WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2021

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  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,665 Member
    Thank you for sharing your story, Kim. I am happy that you were able to escape and set boundaries. I feel the sadness you feel regarding your mother. I am glad that she does have a safe space with you.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,665 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Afternoon ladies
    Just took my second dose of tylenol, oh gosh it hurts and no heating pad...im going to just lay low.. not eating much either. Heaven knows i need to lose a few lbs...
    Sorry for being a bummer. Ill be quiet..

    Can your daughter drop off your heating pad for you to use? You could always loan it back to her when you have recovered more fully?

    After my gall bladder surgery, which is nothing compared to what you just went through, I was still not feeling like my self at my one month post op appointment. It did get better, but probably not until months 2 or 3.

    Hang in there! Remember your body needs time and space to heal.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
    Uu
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,554 Member


    Worked today. They just scheduled me to work tomorrow until 12:30. That’s strange since I’ve never worked past 11:30. But oh well…..

    Ginny OH – how frustrating that you had to redo that doorstop

    SuziQ – working with great people makes the job so much better, you don’t mind going to work or working later if you need to. Those Dowdel puzzles are challenging. The cat one I did was a Dowdel

    Kim in CA – (((HUG)))

    Viv – I do hope you’re feeling better soon

    Kylia – welcome back

    Clarity Peace – welcome! Come back often

    Sherryann – “hi” back at ja

    Heather – I go to Facebook occasionally, don’t do Twitter or Instagram. I figure I have better things to do with my time than spending it on Twitter or Instagram

    Judefit – welcome. This is a great group. So many of us are going thru the same challenges in life. It really helps a lot to share and many times you get great ideas

    Mahjongg tonight!

    Michele NC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 12min 55sec, 3.66ap, 181elev, 96ahr, 123mhr, 8.13mi= 752c
    Strava app= 985c
    Zwift bike trainer- 29.13min, 135ahr, 162mhr, 171elev, 22.7amph, 11.06mi= 306c
    Strava app = 272c

    Total cal 1058
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,833 Member
    Penny ... we don't actively look for bad news either, but nonetheless this past year, there it seemed to be. Reminds me of the phenomenon of seeing patterns in randomness. For example, when I was trying to get pregnant, it seemed every woman in the world was pregnant but me. Or when we are depressed, it appears that everyone else is full of joy. It was that kind of year for seeing the negatives instead of the positives. Does that make sense?

    Kylia ... good to see you!

    Kim ... so sorry to hear that your mother tolerates the abusive behavior of your brother ...

    Machka ... we've only really entered winter, but I'm looking forward to sunshine-y days like you shared in your photo.

    Beth near Buffalo

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,887 Member
    https://www.facebook.com/1483764297/posts/10224623683127873/
    Hopefully this can play!
    💖 Rebecca
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    Entering a new lockdown tonight. Only allowed out of the house for essential supplies and exercise. No kids in school. No summer exams. Our grandchildren will probably be in school however.
    It doesn't affect us personally, but I do feel sorry for so many others. It's hard for people living alone and for those with families in small spaces.
    Roll on the vaccine! Waiting for the call.

    The Zoom went well tonight. DH was very pleased to see his sister and daughter at the same time. I gatecrashed, as did his sister's boyfriend. We stopped early so his sister could watch Boris make his announcement. We watched a quiz show.

    My writing has been going along OK, so I will just carry on with that as usual. I'm writing about a youth hostelling trip to Paris when I was 16. :D Good memories. The year I am writing about, 1966, was one of the best of my life. I consolidated my friendship with the friends I still Zoom with every Wednesday. I consider myself very lucky to have such friendships.

    I will ring another friend who lives in Wales tomorrow. I didn’t join in with her 'at home' Zoom last Saturday because I didn't feel like it. I prefer a more intimate gathering, not a lot of strange faces. I told her I would ring her instead this week.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
    B)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
    Iii
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    edited January 2021
    My world changed almost 3 years ago. I keep trying to remind myself ...

