WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2019

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  • Poerava14
    Poerava14 Posts: 1,090 Member
    Lisa: I'm as sentimental as you are. Moving across continents and oceans has increased my capacity for releasing anything remotely irrelevant. I love shredding old documents and stuff. Hope the knee swelling goes down and the grant awards go up.

    Katla: Really, really praying that DH will rally, and you two will go out in the RV to visit the kids, as well as enjoy all the fun and adventure that comes from travelling together.

    Rita: Happy Birthday.

    Barbara: Excited for you and your renovations. Keep us posted.

    Sue in WA: How is your DH doing?

    This AM Mars the Leash Loving Cat found a mouse on our porch. Good kitty chased it back to its hole outside and when the mighty hunter wakes from his mid-morning nap, he'll be nagging to get back outside to continue his patrol. 😸😸😸 He is my biggest stress-buster.

    DH turns 75 in June, and to celebrate we are going to visit good friends in Portland. Will be a short trip as they have been having chronic health issues which actually prevented them from coming to see us last year. I got a hotel room downtown using points accumulated when I was a busy business traveler. Then, my friend informed me that we will be there during the peak of the Rose Festival, so there should be lots to see and do. Can't wait.

    Sun is out. Temps will be above freezing for the first time in 3 days. I'm off to the gym, then to get groceries. Stay well friends. We can, and are doing this!

    Rori
    SMILING in
    Colorado Foothills


  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    :)
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,944 Member
    Michele - that temperature change must be hard to deal with.

    NYKaren - that was a brilliant way of gaining control.

    Lisa - I am like you, as far as financial paperwork. I get rid of it as soon as I am legally able to.

    Barbara - woohoo on the tentative loan approval. That will be so nice for you to have done.

    Kylia - like you I love all the blasts to the past.

    I have a couple of shopping lists that were my maternal Grandmother’s and my paternal Grandfather’s My grandmothers is a Christmas shopping list from the early 1930’s, her entire family’s shopping was done for about 6.00. I think there were about 8 people she bought for, the most expensive was a “robe for Mother - 2.00”. My grandfather’s is from the early 1920’s when he travelled by horse and foot from New Brunswick to California to work in the woods. He logged all of his expenses and earnings. I also have the negatives of the pictures he took on that trip. For my own paperwork I have in my wedding book the first grocery receipt we had. For two weeks our total was 118.00. That barely gets three days of groceries now.

    Katla - I truly hope that your husband goes with you. I would be so torn myself as to whether to go without him or not.

    Rori - sounds like you will have a great trip.

    Today I am going to spend a few hours working on the job search again. I find Tuesday and Wednesday are the days that most companies post. I get email alerts for several job search sites but a lot seem to be very repetitive. It’s a very discouraging task.

    I have been invited to my cousins for a couple days as her husband will be away. I’m trying to decide whether to go or not. I know if I do it will be a very lazy, inactive, heavy eating weekend. I have been doing well and don’t know as I want to do it.

    Ok off to search
    Tracey in Edmonton
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,313 Member
    Good afternoon Ladies -

    I finished up the shredding/purging last night. Now to organize my hard drive and get it all ready to move to a new computer.

    I am waiting at the Oral surgeons office for my appointment. I have to see him to get my TMJ meds refilled.

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,687 Member
    Aaawwww, Lisa! <3
    Sometimes I am envious of those of you who had great mothers :'( ,but then I realise that the upside of having a not very good one is that I don't miss her. I did grow to sort of love her in the last few years of my life. ;) That was quite a relief to me. But I never mourned her.

    Went to Swing dancing this evening. DH was a bit lost again. He is very brave and loving to go with me. We may get tickets for a big Swing evening on the 24th. A great band and some exhibition dancing as well as normal dancing. Plus a short lesson.

    I spent ages trying to choose a large artificial green plant from a catalogue, which is to go in the corner of our dining room. I decided on a lovely one, plucked up the courage to spend a big wodge of my own money, only to find they had none available. Grrrrrrrrrr!

