WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2018

TrishasTime

Morning everyone

Heather - sent you a PM. Hope the cystitis clears up soon

Pip - I like Fflooyd - my house is full of dog toys as well

Rebecca- Love you are rewarding yourself along the way

Beth - probab;y cause the things made years ago where made to last and totdays houe goods last a max of five years

Janet my GD's ball was a few months ago and she had the act same hairstyle - must be the fashion at the moment
Your GD look lovely ":)

Dana - what a nice find

Rebecca - Sorry to hear the new about your DIL - hope she gets better soon and they are able to follow their dreams


Off to work and then over to the rental to see the new carpets and clean up again. I only have to work 2 days this week as wednesday is a public holiday and I took 2 annual leave days to make ti an extra long weekend

Trish fromOZ

LisaInAR

Spent the morning doing prepwork on the book, got it loaded up for review on Createspace, and then sent it out to some reviewers for the front matter for the book. Thank you again, Heather, for providing the mental push I needed to get "Still Thinking Out Loud" compiled and off the launchpad. Should be available in a week or two, once everything's finalized.

Other than that, just moving things where I wanted them and enjoying a day with my DH before starting back to work tomorrow. Ten days' vacation is over, and we're all moved in, even got pics up on the walls!

Read everything, hugs for those who need them, swats for those who are backsliding (only Pip has the boot!) and a joyous Sunday's ending for all.

Love y'all,
Lisa in Arkansas

ryenday

Mary Thank you! I have a hard time getting my head around the change, especially as even though the scale slowly moved last spring/summer - the weight loss was not tangible (clothing size or how I looked) until November - so it was kinda a quick drastic change.

I admit tho, while I follow the recomp thread you linked, I’m a bit embarrassed and too intimidated to join in - I can’t really ‘lift’ or follow one of those traditional programs they recommend.

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I’ve been eating a lot of yogurt lately (Greek yogurt) (even tho I don’t really like it) due to trying to counteract the negative effects of the long course of antibiotics I was on. And today I realized that within 30 minutes of eating a serving of yogurt I’m freezing and so sleepy I can barely keep my eyes open. This has happened 4 days in a row. I have to lay down under winter weight covers and afghans until I doze off for a while and feel more normal. I’m guessing yogurt doesn’t agree with me.

My husband will be going out of town this week for a few days. Since I don’t drive we are having to make some extra preparations for me. I’m not looking forward to being away from him for several days and nights. Childish, perhaps, but I always leave on the closet light when I go to bed and he isn’t here or I can’t sleep at all.

Rye

pipcd34

Stats for the day-

Other- mow yard, playing w/yogi- 39.19min, 120mhr= 173
Other- 40min, misc work, walking = 200c

Day off from the gym

skuehn48

langman22

langman22

jwubben6600

Hello heathy friends! I love reading about your lives and how you deal with everyday challenges. You are all so positive and supportive. Thank you!

We live on the north Oregon coast. I am an oldie but still want to be healthy. Retired art teacher, my husband was also in education. We have an adorable 2 year old labradoodle. She is a dizzy blonde who eats Kleenex, sock and underwear! I need to shed some pounds, get more exercise and stay on the program...also drink more water.

Stay strong everyone. I hope to join you regularly.
Patsy

DanaReel180

Well darn it! I posted last night in between Becca’s or now Rebecca’s(?) earrings and the Gnome. Gone! Either the Gnome or the lightning last night made off with it!

The lightning hit; crash boom lights out so fast I thought it was the end of the world or something! I was brushing my teeth and next thing there was a very very large BOOM and the lights went out at the same time. It was 11:00 pm and very dark out here in the woods. It was kind of scary!! I’ve even been in 6.8 earthquakes!!

Janet your DGD is very pretty and just needs time to find herself. I used to be very shy and quiet. When I was her age I was tall, blonde and pretty. When people looked at me I thought they were staring because something was wrong with me. It took 10 more years to find out that wasn’t the case. Please tell Felicity that story for me and for her. Ok?

Coreopsis I used to plant coreopsis by seed. They are very hardy and keep growing all season. They will reseed themselves too. They are great and reach about 2 feet. I guess I’ll have to buy some seed!!

Lisa If you like museums and Native American artifact go to the museum run by Walmart in Bentonville. One of the best in the country. Paleo Clovis points to die for (10,000-12,000 yrs old). We do get up there once in a while.

