WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2019

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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,523 Member
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    Thank you all my very dears for the condolences, hugs, prayers, love and support. Tomorrow will offer again to go stay with her, but will not press, not wanting to add to her stress. It's a two day drive, or all day drive/fly/drive to get there (S. Calif), but I'm aching to hug her, help her with the dogs, distract her, whatever.

    Today the sun came out! It was chilly and windy but the blue sky and sunlight tugged me out. There are buds on the mulberry, leaves on the cherry and the apple, and flower budlets on the peach! It must be SPRING!!! Absolutely giddy with joy. Seems like it rained every day for the past month. It didn't, there were afternoons or even single days of clearing, but it sure felt like we should be building an ark.

    Katla So happy for the "no sign of cancer or other worrisome disease" news. Hope the longer DH is gluten free and fodmapwise his digestive issues will continue to improve.
    Connie love that your trainer had to tell you to shop for smaller workout pants
    Machka love your pink roses.
    Michele, not sure how old he was, maybe 67, just two years younger than me...
    Vickie so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
    Heather, sending strong healthy anti-tummy bug vibes to you and your DH. Agree with the others about the hotel-for-cancelled-cruise swap.
    welcome johicks, Lisa in OH, pointeofview.
    Congrats to Mari, Ginger and all who have reported successes.

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    walk one more step 6/30, 60 g protein 9/30, rx/vits 8/30, meditate 3/30, knee exercises 3/30, SWSY 0/30, play with Tumble 7/30, hang up or purge art 0/4 AF 5/30.
    Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD!
    04/08 LT: SWSY-N MT: mix fertilizer-N ST: Listen to Pat-Y
    04/09 LT: weed arugula bed-Y MT: make neem oil baking soda dish soap spray and mix fertilizer-Y ST: comb Tumble and listen to Ray-Y
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,446 Member
    edited April 2019
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    Ginger: Yay! For hitting that 5000 again. Your progression is exemplary. Keep up the good work. Loving the positive attitude.
    Michelle/Karla: ditto on the smoking mums! My mother died in her late forties and never got to meet her grandchildren. Thankfully, I never started. Before the smoking ban here, I almost hated going out to pubs and restaurants because the smell of other people's smoke which would cling to my clothes.
    Barbara: I know what you mean. These mornings when I'm looking out the window at the sun shining on my magnolia, and the leaves beginning to unfurl make me want to swap my summer/winter wardrobe. I have even been able to wear my sandals a few days this week.

    Had a full day yesterday with am Craft Group, pm Art History, and Crochet After dinner. These Group meetings are a temptation, especially the evening one, but last night sense finally prevailed and I gave the doughnuts a wide berth. Yay me!

    This morning I am going to do my weekly shopping, and after lunch I will sort out what I am taking away on my 'girls' weekend away on Friday with my crochet pals. We are planning lots of shopping and socialising.

    ☘️ Terri in sunny Bangor ⛱ by the Irish Sea 🌊🌊🌊
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
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    Vicki sorry to hear about your aunt, it must have been a shock for all of you. <3

    Just a quick post today, getting ready to take mum into town, not really feeling up to the walk but hey ho if I get too tired I'll miss the afternoon doggy walk and ask DD to go on her own. I'm sure if it wasn't for all the dog walking I would be twice my size.

    Caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror yesterday when sorting/trying clothes to send to charity. It was not a pretty sight!! Need to get a grip on mindless snacking and up my exercise. Need to find some sort of exercise that I will stick to.

    Love to all <3
    Viv York UK
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 9,830 Member
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    I am up and having my last cup of tea with Heavy cream at least until tomorrow afternoon..and will bring some scrambled eggs with me to have at work this morning before 10, then clear liquids from here on in..wish me luck taking zero water, chicken broth and jello with me and working until 4, then coming home and starting the prep.
    went with a couple dear friends from here to a rock painting class last night.. had a great time.. did 4 rocks..I think it would be something fun to do when I retire, I just dont have the time to do it right now..
    Vicki~ my condolences my dear its never ever easy losing someone you love escpecially when its a family member..
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,230 Member
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    Vickil57 wrote: »
    Well been a stressful day and I still have almost 2 hours until I can go home. Working extra to cover for co-worker who has son in ICU.
    My Uncle called me this morning to tell me my Aunt passed away. She fell last Monday evening and broke her hip and was in the hospital. She was at PT and had a seizure and passed away. I am shocked as she has been in good health. I really expected my Uncle to go first, but I know he will not last long without her.
    Katla--Keeping you and DH in prayer that all goes well today.
    Can't remember who else I wanted to comment on, mind is fuzzy.
    Blessings, Vicki GI NE <3

    So sorry!

