WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2017
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I'm back to full strength. Whatever that little throat malady was, it's passed.
Took the afternoon off work to play with my 'Mother's Day Present', a new carpet shampooer. Mars the cat has really been making a mess of our carpeted areas, and I'm tired of calling in the pros. A little urgency is in the air around here as we are expecting a nephew and his wife to stay with us over Memorial Day weekend. So today also marks the official start of 'operation deep clean'. Will piece meal the work until the day they arrive. Call me weird but I actually like tackling grimy nooks and crannies and breathing in that freshly cleaned scent...okay, it's febreeze, but to me it's better when in used in a CLEAN room. 
Tomorrow I'll get started on cleaning my home office. Probably will take most of the weekend. Glee!
Barbie: I hope Jake gets inspired to deal with his health. He certainly has a great model in you.
NYKaren: My oh my...that is some saga for a freshman to deal with. You clearly have raised a strong young woman.
Margaret: Great to hear your DH is doing better!
Heather: That cake is adorable. Enjoy the get-together.
Rita: Love your photos and glad you're in a good place to get the RV repairs done.
Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
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So my husband used two ham hocks I had gotten last month when I volunteered st the senior luncheon, and made pinto bean soup today! He soaked the beans all last night. The soup was really good, but he confessed that the ham hock kind of disintegrated in the bubbling soup. So when we took a bite you had to pick out hock bits, and bits of fat. So we carefully ate our bowlfuls, then I strained the rest. I was able to strain 2 whole mason jars full. I can add canned beans, or cabbage, or baby potatoes! I have many plans for that creamy mixture!!
Becca
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In a recent podcast on loneliness, one of Gretchen Rubin's listeners talked about the loneliness of having a secret that you can't share with others. This forum has been a safe place for many of us to share those secrets. Here is mine. The reason Jake is so stressed is that while on his trip to Southern California in March to visit his good friend, he reconnected with his ex-wife that he hasn't seen or spoken to in over 40 years. He thinks he made a huge mistake leaving her and is considering divorcing me and moving down there to be with her. He is a principled enough person to feel guilty about leaving me and the pets and the life we've built together but he feels very drawn to be with her. He goes back and forth in his thinking and has lost sleep and worried a lot. That's what is affecting his health. I don't want to share this with any of my face-to-face friends who know him because he may end up staying and I don't want to be the one that shares tells others about this crazy behaviour. Thank you all for listening. I love you a lot.
Barbie
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Good evening!
I was so busy today cleaning the house today I hardly had time to read all the posts. I'll have to catch up tomorrow.
I moved the furniture around to accommodate the new ottoman DH bought. His bunion has been hurting him awful. I hate to see him wince in pain. The doctor said no surgery yet. Not bad enough. Ugh!!
We went out for dinner tonight to a place we haven't been before. They had a pot roast special which was delicious! They had some Cajun dishes I would like to try. Gator gumbo!! They also had Gulf grouper on the menu. Yummy. We also buy fresh grouper when at the gulf. It's about $20 lb so it's a specialty for us!!
I should of just had dinner though. I had a beer and a piece of Derby pie. It's a chocolate pecan (or walnut) pie with a crust on top served warm. OMG! It was so good. It's the first time I was way over in calories for the day! I was dying for a sweet after 50 days of dieting. Better tomorrow.
Good night, sweet dreams!
Dana in Arkansas
DH looking comfy and Dolly too!
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stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 12.19min. 14.4amph, 160mhr, 2.9mi = 125c
apple watch- 89c
day 20-Plyometrics exercises- 24.20min, 3sets of 10each, squats, burpees, running stationary lunges, single leg toe touches, ceiling to fl toe touch single leg, hamstring leglifts, crunches, situps, push-ups, 133mhr = 144c
apple watch- 131c
0 runner- 17.32min, 9.58min mi, 5 incl, 39avlength, 11avheight, 102avcadence, 118ahr, 120mhr, 1.75mi= 129c
apple watch- 108c
bike ride gym 2 dome- 6.43min, 12.5amph, 142mhr, 1.3mi = 68c
apple watch- 57c
bike ride from puyallup 2 sumn station- 14.52min, 12.2amph, 174mhr, 127ahr, 3mi = 162c
apple iwatch- 117c
jog station 2 wk- 5min, 10.05min mi, 135ahr, 174mhr, .4mi = 67c
apple watch- 56c
jog wk 2 sta- 4.14min 8.58min mi, 147mhr, ..4mi = 65c
apple watch- 60c
bike ride dome 2 hm up Mst- 17.45min, 8.3amph,172mhr, 2.4mi = 199c
Apple Watch- 149ce
total cal 9594 -
Barbie- (((Hugs))) all I can say is that you are an amazing woman and we are all here for you!
