WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2021
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Hi everyone, new here.
I'm 57 and getting back to who I am. Most of my workouts involve getting out into nature. Most recently (yesterday) I did a 12KM hike up to the glaciers, absolutely love, love love this hike. Since my work day can be very long I don't get out as much as I'd like to but am trying to hike at least 25KM a week while I work my way back to 40KM a week.
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Tami ~ That is beautiful! What part of the world are you hiking in? Oh, how I wish I could hike and enjoy nature.
Carol in Atlanta, Ga.2 -
Hmm. My cousin died of Parkinson's a few months back, and the service is Saturday with a picnic afterwards at another cousin's house. But I'm not sure we are invited. ( My mom, dad and I). My mom used to track these things but she doesn't remember anything about it. It's time to offer to bring something, but that would be awkward. My aunt who is another main route of communication, has had phone trouble. I haven't spoken to my cousin hosting the picnic in about a year. The picnic would be only a block away. Not sure how to handle this. I don't want to show up uninvited, or empty-handed. Plus I have to find a somber picnic outfit!3
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Tami, I would love to hike there. What a beautiful spot!1
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Been to the playground, had an ice cream and now we are back home. Bea eating orange juice lolly while we have a well deserved cup of tea.
My son picking up at 5.30.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
Anyone trying to add me as a friend, sorry, I don’t do friends.
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Homer is here,birds are fed and got some new go go juice out for the hummingbirds..3
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Hmm. My cousin died of Parkinson's a few months back, and the service is Saturday with a picnic afterwards at another cousin's house. But I'm not sure we are invited. ( My mom, dad and I). My mom used to track these things but she doesn't remember anything about it. It's time to offer to bring something, but that would be awkward. My aunt who is another main route of communication, has had phone trouble. I haven't spoken to my cousin hosting the picnic in about a year. The picnic would be only a block away. Not sure how to handle this. I don't want to show up uninvited, or empty-handed. Plus I have to find a somber picnic outfit!
How about not going and not worrying about it 2 -
Morning again ladies
Well i wanted to go up to the cottage 4th of July weekend,but i got a big No from.SIL she said they will have a big group up there then...the rest of the summer is kind of closed up for me,ugh oh well they own the place...1 -
Did Tracie Long’s Longevity Back Up DVD then went for a walk. Afterwards went to Hobby Lobby for one package of embroidery thread, then WalMart to see about a cake for our pool party (they don’t have 1/8 sheet cakes, Food Lion does), bought gas, went to this place to see about being able to hold Rummikub there but we would have to lease the space from them and I sure Newcomers isn’t willing to do that. You know, I’ve sort-of gotten used to not having the commitment of Rummikub, so it really doesn’t bother me so much. I’ll continue to help Vince with the bowling. Work tomorrow so no formal exercise
Tami – welcome! Where was that beautiful picture taken?’
Anne DE – what a dilemma! It would be rude to ask “am I invited”. Most people would say “of course” to this question even if they weren’t planning to invite you. But at the same time, if you were invited and you didn’t RSVP your regrets, that isn’t good either. What a problem! Let me know what you do in the end.
Think I’ll take my Snow White to ceramics and maybe glaze the inside. I need to look online to see about colors. I’ll get pretty close to finishing Dopey tonight. I also have two spoon rests that I really like. Only problem is that the tail broke off. So what Vince did was use the drummel and file them down. I’ll have the gal at ceramics do a bit of touch up painting (because I know it’s very hard to paint on items that have already been fired). Then I’ll take one for the condo and one for here.
Allie – I’m so sorry you can’t go to the cottage. I know how much you love it there.
Michele NC
who is off to the pool now
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Im just having a pity party for myself i guess,after giving the cottage to Sean because Tom and I had the florida place.and after all that I have done for Jean and her family.. saying basically my nephew and his friends are more important to have up there than you is like a slap in the face..
