WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2018
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Good Morning and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate... I had Taliah my DGD open the presents I got her last night and she loved them all I already told you about the book series, but got her a bunch of sketch pads,colored pencils ,colored pens ,markers and paint... she has exceptional talent in drawing and writing stories.. so I encourage her with her art, also bought her 2 pair of riding breeches for her horseback riding lessons.. all in all a great time..
today low key.... I will check on my DFIL he was not well at all yesterday there is a nasty cold going around the nursing home and because of his asthma the Dr put him on prednisone... here is hoping that gives him some relief, at 91 it gets very precarious when they catch something... and then will go down to my friend Bev's house with Alfie and enjoy a little time with her and her family...0 -
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate dear friends!
I just learned that staring at computer screens and cell phone screens for too long might contribute to macular degeneration. I switched my computer to night setting and then to its lowest light. On my computer is a wifi icon. I have Google Chrome. When I hit that icon the choice to turn it to night time setting comes up and I can adjust how much light the computer gives. I rarely use a cell phone so that is not a problem for me.
It makes sense to me that staring at a screen could be a problem because it is like constantly staring into a light bulb. By changing the light setting the only thing I notice is I need an external light to help me read the computer.1 -
margaretturk wrote: »Merry Christmas to those who celebrate dear friends!
I just learned that staring at computer screens and cell phone screens for too long might contribute to macular degeneration. I switched my computer to night setting and then to its lowest light. On my computer is a wifi icon. I have Google Chrome. When I hit that icon the choice to turn it to night time setting comes up and I can adjust how much light the computer gives. I rarely use a cell phone so that is not a problem for me.
It makes sense to me that staring at a screen could be a problem because it is like constantly staring into a light bulb. By changing the light setting the only thing I notice is I need an external light to help me read the computer.
That's one of the reasons I do things like run, walk and cycle. I have to stare at my computer at work and for uni, so I look forward to my time away from the computer.
M in Oz1 -
Christmas Day
My husband and I had a lovely Christmas Day.- Relaxing.
- Getting a few things done.
- Walking up a local hill to find and climb an intriguing set of stairs. When we got there, I jogged up and down them a couple times.
- Cycling 24 km up the Cycleway and back.
- Cooking Christmas Dinner together. Yes, me too!
- We had turkey breast, roast potatoes, and veggies. Then pecan pie for dessert.
- Watching the movie Scrooge, while drinking chocolate mint tea, surrounded by Christmas lights.
Machka in Oz3 -
Merry Christmas Ladies!!!
Okie (not) in the TX Hill Country1 -
sending
out to all celebrating or not celebrating. NYKAREN 3 -
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Kelly what a wonderful story to share..
Merry Christmas everyone.
Betsy in NW Washington0 -
Good morning and Merry Christmas to all! Thank you all for the kind words in regards to my story. It is funny how holidays and our perception of things changes from year to year or decade to decade.
I/we had a wonderful day yesterday. We took Colin to a local mexican restaurant for his birthday. I had a mushroom quesadilla and a shrimp quesadilla and also a beer. I managed to stay away from the chips and salsa (that is a feat of inhuman strength for me). The only way I was able to resist the chips and salsa was the fact that I knew I would be having egg nog later in the evening. AND I HAD EGG NOG! Boy, did I have egg nog. lol Our oldest son, Darren, showed up with his girlfriend, Nicolette, and they brought an undecorated gingerbread house. So...we began a new tradition (we have already decided to do this every year) of decorating a gingerbread house and having egg nog, wine, or whatever while we talk about life and memories. It was a fun night. Lot's of laughing. We shared many "naughty children" stories with Nicolette, so that she would know what she was getting into. Then, the kids shared my BIGGEST bad mommy moment, when I took them for a hike and we stepped on a bees nest and I yelled "BEES! RUN!" and took off and left my kids in the dirt. lol (yeah, I was THAT mom).
Heather- Thank you for sharing your Christmas music! So sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. She was your childhood friend, with whom you just reconnected with her/her husband, yes?
Allie- So happy to hear that you enjoyed your Christmas with your DGD! I LOVED those Narnia books as a child. Shoot, I have revisited them often as an adult. A great children's story should also be enjoyable to an adult, IMO.
Janet- Beautiful ornament!
PIp-S**t happens! Even at Christmas! AND it can be a good thing! lol Here's to a comfortable Christmas!
Well, I started this post when I woke up at 8. I have been interrupted by Tim needing help with things and then a viber chat from Lauren and Joaquin . They are having a very quiet Christmas day. They spent yesterday at the zoo and going for walks to see lights in the neighborhood. Lauren's husband had to work yesterday. He will have to work today at 6pm. So this morning they are just chilling out and opening the last two of Joaquin's gifts. It seems Joaquin discovered that the shiny, pretty packages under the tree all had something fun in them and has been tearing into them whenever he gets a chance! lol
I had a ham dinner planned for today. Forgot to pull the ham out of the freezer...looks like I will be making mongolian chicken and rice! I don't think any one will mind. It is just going to be the five of us (Tim, Darren, Nicolette, Colin and I). I had a butternut squash soup planned for the ham dinner, but I think I will make an egg drop soup instead. All good. The egg nog is gone, so we will have wine tonight. I only bought two bottles, so I know I won't be over indulging in that! Then, it is back to NA days/nights. The painting of baseboards begins tomorrow.
