WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2017
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My ol girl winklie-dinks aka bullwinkle3 -
Have no energy today! Took a bath hoping it would relieve my aching, but it just made me sleepy. I did apply coconut all over so let's just blame the scent of that made me sleepy! I read all that you all accomplish in one day, and marvel! Tomorrow shall be better! Have a headache, so it's medicine and bed.
Becca
Wishing you nothing but blue skies!
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Good evening folks.
Allie - thinking about you. Sending positive thoughts. You will soon enjoy peace of mind and it will feel blissful.
Holly Welcome! Great bunch of supportive folks here.
I was a bit sick after supper last night (tossed it) and didn't get to sleep until early morning. I think it was allergies. And... that's probably why I felt lethargic all week. I haven't had any problems with allergies since I quit smoking 4 years ago. Not so much as a stuffy nose. So I'm disappointed to feel this now. I'll count my blessings. I used to get bronchitis every year - sometimes twice a year.
I managed to catch up my sleep today and get 9 hours of actual sleep. Checked my report from my Fitbit. It recorded both sleep events today. Morning hours and evening nap.
--Ginger in Texas
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Hello all: DD and I did some yardwork this morning and then headed to the Goatalympics at the fairgrounds in Monroe. It was especially fun to see the obstacle course. Maybe we will get ours trained and compete next year. The Region V Arabian horse show was also at the fairgrounds and when we finished with the goats we went over to see the horses for a while. There were some lovely horses there and blingy outfits and tack. I am glad we are not showing horses any more. One of the judges was from Sioux Falls, SD where we used to live. I knew of her when we lived there. Did lots of walking!
Church tomorrow morning and then we pick up our baby goats in the afternoon. Yeah!
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Good morning girls
Got an imessage from DGD yesterday asking could she come on train and stay for a few days, as she was stressed at home. Of course I said yes but knew she couldn't do it on her own as she has EDS and has to use crutches and wheelchair. She is 16 and is a drama queen so I left it at that. Later she messaged to say she couldn't do it and I said that I would go down soon. It's so sad but as DH says she knows we are here to run to. Maybe get her Dad to drop her off when he's on business this way, they used to stay a lot when they were little.
Off to do exercise vids, walking and weights
Have a great Sunday
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Dana - I know how much you like your shepherds' crooks Minus the chiggers of course! I saw this on the Facebook thread for the Instant Pot and thought of you!
It's the silicone sealing ring which can get smelly and is recommended to air in the sun. :laugh:
Lanette - How did your chuck roast go? I haven't tried that yet. I'm afraid of tough meat.
Yesterday I made Paneer and it looks pretty good. I'm going to use half today (freeze the other half) for a nice veggie curry. Got to go shopping first though.
Lunch is Avgolemono, using my broth I made.
The bread I have been making has been delicious, so I might make that again today. I only eat an oz and a half slice (100 cals) for lunch as an open sandwich. DH has two large slices to fatten him up.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Oh what a busy day yesterday, helped my DOS buy a mattress in Philadelphia (3 hour, easy drive) In the mattress store the store clerk asked if I was shopping with my "mother" well Chris heard that and had a fit-she is 7 years older, uses a rollator and has white hair. She was incensed that he would make such a mistake. I tried to change the subject and get her a different clerk to help pick out a new mattress. Her mattress is only 26! years old, so I guess it was time to switch it out. The appointment was going to be a complete bust, and the road trip was heading for trouble when the store manager came by and totally charmed her into a beauty rest mattress. As Chris never spends her $$ I negotiated a lower price, and we managed to wrap up the sale. She did spend a good deal of time being upset about the clerk's comment, what can you do, people make mistakes, and say foolish things. My dos is 62 but with all her physical and emotional issues she is going to need more help if she wants to live independently. She still works and is very courageous in the face of her daily challenges (losing her sight, cerebral palsy, and a laundry list of phobias). She lives a sheltered private life and reaches out to her siblings (that's 6 of us) for various support.