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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,071 Member
    Gloomy drippy day here. My labradoodle discovered her heritage today. She is 1/2 labrador retriever and 1/2 standard poodle, both water dogs. Usually she sidesteps puddles but today we were walking in the riding arena and she decided it was great fun to gallop back and forth in the puddles along the edge. She came in with wet and muddy paws and belly from all the splashing.

    I am leaving Christmas up until Epiphany. I like having the lights on when it gets dark so early.

    Kim - Hugs to you.

    Viv - Sending healing angels.

    Allie - Have patience. As I recall DH was sore for a long time after bypass surgery. Remember they have split your breastbone and wired it back together. It takes a while for that to heal fully.

    Rebecca - I have some calendars for you if you still want some. Mine all have critters on them, horses, donkeys, goats, dogs and cats. Let me know.

    Welcome to those who are new, keep coming back.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,103 Member
    judefit1 wrote: »
    Hi- I "tripped" over this group and wondered if I can join in? I'm 63, have been and intermittent "MFP" person but never joined in any of the community things. I'm trying to re-motivate myself and It would be great to have somewhere to go to "talk" to people! I love my partner but he and I have been together waaay too much! 😄

    :)You have come to the right place. Keep coming back

    <3Barbie in NW WA

    Thanks, Barbie- I'm Jude!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Morning. Ladies
    I did call the surgeon's office and spoke to the nurse,sometimes this happens,I have been taking it easy honestly.she said to use a heating pad ,which i lent to my daughter.
    Barbie- not driving yet will find out when later in the month.
    Taking tylenol and watching TV...feeling kinda yucky so gingerale and saltines.

    Get your daughter to buy you a nice new one ... and any pillows which might help you sleep/rest more comfortably!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    Back at work again! Work is all right ... I'm sorting through emails and trying to figure out where I left off. :)


    While I enjoyed being away, it can be a little bit stressful these days now that people from the mainland are allowed in. We try to avoid people, but you can't avoid them entirely.

    I feel ready to start working on my list and seeing what I can accomplish.

    I also love sleeping in my own bed again!

    When we could travel ... in North America, in mid-range hotels like perhaps Best Western etc., the beds are glorious! You want to go to bed at 8 pm and not move for the next 12 hours. In Europe, in the hotels and B&Bs where we stayed while we travelled there for many months, the beds are nice - quite comfortable.

    The North American and European beds inspired me to find a mattress/bed as good or just about as good and that's what I've got at home now.

    In Tasmania ... accommodation places haven't quite figured out the bed thing yet. I'm not sure what it is exactly, perhaps just cheap beds and mattresses. But I end up with sore hips and have to sleep with a "pillow system" involving arranging pillows along beside me (similar to a "body pillow") so that I can drape my arm and leg over them. Sometimes pillows need to go under my knees as well and occasionally I've actually brought a thick yoga mat to tuck under the sheets.


    So we're glad to be back. I had a really good nap on my sofa yesterday afternoon and sleep in my bed last night!


    M in Oz
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,411 Member
    Flea-incredible bear story!

    Tracey-beautiful birthday girl!

    Kim in N California-I can understand the need to vent about your mom’s tragic situation. Hopefully she will be able to enjoy some peaceful time.

    Julie-your musings regarding life with lack of lights now has me wondering about it. Not much on mackerel, anchovies and sardines! My taste in fish is very simple (Midwest farm girl here!)

    Machka-jealous about travel!

    Kylia-good to hear from you-have been wondering about you!

    Allie-could someone pick up a heating pad for you? Neighbor have one you could borrow? Microwave a towel?

    Penny-Your comment about cats and puzzles made me laugh. I used to enjoy puzzles and while everyone has been talking about them, I briefly thought about getting one and all I could picture was one of my cats destroying it!

    Fairly uneventful first day back to work for the new year. Double checking a pay raise and doing some necessary first of the year stuff. Got to gym for an hour or so. Have dental check up in the morning. Nothing real exciting going on.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    edited January 2021
    ginnytez wrote: »
    Machka-jealous about travel!

    Ginny in Ohio

    We didn't go far. We stayed on our island. The first place we stayed is about 200 km away. The second place we stayed is a little over100 km driving but about 35 km as the crow flies.