Love to you all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Our marathon traveln’ Christmas has been changed due to flu in Philadelphia. So instead I made a quick cheesecake to bring to Brooklyn for Christmas/MIL’s birthday and play dominos into the night. Blessed!!
NYKAREN3 -
Kelly~ I bought myself the series too
went down to see DFIL this morning and he was better not great but better, fed him his breakfast as he didnt eat anything yesterday he scarfed down his whole breakfast and I got him to drink 2 glasses of orange juice... like I said everyone down there fighting nasty colds and everyone is hacking and coughing... got his meds in him fairly easy..
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Merry Christmas everyone. Sitting here enjoying my coffee and a lovely gentle snow is falling as I look out the window. This is the first year since 1983 that my husband and I haven't had the family Christmas dinner. I just don't mean our children but sister-in-laws and families usually a total of 20 to 25 people. We decided this year just too difficult for both of us with our arthritus issues and having to depend on the walker. So we just had a few of our closest friends down last Sunday, middle son and family visited during the week and oldest son and family are visiting during the coming week, going today to daughter's house for dinner. Christmas eve day we visited my mother who is 90 and does not like to go out...so we brought dinner and spent several hours with her. Then spent a lovely quiet evening watching Victorian Farm on the TV. This has been lovely I haven't felt so relaxed in years.....and don't feel guilty in the least and looking forward to being guests for a change. I have been good in keeping to my calorie and carb intake these last 2 weeks, although haven't lost anything but the good news haven't gained anything either which is great. Well I have a confession to share....late last night fell off the wagon. As I mentioned I love chocolate....couldn't stop my self and had a bunch and I tell you it wasn't worth it...felt terrible ( I mean with my tummy). Ugh...don't think I'll be doing that any time soon again. So hoping I can get through to early January with no gaining and continue on my path. Now I feel better having confessed. So wishing those that celebrate a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2019. Mary from Ontario Canada5
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Holiday greetings from sunny Arizona Love and miss you all
I've been skimming your posts but way too much going on to reply. Moving, renters, eviction, new renters... my Mom passed away then my brother in law died 10 days later in a tragic accident. We're hoping life slows down a little bit.
Mary from Arizona9 -
Hi all!
Super lovely day!
I woke up feeling tearful about Shirley, my beloved childhood friend (I wrote about her in my memoir) who died earlier this month after more than 12 years of a horrible, degenerative brain disease. At least she, and her husband and family, are out of that awful struggle. I managed to make contact with him recently because he is a Canon in the Church of England. She had dipped out of contactability. So, a bit of a sad start.
Then I did my exercises with DH , then went out for a walk along the seafront. We were expecting it to be quiet, but it was thronged. People in the sea (brrr!!!) , beach huts open, Christmas hats everywhere, champagne flowing, a harpist! It was a beautiful, sunny day. Next year we will take champagne and wear our Santa hats to blend in. Weather permitting!
Returned to have our champagne, faux caviar and blinis and watched the film of Guys and Dolls.
Then we retired to bed for a "nap" .
Looking forward to our skate tonight. Raspberries and clotted cream to follow.
Of course, I missed the grandchildren and Shirley was present in my mind, but it has been a lovely day so far.
Great to be able to talk to you lovely women.
Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxx7 -
Mary~ so good to hear from you,but so very sad to hear about mom and DBIL~ my sincerest condolences ~love you honey xoxox1
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Mary prayers!
We are going to try to go as a family to an oriental restaurant so no one has to cook! Great Christmas present!
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hope you had a great Christmas if u r in the other side of the world or have a great Christmas today. gonna go see aqua man. haven't gone to a movie in years.4
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I want to see Mary Poppins
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Me on the beach this morning.
Revellers.
Mary - So sorry to hear about your family sadness. Hugs.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX6 -
Merry Christmas to all 💝
Kate UK2 -
Thanks ladies
I would also like to see Bumblebee at the movies.2 -
Merry Christmas!
(((Mary))) Thrilled to hear from you but so sorry for all your difficulties and grief.
Heather That's so fun & fascinating that everyone was out on the beach to celebrate Christmas! Interesting place you live in.
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My son & daughter-in-law wanted to host both Christmas Eve & Morning, so we opened non-Santa presents & goofed around & ate Chinese last night. There were 8 of us in all, my son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren, my ex-, my brother, my partner & me. A motley crew. Then this morning, the same group gathered minus my brother, and laughed hysterically playing "What Do You Meme?" and had brunchy food. Now we are home doing little chores my partner cooked up for us to do (she is waiting patiently for me to put silicone lube on the latches to the trailer gate - why??? - but I'll go do it because it really doesn't matter, & it will make her happy, LOL!!! Then she'll give me another little chore, & so on, until I finally say, "OK, enough, you get one more chore out of me & then I'm done."
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Hope everyone gets well.
