WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2019

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,883 Member
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    End of August.
    End of winter.
    Sunrise: 6:40 am ↑ (79°)
    Sunset: 5:43 pm ↑ (281°)
    In about 2 weeks we'll have full daylight until I arrive home, at my house, at night.
    And some of the temps are increasing. It got to 18C today!! It's supposed to be 16-18 for the next few days, and then back down to low teens.

    And here's how August went in terms of exercise ...
    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
    Apr-19 ... 160.3 km (99.6 miles) = 25 hours 4 minutes
    May-19 ... 164.0 km (101.9 miles) = 29 hours 10 minutes
    Jun-19 ... 246.2 km (153 miles) = 25 hours 40 minutes
    Jul-19 ... 217.3 km (135.0 miles) = 33 hours 45 minutes

    Goal: More than July!!

    Thursday, 1 August 2019 … 1.8 km walking + 7.3 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Friday, 2 August 2019 … 2.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Saturday, 3 August 2019 … 2.3 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Sunday, 4 August 2019 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Monday, 5 August 2019 … 3.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs + pilates
    Tuesday, 6 August 2019 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 7 August 2019 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs

    Thursday, 8 August 2019 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Friday, 9 August 2019 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 7 flights of stairs
    Saturday, 10 August 2019 … 0.0 km walking + 17.4 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Sunday, 11 August 2019 … 6.6 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Monday, 12 August 2019 … 0.0 km walking + 8.0 km cycling + 2.6 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Tuesday, 13 August 2019 … 6.7 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 14 August 2019 … 6.1 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs

    Thursday, 15 August 2019 … 2.2 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Friday, 16 August 2019 … 1.6 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Saturday, 17 August 2019 … 5.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Sunday, 18 August 2019 … 3.7 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Monday, 19 August 2019 … 3.2 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 7 flights of stairs
    Tuesday, 20 August 2019 … 5.9 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 6 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 21 August 2019 … 5.4 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs

    Thursday, 22 August 2019 … 2.4 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Friday, 23 August 2019 … 3.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Saturday, 24 August 2019 … 2.3 km walking + 13.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Sunday, 25 August 2019 … 6.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Monday, 26 August 2019 … 5.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 2.2 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs + pilates!
    Tuesday, 27 August 2019 … 6.5 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 28 August 2019 … 6.2 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 5 flights of stairs

    Thursday, 29 August 2019 … 5.7 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 2.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Friday, 30 August 2019 … 4.9 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Saturday, 31 August 2019 … 3.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs


    2019 Monthly August
    Walking Distance (km): 110.0
    Walking Time (min): 1326.9
    Cycling Distance (km): 45.7
    Cycling Time (min): 177.0
    Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 93.0
    Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 74.4
    Rowing Distance (km): 6.8
    Rowing Time (min): 46.0
    Other Distance: 0.0
    Other Time: 60.0

    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 162.5
    Total Distance (miles): 100.9
    Total Time (min): 1684.3
    Total Time (hr): 28:04:20


    Done ... not as much as I would have liked, but some months are like that.


    Machka in Oz
  • LuciBThinner
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    Machka I love the new pictures! You live in such a beautiful area! I agree about the waves. I miss that from when we lived in FL. We were always near the water and for years walked to see the sunset every night. It was so calming and beautiful!
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
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    Morning, afternoon and evening, all,

    As we hit the last day of August, I get to celebrate a goal attained, of being in the gym working out at least five days a week for the month. In fact, I hit my 28th day in the gym yesterday, so surpassed my "old wive's tale" goal of "do it 27 times to make it a habit," as well.

    My eating has been pure wreckage, but that's OK, I knew my appetite would go up when I got back in the gym, and needed the gym most right now. So... I gained 8.1 pounds, but lost an inch around my waist. :) I know this means some of the weight gain was muscle. I also know a few pounds of it is water, as I've been noshing on crackers the last few days, which add water weight on me like mad. Will probably sweat most of that off today as we get the lawn mowed and trimmed.

    My goal for September will be to continue working out, but get my eating under control and take those top eight back off, as the daughter and family will be here October 13, and I'd very much like to be lighter by the time they get here.

