WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2017
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Suebdew - My cough does feel like whooping cough, but without the whoops! All my son's family have had the same cough, ( I caught it from Edie), and all have had their whooping cough jabs, so it must be a different bug. I am coughing less today. The nap on the sofa yesterday seemed to be a turning point. I'm still having the odd fit, but it's less severe.
Here's hoping! It's only lasted two and a half weeks so far!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx1 -
Since I'm in training mode, anyway:
How to quote with that little gray box - skip over this if you know, or if you just don't care.
1. When you're looking at the post you want to quote, there is, at the bottom of the box, an upside down apostrophe and the word "Quote" in blue. Click on the word "Quote."
2. It will snap you down to the thread reply box, with that entire post copied right into your reply. If you don't need all of it, you can actually delete everything you don't want to reply to... however!
3. To do that, while you're still in the reply box, you will see at the beginning of their post that it copied in a word in brackets [ quote] (Again, when I type it in, I'll add odd spaces, as these codes are commands to the system to do certain things.). At the end of the post is the same word, but with a slash in front of it, [ / quote]. You can delete anything you want to between those two bracketed commands, and it will still put that little gray box around it.
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5. If you accidentally delete even one letter of those two commands, it won't put a box around it.Like this
6. Note: If you type your answer to the person you're quoting between those two commands, it will also put your answer in the box. If instead, you start typing to the right of that last command, [ / quote] put a space after that last bracket ] and it will put your answer below the gray box.
If you've ever wondered why you ended up bolding everything, or italicizing everything when you meant to only do that on a little bit of your text, if you look at your reply box, you'll see the beginning and ending codes for italics [ i] and [ /i] are where your italics begin and end. Everything you type in between the two will be italicized. The same for bold, only it's [ b] and [ /b].Just so you know, what you're learning while doing this is HTML - Hyper Text Markup Language. This is for the curious only - Here's what the code means:
1. The opening bracket [, tells the computer that you're about to give it a command.
2. The word "quote" tells it what you want it to do.
3. The close bracket after "quote" ], says OK, now everything after this is a quote and should be in a gray box.
4. Whatever text comes after that stays in the gray box until it sees the next opening bracket [ which tells the computer you're about to give it another command.
5. The slash / says stop doing what you're doing, and the word "quote" after it tells it what you want it to stop doing. The close bracket ] then tells the computer that those two commands are now complete.
Hope that helps someone out...
Love y'all,
Lisa in West Texas
P.S. Oh! and if you have forgotten something or want to change something in your post (like me adding this PS) there is a little gear wheel icon that will appear at the top right hand side of the box if you hover your mouse over that corner. You have exactly one hour to edit a post by clicking on that gear and selecting Edit, and then it's sealed in stone. You MUST also click on the "Save Post" button at bottom right after you're done with your edit.
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Whoopsie, OK, out of training mode...
Sharon - my ex was abused as a pre-teen as well, but I didn't find out until I got a call from my toxic mother-in-law while I was driving over the Red River into Texas, 'cause I had just left him for good. He supposedly repressed the memories, and she reminded him of it when he called her to tell her I left him. He still couldn't tell me, and had her call me. Funny, all that anger I had has now faded... just a ghost of a feeling, no more. That abuser's actions reached out over 40 years later to wreck my marriage--and my ex never got any therapy for it at the time, or as far as I know, since. That Larry has gotten any form of therapy is a really good sign, at least to me. Makes you wonder who they would have been had they not been hurt as youngsters.
Dana - Hi back!
Machka - hope whatever it is, you get a good answer from the doc. You're too busy to be sick!
Heather - glad the cough is lightening. They're so exhausting. The only thing that ever stopped a bad cough for me was cough syrup with codeine before bed, so I could sleep without waking up coughing. Luckily it doesn't happen too often.
Michele in NC - whatever it takes so you can make your peace with it, kiddo. Then just put it all in a bubble and blow it away. When's the actual wedding?
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On a lighter note (bad pun, sorry), it appears the Contrave is actually working, as I move into my second week on it. I have logged every bite and crumb, and stayed under my calorie count since Monday, and lost 7 pounds so far this week. (I'm aware that it's largely water weight, and won't keep losing at this rate). It's just amazing to not have an appetite--but it did really take until I ramped up to the higher dose to shut my appetite down.
The regimen is one pill in the morning the first week, one at morning and night the second week, which I'm in now. Supposed to start Saturday at three pills a day, and then four the following week. Even with the manufacturer's discount, it's $99 for 120 of them, as my insurance won't support them, so I'm glad the blinking thing is working.
