WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2018
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grandmallie wrote: »Pip - for good? You retiring?
Not retiring yet. The new washer won’t allow the doors to close
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Wow 196 posts to catch up on since I looked in last Wednesday! I have read everyone's but will only be able to respond to a few.
Kelly - The government of Canada is talking about instituting a federal holiday in honour of Indigenous People, the last I heard they are talking about it being in June.
Lisa- Don't you just love how some higher ups try to count the travelling they require you to do to be part of a benefit. My last company tried that on me a couple of times, they didn't understand how much I love being at home. It certainly wasn't a benefit in my book, very long days when they included breakfast and late dinner meetings plus the travel time. It seems you have a good handle on it now though. Hope you find what is best for you.
Barbara - I chuckled about the liar as a youth. I too, lied as a teenager to get my own way I learned the hard way this was not the best way to get through life though. As a youngster I, according to my grandmother, told tall tales. I remember one in particular. I grew up near the headquarters of McCain's foods. My grandfather, Dad and Uncles actually built the brother's houses. My Dad was telling this story about the new jet that McCain's had just bought, I was in grade 1 so 6 years old. My Dad told how he had watched it land and how impressive it was to see this jet land at the back of a farmer's field where a runway had been built. I piped up and told this tale of how the jet had landed in my school yard as well right where we played hopscotch. I laugh about it now, but I remember being very affronted that they didn't believe my story.
Allie- It sure is hard saying good bye to our childhood homes. My brother had to tear my parents house down this summer. I wasn't able to get there to see it a final time. It will surely be different pulling in the driveway and it not being there. My brother lives on the property still in his own house. He planted a tree where our parent's house used to be.
I don't know your whole history with Tom, but to me if it makes you happy to do for him you should do it.
Rebecca - You mentioned your middle son's marriage when they were young. My husband and I met when I was 13 and he was 17. I knew then that I loved him. My Dad disapproved and we ended up breaking up. We both went our own ways for a few years but at 18 I met up with him again in January and we were married by June. We have been married 31 years now and even though there have been struggles I have never faltered in my love for him.
My best friend is the oldest of 3 girls. They also have an older brother, but we don't count him a lot LOL The middle sister in her family is a minister's wife, doesn't drink or anything, but will visit at home and only visit their mother and friends not the other siblings. They have questioned her about it and she doesn't seem to have any answers. Maybe it's something about being the middle child and the alcohol just adds to it.
Heather - Dutch Elm is a fear here, and trees are dying from it. In Jasper and Banff the trees are being killed by the Mountain Pine Beetle. It is sad to see really. I can't not get over your real estate WAIT - WAIT - WAIT - GO, GET OUT! It's taken months to know it was all going to happen and then a week to move! Crazy!
Kim - I was a scarecrow for Halloween once, thanks for that memory. I wore my Grandfather's old overalls and lumberman's jacket. I used straw though and scratched all day at school!
Ginger - Good Luck with your digital diet. I don't think I could do it it is how I keep in contact with a lot of family in NB. The local radio station last week was talking about having Social Free Sunday's a lot of people said they are doing this and finding more peace.
We had our first craft market of the season on the weekend. It was a huge success! We sold out of almost all of our best sellers and I was fearful that sales would dwindle, but people bought some of our not so best sellers. All told we sold 191 ornaments! It was our biggest profit show to date. I used some of the profit to order business cards last night instead of printing and cutting my own. I have better ways to use my time. I am so incredibly grateful while at the same time feeling a little overwhelmed if this is an indication of the rest of the season. Rodger cut the rest of the wood we have this afternoon giving us 300 pieces, we are going tonight to buy more wood.
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Ok do today started ok but has progressed into cra-.
Got an infraction letter from. Association saying they want me to take my feeder down...then found out from real estate agent that reverse mortgage company is doing another appraisal ,which I won't let get done because we will have to pay for it...they have one done already and it is almost time to close on the house...have to drop off paperwork at attorneys office in the am,stop at the GI Dr to pick up prep stuff and then go to work up in Hartford.....it's just been a terribly horrible very bad no good day...5 -
Yea! #MovingDayForHeather!2
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Hello all: It has been a cloudy day but just had a burst of rain. Glad the horses were mostly finished with their afternoon hay. Got some things done outdoors and am going to try sewing up a hay net that the horses have torn. Went to what was supposed to be an organ concert in Everett last night but after we got there they announced that the organ which had been used that morning was now not working. The organ tech was working on it and they had the reception first instead of after but during that they announced that the organ could not be fixed and the concert was cancelled. Boo! Drove home then.
Must go find last year's tax return. DH has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. Co-pay on chemo drug to stabilize the cancer not cure it is $3000 per month. We are applying for help with this as cannot afford it on our own. I really hate this kind of thing. Meeting with these people makes me really anxious.