Well instead of emotionally overeating/bingeing afterwards as is my pattern, I kept to the food plan, lots of protein and water and managed pretty well despite the emotionally exhausting day.
I will say it again as I often do, you caregivers are amazing amazing amazing. NYKAREN6 -
NY KAREN - Congratulations on not letting your emotionally exhausting day derail you. :flowerforyou: That is an achievement to be sure.
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The dogs and I walked for an hour enjoying the full moon and sunrise, I've had breakfast, meditation is next, then the after breakfast dog walk.
NYKAREN, congrats on not eating to relieve the stress of your tough day. You are a good sister.3 -
Hello everyone. Just back from a nine-day trip. Had planned to go to Paris just for the weekend to see our sons, but a cousin whom I haven't seen for twelve years contacted me at the last minute to say he and his family would be in Paris at the end of the week. My DH and I decided to cancel our train tickets, drive to Paris and then head out to the Breton Coast for a few days before coming back into Paris for the visit with my cousin. On the way home, we decided to detour by the Champagne region. Loads of lovely food and wine. Even being really careful, the scale was up 1.5 pounds today, but it was worth every ounce. I am always on cloud nine after seeing the boys and the time with my cousin and his family were lovely too.
I had loads of NSVs - the biggest was that I was able to trudge up and down the metro stairs with gusto and keep up with my log-legged DH. This year last time, the metro stairs had me literally in tears and I always lagged way behind. The combination of losing 60+ pounds and exercising more is really improving my fitness.
I think I missed about 20 pages of posts between the end of June and early July, so am simply going to send hellos to everyone who is new and hugs to everyone who needs them!7 -
Anyone need a Bea fix?
Here she is this morning on the promenade at Hove. A real walking girl!
And here are Max and Edie going in for their swim.
We are going down to Brighton to stay in a hotel at the end of this month. I really can't wait!
Leigh - Your trip sounds heavenly. I bet that water poundage will slip away pronto.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Beautiful cool (44 degrees) morning at our house - just got back from my walk. Barbie, I saw that full moon and sun coming up in the eastern sky (there was a planet there, not sure which one) when I took Rosie out at 4:30 - stunning. Hard to believe the days will be getting shorter soon.
Heather - the Instant Pot is great. The beef was actually "bottom round" when I looked at the label better - very lean with a fat cap on one side...notoriously tough. I browned it on the sauté setting per the directions, browned onions and added a can of beef broth and seasonings and cooked it for 70 minutes with the fat cap on top, let the pressure reduce naturally.
The result was surprisingly good. The meat is definitely tender but not quite falling apart. I made a thin gravy out of the broth with a little milk & cornstarch heated up on the sauté setting ...that dribbled over the meat made it absolutely scrumptious. Love the sauté feature, by the way. Being able to brown/boil foods in the pot and eliminate using another skillet or pan is definite plus.
Have to figure out what to try next. The silicone gasket does smell like garlic and onions - I'll hang it in the sun today.
Chris - I agree, good job in helping your sis with the mattress purchase and handling the stress.
Katla - enjoy the visit with your son!
Leigh - very happy you had a nice vacation and got to spend time with the folks you love. We missed you! Love the NSV - metro stairs can be hard to tackle for just about anyone. It's these payoffs that keep us going.
Sue in WA - so excited for you getting your goats today. We loved having goats - we had angoras for the mohair - very intelligent and entertaining that's for sure. Kinders look like a wonderful combination of milk, meat, and smaller size. If we still had the farm, we'd add some to the menagerie.
Ginger - glad to see you are catching up on your sleep! Sorry the allergies are coming back.... ugh. Hope they don't last long.
Kate - hope your DGD can make it for a visit soon.
OK ladies, time to hit the work-out. It's going to be a nice, not-too-warm, sunny day today.
