the church. When I went church shopping, as soon as I heard the choir I was sold.
Will be glad when our nation settles down and we can be more unified.
Joyce, Indiana1 -
Hi all,
New to the group, and it will take me a while to read through this month's posts so far just to get my bearings on everyone's happenings. I live in Kirkland, WA, just outside of Seattle. On October 12, I had bariatric sleeve surgery. I've been fat all my life, dieting for most of my nearly 53 years (have a b-day this month). 4 years ago I paid for an expensive diet/exercise/personal trainer/dietician/doctor program and lost 125 pounds in that year. Then life got in the way, I stopped going to the gym, and evening the weight came back with 15 new pounds in tow. I'd always considered bariatric surgery to be a last resort, and never thought it was for me. My sister had the same surgery last year, and has done fairly well with it. She is much happier. Something clicked and there I was in July, talking to the physician's assistant and nutritionist. I had to pay out-of-pocket because my insurance doesn't pay for it, so I'm hoping I have more success this time---so far I can tell that I will. I've lost 41.6 pounds since I started this in July; 20 before surgery and 21.6 after. Hit a stall for the past week or so, but the scale is budging again.
I went to the gym yesterday for the first time in a long time. Trying to make it a habit again.....
Currently not working (on purpose) so that I can recover from surgery (for the most part my pain is gone) and get into good habits. I'll start looking in January. I'm a CPA, focusing on financial statement preparation and reporting at the industry level. Lots of companies here, and I may try the consulting route this time instead of taking a permanent position somewhere.
Anyway, thanks for letting me banter on. Still feeling the pain of 11/8, but will go on nonetheless!
Jami from NW Washington0 -
Hi all!
The DH situation has resolved with a lot of talking and we now have a better understanding of our relative neuroses. Him saying I didn't support him was about me shouting at him in a "tone" he felt reminded him of his childhood. I have expressed how I feel about my scribbles. We are good.
The upshot is I took on board what some of you said about scanning the documents. I do want to self publish them one day, so I have done some research on some local document recovery places. It will cost, but they can do it all in a fraction of the time it would take me. I will ring a couple tomorrow. I would like it so I can work on the documents and get them ready for self publishing. Then I can ditch most of the typescripts (keep a few pages as samples) and just hold onto the manuscripts.
I expressed my frustration with my 8 yr old laptop, which is almost unusable and hindering work, so DH suggested I get a new one. We were out together dumping stuff, so we went in to a local computer centre and the nice young guy there said he could help me with transferring stuff. That made me feel better and he was generally a source of information.
Thus I went on Amazon and I have earmarked a new laptop. May order it tomorrow. No DVD drive, but I can get one of those separately. That will make life sooooooo much easier and I can transfer my Word (I hope).
Thank you ladies for helping me realise that there are other solutions to this crisis of the soul. I am so afraid of technology, but I'm not an idiot and can do it. But I am thinking the professional scanning company might be a great investment.
Today we went to the dump and I threw out some books!!!!!!! Can't find a home for a never used Dualit set as the charity shop doesn't take electrical. I will try at yoga.
Had WONDERFUL Chinese mushroom stir fry tonight.
(((HUGS))) for those who are so sad. I find reading improving books helps me. And just smiling. The Dalai Lama is good. Being miserable never helped anyone, that's for sure, although a good wallow can be good and then come out of of it. Give the misery it's due. Really feel it. Then tomorrow is another day.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
(((HUGS))) for those who are so sad. I find reading improving books helps me. And just smiling. The Dalai Lama is good. Being miserable never helped anyone, that's for sure, although a good wallow can be good and then come out of of it. Give the misery it's due. Really feel it. Then tomorrow is another day.
Heather You are a wise woman
Off to the gym and library to meet my goals today.. NYKAREN0 -
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Oops, forgot to list November goals:
Exercise at least 4x per week
Meet my protein and vitamin goals
Clean out my garage
Jami, NW Washington0 -
Well Homie is much much better..he went to the groomers and he ate..so here is hoping he continues to feel well..0
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Penny – For snow; it is nice to look out the window to see; but, inside for warmth. I know a lot of you who live in Snow Village – love it! I’m too cold natured. Right now it is in the high ’50 or ’60; and my feet are still cold. I can’t get them warm. If I wear socks, they feel wet, so I am usually colder. Have a couple of pair of long wool socks; but, about 15 minutes in them, can’t pull them off fast enough; but, at least I am warm again. I find if I ever get ‘cold’ about the only thing I can do is go to bed and turn on the mattress warmer.