Mary from Minnesota4 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening My Dear Friends,
Barbie, I’m so sorry to hear about Jake’s state of stress. My DH stresses over the national news to the point that I don’t like to have it on when he is around. I hope things improve for you. (((Hugs)))
Becca, you might have a good idea for your hubby but if I put on something silly while my DH was in a rant, I think it would just pi$$ him off. That is just my DH.
MicheleNC, it breaks my heart at how upset you get about the future MIL and the wedding. I’m not saying that I wouldn’t, but I’ve mellowed so much in my old age that lots of things don’t bother me any longer. I just hate to see you riled up when the truth is, much of it doesn’t matter at all other than the fact that “she” is involved. (((Hugs)))
Katla, glad you like your new glasses. If they are very different I’d expect it to take a day or two to get used to them.
NYKaren, I know you are proud of your DD. Great that she did a good job and has it all behind her.
Machka, sorry about the diagnosis. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbie, so sorry to hear about Jake. Does he have a regular doctor’s appointment soon? Sounds like he needs to be checked out. And yes, getting older isn’t fun when it comes to our bodies. Sending strength.
Heather, the cake looks fantastic. A second showing is good and who knows, their house could sell in a day. **fingers crossed**
Mia, beautiful work. How cool that you now have a new place to sell your work.
Allie, I know you are scared to death, but I feel in your heart you know you have made the right decision. I am so proud of you for taking control of your life and giving yourself the choice of a bright future. Biggest hugs ever
Janetr OKC I ditto that, exactly!!!!
Rita, so glad you are loving the RV life. Great pictures…well..except..maybe that one…you know, the worms. Lol
Barbie, so sorry to hear about Jake’s reason for his health problem. My concern is now you! How are you with all of that other than probably sick at your stomach? Wow and now to wait until he makes up his mind. You know we are all with you and pulling for a good outcome for you. (((((Hugs))))) I love this place that we can tell anything and have to thank you for that.
I had a 3 hour lunch today with the lady that I will go to Tampa with for the International Moose convention. We needed to make plans and decided whether to drive or fly. We decided to drive and spend a couple of extra days there to get in a bit of vacation. We will be busy during the convention. I’m taking a Senior Driving course online through AARP to lower my insurance rates. I got a speeding ticket two years ago on the way to Charleston for a cruise and our rates have gone up a lot. We are enjoying having DD at home and she is getting settled.
to all the Newbies. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Barbie This place is our safe haven. So what now, you just wait until he makes up his mind? Men can be so frustrating. Part of what makes a marriage strong is the commitment you promise to the other. Have you considered a time limit for your husband to keep you guessing? Approaching that issue, would be a delicate discussion to say the least, but its only fair for his emotional health and yours friend. I hope he realizes what he has, and holds onto that. Wishing for you both peaceful resolutions. (((((Hugs friend)))))))
Becca4 -
My momma! Her hs graduation pic. She was a beauty!
Becca
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Barbie: I don't have adequate words but I am sending good thoughts your way. (((HUGS)))
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon1 -
Barbie - there are no words, I send you prayers, peace of mind and above all love
Janetr OKC2 -
Barbie - Tears in my eyes. Sending loads of hugs. ((((HUGS)))) I know from first hand experience with my ex what a strain all that can be, from both sides. Even good people cause pain. My ex caused it, I caused it. Neither of us had the faintest idea what to do. It was a very stressful time.
We love you.
