WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2017
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Joyce - good news that you won't have to be on the pain contract anymore. One pain pill a day is not a problem, for cryin out loud. The BP on the other hand is a bit scary. Mine is always higher at the docs office cuz I get uptight just thinking about going to the doctor's, and for sure your arm gets sore when then pump it so tight a million times lol Glad you got some much needed sleep.
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Hi Sisters, I'm home! All the animals are still alive and very happy to see me, and I them. I only gained one pound on holiday so I'm not too annoyed considering the daily cocktails by the pool during Happy Hour, LOL. I had fun, went kayaking a couple of times, swimming once or twice a day and hiked up to a beautiful waterfall. Oh, got my hair done in corn row braids, something I always wanted to do!
The highlight of the trip for me was getting to play in the water with giant old turtles that came right up and swam against my legs and wanted to petted. Hubby didn't get any photos!
Good to be home and getting back into my routines. Rode my favourite horse today and gave my unicorn a bath and braided her mane and tail.
Wendy
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Morning, yeesh I wake up too early! Well I've got a staff infection so am on a stronger antibiotic and a stronger steroid cream to knock out the eczema. I'm going to learn to deal with this, I don't know what triggers a flare but now I will be on high alert to look at all things, stress, food, dry air, laundry/soap, tight clothing, etc. in order to keep this manageable. Will see an allergist in December to see if there is a food connection, remember when I kept calling this a wheat rash? Well the dermatologist doesn't think it is food related. Still am planning on staying away from processed white foods regardless, cause I do feel better when I stay away from processed foods.
Got pampered at the hair salon and really like the cut and color, made another hair appt in 6 weeks instead of avoiding it!
I'm planning on a big cleanup of the kitchen in preparation of the week ahead. Though I'm not hosting T-Day, I do plan on making a few favorites to bring to MIL (just pie and a side or two) H
appy Friday
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Thank you Katla and Joyce.0
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wildhorsewendy wrote: »Hi Sisters, I'm home! All the animals are still alive and very happy to see me, and I them. I only gained one pound on holiday so I'm not too annoyed considering the daily cocktails by the pool during Happy Hour, LOL. I had fun, went kayaking a couple of times, swimming once or twice a day and hiked up to a beautiful waterfall. Oh, got my hair done in corn row braids, something I always wanted to do!
The highlight of the trip for me was getting to play in the water with giant old turtles that came right up and swam against my legs and wanted to petted. Hubby didn't get any photos!
Good to be home and getting back into my routines. Rode my favourite horse today and gave my unicorn a bath and braided her mane and tail. Wendy
Welcome back ... you look great!!0 -
Wendy ~ So glad you had a wonderful vacation and love the pictures you shared.0
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Wendy - Loving the braids! When I lost all my hair through chemo I had a dark-blonde braided wig that always got loads of compliments. Random people would just say, "Like the braids! " Congratulations on the 1 lb. Hard work pays off! :drinker:
Painter friend coming this morning to put back the door chain, check an outside leak and give us an estimate for repainting over the leak. He should be here soon.
Hair today. Just a wet cut trim. I usually just have three quarters of an inch off all round. Suits me as it's easy to put up when I exercise and I don't have to style it. I colour the roots myself, so will do that maybe Monday.
Didn't get to sleep until 2 am. Grrrrrrrrrr! I am just generally a bit tense, but nothing in particular. My heart was doing its skippy thing most of yesterday, which is a sure sign with me. Seems to be ok today. My brain gets caught in loops and a tune gets stuck or a loop thought that is totally unimportant. Reading seems to be the only help, so I decamped to the spare room. I still get the occasional coughing session from that virus I had, but it's not often.
DH has had four long emails from his elder daughter who was diagnosed with Aspergers recently. He is reading a big book about it at the moment. She seems to be adjusting very well and is keen to explain to him just how difficult her life has been and how it has affected her. She ought to write a book! One of her primary problems is "sensory overload". Very interesting. He asked if she had any problems with him telling people and she said no. Her sister, she thought, doesn't really understand, (there have been a lot of hurt feelings on her younger sister's side), and her mother (DH's ex ) doesn't like the diagnosis because she says she is "identifying with the defective". :noway: I guess that's why she is an ex.
We are trying to pick out a Christmas and birthday present for his daughter at the moment. Her birthday is really near Christmas.
Going to make the Starbucks sous vide Egg Bites ( copies) in the IP for dinner tonight. Everybody raves about them.
I am sceptical, but wanted to try them out. Will have to make a salad to have with them. Lanette, are you using your IP?
