WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2016

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  • tngram2seven
    tngram2seven Posts: 465 Member
    Hi all -

    Welcome to all the new ladies! This is a wonderful group.
    Meg - glad to see you back. I returned in October.

    Kim - love the hair. So glad to see a picture of you. I don't remember one from last year.

    Barbie - So sorry to hear about Brandy. It is always such a hard decision. It sounds like you planned things out to make it as gentle as possible for all of you.

    I always have a busy day on Monday. I have my TOPS meeting in the morning, grocery shop, and then host my study group at my home. Everyone enjoyed my Christmas decorations. One nice thing that has been happening during the gathering is that my very shy kitty, Shirley has decided to join the group. She comes down and sniffs everyone and then climbs up in my lap to learn right along with us! She is such a sweet cat and I am glad some of my friends have been able to meet her.

    Hope to enjoy tomorrow with my hubby who has Tuesdays off. We usually go out to lunch and might do some Christmas shopping.

    Goodnight, sleep tight!
    Toni in Tennessee
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Heather, we need pictures of the snowmen earrings, please.

    Janetr OKC
  • GloworminWA
    GloworminWA Posts: 704 Member
    Janetr - LOL

    Kim - it must be difficult to have a 20 year old boss. I saw a cosmetologist who had her hair all different colors like a rainbow and it was beautiful. The colors they have out now are so vibrant - not dull like they used to be.

    Barbie I know how difficult it is to let go of your pet when you know they are suffering. I had to do that with my wonderful cat Princess. She threw a clot in her back and could not even get into her litter box anymore. I just couldn't stand the thought of her being in pain so I let her go. Much love to all of you.

    Re I just love your posts and you are doing so awesome!

    Becca how far are you from Hillsboro? Now that I'm working again I will be able to visit my granddaughter like I used to and they are near Hillsboro.

    Welcome Renee and Verna!

    Welcome back to those of you who have returned!

    Sherry can't wait to see some pics of your new home all set up and winterized! Get your new awesome neighbors in them too.

    Allie so glad to hear you are going to Florida. I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing time.

    Katla we had a raccoon family in the neighborhood I was living in before my move. There were 3 of them and one was disabled - was missing a leg or hand I forget which. He/she got around just as well as the other two. Luckily they were not under my house - I hope yours go away soon. I like the idea of capturing them and letting them go out in the wild.

    I'm off to bed - a friend called me from CA last night just as I was going to bed so got to bed way later than I should have and then I did not sleep well. I did not want to get up this morning but I got myself up and out!

    Good night all my wonderful friends!

    Gloria still waiting for snow in WA snow-smiley-emoticon-animation.gif


  • sherryminch
    sherryminch Posts: 168 Member
    Hey now.......

    Gloria - now that the trip to Portland today is done and I can stay home for the rest of the week I'm going to take some pics and post them.....don't know if any neighbors will be around as Willow works at the market here everyday and the young couple work too but I don't know for sure where (I think she works here in Dufur at the county building and I think he works in The Dalles), I know one lady who also lives alone (I think she said her name is Wanda) goes to culinary school during the day and another single man that moved in the same day I did drives a service route all over around the area during the day.....honestly, I may have to wait till the weekend to get some pics of them all....I think it's just me here during the week days and everybody gets home after dark so I will try on the weekend....and until then I will take pics of my rig, my space in the park and my view out my front windows as well as some shots of stuff around town.....

    Re - congrats on another 2 lbs! You go girl!!!! Wooot!

    Katla - thanks for the advice on the satellite companies.....I checked out their web pages to see which one had the best deal....Dish won, most channels for the money and cheapest start up costs, but I'm not sure I want to do a 2 year contract with either of them so I will call both and see what their prices are for "no-contract" service in the morning....I used to have Dish on my semi-truck years ago under no-contract and loved it....I hope they still have that option.....

    Lenora - unfortunately I can't bring up both MFP and a word app at the same time on my tablet and switching from one to another and back again is a pain in the *kitten* so I will just have to make do with trying to remember what everyone says....I guess if I get too far behind I can always take notes, lol......

    Mary - no harm, no foul....don't worry about it and thanks for your concern....

    Barbie - am glad the room was nice and had a nice soft place for Brandy to lay on....I am proud of you two for making that tough decision and staying strong....she is pain-free now

    WeatherBug tells me there is a winter weather watch up for north-central Oregon, including my little town....supposed to be a 70% chance of snow tonight with an accumulation of 1 - 3" overnight.....I guess we will see when I wake up in the morning....it wouldn't really surprise me as I ran into full blown snow in the Gorge just outside of Hood River on my way into Portland this morning, although it had blown itself out by the time I came back through earlier this afternoon....nothing stuck to the road but did dust the trees a little and a little on the sides of the road in the grass.....it's also supposed to snow a little off and on all week, not sure if I believe that though....