Heather UK xxxxxxx2 -
Allie - I was thinking of you all day. Life is some times so hard. I'll be staying with you every step of the way. You are a strong lady.
NYKaren - You must be so proud of the way your DD handled her situation. It is so terrible when someone betrays your trust.
Margaret - I am glad your DH is feeling better.
Machka - Early detection and getting it taken care of right away are good things. The level of your fitness can only help. Sending prayers.
Heather - the Pokemon cake is terrific, any fan would love it. I am sure your party will be a success.
Mia - Loving your glass work.
Joyce - Our changing roles as we all age are not always easy to adjust to. Has your DH tried Cannabis Oil for the Parkinson's? The videos that I have watched show a dramatic improvement.
Rita - Thanks for the update on your RVing adventure. Really enjoyed your photos.
Barbie - Sending hugs because that is all I can think of to do.
Went to work early this morning. Go to unlock the doors and there are 2-3 gentlemen? sleeping under blankets right there. Backpacks, radios, etc. I called the police because I know longer feel comfortable taking chances with my safety or that of staff. The police man called me to tell me the problem was taken care. One of them was a "frequent flyer" who they had been looking for. Why would he choose to rest at a business directly across from the police station? I left work early as I was still not feeling well. Came home and napped. I felt slightly guilty when I went out for lunch with my brother and all.
Still waiting to hear on my meet and greet with the new doctor. Looks like I will have to be the squeaky wheel again. This is all taking too long.
DH is not impressed that not only did they send the wrong door for the trailer but that the attachments to put on the awning are also wrong. He really wanted to finish the trailer this weekend . Who knows how long it will take them to straighten out all these mistakes? The order was right but he is questioning if whoever filled it could actually read. It is making him grumpy.
DOS is avoiding talking to most of us. We want him to get the help he needs before he has a breakdown. We love him. He is so talented, charming, etc. It is hard to know how to help him.
DB is trying to do a deal for some horses. A gentleman passed away and his family is trying to get rid of as many animals as they can as quick as possible. My brother is trying to do a deal for 14 horses including a stud. He has no land but has plotted out a plan and contacted people. I am not sure DSIL is on board as she doesn't even ride. I am hoping that it will work out.
Tried to get some plants today. The sky opened up and I was freezing. I did buy an ornamental everbearing strawberry and some marigolds. I was hoping to get everything planted this weekend but that is probably not happening.
Take care ladies. I think of you often
-Sharon in warm but wet Lethbridge.2 -
Kate UK 2
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barbie I am glad you have this place to share. I can understand why you don't want to put it out to friends right now but laying it all out to a trusted counselor could be very reassuring to you, and we all care about you. NYKAREN 3 -
My son rang, in the middle of my exercising, to say "It is raining and we can't do our normal Saturday morning activities, so they are going nuts, so is it alright if we come early? " Ummmmmmm. "Yes." Oooops!
Finished my exercises 150 calories early, but I hope I will run that off today. Quickly put up blackout blinds, made beds, fetched garden furniture etc. Then my big delivery arrived. All looks good. The meatballs I ordered for the kids' dinner tonight were almost out of date so we got two packs free. The sandwiches and roulades have come in sturdy boxes and look excellent. So we are all ready, except the patio furniture is still in the utility as the weather is chilly and damp. 
We hope it cheers up so the youngsters can run around outside. Their cousin is the difficult one - a bit hyper. 
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
Good Morning Ladies~
Barbie~ all I can say is WOW.. even though all of us are scattered all over the world.. you know that you are safe in the arms of friends who love and cherish you.. It truly sucks to be in our boat doesn't it.. Love you Honey and will be here for you like you have been for us ...
will call the bank and find out if the credit cards we have are joint, I think they are they just have each of our names on them.. because I dont want to take on the debt of the 5,000 on my own..
I am up here with Faith until tomorrow night I think.. and we are supposed to have a Nor Easter rain wise today so it will be an inside day..
I went to Sam's the other day to get a few things and found stainless steel 32 oz drink holder.. Hello where have you been all my life....I put Ice in it at 7 yesterday morning still in there and the water is super cold.. it came in a 2 pack and I love it love it. Faith up early her sugar levels excellent and she has been fed as has the dog..
