WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2018
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Dana: Happy Mothers Day! Thanks for the sympathy about the car. We aren't sure it can be saved. We'll have it towed to the VW dealer in Beaverton and see what happens next. Keep your fingers crossed for a good outcome.
Barbie: Thanks for your good wishes, too. DH thinks the car is not fixable and is trying to figure out what to buy next. He's already thinking of other possible cars, and that worries me. I hope he is mistaken and the car can be fixed. We will see what happens.
I got to talk to my kids and grandkids as my Mother's Day gifts. It was so nice! DH also bought a new fuchsia for the house and we solved a drainage problem on our deck. The watering system is on a timer system and turns on and off automatically. The plants are happy. Unfortunately, water was dribbling onto our deck from the plant pots rather going into the soil. We found a good solution, and now when we water our plants, it goes into the pot and then down into the yard.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
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Dana - I love the bowl garden! When I was little, my mother would take me and my sisters out into the woods around our cottage in New Hampshire to collect moss and plants and maple seedlings and pretty rocks for a bowl garden. If we found a mushroom we might place it there too - for as long as it lasted.
Rye wanted to see my "risqué" Indian swimsuit, so here's a pic.
The dinner went well last night. The permafrost lump came out tender and flavorful and only a tiny bit pink. Our friend the newspaper editor commented especially on the oven-roasted root veggies. Despite being in her late 50s, she'd never encountered that prep method before. Channeling Instagram enthusiasts, I took a picture of the main dish before it went onto the table.
Margaret - Your Swedish relative obviously knew exactly what tjälknöl meant.
My "translation" was quite literal (and thus unappetizing), whereas hers gave a description of the phenomenon and ended up being considerably longer. I'm reminded of a definition in a Swahili-English dictionary. The Swahili was "manyama kama kulundu mkubwa mwenye pemba za panda panda". The English word? "Elk." The meat in the picture above is from a Swedish elk.
/Penny at the
PS: Literally, the Swahili means "animal like a large antilope with branching antlers".8 -
Katla - So sorry about the car! What a pain.
I'm going to see my friend as arranged and hope I can go for a walk/run for a bit.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx3 -
Morning, all,
Kim, thank you! and your Boston trip sounds wonderful.
Penny, happy birthday!
Katla, my sympathies on the illness of your VW, and hope it's not fatal.
Dana, We stayed at a small hotel on Lake Hamilton during our only visit to Hot Springs. The lake is just beautiful.
Had a lovely Mother's Day weekend, with an assurance from my daughter over the phone that my present's in the mail, a Facebook flower from my son, with the note that I didn't have to water it that way, and a couple days where I basically did whatever I wanted (notice that wasn't "ate whatever I wanted" for a change...). All day Saturday, we drove around the countryside looking at houses for sale, one of our favorite things to do together. Egg, the cat, even refrained from doing anything awful all day Sunday.
A belated Happy Nurturer's Day to you all... 
Starting to get a handle on what the bills are going to be here, so that I can set us up a budget. With both of us working, now that the moving costs are finally over (deposits for the house, utilities, new (to us) furniture, travel, etc.), we should be able to put my husband's entire paycheck straight into savings. Barring unforeseen expenses, we should be able to really improve our savings outlook between now and when our lease is up on the house next April.
The exterminators are coming this afternoon, as we noted sawdust on the concrete patio area, looked up and there were carpenter bees busy drilling away in three places. One of the benefits of a rental--we called maintenance, and they handled hiring a company, working with my schedule, and the landlord is paying for the extermination. Has to be some benefit to it!
Glad to get back into our routine, finally. If your life is chaotic, it seems there is nothing you can do in order to relax. But, once you're settled into a routine, breaking from it is quite relaxing. There's a conundrum there somewhere... but haven't started my second cup of coffee yet. Got to go make Corey's lunch, and then settle into my work routine.
Love y'all,
Lisa in Arkansas5 -
Morning ladies
Slept pretty well, had to get up to use the restroom at few times,went to sleep early ..work from 11-5 today.
