WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2017

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    All well with DH. He got over himself. ;)
    Back to happy. Crazy how we get ourselves in a knot. He does get over it quicker these days since he has been doing Mindfulness. :D

    Love Heather UK XXXXXX
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    All well with DH. He got over himself. ;)
    Back to happy. Crazy how we get ourselves in a knot. He does get over it quicker these days since he has been doing Mindfulness. :D

    Love Heather UK XXXXXX

    Great news!
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Katka, Ah, from one of my many Facebook old lady sites! Reminded me of when I stopped using a dryer in California, and my clothes would bake on the line. Sons jeans could literally walk to their rooms! When they started school morning's in stiff jeans, they walked around like zombies, until they softened!

    So today I attacked my husbands bathroom, and spiffied my bathroom. In anticipation to son's coming and probably won't notice. Doesn't it normally take people visiting to prompt people to give their homes a good scrub down? Well it does for me. I even dusted that bendy water pipe from the wall to the toilet!

    Told my nuke son to call me last night. Saturday is his adventure on Uber cabs, two planes to here! He has been studying hard these days, even putting in a 13 hr day in class studying. The teacher bought them pizza. He seems to be lapping it up like an excited puppy though! He sounded healthy too! He bringing his "blues" to wear to his High School visiting his teachers, plus we want a picture of all three sons in their blues. Maybe even getting DIL in there too! Should be fun all the boys fiddling with their uniforms getting them perfect.

    Well I have been watching what I'm eating these days. Haven't stepped on the scale to check. Wore jeans I haven't been able to button, yesterday which was cool. Fitted jeans are just plain wrong, and the button bothered me! By the afternoon I was in sweat pants though.

    I have a form from my TOPS magazine showing the whole year with places you can put if you've lost weight for each week. It should be fun to fill out!

    Sorry for your fall Chris, and my condolences on your friend.. (((Hugs))))
    Becca
    Oregon
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
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    The things a dog will do to get extra holiday treats.

  • langman22
    langman22 Posts: 786 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Hey all! Happy Thursday!
    Chris- Give yourself time to mend. Focus on making healthy food choices (or as healthy as you can while friends are cooking for you). Just remember you are expending more energy trying to move around, so you probably won't gain like you think you will. Rest!
    Barbie You are truly an inspiration in your ability to make good choices in unhealthy party situations! Whoot!
    Wendy- Caption for your HOney pic: "How many shopping days until Christmas?"
    Becca- Your scrub down story reminds me of when my DD was in first grade and wrote about me during her "journal" time at school. "My mom is cleaning. That means company is coming." I found it funny, and a bit embarrassing. It sounded like I never clean EXCEPT if people are coming. Congrats on your jeans fitting better!
    Shortbread cookies- Another one of my favorites; but I think it is because they were my dad's favorites. I am tasting the memories rather than the cookie! I typically make pecan shortbread cookies only in April. I ship some out to each of my siblings, and a couple of aunts and cousins who associate them with him also get a package of them.
    Weepy holidays- I don't think I am overly weepy during the holidays. Certain songs, movies or food will summon the tears, though. Over the years of missing my parents, I have thought a lot about the "eating" during these times. I think for many of us; we DO tend to be "eating" our memories. Those foods that our mothers/grandmothers made, that are now only made during holidays or family gatherings. It sometimes feels as if we are trying to fill the void with a familiar taste, as if we are also inhaling our loved ones. I only have two or three of my mother's recipes; my older sis has the rest, and that is okay.

    My glutes and upper arms are getting a good work out with shoveling, lately. I am being careful. Wearing my knee brace and also my ankle supports for good measure. The YakTraxx are keeping me from slipping. I was out last night and it was bitter cold. The snow was that wonderful sparkly light and fluffy stuff. It was like shoveling fairy dust! Magical. But COLD!!

