WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2019

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  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member

    Hi Gals,
    Heather, do you think your DIL mother is a bit jealous? You look great, may be she is feeling a bit up-staged?

    Machka – Oh my how scary – I am glad you have first aid training, I have had it too, but it is out of date. I should renew my first aid; good reminder.

    Rebecca – moving is a bummer, but glad you found out now, more time to search for the “right” place.

    Tracey – I didn’t know either, but when I asked my friends what they would pay me to do, the things they asked me to do is how I found what I do today. If you have a battered woman’s shelter, or other support organization you should go and volunteer, you’ll get exposure and find out what you can do that you would not need further education to do. The non-profits and support groups have all sorts of needs from office work, to counseling staff and everything in between. One of the battered women’s organizations here asks for and pays a bit for you to open your home as a safe house.

    Kim from N. California
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Happy Sunday. I am working today. We did not go to Wood River last evening as roads are closed. Our friend got what she wanted done and I am glad about that. Reading the paper this morning and all the business offering to help with water damage, furance problems, and looking for lost livestock for no charge, makes me proud to be from Nebraska. I just pray the water goes down soon.

    Carol-I am not sure about the 5 years, I will talk with him more and DH has to see a surgeon to schedule his and I will ask him about it. Colon cancer runs very strong on my mom's side of the family and it does scare me.

    Heather--The girls are growing up so fast. Looks like they are having a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing the picture of you, DH, DS and those beautiful grand children.

    Dana--Haircut looks very nice on you.

    Rebecca--Doesn't seem like it has been a year since you moved in. Sorry to hear you have to move again. Sending prayers that you find an even better place soon.

    Machka--How scary. It is a good thing you were there and knew what to do. Glad he is back home.

    Sounds like we are in for more rain and snow middle of the week. I just pray the water goes down before that.
    Wonder how Meg is doing? I have heard they have a lot of water around Omaha.
    Blessings, Vicki GI NE <3
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Thanks ladies💖
    Maybe we'll find a home more manageable. I felt a bit over my head going from our 950 sq ft to this home at 3000 sq ft! So tours we have scheduled are 2200, and 2006 sq ft, and just a bit more than we pay now.

    Today we drive down the island a bit to Couperville, and get 15+ boxes. Hopefully they will fit in our car! They are broken down so it might be an uncomfortable ride home!

    Already taking stuff off walls! After 20+ moves, when I find out I am moving I go into the familiar mode!
    Have a good hair day, so that's nice!
    Hugs to each and every one of you!💗
    Rebecca
    Whidbey island
    Washington
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 864 Member
    Machka, so sorry to hear about your hubby having a seizure, just when things are looking so rosy too! I'm assuming this will set his drivers license back a bit. There really needs to be a double hug button for situations like this!
    Rebecca, moving??? yuck! Still haven't quite gotten over our last move and that was almost two years ago! I think you travel a little lighter than we do tho, we are both pack rats and were in the same house for 28 years! Stuff accumulated..... lol Keeping good thoughts that you will find a place that all of you love! Preferably one where the deer still come and visit...
    Tracey, the BC gov't paid for my schooling, we have an entity here called WorkLink. They help out of work people, some who are on EI and those whose EI have run out, to navigate the system, help with resumes, get school if you need, there are hoops that need to be jumped through, as is the case with any gov't program, but it was a reasonable process. Not everyone wants to jump through the hoops so that's one way they use to decide who is truly interested in doing the work involved in actually going back to school. Some folks just look at it as a way to get more money out of the gov't, doesn't quite work that way, which is a good thing for us taxpayers. I was out of work for two years, made things pretty tight financially as hubby was only working part time. And I couldn't get any allowance while I was attending school as the things that we had to pay for (telephone, cable, insurance etc) aren't deemed necessary. If we had been renting, I would have gotten something, but apparently owing your own home doesn't always play in your favor. There must be something like this in Edmonton, I would hope there is anyway!
    Heather, great looking family! I agree with this: Obsessed is the word the very lazy use to describe those who are dedicated. (Thanks Barbie!) You are dedicated to your health, this is a good thing!