Katla – When I made my comment earlier, I wanted to say what you just did – I did not particularly like either of them; and, my reasons are only in my mind; knowing that there were a lot of things said, that are impossible to do. But, we now know who it is; and, hopefully, he will surround himself with wise men and women and will listen to what they say. I really don’t think he will say, “You’re FIRED!” Being the President is going to be a lot different than being the owner or CEO of a business. He’ll find that there are 3 branches of Government and that is for a reason: Congress draws up the laws they think should be passed, the President signs them into law; and the SCOTUS is supposed to be the ‘tie breaker’ or who makes judgments that ‘set’ new laws. Each State has the same sort of government, just on a smaller scale. Even cities and small towns do. I think that is one of the things that makes this country ‘great’ and especially the men/women who serve this country; whether it is through the military, police, or as ‘elected’ officials serve ‘at out pleasure’. We can always ‘vote’ them out. At least the Federal Government set limits on the POTUS; unfortunately a lot of them have made ‘their’ service a ‘career’ … with fabulous health benefits and retirement (even after just one term of serving). Unfortunately, they really do NOT live by the same laws they expect for us to live by.
This year, I really did not know the people running locally or state-wide. But, know they have to either pay to run, or not get elected, or in some cases, they are appointed and you don’t have any say-so. If a politician is not willing to ‘live in a fishbowl’ then they should not run.
Mary - Cracker was a year old on my DOS’s birthday. Since she was ‘about’ 4 months old when we got her we counted back; and, then set the date to something easy to remember.
Gee, I hope they show up in the post; if not ... I did not do it correctly0 -
Nope, that did not work; maybe I'll try it later (did the .jpeg show up inside your post as only a bunch of letters and numbers? Or do I need to go back in and actually 'name' the picture?0
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Lenora ~ The pup is so cute. We can see them...just have to click on the small pic.
Jami ~ Welcome!
This is day 5 of the low carb way of eating. It can get very confusing. I don't plan to do this for a long time - just want to get off the 4 lbs I have put on over the last 6 months. Then, hopefully, I can get back to just watching calories.
Carol0 -
Good news! Middle son contacted us on FB and got his vacation days approved with Home Depot. Dec 28th-Jan 1st! So all three sons home at one time or another! It will be awesome from Dec 22nd to the 1st!!!
I need to get some silly presents for youngest son, because he will be opening his biggest present technically after Christmas, when his middle brother comes. It was middle sons laptop, so I figure my youngest son should wait until middle son comes. Seems only fair. the fact that I have about 7 presents for eldest son, and only 4 for youngest. Gotta keep it somewhat even dontchaknow!!!
Becca
Oregon
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Becca ~ How exciting for you to have all 3 during Christmas.1
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Yeah, got help ... but, got it. Cracker, when she is perky; then Cracker in her favorite sleeping position. Only thing is whenever I tried to take a picture of her sleeping, I'd wake her up.0
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Kim I can understand your fear/concerns, scary times, I think Becca needs to come down & give you one of her famous hugs...I'm sending mine as well. Hope things sort out ok.
I'm banishing all 1X& 2X clothes from my closet...taking lots to consignment & thrift shop and my closets are looking a little empty! Still have dressers & shelves to do but what a great feeling. I'm never, ever going to find those 54 pounds I've lost again!
It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness
Lois on the North Shore of Ma0 -
Becca - My MnL, especially, did the same; had to have the same ### of presents; and, also keep what she spent even. I sometimes find that more difficult to do. You are so 'blessed' to be able to have all 3 of them home (basically) at the same time ... or having all 3 at the same time.
This is the first Thanksgiving that I can remember that DYS was not here; but, he now has his 'own' little family; and, they have to share with the 'ex' (who can be problematic) and, of course, her parents like to have them, too. So, this is their year to stay in Louisiana. I wish I could pack myself up in the car and go with the guys when they go out there in mid-December; but, I would not see any of them; and, would probably be without a car, so that would not be too much fun. A few years ago, when DOS had started a new job; I went with DH. I enjoyed it; still sad that we had to come home so soon.
Lenora0 -
Cracker has 'lamb ears' and 'Grinch feet'.
Welcome to the 'newbies'
Condolences to those who have lost family or friends of the family. I would not 'ever' try Red Bull or any of those 'energy drinks' because of the meds I have to take. MD told me 'specifically' NOT to do so. It's sad that there is no warning on them, not to mix with alcohol (or other drugs).
Lenora0 -
I meant to say that DYS is not going to be here at Thanksgiving. BOO! HOO! But, they did surprise me at Easter; so I can really say too much about it.0
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This is my 'honey'. I have a 'new' haircut thanks to DDnL#2. But, I do find it hard to 'fix' than she did. But, she was standing over me at the time.
Lenora
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Oh dear; he looks like he has had 1 Margarita too many; but in the other picture he was making a 'funny' face.0
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Kim - I hope you get to feeling much better real soon! {{{{{hugs}}}}}
Lois - That is what we call a NSV (non-scale victory). While you might have kept them in your closet; you are doing something with those clothes you have shrunk out of; getting them out of the house so there will be no chance to gain it back. GREAT JOB!!!!!
