WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2018
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Hello dear friends. Winter is trying to hold on around here. Cold and chances of rain and snow most the week. I am so ready for 60-70 degree days.
My friends surgery went well. Now is just the waiting game to see how much memory and speech she will get back and if she will be able to live on her own. I know this is so hard on her and I wish I knew what to say or do.
Came to work today and they finally got my job posted to replace the lady we had to let go. Then another person comes in this morning and says he want to take sometime off starting May 18th. I explain again how short we are and I am trying to get someone hired. He tells me he wants to be off 3 months. That can't happen as would be the whole summer and to short of help. So not sure what is going to happen with this.
Wendy--Glad to hear beauty is there and safe.
Sharon--Glad you at least let them know what you know. Please take care of you and do what is best for you and remember you are not second best.
Heather--Congrates on the house news!!
Pip--They can give him something while they are doing the MRI. There should be no reason they can't. As for only being half an hour when a person is claustrophobic that is way to long. So tell him to speak up and not back down.
Allie--Do not let your SIL try to make you feel bad about what you do. They are used to you just jumping everytime they wanted something. Now you are taking care of you. Proud of you for that.
All out of time. Blessings, Vicki GI NE
Trust me he will speak up! He is a pharmacy tech at that hospital so he knows all the good drugs.5 -
Hi ladies,
Alli, after my divorce became final I had a melt down and got sick. It is not unusual. You hang on and are strong until it is over and then it’s like your body knows it’s ok to collapse. Give yourself a break. It’s time to exhale now my friend. You’ve did good girl!
((Sharon))
Heather, glad the house situation is coming together for you.
Pip, sending good thoughts your way.
It’s funny that we are discussing MRIs. Had my dr visit about my ankle. He thinks I have a torn tendon and will probably need surgery. The surgery was lis intense. Cast, can’t put any weight on it for 3-6 weeks and a lot of pt. Sounds as bad as when I had my knees replaced. So next step is an MRI to see what is actually happening then we can discuss options. Not good timing work wise so if I need the surgery I won’t do it until July. I was almost in tears when I left the dr office. I have had so many surgeries and know what to I’m in for. Luckily I have a great husband who always takes such good care of me. Hope I can get the MRI soon so I can figure out what I’ll be doing.
Terry just a bit stressed in VT
p.s. it’s snowing again
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Mary from AZ: The painters are still working on the building next door. It turns out to be a bigger job than they originally imagined. These are townhouses with a common wall between them, so the building next door has two townhouses and so does ours.
Wendy: I am very happy that the quotation pleased you. It seems very uplifting to me, too.
Pip: I sympathize with Kirby. I hope he'll handle the MRI okay and will wind up with good information about his health. It is too bad that an MRI isn't less stressful. :ohwell:
(((Lanette)))
I have a meeting tonight and think it will be a long one. Keeping my fingers crossed that it goes well.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
C. S. Lewis
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Stats for today:
*17,000 steps
*222 minutes walking Sasha and Bessie
*209 minutes riding the exercise bike4 -
Heather- so excited for you and the upcoming move to the beach. You will be ready when the time comes.
Pip- when I’ve had MRIs I put a towel 0ver my eyes so I don’t know when I am in the machine. Also ask for music to be played in your earplugs. He will do fine as he ls a professional.
Katlia- love the C. S. Lewis quote. Guess I should set some new goals.
Terry- sorry you are facing more medical issues. Spring is coming, hang on.
Went to the Y today for the first time since I had the flu. Only walked on the treadmill but will do weights next visit. Ever/yday before DH’s party is in the 70’s and the day of the party is forecasted to be 59!!!!
Rebecca- I can relate to your moving preparations. We were in AF for 24 years and made many moves some from country to country and some to different base houses. Good luck. BTW, you crack me up, love your posts.
Suebdew in TX4 -
stats for the day:
manual treadmill- walk/slow jog- 30 min, 112ahr, 125, 1.75mi= 205c
Apple Watch- 230c
walk outside- total walk- 175c
apple watch- 325c
total cal 3783 -
I got a job!
At a very good school with great students and staff! It is at the school district that my husband is working at. He loves it there! I will be at a different school but in the same district!
Mary from Arizona17 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »I got a job! At a very good school with great students and staff! It is at the school district that my husband is working at. He loves it there! I will be at a different school but in the same district!