Oh well i guess i just have to suck it up,they have 2 beautiful places they can go to anytime they want,the lake or the beach and im holed up in my condo.. again ill just put my big girl pants on and deal with it like I always do... sorry for the rant!4 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »Woke up at 2 a.m. with a clear head and feeling well, so I just got up. Second day in a row. I'm OK with it - gives me a jump on some of the writing assignments I picked up yesterday. Five articles, a thousand words each, all need doing by Saturday. Easy-peasy, right?
Listening to the washer as it spins and drains - Bless Corey's heart, he spent three hours of his weekend replacing the drainpipe - the washer has a tendency to walk when it's spinning large loads, and it snapped the old PVC drainpipe off under the floor. One of the many things I love about the man is that he doesn't assume I will stay right by his elbow while he's fixing stuff. Every other man I've known wants the woman watching while they're fixing. Not necessarily to hand them stuff, they just want you there.
Egg is curled on my lap, sound asleep--if there's anything better for your blood pressure than a small furry cat asleep on your lap, I haven't found it yet. I've put Corey's lunch together, need to get the dryer emptied and the washer load moved over. Feel like I've accomplished a lot and it's still only 3:40 a.m.
Heather -
My daughter was hinting around that I could keep her two youngest while she takes a weekend to go to her cousin's July wedding in Texas, and I had to say "no." Levi is 18 months old and completely exhausting. My youngest granddaughter is now five, and much easier to deal with - but the pair of them together are still too much for me. Glad you and Johnny can tag team Bea and keep her occupied.
Time to get a little writing done, Corey will be up in an hour, and I've not done a lick of writing, except to y'all!
Later,
Love,
Lisa
I guess I am the odd one here, I would much rather have the younger kids than the older- for me the younger the better. I took care of new born triplets from the time they were 3 months old(and they were premies so very little) 11hrs a day for 6 yrs. They were easier for me to deal with than the one 7 yr old who was always talking back and had to be entertained but didn't like what I picked. Always said I would rather have five in diapers than two or three school age kids. I have one that is almost 5 now and can't wait for her to go to school. I am hoping to get a baby three days a week after she stops coming. I would really like to totally retire or at least take a few months off which I plan on doing after Ezie stops coming but husband wants the tax write offs- he finally told me how much it was and I see why he wants me to continue. It was hard when he just said we need it but didnt say how much it was- thought I was only worth the tax write off. After either teaching preschool or doing the in home daycare for the past 40 yrs, I am ready for a long break.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA
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grandmallie wrote: »Homer is here,birds are fed and got some new go go juice out for the hummingbirds..
thanks for the reminder- I need to make some hummingbird food - doing it now before I forget AGAIN.
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Allie ~ If I remember correctly, they did the same thing to you last year when you wanted to come up. It really does seem unfair and I am sorry!
Carol in GA2 -
Yes I guess so,so will have to find somewhere to go that doesnt cost a bunch..
My daughter and son in law have given up going there too,and Tracy grew up going...the reason is they dont want our dogs up there.. theres barks and I guess Alfie does too.but my nephew can bring his Rottweiler and they have no problem with that.. i understand they need to mend fences but at the expense of the rest of your family?2 -
Ok, I made a mind shift change and actually went to the gym. I read, but the book I started, I'm not getting into, so I spent the last 10 minutes mindlessly walking on the treadmill. Amazing how few people there are using the facility. Maybe a handful, and that's a huge room full of treadmills, bikes, and the slats one where it looks like you have poles in your hands and your stepping up the mountain. I use the old fashioned treadmills that just show a round thing, no screen where you're walking here and there.
Today making bean and ham hock soup. I am having leftover rice with tuna, wasabi mayo and nori bits. Then a small salad with leftover lettuce from our taco making night, and some cucumbers. I will add tomatoes, olives and bleu cheese dressing (just a bit). Also some Icelandic style vanilla yogurt, with a handful of nuts and coffee. I am not much of bean soup eater, so I will just play chef. I might have some of the broth and simmer some cabbage and bit of kielbasa sausage tomorrow.
