WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2017

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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,558 Member
    Becca - What I like about Rummikub is that there's some strategy but it's not a game where you really need to concentrate.

    Lenora - have fun tomorrow.

    Michele in NC
  • pyanko7
    pyanko7 Posts: 153 Member
    hugs everyone. Take care of yourselves.

    Paula Y.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited June 2017
    Heather: It sounds like the Church Fete is a happy community event. I envy your pastoral setting and views of mares with their foals, although I love my own view, too. :flowerforyou:

    Jenn from BC: welcome to a great group! :smiley:

    Lisa in West TX: Good luck with your paintings. Is the Art Show judged and /or are the paintings for sale? :huh:

    Pip: I love the photo of you with a medal around your neck atop the podium. Kirby, too. WTG!!! :bigsmile:

    lisafred24: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. Post often so that we can get to know one another. :smiley:

    Re: I am so glad you're back! :star:

    Sue: It is lovely to see your horses in their lush pasture. :bigsmile:

    Chris in MA: Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos of Sail Boston. I've seen the Eagle in person, but it has been awhile. I love the photo of the ship for Ecuador with its crew on the yardarms. :star::heart: :star:

    Becca: I am so happy that you had a nice day doing good things for Becca. Prudence is a sweetie. :flowerforyou:

    Lenora: The foam padded splint went in the garbage when I went to the specialist. I now have something else entirely. I attached a photo but it is HUGE. :noway:



    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    B)
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Karen VA - I know I told you before, but I love this new picture. :)

    Janetr OKC
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,707 Member
    spiritbear555 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Yesterday, my husband and I hiked from Lake Louise to the Lake Agnes Tea House ... 10.8 km!

    Great hike! The last time I did it was about 30 years ago and back in those days it was difficult. This time it seemed quite easy. It's a nice feeling to be in better shape at 50 than I was at 20.
    M usually in Oz but visiting Canada

    M I did that hike about 5 years ago and could not do it today. You've inspired me to get back in shape and go back. Does it still have the little waterfalls at the top? When I did my bear response work I lived just about 30 min from Lake Louise. My most favorite place in Canada! (My lake! I just let people visit it though. ha ha)

    Bear Lady Louise

    Yes there is still a waterfall at the top. This year it is a roaring torrent because they've had so much snow and so much runoff from the melting.

    I started doing that climb when I was 8 or 10 years old and did it pretty much every year until I was about 20. It was great to be back there ... next time we might go around the Plains of Six Glaciers route. :)
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Jantr Thanks, m'dear! Appreciate that! :)

    Karen in Virginia
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Karen VA - wish I could get someone to cut my hair like that :)

    Janetr OKC
  • MartiB856
    MartiB856 Posts: 85 Member
    Just checking in. Have a wonderful evening.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,707 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    spiritbear555 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Yesterday, my husband and I hiked from Lake Louise to the Lake Agnes Tea House ... 10.8 km!

    Great hike! The last time I did it was about 30 years ago and back in those days it was difficult. This time it seemed quite easy. It's a nice feeling to be in better shape at 50 than I was at 20.
    M usually in Oz but visiting Canada

    M I did that hike about 5 years ago and could not do it today. You've inspired me to get back in shape and go back. Does it still have the little waterfalls at the top? When I did my bear response work I lived just about 30 min from Lake Louise. My most favorite place in Canada! (My lake! I just let people visit it though. ha ha)

    Bear Lady Louise

    Yes there is still a waterfall at the top. This year it is a roaring *kitten* because they've had so much snow and so much runoff from the melting.

    I started doing that climb when I was 8 or 10 years old and did it pretty much every year until I was about 20. It was great to be back there ... next time we might go around the Plains of Six Glaciers route. :)

    OK, the word they blocked there was t-o-r-r-e-n-t. I forgot about its modern meaning. I, of course, was referring to "a strong and fast-moving stream of water".
  • grogers511
    grogers511 Posts: 477 Member
    June Accountability
    Progress - Friday , June 16th

    ✔️1. Carbs 50-75g (limit 25g/meal)
    (B0, L7, D22, AS21, BBS22 = 73g)
    ✔️2. Fiber 30g (40g)
    ✔3. Track/complete entry daily
    ✔️4. Vegetables - big salad daily
    5. Exercise - 30 Fitbit minutes (15)
    6. No eating after 9pm.
    7. In bed by 12am
    8. Zone work - 15 minutes daily

    • Food. Supper was a low carb tortilla with turkey sausage and spinach leaves, olive oil and hemp hearts for crunch.

    • Sleep. I didn't try to force it. Long soaking bath in Epsom Salt. Sat on the sofa and watched shows on my iPad until sleepy. It was late when I fell asleep. And I slept in late Saturday. But I felt much better. I'll keep working on it. About to spend a week at the lake house. The change will do us all good.

    Hope everyone is doing well.

    Onward.
    -- Ginger in Texas
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Sunday morning, humidity very high today. Planning on meeting up with rori later--lucky me :)

    So the retirement party my friend threw for herself was pretty good, she catered it and had two servers helping with everything, drinks, food and cleanup--she got to mingle the whole time, I thought that was really smart of her (not to mention how expensive :#). I knew enough people to talk small talk, had longer conversations and I wasn't the first person to leave!!!! I also stood at the desert bar and wasn't tempted by anything, food choices were okay, and I did not eat afterwards-pretty good for me! Perhaps I am growing? Nah!!!!

    NYKAREN
  • pitegny
    pitegny Posts: 1,006 Member
    Jenn: Welcome!

    Pip: Congratulations to both of you!

    Jenn: Welcome!

