WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2017

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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,582 Member
    Checked out the fitness center here. An elliptical that's broken,I can only figure out how to use one of the treadmills. Looks like I'll be doing some walking. Vince waited so long to make this reservation not a great room but it's his own fault
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Barbie, what is it about me. That no matter how tired or in pain they are, they can still drive. I know my man can do that. I know if he is really tired that it helps to not talk t him because he puts himself in the zone. Sometimes he will do a name that tune. I am clueless as to the names of songs and sometimes he will ask me the name of the singer. That part I am really clueless. But if it helps him I participate. He doesn't understand that I just enjoy the music and knowing the musician or name isn't important to me. One of the things that made me go back to church was a dream that I was a POW and I couldn't remember words to common hymns and Christmas songs. Hope he finds a solution.

    Joyce, Indiana
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Kate UK <3
  • dreamwriter
    dreamwriter Posts: 610 Member
    Made it through pg 54, so still a ways before I catch up again. I wouldn't read everything but guess I am worried that I will miss something important.

    Mary - I am so sorry to hear that you were bullied as a child. Me too. I try not to dwell on it but the memory does still raise its ugly head every now and then.

    Beth - Your should be able to get yogurt starter from any health food store. I started making my own for my brother (Crohn's in conjunction with extreme ulcerative colitis) after reading "Ending the Vicious Cycle"

    Wendy - The photos of spring blooms are gorgeous. I love flowers, they bring me such joy.

    Carol - Your Moana is adorable. My daughter wants to make me in to Ursula.

    Joyce - Please stay. We are all so different that is what makes this group great to me. Sharing our ideas, successes , failures and support. We are Women Hear Us Roar!
    I can identify with your struggle for your own identity. I was "Con's daughter" "Mel's sister". Now I am "Larry's wife" "Jheri's Mom" "Keira's Grandma". Yes, sometimes we just want to be seen and acknowledged for ourselves. Other times I am proud of my tags.

    Rori - Praying for your brother for his health and his struggle with alcohol.

    Betsy - Why oh why are people like that? Hoping for the best outcome for all of you.

    Lisa - It is so great that you will be in a win/win situation with your daughter. I am glad to hear that you will still have privacy when you want. It sounds like a great set up for all for the next little while.

    Yvonne - You are inspiring me to start using my Wii again. The last year or so all it has done is gather dust.

    Things are still weird around here. Suddenly Larry wants to drive me to work since he has time. Really? I am accepting this for now. Now he wants to go to my next Doctor appointment. Wants to go with me to Service Canada. Etc, etc. No, I did not change my bank account.
    I know all of you are loving your InstaPots. I am not fond of Larry's right now. He made spaghetti sauce and got upset because I said I can not eat it again. The reflux was so bad even with taking my pills. He says that I am making up the vomiting through the night and the bone twisting pain. Just because he didn't wake up doesn't mean it didn't happen. Tonight he cooked Salmon and rice pilaf in it. The rice was okay but the Salmon. It was half raw so he finished it in the microwave. Oh yuck and now I have to do something to get the smell out of the microwave. Dinner disaster! I know it's not the Instapot's fault but I'm wondering how many horrible meals are in the future before I am allowed to cook again. We also had a fight about Tart cherry juice of all things.

    DSIL and DB are coming in tomorrow. We will have a visit and go for float therapy. I am wondering if my extensions will survive that. Looking forward to a nice relaxing float.

    DD wants to make me into Ursula for Saturday. I will probably do it as that is our Halloween Pot luck and the day when the most kids will see us in costume. They usually love it.

    Still here, safe and sound.

