WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2017

KetoneKaren

(((Hugs))) for NYKAREN & Heather

Karen in Virginia

auntiebk

FOUND the nut mill, hooray! Now if I could just find the doggoned marble slab
Kelly, in our house "pigs in a blanket" were sausage links wrapped in pancakes, dang that makes me hungry
NYKaren how wise you are to spend time with your family and memories instead of allowing the work drama intrude. Good healing to strenghthen you for the next workday.
Rye agree y'all should be standard English (2nd person plural?) not you guys or (shudder) youse...
Barbie thanks for showing how to insert pics, I'd forgotten.

Just skimming, time to eat breakfast and get dressed, DH is taking the dogs and me to the beach!
Hugs to all,
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.

barbiecat

Barbara, enjoy your time at the beach. We have a sign in our house that says, "If you're lucky enough to live near the water, you're lucky enough."

I was named "Barbara" when I was born right after WWII. My parents said that Santa Barbara was the patron saint of Naval gunners. During the war, my father had the job of holding the light while the gunners shot from the deck of the ship. I have lived nearly all my life near the water. My middle name is the name of the ship my father served on during WWII where he earned a medal for bravery. Every time we think of moving, we always choose some place near the coast.

cityjaneLondon

And now my bestest cancer friend has been taken into hospital with fluid on the lung. I hope they can fix her up for Christmas at home. I'm sure this is her last one. She texted me from her hospital bed.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

wildhorsewendy

Hi Sisters, it's a WOO day for me, in the good sense of Wahoo, Lol. I am up early and drinking a turmeric cocoa, coffee, coconut, soy milk drink before quickly feeding animals then heading in to meet my tramping group. Tongariro Crossing here I come!

Terry, I also insert things by first right clicking on them, then saving them onto my desktop where I can find them quickly, then clicking the picture icon, choose file, and type in name of my desktop jpeg. Seems to work pretty well most times. I haven't figured out how to do little moving action figures like Barbara does...Gotta dash, it's actually raining here this morning which we desperately need as my ground is cracked and parched from lack of water. Wendy

coastalgosgal

Volunteering at the senior luncheon today as one of the servers. Walking, getting lifting, cleaning! It is definitely a nice exercise! All frosty out so husband will drive me. I have issues when it comes to driving. Being that I got my first license at 51 years old, there are things I won't do.
- drive at night in unknown places
- drive in frosty, icy or snowy conditions.
So husband and I drove all heck and gone trying to get home from the airport last Sunday! Washington has NO signs whatsoever for Oregonians driving into Washington on when to take an exit to Longview. But when we backtracked and was heading back, there was all sorts of info on where to turn, what number exit! That is frustrating! We have had that happen when we were trying to find the exit to whidbey as well. We had to turn around and there were all sorts of signs saying Whidbey island, and Anacordes.

Well breakfast now.
Hugs to all that need one, and two shoulders to rest on. Love ya ladies!
Becca
Oregon

megblair1

Hi ladies. It's going to be a "wintery mix" today into tomorrow. I hope it's not too bad, I have to do my grocery shopping tomorrow since I was too lazy to go yesterday.

Well I am flummoxed about DD#1. She keeps saying she doesn't have the money to buy Christmas gifts for the kids, but the BFIL says they did get gifts. So I offered her some money. She said no. She is bound and determined to be angry about her sister borrowing money and not paying it back, although she owes this sister about $1000 from several years ago. I told her that since we sold 2 of our properties, we had already decided to give some money to both girls. This was something my parents did...when they sold some big item, they gave my brother and me some money. She still refuses it. I asked her what she would have done with it if I just had given it to her on Christmas day and now, of course, she won't answer. I think she enjoys being angry, probably because she doesn't know how to feel anything else.

So anyway, I'm doing ok, just trying to relax and not get caught up in the holiday crazies. I found a place that does floatation therapy and I'm going to try that next week. I'm pretty excited about it. I won't close the lid on the "pod" though...to scary!

OK I'm off. Take care Meg from wintery (in theory) Omaha.

coastalgosgal

Aaah Meg, sorry about the stress you're going thru..... Maybe daughter is thinking she would be obligated to you in some way, and she doesn't wish to. By not accepting your money gift, she has freed herself from that. Money and family can be like oil and water friend. Maybe money gifting to her means she has failed somehow in budgeting etc. Just giving you possibilities of the why. Not that any one of these is the why though! You have a gracious heart friend!
Becca
Oregon

KJLaMore

Heather- Sorry to hear of your mother's cousin. It is kind of bittersweet to see the last of a "generation" pass. Sorry also to hear of your friend's illness. Hope she gets some peace and relief. Hugs to you!
Wendy-turmeric, cocoa, coffee, coconut milk???!!! Sounds delish!
Rey- DD has gotten used to the Texas y'all. She didn't think she would, but yesterday she said it's a very comfortable expression. ??
Barbie- Okay, you teaser! Are you kidding? That wonderful story about your name and ....nothing. Come on...give! What is your middle name??
Machka - Whoa! Those are busy days! At least my work comes to me!
Heather- I am going to tell DH about the English version of pigs in a blanket! Sausage wrapped in bacon?! He will be in Hog Heaven!!
Michele- I have often thought of having adult daycare! But only if we can have drinks, too!

ttfn KJ (Kelly)

SophieRosieMom

Barbara in OR – I love the Pacific beaches in the winter! I am jealous! I am glad you got your medical info back – lots of things going on for you. It’s always good to know what needs to be worked on, and being able to start early is a benefit. Love your newsy posts, by the way.

