WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2018
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Meanwhile over here in Australia ...
I'll just make a little public service reminder: Get Your Affairs In Order!!
That's especially for those of you with partners.
Make sure you both know everything about your accounts, bills, etc. etc. etc. of all sorts. Make sure everything is up to date and crystal clear.
It's easy to say, "I'll remember my password" or "We'll sort that out later" ...
But then all of a sudden the unexpected happens, and one partner is burdened with figuring it all out. And let me tell you ... that's not easy.
I've got a list of things to do a kilometre long. And it seems like every time I do one or two things ... and have a small victory dance that I finally, after weeks of work, have sorted those things ... then they just reveal a mountain of other related things I need to do. It's like there's no end to it all!
I'm living in Pandora's box.
So ... while you're all of "sound mind" ... sort it all out!! Trust me!
Machka in Oz
How true. I am left with stacks and stacks of paper. I hate to admit that I was one of those wives who never touched a piece of paper. When I finally determined DH was way too sick to handle paper, it was way too late. I was left with a complete financial mess.
Thanks to everyone in this community, I was at a conference today and stayed under!. I worked at an exhibit with chocolate and mints in a bowl and did not touch a single piece. The dessert table was 20 feet from me all afternoon and I did not have a bite. Knowing you are all here and having to log and be accountable really helped.
I even called my instructor to start riding again.
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KatUK: No apology necessary. :noway:
Poison AKA Char from FL: Moving more has been my goal for a long time. Walking the dog to the groomer was a pleasure for both of us. DH went and got him afterward, and walked him home.
Tweenerqueen: Welcome to a great group!
Pip: Happy 2300! :flowerforyou:
Annettekris: Weclome!
I went to a lovely potluck dinner with my horse group. It was held at the home of Arrow's owner. I took a green salad, and it was very well received. The topic of the evening was how this group can help the county parks department maintain and create good parks where people can ride their horses. The park under discussion is located beside the Columbia River about 20 miles from where we live. I've tried to join the work parties before but haven't managed to connect with the people in the park. This time I'm not planning to try. DH's health seems better than before in many ways but he has exhausted himself.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
Katla one question answered- you are still riding. I remember when you started. I am going back to riding. Time to take care of myself.
CJ6 -
Did Michelle Dozois Cardio Strength Challenge DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do the water class. And it looks like it’s going to be “cut the grass” day.
Dana – safe travels.
Meg – what terrible news about Max
Snowflake – I guess I’m too critical. I wish there was more delineation on the dragonfly on it’s feet. Looks like the same shade of purple. Oh well…. I liked the rhinestones.
Gamlilea – congrats. BTW – can you give us a name you’d like to be called and maybe a general location?
Carol – only good thoughts being sent for your friend
Allie – I’m so, so sorry
Margaret – love that mural!!! Just love it
Went to ACMoore. They STILL don’t have the yarn in that I need to make the scarf for Colby. They didn’t have it last week. Evidentally, they have it in stock, on the truck to be stocked tonight. I guess we shall see….
Michele in NC
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stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.45min, 132mhr, 12.4amph. 1.5mi= 73c
apple watch- 95c
MANUAL TREADMILL- jog 21min, 140ahr, 153mhr, 13.31min mi, 1.56mi= 224c
apple watch- 254c
Floor exer- 4.10min, 89ahr, 100mhr, 3sets of 10ea, situps, on back leg lifts= 30c
apple watch- 38c
bike ride gym 2 sumn sta- 50.16min, 131ahr, 150mhr, 14.2amph, 11.8mi= 499c
apple watch- 471c
jog sta 2 wk- 4.43min, 151mhr, 138ahr, 9.05min mi, .5mi= 58c
apple watch- 50c
jog wk 2 sumn sta- 4.09min, 149mhr, 9.07min mi, .4mi= 65c
Apple watch- 52c
Bike ride dome 2 hm- 18.18min, 8.5amph, 132ahr, 149mhr, 2.5mi= 210c
apple watch- 148c
total cal 11590 -
Good evening Ladies -
I think today must be out of sorts day for us
. In order to accommodate the funeral, I worked today since I won't be able to work next Tuesday. That threw off my "normal" Thursday routine. I was going to hop on the mower after work to mow the pygmy yard but the guys showed up to clean my flower beds. That was good, but it meant that I couldn't mow AND I had to wait until after they left to take a bath and get in my jammies (in case they needed anything). They will be back tomorrow to work around the shop and in the backyard bed, so again, same issue, I won't be able to mow tomorrow either. It ended up not being too bad, they finished at 6:30 tonight so I hopped on the mower and got the yard done. It only takes about 45 min to an hour to do the small yard (or as we call it the pygmy yard, only big enough for pygmy goats). So, that is done! Yeah!! I was NOT looking forward to doing it on Saturday. Now all I have to do is sneak out before they get here tomorrow and block me in the garage with the trailer full of river rock to get my grocery shopping done. I am out of almost all my salad stuff.