Heather - Happy moving day! finally.
Snowflake - Congrats on the sales.
Dana - Good to see you again.
Rebecca - Love the decorations.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA9 -
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Must go find last year's tax return. DH has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. Co-pay on chemo drug to stabilize the cancer not cure it is $3000 per month. We are applying for help with this as cannot afford it on our own. I really hate this kind of thing. Meeting with these people makes me really anxious.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA
Sue - I am so sorry to hear about your DH's liver cancer and the high cost of co-pay for the chemo, wow. Is he on Medicare?
Crossing fingers he'll qualify for assistance on this.
((((HUGS))))
Lanette
SW WA State
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Sue - So sorry to hear about your DH. Prayers and hugs for you both.
Okie0 -
Sue .... so very sorry to hear of your husband's health situation. Praying you can get assistance with the financial end of things, but more importantly that you get support from those around you as you go through the days and weeks ahead ... hugs.
Beth1 -
Sue: So sorry to hear of DH's diagnosis. Hope you can find appropriate subsidy for the chemo. Will you also explore other therapeutic options?
Heather: Happy moving day. So excited for you. Can hardly wait to see photos of your new home and city. I agree with whoever said that reading about Shirley's condition gives new perspective to our travails.
Dana: The photos of your daughter's home are heart-breaking. I can't even imagine what it's like to live through such an upheaval of your life. ((Hugs))
All good here. I woke up with a headache probably triggered by my upstairs neighbor painting, so make DH his breakfast, then went back to sleep for an extra 2 hours. It was a bright 75 degree day today, but tomorrow is dropping to the 30's, with rain and possibly snow. We leave for Mexico on Sunday, and I am chomping at the bit to go.
Stay well friends. We can do this!
Rori
Colorado Foothills4 -
Sue in WA Oh Sue, I'm so sorry to hear the news regarding your husband. Biggest Big hug
Janetr OKC2 -
Hi Gals,
Heather - how exciting! I think the waiting in your real estate system is crazy but the just do it on the move part is probably good, no time to get weird/emotional or anything – just do it.
Sue – Oh dear I am so sorry to hear about DH’s diagnostics, Medicare or disability and/or a direct contact with the manufacture of the meds all can help with the financials – also if he’s a veteran, maybe they can help.
It’s getting cold here at night (for California) so adding a blanket tonight.
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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Sue, so sorry to hear about DH's cancer diagnosis. Sending hugs to both of you. 0 -
Sue So sorry. If you haven't looked at this yet, it may be worth spending a few minutes looking at it to see if it will help: https://www.hrsa.gov/get-health-care/affordable/hill-burton/index.html1
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Sue prayers.0
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Hello,
Sue I’m so sorry to her about your Husband’s diagnoses. Prayers for him. What is his name?
💜🙏✝️
Rebecca I’m sorry about your middle sister. I can relate. I haven’t spoke to my only younger DS since my mom passed, and the services.
You can’t control how other people act or treat you. It’s best not to try to make things right, especially if they’re related!
My daughter spent the night in her house since the hurricane. It made her sick. She think it’s mold, so she’s calling the insurance adjuster back out again!
DH and I went walking at Crystal Springs Campground at Lake Ouachita this afternoon. It was 80f and very pretty.
I stayed within my calories today, but the Halloween candy had got to go!
Have a great evening!
Dana in Arkansas
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Sue. I am so sorry for the news about your husband.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon0 -
Did 1 section of the 10MS Butt Lift DVD, held my plank, then took the extremepump class. The plan for tomorrow is to do some HIIT (haven’t done that in a while)
Sarah – welcome. You know what I found curbed my sweet craving? When I got the craving if I had some vinegar. Yes, it tastes sour. But that seemed to squelch it. Just wish I could find something that would squelch my desire to have some raw cookie dough, etc. Also, don’t COMPLETELY eliminate sweets, at least not at first. But have only a little bit and soon you’ll find yourself wanting less and less. I totally agree with Kim, you need to do what works for you. I am also a modifier, I just couldn’t completely cut something out. But that’s what works for me
Speaking of bees, I miss Wendy
Ginger – we will miss you dearly, but understand and look forward to when you can come back
Heather – one more day……
M – sounds like you had a great getaway. I’m so happy for you
Felicia – I’m not using a candy thermometer. None of the recipes for fudge that I’ve seen have called for one.
Sue in WA – I’m so so sorry for your hubby and you
Dana – I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter. Those photos are something else. How scary for everyone
Michele in NC
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Michele below is a link to the recipe I use for fudge. I've used it for years and years and it always turns out perfectly.
https://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipe/051833/fantasy-fudge
Janetr OKC2 -
Sue - it must be so worrying to have the financial worries piled up on the emotional. ((BIG HUGS))
Dana - Devastating for your daughter. I hope the repairs go well and her work situation levels out. Very difficult times.
