WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2019
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Hi there,
We are back in Dover and have just had breakfast. We have to vacate the cabin at 9 and will be called for the car at 10.10. We wait in the lounge with tea and coffee on tap and some snacks.
I woke up at 3 am and couldn't drift off again. Oh well. I should sleep tonight in my own bed (s).
I think I won't be going to French Circle tonight as I am knackered.
DSIL and boyfriend are coming at the weekend, but it's only one night. I'm going to book a restaurant. They are going to treat me for my birthday. Just have to make one bed and clean my bathroom for them.
We will be travelling home with the people we came with. Strangely we have only glimpsed them once during the whole trip. Everyone seems to know who we are because they see us dancing every night. We have the audience for the main show settling down to watch us. Poor DH!!!!!!
Strangers come up and say hello, we've been watching you. Jolly good.
Much love, Heather, back in the UK.4 -
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DH got a bit over hungry and dehydrated yesterday and gave me a difficult time for over 2 hours. Totally forgot who I am. Tried to lock me out of the house. Took our cat for a walk, OFF-leash, then yelled when I came out with the leash. Finally got them both back in the house. Once he ate and drank something, he reverted to his much more docile self. But for awhile there, it was ugly. Have I ever told you how much I hate dementia. In mid-November I have an appointment with the VA to learn what health care benefits may be available to us. There will be several hoops to jump through, but eventually, hope to secure home respite care and adult day care for a reasonable cost.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
SMILING from lips, eyes and heart
Sorry to hear you're going through that and I really hope you're able to find some help.
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Glasses: they texted me about 4:30 pm today telling me my frames were back. Yay! Unfortunately I was in my class at uni about a 45 minute walk away. I'll have to collect them tomorrow, so I've got another evening using less-than-ideal glasses.
The last couple days have been nuts! Today we had a house inspection and I had my presentation at university.
Because we rent, our place is inspected about every 6 months or so. We always get good reports, but part of the reason for that is because we spend some time in the days before the inspection making sure everything is in really good condition. I did some cleaning on the weekend in between working on my uni assignment, then gave my husband a short list of the rest of what needed to be done on Monday and Tuesday.
Yesterday morning he was on the verge of losing the plot, almost in tears and extremely stressed to the point I was worried he might have another seizure. He was confused and thought the inspection was yesterday and we weren't ready. I think the place would have been fine anyway, but there were a couple things which needed doing. That took some calming down.
Then in the evening, I was hastily trying to put my presentation together, while he was still fussing around the house. Got to bed late. Headache.
Work today, leaving him to deal with the house inspection. He told me that we got a glowing report and she told my husband that our garden is the best one of the houses she inspects!!
It is a really pretty garden and my husband takes care of it well.
Then off to the university for my presentation which went quite well, I think. I'm glad it's done!
Now I've got to finish the written part of my assignment by Friday. I've taken tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday off work in order to do this. However, we've got some stuff on tomorrow morning.
Busy, busy week.
Machka in Oz5 -
Machka and Rori - Your care for your partners leaves me in awe, always. In all things around this place, even though it occasionally annoys Corey, I try to make sure that I can do it by myself, and that is because of the two of you. Like hauling brush after it's cut, I just strung a tarpaulin to the back of the riding mower, and was able to drag far more than I could have carried in one trip, or even a half dozen. Being independent matters deeply to me, and being able to take care of both of us if necessary seems to be worth striving for.
Heather - Welcome home.
Crazy busy day coming up here--yesterday was my one day off of the gym this week, so I'm headed thataway in a few minutes, and got sooooo much to do once I get back to the computer. Gave the house a lick and a promise for cleaning, and will stack some of the piles up in my home office before my new supervisor gets here, but that's about it. Everything collects in my office for some odd reason... it's the old dining room, and is quite central to the house. Will clear out some clutter when I get back from the gym, as I'm cooling down before getting in the shower.
She and I will head out to lunch around noon, and we may/may not be at the University around 2 p.m. for an interim meeting on the federal grant. Much depends on the university folks.
And... it's 46 degrees here! (less than 8 C). So pleased to see fall finally here... will have to dig out my light jacket to wear to the gym.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR3 -
Will take the water class today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Keep It Up DVD by Debbie Siebers
Want to leave early and buy gas, then take the class.
Cheryl – welcome back. I’ve missed your pics of your horses
Rori – there is a special place in heaven and everyone like you
Welcome everyone new!
