WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2016

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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,258 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Mary: Love the pictures of Shep. Happy Birthday to him! :bigsmile:

    Jami from WA: Welcome to a great group! :flowerforyou:

    Leonora: Cute doggy! :smiley:

    Lois in North Shore MA: Congratulations on emptying your closet of clothes that are too big. I took mine to the Senior Center Thrift Store. There are some sentimental ones that are still in my closet. :embarassed:

    Sherry: There is a Safeway at Jantzen Beach. It is on the east side of the freeway. A friend managed it for a few years a while back, but now he manages the store here in town. :smiley:

    Sherry & Re: Recreational Pot is different than medical. The medical stuff is primarily a pain reliever and requires a state issued Marijuana Card that is for people with health issues. DH uses it from time to time. The pot that is intoxicating is taxed at the retail outlet just like liquor. :ohwell:


    We had a sunshiney day today & I spent hours down on the docks pushing branches and floating debris away from the marina and into the channel for the river to move it along. The work felt good. I was working along with one of our neighbors so I wasn't on the docks alone, and I was also wearing a lifejacket.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn
  • sherryminch
    sherryminch Posts: 168 Member
    Re - you are welcome here any time! Since I moved I will have to find a new dispensary somewhere around here. I looked on the "Leafly" app and there are a few fairly close by so I will have to go check them out in the next couple of days. They all have good reviews.

    Carey - I agree with RE, I would be getting a second opinion. My first Ortho surgeon said kinda the same thing, "that's what happens when we age!", but I am too young to be this messed up so I found a new ortho surgeon who happens to agree with me and is doing everything in his power to get me back somewhere close to where I " should" be. He set me up with the physical therapist who specializes in conditions like mine and I have hopes of avoiding another fusion surgery on my back if it works.

    I checked out the laundry room at the end of my street ( I am the second space in from the end) and all seems well. The machines are clean and well kept. There are 3 each of both washers and dryers and no one using them in the middle of the afternoon, so it may be a good time of day to use them. We'll see. At least I won't have to drag my laundry very far!

    Sherry in "puff, puff, pass" Portland
  • sherryminch
    sherryminch Posts: 168 Member
    Katla - you can get both the high THC and the high CBD types with or without a medical card, as I buy both types recreationally. I qualify for a med card, I just could never afford to get one, but now I can get one since I am saving money from this move and not have to pay the recreational tax anymore. I don't use it just to get high, I use it medicinally too.

    Sherry in Portland
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,046 Member
    Hello all: I had a meeting with my wellness coach today and that went well. We went to the bank and to get groceries afterwards and in the middle of the grocery store DH started to get woosy. I asked him what he had eaten today and he answered 1/2 a frozen waffle with jelly. He also took his diabetic meds. I suggested he get a hot chocolate from Starbuck's as they use whole milk but he said no he would get a banana. He came back with a 3 Musketeers candy bar. Can you say non-compliant patient and stubborn idiot? It is almost as if he deliberately does these things to gain attention. Sorry, rant over.

    Sharon - So sorry for your friend. You never expect that your children will die before you do.

    Kim - Hang in there girl. I sincerely hope things will not turn out that way for you.

    Jami - Hello and welcome from someone just outside Snohomish not so very far from you. My DS lives in Kirkland.

    For those of you who have moved or are comtemplating moving. "Wherever you go, go with all your heart." - Confucius

    Everyone take care and let's remember that one day at a time thing. Sue in WA
  • sherryminch
    sherryminch Posts: 168 Member
    Crap, I couldn't turn the bold off! Lol!

    Sherry
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    :)Sherry, Thank you for the reminder of the great spiritual principles to live by <3
  • sherryminch
    sherryminch Posts: 168 Member
    Barbie - my pleasure! I thought we could all use a reminder right about now.
  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    Thanks Kim in California~ Just rec'd your picture for the advent calendar. I cut out Levi's picture too! If anyone just wishes to put their 4-legged kids on the MFP Advent Calendar you can do that too.
    Presently I have 9 people participating.
    Poerava14, Exermom, Janetr7476, Godmomkim, Vicki157, bwcetc, bkrimpet, Fanncy0626 and Barbiecat.

