WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR FEBRUARY 2018
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Hey all!
I miss an afternoon and wow! 175 new posts.
I go to a Bible study on Tuesdays and I had one cookie!! There is a whole table full of snack items that are mostly homemade and very tasty.
My Mom’s pictures thank you so much with your sweet words about my mom’s pictures. She was fun to be with and had a great life! And yes the dark haired woman in one of the picture is my evil sister. I try not to think of her being evil just doing what she has done her whole life.
The day we left for San Antonio for my mom’s services at Ft Sam Houston, I wasn’t 2 miles away from home and a dog ran into the front side of my car. I didn’t see him because he hit on the side not in front of me. I was going about 35 mph and I saw him run off with another dog in my mirror across a pasture. He looked hunkered up. I felt so bad! Then I was another 2 miles down the rode and I ran over a squirrel and killed the poor thing! I just burst out into tears crying. My DH said don’t be silly, but everything was hitting me! My mom’s death, my sister being so awful then a dog and a squirrel. I just wanted to put that out there! Now I feel better.
It has been raining for two days now and have been averaging 6” a day. It’s still raining tonight. We’re supposed to get another front moving in tomorrow so it looks like more!
Janet and Lisa The eggs are beautiful! I love them and Lisa your idea was fabulous!
Sunkist I use CBD oil too. It helps take the edge and anxiety from pain. Even though I take 2700 mg if gabapentin a day it really helps. It’s natural and has a different effect than drugs. I’m out right now and can’t wait til it comes in the mail. I would recommend it to anyone but a lot of people are just weird about it even though it’s legal in all 50 states and can be bought on Amazon!
Three favorite foods
My favorites are:
Tex-Mex
BBQ brisket
Italian
I’ve lived in the southwest and Texas most of my life so you gotta love the first two! Even now that we are in Arkansas we seek out the closest thing to it!!
Good evening My Fitness Pals!
Dana
DD#3, Jessica and GS & GD, Zech & Gabby:
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Hi Sisters, just came in and caught up on the posts. I'm pooped! Been on my feet since daybreak, feeding animals, taking queens out in a downpour (hubby had to come out and hold an umbrella over them) then drove an hour to the next town where our partner has just set up a new extraction plant. Spent the day learning how to extract our honey. So interesting! Using the "pricker" then the "spinner" and the "centrifugal" and the vat and finally hosing the honey out of the vat and into the barrels sitting on the weighing scale. Got home with just enough daylight left to go out and make another 9 frames of queen cells. Needed to do it today as I am heading out of town to visit with my dd and the grandies for the weekend (and avoid You Know Who). Now I have to make dinner, then pack for tomorrow and cook up some chicken for Jock to eat while I'm away and tidy up the house. Will sleep well tonight! Did no official exercise today but expended much energy!
I take Saint John's Wort whenever I start feeling anxious or worried or overwhelmed. I use other essential oils such as frankinscence and dill seed oil and rosemary as well. My favourite calming sent is the smell of red wine. LOL Time for a glass right now!
Wendy 7 -
Dana- you definitely have gone through a lot (((hugs))) I went through a similar situation with my sister. Have you thought of hiring a lawyer and demanding probate? My sister manipulated my mother and that was actually considered elderly abuse. If your mom had any form of dementia you could take your sister to court. Not sure you want to go that route but you might want to look into it. My sister is paying the piper for her choices right now.
Mary from Arizona4 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »Janetr- such little time but such big results! Keep it up and you will be amazed at your transformation! Just keep following the program and very very slowly increase the weight or reps every 4-5 weeks. I'm here if you need support or information!
My husband wanted me to add that if you keep it up your husband will think he married a super model!
Mary from Arizona
lol That made me laugh. Well maybe not
On FB my 18 yr granddaughter had put a pic of a little thing they were all doing that said what will you look like in 9 years. So I did it too and posted it, it showed this Barbie Doll looking blonde. I wrote under it, yep that's me at the sweet young age of 77, with a little nip tuck here and a LOT of stuffing there, that's me in 9 years.
