WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2017
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Where is Re?2
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Morning folks, still can't shake what's wrong with me! I feel strong enough to work so I'm here but my stomach isn't settled. Still have a lot on the to do list so I'm going to keep going as best I can. Want to make some time to soul search or do some medical research as to why I'm so itchy and nauseous at night. If it doesn't pass soon I will have to go back to the doctor.
Cheers to everyone experiencing victories, even the small ones! NYKAREN5 -
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Wow, it was warm this morning and I had to modify my dog walking clothing a few times. I am an expert at what to wear when it's cold, but not so much as it starts to warm up. About Re I remember that she said that she couldn't do personal stuff on the computer at work any more. I know that she's posting food and exercise but hasn't been able to write her amazing messages to us. I miss her, too. Off to the grocery store now.
Barbie from unusually warm NW Washington 2 -
My 1st ride for the year. From the gym to the sumner train station, then 1/2mi run to work
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Bonus about that ride is I've already burned over 1k and I still have another short run and ride home3
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Today is International Day for Biological Diversity!
Pip - Nice photo! I can almost smell that wisteria growing on the fence.
Margaret - Sorry to hear about the water in the basement. What an unpleasant mess!
Cheri - Congratulations on reaching a new low!
I mowed the back yard yesterday, so now I'm covered with mosquito bites despite having slathered myself with insect repellant before I went out. I find it hard to think of any useful purpose for mosquitoes.
We went to a tie-dye party at some friends' house on Saturday. I took a random collection of white shirts I've picked up at women's clothing swaps, so now I've got several bright summer tops.
Have a great day!
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Happy Monday Ladies!
It's going to be a hot muggy day here in SW WA State. Probably pushing 90. Thank goodness the A/C guy came out a few weeks ago and found the loose wire in the heat pump controller. He said because of it, when it was time for the A/C to come on, the heat would come on instead. Don't want to go through that again!
Was up early and into the "Studio/aka Potting Shed" to get going on my little weight routine. Took me 3 hours as I was interrupted a couple times by DH who was getting planter boxes set up, plus I took intervals to water plants and repot some trees and yarrow. I had a bucket of dirt I picked up from one of the demo gardens -- the pile was near a chestnut tree. When I dumped the bucket into the potting soil bin I saw a little a little chestnut had sprouted in it. So I got it potted right up - hopefully it will make it.
Got some shovel time in, lifting buckets of dirt and carrying watering cans so I didn't eat bon-bons between sets.
Also I got a charley horse in the back of my left thigh of all things, meaning I sure don't use that leg much. I came back to the exercise later and finished. I am amazed that with the walking I do, there are plenty of muscles in the hips and thighs that really don't get any exercise from it. Like the book said!
Pip, your wisteria reminds me of a business in Chehalis which has a lovely one trailing over an arbor arching over the front door. When it's blooming, it's like a bee-hive there! Thank goodness they have a back door into the alley. Your morning bike ride...I know you don't eat tubs of ice cream, but in honor of your hard work so far this morning, I'll treat myself to an orange creamsicle this afternoon.
Love that photo of you and Kirby!
Barbie, your neighbor sounds like a sweetie. I agree, that's the kind of neighbor to be! And I'm with you on what to wear during hot weather... we are much more used to dressing for cool and rainy!
NY Karen - yes, it's probably time to see a doctor. Hopefully, once you make the appointment, the day of the visit it will be all better!
Julie - love the idea of using guacamole in tuna salad, I'll give it a try. I normally make it with a teensy bit of mayo and chopped dill pickle. I remember my mom would add a chopped hard-boiled egg.
Michelle - you look great in that dress! Bet you'll be glad when the wedding is done and everyone can relax!
Katla - I hope they put a rush on that new lense for you.
Yvonne - I would love to see your tie-dyed shirts. I used to love to do that...we are talking what, 40 years ago? There used to be a line of little kid's and baby's clothing that was tie-dyed and super cute.
Kelly, when do your new kids start? Was it right away or after school is out? I can't remember.