Have a great evening ladies.
Okie in the TX Hill Country4 -
Allie, I'm sorry about the testMeg, sorry to hear about Max and your anxiety
My surgery friend is home from the hospital and doing well with the usual post surgical restrictions. She won't be able to go back to Texas to help clean out her mother's house for awhile Jake did well with his first treatment today. It took less time and had fewer side effects than he expected
Barbie from beautiful sunny NW Washington 6 -
Well had breakfast for dinner, ham & eggs with english muffins and jam. I had the muffin and ham. Son bought the movie "Ready Player One", so we watched it in his living room, since it was a Utube movie, and he has the big screen. Its really nice to chill out with this kid! I don't see us having any issues with our arrangement. So I shall grow old in this house. Unless owner decides otherwise!
To each of you hugs!!
Rebecca
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So glad it's Friday evening ... I've been looking forward to a weekend for about 5 days now!!
M in Oz7 -
Morning Ladies~
the crazy dog pounced on me at 5 so I had to get up this morning..
Today is the connecticut version of Comicon , ughhh going to make the best of it.. want to be able to enjoy time with Tal and Dan.. have a wedding to go tomorrow night , hopefully the last one for awhile.. I am tapped out financially..I have to dip into the savings I have just to pay all the bills, taxes and all coming in...
I have 2 very excited kids ,one is 33 the other 10 , ha ha , so I hope this all goes well.5 -
Good morning all! Last day of work for ten days for me! Woo-hoo! DD and Joaquin fly in tonight! Double Woo-hoo!!
Allie- Sorry to hear of the test. Maybe this is opening a window to something good?
Carol and others dealing with friends/family who are ill or have passed away- So sorry to you all and sending all of you hugs/prayers/vibes of peace and comfort.
Meg- SEnding you peaceful thoughts during those high anxiety times!
Heather and Lisa- fingers crossed for you as you both head into the final lap of new homes!
Machka-Oh my! I am sending you the most thoughts for peace, comfort and strength! What you have been through and accomplished in the past few months is just astounding and inspirational. I am sure, given your druthers, you would have rather found another way to be astounding and inspiring. I hope you have a weekend of rest and peace!
CJ- Congrats on your NSV at your conference!
BArbie-Hope you made it through your very busy day and your friend has made it home and gotten settled. Sending vibes of rest and peace to you both!
I have been enjoying all of the pics of grandchildren, proposals, weddings, horses, kitties and puppies,new places every one is visiting, etc. I kind of feel like I have also been in a kind of "funk" this week; but I think it is just the funk of being too busy to think about anything. I have a list of things that have had to get done and it will all be done by tonight. I will have a few things that I will need to work on while DD is here; but she has a busy schedule planned with catching up with friends and relatives, so I will have some time to myself. I am a bit ambivalent about how much time she is spending with SO many of her friends. It is, in general, only about 36 hours total out of our visit, but I am feeling like a spoiled child who doesn't want to share. I am breathing and not going to complain to her. She has set aside two full days when it will be just us. lol Maybe she will meet with her friends and leave Joaquin with me... Am I the biggest spoiled baby, or WHAT?!
Well, on with the day! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Happy Friday the 13th!
Pip - happy belated Bday to Kirby. Is he able to ride that bike much?
Barbie - glad Jake's treatment went OK and your friend is home and recovering. I just looked at your weather report - we could take some of that cool air down here today if you want to share it, lol. I need to count my blessings as I know 88 is cool compared to what many of you have been going through.
Kelly - did your DSIL start that new job yet? I'm sure your DD would have a much better time visiting with her friends if she left Joaquin with grandma
I think we are maybe suffering from the Super New Moon today (normally Full Moon symptoms). Yesterday was bizarre at our house. Felt like a little binge so opened up that package of pistachios - didn't eat the whole package, took a normal amount, lol. So carb total didn't suffer much.