Thank you for you help and I will increase in a few more weeks, been doing the 25# for two weeks now. I'll have to make a trip to the sporting goods store for a heavier KB. Jack has been my biggest cheer leader from the get go of my deciding to have the gastric bypass and every step of the way the last 4 years. He's a sweetheart.
Janetr OKC9 -
I'm awake early, of course. :noway:
Was awake in the night too, but moved into the spare room and read THE PANTS OF PERSPECTIVE, a book about a run from the south to the north of New Zealand. Don't worry folks, I shan't be doing it! Wendy might though!
Lisa - the people with the offer have been interested almost from the get go last year, but had to sell their place first. it looks like the offer on their place is pretty firm. It would be nice if we can get a bit more out of them, but DH seems resigned to having to make up the difference. Brighton and Hove is one of the most expensive areas of the country - it's like moving to California, the posh bits. I don't want to get too excited but we have spied a house near the sea, a couple of roads from the last one we offered on. It needs the kitchen knocking through, but we could live with it. I hope we are in a position to view soon.
Your news is very exciting!
Nice to get your own project on its way at last. It's great that you can work anywhere.
Will do some kettlebell swinging today for my bonus pm calories, plus a bit of line dancing. I might get outside to see if my GPS watch works and finds a satellite quickly. My kettlebell is 17 lbs, so, Janetr, you are doing really well! Mine only gets used about once a week, but I'm doing dumbbells every day in my morning routine.
Rye - Great news for your dad! So nice to have a bit of security. In some ways you are lucky that you miss your mum. I haven't missed either of my parents, ever. Strangely I think more fondly of my mother now that I'm writing my memoir as I remember a lot of good stuff, not just the betrayals. I did learn to love her when she got old and frail. I always feel a bit jealous when people say how much they miss their parents; I don't know what that means. 
Well, we shall see what the day brings.
A few phone calls might be made.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx9 -
Relaxing on the deck of our cabin. Drinking coffee. Listening to the magpies sing as they walk around and the Olympics on TV in the cabin.
We've cycled 80.7 km to get here and there was a lot of uphill today.
Warm muggy day but some cloud cover took the edge off.
One highlight today ... we stopped at a friend's place (someone I haven't seen for 3 or 4 years ) and I tried my hand at spinning ... like with a spinning wheel!
Machka in Oz4 -
The trail in NZ is called Te Araroa.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
Morning, all...
Woot! Finally lost that 11th pound this morning, after popping back up a bit from our weekend retreat and traveling. I am a little too weird about numbers--and getting past 10-pound marks is always a boost. But the number focus comes in handy on days like today, where I'll be comparing donations across a five-month stretch from the general ledger to our database and physical records (all scanned, so I can do it remotely). It's a little mind-bending, but do-able.
Woke up just before 3 a.m., but I can take a nap later if I must. Have to write an instructional pamphlet someday on "careers for the insomniac,"
Love y'all,
Lisa in NC for now8 -
Relaxing on the deck of our cabin. Drinking coffee. Listening to the magpies sing as they walk around and the Olympics on TV in the cabin.
We've cycled 80.7 km to get here and there was a lot of uphill today.
Warm muggy day but some cloud cover took the edge off.
One highlight today ... we stopped at a friend's place (someone I haven't seen for 3 or 4 years ) and I tried my hand at spinning ... like with a spinning wheel!
Machka in Oz
Distance: 80.74 km
Elevation: 566 m
Moving Time: 5:22:20
Elapsed Time 7:44:58
Speed: Avg: 15.0 km/h | Max: 27.7 km/h
We're using our touring bicycles with a bit of a load on these days.
M in Oz
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Haven't heard back from the prospective purchasers yet. I think we are both playing chicken.
We spoke to an estate agent in Hove this morning and the house we really fancied is under offer. Boo!
