WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2019
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Just found out today that my fourth grandchild is on the way... or as my daughter put it, her "third and final."
Speaking of which, Michele! How are Denise and the new baby doing? Enquiring minds want to know.
Lisa in AR8 -
bananas and oranges We are going to a resort called Tsilivi on Zakinthos. We have been there before
Kate UK
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »I got the call!!! I am meeting with her boss Tuesday at 1030. She gave me some tips for meeting him. I’m nervous and excited now, but as she said once that’s done it’s up to the universe, I should know I’ve given it my best.
Tracey
Tracey - I have my fingers, arms, legs, and eyes crossed for you!!! I'm on the verge of a happy dance but don't want to jinx anything, lol. So GOOD LUCK
Lanette
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I'm up past my bedtime.. DFIL not eating.. I got 3 ice cream and a milkshake and some fruit in him this morning but that was it...its not looking good..went up to my neighbors she had a little party for Lil she turned 89 today...she is the one who comes down and watches Alfie.. I got her a 25.00 gift card to Family dollar she gets kitty food and litter there...
Only working 10-2 tomorrow.. so will sit down tomorrow and write out my FIL laws obituary...I will write about what a hard working man he was and the sacrifices he made for his family..6 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »I got the call!!! I am meeting with her boss Tuesday at 1030. She gave me some tips for meeting him. I’m nervous and excited now, but as she said once that’s done it’s up to the universe, I should know I’ve given it my best.
Pip - when is Kirby’s birthday and does he have a favourite colour?
Tracey
7-10-55 blue I think, I’ll confirm later when I get home
yup, it's blue1 -
bananasandoranges wrote: »Carol as time goes on I'm more and more discerning and post less and less. I pretty much almost only post work information or (even less and less) political info.
some people are not so aware of the reach and possible impact of FB posts.
fork? nahh, I prefer fart. lolol1 -
stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 6.35, 14.4amph, 142mhr, 1.57mi= 75c
apple watch- 61c
LATERAL MACHINE- 40min, lvl5, 10W, 56arpm, 58aw, 130mhr, 111ahr, 4.61mi= 270c
apple watch- 222c
bike ride gym 2 dome- 4.31min, 19.5amph, 142mhr, 1.46mi= 67c
apple watch- 48c
bike ride puy 2 sumn station- 14.41min, 12.4amph, 149mhr,3.02mi= 154c
apple watch- 115c
jog sta 2 wrk- 5.13min, 149mhr, 10.01min mi.52mi= 60c
apple watch- 57c
jog wrk 2 sta- 4.05min, 9.02min mi. 153mhr, .45mi = 60c
apple watch- 59c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 18.13min, 8.6amph, 143mhr, 2.60mi=
apple watch- 145c
total 891c
yup, came home, kirby beat me already, he's got $625 lololol. I knew my reign wouldn't last1 -
Got behind again but spent this rainy day catching up. So many emotions when reading so many pages.
Lisa- I thought vets could go to any doctor and Tricare would pay. You shouldn’t have to wAit for prescriptions. Congrats on the new grand baby.
Tracie- you mentioned the Giants Causeway a few pages back and I wanted to tell you how much we loved visiting there when we were in Ireland a few years ago. I can still picture the sheep grazing with different colors of paint to identify the proper owner. Good luck with the job interview, saying prayers for you.
Rye- so happy you popped in to let us know you are ok. Miss you.
Barbara- thanks for your kind words regarding my headaches. Still dealing with them but determined to conquer them. Yoga helps a lot but only have it twice a week. Did some on my own this morning and the stretches helped.
Sharon- thanks for letting us know how the surgery went and glad you are doing well.
Didn’t take notes so can’t remember anything else.
SueBDew in TX
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Pretty tired right now. Got stuff set up for conference, sat in a meeting for the afternoon. Committee went out for dinner at a fun place-pizza and salad. Logged everything pretty close I believe. Since I got 17,000 steps in and 139 active minutes in I think I’ll be ok. No way I’m eating back all of what I’ve been given in exercise calories.