    I'm reading everything, but commenting little, but please know my heart is with y'all as you celebrate, and I'm sending you all good thoughts when the news isn't good. Welcome back to those who are back, and welcome to those who are new... we're awfully glad to see you! You belong here, and you matter. Barbie will start a new thread tonight (Pacific Time), and we will post our August results, post our September goals and get on with it! I'll see y'all there!

    Love y'all,
    Lisa in AR
  • b4leaving
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    Connie - so glad to hear about your mom. I wish the best for her going through chemo and having a mastectomy.

    -Shannon
  • SophieRosieMom
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    Happy Saturday ladies! <3

    Luci - thrilled for you that your eye is doing so well!

    Donna C - welcome! Your activity level is inspiring :) Hope the new job works out OK IF you want it to.

    Machka & Margaret - so glad you are on this thread and sharing your experiences in dealing with the medical and legal challenges for DH & son. ((((HUGS)))) <3

    Machka - beautiful photos of the beach, thank you for sharing!

    Heather     - right before I retired, IT department starting loading Windows 10 onto our computers. I.COULD.NOT.FIND.ANYTHING!! It was not intuitive at all, reminded me of when they tried teaching "new math" in the 60's. Some day our old Windows 7 will have to be replaced - I'm going to see if the local college has a class on "intro to Windows 10" to cut down the frustration.

    Regarding blood pressure, I have severe white coat syndrome. 160/95 is not uncommon while sitting in the doc's office. I have a blood pressure meter here at home and check it daily, various times of the day. Mornings it ranges into the 140's/90's. By evening I get readings of 120's/70's. I am no longer on BP meds - even half a tablet of Losartan makes me dizzy. So I'm wondering if your dizziness is connected to your medicine.

    Rebecca - glad you and Lee survived the trip to Seattle and he's doing so well!

    Viv - don't forget to share "before" and "after" photos of your new kitchen! Hope the install job gets done with minimal hassle.

    Where's Barbara AHMOD?

    I think I'm healing OK. Have the adhesive allergy/rash under control by taking benedryl and applying hydrocortisone ointment on the red spots. Look worse than they feel. I am going to suggest they tell people with known adhesive allergies (I told them about it at the pre-op) to make sure to have an antihistamine and hydrocortisone cream on hand just in case. Luckily I had the bottle of benedryl here to calm the dogs!

    I'm ticked that I had to search the internet to find out about how to get the rash under control.

    I'm just taking a little ibuprofen now and still using the ice pack now and then. My goal is to drive next weekend. I'm sure the clerks at Walmart are missing me terribly. B)

    OK ladies, that's it for now. Make it a fabulous day! <3

    Lanette
    SW WA State where we had massive thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon & rare 1 1/3 inches of rain. Hooray!
  • TerriRichardson112
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    Janetr: I keep trying to emphasise keeping up the exercise to DH. When he first had his meniscus problem in March, he literally stopped all his exercise. Nothing I said got through to him. When he finally went to the doctor, he told him exactly what I had been saying all along. But because of his bull-headedness it’s taking him a long time to regain the strength he had.
  • barbiecat
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    :)Machka We have a sign hanging on our wall that says "If you are lucky enough to live near the water, you are lucky enough."

    :)Shannon, What great news. Thank you for sharing it with us. Best wishes on the next steps of your health journey.

    :)Rebecca, We drive from the Olympic Peninsula to Seattle twice a year for Jake to see the cardiologist. We treat ourselves to a fun restaurant lunch to make the trip more like an adventure. Congrats to Lee on a good report.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • Katla49
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    Donna C: I’m keeping my fingers crossed for your dream job. :star:

    M in OZ: I don’t see any reason why you would lose your hair unless you were pulling it out in frustration, but I’m impressed that you didn’t go stark raving mad through this ordeal. You are amazingly strong, organized, and persistent. WTG!!! Walking on the beach is a lovely thing to do. You are lucky to be so close. :flowerforyou:

    Heather: I’m happy that your DH was able to get the photos on his phone. I keep many on my phone and many on my computer as well. There is duplication so that I can see the photos at home on my computer or wherever I happen to be. :smiley:

