WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2017
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Hi Sisters, I had a bad day yesterday, cried my eyes out because of the way my youngest daughter treats me and her threats to neglect my animals while we are away...and I stress ate way too much. But today is a new day and I am going to make sure I don't let anyone ruin my day today...even though it is Mother in Law's birthday and we are going to visit her. It is rare that I get away from there unscathed. I blame her genes for the cruel streak in two of my daughters...Whenever I spend any time with her, I understand why my husband turned out the way he did. In fact, I am amazed at how well he turned out despite that negative influence.
Putting all that aside, I did have some highlights yesterday. I downloaded a new audio book called Heaven: An Unexpected Journey, written by a pilot who was brain dead for 11 hours and spent that time on a guided tour of Heaven with three guardian angels. I could not stop listening, even though I had planned to save this book for my holiday, I couldn't wait and it is absolutely so inspiring to hear about the horses, cats and dogs, the gardens, the music the prayers, the education, the light the colours, the violet eyes of the giant angels... I am awestruck! (I recently listened to 90 Minutes in Heaven, which is a book of miracle, but very lacking in the ability to describe the differences. I am finding this new book so much more detailed.)
Took Major, Jock and Honey for a walk in a little forest. Am nearly all packed and all the animal food bought, just a few more things to buy and pack today when we are in town. Went and visited my oldest daughter and my grandkids. They are all sick so I hope I don't get their colds to take with me on holiday. I realised the other day that it is taking four people to do all my jobs while I am away. Two daughters are helping with the animals, a staff worker is doing accounts, and another girl will be doing bees. LOL I love travelling so I am thinking up ways to make it easier...perhaps giving someone a free room in exchange for house sitting. In fact, that is what I am doing with my daughters but they EXPECT a free room and gas money and food, as their right. I have never charged them board, but when I ask them for something in return, the selfish nasty genes raise their ugly heads. But maybe someone unrelated would be a bit more grateful and willing to repay our generosity. Definitely, I am not going through this scenario again.
Lenore I have too many animals to put them all in boarding, so I will have to get a farm-sitter next time. My bratty daughter said "You need to get rid of some animals." and "Chickens survive in the wild-they'll be fine." So what does she think? That they really don't need feeding or need to have their water containers filled? Two of my daughters lack compassion, (or the ability to put themselves in the place of another and think what they might be feeling) just like my MIL. My husband also has this streak. I don't know why God has given me a family so lacking, when compassion is my greatest strength. Perhaps I am here to be an example to them so they can grow in this area. I am not claiming to be perfect myself! I have my own weaknesses and bad points, of course, and cycles that I seem to replay over and over. I try to examine myself and reflect, so that I can break these cycles and grow as a person. It is excruciating hard to try to change!
Wendy 7 -
Oh Lord give me strength! This is what husband picked from the food bank today!!
I just have to realize those aren't for me! I am going to make some mini loaves with bananas, dried fig pieces, and apple sauce. I did choose some great items for me though:
Canned pumpkin
Sweet potato purée
Albacore tuna
Overripe bananas!
Hemp bread (never tried it but I'll let you know)
Some fresh pears
And a 10 lb turkey!
I sent my middle son a message saying we scored a turkey, so they are welcome to our home! Its kind of strange, him and his wife moved out of military housing, and she is on her leave, (she has until end of month before she is out of the Navy). So they are at her parents place in Vacaville CA. Now she and her Mom are going to Disneyland the 9th thru the 12th. Then on Nov 13th they drive up to their apartment in Vancouver WA. My sons birthday is on the 11th but she won't be with him then. He's just sitting around the in-laws house waiting for his life to start. They drove in separate cars from where they were stationed at to Vacaville, so why can't my son just drive up and she can come up on the 10th?! Well, they each will be taking a dog, and he said she wouldn't drive up by herself. So once again son gets nothing. Sometimes I think the world revolves around that girl, or she just thinks it should. OK enough of dissing my daughter in-law! She is a nice girl, but her activities don't involve my son, and that makes me sad for him!
Well, lunchtime for me!!
