WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2021
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Allie - I hope the sleep study goes well and I think it’s a brilliant decision to block your SIL.
Karen - I love that quote, did you see her performance on AGT? She has a beautiful voice.
Kylia - I agree with Machka and Heather, you need to stand up. I understand it is your livelihood on the line but it’s their business not yours. You have gone above and beyond for way too long without acknowledgment or appreciation. Maybe you need to take a stress leave, it probably won’t be easy with hubby, but he should be having your back anyway.
Heather - thank you! I need to start. I think that’s my problem. Your words are encouraging.
Barbara- I hope that your symptoms ease soon.
Last week my Grandson (10 in Sept)went shopping with his Mother and I. He was desperately looking for Hippie sunglasses, the rainbow lenses in gold circle frames. He thinks they will go with his tie-dyed T-shirt’s. I don’t know how he comes up with this stuff.
Minicooper- I used to scrapbook a lot, I need to get back at it. I enjoy it more with others though.
Katla - I can’t wait to see the blanket.
We are just waiting for the Grands to arrive. I have blown up a new pool and filled it with water so it’s warm enough for them to get in. Rodger says he may be in it by the time they get here. It’s only about 10” deep and 5’ long. Smaller than the tub for him. 😂
My granddaughter (5) is bringing nail polish and bath salts so we can do mani/pedis at some point. Her and I also have some projects to do.
I’ll check in later.
Tracey in Edmonton3 -
grandmallie wrote: »Morning ladies,very early morning..
I am taking something called Mega Health Blood Builder that has iron,b12,beets etc in it,honestly it has been odd,the last few days i have been going on 4-5 hrs sleep and dont need a nap which i guess is a good thing..
We are supposed to get the remnants of Elsa here today ,so will work inside house today,leave Homie at Toms ,dont want to go out in torrential rain..
Havent heard anything from disability and its close to 4 months since I filed but i know it takes time.
Ill try and get some.more rest,have comfirmed my appointment for the sleep study Sunday night,geesh i hope i dont have sleep apnea,one less thing i have to worry about.
Havent heard from my brother in a week,abd have totally blocked my SIL from social media ,just cant take the negativity anymore..
Allie- If you do have apnea and they put you on a CPAP, you will feel so much better because you will be getting better sleep. I know you don't want another diagnosis but if this one will help you get the rest you really need, then it is a good thing.2 -
"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: BP, dogs to powerline.
Bonus: chopped another tarpload of salal.
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, T’ai Chi, recycling, review June council minutes, county ARP project proposals 111.co.curry.or.us/ figure out how to see what’s using all our mobile data, USE those torture bands/do that BB&B video, call S, fire district: drop off cookies, clarification of chief’s report, finish and email draft minutes/meeting announcement, ongoing: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, ask for boots donator contact info, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, index mutual aid files; watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, learn new dances (Nothing but You, Do Your Thing, A Little Less Broken, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick; practice dances: One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat),); finish mulching flowerbed, 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 the last of the 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, ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Reward: inventory seeds, plan this fall’s garden, wishlist replenishments (Milena F1 orange peppers and beit alpha cukes next year).
Jump back July:
9-Put a problem in perspective by seeing the bigger picture:
Neck stiff and sore, checked Pravastatin side effects found possible explanation for why I’m digging at my scalp all the time. Broke down and called the Dr’s office to see if could get labs then get off statins. Next opening not til Aug and can’t order labs without appointment. Will try to stick it out, keep taking the damstuff til then, but if the neck gets any worse all bets are off. Really miss the massage therapist.
KJ Thank you for your kind words. You ARE bootipull both inside and out.
Barbie your sharing of your experiences and what you’ve found useful have been both inspiring and helpful.
Annie (((hugs)))
Welcome @BGypsy, you can do this. What is an atomic hair cut and fairy hair?
Rebecca yes the Athena pics showed up, thank goodness. Here’s what I saw, thought there might be something between
“. . . AHMOD” and “I am falling in love with my cast iron . . .”Kiz in N Fl, con VERY grats for taking off that 1.9 lbs!
Katla thank you for your comments on our nephews. Duck hunting sounds like a miserably cold and wet endeavor to me
Glad your DH can more comfortably watch birds from your bed-sit. Hooray for Mr. Fixit! 
your foxy Robin Hood baby blanket idea!
Heather “champagne in future” hooray! Lonely cup final for Johnny, boo, hiss
Allie brava for the letter, and delighted your son took it unexpectedly well. Prayers for his therapy.
Welcome @Joyfulandactive and congratulations on taking off the first three lbs! Prayer said, keep ON!
Vicki “…the lady that lives with us…” ?
Rita have you been to any al-anon get togethers? Imagine it would be hard to set healthy boundaries between enabling and love/patience/support.