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Tears, of relief for pip's Kirby, of gratitude for KJ's messenger baby, wistful fond tears for the memory of loved ones now gone again, tears of joy at Machka's husband's progress.
Thank you Heather for the link to the Festival carols. Loved it's moving music but especially the variety of accents reading the lessons. Condolences on the loss of your friend, hope the "suffering is over" gives consolation.
Lanette, I've also heard that gardening is good for the immune system, something about the microbes in the dirt... you (and the seed catalogs) are making my fingers itch.
Terri cute poem and real wowser of a gif!
janetr Gorgeous ornament, as always. "I count each of you as a blessing in my life." Amen, sister, AMEN.
KJ reading about your ham, I went to check on the roast thawing in the fridge. Hard as a rock. So we'll have ham fried rice with snow peas and kung pao cauliflower for Christmas Day dinner, and the roast will have to wait til tommorrow or Thursday.
Mary from Ontario sounds like a lovely relaxing Christmas, no need to feel guilty. You've done your share, its the next generation's turn.
Mary from AZ rejoicing to hear from you but sad to hear your news. ((Hugs))
Heather great pics, you look so happy!
Welcome desertdiva Anya is beautiful! Welcome, also, lindamary.
Lovely Christmas here because Joe has been most unusually un-Grinchlike. He found a spot for the tree he could accept without complaining, sawed off the end, put it in the stand, carried it in and even said it was a nice tree. He tolerated my Christmas music, and when I watched the "White Christmas" DVD, he retired gracefully to the man cave with no snarking. When I commented on all the presents (I'd offered to make it easy on him if he'd only take me out to a special dinner at O'Hollerans) he said "I know what it feels like to not have any presents under the tree." I nearly burst into tears. This is the closest he has EVER come to talking about his Christmases as a child. When I tried to gently ask for more information he said "I've been around long enough to know." and we left it at that. Included in the gifts were a miniature personal defense device I can put in my pocket for wild animal deterrents when walking around our land, AND a DirtDevil stick vacuum. Now, you might think that she-who-loathes-vacuuming might resent such a present but I'm delighted. Put it to use right away under the tree It's very light weight and really picks up the spruce needles. Will it get the deep dirt and Skye Terrier double coat? Nope. BUT it does great on the needles which are the worst of it, and is narrow enough to get the edges. For the deep dirt and hair I may still get myself an iRobot Roomba... 
A very Merry Christmas, Happy Boxing Day, warm satisfying safe holidays to one and all!
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
walk one more step 17/24, 60 g protein 17/24, rx/vits 19/24, meditate 19/24, knee exercises 19/24, SWSY UP 0/8, SWSY LOW 0/8, core 0/8, play with Tumble 10/24, hang up or purge art 0/4 AF 15/24.
ps pics of the dread Christmas tree. All gooped up with almost every ornament in the chest, many with special meaning. All it's lacking are Michele's popcorn strings, some candy canes and children to sneak them.
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Machka: I’m glad you and your DH are having a relaxing Christmas. :flowerforyou:
Mary: It is so good to hear from you. Love the cartoon of Santa and the reindeer at the pool.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom and brother in law. 
Heather: I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend, Shirley.
Barbara: Merry Christmas to you and yours. It sounds like you’re having a good one this year.
I got a surprise call from a long time friend. I really enjoyed talking to her about her kids and ours. She lives in Montana now, and I hope we manage to connect with her later in the coming spring when we take our RV road trip to DD’s home in Illinois. I"m looking forward to it. :bigsmile:
Have a great day today, and a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Merry Christmas ladies.💗4
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Merry Christmas dear friends
Mary--So sorry to hear about your loss. Sending lots of hugs and prayers
Heather--Sorry about your friend Shirley.
We had a very nice Christmas eve and DOS and family. The other grandparents did the usual over the top gifts for her BIO grandchildren. But I just let it go. I am working until 2 today and then we will be going to DYS and DD will be there with their families and the ex. Will smile and get it over with. Then home to bed early as tomorrow is day 10 in 11 days straight.
Sounds like we have a winter storm coming in tomorrow and I sure hope they are wrong this time as I really need to get to Lincoln (100 miles) and find out what is going on with my friend that had the stroke. They are wanting to move her again. Now when we found this place they said she could work her way up to being able to be in her own place or stay there with assisted living. Now they say they are just gong to be a rehab place. Not sure how you and just change everything. Also some how she got a bad busie next to her eye and no one seems to know how that happened.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE 4 -
Have a good one one my peeps2 -
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Mary AZ ... so sorry to hear of your losses ...
Pip ... praying Kirby continues to feel well.
Barbara ... love the photos of your tree. So glad Joe found his Christmas heart.
Just waiting for my dinner to finish cooking. Why we're actually having another meal is beyond me, still full from breakfast (Monkey Bread) and lunch (multiple appetizers, meat and cheese platter). Ham, scalloped potatoes and green beans for dinner. Older son -- our traditionalist -- requested a bonafide dessert for after dinner (not just leftover cookies and candy). So made a no-bake (egg free for his allergy) cheesecake. I will be rolling into bed early tonight!
Beth near Buffalo (where it lightly snowed all day)
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