WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2020

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  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    edited December 2020
    Cancelled hairdresser's today, (no appointment till next Tuesday evening). Had to go to dentist. He says I need 1 inlay/onlay, 2 crowns and 1 implant. I was expecting 2 crowns, but not the implant and the 3rd tooth.

    I had some tooth issues in mid summer when almost all dentists are away, and then during beginning of 1st lockdown, when all non-urgent (extremely painful) dental issues were not legal. since it's in back molars and not really visible, or very visible I had a protective or temp filling, and somehow left on the back burning during this complicated year.

    That is going to cost 3-4 thousand euros to do the 3.

    Way more than the furniture.
    Way more than the modest summer trips...

    On the way back I stopped in at Uniqlo and got a couple of flannel shirts and a couple of pairs of undies. I almost never wear flannel shirts as they don't look best on me, but they are very cozy, and fine for staying at home in the winter...

    Heating up the last of the chicken (guinea fowl) broth soup.

    tracking 3rd day in a row.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    SuziQ113 wrote: »
    Hello everyone.

    Yesterday was a productive day. My 2021 goals are almost complete and all of the Christmas decorations, with the exception of the lights in the windows and the Nativity scene, are all packed up and stowed away. The Nativity and lights will be put up after the Epiphany.

    While compiling my 2021 goals I reviewed 2020. For goals met and not met I added notes next to each. Comments included why it felt good to complete the goal or the reason why I may not have met one. After a complete review of 2020 I started compiling my 2021 goals. Next to each goal I wrote out why I want to hit the goal or some commentary such as, “Hey girl, this one was carried over from 2020 – do you really want another year to pass and not hit this goal?” 😊

    Michelle – The long and short of Charlie’s hairline foot fracture is – he ended up developing a blood clot because of how he was walking. He ended up in the hospital for a week on intravenous blood thinners. This was after 2 separate x-ray appointments and then finally the MRI.

    Heather – So glad you were able to catch up with your brother and SIL. I want a pair of guinea pig pjs! The grands look adorable.

    Allie – So glad you are home and on the mend. Keep up the great work!

    Debbie – Big hug to you. You have the patience of a saint. I would not have put up with the type of treatment from your MIL for 30 years. It is time to put yourself first. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you spending time with your family for the holidays while your husband spends time with his mother. You can plan a separate family celebration at your home. Remember girlfriend, no one is going to treat you better than you treat yourself (this is one of my mantras). I have read a little further on and Put YOURSELF first – it is not selfish – it’s survival. I am very proud of you standing up and putting your jacket on. And, although it took him some time your husband did tell her he had to go and he did (small win my dear).

    Karen – Could you imagine the US putting the same tactics in place as Australia? There would be a revolt! I posted something to this fact and attitudes around the world in our covid section.

    Katla – Hope the car just needs a tire rotation and it’s nothing serious.

    Tracey – So glad to see your post. Life takes us away sometimes. Your husband’s woodwork is beautiful. I love the jewelry box and stockings, and, of course, the treasured card from your mom.

    RVRita – I think we are both in-sync. I was getting tired of the negative running through my brain. Glad to hear the pain is lessening and hope you get a call from the darn urologist.

    JanetR – You’re so cute playing out in the snow. It is good hearing from you. Love little Santa – he is precious!

    Cynnamingirl – Welcome.

    KJ – The grands are getting so big! Cuteness overload. Enjoy the rest of your time off – it sounds like you’re getting the much-deserved rest you need.

    Machka – Oh, a glass top. I never attempted to repair mine. They are a little more complex. I see Ginny has provided a suggestion regarding glass top repair. Already mentioned the 2020 positives in a previous post. 😊

    Ginny – You are on handy-woman! 😊 Happy the Facetime was a balm to your soul.

    Loved Ones Who Are Gone/Died/Missed – I speak to each and every one. Some more than others. When I am quiet I can sometimes hear their voices or catch a whiff of their scent (may be reflex memory) and know they stop in from time to time. Even if it is only in my mind it provides a comfort to me. Shortly after Charlie passed I went to a Sylvia Brown show (don’t fault me – I got free tickets and thought it would be interesting). She said one thing about those who have passed that touched me. She stated souls have cut their physical ties and do not carry over pain or regret. They are having a grand time and want us to do the same. She stated this much more eloquently than I have done, but the meaning is the same.

    Geez how the morning has flown by! I was up at 3:30, stayed in bed until 4:00, and have been puttering. It is time to get on the “get ready for work” train. 😊 It will be a busy week – lots to do. We need to make our numbers for this quarter so I imagine it will get a crazy week. I am also down 1 in the department due to vacation. Looking forward to it being a busy short week! Only 4 days and then another long weekend. Yeah!

    Hugs to all and prayers for those in need.
    SuziQ – SFL

    Great that you are moving on positively with your goals!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,716 Member
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    Machka in Oz
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Carol in GA Thank you, sweetie. I bet your grandchildren are getting big. I'm glad you are doing well.

