WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2018

PurpleSparkles85

Good evening, ladies🎄I got kicked way out of line with a change in medications. I was getting dehydrated and having migraines every day. Thursday, when I finally got in to the doctor, we changed meds around again and in 2 days I have felt better than I have since Thanksgiving. So, it’s time to get on track and catch up with all of you. I’m not going to reach the goal I originally set for Christmas but feeling better is more important right now and anything positive is a plus.

Was thinking about you, Michelle in NC, with my BIL and his family near Charlotte. We were supposed to get it bad with that snow storm too, but we got so lucky: a little bit of ice on the cars and the trees. My niece sent pictures from Boone, pretty impressive!

Got to watch my Bears win tonight, so I’m a happy girl. That was a goofy game, but I’ll take it.

Until later,
Kathy
Living in the home of the Corvette, KY

cityjaneLondon

Kim - Wow! That's a big load on you this time of year. When I get to feel a bit stressed I will remember your post.
I felt with my friend this time that she had just reached the stage where the cancer symptoms really start to accelerate. I felt I might not see her as "herself" again. Lots of hugs as you get those machines to work overtime!

Barbie - I meant to say that I love that picture of you in the red coat. It's good to spend money on good quality things that make a real difference to our lives.

I'm ready to get some real sorting out done today. Want to get those guest rooms habitable. Unfortunately DH is not available to help until late in the morning as he is editing his fifth Winfreth book. I really admire his dedication and, to tell the truth, I am a bit jealous, as I haven't written anything since we've been here, but I would like his help in moving heavy things. He is more than happy to help, but on his schedule. He is in the right, but I still get frustrated as I would like to go for a run this afternoon and then the productive day is over for me. I will just have to get stronger. :laugh: I will harness my inner Kim.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

Machka9

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

Tonight my eldest daughter and I are going alone to see the CP holiday train. It is in town too late for the Grands and we found out the neighbouring town doesn’t have the full performance. She is named in honour of my Dad so it will be a special evening for both of us tonight. Tomorrow night we are going in the City again to see the train but my youngest daughter and Grands will join us!

They started doing that after I left Canada.

I do wish they'd do interesting things like that here in Australia.


M in Oz

Machka9

Monday evening ...

I feel ready for the weekend now.

This past weekend, I finished an assignment and submitted it. Then finished the PowerPoint for another assignment, with input from my group, and we submitted it in preparation for our presentation today. Then I studied for a test.

I managed to squeeze a 5K run in there, plus a 14.7 km bicycle ride and a trip to Bunnings with my husband.

Today, I dropped my husband off at another appointment, then I walked to the university where I attended my last lecture for this course ... the "What's on the Exam" lecture. And walked back up to my husband's appointment to collect him and make sure he was all right. Then walked back to the university where I wrote the test and did the presentation. And walked back up the hill to catch the bus.

7.4 km of walking in total today.



I've got one more assignment due at the end of this week plus the final exam due the following week, and in between all that, there are 6 medical appointments (3 each, but I attend his). Oh, and I'm still working full time, and in fact, taking on extra work ... not entirely my choice, but I might make it my choice.


I think I might try to catch up on my laundry tonight before getting into my next assignment.
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Machka in Oz

TerriRichardson112

Allie: that has happened to me so many times that I now save often as I type so that I don't lose my posts. Still occasionally forget, though. 😂 😂😂
Pop: Looks like you had a great day for your run.
Heather: I'm working on clearing my front room for my family. The bed was piled high with the clothes for donation that I weeded out of my closet when I changed to my winter wardrobe. I really should have altered some of them, but don't have the time.
Barbie: You must be so glad to get back to your line dance class. Dance is such a joyous way to exercise.
Yvonne/Lisa: I only accept friends requests on Facebook from people I know. Mind you, I seldom post these days. I much prefer spending my time on MFP. Facebook is mostly for keeping in touch with my far-flung wider family circle.

25 years ago we lost my DFiL. He had a long and happy life, but the last two were blighted by lung cancer, contracted when he was an engineer in the Navy in WW11. The ships had much asbestos down in the engine rooms.

One year and a day later, we were blessed to receive our darling granddaughter into our arms. She continues to delight us. She returns to the family fold on 20th, and will be with us for Christmas and the new year before flying back to Oxford. she often reminds me of him.

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Prayers for everyone who needs them. Sending out positive vibes.

I'm grabbing a lift into town early this morning for some Christmas shopping, then I have a Xmas event for my Monday Painters after lunch. I have almost finished making cards, but mostly hand deliver those over the next week. Postal cards will be written and posted on Wednesday, well before last posting day. Schedule for Christmas Day is written and ready to roll. Turkey and ham are ordered, so I can relax on that score.

I have only a few more group meetings before Semester ends, so can get on with my prep for our family get-together. DED and family come and and stay over from Christmas Eve to day after Boxing Day. DYD lives nearby so will join us often.

Gotta go get dressed, or Hubster will leave without me.

