WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2017
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Meg, sometimes people thrive on being angry. I always ask myself “whose problem is it?” The answer is usually “not mine!”0
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This is the USCG Cutter Campbell from which I got my middle name.
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I think I finally have all my Christmas shopping done. My last Amazon box today ans went to the bank and got the money for cash gifts
I know how you all felt about the end of the generation. When my Mother in law died we rosa.ized that we were now the old ones for all the nieces and nephews and kids. No grandparents or aunts and uncles left. We are the oldest. I do have an older sister but she gets so spacey sometimes it is getting difficult for people to deal with get. Vader thing about it is when I talk to her about it she just says something like men never understand or sons thing line that.
Pip, I have totally enjoyed your tour of your Chrstimas tree.
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My cancer friend is spending a second night in hospital. No answers to her breathing problems yet. She says the night nurse is a b=÷×+ or a witch.
Love her so much.
Yes Felicia and others who have replied to me - it is strange to lose the last witness to my mother and grandmother and all that family history. My father's home just up the road, the old Sussex ways, real country history and all the links with the two great wars, even pre first war life when Great Aunt Jess started her service in the big houses. A Downton life below stairs. She married a real countryman with a deep accent and ruddy cheeks. As a child, this world, even the prize dahlias, seemed almost magical. The bungalow was called "Woodside" and the road "Winterpit Lane", like something from a story book. Last time I saw them, a couple of years ago, it was wonderful to hear their recollections of my mother. My mother was close to her cousins.
I may be able to find an old photo of the family among the dahlias.
Lanette - Yes, I am going to publish my memoir on Amazon as I did my last novel . I have nearly finished the basic typing now, just two more days, and will revise and get print ready after Christmas. Got to write an intro and decide about photos, layout etc.
Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxx5 -
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Machka in Oz4 -
Wow, so sore and achy! Being on my feet dashing here and there for four hours is nuts! We served about 81 people today. Napping now.
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Machka- I haven't figured out a way to carry my phone on walks/runs since they started making phones bigger. My little flip phone fit perfectly into the small zip pocket in the back of my yoga pants. As far as keys go; I tie my house key into the laces on my running shoes (not where it ties, but into the lacing). I have tried the arm band and a lanyard style holder, but I seem to have some sort of sensory thing. I need everything, even my hair, to be pulled in tight and not swinging. I just wish the athletic apparel designers would redesign clothes/pockets to fit the "standard" device of the day.
I'm like that with cycling. I can't have my hair touching my ears when I cycle ... and if you have seen photos of me with my hair unfurled, I've got waist or hip length hair! So it is a little bit of a process fixing it in such a way that it does not touch my ears.
I looked at the arm bands, but I've got twigs for arms. I've tried to use arm bands for a radio back in the day when cycling, and they just slide down and become really annoying. In the cycling world, we wear arm warmers on cool days which are basically sleeves that go from the wrist to upper arm. I get the smallest size I can possibly wear over my forearms, and they are usually still too big at the top and don't stay up. So I can't imagine I'm going to be comfortable with my phone in an arm band.
However, I did wear the waistband I got, the Fit Active one, and it seems to be all right. I think it will take a little fussing yet to get it just right, but it didn't annoy me too much.
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Machka - Whoa! Those are busy days! At least my work comes to me!
And it gets worse when I'm in university too!
Speaking of which, I go back on January 8th ... but it will be an intensive 2-week course, and I won't be working. I thought about trying to squeeze work in there too, but no. I think the stress level would just be too much.
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Thanks for all the well wishes. Unfortunately, I had a bad day today ... that is to be 'expected' ... but NOT at all fun. The highlight of my day was the 'long HOT shower'. A month of lukewarm (more luke than warm) showers daily will make you appreciate 'hot' water and our water is 'hot'.
I could get on my computer yesterday, today, I forgot all my passwords, and could not find the book where I keep them. Finally, just 'changed' a couple of them. What is worse is that Office Outlook 2013 has been updated to Microsoft Edge. OMG, I did NOT ever think that Microsoft could put out a program that is worse than VISTA. My technicians say they have been hearing that for a month. Once the update is done, it can't be undone. Gee, I wish I had known that ... but, apparently it was going to update no matter what. Takes about 4 extra steps to get to what I want to do. I had to write that down.
Spent about 3 hours trying to balance checkbooks ... still can't get one of them balanced. I'll be working on one and one of the statements will just disappear. Been writing a list of things I want to accomplish during the day. Ig I don't get to the items, I just put it on the next day.
Serenity Prayer - OMGoodness ... I wish I could actually 'do it'. Was told to take each day, "Ten seconds at a Time." I finally realized that doing this with 'safety goggles' on was better than trying to do it with 'binoculars'. You can see more. THINK!!!!! Got home and found the T.H.I.N.K. (sort of an acronym) that I had been sent. You can't 'think' with your eyes open ... so what do you see when you are thinking? LOL!!!!!
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Just lost my post so going to just say “goodnight”.
Terry in VT snug in bed and reaching for my book. Favorite part of the day.2 -
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The Woo Icon ... on the app it is much more recognizable as a negative ... one of the eyes is bigger than the other in a questioning look.
Pat ... I've been suggesting home care or comfort care for my parents for some time ... it fell on deaf ears before, I believe my Mom is listening now. My Dad is not doing well in the hospital and they do not want to open him up for another surgery ...
I thought all my shopping was done and then decided to pick up a "couple" of things ... oh my ... am I exhausted by the lines and the traffic and the parking nightmare ... but my fitbit had a happy dance early in the day!!