I am scheduled to work tomorrow at the auditor's office - wish they'd call me and tell me they didn't need me. I feel I have a duty to help them out as they had been so kind to me in letting me pretty much work the days/hours I wanted last winter - and once the monsoons start this fall, I'd like to be the one they call if they need help. Great way to spend a rainy cold day and earn some cash plus catch up on the county courthouse gossip.... oops, did I say that?
Better go see if I missed watering any of the plant babies.
Later kids
Lanette
SW WA State5 -
Hi friends,
Beautiful day today. Sunny, breezy, and not too hot. Went to Tops today and was down another .6 pounds. I'll take it even if it is just a bit! Going to see "Beauty and the Beast" with son, ddl, and dgs tomorrow. They are being so good about including me in their lives since this hubby drama began. That is definitely some lemonade from lemons!
Yvonne - Frogs make meals of mosquitoes but I would think they could come up with something else to eat!
Lisa - Hope your dreams for the new place come true.
NYKaren - hope you're better soon.
Has anyone heard from Sherry? I wonder how she is doing. I mis Re, too.
Meg - How are the mumps? Hope they are gone by now. (How long do they take to vanish?)
This is study group day and I need to tidy up the house.
Bye for now
TNToni4 -
My daughter arrived in Athens this morning, she's walked all around and posted gorgeous pics on facebook. I am so jealous. She tried to talk me into going with her. Man I surely should have. Now she sent a picture of her dinner, I don't know what it is, but it looks yummy.
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Heather Do you have any experience with airbnb? My cousins always stay in an airbnb when the travel and they love it. My stepdaughter rents out their desert home as an airbnb. Any airbnb host would love to have guests like you and your husband.
NYKAREN Congrats on reaching your goal! That is fantastic!
Karen in Virginia3 -
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Lisa ... that's a lot of house ... but looks like it could be a lot of fun to redo too!
Michele ... you look wonderful in your dress ... all that exercising has paid off! I could never wear a sleeveless dress and look as lovely as you do! Your story about the Salvation Army topper made me laugh. I was at a wedding where the bride wanted everything just so ... it was ridiculous. Seems they ran out of serving bowls at the reception, so someone went into the church kitchen and used what they thought was a plastic serving dish ... it was one of those "dog dish" snack bowls. I couldn't help but silently laugh ... the bride never knew.
Pip ... I like the wisteria too. I have very little knowledge of plants ... if it's pretty I like it!
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Karen - The one bed apartment I like the look of is airb&b. I think we will try it some time.
I was looking at availability just now and it's not available for the weekend they have invited us. July 1/2 . I think we will stay with them that night - the grandchildren do love it .
They are so very, very busy that it's hard to squeeze a time in. No time soon, so I will miss my son's birthday. Next weekend they go off on holiday to Portugal for a week. Then they doing stuff. Still, at least we have a date. The hotels are super expensive, and the most popular ones are booked up solid that time of year, though I did look.
Later in the year would be better.
They seem to have forgiven us for not moving down there, but, unusually, it is my son who is answering emails, not DDIL.
I expect we can Skype to keep things ticking over.
Mammogram tomorrow. DH is driving me as I don't want to risk scratching the car just before we exchange it on Saturday. We now have a registration number and just have to get insurance sorted. It's the same car, but petrol, not diesel, and a slightly paler blue.
I've done a bit of memoir the last two days.
Michele - Good looking dress and woman inside it. Great arms!
Much love to all, especially those who are finding buried treasure in their wardrobes!
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Good Afternoon,
Just checking in. Congratulations NYKaren on reaching your goal.
It is 82 here and suppose to get to 84 today. Not ready for the heat of summer yet. Worked in the garden this morning, to make sure I could stay in the cool house this afternoon.
Have a wonderful day.
Marti, Ontario Oregon5 -
Michelle, regarding wedding cake, I can tell you that my daughter's was over $600. That did include the groom's cake, which was a huge rectangular chocolate chip cookie decorated to look like a remote control and delivery and set-up of the wedding cake at the venue. The cake was supposed to feed 150, I think. This was ten years ago, so in my opinion, your daughter got a pretty good deal. I remember being shocked. My daughter's wedding dress was only $250 and the flowers were $500, so it wasn't like we were going all out.
Well, I paid my stupid tax today -- all $206 of it. But I have been paying more attention, using my cruise control, and SLOWING DOWN! It's over, done, time to move on. But that really, really hurt.
