WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2019

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    Athena is supercalifragiliciousexpialidocious! <3<3<3 A real character.

    Barbara - Your story is heart warming. Your Joe sounds a bit like my DH. Leave him alone and he usually works his own way round to something. My method has always been, plant a seed and walk away. Loving us is the key.

    Laters my friends, :D Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    machka I remember that gratitude calendar you shared with us last year—-how the time flies! I am in the habit of journaling which includes gratitude so I’m thinking in that direction already.

    Michele congrats on putting down those M&Ms. just goes to show you how giving yourself some time to pause and reflect can impact decisions.

    Kelly eventhough I’m not going to hit 24 hours of exercise, I’m still posting my minutes and will transfer them to the 24 hour challenge thread—not perfect—but better than before!

    NYKAREN
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,964 Member
    edited November 2019
    Evelyn: Spending time with our families is the best! I love the way your DYS has enclosed them all in his arms, and they look so relaxed. And DGD is taking everything in!
    Michele: 👍🏻 for resisting the M&Ms. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 My Nana always said "Let your wind blow free, where're you be, for if you don't, t'will be the death of thee!" So let'er Rrriiipppp!!!
    SueBDew: Would love to see a picture of the hairpin lace.
    Heather: You plant the seed, and if you're lucky, they think it's their own idea! 😂
    Viv: It's tough that both your SnLs have cancer. I hope YSnL gets a hopeful prognosis, and that the treatment for OSnL has been successful. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for both of them. Penny drops in from time to time to say Hi! And I think some of the group are in touch by other means and they update us when they can.

    I remembered Barbie/Penny's saying yesterday, braved the weather, managed a reasonable walk, and almost beat the rain home. Today is more of the same. Bitterly cold, but bright and sunny with sudden showers. I have to cut flower arranging foliage for this afternoon, but otherwise my morning is free.

    DYD may not be coming for her usual Thursday dinner tonight. She broke a tooth and has a dental appointment this morning to see if it can be fixed. She says she's not in pain, so that good!

    I am hovering on the brink of the 140s at the minute. I haven't weighed this little for over 40 years. Taking Barbara's "Lighter, Lovelies!" to heart!

    ☘️ Terri
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    Evelyn - How lovely to have your family together! A great bunch! :D<3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Greetings to all.

    Helen Reddy’s “I am Woman” has been running through my head over the past few days. I think it’s a good theme song for all who post here.

    Since the time change I have been struggling with keeping up with the exercise plan. I am finally balancing out and got up early enough to get a walk in this morning and accomplish my morning tasks. This Saturday I am scheduled for another Yoga in the Park session. I am so looking forward to it.

    Pip – Love the pictures of your fur babies. Yogi is a good puppy and so adorable.
    Tina – Although I did not know what the “vanilla” MFP message meant, I had a little chuckle. Typically that means you need to tone down the X-rated commentary. Seems MFP has an entirely different slant.
    Michelle– Glad the permanent bridge is finally installed. I hope the cough is better, if not it may be time for a doctor’s visit. Admire the strength it took to put back those M&Ms! I wish the stores would not put so many “trigger” items at the registers.
    Banana – Welcome back.
    Heather – It sounds like you had a very good day with your friend even though the train trip was long and tiring.
    Yvonne – I would love to visit your farmer’s market. It sounds lovely with a great mix of items.
    Kim – I love the attitude shift towards this season. It sounds like you have Thanksgiving well-planned. I am not a turkey fan either. I would rather serve a roasted chicken with all of the side dishes. And, also like you my budget is extremely tight for some of the same reasons. It’s been a struggle over the past two years, but have settled two accounts and am working towards paying off additional accounts next year. Every time I get a little depressed over the situation I pull out my Excel file and see how much progress I have made.
    Mary – Congratulations on the new bike. Great picture of you and your husband.
    Maryanne – Yes, the holidays have certainly changed. I was raised in a family where there was always one more serving available. No matter how much or little we had there was always room at the table.
    Lisa – Beaten path holidays are sometimes the best ones. Look forward to hearing about your trip. Wishing you safe meeting travels today! Wow, 5 hours round trip!
    Rebecca – HBO had a great Mr. Rogers’ documentary on quite a few months ago. It may be On Demand. I learned so much about him and after viewing had a greater respect for all the things he did for children. His work continues to live on.
    Rori – Big hugs to you. I hope the VA is able to provide the services for DH. Happy BD to DB.
    Barbara – Thank you for sharing your story. I am so glad DH had a change of heart and was able to clearly communicate what he was actually feeling.
    Katla – I hope you had a good hair experience. I used to fire my stylists frequently. I have been fortunate to find someone who listens and gives me exactly what I want. It’s now to a point where I loosely describe what I want or say “surprise” me and I always walk out of the door happy.
    Sue – So happy for you that the loan is now approved!
    Machka – Love both lists but refuse to put myself on a tight schedule with de-cluttering. I have enough scheduled in my life right now with work demands and working through getting back to being healthy. I absolutely love the gratitude calendar and wish more people would practice gratitude. The world would be a much better place.
    Evelyn – Great picture of your lovely family.
    Viv – Sending positive thoughts and prayers to you and your DSs.
    NYKaren – Glad to hear your making positive exercise changes. I am behind in my plank challenge, but am continuing forward. I have more minutes in this month than last so I am considering that a win.

