WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2019

Machka9

exermom wrote: »

Ladies, I need your help.

I have a large ceramic turtle that I'll be doing eventually. However, in the meantime, he has a large stomach. Everything I've seen is that people write the family name on his stomach or the word "welcome". I honestly don't want either. But what it says needs to be something short (like one or two words).

I've googled trying to come up with words, but all I can find are things that are many more words.

Does anyone have anything they can think of that I can write on his stomach. I need to get a template ready and that'll take a while.

Then again, it's not like I don't have a lot to work on. Right now I'm working on the Peanuts characters. I'm doing PigPen right now. I have Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Snoopy (natch), Sally. Plus I have 5 of the 7 dwarfs to work on. So I have enough to keep me busy for a while. But I'd still like to have an idea of something to write on his stomach.

Michele in NC

Here you go ... 120 Two Word Quotes.

https://www.laughteronlineuniversity.com/two-word-quotes/

Or one that's not on that list (unless I missed it): Kindness Matters.


M in Oz

pipcd34

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cityjaneLondon

Hi all, sad about Notre Dame, but hope a lot of important stuff can be saved. The people doing the shoring up have a difficult job! As most of you know, I am a Francophile, and one of my favourite places in all the world is the view of it from the café on the opposite bank of the Seine. I want some of my ashes to be sprinkled near there, from the little footbridge.

Today we went into town on the bus to buy DH his very first smartphone. He is still on clockwork. Unfortunately the shop for his network did not have the right one in stock and the guru guy was on holiday, so he has ordered one from Amazon and will ring up to make an appointment to get it all set up with his old number etc. He has a steep learning curve ahead! He really wants it so he can follow sport results when he is out and about and for the maps. He rarely talks on the phone.
After paying in a royalties cheque for an old children's book we went to Marks and Spencer to buy easy food for tonight. I actually saw some trousers (pants) that I liked! I tried them on and bought them. Then I saw a great cardigan that will look great with the pants, so I bought that too! Hooray!
We saw there was 20% off homeware, so we looked for champagne glasses. We have loads already, but they are all too small for when it is just us. Found some we liked. At the till, instead of ringing up 20 percent off, it rang up 90 percent off! She tried twice, then called the supervisor. Yes, he said, there are some odd items like that. So we got £29.50 glasses for £2.84. !!!!!! DH thinks they must be closing the home department in that store as it is tiny. Anyway, bargain! !

At home I made the whole orange and almond cake for our guests next week. Now relaxing. Swing dance tonight. My cold is still horrible and I hardly slept. Sinus ache now.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

1948Peachy

Michelle ~ Very cute Pooh! Would love to see a photo of how you display all the cuties! Someone down the street from us has an array of Mexican type figures in their front island. They are tastefully arranged.

Beverly ~ You are to be commended for losing so much weight during the past year and for exercising even though you have mobility issues.

Allie ~ Know you must feel so sad inside knowing the your DFnL is nearing the end of his time here. Hugs for you and Tom.

Must be at the hospital at 5:30 in the morning for my knee surgery! Probably won't sleep tonight with it in the back of my mind. Any prayers are welcome.

DH is giving up on the BnL! We went to a meeting with him and the case worker last Friday. They tried to tell him that they cannot make any plans for his release unless he authorizes my husband (or someone else) to handle the financial ends of the arrangements that need to be made. He had a hissy fit and said that no one was going to mess with his finances. So, I guess the State will be called in in the long run. So sad!

Carol in GA

drkatiebug

Michele, I read Machka’s list, and my first thought was on there: Slow Down

Welcome, Beverly! Another newbie (somebody help me with her name) was asking for suggestions for chair exercises a while back. It may have even been in the March or February thread. I’m sure there are others who can benefit from your suggestions. Feel free to go ahead and post them. I know I broke my ankle last summer and needed some. Carol from GA is having knee surgery and might enjoy seeing what you do as well.

I’m slowly but surely getting the house back together. My husband was so sweet yesterday. You know how I am about the budget and categories, etc. Well, I had $1100 left in the home maintenance and repair category. I was planning to pick up some small rugs for the bedsides and, at some point, a large area rug for the living room. Well, I have had a feeling for a while that we needed to attend to the septic tank. No major red flags, but a little gurgling every now and then from the hall toilet. I had asked around and was expecting to pay around $400 to have it pumped. He called, they came; there were more serious issues uncovered (pun intended) when they dug around it. Final cost: $1075. Bye, bye budget category! Dave, totally out of the blue yesterday afternoon, said, “ Come on, Kay. Let’s go rug shopping. I have $600 in my wallet that I was going to put in my savings (some of you may remember his personal stop smoking savings account), but I am willing to spend it on a rug since I know you were disappointed that the septic tank was more than you were expecting. I didn’t think it needed it. Turned out you were right. I’m glad we had it done. I just want to do this for you.” Yes, that man drives me crazy at times, but he really is a keeper.