Becca
Oregon
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Wendy - I would farm-sit in a heartbeat. I'd catch the first plane if I could.
And I think you are right - actually hiring someone unrelated to do the job (or making a swap with them) might be worth it in the future.
I recall we once hired the neighbor kids (middle school age) to mind our little farm when we took off for a couple days - even with lists and walking them through all the chores, we came home to find sheep standing by the empty water trough, chicken feeder empty, etc. Guess that's the difference between trying to teach "city kids" and growing up on a farm and knowing intuitively what needs tending to.
Is there anyone at your veterinarian's office you could hire to come out a couple times a day and make sure everyone is fed and watered? I often thought if we still had the farm, I'd check there first. Actually, there or a nurse/medical worker. Someone who maybe "gets it" when it comes to basic needs.
The "Heaven" book sounds great, I love to read/hear about those things as well.
Sending happy thoughts your way that things work out fine and you can enjoy your holiday!
Lanette
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Evelyn - My son has a degree in Product Design Engineering. He had an important international design job for 15 years, travelling round the world, but had to resign through workplace bullying and anxiety. He suffers horribly from anxiety. He was the same as a child. He is a very talented designer. Now he is working in a warehouse, which is better than living on benefits. I have to try to stop myself worrying about him. He is morbidly obese and pre diabetic. If he gets through the day that is a victory. He now has adopted two retired greyhounds which have literally saved his life. That is also how he met his girlfriend. The dogs are his life.
I hope to visit him soon. It is a long journey. I find it hard to be around him for long, but I would never let him know that. I had post natal depression after my second son was born and it all seemed to start then. I do feel guilty. Between the two boys I had a still born, full term, beautiful daughter.
I wish him well and really hope he will find happiness.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
Thanks ladies for your positiveness! Today's totals are:
Breakfast-
Yogurt w/ walnuts
Lunch-
1/5 th of my Red Baron pizza w/ sliced tomatoes and some mozzarella cheese
Cottage cheese
(My plan is to dip my pizza into my cottage cheese!)
Dinner-
Beets w/ EVOO dressing
Applesauce
Daily totals calories 900, 46 g of fats, 48 g of proteins.
Another awesome day!
Heather I'm so sorry for the passing of your baby daughter. Hugs my precious friend.
Becca
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Thanks Becca
Heather UK xxxxxxx1 -
Happy Birthday Janet!
Congrats Becca! Way to go....try to remember how good it feels to see that number going down when you look at the hubs pastries.
It’s Bedlam Saturday. BOOMER! Hubs and I are on the back porch watching. It’s beautiful here.
Weight was down a few ounces yesterday, I’ll take it! We are going to meet my Aunt in San Antonio tomorrow for lunch. She is visiting from Oregon with a friend. I’ve stalked the menu and found a salad I’m happy with.
Michelle, the wedding pictures are beautiful!! Can’t wait to see one of you (and your manicure you decided on).
Terry - screw the ex. He’s an ex for a reason! I hope you are feeling better each day.
I got my hours cut to two days a week. It’s a good thing, I prefer two days to the three I had been working all year. I really enjoyed my unexpected Thursday off. I took 5 bags of the hubs and I’s clothes to a local charity and got the cleaning ready to go for the stuff we are keeping. Some of you may remember my storage boxes of multiple sizes of clothes. That’s what we were going through. Some of them I have to wonder why I kept. Put the stuff that is too big in the boxes and put them back up in the shop. I need to clean out shoes now.
Have a great weekend ladies.
Okie in the TX Hill Country
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Heather you did the best you could at the time when your son was born. As I have told my own sons I know I was not a perfect mother. Sometime they have to become their own parent and make the choices that serve them best. What is hardest for me is stepping back and letting them figure out their own problems. I too am sorry to hear about your baby girl. Margaret 3
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I have discovered that my WW scales have been going crazy. Earlier this week they said 160 and now they say 170. Boo!
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janetr: Happy Birthday!!!
Kim: It is great to see you post! Your garden seems like a piece of heaven that will keep you in good spirits during the growing season, and in good health as you eat your produce.
