WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2018
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Rori just saw the tennis ball hail falling on Colo Sprgs zoo parking lot, hope it’s far from you!
Cathy fro MI lots of gals here have been through mothering teenaged girls. They’ll be a great source of comfort and wisdom. Your “before I know...” workout sounds pretty smart to me!2 -
Machka: I got a lump in my throat reading about your DH making a birthday cake from scratch. I am celebrating him, and you, vicariously and with extra love today..
Kim: May ALL your birthday wishes come true. You so deserve it, and I'm proud of you for stepping into your power.
Kelly: You are a riot.
Rye: Oh, that Kidd Kirby....
WELCOME all new ladies to our friendly community.
For 2 days I've been flat on my back recuperating from back and groin pulls. When I'd walk, I got stingers down my legs that made me see stars and feel nauseous. Took the opportunity to fast, rest, listen to audio books and take an online course on chakras. Today, I'm better. I managed to get into the pool and jacuzzi, and have a chiropractic adjustment scheduled, which will surely help alot.
Stay well friends. We can do this.
Rori
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Heather, good for you tackling all those items from the past. That’s hard to do.
Welcome to all the newbies!
Rori, since I’m pretty much flat on my back too, I know where you are coming from. Unfortunately, I’ve been watching a lot of tv instead of getting online and learning something like you have. Good for you. Since I read every night, if I read during the day I just fall asleep.
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Hi Gals,
Newbies – welcome!
Terry – welcome back, you can do this! You know how and we are here to cheer!
Machka – Good for you for being firm- what a crock of *hit that 3 options to meet is not being flexible!
Heather – I am listening to the soul music pod casts – I am enjoying it as well. Thanks for the lead on finding them.
This up coming week is my birthday (Wednesday) and I’ll be 60, I am finding it to be interesting as for what ever reason this year, I am being a bit opinionated about what I want to do, I am not accepting what others decide what I want to do or get for my birthday. I’m being as gracious as I know how to be, but am being clear about what I want, example a friend decided to take me to dinner for my b-day, that’s fine but her favorite place, a steak house; is not where I want to go. I do meat as more of a condiment… so there is nothing more unappetizing for me than a slab of meat on my plate. So when she told me she was taking me to this steak house (where I have gone with her for other of my birthdays and gotten the side salad, and an appetizer) I said I’d love to go out but could we go there for her birthday and to one of my favorite places for mine, we did – great Burmese food – but she was so disappointed that they did not have steak, and honestly I did not care much that it wasn’t her favorite (she ate every drop of what she ordered). It seems I have had to correct everyone who wanted to get me something or take me somewhere… and it’s working I am going places I like and getting things I’ll enjoy, but my friends and family are all a bit shocked at finding out what I like – about time! And it’s weird that everyone has been we are going… I’m getting you… no one has voluntarily said what/where would you like for your birthday.. I am bending a bit with my mom, so came up with a compromise that is much closer to what I want then her idea. I am not sure if it has always been me going along or if things have shifted…
One of the things I did was a friend took me clothes shopping at my favorite thrift store, it just happen to be 50% off day, so I got a summery skirt and 5 tops for $14. Just perfect for me. I wash everything before I wear it – thrift store or regular store, but the skirt I got is a bit of a surprise, it is one of the long skirts of the crinkly fabric, a “broomstick pleat” it’s a khaki and black print – or – so I thought, it requires hand washing so in the sink it went…and I was sure the black color was bleeding but after about 20 changes of water it is a bright white and black print, won’t go with the necklace I had planned but I think it is cuter than when I got it.
Smiles
Kim from N. California
I think that it is awesome you are gently steering your friends and family to what you want for your birthday celebrations. I will be 50 next month and am working on getting my family to celebrate with a party for me this year. I would love for them to do all the work of it, but I imagine it will be me. My Grandson and I share a birthday but this year I'll celebrate like an adult for the first time since he was born. He will be 7 this year.
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Good grief, Rori (and Terry), glad y'all are taking care of yourselves. Not looking forward much to my upcoming down time in December, but will try to use it to improve my mind, instead of simply honing my already well-developed talent for cussing.
Just got the news from my boss that my fellow manager's replacement will start next week. Checked her out (of course) on LinkedIn, among other places. Author, blogger, and activist working for girls. Zero fund development experience, but then, I didn't have any either. Lots of experience with Girl Scouts, and a troop mom, which will help a lot. She's walking into a whirlwind, and her life is about to get verrrry interesting. Hope she has a sense of humor.
