WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2020
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PIP
Love Yogi!
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Yogiriffic!!! All set with visiting nurse he is pleased with my progress and says i have a good attitude.. thats what i need to keep on going...
My friend Sue is coming in a bit with lunch and some visiting.5 -
SuziQ: I am so impressed by your personal effort to help fill the need for fresh foods at the Food Banks. We have donated beverage cans in the past few years. In Oregon and some other states, each can is worth ten scents. Someone at the foodbank cashes them in, and the money can is used to buy food extras for their clients. I don’t know the sources of their food donations. I have seen veggies and also eggs
Machka: I envy your lovely bike ride location. At this time we are in lockdown mode. We can go out for walks, and we can buy groceries at local stores. Restaurants and bars are closed again, and the theater can’t operate. My fitness club has been closed for months. Our neighbors own the local theater and it is a hardship to keep their business closed. We are looking forward to vaccinations in the coming year that will enable us to move freely and visit our adult children in other parts of the US. :ohwell:
Rebecca: Congrats on your new Fire10 tablet.
Lisa: We took our Social Security benefits as soon as we were eligible. It makes good financial sense. We plan to live for a long time, and health issues can be very costly.
Terri: I am sorry to hear about the death of a friend from your teaching days.
One of my long-ago teaching friends is currently in the hospital. I won’t be able to visit her in person but may be able to stay in touch via facebook or telephone. :flowerforyou:
(((Allie))): I love your long-term goals—especially #1. Living is the best goal I can think of.
Today our dog goes to the groomer. I’ll be his chauffeur. DH will cook breakfast while I’m dropping the dog off.
Katla in rainy NW Oregon1 -
Janet - I think I've lost that amount too over the years. It's insane how fast it comes and how long it takes to leave.
Rebecca - What a great Christmas present.
Evelyn - One of my coworkers bought that ornament for all of us this year as well. I love it and hung it prominently on the front of the tree.
Julie - gyms are closed here again now too. They opened up for a while but were closed again in November. I think daily weigh ins help me at least be aware. I have not gotten to 200 again, I have seen 199 and thought Oh no! I'm not going there again and have stopped myself. It's a struggle though and I need to lose 9 pounds and then let myself fear the 190's. LOL
Flea - Glad that your Mom is discharged, hopefully she doesn't need full time care.
Allie - I read your post and my first thought was "she can't have all of these visitors", then I remembered you don't have the restrictions that we do. We aren't allowed to see anyone for inside or outside gatherings that are not a member of our household. Stay safe.
Machka - I think those dresses are styles that we don't need to come back into style.
Suzi - Food banks are struggling here to meet demand as well.
Lisa - I would take it early too if it meant I wasn't losing out. I don't know what the rules are here in Canada, but I'm still a few years from thinking about it.
Heather - your purple jumper and pink camisole reminded me of my Grandmother. She made beautiful sweaters and I wanted one in purple, with pink and white details. She argued with me and told me those colours did not go together and would look terrible. My Dad stuck up for me and said, if that's what she wants and she has to wear it I don't see why you won't do it for her. She did it, and ended up liking it herself. She ended up making me a toque to match and my other grandmother made me an afghan, leg warmers, a scarf and mittens all with the same yarns. I had that sweater until 2005 when we lost it in a house fire. My eldest daughter wore it regularly. I still have the afghan though.
Terri - What a shock about your former coworker and friend.
I am at work, so should get at it. I really wish I had taken time off this week but it wasn't permitted. Next year I will plan for it ahead of time.
Tracey in Edmonton3 -
I try to put on my jeans most days but sometimes it seems like exercise or napping is imminent all day long. Then it's soft pants. I don't work and I don't leave the house much. A dress seems like overkill.
Annie in Delaware1 -
Tracey -
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
PS - I was told at junior school that I couldn’t have pink and yellow together in my embroidery. I was SO annoyed !!!3 -
I hate it when the body wants to stay in bed but the head says “get up lazy!”
I had a heart monitor put on yesterday for an irregular heartbeat. Have to wear it for 48 hours as a test.
This along with waiting for urologist has need really in a mood. The bladder issue bothers me much more than the heart issues.
Overcast and windy/cold today. So just gonna be lazy.
RvRita6 -
I agree about the dresses!1
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Michelle NC-thanks for the advice-I think I is sound. I am going to take my time before making any final decision. One thing to factor in is what if they decide to move to another state? My house here is paid for, once I am no longer working, I can go out there when I want. I can pay for a lot of trips in lieu of a house payment! Fortunately, while I won’t be rich, I will have a comfortable retirement.