    And that scares me too now that my husband has had a seizure. When he turned stopped breathing and turned blue ...
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,230 Member
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    Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of rowing)
    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
    Dec-18 ... 285.2 km (177.2 miles) = 37 hours 49 minutes
    Jan-19 ... 241.6 km (150.1 miles) = 27 hours 2 minutes
    Feb-19 ... 175.5 km (109 miles) = 19 hours 8 minutes
    Mar-19 ... 170.3 km (105.8 miles) = 28 hours 21 minutes

    Goal: More than March.

    Monday, 1 April 2019 … 5.5 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 1.7 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Tuesday, 2 April 2019 … 5.5 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 1.0 km rowing + 6 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 3 April 2019 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 16 flights of stairs
    Thursday, 4 April 2019 … 2.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 3.2 km rowing + 14 flights of stairs
    Friday, 5 April 2019 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 17 flights of stairs
    Saturday, 6 April 2019 … 0.0 km walking + 16.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Sunday, 7 April 2019 … 3.9 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 3.6 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs + weights

    Monday, 8 April 2019 … 5.5 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Tuesday, 9 April 2019 … 6.1 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 6 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 10 April 2019 … 4.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 2.5 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs


    2019 Monthly April
    Walking Distance (km): 36.9
    Walking Time (min): 466.5
    Cycling Distance (km): 16.0
    Cycling Time (min): 67.0
    Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 71.0
    Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 56.8
    Rowing Distance (km): 12.0
    Rowing Time (min): 74.4
    Other Distance: 0.0
    Other Time: 10.0

    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 64.9
    Total Distance (miles): 40.3
    Total Time (min): 674.7
    Total Time (hr): 11:14:42
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,837 Member
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    Good morning all! Happy Wednesday! I have a short work week this week. I have Friday off to attend my niece's wedding. The wedding isn't until 5:30pm (with reception immediately following), but I took the full day (originally the entire weekend plus Monday) off because Lauren and Joaquin were planning to fly in; but then she found out she's pregnant and decided she didn't want to be chasing Joaquin through the airports while "months along and uncomfortable". Boo! But...I will take Friday off anyway and enjoy myself. I have Trentin this weekend, so I am thinking maybe I will do my grocery shopping on Friday morning, that way I don't have to drag him around with me on Saturday. The weather has been nice and "spring-like" with temps in the 50s/60s, but now I see we have cold temps and possibly more snow coming in the next couple of days. Ugh! But really very Michigan weather.
    Johicks- I think I read that you are a fellow Michigander?! I am on the west side in Grand Haven. Where are you? You can be as specific or non specific as you like. Nice to see another one from Michigan on here! Welcome!
    Heather- Like many of the others, I looked up videos of the Shim Sham. What fun! I would probably need to have the steps written out for me. I used to catch onto new dances quickly, but not so much anymore. I get confused quickly. I married a non-dancer. Tim always said he needed strobe lights on the dance floor and at least a six pack in him before he would get out and dance. :| In regards to the grands; I hope the "sick" stays away from you and DH!
    Machka- Lovely flowers! My roses always seem to want to give one last hurrah before the fall frost gets them.
    Pip - I love that family photo of you and your golden babies. I miss Yogi in that one, though!

    My knee has been bothering me since I have started back to walking daily. Then I noticed that I am walking bent forward at the waist (pushing the stroller). I am going to have to focus on my core and keeping my back straight while I walk...hmmm...I am thinking I might do my "personal" walks on the treadmill, at a slower pace so I can focus on this...maybe time to do some core strengthening also.

    Kids arriving and it is pancakes for breakfast! For them. I am having my breakfast smoothie. Time to fly. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,230 Member
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    In between meetings and work and all, I walked through the park I posted a photo of to my physiotherapist ... the one who deals with my hip and back.

    I haven't been to her in a while because life kind of got in the way, so she ran me through a lot of tests again and then told me that my strength has really improved. Not because I've been doing the exercises I've been assigned but because I've been walking, climbing stairs, cycling and rowing.

    I still need to do the exercises! She has given me more and has also suggested I join a once-a-week physio-pilates class there. They don't have a lot of people in each class so that they can provide personalised advice. I'm thinking it might be a good idea.

    If possible, I might even try to arrange things that my husband joins me in those classes!! We'll see.


    Machka in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,743 Member
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    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Good morning all! Happy Wednesday! I have a short work week this week. I have Friday off to attend my niece's wedding. The wedding isn't until 5:30pm (with reception immediately following), but I took the full day (originally the entire weekend plus Monday) off because Lauren and Joaquin were planning to fly in; but then she found out she's pregnant and decided she didn't want to be chasing Joaquin through the airports while "months along and uncomfortable". Boo! But...I will take Friday off anyway and enjoy myself. I have Trentin this weekend, so I am thinking maybe I will do my grocery shopping on Friday morning, that way I don't have to drag him around with me on Saturday. The weather has been nice and "spring-like" with temps in the 50s/60s, but now I see we have cold temps and possibly more snow coming in the next couple of days. Ugh! But really very Michigan weather.
    Johicks- I think I read that you are a fellow Michigander?! I am on the west side in Grand Haven. Where are you? You can be as specific or non specific as you like. Nice to see another one from Michigan on here! Welcome!
    Heather- Like many of the others, I looked up videos of the Shim Sham. What fun! I would probably need to have the steps written out for me. I used to catch onto new dances quickly, but not so much anymore. I get confused quickly. I married a non-dancer. Tim always said he needed strobe lights on the dance floor and at least a six pack in him before he would get out and dance. :| In regards to the grands; I hope the "sick" stays away from you and DH!
    Machka- Lovely flowers! My roses always seem to want to give one last hurrah before the fall frost gets them.
    Pip - I love that family photo of you and your golden babies. I miss Yogi in that one, though!