    Janetr OKC
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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    pipcd34 Posts: 17,379 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited December 2020
    Rita: I am usually the one who initiates phone calls with our daughter and her family. I enjoy talking with them, and don’t mind paying for long distance calls. We have been taking advantage of the magic of zoom calls whenever possible. :smiley:

    (((Tracey:))) I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. We each have our own timetable for grief & healing when confronted by the loss of a loved one. Moms and dads are high on that list. Your husband’s pushing is likely well intentioned but unrealistic. If he has not already experienced the loss of a parent or loved one, he likely doesn’t understand. :heart:

    Kim in N CA: It is good to see your post. :star:

    Heather and Machka: I’m not gaining weight, either, but I feel as though I’m not active enough. Lock down is awful. I miss the gym, and also miss going out to the stable. The stable is a favorite place for me, but DH has been anxious and wants me to be at home. I’m hoping for vaccinations for all of us who need them to stay healthy & a better 2021. :star:

    Barbara: We all watched Auntie Mame via Amazon Prime. We rented the movie for $3. DH says that our son and family watched with our daughter’s family on a shared connection and we all watched at the same time. Our son timed things so that we started and ended together. I am grateful that I didn’t have to do any of the setup. :bigsmile:

    SuziQ: I misunderstood DH. The car tires are okay but we need to buy a new rear windshield wiper. It has been ordered. I don’t know when it will arrive. :ohwell:

    Debby in VA: Sending good thoughts for your daughters. :flowerforyou:

    KJ: I crave light, too. I am so glad that the days are getting longer. :bigsmile:

    Carol in GA: I hope we are all blessed with a good 2021. :flowerforyou:


    Today we have frost on the deck and a slippery outside. I carefully let the dog off of the deck for his morning constitutional. It was too dark for me to see what little prizes he left on the lawn, so I’ll be going out there soon to pick up after him.

    Be safe.

    Katla in frosty NW Oregon
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,925 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Heather: Hooray! The test results for your son & family are negative. YAYYYY!

    I bought vitamins at Walmart this morning. I have a bit of sticker shock. The good news is that we will use them. :star:

    Katla in Sunny NW Oregon

    Vitamins aren't cheap huh! We get ours at Rite Aid, and do the buy one get one free thing. We go thru Calcium carbonate fast because Lee takes it 3 times a day. We both are on the same multi-vitamin so that's nice, and also the Calcium with a D3 thing. He also take Vitamin E, magnesium, baby asprin, and the rest are prescriptions. Did I state I AM PILL QUEEN... hahaha.
    Rebecca
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,675 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Heather: Hooray! The test results for your son & family are negative. YAYYYY!

    I bought vitamins at Walmart this morning. I have a bit of sticker shock. The good news is that we will use them. :star:

    Katla in Sunny NW Oregon

    Vitamins aren't cheap huh! We get ours at Rite Aid, and do the buy one get one free thing. We go thru Calcium carbonate fast because Lee takes it 3 times a day. We both are on the same multi-vitamin so that's nice, and also the Calcium with a D3 thing. He also take Vitamin E, magnesium, baby asprin, and the rest are prescriptions. Did I state I AM PILL QUEEN... hahaha.
    Rebecca

    Ha! I read "Calcium carbonate fast" as a new kind of diet fast. Maybe I need a nap!! :smile:

    I appreciate you, Rebecca!

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,560 Member
    Exercised today then came home to have breakfast then went to Aldi. Work tomorrow

    We went to FL this Feb and to the restaurant “Left Turn” with friends, that was before all this covid stuff. This, to me, was a really neat restaurant. This is where the left turn was when they Daytona drivers used to race on the beach. Lots of memorabilia. OK, not exactly cheap. But great ambiance. Also, this year we saved money on less driving so less gas

    Gained a bit of weight this holiday season but I’m on the way to losing it

    SuziQ – what I’m doing right now about my foot is I am on it without the boot for a few hours then sit down and put my foot up. I’m hoping that it was just that I overdid it on Christmas Eve and just need to gradually get rid of the boot.

    Debbie VA – (((HUGS)))) My heart goes out to you about your daughter

    Went to the bowling alley. I think next week I’ll try bowling. Mahjongg tonight I’m wondering why I couldn’t use the recumbent bike after Jess and Colby leave? Not intensely, but just something to get back to the swing of things

    Allie – sounds like you are really doing well. Keep it up!

    How I miss aerobic exercise! Hopefully, I’ll be able to get back to it.

    Heather – phew!!!

    Fae – where are you?

    Michele NC
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,082 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Rebecca: Vitamins are not cheap, but they are good for our health. In addition to vitamins, I also bought other over the counter medicine and some dog treats. :star:


    I am reading a book by a favorite author and enjoying it. The author is Robyn Carr, and I’ve been reading her books for many years. This one is set in Northern California, in a fictional place called Virgin River. I like it as well as the rest of the books in this series. :bigsmile:

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,413 Member
    Julie-the 3 inches in height difference does impact things some (for some reason I was thinking you are taller than me!). Some of the ladies on here pointed out that BMI as we age is viewed differently. Yes, my BMI is @23 most days. My doctor prefers it doesn’t drop much more-I guess as we age we need a bit of body fat. However, how you feel is important and I know just 5 pounds can change that. Just don’t want you to beat yourself up! As the pandemic winds down and life returns to something like normal and you are walking as you did before I am sure you will get back to where you are more comfortable. Congrats on tracking three days in a row-I really think that helps.

    SuziQ-don’t know if is that I am handy or spent so many years married to a cheap man! Plus, we always thought when money was tight, we would fix what we could. (since we saved money then, I don’t mind paying for getting some things done now!)

    Allie-your progress sounds good, and a bit speedy given what you have been through (even though I am sure to you it is slow as molasses).

    Good for the year/accomplishments
    -Interior doors replaced (haven’t painted them yet)
    -DIL seems to have recovered from Covid with no long term side effects
    -While several staff have had Covid and two have been hospitalized, no one has passed from it (220 staff)
    -Maintained my weight
    -Got some stuff cleaned out (more to go)
    -Maintained contact with ladies group at church which provides good support
    -Kept up with this group for the most part!
    -Have not gone into complete isolation even though I live alone
    -Contacted social security today (realized last month I did hit full retirement age of 66) and I can, indeed, draw my husbands social security while I am working with no income restrictions. Official on-line application is in February, but it will retro back to November.

    As long as we are here, have a tremendous gift.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio

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