    Lisafred: Welcome back! You did it once, you can do it again!
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,804 Member
    NY KAREN - Brilliant! You are definitely growing! I think your friend was pretty smart too. :D

    Pip - Great job! You both look pretty chuffed! (Means delighted) :D

    Another hot day forecast. I will be spending it indoors, DH likes to be outside for some of it. Might eat our duck legs outside again tonight. So enjoyed it yesterday. Our patio has evening shade.

    Chris - The tall ships were amazing. I'm going to show my DH. :p

    Best wishes to all those who are grieving or suffering. <3<3<3

    It is Father's Day over here, but DH doesn't celebrate it. His daughters never do anything as he has always discouraged it. My father was the same, calling it a commercial enterprise.

    Got to turn up my new trousers (pants) . Haven't worn them yet as they are much too long.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,297 Member
    Pip and Kirby congratulations!

    Chris stunning pictures!
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,161 Member
    Morning Ladies~ slept ok, but I am up every night 4-5 times tossing and turning...
    today I will clean out more stuff.. as much as we can get rid of now... the better off it will be in the long run..
    Lenora~ I promise I will take great care of getting all I can possibly get..in the end, I will not back down and yes he does have a shot gun and a few hunting rifles that I will secure out of the house somewhere until the whole thing is done..I dont think he thought I would ever actually file, and I will stand my ground..
    I did pry about his weekend at Watkins Glen.. he said he is leaving from work friday the 4th of August ,he will be just hanging around up at the racetrack(yea right) and that he hasnt made reservations where he usually makes them..because it isnt as crowded anymore..I know where he is actually going and he said he will be leaving from work.. I am thinking of finding out what time he is leaving.. and then drive over there and hide the car somewhere and take pictures of him getting in the car with the girlfriend.. that would be priceless in court...
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,297 Member
    Lisa love the art work!
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    o:)
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,804 Member
    Lisa - Be very proud of your artwork. :flowerforyou: <3

    I've shortened my pants and they are still a tiny bit too long, but with shoes on I think they will be ok. Very, very comfortable. :D

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,715 Member
    edited June 2017
    Pip and Kirby ROCK!! Way to go!! And great job on the weed-wacking. Holy smokes. I see Floyd or someone got on the picnic table to avoid a haircut? :D

    Lisafred – welcome. Many of us here are care-givers for spouses in various degrees and understand those challenges. Your DH’s injuries were life changing for both of you. Please keep coming back.

    Re – glad the gel shots are working on your knee. Sorry to hear about the puffiness. You are awesome keeping up with the exercise and logging!!

    Chris in MA – thank you for posting the photos of the tall ships. WOW WOW!! That one from Ecuador with the crew standing on the masts was stunning…. The fireboat was very impressive…. All of them were! You did have a wonderful seat!

    Becca – what a special thing for Prudence to do for you.

    Katla – that Vet Wrap is the greatest thing since sliced bread, isn’t it? Neat job of getting it rewrapped!

    Dana – you live in the most interesting area… so much to do around there. B)

    Lisa – Our favorite cat was gray like Egg. Hope there was a good turnout for the gallery show – nifty display!

    Machka – loved your observation that you’re in better shape at 50 than you were at 20. That’s something I try to be mindful of…we often talk about being “younger next year”. My goal isn’t to do cartwheels (never could anyhow) but to stop and/or reverse some of the decline associated with aging.

    Heather - what a wonderful picnic! Thank you for sharing the photos and I agree, the last one (group) is the best. Very nice "Rose" teacup, saucer and plate - what a neat gift for everyone and the lavender too. And you can't beat your supper in the backyard with all the animals and your DH. I would live there forever! By the way, I’m glad you found some little herbs and especially the French tarragon. Your little herb garden is coming together!

    Leigh – sorry you lost your power! We’ve had some terrific windstorms and have lost power for 3 – 4 days, in the winter of course. Thankfully we’ve always had a wood stove so didn’t freeze, but when the power goes out the water pumps do too. It’s normal (for us) keep several days’ worth of potable water and buckets of “flush water” available at all times. Folks who have moved from the city to our rural area always go through a period of adjustment, lol.

    NYKaren & Rori – have a super meet-up today! Picture please!

    Kelly – isn’t it nice having the strength to carry and move things? When we first moved here, DH would walk up and down our private road a lot with me, walking Sophie. Now, he doesn’t do that anymore… .but thankfully he’s been more active doing some landscaping work and once he gets going his hips aren’t as sore. He’s still stronger and more flexible than I am! He used to be a weight-lifter.... and says that he knows he did damage to his shoulder joints from that, of course the RA doesn't help. He'll have bursitis in them for a day or two then it gets better, thank goodness.

    Beth and Lisa - Enjoy going to the gym!

    Today is strength training for me - looks like dogs are napping for a while so I can sneak out this morning. I'm also going to sell my spinning wheel, rigid heddle looms, various supplies. They used to be a big part of my life, but no more and it's OK to let go. Trying to set an example for DH who has remnants of his hobbies all over the place as well...aka DRUM sets. Lordy. >:)

    Anyhow, there's a shop in town that sells fleece and gives spinning lessons so I'll put up an ad there. I'm thinking of the room I'll have in the guest room too!

    Have a wonderful Sunday! <3

    Lanette
    Soggy SW WA State
  • lhannon062709
    lhannon062709 Posts: 1,140 Member
    Welcome, Jenn and all the new chums! We're glad you're here...

    To whoever asked, it was a show to sell art, not to be judged, thank goodness!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,373 Member
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    pipcd34 Posts: 17,373 Member
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    Traditional pic b4 we leave
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