WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2017
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Becca: Anyone can do regrettable things when under unbearable stress. Be kind to yourself and let the past stay in the past. (((HUGS)))
Sue in WA: Our yoga room is in a cold area in the basement of the sports club. We put two portable in there to take the chill off before class begins. Often it is a student who gets there early and makes sure the heat is on.
moreclan9: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. Several of us are from the PNW. :flowerforyou:
Sue in TX: I hope everyone in your community is safe and damage is slight or non existent.
We have satellite TV and it is currently showing some channels but not local channels. I hope they get it fixed soon. I'll check and see in the morning. Tomorrow DH gets to go to the eye doctor and be fitted for new glasses. Yay! We're almost done with this cataract surgery adventure. Getting new glasses should be the final step. We both are looking forward to him being able to drive again.
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
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Katla. My voice of reason.... Prioritizing myself to the TOP of all this here baggage! Sheesh, (throwing it off to the side of this forum) phew!!
Smiling Becca
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Morning ladies~ ended up working 7:30-6 yesterday.. didn't check my email,because I have it turned off on my phone..Tom asked when I got home if I got his email. No..
So he has been watching Velocity which is a channel that shows about cars, one is a local guy here..
Soooo he is flying down to Florida tomorrow and buying a 2017 Chevy Camero SS (super sport) he has the money in his 401k and if he wants to take a small loan out fine...but gee isnt that swell..
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Morning, all...
Kim - you may possibly be the strongest person I have never met.
There is a bone-deep goodness in you that I can only aspire to, and admire at levels I can't possibly begin to express in a few words here.
Allie - I'm stomping all over the cynical side of me at Tom's latest decision. Anything I find myself able to say would be untactful, and in the end, not useful. Just know you're loved, and held up in spirit.
Welcome to those who are new--it's a very supportive place, this thread, and will begin again for April, so we can wipe the slate clean and start with a glad heart. Watch for Barbie's post with the link tomorrow night that will lead you back to us.
I love all the pictures of creativity, and of children, grandchildren, places, and each other.
Have you ever seen a giant flock of innumerable birds in flight that turns and swoops, dives and rises, almost as if of one mind? They look like a beautiful, joyful quilt hung on a moving line of breezy sky that doesn't just encourage their movement, but shapes it in ways we cannot see.
That is us.
Corey's X-ray of that broken wrist is today. Hoping his results are as good as mine were for my thyroid.
Loving y'all,
Lisa in West Texas3 -
Good morning, wondering if anyone's had any login problems with MFP. Suddenly, I just could not login using my iPad yet it works fine on my phone. I reset the password, deleted and reinstalled the app, still not working so I emailed MFP.
I don't like using my phone to read all the posts so hopefully it will work later. Have a good day everyone. Sarah, Ontario 1 -
Morning ladies. I found the discussions of digital detox interesting. I freely admit, I am a digital addict, in my case primarily addicted to my ipad.
Lisa. Love the imagery of the flock of birds. I agree it is an apt description of this group. I had the pleasure once of watching a flock of birds interacting with balloons. About 100 colorful balloons were released as part of a special celebration in nearby Lyon, France. The balloons were tied together to form a long column and were released just before the flock of forty or fifty birds approached. The birds passed, turned back, and proceeded to spend the next fifteen minutes diving and circling the balloons, spreading out and coming back together, almost as if they were dancing in synch. It was amazing.
-Leigh in France4 -
Sarah, The forum works okay, but I cannot log in to my food diary.1
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Becca - I did all kinds of things I'm not proud of in a previous life, but I'm a different person now. Older and much wiser. Love to you.
My DOS has been put on the call list for school class supervision in his area in Nottingham. Hope he can get some sessions. Better than nothing! His work search has not been going well.
My DYS has his big beer festival this weekend that he is running in Brighton. I've sent him good wishes.
Some of you old timers may remember that there was a family trauma in DH's family last year which he wished to keep private. He has told no one apart from me and his daughters. Yesterday while he was out with his close cricket friend he confided in him. That is so great. The trauma is not raw anymore, but still impacts the family. I have felt awkward keeping it from my children etc., but it's up to him. Maybe he will feel able to share it now.
