WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2018
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Terry spelt is an ancient wheat grain that originate 8000 years ago. It is a whole grain that is non processed.0
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Hello!
Record heat this week and we are moving! Gah....
Cheri
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Maybe your granddaughter could go to a place like Michael's or maybe Hobby Lobby and buy some rolled canvas; regular canvas would be a 'light yellowish color'; the treated canvas would be white; but, I would think she'd need to hand-wash the treated; just to make sure it wasn't put into the washer by accident. I'm not sure what it might do to the inside of a washer or to other clothes if added. Although it is water soluble - treated with Gesso. But, the effect would be pretty close. Especially if it washed out the solution that it is treated with. I'd wash it because the canvas is cotton and she would not want it to shrink after she made it. She also might consider ironing it before hanging it out to dry in the sun. She could probably bleach the regular canvas; but, I would think it would be mottled if she did. She'd have to feel what they felt like. Just a thought.
Lenora
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At MVD getting RV registered then on to Caballo Lake in New Mexico for first stop. Yay! Moving north away from the heat and dust devils! We will be coming back when we want to warm up! Lol!
RV Rita on the road in New Mexico6 -
Well ladies it has been awhile since I have posted. Time is just flying by or something. I have read update and we are a busy group and growing.
I have really been trying to do better and when I read about what some of you are dealing with I feel ---
I ended with pneumonia last month and still have the cough. When was at the doctor we talked about changing my depression meds as I was just not having any engery or care about much. Also I asked about stopping the tramadol as been ready nasty stuff about that kind of med and I had been on it over 5 years. I want to tell you the week I went off that and changed my depression meds I thought I was going to die and really hoping I would. I don't care what they tell you that is nasty stuff. So feeling better and hope that I am on the right track this time.
Allie--I just love the patio and looks like the place to relax and have friends over to enjoy. The more I read about what you are going through with your dad's place and the reverse mortage company makes me want to stay away from that deal. They make it sound so good.
Jantr--You should be so proud of your ODD and all that she has done.
Katla- We sort of have the same plans when we pass. First one is in charge of the ashes until the other one goes. Then ashes to be mixed together and DOS is in charge of getting us to the ocean. We are working on our wills and trying to get things done so less problems for them. With a mixed of his and hers it needs to be spelled out.
Heather--When my Aunt passed her daughter sent everyone in her address book a copy of the obit from the newspaper and I though that was a nice way to make sure all her friends knew.
Karen- Thanks for saying you missed me, just what I needed to hear.
Lisa--congrates on the big grant. The new place you are looking at does seem like a dream come true. Hope it works out for both of you.
Meg--This weather is crazy. We were in Omaha this past Sunday for our grand daughter that graduated from Millard on Saturday. We rode the motorcycle down and by the time we got there (150 miles) I knew it was not the best idea. It was 106 degrees. We did stop and get drinks and even some ice cream and used lots of sun screen. Riding home was better as was cooling off, down to 88. Keeping you and DH in our prayers.
Machka--Been reading about your DH and sounds like he is moving forward slowly. Keeping both of you in our prayers. The doctors say my friend that had the 2 strokes right after Christmas has gotten about as good as she is going to get. So they are looking at assisted living apartments for her. When I am talking to her all the sudden she is just goes blank and says she can't remember. I admit it is better then at first, but I find it so depressing. Not sure how much she remembers but for first day she has known me and called me by name. My DH every time is someone different. I just keep telling myself there are so many things about the mind no one know and in the end God is in control.
Gone on long enough. Thanks for being here and being my friends. Blessings, Vicki GI, NE5 -
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Allie – when my father passed, Vince couldn’t understand why I needed to bury his ashes asap, right after I got them. I tried to explain to Vince that I needed closure and if he wasn’t coming with me, then I’d go alone. He did come with me, but he couldn’t understand why I needed to do it so soon, after all, to him “they’re only ashes”. His mother was creamated and if I didn’t have her ashes shipped to his family in MO, we’d STILL have them (she’s only been dead over 10 years). I’m sure by now his family has buried her ashes with his father – which is what she wanted.
Michele in NC
We buried my Dad's ashes right away after we received them, my Brother and a friend had to dig the grave because they had just stopped digging for the Winter. My Brother told the cemetery folks, My sister has to travel back to Alberta and I'm not making her come back in a few months to do it. They allowed it since the friend that helped him was the caretaker of another cemetery in the area. I agree that it helped with the closure.1 -
Well ladies it has been awhile since I have posted. Time is just flying by or something. I have read update and we are a busy group and growing.
