WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2018

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  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Heather, You are doing so great with your boxes! I know some have been quite emotional, but what a great thing to go down memory lane! Its like a great episode of "This Is Your Life", and you get front row.👍

    I had boxes of childhood things that I carried around with each move, until the worst happened. My boxes got stolen. We had a storage unit in an apartment in San Diego. It was located in the parking lot garage. Our van blocked anyone trying to pick the lock and get into it. But once, Lee decided to keep the van at the ships pier, so that's when the robbery happened! They took our perfectly seasoned cast iron pots and pans, from our Renaissance stuff. A box with childhood toys, albums, and another box with my wedding dress, and lots of momentos! The police were called but price wise, it was irreplaceable. I have managed to get a couple of pages of childhood photos from different family members, so its all good!
    Rebecca
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,084 Member
    Today has been a not so good very bad day... that was from a children's book... I went and fed my DFIL for a bit but had to meet the appraiser at my dads house, I get there and the power was shut off and the meter locked. so I had a good cry.. all this is just getting to me.. they were sending bills electronically to my dads email, we dismantled all that a long time ago... So I just set up the account in my name and and will pay the back bill and the rest coming in, paid for the appraiser and have to get homeowners ins.. and guess who pays for that.. I am at my wits end I am sooooooo done with all of this.
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Rebecca- the same thing happened to me! Was stating at an apartment with "storage bins" in basement. Someone stole several of my boxes and the little oak table and chair set (kid set) that my mothers father made for her. He passed before I was born. I lost baby book and all my scrap books.
    It sucks especially since it isn't worth anything to anyone but the owner.

    <3
    Kylia
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Allie- I wish I could be there to help! Not sure how, but at least a shoulder to help support!

    Machka- I wish I could come help you too! I can file and organize, type, and talk. Pretty good at scheduling too. Dont think my husband would appreciate me going around the world though.😉 I am sending a virtual hand to help and lots of hugs!

    Ladies, the support on here is amazing!
    😍
    Kylia
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
    Heather DH is on the same page as you about grilling. Our home came with a gas grill. We used it I think twice. It was the old kind that used gas from our gas line. We finally were able to shut off the gas line and removed it a few years ago. It sure opened up the space. Since he does the grilling it was fine by me.

    :heart: Margaret
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,084 Member
    Oh today just got even better....my daughter texted me a few minutes ago to see if I was picking up my granddaughter to take her to orthodontist, slipped my mind ,so had to reschedule.ugh.....
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,190 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,298 Member
    edited July 2018
    Aaaarrrrgggg! Just hit done instead of post and list whole post!

    DASH diet is working as a lifestyle change. It is doable. I simply have to avoid added salt and sugar and the weight just melts off!

    RV windshield is scheduled to be replaced next Tuesday 2 hours away. We will leave here Monday afternoon and boondock at the repair shop that night. Takes 4 hrs to fix so will explore the area with 3 dogs in the car during that time.

    RV Rita in Cathedral Gorge State Park, Panaca, Nevada
  • Poerava14
    Poerava14 Posts: 1,091 Member
    Machka: My heart breaks for you. I have had some experience with the agencies providing in-home care. DH didn't care for them (nor understand why they were in our house). Some of the workers were very skilled, but our favorite gal was brilliant at getting him engaged in conversation and games. She left the agency, and I have since retired and taken over the caregiving duties full time. Does your town have any temporary agencies for secretaries?

    Katla: My best regards to your DH. How wonderful to hear about his increased vitality and your new adventures in the Bounder. Safe travels.

    Today is my DB's last day in Colorado. :'( It has been a wonderful visit, and I will miss having him around. He has helped me make some decisions on a new television (pending completion of the mantle renovation, the ongoing Saturday project). We also reviewed many of the old family photos, and I am sending home with some of those.

    We're off to see "Skyscraper"
    Stay well friends. We can do this.

    Rori
    Colorado Foothills
  • megblair1
    megblair1 Posts: 1,225 Member
    Hello to all my friends. Not much to report here. It’s only 84 and low-ish humidity so it’s nice out. I had the landscaping guy out to see about a new bed where the grass doesn’t grow anymore and re-edging the other beds. I also got a paint estimate for the exterior today and am waiting for one more. This guy was $3600 which didn’t sound too bad to me. I finished getting the taxes ready and will take them to the CPA tomorrow. Tonight I have to work on a book project.

    Suebdew: I saw on the news how hot it is in TX; what part are you in? I loved Moscow, but the smaller towns in Russia are way better. Moscow seems to be the typical big city, but you get a real experience when you are immersed in rural Russia. I’m glad you are enjoying your trip!