☘️ IRISH TERRI ☘️

Katla49

grandmallie

I am up ,but lying in bed..I don't know how long a cold lingers but this is downright ridiculous.
I'll stagger up and get in the shower in a little bit..I might just skip going to feed my DFIL this morning as I was there yesterday afternoon.im usually there almost every morning..but just would love to have this cold leave me..I've been drinking tons of water and tea..
Going to be a very interesting day today.Allison the office manager will be speaking to Mary and then our boss Dr Ho tomorrow when he comes in...now I will tell you Dr Ho does not like any type of confrontation. His wife wears the pants in the family and basically runs the show..but Allison says Mary is toxic and isn't an asset at all.I highly doubt that Dr Ho will terminate her she has been in that office 23 yrs. They have only owned the practice 11..so basically we all started the same time..Anyway Allison has been there a month and has seen Mary in action enough that she is ready to put her foot down...
I will come in and go to the back office where I can get work done without incident..will let you all know what the outcome is...

klanders30

LisaInAR

Allie - That cold has gone on far too long! It's always hard to head for work when you know a confrontation is coming. On that note--I'm trying hard not to think about all my ex-co-workers today. As I start my new position, they are starting a three-day, all-staff meeting, all trapped (sorry, staying) in a hotel in El Paso. Even those who live in town must stay in the hotel all three days. At least part of it will be hearing the new restructuring of the organization... and heard through the grapevine that most of them will have to reapply for their own jobs in the new structure. Not sorry to miss that meeting.

Rori - Thank you for being pleased and proud for me, and even more, being on the other end of a phone when I was going through my own dark times at my previous job. It was wonderful to be able to reach out to you as a mentor and friend. Thank you, too, to everyone on this thread who's shepherded me through this transition. I'm starting a new working life in 2019, but bringing all the amazing things I learned over this last year and a half with me, as well as all of you. It's a good way to start a year.

Barbie - I meant to say something about that red coat, too--Heather's post reminded me. You look ahMAYzing in that coat. The red suits you to a "T." Glad to know you're dancing again, which means your back is feeling better.

Kathy in KY - glad they got your meds straightened out! Sounds like it's been awful.

Lenora - thinking about you.

Tracy - the ornaments are lovely, and the Christmas train looks wonderful! Thanks for posting the pics.

Kim - sadness for the funerals, happiness for the work that fills your days... the buns with bacon and cheese sound seriously yummy. I've got to try the filled buns on the next run, probably this weekend.

Well, now that I've visited with all of y'all, it's time to put on my own big girl drawers and trundle over to Little Rock for my first day of work. Will need to leave in about an hour, and am taking an overnight bag, just in case. If I can get out of there by 3:30 or 4 p.m., I'll come back home (it's about a 2-hour drive), but if they keep me all day, they'll put me up in a hotel overnight. Really looking forward to the day... and the drive. Time to think, time to relax, time to dream.

Love y'all!
Lisa in AR

grandmallie

So excited for you Lisa~ I never had a doubt that you would get this job and swing right into it with flying colors!!!
yes 2018 has been one tough year.. as we are moving onto the next year I am hoping that 2019 will be my best year yet..
have a good day everyone.. off to the shower I go

Machka9

Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of running)
Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min
May -18 … 167.6 km (104.1 miles) = 29 hours 08 min
June-18 … 349.9 km (217.4 miles) = 36 hours 58 minutes
July-18 ... 324.2 km (201.5 miles) = 24 hours 26 minutes
Aug-18 ... 210.1 km (130.6 miles) = 25 hours 59 minutes
Sep-18 ... 261.7 km (162.6 miles) = 25 hours 11 minutes
Oct-18 ... 230.8 km (143.4 miles) = 30 hours 15 minutes
Nov-18 ... 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 30 hours 3 minutes

Goal: More than November! In November I did 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 30 hours 3 minutes

Past Decembers:
Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min

Saturday, 1 December 2018 ... 4 km run on the beach. Not so easy running on the beach, but I love the beach. Plus 8.4 km bicycle ride on road next to the beach.
Sunday, 2 December 2018 ... 6.7 km hike
Monday, 3 December 2018 ... 4.0 km walk
Tuesday, 4 December 2018 ... 1.8 km walk
Wednesday, 5 December 2018 ... 2.5 km walk
Thursday, 6 December 2018 ... 11.1 km walk
Friday, 7 December 2018 ... 5.0 km run + 10.00 minutes lifting weights

Saturday, 8 December 2018 ... Nothing!!
Sunday, 9 December 2018 ... 14.7 km bicycle ride
Monday, 10 December 2018 ... 7.4 km walk


2018 Monthly December
2018 Monthly December
Walking Distance (km): 42.5
Walking Time (min): 523.0
Cycling Distance (km): 23.2
Cycling Time (min): 112.0
Stairs Climbed Number: 0.0
Stairs Climbed Time (min): 0.0
Other Distance: 0.0
Other Time: 10.0

Totals
Total Distance (km): 65.7
Total Distance (miles): 40.8
Total Time (min): 645.0
Total Time (hr): 10:45:00

drkatiebug

I wrote a long post on Saturday but for some reason it didn’t post. I’m sure it was user error. I’ll try again to update.