    So if any of you wish your 4 legged family included, just shoot me a private message and I will give you my address. Mary that is for YOU, I need Shep on my Advent Calendar... LOL! Please send me only photos, because
  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    Thanks Kim in California~ Just rec'd your picture for the advent calendar. I cut out Levi's picture too! If anyone just wishes to put their 4-legged kids on the MFP Advent Calendar you can do that too.
    Presently I have 9 people participating.
    Poerava14, Exermom, Janetr7476, Godmomkim, Vicki157, bwcetc, bkrimpet, Fanncy0626 and Barbiecat.

    So if any of you wish your 4 legged family included, just shoot me a private message and I will give you my address. Mary that is for YOU, I need Shep on my Advent Calendar... LOL! Please send me only photos, because
  • ljdw99
    ljdw99 Posts: 360 Member
    Katla ssh I kept a couple too >:)

    Lenora I plan to have more of those NSV's!

    Shep Happy Birthday you are a handsome boy. We had a wonderful Shepard once too!

    Sherry enjoy your "pared down" living...Nice the laundry is close. One great thing about the laundromat is getting everything done at once & lots of space to fold.

    Happy Veterans Day to those serving & those who have served including my youngest...Navy JAG Corps.

    Lois on the North Shore of Ma.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,267 Member
    stats for the day:
    ride hm 2 gym- 15.55min, 11.2amph, 2.9mi= 90c est
    ELIPTICAL- 31min, 119mhr, 2incl, 1resist, 90stpmin, 3.19mi = 346c est
    ride gym 2 dome- 7.56in, 10.7amph, 1.4mi = 95c est
    walk station 2 wk- 7.28min, 3.8amph, 115mhr, .4mi = 53c
    walk wk 2 station- 8.04min, 3.7amph, 100mhr, .4mi = 35c
    ride dome 2 hm up Mst- 20.05min, 7.4amph, 162mhr,2.4mi = 215c
    total cal 834
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    :) I get my hair cut at Great Clips...I was finally able to go in today since my back finally felt good enough to sit in the chair....I found out that tomorrow (Veteran's Day) haircuts are free to veterans....isn't that awesome :)

    :) We just finished watching another stress relieving movie and the next item on the agenda is meditation

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  • sherryminch
    sherryminch Posts: 168 Member
    Lois - thanks, hun! Very true, very true, that is the one reason I like laundromats!

    Yay Vets!!!!! If it wasn't for you all I wouldn't be able to do the things I do in this country! Thank You for my freedom!

    Sherry in "hug a vet!" Portland
  • sherryminch
    sherryminch Posts: 168 Member
    Katla - thanks for the info on the Safeway! You saved me from looking it up! I will have to go check it out tomorrow as I still have a few things to pick up, like my favorite - sweet potatoes.

    Sherry in "lovin' them tubers!" Portland
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    400 year old tree, it's 25' in circumference, 65' tall and it's area of shade is 17,000 square feet. BIG tree. That's Jack in front of it, a mere 6'3" :)

    Second picture is of a white squirrel in a nearby tree, apparently there is a family of four.


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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,529 Member
    Did about 50 minutes of Stephanie Vitorio's Body DVD. I cut it short because there was no way I wanted to miss the neurologist. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Zero to Thirty with weights DVD. As I recall, this is a step DVD.

    Went to Dollar General to get a birthday card for Dianna and one for Bryan. Then volunteered at the Green Room, then took a jacket of mine to the cleaners. I hate one way streets. Newcomer bowling tonight.

    Re - I like your mantra. I just may borrow it. Glad that "America is in labor" put a smile on your face. That's what it was intended to do. Your dinner sounds delish. We had crab tonight.

    Just found out that they're going to close one branch of the Y, the one closest to me. Well, to be honest, they really didn't have a whole lot. I think the previous CEO put it on the bottom of his priority list. To me, he spent a lot of money on things like new lobby instead of a new building and expanding. Now they're feeling it.

    Kim - I'm sure your get together will be wonderful. Bet your decorations will be, too. You must post pics of them

    Lisa - that is so insightful about the bird

    Sharon: here's what the bosu looks like https://www.amazon.com/Bosu-Sport-Balance-Trainer-Black/dp/B01C34QSKG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478817429&sr=8-2&keywords=bosu+ball. But mine has a stability bar. How very sad for your friend. I think I remember you telling us about her son

    Our cats don't get the time change. They're used to being fed at 3:30 so at 2:30 they were looking at me like they were expecting to be fed. I fed them at 3.

    DJ - have fun at the show! Do you go every year? I seem to remember you went last year. Or am I mistaken?

    fyree - what kind of job do you have?