Moving day.
We had a great dinner at the pub last night Talked to more people than we have for years. :laugh:
Slept well, up early.
I'm not going to watch the guys get the insanely heavy exercise machines down the stairs. Aaarrrgghhh! :noway:
They have to lift them over the banisters and catch them below. It makes my back hurt just to think of it.
Will talk to you on my phone when we get there. The Internet will take a while to activate itself.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx5 -
Advice please - How do you keep up with all the messages? I am so behind, and out of date with all your news.
Going to start with the most recent posts and work backwards as starting at the earlier pages and working forward, I never seem to catch up.
Heather seems you are on the move at last - congratulations.
I have half an hour, see how many pages I can read in that time.
Love to all
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Sue - My heart goes out to you and your husband. Thinking of you both today.
Dana - hope your daughter gets some satisfaction from the insurance. Mold issues make it so hard to sell a house later, as well.
Heather - home at last! The small details all eventually fall into place, but there will be a few bits and pieces. So glad you've got someone moving you...
Long day ahead, for my last one in Texas. Trying not to think about the future, because it makes me discount the present, and I don't want to do that. There are things I need to learn and do.
But in the near future, a five-hour seminar this morning, then a two-hour van ride, a couple hours in airports and a few more on planes. Hopefully a little nap time as we go. Home around midnight if all goes well, about 19 hours away.
Love y'all,
Lisa in Texas... home in Arkansas tonight, or the wee hours of tomorrow7 -
Morning Ladies~ I am up and awake having my tea...
Sue~ I will be praying for both you and your husband.. so very hard to comprehend everything coming at you...
I slept ok off and on and up to the restroom 2-3 times.
today will be a long day and I was not very Christian like the longer the day went... today is a new day and I hope it will be better..
Heather~ so excited for you and glad you dont have to do any of the heavy moving...
I am going to call the property manager tomorrow and see what she has to say.. which is probably take the bird feeder down..2 -
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Must go find last year's tax return. DH has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. Co-pay on chemo drug to stabilize the cancer not cure it is $3000 per month. We are applying for help with this as cannot afford it on our own. I really hate this kind of thing. Meeting with these people makes me really anxious.
Sue in WA
So sorry ... I hope you're able to get help.
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My heart goes out to Sue and her husband. I will keep you both in my thoughts & prayers ((hugs))2
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I had an appointment with a different Dr today.
When I made the appointment, I heard one word of the name of the place and thought, "Yeah, I know where that is" and today I walked there ... 2.5 km up a gradual hill.
As I got close to the place, I thought I'd double check the exact location ... but Google Maps said I was an hour and six minutes walk away from it. How could that be? I should be right on top of it.
I double-checked ... same information. So then I rang the place.
Turns out that there are two places with very similar names ... in quite different directions!!
More walking!! Back out to a main road where I could catch a bus. Walking between buses. And then walking halfway up another hill to the right place!! On the way back I walked to a main road and debated about walking all the way back to work, but my feet were starting to protest, so I caught a bus.
In total, I walked 7 kilometres ... in shoes that weren't meant for a 7 km hike!!
I've got my feet up now.
Regarding fudge ...
The kind I used to make was something like this:
https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-the-easiest-chocolate-fudge-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-180891
Or this:
https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/chocolate-fudge/
With cocoa powder ... and using the drop in a glass of water method of telling if it was ready.
Heather ...
I'm glad to hear you're finally moving!
Machka in Oz2 -
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janetr7476 wrote: »Michele below is a link to the recipe I use for fudge. I've used it for years and years and it always turns out perfectly.
https://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipe/051833/fantasy-fudge
Janetr OKC
Yes! That is the recipe my mom and grandmother used. Turns out great for me, too, when I abide by the temperature guideline.
Felicia
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Sue- Sending prayers for strength and peace for both you and your husband.
Lisa- I hope you are wearing your suit of armor! Into battle; onward and upward!
Heather- This is it! By the time I go to bed this evening, you will hopefully have gotten a first nights sleep in your new home! I can't wait to see what adventures come your way!
wizzywig- I think the majority of us do a fair bit of skimming, most days. Don't sweat catching up. As we all post our problems or little glitches we are having, we tend to solve them or they begin to resolve themselves within a few days. We are a chatty group; but we are also a forgiving group and don't expect each other to keep up with all of the goings on.
So...I am beginning to search for recipes using lentils and beans. Does anyone have a favorite recipe or website they go to that they would like to share?
ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)2
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