WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2020

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,270 Member
    For whatever reason I can upload pics. I wanted a vote, short or long hair
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
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    In fact ... what is for supper? Normally we have pizza on Saturday nights but I'm still having trouble chewing.

    Machka in Oz


    Love this!!!! Hope your recovery continues on a good course!

    Cheri
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,659 Member
    Rita - sorry, I just can't help myself this morning:
    Don't come a-knockin if the RV's a-rockin. >:):D. Seriously, I'm on a low dose estrogen cream which I apply to lady parts 2 or 3 times a week, helps strengthen tissue in that area so less prone to irritation and seems to have curtailed the leaking when sneezing business. Nothing in the frisky department to report from just that.

    Barbie - thanks for the reminder about complaining. In spite of everything, I look around and have so much to be grateful for.

    Michele - sending good thoughts for Vince.

    DH went for his yearly appointment with the rheumatologist yesterday, made it there and back in one piece. I didn't go with him and got a LOT done around the house.

    My walking partner has been gone all week, camping with her DH's relatives. Since she had knee replacement surgery last November, she was still spending time on the exercise bike daily to keep it stretched out. I'll be curious to see how well she does when we walk tomorrow after having missed her bike routine. I know she planned to get walking in as much as possible while she was at the campground.

    Welcome newbies. :)

    Make it a fabulous day, ladies! <3

    Lanette
    Sunny SW WA State
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    “SophieRosieMom Member
    July 18, 2020 9:07AM
    Rita - sorry, I just can't help myself this morning:
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    Lol! Nothing to be sorry for! ;) Other one takes care of the other part! Lol PM me for more info/discussion!

    RV Rita
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,097 Member
    Well you never know how much stuff you have when you start cleaning out.. ugh....taking a break and will clean out the fridge and rest of cabinets...
    Thinking of going over to Lowes tomorrow and getting my daughter and aon and law a small gas grill...they are building a small deck off there garage..
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
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    July dessert flowers. Family friendly; I promise! Lol

    RV Rita
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Cheri There are lots of reputable mail order places for CBD; Bluebird Botanical is the one I use. The price is comparable to others, they have very good customer service, and they publish their independent third party lab analyses for each lot. I recommend that you start low and increase by one drop a day until you are better. Then that's your dose going forward. If you start with a less concentrated formula, you can graduate to a more concentrated formula once you've titrated your dose. You may want to figure out a better dropper than the ones they provide, though. It's easy to waste product.
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,817 Member
    Rita - sorry, I just can't help myself this morning:
    Don't come a-knockin if the RV's a-rockin. >:):D. Seriously, I'm on a low dose estrogen cream which I apply to lady parts 2 or 3 times a week, helps strengthen tissue in that area so less prone to irritation and seems to have curtailed the leaking when sneezing business. Nothing in the frisky department to report from just that.

    Barbie - thanks for the reminder about complaining. In spite of everything, I look around and have so much to be grateful for.

    Michele - sending good thoughts for Vince.

    DH went for his yearly appointment with the rheumatologist yesterday, made it there and back in one piece. I didn't go with him and got a LOT done around the house.

    My walking partner has been gone all week, camping with her DH's relatives. Since she had knee replacement surgery last November, she was still spending time on the exercise bike daily to keep it stretched out. I'll be curious to see how well she does when we walk tomorrow after having missed her bike routine. I know she planned to get walking in as much as possible while she was at the campground.

    Welcome newbies. :)

    Make it a fabulous day, ladies! <3

    Lanette
    Sunny SW WA State

    We had a little naked painted person above the inside of our RV door when we went to our nudist resort. I had the kids paint it during a arts and craft day at the resort. One side is a clothed person, the other side nude. I figured it would come in handy when we were at places other than the resort! My fear was that I would walk outside nude at a normal KOA, and shock the textile world! So it was like the magnets you use with dishwashers, (clean or dirty)! Haahaa!😁
    Rebecca
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Lanette and Rita :)

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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Rebecca Honestly, you are so clever and inventive. :D

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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,817 Member
    Rebecca Honestly, you are so clever and inventive. :D

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    Naaah, my kids were the smart ones with the tastefully painted nudey dots on a pink body! Lol!
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Cheri - I found the Anastrozol much better than Tamoxifen for hot flushes etc. Really wasn't too bad at all. The only thing I noticed with both was a dry vagina, so that I would invariably get cystitis a few days after sex. I told the consultant and she prescribed oestrogen suppositories. Apparently they don't raise the oestrogen level in general, just locally. They did the trick anyway and I was able to stop eventually.
    Good luck! <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    edited July 2020
    Disappointed in me this morning! Messing around here on the computer and realized the time has passed and it is getting hot and I still haven't done my long walk or even made the bed. I have been up since 3 AM so shame on me. I did my workout and ate my two breakfasts, but then fell under the computer's spell. Now off to walk!!!
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited July 2020
    Margaret: It sounds as though you’re doing well for your pup. Our dog doesn’t get table scraps, either. It isn’t a good habit to get started. He gets good quality dogfood. We use a Purina kibble base and then add Beneful Incredibites canned dogfood as a sort of gravy topping. He’s thriving. A couple of years ago we did some brand testing between two different dogfood companies. This is what the dog liked best and it seems to keep him healthy. We talked to the veterinarian about it and he said we were doing just fine. We don’t offer table scraps anymore because they lead to runny poo and begging at the table. :star:

