WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2018

pipcd34

TrishasTime

Morning everyone

Granmaille
Sorry to hear about your teapot - I imagine it would have brought your double joy when the the birds were using it

Heather
That is very similar to the pictures we see when we watch British shows here in OZ.

Macha
The do say the longer they are induced coma, the quicker the body heals - sending hugs from the other side of Oz.

Lanette
Thanks for the link, it is good to know that Iam doing some things right with my nanna.

Evelyn
I too am a firm beliver of putting it out in the universe and have some great results

Michelle
Thanks - I am on leave this week, so will definately try it

Off to take the dogs for a walk

Trish from Oz (Perth)

langman22

Heather, you said your son was going to counseling which is wonderful. Is that a possible place where you could tell him and he would have any support he needed right there? Just a thought.

(((Machka)))

Spent the morning hemming the bedroom curtains. They have bugged me for so long (no pun intended). Glad they are finally done. Also up and down stairs doing laundry today. For just two people we sure can generate a lot of dirty clothes.

Well that’s about all my brain can handle tonight.

Hope everyone had a good day.

Terry in VT where today it felt like spring!

kymarai

exermom

Evie – whenever I can, I try to preportion out my food. It’s so handy, as you’ve found. Good for you!

BeachLife – welcome!

The other day I posted on facebook “my pool is all ready for St. Patrick’s Day and I didn’t even have to add any dye!” Do you know that Pete’s mother didn’t understand that I was referring to the fact that algae had grown in the pool over the summer? Denise had to explain it to her. She actually thought we had the pool open! Guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree 

Allie – so sorry about the teapot, especially with it being so sentimental

Nite all!

Michele in NC

wildhorsewendy

Allie, I have a lovely china plate that has been broken to bits. I am saving the pieces and one day will glue them onto a wooden frame to make a pretty mirror mosaic.

Well sisters, the sun is shining and I have a long list of chores to get to, but I got a couple more pictures from the hike that a new friend sent to me. It was her first hike with a club and she was "out of her comfort zone" but she did fine and had a wonderful time. We are both intimidated by staying in a back country hut with a group and doing multiple day tramps but we are both determined to conquer our fears and start living life to the max with nothing to hold us back. It was really good to hike with her and talk, talk, talk! You know I don't get enough of that from my hubby, but my new tramping friends fill the empty bucket nicely. LOL Here is this wonderful magical tree that was at the entrance to a remnant of old forest that we hiked through to reach Castle Rock.


And there were all these weird mushrooms, sky blue ones and black ones. This was a weird face-shape:


And here is the group that went. My new friend was taking the photo though so she is not in it.

Dashing out. Sunshine is calling my name. Wendy

pipcd34

Pppp

barbiecat

I finally realized why I have no desire to do something special for my birthday. My life is perfect every day exactly the way it is. Every day I do things I love to do, wear the clothes I like and eat the foods I like. How could I improve on that for my birthday. Thank you for all the birthday greetings,

This afternoon after vacuuming the house, folding the third load of laundry, and changing the sheets on both beds, I worried about why I felt so exhausted. Then I realized that in between doing my chores, I was riding the exercise bike while watching TV with Jake and walking the dogs. I don't sit still very well.

Stats for today:
*17,000 steps
*196 minutes walking Sasha and Bessie
*158 minutes riding the exercise bike

kymarai

Machka- Thank you for touching base. Prayers to all the ladies who are patiently waiting for healing husbands.

So sorry to hear of the losses everyone is experiencing. This week I have heard of 4 deaths of people I was acquainted with.;( One of them was a former customer and veteran. He was honored at the WTU banquet last night. Remember to be kind to one another, we don't know what might happen tomorrow.

One of the things I love about all you ladies is your support and sharing. We all need an outlet that is safe for us. Please keep sharing!

Life is a little crazy right now. Springtime in a mower shop (in spite of Mother Nature's temper tantrums..... Son in law possibly leaving for a new job I asked my SIL if she even asked him about it. She said no, we can't meet what he will be making. I am not the boss, so am not in a position to say much, but I know of two things that would make him stay. If she or my husband would ask, I would be happy to suggest. It seems really ignorant to allow an employee to leave that is good at his job and you've spent two years training, and not offer an alternative-SMH! It isn't like folks are beating down the door for a job that is 50 hours a week and requires getting dirty. Renter of 12 years moving out. Lots of work. Did get most of kitchen and entryway flooring taken up and put back down today.





My husband asked me to get before pictures, I forgot, so got during pictures The last two are after pictures. I am excited to get the new lights in as well as the carpet, and the new linoleum in the bathrooms. I really wouldn't mind putting this vinyl planks in bathrooms, but just don't have the time. We spent 8 hours working on it, then found out we are about 4 planks short....bummers. Still have to figure out trim work. But am pleased with a project well done with my DH! No hollering, bossing, or yelling. We asked questions and gave suggestions. All in all a successful day. All done on an empty stomach. The pancakes just didn't carry us over very long, but didn't want to stop since next time we can go over is Wednesday. My knees are achy tonight just from getting up and down so much. Laundry is going so we will have work stuffs tomorrow. Still haven't made it to grocery. May just have to put that in the plans for tomorrow evening.

Time to get ready for bed. (((HUGS)))

Kylia sleepy in Ohio

kymarai

Wendy- Love the pictures. So exciting!

Barbie- That is a lot of movement! But productive! Will you come do my laundry and grocery shopping?

Heading to bed still,
Kylia

evie1958

Wendy, great photos! So glad you've found some one to talk to! It really is awesome to find a kindred spirit!
Barbie how lovely that you have your life just the way you like it!
Kylia, that floor looks amazing!
Decent day today, so happy to not be working tomorrow! I'm tired. Still have to get up early tomorrow to get to my TRX class, but that's okay, the rest of the day is open. Well, sort of. I do have some stuff around the house that I need to catch up on.
That's it for me! Hope everyone has a great day!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island

DanaReel180

Checking in!!