    DYS and I are going to see The Last Jedi tonight! So excited. Yes, we are those kind of people who wait patiently/impatiently for the next sequel. Bigger theaters have been running all kinds of all day Star Wars marathons and I told DYS that if he wanted to do that with a friend and skip going with me, he could do that. He said "I HAVE to see every opening with you. You introduced me to it. It's tradition." :'(:*<3 My kid loves me. As I sit here, typing this, he is building a light saber. LOL! He got the sound and light component online and has built the sword pommel and the sword himself. I am impressed with his ingenuity; yet kind of freaked out by his geekiness. LOL

    Almost time for kiddos to get up. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

    I want to see The last Jedi too! We love science fiction although I don't read any of it.
  • langman22
    langman22 Posts: 786 Member
    Marcelynh wrote: »
    Took four of the grandkids to a musical this morning. A production for kids called Rock Nativity. The Christmas Story in song featuring rock music. They all like it. I take them about four times a year to different plays. My daughter laughs and says I'm turning them into "theater snobs." lol Choir concert for a different grandchild tonight and then a busy busy weekend. But no running although the urge to go out and do a few miles is strong right now. I instead have to sew some Christmas outfits for a couple of the kids. I am pretty far behind in my sewing so I'd better get with it.

    Singing and Sewing in Houston,
    Marcelyn

    My DD and I still like to go to plays. Terry
  • oceanmelody
    oceanmelody Posts: 470 Member
    Condolences to the Karens and Chris on the loss of close ones. Hugs all round.

    Ryenday, congrats on the stock photos! How does that work anyway?

    Nothing new to report here-- it is just so very cold outside.

    Betty
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Becca: It certainly takes the prospect of visitors to make me take a look at things and do some cleanup. Otherwise . . . :embarassed:

    I was having a txt chat with my daughter about an issue at her workplace and had loads of unnecessary advice. That would be bad enough, but evidently my son received all of those posts, too. :grumble: :embarassed: :grumble:

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

    "Normally I'm quite normal . . ." The Gods Must be Crazy

  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,253 Member
    edited December 2017
    [/quote] from M from OZ

    Yes! And I did buy a small box of Walker shortbread today. :) My husband and I each had one. We might keep doing that each day, or maybe every other day, until it's gone.

    I will likely make some of my own from my grandmother's recipes, but meanwhile, the Walkers ones are nice. :)

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    I splurged today too and bought some Walker shortbread. I am going to wait until Christmas to open them I have some other things I like to treat myself this time of year, too. Still haven't had a chance to get back to my friend about their cruise.
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Katla ~ Hugs for you and your daughter!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    here I am finally sitting down.. did take a nap for an hour or so... got the errands done I needed to do first...I basically puppy proofed zip tied wires and such up out of the way of little teeth, bought him some stuffy toys and a harness and leash... the rescue lady sent me a picture today she had dropped Alfie off at another ladies house that was going to take them to the transport, which I believe left today... and Bev is away for the holidays... she opened her suitcase and there inside was Alfie's favorite toy.. he had helped her pack.. I said a sweet little reminder of his first mom....
    have to go through some paperwork and spit polish tomorrow and do some cooking before the girls get here.. but it is pretty well cleaned up.
    going to take a bit of nyquil tonight...
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Becca: I absolutely LOVE your types of headaches. DH loved it, too. Thanks for putting smiles on our faces. :flowerforyou:

    Katla--still giggling in NW Oregon
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
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  • ChrisF48
    ChrisF48 Posts: 8 Member
    I am interested in both being motivated and motivating each other. Happy holidays, everyone
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Rye, thanks for the fudge recipe. I take it tht it is not a creamy type fudge? That's the kind I love the most. Wish I could find an easy one for creamy fudge. Alhtough I don't need it at all. We used to have family members that would bring cookies, divinity and fudge and we would enjoy it for the several days family was here, now my brothers are here only the day we celebrate Christmas, this year Dec 30th. My sisters daughter and cortina are the only ones who stay.