I have never shared my own sexual abuse by my father with my children. A therapist once advised me not to, but that was back in the 90s. I feel it is time, but when I tried a year or so ago my younger son wasn't ready for such a discussion, so I put it off. I am pretty sure DDIL has a good idea (she is a psychologist ) but I need to talk to my son first, or them both together. Before my memoir finally comes out, called A VERY NICE MAN, I will have to speak to them anyway.
At Christmas the subject of shame and secrets came up and I felt really awkward saying nothing and went all hot.
Allie - he is deliberately spending any assets he might have to share with you in a split. Make sure the car value is taken into account in a financial calculation. Remember this man is a ruthless narcissist.
Kim - what a beautiful thing you did for your nephew.
You will have to watch out that he doesn't end up as your mum's carer. In my experience, even if they are compos mentis, they still find it hard to make sensible decisions and put plans into action. Good luck!
Sylvia's screen name was mollywhippet, I think.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
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I will get a 2 mile walk in today.
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Thank you all for your lovely words about my sons letter, it really made my day. I have put it away safely very special to me.
Chris love your attitude, put it behind you we all have a new day to make it better. Enjoy your walk.
Pam, I am in Albany WA, getting colder here too we had 6 degree C morning the other day definite chill in the air.
Heather, Got goosebumps and a tear in the eye. I am sure this journey is 50% mental. Some things have changed for me too. I am no longer beating myself up for slips. allowing myself to be human and instead of giving up just keeping going.
Sarah love the rant and the pic
Kelly, Thank you yes it is Charlotte. Had a chuckle about you dragging your husband to the car. My hubby gets over anxious too but he's put up with my moods for nearly 30 years and he does the laundry so he is a keeper.
Rita, whew got tired just reading about your day. Hope you have a lovely time travelling and the weather is mostly good.
Kate, enjoy your shopping well done on needing smaller sizes.
Cherie, I could do with your energy too my get up and go is sorely lacking.
Katla, WOE is short for Way of eating. My grandfather died from emphysema horrible way to go.
Becca, lovely being a proud mum. I am proud of all my boys too. Had to laugh at the lego I used to do that too with the vacuum cleaner.
Beth, I agree technology has not been good for the community we miss on those supportive times with the people around us now everyone is too busy. We often have board games on the weekends which is a nice way enjoy our time as a family.
Joyce, no it was not an assignment as such he was given choices and chose to write a letter then chose to write it to me. My first reaction was I had to find out if it was of his own volition, which it was, he basically had groups of words to choose from and made each choice himself so yes really special.
Barbie, hope Jake feels better soon, Well done on your exercise you put me to shame.
Kim, what a wonderful Aunt you are, gave me warm fuzzies so glad your nephew will now get a good nights sleep. So sorry to hear that you have had abuse in your life but glad you are a strong survivor.
Me, plodding along today. I went low carb and had uncomfortable side effects and stopped. Now I know I just need to push through and it will get better so starting low carb again today after my bad chocolate blowout yesterday.3 -
Clothes shopping today, needed new trousers as my current ones are too big, normally takes forever to find something suitable, but big w had exactly what I was after so was very happy. 16000 steps today
Pam in Adelaide5 -
Sue in TX glad you are okay.
Kim what a wonderful thing to help nephew get the bed he needs.
Joyce glad you find Canticle of Hope worthwhile. I agree it could fit into any sermon. I do understand why they want the music to fit their sermons. Sometimes I think they try to find music whose words fit their sermons that they forget to consider how hard some songs can be for a Congregation to sing and some melodies are more moving than others, too. I believe finding music that is beautiful and easier to sing by the Congregation needs first consideration over the words. I often remember the melody of a song over the words.
Another choral arranger that our director uses often and I love almost anything he arranges is Craig Courtney.
Allie I agree with Heather. He may be feeling he might as well spend, so he has less assets to share. He may think a split may be inevitable and is only out to protect himself. The fact he is making such a huge purchase without consulting you shows this to me. It is time for operation protect Allie. Arguing with him will accomplish nothing. Time to do what is right for you. Margaret 3 -
Allie - you really need to talk to your attorney.4
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So much inspiration on the last few pages.
Kim You helped your nephew, but you also helped your mom. That was awesome.
Heather I want to be that person that keeps her commitments to herself. I am not there yet. I guess everyone has to figure out how to do that for themselves. You and others here are very inspirational. I am sick of myself.
Becca You are safe here. Your honesty and humility are wonderful.
Cheri Some people steam clean their grout. I don't know how that works but I know it's supposed to be very effective.