The number of things I must take care of this week before I pull out for the next road trip for work is boggling me, so I'm taking a break with y'all for a minute. To the ladies who are new to this thread, welcome! You'll get to know us, you don't have to answer everyone, just add to any conversation you'd like. There are all kinds and sorts here, and you'll find something in common with us, I promise. We're glad you're here!
OK, off to write a report I've been dreading.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR.5 -
Hi Everyone,
I'm fighting my own resistance to keeping up my walking habit. Its harder in this heat, so I have been walking inside. Sitting too much today, must get up and get moving.
This thread is so positive and motivating, it makes it easier to give up all the feeble excuses !
Thanks to you all
I walk "inside" in the heat all the time. I use Leslie Sansone Walking videos on You Tube. I also set my tablet on the bar height area of the kitchen counter and read and "step" throughout the day to get my steps in.
Cheri
Where isn't it hot in our nation these days?!
I have been using the Leslie Sansone videos on rainy and cold days. I set my tablet in front of the tv while I watch my favourite shows.
My husband says she's very annoying and he would have to keep on walking not just stand there and listen to her LOL
Tracey in Edmonton2 -
Another day of resting and doing a few small chores. One really big challenge for me is to change what I eat. When I was walking and riding my exercise bike for hours, I burned a lot of calories and could eat a lot more. Now I have to be much more mindful of what I eat and keep track of every calorie. So far I have been successful and my weight has stayed stable. Jake's treatments have affected his appetite and he has to force himself to eat so we are a weird pair. We still eat a meal together at noon and watch Jeopardy but the rest of the day is "find it and fix it". We bought lots of single serving pudding, applesauce, peaches, string cheese, and ginger snaps so he can have a small bit to eat with no preparation necessary. Today I boiled eggs so there is an easy source of protein. Jake takes two naps a day and I take one. Barbie 9 -
Cathy - An epidemiologist in cancer research? I'm all for it! I've seen far too many sensationalized claims about factor X "causing" cancer Y when there's really only a correlation in some study or other. More power to ya' girl!I work full time as a cancer researcher (epidemiologist) at a university, and have two teenage girls. [...] HIIT and cycle strength classes 4x/week at 5:45 am. This time works well for me, as I am not awake enough to come up with reasons to not go, and I'm not hungry yet. I get my workout in before I know what hit me
I also sympathize with the early morning workout, recognizing that thing about not being "awake enough yet". Sadly it works best for me when I've just switched time zones in a westward direction.
Kelly - I got a good laugh out of Pachelbel's chicken. I considered forwarding the link to my mother, the former church organist, but decided against it in the end, mainly because she doesn't really use computers.
Barbie - I hope your back gets sorted out soon. You may recall I had (self-inflicted) back problems some time ago after carelessly manhandling a snowmobile. Recovery took nearly a year, but I am now completely mobile again.
/Penny at the
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I went away for the weekend to visit my best friend and her family on their vacation. They live in New Brunswick but traveled to visit their son who lives in British Columbia. We drove 18 hours to spend just about 48 hours with her. It was worth every minute, to get there we had to drive through the Rocky Mountains and a few National Parks so the views were amazing. My friend and I will be celebrating our 43rd anniversary coming up in September, we were talking about it this weekend. We met on the first day of Grade 2, this year my Grandson starts Grade 2. It was a little mind boggling realizing this.
I took her girls to see Mamma Mia Here We Go Again on Saturday and I was a little disappointed in it. I loved the first one and have watched it several times, not so sure I will watch this one again.
On our way back on Sunday we went through the Ancient Forest and hiked up to the falls. My BF and her family joined us on the hike. It was a beautiful end to our little get together.
It took me 2 days to catch up on all of the posts! I should have made notes as I went.
Sorry to all those that are hurting and hope that you find some relief soon.
For those struggling with jobs, I can commiserate and hope things improve soon
Machka - I teared up reading about your husband making a cake. How incredibly remarkable.
The smoke from the BC fires is blowing into Edmonton now, we have a air quality advisory to go along with our Extended Heat Warning. It is expected to reach 36 Celcius by Friday. 31 tomorrow and 34 Thursday.
Here are a couple of pictures from our weekend away.
The lake is the view we had from the cabin we stayed at.