Anyhow, old dog Sophie got her teeth cleaned yesterday and is still sleeping it off this morning. DH needs to get a blood draw so will follow me to doc's office when I go to get allergy shots. He was supposed to go yesterday and got lost.
That's the quick version. Have a good day ladies!
Lanette
Sunny SW WA State
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Ok, talk to me about kumbucha. I know some of you drink it regularly. I had a coupon for $1.50 off, so I bought one pineapple peach flavored one to try. How much do you drink in a day? What exactly is it good for! I had six ounces with breakfast. It .......... wasn’t bad. It was expensive, even with the coupon. I just bought the one, in case it was yukky, but I think I could swing it if the benefits are worth it. I had just never heard of it until I heard it mentioned on here.3
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Machka - My heart hurts for you, not sure what befell your hubby but admire how you are rising to this plot twist in your life. I found it uncomfortable when day nurses came in for my Mom, hope you have a good one - sounds like you do, good tips from others, not much else I can add to their advice.
My husband had a workplace accident on March 22 which resulted in a severe brain injury. He was in an induced coma for 2 weeks, then gradually "revived". As a result of the severity of the injury, he was in Post Traumatic Amnesia for 5 weeks. That doesn't usually bode well, but for whatever reason, he suddenly took an unexpected leap forward over a few days just as he came out of PTA and started walking, taking care of himself (showering, etc.) and talking quite a bit. His progress since then has been a bit slower and more gradual, but he is progressing.
Not long after, he was moved into the Acute Rehab Unit where he spent a little over a month, and now he's been home for a couple weeks. He's got a home care worker while I'm at work, and started Community Rehab today. His home care worker seems good, and I think it's also good that he's now getting a bit more variety in Community Rehab too.
He can take care of himself for the most part, and is starting to do more around the house as part of his therapy. But I like having someone here with him to make sure he is OK (he has issues with fatigue, balance, strength, memory, aphasia, etc.), to encourage him to do his exercises and to go for walks with him etc. as he builds his strength, to make sure he doesn't overdo things (occasionally he gets grand ideas of doing things that would be too much for him), and for socialisation.
On the socialisation thing, I think Community Rehab will be beneficial for that, as well as the various therapies they'll do. He does like to talk ... a lot! So I think it will be good to have several of us he can talk to ... me, his home care worker, and several people at Community Rehab.
It is an adjustment to have a home care worker here, but it won't be forever (hopefully!). The goal is to get him to a point where he is independent and can be home alone. I envision that her time here will gradually reduce. Maybe at some point she'll pop in for a couple hours in an afternoon or something, and then eventually, I hope he'll be independent.
Meanwhile ...- I'm back to working full-time.
- I completed a university course during the early part of all of this, and will be graduating with a Graduate Diploma in ICT in August.
- I'm returning to university this coming Monday to commence my Master's Degree in IT officially (the Graduate Diploma actually got me halfway there).
- And I'm handling all our household stuff, and all the paperwork and stuff involved in an accident/injury like this.
Oh, I'm also attending as many of my husband's appointments as I can. For example, since today was his first day of Community Rehab, I spent 2 hours there meeting the people, listening to everything, filling in information, etc.
I'm tired. I haven't had a day off in the 3 months, 22 days since the accident ... although, that said, last weekend was probably the closest I've come to it and I'm hoping this weekend will be reasonably relaxing too. At least I don't have to go to the hospital every single day anymore!
Well, that turned out to be longer than I intended, but that pretty much sums up my life since March 22.
And I thank everyone here for the support you all gave/give me.
Machka in Oz16 -
Carol - Sorry about your long term friend. We are at that age now.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Machka I know you don't feel as if you've had any choice, but I just want to say that the way you have soldiered on in the wake of your husband's head injury has been inspiring (an understatement).
Karen in Virginia6 -
Happy Friday the 13th!
Pip - happy belated Bday to Kirby. Is he able to ride that bike much?
That's the quick version. Have a good day ladies!
Lanette
Sunny SW WA State
oh yea, as soon as the doc cleared him long time ago, we bought him a new bike and he's been on the road ever since3 -
katla- i messaged you the link to donate. thanks again!0
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