WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2019

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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,530 Member
    M - this lap quilt is a thing that I x-stitched for us to hang on the wall. it needs to be quilted. Most people that I know only do machine quilting. I just don't care for that so I hand quilt it. Now I do have another quilt that I x-stitched that needs to be quilted. But the top part is prequilted so what I'm thinking (I just have to check with one gal who does a lot of machine quilting) is that it should probably be quilted by machine along where it's been prequilted.

    You can count me as a raspberry lover, and a blueberry, and a strawberry, actually, I can't think of a fruit that I DON'T like.

    Michele in NC
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    GodMomKim wrote: »
    Hi Gals,

    Tracey – you refer to El – it seems to be some sort of financial help??? But what is it? Sorry to hear you did not get the job…

    Karen – so glad the neighbors are ok… I am surprised that a Red Oak had shallow roots, I have a California Red Oak (common names they may be different species) that I put in because of the deep roots as I wanted it near the driveway and the sidewalk.

    Aren’t the old letters the best? I have my parents love letters – pre-marriage – and I love them.

    I have logged everything for 3 days, not much, but better than I was…and have been walking 11,000+ steps. I think I told you but about 8-9 months ago the yoga teacher I liked changed places to teach and the new place is out of my budget, I have tried a few; but all too pricey. And I know I could and should do it at home, I just don’t. A class works better for me. I found a new one at the right price and I have been 3 times. It is hard, she has us hold each pose for at least a minute some times more, I end up very sore at the end. I am going to do one more month and then re-consider. It is a class for seniors. She doesn’t do any balance, twists, or anything with our heads lowered at all – so no toe touches, downward dog, or even cat and cow positions… she reminds us that we are old and that old people should not lower our heads below our heart because of our blood pressure – I do not consider myself old, and I know about ½ of the folks in the class all between 50-60 and all still working.

    I wish location, time and cost were not so important!

    Kim from N. California

    EI is Employment Insurance ... it's what you get when you've been laid off work. Unfortunately it usually is only for a limited period of time. (aka "dole" in more British areas)

    How old is the instructor? I'm into my 50s and husband in his 60s and I've never heard about lowering our heads below our heart because of blood pressure. Also, why would our blood pressure be any different than a younger person? I'd be tempted to say something to the main organiser about age discrimination!! And you're right ... 50-60 is not old!


    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    I’ve caught up on posts. I decided yesterday to clean and organize one of my cupboards and when I turned around I caught the dust on n my china cabinet. That led me to emptying my china cabinet, washing all of its contents and pulling it out to give a good cleaning in behind it. I washed a mark on the wall and have since washed all the walls and rearranged some pictures in the kitchen, dining room, living room and hallway. I have also scrubbed all the way through.
    It wasn’t my intention to do all of that but it kept me busy and burned some calories.

    I received an email this morning that I didn’t get the job that I interviewed twice for last week. I guess it wasn’t meant to be. This afternoon we found out that my husbands EI has ended, 2 weeks earlier than last year. This is going to leave us very short these next two weeks.

    Tracey In rainy, cold Edmonton

    So sorry to hear that. :( I hope something better comes along soon.


    I also did a lot of cleaning during my years of unemployment. It's one way I take my frustrations out.


    M in Oz

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    edited March 2019
    So sorry Tracey about the job. :'( It must be so frustrating. Perhaps you could use your time while you are not working to brush up your skills on the computer, like you did the other day, and also do some paid cleaning for other people to take out your frustrations. >:) It seems to workfor you! Round here cleaners are paid well over the Living Wage. My last cleaner in my old house had horses and a Landrover. It's a great way to keep fit as well! My niece, who didn't really need the money, used to iron for people, because she found it meditative and relaxing. :o It wouldn't stop you still being gung ho about getting a job. I hope something turns up for you soon. Money worries are the worst. <3<3<3

    My neck is still stiff and sore. My sleeping is poor because of general aching. Boo! Today I have yoga after lunch.