NY Karen wrote –So I guess the moral of my story is, live in the moment, appreciate what is beautiful and share it with those you love, model compassion even when things around you are hurtful and dark. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!

Terry – that bracelet is just gorgeous – your lucky DD. So happy you can work on your jewelry without your wrist hurting. Cute that the doc’s office loved your decorated cast and put it on display. It’s a treasure. Bet DD could get a business going doing it, especially with kids. I am such a peanut brittle fan, especially the home-made stuff. I’d never tackle it. Sometimes I pick up “Munch” bars to satisfy my peanut/sugar cravings.

Barbie – what a relief to not have slippery roads when you walked your pups this morning. It was 23 here at 5 am – the deck was slick but that was it. The Strait of Juan de Fuca is spectacular and yes, you are lucky to live close!

Meg - so glad you are able to talk with your DH every day and you are settling into a routine. Did you say you are making the trip to visit him in January? I think you and Becca have good insight into your DD's refusal of money.

Becca - glad #1 son is still a Navy guy! Admitting he messed up is a big step. Bet you are counting the days until you can talk to him. I've been driving for 50 years and I agree - no driving on icky roads anymore - especially at night. And, there had better be good signs no matter what time of the day! I think Washington's signage is goofy as well, especially in Seattle. The signs point to the freeway but they don't tell you that you have to go through all these streets, all directions, before you get to the on-ramp. GGRR.

Pip – that Christmas ornament with the leg/lampshade reminds me we need to watch “A Christmas Story” again. One of the cutest movies ever made! All of your ornaments have a story it seems (lots of you gals have similar) and they are such treasures.

Kelly – hope your DH heals quickly from his dental visit and you get some new kids lined up. Flying to TX will make it easier all around and y'all won’t be driving on slick-ish roads all the way down to TX. My dad from Northern Indiana would always say "You-uns". Not sure where that came from, lol.

Heather - sorry to hear your cancer friend is in the hospital. Hope they can keep her comfortable and pain-free as possible in the future. The story about your mom's side of the family is very interesting. Is the plan to publish your memoirs so the general public can read them?

My DH is going thru his loss of appetite thing again. He tells me not to stress but I still rack my brain to fix a nutritious meal with at least protein and a veggie for him to eat at dinnertime. He says something sounds good then just picks at it. Seems he goes through this every year at Christmas time. So, I have a fridge and freezer full of leftovers that I’ll have to eat… roast beef with carrots and potatoes, thick and yummy chicken noodle soup. I refuse to toss them out. I remind him there’s Ensure in the fridge and sometimes he’ll drink some just to keep me happy.

I have had a crazy itching thing on my right forearm. No rash, no break-out or hives. Just itches and sometimes wakes me up. I try to keep a lot of good moisturizer on it and since I’m not working, I am able to get away with not showering every day, so I don't think it's dry skin or doesn't seem to be. Thankfully, Benadryl cream takes care of it quickly. I remember my mom had the same thing. I wonder if it’s related to a type of shingles? I am not complaining, it could be worse!

I have been woefully negligent in eating healthy food. Starting on my shopping list today (will head to town tomorrow once the roads are guaranteed to be good) and adding spinach and kale. There's something in my brain that says January 1st, it's time to get on the wagon and stay there for a while, and I do. Nothing wrong with getting a head start tho.

OK ladies, be good! I wish the "Awesome" button would return...sometimes "Like" and "Hug" doesn't really do it. Glad to know I'm not the only one who used the "woo" to mean extra special wonderful.

Lanette
SW WA State

janetr7476

cityjaneLondon wrote: »

And now my bestest cancer friend has been taken into hospital with fluid on the lung. I hope they can fix her up for Christmas at home. I'm sure this is her last one. She texted me from her hospital bed.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

Oh, Heather, I am so so sorry to hear this news. Sending good thots and prayers that she can be home for Christmas.

Janetr OKC

OregonMother

KJLaMore wrote: »

Heather- Sorry to hear of your mother's cousin. It is kind of bittersweet to see the last of a "generation" pass. Sorry also to hear of your friend's illness. Hope she gets some peace and relief. Hugs to you! KJ (Kelly)

Yes, Heather. I am also sad to hear of the passing of your mother's cousin, and I think what KJ said above is so true about the last of a generation. One of the things that moved me the most about my sister's memorial service was that my dad's oldest brother came. I get choked up thinking about it, even now. Hugging him and knowing that he is the last and that he knew my dad from the day he was born (my dad died about 10 years ago) . . . I don't know. I just felt such a strong connection to him and to the past, and since he was 90, and a WWII vet, I knew that it was probably the last time I would see him -- the last connection to the entire life of my dad.

Still feeling a little melancholic in foggy Oregon.

Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon

OregonMother

It's almost 11:30 here, and while I took this picture about three hours ago, it still looks like this outside. It is crazy foggy out there.

Felicia, in cold, foggy Willamette Valley

pipcd34

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margaretturk

(((Heather)))

langman22

((Heather & Becca))

Trying to load a pic and hope it works. Thanks for the instructions.

langman22

Yeah! It worked.

pipcd34

Lll

Peach1948

Peach1948