WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2013

rjadams

Another very rainy day and more to come. It looks like it will clear up just as we head home. I guess not all vacations can be stellar. It is just a bit disappointing. Have a wonderful day ladies.

Robin, missing Bodi and Ritter
visiting the soggy state of Alaska.

cityjaneLondon

Hi all,
DH and DSIL are out for a walk. They are going to measure the 'jalk' I was doing my pbs on so I know exactly how far it is. She has a Garmin watch. I managed to do my gymming this am for the first time since Saturday, but haven't felt up to a long walk as well. I did a grocery trip and felt a bit 'other worldly' so have limited myself to a short stagger down to the nearby pub garden for lunch. I had a small beer and half a ham sandwich, no butter and no dressing on the side salad. Left the coleslaw. How good am I?:bigsmile: So this afternoon while they are out I have been sleeping on the sofa. Lovely!

Great news is that I have lost another 1 lb! Obviously mastitis is good for weight loss.:laugh: I have now lost a nice round British three and a half stones.!!! One more lb will take me to 50 lbs where I might announce goal! Or maybe not. I can't decide. I will reassess when that lb is gone. DSIL commented on the colourful clothes I was wearing - bright blue running socks (thank you drkatiebug), purple skinny jeans and a bright pink t shirt! To think once upon a time you couldn't get me out of black!

I will leave the strength training for another couple of days to let the mastitis subside. When it is all better I think I will ask for an X ray to check there is no regrowth of a tumour blocking anything.

The rovers have returned so bye bye for now.

HEATHER UK

jmkmomm

Got up at the crack of dawn today.......9:30!!!!! The old nurses bunch are having their monthly lunch today, we don't have any other monthlys, so I had to do all my computer stuff, today is weigh and measurement day, etc. I still need to get that .2 pounds off to be at my pre-fudge weight. My measurements weren't very good either, some up and some down but the up out did the down so I have a net increase of 1 1/8 inches. I don't understand how my blood sugar can still be 92 when I am only taking 1 Metformin a day.

Did you all see Funniest home videos the other night. Mom and Dad were giving their daughter a hamster for Christmas, the had the hamster habitat alkready set up and managed to wrap it. They didn't realize that when they bought the hamster that she was pregnant. So even though the little girl was surprised to get a hamster Mom and Dad were the most surprised to see 8 babies!

Each month one woman decides on where to go to our lunch. So we are going to longhorn Steakhouse. For lunch! Oh my, oh my. Luckily they have all the nutritional content on line and I was able to find some things to eat that are fairly low in sodium, calories and carbs. So I'm having to flip flop my meals today and instead of my fairly low calorie meal being at lunch time, now it will be at supper. I just hop I can get enough protein in tonight to keep me going all night so I won't get the munchies.

I had to get up real early today because I never know what condition my CPap straps are going to leave my hair and might have to take a shower. But I'm OK, a little curling iron and hair spray and i'm good to go. I have had my hair cut the same style for many a year. In fact I never pay my beautician to fix it, takes quite a bit of money off the charge, just cut it. But as my face was changing I wanted a new haircut. So i took a picture in to her. She doubted I had enough hair to do it but she tried. It's a longer cut and it didn't work and since the lady in the picture was probably younger than my daughters I just could never make myself look like her. Now it's not my usual time to get a hair cut and my hair is to long for me to work with. OH, such is life. Sometimes I just wish I could put a bowl over my head and do the same kind of cut my Mom did with my brothers. Why does our hair have to change through the years.

Joyce

Vickil57

Happy Wednesday and good afternoon ladies. Well the temps are on the way up again today. Glad I am inside until after 10pm. as when I am done working switchborad I will go work in the gift shop till close. I do that acouple times a month as a voluteer. I enjoy it. Sometimes I will only make a dollar or two, depending on patient count. It is run by all voluteers so they are not losing money. I do have to go see the employee nurse as they are trying to make sure everyone has all the shots they are to have. So have to go meet with her and see what I need. Sure not thrilled about that. DH got the trike home and back together so he will pick me up on that tonight and we can do alittle ride. I do like the trike alot more then the motorcycle. That extra wheel makes me feel so much safer.

jb--Fantastic news about DH job. God does such good work. I admit sometimes I wish he would do it faster. Patience is not one of my better traits. Congrates on the NSV of getting a new picture on drivers license. I have lied about my weight on mine for so long I am looking forward to getting my new one with the right weight. I want to get a new picture on my hospital ID as it was taken over 100 pounds ago.