    -Sharon in Lethbridge waiting for that other shoe.
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    <3
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,636 Member
    DH was sure there was no California Agricultural inspection going from Oregon to California on 199, I was almost sure there was. We went back and forth on it ad nauseum, with no one convinced or even willing to grant that the other could be right. An issue as I planned to stock up on organic produce from TJ's in Medford, but must pass through California on the way home. Well, well, surprise, there IS! The good news is that the inspector told me I could bring in almost everything on my list. Apples had to be obviously store bought, not home grown. Any citrus had to be clearly marked "Product of California". Cucumbers, peppers, mushrooms, artichokes, herb plants all ok, only absolutely no cherries. In October? Not a problem ;)
    Struggled all day Tuesday wanting so much to rub it in and "I told you so". Recognizing an opportunity to grow some character, but wanting the satisfaction. Emotional Maturity is a lot of work, who wants to be a grownup anyway? Somehow was saved from the mean petty act, then delightfully distracted when my company arrived safely. Rewarded both by her presence, our laughter and his obvious enjoyment of my happiness. Thank Goodness!

    :( Mary from AZ I can NOT imagine my body "in fantastic shape," maybe that's the problem! You do inspire me, I'll start back on the Strong Women Stay Young program... after my company leaves ;} Our Tumble has the same dolly! I can not find my new bottle of Tylenol! Its hiding because it heard me say I didn't like it, preferring the aspirin I can't take while on Xarelto. :{ Resent having to buy another bottle!
    <3 Felicia "... and I am much more sympathetic and less judgmental. At least I think so. I hope so. I want to be." Ditto.
    :D Katla DH says young doctors are best as they've had less time to forget what they learned ;) have you considered painting the ceiling sky-ish blue and the walls a sunny cream? That's what I'd planned when we were thinking of moving to Alsea where it's much greyer than here. 2 decades in Boise did get me used to 210 blue sky days, but I never got used to the ice ;{
    o:) Lanette, thanks for the recommendation, will check out God's Hotel first. "... my foot" My foot too! ;}
    :) Chris in MA "no more snowy winters..." is why we left family and friends and moved here. The hardest adjustment (besides shopping opportunities ;} ) has been leaving all friends and social contacts. Thank Goodness for Facebook and this forum! Working for a more reasonable company is another good reason, unreasonable work conditions rob you of your life.
    <3 SueBDew "kaleidoscope of wonderful talented women" beautifully said. Also wise and compassionate. An honor to participate.
    :/ DJ is your DD's rash like little blisters? I had something similar just around my eyes, turned out to be allergic to the extra High Vitamin A eye cream I was using... ;}
    ;) Michele Thanks for the offer, will do soon as done ;}
    B) Yvonne, will let you know soon as the wii is hooked up (after company leaves). I'm "another" Barbara, Jake is Barbiecat's DH. Sorry to confuse!
    <3 Heather, (((Hugs))). Thanks for reposting Barbiecat's 9 things list. 3 and 6 again and again, 1 and 2 always ;} Love the BMA's symptoms of Inner Peace, delighted to realize manifested 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 yesterday and even 12 occasionally. Miraculous for a recovering control freak ;)
    :D Evelyn "We no longer speak. (kidding! lol!!" Love your humor!
    :o Machka Thanks for posting pic of hat before I could ask ;} I'm only on pg 56 and may not catch up while company's here... ;}
    :s Joyce Noooooo! Don't let your Dr. retire. Try bribery, blackmail, coercion, anything. ;}

    Hugs,
    desismileys_4280.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD who is grateful to be feeling a little better every day.
    Rx aim log, cod liver oil and bp daily, yog/prob twice daily, 80% rule, line dance, Nov 4 reduce 2-300 cals daily from average.
    done: log=3, clo=3, yogx1=2
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,856 Member
    Good morning all! Fighting the crud. I had to weigh the pros and cons of hitting the pool this morning with the crud and decided against it. My brain is fuzzy with this cold, but I am reading and thinking of you all! Some of you are talking about house plants. I am notorious for my inability to keep house plants alive. (Kids, yes. Plants, no) Anyway, I ran across this little clip from SNL a while ago and it just made me laugh. The next time some one "gifts" me with a houseplant, I plan to attach googly eyes to it and make eye contact. Could help, right? Can't hurt.
    Watch Indoor Gardening Tips from a Man Who's Very Scared of Plants ...
    Video for googly eye gardener▶ 3:46
    www.nbc.com/saturday-night.../googly-eyes-gardener/n12229?snl...
    Apr 5, 2008
    A man who's very scared of plants (Christopher Walken) puts goggly eyes on all his plants so that he can look

    ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,856 Member
    Hmmmm...not sure if that worked. How do you attach a video? Anyway, if you search "googly eye gardener" it will bring up the video. Christopher Walken on SNL. Hilarious!
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,207 Member
    morning ladies~
    think I am fighting a cold or maybe the change in weather.. I am stuffed up and just bone tired... like I said I talked to Margie for an hour and a 1/2 and went to sleep around 9 which is late for me. and then didnt wake up until close to 7...the rain is coming down and it makes it feel cozy in here having my cup of tea and then going to feed DFIL.. although if I have a cold I dont want to pass it along to any of the elderly..
    i should go talk with my dad and see if I can get him into see his Dr using the ruse that he needs a Flu shot.. will call the Dr when they open up to see if his Dr has any opens this afternoon.
  • langman22
    langman22 Posts: 786 Member
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    Terry- I think that the 10 pound kettle bell would be a great starting point for both you and your daughter. Look at the link that I am posting here for videos and information on the four week/five-week program that I recommend. Then ask me questions about things that you're unsure of and I will help you out. Most important thing is correct form which you can practice with the video that is attached. There are also videos of the goblet squat that you need to practice as well. Don't forget to get the swing timer app on your phone.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10449355/update-stronglifts-and-kettlebell-transformation-pictures#latest

    <3

    Mary from Arizona

    Thanks for the help! Terry <3
  • langman22
    langman22 Posts: 786 Member
    Good morning,

    Barbie, you got a good DH there. Hope they can figure our what’s up with his back.

    Pip, oh no…sorry to hear you are sick. Get well soon. ((HUGS))

    Mary, thanks for the help.

    Evelyn, it is awful when you can’t sleep and I agree it is probably why your eating has been off. Maybe you can have some “good” things prepared for when you want to grab something. Hope you start sleeping better.

    Sharon, the girls are beautiful. Maybe I’ll do my face like that for Halloween. Sounds like you have been having a stress in your life. Larry sounds like a total control freak. Don’t even try to convince him, you know what’s going on. Strange that he now wants to go everywhere with you. I think he gets that you are getting more independent and doesn’t like it. He wants to keep track of what you are doing. Sounds like you are in a cage right now. Can you get away at all on your own? If you don’t want to change your bank account, open a new one (nothing says you can’t open more than one) and don’t tell him. Slowly put in a little money. Maybe at another bank? I worry about you. Please stay safe. ((HUGS))

    Lisa, wow, quite a shake up at work. Hopefully for the best. Were you affected in any way? I hate traveling when there is so much traffic and construction. Feels like you will never get to your destination. Yup, you have a stress/exhaustion headache. Time for a massage?

    Barbara, yes, growing up is difficult. lol

    Kelley, good choice not to go to the pool. Rest up and get better soon. ((HUGS))

    Allie, sounds like you are another one of our group feel lousy. Take care of yourself. I get a flu shot here at work every year.

    Got to start work. Hope everyone has a great day.

    Terry
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    langman22 wrote: »
    Good morning,
    Lisa, wow, quite a shake up at work. Hopefully for the best. Were you affected in any way? I hate traveling when there is so much traffic and construction. Feels like you will never get to your destination. Yup, you have a stress/exhaustion headache. Time for a massage?
    Terry

    Thanks for the thought, Terry, but heck no! I've had one professional massage in my life, by someone I trusted utterly, and never again. It so weirds me out to have someone who is not my husband touching me in places that are private to me. Hard to explain, but it creeps me out beyond belief. Also only ever had one pedicure - for my wedding. Never again there, either. Just one of my little foibles. :) I've decided that, if I were perfect, I would be completely annoying, instead of just partially. :smiley:

    Lisa
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,314 Member
    edited October 2017
    :)Lisa, I don't care for massages or pedicures either. I have found my own ways of self care that help me in times of stress---walking, knitting, riding my exercise bike, watching TV, listening to music, and meditating are some of them. Your travel ordeal and the shake-up at work were pretty powerful. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from them.

