WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2016
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Sue, the stockings are our families most fun tradition. We have the 'secret society of stocking stuffers'. You have to be an adult woman and it used to be a married female. But there have been to many unmarried Moms come into the family that we have changed that. Plus Michelle is divorced and I don't know what we would do without her. Anyway, stockings are really fun. Little things can be put in stockings so that if we want to buy something for some one and we have got to our limit...talking about me to my girls....they go in the stocking. Usually several of us women put some little thing in all the other womens stocking. It may be a small personalized note pad but it's fun. We do this after the meal is over, the men take care of cleaning up and all of us women go to my guest bedroom and sit on or around the bed. We dump out ALL the candy that has ever been made or sold, peanuts and start stuffing. There is mounds of candy and such. This year will have to be different since we will be at this fellowship hall that has no privacy. We are going to have to have the men set up some round tables up to give us a barrier so we can have some privacy. Either that or go into the ladies restroom and all stand up. Us in the older generation all have hip and knee problems and it is hard for us to sit next to the bed and sit and reach. Plus by that time on our assigned Christmas day, my mind is mush and I can't concentrate. I need to be filling my husbands, t least one of my daughters and a sister in law. It's enough that my mind can concentrate on charlie's now. Since Christina has her husband and 2 daughters, poor Michelle fills a lot. But it's a lot, lot of fun.
Speaking of fun, I did something that was by no means fun. It was agony. Michelle wanted this one thing for Christmas and saw it on Cyber Monday for a real nice price. So I stayed up Monday morning in order to get this ordered. But in the evening she texted me from work saying it was just decreased by $50! So I called Walmart to see what to do. He said make sure they still have it by ordering the one at the cheaper price then cancel the other order. So I order it again but when it went to cancelling the other one there was no way to cancel. It hd already been shipped. So now I have two mattresses! I can either be there at the exact moment it is delivered to my door and tell the delivery service I am refusing the order or take it back to Walmart for a full refund. This is a queen size mattress! I have to take this thing back to Walmart??? Plus I don't want to refuse it just in case the other order doesn't arrive. So Michelle is going to help us take it back. She works like an ox. It doesn't matter how she feels, if it has to be done, she just does it. It will fit in our extended length 8 passenger mini van. But I got a great deal for her present and now have enough money due to taking the other one back I can get her a birthday present which is on the 10th. so girls are so non-alike. For our meals, Michelle is so busy and Christina does nothing. We have asked her and no go, her back hurts, or she is tired or she has a bad headache. Sigh, at least they love each other dearly and love to be together.Whenever they are here her and SIL go to a movie with Michelle and boy friend.
Joyce, Indiana saying good night and will remember Pips Christmas tree and wish it were here.0 -
This is the last night of our "big adventure". Tomorrow night we will sleep at home for the first time in 12 weeks. We'll be home for 4 weeks then leave two days after Christmas and be gone for about 9 weeks or so.
Janetr okc (almost there)1 -
morning all~
got up early at 3:35 am, have a load of laundry in the dryer.... today was working at 1 ,but going in for 8:30 to get things done as Diane wont be there until noontime.. I have been getting a few more hours weekly as I am helping out up front...
so working 8:30-6 today..
have to do Christmas Shopping this weekend, sending the Grands out in Wisconsin cash.. as 2 out of the 3 are taking trips in the new year..2 -
Cheri great news about the upcoming sale. Fingers crossed for you til the closing.
I put out my garland on the mantel and the wreath on the door. We decided to put up the tree late this year with DD. there was no time to do it thanksgiving weekend, so we will wait for the 21st. Will have family up over that week so everything will be fresh. Will also do my holiday baking that I ship to family in Florida, thinking about little cakes instead of cookies, like apple, or carrot, or sour cream chocolate chip to keep it even simpler, and you can freeze the cakes, which I know my SIL would love.
Ready for barbies new thread turning over. Need to get some specific little careful goals to help me settle down.
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Morning all, just been for my physio session was given some more exercises. He asked if I wanted to be referred to specialist but I don't want to go down that road yet, as I can manage at the moment.
I use a pressure cooker, always have done through 51 years of married life but never used for hard boiled eggs. I have hard boiled egg most days for lunch as I love them. I put in cold water in small saucepan bring to boil let boil for 5 or 6 minutes then run pan under cold water immediately and let cool. No dark ring around the yolk and set perfectly.
Off to town to do a bit more shopping don't buy many gifts just give cash or gift cards that's what kids and grands prefer
Don't do any Christmas decorations as we are not here for Christmas and New Year
Have a good day
Kate UK3 -
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It is my elder son's 40th birthday today. He said on Facebook that I and my ex had been great parents.
I told him I would raise a glass at 21.52 this evening, the moment he was born.
In a text he told me that he is suing his company for constructive dismissal through the union and taking grievance procedures. He said you can't let the bullies win.