Sandy- It always shocks me that people can be so heartless and mean. Bless the neighbors for doing the right thing and giving the family support. I do hope the law does something. We had a 12 year old kill himself last month in alittle town about 30 miles from here. Some kids were bullying him and put him in a trash dumpster. So he told his parents who are teachers at the school. They called the parents and then the next day at the public pool these same boys depanted him and took pictures. It was out by the pool in front of eveyone. The young boy went home and shot himself. His younger sister found him. Then at the visitation before the funeral the parents and these kids showed up. The mom refuses to go back to the house and they are moving as they will not teach at the school this year. It makes me so sad that this can happen.

Pat-have they checked your blood pressure? Hope they figure it out as being dizzy is no fun.

Sue-Happy first Anniversary.

grandmallie- Thanks for the tip. DH works just down the street from our dentist so he said he would stop and see what they can do and when I can get in.

Joyce- I enjoied your car story. When I was 11 we had been out picking apples and had several baskets in the car. We had on old stationwagon that the back door opened like a regular door. My mom went around a corner and the door came open and my sister fell out(she was 6) then the door went shut. There were 5 of us kids and the rest of us were laughing so hard we could not make mom understand what happened. When we went back to get her she sitting beside the road waiting. Back then no one wore seat belts. DH and I bowled on teams for acouple years and I am not very good. So we told them we wanted to be on a team that wanted to have fun. Well we got such a high handicap that we won alot. Made the one team so mad as they were out to win. I understand about your hair. I am getting so thin on top that if I let it get to long it really shows. I wish they could just cut it so it would look good and not need alot of work. Blood surger of 92 is to high?? What do they want it to be? I feel good when mine is under 110.

Melanie- Saturday sounds like it will be alot of fun. Hope it is everything you expect.

Heather- glad you are taking care of yourself. Congrates on the loss. Love the new colors. I am trying to pick colors as I buy new things as I have so much black and dark colors.

I hope everyone has a great afternoon.
Blessed! Vicki in HOT GI NE

phoo513

Good Wednesday Morning, My Friends!

The morning is fairly good, but the night was awful! I made a beautiful pork loin chop last night w/ sweet potatoes on the side. It sure was pretty. I should have left it on the plate and taken its picture, but I ate it. It got stuck. I was uncomfortable all night until it worked its way out about 5:30 this morning. Now I feel hung over, and my chest aches from the effort of expulsion. I just hate this! Oh, well.... this to shall pass. Today will be a quiet day because my meds are now out of whack. When food gets stuck, there is no sense taking my night time meds because they will not stay in. I will just have a quiet day until things level out again. Enough whining!

It is another gorgeous day in Az. Early morning clouds, light rain during the night, and highs in the 90's today. Lovely. I just talked to my SO up in MN, and he is going out to pick some wild raspberries in his yard before the bears come in and get them. I drool just thinking about the taste of wild berries. Oh, yum!

--Suebdew- Happy MFP Birthday! -:flowerforyou: even if you have been gone for a while, it is very positive that you came back!

--Sue in SD- I think the slower pace of the horses sounds like a great vacation, but I think I would have to go with a nice "Dude" ranch where they care for the animals and spoil the people with the credit cards! I am truly a spoiled weenie! :bigsmile:

--Meg - It sounds like you spent the day dealing w/ administration, paperwork, and BS...:indifferent;. I would always be cranky after those days! As far as the cat hair goes, well, everyone who knows me knows it is just part of my 'look'. I carry a lint brush from the 99 cent store with me at all times! It was good for you and DH to sit down and talk about the issue of time management and your exercise. That shows dedication on your part and support on his.

--Jen from NY- Welcome back! It sounds like you had one busy summer. Glad to hear that your mother has stopped smoking after 65 years, that is awesome. I am sorry to hear that your husband is being deployed. I wish they would bring all of our loved ones back, I support those soldiers and pray for them daily, but really hate that our country had to be there at all. Take care and be well; I look forward to getting to know you through this wonderful group of friends.

--BarbieCat- Hope you had sweet dreams! Good catch on the "lots of crackers and lots of peanut butter", however, I probably would have wanted the p b on the apple, too!

--Michelle- Did you take a moving van to get all of the furniture? Wow! I really want to move in next door to you so I can be invited to your parties! Please, tell me you have a large Kitchen Aid stand mixer with all of the attachement that you use for all of this cooking! I have always dreamed of owning one, but then I would use and end up weighing 400 lbs! Maybe my little hand mixer is safer for me.

--Katla- How many calories do you burn washing a whale? I can't seem to find that one in the database!

--Genealace- I am not sure what lawnbowling is. Is like bocce ball? Congrats on your 'low score' prize.

