WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2018
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Still here, just skimming....
RV Rita
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I'm here, skimming every day. We had a nice Thanksgiving with only 5 for dinner, 7 more showed up unexpectedly a bit later and needless to say we had plenty of dessert and coffee to share and lots of noise and laughter. That's what I LOVE about holidays.
I keep thinking of those I miss on here and Mary AZ comes to mind often. Mary, if you're reading I miss you and think of you often. Another friend I miss lives in Houston and had the large beautiful family with 4-5 children and 12 or so grands that all lived in the area and came for dinner every Sunday after church. Can someone help me with her name? I miss her and her beautiful pictures. She is such a talented lady, ceramics, sewing, scuba diving all over the world with her husband.
Things are still in a turmoil with my own children, their spouses and my grandkids although they have settled down somewhat from the initial onslaught. I pray, keep the faith and continue listening and supporting in any way I can.
I love you all my friends,
Janetr OKC3 -
What to be grateful for today? A nice warm house cause it is cold, rainy and windy outside. And I have to go to the quilt store in that!
Karen, BC1 -
Went to a painting class today. It was something for me!1
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cariwaldick What I learned from Penny at the North Pole is that there is no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. I have wool socks and hats and scarves along with fleece leggings to wear under my jeans and a down jacket that I bought from LL Bean that says it can withstand winter in Maine. When I went to buy earmuffs the salesperson suggested a balaclava that covers my whole head and back of neck and forehead and chin. As the year progresses from autumn to winter, I add more layers and I'm very comfortable. Also, being active raises my body temperature. 2 -
Hey ladies, hope it’s OK if I jump into this group. I’ve been following you all for the last month or so and, to be honest, I’m starting to feel a little like a peeping tom . So I thought I’d introduce myself. Fair warning, though – I’m not an overly social person so I probably won’t post more than once a week or so. I hope that’s OK.
Name is Janet, 54, married with 2 grown kids. DS is on his own and doing well, DD is still living at home and trying to work out what she’s going to do with the rest of her life. My weight was always pretty stable until a little over a year ago. I gained about 15#’s and haven’t been able to get it off.
I think the gain came from several things, mostly stress related. My dad has been going through cancer treatments (radiation and chemo) for the last 18 months or so; job related stress; financial stresses; and worry about DD. On top of all that, I had to cut back on my workouts for a while. I do triathlons and trail races and messed up my knee on a trail race in October 2017. It’s still not right. I can finally run again but only short distances and flat surfaces, so no trails at the moment
. I’m relegated to the track, treadmill or bike path. I’ve been cycling (indoor trainer mostly) a lot lately to try to keep myself active. I’ve cut back on my calories but it doesn’t seem to be helping. I feel like I’ve lost and regained the same 2 #’s at least 3 times over the last couple of months.
Anyway – didn’t mean to whine, I’m just feeling very frustrated right now. DH doesn’t understand – he can lose 20#’s without even really thinking about it. I’m hoping that being here will help with my motivation and get me going in the right direction or at least get the scale going in the right direction .
Janet – eastern MO
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Heather—I would love to go through your recipe file. Everything you post sounds like it would be a new adventure for me, unless there are American names for the dishes I don't know about. I wonder if ebay would be a good place to sell your old books. Sometimes the best buyer isn't nearby.
Katla—I love the “Saturkey Day.” With so many things to do for holidays celebrated on a certain date, that puts the focus on making it work for you, rather than you working to meet expectations someone else dictates.
Willow—I'm glad your boys know how to cook. I married a throwback from the fifties, and he can't even boil water. I made sure to teach both of my kids to cook—though my son would rather not.
The traditions I had growing up are very similar to yours. One gift Christmas Eve, baking and giving away cookies, decorating everything, tree up after TG, and down after NYD. I hope the spirit will move you to get back into the fun of the holidays. Maybe with the kids gone, it's time to find traditions that you love, that are meaningful—and doable—for you and your husband. Maybe you could go see a church or school Christmas program, (slip in unnoticed, and disappear in the back row to avoid notice.) One thing I like to do, is make someone else's Christmas brighter. I love the angel trees, or toys for tots. Donate a tray of cookies to your local fire station, or leave gift bags on neighbors' doorknobs.