Dana in Arkansas

Katla49

Allie: WTG!!! "Tom tried calling me and I didn't answer, I am at the point that if I am paying mucho bucks for my attorney , it will be taken care of by her."


Karen: "Katla You should have been allowed to attend your cousin's funeral. It was a mistake not to trust you to be able to handle it." Thank you for standing up for me. I should have been at my cousin's funeral. :broken_heart;



I've been reading Amazons and Swallows books, written by British author, Arthur Ransome. This one is called Swallowdale. It is part of a series. I have all of these books and love them. It has been a few years since I read this one. It is set in Coniston Waters, GB, between the world wars. I love these books. The girls are as brave, smart and strong as the boys. I recommend the set.

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn

LisaInAR

cityjaneLondon

Plan to have a run after lunch. I'm now reading my 15th running book! I've also read 5 or 6 alcohol books . I will run up to one pub, back down to another pub and back up to home. I won't go into either of the pubs. :laugh:

Barbie - I'm like you. I now have the life I always wanted. Part of that is just luck and part of it I worked for. All of it could change in the blink of an eye. I am grateful for what I have.
Things I love every day:

My wonderful husband
My health
The people I love - family and friends
My fitness and exercise
My writing
My plans for moving
My almost AF life
Self discipline
This thread

There are many, many more, including a diet that I love and enjoy. Self discipline sounds a bit weird, but it is a largely new joy for me, as I spent most of my life 'winging it' and unhappily trying to catch up with myself. Now I am at peace with myself.
I'm not sure what was the final piece that slotted into place. It could be finishing the memoir. It could be conquering the alcohol demon, it could be the new passion for running, but something has shifted this year and I feel stronger.
I am so aware that it could change, through no fault of mine, in an instant, so I am far from complacent. But I do have a little island of peace for the moment.
My word for 2018 was EMBRACE.

Not to forget DON'T LET THE PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD Getting better at that.

Wendy - Looks like such fun!

Allie - WTG! We are with you today.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

spikeyhair

Kate UK

okiewoman510

Kylia - The floor looks great! I really like it.

We need to do the flooring in our house. Part of my hesitation is cost, part is not knowing if we will be staying here for a decent amount of time (hubs job could force a move), part is the mess and shuffling of all the furniture required to do it. We lived through re-flooring the whole downstairs of our former house, we slept in the formal living room for 3-4 days (with our bed set up in there while they did our bedroom suite). We could do it again here, but geez, the mess, the intrusion, the money. Then there is also the decisions to make, I would really prefer wood (wide plank, distressed) because it is much easier for me to take care of than ceramic. However, wood look ceramic would be much cheaper and for most people, easier to take care of. All my friends say I am crazy that wood is easier to take care of. Then there is the question of what floor we replace. Hubs just wants to replace what is now ceramic with new ceramic. I want to rip up the whole house (which is wood that I love and would like to put in the whole house) in two bedrooms, cork in the master, carpet in two bedrooms, ugly (to me) formal wood in the dining and living room and ceramic in the rest. I think having the same floor through the whole house would be a great selling point for later. I think we will probably compromise with replacing the tile that is here, the two carpeted bedrooms and our master with new wood look ceramic. We both hate the cork. It is great for noise absorption, but it dents easily. We had a large dog (140 lbs) and his toenails left some battle scars on the floor. I love seeing those marks on the floor, they make me think of him and smile at the memories. Sorry for the ramble!

Not a lot going on here today. I need to make some egg cups to freeze so I can use up some veggies before they go bad. Hubs has decided when he is home next week that he wants me to feed him for the week to see if he can get his weight moving down again. He has been swapping the same pound up and down for about 6 weeks. I offered to help him if he wanted me to and he immediately said yes, I will eat whatever you tell me to, including taking my lunch to work to see if we can get me going again. I knew he was frustrated, but I didn't want to overstep. He's a grown man, he can eat what he wants. He has cut back a lot and has lost weight since we started last June. I think he has done great for doing it while traveling for work about 45% of the time. I have to work out what he should be getting calorie wise and put together a 4 day meal plan to make sure he is getting enough to eat and see if that shows him a drop from M-F of next week. If it does, I suspect the weeks he is home he will continue with it. I really think one of his biggest issues is sodium from eating out for lunch every day and water retention from flying weekly. I may even set him up a MFP account that I will log his food in for those few days to make sure I am feeding him enough

That's all I've got this morning Ladies, have a great Monday. Hugs to those that need them, congrats to those with victories, welcome to the new ladies and prayers and good thoughts for those struggling and especially for those with husbands that are healing.

Okie in the TX Hill Country

LisaInAR

Slept nearly ten hours - was so exhausted when I got to El Paso... and SO glad I flew in on Sunday instead of Monday and then going straight to work. The flights were pleasant, it wasn't that. Just wiped out. Feeling quite rested right now, but the right knee is very unhappy. It's just going to have to deal with it all for a few days, no options. Only one day coming where I'll be on my feet, and plenty of help to deal with things, so oh well, I'll deal.

Work to do - got a meeting with the boss this morning to go over various things, some good some not so good, but either way, I need to get my ducks in a row...

juliebethgom941

Not sure how to join the thread..help?

LisaInAR

Julie - you've joined just by posting - this thread is born anew at the beginning of each month--all you need do is tell us a little about your journey, and sign your posts with what you'd like to be called and a location, so we can get to know you a little. We're glad you're here!

Lisa in El Paso (for a few days) and then back to NC