Otherwise we just wait.....and wait.....
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
Hello ladies! Happy Thursday! Amazed how fast the week is flying by! I finally HEARD from my licensing consultant! She texted me yesterday. She had planned to visit my home last week, but got called to a investigate an incident at another childcare home. Without giving me any details; she let me know that she was going to be interviewing and investigating the circumstances around it all of this week. Makes me sad, because this usually means a child was killed or severely injured in some way. Anyway, she asked if early next week will work for me, and I said yes. SO...that is settled. She was very kind.
Heather- Wow! What a day! So happy for the big bite on your home and sending you positive vibes on the house hunt in Hove! As far as that lottery ticket...a good omen...just don't spend it all in one place!
Janet- Beautiful eggs! And kudos for your kettlebell success! Cheers for you!
MonaRaeHill- lol All of our threads are long! But chock full of information and fun! Love the meme! Don't forget to bookmark our thread (if you are enjoying it) and look for Barbie's last post of the month. She will post the link that takes us into March! Remember to bookmark March!
Terry- Glad your daughter is feeling better! Sounds like she has met some one that is in the same "place" in life as she is. Fingers crossed for her. And if this isn't "the one", maybe she has made a friend and found out that she is not alone in looking for someone to settle down with!
Wendy- Honest to God, woman, you HAVE to start filming your life with bees. Whenever you post on your bee activity, I am enthralled. IF I ever get out your way, and you are still keeping bees, I will offer myself up as free labor on your bee/horse/chicken farm, just so I can "experience" your life!
Beth- Hoo-rah! One day at a time! You are on a roll!
Sending love and hugs to all who need them! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)5 -
Morning Ladies~
slept well,and today my brother and I go see Probate Attorney.. here is hoping she can set us on the right path...
I asked my office manager to see if she can find a x ray course for me to take, because it is something I really have to study for and , will the divorce, and my dads estate have not had time to sit and study..
they have depended on me alot over the years, and I hope that says alot about my character.
going to feed DFIL and then walk the dogs, Tom tried calling me a couple of times last night but didnt answer as my volume on the phone has turned down.. but I am sure he is going to hound me to plan on what I want..7 -
Hi Ladies,
Cold, wet day here so I think I'll make a pot of stew. DH got 3 deer during bow season so I have a full freezer. So venison stew it is.
Allie- since we so close to each other, we should meet for coffee sometime soon.
Terry- you might try soaking your feet in a tub of very warm water with a few drops of lavender oil. DH does that from time to time. He's on his feet all day and has pain often in his heels.
Janetr- love your egg designs. Very pretty.
Have a great day everyone.3 -
Lanette- Sorry to hear about DH's knee pain. Having an arthritic condition myself, I thought I'd share what I use since it has brought me much relief.Glucosamine sulfate 1000mg., Turmeric 800mg., and omega 3 fish oil 3600mg.(3 1200mg. capsules daily) If he uses these daily, he will probably notice results in about a week. This has really helped me.3
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Karen in VA - I once had Ethiopian food when I worked in Seattle - there was a restaurant by the U of Washington - this is 30 some years ago. Anyhow, a friend took me there and I really loved it, it was the first time I'd been introduced to those spices. I think that kicked off these Midwestern kids into really branching out and trying new things.
Lanette
SW WA State
Lanette I love everything about Ethiopian food, but I especially love the communal dining experience. Since the food is high in carbs and the restaurants are a hundred mile train trip away, it's a rare and special treat.janetr7476 wrote: »...The name of the store is Home Sweet Home on the Range...
Janetr OKC
Janetr This is brilliant! How clever. Fauxberge Eggs from Home Sweet Home On the Range. I love it!...Been thinking a lot about Mom the past few days. I miss her so badly some times like now.
I dreamt of mom last night. We were at the store I worked at in high school (long since closed). I was buying some fabric and talking to her about how much it had changed since I worked there.