Apparently it was the Chantix interaction that made me so ill the first time I tried it. While I do get a mild headache with it, Tylenol takes care of it, and I'm careful to pad it before and after with a bit of food, which has kept the nausea at bay. Every day, I feel the ill effects less, and the appetite suppressed a little more. I actually forgot to eat lunch yesterday, which is like, miraculous.
Especially since I work at home, and the refrigerator is only a few steps away.
Note for anyone who's thinking about it--it is a weird feeling, as even with the Tylenol, there's like the threat of a headache hovering behind my eyes, and the same feeling of the threat of nausea kind of hovering, waiting. Almost as if I don't walk the straight and narrow, they'll both come back. It's odd, and very possible it's all in my head, since I had such a bad experience with it the first time I tried it.
Tons of work today, which is also a blessing. Traveling to El Paso and then Las Cruces next week.
Welcome to those who are new! These people have been an incredible blessing for me for nearly three years now, and I don't know what I'd do without 'em!
Love y'all,
Lisa in West Texas
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I am very worried that something has happened to our friend, Gloria (Gloworm).2
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Suebdew - My cough does feel like whooping cough, but without the whoops! All my son's family have had the same cough, ( I caught it from Edie), and all have had their whooping cough jabs, so it must be a different bug. I am coughing less today. The nap on the sofa yesterday seemed to be a turning point. I'm still having the odd fit, but it's less severe. Here's hoping! It's only lasted two and a half weeks so far!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
One of my coworkers got croup about 3 years ago. He's in his 50s and had a bit of a laugh (between coughing) that he somehow managed to catch a young childhood malady.
Go to the Dr!
I really wish I had gone earlier with my recent sinus infection ... I could have had about 5 days of my life back.0 -
Morning Ladies
Sitting outside with Buddy and slept until almost 7 this morning.i was awake for about an HR at midnight.
This weekend going to take apart my bed and sleep on the mattress and box spring.get rid of my bureau at the dump,it is falling apart.then seriously go through the rest of my stuff down in the spare room to see what I really need and want and donate the rest..
We are getting the remnants of Irma with a bit of rain today..
Going home and walking the dogs and get there food ready for tonight,and get more clothes for tomorrow.Sean will be going into prison tomorrow am for 10 days and they will keep him in the infermary for 5 days because he is on meds.
Today is my day out with Doris..we always have a wonderful time.I just love her so.4 -
Happy day to you all.
MACHKA Thanks for the video-I have felt so pressured by things that I don't stop for little things and take joy. But I did and babies are just cute.
BARBIECAT That little white pup is precious.
JOYCE Oh, no--a fuss at church! We had something similar last week and I did not know what to make of it. I haven't been a member long. It has sort of been on my mind but I thought it came out well. The bishop wasn't there but he left a message. (I don't know where he was but he is military and I suppose he was at one of the disaster sites as his unit goes when/where needed.) He wrote and the fill-in person read to us--We were not respectful, did not listen/pay attention during services, did not take the messages seriously. I did not disagree to be honest. In any case, his solution was not to have designated speakers but to have a music service where we sang favorite hymns. It was lovely but will it bring us back to better? I know I will try harder not to be late and won't sit on the far side of the church again-more crying babies and can't hear that well. This church is not like what I recalled from years ago-no hand fans! We have air conditioning. Maybe someone here is of an age to recall those funeral home handfans! Folks bring their kids in (good) but then the kids eat and scream or play about and they don't slip out until the baby calms. My kid grabs a hand of bread rather than one piece and I can't get to the basket first to hand him his 1 piece-why don't the 'passers' realize that only adults should take the basket as other kids likely do this too? Everyone has a smart phone and they logon to the hymns and various passages via those. I guess they are all onsite but then who knows. I am not a smart phone user-not smart enough! Anyhow, your post made me think of last Sunday. Mine not to reason why, I just try to sit and listen but I don't get up to speak. Will work on keeping son from bread basket.
Sorry to read of those feeling ill. Something is definitely going around here but then with back to school, it happens. I left my son with baby sitter last week when I worked. He was alone outside and playing when I got there (6:30 pm) as once before and had wet himself. I rarely let him out alone-bug bites fester on him and just well the potential for trouble as he seems to seek it out. This bothers me. The next day she posts on Facebook how sick her child is and so forth. Argh. Well, complaining won't fix that.
Okay, what is this KETO you talk about? I understand low carbohydrates and polyunsaturated fats as well as portion control. I know deficit and the difference between cardio and strength but KETO is a mystery.
Off to drag son out of bed and start his lessons. Please let this day be better than yesterday.