The trees are in the Ancient Forest
The picture of me alone my BF took, she did such a great job of making me look thin, I think she should be my own private photographer.
Tracey in Edmonton - Finally caught up on posts for a few minutes!
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When I go out for my run in the early morning I really am still in sleep mode. Very stiff, achy, tired, and not feeling at all like it.
The minute I lace my trainers on and step out of the door, with my podcast playing, my legs somehow know how to work all by themselves and they start to carry me forward. I feel it is nothing less than a miracle! I'm now noticing it's not quite so light in the mornings, but it's still lovely and I feel so lucky to be out there in the cool, green lanes, moving my body. A privilege.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx7 -
Exactly, Heather! A privilege! I was thinking about that as I came down the home stretch on my 5 km today. An elderly neighbor who always used to cheer me on, but who has been absent for health reasons - he was here today, so I stopped at 4.62 km and talked to him. He'd had six gallstones removed and was feeling the aftereffects. He told me to be careful, but also said I was "light on my feet".
Another privilege I was actively thankful for is the feeling of security I enjoy in my everyday life. I'm all alone in the house but that's just fine. I go out running and I don't have to worry about being shot or hit by a car or abducted - or even attacked by a polar bear. And the air I breathe is clean. The water in the streams tumbling down the mountainsides is safe to drink. I have come to realize how much I used to take for granted.
Tell me, ladies, is there anyone else out there who has come to appreciate the truly basic things in life? Please share what you're thankful for. :flowerforyou:
/Penny, thankful for little things at the
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Smiling, just keeping thangs fun!
Love,
Rebecca
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Cathy: Welcome! Stop by often to give and get support.
Rori: I hope you will continue to feel better every day. :flowerforyou:
Barbie: I am glad that you are able to get some rest & take care of yourself.
Penny: I am so happy to see you posting again. I have missed your posts and glimpses into life on an island in the far north.
Tracey in Edmonton: Thank you for sharing the lovely photos! :bigsmile:
I just hung up on somebody claiming to be from Medicare and ready to get me my pain medications. I take none. I hate unwelcome phone calls and want to block everyone that is not on my personal phone directory. Unfortunately this does not seem to be possible due to automatic dialers. :grumble: The next call was from VW. Neither of our cars wil be ready to pick up tomorrow. :ohwell:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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penny. I’m so grateful for my livelihood that has provided for me and my family. So lucky for the mentors in my life that have kept me inspired and grounded (you ladies included) and moving along in my life. And the simple pleasure of sitting on my back porch listening to the wind in the trees and the birds singing makes me feel very blessed
NYKAREN4 -
Penny simple pleasures for me are having good friends and family to keep me grounded, (including here) monarchs in our yard this year, birds of all types making nests, good quality food available at the farmer market ( our yard is too shady to grow veggies), all the parkland and open space we have here is the Twin Cites, (I take a walk everyday through the park), and good health.
You are so fortunate to have clean water and air.3 -
Penny, great topic! I took a picture this morning as I was out feeding and it captures a few of the many, many things I am grateful for every day: Magnolias in bloom, colourful hives full of bees, Daisy Duke-my van (and my horse float-a ticket to adventure), the vintage, heritage house that I am privileged to live in and pastures full of green grass for my horse friends. Wendy 9 -
Penny, I’m glad you asked this question. Gave me a chance to stop and appreciate what I have. I have a wonderful man who loves, respects, appreciates me and still makes me laugh after over 20 years together. I have a wonderful daughter who has turned her life around and taking care of herself. I have a nice home in the woods with fresh air and critters to enjoy. I have a good job with good benefits so I don’t have to worry about having foot surgery and how I’m going to pay for it. We aren’t even close to being “well off” monetarily but “well off” in all the things that matter.
And last, but far from least, are all of you.
Terry in VT6 -
Thank you for that topic, Penny... For me, after so many years in the desert, the simple pleasures are green trees, grass, and rain, water flowing through the mountains, and 9 years with my amazing husband. The rest all get complicated...