Sometimes I think I don’t want to cut my hair because the long hair means I don’t mistake myself in a glimpse in a mirror for my mom. She always had short hair. It was darker than mine too. Otherwise we looked a lot alike.
Rye in TX who really needs to put down the phone and go to sleep.
Rye I miss my mother too. It hurts my heart every day. She died 03/01/2001 of metastatic breast cancer. She was my cheerleader & champion when I was a girl, my mentor through difficult teen & young adult years, and my best friend & confidante as a grown woman. Several of the women on this thread had difficult or at least not stellar relationships with their mothers. I feel incredibly & undeservedly lucky to have had a phenomenal mother. She was not perfect, I don't mean than, and we had plenty of fights & disagreements especially when I was a teenager. She could be an aggravating martyr and sometimes abused alcohol. So I don't mean to make her sound like a perfect saint. She was a wonderful flawed human being and she was my hero.
Katie Hugs for you and your mom.
Dana Hugs for you.
I think that's all I can handle for today.
Except to say: Beth - Just for Today I will stay within my calorie & macronutrient limits.
Karen in Virginia with a grandboy due in April!
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The purchasers came back with an improved offer, so we have ACCEPTED it.:drinker:
Now to get serious about looking for a house to buy.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx19 -
Heather WOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Congrats! It's all working out finally!
Karen in Virginia3 -
Beth, Good for you doing well yesterday. If you did it yesterday, you most certainly can do it today. You go girl!
Terry in VT
Yesterday, I tracked it all (even the Mexican restaurant meal) and was only 130 calories over my allotment. Given my recent eating habits, this was acceptable.
And so today .... just for today ... I will track all my food and stay within my calorie allotment!
Beth 7 -
beckyobryan153 wrote: »Lanette- Sorry to hear about DH's knee pain. Having an arthritic condition myself, I thought I'd share what I use since it has brought me much relief.Glucosamine sulfate 1000mg., Turmeric 800mg., and omega 3 fish oil 3600mg.(3 1200mg. capsules daily) If he uses these daily, he will probably notice results in about a week. This has really helped me.
Becky - thank you for those suggestions! I am a fan of vitamins and natural substances for pain and inflammation relief.
DH, on the other hand, has Rheumatoid Arthritis which actually is under control most times. He's had it for over 20 years and is on prednisone. When his knee flared up, I suggested the old rest, ice, compression (light Ace bandage). He said no way to anything other than putting a small pillow under his knee when he naps on the sofa.
He did rub some CBD cream on it - but I'm not sure if it helped or not. Other than a vitamin D3, he refuses to take any other supplements, rarely eats green vegetables, his favorite food is hot dogs which is what he prefers for lunch every single day and dinner if he doesn't like what I fix. He says it's something he can digest well. Ho hum, lol.
I get aggravated sometimes that his eating habits leave a lot to be desired, but overall admire his pain tolerance and stubborn spirit as he soldiers on. Former Marine and all that I think.
Heather - good luck on the house hunt! Can't wait to see what you find!
Rye and Karen in VA - thanks for sharing about your moms. While the end of my mom's life (dementia) wasn't what we kids would have wished for her, she was pleasant and gracious with her caregivers. I still ponder how her personality would change when my dad was around - he wasn't abusive, just very controlling.
On that note, time to take the puppy out so she can get covered with snowballs! Make it a great day, ladies!
Lanette
SW WA State3 -
Allie - I have a good response for you when Tom asks you what you want. Just tell him to write down whatever he is thinking that he wants then just give that to you and you would be satisfied!
I got an email invitation to teach in China for a year. Apartment and board paid. My husband was all for it. I on the other hand am leery of traveling and teaching abroad. I do know other teachers that have gone that route for their whole career. They really loved it. I guess I couldn't sleep last night and went on line and put my application in to a few different schools in the area. Not sure what I'm thinking! Somebody knock some sense into me! Or maybe Pip can get her boot out!
Mary from Arizona8
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