WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2018

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    Close call, Karen!
    My Portsmouth friend's son and granddaughter live in Hong Kong. She has just sent videos of their house, thankfully fine, and the office, completely flooded and destroyed by waves surging through the windows. Live footage.
    Her granddaughter just stayed indoors and was fine.
    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    We had an eventful afternoon/evening at work. Numerous tornadoes in the area. Directly across the street, a tornado blew out several glass storefronts. Several of us had gone outside to look at the sky, when we spotted the tornado gathering and took cover. It roared right past us very quickly. When it was over, a roof had blown off an Autozone, and an antiques store had been destroyed just 2 blocks away, as well as the glass being blown out of the stores across the street. Also, a flooring store got really hit hard and a man died there. :'( We were spared.
    Some schoolchildren were still sheltering at school as late as 9 p.m. this evening! It's been quite a night!

    Karen in Virginia

    :open_mouth:

  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Karen scary storms, glad you're okay.

    Barbie one step at a time, the way to go. Sending healing thoughts your way.

    Working on my attitude today, no whining, embracing the grind.

    NYKAREN
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,145 Member
    Morning ladies~
    we are getting Florence's rain today, nothing like the devastation where my best friend and her husband live in Willmington. the photo's are just heart wrenching.. people have lost everything including loss of life...they are fine and have there sweet old dog Maggie with them at Bobs cousins 4 hrs away... but wow there are no roads that are passable to get anywhere near where they live...
    going to go walk Alfie before the downpours... and contact the drs office about bloodwork... had some tea and a banana for breakfast and made a nice bagged salad for lunch with an apple... I know now or have a feeling why Tom and I got divorced... because when I get upset I eat.. and then get fat.. he doesn't and most men dont like large women, alot of the divorce was his fault but I will take blame for letting myself go..
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Good morning all! Happy Tuesday! I don't know if I mentioned earlier, I am fighting the beginnings of a summer cold, or maybe fall allergies. Just have that crazy scratchy throat and a bit of drainage down the back of my throat at night. I have upped my water intake, and am doing salt water gargles. Hope this keeps it at bay. Too early in the season to be sick! Blah!
    I had a visitor this morning while I was making my coffee. I had my coffee poured and went to the fridge to grab the cream. When I got back to my cup, there was a spider sitting on the rim of the coffee cup! LOL! I couldn't help it and laughed out loud and started talking to it. "Well, hello! So nice of you to join me! I wish you could stay longer and visit, but this relationship is just not going to work out." I then lifted him off and put him outside. My husband poked his head up the stairs and asked, "Who are you talking to?" and I told him a spider. He said "That's why they keep showing up! You give them coffee and are too nice to them!" lol
    Heather-I wouldn't wish " the sister cancer" experiences on any friend, but I can only imagine what it means to your friend to have you, a survivor/friend, beside her during these times! Love and hugs to you both!
    Karen VA- Yikes! So glad you noticed the weather change and were able to take cover! Stay safe! <3<3
    Machka- Go girl! It is so nice to see your exercise posts becoming more regular! I am sure it feels good to you as well!
    BArbie- Still sending those healing thoughts to you for your back! Praying your doc can put a name to this and put you on the road to recovery!
    Subdew- Sorry to hear of your brother in law! Safe travels as you hit the road to be with him. Fingers crossed your visit with the eye doc goes well! Hugs to you my friend! <3
    Michele- I have to say, your ability to work out every morning to these videos is amazing and inspiring! I wish I had that drive. I can walk (or run in better days) by myself, but I can't seem to find the motivation to do strength or resistance type exercise by myself. A three minute plank! That is great!

    Welcome new girls!- So great to have some new voices to join our choir of 50+ "life warriors"! A lot of great advice, strong shoulders to lean on, and listening ears to vent to! Keep moving! Every step and movement, no matter how small, is making a change. Also, log, log, log every bite! I can't stress enough the importance of logging your food/drink. It will really make you aware of your nutrition choices and help you make better choices! Sending prayers, thoughts, good vibes of strength to all of you! B)

    Well, I better get off my butt and get some breakfast in me before the kiddos arrive! Have a great day, everyone! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,319 Member
    Sue - I am so sorry to hear about your BIL. Good luck at the Dr. I'll keep your family in my prayers.

    Barbie - I hope you get some good news at the Dr.!

    Karen - I'm glad you were able to take cover! I'm very sorry a man lost his life in the store. Wasn't it awesome seeing the storm forming? I guess growing up in tornado alley, I have a weird fascination with watching storms form.

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • mnhtnbb
    mnhtnbb Posts: 11 Member
    Good morning, ladies.