I have really been trying to do better and when I read about what some of you are dealing with I feel ---
I ended with pneumonia last month and still have the cough. When was at the doctor we talked about changing my depression meds as I was just not having any engery or care about much. Also I asked about stopping the tramadol as been ready nasty stuff about that kind of med and I had been on it over 5 years. I want to tell you the week I went off that and changed my depression meds I thought I was going to die and really hoping I would. I don't care what they tell you that is nasty stuff. So feeling better and hope that I am on the right track this time.
Allie--I just love the patio and looks like the place to relax and have friends over to enjoy. The more I read about what you are going through with your dad's place and the reverse mortage company makes me want to stay away from that deal. They make it sound so good.
Jantr--You should be so proud of your ODD and all that she has done.
Katla- We sort of have the same plans when we pass. First one is in charge of the ashes until the other one goes. Then ashes to be mixed together and DOS is in charge of getting us to the ocean. We are working on our wills and trying to get things done so less problems for them. With a mixed of his and hers it needs to be spelled out.
Heather--When my Aunt passed her daughter sent everyone in her address book a copy of the obit from the newspaper and I though that was a nice way to make sure all her friends knew.
Karen- Thanks for saying you missed me, just what I needed to hear.
Lisa--congrates on the big grant. The new place you are looking at does seem like a dream come true. Hope it works out for both of you.
Meg--This weather is crazy. We were in Omaha this past Sunday for our grand daughter that graduated from Millard on Saturday. We rode the motorcycle down and by the time we got there (150 miles) I knew it was not the best idea. It was 106 degrees. We did stop and get drinks and even some ice cream and used lots of sun screen. Riding home was better as was cooling off, down to 88. Keeping you and DH in our prayers.
Machka--Been reading about your DH and sounds like he is moving forward slowly. Keeping both of you in our prayers. The doctors say my friend that had the 2 strokes right after Christmas has gotten about as good as she is going to get. So they are looking at assisted living apartments for her. When I am talking to her all the sudden she is just goes blank and says she can't remember. I admit it is better then at first, but I find it so depressing. Not sure how much she remembers but for first day she has known me and called me by name. My DH every time is someone different. I just keep telling myself there are so many things about the mind no one know and in the end God is in control.
Gone on long enough. Thanks for being here and being my friends. Blessings, Vicki GI, NE
Welcome back. Sorry to hear you have been struggling. I've been suffering with depression these past few months too, so know what you are going through. Glad you are feeling better.
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1948Peachy wrote: »Rebecca ~ So cute. I have never seen a real owl.
Me neither! The vet place I called said to put a towel over him and pick him up like a dog! Um that's a definite no! He looks good though, but I am trying to get a volunteer to take a look at him. This is out of my comfort realm!
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Katla - I just love your husband's idea. I haven't decided what I want done when I pass yet. My Dad was the first death I have ever dealt with that was cremated instead of just buried. I have found it difficult. In my head I know that "they are not there" when I go to the grave, but it feels like they are. With my Dad I don't get that feeling. Hopefully, I can reach a decision before that time comes and I don't leave it for others to have to decide.
Lisa - I love the painting, what medium do you use?
Kelly - What an awesome family you must have. I always wanted to be in one of those families that could find their humour in times of difficulty.
Ryenday - I loved your dress. My eldest daughter wanted to have a simple dress and was bound and determined not to wear white. She didn't want the big poofy dress. We ended up buying her a prom dress it was white with a silvery overlay. She loved it, and I loved the price. My youngest daughter is getting married next summer and we are going full on traditional. She has found her dress and it was the first one she tried on.
Rebecca- That is a cute little pet you have inherited. I personally would be terrified of it though LOL
Today has been a very frustrating day so far. In April I found out an account I hadn't used in a while had been hacked and I was in the hole to the bank for over 4K. I immediately put in a fraud complaint. They contacted me last Friday via email and told me to contact them. I didn't see the email until the weekend and forgot to call yesterday. I also had received notification on Friday that my tax return was going to be deposited that day. It still hadn't shown up in my account this morning so I called the CRA and low and behold they had deposited in my old account that has the fraud investigation. I had provided them with new banking information both on my return and in my online account. I called the bank with the fraud to figure out what is going on and they still haven't got it all cleared and will not allow me access to my tax refund until it is complete. So now I have to wait yet another 3-5 business days to try to get it sorted out. I'm just hoping that they find out what happened and don't try to say it was something I did.