    :)Barbara, one of my favorite childhood memories is one of my mother sitting in the car on the Oregon side of the agricultural check eating the peaches she had that she wasn't allowed to bring into California.

    :)Sharon, if your marriage is at the point where you can't decline your husband's offers of help (driving, cooking, etc.), that's a pretty good signal that something has to change. Best wishes to you as you seek a safe solution.

    <3 Barbie
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Sharon ~ What beautiful girls. Their eyes are lovely. Did you daughter do the painting?

    Karen ~ Olivia has the sweetest smile and such big brown eyes and plump baby arms.

    Lisa ~ I absolutely hate driving on the interstate and commiserate with you in all those traffic jams. Hope today is better.

    Alison and All who are suffering with colds. Hope you feel better.

    Kay ~ Your bathroom remodel sounds fabulous. Our house is 30 yrs old and could really use remodeling in the baths. I have made it a project to scrub the shower tiles each time I shower and hope at some point they will look better. My DH is so set in his ways, he would not go along with a remodel even though I tell him updating the house makes it more valuable.

    Carol in GA

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,775 Member
    Busy weekend ahead ... organising/hosting/running 3 cycling events while trying to study for a final exam!!

    Machka in Oz
  • ryenday
    ryenday Posts: 1,540 Member
    edited October 2017
    Massage/pedicure You are not the only ones, ladies! The idea of strangers touching me ‘sqicks’ me out and I have never gotten either of these. My relax, you’ve had it hard spoil myself answer is a luxurious bath with bubbles, salts, the works!

    Lisa That day sounds nightmarish, glad you got home ok, your DH sounds heavenly!

    Michelle I’m glad there is at least one treadmill to help you exercise the stress away, take care of yourself this weekend!

    I’m sure hit and run lately but I’m in training at new job so I’ve had sone inhuman hours like 2pm to 8pm on Tuesday and then 5am to 2pm on Wednesday. When we are no longer doubling my shift the hours will regularize - but right now these ones are not leaving me much time to do anything other than sleep. Looking forward to this weekend for sure!

    I’d sure love to join Mary and y’all in the kettle bell workouts, but they are way beyond my ability to make heads or tails of in those videos so I know i’d only achieve proper form accidentally. I sure would like to get stronger, but circumstances (lack of money for a trainer to babysit me mostly) are still making it impossible for me to do any weight stuff safely.

    I have also had to put the bike in the garage, we will probably try to sell it - it is just too hard and not getting any better. DH put his foot down and said he’s just too worried I’ll crash it and truth be told I’ve almost done so on approx every other ride. It is so hard to ride, and therefore not any fun, and probably dangerous - I’m very disappointed- I really hoped it would get easier and honestly I expected it to get easier when I rode it two or three days a week for months - but it remained as difficult to bike a mile as the first day I rode it. Probably my form and technique would have to get right before I could get better and that wasn’t happening. :(

    Swimming, of course is great. But with me, that is always the happy place. I just wish there were something I find enjoyable that I could do to change things up on the exercise front. Or that I could lift weights like normal people do. Oh fudge it, I’m just wishing I were normal again blues, sorry, I’ll get over it in a few days as usual.

    My job is a 1/2 hour walk and that has been great except my DH is worried about me walking home at 8pm. So he’s driving over and waiting in the car and driving me home. I feel like a burden and I had hoped the bike would be the answer - but now I’ll have to figure out something else. That is probably what brought on these blues.

    Job is going well, and the best part is how much I like the people I work with. I have mostly worked in law firms- and honestly never really liked the folks I worked with except one or two here or there. The work hours are not ideal, but I knew that going in, and being able to walk to work mitigates that factor a lot. I’m listening to podcasts on the walk now, but I think I’ll try out audiobooks to keep me company on the walk next week.

    Oops, it got late while I spent time with y’all and I have to run. Sending out well wishes to everybody!

    Cin Cin a tutti!