Tracey-sorry about your favorite resident. You are right-there seems to be no known rhyme or reason to the impact of this virus.
Julie-gyms were closed for a while, and I believe they still are in some states. Mine is attached to a rehab center. I am often (especially now) the only one in there besides the trainer. Occasionally they will bring a physical therapy patient down. Everyone masks, they clean frequently and I clean each machine before and after use. Everything is spaced out appropriately.
Rebecca-nice gift from your son!
Flea-I don’t blame you for wanting to put eyes on your mom. Has her health changed suddenly? I thought she got admitted to hospital for dehyrdration and a uti?
Machka-I think I owned a couple of those dresses in 1970!
SuziQ-I am quite impressed with how you have taken care of your finances.
Allie-certainly hope you don’t need the transplants, but at least you know they are covered. Glad nurse is pleased with your project. Enjoy your visit.
Terri-very tragic news about your friend. She possibly was ignoring some other symptoms for awhile. I like your style!
RV Rita-Bladder issues can be nasty. Hope they soon get all of your medical issues sorted out.
It is a rainy, dreary day here. Decided to be done with work for the year at 12:30. Going to head out to gym for a bit. Have Zoom with church group this pm. Nothing new in my life!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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That horse......bwahaha!2
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Interesting, I was able to not pick up tablet all morning, though I did find myself staring at it once or twice! I know my eyes were dry this morning, but it could be my sinuses, but more truthful, is my tablet. Ten minutes playing at a time, (I am setting a timer each time).
Have a great day all!💕💟
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Heather - You look beautiful as always. Why wouldn't pink and yellow go together, have they ever looked at a garden or bouquet of flowers?
Karen - that is hilarious
Ginny - I thought about moving my Mom out here to be nearer to me when Dad passed, but I soon came to the realization that it wouldn't be in her best interest just mine. She had so many friends and other family in NB between them all she could get more of a social life than if I had her here and was still working.
I've come to the same realization about moving back to NB, my life is here and although I have family and friends that I miss I have more here than I would back there. Going for a visit and all of the socializing that goes with that is not the same as when you live there on a permanent basis.
Lunch is done, guess it's time to get back at it.
Tracey in Edmonton4 -
Work today and work tomorrow.
After work today we went to the Salvation Army to make the last donation of the year. Of course, had to go in the store. Got some ornaments, they were 90% off. Then to Hobby Lobby to get frames for 2 of the puzzles I made. Then we had to go to Michael’s because I thought I got the stuff to put on the puzzle so you can frame it at Hobby Lobby but it was at Michael’s that I got it. Home now, getting dinner ready to microwave. Newcomer bowling tonight
Rebecca – would you believe we sent a package to Denise on the 15th and it STILL isn’t there. Great that you got your tablet.
Bananas – the gyms are open here. We have a curfew, too. But, honestly, it isn’t enforced. Not sure why the governor did it if it’s not going to be enforced. That’s terrible that your cleaning lady didn’t at least tell you she wasn’t coming! Even if she was depressed (and she probably is), she still could at least have told you that she wasn’t coming
Barbara – remember I was going to the MD about the foot on the 22nd only the office was closed until the 31st (thank you for telling me) and then he’s out of the office until Jan 3. So I have an appt on Jan. 6. Glad you can get that plumber
SuziQ – I know that we’re serving more people at the soup kitchen now than when this pandemic first started. One of the guys who gives out the lunches says that there are a lot of new faces.
Terri – I’m so sorry about your friend. Wonder how they found out about the cancer from a sore leg?
Barbie – when we went to the Salvation Army today, we saw someone who had their Christmas tree at the curbside!
Tracey – It can be so frustrating when you want to do something that’s easier for you but isn’t the best for the other person. We wanted to move MIL to PA where we lived at the time but it just wasn’t good for her…yet. Eventually, we did move her closer to us.
Michele NC
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I just had a power shortage for my laptop. I evidently plugged it into the wrong electrical socket. It is on a switch and I didn’t realize the switch was turned off. An unwelcome first time for me, and I lost my entire post. Starting over:
Karen: Poor Julie—she can’t even identify a horse. On the other hand, the cow seems to be taking in all in stride.
