WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2017
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Managed to get online today, skimmed through to get back on track.
Weather here in Spain not too good today but still warmer than home
Welcome any new girls
So glad to hear good news from Lenora I do miss her posts
Kate UK6 -
Hi all!
Glad to hear about Lenora.
We had a lovely time at the restaurant with DB & DSIL. I drank a bit and ate not too much, no carbs, so not too much damage. I'm having prawns tonight.
We came back here and started talking about musical theatre and then reminisced about the time my brother was in a show up in London, when he was 15. He couldn't remember the name, or the name of the girl that was his first kiss! On the way home he remembered the show, and texted me, so I Googled it. Found out lots of info. Isn't the Internet wonderful! It was a watershed moment in his young life.
He should really have been an actor instead of a quantity surveyor.
I'm going to try to get down by train to their Christmas Eve Eve party on Saturday, but only if one of the non drinking members of the family can bring me home for a taxi fare fee. I did that last time and it was great. I live some distance away so it's not cheap, but I'd rather they had the cash than Uber. I've also invited them to a Burns Night dinner in January. Haggis, whisky etc. They will stay the night.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
Michele, I am so sorry about what you are going through about Bryan. Hugs! It is okay to move on while never giving up hope. Last year this time I was sending a box across the sea also, and this year I don't have to, but I have other worries.
Praying for a better way forward for you and your family.
I like the three gift idea, too.
Wesołych Świąt!
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If you all would be so kind as to think good thoughts and prayers regarding my eldest Navy son. He's in a bit of a pickle, don't know specifics. I cannot speak more regarding this. Its put a damper on husband and I emotionally, but we are hiding it from younger son. We just speak of how we are feeling at bedtime.
Its been wonderful having younger soon home! He is still such a happy kid, and its like he's never left. He was going to wear his blues to his high school today, but weather is stormy rainy, so maybe Wednesday or Thursday visit. He doesn't have his military slicker with him, and his uniform would get soaked!
Well buying clothes for the younger son was interesting. First to have him try on jeans to see what size he's at, then to try on various clothes to see what he likes. He was a 32 x 30, and now he's in a 34 x 30. He's gone from s to m in shirts. Then we ventured to the underwear even though he stated is old size underwear was OK. We both gave him a look, and he said OK OK, I probably need new ones too! Its like pulling teeth to get young adults to take the time to buy clothes!
Well I made fudge from a recipe I saw. It was sweetened condensed milk and squares of semi sweet bakers chocolate, dash salt, and 2 TSP vanilla. Well I melted everything to smooth like it said, and put it in a pan to set. Well its yet to set. It tastes wonderful though! So I made star sugar cookies and put the unset fudge in between them. Other than sliding around, and messy looking, they taste wonderful. * long sigh,*.
Well everyone breathe during these stressful, chaotic, happy, exciting, blessed times. Know we are amazing ladies, we have power, and we have moxie! We are Greek goddess's arching our backs on lounge chairs! We are Renaissance Women that painters try to capture on canvases but never can.....we are that gorgeous! (((((Hugs))))))!!!!
Becca
Oregon that is turning a deep
Shade of mossy green
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Hi Sisters, Yaye, so glad to hear Lenora's out of hospital. When she is feeling good I know she will re-join us.
Katla, I reread my post to you and I sound so bossy and judgmental-sorry! I am sure you already are fun to be around and Arrow must look forward to your visit. I guess my point is simply to try and see things from the horse's point of view whenever possible to grow your awareness and understanding. And instead of seeing things as "problems" or bad behaviours, see things as 'learning experiences" and communication. But I will shut up now because these life lessons have to be learned the hard way...I can't tell you it but maybe Arrow can teach you it...
Margaret, thanks for the mention of Mud Pony. I googled it and will see if my library has a copy. I have a huge collection of horse books and horse training books but I don't have that one...
I did my big hill hike yesterday and burned some pounds off. Tomorrow is The Tongariro. I probably won't sleep tonight, LOL. Going out to check my queens today. I have five that need to come out and I have to see if the princesses I put in on Sunday have been crowned or not...
Got bad news about Daisy Duke yesterday. Daisy is my sweet blue van that I only just got fixed a month ago. She pulls my float so I can go to the beach with my horses, and I love to camp out in her. She had a diesel leak last summer and I had to save up the money to get that fixed so she has been parked up nine months (I was also paying off two horses I bought so it took ages to get the money together to fix Daisy) Anyway, she has now started needing a bottle of water put in every time I drive to town. So I took her back to mechanic who checked her out yesterday and gave me the bad news that it might be a blown head gasket and they will have to take the engine out and it is Expensive. SIGH. They can't even look at her till after the Christmas holidays so she has to be "driven as little as possible" until January 15th... There goes my summer horse fun. There goes my weekend camping escapes. I had to loan my back- up car to my youngest daughter as her car overheated and is parked up as well. What is God trying to tell me here? I guess I just have to stay home and focus on my main missions... I can't afford to get Daisy fixed so I will just have to nurse her along until I save up $1500. Poop. I decided to cancel my gym membership and start putting that money into a Daisy Duke repair fund. I would rather stay at home and do a kettlebell workout now, plus hiking, running, horse riding, gardening, dog walking. If I can just stop eating sugar I will have no problem keeping in my Happy Spot.