    Lisa in AR: Congratulations on all of your health successes. :bigsmile:

    Lanette: OMG! I had A grades in pre-algebra. New math in the 60’s RUINED my mathematical progress. SMSG Algebra, followed by SMSG Geometry made me mad and sad. The whole program was awful and we had a bad math teacher two years in a row while we suffered through it, to boot. I’m no longer sad, but still more than slightly bitter. :grumble: I’ve been missing Barbara, too. As I recall, they were planning to travel for a while. After being marooned by landslides for months I can’t blame them. I would love to hear from her again. :star:

    Shannon in Ontario: Canada, Oregon or California? :huh: It sounds as though your health is improving thanks to your own good lifestyle and eating choices. WTG!!!!! :flowerforyou:

    Terri: My DH has been sedentary for a long time. He’s put the blame on MS even though his MS has been stable for several years thanks to good medicine. We have a pair of recumbent tricycles in our garage and he’s talking about getting his tires inflated and getting to work. I hope he follows through.


    I got a phone call from my daughter last night and the opportunity to chat with my oldest grandson on his birthday. That birthday call felt like a birthday present just for me. He is 5 years old and starting kindergarten. :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

    I plan to share my goal progress for August now. Towards the end of the day Barbie will set up our new thread for next month. There will be a new link as part of her thread set up. Watch for it and open it to get yourself set up for September.


    August 2019 Resolutions

    1. Log every bite and swallow. done
    2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina. done
    3. Have fun every day. done
    4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day. done
    5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours nightly. done
    6. Avoid alcohol. Not perfect, but only a couple of indulgences. :embarassed:

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
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    Min Oz- lost my hair in chunk y eye brows from peri menopause hot flashes a few rosemary oil drops to water in spray bottle spray roots rub on eyebrows it will be less itchy y grow back.

    Connie- Few Women your mom’s age after getting the mastectomy (If we’re big breasted) healed up enjoyed not having the weight y being able to sleep in any position. It’s just as painful as breast implants tho or breast reduction surgery so make her comfy as possible. Coworker of mine wore a padded bra for work but took it off after kept it off she loved not wearing the torture devices were forced to wear! Lol I go free at home myself.My breasts have gone up 1 size every pregnancy so I’m a large D! Chemo isn’t fun Mom had that for decades we let her sleep made the room dark made sure she had equate or name brand nutrition shakes! For every meal! High calorie items that she could have that were soft foods.If she started loosing hair a nice hair cut...they sell hats 🧢 that are cute we put one on her. Lots of movies to laughter with cozy blankets on every couch y a potty chair nearby or bathroom (lots of furniture rearranging but worth it) .A basket with change of clothes in each bathroom in case needed (came in handy for guests less embarrassment for her not us). Spray dry shampoos y wet wipes. Help in the shower!!! Vertigo can happen is why. If she likes computers to books set up a spot. Relaxing music y if can lavender wall plugs from glades what we used by her chair y bed! Humidifier to heating pads we had ice packs to yogurts . We had idomodium to natural bathroom remedies like probiotics.

    Debby -You go talk to the storage guy if need be with her Sometimes is older gals get stuff done that younger ones can’t (she’s been a victim isn’t pushy but you can be). Plus he may not understand it’s an escaping abuse situation their more likely to give it over 4ft n those cases than normal situations.Wording is key 🔑.

    Still trying to figure out how to make our Spanish ,Native American,y Hispanic family recipes with less salt to calories not much out there on the how to do this front.
    Yet German to British family recipes are so easy to convert! Lots of web recipes out the wazooo!
    Lots of low calorie sweets to condiments now so easier to keep snaking or meal calories down. JRs high calorie diet items are on 1 shelf down low so if our fat butts want some we got to exercise to grab it lol 😂...noticed their not getting touched. Sugarfree cookies to Sugarfree chipotle Walden 0cal dressing eye level along with baked Cheetos. Even cereal in reach.Keep reading said
    1.Purge out dated items
    2.give away or slowly use up as a side item the things you need to purge
    3. Replace items once gone with healthier options only
    4. Clean your pantry wipe shelves look at what you got.
    5. Continue process a few times
    6. Finally when you can’t do much more
    purge what you kept but know you won’t eat (Halloween candy!)
    7. Arrange it where lower cal y healthier options are eye level for cravings