    Kim - I have never heard such nonsense as from your teacher. I am 69 and still doing everything! At my old house several participants were over 80 and still doing the lot! I am not keen on my present teacher's style, but it's nearby and at a convenient time. I sooooooooooooo miss my previous teacher. I LOVED her and my class. :'( I might not continue with this one as I do a short yoga every morning, but I'm giving her a go. Like yours she tends to hold poses for a long time and not much variation. She concentrates on the spine. But we are doing inverted postures!

    This evening we are going to try our the Sri Lankan restaurant down the road. We can walk there. Going to get there early to eat as we have a French lecture at our French circle later, on Baudelaire. I did him as part of my French A level. I liked the racy bits!

    Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    Hi Ladies

    Dana Lovely picture of your daughter skydiving, not a thing I would like to try mind you. I like my feet on the ground.

    Barbara the muffins look yummy, and I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to limit myself to just one! ;)

    Machka lovely photo of you and your grandma

    Heather I have 9 windows and a patio door and my window cleaner only charges £8. He’s in his 70s (I think) and I do worry about him climbing the ladder, especially to my bedroom window because we have tiles on the patio and he asks me to hold the ladder for him. I'm so scared of heights (even for other people) that I have to close my eyes the whole time! Many a time I say not to bother with that window, but he always insists. He does a good job, he washes the door and all the windowsills. He comes about once every 3 months or so. I think that about all my nerves could take!

    Allie Hope you have enough shiplap – keeping fingers crossed.

    Welcome BellaB

    Vicki I’m in the same boat, losing and gaining the same few pounds, it’s very frustrating! But I have only myself to blame. :( Not sure how I can get out of this rut though, well I do, where’s the boot!

    I’m another one who doesn’t answer the landline if I don’t recognise the number. I was sick of hearing my broadband would be cut off etc or “I am not selling anything but could you answer these questions” every few minutes.

    Michele Yeah last board meeting ever! Congratulations. :)

    Dana lovely views of trees, I envy you. Where we are all I can see out the back are other houses looking back at me. My sister in law had a beautiful view at her old house, she lived on a hill of her garden led on to the side of the hill (not good when the kids were little, had to make sure they couldn’t get out) but the view on a night time was lovely, all the twinkly lights below. I used to spend ages looking out of her window (she thought I was nuts!) The house she is now is still on a hill (It’s very hilly in Shipley where she lives as opposed to York which is very flat) but her view isn’t half as good, she can see other houses from her window.

    Kylia Aubrey is such a little cutie, I hope she continues to improve and get stronger every day. She’s tiny, almost the same size as a newborn. How lovely that fund raising is in place to help with the medical costs. Thankfully this is something we don’t have to think of in the UK.

    Well I’d better get a move on, going into town today with mum, Paul (DS) is looking after his grandad for a few hours. Dad was in good spirits at the weekend and even sat downstairs for most of Saturday and a few hours on Sunday. We’ll have to see how he is today.

    Love to all <3
    Viv UK
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    You can count me as a raspberry lover, and a blueberry, and a strawberry, actually, I can't think of a fruit that I DON'T like.

    Michele in NC

    There are very few fruits I don't like.

    I can't eat too many strawberries, I'm not overly fond of fresh papaya or grapefruit, and I'm not brave enough to try durian. But other than that ... :)

    In addition to craving raspberries, I've also been wishing I could get custard apples here in Tasmania.


