WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2016

sherryminch

Pip - wow! Way to go! You guys rock! I know you could have gone faster, but the important thing is you stuck by his side and were there for him and I am proud of you no matter where you finish in the race! As long as you had fun and enjoyed it, and by the looks of the smiles in the pics you did! That's awesome!

Sherry in "yum! Steak!" Portland

GodMomKim

Hi Gals,

Thanks all who have reached out… I’m treading water, working hard to stay distracted. I live on the edge of a pretty well off community and that is where many of my Garden Club folks live, there was a meeting on Thursday night, and the community knows I am low income, as I have lobbied for low cost events and subsiding for higher cost events… I thought of you Becca, as so many came up and hugged me and told me they knew how this would mean I would be affected… It felt so good to get the hugs and caring. For many I am the only “other” they know…

Lisa – thanks 2 wings 1 bird – good way to think.

Sharon – sending good thoughts to you and your friend.

Margaret – 4 years of Jesse Ventura made me laugh out loud! Thanks – Later OMG the story about the neighbor is very scary! He needs to think things through! So glad you and DH are ok.

Mary – shep is a beautiful pup!

Jami – welcome

Barbara – What is homesteading your house?

Heather – Hip Hip Hooray!!!! So many things accomplished

KJ – great secrets!!!!

Pip – great pics, congrats on doing the marathon at all! And wonderful that you both are such great support for one another…

November Goals:

Write Christmas letter, and have all cards ready to send by Dec1…
Read and report on a book
Log everyday to the best I can, over if need be.
11,000 + steps everyday
Work on water consumption -

Smiles.

Kim from N. California

Poerava14

Margaret: How terrifying. Shaking my head at how senseless some people can be.

Becca: Egads! Do I need to send you a smaller headshot? Didn't realize I was 4 quarters. I recall I ordered the print from Walgreen's photo department. Super easy and cheap.

Pip: As always, you and Kirby inspire us on so many levels. Certainly loved the story of your unified efforts to finish the race. I also have to tell you that only in my fantasies have I ever done a 12 minute mile. So, although that's on the slow end for you, I'd be thrilled with that time.

Michele: Hope those fires aren't close to you.

Mr. Mars, the four-legged alarm, got me up at 3:00 AM. Ugh. Didn't get back to sleep and really felt it by early this afternoon. To make matters worse, instead of my early morning exercise, I baked my DH a batch of oatmeal cookies to help commemorate Veteran's Day. He was surprised and delighted because I never bake. Big mistake. Let's just say I ended up logging an unusual breakfast. Froze the leftovers and made it through the rest of day with more sensible choices.

Glad this week is over. I am physically and emotionally drained. Here's to a great weekend for us all.

Stay well, friends. We can do this.

Rori
Colorado Foothills

pipcd34

Thanks for all the comments my peeps

GodMomKim

janetr7476

margaretturk wrote: »

We had quite the scare today. I came home from buying toys for my great niece and nephews and there were three squad cars in front of our home. It turned out our neighbor was shooting squirrels with a 22 rifle and he missed and it hit our dining room window. Our main computer is in that space and DH was working at it at the time. Fortunately he was not hurt. The bullet hit near the top of the window. The police found the bullet outside they think it bounce when it hit our awning and window. Unfortunately it did put a six inch hole in the window. Still trying to calm down. It is a new neighbor, the wife did come over right away to start to work on the process of paying to get it repaired. I have to remind myself that no one got hurt. It scares me too because I work in our yard frequently. We did notice there were much fewer rabbits lately, so we think he had been doing this for awhile. He did get into major trouble with the police, so I don't think he'll be doing this again.

Margaret

Oh, Margaret, this shook me up just reading about it. I am so thankful you and your husband were not injured. I hope the police got their point across to this person. Big (((hugs))) sweetie.

Janetr okc (currently in Raleigh NC where it is chilly and will dip below freezing tomorrow night)

sherryminch

Michele - black bean brownies?? I will have to see if I can look up a recipe for that on Google! Heck, I'll try it! I'll try anything once (unless it looks or smells gross!), twice if I like it! Lol! Heaven knows I need all the fiber I can get since they took out my Gallbladder.

Barbie - I love Minions! Yay "King Bob!"!

Becca - I have no actual physical photos of anyone or anything ! Someone else got all of those, if you know what I mean. All I have is what is on my tablet. I went and got a micro SD card for this thing so I could store photos on it and take the card to Walgreen's to get some of them printed on actual photo paper, but I somehow can not figure out how to transfer them to the card! I will have to take it to Geek Squad at Best Buy and have them walk me through it. I'm sure the process is simple, it just eludes me! It is just a cheap $70 tablet, you wouldn't think it would be this dang hard! So for now all my pics are stuck on this tablet!