Mary from Arizona
That's terrific. I hope it all goes well.
Janetr OKC4 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »I got a job! At a very good school with great students and staff! It is at the school district that my husband is working at. He loves it there! I will be at a different school but in the same district!
Mary from Arizona
Woohoo! Congrats you!!!3 -
Hi Gals,
Michele – there are early bloomers and later bloomers, but each bulb only puts out one bloom per year.
Sharon – the lawyer is the right step, you have to keep yourself protected.
Heather – How exciting! And to know how much clutter control, stuff clean out you have already done!
Pip- sending good thoughts for Kirby’s tests
Mary – EXCELLENT! Congrats
Rebecca – great job on the moving coordination and keeping (or trying to keep) DH in line.
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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Janetr, Kim and Rebecca - thanks! I am still in shock... I really do love teaching and it's a great school! Only 2 minutes from home. I get to teach earth science. I would have to say it is my dream job...8
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Mary: The painters were scheduled to start on our place but they are still working on the townhomes next door. It looks to me like they have more than one more day before they are finished there. We will see what happens tomorrow. :ohwell: Congrats on the job! :bigsmile:
Lanette: I am sorry about your pain. Medical MJ is a blessing and very good at relieving pain. I am so glad it is available in both our states. I have no experience with chiropractors. Members of my family have had very poor luck with chiropractors but have had excellent results from osteopathic medical doctors. I wish you best luck for pain relief.
I seem to be getting onto DH's last nerve & he's on mine. He's up in bed and I'm in the office. :grumble:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.
William James
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Did a cardio Metabolic Interval DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to go to the water class.
Sharon - when Larry's ex said that she was strong in her faith, did you question her about breaking the commandment and how she can justify that? Good for you going to that lawyer. I just hate seeing my friends hurt.
Supposed to go count the collection money for the church, take the deposit to the bank, then go out with a friend of mine. She and I will pick out the menu for the magician show then go to this "wine and design" place where you pick a picture that you paint (they help you because I can't draw a straight line with a ruler) and can drink wine. I'll probably just drink water
Barb - Wet and Forget is this product, you mostly have to buy it on the Internet. I have seen it in Sam's and also found it and something that supposedly is like it at Lowe's. What it is is this liquid that you mix with water and spray it on surfaces that get mold and mildew. Someone on here told me about it. I admit, when I first read it, I thought "no way". But it does work with the rain and does take the mold away. It doesn't work immediately, it might even take a few months to work. But it does take the mold away. We have a railing on our deck and there are all these small places where mold grows. The first year I used a toothbrush and got all the mold off. Let me tell you, that took HOURS and hours. But this stuff you just spray on and then let Mother Nature take its course. It doesn't harm plants/grass.
Lisa - did I miss your birthday???? Hope you had a great day
Karen in VA - is there a type of daffodil that blooms earlier than the rest? I got a plant that is supposed to bloom early, but it isn't blooming yet. Perhaps it needs to wait a few weeks before it blooms. In the meantime, I think planting some daffodil bulbs right in front of the plant will serve the purpose.
Matchka - keeping you and your hubby in my thoughts and prayers
Denise called the other night to tell us how Pete's cousin had a baby who has jaundice. It's getting worse and she's not taking the child to the doctor. I REALLY REALLY wish they'd get transferred just so she can get away from this stupidity and they can have their own marriage. His mother posted something on facebook about "new home new baby". As far as I know, the cousin doesn't own a home, she moved back in with her parents. So what is the mother talking about? I bet she's talking about when Pete and Denise get a home and then have a baby. Well, just glad I live in NC
KJ - I don't like taking meds if I can avoid them. I would much rather exercise and eat healthily. Right now I'm on the Lamictal and Phenobarbitol, but I think the next time I go to see the neurologist if he wants to keep me on the phenobarbitol, I'm going to ask him if we can cut it down and possibly discontinue it since I'm taking such a small amount, it's most likely not doing much at all. But I know that there's no way I can get out of taking the Lamictal. Vince is the same way as your dh about his food. He'd go out to fast food a couple of times a week if I let him, I don't like fast food. Yup, Vince is looking for that magic pill too. You sound so much like me. Recently I've started to like mushrooms and brussel sprouts. I'm eating a lot more veges and different types because I know that they're good for me. Come to think of it, I really can't think of any vege that I don't like. Give MightyLoLo my best next time you talk to her.
pip - only good thought and vibes for Kirby
Heather - how wonderful for you!