    Did some writing this morning.

    Tomorrow I am having a hair trim in the afternoon, but I somehow have to fit in a run. I am doing a Parkrun on Saturday, so I must get one in. Haven't run since last Saturday.

    Now to watch Shetland.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Rori: I’m happy that you and DH will be able to visit friends in the Portland area. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. :flowerforyou:

    Lisa: Your mother’s long ago message to you is one of the nicest things I have ever read. :heart:

    Terri: Welcome! :smiley:


    Good news for me/us. The MS doctor was just fine with DH taking an extended RV trip. That makes 3 doctors on my side. :bigsmile: Unfortunately, DH is still not enthused about the idea. I think the segment that leads to VA is the worrisome part for him, and I have a little of that worry as well. There is loads more traffic in Virginia than we are used to dealing with. :ohwell:

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,582 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :)Machka, my husband and I go to each others' doctor's appointments even for simple things. You are so right to accompany your husband to see someone who seems to misunderstand what's going on.

    <3 Barbie from sunny NW WA

    Yes, he comes to my appointments too. He even came and sat with me through Stage 1 of my root canal and probably will in Stage 2 coming up soon too.

    I find it helps to have a second person in the room to remember what was said and to remind if there's something we've forgotten.

    So I mentioned above that I have let him have most of his physio and psychologist appointments on his own ... I usually go to the first one with a new physio when he's providing his background information because I can fill in some gaps for him, and it gives me a chance to see what kind of treatment the person is thinking of. Then I'll leave him to it for a while, and might join them for another appointment a few weeks down the road to see how things are progressing.

    However, for his really important appointments I'll go along as a second set of ears. I might not say much at all during the appointment, but I'm listening so that I can go over it later if necessary.


    M in Oz

  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    Machka, your continued strength as you fight for your husband's future is amazing. I'm always happy to see you taking time to just be with each other, doing things you love to do. Keep slugging it out with the folks who are trying to tick off boxes, rather than go to the trouble to actually assist. He deserves that, and so do you.

    Regards,
    Lisa in AR
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,235 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
    Thank you all for the birthday wishes! Warmer today and sunny out so went for a 2.5 mile hike. I listened to a podcast while walking. Didn't even notice the walk! Felt good though to clear my mind if stressors and get some cardio in at the same time!

    RV Rita

    Oops, happy birthday 🎉🎊
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,235 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Evening all! NO kids tonight so that I could get over to my MIL's house and get things moved out and a little bit of cleaning done. Well, the family hired a cleaning crew to do the cleaning and Tim and the boys are going tomorrow with a rental truck and will just get everything, then! Tonight to myself! Woo-hoo!
    Regarding saved older documents: When my parents passed and my sibs and I were going through all of their photos, journals, saved things; I found a hall pass written for my dad from his high school principal. My dad had left high school to get a job, then ended up enlisting in the Marines; he served four years, then returned to high school to get his diploma as a 22 year old student. His hall pass gave him permission to "smoke in the boiler room or in the teacher's back parking lot" due to the fact that he was a veteran. lol I thought it was quite funny and kept it. I also have one of my report cards from early elementary where my teacher commented that I was a daydreamer and a flibbertygibbet (?). Back then parents had to sign the report card and return it and there was a space for "parent comments" and my dad wrote: "we like her that way; but we will talk to her about it." lol
    Margaret- I always keep an eye on the weather you are having, because I know I will have it in a day or two, when it moves across the lake! Stay warm!
    Yvonne- BEautiful dog! You know, with a name like Forrest, if he ever gets off leash, SOMEONE is going to be yelling "Run, Forrest! Run!" Is he part greyhound or whippet? Long thin muzzle.
    Pip - Love that picture of you and Kirby! Is that a new one?