Lanette
SW WA State
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Morning Ladies-
Back from grocery shopping..didn't sleep well.going down to see Aunt Margaret same hospital her sister was.had surgery on her arm..they found more cancer there..our feeling is she will be next...
I get a 80 min massage on thursday.but forgot I have my granddaughter...so might have to change it..
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Beautiful pictures. Love the outfit.
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Karen: Enjoy your granddaughter. You're a lucky woman. :flowerforyou:
Pip: I hope the curtains come out just right. You are one smart cookie. Love the photo of your dog and its teddy bear. Which dog is this? :huh:
Barbie: Will you be replacing your deck? We had ours done several years ago with composite decking. It needs to be supported below with more stringers than real wood, but it has been very satisfactory and cleans up well with a pressure washer.
Becca: Sorry you have a headache. Sleep it off if you can. (((HUGS)))
Sue in WA: Goatalimpics sounds like a very entertaining event. I haven't seen an Arabian horse show since I was a kid going to the state fair. The costumes on the riders were lovely, but I wanted to see the horses rather than the fancy getups on the riders. I probably would feel the same way now.
Heather: I grew up on chuck roast. It does very well if it is cooked long and slow. Mom used a pressure cooker with it sometimes and it came out great. Dad liked to boil it and add noodles. His was tougher than a rubber boot. A slow cooker/crockpot would work well and when cut in bite sized pieces it makes great stew. In my experience it can dry out in an oven unless some form of moisture is provided. I love it for stew and usually braise it in a cast iron pot and cook it on the stove top. Sometimes I finish it in the oven. I add veggies for stew after the meat is well started and almost done. I don't like my veggies cooked to smithereens. :noway: Thanks for the Bea fix. She is a joy!
NYKaren: What a challenging day! Your sister is lucky to have you in her life. :flowerforyou:
Lanette: We're looking at a high of 80F today. That will be lovely. :bigsmile:
The weather was great where I live beside the river yesterday and we had a lovely breeze. I even got to go for a walk with my neighbor after not seeing her for weeks. She's had guests and wasn't feeling well for quite a while before that. I was very happy to walk with her. The stable is up on a hill and it was hot-hot-hot there yesterday. Today is the lesson and I'm hoping the temperature will be moderate up there. The forecast is for 80F.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn3 -
Hello lovely MFP ladies,
I haven't posted for a few days or even been on the site and stepping on the scale this morning shows it!
I realize I have to be vigilant every day as I get lazy and forget my daily goals (perhaps on purpose - need to do more introspection on why??)
Goals for today:
Log everything (and I mean everything)
Stay away from cheese (that seems to be my trigger food). It is now at the back of the fridge where I won't see it!
Baby steps to get back on track!!
Enjoy your day all.
Jenn
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Ginger – Thanks, I will check into that; I know when I stayed in San Antonio, for training, I could look out my window and The Alamo was right across the street, down a little to the left (but not by much). River walk out the back door of the lobby. We’ve just got to decided when we’re leaving and when we’ll get there. Other than in San Antonio, we’ll probably stay in a Hampton Inn along the way … we’ve have good service with them everywhere we’ve gone to stay. Most the one in Villano Beach, FL (close to St. Augustine, FL). We used to take the granddaughters on a long holiday weekend; but, with Taylor going to summer school, Madison with a ‘boyfriend’ connected at the hip, and Emilee just turned 11; it doesn’t look like we are going to be able to work that into this summer. So, we’re taking that ‘trip’ and extending our trip out to see Will, Tami, and Mallory.