Becca: Congratulations on your loss!!!! WTG!!! :bigsmile:
Heather: Good luck with your prospective move. I hope things fall into place this time around. I'm happy to hear that your sad/anxious son has now found a girlfriend. I hope she helps to lift his spirits.
Becca: Tell your DH to get all the sweets he wants, AND EAT THEM BEFORE HE GETS HOME. Silly man. :ohwell:
Wendy & Lanette: I think it is necessary to have someone check on livestock daily but gardens can be watered automatically. We've left our garden and hanging fuchsia baskets while we've been away for weeks at a time, and they are automatically watered by our drip system. It is less expensive than paying for help and a lot more reliable. As to help for taking care of the livestock--are there 4Hers in the area that can be paid to help? It might be worth trying to contact 4H to see about the possibility. :flowerforyou:
I went out to the stable and rode Arrow today. He was a total brat so I put him back in his stall and came home. I did interrupt his lunch. I need to find out the feeding schedule so that doesn't happen again next time.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn
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Hi Gals,
So had to share- I am beginning to make a list of who gets gifts and what I want to do for them for the holiday season, then for those I am clueless, I work on getting some ideas from them….
Well, of course I would like to make as many gifts as I can, and honestly while others like embroidered gifts, they are not as much fun to make for me, as at this point that’s a bit like more work… anyway, over the summer a friend gave me 2 mailboxes just the standard by the curb on a stake mailbox, and I knew I could do something creative with them, but what and for who???
My closest girlfriend lives 2 hours away on a 70 acre property and her veggie garden is down the hill from the house, it dawned on me mailboxes are fine out in the weather, so I am going to paint it and put in it a few gardening tools and gloves so she won’t have to go back and forth so often… I think I’ll stencil some garden stuff on it…I got online and found a couple of choices, now I am excited to get it started, tomorrow weather is to be dry, I’ll take it out back and put a coat of paint on it, I have white, but maybe a sky blue would be better – the door is going to have a frog on it – maybe some seed packets, and one side will say FREE WEEDS, pull your own - She has both a December birthday and Christmas, so I may wrap the mailbox in Christmas wrap and the stuff to go inside in birthday wrap.
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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Kim - What a great gift! I love that!!1
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Heather, how heartbreaking to lose your baby girl. I'm sure you did the best you could with your boys, at some point they do need to put on their big boy pants and get control of their own lives! Too bad that your son was bullied at work, some other people's kids clearly need to grow up also... Perhaps the girlfriend will get him interested in doing some extra activities and eating healthier. Unfortunately us moms do have to step back and let them do their own thing, not always easy, I know!
Kim, that mailbox idea sounds wonderful! I think your friend would really enjoy that! And it's something truly from the heart, best gifts of all!
Terry, a previous poster is correct, the ex is an ex for a reason! Don't let his attitude get you down, he's the unworthy one!
Oy! I did read the rest of the posts, but my memory isn't what it used to be (!!) so nothing else stuck!
Yesterday didn't go all that well, my after dinner snacking got a little out of control. Oh well, today is another day. Having a hard time getting a handle on this whole business, I know quite well what I have to do to lose weight, actually doing it (not eating crap!) is another story.
I can't believe that the food bank puts out stuff like doughnuts etc, although I guess they put out what they get...
Congrats on scoring the turkey!! (Sorry, can't remember who scored the turkey tho!)
Awesome photo of downtown Houston with all the fans! Hubby and I were also happy to see the Astros win, primarily because he hates the Yankees and it was the Astros who defeated them! lol
So, snow yesterday a.m., not much fortunately. Cold this morning, some flakes threatened, but now it's raining so back to normal! Just hope the temp doesn't drop too much tonite, or we will be in trouble!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island
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Stat for the day
Jog, slow- 21.23min, 10.35min mi, 2.m = 228c2 -
Janetr: Happy Birthday!!!!
Becca: Way to go!!! You've been making some awesome meals. Your photos make me hungry.
Heather: How nice that your anxious son has found a girlfrien d who shares his passion for greyhounds. I hope she helps him get healthier.