That’s it for me! Tired tonight. Neuropathy in feet is really bothering me.

Goodnight my friends!
Dana in Central Arkansas

Silly Coonhound!

coastalgosgal

jwubben6600 wrote: »

Hello heathy friends! I love reading about your lives and how you deal with everyday challenges. You are all so positive and supportive. Thank you!

We live on the north Oregon coast. I am an oldie but still want to be healthy. Retired art teacher, my husband was also in education. We have an adorable 2 year old labradoodle. She is a dizzy blonde who eats Kleenex, sock and underwear! I need to shed some pounds, get more exercise and stay on the program...also drink more water.

Stay strong everyone. I hope to join you regularly.
Patsy

Welcome! I used to live in the farthest point, Hammond. We've moved your to Whidbey island WA! Nice to meet cha!
Rebecca
Displaced Oregonian on an island!

wildhorsewendy

Welcome Patsy, sounds like your labradoodle will make a great exercise partner. My dogs are always reminding me its time to go for another long walk or a joyful run. If you make your goal to exercise as much as your dog wants to, you'll do fine!

Rye, I am envious of your swimming ability. If I could swim decently I would want to compete in triathalons. I hate getting into cold water, I don't really like having my head underwater. I don't like water getting into my ears and I just don't seem very co-ordinated for swimming. I get tired easily when I swim. Wish you were here and we could team up. I'm happy to run and bike, but not swim. I don't mind paddling though, so kayak would be an option. I can ride as well...Now that would be a cool triathalon. Horse ride, run with your dog and bike or kayak across the finish line. I pretty much do my version of that race every week. LOL.

Wendy

barbiecat

No triathlon for me. I get too cold for swimming, my back can't take the pace and pounding of running, and I gave up riding a bike after a nasty fall many decades ago. My triathlon would have to be walking, dancing, and pulling weeds.

Barbie

teklawa1

Lanette ... you are so right. It has been the best weather this weekend.

Friday did an 11 mile hike. Ella and I enjoyed, and only saw three people on the trail in our 3 hours. Lots of birds and several coyotes.

Saturday went hiking with two wonderful women and we did 8.5 miles in 2.5 hours and it was a challenge. Steep up and down and felt my body pushing itself.

Today started the morning with a 5 mile walk with Ella and then did a bike ride in the afternoon... I love spring.

Heather, I am enjoying your book and will write a review when I finish it. It brings back memories of my childhood in the 50"s.... some wonderful and some not but I am thoroughly enjoying.

Welcome to all the new members and wishing everyone well this new week beginning.

Betsy in NW Washington where spring has sprung.

exermom

Did Bernadette Giorgi's Ab Baste DVD. This one was better than I expected. The plan for tomorrow is to do some hula hoop, hold my plank, then take the extremepump class.

Heather - here's hoping that cystitis goes away real soon

machka - I'm so happy for you that you got to go riding. I know how much you love it.

Allie - please take care of yourself

Can't wait until I wash my car, but it's been just a little too chilly

At her rehearsal dinner, Denise gave me this cutting board that was lazer engraved. The picture on Amazon shows that it isn't very dark and you can't see the writing. Why she gave it to me, I have no idea. Anyway, I was looking on uTub to see how to darken it. The only things I could find was to put something around the area, stain the area that has the writing, then wipe off the wax or whatever you used so that the part outside where you want the stain wouldn't get stained. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out how not to get the wax into the engraved part. So I took it to someone to have them do it since they do this type of thing for a business. Only they can't do it. Now what to do?

katla - I just google Bobs Red Mill Coupons or go here: https://www.bobsredmill.com/get-a-coupon.html There's a place where those in Canada can get a coupon they can use, too.

This afternoon I tried something different -- didn't know how it would taste. With my tuna instead of mayo I decided to use some avocado. It really wasn't bad at all.

Terry in VT - oh, I like the green beads so much better. You can customize them, too. The options are endless.