Carol and Heather – Since I am not, at all, ‘computer’ savvy, because when I worked we were NOT to even 'try' to fix the problem. I use “Tech 2 Us” for my technical support, security, and ‘back-up’ (everything to the “Cloud”). They’ll cover up to 5 things on their program, computers, printers, and smartphones. Open 7 days a week, have good hours (weekend, shorter). I don’t remember ‘how I started with them’; but, it was early on in their operation. At that point it was 24/7 – now that they have grown, the hours are cut back. They’ve cleaned up issues I have had on my computer; my ‘back-up’ is set on automatic, I don’t think I have been hacked since getting them. Best of all, all technicians are English-speaking. If you check into it and decide you want to go with it; tell them that I referred you and we’ll both get a ‘discount’. I used to pay them yearly; but, sometimes coming up with the total amount (for the savings) just wasn’t convenient, so I had them set them up on an automatic deduct from my bank account. I think for all of it, I pay around $40 a month. If you need my full name, PM me and I will give you my info to use.
Allie – Personally, if I were in your ‘shoes’, I would probably rent, for at least a full year. Your thought of owning a home or a condo (which might be hard[er] to sell) is something you need to think about. If you don’t like a rental (which still could be a condo), you have the option of moving. Again, I still think about ‘Florida’ and living there – if I were ‘in your shoes’. Depending on what you actually end up getting in the divorce, you might find that monthly ‘alimony/settlement’ and ‘good investments’ with using interest, only if you have to (and can’t roll it over to buy more types of investments with it) a part-time job would be enough. Ask yourself, where you are happiest most. I know you have friends in both states.
HAHAHAHA about TomCat and Elena being served and having a ‘laundry list of things they need to bring with them’. Were they ‘surprised’? Floored? Upset? I’m sure TomCat had ‘something to say’ about it. Were they served at ‘work’? Just thinking about that brings a ‘smirk’ to my face.
TomCat stepping in the doggie poo – RITFLMAO! Sounds like that ‘is just the beginning’. Doggie poo!!!!! LOL!!!!! At least HE cleaned your car!
Michele – I’d tell Jess that ‘if’ Denise insists on a ‘formal sit down shower’ to ‘pull out and don’t do anything at all for Denise for being so selfish or allowing her soon-to-be in-law for being the catalyst of her ‘insisting’ on it. Since Pete’s Mother is the ‘mother of the groom, she’ll also have to foot that bill’ for the rehearsal dinner. Just make sure that since she seems to be taking on the 'role of the Mother of the Bride' she isn't expecting you and Vince to pay for the "Rehearsal Dinner" at a 'fancy-swanky' restaurant. Since she is so ‘demanding’ I’d sit back and let her be. Both times Trey got married they married at the bride’s parents/sister’s house, so we did not have a ‘rehearsal dinner’ to pay for. For Will’s we paid for all the meals (only 2 attendants – actually just one other than family) and Tami’s parents had invited her sister and family and they paid for their meals; it was about 50/50 and it wasn’t that bad. I know you’ve missed the opportunity to be the ‘real’ Mother of the Bride; but, when dealing with ‘pushy’ people, sometimes it is just ‘easier’ to let them ‘have their way and spend THEIR money’. Unless Pete has a lot of money coming his way (like if he is an only child and his parents are loaded), I expect that the constant interference will get ‘mighty’ old, soon enough.
Machka – When DDnL#1 had Emilee and went home in 2 days; Trey had to take her back because she had clots on one of her legs and stayed a week. I really think they send babies and mothers home way too soon. I stayed a full week with both mine; but, I was a ‘high risk’ patient. So, the OB would not perform a ‘tubal ligation’ on her. Trey had a vasectomy; then had to have it repeated because he still had a high sperm count; the 2nd one was ‘free of charge’; but, still the same pain. But, the 2nd time around he was ‘up and moving about and working’ quickly. I think that actually made him ‘feel better’.
Lanette – Allie said things were ‘quiet’. Just hope it isn’t the ‘quiet before a storm’. She just needs to make sure she has a place to go and I think she has said she has a friend she can go stay with. That’s good to hear.
