WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2019

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cityjaneLondon wrote: »

In the UK we seem to live with both metric and imperial. Beer is in pints. Petrol is in litres. Heights, weights come in both, though us older folk are attached to our stones. Cookbooks are usually written in both. Weather is in Celsius but they always translate it to Fahrenheit. I think in the old system, but I can easily translate the new, apart from measurements for clothes.

Just back from my run. Hard going. We were worked really hard last night at the Shim Sham lesson!!! Phew! Still, I got out there for 5k.
The thunderstorms last night were spectacular, but just missed us. I could see them flashing away in the east almost continuously. Could just hear them.

Love Heather UK XXXXXX

I can use US measure or metric, but I'm a bit more comfortable with metric. All hospital labs use metrics in the US. Everything is measured in milliliters or microliters (I have mechanical pipettes that can measure that small) and temperatures are in Celcius. I have to admit I get confused when I see a refrigerator with a Fahrenheit thermometer and go into a brief panic. The only time I use US measure is when I cook or weigh myself, but it wouldn't bother me if the scale was in kilograms

Going to be hot, steamy and rainy in KY again.

Connie in KY

cityjaneLondon

Next weekend there is Swing dancing at the bandstand in the early evening. The weekend after that you can go up the i360 pod for free into the sky to dance at the top. It's early in the morning, with follow on dancing at the bottom afterwards.
I think we will just go to the later, down to earth, one, but here is a pic of the people in the pod last year doing the Shim Sham. I think I would be the bewildered one biting her cheek.!!!!



Anyone who is curious, you can see the Shim Sham on YouTube. We spent an exhausting hour going over and over it last night. They play it at every social Swing dance session, which is mainly Lindyhop. I like the Lindyfest 2016 Shim Sham the best.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

P S - This is the i360. I haven't been up it yet!

margaretturk

Machka9 wrote: »

margaretturk wrote: »

Having just been through a crisis I think what was most helpful to me was just having someone recognize that I was in pain too. Just a simple how are you doing through this?

Margaret

One of the interesting things that has happened since my husband had the accident that resulted in a severe brain injury is that people are asking me, "How are you doing?"

My first response is to tell them how my husband is doing.

But I've had many of them stop me and repeat the question, "How are YOU doing?

For some reason it throws me off.

How am I doing?

I don't know.

I actually try not to think about it.

I am awake 17.5 hours a day and I'm going, doing, going, doing, going, doing all day long. Then I drop into a deep 6.5 hours of sleep. And I suspect part of the reason I'm doing that is so that I don't think about how I'm doing.

I feel like if I let go, relax, stop everything will unravel around me.

I feel like if I let myself think I will have to deal with the fact that my entire life has been turned upside down. All the hopes and plans and dreams are gone. It's just one day at a time without knowing what tomorrow will be like or next week or next month or next year.

But if I keep going, doing, going, doing, going, doing ... maybe I'll be able to keep myself together for a while. It gives me a little bit of control over something.

I guess that's how I'm doing.


But you're right Margaret, it actually does help a little bit when people ask.


How are you doing, Margaret?


Machka in Oz

Thank you for asking.

I am giving myself permission to allow myself to feel and react what works for me. If something does not feel right like the friend's response I let myself process and am trying to come up with responses that help me through...like I have learned not to sweat the small stuff... that works for you it does not work for me... I am in Trauma Brain... . If I have a melt down I no longer beat myself up. I know it is my body and soul saying time for a time out. Time to take a walk around the garden or a walk by myself. I do not dismiss my feelings. My feelings are a messenger.

My therapist pointed out to me my friend's response, I got it that he almost died, was similar how my mother responded to my problems when I was growing up. I binge ate in high school. It makes even more sense to me now why I binge ate the day I spoke with her.

When I related the story the therapist actually said OUCH! I know I did speak up for myself by saying in was in Trauma Brain, but for whatever reason my friend did not hear me. Still learning I have no control over someone's response. I just need to decide for myself where that puts me with this friend.

M I do understand the need to keep the need to keep moving and control what you can because you have been dealt a blow you have no control over. (((M)))

It does sound like your DH has made good progress. He was in good physical shape when this happened and that makes a positive difference for him. Perhaps that is why I am such a health nut I want to be as best prepared if and when I have to go through a tough time. I know being in the shape I was in when this happened with son helps me.

I find myself aware of my energy level and try to put errands all together. What needs to be done today and what can wait. When one more thing is added for me to do. I go through the same process put it on immediate list or the list that can wait.
I think all the years of teaching helps me with this too. You have to prioritize in teaching all the time and use your energy wisely.

And I LOVE LOVE LOVE post-it-notes.!I especially love it when I complete what is on one and I can throw it away!!!

Margaret

kevrit

I lost where I was! So starting here and working backwards.