    Michelle called me today. She had to see a gastroenterologist because of continued abdominal pain after her gall bladder was removed. They really don't know what is going on. She has fatigue, shortness of breath, weight gain although she isn't trying at all, hair los, hot flashes and the pain. So she will have a CAT scan at the end of this month and then is scheduled for a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy at the end of next month.

    Who fell???? Hope you heal quick and can get out of that boot quickly. I am enjoying sleeping without the boot although I feel I am cheating a bit. The foot dosentcompletley fee comfortable without the boot. My pinky toe gets hung up on the covers. That toe just seem so to hang on my foot like it isn't connected.

    Went to Walmart today. We hadn't gone grocery shopping since I fell.charlie had made a run but we hadn't done a big shopping. I knew I needed to get some more Christmas shopping so we did a lot of shopping. I still eyed to get Ellie's done but I found a neat body pillow for her. It's made of that sequined fabric that changes colors according to which way you brush it. When Michelle bought trinity a couple of throw pillows like that, everyone enjoyed writing letters and drawing on them. But this is a body pillow. She can do her math, draw, probably draw some of her favorite Greek Gods on it. But I need some teeny stuff for her. She is a weird kid. She hates to wear jeans or long pants. Her favorite is skirts. Her Mom insists on her wearing shorts with her skirts but all her shorts are to small and has a hole in just the wrong place but she wears them anyway. Her teacher insists she wears leggings. Smart teacher. So I want to buy her a skirt, top and legging set. She also loves books. So she really doesn't need tech stuff since I spent so much on her birthday last month. Then I need to get lots of gift bags since they are so much easier than wrapping.

    Joyce, Indiana
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,595 Member
    ryenday wrote: »
    Walker shortbread Yumm but expensive :(

    $4.

    lhscapil wrote: »
    Regarding Walker's Shortbread.... we can get them here as well and they can't be beat!

    Machka - I admire your strength in rationing Walker's and making them last. At our house they disappear quickly. DH blames the dogs, lol. Dogs know better tho, he'd never share them and they rarely get people food unless it's carrots. :D
    Katla49 wrote: »
    M in OZ: I LOVE shortbread cookies and haven't eaten one in ages. One leads to many more. I can't digest real butter, and do fine with margarine BUT real butter is what is available out there in the stores so I don't get to eat shortbread unless I make it myself. My mom used to make shortbread cookies and I haven't hunted down the recipe because I know darned well I'd eat the whole batch and want more. :embarassed:

    I actually find shortbread quite rich and not something I'd want to eat a lot of in one sitting. Perhaps my lactose intolerance plays a part there too. I ate the one cookie yesterday, and really didn't want another. It's almost like my body sends off warning signals telling me that if I ate another one, it wouldn't sit particularly well.

    So I eat them really slowly and savour them. :)

    M in Oz.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
    Another unique on of KIRBY’s that I have come to love
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  • langman22
    langman22 Posts: 786 Member
    I love shortbread cookies. Taking tomorrow off to get the house straightened up before decorating the tree tomorrow night. I only have a small 5” one so it doesn’t take long to decorate.

    Bitter cold today. I’m already tucked in bed surrounded by a cat and dog. So relaxing.

    Allie, looking forward to pictures of Alfie. You must be so excited.

    Joyce, I’m with you on gift wrapping. I hate it and do gift bags. My DD however loves to wrap and her gifts are always beautiful. I’m giving her mine to wrap this year. Only a couple to do. I’ll have to do hers.

    Well that’s it for today. Pleasent dreams ladies.

    Terry in cold VT
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    OK Pip, I just shivered! I remember seeing a bug like that in Japan, about 3 inches long, but was poisonous! It was in my bathroom, and when husband was out to sea! I had a hard time showering because I was looking all over like a crazy person!