Allie: Sending good wishes your way. Getting your pup back is important for your happiness. I suspect his company will boost your happiness and health. You already know that when/if you decide to get more medical treatment you have a good place for Alfie to be cared for while you recover. :flowerforyou:
Terri: You look well dressed & comfortable. WTG! :bigsmile:
Lisa: You are good at finances and I think your strategy will be excellent.
Tina: I share your opinion on the ugly “fashions.”
Tracey: I think your comments about staying in place make sense. You have a nice home and important employment in a carrier that helps others. Your parents can visit you now and then, and you can visit them now and then. Do you have siblings that live near them? :huh:
We are waiting for the plumber to fix a faucet in our master bathroom. I have tidied the bedroom and won’t be embarrassed to have someone working in the area.
Katla in misty NW Oregon
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Lisa! ... Welcome Back! Why the security system?
Allie ... walking up and down the halls ... you are making fantastic progress!
Janetr ... Love seeing you back too!
Karen ... that "horse" is hysterical!
Machka ... those dresses are butt ugly ...
Pip ... Yogi is a beautiful lab ... glad you came through the holidays ok ...
Rita ... health issues/chronic pain ... they mess with our head. Hang in there!
Barbara ... pool cover manufacturer, as well as installer, have been contacted and put on notice. Many, many photos shared. They're standing behind their product and will take care of whatever happens. Got that in writing.
Terri ... you look wonderful!
Flea ... I understand needing to personally see someone... best way to make an assessment!
SuziQ ... you are an inspiration on multiple levels!
Tracey ... the American motto is "live free or die" ... that pretty much explains our Covid response or lack thereof ...
Evelyn ... lovely photos ... you are very talented with the sewing machine!
Kim ... I think I might have just figured that the tree needed to be put away after falling over ...
Margaret ... you've been on my heart. Praying for you.
To those I didn't mention ... I read each of your posts and think of you all!!
Beth near Buffalo
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I am doing what i need to do...i dont have lots of people coming in and out.. havent seen my son in a month and a 1/2 and he was wearing a mask...
He stayed for 10 min.
Lovely visit with my friend Sue... her daughter and daughter in law are nurses so they had questions on my surgery...
Everyone says how much better my color looks.8 -
Thank you Beth. I know you do not have an easy road, too. T
This is why I try to share something beautiful on Facebook everyday. For some reason I have been sent these gorgeous pictures from all over the world. Facebook will not let me share them here. If someone knows how to do that let me know. Those pictures remind me how amid all the negative that is out that there is beauty that will take your breath away. The nice thing is when I share them they go to my timeline. There is also other things to weed through on Facebook, so when I need a pick me up I go to my timeline so this is the majority of what I see.2 -
Margaret - can you screenshot them on your phone?
Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
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Flea-I don’t blame you for wanting to put eyes on your mom. Has her health changed suddenly? I thought she got admitted to hospital for dehyrdration and a uti?
Ginny in Ohio
Exactly! I am still not making sense of it all. Ii thought she had been fine, or as fine as an 80 year old with some blood pressure issues can be.
Had the "hard" talk with my niece this afternoon -- they must wear masks and stay 6 feet away from her. I called her out on their "reckless" behavior. She apologized and assured me that they are wearing masks around my mom now. But we are still on a 10 day count down from Christmas. My mom did have a Covid test in the hospital, but if they brought it in to her on Christmas day, that test would have been too soon.
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR1 -
grandmallie wrote: »I am doing what i need to do...i dont have lots of people coming in and out.. havent seen my son in a month and a 1/2 and he was wearing a mask...
He stayed for 10 min.
Lovely visit with my friend Sue... her daughter and daughter in law are nurses so they had questions on my surgery...
Everyone says how much better my color looks.
Just be careful. It fills a lot of us with anxiety. We have had not one person outside of our immediate family (the five who live here) inside our home for even 30 seconds since March 2020. But that's us. We even get annoyed when people come to the door expecting to talk to us on our front porch.
We love you, and don't want to see anything bad happen. (More than has already).
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR0 -
Our plumber was here today and installed a new grab bar beside the bathtub. There will be another, longer one on the wall with two showerheads. These grab bars will help DH be safer than he has been in the past while.
Katla3 -
Stat for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 35min 5sec, 150elev, 3.37ap, 86ahr, 110mhr, 8.70mi= 787c
Strava app = 1054c
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Work today and work tomorrow.