    Rye
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,459 Member
    katla - " if you eat stuff that you normally eat, that would be a mistake too," i meant to say if you eat stuff that you normally don't eat is a mistake
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,323 Member
    Barbie - I hope your husband gets some answers. I had to google the test he had done to see what it was. It sounds awful!
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited October 2017
    Katla Was the cod liver oil unpalatable? I just can't imagine taking it.

    ________________________________________________________________________________________________

    bwcetc wrote: »
    Karen NY ... so glad your labs were normal and hoping that the dermatologist has an answer for you!

    Karen VA ... Olivia is precious! Why can't you make a commitment to yourself (asks she who does the same)?

    Beth near Buffalo

    Beth I don't know. I was struck by Heather's post some months back when she described getting a little teary-eyed when she realized she is a person who keeps her commitments to herself. I got a little teary-eyed realizing I am not. I'm a Wanna Be, LOL! I'll keep trying. The last 3 days have been better.

    Karen in Virginia
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,741 Member
    bwcetc wrote: »
    Karen NY ... so glad your labs were normal and hoping that the dermatologist has an answer for you!

    My husband had his back surgery on Tuesday. All seems to have went well and I brought him home last night. It annoys me to no end that they send you home without any sort of home plan. He has a tortoise shell like back brace (think overgrown ninja turtle that has grown out of his half shell) that he is to wear when out of bed. Exactly how does he sit in a rigid chair (another order) in that? Our goal today will be to find a chair that accommodates the brace and is moderately comfortable so he can be up which he most definitely needs to do. Our neighbor brought over something I'll try today. Have a few options in the basement that will need major modifications before I can even try them with him. Argh.

    My diet the past 2 days has consisted of water and a bag of Kit Kats candy ... stress eating at its finest!

    Beth near Buffalo

    Beth     - my DH wore the "clamshell" backbrace for several months after he broke his back. He was able to sit on the sofa but had pillows behind him to keep his back straight. Our sofa wasn't a "mushy" one, but high backed one, fairly stiff.

    Not exactly a rigid chair. Can't recall if the doc OK'd it or if he came up with it himself. Anyhow, he healed just fine - didn't have surgery however as it was a cracked vertebra.

    Good luck! Hope is pain is lots better (and yours too - I hear you on the Kit Kats! For medicinal purposes they are just fine.) B)

    Lanette
    SW WA State
  • dreamwriter
    dreamwriter Posts: 610 Member
    So much to get to and I've been procrastinating this morn.

    Terry - I love that your Mom helps you find things.

    Wendy- When I was growing up our dog, Pal, went on a chicken killing spree. Money was tight and it was quite a loss. We all thought that would be the end of Pal but my Dad hung one of the dead chickens around Pal's neck and gave him a stern talking to. He herded after that but never killed. I'll have to see if I can find a pic of him. He was a hard worker and a good friend.

    Heather - Best wishes for your friend trip. It is so great that you can do this.

    Marcelyn - Identity theft has become such a big thing these days. The crooks are so smart , imagine if they put that intelligence towards honest endeavours. I am sorry that you are dealing with this.

    Loving that on my day off I am still in my pyjamas and actually enjoyed my breakfast and my coffee.
    Time to buckle down and get to my never ending to do list.
    On the list today, drop off dress so DD can morph it into an Ursula costume.
    Laundry, laundry, laundry
    Finally take disability papers and drop off.
    Touch base with my cousin who works for Legal Aid and see if she has any suggestions. Thank goodness that I know she has a lot of practice keeping her mouth closed.
    Float with my DSIL and DB. His first time.
    Fill in our stuff for passports.

    I will talk to you ladies later today. I can't believe they are texting me about stuff from work. Shouldn't my boss know how to do these things. Oh well, one day (soon I hope) they won't be calling me any more. I have a lot planned for those days but for now I will get through these days.

    Sun is shining , birds are singing, it's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood.

    -Sharon in Lethbridge hoping to be productive.
  • dreamwriter
    dreamwriter Posts: 610 Member
    Made it to pg 57. just a reminder to myself because as I stuff new things into my brain old things seem to be falling out the other side.
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