WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2020

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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,619 Member
    edited December 2020
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: Tumble stroll with T, post office, library (yay!) and recycling.
    Bonus: two loads laundry, 45 mins vacuuming.
    Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, call CD, call R, email info to grantwriter, watch STAS Day 18 (go sniff), submit grant pics and receipts, test Bluetooth speaker so can do BB&B or T’ai Chi from voice recordings, make experimental almond paste, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat), A Little Less Broken, One margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Nothing but You, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick); finish mulching flowerbed; broadcast cover crop seed in veg garden areas, invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup, figure out where to plant naked lady bulbs, and soon as it warms up above 50 and dries out below 60% humidity I’ll tape and spray paint those rusted areas of Aunt Elsie’s stove.
    Reward: inventory seeds, plan next year’s garden, wishlist replenishments.
    Do Good December
    4: Give kind compliments to as many people as possible today: D, J, R, T, and Joe.

    A tired dog is a good dog. Yesterday was Tumble’s first on leash walk since the beach disaster a few months ago. She pulled mightily all the way out and half the way back, only giving up a little at the end. Today took her back to the same path and voila! She walked nicely beside me with loose leash the whole way. She did bark at 3 of the dogs we passed but not all, and gave it up when I made her look at me. Tomorrow at 1 is dog group, at the same path as today. Do I dare take Tumble there for the first time since pandemic began? Would love to build on this success.

    Welcome @juliebeeeee ! Would you let us know what you’d like us to call you and your general locale? Winter blues, work woes, family griefs and the pandemic have given lots of us bad moods. You’ll find cheer, commiseration, wisdom, encouragement and humor here.
    Machka scrolling down the link to Gloria’s last post was nostalgic to see so many who are now MIA, @wildhorsewendy, @DamitJanit, @DanaReel180, @linder4866, @jmkmomm, @GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS, @NYKaren. Miss them all and wish them well.
    Heather Your son’s and grandson’s smiles tell the tale! :love: Hooray for the excellent test results! Thank you for sharing your Christmas Miracle/power of love story. The power of an old atheist’s prayer ;)
    Allie, sitting up is good! Taking nourishment? Yes, it IS your turn to be taken care of. Please, please let the healthcare professionals take care of you.
    Lanette looking for the Star of Bethlehem is now on my calendar for Dec 21. Thanks! What a frightening event at the vets. Sending healing calming loving thoughts and gratitude for the vet’s CBD and your idea.
    Margaret “Memories” gave me chills and tears. Thanks!
    Barbie how wise you are to avoid that haircut trap. No amount of loving conversations would convince me otherwise in that case.
    Fae thanks for the Gloria links. So very sad. Hope the boys and the dog are ok. “Chili and Broccoli” peeuuww!
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    Carol praying your appointment on the 17th reveals issues that are easily, quickly fixed.
    Lisa hooray for being where you should be on blood pressure and pulse! Holding good thoughts that this round of antibiotics will do the trick.
    Kay oww. How long will it take to heal? What a painful lesson! :cry:
    Suebdew and Cheri good to see you popping in!
    Michele Chart was last updated: December 05, 2020, 04:06 GMT. If you click on the tot cases/1m pop the chart will be sorted by cases per thousand people, taking population into account. Today shows the Dakotas, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Utah to be the top 6. If you just sorted by total cases regardless of population the big states (Tx, CA, FL, IL, NY) would move to the top, but I think that’s less useful. Illinois is the only state in the top ten either way you sort. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/ Sometimes husbands can be so thoughtless. Your Vince for not seeming to care that you could slip and fall from his choice to put down 3 piles of wet cat food on the bare floor. My Joe for cutting me off when I was telling him about my blood pressure results. Grrr indeed. Joe shows his care for me in other ways but really cannot bear hearing about health issues. Thankful mine are few and minor. If you don’t have any “goof off” or “goo gone” handy, try rubbing the adhesive with ice. If that doesn’t work, try peanut butter but then you’ll have to wash with Dawn to get the peanut butter oil stains out… ;) update: if the goo gone stains, scrub with Dawn and wash.
    Tracey hope you get a good night’s rest and enjoy decorating only as much as your energy level allows. It’s important for you to recharge/rest/restore as much as possible on weekends considering how stressful your workweeks are.