    Janet in Canada - welcome! Keep up the good work

    Jami from WA - welcome! Happy birthday!

    Becca - I'm so happy for you that your sons will be home for the holidays

    Lenora - Cracker is a cutie. What a nice haircut. I think you look so much prettier. Handsome "other".

    Mary - can't believe Shep is ALREADY a year old

    We'll go to get tires for my car tomorrow. I also need to go to Aldi's.

    Michele in NC
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Oops big tree missing. Will try it once more.

    Janetr okc
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Becca, so good that you will have all your boys for Christmas. What a gift to you! My husband has always felt that our girls gifts need to be equal. I assume it has something to his boyhood in many of those moments he keeps locked up and won't let anyone see. I hate it that he prefers to just give a good size amount of money. Christina is married so she gets more than Michelle. Last year both of them wanted gifts which I totally enjoyed shopping for them and really enjoyed watching them open them and be all excited. They both need that check but it is spent on household needs or if the need something during the year and then there is no gift at Christmas. Well what he doesn't know is that some nice things fit in stockings and he knows nothing about it.

    Happy birthday to Shep. Loved seeing him as a puppy again.

    My SIL posted my DGD radio spots that were just 15 and 30 seconds. I was so proud of her, so articulate. I am sure it helped that they let her Dad record it in his recording studio. I don't know if there is a way I can put a audio here or not. They are both on Facebook. Any ideas?

    Joyce, Indiana
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    edited November 2016
    Sherry – BROWNIES! Hear it has a lot of good fiber! Just kidding … Did you have your tiny house customized for you? I’ve enjoyed watching the show and how ingenious some people can get to use every square inch of space. I might be able to live in one, if I were single; but, I like my ‘space’; but, being able to go wherever does have a nice ring to it.

    Hey, y’all with the soggy golf courses; we could ‘really, really’ use some of that rain this way. I don’t recall a time that it has been so dry that there have been ‘forest fires’ … smokey so bad that Atlanta looks like it is shrouded in ‘smog’. DOGD says the smoke is about to ‘kill’ her. She has asthma, so that is kicking in, too! Now that they have insurance, she can go get a check-up and get the asthma medication and puffer thing.

    Re – I agree; whenever my GYN who I’ve gone to for over 40 years says anything about my ‘age’; I tell him that ‘he is ALSO getting older’ and he is ‘older’ than I am. But, he means no harm; he has always been there for me. He discovered what the problem was the first time I got pregnant and was able to avoid having to do a complete hysterectomy. So I have 2 great looking sons. I will take him to task when I need to.

    Katla – Thank you! We think she is ‘cute’, too! Such facial expressions! We are constantly ‘laughing’ at her; I think she ‘eats it up’. I also think she is ‘playing the hurt paw’ a bit far. She can walk on all fours and does so inside, except right after she gets out of the bed or 'if' she 'knows' we are laughing at her about something. As if to say, 'I've so cute and I need to be held." But all her toenails on that paw grow every which way but loose. So, now the vet says it will be much better if he is the only one that deals with the cutting and/or filing of her nails. Said the way they grow that a groomer could file them down into the quick too easily; because they are upside down (sort of), it is like walking on the tops of the nails, and makes the nails more like the quick. But, she rides very well in the car; so it is not a problem taking her in.

    Sue in WA – Has he ever had to go to the ER because of sugar levels being whacked out? Sounds like that is what he is aiming for. My BF’s husband who was diabetic (and an alcoholic) was taken to the ER by her one morning when his sugar level was off the charts. She had to go to work because she was using up her ‘leave’ time when she knew she’d have to have some later on. She specifically told the intake nurse what was happening; that they needed to get his sugar level down. When she came back at lunchtime; they had put him in the Psyche Ward and had done NOTHING to get his sugar level down. They thought he was ‘only drunk’ and he had not had a drop of liquor. She was livid. I don’t blame her. Surely your DH husband is not willing to take this risk, is he? Does he drive himself anywhere? Does he wear a Medic Alert bracelet? If not, he really needs to get one. Could save his life and also not have him misdiagnosed.