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Facebook messages make me think that Gloria has passed away. I am waiting for someone to answer my message there.0
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Carol What? Oh I hope you are mistaken. I am not on FB w/Gloria.
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Carol - Oh no! I hope you can get some info. So sorry if it's true.
Heather UK xxxxxxx0 -
Good morning! Happy Thursday! Gotta make it quick! Got into bed late, so slept in a bit this morning!
Beth- Yes! Pants to weddings! My sister in law NEVER wears dresses or skirts and she wears the loose flowy pants with a dressy top and beads and looks very chic and cool! I still wear dresses, but I have veiny legs and will sometimes wear a nice dress pant with a flare bottom. Nice top or blazer and I am set.
Lenora- I no fillings; but I found out that when storms/lightening is close, I will get a very metallic taste in my mouth. Weird, but I take it as a warning to get inside, if I am outside, and that the storm is about to get intense.
Machka- Love the Tasmania Devil pics. I grew up watching wildlife programs and continue to watch and read about that stuff today. I think the fascination for the animals of Australia is for the simple fact that most of them can't be found any place else (unless in zoos).
Wendy- I have always been the tortoise when running. A stately, 11 1/2 minute mile. But it always got my heart rate up and made me feel better.
ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)3 -
She is Gloria Panos Nelson on Facebook. Look up her page and see if I'm reading this right.
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Whoops! Photo of Joaquin (Mr. Party Pants) at his first quincenera party! He had a great time!
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Did an hour of a pure strength DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to go to the deep water class.
In a few I have to leave to volunteer at the Green Room.
machka - thanks so much for the info about the Tasmanian Devil. It was so very interesting. Is this jaw tumor something babies are born with?
Felicia - if we left everything up to Pete and Denise, I'd never see her again. The one and only time he came to our house in the 10 years we've been here was 4 years ago, and that's only because my husband was going in for major heart surgery. I tell you, the mother is going to run the marriage. Also, I think inviting his grandmother and mother to my house is like offering an olive branch, getting us together. Besides....I'm really not crazy about going to PA in December....lol
Sharon - I'm so glad to know that you have support.
Lisa - the wedding is October 27. You know, I'm feeling so much at peace about this situation right now. I just keep saying to myself "it's over and done with and can't be undone" and somehow that is helping me to let this all go. I'm so glad the Contrave is working!
Carol - I, too, hope you are mistaken. I'm not friends with Gloria on facebook either. I just checked and the last time she logged in here was 3 days ago.
Regarding Gloworm: I think Carol might be on the right track. Here's the post on facebook:
I love you mom with every piece of my heart and soul. You were beyond amazing with the soul of an angel. You were my Mom, dad, bluebird leader, softball score keeper, confidant, teacher and everything in between. I know God has a plan, and that makes the pain somehow a little lighter. I am certain you are celebrating Greek style with grandpa, grandma your brothers, sister and belly dancing with Jill. I will wait for God's plan for me to see you again, so save me a seat and some Ouzo. OPA
The words "were" "and see you again" lead me to believe Carol's right. So very very sad. There's another post that says "rest peacefully my friend".
Michele in NC
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Ah, that does not sound good, about Gloria. Such an amazing person, raising her grandsons. Looked for obits online with her full name, all over Washington State. It can take time to get them up online.0
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Facebook messages make me think that Gloria has passed away. I am waiting for someone to answer my message there.
I found something - Gloria Nelson, 71, passed away after being struck by a car while walking her dog in Lacey, WA (suburb of Olympia). Happened at 8:20 pm on Sunday.
Is this our Gloria? I just checked FB and didn't see any current posts.
Lanette
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Today is my 2000 the day anniversary of logging, didn't know it until I got msgs in my email!5
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It is her. There was a post on FB using her name in in past tense :0(0
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I am so sorry about Gloria. I didn't know her long, but she was very kind.
Felicia
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I'm so sorry ladies. My heart goes out to you all.
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OregonMother wrote: »I am so sorry about Gloria. I didn't know her long, but she was very kind.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon
I agree ... very sad to hear this.
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Carol Thank you for alerting us about Gloria. I am sick at heart, as I am sure many of you are. I grieve for her grandsons. I wonder what they will do. If anyone finds out about a memorial fund, please post it. I suspect the family will need money for funeral expenses, bills, etc.
Karen in Virginia1 -
Oh my I'm crying. I feel we have lost a beloved friend. Praying for them all.
Janetr okc1 -
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Gloria's daughter messaged me back. They think she was walking her dog and it got away. She got hit when she was trying to get it.
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I'm posting the link to the story about Gloria being struck by a car: http://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article172626801.html
Let's think about what we can do to help.
Karen in Virginia1
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