    Well, it’s off to a nice shower and work prep.

    Peace within and without to all of you today.
    SuziQ – Broward County, FL
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,069 Member
    morning ladies~
    hope all is well.. got a text from one of the hygenists , I guess she got fired yesterday. if the boss doesn't like you or you speak up he gets nasty, so we have lost 2 in the last couple weeks..I fear things wont get any better.
    right now I am at peace where I am work wise if I fly under the radar and just do my work . the hours work for me.
    I am having trouble sleeping and this is part of PKD stage 4 , I fall asleep no problem but staying asleep , well will see if I can take meletonin ,or valarian root to help.
    love all the family pictures and the pictures of the pooches.. and I am proud of myself for doing things on my own, putting up the coat rack, the showerhead, like SuzieQ said , I am woman hear me roar!!!
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Good morning all! Happy Thursday! Real quick summary of my week. Busy with pre-thanksgiving crafts and activities with the kids. We made a really nice fall sensory bin. It has corn kernels, acorns, pinecones, leaves, bark, sticks, and some shiny foil "fall" confetti. The kids are loving it. We also made some scented play-dough. Cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg, and pumpkin. I, personally, have had things going on nearly every evening this week as well. Two webinar trainings, an appointment at the DMV to renew my driver's license (new pic looks pretty good), and my provider network meeting (tonight). I hope to get my shopping list done today, so I can just head to the store tomorrow, after the kids are picked up.
    We have been getting snow here, nearly every day since last Thursday. A couple of inches here and there, but enough to need to shovel each morning. So...my shoveling has been replacing my morning strength workout on those days.
    Karen- The newborn "star log" entries are HILARIOUS! Daddies can be so dramatic (but funny)!
    Rori- My heart is with you and your DH! What you are going through, brought back so many memories of Tim's mom and her desire to "go home" nearly every day. Quite creative thinking, on your part, to "take him home" after running errands. Sending love and strength your way! Hope your visit with your brother in law's sister goes well.
    Lisa- I am sure whatever you and Corey decide to do during your long weekend will be restful and wonderful for you both! Sometimes it feels good to just be still and "be" with the one you love.
    Barbara- Wow! That story of you, Joe, and the pup. I was so worried; then so pleased that he came around and explained where he was at mentally. I think things will work out really well for you all (and Tumble, too)!
    Carol- Hurray for you with the walking post surgery/recovery! Baby steps is the only way to get where you want to go! And 2 miles is nothing to sneeze at! Hugs to you!

    Hugs to the rest of you! Kids arriving ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    NY Karen- Yes! Definitely keep recording/posting your time in that challenge. Even if you don't get a full 24 hours in (and it happens to all of us sometimes) you can still have a record of how you did and maybe use it as a goal to achieve or beat the next month! <3
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Barbara ... thank you for sharing your story/prayer ...

    Karen in VA ... I'm with the others, the StarLog is funny. Men!

    Viv ... Oh the "joys" of remodeling ... hope your laundry is connected soon!

    I love seeing the family/fur baby photos. Thank you.

    Beth near Buffalo
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Skipping the weight in today . Was an unusual morning.Laundry day now JRs tearing up the house hyper cause Daddy dressed him 😂 lol the things that set this boy off are silly y unique. Our routines bouncing at the moment. Thinking back to soup today.Walking indoors way more than spring/summer.

    Amber Tx
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,635 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    :) Jake's chiropractor suggested that he try yoga. I haven't done it in a long time so yesterday, we got our mats and found a short Rodney Yee beginner yoga video on YouTube and did 5 minutes of of simple stuff. I put it on my "to do" list to do it again today. I discovered that there are some simple stretches I haven't done in a long time.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,502 Member
    Did the travelFit DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to use the stairstepper

    Terri – big congrats on your weight. I weighed myself today just for jollies and I’m ½ pound from my weight when PJ was born. Now watch me gain over the holidays!