After work today we went to the Salvation Army to make the last donation of the year. Of course, had to go in the store. Got some ornaments, they were 90% off. Then to Hobby Lobby to get frames for 2 of the puzzles I made. Then we had to go to Michael’s because I thought I got the stuff to put on the puzzle so you can frame it at Hobby Lobby but it was at Michael’s that I got it. Home now, getting dinner ready to microwave. Newcomer bowling tonight
Rebecca – would you believe we sent a package to Denise on the 15th and it STILL isn’t there. Great that you got your tablet.
Bananas – the gyms are open here. We have a curfew, too. But, honestly, it isn’t enforced. Not sure why the governor did it if it’s not going to be enforced. That’s terrible that your cleaning lady didn’t at least tell you she wasn’t coming! Even if she was depressed (and she probably is), she still could at least have told you that she wasn’t coming
Barbara – remember I was going to the MD about the foot on the 22nd only the office was closed until the 31st (thank you for telling me) and then he’s out of the office until Jan 3. So I have an appt on Jan. 6. Glad you can get that plumber
SuziQ – I know that we’re serving more people at the soup kitchen now than when this pandemic first started. One of the guys who gives out the lunches says that there are a lot of new faces.
Terri – I’m so sorry about your friend. Wonder how they found out about the cancer from a sore leg?
Barbie – when we went to the Salvation Army today, we saw someone who had their Christmas tree at the curbside!
Tracey – It can be so frustrating when you want to do something that’s easier for you but isn’t the best for the other person. We wanted to move MIL to PA where we lived at the time but it just wasn’t good for her…yet. Eventually, we did move her closer to us.
Michele NC
I think son talked to my husband after he left Dec 9th, on what kind I had etc, then it was shipped directly. Yep, he's a kind hearted kid.💕😁
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Beth - thank you for the welcome back. And the security system is because I'm allergic to surprises. With the cameras to alert me if someone's on the property, I have options instead of my largely involuntary response to shock or surprise. We own a number of guns, and in my previous lives, surprises were never a good thing. Glad your pool company is going to make good on their promises.
Terri - I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.
Tracey - meant to say yesterday, I'm sorry your care center is getting hit with the virus, and that you lost someone you cared about.
Karen - sent the horse pic off to my daughter, who is a bovinaphile... not a word, I know, but cow-lover sounds even more odd than it already is. Got a ROFL in return.
Rita - I'm sorry things are a struggle right now. Hope the heart issues come to nothing. Bladder issues are bad enough.
Katla - Hope the bathroom fixes are quick and effective.
Our son John just called and talked to me for about a half-hour (small miracle)--he's over the moon about a job interview (second interview) today. They've already sent him the hire paperwork, and he will work as a chef at Yellowstone Park from April to November. He's going to call his dad at 6 p.m., and I promised him I wouldn't say anything, I'd let him break the news to his dad. So pleased to see him happy--it's been a long few years.
I am, for a change, cooking dinner - experimenting with Mexican Shepherd's Pie of my own invention. Should be interesting. Corey will eat it even if it's awful, but I hope it's ok!
Later,
Love,
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Katla - My Dad passed in 2012 and my Mom is in a nursing home in NB with Alzheimer's. My brother is near my Mom and my best friend goes and visits her when she's allowed. My Mom grew up and lived her whole life in the town that the nursing home is in so she knows most of the other residents, a lot of the staff and is very content where she is. The nursing home has a Facebook page and they post pictures of her and I can arrange to have a FB Messenger video chat with her as often as I want. It would be nice to have her closer and be able to hug her but it would be best for me not her so I have to make do with video chats. From Dec 2017 when she was admitted to Sept 2019 I didn't have the video chat and very infrequent phone calls so I'm more peaceful with it now. I haven't been home to visit since 2016 due to financial restraints and this year of course Covid.
Beth - I am in a province where a lot of people have the same motto. It is very aggravating to those of us that don't feel that way.
Allie - I bet your colour is much better, I remember when my uncle had heart issues that were corrected. I didn't mean you had to defend your visits I hope you didn't think you had to, I just forget about the restrictions being different in different places all of the time.
Margaret - I share positive and uplifting quotes on FB most nights before I go to bed. It helps me and my friends.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Lisa & Karen
My brother ( the farmer) has cows that are over 10 yrs old and he names them all. They are more like pets because he does not treat them as dairy animals although my dad made his dairy farm living when I was young. It always was fun when it was feeding time and he called them to come from the pasture over the highway to go to the barn.
Carol in GA4
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