Exercised then went to count the collection for the church. After the deposit was made went into Hickory where a I met the gal who is going to be doing the magic show with me, discussed the menu. Then went to Wine & Design where I started a picture of fish that I can put over the breakfast counter down at the condo. I need to go back to finish it. Then went to this one store. They don't have much, but I did get a Christmas ornament for 19 cents and some boxes of mac & cheese to donate which were 30 cents a box. Then home for dinner
Carol - even tho the problem resolved itself, I assume you still had to pay for the house call or did you find that it resolved itself before he came so you were able to cancel the call?
Evelyn - I'm so sorry about you son's wedding invitees. I understand where he's coming from, but at the same time I understand your hesitation.
Trish - puree the bananas, freeze the puree, then have it for "ice cream"? Sometimes I add cocoa to this to give it a chocolate flavor. The bananas sweeten the cocoa.
Mary - congrats
Michele in NC
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Machka sending continued prayers and thoughts for healing and strength. Really hope your touring friends can step up and be there for you.
The bad news, absolutely no healthy activity today, CI way over CO. Time for pip's boot.
The good news, our taxes are done and we get modest refunds from all 3! They were complicated by our move from Idaho to Oregon and purchase of energy efficient certified wood stove. Joe was watching (loud) cheesy space monster movies so I closed the door to my office and played a soft, soothing mariachi CD. When I was nearly done with the taxes, he came in and said "I'm getting stress vibes from this room". It is the miracle of my mellowing age that I didn't jump up and shriek "You THINK? I'M DOING THE TAXES!!!"
Instead, I only mildly grumpily agreed, asked for a rain check on his invitation to come out and watch the funny intro, and we parted amicably. 
Thank Goodness!
KJ "If someone told me ingesting dirt was beneficial . . ." Joe would tell you "geophagy." From Wikipedia: "Bentonite clay is available worldwide as a digestive aid; kaolin is also widely used as a digestive aid and as the base for some medicines. Attapulgite, another type of clay, is an active ingredient in many anti-diarrheal medicines.[7]" Neither of us is ready for it tho'
Amen to not deserting every negative friend/family member, but there is a toxicity level that does dictate self-preservation, borders and just letting them go.
pip always love your smiling pics. Gentle hugs and healing thoughts for Kirby.
Heather :drinker: EEEEeeeeeeeee! Fingers Xd the chain stops here!
Katla the "it is not selfish to be happy..." quote. Thanks!
Re-Becca ditto what Karen in VA said, your cheerfulness about moving makes me smh. And your cleansing energy, you are like the white tornado! And your humor! Have 3 favorite cashiers and they are both smiley and efficient.
Wendy you are so right, happiness IS the choice I prefer to make... mostly
Rita wish I could ride the alien highway along with you. Hope the weather cools a bit and eases your husband's hives.
Carol, don't you just hate it when machines fix themselves soon as the mechanic arrives? :noway:
Evelyn could your son's wanting his gran and uncle at the wedding be coming from his bride or her family? Perhaps they don't understand how stressful being in crowds would be for them. Could a smaller celebratory visit with gran and uncle suffice? Of course as mother of the groom, you will need to exercise extreme tact if this is coming from the bride
Vickie GI NE sounds like your work needs summertime help. Any local college student/intern possibilites?
Trish ditto what Kay said. freeze 'em and put in smoothies... the frozen banana gives an ice cream/milk shake-like texture.
Barbie so glad to hear of Jake's continuing progress. Glad he's aware of how lucky he is in your care.
Lenora I've been craving Ice Cream too, and may give in tonight. Hope it satisfies.
Lanette "Valium is our friend" snorted my tea. Same here for dental procedures, etc. NOT Halcyon, it makes me unable to pee. Delighted to hear your MD recommended a chiropractor, my how times have changed! Hope he is able to realign you with minimal pain for great relief. Some chiros were quacks, milking insurance claims. Newer generation seem more genuine healers, taking a holistic approach, offering exercises and massage to supplement the adjustments, etc. Good luck!