    I finally finished my pantry y almost finished my freezer (1 item to use up everything bad was purged).Fridge done!
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    GOUT TART CHERRY JUICE homemade-
    (Saves $7)
    1.4 sweet n lows y 1/2-1tsp sugar
    2.1 Quart boiling water
    3.2 Quarts reg water
    4.1 Can Oregon Red Tart Cherries 14.5oz

    1.Pitcher drain can cherries into it that liquid is golden! Add 4sweetnlows
    2.Food processor or blender put can cherries 🍒 go till it’s pulp (greasy cherries depit boil on stove do the same) add 1/2-1 tsp sugar while blending so it gets mixed in .Add to pitcher
    3.add boiling hot water to pitcher over pulp then add regular water.Stir put in refrigerator
    As juice with pulp Or in a popsicle mold of wanting a cold treat.(If hate pulp even tho it’s healthier use strainer when adding pulp y hot water)
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    Amber Tx

    Sw 195
    Cw 158.8
    Still craving veggies but darn their cleaning me out! Butts as raw as a turnip!
    Congrats to all of us we’re all definitely further than we’re we started anyone needs to know alternatives for salad dressing to other favorite meals don’t be shy just ask.

    Still looking for bigger kid products for JR has to hold 60lbs to give us growing room y be for over 4ft tall .2 1/2 on the 9th getting excited for that milestone! Post menopause baby 🍼 getting bigger every day but definitely seeing the 2yr old stubborn streak he doesn’t want the potty or to brush his teeth out of the blue! Too bad so sad those teeth are getting brushed! Looking into the tall teepees wish I lived closer to my Dads family our tribe would build him one if I was. Uncle bringing the basketball hoop soon 9ft talk so excited bout that too
  • pipcd34
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  • Machka9
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    Katla49 wrote: »

    M in OZ: I don’t see any reason why you would lose your hair unless you were pulling it out in frustration, but I’m impressed that you didn’t go stark raving mad through this ordeal. You are amazingly strong, organized, and persistent. WTG!!! Walking on the beach is a lovely thing to do. You are lucky to be so close. :flowerforyou:

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    Yeah ... just a figure of speech ... I felt like pulling it out in frustration!! :p

    Mind you, in the first couple months after his accident, I did lose quite a bit of hair from a stress level I had never experienced before. It gave me a bit of a layered look when it grew back.

    Thank you very much for your comments. :) I've always been told I'm stubborn ... maybe that turned out to be a good thing! :)

    M in Oz

  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
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    Luck!!!! Found a 5foot teepee!!! Width 51x51x60 Tall Onsale half off at Walmart online only $25 also got him a nerf ax for fun days zombie ax lol. He loves tools it will fit in his tool box lol. He can’t outgrow this tent ever ! It’s HUGe! Lucky 🍀 day it went on sale for Labor Day!!! Limited time just when I needed it! Will be the main Christmas gift 🎁. We celebrate December 24th as Christmas so don’t be surprised if I say happy Christmas Eve 23rd a day earlier than most of you.
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    Still if anyone gets a toy for 6yr old or older grandson it fits them think of me pass it on! My Dad mentioned the teepee lol 😂 I thought well wonder if they sell them at stores you never know. We played in them as kids.

    RvRita- Daughter was our techie 👩‍💻 now she’s doing tech for the Navy.

    Amber Tx
  • janetr7476
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    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Janetr: I keep trying to emphasise keeping up the exercise to DH. When he first had his meniscus problem in March, he literally stopped all his exercise. Nothing I said got through to him. When he finally went to the doctor, he told him exactly what I had been saying all along. But because of his bull-headedness it’s taking him a long time to regain the strength he had.

    Teri, my husband is exactly the same. Men!! Lol

    Janetr OKC
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,053 Member
    edited August 2019
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    Amber I have heard Rosemary is good for hair loss too. Yes and stress is hard both of your hair and your teeth. My mom said she had great teeth until my Father and she went through WWII.
    lhscapil wrote: »
    Happy Saturday ladies! <3

    Luci - thrilled for you that your eye is doing so well!