On a positive note, it's another beautiful day and I think I'll get my walk in again tonight before the rain we are supposed to get starts.
Tracey in Edmonton3 -
Hi everyone. This weekend was a scorcher...we broke two heat records and tied two and of course this is when my air conditioner had to go out. UGH. it got fixed at 0745 this morning! I had zero sleep last night. But now it's purring along again.
Vicki, my kids graduated from Millard South.
I am going to be more accountable to you all and get in here more often! Take care, meg who is no longer sweating in Omaha4 -
Rebecca- regarding your little owlet; a wildlife expert will advise you to do just as you are doing. Leave him be. Owls don't build good nests and lots of times their babies fall out (or get pushed out by siblings). The mama will feed it and care for it wherever it is. Eventually your little guy will use his talons and do a half climb/half flap his way up to a tree limb and out of reach of predators. His mama will continue to care for him while he perches in his own little tree. It is good that you can hear his mama hooting back to his little cries. Is your yard fenced? KJ5
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(((Janetr))) I hope all goes well and Megan gets to come home soon.
Barbie: I love your poodle!!! :bigsmile:
Cheri: I hope your moving day is not miserably hot. Congratulations on your new home!!!
Vicki: It is great to see you posting again!
It seems that your final plans and ours are similar. It is good to have a clear idea what you want to do in advance. :flowerforyou:
Neighborhood talk is that our newest neighbors are looking for property somewhere along the inter-coastal waterway in the Carolinas and I wish them luck. She is the person who pruned my plants without my permission, rolls her eyes at me when I speak, and so on. I will be happy if she and her DH find someplace they love. If they stay here, I'll be as patient and tolerant as I can, as long as she keeps her pruning shears to herself.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
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Rebecca- regarding your little owlet; a wildlife expert will advise you to do just as you are doing. Leave him be. Owls don't build good nests and lots of times their babies fall out (or get pushed out by siblings). The mama will feed it and care for it wherever it is. Eventually your little guy will use his talons and do a half climb/half flap his way up to a tree limb and out of reach of predators. His mama will continue to care for him while he perches in his own little tree. It is good that you can hear his mama hooting back to his little cries. Is your yard fenced? KJ
We have side fences and gates in front, so he can't wander out to the front street. The back yard has a forest to a walking path. My backyard is tiered so he would have to climb up the crude stone path to get to the forest. He's hunkered down in a corner bush.
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Hi all,
Back from the wedding. Knackered. Will write tomorrow.
Nice to see you Vicki.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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[bRebecca [/b]if the parent is there I would leave the owl be. Baby birds do have a transition time where they are out of the nest but not flying yet. It is brief so it limits their exposure to predators. The parent watches and tries to protect them best they can in this period. Those robin parents sure were angry when I approached their young on the ground.Just as you observed the parents will also still feed their young in this period. Sounds like having a protected yard is a good thing.
After reading Kelly's post. Is their a board you could put on the fence so the baby could climb up and out of your yard when it is ready?2 -
Hi Gals,
Lisa - The cedar chest is gorgeous! And a forever home?!!! Wow! The painting is amazing… and a note on the disposal and septic, I agree with the concept that if you have septic you should not have a disposal and should deal with food scraps in another way. BUT, I have seen a number of newer homes with both disposal and septic as disposals have become a way of life and houses sell better with a disposal.
Tracey in Edmonton- My recommendation is that you put every request to the bank in writing and take copious notes (names, titles, dates) of every phone conversation. These issues to often do NOT go in the consumers/victims favor. I’m not sure in Canada, but in the states you should also put in a police report.
This weekend was busy, the interesting thing was spending Sunday at my mom’s she was having irrigation issues so I reworked her system (6 hours of work) I interacted with my brother a bit, and now that he is facing death (and he still looks pretty good, and is up and around, just tires easily) He is being far less negative, mean, judgmental – his favorite term for me and my mother is the “c” word 4 letters – horrid awful word – and it never came out of his mouth. He called me by my name, and call our Mother “mom”. I don’t trust him, but found it far less stressful to be around the house. He also gave me a power sander and an extra propane tank for my BBQ – Very happy to have both. He has started to clean out the garage – he keeps tons of “things” that could be useful sometime, and the clutter is about ½ gone. I was very thankful as I know I would have to do it after he passes. Also my Mom keeps her car in the garage and it was so cluttered I was afraid she might trip. I let him know that I noticed, and how much I appreciated it.