Terry let those threat-of-surgery-tears flow. And snow on top of it? Nooooo! :noway:
Suebdew congrats on getting back to the gym! Can only hope the forecasters are as wrong there as they are here.
Mary con VERY gratulations on the new job. So happy for you. Just the medicine you need after that last toxic one.
Kim love the Shamrock pup pic.
Michele, thanks for the Wet&Forget. Joe just treated our roof with MossBGone... hope it takes care of any underlying mildew
Today
Walk Tumble: no
Log: yes
Meditate: no
Exercises: no, even skipped line dancing
Steps: 1462 :P
Still can NOT stop eating.
At least today was AF. Time for pips boot. 
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
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Wendy- Thank you. I am trying to be completely honest with myself. I need to be clear on what I really want.
I am chuckling about your husband. Has he noticed the new filly?
I have been an optimist most of my life. My Dad called me "Sunshine". My brother's when they wanted to get under my skin called me "Little Miss Merry Sunshine" and asked why I was so bloody happy in the morning.
I want to wake up that happy again. I know I will.
Karen in Virginia - I am truly trying to go forward with a fierce heart. Isn't it odd that I am much better at fighting for others rather than myself?
Allie- I think you have definitely done your share. Isn't it your brother and his son that want to flip your Dad's house? Did your SIL ever stop to think that you have just come through a very stressful divorce? Do what you need to do for you.
Terry - Hugs for your ankle.
Pip - Hoping all goes well with Kirby's tests. I hate getting MRIs. I just close my eyes and visualize my happy place.
Mary - Congratulations on the new job. I'm glad it worked out.
Michele - I didn't mention the commandments but I'm pretty sure she knows she broke one. In the end though what she thinks, does, believes is not that important to me. Larry has to take responsibility for this. I have had my say and now we need to decide where to steer this ship.
Machka - I have been thinking about you and your dear husband. I have been praying for you both.
Today was not great health wise. Did I eat something bad? Is it a stomach bug? Silent reflux? Brought on by stress? E? all of the above? I accomplished more than I would have thought for someone who had their head stuck in the toilet every 15 - 20 minutes until about 3 p.m. It did interfere with me completing our tax papers for the accountant. It's all the little miscellaneous things that I have to pigeon hole. Talked to our accountant 2x today.
Tomorrow I am hoping to take the little girls to Ferdinand as they are on Easter break. I can't take them on Thursday because Keira has to get to bed really early as she has to leave about 6:30 a.m for a 2 hr. trip to get to her dance competition. She is sad because Jheri is going to miss this first one. Jheri had booked this weekend for Bodyssey as soon as she found out about it 2 yrs. ago. She will be leaving early on Thurs. morning and coming home on Sunday evening. Keira has been practising her competition make up because as she says "My Dad doesn't want to deal with glitter" and what little girl doesn't love the chance to do their own make up. I may or may not be on bun duty.
I went out this afternoon to the dollar store just for a bit of an outing. I think it is important to get outside most days and I do so much better after the sun kisses my face. Chico and I went for a very short walk. It is the first time I have walked with him with the cane. I couldn't go to the end of my street because the last 4 houses apparently don't have anyone living in them that thinks cleaning their sidewalk off is important. I was hoping that Spring was actually here but it looks like snow in the forecast for the weekend. Ugh.
Sharon in Lethbridge where she is soul searching.8 -
Allie - as I remember it, didn't your dad give your brother the beach house, even though you loved it? Plus the main house is all going to reverse mortgage and probate, so it's nothing to do with you. Plus Faith is nothing to do with you. Let your SIL be jealous. That's her problem. You have a fabulous life to look forward to. You can do anything, go anywhere you like. Have fun!
I'm still holding off from sending my letter to the boys. It makes me really nervous whenever i think about it. I will do it by the end of this week. Today is a bit more editing and layout decisions. I also want to see if I can get a slot on Woman's Hour on the radio. Worth a try.