    Allie: I’m sorry you had a rough day. Do you have siblings who can help?

    Fancy: It’s a beagle!!! I LOVE beagles! Many, many prayers to him and his humans.

    Barbie: I hope you don’t have to wait 6 weeks for your back to be better!

    Kardsharp: congratulations on being smoke free!

    Rebecca: kitty hugs to you too!

    Katla: enjoy your trip!

    Cheri: That can be a tough road to negotiate. I’m sending you patience!

    Michelle: I totally understand about Brian making you sad. It is endless. It’s the same with Tanya. (DD#1)

    Kim: your book choices sound excellent. I may look into The Alice Network.

    Matchka: Stick to your guns! They should realize you know best. My DH and I have different last names too and
    while I never thought much about it, I was glad when his story hit the paper.

    Barbara AHMOD: We are trying to fill in an area where our huge tree got broken from the tornado last year. The roots are everywhere and that limits what I can do!

    KJ: thanks and I agree! 😊 Congrats on the grant!

    Kylia: may I ask what you take for the libido issue?

    Karen: great picture! How nice that you and your ex are friends.

    Mrs.Bell: welcome and what shall we call you?

    Heather: I too am a fan of charcoal first, then pellet grill second. No gas for me!

    RV Rita: Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy that trip!

    Vicki: AWESOME A1C!!!

    Well ladies I need to get some work done! Take care. Keep the photos coming! Meg from Omaha where the weather is very fine.





  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,944 Member
    coastalgosgal wrote: »
    Heather, You are doing so great with your boxes! I know some have been quite emotional, but what a great thing to go down memory lane! Its like a great episode of "This Is Your Life", and you get front row.👍

    I had boxes of childhood things that I carried around with each move, until the worst happened. My boxes got stolen. We had a storage unit in an apartment in San Diego. It was located in the parking lot garage. Our van blocked anyone trying to pick the lock and get into it. But once, Lee decided to keep the van at the ships pier, so that's when the robbery happened! They took our perfectly seasoned cast iron pots and pans, from our Renaissance stuff. A box with childhood toys, albums, and another box with my wedding dress, and lots of momentos! The police were called but price wise, it was irreplaceable. I have managed to get a couple of pages of childhood photos from different family members, so its all good!
    Rebecca

    Isn't it awful when you lose things you were holding onto? We had stuff in storage at a friends house and her basement flooded. I lost a book that my Grandmother had written for me called "Grandmother Remembers" In it she had pasted the original pictures that her and my Grandfather had exchanged when he was overseas in WWII. We were able to save these but not much else. All of the stories were gone. Then in 2005 we had a house fire caused by an electrical issue. We were fortunate that no one was injured as we weren't home, and we didn't lose photos or anything major. We did lose all of the clothes my husband and I owned and anything that was in our bedroom closet. My daughter lost a lot of items my Grandmother and her Grandparents had given her. One item was a story book that had been my Grandmothers from 1908. I still think of some of these items.

    Tracey in Edmonton
  • wildhorsewendy
    wildhorsewendy Posts: 563 Member
    Hi Sisters, the sun is shining today and I am smiling! Choosing every day how I want to spend it, I LOVE retirement! (Well, semi-retirement because in September I will be out making queens again, which is hard, hot sweating work, lifting heavy boxes full of unimpressed bees) however, it beats sitting in an office doing frustrating accounts by miles!

    Yesterday, I hit the Health food store in town and restocked my supps, then took Jock and Mitzy (black dachshund I'm dogwatching for MIL) for a walk in a small woods near town. Got home just in time to get Mani and Lady ready for my student lesson. We enjoyed using my new roundpen and made great progress with Lady. She had her first trotting with a rider on board, and did not offer to put in any "free" bucks. LOL. My student is learning how to gently train horses from me, and she helps me by riding my young horses while I lead her beside my BFF gelding Mani.

    One of my Arabian mares is due to have a foal around the first of September. I'm so excited. I love babies. The only worrying thing is that I have been called up for jury duty on August 20 and if the trial runs long it might interfere with midwife duty...