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Oh Barbie I am so very, very sorry for what you are going through with your marriage. I would imagine that being blindsided by Jake's revelation is so difficult. Not to presume how you are feeling right now,but I have an inkling of what you are experiencing. My ex husband told me one day that he was moving to Seattle for a job and leaving. He had never told me he was looking for employment outside of Massachusetts and certainly did not know he was planning to leave me, our son and our marriage. I had truly believed I would be married to this man til death us do part. I was numb from the shock, as I imagine you are, the world as you know it is being turned upside down with you having done nothing. Your life could potentially change drastically and it is in the hands of another person, not yours.
I am so glad you decided to share with us, it is essential that you not keep this inside. I understand completely about not sharing with those who know the both of you, however I strongly suggest you seek some sort of professional counseling, perhaps for the both of you, together and/or separately,to help during this time. I did, as did my son, and it helped so much. I know the hurt is so bad that it becomes physical.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Barbie - all the hugs in the world. So many decision points within Jake's announcement to you, and so much heartbreak--I am so sorry, and hope that, whatever his decision is, it is best for you. I also have to agree with our wise owl Becca that, if you can, a time limit would at least shorten the pain. As Cicero said, "there can be no happiness for one who is under constant apprehensions." We will be here for you.
Rori - glad your version of the cold was a short one! My nose just cleared up enough to be able to smell yesterday after three weeks! We went through the cleaning thing while we had the son with us this week, so he could do some of the hard stuff. Deeply satisfying.
Allie - glad to see you taking steps. And yep, I've got my massive aluminum cup at my side most of the time - water with a little lime juice in it to make it palatable, and the ice will stay for 48 hours, easily.
Penny - we miss you, darlin'! Don't forget to drop back in and visit when you can...
Rita - so glad to see you! Hope the RV life is super-satisfying, and just what you dreamed it would be.
Like Becca and her husband, we also decided that the RV life is not on our radar as an option, and for exactly the same reasons. The thought of driving as a lifestyle makes us both blink, not driving per se, but driving a large vehicle, especially into any kind of urban geography--and many of the things we still want to see will involve cities. Arkansas rural life is still the dream--we're just pushing it back a couple years, until we're where we want to be financially, before we jump.
A large part of the two-year mark is my new job, and we both want me to be settled into it, secure, and in some kind of routine. But the other is that Corey feels he owes his employers a lot for how amazing they've been over the past three and a half months. His injury was February 1. They assured him his job would be open the entire time he was gone, and are making good on it. He's an intensely loyal man, one of his many lovable traits.
Our son flies out this morning. It's so fun to interact with someone who looks exactly like his dad, but has such a different emotional substructure. Unlike his father, he's perfectly capable of expressing his every emotion (occasionally exhausting, but always interesting). He seems very pleased with the decision to put him out of the military on an admin separation. I have my doubts about it being a good thing, but it is genuinely his life.
The funny part is, he is utterly determined to take care of us as we get older--which has a tendency to make me feel like going to find a walker and a wheelchair! Bless his heart, he has amazingly wonderful intentions, and a bright and shiny dream of all of our lives pretty much mapped out--coming down to live with or near us here, then moving with us when we go up to Arkansas, buying the next plot of land over and putting a trailer on it, hunting and fishing with his dad, and coming to Sunday dinner every week. Seriously, this is nearly verbatim. God, I love that boy.
This was his Mother's Day present to me. He knows me pretty well:
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Lisa - Awwwww! Don't get that from either of my sons. :grumble:
Bea is asleep, or, rather, chuntering to herself in her cot. Her mum is taking a nap as she has a headache. DS is playing with his phone. DH is playing outside with the older two and I am resting after lunch and talking to you. In 45 minutes I will put the finishing touches to the table and then the fun begins! Max said he would open his presents when everyone arrives! Apparently he still has some Easter eggs left!
Barbie - My thoughts are with you still.