Happy Belated birthday Penny ..2 -
I'm up to 547.41 km of walking & running this year.
To this date on ...
May 2017, I had done 491.75 km
May 2016, I had done 388.45 km
May 2015, I had done 371.90 km
I'm a bit surprised by my total this year but I've been walking every single day since March 19 ... mainly to and from the hospital with a bit of university walking thrown in. In other words, most of that has been transportational walking.
Machka in Oz4 -
The dinner went well last night. The permafrost lump came out tender and flavorful and only a tiny bit pink. Our friend the newspaper editor commented especially on the oven-roasted root veggies. Despite being in her late 50s, she'd never encountered that prep method before. Channeling Instagram enthusiasts, I took a picture of the main dish before it went onto the table.
Well, it actually doesn't look too bad ... much better than I had imagined.
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Good morning! Lying in bed catching up.
Cheri2 -
Good morning Ladies -
Patio therapy went well. The food was delish, especially the smoked redfish dip my hubs made. Yum! I had one friend that told me I was too thin. I agreed that I was about 4 lbs under where I should be, and that was that. Then, he got drunk, and he wouldn't leave it alone. I just ignored him, but it was annoying. I had already agreed with him, what more could I do? Hopefully when he gets up today all will be fine. My hub headed out at 4:15 this morning, they head out at noon. We are going to have lunch together and then they will go on to the airport and I will come home and start cleaning the 3 guest rooms they used. I will have 3 loads of sheets and luckily I use white towels in both guest bathrooms so I can do the towels in one load. I should have it all back together by this evening, provided I can stay awake
The upside to hubs heading out and me not knowing when the guests will be up, I didn't procrastinate getting my miles in this morning so I was done by 5:30, cleaned up and dressed by 6. Yeah me.
Have a great day Ladies,
Okie in the TX Hill Country5 -
Thanks again everyone.
We're really hoping that my husband will move to the Rehab Unit as soon as possible ... really hoping it will happen this week ... really, really hoping it will happen tomorrow.
He needs to get out of that Neuro Ward! It's driving both of us crazy now.
I've talked to a couple nurses who agree with me, that my husband has reached the point where there's really no point for him to be on the Neuro Ward anymore. He's not connected up to anything anymore, his statistics are good, and can get up and walk, feed himself, shower, etc. etc.
He needs to get into active Rehab now!
For the past few days, I've been handling most of his rehab, which I'm not trained to do but I'm using what I know about easing into cycling.
So over the past 4 days, he has walked ...
Friday -- about 100 metres
Saturday -- about 100 metres
Sunday -- about 200 metres
Monday -- two walks adding up to about 500 metres!!!
The walks are still somewhat supported just simply because they won't let me out of the ward with him without the walking frame. But we've been walking in the hospital and outside.
The memory situation is still a bit of a battle, but I suspect that if he got into Rehab that might start improving more too. I talked to a doctor I work with who said that often, when you get patients in his situation exercising (which I'm doing), the memory etc. starts working better.
So have I mentioned how much I'd like him to be moved over to Rehab?
Machka in Oz11 -
Dana - I want to be Dolly and live at your house, lol. Sit in the chair on the deck and watch for deer!! Or lay with my head on Daddy's lap. Ah....
Lisa - what a great feeling to get settled in and back into a routine. Bet Corey's new boss is so tickled to have him there!! And house-hunting is always fun!! Good time to start looking, next year will be here before you know it. Yikes!
Kim - sorry you have the crud and hope you are on the mend. The celebration for your god-daughter sounded fantastic, what a nice trip to Boston!! She sounds like a fabulous gal!!
Katla - golly, what rotten luck with your DH's car. I am always inclined to blame Les Schwab for anything whether it's their fault or not, lol.
Penny - Happy Birthday and I want to stop by and sample if there are any left-overs. Cute swimsuit!
Another HOT day (for us) predicted today. Hit 87 yesterday. Still have to get tomatoes planted if DH feels like hauling a couple wheelbarrows of compost to the raised beds.