    Donna C - welcome! Your activity level is inspiring :) Hope the new job works out OK IF you want it to.

    Machka & Margaret - so glad you are on this thread and sharing your experiences in dealing with the medical and legal challenges for DH & son. ((((HUGS)))) <3

    Machka - beautiful photos of the beach, thank you for sharing!

    Heather     - right before I retired, IT department starting loading Windows 10 onto our computers. I.COULD.NOT.FIND.ANYTHING!! It was not intuitive at all, reminded me of when they tried teaching "new math" in the 60's. Some day our old Windows 7 will have to be replaced - I'm going to see if the local college has a class on "intro to Windows 10" to cut down the frustration.

    Regarding blood pressure, I have severe white coat syndrome. 160/95 is not uncommon while sitting in the doc's office. I have a blood pressure meter here at home and check it daily, various times of the day. Mornings it ranges into the 140's/90's. By evening I get readings of 120's/70's. I am no longer on BP meds - even half a tablet of Losartan makes me dizzy. So I'm wondering if your dizziness is connected to your medicine.

    Rebecca - glad you and Lee survived the trip to Seattle and he's doing so well!

    Viv - don't forget to share "before" and "after" photos of your new kitchen! Hope the install job gets done with minimal hassle.

    Where's Barbara AHMOD?

    I think I'm healing OK. Have the adhesive allergy/rash under control by taking benedryl and applying hydrocortisone ointment on the red spots. Look worse than they feel. I am going to suggest they tell people with known adhesive allergies (I told them about it at the pre-op) to make sure to have an antihistamine and hydrocortisone cream on hand just in case. Luckily I had the bottle of benedryl here to calm the dogs!

    I'm ticked that I had to search the internet to find out about how to get the rash under control.

    I'm just taking a little ibuprofen now and still using the ice pack now and then. My goal is to drive next weekend. I'm sure the clerks at Walmart are missing me terribly. B)

    OK ladies, that's it for now. Make it a fabulous day! <3

    Lanette
    SW WA State where we had massive thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon & rare 1 1/3 inches of rain. Hooray!

    Thank you Lanette for your support. My goal toady is to make a spread sheet of the tasks I need to complete. One thing I have learned already is if you have a paid for car it is best to have another person on the title besides you. I guess it can get complicated trying to sell your car when the person passes If you have beneficiaries on your account make the secondary beneficiary your trust. These are just a few things I have to finish getting things order. Still have not heard from original lawyer about our primary residence being in our trust. I am afraid I will have to pay for this with this new law firm. This time I will insist on a copy of the new deed before I pay the fee.

    Our executor is a niece who lives our of town, so I want to make it as easy as I can for her and make sure everything is up to date. Talked to darling brother who settled my mom's estate. My mom had everything in order except for a small number of shares of stock worth about $1000. Brother has a file an inch thick trying to get them to release the money. They say he needs a lawyer. The lawyer would cost more than this is worth. He says he still receives dividends and figures it will eventually be turned over to the state. I teased him and said enjoy a meal at MacDonald's using the dividends.

    I am so grateful to my mom and brother for making this such an easier process when she past. It is hard enough to lose your parents. To have to straightened out a financial mess,it is the lawyers who make the money. It also just adds to the stress.

    I will say it again to if your families spent or not not have much money at their passing please walk away. It is not your responsibility to straighten this out. It will just cause you heartache, STRESS, and money you will probably never see again. If you do decide to spend some of your own money keep good records like Allie did. If there is any money left over you might get reimbursed for some of it.

    The state and creditors will eventually take over after many pleas to you. They figure they have nothing to lose. Just repeat you are under no legal obligation for these debts. The creditors will take what ever is left in the estate.

    Margaret


  • pipcd34
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    Did my good deed for the day. At Starbucks and there were some bills left on the counter. Asked around and gave it to the manager. Didn’t count it, more than $1 bills
  • Katla49
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    :flowerforyou:

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