Here is Olivia:
Karen in Virginia10 -
Good morning!
Here's a link to the flock of starlings who fly together so beautifully- showed up in my inbox yesterdayhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/88UVJpQGi88
I don't want to say it too loudly....good chance of sunshine (or at least little rain) are here for the next FIVE days!
Lanette
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Karen - Aaaaaahhhhh, Aaaawwww!!!!!!
Your well timed words to me have prompted me to get on with my memoir this afternoon.
Can't let you down!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
Good morn all.looks like a couple of rainy days on the way,then a nice wk end.
Have no idea where the large type above came from....nor where it went.After yrs on line,
sometimes feel like the slowest learner there is on line!Ah,well.
Haven't read all,but realizing it's best to ans what I can,or would need to write a loooong book.
JOYCE,our new French door was done last wk.The 2 men did a great job.Took 3 1/2 hrs.The man in his 70's was cutting all the trim,doing it perfectly & with lots of kneeling etc involved.
Didn't slow him down one bit.
Other man in his 50's & the 2 have worked on doors only for going on 19 yrs! We thanked them for their great work & also for showing up when they said.
Bought & hung new Drapes.Now to replace with ones We had before.These are not level on bottom hem,back to Amazon they go.
PIP...thanks for the job site info. Gradaughter & BF are thinking of moving to diff state.He expects to be with same Co.She is not sure,but is the luckiest job hunter,always back to work soonest.She gets her ducks in a row,then hits puter & phone
Can't have too much info when job hunting.
RE.....good luck.Love the pics ...you are really getting thinner!
BETH,Happy you are making progress with son's care givers.
DH no longer eats regular popcorn,so my poppers are going the way of the do do.Dr said as ppl age they often have problems swallowing certain foods.He says it's as if hulls get stuck in throat.
GLORIA....all good thoughts for you & Grson.Migranes can be caused by so many things,there are lists on lines & Dr can refer you to help.
HEATHER....we don't have pets now,but thinking your son's dogs can only help.They have to be fed & walked....they need to be cared for,gives him an interest outside of himself.His note shows he was happy to spend time with you. All good stuff!
LENORA,we don't own perfection from day one to day none.Life is a series of upon,downs & all around.I have a similar situation with my only Sis.My choice was to stress out or to realize she made her choice,that has nothing to do with me.
Next door neighbor (contractor)is moving,just 6 blocks away.Hired him to do some inside painting & will prob have him do more this Fall.Our house has some very tall,slanted ceilings.No way we are climbing tall ladders! Exercise or no.
Speaking of,I got a huge buy on a recumbent bike.....nothing fancy,but will see how it goes....if yes,will be ok getting a better one if needed,if no,can kick it to the curb.Riding one hour a day,usually 30 mins each time.Boring but doable.For me,it's more to keep legs flexible than weight loss.
Time to put clothes in dryer,then make a quick run to grocery for salad fixins...
.My supper today.
Will try to add pics for JOYCE of new door.
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Becca: (((HUGS)))
Sue in WA: We had mice in our last house and this house. We eventually discovered they were coming in through openings that were put in for water pipes and drains. We went to the hardware store & bought quarter inch hardware cloth and used it to surround all the pipes and close the openings. It worked in both houses. We nailed it into wood and filled in with spackling compound so that it sealed the openings. We stopped the mice in the old house and also in this one. I think the barns would be much harder to deal with and might need a couple of good cats. :flowerforyou:
moreclan9: DH has been an insulin dependent diabetic for nearly 50 years. He's taken good care of himself and still has "all his fingers and toes." I hope that you get good support from your doctor's office and are able to manage things well. (((HUGS)))
Sue in TX: I am so sorry you've had such awful wind. :ohwell:
Kim: You are your nephew's guardian angel. I'm proud to know you. :flowerforyou:
DH is getting dressed to go to the eye doctor. Today he'll get a new Rx for glasses and he hopes it will be filled on the spot. I've never had same day service so I've got doubts but I hope he's right. He's been waiting so long to get back to driving and independence. He hasn't driven since Thanksgiving.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn
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Kim ~ Best Aunt in the whole wide world award goes to you. How old is your nephew?
Joyce ~ Question about United Health Care...Do y'all get lots of phone calls from them? Robot calls? They decided they would call me to get my scripts renewed and I finally told the guy that I was quite able to call the drugstore myself and do it without their help. Evidently, a lot of folks get tired of all these calls from what I read online.
