WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2019
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Allie, condolences on your DFIL’s passing.
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Thanks @evie1958 and @SuzyQ113 and @barbiecat
Really appreciate this advice 😊
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shOtzz99, sometimes adulting is damn near impossible at 76 for me. I have 12 grandkids, all but 3 of whom are 20 or older now. I never cease to be amazed at the variety of adults that have come from my loins, so to speak, and by other methods. I have blended families, families with adoptions, families with steps, halfs, sortas, and wanderers in and out of the mix. If you hang around long enough to eat a few meals and sleep over a few nights at all my daughters’ homes, you end up being there for major holidays and celebrate birthdays, share hand-me-downs or ups, and you magically become family, sort of like the Velveteen rabbit became “real” because he was loved. Sounds like you have the knack of opening your heart to let folks in, for sure.
Clair from Texas, sometimes the best way to manage a situation is to be away from it for a while. I don’t visit friends often who have alcohol involved at every get together. And I try to come up with things to do that involve no alcohol and either healthy or not over abundant food, things like a “Summer Salads, Summer Not” potluck and movie night I hosted in out clubhouse. I provided greens and told folks to bring whatever they thought a salad wasn’t complete without. I also provided mostly healthy and/or diet dressings. It was fun, and I could pick and choose the add-ins for my salad. Don’t be afraid to choose an independent direction while you cement new habits.
Barbie AHMOD, have a very happy anniversary. I don’t know what I’d do without your level-headed thoughts on the many topics we wouch on. I lived in the East Bay Area from 1969 to 1971. How I loved that place! Tilden Oark was my wonderland.
Sharon Near Seattle
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Rho, what a great story. Over the years, knowing many, MANY people, and knowing most of them QUITE well, I’ve found that “normal families”, as we used to think of them when “Father Knows Best”, Leave It To Beaver” and all the rest of the family sit coms were the only fare on tv, are only half, or perhaps less than that, of the families I’ve known. While it’s true that I’ve lived in the West Coast for 52 years, I keep in close touch with my school mates from Ohio. The odds there are probably 60-40% in favor of the traditional norm, but then, the ones who differ from that may not be on the message boards for classmates for any number of reasons. Bullying, or fear of it, is at least one reason I can think of. I think a great number of the world’s problems would be helped by getting out there and talking to folks as we do here. This thread has always, to my knowledge, been inclusive and nonjudgmental. Thsnks, gals, for keeping it that way!
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Hi all, I was MIA yesterday because of our guests. I missed Allie's DFIL's passing. I want to express my appreciation for the wonderful way, Allie, you have cared for that gentleman over all the years that I've known you. A true act of devotion and love. I know you will grieve his passing and there will be a big hole in your life for a while, but I am sure you can feel peace, knowing that you did your best for him and were able to comfort his last moments. Sending love.
We had a nice, chatty day yesterday, despite the dreadful weather! It rained all day, so we didn't go out.
My DSIL brought me a cake she had made, with lovely candles, which we had with the champagne that my other DSIL had delivered to the ship.
Lots of chat about our respective holidays. It actually was three birthdays, DH, my DSIL 's boyfriend, and mine, all around the same time. They took us out for dinner to Planet India, which I booked earlier because it is totally vegetarian, for the boyfriend. Because of the rain I booked an Uber both ways. I had a very hot chickpea curry, which I loved, but I am expecting consequences this morning. The boyfriend also had it - he is of Indian extraction and loves hot food, but he could not eat much of it. He was amazed I could eat it! It was on the menu as very, very hot.
I did order an extra portion of yoghurt!
We will be having breakfast, muesli and small croissants, and then they will decide whether to head for home, or not. If the weather is good enough for a walk they will stay until after lunch. I have bagels.
This afternoon we are meant to be going over to say hello to the grandchildren, but I'm not sure about DH's throat. I am seemingly ok at the moment. On our ship the hygiene was amazing, with hand sterilising stands at every doorway, and gel squirting handles on the toilets. Everything was regularly swabbed down and wipes were everywhere. As we came on and off the ship we had to sterilise. The crew policed the sterilisers at meals to make sure. Didn't hear of any problems. As in real life though, it only takes one person, on or off the ship, to sneeze on you! We travelled by public transport in Oslo, as well as eating in cafes everywhere.
The kids are always rife with germs, especially this time of year. I usually get a 'back to school ' cold. The last two years I have had dreadful coughs that nearly hospitalized me and lasted for months. I really hope I escape that this year.