I've heard of that bar of soap in bed for leg cramps and RLS. I knew a woman who was trying to start a business, making little pants filled with grated soap; she called them “Antsy Pants.” She said they worked well, unless you also suffered from night sweats—then you could wake up in suds. As to the “gut problems,” I used to get terrible heartburn and reflux when I went to bed. Since I've started eating healthier and losing weight, I haven't even had to take a tums. I've cut out carbonated drinks, and smaller meals and lots of water helps with digestion.
Pip—Those dogs are adorable. Their eyes say you're a great pack leader.
Sharon—Aw, I can't imagine the pain of giving up a child, no matter the reason. That's a wonderful thing do do—on both ends. I've tried to convince my husband that we should adopt, but he doesn't want to change his happy routine. I don't need a baby, but I'd happily take in a child or siblings who need a home and family. Lately I'm thinking we could be too old for those demands.
Allie—Your day at the cape sounds like my kind of fun.
Lisa—What I would give to have a husband who could build desks. Mine could cover a desk with computers and everything that goes with them, but he's not someone who would ever want a shop. I'm glad yours is happy in his new digs.
Sharon—I may have asked before, but where in Ohio were you raised? (My faulty memory is trying to recall fall pictures posted here, and where they were taken....maybe yours?) I grew up in Tuscarawas County, about an hour from Canto/Akron. It's a great place to grow up, but the area is so depressed it's hard to make a living there.
Michelle—I remember NC native's love of Dukes mayo. I'm a Hellmann's fan myself. I'm agreeable as long as it's not Miracle Whip. Then again, I cut most of that out on the diet.
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janetr7476 wrote: »I'm here, skimming every day. We had a nice Thanksgiving with only 5 for dinner, 7 more showed up unexpectedly a bit later and needless to say we had plenty of dessert and coffee to share and lots of noise and laughter. That's what I LOVE about holidays.
I keep thinking of those I miss on here and Mary AZ comes to mind often. Mary, if you're reading I miss you and think of you often. Another friend I miss lives in Houston and had the large beautiful family with 4-5 children and 12 or so grands that all lived in the area and came for dinner every Sunday after church. Can someone help me with her name? I miss her and her beautiful pictures. She is such a talented lady, ceramics, sewing, scuba diving all over the world with her husband.
I love you all my friends,
Janetr OKC
Janetr - bet you are thinking of Marcelyn? And how is our Re doing? Mary, what's up, lol.
Your Thanksgiving meal sounded very nice. Glad turmoil with kids is winding down
Janet from Eastern MO - Welcome! Sorry to hear about your knee and sounds like you are coming back from that injury. Take care!
Lanette
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rori. Sending
your way as you mourn the anniversary of your friend’s passing.
NYKAREN2 -
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Reading a book called Fat Chance. I like its approach in that why we gain weight and have such a hard time taking it off and keeping it off is not a one size fits all.
Often it our insulin response is often the culprit why we gain weight and our cortisol from too much stress determines where that weight goes. Often around our middles. For most he too promotes a low sugar high fiber diet. I am working on my stress response. I know my stress is sky high with this house hunt. I am hoping now that our bid on a much more reasonable house both in work and and cost (considering the market) was accepted the stress will go down. I know I was over my limit because my blood pressure was up and my face was starting to break out. Surprisingly I did not gain any weight. I did continue my low sugar high fiber diet. It is next to impossible to eliminate all sugar that is why I call it a low sugar low refined carb diet.
He too questions processed foods. The longer the shelf life the less nutritious it is to eat. He also says we cannot wait for governments to change their policies on processed foods. Too much money is at stake. It come down to the same adtage consumer beware. Margaret 4 -
Marycilec—Hi, and welcome! You've found the right place for motivation and support, as well as nice people to chat with about anything. It sounds like you're off to a good start, making sensible changes for the rest of your life. I'm at 208 now—down from 264 since August. I still haven't put regular exercise into my plan, but it's gonna happen eventually. I miss my muscles and strength. If you give your name and general location at the bottom, it's easier for others to get to know you. Get on here regularly and jump right in—it moves fast.
Rita—love that painted sky! I can't tell if it's a sunrise or sunset, but it's a masterpiece.
Willow—Oops, forget I mentioned baking cookies; that kinda requires a working oven. I had a 1955 oven I used for 22 years. That oven was a narrow, temperamental cave. I set it on one temperature, and allowed no one to touch it, no matter what they were cooking. It had enough play in the knob to give a hundred degree variance. Also, I love the picture of your cat, with his bandit mask.
Okie—I love the idea of putting a Christmas tree outside. But here in Texas, the wind would probably blow it all to Oz. Maybe if I ever get my back patio enclosed, I could, but that's such a small space it would probably take up too much room.