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxx2 -
Good morning all! I got my swim in this morning and feel really good for a Friday. Most Fridays I am thrilled it is Friday, because I am so tired. But for the first time in a while, I actually feel like I have the energy to do things over the weekend.
Heather- I can just picture you with a braided wig! You just seem to be a woman who exudes confidence no matter what is going on in her life. About the comment DH's ex made...???!!! Just wow! What a totally uncompassionate response to her own daughter's diagnosis!
Wendy- You look so happy and relaxed in those pics! Your hair is adorable and I love the boy shorts with the bikini top! I am sure your animals are happy you are home!
Penny- What a scheduling nightmare! I would be fuming if I flew home so a utility company could do whatever they felt that they needed to do, and they never showed. If it gives you more time in a place you love, all is well, I guess. Enjoy your time, there!
Janet-Please don't be afraid to post! Just chat like normal. I am thinking we can still share our books we read, movies, photos of our kids and grandkids, scenery, animals we love, etc. You can even show us your artwork! Perhaps we can use the group site that Lisa set up to post links to other things? And like we always do, when it is needed, just message each other our personal info if we need it.
Terry- I really don't deserve a halo for resisting chocolate! lol It just totally slipped my mind that night, that I had some to eat! I made up for it last night and had 9 kisses. I was still just slightly over 1000 calories for the day though, so all is well!
Well, I have to get busy. Today is Homemade bread day and the kids and I are making pretzels! Going to have to send any extras home with them. I can't resist these things! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)2 -
She shouted "YES!"
She started to dance.
Then she promptly broken down and sobbed.
Terry had finally hit 199lbs, the first time being in the 100's in about 20 years!
It's a good day ladies, Terry16 -
M Thanks for the reminders. They have their rules for a reason. I agree with M I think it is good to remind each other this is a public forum and what we post here can be read be anyone with a computer. I know if I feel what I have to say is sensitive I have messaged a person privately. As Lenora will attest when what is messaged to an individual needs to stay in the messages for privacy reasons.
Becca I had a friend who had those symptoms and it turned out excess salt in her diet was the reason. I agree ear inflections can also be the cause. Glad you are getting to the doctor. Margaret 3 -
Terry ~ WHOOP! WHOOP! For You..... 1
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Well the painter friend came to look at the damp getting into the bathroom from outside and this is what he found in the air vent!
I assume it is an old wasps nest.
He gingerly poked it out with a long stick and the inside of it looked like this.
Ain't nature wonderful!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Wendy, both you and your vacation look fabulous.Allie, there is a lot to be said for getting your divorce over so you can be free of Tom. A wise friend told me "Money isn't the game, it's just a way to keep score." Set aside your fear that Tom might get more than he deserves and you get less and just concentrate on the peace of mind you'll have in being rid of him. Peace of mind is priceless.Terry, congrats on the great number on the scale. Keep doing what you're doing and you'll continue in the right direction.Joyce, good news that you don't have to deal with that silly pain contract any more. I understand the use of it for certain people, but you aren't in that category.
We will be boarding the dogs for the weekend so we can go to an all day meeting on the other side of the water. We haven't been able to find a suitable dog walker so boarding is the way we know they'll be safe. Bernie can stay home because cats can be left in the house all day. I'm sure he will be confused with the dogs gone. About threads versus groups. I belong to two groups and there have been no new members in years. I like that we are available for new women to find us easily. "If it works, don't fix it." We just won't post links to personal blogs or Facebook. Barbie who will walk the dogs then teach the line dance class. 2 -
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Terry - SO pleased for you, well done!3
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Terry - Wonderful Onederland! !!! :drinker:
Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
Thanks to those of you that sent me friends requests yesterday. But fooled around computer and got my old site back. Now to delete yesterdays' without harming this one. lol. So puter stupid even after all these years.
Linda in the far white Northern Ontario
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LinCharpentier wrote: »Thanks to those of you that sent me friends requests yesterday. But fooled around computer and got my old site back. Now to delete yesterdays' without harming this one. lol. So puter stupid even after all these years.
Linda in the far white Northern Ontario Computers always give us great opportunities for growth. Glad you're back and glad you fixed stuff with your computer. Barbie 1 -
Wendy: Unicorn???? I'd love to see a photo. As for your photos--beautiful! How can you possibly be over 50? :huh:
Heather: As to your DH's daughter's Asperbergers diagnosis--sometimes when a person has felt out of step with the world for most of their life a diagnosis like this can be liberating. It is a shame that her mother has such a negative attitude, but a blessing for her that you and your DH are open and accepting.