Oh well, time to start the day. I've been awake since 6.00.
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The cake my lovely DSIL made me.
Just about to blow the candles out.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX
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P S - I did them all in one blow.
Heather UK XXXXXX7 -
Sunday ... Temperature high today: 16C! (Yesterday it only got to 13.2C.) Lots of sunshine. Not too much wind.
Cycling Distance: 15.48 km
Elevation: 131 metres
Moving Time: 1:01:09
Elapsed Time: 1:04:50
Speed: Avg: 15.2 km/h | Max: 28.4 km/h
Machka in Oz
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Jan-19 ... 241.6 km (150.1 miles) = 27 hours 2 minutesReview ... (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
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
Aug-19 ... 162.5 km (100.9 miles) = 28 hours 4 minutes
Sep-19 ... 136.0 km (84.5 miles) = 23 hours 10 minutes
Goal: More than September!!
Tuesday, 1 October 2019 … 6.4 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 2 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 2 October 2019 … 5.4 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 3 flights of stairs
Thursday, 3 October 2019 … 8.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 15 flights of stairs
Friday, 4 October 2019 … 1.4 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 16 flights of stairs
Saturday, 5 October 2019 … 0.0 km walking + 20.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Sunday, 6 October 2019 … 3.7 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 2.6 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Monday, 7 October 2019 … 2.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 14 flights of stairs + pilates!
Tuesday, 8 October 2019 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
Wednesday, 9 October 2019 … 6.4 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 3 flights of stairs
Thursday, 10 October 2019 … 3.2 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Friday, 11 October 2019 … 1.2 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Saturday, 12 October 2019 … 6.5 km walking + 20.5 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
Sunday, 13 October 2019 … 0.0 km walking + 15.5 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
2019 Monthly October
Walking Distance (km): 47.5
Walking Time (min): 593.4
Cycling Distance (km): 56.0
Cycling Time (min): 232.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 57.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 45.6
Rowing Distance (km): 2.6
Rowing Time (min): 17.0
Other Distance: 0.0
Other Time: 30.0
Totals
Total Distance (km): 106.0
Total Distance (miles): 65.9
Total Time (min): 918.0
Total Time (hr): 15:17:581 -
1948Peachy wrote: »(((Alison)))
Hobby & Money Making: Buying and Selling vintage jewelry.
Carol in GA
That sounds interesting! Have you found some good pieces?
I'm interested in aquamarine jewellery and have browsed through some of our local antique shops looking at their pieces. One day I might buy some. But there are some fascinating pieces of all different sorts!
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KetoneKaren wrote: »__________
our ballerina Josephine finally has a diagnosis...Ewing sarcoma...here she is trying on a wig option:
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(((Hugs))) & Strength & Peace to all...
I hope they've caught it soon enough that it can be treated and cured.
She's so cute in those wigs.
M in Oz
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Am finishing the book “Dewey”. This is a great book for any cat lover. I was crying at the end, Vince said “if that’s what that book does to you, I definitely don’t want to read it”. It’s sad how he came to be at the library and sad at the end.
Michele in NC
My mother loaned that book to me during one of our Canada visits a few years ago ... I liked it.
Machka in Oz
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Janet OKC - Matthew is adorable!
Connie in KY – I have some arthritis in my hands that is bothersome at times, but I think working and using the keyboard and needlepoint actually helps that. My hips were replaced due to arthritis. My knee xrays a couple of years ago actually looked pretty good, but who knows. I have had problems with the tendon getting inflamed off and on for a couple of years. Was going to discuss with doc at last visit but it wasn’t bothering me then. Am hoping ice and massage and stretches helps. Mainly want to go to pt to make sure stretches etc. are ok movements for replaced hips. While they function very well want to make sure I am sensible.
Heather – your birthday celebration was awesome. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Sharon near Seattle – families don’t much fit the traditional mode any more. Mine has become fairly diverse also with steps children, different races, etc. My mother, who was in her mid 80’s at the time, once said (after listing the diversity in her brood of 4 children, 13 grandchildren and 29 great grand-children), “Who would have ever thought I would have such a diverse family?” She said it with pride and amazement. She didn’t know what a step grand-child was-once they came to the family they were hers! I’m glad I had such a role model.
Allie - make sure you take care of yourself now. I have been with three people close to me when they passed (SIL, mother, husband). While it is exhausting it was the right thing to do. Looking back I am amazed I had the energy to make it through. With each of them I also had signs afterwards they were at peace.