This is the one I’m considering.



For this room:



We didn’t purchase it yesterday, but will probably go back and get it this afternoon. The color in the rug that looks like a reddish brown is actually a rich burgundy that matches the curtains and sofa toss pillows very well.

I ended up ordering bedside rugs from Amazon. I haven’t been able to find what I wanted in the stores and found one I liked for $20. I ordered a couple plus the non-slip mats this morning. They will be here Friday.

I have two bookcases, two boxes of home decor stuff, and 5 boxes of books for the thrift store. I still have things I need to purge from the study, and a few things still to hang on the walls. My goal is to be finished by Easter.

Kay, from NEGA

auntiebk

Barbie " pets bring us so many opportunities for spiritual growth" Truth! Will remember and smile next time cleaning up an accident
Karen stunning pics and so very sad. Reminder to make the most of every opportunity.
Kim thank you for your generous offer! Would love to see your yard
Ginger "kitchen safe" what a brilliant idea!
Lisa could the wobbliness just be your emotional stability muscles learning to adjust to the new not-pushing-against-anything normal? Sometimes losing a negative is still a loss.
allie and hugs for you and Homer.
Machka thank you SOOO Much for the "Machka in the morning" pics. Brought bellylaughs! Could as well have been "Barbara before her second cup of tea". Envy you and Heather your housecleaners.
Michele what is it that you want to say to people who see your turtle? Tell us the story and bet one of the writing ladies here can come up with the word or short phrase.
Heather WOW what a successful shopping day, (slacks, sweater, flutes). Don't you just love English?
Carol we'll be in both your and your caregivers' pockets. Healing prayers. Yuor DH has done all he could. Glad he's willing to step back from the BnL situation. Neither your DH nor you need the stress.
Kay "slow down" is so apt for on Michele's turtle Hip Hip Hooray for your husband!
Welcome beadowl, let us know what you'd like to be called and your general locale.
Welcome Beverly from NY and congrats on your amazing success the past year.

pip, Michele, Heather, Machka, Mary in AZ, KJ, Barbie and others I've been meaning for a long time to salute your activity levels. Now add to that Sharon, b4leaving and Beverly in NY and others who've found ways to exercise despite mobility challenges, you are motivating me to get up and MOVE! Raining too much to weed, Virgo moon, time to go through those bookshelves, purge and dust. Thank you all!

Ditto missing Joyce and Meg. Anyone heard from Leonora? Wishing them all well.

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
walk one more step 10/30, 60 g protein 13/30, rx/vits 12.5/30, meditate 4/30, knee exercises 4/30, SWSY 0/30, play with Tumble 9/30, hang up or purge art 0/4 AF 8/30.
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD!
04/15 LT: well pet appointments-Y MT: weed and prep ground for potatoes, transplants-Nope, still raining ST: History pub and Way of the Cross-Y

1948Peachy

Dr Katie ~ The floors are handsome and that rug will really bring out your room!

klanders30

Carol healing thoughts are speeding your way As challenging as it is to let go, your DH now must let go, sad but true. Both DH and I on both sides have had to learn that sad lesson about familly members that refuse assistance.

The sun is shining, but there is still a nip in the air. I will get to the gym today then another evening concert.

NYKAREN

lisa196922

Struggling staying on task today. It’s warming up outside might try to get out and run later on.

Hope everyone is having a good afternoon.

Lisa in Ohio

okiewoman510

exermom wrote: »

Ladies, I need your help.

I have a large ceramic turtle that I'll be doing eventually. However, in the meantime, he has a large stomach. Everything I've seen is that people write the family name on his stomach or the word "welcome". I honestly don't want either. But what it says needs to be something short (like one or two words).

I've googled trying to come up with words, but all I can find are things that are many more words.

Does anyone have anything they can think of that I can write on his stomach.

Michele in NC

Pool Time!! Pool’s Open! Dive In! Jump In!

Okie

exermom

Allie – sometimes they not understanding something is a blessing. It would only serve to hurt if he understood, and who is being hurt?

M - thanks for those quotes. I was originally thinking of something to do with a turtle (hare beware?), but why not have something else?

Carol – good luck. I’ll be thinking of you

Dr. Katie – I like the “slow down”. Turtles are slow.

Barbara – I really don’t have anything particular in mind about the turtle. I’d like something funny having to do with a turtle, but I’m open to anything else. I think Katie’s suggestion of “slow down” is good. Turtles are slow and so many times we’re rushed.