    Cheri: DH and the dog both use CBD oil. It is recommended for animals. The vet recommends it for the dog. DH hasn't discussed it with our physician. We can buy CBD oil at ACE Hardware & Safeway. We figure DH is an animal, too, a human animal. :wink: It seems to help DH & the dog with pain relief, better digestion and mobility. These are personal observations and choices with no medical advice from DH’s doctor or other human health professional. CBD oil comes in varying strengths. DH is currently using a product with 1,000mg. He likes to put a dropper into his evening drink. Karen in VA is also knowledgable about CBD. :star:

    Pip: I am used to seeing you with short hair and you look wonderful. I will wager any amount that you will look beautiful with short hair, long hair, and any length in between. :star:

    Lanette: Good news that your walking friend will be home and available for walks. :flowerforyou:

    Allie: We have a gas BBQ on our deck and use it in all seasons. It is not small. We also have a small table top gas BBQ for the RV. Both are great but the small one on the RV tends to run hot and takes more finesse to get the best results with even cooking. Would it be fun for you if you took your son &/or DIL along for the shopping trip? The high end of the cost range is definitely high around here, but I’m betting you can find something that pleases and fits the budget. :star:


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,037 Member
    Spent the afternoon in the garden. Mowed the lawn and pruned some shrubs.

    Our weather this year has been unusually mild. We’ve been eating our own cukes and salad leaves for over a month now. We have 4 zucchini plants, baby yellow variety, not as prolific as the larger green ones, but then I could never keep up with them in past years. I get 3/4 a day off the plants at the minute. This morning 2 of our sungold tomatoes are ready to pick and many of our others are beginning to show. We should have fresh runner beans for tomorrow’s dinner. I just love eating my own produce.
    Katla: I like the sound of the chocolate mint.

    DH has just called me for dinner. Will get back again later.

    ☘️ Terri
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Terri - I love the yellow zucchini. We used to grow them at our last house and two plants gave us more than enough. I kept meaning to use the flowers for stuffing and deep frying, but never got round to it.
    Now I can just walk around the corner and there are some beautiful yellow organic zucchini in a wicker basket from some other person's garden. :D I'm happy for them to do the work and the watering.

    Relaxing with an old John Nettles Midsomer Murders tonight. :D
    I'm recording Three Billboards for future viewing. Frances McDormand is my very favourite actor.

    It's beautiful weather here. The rest of the country has rain. Tomorrow it will be the opposite. :(
    I did some food shopping and then some rowing for bonus calories.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,270 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,530 Member
    Did a pilates and yoga video today. I needed to see how this one was. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Low Impact Cardio Leg Blast DVD

    Sara – I hear ya about wanting to eat at night. I’m the exact same way. How about some applesauce frozen? Or maybe a box of raisins? Popcorn is pretty filling. One thing I have that is pretty filling and makes me want to drink (as the popcorn does) is a turkey breast burger.

    Deborah – welcome you yungun! Glad to have you with us!

    Margaret
    – I hope I’m allowed to go with him

    The temporary bridge just fell out. You know something, I’m not even going to bother going back to the dentist to have it replaced. I’m just so tired of going about this bridge. The permanent one will be in in a few weeks. I think I can live

    Placed an order for WalMart delivery. Wish I could add a few things to that order.

    Rojeli – welcome.

    Katla – I didn’t know that there was a chocolate mint plant. Sounds yummy. Wonder where I can get one? I’ve never seen one

    Allie – how are your kidneys? You haven’t mentioned them in a while

    Lanette – I love your avatar

    Made chocolate Rice Krispie bars for Vince then a meatloaf for later in the week. Then went in the pool. The water is 91. I’m thinking that I’ll go back in tonight for a bit

    Got a question for anyone. We have a wasp, hornet and yellowjacket trap. It’s been pretty effective. I have been using apple juice as the attractant since I read that the attractant they provide and sell isn’t that effective plus it’s expensive. Well, the apple juice has been working (this year we’re catching a lot of mosquitoes by the pool). Anyway, there are two wasps that for some reason aren’t going into the trap. Can anyone think of a liquid that is super sweet smelling? Now grape juice, while higher in sugar, doesn’t smell as sweet as apple juice so wasn’t a good attractant. Neither was an energy drink which is higher in sugar. So can you think of any drink that smells sweet?