My mother has been in the hospital since Thursday and I have only left her side for three hours on Saturday to run home, shower, do the church bulletin, and pack a bag. Hopefully I will get another shower reprieve today. My sister is coming from NOLA today and then we should be able to tag team. That’s the short version.

Here’s the long version. Feel free to skip. Mama was fine (or so we thought) on Wednesday. We discussed shopping on a Thursday after my hair appointment. I heard her crying as I walked up to the house. She was on the couch shivering and screaming in pain. Daddy was sitting helpless in the chair beside her. She had been to the doctor earlier in the day where a PA diagnosed her with a kidney stone, sent her home with Tylenol 3, and told her they’d call on Monday with the results of the urine sample. I said, “this is not right” and immediately called the doctor back. I spoke to a nurse who said get her to an ER, which I did. They took her right back, scanned her, did bloodwork, and admitted her. Severe kidney infection that had already entered her bloodstream. Her BP and white blood count were both dangerously low. They did a stent on Friday. They were pumping her full of fluids to help with dehydration, but that backfired. Yesterday she scared me half to death when her lungs filled with fluid and she couldn’t breathe, blew her 3rd IV do the nurse couldn’t get the Lasix in, scary times, which finally settled down. We are getting the results of the cultures today. Hopefully she will start to improve soon. She is 85 and was in superb health until this got her down.

Here’s the funny coincidence: her aunt, who is just a few years older than her, is in the hospital in Arkansas with the exact same thing! She went in on Tuesday, had her stent on Wednesday, and was finally moved out of ICU yesterday. Mama has not been in ICU, but they would have put her there if I had not been staying with her 24/7.

So needless to say, my Christmas decorations aren’t up, the shopping I was going to do Thursday still hasn’t happened, and my sister’s Christmas trip got moved up 2 weeks. Mama is still not out of the woods, but I am hopeful that she will recover.

And that is what I’ve been doing..

K

Machka9

drkatiebug wrote: »

My mother has been in the hospital since Thursday and I have only left her side for three hours on Saturday to run home, shower, do the church bulletin, and pack a bag. Hopefully I will get another shower reprieve today. My sister is coming from NOLA today and then we should be able to tag team. That’s the short version.

I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope that she recovers quickly.

grandmallie

Kay will be praying for a speedy recovery..
It is tough when you feel helpless to take there pain away..

bwcetc

Kay ... I've added your mother to my prayers!

KetoneKaren

DrKatie Really scary. Your poor mom. And you watching it. (((Hugs)))

Lisa Happy First Day of your new job! So excited for you!

Kim Wow. Do you have a lot on your platter! Sending energy.

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We got 13.5" of snow...
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Karen in Virginia getting ready to go scoop, shovel, & plow snow

auntiebk

Lenora if it had been a stroke, time is of the essence. Glad Trey was there to rush Louis to the hospital and really glad it was "just" a UTI.
pip no way you ran that fast in all that costuming! Oh I see, it wasn't Kirby in all that cotton wool.
Rori why DID you leave Hawaii for Colorado?
Katla "cat poisoner" grief and anger at that twisted soul.
Machka "hanging out washing" Glad you can keep your sense of humor!
Kim, ditto Heather's admiration.
Allie I really hope your new Office Manager can be tactful, would hate to have Dr. Ho perceive Allison OM as the problem instead of Mary. Best would be finding a way to hold a mirror up to Mary so she could see her bullying and choose to amend. Some kind of intervention ... (dream ON Barbara!)
LIsa "... the drive. Time to think..." Bingo. I find long drives meditative and restorative... as long as I remember to get out of the car every hour and move for 10 minutes. NEVER want blood clots again!
Kay So glad you were there for your Mother (and Father too, I'm sure he felt helpless and guilty.) Scary times indeed!
Karen in VA over a foot of snow in Virginia? Glad you didn't get stuck at work!

Packing and leaving soon for 3 hr trek to Dermatologist (and shopping). Since the days are so short, and Highway 199 so narrow and windey, will spend the night at a motel and return in daylight tomorrow. Winco, Walmart, Natural Grocers, Medford Co-op, Ahuva Bagels and TJ's here I come!

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
walk one more step 7/9, 60 g protein 7/9, rx/vits 8/9, meditate 8/9, knee exercises 8/9, SWSY UP 0/8, SWSY LOW 0/8, core 0/8, play with Tumble 7/9, hang up or purge art 0/4 AF 6/9.

barbiecat

Kay, sorry to hear about your mother.

Lisa, I'm so happy for you starting your new job today.

Barbie

pipcd34

grandmallie

Barbara~ I think he knows how Mary can be, but everyone has covered up for her.. not me, but he like I said is non confrontational and always has someone else do any of his dirty work.. so we shall see how it all goes today.. I am glad I wont be in the office tomorrow, because Dr Ho and Allison will be here.