Then a couple of drawers to tidy. I did them the last time we thought we were moving, but they are a mess again. :grumble:
Running day today.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx7 -
MARY great news about the job
PIP hope hubby copes with his MRI
ALLIE Look after yourself
BECCA love your posts, your energy is phenomenal
HEATHER I'm sure you'll pick the right time to send letter to your boys
MACHKA loving thoughts
Time to exercise, think my new KB will arrive today, whoever thought that I would excited to receive a KB LOL
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Good morning Ladies,
Well, not a good start to my day. I was up early yesterday (Tuesday) morning with the hubs, 3:30 AM, so I was very tired last night. I went to sleep at 8:30 and woke up at midnight. I tried to go back to sleep and couldn't so I watched some TV hoping to get tired. No luck, so I got out of bed at 2 and I have gotten in 11,000 steps already. At least two of my rings are closed and it's only 3 AM. I'm going to try to nap now, if that doesn't happen (and I don't think it will) then I may log in to work early and get my work day started early.
Allie - I agree with the others, your SIL is upset because you no longer are willing to do whatever they ask you to. Take care of you. It is NOT your responsibility to take care of Faith. If your brother is going to flip the house and keep the profits, he should be the one doing the work. Why should you provide him free labor. Take what you want and run!
Terry - So sorry! I hate that you are facing more surgery!
Heather - Yeah for the beach!!
Rebecca - You are a moving rock star!
Pip - Prayers for Kirby and for you too!
Mary - Congrats on the job!
Sharon - I have nothing to add to the other ladies except prayers and hugs!
Wendy - I find it so funny that your Hub hasn't noticed Beauty even when he was right there with her!
Barbara - Good luck on curbing your eating! You can do this. One meal at a time, that's all you have to do.
Okie in the TX Hill Country5 -
Allie - Totally agree with all the others have said. You're changing the rules they've lived by, which basically consisted of, "Oh, Allie will do it." They will get over it. You deserve the life you're building for yourself, and oh, it's lovely to see you blooming into this person you've become. I will warn you, though, that saying "No, I'm not going to do that," becomes addictive. Please note, you do NOT have to explain yourself. When someone asks you to do something that you choose not to do, all you have to say is, "No."
Sharon - I get what KJ's (or NYKaren, can't remember!) saying about loving her Eeyore. I loved mine for 27 years... but one of the things I found once he was out of my life is that I became the sunny person that I was before I married him. I really am a Cheerful Charlie, but had squashed all that in order to stay married to him. I changed who I was in order to be Mrs. Him. Our other poster is stronger than I was, at least then--she is holding on to who she is in that environment, and I could not. I pretty much warned Corey, second husband who I've been married to now for nine years, that I had no intention of changing anything for him. What he saw while we were dating was who I am. Still am, nine years later. He married me anyway. It's enormously freeing, being who you are. I recommend it highly. Much like Allie, you'll know you've become yourself again when it starts ticking people off that they can't use you for a dumping ground for their negativity.
Machka - think of you and your husband daily... you are not forgotten, and are much missed. No pressure, just warm regard.
Pip - do tell Kirby to ask for sedation. It's well worth it to get a good read on what's happening with his spine. Claustrophobia is no joke. I don't have it, but it's not a weakness, it's just a reality.
For those who asked, yes, yesterday was my birthday. Honestly not sure why, but for some reason, I just wasn't in the mood for the whole flood of things that go along with it. Took the date down off my Facebook page, so it wouldn't announce to all and sundry, and asked the HR manager not to include me in the work e-mails announcing the month's birthdays, which she kindly did. Not negative about it--fine with being 58, honestly! Not even tempted to explore why I wasn't in the mood--it just feels like a distraction right now. Thank you for the positive wishes, very much appreciate it. Now that it's over, I don't mind! I'm OK with being inscrutable, even to myself.
Perhaps it's because I've been more stressed out than usual waiting for our returning soldier--both for his own safety and our next step. Looked down just now from our over-garage pied-a-terre, and my daughter's truck is not in the driveway, so I'm hoping that means she's gone to pick him up. Operational security, no "need to know" for moms-in-law, you know.
We also serve who only sit and wait. Not my most highly developed trait, patience!
Love y'all,
Lisa in NC for eight days and a wake-up11 -
Mary congrats on the job
Barbara good for you finishing those taxes—had to laugh about your DH “feeling stresssd” just walking past the room
Happy b-day Lisa I felt the same way about turning 56, too much else going on to focus on that right?
Well, off to work I go, NYKAREN
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Morning Ladies
I told my uncle who the beach house had in his name to put it in my brothers as he didn't have anything of his own.I was still with Tom and we had both homes.Now it's me with nothing but will hopefully be buying this condo..