Someone commented abou my SO leaving?? Wrong person I think. My DH is not going anywhere! Lol

Hot today. Changed the tablecloth on the table in the rev which is a major chores as the table is a catch-all. Very little space in here. Took all he rugs out washed them and the floor, then did my rounds all before noon. (Also picked up trash in campsites and dealing with camper questions/issues) o beat the heat. It is 1pm here and temp is 100 outside. Going to try to stay in and read rest of the day. We will see how far that goes......

Rv Rita

ethelsmommy

Hi, I'm new to the forum--as a woman of a certain age (52), I'm glad to have found my "tribe!" I'm struggling to lose the same 10 pounds right now (thank you, Menopause Fairy) and having this app to check in each day seems to help me stay on track. Just wanted to say "hi," and thanks for being here.

exermom

Did Gin Miller’s Simply Interval DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Superband DVD. This is a new one for me so we shall see.

Kim – that princess cake, I looked online and saw about 2 different types of princess cakes. Are you talking about the one that looks like a doll? If so, I have a special cake mold that I use for making one like that. Here’s the one I made for Denise’s shower:



Allie – I’m so sorry to hear about your friend’s SIL

Heather – very big congrats

JR – since you can’t have much oil/grease, have you ever investigated an air fryer? They use VERY LITTLE oil

Hi ethels momommy! And Welcome

Ceramics tonight

Michele in NC

Katla49

Congratulations! You’re lucky to have a large extended family. 🌹

barbiecat

b4leaving

hi everyone - it's been a busy week. Ashley (my 16-yr old cat) made it through his dental surgery and now has 4 less teeth. He was pretty painful for the first 5 days but had a morphine derivative to help him through. And then *I* got to go to the dentist today for the first time in 5 years (and that was for an emergency visit). I haven't actually had a regular dental appointment in 10 years. I have a lot of anxiety at dentists and doctors in general. Anyhow, I have 3 serious cavities and one smaller one. The dentist is going to be doing "mild sedation" with me when she does the work; so we'll see how that goes. I have a few weeks to go before it will happen.

My partner sprained his ankle (again) and had to go to the doctor. He has a neurological disorder (called Charcot Marie Tooth) where he has numbness in his feet and lower legs... so he often mis-steps.. and each one has to be x-rayed because of his numbness (he can't feel all the pain, which is both good and bad!). So we had to take him to get x-rays and all that as well. He's back at the physiotherapist starting next week and is not looking forward to it. He was in for his knee (he fell when walking dogs at the shelter) just not too many months back.

And I had another visit to the eye doctor/surgeon. The pressure in my eyes is up again. So the surgery didn't help, and the medication I'm using isn't working either. So now a brand new eye drop and a 6-week wait to see if it is working or not.

I'm tired of doctors! But it doesn't end. I have to see my GP soon, and also my GYN. But I'll wait another 2 weeks before making those appointments.

Food is still off, but doing a little better... and exercise is going really well YIPPEE!! I wish I could get back to Tai Chi classes (I went for about 12 weeks last year), but something always seems to happen each week where I can't get to class. But at least I am working out at home and feeling accomplished about that! I've never really been able to motivate myself like this before and I truly hope it continues to last.

I shall leave with you with a picture of Trolley after experiencing a pillow avalanche during his nap.

Shannon in rural Ontario, Canada

margaretturk

Michele love love love the princess cakes.

When I went to my voice lesson they were having a funeral. So sad. He was 33 going to work and hit from by a semi when traffic was stalled. He left behind a widow and two small children under 5. Yes that is the big stuff.

Margaret

JRsLateInLifeMom

Michele NC - yes got an air fryer posted it yesterday their also on sale right now at Walmart . I’m still learning how to cook everything in it I can but getting better y better from warming tortilla chips to toasted cheese sandwiches so far want to try my hand at frying chicken in the air fryer next. Whole family can’t have grease for many reasons (Daughter Navy weigh ins lol) claims 360* 15-22min to fry a chicken leg. Trying to find recipes since you coat the chicken differently no milk y egg needed ... which is throwing me off a wee bit .So fat the fryer has cut down on grease for a lot of foods! I used to grill my cheese sandwich in 2 Tbls margarine now 1/2 that. Tortilla chips used to do it in olive oil or say oh well 😔 now bam zero oils! French fries no olive oil needed it’s amazing!

Here’s a video to laugh at young girl tries to go by serving sizes only for the day she says I’m going to starve lol . https://youtu.be/hoAYC7iKqoY

Steamer bacon 🥓 cooked on top of tilapia was delicious!!!! 22min To reheat it’s moist enough to put in microwave y pans even air fryer comes out nice again
Can also put in stove to pan or airfryer to crisp it after

Amber Tx

pipcd34

grandmallie

Fed DFIL his new thing now if refusing to eat for.me and then after I leave he eats.. only thing is when I'm not there he has to have pureed food. I did get mini ravioli in him and his ice cream with meds...but he kept his eyes closed...
Ran to Aldi and Price Chopper for just a couple of things and then home put away and now relaxing.. I managed a nap this afternoon. Too

klanders30

barbiecat

Shannon, I am so sorry to hear about your family's medical woes. We have had our sessions with many doctor and dentist appointments and I remember how stressful it was and how it messed with all our other plans. I'll be thinking healing thoughts for you.