Margaret - Holy Cow!!! I'm so glad you and yours are OK! He sounds like the poster child for gun control! What an irresponsible a**h*l*! Pardon my French!

Well ladies, I am going to watch a movie then go to bed and read some of the e-book I downloaded from the library. Reading puts me to sleep for some reason, so I use that to help me fall asleep most nights. I hope you all have a wonderful night full of deep refreshing sleep! Time for the usual...."medicate", shot, supplements!

Sherry in " I'm not gonna even turn on the news 'cause I don't want to know!" Portland

janetr7476

Pip you left me in tears, that girl friend is what love/partnership is all about. You have taught us by example that we can come back from all the obstacles life throws at us. You and Kirby are the ultimate "winners". Thanks for sharing your inspiring story. Proud of you both.

Janetr okc

GodMomKim

Purl62

Today I met with my dietician, and we came up with a plan to get me back on track. I am excited to be focused again. This is a hard time of year, living up here in the pacific northwest we have such short days and I really want to eat all the carbs and hibernate until summer! Today I didn't look at the scale, but I am guessing I have gained about 15 pounds since my lowest point over the summer. I will weigh myself tomorrow and enter it. For the next couple weeks I will be having my protein shakes for breakfast, lean protein, non-starchy veggies, and low glycemic fruits and healthy fats for lunch and dinner. And exercising...I'm taking a 3 times a week class that includes cardio and strength and will be working out an additional 3 times a week on my own. Have a great weekend everyone!

jmkmomm

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sherryminch

Oh yeah, before I forget, I thought I would share this with you all....

"All my life I have been a product of my environment, now I want my environment to be a product of ME!"

I overheard a lady at the mental health clinic say this to another person there today and I thought it very appropriate to this stage in my life....I think I will adopt this mantra.

Have a good night all!
Sherry in "where is my pipe?" Portland

cityjaneLondon

Good morning all from dark and rainy Hampshire, UK.
I'm awake really early because of a stiff neck that has been coming on for a few weeks. It's worse in the night. I am a front sleeper, so I might have to find another way of sleeping, or it might just be tension, or it might just go away by itself eventually. Annoying though.

Pip - Amazing report on your marathon. I could barely walk 5 miles, so I can't imagine how you, let alone Kirby, did it. Great job!

Today we are off to see DS's sister. It's about a two and a half hour drive. In the rain. She is lovely, but I know a lot of time will be taken up with talking about the family trauma. I hope DH will be ok. Sleeping might be a problem with my neck, so I will load up with pain pills. The bed is a LOT smaller than our one at home. Must remember not to drink too much out of stress. It doesn't help my night time waking. We are setting off after lunch, so no rush.

That leaves Monday for getting the archive out of the loft and sorting it out. I am glad that this enforced decluttering has made me at last do something with the pile. Part of DH's problem with it is that he doesn't understand why I haven't done something with it before, if that's what I want. He is not a procrastinator - I am, on some things. My writing has always been a source of love, hate, fear and identity for me. Almost too big to deal with. At last I am getting to grips with it.
For those who don't know, I am a published children's writer of twelve books and have had poetry, short stories and a radio play also published and performed. I had a couple of theatre plays performed. But my novels never quite made it into the light of day, despite some very near misses.
Last year I self published, through Amazon, one of my very old novels, WINDOWS, which quite a few of the lovely ladies on this thread read. The others are still languishing in the loft and I have left instructions, quite unfairly, for them to be published after my death by my boys. It's time to get on with it. I am under no illusions these days that they are going to shake the world, but I would just like them out there in a public space and not thrown away with the recycling.
I am currently writing a memoir of my first nine years and I am about half way through at 25,000 words. That will definitely be self published on Amazon, though I will make an effort to publish it conventionally. Who knows?
I am getting better in my life at putting in the effort without being too attached to the result. Wanting the perfect result too much used to paralyse me. It's taken me a long time to be comfortable with my best efforts and not to be paralysed by the need for perfection.
DON'T LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD.
Amen.

Time to take my DH up a cup of tea.

Heather UK

dreamwriter

Thanks for all the good thoughts. The memorial on Vancouver Island is next Wednesday. They are trying to set up a memorial in Calgary for all the Saskatchewan/Alberta family and friends. Arden was very well liked. His Mom, Judy, is a very special lady. Wish I could do something for them.

Carey- Thanks for sharing the poem

Mary- The photos of Shep made me smile.

Lenora - It is hard to believe but some people even give energy drinks to their children. The amount of caffeine is really ridiculous.
You look absolutely amazing in the photo with "honey".