    What I am buzzing about though, is that I am finally focused enough to fast again. Yeah, I don't like to use that F-word, and you can Woo me if you like, but I sure like pulling on my skinny jeans again. I am doing it "MY" way, of course, which means as healthily as my current knowledge informs me: So I take my supplements, I have a coconut turmeric lassi in almond milk. I eat a carrot and a celery stick and sometimes a green smoothie and a few walnuts. The pounds are melting off and I feel amazingly energetic and happy. Today is my third day and I'm not sure how long I will continue but my plan is that when I hit maintenance, I will start upping my intake of greens and veggies, add an apple or some potato until I no longer am dropping weight. I feel like doing it this way, of eating a small amount of healthy foods, and then slowly increasing the amount until I'm at maintenance will be a more gentle and gradual way of determining optimal food intake. Rather than a black and white system of Eating/Not Eating.
    Sunshine is calling and I must run, love to you all <3 Wendy
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,244 Member
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  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Hi Gals,

    Routines and me – I do much better when I stay in a routine, and for many years my routine has been to walk the dog first thing in the morning – we are out the door by 5:30 (6 on a sleep in day) and walk for about 3 miles. Home for breakfast and then the day starts and my routine is often controlled by others; then at the end of the day my routine is go out back with the dog for him to do his business – I throw the tennis ball a few times with him, then in – teeth brushed and to bed. So about a month ago I added to my evening routine, I throw the ball for Levi, then let him smell for a bit longer and come inside and do 10 minutes or so of stretching – cow and cat pose, twists, downward dog… then dog in, teeth and bed. This is working well for me. I was thinking of you Allie, with your dog and adding some good for you to what ever your puppy routine is.

    Barbie – I don’t know what is available in your area or what you think of this but I have always had my dog adjusted at the Chiropractor at the same time I am.

    Snowflake – did you like Shelter in Place?

    Machka – when you deal with these dorks would it be worth doing a hyphenated last name your-his? Just to save you the extra frustration? You should not have too, it is ridiculous but at this point anything to buy you some breathing space!
    I wish I lived in your area – I was an executive secretary back in the ‘80’s and would love to be yours!


    Kelly – amazing grant!!! WTG

    Mary – great news on your son’s dog



    Smiles

    Kim from N. California
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,944 Member
    GodMomKim wrote: »
    Hi Gals,

    Routines and me – I do much better when I stay in a routine, and for many years my routine has been to walk the dog first thing in the morning – we are out the door by 5:30 (6 on a sleep in day) and walk for about 3 miles. Home for breakfast and then the day starts and my routine is often controlled by others; then at the end of the day my routine is go out back with the dog for him to do his business – I throw the tennis ball a few times with him, then in – teeth brushed and to bed. So about a month ago I added to my evening routine, I throw the ball for Levi, then let him smell for a bit longer and come inside and do 10 minutes or so of stretching – cow and cat pose, twists, downward dog… then dog in, teeth and bed. This is working well for me. I was thinking of you Allie, with your dog and adding some good for you to what ever your puppy routine is.

    Barbie – I don’t know what is available in your area or what you think of this but I have always had my dog adjusted at the Chiropractor at the same time I am.

    Snowflake – did you like Shelter in Place?

    Machka – when you deal with these dorks would it be worth doing a hyphenated last name your-his? Just to save you the extra frustration? You should not have too, it is ridiculous but at this point anything to buy you some breathing space!
    I wish I lived in your area – I was an executive secretary back in the ‘80’s and would love to be yours!


    Kelly – amazing grant!!! WTG

    Mary – great news on your son’s dog



    Smiles

    Kim from N. California

    I did like Shelter in Place. I was a bit surprised at the “whodunnit” part which I haven’t been in the last few of her books so that was a nice change. I think I just read her too much so can usually figure it out early on.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,244 Member
    stats for the day:

    no gym workout still

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.33min, 12.5amph, 129mhr, 1.5mi= 69c
    apple watch- 67c
    bike ride gym 2 sumn sta- 47.54min, 130ahr, 149mhr, 14.9amph, 11.8mi= 452c
    apple watch- 451c
    jog sta 2 wk- 4.37min, 154mhr, 9min mi, .5mi= 56c
    apple watch- 52c
    jog wk 2 sumn sta- 4.06min, 9min mi, 151mhr, .4mi= 69c
    apple watch- 57c
    bike ride dome 2 hm- 16.57min, 9.2amph, 151mhr, 130ahr, 2.6mi= 201c
    apple watch- 147c

    total cal 847
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,190 Member
    :)Kim, I love the idea of a chiropractor for a dog but we're in a very small town. Thanks for sharing the idea. Also, thanks for sharing your daily routine. I love routines and love hearing what other people do.

    :)Wendy, One of the many things I like about this thread is that we have widely divergent eating and exercising plans and can share them without anyone being critical.

    :) I see the chiropractor tomorrow morning.

    <3 Barbie
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,515 Member
    Did a 30 Minutes to Fitness Plateau Buster DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do the Peak Fit Challenge DVD.

    Katla – safe travels and have fun

    Kim – one time we were putting things into storage here in NC and it was 102. Being from PA, I was absolutely certain we’d die. But it really wasn’t bad at all. We got everything moved in. What’s the difference? There is practically no humidity down here.