    Another busy day at work! This is a good thing, the days go much faster!
    Congrats to those celebrating, hugs for those needing them and welcome to the newbies!
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Beth: Wonderful news that your son has asked for your help in getting his eating on track! You seem to be doing very well with your selfcare and he has noticed. WTG! :flowerforyou:

    Dana: There are nights that our old dog gets me up, and I always feel blessed when he doesn’t. :ohwell:

    Machka: Thanks for your reminder about first aid training. The last class I had was in high school. :embarassed: Sending continued good thoughts for your DH’s recovery. I’m sorry to hear that he had a seizure. I hope the meds work and do not have unpleasant side effects. :heart:

    Lisa: The daffodils are lovely. :bigsmile:

    Heather: I love the family photo. You look beautiful, and even better, happy. :star:

    Janetabenn: Welcome to a great group! Post often. :flowerforyou:

    Rebecca: I hope that you are able to find a house that you will all enjoy. Happy house hunting. :star:

    Barbara: The parachutes are pretty but I’m not about to take that class. It doesn’t appeal to me. :noway:

    Kim: Congratulations to you and Levi for your 6th anniversary together. Dogs are wonderful friends. :heart: :flowerforyou: :heart:


    DH is now scheduled for a colonoscopy to help figure out what is going on with his digestion. I wish the appointment was sooner but we have to wait a month. :ohwell: :grumble:


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,097 Member
    afternoon ladies~
    have my sheets in the wash.. took the ladies to lunch down at Farrells, the place was mobbed and it was loud, it was smart of me to bring earplugs. I drove Kitty's car so took Kitty and 3 other ladies with me in the car, Kitty paid for my meal, all they basically had was corned beef, chicken tenders or calm strips.. I had a small plate of corned beef ,the carbs were wayyyy to high on the clam strips...so I am home having a cup of tea and relaxing...DFIL fought us, but I got his cream of wheat with meds in it,down him between spoonfuls of vanilla ice cream.. anything to get him to eat..Tom and I were tag teaming to get it down him..
    gonna rest .. im feeling tired..
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Kim ~ Levi is a very handsome pup!

    Heather ~ Your family party looks like all had a great time. Good pics of all of you.

    Carol in GA
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 864 Member
    Vicki, the "good" thing about colon cancer is that is can be quite curable if caught early and I guess the side effects can vary due to location etc. Since it does run in your family I'm sure you know much more about it than I do, but I sure wouldn't want to wait 5 years... Maybe he meant that he would be watching it for the next 5 years?
    Rebecca, good for you! I guess being a navy wife and having to move on a regular basis has it's advantages too! I'm sure something perfect will pop up for you. And the boxes should be just fine, if they're flattened. You may have to fold a few, depending on the size...
    Hoping that all of those who have water issues, or the chance of them, are managing to keep dry! A lot of our woes have been water related, it either is where it shouldn't be, or isn't coming or going where it should! Oh the joy of living with a septic tank for almost 30 years.... Although in all fairness, we didn't have too much trouble with the tank or the field, sometimes had to be careful when we flushed (not when the clothes washer was draining!) but for the most part it was good. But we did have issues with the tub draining, well, rather not draining, til we had one fellow come out and take a good look at it and show us the uphill direction the pipe was going. The guy that put the pipe in originally is apparently some villages idiot.... Lots of DIY done on our house before we got it, and by folks who did not know how to DIY..... The stuff we found when we were doing other stuff! Yikes!! lol
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Thank you my friends for your warm comments on my family. The grandkids never cease to amaze me. <3 They are each so different. Max is having behaviour problems at school - getting into pushing etc in the playground and yesterday he poured dirt all over the girls ' hair when they were outside with DH. He says he doesn't like himself very much and gets angry. :'( He is nearly 8 and extremely intelligent. Having two younger sisters must be hard and he has temporarily lost his best friend at school. A group of boys is being bitchy. I well remember how difficult it can be to be that age when you are really becoming conscious of the world around you and your place in it. Our plan is to give him some one on one time with DH as he usually has to share him with two demanding sisters.
    Until I was 26 I never wanted to have children and I am not a natural carer. I just about managed to get through bringing my two boys up. Having grandchildren has been a revelation, as it has been to many others, I know. I am humbled by the love I feel for them.