Had a chiropractic adjustment yesterday followed by therapeutic massage. Felt great yesterday and last night, but today, after running errands and mopping floors, the pain in my back and neck is back. Not happy.
Made the Skinny Taste zucchini soup. Super easy and delish with a dollop of plain yougurt and a few drops of siracha hot sauce. Added a cheesy quesadilla for DH to have on the side.
Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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Worked today. Got in a swim after work, so yay! Came home to husband making King Ranch Casserole, which smells Yummy but comes in at 950 cal a serving so I’ll have to be satisfied with a bite to taste it. Had some of the pea soup I made yesterday and a very spicy virgin Bloody Mary to distract my taste buds. Not sure if it worked- lol.
In-law kerfuffle today- it looks like I’m going to have to serve as peacemaker. Ironic considering the state of my own family interactions.
Turns out we have an excuse (convention we wanted to attend) to go to San Antonio in January, but our friends already have house guests that weekend so it doesn’t look like we will be able to afford to go
Was so tuckered out this evening (started work at 6:45 a.m.) that I took a nap in the recliner and had a kitty crawl into my lap to keep me company. That is such a peaceful feeling.
My niece is going to homecoming tonight. I’m being indoctrinated into the tradition of the “mum” - something a simple yankee gal like me finds inexplicable.
Cin Cin a tutti
Rye2 -
@Machka9 thank you for the link to the article. That was SUPER enlightening. No one really talks about what to expect as menopause rolls around.
No ... and some of us don't have family who can tell us.
My mother had a hysterectomy at an early age, and although they didn't take everything and she experienced some symptoms, they are of course different from mine. My grandmother said that one day she noticed everything had stopped ... and that was that. I have reconnected with an aunt on my father's side and I'm getting a bit more information from her but not a lot. And there wasn't the awareness of it all back then.
M in Oz3 -
Happy Birthday Janet. Enjoy your family.
Rye- you must be pretty close to me because I live in Hood Cty. Johnson Cty is five houses from me!!!
Suebdew in hot TX2 -
This monstrosity is what they call a “mum”. My niece was given it by her homecoming date and wore it to school on Friday. Oh the mysterious ways of Texas.
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Hello all, I’m back!
I returned from Florida and I hated to leave my grandkids behind! I had a great time celebrating Halloween with them and the beach too.
I went to a homeopathic doctor while I was there. He gave me a plan and supplements to help with my neuropathy in my feet. So, I’ve been taking a handful of pills morning noon and night! After 60 days, I’m to call or email him to discuss how I feel. I need to buy a tens unit too for my feet. Even that I like my neurosurgeon, they just want to give you pain killers to support big pharma! Yes, I had to have back surgery, but there has to be more out there to help!
I attached pictures for y’all while I was there. I welcome you to friend me on Facebook too. (I’m Dana Mason-Reel)
Good evening!
Missed you!
Dana in Arkansas
Grandma and Gabby
Jessica and Supermom
Grumpy cat and grumpy fox!
Panama City Beach, Florida
Me at Schooners
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Rye totally ridiculous isn't it. And that "mum" probably set him back $100!0
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OK, a couple questions for the Americans in the crowd ...
What is homecoming?
What is a prom?
Are they the same thing and do they have anything to do with graduation?
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Rye - This Okie has never figured out the appeal of the mum thing either. We had mums for homecoming as a fund raiser.....it was a mum, as in one live mum, with our school initials in pipe cleaner. That was it.
Okie2 -
I am thinking of you all, as you rush through your day off, doing errands, preparing for family dinners,
and just getting ready for the next week ( ironing ....groan). Even the retired folks have a lot going on I find....I hope you all have a sane and calm food plan this weekend no matter what. There is so much to test us.
For my part, I am tired of losing and gaining and losing the same 12 pounds....but that is as far as I get, and then it becomes harder and harder to lose anything else. Then I lose interest in trying and controlling that most basic function - deciding what passes my lips,.