    Sherry – Lovely poem. We’d all be better people if we woke up daily and read it; and then, lived it. Long version of ‘The Serenity Prayer’. Sometimes it takes being at the bottom of the pit; to come out of it and change our ways. I know I am guilty of falling into the pit and having a really bad one-woman pity party. I do have a lot to be thankful for, so that is what I try to concentrate on. I’m going to copy it and print it out. Don’t worry about the ‘bold’ lettering … we needed to have this ‘screamed’ at us. The only other way to ‘scream’ at us is to make the lettering uppercase.

    Becca – Can I put Cracker on the Advent Calendar? Do I need to print out a picture of her and send it to you or what?

    Lois – I remember when I dropped out of a size 16; I emptied my closet and drawers of anything that size or higher. Actually, I tried on every single piece of clothing I had to my name and then went in and did my drawers and closet the Marie Kondo folding/hanging way. I still have a drawer that doesn’t have anything in it. But, I don’t plan on buying anything else ‘new’ until I have reached my ‘goal’ which is, at this point, getting my BMI to a ‘normal’ range. These last 10 to 15 pounds has really been difficult! I’ve got to ‘check’ over my routine to see what I am doing that is working versus what is not working.

    Lenora
  • Poerava14
    Poerava14 Posts: 1,092 Member
    Hola Amigas,

    I definitely relate to all of you feeling a certain emotional exhaustion and despair. ‘Nuf said. Taking life a day at a time and with an attitude of gratitude. Not going to worry because as a much wiser person has said, ‘worry is just interest spent on a debt that may never be owed.’

    Michele: Mars the cat and four-legged alarm clock, is finally getting the gist of the time change. But earlier this week he was waking me at 4 AM instead of 5. He really takes his job seriously.

    Loving all the doggie pictures. Handsome birthday boy, Shep! Cracker’s Grinch feet! So glad to hear that Homer is feeling better.

    Part of my recent funk was also attributed to pain from arthritis in my knee and Morton’s neuroma in my foot. If I worked out, the pain would flare up and I’d be limping the rest of the day. But, not working out also leaves me feeling out of sorts. Finally broke down and started popping two Aleves every AM before workout. Much as I hate taking any meds, this is working really well. A trip to acupuncturist is going to be set soon.

    About 15 pages back, a few of you inquired about Tabata training. I've put a link below to an article I quickly found. It's basically interval training, with a very specific timing standard. I use a Tabata app on my kindle to keep the time.

    Time to sleep. Stay well, friends. We can do this.

    Rori
    Colorado Foothills

    November Goals:
    Tabata training a minimum of 2 times per weekhttp://shape.com/fitness/cardio/4-minute-fat-burning-miracle-tabata-workout
    Try a new ‘Skinny Taste’ recipe
    Eat mindfully
    Reduce household budget by $400.
    Be lighter (thanks Lisa for coining this goal)
    Word for 2016: Optimism



  • sherryminch
    sherryminch Posts: 168 Member
    Lenora - yay brownies!!! I wish it counted towards my fiber everyday, lol! I'm glad you like the poem, so please yes copy it, print it, hang it where you will read it everyday and feel free to pass copies on to others as you see fit. I am happy to share it with you all, and I encourage you all to do the same thing. As for tiny homes, every place has a thing and every thing has a place. I try to put everything away in it's place because when it gets messy it becomes very apparent just how small a space it is!

    Becca - wish I could send you a pic of Missy for the Advent calendar, but alas I no longer have a printer. Oh well, maybe by next year's calendar (if you do one next year) I will have gotten off my a** and gotten a printer I can Bluetooth my tablet to.

    Sherry in "protesters have blocked some highways in the city!" Portland
  • sherryminch
    sherryminch Posts: 168 Member
    Jeez! Look at me! I've turned into quite the Miss Chatterbox today! But hey! You know what?? I feel good!!!

    Now on the count of three everybody go look in a mirror and tell yourself you're beautiful!! Everybody ready?? One....Two....Three!!!! Did you do it???? If you didn't, smack yourself then go do it! Show yourselves some love!!

    Sherry in "where did I put my pipe down?" Portland
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Last try.......400 year old tree on Johns Island SC, it's 25' in circumference, 65' tall and it's area of shade is 17,000 square feet. BIG tree. That's Jack in front of it, a mere 6'3" :)
    Janetr okc (leaving Charleston tomorrow, heading to NC to meet old Air Force buddy of Jack's)

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  • sherryminch
    sherryminch Posts: 168 Member
    Janetr - there it is!!! Wow! Big tree! Do you know what species it is?

