WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2017

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  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Oh Peach, sorry you didn't make anymore money on what you love to do. My parents loved refurbishing antiques but just couldn't sell what they did. They couldn't make any money on that either. Their dream was to have an actual antique store instead of having a booth at local craft fairs. A booth for antiques was usually several table space worth and each table cost whether they had an actual table or just the space to have a table. So all of us kids got what they worked on which was wonderful.

    Where my physical therapy is is at a corner that at the time school is let out is a bear to get out into the traffic. So today I parked at McDonalds and walked 1/2 block. It got me walking plus I resisted buying anything when I got back to the car.

    Heather, glad you are a titch better today. Maybe tomorrow you can get out and there will be sunshine. How much longer do you have there???

    Joyce, Indiana
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    Leigh in France – I’ll have to find the picture of his great-grandfather; as I remember it has his name and place (of what, I’m not sure). His Granddaddy was only 6, I think, when they moved to Americus. I will do some checking.

    NYKAREN – Happy birthday and bit early; same to your DH; and Happy Anniversary, too!

    Allie – With a crane, probably. Tell him you were just ‘checking on him’. LOL! No <3 ? No caring about someone you 'helped'?

    Katie – GREAT! Isn’t it a ‘great’ feeling?

    Margaret – My 3rd grade teacher was seriously schizophrenic. I don’t remember much about her class; because I spend most of the time standing outside the door in the hall; there were other 3rd graders, from other classes, who were out as well. One reason I have a serious case of Arachnophobia is because of her. We were NOT allowed to get out of our desks, for any reason. So the spider dropped down from the ceiling and crawled up on my arm and bit me. I did not get ‘out of the desk’ (my feet never touched the floor). I crawled up in my seat and screamed ‘bloody murder’. She came over and I showed her the bite; but, did she care? NO, she ‘literally’ slapped me ‘out of the desk’. That is my only memory of 3rd grade.

    Tracie – You’d be better off to come to the 3rd or 4th page before it ends; and, read the others 2 or 3 extra at the time. It’s hard to do; but, I had 4 days to read through my Daily Bible to catch up; but, the story lines sort of prevents me from ‘skipping over’ pages.

    Betty – We’re very thankful to be ‘ok’, too; we were right in the thick of things; but, I think the bigger one either sucked into it … lifted it, or sent it north of us.

    Heather – You think it might be your appendix (if you have it still)? Don’t take your shower unless DH is home with you. Even though we have a seat in our shower; most of it holds shampoo, razors, shaving cream and such. I can bounce up against the wall of it and Louis will come in and ask me ‘if’ I am ok.
    Once, I had a seizure in the process of trying to step out of my son’s bathtub. It was further down to the ground like a lot of trailers; and, I misjudged the distance and tumbled down, shower curtain and rod and all; but, I did not hit my head on the toilet. They had just come in from hunting. Louis asked me WTH happened?

    Carol – I have a Christmas tree that Mother made about 55 years ago. She got a big cone of Styroform and covered it with some green (sort of looked like suede); glued it; then glued jewels from old jewelry and glued them on; she took short pins and stuck little beads on it between the jewels. The gold rickrack around the bottom; and, gold cord was wrapped around the tree and pinned in various spots. Then she stuck an ornament shaped like a multi-point star into the top of it. It’s a bit faded; but, I still put it out at Christmas.

    Tracie – That is a good feeling, I’m sure!

    Lenora
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Tracie- awesome news!
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,158 Member
    Heather~ so glad you are among the living again.... hope the scripts help heal you fast..
    Tracie~ what a wonderful feeling to be in the clear!! congrats..
    I am just home from work, our full time Dr has been out with the flu, let me tell you we are wiping things down with disinfectant wipes to beat the band...
    Tomorrow is my eye exam- but can't afford the glasses for a few more weeks, so will see if 1- I need a new script which I think I must because I am getting a headache from doing alot of computer work.. will see what I will be able to get..
    also going to a dear friends house for tea tomorrow after the eye exam...
    also will have to look for suction cups for windows.. the window feeder I have finally gave up the ghost and I love watching the birds... can't afford a new feeder
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather: It sounds like the doctor gave you reasons to hope & medicine so that you'll be feeling better. :heart:

    Tracie: Congrats on the all clear from your oncologist. YAY!!! :bigsmile:

    I showed up for yoga today along with many other students but no teacher came. We did a bit of yoga on our own and went home. This has only happened one other time that I recall. We've gotten some things done at home that are satisfying. After a call to the VW dealer we got step-by-step guidance to install the new rear window wiper on my car. We also got a tax questionnaire turned into our accountant, and have rescheduled the second eye surgery. Yay!

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

    Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Kate UK <3
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,983 Member
    Tracie, that is fantastic!

    Chris, I don't think I've ever worn a 6. Congrats on getting back on track.

    Margaret, best of luck with your DH's upcoming surgery.
  • ljdw99
    ljdw99 Posts: 360 Member
    Tracie what wonderful news!

    Margaret healing thought for your DH.

    Usual crazy traffic going to Boston this morning. Of course the pain management clinic called while we were at Joslin & we couldn't talk.

    Lois tired after two days of medical appointments on the North Shore of Ma
  • DamitJanit
    DamitJanit Posts: 1,315 Member
    Hello My friends,
    A quick check in to let you know I'm still here and still reading.
    I finally went to the gym for the first time this year. With all the work I've been doing at my friend's house I just haven't made it. It was so nice to get back and I even joined a class in process that was teaching newbys how to plan their workouts and use the equipment. I figured a refresher wouldn't hurt. I'm ready to get back with it so wish me luck.