Kim – praying for no fire
Off to buy gas then take the class. Afterwards, I’ll probably stop at the Salvation Army, see if they have Vince’s bread, then go to WalMart
Michele in NC
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It's Wednesday ladies!
Kim - your power company has the right idea but wow. Do any of your neighbors have a generator? I would mainly worry about food in the fridge and freezer if the power is out for more than 12 hours. Heartening to hear neighbors are doing some mutual planning.
OK, busy morning so on the run early. Will be back later.
Lanette
Chilly SW WA State
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Morning lovelies. During the teaching day yesterday, my voice gave out. The cold that I thought I had obliterated settled on my vocal chords (typical for me) and now I am silenced
dh calls me Harpo and giggles around me 
Luckily I have off today so I’m on total vocal rest, I’ll do some filing and light clean up around home.
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Cheryl! Long time no see, good to see your face (and the horses).
Elliptical this morning - and to illustrate the difference between the gym machine and the Fitbit:
Per the gym's machine - 30 minutes, 2 miles, 237 calories
Per my Fitbit - 30 minutes, 1.1 miles, 302 calories.
If you didn't know, most gym machines are set for males, and most are set for a 165-pound male as the norm, unless it asks you for your gender and weight (few do). Don't trust what the gym machine tells you, they're at best an estimate, and as shown above, can be off by as much as 25% or more.
I pay much more attention to calories burned on my Fitbit than I do to the distance. My goal is to burn about 10 calories per minute of exercise, which effectively means I'm working at my absolute utmost about half the time. I'll inch that up over the months to come, but probably won't get it past 13 or 14 - that would mean I'm working at my max the entire 30 minutes, and my joints start breaking down if I overexercise.
Not saying anyone should do what I do, I just like hearing what other people are doing. You know your body best.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR3 -
Just a quick note they didn’t turn us off at 4 AM we have a reprieve until between noon and five today. 185,000 people that turned off last night in Marin Sonoma area. I’m headed out for my walk so just a quick note5
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Hello everyone.
Just a quick note for now......
Kim - I have had much practice being without power for days on end being that I have live in Florida for over 30 years. When I know a hurricane is coming I immediately start freezing containers of water. Not only do they keep the freezer colder, but can be used in coolers and eventually for drinking water if water is kept in the container. Also, I invested in 2 smaller 5-day coolers and use one for drinks (opened frequently) and one for food. If the storm is really coming I made sure some food prep has been completed and cool salads (macaroni, potato, etc.) so things are ready for no-cook meals. I also attempt to purchase ice (can be a challenge around here during a hurricane watch) about 3-days out and start loading up the coolers. Make sure you have lots of batteries and flashlights (candles are very dangerous especially around young ones and pets). Charge all chargeable items and keep them charged. The hardest thing is keeping one entertained so some board games, cards, books, hand hobbies, etc. are also prepped. You may want to look at some hurricane preparation articles online - they will be a big help for non-electricity periods. Prayer to no fires!
I hope everyone is doing well and sending positive thoughts to all.4 -
@auntiebk Oops! popcast was a typo. It should have been to be popcorn. Sometimes autocorrect does peculiar things! 😂
Just a few minutes to touch base with you all.
Mille Failte to all our new friends. This lively group always have excellent support and advice to offer.
My heart goes out to those of you going through trials and tribulations. May providence grant a positive resolution to your problems.
Love the colourful 🐢 figure.
Until DH had his knee problems in May, and moved into our front room, we slept in a kings size bed in the master at the back of the house, despite our divergent sleeping habits. He now sleeps in our old bed, which is a queen size. He keeps most of his clothes downstairs near the shower room. My current closet is in our master bedroom. We talked about our arrangements a couple of weeks ago, and agreed that we would continue with the separate rooms a while longer, as we are both sleeping better. It may become permanent, but neither of us seems ready to declare that permanence just yet.
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Currently at 112 pages for this assignment.
At the same time I'm also writing an instruction manual for a massive process I do 4 times a year. I'm at 70 pages and counting with that one.
I don't have the knack of writing novels instead I write research papers and instruction manuals.
Machka in Oz3 -
Decided to hold off on surgery one outlined same I had only 50% effective.The newest surgery is in final trials will be out soon enough it’s 95% effective.
