WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2018

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  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    Hi Sue G and welcome to the group.
    Barbi, hope you and Jake have safe travels to Seattle and back tomorrow.
    Lisa, congratulations on the completed sale...
    Becca, I remember that row of elevators. I went to high school in Portland and used to love to shop at Meir and Frank, mostly because it smelled so good. I got some great bargains in the basement on the clearance racks.

    Reading and thinking of everyone dealing with challenges. Almost the end of January up us. This month went by quickly. I wasn't successful with weight loss but did good with my exercise... maybe I'll have a scale victory in February.

    Betsy in NW Washington
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    jmkmomm wrote: »
    It is a cold evening in Indiana so I cannot even imagine M in Oz's ocean.

    It was like a reasonably warm swimming pool. :)


    But today would not be a good ocean day, the air temperature dropped from 30C down to 13C in the space of about 24 hours. :(

  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,251 Member
    :)Joyce, thank you for the kind words. Motivational videos and books and podcasts and threads like this have been the inspiration for me to keep doing what I know I should be doing. I hope the doctors will find the solution to help your daughter feel better.

    :)SueBDew, do you have something interesting to read or watch or listen to while you are on the treadmill? That's the only way I can walk for a long time either outdoors or on the treadmill.

    :)Terry, that sounds like a good plan for taking photos of your jewelry. Can't wait to see how the photos turn out.

    :* It's windy again tonight. Hope the power doesn't go off again.

    <3 Barbie from windy NW Washington
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    sdjm62 wrote: »
    Hello, Ladies! I've been reading the posts here for a couple days and would like to join. I'm 56 with about 20 pounds I'd like to lose. I recently learned I'm borderline pre diabetic so that's my incentive to get serious about my health.

    SueG
    Troutdale, OR

    Ooh welcome fellow Oregonian! Grew up in Damascus area, off 242nd! After marrying a sailor in the 1980's we finally retired in the Astoria area off the coast. I went to Sam Barlow HS, you? This is a great bunch of ladies!
    Becca
    Oregon
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Betsy in NW Washington , it was a great store eh? I could have an awful day at work, walk to Meier & Frank's and feel so much better! Yes I loved the bargain basement too. Wasn't there a hair salon there? I remember getting my hair cut there.
    Nice ta meetcha!
    Becca
    Coastie in Hammond,
    Oregon
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
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    I need to make this!!!!
    Becca
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,665 Member
    coastalgosgal wrote: »
    Turned in forms to our tax lady. Will it ever stop raining?????
    Becca

    I also have had enough of this rain. When will it end??

    Felicia
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,619 Member
    Missing department stores: In SF, the City of Paris department store had a 4 or 5 story open rotunda with a rotating Christmas tree that was something to see. BUT best was the carnival on the roof of the Emporium. Nothing like seeing the city lights from the top of a Ferris Wheel many stories above the street.

    Barbie what was the new dance you taught? I'm a sucker for catchy Irish music... ;) Safe travels and good thoughts for Jake's appointment.
    Oconnell I was sad when I learned that the Sound of Music movie makers didn't pay the VonTrapps for the rights to the story... they were sold to some earlier not so great movie... just always thought the successful movie should have done the right thing and paid them some royalty...
    Terry "Joyce you bad girl" atta gal, you tell her. Joyce we do NOT want you to fall and hurt yourself even worse! Laundry is just not worth it.
    Karen in UK "learned the wrong one" When we moved from Idaho to the coast, my new line dance teacher uses some of the same songs, but ... not always the same dances! Can NOT wrap my head around the versions of Boot Scootin' Boogie, Can't stop the feeling/Sunshine in My Pocket and Baby Likes to Rock it like a Boogie Woogie Choo Choo Train. They dance Dizzy to "Honey I'm Good" but that one I can do ;)
    Kim Va Mtns love the expression on your face!
    Katie Agree with Terry, Evie, et al. Get what YOU like. Hoping the next tile store has the magic combination that stands up and shouts "Me, ME!"... along with reliable installers with openings in the near future.
    Carol I'm trying to get Joe to take me out for Mexican Food and Margaritas too!
    Michele "prefer something store bought" to your home made cookies? Are they crazy? Sending good thoughts for Lexi, is there a special food for her?
    Felicia glad you're still with us.
    Wendy, naughty, naughty cougar! Thanks for teaching me some new words ;}
    Allie prayers and hugs to you and for your son. Does Dan like Alfie?
    Janetr hope you took lots of walking breaks on your long drives. Please watch your legs for any signs of swelling. Blood clots are no fun. Heartbreaking about your wedding rings. Ditto Lanette's ideas and everyone's suspicions of the guy on the phone. Stinker!
    Marcelyn kids climbing walls, LOL!
    Sharon "Where are your people?" LOL! They must be hanging out with mine...
    Becca I too am older than dirt. Glad your hubs copes so beautifully with your tears.
    Lisa great news, happy for you, and more than a little jealous of your debt free state. ;)
    Heather if nothing in Hove in your price range appeals, are you considering staying where you are? Any news on the neighbor's development plan?
    Beth Brava for trying to add humor to your son's scary situation.