Lisa love the new roof, hate the nerve shattering noises and bumps it takes to get one. Your stone cottage looks so inviting!
Michele loved the “get out of my life…” book. Not sure you’d need to be handy, my most frequent question for Home Depot helpers is “Can you tell me where X is?” I’m sure you’d know any store you were assigned to like the back of your hand. Totally agree with you that “it’s good that we talk about other things than food/exercise” It’s been a lifeline to me since we moved here, even more so during the pandemic.
Tracey I love your diary/memoire idea! No need to worry, you express yourself well, and it will be what is in your heart that reaches out from the pages.
Karen “… you can’t wait…” True that!
Kylia bringing in your brother to observe/consult sounds like a great idea. Are there courses your Son in Law can take to be certified to repair your products? Then, frankly, when he’s certified and even given some management training, I’d be inclined to offer the elder mechanic a healing sabbatical or even early retirement. Any idea why your Sister in Law cried all day? Please keep venting here, you need a safe place and this is it.
Machka I like your 2 weeks off suggestion to Kylia.
Made the effort to breakfast with Joe. He wakes around two and eats around four. I’m usually just going to bed then. Decided if I wanted more connection with Joe I need to give him the opportunity, without any demands or expectation, just be open. Breakfast was pleasant, we chatted a bit while cooking, then sat together while we ate and he played solitaire on the computer. I wasn’t mad, he chatted a bit in between games. A worthy investment of unplanned calories and time. Now to log it and nap a little before T’ai Chi.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
July: leaner/stronger/kinder than June.2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
daily: sit with Joe: 7, weigh/wii: 8/0/0; steps>6701=3194 :{ , vits=5.75, log=8, CI<CO=8, CI<250<CO=8, Tumble=5, Shadow=6, mfp=9, outside=10, up hill=8, clean 10=5.
wkly: Sun: Mon: Tue:LD=. Wed:TC=1 PW=1. Thurs: Fri:TC=1. Sat:PW=1. rX x4=1.
wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/31:142.4 6/30:141.5 7/4: 140.7 7/11:
mnthly: board mtg=, grant=, 21 plan=, waist=42.0
bonus: AF=5 play= sew=
[/quotepanHeehee, I just mistyped and put a comma where it shouldn't be. Nothing cut off. I was just answering your response from my yummy pan photo.
You know my world is all about food!
Rebecca
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Did my 5k this morning. A soft shoe shuffle. :laugh: Works for me. Topped it off for my 600 morning total with 25 mins rowing. Now off to get my afternoon 300.
On the way back from my run I called in at the butcher and the deli. Then popped over the road to the flower shop. Bought a huge pink hydrangea head.
Plus a couple of local greetings cards.
Zoom with my girlfriends at 3.30.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Today having a Rueben sandwich from Arbys. Its really good on a marble rye bread, and a fair amount of sauerkraut. Yesterday we shopped because Lee has a dermatologist appointment this morning. Hopefully they won't be spraying or cutting too much today. Because he takes anti rejection meds it makes his body have low immunity, so he's susceptible to lesions from sun exposure. So he gets those sprayed, or if need be, cut out. He has a really high tolerance to pain, so its not a big deal. Plus he has a good humor about it all.
Well eldest son stated he will most likely be an E5 for life, thats a 2nd Class Petty Officer. He's tried so many times to make 1st but its just not happening. Some times he's passed the test, but the quota for his rate was so low, they were advancing just a few in the fleet. It isn't based on just a score but other things as well. He's a great sailor, follows orders well, but only does what's required nothing more. Plus he's a great follower, but his leadership skills aren't as refined. He knows that if he makes 1st, he will be required to to more, and that in itself, holds him back. (just my views).
Well summer is over, the afghan is back on the bed! Its in the high 60's.
Hugs
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Tracey your writing project sounds wonderful. Go ahead and start! Give yourself permission to write a draft with flaws and fix them later. You will do a fine job.
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We went up to Sacramento yesterday(an hour away) to go to the KP International Marketplace- Our second time going. It was nice to take our time, not be rushed. Just husband and I. The place is HUGE- like Costco size- it took us exactly,to the minute, 2 HOURS to go through it. Spent $155. Found some really great deals on amazing looking food- I picked mostly spice or sauce mix packs. Some for me but a lot for my sister for her birthday- she loves to cook and cooks for a client. She will need to download Google Translate on some of them. The Russian ones don't have English except the ingredients.
It was 105 when we were up there. Driving home, it was still 100 at 7PM half way home. My friend that I am pet sitting for messaged me. They are in Vegas- it was 120 yesterday. I am sure they will be happy to be home Sunday.
It is supposed to be hotter the next few days.