    Did great at PT appt today....therapist said my score went from an 8 to 14.....she wants to get me up to 22 and walking with only one cane....said she is proud of me for doing so well....that made me feel really good and put a big smile on my face....she gave me 3 new exercises to do with the 3 I am already doing.....one hurts my knees a little so she did some minor adjusting on my knees and it felt better when I did it the second time around.....it's a lot of work and working through the pain gets a little tough sometimes but I keep pluggin' away at it and apparently it's paying off.....

    Didn't make my step goal today....missed it by about a 1,000 steps....I don't think the nap I took today helped, lol.....but I did stay below on carbs and real low on fat....almost made my protein goal, missed it by a smidge, so got pretty darn close.....but I did go over on my sodium again dang it.....will have to seriously work on that the rest of this week....don't want my doc having a cow, he's the one who set my goal so I gotta keep him happy.....with BMR and exercise I burned 2,654 calories and only ate 1,325 calories....so I guess that's a good thing....at this rate I better be losing weight dang it!.....

    Watched 2 movies this evening.....the first one was "Hollow Man" with Kevin Bacon-bits in it....not bad, kinda wish I could be invisible sometimes....I think it might be kinda fun, lol....the second one was "Minority Report" with Tom Cruise....pretty good, I like the concept and other-worldliness to it....kind of sci-fi.....I really gotta get satellite TV going soon, I miss my educational TV shows and I'm quickly running out of movies to watch, lol.....and Redbox just can't keep up....ugh.....

    Well....another long post and it's time to go through the daily emails again then get some shut eye....I look forward to sleeping in as long as I want.....although Missy will wake me up to go out to piddle and such....usually about 8:30.....but she usually comes back in right away so I might get to sleep an extra hour or two....

    Just want to say Hello and Welcome to the newbies and returnies.....

    OK, goodnight all and sweet dreams....

    Sherry in "it's colder than a witch's t** in a brass bra" Dufur
  • lhannon062709
    lhannon062709 Posts: 1,140 Member
    Morning, all,

    Kim, your hair! Love it! And you have the kindest eyes... love that pic. Found that guys have a hard time when a woman changes anything about her hair. Women love it when I let my hair go to its natural curl. Guys, if they comment at all, are more like, "You changed your hair." Funny.

    Barbie, my dear, my heart aches for all of you.

    Welcome Lisa, Renee, Verna, and anyone new I missed. I'm also a Lisa, so if you sign yourself with your state, region, city, whatever, it will help people keep us sorted.

    My Fitbit Charge HR 2 came in yesterday, got it all updated and synced across my computer and my phone. I also went and worked out yesterday. No more excuses on that end, either.

    Back to work today, have an article to write before I go in--a special request from my boss, as I know all the players, and it's more up my alley. Proud of myself. I told her I don't mind doing an extra article or two a month, but I will charge 10 cents a word for each one. Typical article is 800 words, for reference ($80). So far, she seems to agree to it. We'll see. I agreed to 15 hours a week, as did she, and if she wants over and above, it'll cost her. We'll see what happens when she gets my bill at the end of the month.

    Off to the races, kids... 7 hours sleep last night, woo-hoo! Now I've just got to get food and appetite under control, and I'm good to go. :)

    Love y'all,
    Lisa in West Texas
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    welcome Renee. Keep logging and checking in with the group--this works!!

    Kim if someone wouldn't mind conducting my kiddie concerts, I'd be flying out to make cookies round your table--what fun. I settled on baking a sour cream pound cake for DH last night-delish, how would I know you ask? Well I had a sample- you know for research purposes only :p

    Re you are a woman on a mission, I believe you are going to exceed your goal and start thinking about "onederland" for spring time and you are gonna do it :D Your focus and intention to do this jump off the page whenever you write about it--you go girl!

    Lisa your homestead blog is fantastic. I read a financial independence blog called "frugalwoods" about a young couple who bought land in Vermont and live the life they've always wanted, but at the front part of their lives, I missed the boat on that one. Very inspiring- check it out.