Turning in, hope I can sleep in hotel. Even though we have an early start, I should be able to workout in am. If not, I know I will get quite a bit of walking in. Planning on making good food choices tomorrow.2 -
Rant warning.....Sitting in the lounge at the airport hotel. Our room isn’t ready yet! I admit I am spoiled, but when hub spends 70+ nights with this brand, I expect a room to be ready, especially since it is 3 1/2 hours after check in time!!!
Okie9 -
NSV ... I have two weddings coming up and I just don't think I can pull off black pants at a spring wedding and a summer outdoor wedding in June so I decided to bite the bullet, even though the scale had bounced up today, and go shopping. I haven't worn a dress in probably 15-20 years due to both my weight and bulging veins in my legs. Frankly, I don't even like the styles but I decided to try on a knee length dress, in a print no less, and it was too big. I tried a smaller size and it was too big. And then I walked out of the Women's Plus department and entered that foreign world called "Misses" and much to my dismay tried on a sheath/shift dress in a XXL that actually fit. I spent a good bit of time wandering around all those small little clothes ... needing the largest size there of course ... but still ... it was the Misses Department!! I bought the dress and will probably agonize over it for a while and then return it because I don't like my legs ... but it was definitely a fun afternoon! And talk about motivation to continue on even when you are discouraged by the scale...
Beth9 -
NSV ... I have two weddings coming up and I just don't think I can pull off black pants at a spring wedding and a summer outdoor wedding in June so I decided to bite the bullet, even though the scale had bounced up today, and go shopping. I haven't worn a dress in probably 15-20 years due to both my weight and bulging veins in my legs. Frankly, I don't even like the styles but I decided to try on a knee length dress, in a print no less, and it was too big. I tried a smaller size and it was too big. And then I walked out of the Women's Plus department and entered that foreign world called "Misses" and much to my dismay tried on a sheath/shift dress in a XXL that actually fit. I spent a good bit of time wandering around all those small little clothes ... needing the largest size there of course ... but still ... it was the Misses Department!! I bought the dress and will probably agonize over it for a while and then return it because I don't like my legs ... but it was definitely a fun afternoon! And talk about motivation to continue on even when you are discouraged by the scale...
Beth
Congratulations!!
But why not go for a long skirt? I'm wearing one today that goes to mid-calf. There are all kinds of pretty maxi dresses for summer.
M in Oz3 -
Machka- My older sister sleeps with her eyes open. She uses eye drops (lubricant) and a gel mask (to keep her eyes shut). It was very weird sharing a room with her as a child.
I used strong/advanced formula lubricant eye drops last night and I think they might have helped a little. However, I'm still waking with very red eyes.
I'm going to see if I can find a mask today.
M in Oz
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Machka: I love the cartoon!! I had metal fillings, too—silver amalgam. They’re all replaced now, I think. The silver is not a healthy thing to have in your mouth. :noway:
My recent fillings are a plastic rather than anything metal. I think that's the way they're going these days.
M in Oz
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trucker743 wrote: »Machka, that cat is me if I have to arise before 9.
Sharon Near Seattle
Me too ... and I do have to arise before 9 am 5 days a week!! I'm not a happy morning person.
AND ... this weekend I have to attend a conference which starts at 9 am both Saturday and Sunday. All I can say is that there had better be coffee!
Machka in Oz
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Just found out today that my fourth grandchild is on the way... or as my daughter put it, her "third and final."
Speaking of which, Michele! How are Denise and the new baby doing? Enquiring minds want to know.
Lisa in AR
Congratulations!!
We haven't heard from Michele ... but the Royal Baby is here, photographed and named.
M in Oz1 -
Orthopedic appointment went okay today. Saw many people who have injuries much worse than mine. I choked up when I first saw the xrays of my feet on the computer screen. It so easy to take feet for granted, and I was moved to just stop for a moment and thank all the delicate bones and ligaments that have kept me mobile and taken me through many fun and interesting times.
On a less warm and fuzzy note, I was advised to keep boot on ALL the time, including sleeping....Holy Farts! Also have to keep other foot in a compression band most of the time. I'll do my best, but as a side sleeper, I'm really dreading feeling that boot on top of my other foot. Next appointment is in 4 weeks, and he thinks that by then I'll be able to transition to a hard soled shoe. Also, I can slowly increase how much I walk as long as it doesn't cause swelling. For now, I'll still be needing to have groceries delivered in order to keep between 2500-2800 steps a day.