Wendy4 -
Becca ~ Sorry to hear that oldest son is having problems. Good thoughts for you.
Wendy ~ Love the name Daisy Duke! Sorry the truck is giving you trouble and hope a small blessing will happen in order for you to repair.
Heather ~ Glad you had fun with you luncheon out with B and SnL.
My DH kept hearing noises in the attic and we have found out there are rats up there. The exterminator said they are probably coming from all the construction going on around us. Will cost a whopping 2,000 to get the recommended treatment and sealant. DH had put rat traps with cheese but was unsuccessful. Ugh
Then the renter called and said the water heater was leaking in the rental. Ugh Again!
Carol in GA3 -
A little iconic nyc for you all! Heading home from the city, DD doesn’t feel well so we cut our day short. NYKAREN-3
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Happy Holly Day!
"Today celebrates holly, the evergreen plant long associated with Christmas, and used in wreaths, boughs, and other trimmings. Before being connected to Christmas, it had many other associations, and has been used as a winter decoration since ancient times. Holly was identified with winter solstice festivals, which celebrated the lengthening of days. In Norse mythology it was associated with Thor, and was grown around the home as a way to prevent lightning strikes. It was used in the Roman festival of Saturnalia, dedicated to the planet Saturn and the god of agriculture, creation, and time. The festival celebrated the darkest time of the year, but also the movement towards a time of sunshine and Spring. In ancient Gaul, Celtic people wore holly sprigs and wreaths as a way to ward off evil spirits. Holly historically represented new growth and eternal life, freshened the air, reminded people of the coming of Spring, and was believed to have magical properties."
Just found out yesterday that since he's now in the skilled nursing unit, we've got to have Dad moved out of his independent living apartment... well, sooner than we anticipated. We don't have an exact date yet, but likely by the end of the year unless we manage to negotiate a few extra days due to the holidays. Guess I know what we'll be doing the week after Christmas... We're being practical and paying someone to pack and move everything into a storage unit. The retirement community requires us to use movers anyway, and I doubt it'll cost that much more to have them pack as well. At any rate, it'll be far cheaper than another month at the apartment. We can sort and distribute donations etc. from the storage unit.
Dad says his brain is doing weird stuff. He's often fairly lucid, but sometimes random memories get fired off and he gets confused between the past and the here-and-now.
-Yvonne in TX
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Oh dear Wendy! You will have to learn how to mend your van yourself! All you need is an engine hoist , a pit and all the tools - easy peasy! :laugh: Money is no joke though. Good luck on your trek.
Becca - Sending you hugs for your worries about DOS. There is nothing like worrying about your children. Would it affect your projected move?
Michele - Your pain about Bryan reminds me of my best Portsmouth friend. She has a daughter in a similar situation. So sad. I send you big hugs. (((H)))
Carol - You have had your fair share of house troubles recently. I sold my rental because I couldn't stand all the phone calls and emails.
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx1 -
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Becca, Thanks for the Reminder! " happy, exciting, blessed times. Know we are amazing ladies, we have power, and we have moxie! We are Greek goddess's arching our backs on lounge chairs! We are Renaissance Women that painters try to capture on canvases but never can.....we are that gorgeous! (((((Hugs))))))"
Carol, thanks muchos for the Blessing on Daisy.
Heather, I am seriously considering it! I could dig a pit and park the van over it...My Dad is an excellent mechanic. I could just buy him a ticket over to NZ. LOL
Wendy-1 -
NY Karen - have a wonderful day with your daughter. Thanks for the lovely pics
Heard from Lenora too. She's home, but will probably just be "lurking" here for a while. I messaged her back just giving her the highlights of what's happening here.
What's happening with MFP? It usually took me back to where I discontinued reading, but this time it didn't. It will take me back to where I last posted, but this time it didn't. Oh well...it'll get fixed
Betty - (((HUGS))). It's so great that someone can really relate. Wish he was at least in this country.
Becca - I tried making fudge with that recipe but I think the one I used called for one container of marshmallow fluff stuff. It still didn't set right. Then I tried making it with melted mini marshmallows. It set ok, but the consistency and flavor just weren't like what you get in a store. I think I need to use a candy thermometer, which I don't have.