Off to ACMoore to get a frame for the diamond dotz pic I made Jess for Christmas. I want to get the pic put away before she comes home. After she leaves I’ll start on Denise & Pete’s. Then we’ll go to Office Max since they have this thing where you can get up to 5lb shredded for free. We have old stuff from Newcomers that should be shredded (like cancelled checks). Vince also wants to stop at the Hallmark store.

Before the Green Room stopped at CVS since I can get Cheerios on sale, plus I have coupons only they didn't have any. They told me they were getting a truck tomorrow so I'll stop there on the way to the Green Room Thurs. Or else I'll stop at the CVS before the water class tomorrow. Then volunteered at the Green Room, then WalMart to pick up a few things but I really needed gas.

Michele in NC

pipcd34

I sent my email to work about the yearly MS ride and I already got 100 bucks from one person and 20 from another!!!!

bevtay01

For the belly of the turtle, I like "cherish today" which was on the list and means sooo much! My granny used to say that "tomorrow isn't a Promisted day" which is so true so we should all Cherish Today!

skuehn48

margaretturk

Michele looked up Native American symbolism signifies good health and long life.

I too like including word Slow. Slow and steady...

Vickil57

Rori--Thanks for the update on Meg. Please let her know we miss her and keeping her in prayer.

Rita--You are looking fantastic!!

Welcome Beverly--This is a great place for freindship and support. Come often.

Carol--Keeping you in prayer that all goes well with your surgery. Sorry to hear DBIL is making things so hard. Maybe the state stepping in is best, that way he can not blame you or DH about anything money wise.

Well at weigh in this morning I am up acouple pounds and not surprised. I keep gaining and losing the same couple pounds. With this warmer weather I want to get out and walk more. Also yesterday I cleaned out my rock garden from the winter and can feel it today. But it looks so much better and ready for mulch to be put down.
Blessings, Vicki gI NE

margaretturk

Just learned I have no legal recourse to pursue a law suit. I now will start considering going to the press. Will get thoughts together before I do so.

coastalgosgal

Drove to the airport ok and dropped off son last night. He's going to be in San Diego for about a week prepping helicopters. Its 80' down there, so jealous. Told him I would finish packing his Legos, and throw them in boxes. He about stopped breathing, haahaa!
Haven't packed much here, cuz we're just going to pack the car and drive back and forth. It seems pointless to pack into boxes only to take out again in a sec. Maybe pack the car, and have one box as transport. It will definitely be one of our most unusual moves.
Rita hubba hubba! You look mauvalous!!!! I am amazed, but I think aliens have switched your body! Naah, just kidding. You have put in a lot of work. Proud of you!

💖Rebecca

bwcetc

Carol ... Praying you have a successful surgery and your recovery will be quick and complete!

Barbara ... sorry your pup is having so many difficulties.

Kay ... the rug choice is a good one!

Rita ... you look wonderful!

Have hit a plateau in the weight loss. I'm an impatient person but will press on. Helps that my clothes are fitting better.

Beth near Buffalo

barbiecat

Machka, Thank you for the list of two word quotes. I bookmarked the site because I'm sure it will come in handy one of these days.

Carol, Best wishes on your surgery. We will all be with you and cheering you on at the surgery and during all the recovery time after. It's hard to detach from a relative who doesn't want to be helped but you and your husband can do it. Sending hugs to both of you.

Kay, how great that your husband provided funds for the rug you wanted. He's a keeper. It's always a good idea to think overnight about an expensive purchase.

Jake planted a few more of his gladiola bulbs today after lunch. His energy level is low so he finds ways to do what he wants in small doses. This morning he went out with me to do some errands I dreaded and served as the driver and moral support. Now he's napping with the pets.

For years my mother and her first cousin who lives in NYC talked on the phone about once a week. When my mother died in 1991, this cousin started calling me and we created a custom of speaking on the phone once a week just as she and my mother had done. For a few years she talked about selling her condo and moving to be closer to me. I researched apartments and offered to come to NYC and help her pack and move. She made no moves to do anything, just talked about it. Her vision was failing and I thought she needed someone to be there for her. A few years ago, her health and energy level seemed to lag and one day she took herself to the hospital and when they released her, they sent her to a rehab/nursing home where she has been ever since. I have called her every day since she's been there and am able to find her awake most days. Our conversations have gotten shorter and sometimes she tells me that she's at a restaurant or a hotel or she'll ask about her husband or parents who died decades ago. There is nothing I can do for her legally or physically so I just call every day and she says she's happy to hear from me.

Barbie from NW WA

Be Kind....No Exceptions