    Since we can't leave the island, we figure we might as well enjoy what's here.


    Regarding fish ... I eat flake in fish and chips, and that's about it. :)


    M in Oz
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,554 Member
    Allie – Take an old sock, fill it with rice, and microwave that.

    Ginny OH – we didn’t do the cat puzzle because we thought one of the cats would get at it. But, surprisingly, when I did it, I never had any “help”

    Regarding fish: I eat just about them all.

    Michele NC
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,251 Member
    :)Jude, I have been participating in this thread for a long time. Before I found these wonderful women I had never participated in any online forum. Now I feel like they are all close friends. I have a fabulous husband but he doesn't have the patience to listen to everything I want to say, and the things he want to talk about don't always interest me, but here I find great companionship. I found MFP at age 62 after a lifetime of trying to keep my weight in check. I thought I would never succeed in losing weight, but the tools of MFP, plus the encouragement of this group, resulted in my losing weight and keeping it off.

    :) Regarding fish--in spite of a lifetime of living near the coast, I don't eat fish at all.

    :) Regarding puzzles---I admire the skill of those of you who do them, but I don't have the right kind of patience for them.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
    Katla - take care!
    Pip - Hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Afternoon ladies
    Just took my second dose of tylenol, oh gosh it hurts and no heating pad...im going to just lay low.. not eating much either. Heaven knows i need to lose a few lbs...
    Sorry for being a bummer. Ill be quiet..

    I'm so sorry you are feeling pain. You are free to talk about that here. If everything has to be only rosy it's not very realistic. (and a bit like fake images on social media like facebook or instagram).

    What about a hot water bottle? If you don't have one you can fill a bottle or jar with hot water and wrap it with a towel. I read you can microwave a wet dishtowel and then put in ziplock bag, and put in towel, as another optio. This won't last all night, but will give some time of warmth..

  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Back at work again! Work is all right ... I'm sorting through emails and trying to figure out where I left off. :)
    ...
    I also love sleeping in my own bed again!

    When we could travel ... in North America, in mid-range hotels like perhaps Best Western etc., the beds are glorious! You want to go to bed at 8 pm and not move for the next 12 hours. In Europe, in the hotels and B&Bs where we stayed while we travelled there for many months, the beds are nice - quite comfortable.

    The North American and European beds inspired me to find a mattress/bed as good or just about as good and that's what I've got at home now.
    ..
    M in Oz

    I had a futon for years. It was trendy, cheap and then considered healthy for back. I recall one hotel, we stayed in a very fancy very cut rate hotel in Phoenix in August (no one goes to Phoenix in August for it's 110° weather, to see my sister there who lived in a studio apartment.
    The bed was amazing. They even had info on how to buy one if you loved it. Now I have a good bed and it's a treat to lie down. I used to have back pain sleeping with the too-firm futon.It was really ok/good when I was in 20s and throughout my 30s. Now I just want to stay in bed more, though...it's really comfy!

    @Ginny, I like mackerel very much when eating fresh. For the 2 others, I never get them fresh, but can eat them. Having them available in cans makes it easy to have them handy. Smaller fatty fish (as opposed to tuna...) is said to have less mercury (lower down in the food chain, so less accumulation of heavy metals I guess.) So it's partly a health thing. I don't eat a ton of red meat and poultry, so it's a change up from lots of bean based protein.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    ...I tripped on a curb, fell, and broke one of my glasses lenses. I also damaged my left wrist, but I'm sure it isn't broken.I'll see my medical doctor first thing in the morning to make sure things are okay—and then I have to see whether I can get the broken lens in my glasses replaced. I'll call the eye doctor on that issue before I decide to go all the way into Portland to see her. It will require an appointment, and I don't know how long it will be before I can see her. :

    Katla-I'm so sorry. I hope your wrist heels quickly and without problem.

    Here, for broken glasses one would see an optician (person who sells glasses), not the eye doctor. I would only see the eye doctor if I need to change prescription or for yearly or bi-yearly checkup for illness. Some of the eyeglass chains have 2 year guarantee regardless of cause of breakage. One chain is very fast for non-progressive glasses. Others, and for progressives it takes a week or so. Would the eye doctor be the one to take care of lens replacement there?