Allie—“...Dog stuck next to me, life is good,” made me smile. Definitely one of the good things in life.
Kim from N. California—All those green tomatoes sounds like a gift. Then again, I'd probably fry them, and grouse about losing diet progress. I've tried to grow tomatoes, but the only success I had was with cherry tomatoes. They get infested with horn worms, and I can't stand pulling them off or losing the plant.
Karen—I ordered an instant pot online, and I'm looking forward to learning how to make yogurt and other things.
SueBDew—Of all I learned in school, typing is the one thing I use most in life—aside from reading. Many of the classes that are cut from curriculum these days, are those I appreciated most in school. I use my Home-Ec skills a lot as well. Band and Choir were my joys, and art was a reprieve.
24—What challenge am I grateful for? Growing up poor. I think part of the reason I gained so much weight, is I was hungry a lot as a kid. Now, it's hard to throw food away, or pass it when it's available. We were never homeless, and there are those who had it much worse, but it definitely taught me a different outlook on life. There are opportunities I missed—like going to college, or taking lessons early enough to become an expert—but it gave me an appreciation for the little things. It lets me see how blessed I am now, to have enough and not go without something I really need.
25—What moment this week am I most grateful for? Saturday I took a bike ride to the park. It was warm and sunny, and I took every trail half a dozen times. My bicycle is old and rusty, and the brakes only slow it down—not stop. But it feels good to be able to do it, when I know I couldn't just a few months ago. With all the silent health issues I had working against me, I feel like I've been given a second chance at life—without needing to recover from a heart attack or stroke.
Still not caught up yet.
Cari in N. Texas5 -
Lanette SW WA State. Thank you so much, yes Marcelynn in TX is exactly who I was asking about. I wonder too about Re and hope Rye is doing well too in her cute little car.
Janetr OKC1 -
janetr7476 wrote: »Lanette SW WA State. Thank you so much, yes Marcelynn in TX is exactly who I was asking about. I wonder too about Re and hope Rye is doing well too in her cute little car.
Janetr OKC
Yes, Rye with her new wheels! Hope the gals who haven't been on here for a while check in before the end of the year and catch everyone up, the new gals would love them I'm sure.
I learned so much about Fasting Mimicking (which isn't really fasting, it's more keeping an eating "window" open for 6 to 8 hours per day and no food otherwise) from Mary and Rye and I know Wendy was a fan of fasting as well.
Sending vibes!!
Margaret - are you reading Robert Lustig's book? If so, he makes a great case for cutting sugar way back. His observations on children consuming high calorie drinks and diabetes was an eye-opener.
Lanette
SW WA State
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cariwaldick wrote: »Willow—Oops, forget I mentioned baking cookies; that kinda requires a working oven. I had a 1955 oven I used for 22 years. That oven was a narrow, temperamental cave. I set it on one temperature, and allowed no one to touch it, no matter what they were cooking. It had enough play in the knob to give a hundred degree variance. Also, I love the picture of your cat, with his bandit mask.
Cari in N. Texas
Yeah, we moved into this manufactured home (never again!) about three years ago and the appliances here are... not great. The stove is old and temperamental, and the oven... well, the less said about the oven the better. If we use the microwave and the fridge kicks on, it trips the breaker. >_< We were in a hurry to buy and it seemed like a good deal. We're older and wiser now. Ha! But hey, it looked nice when we walked through it. *sigh* My husband -- bless his heart -- is not a handy man, and he doesn't try to be. My days of crawling under sinks and pulling appliances out of walls have long since passed, so we're dropping this place like a hot brick as soon as is feasible.
Next time we're renting until we can find a place that fits us better. ^_^
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Hi! I’m 59 and back again trying to lose 30 lbs. I’m 5’3” and 165 lbs 😫 I work full time and get to the gym a couple of times per week ( sometimes) I usually stay on track during the week but then Friday night rolls around. 🍷🍷I am in Raleigh NC and would love to
Connect with some of the nice people in this group. Please add me! Thank you 😊
Carole1 -
Carole, most of us connect with each other on this thread rather than adding each other as friend. If you come back to this thread and read every day, you'll find good ideas and good conversations to join. There are many women on this thread who work during the week and probably have great ideas about how to stay on track over the weekend.
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Hello everyone!
I hope your holidays here in the states went well! My DH andi just had turkey dinner st home. Very low key this year, but it’s been a fast crazy year so that was good.