--Joyce- The first year my son bowled with his team from work, he earned the 'pink bowling ball' for the lowest overall
average. Needless to say, the competitiveness kicked in, and he did not earn it the second year! Enjoy yourself!
Looking up the menus before going out to eat is a really good idea, but it would require me to be organized before I
leave the house! That is not one of my strong suits.

Ok- I had better go and be effecient, somehow. I started cleaning my craftroom yesterday, I should go and work on it a little more. Someone mentioned they were envious of my craftroom, I smile everytime I go into it. I bought this particular house because of that room! I know, it sounds silly, but women who play with scissors, paper, pictures or fabric will all understand needing their own space. I make cards and do some scrapbooking. I love doing it, but it does take space. Bill needs room for his beads, feathers and leather, and I need room for my things, too. I don't think we will ever actually live together because we simply have too much stuff! Have a great day, Everyone!

Pat (Phoo in Az)

Suzy_in_DE

Happy Hump Day –

Hope all you ladies are doing well. Well summer is back and had to turn the air conditioning back on. It’s been nice having the windows open and definitely appreciate the lower gas & electric bills.

So far this week I give myself an A on meeting my goals, have done 60 minutes of cardio each day and have achieved a minimum of 14,000 steps each day. My one moment of weakness was yesterday when someone brought muffins into work. Had a blueberry muffin (one of my weaknesses), so almost tipped me over in calories. Scale is stuck again, but at least it isn’t going up.

Joyce – what a nice tribute to your parents. What a nice remembrance.
Heather – hope you are 100% recovered now.
Barbie – love the picture!
Michele – I’m not sure if Lisa wrote “Skinny B****”.
JB – congratulations on hubby getting a job, how exciting.
Sandy – so sorry to hear about the grandmother of an autistic child. I’m always amazed how cruel people can be.
Vicki – congratulations on the wonderful weight loss.

Hope the rest of the week goes well for everyone.
Suzy

jmkmomm

Vicki what I mean is that I thought that be dropping my Metformin from 2 to 1 would allow me to have a little higher blood sugar. :sad: s a diabetic 2 I should consider 100 - 110 normal. So several weeks ago when I was dropping down to the 80's he dropped one pill. Last week it was 93 and this week 92. So I may be calling him to ask about me relying on diet only. I think I have shown him that I can do it.

Last night I worked out what I was going to eat at Longhorn, I even checked MFP diary today to make sure what it was. So when I got there I thought what I was getting was on the lunch menu but when I saw the menu it was n the regualr salad menu, and on regular price:sad: So that's what I got. The girls laughed at me when I asked for a low fat dressing, no feta cheese, pecans on the side. They asked me if I wanted to go back and fix it myself. I hate the texture of feta cheese, it came with a vinegarette dressing. I just can't get over eating a dressing with vinegar in it. I know it had the word rasberry associated with it but I don't like rasberries. I use very little dressing anyway so low fat was OK with me. And I love to leave the pecans and eat them like a desert. We had a good time checking up with each others lives over the last month. We previously had managed to get together a couple times a year so there was more to talk about and catch up on. I quickly chose next month and chose Panera bread. I know I can easily get something there. One of the other girls took October and says she wants us all out to her house. I told her that she has to arrange with all the wild deer and other animal life that roam her acreage to show up around all her beautiful trees and gardens. She will fix something scrumpous! When we first started our old nurses club this one lady always had us out to her house, never would accept us bring any food. She just wanted to give back everything we had given her. She could put any cooking show expert to shame.

Gotta watch last nights Americas got talent so I can watch the results show tonight. I hate it when AGT and So you think you can dance are one the same night:sad: :laugh: But one comes on at 7 and the other at 8. So I watch the 7 PM show and use my DVR for the other.

Joyce

suebdew

Just plugging along today. Took a trip to the grocery (first time by myself) since I hurt my back (actually butt). I'm being very conscience about what I'm eating the last few days. One day at a time. Hopefully a few days in a row and I'll get back on track.
jb - so happy for you and your family. Your garden produce sounds wonderful. Last year I had lots of figs and this year none at all.
Katia - I can just see you washing that "whale". Bet is was fun. I always like to play with the hose.
Barbie - love your picture especially the red cowboy hat!
Meg - that was smart of you to have a discussion about what you need to keep up with your exercise routine.
Michelle - when is the party? Sounds like it's going to be a doozy!
Have to get something cooked for dinner. Have a great evening.
Sue in TX

genealace

Good Humpday afternoon

Lawn bowled this morning but we cut the game short as it was too hot. Humidex reading of over 35c. If you don't know about Lawn bowling there are lots of u-tubes. I found this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gdfb40rks4 What you have to remember is that the bowl isn't round so it doesn't roll in a straight line. If anyone has played or seen curling, it is the same principle except that the 'target' can move and it is whoever is closest is the scorer.