I've enjoyed your Christmas photos so much, I'm going to try and share a few of mine ... forgive me if they come in jumbo sized ... I'm a techno boob!
Beth near Buffalo
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Marcelyn - great tissue idea
My girlfriend in Switzerland sent me a gift. Swiss Colony -- I'm not crazy about their things. I tried to send something to her, but SC doesn't ship out of the country. They ship from Switzerland to the US but not the US to Switzerland. Everyone else I found that will ship there was wayyyyy expensive.
Went to Belk's to return a pair of pants I got after picking up this insulated container from the pharmacy. I thought I'd beat the "return" rush at Belk's, but the girl said that it had already started. Then went to AC Moore to get some yarn and a crochet needle, then had a dentist appt. I thought if I got there early maybe they'd take me early but no go. Got home, got dinner ready, ate, now here then I'll watch a little TV
Heather - so sorry about your mother's cousin. Oh, no, now your friend ((((HUGS))))
Had to run to WalMart, forgot that I needed haddock for the fish chowder but I'm going to substitute cod since I only know of one place where I can get haddock. Made these little "flags" for the different types of fish we'll be having
Those cookies in the freezer are calling my name. I'm going to try to keep myself busy here and then watching TV while having an apple (that I've already budgeted for)
Michele in NC
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Time to start doubling up
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stats for the day:
26 degrees this morning...
bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.38min, 141mhr, 11.8amph. 1.5mi= 87c
apple watch- 75c
TREADMILL walk- 30.11min, 212elevation, 114mhr, 3.6-3.8sp, 156mhr, 1.83mi= 142c
apple watch- 164c
TREADMILL sprints- 6.18min, 153hr, up to 12sp sprint, 156mhr, .5mi= 60c
apple watch- 58c
floor exerc- 8min, 1set of 10ea, hamstring leglifts, push-ups, all 4's elbow to knee, reverse bicycles, leg lifts, pelvic lifts, crunches, sit-ups, on butt-knees to chest es, 121mhr- 42c
apple watch- 53c
bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.40min, 15amph, 126mhr, 1.4mi= 55c
apple watch- 41c
RIDE BIKE PUY 2 SUMN STA- 17.31min, 141mhr, 10.4amph, 3mi= 161c
apple watch- 115c
walk sta 2 wk-9.43min, 116mhr, 3.1ap, .5mi= 53c
apple watch- 50c
jog/wk 2 sta-5.49min, 12.45nin mi 136mhr, .5= 59c
apple watch- 52c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 20.40min, 7.6amph, 141mhr, 2.6c= 183c
apple watch- 146c
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Friends,
I’ve been reading along as much as possible but been staying very busy. I started taking notes but my post would have been too long for anyone to read so I’ll just say, (((Hugs))) to those that need them, I’m so sorry for those with problems and so happy for those with good things going on in your lives. I hope this holiday season brings good things to all of you.
I’m finished with all my Christmas parties and Moose activities for the month so I have a week and a half to get to stay home and chill. I have been doing terrible with my eating but other than my weight, I’m happy. Things have calmed a bit with DD and she is doing well at work. I just thank the good Lord that we are all relatively healthy. None of us are interested in turkey or ham for Christmas dinner so I think we might grill steaks. That’s the only meat that DD eats. Otherwise it’s fish, seafood and veggies. I’ve enjoyed the pictures and stories and hope to get back to reading and posting soon. I miss you when I’m not with you ladies.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.
Just a couple of things I saw recently that made me think of you:
The more you weigh,
the harder you are to kidnap.
Stay safe; eat cake.
Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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I read every night no matter how tired I am even if it’s only for 15min. Usually read 3-4hrs. My books are my friends. It’s nice to go somewhere else once a day.8 -
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In Portland Oregon
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Beth, gorgeous gorgeous pictures of your decorating. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Found this one of London! Isn't it amazing!!! ((((((((Heather)))))))
Happy Holidays!
Becca6 -
For all you cat lovers on here....
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Yea, me. Jess just got here. It's late and the craving for carbs is high. Those cookies are calling. But I'm having grapes instead. trust me, that took willpower.
Michele in NC
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Generations Passing My cousin Dick (who passed away recently) was my 1st cousin once removed, i.e., my mother's first cousin. There is only one member of that generation left - Wayne - who has always been a bit of a loner. I don't know him well, met him only once. My mother, her brother, and their cousins were raised in South Dakota on a Sioux Indian reservation where my Caucasian grandfather and his brothers ran the general stores. The cousins were very close and had many adventures together - one day the three youngest (Wayne, Burton, & Dick) decided to walk to a town about 5 miles away because they couldn't convince anyone to take them there & they wanted to go (not sure what the lure was, maybe a movie theater). They were about 3 or 4 years old. A reservation resident noticed them, loaded them into his cart, and brought them back home. They had gotten over halfway to their destination. They had a very free and wonderful childhood. My mother lived above the general store. One time Granny had to be gone for a couple of weeks for some surgery on her jaw. Mom was 12. She kept the household going while Granny was gone. When Granny got back from having surgery she took my mom to see Katherine Hepburn on stage as a reward for holding down the fort so well! That would have been around 1935 or 1936 when Hepburn was in her late 20's.
My mother's first word was Sioux - a slang word for "off" (as in telling a dog not to jump on her). I still have many relatives in the Hills and other parts of the Dakotas. My grandson's middle name is Dakota (Griffin Dakota).
I think Wayne lives on the West Coast somewhere. I think I will find out & send him a note.
Karen in Virginia6
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