Lisa ~ Hope Cory's x-rays show great things are happening.
Allie ~ I agree with Mary. Go see your lawyer. Tom is playing you.
Becca & Heather ~ Hugs
DJ ~ What are you selling on Craig's list? I have sold two or three sets of china on there. Always take DH with me to meet the buyer and always get cash.
Carol in GA who is taking back two pairs of shoes to Sam's because they are too big.
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Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening! My ladies circumvent the globe!
I had a HAPPY breakfast this morning. All protein. Ready to start the day! Might even get a walk in before lunch. I am THAT motivated!
Some things I have implemented currently:
-Started washing my hair with shampoo again. Nice experience but my brain felt fuzzy!
-Still drinking my coffee black. On day 3 with limiting my sugar intake to 6 tsp. I am usually in the red on that by evening, with the food. But my sugar intake is only over by as scant.
-I have fiddled with my macros on here again. Now its 40% protein , 40% fats, and 20% carbs. Its definitely helping with the headaches. Today feeling more clear headed.
Thanks for letting me be open with you all. Sometimes with all my military stories, and life experiences, I feel I should write a book. Maybe a book that will be read only by family after I have passed on. I feel like I would hurt my kids, but after the fact, they would get a glimpse of what their Momma went thru.
Have an actual to do list in my head today!
Becca
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ok so I got the Egyptian Licorice tea .. Oh my is that yummy..this one will be a keeper..3
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Karen in VA absolutely scrumptious picture of Olivia, how sweet is that???
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Happy Take A Walk In The Park Day!
Nice day for it here. My, you people are habit-forming! MFP was down for maintenance when I got to my desk, and I was antsy until I got a break and could log in.
Becca - Congratulations on a good weigh-in!
Kelly - I think dancing around to the Rocky theme is a great reward. We don't have basements here because... well, it depends on the part of Texas. In Houston where I grew up, we didn't have them because the soil is clay and the area floods often. I think we don't see them in the Austin area very often because the bedrock is close to the surface - you'd have to blast it out. We also get flooding here on a regular basis. Occasionally I'll run into someone who has a basement, but they're rare. Maybe they have them up in the Panhandle, where tornadoes are more common.
Re - Well, no matter what the scale says, 365 days in a row is a big accomplishment!
moreclan9 - Hello and welcome!
Kim - What a sweet thing you did for your nephew! I'm sure he's relieved to have a "grown up" bed at age 19.
There's a huge pile of work waiting for me to get back to it, so I guess I'd best go earn my keep. Hope you all have a lovely day.
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Good afternoon! Crazy busy start to my day with every child here by 8am! SUrprise! and Good morning to me!
A rainy day today and the kiddos have been spinning like tops and at each other's throats. Most of them up earlier than normal and hustled out the door. Different than their normal morning routine. Took a while to get them settled after lunch, but finally the oldest have drifted off to sleep. Just in time; the younger ones should be awake in thirty minutes or less.
Spent the early morning making my to-do list for tonight and tomorrow. DH has to go into work tomorrow, if he can get out by 4pm we will be on the road by 5. IF not, we will wait and leave in the wee hours of Saturday morning and do our BIG drive (10 or 12 hours of the 18 hour drive) that day. Either way, we will be in Burleson by Sunday! Yea!
Becca- Love your happy breakfast! My breakfast is always happy, but looks like it's crying because I like my eggs runny (not snotty; there is a difference).
Allie-You are going to do what you have to do; but I think it is time for you to take Mary, Lisa, and the other's advice and see a lawyer and take care of yourself. Sounds like Tom is setting things up for himself. You have told him your plan, I really think he is padding his nest and getting ready to leave.
Kim- You are an amazing woman! I am sure your mom is overwhelmed with decisions and it is insightful of you to notice that and step in. I am sure your nephew is grateful for your actions. Hard to be a big person in a little bed! Bless his heart for sticking with it for so long!
Pip- LOL! I gotta say; Bullwinkle's toys look exhausted! She must play hard!
Karen- Olivia! (swoon) Adorable!
Lanette- Gee I love watching birds fly! If I believed in reincarnation or if I could be any animal, I would be a bird. I have my favorites; but to be able to fly...
Well, I hear a baby...time for me to fly. ttyt xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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