Wendy - (((SMILE))))
Carol - yuk...rats. The only thing I hate more are snakes
Made some more chocolate bran muffins. I didn't really need them, but I want to have some for when the revolving door starts here at Christmas. Steve just told us that he'll be back the 25th of January
Went to Aldi, Habitat for Humanity, Ollies (who didn't have any bread), home, the soup kitchen, the Green Room, WalMart neighborhood market, then had to stop at a different WalMart since I forgot to get some cheese, bought gas, home. The guys came home shortly afterward, Steve was able to isolate the problem for Greg. Everything with the Newcomer website works fine except what Brian personally coded. Steve could have figured it out, but it would have taken hours and hours. So Greg said he'll get some books and read up on it. But at least Steve was able to point him in the direction of the problem.
Michele in NC
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Hi, everyone. I'm still here. Still feeling a little blah about my sister, but I am recovering. It just feels complicated. I am so sad for her life and for her death, but then I feel like I shouldn't feel sad about her dying because we didn't see much of each other in the last 30 years. People who don't know the situation will say things like, "Oh, no. I can't imagine losing my sister." Then I feel guilty again because it's not that kind of relationship. She wasn't functioning as a sister, and hadn't been for 30 years, so . . . Yes. I would be devastated to lose by sister/best friend, but I didn't. So then I feel guilty that I'm just sad and not devastated. It's making it difficult to move on, for sure.
I'm not up much in weight, considering that I haven't been logging nor have I been able to work out as much as I had been before she died. I am going to give myself another week of watching what I'm eating but not being obsessive about it, and will start anew when we get back from Mexico in January.
I'm sorry for those of you who are hurt, sick, or have lost someone important to you recently. I'm so relieved to hear about Lenora. She'll be home for Christmas!
I changed my profile picture -- it's my mother and me at my sister's memorial service.
All the best to everyone.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon7 -
Greetings to all. I am enjoying one of the last really nice days for a while. One more tomorrow, then snow and cold for the next 4 days at least, so it looks like we might have a white Christmas. That would be awesome.
Classes are done and the final is graded and I’m just putzing around here in my office until I leave for an appointment in 15 minutes. DH is doing well. He says prison is like boot camp only with bad food. He has joined some clubs and is staying active, so that’s good. He calls every night for 15 minutes. That really helps me out to hear his voice.
Katla: I will enjoy my Christmas at our best friends’ house. It is her turn to host it. I did Thanksgiving. I am not decorating at all this year other than a couple small things and I am very happy about that. I’m sorry you will be alone…why is that? I was so sad to hear about the train derailment.
Terry: congrats on losing that cast!
Michele: congrats on the wii news! Also great job on not eating your emotions as they say!!! Proud of you!
Peach: thanks for the news on Lenora!
Becca: I am sorry to hear about your son’s troubles. I will keep him and you two in my prayers for a good resolution.
Well as brief as this was, I did read all your posts. Take care my friends. Meg from Omaha
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Hello ladies, just wanted to let you know that I am 'here and ok'; just lurking a little bit. Hospital stay was a drain on me AND my family. Cracker had a stroke when I walked in and hasn't left my side for long in a little over 2 days. Still having a time getting back to feeling like I am 'normal' again - according to the MD. Louis handled all the things that needed to be done. Not so happy that I am (again) on a 'driving restriction'. Several seizures lasting a lot longer than they should have. So thankful that my BFF from HS was 'home' when I called for 'help'. She kept me 'on the phone' and 'knew' something wasn't right when I stopped answering her questions. She lives in TN and when I came 'out' of the seizure she kept me on the phone and called 911 and had it transferred to my county and then called Louis to tell him what was going on. He was already on his way home and got here in time to let the EMTs in. Cracker was all up under me, licking my face and keeping me from falling against the fireplace hearth. I guess she is now my 'service dog' ... just can't take her inside stores or anything like that.
Thank you so much for your sweet cards, which he kept until I got home to read them. Thankfully, I was aware of most of what was going on around me and realized there are a WHOLE LOT of 'Bat-$#*T' crazy people in the world and I am a lot better off than some I came in contact with. One claimed to be the Archangel Michael. Thankfully the 3 ladies were moved to the 'open floor' very quickly. I'm pretty combative when manic. He was 'off the charts'. The word "THINK" is my new mantra. Did you know you can't 'think' with your eyes open? So what do you see in the dark when you 'think'?
Hardest part is being expected to 'hit the ground running' ... that just isn't happening. What I did learn was to take life "10 seconds at a time!" Also looking at life through 'safety goggles' is a lot better than trying to find it with binoculars. Making lists with "10 Seconds at a Time" being #1 - and 'if' I don't complete my list that is 'ok', start over tomorrow - if it comes. Can't change anything up to this point and not promised tomorrow, that is why we are 'in the present'. Very fitting for this season ... still don't have any decorations up and might not bother. Sister and brother-in-law are coming down for a couple of days between Christmas and the New Year.