Went and drilled holes in the stumps and then put the stump removal in them. Then got Vince to cut down two small trees that I wanted to get rid of. I'm learning how to use the drill...lol

pip - from the damage from the last hurricane, we lost one screen (not the frame...go figure) on the condo. Vince fixed it the same way Kirby fixes his screens only difference is we took it to Ace Hardware.

barbara - that edible glitter (the one that said it was for fondant) mixed with the fat in the icing and wasn't as "glittery". While I was there I saw another one that was in a spray can. The picture looked like it was put on cupcakes. I'll probably get some and try it. Unfortunately, I had to finish the drilling. But I definitely wanted it done. If I were waiting for Vince, I'd be waiting for the second coming of Christ. Hey, I'm still waiting for the quarterround in my exercise room. It's only going on 6 years now. ONLY

bisky - welcome! What is the ETL diet? I don't think I've ever heard of it. Good luck on your tri

I'm starting to get worried about Joyce, too

Wendy - congrats on being paid

Welcome Patsy

Wendy - I'm like you, I'd run and bike in a triathelon, but swimming just is not for me

Michele in NC

kymarai

Hey- I just "spoke" with Joyce. Her fingers are still painting her especially on her cold iPad. She misses us, but just too painful to respond. I let her know that we were all concerned and asking about her. She really appreciates that and it helps her feel better. She seems to think she could just "fade" a way. I told her, no way! She is well loved by us and we are all concerned. We also know she is struggling health wise. I asked her if I could share. She agreed. Prayers continuing for her healing.

Kylia

kymarai

Thank you, Carol.

GodMomKim

Hi Gals,

Machka – the ride and run are things to tell DH about, maybe even pictures? As long as it is a motivator for him, not depressing

Terry – the green glass is great, but other colors would be beautiful as well.

Rye – not childish, it is your way to cope, good for you for figuring out what works.



Smiles

Kim from N. California

OregonMother

Catching up on reading.

I did a dozen or so triathlons before I got sick. I miss it, but it is a lot of work and expensive. I have a beautiful tri bike hanging in our garage. So much fun to ride. I learned to swim just so I could compete. I am so thankful for that part if it especially.

Thanks for the update on Joyce.

Welcome to the new women.

Prom was last night for my middle son. I will post a picture when I am not on my phone. They are not a traditional couple, and I know some of you may be offended, but I am very proud of them.

I had a strange experience last night. I was waiting for a text from my son. I woke up suddenly near midnight and realized I had missed his text. I could see that I had a new text, but I couldn't see it. And by that I mean I literally couldn't see it. Using glasses made no difference. My husband had to read and respond. I checked my blood pressure because my husband was suspecting a stroke, but it was fine. I decided to just sleep it off because after a few minutes, my vision seemed to be clearing. I awoke a couple hours later with a migraine. I ended up taking medicine and skipping church. I took it really easy all day, although I went to yoga thinking it would help me feel better. It didn't make me worse, but it didn't help.

My family is freaking a little. I promised them if it happens again, I will call the doc, but for now, I am just treating it as a freak migraine thing. Never had it happen before, though.

Thoughts?

Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon

janetr7476

Trish from OZ that's interesting that styles and fads can go world wide so quickly in our internet age. I remember sometimes new fads took months to spread from the east coast to the west coast in the U.S. Now it seems instantaneous world wide. I would love to see a picture of your granddaughter also

Janetr OKC

ryenday

Felicia Sounds to me like you were describing a visual migraine. I’ve had migraines since I was a teenager, but didn’t get my first visual migraine until I was 30 something. I thought I was having a stroke or something because I didn’t get the flashy light aura or a headache. But all of a sudden I could not focus my eye at all. It took a couple of hours to clear up.

I set up an appointment with the doctor, but mentioned it to my father before I saw the doctor. He said he’s had visual migraines his entire life and that sounded like what I had. He just gets these bouts of blurred vision. It’s been along time since I talk to the doctor about them or research them but what I remember is that some people experience a migraine only as a visual disturbance.

For me personally, even though the visual migraines are scary, because unlike a regular migraine it is hard to pinpoint what is going on when it happens, I am so thankful when I get one. Because those migraines do not cause the horrific pain that come with my regular migraines. I am also thankful because I get migraines very rarely, and unlike when I was young, they generally only last 8 to 10 hours from start to completely gone. When I was young I would lose 24 hours to excruciating pain. Now I can usually sleep through most of the migraine which I experienced now as merely a very bad headache after the flashy light visual aura. I’ll take a visual migraine (which for me lasts a couple of hours tops) any day.

I would certainly check with your doctor. But since you do suffer migraines, it could be just a different form of migraine.

You take care now, and I hope you feel better very soon.

Rye