Finishing up morning icing session, then church. Choir is back to singing at second service so I will stay for the anthem at second (comes fairly early in service), then duck out. Get to visit with people.
Hope everyone has/is having a good day.
Ginny in Ohio
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Karen VA - As Machka said, if caught early enough, Ewings seems to have a much better cure rate than the original diagnosis for Josephine, if I remember correctly. Here's hoping for the best results possible! She looks like joy personified in those wigs.
Allie - everyone else has said everything. Just sending hugs from here.
To those who are new to the thread, welcome! We're glad you're here.
My niece is snoring on the couch (which she prefers to sleeping in the spare bedroom without a TV)... my husband is snoring in the bedroom. I turned over and thought a cop was spotlighting me, but it was only the moon peeking in my bedroom window. Woke me right up. It's the Hunter's Moon this month, and if any are out there hunting, they've got the light to see by, for sure.
Haven't heard from my daughter yet, as they're making their way across through Georgia and up, and hesitate to call her or text her while she's on the trip. They're driving both vehicles, so I know she's busy or exhausted or both. I wouldn't want to drive a pickup for 14-16 hours in two days, with two kids, and six months pregnant. Just hoping all goes well.
Really enjoyed working on the business plan with my niece and her new business partner, and hope that it is tremendously successful. They just needed a guiding hand, so I helped them build a framework, and then just stayed available for questions. They were at it for hours yesterday, but they work together well.
Not used to all this company... but it will be fine. It's of short duration.
Love y'all,
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I've been taking a little break from uni stuff this weekend.
Extra sleep.
A bit more exercise.
Spending a little time outside ... my husband gave me a tour of our garden today.
And working on things for my cycling club: mainly advertising. I'll need to finish this tomorrow, but when it's done, I won't have much to do with it for the rest of the year. Basically, I'm posting the year's events up on FB and will have to touch up some stuff on the club website tomorrow. There might be slight adjustments as we get closer to events, but that's about it.
Machka in Oz
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Managed to walk 5.3 miles this evening with no stopping at all and in my best ever time. Apparently I am not a fan of walking in the cold and this motivated me to move faster. First freeze warning of the season here, brrrr, I am definitely not ready. I know it will get a lot colder where you live than where I live, but I've had to get out some of my warmer clothing and begin reminding myself of all the extra stuff I'll need as winter comes upon us. I walk every day no matter what the weather so I've had to do a lot of creative outfit planning to make it possible. Barbie in NW WA 4
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Hi, I'm new here. 51, live in Dallas, Tx. I need motivation! I have 30 lbs to lose and it seems to get harder every year. The truth is that I've gotten too comfortable - eat whatever, drink whatever and don't exercise much. Changing that. Starting goal: walk 2 miles everyday (I live in a beautiful neighborhood with lots of hills) and put all food in MFP. Biggest hurdle: stress eating. I need to control the stress or not let it affect eating. Any tips?6
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Niece is back off to her home in Western Oklahoma, and heard from the daughter - they'll drive another 5 or 6 hours today, and then be here in the early afternoon tomorrow. Can't wait to see the grands. And the daughter, of course.
Another night with a light freeze, but it's supposed to be the last one for quite a while - 60s and 70s for the next couple weeks, with lows dipping into the 40s. Fall has definitely arrived... and I'm so glad of it!
Off to the races, a few things to get done yet today. Love y'all!
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Medication change has had bad side effects working to stabilize.
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Still stalking and find each time I do - 40+ pages behind. Will never catch up; but, still alive, still walking with a cane [get a lot of positive comments on it - homemade by HS friend's father] and wish to be able to walk in my ankle boots which have a chunky heel. When I told my PT that, he just laughed and said, 'well, got about 3 more weeks to see how your balance goes. Guess I could walk with them, at home, and see how it goes. Don't know if I will see one of the 2 PTs they have there before I am released or if I have to continue with it for a while longer. I sure hope I get to see the PT that owns the company. Haven't been seen by the other one; and one of the PTAs. Chris is a 'talker' - must have to be in order to decide what one has to work on to figure which PT or PTA works with me.
Well, have a good weekend or week, wherever you are.
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Good morning!
Kim - your resourcefulness in dealing with that food from the camp was amazing. Good for you. Yes, do you know if they have any long-term plans for getting a generator there?