Went to the mall this afternoon and walked round.

Yesterday, when I had my bath when I got home from bowling, I somehow managed to shut the towel in the bath door (I have a walk-in bath) which meant that the seal wasn't sealed and water leaked out and went down into the basement. Yuck - it took me ages to clean it all up, and I'd just got clean, but there I was scrabbling around on the floor mopping up the water.

Almost finished my piece of lace, just joining the end to the beginning, so I'm hoping I won't find any mistakes when I take all the pins out.

genealace

When I go out to eat, I often take my own salad dressing with me because I can't eat pepper or mayo. I make it with basil, lemon juice, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and light olive oil. One thing I read about salad dressing (or sauce or any kind), is always have it on the side and then when you are eating, dip the fork in the dressing then into the piece of food. It also helps so that the food isn't overpowered by the flavour of the dressing and if you don't eat everything and want to take it home, then even salad is good the next day - but not if it is smothered in dressing.

wessecg

I'm sure everyone thinks I've dropped off the face of the earth and I kind of have. I don't know if I wrote about my stepdaughter's biological Mom committing suicide about 4 weeks ago. She actually made sure that my daughter found her and even blamed her in her goodbye note. I've never felt so much hatred for such a useless human being but even I didn't think she'd be this pathetic. And this just weeks before my daughter embarked on what should have been the happiest time of her life - moving away to college.

Then just days later I was thrown from my horse and broke 6 ribs - all displaced too - not just cracked. So I've been useless to my poor husband who has had to help clear out his ex's house, build a closet for the many clothes my daughter had kept at her Mom's, get my daughter packed and moved along with the normal responsibilities of dinner, football, soccer and 7 horses. The grass in our back yard is a forest.

Meanwhile I am living in a recliner and eating back all the pounds I've lost. And I sold my horse that was the love of my life. Just can't chance getting hurt anymore at my age. So now I'm on the hunt for a smaller older horse.

Oh, and then yesterday I find out that the husband of a lady friend of mine who is genuinely the kindest and most upbeat person I've ever known committed suicide. He and his wife were incredibly happy and had a really busy life with all their grand kids. There is no way that this man was depressed or had any intention of ending his life. He was on some kind of medication that is known for having this effect. I can't ask for enough prayers to help both my daughter and my friend to cope with their grief.

grandmallie

wesseg-I am so sorry you are going through such a tough time, I will keep you,your daughter, and your friend in my prayers..
genalace- I have dont that for years, always always ask for dressing on the side, and just dip the tines of the fork in the dressing...
well talked to the DGD and my daughter took alot of pictures.. she looked adorable and really enjoyed herself. I think this will open a whole new world to her:bigsmile:

drkatiebug

I am so behind on reading and posting. I'll hit a few, catch some more next time.

Meg, I'm so sorry for the diabetes diagnosis. At least you now know that you can eat according to plan. That should give you a little less of an overwhelmed feeling about it.

Sandy, I missed your original story about the shoe shopping, but am glad you finally got a pair that will work for you.

Heather, I'm glad you are feeling better. I had mastitis once when I was breast-feeding my second child. Not fun! BTW, did you ever get the Wright Socks? Did you like them?

Michele, I'm glad you found a floss that will work. I'll tell you what a former student of mine, now a dentist, says about flossing. He says you don't have to floss all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep.

I'm thinking about adding some strength training to my exercise routine. I've decided that may b what I need to bump it up to the next level.

Later,
Kay

megblair1

Hi everyone. I had a good day in the intensive care unit re-orienting myself. But I got really hypoglycemic before lunch and ended up eating too much and when I got home I went to bed with a migraine for a couple of hours. Feel better now but foggy.

Jen: nice to see you again. Prayers and hugs for mom and your Marine.

Rhonda you got some nice exercise in!

Barbie: I think you summarized the thread quite well although I admit to missing the attack cats

Michele: you have solved my problem. I need a navy blue cat, but then I need a pink one, a purple one, a yellow one (well they do have those)! LOL

Joyce : I like those egg sandwiches too

Katla: those kind of chores never seem like work to me because they are so therapeutic

Melanie: ;great job beating the cravings! It will be great to work out with a celebrity like that!

Genealace: great job lawn bowling

Grandmallie: great attitude…that weight will come off sooner or later. First day of school…so exciting!