I called Windows World on Thursday and they are to call me back for an appointment for the installers that came out to see what I was ‘bitching’ about on the windows. They brought a ‘high quality’ load of 1” x 1” pieces of lumber. They agreed that the first installers took a low grade of wood (tomato stake type) and ripped them. They were not even ‘even’, they were wavy. They agreed that I had every right to be dissatisfied with the work; and, that they would have mitered the corners. They live in Albany, so I specifically requested that they be the installers. But, have no idea when it will get set up. Hopefully soon, so I can get Louis back to working on it. He has filled in the cracks on the siding; and, was thankful that the hole I had showed him still had screen over it, so that wasn’t something he had to deal with. Now for insulation. I don’t think he is looking forward to that; but, will need to get Trey to help him. I know that I am not climbing under the house! Foundation to house is one a concrete wall while the deck and porch are on pillars. But, if I was to run into a spider or spider web; I would die trying to get away from it. I’d rather not take the chance.
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Good morning all,
Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday.
At the shop already getting ready to print 65 t-shirts. We have to do it today because i have my biopsy tomorrow morning & won't be able to print myself. Thank God for husband that can help on his day off.
I jumped on the scale today & lost a total of 5lbs....woohoo.
I'm so grateful for this site...it seems to keep me on track.
Enjoy the rest your day everyone.
Cindy
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My grandson and I had a great visit with my mom and brothers over the 4th. They all live in East Texas, a
2 1/2 hour drive. I went off my eating plan to enjoy my mom's homemade peach cobbler. It was wonderful.
Lenora, I have a recommendation for your visit to Waco. I took my mom last year and we spent a good portion of a day at Homestead Heritage. There is a cafe that is rated #1 on Trip Advisor. They have been featured a few times on The Fixer Upper.
http://www.homesteadcraftvillage.com/
There is also the Texas Ranger Museum and Dr. Pepper Museum.
The Magnolia Market gets very crowded later in the day. So crowded that no one wanted to stand in the long check out line to purchase anything.
The cupcakes however are worth standing in line. The line can wrap around the bakery, but moves very fast.
There is a local chain restaurant in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area called Babe's Chicken Dinner House that I would recommend. We just celebrated my daughter's birthday there this week.
http://www.babeschicken.com/our-kitchens/arlington/
I spent Friday morning cleaning the shoots from the crepe myrtles. I have 6 in my backyard. They have exploded with blooms this year. I love them, but they are not very compatible with the pool.
Here is my little piece of paradise.
Cathy, Arlington, TX
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In New Zealand ... the longest leg of the journey is complete. Next flight in about half an hour.6
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afternoon Ladies~
well we went down to see Aunt Margaret she was doped up on alot of pain meds so only stayed about 10 minutes... doesn't really look good.
then I had Tom drive past the old homestead and stop at the cemetery where his mom,sister and 2 friends are, told him he really should buy a plot there.. but we visited them all.. and then came home and took a small nap..
was putting groceries away and he came and gave me a long hug.. I asked what it was for and he said because I want to..
Yes all is quiet, no yelling no nothing..think he has finally figured I mean business and in the back of his mind regretting all the crap he has done and what he will lose... Oh well To Bad So Sad..
yes I think I will see if one of those condo's comes up for rent on the bottom floor..
depending on what I get for alimony etc.. and will have to invest most of it for retirement..
I dont feel at this time I can leave town here for Florida.. My dad will be 89 and my DFIL 90, both my children are and granddaughter are here in town, and my daughter will be getting married next summer..
No one knows what the future holds,but I know mine will be better once I am out on my own.. I am truly blessed to have wonderful family and friends which include all of you lovely ladies..7 -
Feeling better today! Took some night time cold meds, so I woke up at 7:30am dressed, then stumbled back to bed. In case Prudence knocked on the door. Husband was off getting a newspaper. Finally woke up at 10 am! Prudence did knock on the door at 9:30 and my dear son did it. My head ache and neck pain has gone, really happy about that! This morning was a bad case of medicine head!
Everyone have a good day!