    OK ladies, I am done. Poke me with a fork!! Lol! It is time to "medicate", take my shot and my supplements and watch a movie, then off to my wonderful stiff bed! I hope you all get lots of deep, refreshing sleep tonight!

    (Just a side note....breaking news just popped up on channel 8, protests in downtown Portland have turned into riots! Approx 4,000 protesterrs involved. Oh brother, just another excuse to act like an idiot and destroy other people's property! I wish people would put their energies into more productive actions that would actually make a difference. What do these people think they are accomplishing???)

    Sherry in " shaking my head" Portland
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Sherry: You seem to be doing a great job of learning your new neighborhood and figuring out how to make your life more comfortable. WTG! :smiley: DH has had a medical card for quite awhile because he needs it. I am not opposed to either medical or recreational mj. I love the "Just for today" post. Thank you for sharing. :flowerforyou:

    JanetR: Your DH standing in front of that enormous old tree is doing a great job showing its size. WOW! :bigsmile:


    It is almost 10:30 & DH went to bed a while ago. I'm ready to join him. Have a good evening and a great tomorrow.

    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..."
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    Good evening, lovelies!

    Happy Birthday Kackie, 2 minutes early.
    Joyce my heart goes out to you, know you wish you could give Charlie a self-esteem infusion. Please forgive me, but when you mentioned Charlie measures his high forehead I was thinking disappearing hairline instead of small brain... ;) Yay for getting your bathroom back!
    KJ rejoicing that DH jumped into support position.
    JanetR your "How far..." question made me laugh out loud ;}
    Heather Supporting him through his sad time does not mean you have to let him rubbish your archives. Even if you have to pay for a storage unit or build storage onto your new home, or scan the archives onto electronic media, or??? You need not feel guilty for wanting to keep such a big part of who you are. Glad you patched it up. Now will you tell us if the inches refer to diameter or height? :)
    Lenora thanks for the Jeanne Robertson recommendation. I am SO with you about feeling cold. Bad thing is I end up spending way to much time on the mattress warmer and not enough outside raking leaves which would REALLY warm me up ;) ditto about how you felt about both candidates and well said on balance of powers. Praying our new president will have excellent advisors and listen to them.
    Re in TX Gratz on the noodle arms, soon to be strong and sinewy! bubbling lentils/veggies/chicken sausage, can almost smell them from here. Yum ;)
    Barbie would love to hear your funny movie recommendation(s) to relieve household stress.
    Becca a dear friend of mine prescribes holding the hug an extra 3 seconds after you think it should end. Gives everyone an extra burst of joy.
    Kim It IS early days ... Have you homesteaded your house to protect it just in case? Ditto what Glo and everyone else said. <3
    Lisa Loved your article and hope you'll find another appropriate moment to publish it.
    Sharon So sorry for your and friend's heartbreaking loss. Bosu is a fun-instrument-of-torture that looks like half of a big blue plastic ball on a black disc. Balancing on either round or flat side strengthens core and stability muscles. It's scary but becomes fun, until the trainer adds biceps curls or suggests closing your eyes to complicate things ;P
    Joyce and Penny loved hearing about your choirs! There is miraculous medicine in group singing especially for those of us who don't like how our voices sound alone ;)
    Katla, my Papa was a SeaBee in the Solomons too. Neither he nor his brothers would ever talk about their WWII experiences. Thanks for the Tibetan proverb!
    Allie, so glad Homer is eating and perking up!
    Mary happy birthday beautiful Shep!
    Sherry OUCH! Going to the laundromat was NOT part of my motor home fantasy... ;{ Thanks for "Just for today"

    Hugs to all,
    desismileys_4280.gifBarbara, the SW Idaho AHMOD who is happy to be here.
    Intentions:
    Smile then listen
    Today: Log like Mary MSH, every bite lick or sip whether over, under or sidewise. . . EVERY day ;}
    November: Strength Training 3 days/week. Zumba, H20 Fit or Line Dance Class 4 times/week.
    Nov-Dec-Jan: Vitamin D 3 x day.

    Log: 100%
    Cardio: G/S, B/H20/LD, G/B/AZ, Z, 0, G, H20, S, LD, AZ
    Strength: 0, non-legs, legs, 1/2 non-legs, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 1
    Vit 'D': x x 100% 100% 100% 100% 66%* 66%* 66%* 66%*
    *2/day but 1 is doublestrength
  • GloworminWA
    GloworminWA Posts: 704 Member
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