Someone was asking about Re. I see her on the home page and just s few days back. I guess you could friend her and jump over there. I visit there probably more than here.
We are having a chimney sweep come tomorrow. Have any of you used one? He told me they do it from inside and we wouldn’t even know he had been there. I’m still nervous that there will be soot and creosote all over!! I worry too much!
Because of the chimney sweep coming I’ve been holding out on putting out the Christmas decorations.
That’s about it. Trying to stay close to my caloric numbers!
Dana In Arkansas
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Did Gilad’s Ultimate Body Sculpt DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do Cathy Friedrich’s Upper Body DVD.
Margaret – congrats on the house!!!!
Karen in VA – I didn’t realize that there are two lists for people for the Shingrix vaccine. I’ll certainly have to find out about that. Wonder if they do it here or just keep the list of people as they get it?
Barbara – I hope this link works: https://smile.amazon.com/Knitting-Crochet-Needles-Sweater-Blankets/dp/B07G8GH263/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543414778&sr=8-1 I did the search on Amazon. The nice thing is that it really goes pretty fast. It’s a craft that I can do when I really don’t want to concentrate (like you don’t have to count) I use the straight loom for a scarf and the round one for the hat. I hope you feel better. Just breathe!
M – what absolutely wonderful news that the cyst is begnine. You certainly didn’t need that worry also
We had the Newcomer board meeting. Out of 9 Board members, only 3 are returning (not Vince). Should be interesting. Told them that I’ve been doing hospitality for 7 or 8 years (I’ve lost count) and we’ve gotten a lot of new members, I really think it’s time for a new member to do it. I also sent an email to the gal who has been my backup just in case the Nominating committee asks her if she’d take it over. I wouldn’t be surprised if she doesn’t, but that decision should be hers. Adra said that she’d be new webmaster. Sorry but she doesn’t really know a whole lot. I know that she’s very opposed to getting rid of what Greg did, even tho it is very outdated. Guess I’ll just give it time, maybe she’ll come to the realization that she can’t do it all. The gal who is the secretary who also does the newsletter was telling me that she needs to send the newsletter to Adra for her to “approve”. Brenda (who is the secretary) was telling me that Adra makes changes. Really, Adra should just let Brenda do her job. If something isn’t totally accurate, is someone going to die? As if you can’t make a retraction in the next newsletter, or even just send out a notice? Maybe if we’re REAL lucky we’ll get a good webmaster who knows coding and is familiar with WordPress. I honestly think Adra and I could maintain the site, but we just need to undo what Greg has done. But that’s my opinion.
Vicki – so sorry to hear about your friend
We did go to ceramics. I’m at the green Room tomorrow then I have an eye MD appt. We have Newcomer bowling in the evening.
Janetr – I was just thinking of MaryAZ the other day!
Janet in MO – of course, jump right in. Post whenever you want (just don’t let it get too long between posts because we worry)
Cari – I’m with you, no Miracle Whip. To me, almost as nasty as Dukes. Guess I’m just a die hard northerner at heart Yea Hellman’s
Penny – could I ask you to please post the link again for the advent star? For some reason, I seemed to have missed it. Thanks
Sent everyone (in the family) my Christmas list. You know, Vince’s list had all CD’s and Blue-Rays on it. My list consisted of gift cards to Amazon and Lowe’s Hardware. Guess I’m just more interested in gifts for the home versus personal gifts. I know that I would like a candy thermometer, but that’s not a very expensive item at all. I can’t think of anything personal for me, except maybe exercise DVD’s (like I really need them)
Rori – I remember when your friend passed away. How horrible! That’s probably why Vince took an early retirement…he’d heard of people who put off their retirement and then dropped dead a few days after their retirement. Congrats on the weight loss! I’ve had trigger thumb, and it’s more annoying than anything else, at least that’s how I found it. How is the brace working for you? Does it help with the “triggering” during the day?
Carole – welcome! I’m in Newton.
Michele in NC
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Good evening Ladies!
Welcome to all the new ladies.
Cari - my back porch isn’t enclosed, but it is somewhat protected. I put the tree in a corner and normally nothing blows off. I only put shatterproof ornaments on it.
Okie in the TX Hill Country2 -
Machka ... a benign cyst is not a small thing at all, but a great thing!
28 Small thing ... After paying a relatively expensive doctor's bill , found out from the insurance company today that it had been reimbursed incorrectly and will be resubmitted .. at 100% coverage!