    Sleep sweet everyone.

    Mindful and WARM Hugs to all,
    desismileys_4280.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Awe Barbara, he has no choice but to deal!
    Becca
  • dreamwriter
    dreamwriter Posts: 610 Member
    Rita - i am looking into a Spanish course here. Seems easier to find than an Italian course. My ex has invited me to Portugal. I guess I better get learning Portuguese. He and his kids all speak mainly languages. I really have to think about this invitation. Should have asked if it was a paid invitation.

    Lisa - Tis a great and wonderful day. You must be so happy and relieved to have that money in the bank and that worry gone.

    Evelyn - Glad to know that you are not suffering from the flooding.

    Worked today. Not sure how I made it until one but I did. My dumb alarm clock is acting up. I told Larry even the clock wants me to get retired. Richard was up to have coffee with me before I took off to work.

    Picked up Kim and took her to her interview. I browsed the Bay while she was at it. Anything I liked was over the $200 mark so it all stayed right there.

    Picked up Harmony and she was acting odd. Took her up to dance but she kept saying she felt like she was going to throw up. We sat in the car to let her nap as I found out Kim didn't put her to bed until ten. Wish I could force her to take a parenting course. She claims Harmony won't stay in bed. Be consistent and just keep putting her back into bed. My Missy Moo had suitcases under her beautiful eyes.

    Jheri is going to be making balloon-a- grams for Valentine's Day. Keira is having something similar for favours at her birthday party on Feb 2. She had decided she wants an art party for her birthday. I think her Mom should be able to handle that. I still need to find a present. We will probably do a small family birthday supper on the 1st, her real birthday. She is very excited.

    Larry's brother is going home tomorrow morning. They loaded the table and chairs into his truck so he is ready for take off.

    I really have to get more movement happening. I think it will be in the water as I couldn't even finish looking around the bay today.

    -Sharon in Lethbridge still wondering where my people are.
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Kate UK <3
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Morning ladies, a busy day ahead for me. This week, my packed lunches won't be red lentil soup but rather, chopped layered salad--first quinoa with a little balsamic dressing, then grated beets and carrots a small bit of rotisserie chicken and spinach and mushrooms. Because the dressing is on the bottom nothing gets soggy and I don't carry around an annoying container of dressing. I just shake it up and eat! Also, have blood oranges for a treat, boy are they tasty. I've got my gym bag packed to work out after school and then it's back to work in the evening for a concert--the kids are more than ready to perform and I'm looking forward to that. Some negative and toxic folks at work are nipping at my heels and I'm letting it bring me down----no no no no, I can stretch and exercise and choose to walk away from the wine---I mean whine ;) This time of year is particularly tough on teachers so I find myself writing in my journal at my desk rather than gather around the staff room eating candy and complaining!!!

    Lisa Congratulations on the closing, boy I know that must feel like such a relief!

    Welcome new folks, accountability and baby steps, pick yourself back up after a bad day (or two) and get right back to this. Your health is worth more than a bad food choice, or couch surfing. Keep checking in with us!

    NYKAREN
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,251 Member
    edited January 2018
    :)Barbara, This is the new dance I taught on Friday copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/tell-me-ma-ID109456.aspx


    :)<3 Barbie
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,701 Member
    Lisa - that's great news about the warehouse sale being done. What a neat feeling to be free to move on to your goal! And I loved your blog this morning about jeans/clothing we wear as we get older. I have yet to wear PJ's to the store, lol. I often wear my 15 year old faded jeans just because it feels so good to finally fit into them again. If I'm just going to Walmart, my DH's sweat pants are fine. B)

    Beth - sending prayers that you get hooked up with a new agency that can support your son.

