WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2018

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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,658 Member
    Sue in WA - crossing fingers foundation funds come through and help out, also saying prayers the biopsy shows something hopeful. This Medicare Part D is still a mystery to me with the "donut hole" part. Looks like it is going away in 2020 but then premiums will likely go upward. Sigh.

    Is your DH feeling pretty well otherwise? Able to eat, sleep, have a fairly normal routine?

    Hugs to you both!

    Lanette
    SW WA State
  • DanaReel180
    DanaReel180 Posts: 463 Member
    edited October 2018
    Good evening y’all,

    I went to the heart doctor today and all is good. The ventricular tachycardia is under control with the decrease of meds. I was taking too much causing too low of heart beat. She wants me to do “regular” exercise! I’m trying. I did go with DH for a walk this evening. I have to admit. I enjoyed it. Plus I ran into a church friend and she goes to the Silver Sneaker classes at the Y. That gives me some motivation!

    I have an appointment with my neurologist on Friday with results of the MRI and our plan of action for my back surgery. He’ll refer me back to my neurosurgeon for that.

    Sue Have you thought of a GoFundMe account? I started one for my daughter and have helped her a lot. If you want to know more message me.

    KarenUK cute little boy! You should be proud!!

    Heather I thought you would never move to Hove! I’m happy you are finally moved in. You will have fun settling in and decorating I’m sure.

    Lanette, Katla, Barbara About my daughter’s job: She is a Yoga instructor and she had private clients and at some studios. She also worked at the Sheraton Resort at Bay Point. Sheraton is not reopening but they are giving her some emergency unemployment thru next month. Jessica was heart broken about it. She loved Serenity Spa and working with the tourists there. She also worked for a chiropractor, but his offices are closed, but had s temporary office open. She has gotten some privates in Destin and a friend told her she could use a room at their offices for a studio there. It even has a exterior door.
    She has a lot of friends and she’s a hard worker. I know she will get thru this.

    It’s nice to be back!!
    Dana In Arkansas

    Jessica at the Sheraton Resort last July in Panama City.
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    Morning after the hurricane: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.nicolosi.52/videos/10156777779009375/
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,528 Member
    Did 30 minutes of HIIT. You get the same calorie burn in half the time. Supposed to go to the Green Room today. The plan for tomorrow is to take the water class.

    Heather – thinking of you today and hoping you have good weather. Update: horray for you!!!

    Janetr – I used that recipe once. For some reason, it didn’t hold up for me. Wonder what I’m doing wrong? Must be that I’m not using a candy thermometer.

    Felicia – about the fudge: do you find that it takes longer to get up to temp than the 4 minutes they say? Maybe since I didn’t use a candy thermometer, it would have taken longer than the 4 minutes.

    Wizzywig (is it Viv?) – there are times when I check in multiple times a day and at other times I just skim. I think that’s how most people do it

    My sinuses are still acting up. Took the decongestant last night again, got 1-1/2 hrs of sleep. The bad thing is that even tho I’m not sick, my voice is very raspy. Update: went to the MD, I have a sinus infection. Am now on amoxicillin. Not sure why she prescribed amoxicillin. Any time previously I had a sinus infection, they always prescribed a Zpac

    Lanette – we looked into an absentee ballot for Jess. Seems they have to mail you the ballot. It’s not something that’s online that you can download. Then you have to send it back. Carol – that’s a great suggestion, just make sure you give yourself enough time to get it done.

    Rebecca – who is that scary person????

    Karen in VA – congrats to your gs and YOU too

    Sue in WA – good thoughts being sent for your hubby and YOU. Be sure to take care of yourself thru all this

    Terri – welcome back. Please pop in and just say “hi” whenever you can

    Dana – happy you got such good news from the MD

    Michele in NC
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Michele "Janetr – I used that recipe once. For some reason, it didn’t hold up for me. Wonder what I’m doing wrong? Must be that I’m not using a candy thermometer."

    I have never owned nor used a candy thermometer in my life. :)

    Janetr OKC
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,095 Member
    Morning ladies~
    I am up showered and having my tea...I got up every 2 hours to hit the rest room, why i dont know ,I would love to just sleep through just once .. oh well..today I have to go go up to the bank and put money into my dads estate account because it is negative... more money out ughh then will try and call the property manager and plead my case about the bird feeder...then working 11-5 today..
    Heather~ cant wait to hear about and see pictures of your new home...
    no trick or treaters here tonight..
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,316 Member
    Happy Halloween Ladies - We are expecting thunderstorms today so our neighborhood has delayed the hayride/candy grab to tomorrow night. I'm sure I'll have some singles coming by tonight and then tomorrow night when the hayride stops at our house I'll get all the kids at once and be done! The more candy that is gone, the better. Hubs will take the rest to work when he gets home.