    Blue sky and sunshine showed up here in Raleigh yesterday afternoon. (You were right, Michele, it was on its way.) But I also saw videos of tremendous flooding in Chapel Hill yesterday--where I lived for 17 years and where we are trying to sell the house--from non-stop rain Sunday through Monday. Unbelievable. One road had become a fast flowing river and a low lying shopping center that has had past problems with flooding was several feet underwater. Chapel Hill only got about 5" of rain from Florence Friday-Sunday, but then was inundated Sunday to Monday and that's what caused the flooding. Yes, Allie, Wilmington is a mess. The entire 4 lanes of I-40 into town are completely flooded. Photos of it look like a river! And from what I understand, Wilmington has become an island, with all access roads flooded. There were plans to airlift supplies in yesterday.

    Karen in VA, I lived in Tornado Alley for 12 years (Missouri and Nebraska) but it took moving to North Carolina to actually experience a tornado going overhead. Scary. Very glad you are ok. It really does sound like a freight train coming through!

    Sue,safe travels to visit your BIL. That is devastating news about his diagnosis. Hope you get good news at your appointment tomorrow.

    Lisa, glad your daughter and family are ok. Sounds like they have the drill of being without power figured out.

    Michele    , I grew up in New Jersey, too. North Jersey--Chatham--not far from Princeton. Did you grow up in South Jersey? My brother and his family lived outside of Philly in Berwyn for a number of years--around the turn of the century-- when he was working for GlaxoSmithKline. I keep wondering how to refer to those years 2000-2005 and I guess we can call it turn of the century, can't we? For several years running I would take one of my boys to go visit them (they had 5 kids) at Christmas, so did a little exploring of the area where they lived, which was very nice. It reminded me of the area where we'd grown up.

    Hope everyone has a good day. I sure do enjoy having the sun out!

    Betty in Raleigh
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
    Okoooo
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,145 Member
    edited September 2018
    Lisa~ your a gem thats why I love ya girlfriend....
    and the reason I forgive people who did me wrong is so that I can go on with MY life... if you internalize and stay angry what good does it do you.. whats done is done, we have remained friends and will continue to do so... I love my dogs and he loves mine..so i take care of our dogs and he will take care of mine when I go away... if Elena doesn't like it oh well..
    I do need to lose alot of weight,but until I figure out what is wonky with my blood work, then I will do what I need to do.. I have to get into the mindset, I remember when I lost the weight and how good it felt. I have to remind myself of that.. and work at getting back to that... my life is on a semi even keel even though there has been alot going on this year .. here is to hoping 2019 is a heck of alot better
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    Went out with DH for my run. He took me on a new route which goes on some farm tracks and fields. Lovely. The blackberries that lined the lanes were enormous! I ended up running for an hour, so a bit more than my usual. :D
    Now to relax with some daytime TV.

    Barbara - There has recently been a court case about cannabis oil over here, but I am not sure if it is available to buy or not. Previously it was illegal and the court case was for an epileptic child. I think the law is changing to get it on prescription. I will mention it to her. She is prescribed morphine to aid her sleep and suppress a cough.

    Love Heather UK XXXXXX
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Sue: I am so sorry to hear that your DBIL has cancer. Such a frightening disease. One of our neighbors was diagnosed with colon cancer a few years ago. He had surgery and now wears an ostomy bag under his shirts. He is doing well and enjoying life. I hope your DBIL is as fortunate. :flowerforyou:

    Barbie: I hope your doctor appointment on Monday goes well. :heart:

    Karen in VA: I’m sorry to hear about tornadoes in your area that caused the loss of a life. :sad: I’ll need to check on our DS and DDIL. I hope there was no damage in their neighborhood.

    Lisa: I absolutely agree with your advice to Alison. Tom is the bad guy in the ending of her marriage. She was not at fault. If he marries the girlfriend he’ll probably cheat on her within a short amount of time.. :grumble:


    Dentist today. DH & I will have our teeth cleaned and a check-up to see whether we are doing okay. It will be a busy week. DH has an appointment to get his hearing aides adjusted, and another to get his leg brace replaced. He wore out the one he is using. He has drop-foot caused by MS.


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Katla ~ Good luck to you and your hubs on the doctor visits.

    Alison ~ Lisa gave you good advice. When we left a church that we had been going to for around 6 yrs, I think I subconsciously remembered a remark that the pastor had made about people who left the church got fat. I know that is ridiculous but I was very thin up until that time. After we left I have gained 40 lbs. I have reconciled myself to the fact that that was hogwash.

    Sue ~ Good thoughts and prayers for your BnL. I know this must be terribly trying time for y'all.

    Heather ~ I am amazed at your running.

    We are keeping our son's two dogs once again while they go to Florida for a few days. DnL is on a weeks break from school and this is the last time son can take vacation before the busy holidays start. The only problem is that our Pom does not get along with his or anyone's dogs. He is miserable that he has to stay inside while the other two stay on the screened in porch. Can't let son's dogs in because they would tear up everything.