Nice to have a quiet moment.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx2 -
Ok go with me on this.. Toms Ex Wifes -first husband Dwayne.. who is a sweetheart..(that is where I took Taliah for easter egg hunt and coloring eggs) had a profound saying which is so true... I would rather be alone and lonely~ than be together and lonely...I get it!1 totally.. Talked with Tom and he is busy all day, mowing the lawn, going to see his dad early and the electrician coming over to put another light in. doing laundry etc... not much I can do from here..2
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Quietly sitting in a little town near lake George ny waiting to begin a long day of adjudication (judging young string players). It is an intense experience, keeping the auditions low key, writing my best advice and being kind but fair. This school is gorgeous, the festival is run by a former student teacher of mine- makes me feel old. No exercise for me today unless you count writing for 6 hours and driving for 3!!!! I always forget how intense this 6week stretch is, but that is what I signed up for. I will get some exercise in tomorrow for sure.
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NYKaren: Glad your DD stood up for herself; it is really sad that so many college-age males think nothing of being violent toward women.
Barbie: So sorry to hear your news! Sending you virtual hugs!
Heather: Hope your family party goes well.
Lanette: Sorry to hear that the bank messed up things with the IRS. Hope it gets straightened out.
Machka: So sorry to hear about the test result; hope the surgery will take care of the problem.
Dana: Congratulations on your logging and weight loss!
It is a cold, rainy day here. In theory, once we get past today, the cold weather should be behind us. It is the last of a three-day period called les "Saints de Glace" or the Ice Saints here in France. These are three consecutive days named for Catholic saints and considered to bring the last breath of winter. Most gardeners and farmers follow the tradition of waiting to plant until the Saints de Glace are past. While we no longer seem to get hard freezes, the weather does seem to take a dip when the Ice Saints are with us.2 -
just bought myself a CD, Mormon Tabernacle Choir and friends.. some beautiful songs on it... very cool.. it was 8.86 and free pick up4
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(((Barbie)))
Lisa ~ You have a wonderful son and I hope his plans work to fruition.
NY Karen ~ Have a wonderful day.
Going to grandson's baseball game today and taking some shirts back that DH decided he didn't like. Sunday, will go to DnL's house and take fried chicken, etc. It is usually just my DnL, her mom, and the children, but, this year my DH will be able to come. Our son always has to work on Sunday, so he won't be there.1 -
Barbie so sorry for your stress and pain DH's actions are causing.
I hope you continue to take good care of you. Margaret 1 -
Good morning Ladies!
Here I am, coffee made, dogs walked, and DH sick. Dreary outside with heavy rains predicted. Going to be a quiet day.
((((((Barbie))))))
((((((Allison)))))
You are all in my thoughts.
I have to get better food-wise. Since the move to RV, I have not been eating right. Haven't gained anything, lost a couple, but still not eating right is not good.
Laters Girls!
Rita from Thompson, CT RV4 -
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Overall enjoying working with the Kindergartners. Unfortunately my most challenging student has a special ed teacher who is also difficult. She stopped me right before the students come in to ask when I could meet for an IEP. I told her I needed to consult my calendar. She did this on Wednesday morning. Before I could consult my calendar she wrote back the meeting will be Thursday the following day or Friday which one could I meet. I was unable to to accommodate either. Her manner is disrespectful. When I commented how well her student was doing in front of her student. Her curt reply was you need to give him his tallies. He has a tally sheet that I add to if I am able. She said nothing to the student to say hey great job for being on task. I guess it only counts if it a tally. What a sad message. She also questioned in front of the librarian how long I had had students being at computers. The students only get computers when it is their library time. We just were just finishing our time. I guess she was upset because they had just changed his med time. (I knew nothing about.) and they had a hard time finding him.
According to the librarian she takes her job with her students very seriously. I respect that. I just don't think she realizes that her manner does not help in this situation. Fortunately I am not a green teacher. I will treat her with respect. I expect to be treated in kind. If she demands to talk to me like she has in front of my students again I will be ready to tell her I will speak to her in private when it is appropriate. I do think students need to see me take charge and model what to do when someone is disrespectful to you.
Thanks for the vent. Margaret 4
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