Carol - Thanks! Cracker gives us so much pleasure! If she could 'talk' she would ... 90-to-nothing.
Lenora0 -
Hello ladies! How are we all progressing with life today??
Re - you can come visit me here in Portland, we have recreational here in Oregon too! Now that I'm saving all this money I think I will get the medical card now that I can afford it as my "medicine" is cheaper (no 25% tax like for recreational) if you have the card and I will have access to the stronger "medibles" (infused edibles).
Joyce - I miss the house but I think this "tiny house" living is great! If I don't like my neighbors or where I live I can always start this thing up and drive away to someplace new!
Becca - I'll take all the hugs you can dish out!!! Hugs are a wonderful thing and when they come from wonderful people like you they are even better!! Sorry but no fences between the sites, it's all open.
Allie - I am so glad Homer is doing better! I said a few prayers for you and him.
Well, I went to Walmart last night like I said and I have to say their selections SUCK!!!! They have a wide variety of processed foods, but as far as whole foods I don't think Walmart is geared for me. Their produce section is small and what they call sweet potatoes are actually yams! There is a difference! And their meat section is also small, although I did find some nice steaks and pork chops. So in all my grocery shopping trip was short lived and I only bought enough stuff to get me by for a week or so. I am definitely checking out Safeway's website to see if I can find a location somewhere close enough I won't mind driving to. The manager here said there was a Safeway a few miles away in Jantzen Beach, so I will have to go check it out.
This park has a small "convenience" store here so I went to go check it out. This park is like a small city within a city! Anyway, this little store is mostly Mexican foods and products (I think most of it is imported), so it won't be of much use to me very often. Although they have a small spattering of "american" pops and milk and such. There must be a lot of Mexicans living in this park, which is fine with me as long as they are here legally. I find most Mexicans to be respectful, religious, hard working peeps. But they do have a small bakery in the back of the store where they make all their wonderful Mexican pastries! I will have to stay away from the back of the store!
Well, enough for now, I will be back later. It's time to "medicate", then I'm gonna go check out the closest laundry room here. I am going to miss having my own machines, but this isn't the first time I've gone without, and it probably won't be the last!
Later Chickie's!!
Sherry in " my new digs" Portland
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Have to hurry as battery about to go, down to 7. Played golf today and had a good time with good friends. Re- it was only +.2 so not too bad. Golf course was really wet and muddy but we trudged on. Lots of steps.
Up to date with reading but no notes.
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SueBDew0 -
Have to hurry as battery about to go, down to 7. Played golf today and had a good time with good friends. Re- it was only +.2 so not too bad. Golf course was really wet and muddy but we trudged on. Lots of steps.
Up to date with reading but no notes..
SueBDew
Sue, Honey - I would hardly count that as a gain... you can take care of THAT with another couple for rounds on the golf course. Fantastic!
(hugs!)
Re in TX
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sherryminch wrote: »Hello ladies! How are we all progressing with life today??
Re - you can come visit me here in Portland, we have recreational here in Oregon too! Now that I'm saving all this money I think I will get the medical card now that I can afford it as my "medicine" is cheaper (no 25% tax like for recreational) if you have the card and I will have access to the stronger "medibles" (infused edibles).
Sherry in " my new digs" Portland
Hey Sherry - you never know... I got grandkids in Eugene. I could swing thru there, at any time... lol.
(Hugs!)
Re in TX
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Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I'm limiting my screen time due to issues with light so I haven't taken notes.
Re: Thanks for asking. I'm hanging in there. Eyes are still not great. Saw the ophthamologist on Monday and he said that the issues I'm having is related to age, and that it would be a long process to healing. I mentioned this aging thing to my dad and he said" you are not old! Try 84!" I agreed
but apparently my body has decided otherwise. The specialist changed some of the the treatment...stronger steroid drops 4 times a day for 3 weeks, lubricating eye drops every hour. Sigh... this from a person who has never been able to put in eye drops on my own. I must say however thanks to youtube I am becoming an expert! He will recheck in 3 weeks.
Carey - Northern Alberta
"Related to Age" doesn't sound like much of a diagnosis to me. I might be looking for a second opinion. That sounds more like a "I got no clue so we'll blame it on aging" thing.
Hugs!
Re in TX0 -
Hello, Sweet Sisters!
I wish I could reply to all of you - there is just so much going on... but, it's another busy day for me.
Love the doggy pictures! I have always been a sucker for a puppy face.
Love all the pictures! Can't wait to post a few more of my own.
Today is my Friday - tomorrow is Veteran's Day!
For all of my Serving Sisters - Thank you for your Service! and for all of you Mom's of Service People - Thank you for those beautiful children who are giving their time to keep our people safe and free.
Hugs for Everybody!!
Re in TX
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