He also asked on Facebook for advice on vetinary assistant training, so it looks as if he might go down that route. Good idea. I have thought for a while that it would suit him.
Seems to be coming out of his depression.
The viewing is rescheduled for Monday. I will be with my friend in London, but that's fine.
I've made the lamb shank stew. It's still bubbling. DH is out walking and pub lunching with his best cricket friend.
I will watch a French film.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
Lillian ~ Your reply made me go to Youtube to see about this sport. It does look exhausting as you have to stay so close to the ice. I can see that it takes a lot of teamwork and thoroughness. I bet you burn a lot of calories doing it.
Took Coldeeze lozengers last night and slept a bit better. Only one bad time of coughing during the night.
Carol
Yes, lots of calories are Used! I usually get at least 2 miles in going back and forth on the ice.1 -
Good morning all! Happy Wednesday! An unusually warm end of November! Temps got into the high 50's yesterday. Needless to say, this snow loving girl is not liking the weather.
I have lost a pound since Thanksgiving! Woot! I will take that. First pound lost in a few weeks. My dh has also decided that we need an elliptical or treadmill; so I went "shopping" the other day and found an elliptical that will accommodate up to 375 lb. I could get away with a less expensive model, but the weight capacity would only accommodate me. I want something that my dh and dys will hop on and use. So excited to have something to use, as I no longer have a gym membership and it is now dark before my workday begins and dark again when my workday ends.
Cheri- I noticed that Hannukah is later than normal this year. I normally plan that holiday into my daycare day and I will be on vacation during that time this year. What decides when Hannukah is celebrated?
Heather- That last post is good news all around! So nice to be recognized for our parenting by our kids. And your son finding something he is interested in doing/studying?! That is awesome! Are the people who are viewing your home the same people who have cancelled twice due to illness?
I have unfollowed quite a few family members due to this year's election craziness. And fb posts about "favorite space ships?" That is the kind of fluff I like to see on fb. I didn't follow Star Trek or Star Wars as a kid/teen; but Star Wars second trilogy of movies came out when my kids were small and I took them and they (especially DYS) became hooked. I got sucked into the world of Star Wars and bc of playing with him and reading to him etc. I can now name many of the more obscure characters like Gamorrean Guards and Geonosian royalty. Weird, but it works for us. (New movie comes out in 16 days!)
Pip- I fence my tree off to keep the daycare kids away from it. Do your younger dogs get into the tree? I like your white picket fence.
Joyce- Congrats on the completion of the bathroom. That is something that we need to do soon; but it is such work (we have an older bathroom/pipes also) I am not looking forward to the work that it entails!
Michele- Put me on the bandwagon of those who think you should just invite them all over! It might be something they would all enjoy! Never hurts to ask!
Sending love and hugs to all that need them! Sherry how are you? I see you are still posting your stats daily, but I miss you, friend. Everything okay with neighbors and/or moving?1 -
Hi all....
Lillian in West Central Saskatchewan
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Just stopping in to say hi. Keeping up with my goal to check in here daily.
Rita in cloudy CT2 -
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Good morning all! Happy Wednesday!
Cheri- I noticed that Hannukah is later than normal this year. I normally plan that holiday into my daycare day and I will be on vacation during that time this year. What decides when Hannukah is celebrated?
Hope this explanation helps:
"A few years ago, I was in a synagogue, and I overheard one man ask another, "When is Chanukkah this year?" The other man smiled slyly and replied, "Same as always: the 25th of Kislev." This humorous comment makes an important point: the date of Jewish holidays does not change from year to year. Holidays are celebrated on the same day of the Jewish calendar every year, but the Jewish year is not the same length as a solar year on the civil calendar used by most of the western world, so the date shifts on the civil calendar."
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Kate UK: I make my hard boiled eggs by putting them into a pot of cold water and bringing it to a boil. The minute it comes to a boil I turn off the heat and cover the pot. I let the eggs sit there for about 5 minutes. Often times the yolks come out perfectly yellow without the green outer coating.
Heather: Three cheers for all the progress your son is making. My riding teacher is talking a course to be a certified veterinary assistant & hopes to focus on equines. I take yoga with a woman who has spent her career as a veterinary assistant and loves it.
We have a eye doctor appointment this morning for DH. I'll be back later.
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Cheri, congrats on the sale of your house...best wishes for the health of your buyers and the health of their offer....selling the house will be another step in your being more comfortable and settled in your new world.
I have felt more tired and lethargic the last few days and tried to analyze why....today I realized that it has been only nine weeks since my surgery and I've been expecting myself to be completely recovered. I need to rest a lot more than I have been...a nap is on my agenda for this afternoon. Barbie
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So glad you have sold your house, Cheri. A load off your mind.
I hope our viewing on Monday goes well. Third time lucky, maybe!
I don't think price is too much of a factor in our case. People can always make an offer anyway.