    KJ – ditto what Lisa said about the grant and your daycare. I’m always amazed at the wonderful things you come up to do with the kids. I wish I was in your daycare.

    Ahhhh….Jess just called. We told her our plans for getting the bed. She said “you’re not helping Colby?” Vince told her that we’re thinking that he’s moving in with friends so they’d help him, I told her we didn’t even know when he’s moving – he said he might move the weekend of the 20/21 or this weekend. We have no idea where he’s moving to. It’s not like we can make last minute plans – we told him this last week. We need to get a hotel room, get someone to watch our cats. I know that Vince doesn’t want to go thru what we went thru last time – loading the truck at 11:00 at night because Colby couldn’t make up his mind. We told him that if anything more than the bed is coming to storage, let us know so we’ll know to bring my car so Vince can drive the truck. He hasn’t said anything so we can only assume that only the bed is coming to NC. She just sent us a list of things that need to be done (like filling in holes). I would have assumed that Colby would have filled in the holes already, but that’s really not a big deal.

    It’s raining today so I’m thinking that I may go to ceramics for a little bit then go play mahjongg since Vince has a dermatologist appt. I may or may not get to ceramics Monday. The gal who usually hosts mahjongg will be away, so I volunteered to host. Now if we don’t have enough people for a game, I guess I won’t be hosting and I can go to ceramics. But most likely I will be hosting so I won’t get to ceramics. I want to work on my flamingoes more. Then they can be fired and Vince can start working on the legs.

    Lisa – I love following your adventures with the new house.

    Just got an email from Jess as to what needs to be done. She mentioned about these closets, that if there’s anything that looks like it’s hers would we please bring it back. Vince is getting concerned that we won’t have room in the Outlook for everything so it looks like I’ll also be taking my car, which isn’t a problem, at least we know.

    Mrsbell – welcome

    They reduced the price of the home next door to us by $14000 and the house across the street from us just went on the market. It isn’t even listed on their website as yet.

    Vicki – I hope everything goes well with your daughter. Denise called last night. Seems she and Pete have an appt with a builder Thursday. I would be willing to bet it’s in this development right next to Maria’s. To me, they need to sit down BY THEMSELVES and decide on what they want and what they will compromise on, and what they absolutely don’t want. Like some people like a small piece of property, less maintenance. We like a larger piece of land. A house with the bedrooms on another floor we don’t want, but that might be something they are willing to compromise on. Wouldn’t surprise me if she chose a side-by-side refrigerator (because that’s the kind Maria has). Personally, you couldn’t pay me enough to have one. But that’s just me.

    I got so frustrated with ACMoore not having the yarn I needed for a few weeks now. I keep asking for it, they keep telling me that they have X number in stock, but when I look on the shelf, there’s nothing. Today the girl told me there were 3 in stock so I asked her to look out on the floor. Seems there weren’t any (natch). The computer doesn’t order more since it says they have some in stock. So I just went to Michael’s and got it. I didn’t realize it, but they will match competitor’s coupons so I used my 55% off coupons from ACMoore. Then went to ACMoore to start the scarf for Colby

    Went to ceramics and did the eyes and beaks of the flamingoes. Still need to do the bodies and outline on the beaks, but that should be about it. Maybe I’ll be finished in a week or two. Then Vince can work on the legs. That’s going to take some work. Then went to mahjongg

    Michele in NC
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    edited July 2018
    Wendy- i'm all ready to start the keto flex diet to help with my brain fog from my lymes disease. I would be doing a three day fast to use of all glycogen stores and get into ketosis. What's the longest you have gone with Fasting? I can't believe that the longest recorded is over a year!

    Lisa- I hope you feel better soon! Lots of stress with moving into a new house and family concerns. You really are amazing!

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota \ Arizona
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,588 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Machka - Over here we have a charity called Headway, for people with brain injury. Do you have a similar one? I would think they might be helpful with paperwork. My friend with cancer found that the cancer charities were enormously helpful negotiating her way through red tape, finances etc.

    I actually refer to Headway a lot! I have "liked" them on Facebook (I use Facebook for informational purposes slightly more than I do to connect to family and friends), and so I get interesting articles posted in my newsfeed every couple days.

    We have a Brain Injury Association, but they are more about advocacy and not so much about actual help.

    I can do all the negotiating my way stuff ... it's more the time consuming mundane stuff. Filing the cardboard boxes of paperwork that we've collected over the past 9 years I've been here so that we can do things like find everything related to taxes and other things.

    But I might contact the BIA again and see if they might be able to put me in touch with anyone who could do that sort of thing.

    M in Oz

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