    Ok ladies, I am back on track, 3 days of not eating mindlessly at night, scale is now moving in the right direction, woohoo. NYKAREN
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Morning all
    Just returned from my 3rd session at the Gym, will go tomorrow but then to DDs until Friday so next session will hopefully be Sat
    I'll need it as I can be a bit naughty at DDs then have a movie and nibbles on Friday night at BFs the Sat annual Christmas meal with DS, he is a wonderful host and I will probably eat and drink too much
    Then next week I have my 1918 Christmas meal. Then have 4 days before we travel to Spain
    Here's hoping the extra exercise helps mitigate these disasters. I do have access to a gym while on holiday and DH insists I go every day which I will

    Welcome to all newbies you will enjoy this group

    Kate UK
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,154 Member
    morning ladies~
    first I couldn't find my house keys for the Florida house, we keep them on a key rack, and now in our lock box our passports are missing, Tom used his for TSA precheck a few months ago and he doesn't know where mine is..
    I am not losing my mind, I havent touched either of these in a long time..
    Barbie~ I am in tears , we have had to go through what you and Jake have 5 times and it is never easy..
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,263 Member
    :) There's a bit of snow on the ground and a bit more coming down. Jake has a medical appointment in Seattle so we're up early to be sure we're on the road in plenty of time to meet whatever comes along and still get there on time.

    <3 Barbie
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Safe travels Barbie and Jake <3
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    <3
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    Welcome to all the 'newbies' ... post what you prefer to be called, location (general or specific), family, hobbies, fur babies, come often, post often. Each month Barbiecat posts a link to the next month. Make sure that you benchmark the new page of the month by clicking on the outline of the star, it will turn yellow.

    Lenora
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    edited December 2016
    Katla – My Mother made a beautiful tree skirt, cross stiched, about 5’ in diameter with the 12 days of Christmas … she had a lot more patience than I did. Thankfully I got it when she passed away.

    Heather – I miss my “Kissy Kat” from when I was in HS; but, Tux, is a funny cat. He is an outside cat, will bring a variety of things to the door to let us know he is ‘doing his job’. Each time I take him into the Vet and the people come to get him; he goes to them without any hesitation. Will put his front paws around their next and go totally limp. He back legs are down around their knees. They are surprised when they learn that he is an outside cat. He has allergies and right now he has lost his voice. Apparently, he does not realize it, he opens his mother and nothing comes out.

    Lenora
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,296 Member
    Charleen gorgeous!

    Retaking over 55 driver online. I thought it was good for five years. It is only good for three. Course is quite different than the last time. They are going much more in depth to the physical changes you go through as you age. There is more discussion on how cars are changing and the technology involved. This part is timely because I am starting to look at cars and I will have a better idea what to ask for. They also think roundabouts are wonderful. I find them confusing.

    :heart: Margaret
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,396 Member
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  • SSC1958
    SSC1958 Posts: 411 Member
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    kevrit Posts: 4,396 Member
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    Cat-dog wanting the laptop open! Lol!
  • vernalwicks
    vernalwicks Posts: 19 Member
    Good morning, everyone. Today is my third day with this program. My Doctor introduced me to it. I feel like I am being held accountable while I am on this program. I was sick in bed yesterday but managed to stay with my commitment. Although I only lost .5 yesterday. I think today...If I can move about I will do a little better. I am really looking forward to my goal and at the same time, I realize if this is going to work (this time) that slow is best. It is truly freezing here!...I would love to go back to bed... I want everyone, on this site, to know I am sending you a special little prayer for today. "They" say, prayers are really helpful. With love, Verna
  • vernalwicks
    vernalwicks Posts: 19 Member
    PS I am going to see if I can get my photo up today......
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,365 Member
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  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
    Missed posting yesterday so just read about Lots of new people including one from Dallas. Yea another Texan.
    Barbie -so sorry for your loss. I also cried when I read she kissed you both. What love you showed her and she repaid you.
    Re- great job, you go girl.
    Charlene - your Christmas tree skirt is beautiful. Looks like a lot is work but so worth it.
    Have to get busy as lots happening today. Enjoy your day
    SueBDew in TX.
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,797 Member
    Had a nice lunch with my friend. I had plaice with vegetables, but couldn't resist mopping up the garlic butter. Only black coffee afterwards.
    Came back to find DH bagging up old clothes for the dump. I joined him by rooting out an old winter coat and anorak from the cupboard under the stairs. :D Lots of dead moths. (I had put moth killer hangers in there)
    Did I ever tell you how much I love decluttering!!!!! :laugh: I'm also going to throw away a big pile of poetry magazines when I've looked through them to see if there is anybody I know. :D

    Good thing about a "proper" lunch is I don't need an afternoon snack. Having homemade bolognese sauce with snow peas for dinner. Stewed fruit and yoghurt.