    Well, my brain is mush. It has been busy with all things Mardi Gras today! Have to get the deco down and then I will be able to sit and zone out for a bit before beddy bye. Love and hugs to all! welcome newbies! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

    Nah they are all old
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,235 Member
    stats for the day:

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 8.10min, 11.6amph, 141mhr, 1.5mi= 94c
    SKI MACHINE- 30min, 118ahr, 147mhr, 15resist, incl2-4, 1.58mi= 230c
    bike ride gym 2 dome- 6.30min, 138mhr, 13.8amph, 1.4mi= 74c
    bike ride puy 2 sumn sta- 15.18min, 11.9amph, 150mhr, 3mi= 163c
    jog sta 2 wrk- 4.57min, 9.27min mi, 154mhr, .5mi= 71c
    jog wrk 2 sta- 4.26min, 152mhr, 9.43min mi, .4mi= 62c
    bike ride dome 2 hm- 18.21min, 8.6amph, 151mhr, 2.6mi= 198c

    total cal 892
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited March 2019
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    Lisa & Janet: Went to the Ortho dr. today and will be scheduled for my first knee replacement. He immediately set me up to do the PT work before it goes any further. Just hoping my DH can be patient and supportive through the process. Scared...I am terrified!

    Carol in GA

    Carol, I sure wish you were not so terrified. Truthfully, my knees were so painful, to the point I was was in agony before finishing grocery shopping. By the time I had the first knee replacement, I don't think it was all that much worse than what I'd been experiencing for years. Hang in there, sweetie. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Do you have the surgery date?

    Big hugs!!

    Janetr OKC
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member

    Hi Gals,
    The name game… I am Kim (NOT Kimberly) so I started digging… what an internet rat hole! I hid it…
    Kim as a girl's name is of Old English origin meaning "Cyneburg's field". It is a short form of Kimberly and has been used as an independent name since the mid 20th century. Kim is also a Korean name meaning "gold".

    In English the meaning of the name Kim is: Bold family. Bold kin. Famous Bearer: The hero of Rudyard Kipling's novel 'Kim'.

    Meaning of name Kim
    Who is she?

    Kim is a sensitive and emotional woman with a very charming manner, who is eager to please and be liked in return. She is rather outgoing and seeks the company of others, with whom she is sociable, communicative, and particularly accommodating and helpful. She may need to be guided, given her hesitant, undecided and somewhat impressionable nature. She is refined, a perfectionist (fussy even), and not indifferent to beauty, aesthetics and art. Kim is very sensitive to comfort as well as harmony in her family environment, and both are necessary for her emotional well-being. Indeed, emotional distress can have significant impact on her equilibrium, and may cause her to become withdrawn. She is of fine moral character and strong-willed, with the possible exception of when her feelings have been hurt: Indeed, her emotional environment has a stimulating effect, and if she feels alone or abandoned she tends to lose her motivation in whatever she´s doing. Therefore, when she is a child, care must be taken in the expression of affection: if she feels that she is not loved enough, (or indeed if she considers that she is loved too much) she can be known to indulge in a certain indolence, becoming apathetic and even lazy. It is imperative to empower her to become autonomous and responsible, but again, be careful not to go too far: the karmic 6 means that she could experience particular difficulty in relation to her family, and is capable of disowning them completely, or by contrast, she may feel constantly obliged to them... Extremely sensitive to beauty and harmony, it would be very beneficial for her to cultivate an artistic hobby, avoiding scattering her energy too far and wide, because she tends to be rather versatile. She is an adherent to the "path of least resistance" and prefers to side-step problems when they arise...