Anamika: sometimes those life events happens, and it’s good to just enjoy all of it as a special treat

DeeDee: you are having rain again? Don’t float away!

Jane: hope you are having a good day!

Robin: sorry your vacation has been so poor weather-wise. I bet you’ll be glad to get back to the dogs.

Heather; good news on the weight loss! Hope the mastitis is getting better now

Vicki: it’s hot here too but it finally feels like summer!

Pat: sorry your night was so bad. I forgot if you know why you have this stomach issue? Is there anything you can do about it?

Suzy: good attitude about not gaining!

Suebdew: take care of your back/butt!

Carol: I have been missing you! I remember about the suicide and the broken ribs. Both are so horrible. And now this latest suicide…I’m sending prayers and hugs to you.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: You must be reeling! You’ll lose the weight when you can get up and get around. I’m so sorry you had to sell your horse. My best friend doesn’t ride at all anymore because she is on anticoagulants and is afraid of falling or being thrown, but she still has the horses..about 7 of them. I hope you come back again soon.

I’m heading off to eat dinner…bbq chicken, coleslaw, corn….Usually a reasonable dinner, but after lunch, I’ll be over. Oh well. One more episode like this and I’m stopping the new evening dose of metformin. Take care everyone. Meg from Omaha where the chiggers seems to be starting to bother DH a little less but he still looks awful!

jmkmomm

Carol :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: My heart is just breaking right now for all that you have had to go through. Some times I look forward to when the Rapture happens and we will all be taken into arms of God and know that we do't have to go through all that heartache. Is there any volunteering on the phone for suicide prevention, horse rescue or something that you can do to help you feel like you are helping. You had the strength to lose the weight before, you will find it within yourself to do it again. Let us know what we can do to help.

Joyce

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: Anamika, do not be discouraged…..just make a fresh start right now….everybody had bumps in the road….as long as you keep posting on this thread, you know that you want to make positive changes.

:bigsmile: DeeDee, lunch today was fun and the food was delicious……it looked so beautiful when it came to the table…..I had swimming rama---chicken, spinach, white meat chicken, and brown rice.

:bigsmile: Heather, it sounds like you are feeling better…good idea to get some extra rest

:flowerforyou: Jb and Vicki, it was very exciting for me when my weight got down below the weight I lied about on my driver’s license…it took two years before it was time to get a new license so I could change my weight and get a new picture taken.

:brokenheart: Pat, sorry your lovely dinner treated you so badly…..as much as love peanut butter, I’m not moderate with it so I have to limit the times I can eat it.

:bigsmile: Suzy in DE, congrats on your 14.000 steps a day.

:bigsmile: Joyce, good planning at lunch

:flowerforyou: Sue in TX, the longer you stay away from the foods that cause problems, the easier it will be……you are so right to take it one day at a time.

:flowerforyou: Genealace, I’m learning to eat salad with no dressing at all….I haven’t found anything that’s worth the calories

:brokenheart: :brokenheart: Cheryl, you have had some major bumps in the road…..do not be discouraged……I am especially sorry about your having to sell your horse….my hubby had to stop riding completely because of a back injury.

:flowerforyou: Kay, some of us from this thread are doing a strength training challenge…..here is the link to the thread
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1069105-strength-training-challenge

:flowerforyou: We have more beautiful weather today that encouraged me to work in the yard and walk the dogs after coming home from dance and lunch. This morning Jake did something to the computer that caused it to go crazy but a long time on the phone with his friend, the computer genius, got it fixed. On Friday he’ll take the friend to lunch to say thank you.

Barbie from sunny NW Washington

“If it’s important to you then you will find a way, if it’s not you’ll find an excuse.”

yoyonomore55

Just got caught up on all of the posts. My sister and I just returned from a trip to Ohio to take my niece to college. It was great to be able to see where she will be and to help her settle in. Very emotional as well! Eating wasn't the best, no real exercise, and very little sleep. Oh, well. I will just start over tomorrow! I am meeting with the nutritionist to get some ideas for protein filled breakfasts and snacks. I just don't enjoy meat anymore and don't eat any fish or seafood. Right now I am using protein bars and shakes which I like, but would like to be able to fulfill my protein requirement with more "real" food and less of the shakes and bars.

I am going to bed- just too tired to respond to all tonight. Will be back tomorrow.

Cheryl- I am so sorry to hear about all you are dealing with. I have missed your posts. I hope you find just the right horse to purchase. Am praying for strength and peace for your daughter and fast healing for you.

Good night all.