I am going up to the bank to open an estate account for dad's bills...we don't have money to do so but it will be there to pay the small things..
I also have to sit and figure out my budget .have to be ultra frugal and figure out how I will get health insurance.because With what I make I will never be able to afford insurance and pay all my bills.6 -
Good morning all! Happy Wednesday! Well, I woke up to three inches of snow in my yard. I know, not much compared to those of you still digging out of major snow storms; but still, three inches seems unbearable at this time of year. blech!
Lanette- If you go see the chiropractor you should ask if the inserts could be the culprit! I would be willing to bet that if they aren't the culprit, they aggravated an already vulnerable nerve. I LOVE your profile pic! Outright laughing this morning! My daycare kids ALWAYS lick the windows in the winter (not so much in summer). I think it is the feel of the cold, or perhaps trying to "taste" the frost or snow on the other side. I used to have alphabet picture cards hanging at their eye level, but I moved them higher up when I saw them licking the "I for ice cream", "G for grape", "W for watermelon"...
Sharon and Lisa-Your comments made me think a little about my DH's 'Eeyorishness". He wasn't like that when we married. He was always a bit more serious than I; over the years as life has taken it's tolls on us he has become more depressed. Like Lisa, I lost myself for many years (probably about 10-12 years) as I tried to be the wife/mother that I thought he wanted me to be. All that happened was I had a life/home where if I looked at it as an outsider, I saw no sign that I was a part of it. My kids, sure, I was the pta mom, school even coordinator, bake sale lady...you name it. But my personality and spirit was not evident in our lives. My life was turned around by a faulty sump pump. It broke. We didn't have money to get it fixed (we had just had a plumber out twice the week before). I talked to the plumber on the phone, who kindly said it was a pretty easy repair, but could be messy and will be VERY smelly. DH couldn't handle the smell; so I did it myself. THAT was my turning point. DH and I got into some loud and nasty arguments following that; but I found "me" when I fixed that sump pump. The cape was on and "Super Kelly" was determined to take on life and "suck the marrow" from it. I have learned how to take DH's moodiness like water off a duck's back. He has learned to sulk in (mostly) silence. I DO have a toxic relative that, because I was raised right, I am polite to him at family functions if I am forced to sit and talk with him; but other than that, neither DH and I have anything to do with him.
Mary- Congrats on the new job! How exciting (and inspiring)! I am sure you will be a great science teacher! So much passion!
Well, I guess I better go shovel a bit of the drive and lay some salt. Ugh! I was just wondering, this past weekend, if I should roll up my long runner carpet and put it away....I guess not! Love to you all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)4 -
Machka Thinking of you and your husband every day
Sharon Yes it is far easier to be fierce on the behalf of others. Pretend you are your best friend, and advocate for her because you love her. (((Hugs)))
Okie Sleep deprivation is nauseating. Ugh.
Mary Congrats! Lucky kids.
Happy Birthday, Lisa! Hope it was a wonderful day.
Barbara "It is the miracle of my mellowing age that I didn't jump up and shriek "You THINK? I'M DOING THE TAXES!!!""
I almost spewed coffee out of my nose when I read that. LOLLOL!!!!!
__________________Karen in VA - is there a type of daffodil that blooms earlier than the rest? I got a plant that is supposed to bloom early, but it isn't blooming yet. Perhaps it needs to wait a few weeks before it blooms. In the meantime, I think planting some daffodil bulbs right in front of the plant will serve the purpose.
Michele in NC
Michele
This is from NC Extension site
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/spring-flowering-bulbs-trials-in-north-carolina
Very early bloom:
W Ice Follies
Y February Gold
Y Gigantic Star
Y* Fortune
Y* JumblieY Brighton
Y Golden Harvest
Y Unsurpassable
Y Yellow Sun
Brent & Becky's carry the first 3 cultivars listed. https://www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com/inventory/show_list/keyword/narcissus
Paperwhites probably bloom even earlier, but they tend to be smaller/shorter so I don't know if they would suit your purpose.
Karen in Virginia4 -
Good day!
Trying to catch up but have been crazy busy. Short 3 people at work last 2 days, so Benn running with only 3. Hoping more are there today. SIL has flu so is grounded at home until no fever. Scale up today, but ate out last night and lacked water......so false and won't let it get me down.