    Kim - Happy 6th Anniversary! <3 Tonight I cooked the Hairy Bikers' Lamb Tagine. I did it in the IP . Heavenly. :D I make it maybe once every couple of months. Unfortunately it doesn't freeze well because of the sweet potato, so you would have to halve it and have it two days running. I halve it for the two of us. Sorry lamb is expensive for you. I use lamb neck fillet, which is not too expensive.

    Beth - meant to say, WELL DONE on the 17 lbs loss. Great job. Can you feel the difference?

    Hope all the floods subside soon. :'(<3

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxx

  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    :)Kim, you and Levi are so fortunate to have found each other. Congrats on your anniversary together.

    :)Tracey I agree with you about not telling people about my eating and exercise routine. Many people know how early I go to bed and make "comments" about it. I go to bed early so I can be up before 5:00 to be able to fit in two hours or more of dog walking along with my "start the day spiritual practices" and a healthy breakfast and still be able to get to classes or appointments by 9:00. They think I'd be happier with a more "normal" sleep schedule.

    :) There's a great line from a comedian I admire where he talks about a person who specializes in giving helpful advice to people who are happier than he is.

    <3 Barbie from sunny and warmer NW WA
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    A few photos of the flooding in Nebraska. I live in Virginia, but Nebraska will always be home.
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,270 Member
    stats for the day:

    helix machine = 25min, 135ahr, 159mhr,58ar, lvl6, 2.89mi =254c
    0 runner 15min, 41al, 11ah, 102ac, 10.06min mi, 133ahr, 148mhr,1.52mi =161c

    total cal 415
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather: I’m sorry that young Max is having some problems with behavior at school. Your husband is likely the best person to help him, and I’m glad to hear that he will be giving Max some special attention. It may take a bit, but I’m sure it will help. :heart:

    Barbie: I don’t tell others about my eating habits other than about lactose intolerance if they want to share their food with me. I’d say, “If it has milk or butter, I’d better not have any.” That has been true for as long as I can remember. Then DH was put on a fodmap diet, which doesn’t allow glutin and that pretty much limits us to a few restaurants and home cooking. :ohwell:

    Karen: Thanks for sharing the photos of Nebraska flooding. I am so sorry that so many are having flooding problems. :sad:


    I had a lovely riding lesson this morning. My teacher let me ride her horse, and I did very little correctly. :embarassed: However, I did have a grand time riding outside in the pasture. :bigsmile:


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 864 Member
    we have dealt with septic systems at all of our homes as well. I've had tanks back up into nearby shower stalls and tubs on more than one occasion before. When getting our first home ready for an open house, we discovered that the toilets weren't flushing. Thinking he could quickly solve the problem, my husband opened the outlet in the basement to see if he could "see" the problem. Well, yes he did get to "see" quite a bit of it as it came into the basement. Then, after cleaning it up he had another good idea ... take a 2x4 and push through anything that might be clogging the pipes out to the tank. That might have worked if the 2x4 hadn't escaped his grasp and his muscular arms couldn't fit further into the pipe. So an hour before our open house, I had my very long arms jammed as far into the pipes as I could reach trying to retrieve the lost 2x4! (Which I did.) I considered this an example of the "for worse" part of our wedding vows! SMH. Beth, oh my! SMH indeed! I'm sure it's funny now, but didn't you just want to smack HIM at that point? Maybe with the 2x4???
    KetoneKaren, Oh MY! I had no idea that Nebraska was experiencing that much flooding! How awful for so many people to have to deal with that!
    Katla, so glad you enjoyed your riding lesson, even if you did little correctly..... Well, actually I guess it wasn't the lesson you enjoyed but the before or after in the pasture!