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Happy Wednesday!

    Barbie glad the dds sent you to an expert. Root canal = no fun = but long term it saves the tooth. I am probably looking at the same procedure, will find out at my visit next week.

    Low key day today, I have zero expectations for teaching today—kids are truly ramped up for Halloween. I will stay calm and do what I can. The faculty in this building goes overboard with the junk food—I will take a pic if I can but I am completely prepared with good choices so it won’t upend my healthy lifestyle. Not being righteous just practical.

    NYKAREN
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    :) Up early so I can walk the dogs enough before driving Jake to his weekly blood test at 6:30.

    :) I voted absentee when I lived in California from the very first time we were allowed to do it without a special reason (traveling, disabled, etc.). In Washington we vote by mail and I love it. Jake and I voted last week.
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Cheri The top half of your face is looking very thin! xoxo

    Karen in Virginia
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Good morning all! Happy Wednesday and Happy Halloween for those who celebrate! I am all dressed up in my little black dress with my pinstripe button down under it, white simple button down sweater turned backward tied around my waist as an apron, and one of my red tablecloths turned into a hooded cloak (with safety pins so it can still be a tablecloth). Handkerchief lined basket filled with goodies to take to Grandma's house. Not what I planned, lol, but it will work! So far I have a puppy, a llama, and a bat coming this morning. Not sure what the two babies and the four year old will be dressed as. The four year old has NOT been a willing participant in dressing up in the past three Halloweens. He is obsessed with space right now, though. If his mom is smart, she could probably talk him into being a planet, the sun, star, or astronaut. Anyway, house is decorated and ready to go. My whole wheat pancakes have been made with the whey left over from my yogurt making and I have added some pumpkin to them. They are yummy! (I allowed myself one bite to see if they should be served). Today's activities are: A Mummy making race (wrapping dollies up in toilet paper), making ghost ribbon dancers, making pumpkin muffins, and a walk around the block (in costume) to deliver treats to the neighbors. Then lunch and nap! Whoo! I will try to get a pic or two of the goings on.
    Heather-How did you sleep?! So happy for you!
    Karen VA- My mother was a candy maker also. Those are very vivid memories for me. I, however, don't make candy.
    NY Karen- I am with you on the sugar overload that seems to surround kids and kid activities on holidays! One reason I am so glad I set all of the "snack" rules. I think you are smart to prepare some healthy choices for yourself while you are at work!

    Kids are here, breakfast has been served and they are ready to move on to the next activity. I better get moving! (lol it took me two hours to write this little blurb!) ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    edited October 2018
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    Lanette: Right now is Georgia there is a big fight among legislatures about the signatures on absentee ballots having to exact matches to the original filed. The argument is that some people's signatures change a lot as they age, etc. Don't know what the end will be on that controversy.

    Carol in GA

    I was very stressed about signing my ballot this year. I have a couple signatures I use, and I couldn't remember which one was for voting. But I do love the way Oregon votes. It took me nearly an hour, but I was able to really study the voter pamphlets and feel good about my decision. And no waiting in line!

    Felicia
    Willamette Valley, Oregon
  • efricke1
    efricke1 Posts: 42 Member
    My DH calls Halloween the beginning of "sugar season", which doesn't end until Easter!
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    I decided to go back and try again to vote. The best part was I found a parking place right across from the voting site. 1 hr and 30 minutes later, I had voted. Knees hated it! :)

    Elizabeth in Atlanta: Have you voted and how long did you have to wait in line?

    Carol in GA (Marietta)
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,319 Member
    Our new helpers! Lol
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    Our assistant hosts came in finally yesterday. We have yet to set up a schedule with them. A funny side note.... they show up and the park now had spots available! Karma???

    Katla, we bought an instant heat water heater and bypassed the one that runs on gas. Ours is electric. Works great! We just had to replace the toilet then discovered a new leak that drenched everything in the holds. I figure repair costs are a lot lower than house repairs of the same problems!

    RV Rita
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,258 Member
    edited October 2018
    Barbie you are motivating me. I went to the dentist yesterday too. I have a cracked tooth that has the potential to become a problem if I do not remove silver filing and have a crown.After hearing your story I will do it sooner than later.

    Allie is the feeder away from the building. The problem this time of year they can attract mice and that might be their reason. If you can convince them you will keep it further out that might help your argument.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,658 Member
    Heather - those big smiles say it all!!!! <3<3<3<3

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