Deb A in CNY

exermom

I got that band this morning, but it just seems to occur when I'm on my laptop, not on the desktop. Like I couldn't see the start of Joyce's post but on my desktop I can. Weird.

Joyce - I usually will fry my egg but I also have a veggie burger and put that in the microwave. Along with the egg I usually have some egg sustitute and lately I've been putting cheese on top of that. What a breakfast. I like my yolks runny, but I could maybe scramble the egg and put that in the microwave. To me, there's just something about the consistency of hard-cooked egg yolks. Well, that's one of the few foods that I really don't care for.

katla - cleaning the boat, as weird as this may sound, sounds really relaxing. I know that I enjoy cleaning the pool. Wish some of that job would transfer into cleaning the house....lol

Melanie - getting to workout with Shawn T! I'd be over the moon

Joyce - the point the team has to give another is called a handicap. I'm glad mine is so high. Good for you increasing your average! Mine doesn't seem to be going up. I wish I could take some private lessons, I think that would really help me, but the bowling alley by us for some reason is now opening later and later in the day and staying open later and later in the evening. I know when we go for the Newcomers bowling league we leave around 9 and there's practically no one there. This isn't Charlotte where people are out later. Hickory is more retired people who do things early in the day. Oh well...... they'll do what they want to do

According to the Wii, I was down today. I knew that I would be.

grandmalle - the first day of kindergarten is such a milestone. I still remember when my kids first day was, I was so strong until they got on the bus and it pulled away. Then I'd cry like a baby!

Joyce - my hubby likes (get this) peanut butter and bacon on toast. For variety, he sometimes will have peanut butter and potato chips (yes, in a sandwich, not the chips on the side)

Robin - so sorry the weather isn't cooperating for you. But on the bright side..it's so nice to take a vacation and just get away

Heather - you WERE so good eating! I'm proud of you. And on that pound down, WTG girl

Went to yoga then the deep water class. After coming home and giving Loki his med, I went to Sally's. Actually, I had a pair or earrings I was about to give away, but decided I'd see if they were real gold. They were MIL's, I never wear them, but she at the end had her good jewelry with her costume jewelry. I fully expected it to be costume jewelry, but it's 14 karat gold. Who would have thunk? I'll probably trade them in and get these stackable rings that I am eyeing. Then went to Sally's and got this stuff for covering roots. Evidentally, it doesn't last all that long and, I didn't know this, but if you get something and try it and it isn't the right shade, you can return the unused portion. Then I went to WalMart to redeem some coupons that I had. Actually, I got them off the Internet after I'd bought the items.

Then we went to lunch with the other 2 couples who are cohosting the social. I had a black bean burger, just water to drink, and instead of the fries had what is called a "veggie boat", basically, it's carrot sticks and celery.

Vicki - how horrible for that boy!

Pat - yes, I do have a KitchenAid mixer. Really, it's so heavy, I've seen where basically you have it in a wall on a sliding platform and there's a door so it's out of sight but easily accessible. How I'd love to have that! Don't think it can be done right now, tho. We talked today, and I'm going to get the ice tea since I have a membership at Sam's and the gal in charge of the socials thinks I should probably have more plastic wine glasses. So I'll buy more and if we don't use them, then I'll return them.

Joyce - many times the lunch menu item is just a smaller amount than on the dinner menu. Ask and many times restaurants will give you the lunch portion. I know that I usually get a chicken meal at Olive Garden that's on their lunch menu but isn't on their dinner menu, but they'll serve it to me at dinnertime.

Sue in TX - the party is this Saturday. So far, 34 people have signed up. But from having hosted socials in the past, I know that there will be people who didn't respond who will come, people who responded that won't come so I'm prepared. We got the tables and items from the Newcomers social committee today. To be a bit honest, at first glance, I'm thinking that there aren't enough supplies. Maybe I'm wrong. I seem to recall that the items for the social were given to the host/hostess in a plastic container, I got them in a plastic bag. Well, they're still in the car so when we bring them in, I'll see if there's enough. I do have to buy the iced tea, they told me to buy it in the gallon jugs (premade). I volunteered to buy it since I have a Sam's membership. Wonder how many bottles of water there are? See, my way is to have more than enough and if needed, I can always return some. But that's just me. I usually take the food items out of the refrigerator to deforst that we're going to have for dinner the following week. I'm trying to cut that down this week, or at least not have something that needs defrosting until Wednesday.

genalace - water leaking is not fun at all. One time water from our washing machine leaked downstairs (really, twice but once was my fault and I just never told Vince about it). I always ask for my salad dressings on the side. One of the reasons is because I've found that many times the restaurants put waaaayyyyy too much dressing on. Also, this way I don't have to have any. Like today at lunch, I got this ranch dressing for the veges, just dipped a carrot and then a piece of celery in it and didn't have any more. It just didn't appeal to me. Now that black bean burger......... It's interesting how tastes change

Cheryl - you've certainly been thru an awful lot. Prayers for all concerned

Meg - you HAVE heard of hair dye????? lol (colorful cats). So sorry you aren't feeling well, but glad you're getting better

Great news!!!! The riverrock is in!!! We're getting the last (it d*** well better be the last) 5 yards delivered Friday.