    I wish you all the best in whatever is going on in your lives.

    Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.
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    DJ
    Myrtle Beach, SC
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
    Good evening MFP friends. Been a good day for me. Went to weigh in and lost 1.6 and I actually thought I had gained. Also went back to my old hairdresser and she was able to rescue my hair from the "worst haircut ever". Almost looks like it is suppose to look.
    Heather-I am still worried about you. I hope you get to enjoy some of your vacation.
    Tracie - that is awesome news. Good for you.
    Mary- will measure and weigh on Saturday.
    All for now.
    SueBDew in TX
  • tngram2seven
    tngram2seven Posts: 465 Member
    Hi all!

    I got behind on the posts so quickly read through.

    Sounds like many of you have much to celebrate - weight loss, pre-tracking, and cancer free!!! Yeah!

    Some of you need a big hug today so here it is - HHHUUUGGG!

    I had an eye exam today and my doc said I am an anomaly. Seven years ago my right eye was 20/250 and today it was 20/20! Of course it bums up my reading so I need a new prescription! ARG! expensive! After the appointment I met one of my best buddies for lunch and a little window shopping. Tomorrow starts my work week.

    Night, Night!

    Toni in Tennessee
  • calmrose
    calmrose Posts: 17 Member
    Hello Ladies, I have a question, perhaps someone else has had this problem. I bought a fitbit and started wearing in on Monday. I immediately noticed that my number of steps was low. I counted my steps several times during the day and checked the fitbit and it only recorded about 1/2 of my steps. Anyone know how to fix this? I'd appreciate your help. Thanks much, Rose in LA
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    Did 1 hr on the bosu today. The plan for tomorrow is to do Joyce Vidral's Fat Burning Upper and Lower Body DVD.

    We had the Newcomer board meeting this morning. It was a long meeting. Bought gas, had to go to Newcomer mailbox, came home and got dinner ready, ceramics tonight, then to Lowes Foods then Lowes Hardware. Tomorrow I'm volunteering at the Green Room then we have Newcomer bowling at night.

    DJ - yes, that is the one she picked. It originally doesn't come with the sash/jewels around the waist but they can add that (for a charge). I think it just adds something to the dress. Thank you for your kind words about my bigger dolphin. Right now I'm working on a bee.

    Welcome everyone new and those returning!

    Lenora - can't you get a generator in case the power goes out? Re: Denise's dress, see my response to DJ

    Grace - your soup sounds wonderful!

    NYKaren - happy birthday and anniversary

    Sarah - what would happen if you didn't coat each layer of the filo with butter?

    Karen in VA - how many calories are the pizza bites? sounds really interesting. I've had pizza (cauliflower crust) but only a larger pizza and would have liked something smaller.

    drkatiebug - woohoowoohoo

    Carol - you'll get to the smaller size

    Tomorrow is Lynette's birthday. I made a chocolate cake with lime frosting for Vince so I'll give her a piece

    Yvonne - I carry a donor card, too. Same as you, I figure ... why take it with me, why not help someone. God will certainly understand

    Betty - thanks for your concern about Jess. I know she's trying to be upbeat about it, but when she told us I could hear the worry in her voice. We were going to spend Sunday with Denise and then head home, but instead we felt we needed to stop at Jess'. That was more important than just hanging with Denise. Not that I don't love Denise. But we had gone shopping Saturday and Jess (we felt) needed us - even tho she didn't say so.

    Heather - what tribulations! You poor dear Update: you sound so much better

    Tracie - what wonderful news!

    Margaret - prayers for your husband

    Re - how right you are that you can find instructions for almost anything on uTube. Vince found how to replace the belt on the tractor and lots of other things on there. LOL "bless his heart"...LOL

    Michele in NC
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,267 Member
    1056287i3zmwzup2m.gifStats for today:
    19,000 steps
    175 minutes walking Sasha
    203 minutes riding the exercise bike (watching figure skating on TV)
    line dance class (learned a great new dance)

  • Marcelynh
    Marcelynh Posts: 974 Member
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  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Tracie, what wonderful news. You must feel so terrific right now.

    Heather, you also had a great day. A shower AND some light food!!! I hope you can enjoy the rest of your vacation just a little bit.

    Margaret, hope your husband has a successful surgery and recovery. It's a tough surgery and recovery. But he has a fantastic cheerleader and caregiver at his side.

    Went to choir practice. I don't know what it is about singing that makes your back hurt more than it hurt before. I try not to hold notes out as long as they are supposed to be since I know that would hurt. I try not to sing loud since I know what that would do. Only thing I can think of is just the sitting but I am sitting on my Forever Comfy and have the lumbar support behind me. Our pianist was back. Her husband died about 10 days ago and she has MS which his illness and death had taken a toll on her. She was hoping that the music director would be easy on her but Nancy was a little harder than usual. she usually is a very patient on both pianist and organist and all us singers. But I guess she had a bad day today.

    Joyce, Indiana
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,711 Member
    Hi Gals,

    Allie – the amount of gas to go up a hill vs helping a victim in a traffic accident ??? that man needs to go!

    Heather – thinking of you! Glad you are feeling a bit better.

    Tracie – congrats!




    January Goals:
    Write Christmas letter, and have all cards ready to send by Dec1…this was for nov. but still working on it. Jan. still working on this….**** GET THIS DONE*******
    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 –
    Lunch with Kyle -



    Smiles.

    Kim from N. California
  • GloworminWA
    GloworminWA Posts: 704 Member
    Rita you are posting the most interesting emojis! May the force be with you!!!
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