    Becca
    Oregon
    Your bug is nicer looking than my bug was.....
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
    stats for the day:

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.52min, 133mhr, 11.3amph. 1.4mi= 76c
    apple watch- 58c
    ROWING MACHINE- 15min, 51aw, 101ahr, 106mhr, 2390meters= 81c
    apple watch- 113c
    skip, scissors/sidestep for 26min, 142mhr, 119ahr= 197c
    apple watch- 199c
    floor exerc- 3.38min, 3sets of 10ea, 102mhr, leg lifts and situps= 28c
    apple watch- 38c
    bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.56min, 14.4amph, 121mhr, 1.4mi= 56c
    apple watch- 45c
    RIDE BIKE PUY 2 SUMN STA- 16.06min, 143mhr, 11.3amph, 3mi= 149c
    apple watch- 132c
    walk sta 2 wk- 8.30min, 113mhr, 3.7ap., .5mi= 47c
    apple watch- 47c
    jog wk 2 sta- 4.39min 10.06min mi, 147mhr, .4mi = 57c
    Apple Watch- 52c
    bike ride dome 2 hm- 19.47min, 7.8amph, 153mhr, 2.5mi=196c
    Apple Watch- 148c

    total cal 940
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
    :) Stats for today:
    *15,000 steps
    *162 minutes walking Sasha and Bessie
    *100 minutes riding the exercise bike
    *strength training
    *line dance class

    :) I am starting to consider possible words for 2018 My word for 2017 has been "balance", 2016 was "alacrity", 2015 was "now", 2014 was "mindful", and 2013 was "stretch"

    <3 Barbie
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,595 Member
    edited December 2017
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Ah yes, truffles ... thanks for reminding me. I'm doing the Christmas food shop tomorrow.

    On the list:

    -- Halvah - I wonder how many include halvah in their Christmas food collections. :grin: This tradition came to me from my great grandfather, and I've had halvah at Christmas ever since I was a little girl.

    -- Truffles - of course!

    -- Tea - I found some orange-chocolate tea last year that I'd like to get again.

    -- Salted caramel spread - found this at Christmas last year, and hope it is available again this year.

    -- Mandarins - if I can find them. I was really surprised to find some the other day because they aren't in season right now.

    M in Oz

    Halvah - check, but I want a different kind too.

    Truffles - check

    Tea - not the kind I wanted. :( But I did find something else that might be nice. Tis the season of the interesting teas.

    Salted caramel spread - nope. Must have been a one-time thing last year. So I got some leatherwood honey instead.

    Mandarins - sadly no. But I kind of didn't expect to find more.



    I've got all the presents on my list and will mail them shortly. My husband and I agreed what we're going to do about ours, so that's taken care of. Christmas Day and Boxing Day are all arranged.

    All this shopping has meant some very long walks at lunch!!


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,595 Member
    I've got all the presents on my list and will mail them shortly. My husband and I agreed what we're going to do about ours, so that's taken care of. Christmas Day and Boxing Day are all arranged.

    All this shopping has meant some very long walks at lunch!!

    M in Oz

    Mailed and on their way!! I wish I were going with them. :neutral:


    But meanwhile ... my husband is actually coming into town this evening and we're going to a street food thing which takes place here on Friday nights in the summer. They started it last summer, and it was a success, so they are doing it again this summer. Food trucks are all set up in a circle in a park right in the middle of town, live bands play music, lots of happy people mill about with hands full of foods from various cultures ... and the smell is delicious!!

    I usually catch my bus home right next to all this, so on Fridays, I come home ravenous!!

    But tonight, we're going for the first time this summer. It will be interesting to see if they've got anything new and interesting, otherwise we'll probably go for the paella. Last year, they had a vegetarian one (for me) and a seafood one (for my husband).

    Then I'll do a tiny bit more decorating this evening, and aside from the baking, which I will do between Christmas and New Year's, I will be able to sit back and enjoy Christmas.

    And get other stuff done.

    Machka in Oz

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