Michele - thanks for the link to the bosu. Turns out I"ve actually used one, now I know what it's called.

Margaret - I don't blame you for feeling scared. That is scarey business. I am thankful no one was hurt.

Pip - Way to Go! You and Kirby are inspiring. I love the way you support each other. We should all be so lucky!

Sherry - I like your new mantra.

Remembrance Day and my thoughts were with my Dad, my uncles, etc. I couldn't believe this morning that a stupid toy could be more important than the sacrifices these men and women made so that we could live free.
"You have to understand, it's for Christmas" First of all no kid actually "has to have" anything. No , it will not ruin their Christmas. No, I can't order, find, save, put your name on a list. This does not make the people that work here *kitten*. Have these people ever heard of RESPECT. So sorry I inconvenienced you by insisting that we observe our moments of silence. Rant over.

Went to see Hacksaw Ridge in the late afternoon with hubby. It is an amazing story and I strongly suggest seeing it. It was probably even more impactful because we watched it on this day.

Chico has not adjusted to the time change yet. He is quite disgusted that DH and I do not get up and go to bed when he wants us to. He is only 2 1/2 but getting to be such a bossy little dog. (Well, he tries) He got a new toy today and is in love with it. I love watching him.

Still unseasonably warm for November. I am enjoying being able to bike and walk but I worry that this is going to make for a long, dry coming year.

Thankful for the country I live in and the freedom I enjoy. Thanks to all the veterans.

-Sharon in Sunny Southern Alberta

lhannon062709

Morning, all,

Pip: My own thought is that Kirby is a double winner. First that he finished a marathon AT ALL just one year after his horrible accident. Second, that he has you. Y'all are amazing, both together and separately.

I broke down and bought a table saw this week, and we set it up last night. Hope to combine those two loves, quilting and woodwork, to make some beautiful things. Going to wait until the hubby's up to use it, as I took Z-Quil and actually got seven hours of sleep last night, but it's still in my system. Need to keep all my fingers intact as a writer! Speaking of which, good on you, Heather, for getting the books out there. It's not an easy decision, and I salute you. Hope the family gathering was less traumatic than you feared.

Peaceful weekend (one hopes) in store, with no plans. Things are tense at work with a co-worker, so I just brought the work computer home Friday. Long story, not worth telling. Just have to limp through the next couple of weeks 'til I start part-time Dec. 1, and we'll be working on different days. Secured my bosses OK to move into the conference room and work there during the times she's in the building in the interim. Might help. We'll see.

Love y'all,
Lisa in chilly West Texas

klanders30

margaret. What a scare, thank goodness you are all safe. I suspect they learned their lesson!

Pip wowza, you are both champions.

Hi from Anna Maria island, where it is balmy and the funky little cottage we landed in last night is smack dab on the beach! Peace, ocean waves, ooohhhmmmm. Planning on long walks, a few good books and lovely company with my dear friend and her wacky husband and oh yeah my wacky husband. This kind of place is a little out of the box for him. He is a hotel chain kind of guy, and likes every thing just so, this will stretch him a little!
NYKAREN

pipcd34

grandmallie

Good Morning Ladies~
I am up and having an english muffin and cup of tea, load of laundry in the wash.. a balmy 29 degrees outside..
I to am so impressed with Pip and Kirby.. you both are my hero's
Tom is off for bloodwork.. amazingly... he bit*hes about insurance and money, and my bills.. here is hoping it comes back in good order, he is going to see a podiatrist next week as the tops of his feet by the time he gets home from work are on fire with pain.. we have tried inserts.. wider shoe.. etc.. will finally knuckle down and see a professional ..today is raking up the last of the leaves so I am saving my energy for that..
My friend Doris is sort of out of sorts with me about Rays memorial, she doesn't think I should get involved .. so I might just back off and not do anything for right now.. will speak with Ruth and the rest of his family...