Have a great week!
Lanette
Sunny SW WA State3 -
I came back from walking the dogs for 45 minutes and found that the battery on my pedometer was dead so I got no "credit" for my walk (usually about 2500 steps). I changed the battery and got over my disappointment. Now I'm off for the after breakfast walk. It is already 60 degrees here and the sun just came up.Okie, It amazes me that anyone would tell someone they're too thin but wouldn't think of telling another person that they're too fat.
Barbie 5 -
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back home from walking the boys and then feeding DFIL who decided to sleep eat today.. then came home and got my laundry out of the dryer and now will take Alfie for another walk, am trying to train him so I dont need to leave wee wee pads down he is 10 months and should be able to hold it.3
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Heather & Lisa: Thanks for your sympathy about the car. :ohwell: We plan to have a tow truck haul our car to VW, then wait for them to call us.
Machka: I hope your wishes are honored and your DH is moved to Rehab promptly. :flowerforyou:
Lanette: Our Les Shwab has been a good store. This battery upgrade is out of the usual experience. DH is not confident that the car can be repaired and is thinking of what to buy as a replacement. I am a total cheapskate and would rather not have to buy another car. :grumble:
Barbie: Sorry your pedometer didn't count your steps this morning. :ohwell:
Well see how the car situation goes. DH thinks it is unlikely to be fixable & is already planning what to buy next. He mentioned a Terrain as a possibility. Does anyone have experience with a Terrain?
I'm hoping to go to yoga today.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
May 2018 Resolutions:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day.
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
6. Avoid alcohol.
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Happy Monday to All2
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Barbie That is so disappointing! Glad you were able to accept and move on! As I sit here idle as my Fitbit charges.
Cheri
in cloudy and hot and humid Texas
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Hi all,
Completed my walk/run, with difficulty and had to stop a few times. Had to stop twice on the elliptical this morning. But we had a nice, light lunch at the pub. Always nice to get together with a friend.
Came back and got a phone call from the estate agent. Our buyer now has a buyer and they want to survey our house next Monday. Why they haven't had a survey done before I don't know. We have signed all the selling and buying contracts, so you'd think they would have sorted that ages ago. My worry is they will say the house is not worth the purchase price and will try to bargain us down, which we are not doing. I think they only need a mortgage for the difference in price.
Also our vendors have made an offer on a different house for which those occupiers have to find a house.
I wasn't very pleased and I wasn't very nice to the agent.
I'm fed up. And fed up with feeling under par.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx5 -
Penny, the risqué swimsuit is simply adorable. But it makes me wonder what adjectives might be attached to my one piece skintight speedo, let alone a bikini!1
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Katla - my husband and I traded in my big Chrysler 300 that we bought for West Texas driving for a GMC Terrain for the cross-country trip. I really like it. It's the right height for me, I don't feel as if I need a step to get into the driver's seat. But, with the seat scooted back, it also provides plenty of leg-room for my six-foot-tall husband. There's lots of room in the back, particularly with the seats down. The 2018 is one of the more expensive of what's called the "compact SUVs," but we bought the 2013 for a good price with the trade-in. It's got a bit over 100,000 miles on it, but my husband said we can easily expect another 100,000 without major issues. He's a mechanic, so I trust him on that!
Lisa3 -
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............... i thought i was flyin on that short run on friday, did 8.17 min. mile, only to find that wasn't my fastest :0( did 8.12 in june or july 20173
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it's supposed 2b 80something today, think i'll ride home...4
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Machka so happy for you both.Wonderful news that your DH is is doing better & ready for re hab.
Penny,your dinner looks yummy!
Katla......good luck with your car. Hate those problems ...or buying new.
DH is just the opposite,in his glory taking care of problems.
Have 3 Dr appts this mo,then please....no more this year!
Summer is here,87 today & tomor. AC is humming along.Summer is my least fav season,but not as if I have a choice.