Allie - You will miss Buddy a lot, I'm sure. You were such a loving and loyal caretaker for him. (((HUGS)))
Yesterday I attended more Master Gardener training. Very interesting presentation on Mushrooms! I'm not ready to go picking in my yard without supervision, lol. But am ready to buy an Oyster Mushroom kit. I love them and haven't seen them in stores lately. Last ones I bought weren't fresh at all once I opened the packaging.
The other class was on Orchids! I don't have one yet but think I'm ready to make the plunge. The presenter has a greenhouse full of all kinds of them and much of what she talked about is from the American Orchid Society website - AOS.org
I am still watching the Alzheimer's "Science of Prevention" series. It's fairly lightweight compared to similar series I've watched, but still full of good reminders. It seems to be more of an "info-mercial" to sell DVD's of the series with in-depth interviews, etc.
Had a call yesterday from a former co-worker who is also looking at upcoming hernia surgery - again, under the belly button. She was looking for advice, and I had plenty, lol. Same surgeon, same hospital. She's had hers for a while but now is signaling it needs to be fixed. She is very obese so her recovery time will likely be longer and harder than mine was. She's also allergic to adhesives so gave her my list of what to do if it becomes a severe problem ([b]thank you Karen in VA!)
Time to get busy here.
Make it a fabulous Sunday, ladies!
Lanette
Warm and cloudy SW WA State2 -
VictoriaLWill wrote: »Hi, I'm new here. 51, live in Dallas, Tx. I need motivation! I have 30 lbs to lose and it seems to get harder every year. The truth is that I've gotten too comfortable - eat whatever, drink whatever and don't exercise much. Changing that. Starting goal: walk 2 miles everyday (I live in a beautiful neighborhood with lots of hills) and put all food in MFP. Biggest hurdle: stress eating. I need to control the stress or not let it affect eating. Any tips? It helped me to stay away from setting a weight loss goal and focus on behaviour plans. I started with setting a plan for eating each day and sticking to the plan. I figured out a way to drink more water and keep track of how much I drink. I decided to seek more opportunities to be active and I stopped using food as recreation. I go for walks with friends and gave up baking chocolate chip cookies for fun. Take baby steps. Barbie in NW WA 3
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Heather, I showed your beautiful birthday pic to husband, (putting my finger over the 70 part in you cake. I asked him to guess what birthday she's having.💖. He answered late fifties? My guess too! You rock 70 woman! Awesome!
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Allie-I’m so sorry for your loss.But I’m glad you got your answer that he made it to Heaven.My heart goes out to you and prayers as well.
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Aw, Rebecca, thank you.
I've been asleep most of the evening after a busy day. We started with a six mile walk along a blustery seafront, followed by watching the Japan/Scotland rugby match. Then our guests went home.
I slept for an hour, then we went over to the grandchildren and spent a couple of hours catching up after the cruise. It was wonderful to see them.
We finished by picking up fish and chips on the way home.
I think I'm still incubating a cold because I've slept most of the evening away! I was trying to watch a series on a journey through America, but couldn't keep my eyes open!
My DDIL told me they have decided to get an au pair because it is so difficult delivering and collecting the kids from various schools/nurseries every morning/afternoon with both parents working. She is from Spain and is starting in November after half term. They interviewed her on Facetime. It means changing around the sleeping arrangements with the two girls sharing in the old guest room and the au pair moving into Edie's room next to a shower room. Next Sunday all the kids will come to us for six hours while my son hires some muscle and they move all the furniture around, up and down stairs. Then we are off to a dance ball.
I hope it works out for them. Part of the plan is that she will speak Spanish sometimes to the kids. The two older ones go to a bilingual English/Spanish school. I expect Bea will pick it up soon enough. She will also go to the school eventually.
They are coming on Thursday for tea for DH's birthday. He wants to go out for lunch that day to Fatto a Mano (handmade, woodfired pizza). I've been ordering stuff from Amazon for little surprises to open in the morning. He has already had his main present of new gym kit before the cruise. He will be 74. Gosh! How did that happen?
I hope I sleep tonight after so much napping!
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stats for the day:
stairclimber- 30min, 1650steps, 103floors, 113ahr, 125mhr = 245c
Apple Watch- 217c
treadmill jog- 8.56min, 144ahr, 159mhr, 8.56min mi 6.5-7.5speed, 1mi=, 133c
Apple Watch- 117c
floor exercises- jumping, single/sidestep- 47min, 124ahr, 162mhr, 3sts of 15ea floor exercises 3 diff exer= 422c
Apple Watch- 351c
total cal 8001
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