Yes Luci I need to start cranberry tablets again I keep forgetting to get back on them but don’t think they stop bacterial infections like what I got recently.I started getting infections after my 1st pregnancy seemed to clear up after Bam pregnancy 🤰 then bam it’s back over y over again. Bacterial Vaginitis also has a lot of myths out there it’s caused by genetic, (virgins can get it) soap y douching messing up the balance, y hormones,y sex with partner even 1 for your whole life . All other reasons you find on the web are old wives tales still being perpetuated like the one it’s from sleeping with certain races they were started by racists still are listed as a reason on many sites! Shame on them in my opinion for not realizing that! Others out there is that it’s a sluts disease yet a child can get who’s a virgin that ones old out dated needs scrapped too. Mines Genetic poor mom had chronic yeast,bladder,bacterial infections.
4oz Steak 🥩 steamed today with veggies 🌽 y Crystal light tea Mango 🥭.
Snacks not till night time- Bryers 70cal ice cream ,toasted Cher it’s,y yougurt the one Machka uses cause it’s tools it light half the calories my store only caries 2 flavors it’s hidden!
Amber Tx
Christmas decorating y gift bags (reusable better for the environment than wrapping paper no tissue paper just a big bag y tiny ones. A giant y regular stockings reusable. Only u can prevent paper waste lol picturing a Bear 🐻 while saying that with a fire helmet ⛑.1 -
Kate UK 1
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Home!!!! Long car ride as two other stops on the way. Took about 2hrs 40 minutes.
A nap is in my near future.
Haven't even looked inside the cases, but my jug I bought in Malmo is on the windowsill.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX3 -
Christmas Rules I changed too to make it less stressful y smoother we’ll stop the keeping up with the Jones nonsense!
Bag (no papers) with from Your Family written on it (no more from mom then another from Sis etc if you can only afford 2 gifts that’s fine cause someone else over bought they go into the same bag!) If it’s something super special like wedding ring to ornament from grandma to grandkid the keep sake it’s handed in a box by that person to them early or at the tree time (not placed under my mom gave us stuff then died the 23rd of December).
If someone working theirs no Rule that says a holiday has to be held on that day only! If working 25th the 24th or 26th same thing! Go by a day everyone has off even if it’s a week later (well for school kids they can write we’re having it late this is what I think I’ll get)
Practical gifts! If someone needs socks 🧦 get them socks if someone else needs a watch for work get that I ask what they Need they can add wants if they want to will get what we can any gift cards can buy what was missed later at after sales!
Dollar tree,swap shops,guy on side of a road making some much needed money for his family,online stores,in stores,All allowed if someone asks for a Tiffany lamp too bad so sad their getting what they get!
No prices set so 1c to a lot is fine up to you. At time of opening if someone asks who bought it you can take credit answer their questions lol 😂.
Potluck dinner from a restaurant I cook what I cook to go with it or not at all or what I feel like no one can complain it’s usually a BBQ meat combo holiday pack with a salad to teas I made a few things I thought would be fun to make in advance I DO Not cook on Christmas Day! It is reheated y restaurant only! If can’t afford restaurant it’s reheated cooked a day before like corn on cob to salads to baked chicken...not cooking traditional meal expected! If mother-in-law makes tamales we buy some eat those too . Leftovers for days live with it lol.
Decorations go up little at a time for months I start before or after Thanksgiving doesn’t matter I have a theme (Fall) so it’s suitable for both with some Christmas ones.
Tree goes up a week before if real but anytime if fake. This year baby safe now ornaments this will be his 1st tree. No rule that says have to put a choking hazard up for the 1st one! Needles of a tree are number one cause of hospital 🏥 visits to glass.
Same old decorations after sales will but up to $20-$50 worth to add to the collection as we go so ones that are looking bad slowly get replaced but we keep sentimental.
Gift bags stored away for next Christmas again unless the one that tore. Bows from others gifts goes back too reusable.
Gifts from others go under the tree 🌲as is or gift bag
Cards are now email or a call lump it!
Birthday gift is separate! So 1 will be wrapped in Birthday gift bag no combining.
Amber Tx
Mean family members will not be invited they can learn to behave!
If someone wants to do something crazy y new for the holidays instead of coming that’s allowed too0 -
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My jug is the flowery one in the middle.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX
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I was just suddenly reminded ... it's Thanksgiving on Monday!!
If I were really energetic I'd bake a pumpkin pie and take it into work for my coworkers who have likely never had pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin is not a "dessert" vegetable here ... it's a ... well, a vegetable.