Peach1948

KJLaMore

Happy Saturday morning to you all!
Pip- Much love to you and Kirby! Of course you both finished the race and of course you stayed with him and cheered him on. That is what we love about you both! I giggled a bit at Kirby's statement that "this is his last" while he was still going; and then the flip flop when it was over. I do the same thing. Every race. I am the person that hates to run. I hate getting out the door to do it. Once it is over; I love it and am glad I run. Endorphins are wonderful! I have a neighbor with CP and he runs 10 miles. Every day. His run is slower than my walk. But he does it every day. He has told me that everything hurts every day. Even if he doesn't run. But running makes him feel like he is fighting the disease. He is my local hero. Maybe that is how Kirby feels.
Margaret- Wow! So glad you are all okay! We had a neighbor when the kids were small that did the same thing. We were the new neighbors and I guess he was used to having that extra space to shoot. But the first time he did it, he hit a tree in my back yard and my kids were playing out there. They came running in, as I was running out to get them. Scary! I went over to talk/yell at him, but he wouldn't answer the door and I ended up calling the police. Ugh!
The disappearance of the social security pool is and has been a worry for my DH and I for many years. Long ago, we figured that we wouldn't have that to depend on at all, and don't even consider it in our financial calculations. But for those older than we, who have already retired and are counting that in their "retirement" funds, I feel just disgusted for what is happening. LOng ago, DH and I realized that retirement will not be an option for us (unless we win the lottery). ONe of us will have to work at least until age 75 or 80. With DH's RA, it will most likely be me doing the work. I have no problem with that. I like people, and I like to be busy. I have no qualms about being a "greeter" at Walmart, if it gets the bills paid.
Well, the sun is out! I desperately need to shower and get busy with the day. We have a game night scheduled for tonight. It is at my BIL's house just down the road!

Lilymay2

Survived the carrot digging yesterday!! I was the person who sat and cut tops off. then I mowed the grass around my property and winterized. Came home and cleaned my carrots, bagged and put away.

I seem to be stuck at a plateau so will have to assess my diary and see what is holding back the weight loss. Clothes are getting loose, but the scale isn't moving!!

Today..... I just might wash windows!! It is still remarkably nice here for November 12th!! And thank goodness for that, the farmers are still trying to finish combining after our October foot of snow that has finally melted. Six combines in the neighbors field last night. I see on Facebook they will finish today.

Did I mention I hate washing windows? I hate washing windows!!! I will find a million other things to do instead of washing windows. Oh ya!! I could move some crushed rock Lol .... or walk my dog. Or dig the parsnips... I have tried to eat them all but not succeeding at that either. Perhaps I should stop frying the parsnips.... I might actually lose a pound

Have a great day everyone

Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan

kevrit

Making curtains for my front windows. It is 12 feet wide and a bay window. Big project. First time I try something like that. Made summer curtains for my bedroom this past summer. Upping the challange! Lol. Ran out of binding and matching thread so off to Joann's today. DH wants to go to BJ too. Love to you all.

Rita from CT

auntiebk

Good morning, lovelies!
Have I told you lately how much I hate the time change? Still? Looked at the wakeup light alarm lamps but can't tell if any are full spectrum, does anyone know?
DH made home fries with jalapenos and ham so there went my breakfast plans. Will weed the font flower beds in penance. Reading "Get What's Yours for Medicare" and getting scared that selling our house this year will cause our Part B premiums to jump way up in 2018 when our income will be painfully lower. Those legislators and agency wonks must be VERY intellectual, it is all SOOO complicated ;}
Going to see if I can get the Minions from library or rental, still haven't figured out the cut the cable way to hook our tv up to watch on Amazon Prime. We DID cut Cable TV tho', so no more Property Brothers

Minions, thanks Barbie!
Lenora, thanks for sharing your story and your humor.
Heather congrats on the scanning decision/progress and thanks for the diameter info, and for reminding us "...we might as well be happy" "Wanting the perfect result too much used to paralyse me." Sounds familiar ;{ Will try to adopt the rx: DON'T LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD.
KJ congrats on your two pieces of good news and thanks for explaining about the pi-baby, cute! Your neighbor's "running makes him feel like he is fighting the disease" now THAT's motivation!
Carol, IOU's? Unggh!
Katla "focus on my own life and community... pray for a good outcome" Well said!
Margaret, how stupid and how terrifying! Good choice for soul soothing...
Becca, Hugs right back atcha!
Pip brava!
Sherry new counselor/center sounds like just the ticket. Yay for already signing up for Yoga and new friends! Love the new "environmenta" mantra.
Michelle, I've heard of mayonnaise cake but black bean brownies?
N Calif Kim declaring a homestead could prevent creditors from selling your home in cases of bankruptcy or judgements (suits) against you. Each state's laws are different, california seems to have BOTH an automatic homestead protection and a non-automatic declaration of homestead you have to file. I'd go to my county clerk's office and ask in person. There are a lot of scammers out there who would charge you $$ to simply file a free or low fee form. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=ccp&group=00001-01000&file=704.710-704.850
Rori when visiting dear friends in S Calif we had oatmeal cookies and fresh avocados for breakfast. Weird but yummy. Really enjoyed the avos as its hard to get good ones in Idaho. ;}
Purl sounds like you have the right plan to cope with the short days!
Sharon Really? An adult customer said that while you were trying to observe a moment of Remembrance Day silence? How unhappy that person's life must be ;(
NYKaren So envious of your balmy and funky little cottage. DH is ever more reluctant to travel each year...
Allie, you can't please all the people...
Lillian I envy your getting looser clothes. Would take that over a lower number ANY day.
Rita you go gal, trying such a BIG new project!