Deb - the thing that I'm not crazy about with protein shakes and bars is that they almost always have so much added sugar that sometimes they are almost like a candy bar. I did find a protein drink with no added sugar (or artificial preservatives), but it was so expensive. I'd rather get my protein from foods, too. Greek yogurt is pretty high in protein.

Michele in NC

etak17

Hi!
Been (mostly) keeping up with the posts and wanted to jump in and say hello before I go to bed.
Sending out lots and lots of {{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}} to you all, but especially those facing stressful or difficult issues. I hope things get better soon.

Kate in Brooklyn:flowerforyou:

Katla49

Barbie: It is a wise woman to know when to keep her mouth shut. I'm not wise. :laugh: The best thing we could do to reorganize our garage is to throw away a lot of our precious things. Too bad it won’t happen any time soon. (My treasures, his junk versus his treasures, my junk.)

Robin: I’m sorry your Alaska trip featured a shipload of rain. :ohwell: I hope you found ways to enjoy yourselves despite the weather. We had a sailing trip to BC about 13 or 14 years ago that began in mid June-uary and ended during the first few days of Jul-ember. We stopped in at Princess Louisa, and had chilly rain and cold weather the whole time we were there. We were with friends and found ways to have fun despite the weather. A commercial shrimper tied up at the docks while we were there. We asked if we could buy some shrimp, and they said they were sorry they couldn’t sell us any shrimp. (Against the rules.) They could sell us bait, though. Our bait was delicious. It came frozen in boxes that said P R A W N S on them.:bigsmile: The day we left the clouds lifted a bit to reveal snow about 50 above sea level where we were floating.:grumble:

Heather UK: Your colorful outfits sound fabulous. WTG! :bigsmile: Don’t leave us when you reach your goal. We’ll still need your moral support and stories.

Vicki: I’ve thought that the trike motorcycles were a good idea for a long time now, especially good for those of us who are no longer young. I hope you have a great time with yours.:flowerforyou:

Pat (Phoo in AZ): I hope your digestive system quits punishing you. You might have to go for a soft diet for a while to rest it. I’m thinking of ice-cream (occasional treat) yogurt, cottage cheese, soup… I have no idea what your trigger foods are, but I"m trying to think of things that are likely to digest easily. Good luck.:flowerforyou:

Suay in DE: Good work!:bigsmile:

Suebdew: “Whale washing” isn’t for everyone, but I did have fun. You’re right about that.:bigsmile:

Wessecg: I’m so sorry you had to sell your horse. but if he wasn’t safe for you to continue riding, you’ve done what you had to do. I hope the one you find to replace him turns out to be an absolute love. I have an open mind about suicide for people with incurable end stage diseases like cancer, but not for people who kill themselves to punish friends or family for being happy. :noway: That is just selfish meanness. :mad: Better days are coming. I’m sure of it.:flowerforyou:


We are having SaTurkey Day this Saturday as a going away party for DS, who will soon be deployed. It is hard to know he’ll be gone for months and in some danger. We need to stay focused on letting him know how proud we are of him. He’s career military and has been gone many times before. It doesn't get easier.


Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

August goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.
3. Drink at least 2 glasses of water daily.

jmkmomm

Katla :flowerforyou: I can't even begin to think what it is to be a Mom to a career military man. My brother was in the navy for 20 years and they never knew where there next move was. We didn't hear from them a lot anyway so to me life wasn't much different when he was gone than when he was living at the base. His wife would let us know though when he was unable to call her on his computer. He was on one of the nuclear subs and when they got in dangerous water they had to go down in the ocean as far as they could so not to be detected. But on their choice they decided to move as far as they could from Mom and dad. So I'm sure Mom did a lot more worrying than I did. He still cant talk about his missions.

I think 'scrubbing the whale' must be a little like what Gibbs on NCIS does when he goes down in his basement and sands his boat he seems to making all the time. He does it to think and ponder on life. Like Karate Kid, wash on, wash off.