    SuziQ – those M&M’s weren’t at the front of the register, they were on sale and I have a hard time passing up something on sale that I use. Like the other day Keebler graham cracker pie crusts were on sale for 49 cents. You can’t even begin to count how many I took. Probably around 20. Who knows when I’ll use them all? But with all the preservatives, they won’t go bad. I got a lot when one store went out of business and had all their things on sale 75% off and it was a while before I used up the pie crusts I got. Then again, another store had the chocolate pie crusts on what they said was sale for $1.45. Not much of a sale. But I couldn’t resist. Normally, I can resist things at the register, mainly because they are expensive and I’m somewhat of a cheapskate at heart. But something on sale! Oh, thanks for your concern. I’m much better now. Still coughing, but not nearly as much. And I don’t sound terrible. Not perfect, but not congested.

    Regarding holidays: Denise has this “thing” about the fact that Christmas should just be family. One year she didn’t want Jess to invite her bf since he wasn’t “family”. Now that’s the direct opposite of me, I have every intention of inviting people who I know will be alone. To me, that’s what the holiday is all about.

    Allie – you SHOULD be proud of how much you have grown in the last year or two. I forget how long it’s been since you left Tom.

    Heather – happy early anniversary. Lovely vase

    Green Room in a bit. Then getting my car inspected.

    Michele in NC
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Michele ~ You would be proud of me cause I just put a cake in the over. DH was going through the pantry and discovered a box of orange cake mix and demanded that I make it. So, we will see!

    Carol in GA
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Soup -190 cal per serving chicken y dumplings 🥟 Sweet Sue Brand.
    Crystal light peach tea 5cal a glass 🥃 I water it down so I have to drink 2to equal 5cal.
    Gatorade zero- 0 cal
    All the snacks I want till I reach my calories
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    DH 's younger daughter has just rung us. We have arranged to go up to London on Monday to meet her for lunch. It's ages since we went up there to see her. Not since we moved here. She has been down to us.
    She is about to start an upgrade to her job, taking on the production of two magazines. Very hard. Twice the work, but not twice the pay. OK magazine is one if them.
    She has also lowered the price of her hard-to-sell apartment. Two low offers. She asked DH if he could help her out, as he had previously offered to help her. He wasn't sure if she was asking him to give her, or to lend her, money. :*
    He is happy to give her money, but he has another daughter, so he was in a bit of a quandary.
    My suggestion was that he could give her her share of the cash handout we had put in the will on either of our deaths. All four children would get something on either death. He could give her the money now and write a codicil to the will.
    He liked that idea. We haven't yet managed to float that by her, but I think it is the best solution.
    Buying in London is horribly hard.

    Made my dough for Bea tomorrow. :D<3 I haven't done baking with her before.

    Ordered a boned, rolled, turkey breast this afternoon from the local butcher. I can pick it up a day or so before Christmas. It will be easier to carve and take up less room in the oven. More room for the fun bits. I'm not going to get too excited as three children will make it stressful, but I've just ordered gold napkins from Amazon, along with red, lacey placemats.

    Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Barbara: I am so happy for you that Joe is being flexible and supportive about Shadow. Joe sounds like a “keeper.” So does Shadow. :heart:

    SuziQ: The visit to the stylist will be later today and we’ll see if we’re a match. I can always go back to my regular hair cutter. :flowerforyou:

    Allie: It sounds as though work is tolerable. I hope you’re able to get better sleep. (((hugs)))

    Barbie: I’ve been taking yoga classes for a long while and love them. I feel stronger and more flexible because of them. DH was able to find a chair yoga class and it is doing wonders for him. I hope you and Jake have good luck with improving flexibility and strength with yoga. :heart:

    (((Rori))) Sending good thoughts. :star::heart: :star:


    Tomorrow is mammogram day for me. I know it is the right thing to do, but it sure isn’t fun. :ohwell:


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,881 Member
    Barbara--I am so glad Joe had a change of heart. Sometimes men just need some time to think it all out.

    Evelyn--Love the family pictures. I just love pictures and get as many as I can when family and loved ones are around.

    Michele--I understand how you feel. I was meeting with my boss last week and when I stood up to leave one slipped out. I just kept talking and walked out.

    Weather is Fall today, in the 40's and 50's I can handle that. Have Bible study class tonight and I offered to bring snack. so when I get off work will run to the store and get something. I had planned to make some thng but time just got away from me.
    Blessings, Vicki GI NE <3

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