Machka in Oz
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The season has changed. It was 36 F (2 C) this morning when I took the dogs out for the before breakfast walk. I wore my "winter in Maine" coat and the dogs wore their coats (first time since April). When we got home, Jake had a fire going in the wood stove in addition to the heat pump/furnace that was busily heating the house. Barbie in NW WA 6
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Back after almost a year away and a gain of 13 out of 40 pounds. Went on a honeymoon 1 year ago and stopped counting afterwards. Big mistake. You all are so upbeat and working you programs diligently. That is great. Hoping I can get a salad for lunch to stay on track today which is my first day back to MFP. Best, Cat5
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Amber ~ You sure are starting Christmas early!
Machka ~ Glad you are getting your glasses. I would be blind as a bat without mine.
Katla ~ Have a safe and fun visit.
Pumpkin: In my family, we have no desire to eat the beloved pumpkin and can't understand why so many people adore it. Instead, we love sweet potatoes in pie and casseroles. Another strange thing about me is that I love fruit cake and mince meat pie at Christmas.
Carol in GA
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Exercised, stopped at the Salvation Army (got a M&M cookie jar for Vince), Big Lots didn’t have his bread, they think PF has stopped bringing it to them since that guy for PF hasn’t been there for months, then went to WalMart.
I'd heard that the new instructor was good, personally, I wasn't impressed. She wasn't in the water, kept wanting us to do things that are good on land but almost impossible in the deep water (because you don't have a floor), I wish she did more cardio (I had to constantly push myself), just about everyone didn't like her music, her voice was very soft. But I suspect part of it is that she has to get used to the members who take the class. We're not youngsters so that's why we weren't impressed with the music. I guess give her time. To be honest, I really don't know if she's going to be the permanent teacher.
NYKaren – feel better fast
Amber – I’m maintaining a Christmas list of things that I want. I’d forget them when I’m making my list, so that’s why I’m keeping it now.
M – happy Thanksgiving. Wish ours was earlier, it’s just so much having Thanksgiving and then Christmas right after.
Cat – welcome back
Vince and Steve went to Waffle House for a waffle, I was at exercise. Not that I mind missing going.
Michele in NC
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Well they are calling for snow on Friday. What happened to Fall?? I am really upset with myself. My eating is out of control. I keep planning and next thing I know I am eating everything I can get my hands on. Not proud of myself that is for sure. I know I am really stressed about work and it is like my mind shuts down and all I can think about is what to put in my mouth next. Sorry to go on so, but I feel so out of control.
Have a dept meeting this afternoon, just got all the papers ready for that. Going to be a long one as have a lot to talk about and the new person will be there so everyone will get to meet her. I am hoping things will settle down soon.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE
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Hi Gals,
I do wish that PG&E would be working on underground lines and other things that would be a long term fix, but knowing folks burned out by the Napa fire 2017 the camp fire 2018 makes me appreciate anything anyone can do to help keep us safe. Including turning off the power. Someone asked about hospitals, they all have 5 days of generator power to cover for an earthquake, and we have a robust mutual aid system in the greater San Francisco Bay area to allow for help. Neighbors have been chatting about how we’ll handle this. In some ways it could pull people together. Tomorrow at 4 am is when the window starts – the power could go off anytime between then and Saturday and then be off for up to 5 days… I’ll post so everyone knows. So far the wind is light to none, and that is good!
Kim from N. California
Thinking of you this morning, Kim. I hope you are well and safe.
ETA: Just saw your update. So happy that you got a reprieve.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon1 -
I was just suddenly reminded ... it's Thanksgiving on Monday!!
If I were really energetic I'd bake a pumpkin pie and take it into work for my coworkers who have likely never had pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin is not a "dessert" vegetable here ... it's a ... well, a vegetable.
Machka in Oz
I agree. I think it's a vegetable, too. I mean, pie and muffins and lattes are fine, as I sit here right now drinking a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, but pumpkins are veggies.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon1 -
The season has changed. It was 36 F (2 C) this morning when I took the dogs out for the before breakfast walk. I wore my "winter in Maine" coat and the dogs wore their coats (first time since April). When we got home, Jake had a fire going in the wood stove in addition to the heat pump/furnace that was busily heating the house. Barbie in NW WA
I know!!! Ach. I have been rotating my aloes in the house at night and outside during the day, but I did not put them out this morning. And I heard on OPB driving into work this morning that somewhere had snow and there was a road closure??? I was only half paying attention, so I missed where exactly, but could it have been I-84? Or one of the mountain roads that is only open seasonally?
I am not ready for this. Just not ready.
Felicia, dreaming of Puerta Vallerta
Willamette Valley, Oregon1
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