    Carol in GA
  • ecs1516
    ecs1516 Posts: 51 Member
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  • ryenday
    ryenday Posts: 1,540 Member
    edited September 2018
    Was sent home from jury duty yesterday and got that haircut. Found out that if I have it cut dry it costs $5 less so it was 25 including tip. Since I can’t drive and have to go to a place within walking distance I consider myself lucky to have such an inexpensive place. Still,I generally only get the hair cut about once a year because I begrudge the expense. After the haircut I got together with my MIL to do her techie stuff ( fill her Kindle unlimited with new books,upload her pictures to Shutterfly, create a vacation photo book for her to buy, etc.). I love her but really wanted the afternoon for myself, oh well. I’m her tech support person.

    Unlike some mentioned here, I have lots of trouble making time for cardio,but if we are being honest probably because I hate it. Swimming is good, but that takes three hours time for a one hour swim. I just don’t have any time. The weights and strength training I am very faithfully doing tho. And it is noticeable- lol mostly not on the places I WANT, but as I understand it that is par for the course.

    I do try to fit in two twenty minutes somethings, hula hoop, Exercycle, wii stepping etc, every day- but I must admit these are not the most energetic of cardio exercises. I hate to sweat, and getting motivated to push myself to the point of sweating (or to work too hard through the inevitable hot flash sweats) is admittedly a big huge fail on my part.

    Down in the dumps today, due to, I think, a thing at work. But my 20minutes Exercycle is done, so I’ll wish everybody a good day.

    Rye
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,145 Member
    Had my salad and rice cakes for lunch now after lunch 2 root canals back to back..ughhh not for me.im assisting today ...
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    Carol - nobody could be more amazed than me. :o If anyone had told me a year ago that I would be running (jogging) for an hour I would have laughed them out of the room. I started with the C25K app from the BBC in January. You only have to run for a minute to start with. I thought that was a lot!
    Exercise has changed my life. That is not an exaggeration. I was someone who hated exercise, hated getting sweaty. I did enjoy swimming and dancing. I thought my left knee was shot, so I could never dance again, let alone run. I was wrong.
    Sometimes I do not want to go out of the door, but I am always glad once I get out there. I am ecstatic when I've finished. :D Today I had the company of my DH, fast walking beside me. Normally I have my podcasts and my playlist. I look forward to hearing them.

    Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
    Uuu
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Carol in GA: Thanks for your good wishes on the medical visits. Dentist today for both of us, and hearing aids for DH tomorrow. I am so sorry your son’s dogs are a problem. We took ours to an obedience class when he was still a pup. It worked wonders. His personality is a huge factor. Our dog is a pleaser. Not every dog is motivated to please. Our previous dog wanted to BE pleased and wasn’t motivated to please us. She had many good qualities, though. :flowerforyou:

    Rye: Sorry that a thing at work has you feeling down. Sending virtual flowers. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Kelly in Vancouver WA: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. :star:

    Allie: DH & I just got back from the dentist. Our dental assistants are wonderful and we both appreciate them. They do the teeth cleaning, and the dentist checks the x-rays and gives a look-see. DH has more time with the dentist because he tends to get infections and needs special care. :heart: I admire people who do the work you do and am willing to bet you help the patients have a better experience than they'd have if you weren't there. :flowerforyou:


    We are home from the dentist and I just started a fresh pot of coffee. The day is gorgeous, but there is a chill in the air.


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    I love how it looks like he is proof-reading the sign! lol :p
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,319 Member
    Kelly - Joaquin is SOOOO cute!

    Scale was inexplicably down 2.5 lbs today from yesterday. I am so glad I am at the place where I find the big swings amusing instead of frustrating. I had gained 3 lbs week before last when I ate canned soup two days in a row for dinner so this is just the rest of it going away. It hung around longer than normal.

    Okie
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    JOAQUIN ~ Such a cutie!
  • Poerava14
    Poerava14 Posts: 1,098 Member
    Meg: So, so sorry. Heart-breaking news and I'm sure you wish you could be with Leonard at this difficult time.

    Suebdew: Prayers for your BIL. And your family.

    Allie: Great job with the meal prep and choices. Can we now persuade you to hit your condo gym a couple times a week? You go girl. And remember Lisa's wise advise about losing the weight for YOU.

    Barbara: I need to find that AF beer. I have been AF for most of the past 2 years. The 7 day cruise we took last January celebrating my birthday, 30th wedding anniversary and my retirement announcement blew all sobriety out of the water. But since then, I rarely miss it, and have stopped buying DH his weekly 6 pack. We both enjoy AF ginger beer instead.

    KareninVA: Yikes!!! That's so scary. Glad you are okay.

    Katla: Must be dental week. DH and I have our routine cleaning and check up tomorrow.

    KJ: Joaquin is growing so fast. What a looker <3<3<3

    I'm intentionally shaking up my gym routine to add more cardio and at least 2 DVD workouts per week (thanks, Michele!) The variety is good and forces me to do the exercises I need, but loathe (squats, lunges :frowning: )

    Okay, I'm off to run errands. Stay well, friends. We can do this.

    Rori
    Colorado Foothills
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