Well today is a good day for a good day! Hugs ladies!
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Today after exercising and working up a sweat, I checked my blood pressure. 116/83. BPM 115
I am happy about that.
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It was lovely to have Bea and we really enjoyed it, but we were glad when her dad came to pick her up. She was excellent company and never stopped talking the whole day. I am sooooooo tired now.
I am so lucky that DH takes most of the strain and seems to thrive on it.
Tempted to nod off, but don't want to ruin bedtime.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx4 -
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 21min 46sec, 3.40ap, 83ahr, 101mhr, 138elev, 8.05mi= 722c
Strava app = 976c
Zwift spin bike- 15.24min, 53elev, 122aw, 129aw, 158mhr, 125ahr, 19.83amph, 5.09mi= 164c
To gym- 10.23min, .54mi= 48c
Strava app = 67c
Treadmill jog- 20min, 140ahr, 173mhr, 10.47min mi, 1.92mi=210c
Rope pull- 10min, 981.5ft= 110c
Tire toss- 5min, 180#= 25c
Gym to home- 10.17min, .52mi= 62c
Strava app = 64c
Total cal 13411 -
I’m at a 3380 day streak. I need 3652.43 motto get to 10 years. 272 more days to go7
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Allie--Glad your brother is okay, but I agree letting everyone worry is not nice. I agree with the others after all you did for them, it is not right they will not let you come to visit over the 4th. They didn't worry about your having a dog when they wanted you to take care of Jean.
Heahter--I agree, I love my DGC, but can only take so much and I am ready for them to leave.
Lisa--Pray your good heatlh gets better everyday.
Another HOT day and I am so grateful to be working inside with AC.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND NE
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Got a text from Sean ,i have an invite to go up there but no Alfie and Tracy and Kyle but no Ginger.. to caiotic having 4 dogs up there..
I understand ,but think ill hold off .. the next door neighbor that grew up with us fractured his skull and just got out of the hospital and I guess Sean needs to watch him and he will be staying at the cottage.. plus my nephew his girl.and there dog and who knows who else..
Dont feel comfortable going up there with Joe there and without Alfie,so maybe ill go.later in the summer2 -
Good day here, it is a little bit cooler today. It felt really good to go outside this morning. However temps are supposed to go back up, 97* over the weekend. Yuk! DD in Iceland says they had a high of 37* yesterday. They are having a good time and she is looking forward to horseback riding later in their stay.
Allie- Glad your brother is OK, sorry about not being able to go to the cottage.
I agree about DGC, they are best taken in small doses.
Everyone take care Sue in WA
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Debbie in Napa Valley: I sit here in awe of all the work you and your mom have done and propose to do. I hope she takes care not to overdo it. If I was her neighbor I would definitely step up to help out.
Allie: Agree, it sucks how your brother and SIL are treating you and Alfie. I totally get the need to get out of your condo, and hope that the right opportunity presents itself.
I have a short trip planned beginning Sunday. I am in possession of DH's cremains, and my plan is to scatter part of them in the ocean off Santa Barbara. It is where we met, and he had some of his best diving and surfing experiences. I leave Sunday for three nights, and though I wish I could extend and travel around the coast for awhile, I can't leave my sick brother or board the cat for too long. Just the prospect of being alone for a little while to reflect and recharge has me very excited. A friend from high school lives in the next city, and she will come join me for dinner one night. Otherwise, it's a totally solo adventure.
The cremation society also included a lovely heart-shaped pendant which has a tiny chamber for a smidgen of his ashes. I'll never wear it, but have added it to the memorial I have set up in the living room. I look at his stuff and still have to pinch myself to realize 'yes, this is my husband we are talking about.' We were attached at the hip for the last three years. There is still so much of his presence here in the house despite my effort to clear a little bit every day. When you lose someone to dementia, you grieve twice: once for the ambiguous loss when the disease takes away their personality and memories, and then again when they leave this world. 😭
Other than occasional deep pangs of nostalgia that send me into a gusher of tears, I'm doing okay. I continue to swim, exercise, eat decently and get lost in sports and Netflix. We have unusually hot weather for this region, so staying inside is just fine for now. Stay well, friends.