    Christmas Eve was when we opened presents, as Papa worked Christmas Day for the double time-and-a-half until we moved to Ukiah. One year Santa Claus actually came to the door to deliver my TinyTears doll. Think I was thrilled, but might have been a scaredy cat crybaby. No other family nearby, all were in St. Louis or Kansas City. Just as well, prepared me for the small, intimate, holidays with Joe. After we moved to Ukiah our Christmas Eve tradition became driving around looking at lights after church, then stopping by the park to watch the “reindeer” graze on the grass. One year there was even a light dusting of snow. Sweet memories.

    Our library closed two weeks ago as one staff member came down with C-19. Today they resumed limited services, opened the return drop box, started accepting appointments to use the computers, and delivered held books by buzzing in at the locked back door. Have no idea when they’ll be able to reopen for stacks browsing, but thankful to get the books I’d “held.”

    Lighter, lovelies!
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    December: better than November.
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Faetta: I’m sorry the climate didn’t work out well for your Alberta Spruce trees. Are there any pines or fir trees that would be happier in your climate and grow relatively slowly? Potting them would likely limit their growth., which might work out for your situation-–or not. :star: Can a juniper be shaped into a Christmas Tree?

    Heather: Thanks for the quotation on being happy by Dodinsky. Choosing what to accept and what to let go is harder than anyone might think. :flowerforyou:

    Today was a good day. We finished putting Christmas decorations up and are done with everything but bringing our Christmas tree inside. That will happen in a week or two. I did some other errands, too. It is relatively early, but I’m ready for rest.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    (((Allie))): Thinking of you!!! I hope every day is better and better. :heart:

    Katla
  • LisaInAR
    LisaInAR Posts: 2,020 Member
    edited December 2020
    Morning, afternoon and evening, all...

    Allie - I told my husband I feel like an old truck some days, where once one thing goes wrong, it seems like something else goes wrong every time you drive it. He patted me on the head, and said, "Don't worry, I won't trade you in a new model." I get no sympathy around here... :wink: Hope you're feeling better this morning!

    Katie - The hand does not look like it's any fun at all...

    Heather - Loved the picture of Max on your son's shoulders placing the star!

    Barbara AHMOD     - Glad your library's still available... even if in limited fashion. I have found I just genuinely can't read traditional books anymore. Between the backlit screen and the ability to adjust the font size to a comfortable reading space, I'm pretty much stuck with my Kindle or My fire tablet...

    Later y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,681 Member
    Christmas decorations done, I think! I'll post some photos later. It's a bit different from what we've done in previous years but I like it! :)

    I also did some dusting and tidying and vacuumed the floor.

    And I finished the prep for the event tomorrow.

    Off to bed early so I can get some sleep before the event tomorrow.

    M in Oz
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,774 Member
    edited December 2020
    Barbara - Of course, you are right about the time! Silly me. Oooops. I had drunk a couple of glasses of red wine to go with my pizza. ;) Yes, 8 hours behind, so you will have to be up early at 7 am. Are you an early riser? It's the 24th. What a great way to start the day! What I like about the timing here is that the service starts in the light and the dusk gradually descends, so it finishes in the early darkness. If you have Christmas lights up it can be quite magical.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Allie: I am thrilled that you’re receiving good care. You have always been the care giver in the time I’ve known you. I am pleased that you are now getting good care. ❤️
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    Allie (((HUGS))) <3

    Katla I am highly allergic to juniper. >:)

    Michele Thanks for explaining why you married Vince. o:)

    Barbara I had to read your statement about "Joe cutting you off," twice. :D

    KJ Your Kindle post made me teary-eyed. :'(

    Lisa I thank sympathy is something even the most compassionate males lose with age :/

    Fae near Rio de la Frontera central Or/Wa
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,287 Member
    Kelly Thank you!

    (((Allie)))
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    Kate UK ❤️
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,305 Member
    Thanks! My mom is 88. Exercise for her could even be walking around the house for five minutes. I'm scared she will lose the ability to climb the stairs. Not sure what would happen then. My Dad is badgering her about the exercise now, so I have to not overdo it.

    Dr Katie - hope your hand gets better fast!