Had my Mammogram today as well. The woman doing it asked me if I had lost weight since last year. She said my boobs were way smaller. Yay!!!! At least something good happened today.3 -
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sleepytime tea, and all tucked in3
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Lovely day today! Put quilts all over my balcony, and laid out in my birthday suit, and even though my suits kind of wrinkly, I definitely got my dose of vitamin D!
Becca
Your token nudist in
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening My Dear Friends,
Leigh, so glad you had a good trip. A huge CONGRATS on being able to participate in everything. That is huge in my book as I remember missing out on so many things that I just didn’t think I could do. The picture is beautiful.
Heather, good for you on thinking about your book again. That is the first step. I’m glad you and DH are happy about your decision for the time and can get back to just enjoying life.
Lisa, the house is huge. I can’t wait to see if you get it.
NYKaren, hitting your goal may not be a big deal to you but I think it is fantastic!!! Congrats for sure. And yes, now “the rest of the journey” begins. You can do it.
Margaret, so glad your knee is better. It’s amazing the difference some shoes can make.
Pip, your wisteria is beautiful. I’ve’ never lived where it grew.
Cheri, congrats on your new lower weight. That is terrific. Beautiful blankets.
MicheleNC, that is a beautiful dress for the wedding. I’m glad you ended up with one that you liked. You look wonderful!
Barbie, how sweet of your neighbor to say she’d take your glass recycling. Does she still drive at her age?
Dana, cool crystals. How many do you have?
We are getting some significant rain. Have a chance for more the next two days. It was a rough day yesterday with DD’s foul mood. Because of that I didn’t sleep well last night and got up very early. It’s not even 9:00 but I think Ill go get ready for bed. Things were much better today.
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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Becca, glad you got your of Vit D.
Michele, I think stress is spelled WEDDING. I am so glad both of my girls had small weddings. I think both of them had their bridesmaid and 2 other attendants. Michelle bought a beautiful cake at Walmart. No one could tell it was not a fancy spancy bakery cake. She had to pick it up and put it together but her and her cousin, the one who had the heart attack last week, put it together and it was all part of the wedding day fun. We did and both our girls had a dedicated box at the reception for cards and a lot of them had money in them. I remember Michelle's almost paid for their honeymoon. They also had a dollar dance. This was something that this preachers kid had never heard of. During the reception, both the bride and groom went out on the dance floor and if some one wanted to dance with them you had to pay $1. The bride has a lovely bag she carries, well some people after drinking to much, put money down her bodice. Again, they got quite a lot of money. But he had several members of his family that when they got drunk they got generous. Again, this is all new to a Baptist preachers kid where all the receptions I ever went to were held in the reception hall of the church and that was free to have. Church free, reception free, cake, nuts and punch. You have your reception!!!!
Well we will get our new kitty Thursday. When the animal control gets animals, especially cats, they are on a 10 day quarantine for 10 days after the rescue agency gets them. The $75 adoption fee covers the neutering, chip, all shots and worming. Melody hasn't quit smelling me since we got home. I guess I need to put this shirt in her bed tonight and until we pick him up. Since he is a rescue, he is a little thin but just precious. There was another Tortie kitten there and was equally sweet but I had been drawn to this kitten ever since Michelle sent me a bunch of pictures. So here he is. We haven't decided what name yet. Ignore what I look like. It's really nice weather here and windows were down driving there.
Joyce, Indiana7 -
Oh so happy to read of everyone's losses and NSVs.
Michele: Beautiful dress, and you are going to look great. I have to agree with whoever said you should wear your hair up. I haven't cut mine. Still keep it to the middle of my back and using Mother Nature as my colorist.
Lisa: Remembering what you did on the warehouse, I have no doubt you'd make the house lovely and homey.
Katla: I'm in awe of chiropractors and can just imagine the satisfaction of working on horses. Speaking of which, I need to make an appointment to get my back and neck adjusted.
I miss Re and Charleen.
Okay, need your help here. I'm looking for easy, foolproof Garden Party Potluck recipes. The hostess herself doesn't eat meat, but I don't think she'd object to something with boneless chicken or fish. I'll be hosting guests over the weekend, so won't have tons of time to cook.