Had over 2500 emails on computer, that needed drastic updating which took all day yesterday on both and then a few 'tweaks' today.
I will be 'lurking' ... don't talk badly of me, you might not know which day I am here, lurking. Pretty much disconnecting from all social media. Asked Louis for my wedding band and when he gave it to me, he asked me 'if I'd marry him (again)' ... IN A HEARTBEAT! Crying is 'good' for you, it takes away the toxins in your body, don't try to stop them, let them flow! So very far behind and it might take several weeks of 'lurking' to bring me 'up to speed'. No Meth, thank you very much, ... don't understand drug addicts for sure.
I am hoping they will reset my days of posting meals ... 'cold hospital food' ought to count for something. Louis and Trey had to cancel their hunting trip to Louisiana with youngest son; but, are planning on going out in January. I 'might' ask my BF here - if she will come get me and let me stay with her for the week. But, then I would have to probably board Cracker - that might not be the 'best' of ideas. Maybe she will come out and stay here with me. We'll see - just keep me in your daily prayers - I still need them.
Love, Lenora
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Carol, try peanut butter or those 'sticky pads' ... we have found both work well with the mice we have. We also have Tux (our cat) ... I just do not need to see his presentations. I know he is hunting - I can see him out the window.3
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Lenora good to hear from you.
(((Betty )))
(((Michele)))
(((Becca)))
(((Yvonne)))
Beth thinking of you. Try to take best you can.
(((For everyone else who needs one)))
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So happy to see Lenora posting. Everyone had been missing you and praying for your recovery.
Mary- congrats on the new jobs. Thought of you this morning as I walked around my2 -
Dang, cut off half my post. I should hav known better than to let an emoji in there. Now I can’t remember hat I said.
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Lenora ,glad to see your home....get better girlfriend love ya lots....I'm in bed,with a dog to the left of me,on on my legs and another to the right..couldn't be happier.....
Took Alfie up to see my dad and my son of course they fell in love...5 -
Lenora, Hugs my sweet friend!!!!! Lurk, please lurk, for I have nothing but hugs for you!
Becca
With a grateful heart in
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Welcome back, Lenora!1
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Heather, Its hard to know what might happen. Hoping that he will fight for the fact that he has 10 years in, and that he won't lose all that. Hoping that he will speak up and not let the Navy just cut him loose. He still wants to share a rental home. We'll know more later this week after the "Captain's Mast", a pow wow of upper ranking officers.
My husband " the Chief", has gone thru disciplinary actions back in 1997, when he was accused of sexual harassment. The fact that he treated female sailors as sailors first, and females second, seemed to bother one of them that wasnt getting a good evaluation. So at 19 years in, my husband had to fight to prove he did nothing wrong. It was awful, but the truth did come out, and he was able to see 20 years, and retire with his dignity not shattered. Nothing like seeing your Chief come home from the hearings, in his dress blues, crying from it all.
So my eldest was 8 years old at the time, so I reminded him that his father had to fight to stay in the Navy too. I think that gave my eldest son some hope.
I know this wasn't fitness related, but thanks for letting me vent y'all!
Becca
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My tribe.....I like referring y'all as that!
Becca
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Lenora Glad to have you back with us - I'm sure Louis and Cracker are ecstatic!! So glad you could reach your BFF and she was able to help you get aid. Will keep you in my prayers.
Becca - sending prayers and good thoughts re #1 son. Loved the photo of your Nuke son, by the way - I though he looked more mature! Good to know they are feeding him enough, lol. Maybe that's the "Freshman 5" - I think my first year of college I gained "Freshman 15".... and on from there The Greek Goddess visual is awesome!!
Wendy - sorry to hear about Daisy Duke. Amazing how helpless we feel without our vehicles, and your Daisy is so multi-purpose.
Allie - I love the vision of you surrounded by dogs!! Pure contentment ;-). Sounds like Alfie is fitting in with your other two and treasures his new mom!
Carol - oh my word, you have been through it this year. Any idea what the rats are eating? I recall when we had the farm we had to be careful about keeping feed in metal garbage cans and not leaving cat food bags out in the open. Of course, we had barn cats... and a barn owl had his nest right in the barn. We never saw a rat while we lived there. $2000 is a lot! Maybe the county extension agent has some ideas about varmint control. Hang in there!!
Yvonne - sending hugs to you and your siblings regarding your dad. Wish I was there to just sit with him and rub his back.
Oh, I just noticed the "Awesome" has disappeared and has been replaced by "Hugs" at the bottom of our posts. I like it!!
Ok ladies many of you are getting close to bedtime. Have a good evening
Lanette
Chilly and wet SW WA State3 -
Lenora, so glad you are home. We're all just as happy to see you back as your sweet Cracker was.
Janetr OKC1 -
Lenora Glad you are home and feeling better
Becca hugs to you and your son2
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