Becca
Oregon
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Cathy ~ What a lovely oasis you have!3
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Katla, we are taking the deck down because it's attached to the house and we want it gone before painting. We don't know what we'll do to replace it. We don't have the money this year so it will be one step at a time.
Jenn, taking baby steps was one of the best suggestions I followed when I started my journey to health and fitness. Now I have tons of good habits that have accumulated. A good book to read about acquiring good habits is "Better Than Before" by Gretchen Rubin.
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NYKAREN You did great with the situation in the mattress store. I wouldn't have done half as well, and probably would have eaten something unhealthy afterwards. That's exactly the kind of thing that sets me off very badly.
Allie I find it interesting that Tom is treating you respectfully and with affection now that he can't have you any more. I am excited for your new future. You are such a good person.
Becca Glad you're feeling better!
Cathy TX Lovely little slice of heaven!
Katla and Heather I grew up on chuck roast also. Mom would brown it and then put it in a Lo Heet skillet with the lid on and cook it long and slow on the stove top. It was fall apart tender and so delicious. I don't think they make Lo Heet cookware anymore, I still have a couple of Mom's old pieces, but they were wonderful pots & pans. She would make skillet root vegetables the same way, with no added water - just what clung to the vegetables after washing them. They were to die for. Yum! Carrots, parsnips, potatoes, onions...
DJ I hope Beans is continuing to recover. Poor pup.
Katla That sounds like a nice walk on a pretty day with your neighbor!
Our weather was kinda hot and yucky here in Virginia yesterday. It's nicer today, so we got out and moved some encroaching clumps of Zoysia onto some bare areas of lawn. I killed some patches of Zoysia early this spring inadvertently by using Round Up on some weeds while the lawn was dormant. I guess you are supposed to use a lawn specific weed killer even though the grass was dormant at the time. Live and learn. So we filled in the patches with clumps of healthy grass that were sneaking up past the border edge.
Jillian (8 yrs old) stayed over last night. She is a joy. She giggled with the dogs. She thought Wonder Woman was "awesome". She liked the food we made for her. She said "thank you for having me over" when she went home. She hugged her mom like she hadn't seen her for a year. My heart walking around outside of my body.
Heather Thanks for the Bea fix! She is getting so big! and her hair is getting lighter! So adorable, as are Max and Edie.
Having a quiet Sunday afternoon before heading back to work tomorrow. Only a couple of more years before I can retire...
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Allie - If you can't get Florida place (preferable with TomCat paying it off); then everything should be sold and proceeds divided in whatever manner is agreeable to each party; but, at least 50/50 after 20 years of being married to TomCat. Didn't realize your children live there or near. So I understand you not wanting to move away. If TomCat wants the place, then a sum equal to the 'fair market value' should be awarded to you. That way he doesn't have to sell it; but, he has divided what it is worth. Maybe he will move there and then you won't have to worry about him trying to 'worm' his way back in your life ... unless both of you go for marriage counseling, both together and separately (and only if he pays for it, if he is truly sorry for the way he treated you). It takes 2 to tango; and, both must have felt something was missing from their lives; but, once 'trust' has been 'lost'; it is almost impossible to repair. You don't want to 'wonder' what he is up to every time he leaves the house. You will be better for him to just leave. I think you mentioned you had been married before, was he or was TomCat the father of your children? Hopefully, either way they have understood and been supportive of your position. I know it would be difficult, after having my grandchildren just next door to move. Even if my BF will think I don't need to live out here alone, as long as I am physically able, I would want to. But, then I would have to depend on Trey watching or checking on me, mowing the grass and such. I would probably deed the property to my sons, if insurance paid off the house. Only my youngest son would be able to help me out financially. He makes a whole lot more money than Trey. He got to go to college; and, Trey dropped out due to having a baby coming along. But, I would not give up any of them for any reason.
I still think you would be a lot better off to 'rent' somewhere while you are getting yourself together and working with a budget for what you have and have to pay out each month.
Lenora1
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