Beth near Buffalo where we had more heavy wet snow...5 -
Hi Gals,
Rori – ((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))
Cariwaldick – Ops can’t remember the name you go by - Roses work well in inland California too, black spot and rust are related to a good clean up of all fallen leaves year around, and when they are dormant (early/mid winter) to trim them back remove EVERY leaf and old bud. If you are cleaning up leaves with rust or black spot, be sure to wipe down every tool (rake, trimmer, saw, gloves) with a bleach -water solution, I do about 75% water- 25% bleach – and do it every 5-10 minutes as I go on an area heavily infected; if it’s mild I do it between each rose I am working on.
Janet and other newbies – welcome!
Willow – I have had to work and work to find it but have finally got a neighbor who is very handy, and helps with many of those things I’m not comfortable doing… and as it is not his way to make a living – prices are cheap! Sometimes trade - It can be hard to find someone, but they are out there.
Dana – don’t worry about your sweep – they should cover the area and mine cleans as he goes with a shop vac.
Machka – great news on both the high marks and that the cyst is benign… But don’t cyst’s grow and sometime burst??? Do you get to just live with it or is there a procedure in your future?
November Gratitude’s
1. Smell = clean dog
2. Technology = smart phone
3. Color = sunrise
4. Food = herbal tea
5. Sound = silence, but heard the coyotes talking, and loved hearing them
6. Nature = the waves
7. Memories = I think one of my favorite memories, is a conglomerate of memories – in the summer when I was a kid – Dad and I would go out to the grass to “pull weeds” we would pull a few, but really we would look at the clouds and point out the things we saw, or make up stories about were the airplanes were going overhead, who was in them… We were not in a flight path but way way high you would see a plane occasionally. And sometimes a small plane those were even more fun to make up stories about.
8. Book – oh so many I love – but the harry potter series as my god-son and I got them together and read them and talked about them almost every night
9. Place – I think the Grand Canyon – I did a 10 day rafting trip down the river for my 50th birthday and it was a life changing event and helped me grow and believe in myself enough to face coming home and being laid off 10 days later.
10. Taste – sweet or salty – for me it is always sweet! But favorite taste is my mom’s marinara sauce with meatballs, it cooks all day, and I could smell it from the corner of our street and knew one of my favorite dinners was that night
11. Holiday – tough one, I have a love of Christmas but it is also the day I was beaten by my domestic abuser so it has mixed memories…
12. Texture – I love cashmere
13. Abilities – I’m very thankful for my abilities – I think the one that comes to mind right now is planning, I can look ahead and figure out how to plan out things that need to be done to make the most of the time and money available.
14. Sight- my god daughter smiling at me…
15. Season- I love them all – it’s winter so it is my favorite right now.
16. Body – I have great thick hair with very little “grey” and actually the “grey” is mostly white, my paternal grandma had beautiful white hair… here’s hoping
17. Knowledge - I think the knowledge that I am in charge of setting boundaries to keep me physically and mentally safe, and how to do it…. I don’t always remember to do it, but I do know how.
18. Art – I have always loved Monet, I read somewhere that he was very nearsighted and his soft focus style was because he painted what he saw – and if that is true it makes complete sense to me as without my glasses my world is the world of Monet. My favorite of his is Water Lilies – probably because when I was in England it was at the National Gallery in London. I spent a lot of time there and always started and ended my visit with 5-10 minutes in front of that picture. I would sit in a slightly different place and just look at it – I never tired of it and it always had just a bit of a different look.
19. Touch – So Ok I know I spoil Levi, but yes my 55lb dog sleeps with me – so the touch is Levi always in the morning, but sometimes in the night if he is really cold or I have a bad dream, he’ll reach over and set his paw on my shoulder or give my cheek this little gentle kiss….
20. Person in your life – I’m going to say my best girl friend Lynne, we’ve been friends since college and have stayed closest friends for all this time.
21. Song – I’m not much into music, as I am partially tone deaf – So the lyrics are important but the music or beat are pretty much a mystery to me. That being said, Helen Reddy’s I am woman has always felt like it was my theme song.
22. Stories – So there is a family story – rarely told, that is about my parents as young married couple having a “fight” and my mom chased my Dad about with a wet tea bag trying to hit him with it, and … I will ask mom to tell the story again today. My parents did not (and mom still doesn’t) do public displays of affection - I really think it’s a mom thing as Dad would hug us hold our hands … my dad died in 1979 after that I have never been hugged by my mom, or siblings. My nephew hugs me (I trained him up!) – but he never gets hugged by his grandma or dad (my mom/brother)- Hugs were ok till about 12 years old then never again. We even made it through the grief of my dad dying without touching – that’s one broken mess. But the story of them having the tea bag fight is one of joy, love, and laughter.