    Michele NC
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited July 2020
    KJ: 1 Personal Review: DH has diabetes & MS. CBD oil helps ease the pain of those conditions. It doesn't cure underlying problems but it makes life a little better for him. <3o:)
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,037 Member
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,817 Member
    I am struggling with cleaning the house today! Why do I hate it so? The realtor co comes in Tuesday for an inspection. I will get motivated I promise!😁
    💖Rebecca
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,817 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Welcome new ladies
    Pip- IF someone were to ask me to name someone who looks smart, classy, mischievous, energetic, vibrant with short hair- YOU are the person I that would come to mind first! You look beautiful with longer hair as well, but my vote would have to be for short hair.
    Margaret- Drew just sounds like a wonderful addition to your family! So glad everything is working out!
    Cheri and KarenVA-I am following your discussion on CBD oils. Now that I am going group, I am hoping to be able to buy something for Tim to try. I went to the website to read some reviews and am a little peeved that none of the reviewers state what their health problem is. Karen, do you know where I might find some reviews on the product from people with advanced RA or other chronic pain/auto immune diseases?
    Machka- I am so happy to hear that you are getting certain "smells". lol Sorry that some of them seem so intense. Hopefully that will calm as your nose gets used to being able to smell things again. I remember when my daughter had surgeries on her ears, (she had a 60% hearing loss as a kid); when her hearing was restored, everything scared her. Even the "quiet" sound of running water or fans seemed loud to her.

    Today is my first day of vacation and I woke up this morning extremely dizzy. Lying in bed, opened my eyes and the room was spinning. I closed my eyes and it stopped. So I sat up and almost fell over and promptly felt nauseous. Stood, held the walls and made my way to the bathroom and was sick. I was dripping with sweat. The dizziness lasted another couple of hours (as did the throwing up). Tim was pacing around me, like a nervous cat, wanting to do something. I had him put a pillow and blanket on the couch, bin beside me (just in case) and I went back to sleep for another six hours. I just woke up about an hour ago, a little lightheaded and slightly dizzy, but nothing like before. So far I have had some crackers and a bit of coffee. Hopefully that is the end of this "bug". Not the way I planned to spend my day, but sometimes it takes "forced action" to make me do nothing.

    Oh well, tomorrow is another day! love and hugs to you all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

    That's vertigo sounds like! Spinning sensations. Does your neck feel sore? Your ears trying to fix the equilibrium! I hope you feel better!
    💖Rebecca
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,530 Member
    KJ – that sounds almost like what I had a few weeks ago. I got really dizzy and then nauseous. Only I didn’t throw up. But I went to sleep and then felt a lot better. Still a little dizzy, but it went totally away in a day or two

    Lynette has been talking about how much in pain Ken is. Well, they did reduce the amount of pain pills he can take. Plus, he doesn't have a job to sort-of take his mind off it. So I asked her here to go swimming figuring that would get Ken out of the house. I totally forgot that Wed. was tax day. I'd asked her if she'd like to come after dinner. Since they couldn't come Wed. she just now emailed me that they could come tomorrow around 5. So I had to ask her if they were planning to have an early dinner or I could make a beef stroganoff, I just need to know so that I can buy the ingredients. I was planning to make some meringues for me (try a different recipe), so I guess we can have them. I want to make lemon ones, I have to ask Vince if he'll eat lemon. Otherwise, I may have to make another batch, but this time chocolate. Or we can have the chocolate rice krispie bars I made today. Yup, that sounds like a better plan.

    Michele NC
    who is off to add another strip to the blanket she's making
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    Cheri There are lots of reputable mail order places for CBD; Bluebird Botanical is the one I use. The price is comparable to others, they have very good customer service, and they publish their independent third party lab analyses for each lot. I recommend that you start low and increase by one drop a day until you are better. Then that's your dose going forward. If you start with a less concentrated formula, you can graduate to a more concentrated formula once you've titrated your dose. You may want to figure out a better dropper than the ones they provide, though. It's easy to waste product.
    ...

    Thanks for the info. I will take a look!

    Cheri - I found the Anastrozol much better than Tamoxifen for hot flushes etc. Really wasn't too bad at all. The only thing I noticed with both was a dry vagina, so that I would invariably get cystitis a few days after sex. I told the consultant and she prescribed oestrogen suppositories. Apparently they don't raise the oestrogen level in general, just locally. They did the trick anyway and I was able to stop eventually.
    Good luck! <3
    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    In comparison to many of the women on the cancer boards I'm in good shape side effects wise. It's mostly the joint pain and stiffness. The hot flashes and night sweats are manageable. I have fans strategically placed around the house (in addition to ceiling fans) that I switch on and a off as needed. Sex...there isn't any. A topic for another time.

    Cheri
    still sheltering-in-place in exceedingly hot Texas

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,097 Member
    Well i bought my daughter and son in law a grill and then couldnt get it in my car.. so they willgo pick it up tomorrow..
    I got the kitchen pretty much picked up and Trudy and I had pizza.. and now im in bed..took a nap earlier, but still tired..