Jake has continued to be serious about his quest to limit sodium in his diet and has found another good low sodium recipe that he's going to try with chicken thighs and a spice mixture with no salt. What makes me feel especially good is that I have resisted my natural tendency to nag and encourage and he's made his decisions on his own.

Today Jake brought a chair outside to sit and talk to me while I spread bark and he ended up helping a little.

Barbie from NW WA

trucker743

Drkatiebug, what an ideal set-up! I definitely need some weight training for upper body strength. My legs are still pretty powerful excepty injured left hip, which has not come back well after they had to re-attach the gluteus medius muscle at the hip bone. I've had great medigap insurance through a Teamster program, but it isn't a HMO-type program.

BarbieAHMOD, can't wait to hear plant stories! I'm not planting anything this summer, so I'm living vicariously through all you other gardners.

Allie, my heart goes out to that father with teenage sons. It's the worst possible time to Lise a parent. I hope he pulls through to continue his fight for his life.

Rebecca, I hope you get back to the lovely isle of Whidbey soon, where the blessed roar of planes can blank out the most significant part of a phone conversation with 98% reliability. Your son looks quite dapper and I'll bet he'll have a fine time in Brisbane, which I hear is a terrific port city.

Renee in Arnheim, welcome! We are from all over, so getting along in metric, while not oblugatory, is useful. Whether I feel fat in pounds, stones or kilograms, we all sympathize with the feeling. Same thing for celebrating losses!

Oh, Machka! What a trial with your tooth! I need to save up for another appointment soon too. At least I probably won't need a difficult extraction this time, just fillings, which I almost dread worse.

This page won't let me copy, so I'll need to post a second time today. I am not able to select suddenly.

Sharon Near Seattle

ginnytez

Got behind two days-trying to catch up. One of my staff is high functioning DD and has no family. He is 59. He was admitted to hospital Monday with pneumonia and put on vent Tuesday afternoon. He has no advanced directives, poa, etc. Worked today to get a DD caseworker assigned to him (hard to do when he is normally functional). They are going to work to get medical guardian established until he is through the crisis, then we will work with him to get a more solid plan in place for any future situations. (We are hoping that is what we can do). So sad that his only real family are those he has worked with the past 35 years.

Have not done any stress eating and managed to be in the same ICU unit where my husband passed without a bad emotional reaction. Strangely, I had the total body massage my kids got me for Mother's Day scheduled for today (first one ever)-I think it helped with some of the stress. Will read a bit on here while I have a cup of tea and then hopefully sleep well.

Sorry for the ramble. Will work on catching up.

Ginny in Ohio

pipcd34

stats for the day:

day 2 - new schedule TEST 2-
left gym at 5:08am, got on train at 5:15am, got to puyallup station at 5:42am, got to wrk at 6:03am

bike ride hm 2 gym- 6.32min, 14.6amph, 122mhr, 1.58mi= 75c
apple watch- 69c
bike ride gym 2 dome- 4.50min, 18.2amph, 131mhr, 1.46mi= 60c
apple watch- 47c
bike ride puy 2 sumn station- 14.19min, 12.7amph, 146mhr,3.02mi= 153c
apple watch- 118c
jog sra 2 wrk- 5.14min, 155mhr, 9.48min mi, .53mi= 62c
apple watch- 63c
jog wrk 2 sta- 4.19min, 149mhr, .15min mi, .46mi= 83c
apple watch- 76c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 20.13min, 146mhr, 7.6amph 2.54mi- 198c
apple watch- 144c

total cal 631

coastalgosgal

Machka9 wrote: »

coastalgosgal wrote: »

My son's ship has arrived officially in Brisbane Australia! Happy for him, hope he takes a bunch of tours, but missing him fiercely! Rebecca

How long is he in Australia for?

M in Oz

His ship is doing some joint exercises with the Australian Navy.👍

trucker743

Lanette, I'm amazed at how very tender my sitting bones have become! I have MUCH less padding now, and they let me know it. I have a special Rojo cushion that is designed especially for wheelchair-bound patients so they don't developed sores, and I'm thinking of getting one for my car. An hour's drive can be torture at the end of the day.

KJ (Kelly), your geodes look like so much fun! Do they last! Or does the moisture in the air eventually dissolve them?

Machka, dear, how ARE you doing? A lot of the feelings you express are tied to anxiety, but I'm sure you know that. I hope you're seeking some relief.

Janetr OKC, I always get a warm glow when I hear of long-term friends helping each other! My nearest friends are a couple to many states away, so I don't see them often, but Facebook helps a great deal. However, there's no replacing a hug.

Amber, your little JR is such a little sweetheart! Your live for him shows in every photo you post. The meal looks great too!

Sharon Near Seattle