There is much on my plate these days, too much in fact, but I am determined to stay on my food focus. And my healthy approach to a never ending series of social events and food. This may be my 3rd or 4th serious attempt, but failing is learning, and learning is useful....and not giving up one day may be a natural, normal thing for my brain.
Thanks for your support, you have mine! beejay
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A wonderful thing happened this morning. On my morning walk with the dogs and my friend, I told her the story of our deciding to rent a car so Jake can go to Seattle in two weeks and stay overnight for his medical procedure, and I can stay home with the dogs and still get to my dance classes, and my friend offered to take me to my classes and pick me up so we don't have to rent a car. I am quick to offer help to friends but it never occurs to me that someone would be willing to help me. Barbie 11 -
Machka - Homecoming is a football game and often followed by a dance that has become a semi-formal event. It is in the fall. When I was in high school, it was jeans and homecoming t-shirt event.
Prom is in the spring and is normally a formal dance. There are often after prom parties that are lock-ins. They will have the lock-in at a YMCA, hotel conference room or something and everyone has to be in by a certain time and then can't leave before a set time the next morning. They have games and food and prizes to try to keep the kids from going out drinking and driving after prom.
Neither has anything to do with graduation.
Okie2 -
Hi,
Just lost what I wrote! Basically, I send hugs to those that need them and doing the Snoopy happy dance for those who are doing well or reached a goal.
Got an order for a bracelet so that was good news today, went to the movies with my daughter to see Thor. Great eye candy. That man has some good pecs on him. Did eat everything I shouldn’t have and have gone to bed sick to my stomach. Serves me right.
Feeling a bit better today mood wise. Thanks for all your kind thoughts. I’m keeping you all in my pocket.
My wedding anniversary today, 11 years. My DH had to work today so we plan to go out to dinner next week sometime. God I love that man. I’m so fortunate to have him in my life. Took a while but he was worth the wait. Second time was the charm for me.
Night ladies. May you all have sweet dreams.
Terry getting better in VT6 -
Yeah Barbie! That is great!
BeeJay - Hang in there. I traded the same few pounds for almost a month. I understand your frustration. I hope your load lessons and you are able to concentrate on yourself.
Okie3 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Friends,
Michele, just look forward to opening the pool next spring. Honestly you stay so busy I’m always surprised you find time to enjoy the pool.
Sharon, I love the art. Thanks for sharing.
Heather, I know what you mean about the pros and cons of your move. Hopefully things will fall into place and the stars will align in your favor. Ok, what is an induction hob?
NYKaren, that is nice to want to mother your co-worker. I’m sure she will appreciate whatever you decide to do.
CarolGA, I hope you feel better soon. Body aches and pains can really throw us off our game.
Becca, congrats!!!
Wendy, sorry your daughter is giving you a hard time.
Kim, the mailbox gift sounds like a great idea.
Rye, I can’t stop looking at that “mum”. OMG And what do you mean she “wore” it to school. There is no way you can wear that like a normal mum! I can’t even imagine what something like that must cost. lol
Dana, welcome back. You were missed. Great pictures!!! Thanks for sharing.
Beejay, hang in there. I feel your pain but in my case, I stopped losing the few pounds at all. The thing is, we can’t give up and be okay with being overweight and out of shape. One day at a time.
Barbie, that is wonderful that you won’t have to rent a car. I’m not surprised your friends will do nice things for you. You deserve it.
Janetr,
to all the Newbies. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
Sending love, good thoughts and cool sunshine to all of you.
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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okiewoman510 wrote: »Machka - Homecoming is a football game and often followed by a dance that has become a semi-formal event. It is in the fall. When I was in high school, it was jeans and homecoming t-shirt event.
Prom is in the spring and is normally a formal dance. There are often after prom parties that are lock-ins. They will have the lock-in at a YMCA, hotel conference room or something and everyone has to be in by a certain time and then can't leave before a set time the next morning. They have games and food and prizes to try to keep the kids from going out drinking and driving after prom.
Neither has anything to do with graduation.
Okie
Thanks!
Somehow I had always assumed they were associated with graduation because the only formal thing my school had was the graduation dance.5
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