    What does she like?
    Deep down, Kim is far from materialist, and is inclined to live her life according to more spiritual values. Daydreaming of a perfect world is equally a perfect way for her to escape reality, which can sometimes be harsh with all its worries and problems. On the same note, she also loves travelling and anything else that breaks the monotony. In her emotional life she can lack objectivity, and could be described as a "sentimental fool", who dreams of a thrilling romance with Prince Charming, once she has found him that is. She needs to idealize the man she loves, and this tends to lead to disappointment when she discovers that "the chosen one" isn´t perfect, after all. On the other hand, settling down and starting a family is paramount for her, but she is very elitist: making decisions in love isn´t always easy for her and she can be known to falter at the fateful moment! Furthermore, she is rather demanding and tends to be somewhat critical of her partner due to her keen analytical mind and attention to detail... Even so, she can also be patient and understanding - if he´s worth it, in which case she is capable of utter devotion...

    What does she do?
    Her home life will probably be her number one priority, although she could be tempted by a career of artistic or esthetic orientation, professions connected with the fields of medicine and healthcare, ecology, zoology, as well as occupations requiring accuracy and attention to detail.

    The name Kim, which is often short for Kimberly, in an English given name. It is typically seen as an effeminate name, however, it actually originated as a shortened version of Kimball, the name of the male protagonist in Rudyard Kipling’s book, Kim.
    The English meaning of Kim comes from the Old English word cynebeald, which means “bold kin,” or “bold king.”

    Lisa – the mouse and note from your Mom made me cry! What a wonderful keepsake.

    Dana - What part of California is your family? I would be fun to meet!

    Tracey in Edmonton – (((((((((((( Hugs)))))

    Kim from N. California
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,512 Member
    Did Prevention’s Get Moving DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to take the deep water class.

    Kylia – “a garage heater”? To be honest, I’d never heard of one. Is it something that sits on the floor? I’d love to have a heater in the garage.

    Happy Mardi Gras day everyone!

    Irish Terry – I’m starting to get one of the quilts that I have to quilt (hand) ready to be quilted. One thing I don’t completely understand is about hiding your threads. Can you give me an easier explanation?

    Rori – It’s said that having a cat on your lap lowers your blood pressure. I know it does mine. Happy early birthday to your hubby. Sounds like you have a great trip planned.

    Carol – listen to Lisa. She’s been there recently and is giving you great advice

    Lisa – would you please pass me a tissue????

    Yvonne – Forest is gorgeous

    Welcome to everyone new! Just jump right in, the water’s fine!!!!

    Katla – I’m glad the MS doc is OK with your hubby taking the trip.

    Newcomers had a Mardi Gras party tonight. It was nice. They had jambalya (which was good), I had some sort of shrimp (I think it was) sandwich, a bignet (had to try one, I wasn’t impressed) and some baby cake (another thing I had to try). While I was there I met a lady I knew from bowling. I didn’t remember getting her application. Well, it seems that Carol had it and gave it to Greg. I need it. I need it for the birthdays, to inform activity leaders of interests, to be able to tell one gal where the person heard from us. Adra had given the application to Vince. When I went to put her on the mail list, she was already on. I’m guessing that Greg did it. Only he did it incorrectly. I’d told him before how to do it, but he’s still doing it his way. I’m not positive it’s him, but if it is, I just wish he’d leave the mail list alone. A while ago Adra was telling me how this one person isn’t getting our emails. Well, maybe his fooling around with the mail list has something to do with it. I don’t know what, but if she says to me again that this gal isn’t getting our notices, I’ll tell her that someone else is fooling around with the mail list, doing things incorrectly, and they might have done something. I tell you, if they want to do everything…..be my guest. Of course, that also means telling the activity heads, telling the publicity gal where someone heard about us, telling the gal who does the newsletter the birthdays and where they moved from. Adra’s “new” application has a big (to me) flaw. It doesn’t say “where did you move from” for EACH member or “where is your hometown” for EACH member. I think I need a kitty in my lap to calm me down. I hate having to go around and clean up someone else’s mess and then being responsible for something that they may have messed up, especiall when I told them before how it should be done.

    I think I’m going to try (again) for Lent giving up eating after dinner except for fruits. We shall see how this goes

    Michele in NC

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