Joyce

grandmallie

slept in to 4:45 this morning..
im running around today,and im fighting a headache so I wont go to the gym this morning..
when I talked to Taliah(DGD) last night she was very excited.. since she is going to a christian school she told me her teacher read a couple of pages from a book.
she says grandma do you know what? Who made us, God made us, God made the world,she is quoting the bible.she said first there was darkness and then there was light, and that God Loves Us..
how adorable...I am glad that she is getting a good education and a little bit of religion mixed in there..right now at this age she is a sponge.. she will soak it all in...
the only thing that bothered me is that she called me a DoDo,i told her she was silly, she said thats what daddy calls you..
the only thing I am thankful for is that he dials the phone for her to call me..
going to take the dogs for a walk, take the car in for a oil change, and then go out with my friend Doris..

DeeDee2211

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Hope this day finds everyone happy and healthy! It`s a busy day for me:grumble: , along with another Dr. appt., I`m going in because my phlebitis is acting up...again ....just making sure it`s not a blood clot! I haven`t let it keep me from walking, I just walk through the pain, and then put a heating pad on it for a bit at night. It just annoys me, I don`t have time for the aches and pains anymore. I`m actually going to see if they can strip the vein or whatever it is they can do, the tiniest little bump on my leg sets it off:mad: . I feel like here lately I`ve been living on Advil, not a diet I want to keep up! Okay enough grumbling from me this morning!

Hope everyone has a great day! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!

Hugs,
DeeDee in foggy soggy NC

yanniejannie

Good morning, ladies,

Have been reading all the posts, just not felt up to much posting; my stomach is off.........getting me awake way early with upper g.i. pain since Tues. am. Also off and on during the day. Today up at 2:30am..........ulcer type symptoms. Don't know if it's tied in to the weekly Fosamax (Sundays); have skipped my evening ASA even though it's the coated kind. Now planning on sticking to an ulcer diet through the weekend and will call g.i. dr. if symptoms persist. Currently eating brown rice mixed with applesauce............yum (?)

Barbie.......great pic; how many are in your dance group?

JB.........Yay!!! on your dh's job

Heather ...........hope you are feeling better

Sandy.........how are the new shoes working out for you?

Rhonda.........happy belated b-day

wessecg...........your daughter will stay in my thoughts; she's carrying a heavy load. Sorry to hear of you giving up your horse. My dd and I were in a tack store yesterday afternoon and a woman was telling the owner (a friend of ours) that she was willing to give away a great horse because it is just too much for her to handle and she doesn't have the time to train him properly......so, you are not alone; even if her story is a bit different.

Know I've missed a lot; didn't take any notes. DD left to open the pool; going to try for some more zzzzzzz's

Best to all,
yanniejannie

Anamika703

Hello friends
just popping in to say Thanks
Have a g reat day everyone :drinker:
Hugs to all
Anamika

LizPlus

Good Morning;
Yanniejannie; DeeDee; Grandmaille; Joyce; Katla49; Kate in Brooklyn; Michele; Deb; Barbie; :flowerforyou:

Today is supposed to be sunny but I pray it is not as hot as yesterday...hope everyone has a sunny day also. I have an update on my sister....she had an awful fall Saturday night it knocked her out and they had to take her to the hospital to revive her...the side of her head is so black and blue.....they did some tests there and found out that the cancer has reached her brain ..
Went in yesterday after finally getting our car,....that is still ongoing. ...she had some smiles for us but the fall took a lot out of her..I swear she aged 5 years... she dozed off and we set there with her a bit but she was trying to keep awake for us so we left...going in this morning.....I don't know how much longer I will have her ...but I want to be with her all I can
Going to go and do a few things up before we go I am so behind on some things..but she comes first....Have a happy day my friends!

Liz fr Halifax NS

Gardengail

Liz, praying for you and your sister. {{ }} Such a tough time.
Gail, metro ATL

Katla49

I think 'scrubbing the whale' must be a little like what Gibbs on NCIS does when he goes down in his basement and sands his boat he seems to making all the time. He does it to think and ponder on life. Like Karate Kid, wash on, wash off.

Joyce

You have something here! Maybe it is a bit like the Karate kid. On the other hand, I was out in the sunshine, floating, and playing with water. All fun. I'm now sore all over, but it is the ache of hard work rather than pain.:bigsmile:

drkatiebug

Liz, I am so sorry about your sister. thinking of you...

Katla49

Liz:

Hugs to you. It takes a special kind of courage to stay in there day after day while a loved one is fighting a losing battle. If I had a sister, I'd like her to have your courage and devotion. I'm sure your sister is grateful for all of your love and support.

Katla