Had our hummingbirds come back this wk.Such fun to watch.
Time to cut veggies for stir fry ......supper today.More chance of having what is planned
when chopping/dicing is done. Pickled beets & deviled eggs on the side.
DH just installed a plant holder for me.....out of sun,so will be perfect. Going to shop for a flower
tomor. Too comfy to hit the stores today. Tricia Oh
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Cheri, loved the cartoon about the fitbit. I carry my pedometer in my pocket all the time including the time in the middle of the night when I get up to walk the dogs so they can pee in the backyard. One reason I didn't get a fitbit was that I didn't want to have another thing (besides my blue tooth headphones and my phone) that needed to be plugged in to charge.Heather, extra hugs for you during this trying time for you with real estate. Now, off to pull more weeds and spread more bark. 2
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Heather Hope you recover quickly.
Penny Happy Birthday! That meal looks scrumptious.
Belated Happy Mother's Day, Everyone!
Here is a picture of my paternal grandmother glancing at my mother. They are both wearing orchids. The photo was taken by my father on a Mother's Day at our church.
Karen in Virginia8 -
That is a beautiful photo Karen. Love the glances and the specs!
I'm feeling a bit more sanguine right now. I've been looking at a sober blog and there's nothing like other people's problems to put your own in perspective. Beautiful sunny evening. Looking forward to zucchini noodles with left over roast chicken, toasted pine nuts, homemade pesto and a few chopped tomatoes. Parmesan. Plus some flat beans on the side. DH is having tagliatelle with his. Trying a new alcohol free wine. It's nice, but I prefer the other one.
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx2 -
Felicia – ok, after reading your post I can’t believe I am typing this, but …. I live 45 min from San Francisco and would love to meet you when you are visiting..
Kim from N. California
Sounds fun, Kim. I will have a couple free days without hubby. It would be fun to meet up! I will keep you posted.
Felicia, way behind in reading this weekend
Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Whew. Caught up. We ran up to my mom's on Saturday on the Olympic peninsula, and her internet and cell phone service is crap, so I couldn't really pull anything up well. It's kind of nice, because it feels like a real break from everything, but it drives my husband and my older boys crazy.
My mom, niece, and I went to a fashion show at the Senior Center. It was an over 21 affair, so I had two small mimosas. The luncheon was really good, our table won the group game and received prizes (earrings for me). The "fashions" were from the second-hand store that the senior center runs to support their center. It was really fun -- no one was taking themselves too seriously, and my niece bought my mom a nice shirt off one of the models. Lol
Hubby and I took a long walk around part of the lake at dusk, assessing camping sites for sale. My mom owns three lots, so we could either buy one of her lots (she has offered to give it to us), or we could purchase a different lot. Unimproved lots are about $8,000. But we looked at an improved camping lot for $57,000. Kind of a lot, but it had two full RV hookups, a large covered deck, and a full-service bath house -- shower and toilet. My husband thinks we could do all of that -- which is what we would want to do -- for less than $57,000, but it is really tempting to have it all done. Other lots are semi-developed -- cleared, with storage shed, and hook ups. So we have a whole range of choices.
Will anything come of our search? Probably not, but it was still really fun to look and ponder the possibilities.
My little guy painted a flower picture for me and my older boys got me flowers. My mom let me dig up some ferns from her yard, and I brought those back home and my oldest helped me plant them under a shade tree in our back yard. They look happy, so far. She also dug up a couple small seedlings for me. I didn't really need/want those, but I took them anyway and planted them. She told me to use them as Christmas trees later. The benefits of having a mother who lives in a forest!
I thought of Barbara and Lanette while I was on the peninsula. The mountains were lovely on our hot drive home Sunday afternoon. The little guy and I went and hung out at the fitness center outdoor pool for an hour late Sunday afternoon. The water hasn't quite warmed up yet, but it was wonderful just relaxing in the sun.
I don't have a UTI. So I don't know what we do now. I am still in pain, so I think something is not right. I'll talk to the doctor later today.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon3 -
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