    Machka in Oz

  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    <3 Hello all! Had a weird issue with mfp yesterday when I logged in. When I tried to the community page (this page) the area where I click (on my laptop it is at the top with three icons; a bell, a star, and a gear) was completely blank. I waited for it to load and it never did. I signed off and back on and still no diff. So I had to find you all through the actual community page and work my through the posts to find my place. (Exhausting) So...TA-Da!!! I am here! lol
    Yvonne- This year was my fifth year for celebrating Make Up Your Own Holiday with a kitchen beach party. I build a sandbox in half of my kitchen (this year it was a 10'x3.5' sandbox) that serves as our "beach" and the kids get to stay warm and play in the sand for the day. I think I am going to change it up next year. I still want to have a Kitchen Beach Party but will have it in January; and on a Friday so that I can have friends over to sit in the sand with me at the end of the night. For next year's make-up-your-own-holiday day, I am thinking possible of calling it Have A Ball Day and filling a space with all kinds of balls, and having ball "games", etc.
    Kylia- Aubrey <3 So glad she is home and adapting to family life. It is a good sign that she is starting "alternative" care! That means she is strong enough to have someone other than mom and dad to care for her and strong enough to be exposed to others germs. Yea! Grow baby, grow!
    Rebecca- Sorry you didn't get the house and that your previous landlords are being so difficult. Your daughter in law looks fantastic, by the way!
    Machka- The photo of you and your grandmother is fantastic!
    Tracey- Sorry about not getting the job! The right one for you is just around the corner, I am sure of it!

    I am sure I am missing sending greetings and words of sympathy and concern to some of you; they are there in my head and heart for you, just having a hard time remembering who needs what and finding the time to write it. Hugs to all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (kelly)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    My husband and I went for a little bicycle ride this evening ... just to test it out ...

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    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    <3 Hello all! Had a weird issue with mfp yesterday when I logged in. When I tried to the community page (this page) the area where I click (on my laptop it is at the top with three icons; a bell, a star, and a gear) was completely blank. I waited for it to load and it never did. I signed off and back on and still no diff. So I had to find you all through the actual community page and work my through the posts to find my place. (Exhausting) So...TA-Da!!! I am here! lol

    Machka- The photo of you and your grandmother is fantastic!

    It was down for maintenance for quite a while last night.


    And thank you. :)

  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Machka The photo of your lovely grandmother patting your lovely hair is...lovely.
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,827 Member
    Kelly ... I was "denied permission" yesterday to comment. Had to log out and log back in repeatedly.

    Tracey ... hoping you find something soon!

    Kylia ... Aubrey is a cutie! So glad to hear she is getting stronger by the day!

    As expected, my body was in rebellion last night after doing so much yard work! Which is too bad because I need to get at it again today.

    Beth
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,271 Member
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  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    Say something nice about yourself today. Negative self talk sucks! You are all STRONG and BEAUTIFUL women who mean the WORLD to us! Love this quote Kylie
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) Patience is a virtue that is so useful. Between MFP being uncooperative, trouble finding the right job or right place to live, weight coming off, waiting to heal from injury or illness, getting along in traffic or with a difficult family member, patience is the asset that comes in so handy and is often hard to access.

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    You ladies are awesome and inspiring. NYKAREN
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
    I also had trouble with MFP last night. I wouldn’t let me comment unless I signed in and I was signed in. Couldn’t‘ even mark my place.
    Kim- I do yoga and I will be 80 in July. I go to the Y as it is so much more economical. I can take as many classes as I want and DH used the machines. My favorite class after yoga is balance. Sounds easy but it is very challenging. There are some issues for people with glaucoma putting their head way down but I don’t have that.
    Heather - I got a quote to have my windows cleaned before my big book club party and the guy quoted $165. I usually pay $75 but that guy got bit by a dog and isn’t working right now. So I did the most important ones and left the rest for now.
    Aubrey- is so adorable and reminds me of my preemie twins so much. Connor only weighed 2lb 10oz and was born at 31 weeks. He was in hospital for three months. Now he runs cross country and track for his high school. But we worried about him for years.
    Tracey- sorry about the job. Are you able to draw unemployment? Stay busy, volunteer, and do things you love to do while you have the time.
    Michele- I agree, if you hate quilting, don’t.
    Played golf yesterday and a weird thing happened. About the 16th hole, the muscle in my left arm felt like it popped. Really hurt and had issues most of the night. I soaked in Epsom Salts and put SalonPas on it and it’s better today. Scared me though.
    Well the pecan trees are budding out so that means no more freezes in TX. Fingers crossed. I remember for DH’s big birthday party last year it was 34 with snow flakes. Yikes it was cold.
    Got to get busy and do something,. Playing bridge later today.
    SueBDew in TX
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Rebecca--Sorry about the house. What a wake up call about the autopsy.