23. Tradition - I love any and all traditions! And the holiday time is full of them. The one we did today – So on the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving we drive about 45 minutes into the “Mountains” they are only about 3,500 feet.. and go to one of the Christmas Tree Farms and cut our own tree – we get 2 one for my mom’s house and one for mine. We have been doing this since I was a little girl, my Mom’s family did it. In the last few years Mom and I have been going together – which means I drive, I cut down and haul each tree, then tie them on the top of the car; this year Kyle (DN) and 2 of his friends who were with us for Thanksgiving came also and 3 football playing boys from 18-20years old were a huge help. They drove, cut the trees, hauled them to the truck, !!! so much easier on me.
24. Challenge - My on going challenge is to take care of me, making good choices about boundaries, food, and finances
25. Moment this week - I am really thankful that Thanksgiving went well, no fights, no loud angry voices – while this was a tough decision for me, I know it was the best gift I could make happen for my mom. And while we have our differences but without her gardening, cooking, DNA, and her “way” I would not be me… so making it work for a few hours was well worth it.
26. Expression – Weird but for me this is hard, I can’t imagine no touch, no smiles, no spoken or written word, no art… I think I’ll go with touch, it even means the pup can participate.
27. Small thing use daily – refrigeration.. sure makes life easier.
28. Small thing happened today - I woke up in less pain, on Monday I fell off a ladder ( missed the bottom step and went to the ground – I was in a garden just landed in a soft dirt bed) I just tweaked my left knee and I have been resting/stretching/hot baths and it finally paid off and today is much more comfortable.
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Smiles
Kim from N. California
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Good evening pals.
Been decluttering my closet and packing up my “work” clothes which I haven’t worn since I retired. They are really good clothes but I am unsure where I should donate them. The local Mission May take them but they may not be what they are 👀 looking for.
As I was packing up some Christmas sweaters I thought of a funny story. I attended a Christmas Tour of Homes in our development. One home had a room of antique furniture and a mannequin with a Christmas sweater. I Had the very same sweater and was so glad I didn’t wear it that day.
Cari- I have had very good luck with knock out roses. No black spot and easy to grow. Also have lots of iris and Mexican Petunias. BTW, I live in Granbury, SW of Ft Worth.
Take care and stay strong.
SueBDew in TX
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Hi Gals,
Willow – I have had to work and work to find it but have finally got a neighbor who is very handy, and helps with many of those things I’m not comfortable doing… and as it is not his way to make a living – prices are cheap! Sometimes trade - It can be hard to find someone, but they are out there.
Kim from N. California
We live out in a semi-rural area... we've been here for three years, maybe four -- I'm bad with numbers.. It's almost impossible to get people to come to our house. I can't tell you how many times I've had people ghost on me even after we've shook hands and made a deal. One of the main difficulties about our particular area is that it's "up and coming" meaning there's a lot of new construction here. And that's where the big money is, not in repairing some old lady's broken water heater out in the boonies. As for neighbors, I have two in visual distance. The less said about one the better and the other... well, we don't talk about that one. hahahaha! They're not bad neighbors, but we're not best buds with either of them. Friendly but distant is a good term.
Willow in WA USA0 -
Sue - here we have a battered woman's shelter which takes "work clothes" as so often the women leave with nothing.
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Machka – great news on both the high marks and that the cyst is benign… But don’t cyst’s grow and sometime burst??? Do you get to just live with it or is there a procedure in your future?
Apparently it is a really slow growing variety. I've likely had it since I was a baby ... perhaps since I was born.
Nevertheless, my dental surgeon is going to have a chat with a neurosurgeon friend of his, and see whether I should be referred and whether or not there will be some sort of procedure (removal or draining, perhaps). I'll find out more a bit later in December.
M in Oz
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Barbie- My word for this year is SACRIFICE. I will never take visits, family, letters, or texts for granted.💗. Ever.
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Rori - I have trigger thumb also, its acted up for many years now. This time of year, when working on ornaments it is particularly bothersome. The doctor gave me a prescription for Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel 1% and after just a day or two of applying per directions, it clears right up. It does return but not in any particular cycle or pattern that I can see.
Janetr OKC3
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