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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The dogs went for their regular grooming appointment today. I was looking forward to doing some personal puttering while they were gone and then I realized that it would be a perfect time to vacuum the house when they were gone because the vacuum always upsets them, so I ended up getting a lot more exercise than I had expected. Now the dogs look fabulous and the house is cleaner. 8
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Seeing my lil owl balancing on a board climbing, will be a sight to see!
Rebecca3 -
Well Ladies I haven't colored my hair in like 4 yrs..think I'm going for it with Tracys approval..her wedding is in 2 weeks and don't want to upset the apple cart.2
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Allie - Great idea! What color? You could do red white and blue - I have a friend that did stripes last week, fun!0
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Allie, I recommend a temporary color job. That way if you don’t like it it isn’t permanent. When I colored my hair years ago, I always did temporary. It’s also better for your hair. I hope if you do it you’ll post pictures.
Terry0 -
Did a Solid Gold DVD today. The jury is still out about this DVD. I just don’t know if it’s for me. The plan for tomorrow is to do the deep water class.
Katla – I love your idea of your ashes. It would just bother me if one of my parents died early on and it was years before the other died. I’d have to hold onto the first person’s ashes for a long time. I’m just the kind of person who needs closure. I’d probably want to have each person’s ashes shot out when they passed. But that’s just me. Your plan doesn’t sound weird to me at all.
Exercised, put a load of laundry in (even if it is raining), need to go to CVS to pick up a prescription for Vince and mail a cake to Denise for her birthday. She is very materialistic and likes things from a store. I put a note in saying that the cake isn’t perfect since I’m still getting used to my new leveler (which is true) but it was made with love and that’s something you can’t buy in a store. Will it make an impression? Who knows?
Lisa – do you paint (I’m sure I’ll misspell this – hope you can figure out what I mean) trump l’oil? Your take on death made me smile.
G – welcome! It never ceases to amaze me how fast the water aerobics class goes. Of course, part of that is the fact that I don’t wear my glasses in the pool and so I can’t see the clock….lol
Prayers for janetr’s megan and suebdew’s gs
Tracey – how horrible that you now owe so much money!
Katla – that’s great that woman is looking for another place. I wouldn’t mention it, but what about the hurricanes? See, we are so far inland that the last time we had a hurricane was hurricane Hugo, so that tells you how long ago it was.
Allie – what color?????? Don’t leave us in suspense
Went to mahjongg this afternoon. It’s nice to go occasionally.
Michele in NC
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I'm a natural mousy brunette but I have flecks of grey,sort of saltand pepper...I am looking at Rose Brown...you can Google it.1
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Michelle - No, Trompe-l'œil is far beyond my current talent. I tend toward impressionism more because I'm taking my first toddling steps as a painter than because it's my first love, art-wise. Trompe-l'œil (for those that might not know, it's the painting technique that mimics reality to the point that you must reach out to touch it to see if it is 3-dimensional) requires skill with a brush that is far beyond my current or possibly ever skill level. But, never say never, right?
We put in the offer on the house a few hours after I walked through it today. Best and final offers were due by 5 pm today, do we just made it in under the wire. Bid a bit over list price, but not enough to blow our budget. We should know something soon. If it's meant to be ours, it will happen, and if not, then it won't. At peace with whatever happens.
Love y'all,
Lisa in Arkansas
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allie - Rose Brown is pretty!
Kim in N. California0 -
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stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.18min, 131mhr, 13amph. 1.5mi= 66c
apple watch- 61c
LATERAL MACHINE- 30min, fat burn program, 107ahr, 134mhr, 3.74mi= 193c
apple watch- 195c
Floor exercises- 11.51min, 3sts of 10ea, 7diff exer. 100ahr, 128mhr, 67c
apple watch- 72c
bike ride gym 2 dome- 4.53min, 122mhr, 18.2amph, 1.4mi= 42c
apple watch- 40c
bike ride puy 2 sumn sta- 15.04min, 12.01amph, 110ahr, 129mhr, 3mi= 112c
apple watch- 113c
jog sta 2 wk- 4.53min, 148mhr, 138ahr, 9.40min mi, .5mi= 60c
apple watch- 53c
jog wk 2 sumn sta- 4.20min, 9.32min mi, 142mhr, .4mi= 60c
apple watch- 57c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 15.52min, 9.7amph, 155mhr, 2.5mi = 185c
apple watch- 150c
total cal 7850
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