I would like to know that we can definitely get the place in Hove as we keep talking about it. The seller is being very patient, but she won't wait for us for ever!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx2 -
Electricity out here!1
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Did an hour of yoga and then an hour of water aerobics today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Jari Love Extremely Ripped Total Body DVD.
This is the sweet potato casserole that I make. It doesn't have any of the marshmallows etc.
12 servings
5 medium sweet potatoes
5 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1T cornstarch
1cup cold water
1t lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4t ground cinnamon
1/8 t salt (I don't even bother with this)
Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or just until tender.
Drain sweet potatoes and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4 inch slices. In a greased 13 x 9 baking dish, layer half of the apples and sweet potatoes. Repeat layers
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, cinnamon and salt. Pour over sweet potatoes and apples.
Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until apples are tender (I didn't do this and it was just fine)
3/4 cup equals 143 calories, 4g fat (2g sat fat), 10mg chol, 56mg sodium, 27g carb, 2g fiber, 1g protein
pip - love all the festive pics
DJ - you're going to be missed next week. But have a good time! Isn't this weather weird?
Heather - happy birthday to your son. You're definitely too young to have a 40 year old!
Carol - oh no electricity. Keep your refrigerator closed
Michele in NC
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Hi all,
Sitting here enjoying my decorations - especially the seven little snowmen under the tree which represent our grandkids.
(The "baby" will be 16 in January.)
What I am not enjoying is my low back pain from pushing myself to get it done. Of course it didn't help that I had to do all the tree decorating at work on Saturday.
So nice to wake up in the night to the sound of rain. The fires were about 200 miles from us. They destroyed much of the area around Gatlinburg a major tourist attraction. I pray that part of Tennessee got the rain, too.
Peach - did it rain on you, too?
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Toni ~ We had tornadoes coming through but not at my house. Lots and lots of rain which we desperately need.
Praying for the folks in Tennessee!
No Christmas decorating here yet. The tree (artificial) is in the basement and always ready with the lights in place. We got this tall skinny one at an antique store one year after Christmas and it has served us well. Must put up the wreaths this weekend.
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HI<didn`t realize Ive been MIA,I cant seem to find the group on my phone.It`s been difficult sitting by computer.Ill try to skop thru the post,if I can sit that long.lol
Got pic line out yesterday,no more IV antibodics.Just oral.Moving around better,just cant see long.foot falls asleep.
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TN Teri – FINALLY … Rain; and, a pretty decent one; too, down here in SWGA – we were under ‘drought’ conditions for 2 months. Had to go around the long way because they had to dig up our dirt road to put the Sabal Gas Line pipe down; they were not able to ‘rotor-rooter’ a hole for it like they’ve one on the paved roads that it crosses. They should be finished behind us by the end of next week, unless we get the ‘much’ needed rain … then they’d be put ‘on hold’. We are going to need some significant rain to get out of the ‘drough’.
So sad about Gatlinburg, TN; I had just thought of it earlier this month. DH and I went to Gatlinburg for our honeymoon and had a wonderful time. We actually stayed in Pigeon Forge, because it was less expensive and we could spend more in town. Now, I guess it is ‘all gone’. Sad!
Carol - I just put the lights through my 8' macramé tree; 2 sets were out. I tried to match them, were the same, o only slightly bigger; but, I could not connect them together; but, with 120 lights on it, that's enough. So, I took the other 2 strands and put them around our double window in the den. They won't show up except inside (too far away from the panes; and, I will have to cut them off at the 'power surge'. The lights I bought has a box where you can change up the lighting pattern on them. So I decided to put them on the setting where 'all' of them twinkle, wave, flash, and all that.
Just put my 15-bean soup in the crockpot. That'll be supper for tomorrow.
Cracker took off again this AM; so before I could go to MD, had to go get her. I think it is 'stupid' to live in the country and need to pen your pup up. We've been rolling through our heads to get an invisible fence. Guess we'll go to see what is involve in one this weekend, maybe before. We have decided that we'll probably have to put it out in the front yard; and, let her out the front door; otherwise we'd have to have a much larger area done and I am no sure you can make them all that large. Got too much concrete and asphalt to deal with. But, there is a woman in town, who has one all around the perimeter of her lot. The only things about them is your dog won't go anywhere but it won't keep other dogs or critters out.
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dh is asking for a job promotion tomorrow, fingers crossed ladies, I think it is a long shot, but can't say it to dh. The majority of family finances has rested on my shoulders for the past 7 years, I wish this would work out so we could share the burden a little more equally, send out good thoughts!! NYKAREN3
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NY Karen ~ Fingers crossed for your DH. I know how it feels when you are the main bread winner.1
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DH was able to fix our refrigerator. Living out of a small one in the basement for over a week. They brought the wrong size for our window, so hopefully that will finally be done next week.1
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Michele: I copied your Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe and can't wait to try it. Thanks!
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon0
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