    I'm currently re-reading the science bits from YOUNGER NEXT YEAR. Really interesting. I'm skipping the rest of it this time. The human body is a wonderful thing. :D<3 Good food is our friend and exercise is a miracle cure.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Moy in Kenmore WA, rhjones & pamwix: Welcome to a great group. Stop by often and get to know everyone. :smiley:

    Becca: I got your message and sent one back. I'm not sure when our next coast trip will be, but I'm sure there will be many. I'd love to meet. :bigsmile:

    janetr: The new lipstick is an interesting idea. You go first and tell us what you think. :wink:

    Gloria: Our neighborhood is beside the river and there is a large population of raccoons. If we capture a family and set them free in the woods another family will be right there to replace them. Our best strategy is to make our foundation into a fortress with metal bars to keep the critters out. It is frustrating and will eventually cost thousands because we'll need to have the insulation under the house replaced. :sad:

    Sherry: It sounds as though you are settling in to a lovely community. YAY!!!!! :flowerforyou:

    Barbie: Safe travels on your trip to Seattle. :heart:

    Lenora: I made a tree skirt from a kit years ago. It was a preprinted fabric with fun Christmas images and colors. I still have it, but won't be using it this year because of the live tabletop trees. :bigsmile:

    Carol: Your grandchildren a s adorable. :heart:

    Verna: You're off to a good start! :smiley:

    Heather: "I'm currently re-reading the science bits from YOUNGER NEXT YEAR. Really interesting. I'm skipping the rest of it this time. The human body is a wonderful thing. Good food is our friend and exercise is a miracle cure." This is true in my experience, too. :flowerforyou:


    I'm walking with a friend this morning and taking the dog to the groomer. This is a season when SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) becomes a challenge for me. I'm taking my vitamin D and soaking up lots of bright light in my house. It helps, but this year I have more worries than usual due to the raccoon invasion and DH's eye troubles. Yesterday I went to yoga for the first time since Thanksgiving and that was wonderful. Today's plan to walk with a friend is a plus, too.. I have to remind myself to take it one day at a time.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
  • ljdw99
    ljdw99 Posts: 360 Member
    Barbie so sad for you...made me think of making that decision for our sweet German Shepard who was same age as Brandi...his name was Brandon. I shed a tear all over again :'(

    Lois still sick but taking DH to 4 app'ts this week
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    Today I walked on the treadmill at 4mph. The program used different inclines. The plan for tomorrow is to go to yoga and then take the water aerobics class.

    After exercise went to ACMoore, but realized that I already have soaps for the holidays so I'll need to take those back.

    Did I tell you that they're closing one of the branches of our Y? The one closest to me. Yes, it was small but it was also personal. Well, the guy who was the CEO let it go downhill. But I do get 6 months added to my membership for this.

    Got some of the inflatables out yesterday. It's raining but CPI is supposed to be here today to do some sort of upgrade so we probably won't be working outside.

    Lenora - good idea, I'll ask at my acMoore if they offer a quilting class. There is the crochet one. I would really prefer one that has hand stitching rather than machine. Love your pic. Glad you enjoyed the pizza. Our Mellow Mushroom is so loud, there isn't any carpeting to absorb the noise. Is yours loud, too? I'm so sorry you lost your mother so close to the holiday. I've made lots of craft-type things for Denise, I never see them. I see them at Jess'.

    Kim - love the hair, but she didn't put green stripes in it along with the red!!!!

    MrsGLT - is this the first time your hubby has had gout? Vince takes Uloric to prevent another attack of gout. It IS really painful

    Joyce - me heart breaks for that little boy. Yes, dogs have a way of making you feel better, so do cats

    Janet - so happy for your sis. Thanks for telling us. To me, there is just so much expected of a person at the holiday season, and the food! I'll be happy to get back to a normal eating. Love the new way to lose weight

    Sherry - I usually get serving dishes, etc at the Salvation Army. This way, when I give something to someone, I don't want the dish returned. What have I lost? Only a few dollars and deep inside I know it's going to help someone

    Lisa - loved your website

    barbie - my heart is with you and everyone. You know,when we had one of our cats put to sleep, I will swear on a stack of bibles that as the vet was giving her the injection she look at me as if to say "it's OK"

    Lisa - barbie took a plank challenge a while ago, I bet she can help you. Wish I could help you, but honestly I don't record my exercise here (except in the "note" section.). I found that eating back my exercise calories just doesn't work for me. I'd either wind up eating junk just to get my calories up or else I was so low on calories MFP would constantly yell at me.

    Charleen - awesome tree skirt.

    moira and renee and pam and anyone else that I may have missed - welcome!

    Rori - whenever I go over on carbs, it always seems that the next day when I get up I have "cotton mouth"

    Michele in NC
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