That video of the gals sitting and getting up with no hands is playing over and over in my head as my recovery goal...
All this rest is giving me an opportunity to catch up on Netflix shows. This week we're enjoying Tidying Up, the show where Marie Kondo helps people reorganize their homes using her method. I never read her book, but am loving the program.
KareninVA: Thank you for the CBD info. I've benefited greatly from a balm that is 50/50 CBD-THC. User dabs a bit on pulse points, and it gets absorbed into bloodstream.
Mary in MN: Arnica is an extraordinary healing agent. I have been using the gel, as well as the homeopathic tablets to alleviate the bruising. Works wonders!
While driving today I was listening to a podcast about cats and learned that there has been research showing that a cat's purr is at a frequency range that promotes the healing of bones. So, I'll be doing my best to keep Mars purring like a motorboat.
Okay, 'nuf about me. Hugs and good energy to all.
Rori
SMILING in the snowy
Colorado Foothills
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On a less warm and fuzzy note, I was advised to keep boot on ALL the time, including sleeping....Holy Farts! Also have to keep other foot in a compression band most of the time. I'll do my best, but as a side sleeper, I'm really dreading feeling that boot on top of my other foot. Next appointment is in 4 weeks, and he thinks that by then I'll be able to transition to a hard soled shoe. Also, I can slowly increase how much I walk as long as it doesn't cause swelling. For now, I'll still be needing to have groceries delivered in order to keep between 2500-2800 steps a day.
While driving today I was listening to a podcast about cats and learned that there has been research showing that a cat's purr is at a frequency range that promotes the healing of bones. So, I'll be doing my best to keep Mars purring like a motorboat.
Rori
SMILING in the snowy
Colorado Foothills
Can you prop the boot foot up on pillows in front of your non-boot foot when you're on your side?
I sleep on my side too (mostly), but like the two furthest right images, top and bottom.
M in Oz
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Machka- My older sister sleeps with her eyes open. She uses eye drops (lubricant) and a gel mask (to keep her eyes shut). It was very weird sharing a room with her as a child.
I used strong/advanced formula lubricant eye drops last night and I think they might have helped a little. However, I'm still waking with very red eyes.
I'm going to see if I can find a mask today.
M in Oz
I am the proud owner of an eye mask! I want to wear it now, at work. But I suspect that wouldn't go over very well.
Instead, I've had to make do with applying some lanolin cream around my eyes. That has seemed to ease the pain around my eyes a bit ... made them relax a little perhaps.
M in Oz
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Lanette: The girls in your clip were getting up using the same technique I use. I bet you can do it, too. Yoga has been a real blessing for me. My body thanks me for going to yoga classes regularly.
RV Rita: Cute little dog. I hope to hear from you again soon.
Tracey: Congrats on getting the call! I hope all goes well. :flowerforyou:
Bananas&Oranges: Pot legality is decided on a state by state basis. Medical MJ was legal in Oregon for years before recreational pot was legalized. Colorado was first to legalize recreational pot as far as I know, then Washington & Oregon were after Colorado. Alaska and California have also legalized recreational MJ. The City of Washington DC was an early legalizer, too. Now there are additions to that list. On another topic, the cat poisoner in my life lived across the street from us many years ago. He put poisoned meat out in his garage to attract and kill cats. His wife was my neighbor’s best friend. My neighbor told me about his poisoning our cat and others the day we moved away. :sad:
Snowflake: Sending good thoughts your way.
Beth: Congratulations on your weight loss success. Smaller sizes are proof that you’re doing the right things and getting healthier.
Rori: One of my yoga teachers is a proponent of arnica. It works very well for her. I hope it works well for you, too.
I am planning to go to a county park this Saturday that my horse friends are attempting to improve. They envision a roadside rest area for horses. People will be able to let their horses out of the trailer, move around freely and stretch on their way to the coast or on their way back home from the coast. I’ve seen one such corral on Interstate 80 East between Portland and Pendleton. I think this improvement will happen, but it will require some fundraising and public support to become a success.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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