    I agree about the robo calls. They call our land line and the cells. I even get them on the phone at the hospital. We have put all our numbers on the Do not call list and still get them. They tell me because they are computer dialed.

    Katla--Great news about the bump.

    Tracey--Sorry about the job. Worry about money seems to never end.

    Karen--What a great gift that letter is.

    Kylia--Great news about Aubrey. Sounds like they have a good support system around them.

    Well take care ladies and remember One Day at a time.
    Blessings, Vicki GI NE <3
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,271 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Lanette: I am so happy that your foot is feeling better now. That is good news. :flowerforyou:

    My doctor called this a subcutaneous cyst. The dictionary tells me it means situated under the skin. There is no sign at all that it could be a skin cancer, thank goodness. It is located on my chest where it wouldn’t be exposed to sunshine anyway. Evidently I have to wait for the procedure due to medicare rules. :noway: :grumble:

    Today we are having our heating and cooling system worked on. This is repairing damage caused a couple of years ago by the raccoon invasion. The “professionals” who worked under our house at that time did some damage as they were cleaning up raccoon mess. That resulted in no heat or air-conditioning in our upstairs bedrooms. Now we’re going to have cool air when we want it and warm air when we want it downstairs AND upstairs. YAYYYYYYYYY! :bigsmile:

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Sri Lankan restaurant was ok, but not more than that. Won't rush back. It's the kind of food I can cook for myself and the service was well meaning, but not fantastic. Also not cheap.
    The French lecture about Baudelaire was barely ok. The lecturer's English accent was not a pleasure and he read most of the lecture. I learnt more from Wikipedia this morning! He was clearly passionate about his subject, but not a natural communicator. I did Baudelaire and the Symbolists for A level, so I understood a bit more than my poor DH!
    Well, we got out of the house and enjoyed being out and about. I had a conversation in French, which pleased me. I just love walking in to the room and hearing French all round me. I am a proud Francophile. :D Part of it is that I just adore the language.

    Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    Heather UK I had to look up Avgolemono! The recipe I found said YUM to me! Lol

    RV rita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

    I love this quote!
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    No amount of regret changes the past
    No amount of anxiety changes the future
    Any amount of gratitude changes the present

    A quote from my DDIL's Facebook page. :D<3

    I would add that a help with anxiety about the future is accurate information and proactive action. But when you have done all you can then surrender and serenity is in order. But you have to do all you can first.
    Yesterday I put in an order for an online magazine, but then realised I had already read it. At first I could find no way of returning
    it, but I ploughed through the Amazon system and eventually sent off a random email to a totally different heading. Got a very nice reply and a refund! I figured that a try was better than nothing and I had nothing to lose except a few minutes of my time. Result!
    But there have been many times I've worried about something I have no power over. :noway:

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    edited March 2019
    grandmallie wrote: »
    3 guys in the house ,one doing the toilet and other 2 working on ship lap... here is hoping I have enough to do that wall.

    Three men in the house with you??? My heart flutters! >:):D
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    :)Carol, congratulations to you for being faithful with the P. T. to get you ready for your knee surgery. Following directions is a good way to prepare.

    :)Heather, congrats on getting your refund....nothing ventured, nothing gained.

    :)Rita, your dog is darling. I hope your shoe survived.

    :)Katla, glad the cyst is benign and that will be a solution sometime in the future.

    <3 Barbie from sunny NW WA

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