Rori
Still going with the FLOW
Colorado Foothills
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Rori- here I am yapping about my troubles and you are going through so very much.. and i send my love your way.. enjoy the time with your friend and scattering your DH ashes.. remember all the wonderful memories you both shared ..
Will talk with Tracy and Tom and Elena ,they im sure would love to watch Alfie and i will see if Tal wants to go,there is no internet up there and ahe is glued to her phone so we shall see.3 -
Debbie in Napa Valley: I sit here in awe of all the work you and your mom have done and propose to do. I hope she takes care not to overdo it. If I was her neighbor I would definitely step up to help out.
Allie: Agree, it sucks how your brother and SIL are treating you and Alfie. I totally get the need to get out of your condo, and hope that the right opportunity presents itself.
I have a short trip planned beginning Sunday. I am in possession of DH's cremains, and my plan is to scatter part of them in the ocean off Santa Barbara. It is where we met, and he had some of his best diving and surfing experiences. I leave Sunday for three nights, and though I wish I could extend and travel around the coast for awhile, I can't leave my sick brother or board the cat for too long. Just the prospect of being alone for a little while to reflect and recharge has me very excited. A friend from high school lives in the next city, and she will come join me for dinner one night. Otherwise, it's a totally solo adventure.
The cremation society also included a lovely heart-shaped pendant which has a tiny chamber for a smidgen of his ashes. I'll never wear it, but have added it to the memorial I have set up in the living room. I look at his stuff and still have to pinch myself to realize 'yes, this is my husband we are talking about.' We were attached at the hip for the last three years. There is still so much of his presence here in the house despite my effort to clear a little bit every day. When you lose someone to dementia, you grieve twice: once for the ambiguous loss when the disease takes away their personality and memories, and then again when they leave this world. 😭
Other than occasional deep pangs of nostalgia that send me into a gusher of tears, I'm doing okay. I continue to swim, exercise, eat decently and get lost in sports and Netflix. We have unusually hot weather for this region, so staying inside is just fine for now. Stay well, friends.
Rori
Still going with the FLOW
Colorado Foothills
Thank you.
My mom is going through the same thing- so many times she has to stop and remember that dad isn't there any more- some of the pictures she has around are so life like, like he is still sitting there.
His remains are in one of the bird houses that he built- he LOVED the birds and building houses for them(this was the suggestion from the funeral home who could have easily sold mom an urn but thought this was a better fit which mom loves) He will be buried, not sure when, in the front yard, under the crab apple tree, where my aunt, uncle and cousin are already buried and where mom wants to be buried.
After being married for just months shy of 65yrs and her never being on her own before, this is a new challenge for her. She is doing good most of the time but really struggles other times.
She has given away a lot of his stuff, like clothes that others can use and some tools that he had just too many and things she will never use- pocket knives that he had a lot of, she gave most to one nephew- I did get one for my son and I got three of the little ones that dad used often- always said he needed on in case he got a splinter in his finger.
I really wanted to wear his straw hat that he wore all summer(to protect his forehead from the pre-cancerous spots he kept getting) while I was out in the field- we can't find it. Not sure where he put it. Hopefully it will turn up, would be nice to have it to wear when planting or picking, things I used to do WITH him.
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Allie, You seem to have found a solution to your dilemma about going to the cabin for July 4, but I wondered what was the draw for going---the other people, events specific to July 4, or what? Since you are not working a job with regular hours you could go up there any time and several times.Rebecca, I just listened to a podcast about Lego building systems and thought about you and your son. Barbie in NW WA 4
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Hurrah! my youngest is finished High school!
Forced myself to take a walk tonight and bugs were horrible! I need to wear a hat or something.
Rori Big hugs.
Tomorrow will be a better day.
Jenn
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Hello all! Nice to see a 50+ club here! Happy June!3
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