Lisa5 -
Another great concert at the park,home and in bed....2
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I write in a gratitude journal every morning and my list always starts with my husband and my pets followed by health, mobility, my house, my neighborhood, all of you, my local friends, and daily conveniences like electricity, washer and dryer, phone, TV. water, and all the other things that I would otherwise take for granted. We have an income and health insurance and a reliable car. I am so fortunate. 8
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July was not that great. I stuck to my plan half the time. I am trying to get serious for the month of August. I am committing making dietary changes and being serious about my fitness.9
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stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 8.21min, 11.3amph, 121mhr, 1.5mi= 62c
apple watch- 57c
TREADMILL slow jog- 40min, 12.46min mi, 4.5-4.8sp, 149mhr, 3.13mi= 347c
apple watch- 405c
ride gym 2 dome- 7.29min, 12.6amph, 132mhr, 1.4mi= 71c
apple watch- 48c
bike ride puy 2 sumn sta- 15.46min, 11.5amph, 108ahr, 135mhr, 3mi= 133c
apple watch- 112c
slow jog sta 2 wk- 5.38min, 10.49min mi, 133ahr, 143mhr, .5mi= 68c
apple watch- 56c
walk wk 2 sumn sta- 4.38min ,9.56min mi, I must be getting stronger, I wasn't trying to go fast, 145mhr, .4mi= 63c
apple watch- 53c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 19.20min, 147mhr, 8amph, 2.5mi= 206c
apple watch- didn't turn on
still taking it easy, believe it or not total 950c
got 50 more bucks from some co-workers !! up to 600!!3 -
auntiebk I know, right? :0)1
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Yogi’s got it on his head
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Machka: Add me to the list of people who are thrilled that your DH made you a birthday cake. What a wonderful thing!
Wendy: Your home is beautiful and you are wise to appreciate your blessings. :flowerforyou:
Barbie: Gratitude is one of the gifts of life that many people tend to neglect. You are focused on things that matter and I am always impressed by your comments.
Sylvia: Committing to making dietary changes and fitness as a priority is excellent. Good for you. :flowerforyou:
DH went to his MS doctor today and it was a positive experience. We ran into our niece at the hospital. She works there and was on break. It was good to see her. We also dropped both of our cars off at VW for warranty work. We hoped to get them back tomorrow, but that is not going to happen. We have a loaner from VW, and it is okay.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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I will always be grateful for the best husband I could have ever imagined and his wonderful family. I am grateful for my amazing parents who were unconventional and courageous in turbulent times. And I’m ever so grateful for the fur monsters present and past who trusted, loved and love me.
I am always aware that I must be grateful that I was born in modernity - my disabilities and partial senses would have more than likely led me to a very early death for most of human existence - my very life at this age is only possible in first world urban society of the past few centuries. Certainly the cyst surgically removed from my ear when I was 20 would have killed me within a few years. Every year I have had over 25 would have been an impossibility even 1/2 a century earlier.
And cats. Always grateful for cats. 8 -
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Lost my post. Will try tomorrow.2
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Checking in! I totally forgot to log in everything yesterday. I just wasn’t feeling good... oh well.
Dana in Arkansas
Driving up the road to our house.
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Machka A VERY happy birthday to your DH, and many happy returns. "paper bag to hyperventilate into" I might have used it like a sick sack. ;} "no memory after (your birthday)" until when? Hoping its a gap that will gradually fill and not a permanent loss of short term. Continued healing and strength your way.
My birthday long weekend was March 10/11/12 ... he remembers parts of that.
His accident was March 22.
He came out of Post Traumatic Amnesia on about May 15th or so.
He remembers nothing after my birthday long weekend until about May 15th or so. That memory loss will very likely be permanent ... it's just how the brain works and where memories are stored. The 10 days or so before the accident have been erased ... those memories were too new to keep. Then for 2 weeks he was in a coma, so of course he won't remember any of that. Then he was in Post Traumatic Amnesia, and a feature of PTA is that he didn't remember anything from one day to the next. Every time he slept and woke, it was a whole new life. When he was finally able to remember one day to the next, that's when he was deemed out of PTA ... and there were tests to confirm that.
He's actually fortunate ... because his PTA was so long, he's classified in the "Severe Brain Injury" category, and often people with severe brain injuries can lose up to about a year before their accidents. He has only lost about 10 days.
We're also fortunate ... because his PTA was so long, and he was classified as having a "Severe Brain Injury", his initial outlook was not very good. But he has surprised everyone with his progress, and still has the potential of further development.
I had a meeting yesterday and Rehab figures they'll be working with him for another 6-9 months ... maybe more if he continues to make progress.
He still has a long way to go, and I'm still living both of our lives, but it's better than it might have been.
Machka in Oz10
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