On Friday my nephew and his wife are coming to visit from Seattle for the Memorial Day weekend. We love this couple, and don't need to stress because they are very easy going. Still, I want everything perfect. The condo has been scrubbed down. We will give them the master BR and bath. I think I have enough activities identified to satisfy a variety of interests. He is quiet, sweet, loves to fish and be outdoors, and wants all his food as plain as possible. She is more vivacious, loves crafting, museums and art. Eats everything. The big motivation for this trip was my offer to take them to a Tom Petty concert at Red Rocks, which we will do on Monday night. Weather should be okay.....seems Colorado is getting some of the Pacific northwest moisture. DH and nephew have always had a special bond. I hope DH will string together a few good days while the kids are here. Could be so much fun. Mars the cat will be going to the PetSmart Hotel, which will allow us all to get a little extra sleep in the morning.
Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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Joyce: Congrats on the new member of the furmily. I love the name Mozart. Goes with Melody.
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Good evening!
I have found after the last 60 days of tracking that if you plan ahead and actually keep food in the house it's easy to fix low cal, nutritious foods and loose weight. After these 60 days I think I have trained my husband too! He doesn't ask me if I want a piece of pizza or a hamburger. Now I have to get moving!! It's really hard with my back and the pain I experience. I did walk our dog this evening!!
Becca Do you have upstairs neighbors! LOL! I can't get the visual out of my eyes!! OMG! Just kidding. You're a kick!!
Joyce Congratulations! I just love your new little kitty!! We had a black cat for 11 years. He was so cool and such a loving cat! His was named Ivan for the hurricane!
DJ I have a lot of crystals and other rocks. I really couldn't say how many. There are crystal mines around here so we pick them up from time to time and there is a Crystal Festival in Mt. Ida, AR, in October, so we like to go to that to look around. Mt. Ida claims to be the Crystal Capital of the World! I attached a picture for you if a mine. They are open pit mines and you can dig for $10 a day.
Dana in Arkansas
If you look closely, you can see a guy zip-lining over the mine.
At the Crystal Festival:
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rori easy food ideas. Chicken kabobs, just marinate in your favorite spices, grill em up and serve over quinoa or rice, in flat bread or even on top of salad greens. They taste pretty good at room temperature or served hot.
I was gonna say add a make ahead pasta salad cause that holds up over time. Sounds like you'll have a great visit!
As usual, we're headed to D.C. for our annual pilgrimage to Arlington and the "rolling thunder" event over the holiday weekend. We look forward to it every year. I'll post pics
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Quilting today. Hugs everyone.
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OK, just a few minute until "Better Call Saul" is on so I'll be quick.
Dana, those crystals were gorgeous. I love them and the big ones often have flaws that look like little scenes or figures in them. Do you have any geodes? Truly natures work of art.
Becca - lucky you, no tan lines!
We got our 90 degrees today. None of the plants are suffering yet...another week coming up of warm and no rain so we'll be carrying water cans.
A couple photos: First, the azalea mollis outside my kitchen window. Very, very, very fragrant. The blooms are actually starting to fade...it was best three or four days ago:
Next is our lithadora... love that blue and the bumbles do too. It's starting to spread all over the driveway so I'll be digging them up to populate another flower bed next year.
Have a wonderful evening everyone!
Lanette
SW WA State where it's cooled down to 85. Nice breeze tho!
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Back at work ... but very tired today.
Opted to skip uni today. Just couldn't deal with the walking and the convoluted buses and the focusing in class.
A long nap after work made quite a difference.
And then there was a focused 4 hours while I finished my next assignment and submitted it. There were times over the past few days where I wasn't sure if I was going to get it done, but I'm reasonably pleased with the final product.
I've decided to take a break from homework tonight ... reset the brain for the next assignments.
Of course I'm working all day today as usual, but I'll spend my evening putting finishing touches on the cycling routes for the events my husband and I host (and ride too, of course).
I need to touch up the cue sheets for the 200 km and 300 km events we held at Easter. There were a few vague instructions which need to be clarified for next year. Then I need to finish the routes for the upcoming 400 km and 600 km events.
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