    SueG from Troutdale - welcome! I'm a bit north of you in SW WA State. Keep checking this group out - you'll learn all kind of tips and we are so supportive of each other. Refreshing!!

    Barbie - hoping Jake's visit with the cardiologist goes well. My DH has an appointment with the vascular surgeon in Olympia on Feb 20th. If he needs to have anything done, hope it can be done down here. Don't relish driving to Seattle - I won't worry as it might not come to that.

    Becca - yes, I'm older than dirt and darn proud of it, lol. Your Navy Nuke son is filling out!

    Terry     - I am so glad your DH is finally getting over the flu. Holy smokes. I too can't wait to see how your photos turn out!

    Joyce - thank you for the update on Michelle. Hopefully the bacterial tests come back with something. That commercial with the little gal with her large intestine showing on her costume is so cute. I too can't recall what drug they are selling other than it has to do with the intestine. I remember when I had an abdominal ultrasound done a few years back and was stunned to learn my large intestine came right up under my ribs. For some reason I thought everything was down there around my belly button, lol. Has she had food allergy testing done? Glad she was there to help you with Mozart's little "trim", lol.

    NYKaren - thank you for sharing your jar salad recipe. I have all the ingredients here and will make a couple up. Good for you writing in your journal. I can see why you are looking forward to retirement. It's so nice to not have to deal with negative and toxic people at work anymore - when they are at your workplace, it's hard to ignore. I remember the freedom when I could finally tell them "see ya (I hope never, lol)" and shut the door on them!

    Have a good Tuesday ladies! One more day then Barbie will get us on board for February. <3

    Lanette
    Soggy SW WA State
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,701 Member
    bwcetc wrote: »
    Lanette ...

    getting hooked into an agency isn't the problem ... he uses several now for different services. The problem is finding a supported living situation that allows him to be independent and self-direct his life. The current model (excluding where he's been living which was a grand experiment that has come to an end) places people in "homes" regardless of the degree of disability and removes individual autonomy. My son needs physical support (and a little common sense support) but to put him with intellectually disabled individuals would be inappropriate on so many levels. He speaks multiple languages, holds a BA in Romance Languages and is currently pursuing a masters degree in Biblical Studies while always looking for employment. In the disabled community, he is the minority. We're looking for wheelchair accessible apartments that he could share with a roommate, and frankly, they don't exist. Senior buildings have "accessible" apartments for people of all ages but this usually means a walker can get through the doors, not a wheelchair or roll-in shower.

    Anyways, enough of my thinking out loud for today. I'm a firm believer in providence and live by an expectation that when a door closes, another is opening. We'll do our part and see what tomorrow brings.

    Beth

    Beth - Ah, thank you for clarifying. I think you are right - when one door closes, another opens. Kudos to your son for continuing his education - he certainly is exceptional. Is he taking classes online or was he able to attend college on campus?

    As I read about his situation, I am now curious about what kind of housing exists in my community. Our state Area Agency on Aging also has caseworkers who deal not only with seniors in need, but with disabled folks of all ages.

    You have my wheels turning!

    Lanette
    SW WA State


  • ryenday
    ryenday Posts: 1,540 Member
    edited January 2018
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :)Barbara, This is the new dance I taught on Friday copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/tell-me-ma-ID109456.aspx


    :)<3 Barbie

    Cue the music: she is handsome, she is pretty, she is the bell of Belfast city....

    I grew up with the Irish folk music usually performed by the Clancy brothers and Tommy Makem ... constantly it seems in the background. The close to St. Patrick’s day visit to Chicago if the Clancy Brothers in concert was a yearly pilgrimage in our family. That is a fun and upbeat song! (Tho I’d trip up all the dancers if you tried to have me join in! Pretty sure my motor coordination deficiencies put that way out of my league, so I’ll just sing along from the sidelines! ).

    Lol, I do love to dance- but it has to be modern freestyle jump around to the music stuff - but, Barbie it looks like fun!
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