WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2017

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,919 Member
    edited December 2017
    Hi all!
    Glad to hear about Lenora. :D

    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. :D
    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. <3
    He should really have been an actor instead of a quantity surveyor. :o

    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 xxxxxxx
  • oceanmelody
    oceanmelody Posts: 545 Member
    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!


    Betty
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,553 Member
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  • wildhorsewendy
    wildhorsewendy Posts: 563 Member
    edited December 2017
    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.

    <3 Wendy
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    edited December 2017
    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 GA
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    A little iconic nyc for you all! Heading home from the city, DD doesn’t feel well so we cut our day short. NYKAREN
  • ydailey
    ydailey Posts: 516 Member
    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

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,919 Member
    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. :s:'( 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))) <3

    Carol - You have had your fair share of house troubles recently. :o I sold my rental because I couldn't stand all the phone calls and emails. :#

    Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,553 Member
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  • wildhorsewendy
    wildhorsewendy Posts: 563 Member
    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

    <3 Wendy
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,606 Member
    edited December 2017
    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
  • megblair1
    megblair1 Posts: 1,227 Member
    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
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
    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.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,354 Member
    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)))


  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
    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 my
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
    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.
    Suebdew
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,553 Member
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  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Lenora, Hugs my sweet friend!!!!! Lurk, please lurk, for I have nothing but hugs for you!
    Becca
    With a grateful heart in
    Oregoin
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 2,005 Member
    Welcome back, Lenora!
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,786 Member
    edited December 2017
    <3 Lenora <3 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 <3

    Lanette
    Chilly and wet SW WA State
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Lenora, so glad you are home. We're all just as happy to see you back as your sweet Cracker was.

    Janetr OKC
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,375 Member
    :)<3Lenora Glad you are home and feeling better

    :)<3Becca hugs to you and your son
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