We ordered an IP from Amazon at a good sale price and have made two dishes with it so far. These are tried and true recipes & the food was excellent as always. The first meal was beef stew and the second was chili. DH is absolutely in love with the IP. I have not tried to use it due to the fact that he seems to have claimed it as his own. Our neighbor is in the same situation. Her DH has also claimed their IP. :laugh: What are sous vide egg bites? :huh:
Terry: CONGRATULATIONS!!! Welcome to onederland! :bigsmile:
Margaret: I agree with you & M about the public nature of this site. I like it this way and want to be able to continue as in the past. I am always mindful that what I say here can be read by anyone, anywhere. We all have access to private messaging when sensitive things need to be said. :flowerforyou:
Lin in N Ontario: It is good to see you here again! Yay!!! Welcome back. :bigsmile:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
"So many of us believe in perfection, which ruins everything else, because the perfect is not only the enemy of the good; it's also the enemy of the realistic, the possible and the fun."
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Terry- Congratulations on your success!1
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Thank you all for your nice comments. That’s why I’m here and keep coming back. I can’t thank all of you enough for your thoughts, ideas and encouragement. You all helped me to get to “onederland”!
Wendy, the pictures are lovely and you look relaxed and beautiful. Love the picture with the falls in the background. Love the corn row braid! They suit you.
Joyce, glad you are off the pain contract.
Karen, of course you wake up early. Your body is fighting so much right now. Please post a pic of the haircut and color.
Heather, Wow that was some wasps nest. I’m so happy to hear that your step daughter is communication so much with your DD. That shows the level of trust she has with him. Unfortunately, there are always nay sayers in the world. When possible, I say cut them out of your life.
Kelly, must have been the day for “kisses”. I grabbed one on the way out of the office last night. Luckily they are kept on another floor.
I like this site the way it is. It’s so nice to see new people popping in and the same ones hanging around.
Terry in “onederland”…I mean VT
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Linda - Welcome back!
Katla - They are a rip off of the $5 egg bites sold in Starbucks. Basically a creamy egg, bacon and cheese quiche/soufflé made in a ramekin. I intend to use dariole molds, well greased. I have ordered silicone baby molds, but they have to come all the way from China by sea.
I regularly read the Instant Pot Facebook public page, from which I have learnt a lot and got a ton of recipes which I bookmark. I don't have it as a Friend though.
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Katla - These aren't mine, haven't started them yet, but it's the kind of thing I'm aiming for. I'm just curious.
I think the cream and cheese does NOT make them slimming. I'm having one and a big salad.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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wildhorsewendy Just wanted to say and I am sure I am saying for many .. kudos to you, you look fabulous.. your real inspiration for all of us over 50!0
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Wendy, so glad your critters all survived without you! Awesome photos and you look great!!
Terry, doing the happy dance with you! Congrats on getting to onederland!
Heather, Holy Cr@p! That is one huge wasps nest! No wonder you had issues!
Well, yesterday went well, stuck firmly to the plan, was even under calories (yay!) and wasn't hungry! (Woohoo!!) Hopefully this is the second day of more of the same. I'm working today, so packed my lunch and some good food snacks, so today will go well at least til dinnertime! Not sure what I'm making yet, so really will need to watch out for pitfalls..... And grazing...... Have been "baking" an apple in the microwave, segmenting and coring it first, then topping it with a few raisins, bit of brown sugar, a bit of butter, then covering it, microwave for about 2 min. So yummy! the juice from the apple along with the butter and sugar kind of caramelize, really satisfies my sweet craving, and has some nutritional value too! Low in calories also, so double bonus. I really need to find a few other things along this line, I can see me getting tired of this after awhile. Although it is really good......
Hope everybody has a great day!!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island2 -
Terry- I am happy dancing with you! Yea!!!!
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Evelyn- You can do this! I know you can and you are doing all of the right things by bringing your own lunch and knowing where your pitfalls are going to be. I try to plan and log my meals for the entire day in the morning. That way I am more likely NOT to stray. It also lets me know exactly where I am at after each meal and if I have any wiggle room. I have been known to cut one thing out of one meal just so I can have that glass of wine after dinner. Or Hershey kisses. 3
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Thanks for the caring comments ladies! Last night was busy. I move a lot in my sleep, so I had to raise up slowly, turn my head to the side I wished to sleep on then lower myself. If I didn't, my head would swirl. I also was up 5-6 times so walking to the loo was slow and careful. My head is so achy today, and my body is as well. It will be nice to find out what this all is!
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