Hugs to all,
Barbara, 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, Z
Strength: 0, non-legs, legs, 1/2 non-legs, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 1, 0
Vit 'D': x x 100% 100% 100% 100% 66%* 66%* 66%* 66%* 66%*
*2/day but 1 is doublestrength

Peach1948

Have any of you cooked with coconut flour? I found out that it has zero carbs and would love to find some good recipes.

exermom

Did about 40 minutes of Amy Dixon and Paul Katemi's Double Down DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do some balance games on the Wii

Made chocolate bran muffins for me, some raisin spice cookies, ginger cookies, I'll make the icing for the cupcakes and ice them, then I need to make the yogurt/OJ mixture. See, the lady whose house we have mahjongg at, her son and grandson (1-1/2yrs old) will be here for a week. So I made them the raisin spice cookies and then I'll make them the yogurt/OJ for the son. I remember my children really liking it.

Rori - the fires aren't close to us, but we can smell the smoke. Thanks for asking.

Sherry - if you don't find a recipe for black bean brownies, let me know and I'll send you one.

I'm so bummed that the Y branch near me is closing. But then again, I'm really not surprised. The guy who was the CEO was on a major, major ego trip. Very few of the decisions he made did I agree with, he did some really stupid things. He even told one person "I'm CEO, I can do whatever I want" As you can guess, he's moved on (not surprising)

Lillian - remember that muscle weighs more than fat. As long as your clothes are getting loose, that's great

barbara - have you heard of snickerdoodles cookies where you use chickpeas? Really, not bad at all. Do you know what my breakfast was yesterday? Oatmeal, edamame, peas and cottage cheese all mixed together with some cinnamon on top. Can you beat that? lol

Michele in NC

pipcd34

morning peeps
1. kjlamore - that is awesome to hear about your friend. i am going to tell kirby about that when he comes home! thanks for sharing and for your words.

KetoneKaren

Margaret Ooh that is scary about your squirrel shooting neighbor. A number of years ago we had to call police on our neighbor who was shooting at Canadian Geese from an upper window in his house. Many neighborhood kids like to walk along the path near the pond he was shooting at. And he is a highly educated man, so discouraging.

DJ

Carol I have cooked with coconut flour and also flax meal (great focaccia bread). Here is my favorite blog: https://buttoni.wordpress.com Lots of low carb ideas from a woman who tries, tests, and perfects every recipe herself.

Pip Kirby and you are great inspirations for this group. Persevering in the face of adversity. You ruled the day!

Michele The longer I live, the more I realize what a rare gift I had to have a wise, wonderful, wacky mother.

Purl/Karen It isn't easy to go against what your body is craving, so good for you that your head is prevailing. This week I have wanted carbs badly and have given in to some extent. Your resolve is a reminder to me that I can reset now and get right back on track.

Lillian Your distaste of washing windows reminds me of something from my childhood. My mom detested washing windows. We lived in big house with...you guessed it, LOTS of windows. A teenager who lived 20 miles out in the country lived with us during the week so she could attend high school & take part in extracurricular activities, and in exchange she helped Mom out with chores. When Mom mentioned the windows being a big job, this wise teenager said, "Lets just do one or two windows every night after supper." And the two of them did that every night for as long as I can remember. We always had sparkling clean windows. Mom didn't dread it anymore, either.

Cheri

Newbies Welcome, welcome! Not so long ago I was a newbie, too! This group of women just takes you in to the fold. Come often. Post often. We are glad you came!

Amazing Amazons! Have I told you lately how grateful I am for the wisdom, strength, and resilience I am inspired by every day on this thread! Thank you. You have made a difficult week easier.

Karen in Virginia

barbiecat

Sherry, I am cheering for you to find friends and useful information in your new counseling setting. It is a great challenge to try new things and infinitely rewarding to stay with them and learn something new. When I went to my first line dance class at age 58, I told myself that I'd come back again as long as I didn't fall down or knock anyone else down. I kept coming back and didn't let myself get discouraged and now I have a new skill that is a source of great joy and satisfaction.

Barbie in overcast but not raining, NW Washington

fanncy0626

Margaret- how scary for your DH and you! I'm glad everyone is okay!



Mary from Minnesota

klanders30

Right Outside our little cottage! NYKAREN