  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,619 Member
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: playtrained dogs, finished Active 911 into call log spreadsheet, minutes and letter to VP, firehall showed VP and HS new NFIRS forms.
    Bonus: Shadow to powerline (Tumble wouldn’t come)
    Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, call S, fire call data into state system, corrected roster to Cal-Or, index mutual aid files, watch STAS Day 20, submit grant pics and receipts, 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. Reconcile Joe’s EOB’s Thrivent shows only 2263.48 so far, next BGBS ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Tuesday: call roofer, pickup library book
    Reward: inventory seeds, plan next year’s garden, wishlist replenishments, Happier January:
    4: write a list of things you’re grateful for in life and why: Joe: protective instincts, love gifts of service, efforts to be more pleasant/agreeable. Dogs: make me laugh, let me hug them when I’m down, motivate me to move and play. The dear gals on this group for models of wisdom, creativity and compassion, for their humor, for being friends.

    Sleepy so skimmin’

    Penny :love: the Advent star and is that a clove studded orange on the table? Haven’t made one of those in years but just so happen to have the cloves and a few extra clementines… ;)
    Kylia so good to see you popping in! You, too, have been missed.
    Welcome @ClarityPeace, @ahclay, @Sherryann_406, @judefit1 ! Would you let us know what you’d like to be called and your general locale?
    Allie you re not being a bummer, I only hope that shared pain is halved pain. Until your DD returns your heating pad, could you microwave a hand towel for a few seconds to use as a warming pad? If you have a drier, you could warm a larger towel in it too. If none of those, I’ve been warming my neck wrap in a 200 degree oven in a glass baking dish until just warm enough.
    Sorry Rebecca “this content isn’t available right now…owner only shared with a small group of people or…” Could you upload it to YouTube and share with anyone who has the link (not with public).
    Katla oww! When I fell hard enough to break a lens, I also cracked the orbital bone around that eye. Hope your Dr. can see you on an emergency basis tomorrow.

    Fish: only my own tuna salad, made from canned solid white albacore, either TJ’s or Bumble Bee gold label.

    Debating on whether to have a hot cocoa or just stagger straight to bed. Bed’s winning.

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    January: leaner/stronger/kinder than December.
    daily: sit with Joe: 4, weigh/wii: 4/14, steps>5592=5688 vits=4 log=4 CI<CO=4 CI<250<CO=3 Tumble 5=3 Shadow 5=4 mfp=4 outside=3 up hill=1
    wkly: BB&B,T’ai Chi or SWSY x3 =2 rx= dance=3 clean 60 mins=.5 packwalk=
    mnthly: board mtg= , grant= , 21 plan= bonus: AF=2 play=3 sew=
    2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    edited January 2021
    Katla49 wrote: »
    It was a good day, right until I took one extra item out to put in the recycle bin before tomorrows garbage pick up. On my way back, I tripped on a curb, fell, and broke one of my glasses lenses. I also damaged my left wrist, but I'm sure it isn't broken. I'll see my medical doctor first thing in the morning to make sure things are okay—and then I have to see whether I can get the broken lens in my glasses replaced. I'll call the eye doctor on that issue before I decide to go all the way into Portland to see her. It will require an appointment, and I don't know how long it will be before I can see her. One step at a time!

    Katla-who needs to watch where she is going. :embarassed:

    Sorry to hear that!
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    Here, for broken glasses one would see an optician (person who sells glasses), not the eye doctor. I would only see the eye doctor if I need to change prescription or for yearly or bi-yearly checkup for illness. Some of the eyeglass chains have 2 year guarantee regardless of cause of breakage. One chain is very fast for non-progressive glasses. Others, and for progressives it takes a week or so. Would the eye doctor be the one to take care of lens replacement there?

    Yes, here too. If I broke my glasses, I'd go to the shop where I get my glasses and I'd ask if they could fix them.

    Unless you did hurt your eye/face ...


    M in Oz

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