    What a glorious day today! The sun is shining and there is warmth in it also! Gives me hope that spring is on the way! Hubby raked the back yard yesterday, I have plans for out there on Tuesday/Wednesday. Checked my schedule last night and I have nothing all week! Yay me! so I get to play in the garden, looking forward to it! It's supposed to get up to about 17C on Tuesday, I believe that translates to mid sixties!
    Hope everyone is enjoying their day/evening/night!
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,270 Member
    edited March 2019
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    I will catch up on posts in a bit, but wanted to share that I found my dress. I wasn’t expecting it to be easy and certainly not planning on buying today, but found this on sale and couldn’t resist. It was the first one I tried on. 4tmg7yubr965.jpeg

    hubba hubba
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,316 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    I will catch up on posts in a bit, but wanted to share that I found my dress. I wasn’t expecting it to be easy and certainly not planning on buying today, but found this on sale and couldn’t resist. It was the first one I tried on. 4tmg7yubr965.jpeg

    Beautiful!!!

    Okie
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    :)Michele, All the shower goodies look great. You've done a fabulous job--lots of creativity and lots of hard work. Great idea to volunteer at the soup kitchen.

    :)Tracey, What a great dress and how wonderful to find it so quickly.

    <3 Barbie
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,259 Member
    🍀🍀🍀🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day🍀🍀🍀🍀
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Karen in VA, I have two nieces and their kids in the Omaha area. They are my second oldest sister's family, my sister a nd her husband passed many years ago.. The younger one lives in Waterloo NE and has not been able to return home since Friday. She left work early rushed home, packed a few things and loaded up her two dogs and got to safety. All roads are now either closed or washed away. Last she heard from her neighbors her house was fine.

    Love you my friends.

    Janetr OKC, where we had a warm gorgeous day
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    NYKaren :) Sounds like it was a VERY happy birthday celebration. Pats on back all around for bringing better angels...
    Heather brava for keeping your health as your first priority. Sounds like your DDIL's mother doesn't have enough to do... what are HER exercise habits like? :hmm: So glad your DH plans extra one-on-one time with Max. Max is so lucky to have him!
    Lisa I can just imagine clumps of daffodils scattered all over your yard. Makes me smile! We have ONE in our flowerbed, but many crocuses and a few hyacinths.
    Barbie :love: your comments, especially those to Heather, Michele, Allie and Rebecca. Spot on!
    Tracey I hear the longing in your comment about helping abused young women flee and rebuild their lives. You'd be great! Is there a center at which you could volunteer? Not every mentor needs to have a degree or certification, your real world experience has value. AND it might get your foot in the door for a paid position. Non-profits are a growing employment sector. You look lovely in that dress!
    Kim, ditto what you said to Tracey. :love: Levi.
    Katla found this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiyY8dJo3QE looks fun and aerobic but not the smooth concentrated stretching, alignment and breathing I associate with yoga ;)
    Beth your "for worse" 2x4 retrieval story has me SMH indeed.
    Michele "Irish jig" :laugh". Baby Shower things: W O W!!!
    Dana would Dolly tolerate having a T shirt put on her and snugged up? Have also heard good things about homeopathic stress relief and CBD. OUr Scooter used to have terrible anxiety attacks during thunderstorms, but as he's aged, they've eased. Brewer's yeast down the toilet for the septic? Does that work like RidX or is it to counter future roots or??? Who could resist Dolly's eyes?

    Welcome janetabenn!

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    walk one more step 16/31, 60 g protein 16/31, rx/vits 16/31, meditate 10/31, knee exercises 10/31, SWSY 1/8, play with Tumble 12/31, hang up or purge art 0/4 AF 11/31.
    Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD!
    03/17 LT: SWSY-N MT: plug in keyboard, test headphones and play SOMETHING-N S: Call Pat-Y
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Tracey - The dress is fabulous! You were wise to buy it when you saw it. The best things always work out like that! <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

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