    My knee has been bothering me since I have started back to walking daily. Then I noticed that I am walking bent forward at the waist (pushing the stroller). I am going to have to focus on my core and keeping my back straight while I walk...hmmm...I am thinking I might do my "personal" walks on the treadmill, at a slower pace so I can focus on this...maybe time to do some core strengthening also.

    Kids arriving and it is pancakes for breakfast! For them. I am having my breakfast smoothie. Time to fly. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

    Thx. That’s an old pic before Yogi was born. The oldest rocky laying on the bench is in doggy heaven and that’s a young Floyd that is sitting on my side. I was heavier then
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,743 Member
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    GodMomKim wrote: »
    Hi Gals,

    Pip – I love the pictures of you and DH in the black and red – the photographer did such a great job!

    Vicki – Hugs so sorry to hear about your Aunt, and Uncle – loss is so hard!

    Carol – I am glad they did a class to be sure folks are up to speed, but honestly when I read “joint class” I thought “cannabis class” and thought well, well I didn’t expect that from Carol – then the light came on!

    Katla – happy for the good outcome for DH but that still leaves the unknown issue that is causing the tummy troubles - Could it be worry?

    A busy few days – last Saturday was my garden club’s annual fund raiser, we all divide, dig up, sow seeds and grow plants from our yards for a year, and then sell them, we rent a high school parking lot and show up with 4-5 thousand plants veggies, flowers, trees, shrubs…. We start at 6am with set up, 9-1 is the sale, 1-2:30 is clean up… I work the whole thing and sell all the edibles - I sold 367 tomato plants by noon. It is crazy! And I am exhausted afterwards… There are about 60 of us that work that day.

    Sunday was quiet but I did talk on the phone to my mom and realized that the cold she had was much much worse… Monday I took the day off and drove down (we are about 1 hour apart) and got her into the doctor, bronchitis, she is on antibiotics. She is still driving, but hates the doctor, and if I don’t take her she may or may not go! Today is back to the regular routine…

    Kim from N. California

    It started out as a pic, then she painted in some areas over it. I will explain more when I have time
  • barbiecat
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    :) I tell people that I don't make my husband dance, and he doesn't make me play golf. I love line dancing because it's done without a partner. There are many people in the class who have started dancing with us as something to do after the death of a spouse.

    :)Barbara, when my best friend's husband died, my husband suggested that I fly down immediately to be there with her. When I thought about it, I realized that I'd be more in the way than helpful. She had lots of friends to be with and help her with stuff. Instead, I called her every night so she'd have someone to talk to at bedtime to tell about what she did all day. The way you arranged for a dog walker was a similar long distance way to help.

    :) When I was getting ready to retire, my friends asked what I was going to do and I told them that I was going to knit and watch TV. If I had stayed with that plan, I'd have gain a ton of weight by now. Instead, I added activity and subtracted sedentary activities and that has allowed me to lose all the weight and keep it off.

    <3 Barbie from NW WA
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,230 Member
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    I'm reading some fascinating papers on iris biometrics for my current uni assignment.


    Machka in Oz
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,376 Member
    edited April 2019
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    Katla - so glad things are looking up. <3 Planning a trip sounds excellent.

    Barbie - did you see the Shim Sham on Utube?

    Vicki - awful shock for the family. A broken hip often is a death sentence. Thankfully some people get over it.

    The hospital where I had my breast cancer operation rang my mobile phone this afternoon. Because I had moved they didn't have my address. They are following up on the trial I was on 12 years ago. Interoperational radiotherapy. They want permission to check with me once a year. Apparently the results are generally very good. I said yes. I want to go back there if I get a recurrence. Even if it is in London.

    Kids gone home. Exhausted!!!!! But they had a great time. I took them out to the Art Shop to buy some more paints, as they had used DH's special watercolours. Made a lovely mess. Bought extra brushes and some very expensive stickers. You could spend a fortune in there. On the way back we passed a charity shop and bought a meerkat for the animal hospital we were playing this morning.
    Resting now before the French Circle.
    Much love, Heather xxxxxxxx UK
  • coastalgosgal
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    Hugs to those that need them! (((((((🙏)))))))).
    💖Rebecca

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