    Annie in Delaware
  • Faetta
    Faetta Posts: 1,059 Member
    SuziQ Are those all your windows? I love multi-colored lights for Christmas and the holidays. I leave mine up until the middle of Jan. I have never been one to appreciate white or solid color lights for the holidays. Nice photo of the lights. I have trouble getting a good photo because my fence is white. Going over today to help a friend put up her huge tree. I do a small tree that is well known as Fae's Christmas Shrub.
  • pipcd34
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited December 2020
    Tracey: New PJ’s on Christmas Eve is a nice tradition. :bigsmile: I remember opening one gift on Christmas Eve, too. Others were opened in the morning before we drove to Portland and shared Christmas dinner at my cousin’s home. We also visited my Auntie Irene’s house. She was a reader, too, and bought me a horse book for my Christmas gift each year. I still have every one of them. I also treasure a book that was a Christmas gift to her as a young girl, Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, dated 1886 & 1887. She received it as a gift in 1908. :heart:

    Barbara: We have so many new "rules" these days. If your dog group meets outdoors or in an area with good social distancing and mask wearing owners, it would likely be a pleasure for dogs and people alike, and safe. I hope you & Tumble are able to have a good time with them. :star:

    Lisa & Barbara: Our library is also available—sort of. They participate in Library to Go. It is managed through Amazon and the electronic books are able to be downloaded to your computer, kindle, tablet, or smart phone. You must have an up-to-date library card to to check out books through Library to Go. I had to renew mine, and the librarian met me outside on the steps to update my library card. Only staff was allowed inside. I think it is still true. :bigsmile:

    KJ: Kindle my Heart is so touching. Thank you for sharing. :heart:

    (((Allie:))) I am happy that you are safe. :star:

    SuziQ: I’m glad the insurance company finally settled & your roof will be repaired. :flowerforyou:

    Heather: I am so sorry that your DH had trouble sleeping due to worries about his ailments. I hope the doctor is able to resolve the problem. :heart:


    We’re working on Christmas gifts for our adult children. DS and DDIL’s gifts were settled yesterday. We already sent our contribution to DD’s children’s gifts. DD & her DH’s gifts will be attended to on Monday. Then we’re done!!!

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    Lisa - Trading me in for a younger model is something Rodger would tell me. 😂

    Allie - I’m so glad they are keeping you until everything is working properly and you have begun the healing. I bet you are one that wouldn’t rest as much as necessary at home.

    Suzi - that’s a huge difference in the assessment fees! Good for the board for fighting.

    Fae - I so agree about the white lights. I’m all about the coloured lights at Christmas. One thing I will say about the white lights is that the ornaments are highlighted a bit more. I have some white lights in decorations but my outdoor lights, window lights and tree lights are coloured. I see quite a few in our area have gone back to coloured this year.

    Katla - my daughter had one of my Grandmother’s treasured storybooks from when she was a little girl from 1915 or so. It was lost due to water damage in the fire we had. She now has some of her old readers from her teaching days in the 30’s and 40’s.
    She also has one of my Dad’s readers called All Sails Set, there is a story in that called Circumstances Alter Carla, I loved that story as a young girl.

    I have found another project for my poor husband to do before Christmas. Our son in law, saw something he liked and I can’t have it delivered before Christmas so we’ll make it ourselves. It will involve wood burning though so the majority of the work will fall on him.
    I have a couple of stocking stuffers left for the adult children and then I think I’m done except for our poor son in law, I’m struggling with him this year. There is always one.

    Tracey in Edmonton
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,242 Member
    :) We just picked up our groceries at QFC. There were some items not available but the things that we couldn't get last week, were available today. I was able to use the paper coupons I get in the mail so I saved $5.90 on today's order. They didn't have the stuffing mix I wanted nor the turkey and I realized how relieved I am at being freed from making turkey this year.

    :)Rita, I'm glad to hear you have some relief from your sadness about your daughter. She is what she is even if it's not what you'd like.

    :)Library Our library was closed from March to June. Now it is open for pickup and delivery outside. Checking out electronic books via Washington Anytime Library and Hoopla has been available all the time. I also get books through Paperback Swap online.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    I went to Costco tonight and bought some Christmas gifts. I saw the Dolly Parton book I want. I hard a hard time leaving it there and not buying it for Myself. We have a rule in this family though, “no buying yourself anything in the month of December”


    Tracey in Edmonton

    We used to have that rule too, but now we don't buy each other Christmas gifts. We buy each other things throughout the year.

    Tina in CA

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