Keep smiling at yourself and for others!
Prayers continuing for those in need!
Encouragement to those struggling!
Congratulations to all!
((Hugs))
Kylia in winter is back Ohio5 -
Hi ladies,
Suebdew, Glad you felt well enough to go to the gym. Don’t push too hard until you are fully recovered.
Mary, YEAH! A new job, how exciting. I’m doing the Snoopy happy dance for you.
Sharon, I’m glad you are still going to go to the lawyer. Keep your options open and yourself protected. Of course your aren’t feeling well, stress really takes its toll on your health so be kind to yourself. Glad you could get outside and feed your soul with the sun.((Hugs))
Michele, I want to see your fish painting (even thought I don’t eat fish).
Evelyn, I’d stay out of the wedding plans and direct your son to talk with others that can assess if they would be a problem. I know you don’t want anything to go wrong at the wedding. Hearing it from someone else they may actually “hear” your concerns. Maybe they could come the rehearsal dinner and they can see how they act before inviting them.
Machka, I have not forgotten you and I’m still sending you good thoughts. Please take care of yourself. ((Hugs))
Barbara, great news about the taxes.
Allie, if your brother is flipping the house and therefore getting something out of it, they should do the work. Take all the help you can get. See if they have some kind of local senior service help. They will know all the places where you can apply/ask for assistance. Take what you can get, you earned it.
Heather, I understand your hesitation about giving the boys the letter. You have no control over their reaction. Know that you are sensitive to how they may feel and leave it up to them if they want to talk with you. They may not be able to talk right now but sometime in the future. I think they need to know before everything comes out and they are feeling like they are the last to know. Better it comes from you. Your DIL may not feel your son is in a good place to hear this, but he will feel even worse if he hears it from someone else and not from you.
Pip, hope Kirby’s MRI goes well. My husband had to do an “open” MRI as he is claustrophobic.
Wendy, Beauty is a beauty!
Lisa, hope YOUR special day was just as you wanted it. Happy Birthday! I feel like you sometimes with not wanted to celebrate something. Last year I wouldn’t have celebrated Christmas if my DD wasn’t around. Just wasn’t up for it. Hope your soldier gets home safely. Tell him and your DD “thankyou for our service” for me.
Kelly, so sorry to hear about your snow. Luckily mine changed to rain last night so no more accumulation.
Feeling better about potential surgery. Not going to worry about it until after the MRI and I know what I’m dealing with. Hope they can schedule it soon.
Have a great day ladies, Terry in rainy VT
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The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
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klanders30 wrote: »hooray For April. Even though there is snow in the forecast, just knowing it is april makes me happy. Jan, feb and March are my toughest months—must have SAD.
NYKAREN
I think its odd how they call SAD a 'disorder'. Most of our evolution as homo sapiens occurred during the ice age. Our bodies slowing down, and making us feel like we don't want to do anything (less activity=burning fewer of the precious calories), wanting to sleep more, socialize less, slowing of metabolism---the totality of these were an evolutionary survival mechanism to get us through the long lock down winters of extreme cold coupled with little to no food. Huddle under a bear skin and stay there, because that's the only way you were going to survive.
Many many other mammals that evolved in the North STILL DO THIS. And yet they know that the less amounts of light as winter approaches, triggers the very same survival mechanism in both north-evolved mammals and north-evolved humans. We are mammals after all. Only they pretend humans are somehow different, and call it a disorder.
You can fool your naturally-evolved Seasonal Protection And Survival Mechanism (SPASM) and keep it from kicking in by getting more full spectrum light. I get outside on every sunny day I can, and have changed out my working lights for full spectrum light bulbs. Its tough to get enough hours of full spectrum light to mimic the long light days of summer, but look at light as a goal to get enough, the same way you look at protein and vitamins.
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Reading and thinking about you all!
Wind storm here at the moment ... the east side of my pool fence just went down ... that joins the south side that fell down earlier this winter ...
Medical difficulties with my older son ... mental and physical ... good thoughts for him appreciated.
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Happy Wednesday...Hump Day for Many!
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Wet walk with Ella today but the air smelled of plants and was a great start to the day. The rain had quit for now and I'll get in some needed gardening.
Wishing everyone a good Wednesday.
Betsy in NW Washington5
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