We were so busy shopping that we skipped lunch completely(I had two jalapeno poppers that I had cooked a couple days ago) before we left, a huge apple on our way up- stopped at this amazing veggie/fruit stand.
Picked up do much fresh fruit- two kinds of pears, two kinds of apples, apricots, peaches, lettuce and tomatoes- all that was just over $20. One apple I just weighed and it is 11.5 ounces.
We met up with friends of husband's for early dinner- Chinese food. We ordered the combination plate- They brought the wrong one for me so my husband told them it was fine, we would just take that one to go and they made me the right one. They come with a bowl of won ton soup but not for take out so they brought the second one out- I ended up eating the second one while waiting for my food to come out- after two bowls, I only took three bites of the sweet and sour chicken and ate the spring roll- was too full for the rest so took it home. It will be at least 3 more meals for me(had a little for brunch, using a 1C size dish-that is what I usually do- I like eating out of little containers- easier to hold on to). Drank a lot of water. Tracked my food when I got home as best as I could- finished the day at under 600cal. I just wasn't hungry. I am sure I will make up for it today, but will make sure not to go over 1100.
Dinner is tuna casserole and a HUGE salad w/ Asian dressing or seasoned rice vinegar.
Today was my last morning pet sitting so I hope to sleep in tomorrow.
Have a wonderful weekend ladies
This weekend I will stay busy with the dehydrator- have a dozen mango(sale 4 for $1), 3 pineapple(sale $1.50 each), two bags of apples (.59 a pound) to slice and get in the dehydrator. It will take at least three batches to do all of it.
I also need to make a bunch of catnip cat toys- picked and dried another batch with more about ready to pick and dry. Lots of kitties will have fun when I am done
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: BP, dogs to powerline, T’ai Chi, Farmer’s Market, dog group,
Bonus: quick stroll around Coast Guard docks while waiting for bbq.
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, review June council minutes, county ARP project proposals 111.co.curry.or.us/ figure out how to see what’s using all our mobile data, USE those torture bands/do that BB&B video, call S, fire district: drop off cookies, clarification of chief’s report, finish and email draft minutes/meeting announcement, ongoing: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, ask for boots donator contact info, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, index mutual aid files; watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, learn new dances (Nothing but You, Do Your Thing, A Little Less Broken, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick; practice dances: One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat),); finish mulching flowerbed, 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 the last of the 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, ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Reward: inventory seeds, plan this fall’s garden, wishlist replenishments (Milena F1 orange peppers and beit alpha cukes next year).
Jump back July:
7-Shift your mood by doing something you really enjoy: when learning our BBQ order would take 30 minutes, chose to stroll around the docks. Later missed an opportunity when Joe didn’t meet my expectation. Next time.
8-Avoid saying “must” or “should” to yourself today: figure out what is not needed, substitute “get to” for what is.
When will I learn to give without attaching any expectations? Brought Joe home BBQ from the Farmers’ Market. Succumbed to a bacon, lettuce, avocado sandwich from the same vendor, thinking we could sit and eat together. When I got home, Joe wasn’t hungry and stuck his food in the fridge for later. I was disappointed and grumpy, but ate the BLA anyway…
Evelyn con VERY grats on the 13 miles!
Katla one of the many things I love about Joe is that he has no desire to go out into the woods and kill something.
Viv has your knee pain been diagnosed?
Allie I remember Cousin It :laugh:
Debbie (((hugs)))
Julie “…soften the relation with guy one…” well done!
Pip lights in the garage… oooh shiny!
Welcome @candysashab88 ! 2-3 lbs in the right direction is a good month, sustainable.
Kim in Ind ((hugs)) angst and stress are notorious “pounds up” culprits. ((hugs))
Rebecca looks like the first part of your post got cut off?
Michele would the local Loew’s or Home Depot be glad to have you cover the earliest shift? It seems to me that the big box stores need friendly, self-starting customer service on the floor, and most open early…
TeenagersJoe and I did not have children, but fostered his 3 nephews for two years after their father was killed in a car accident and their mother could no longer cope. They were 13, 14 and 16 when we got them, and already struggling. We were not successful. We had never discussed philosophies of child rearing and were not just on different pages but in different libraries. I comfort myself with the fact that for two years the boys were fed, clothed, warm, sheltered, safe, had medical/dental attention and were kept in school as much as humanly possible. Now they are all grown men with their own children, all working and none in jail, thank Goodness. The youngest is the one we’re praying for, rare cancer complicated by severe diabetes. Miraculously the inoperable left side mass could not be seen on his last scan. Thanks be!
Lighter, lovelies!Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
July: leaner/stronger/kinder than June.2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
daily: sit with Joe: 5, weigh/wii: 7/0/0; steps>6701=7492, vits=4.75, log=7, CI<CO=7, CI<250<CO=7, Tumble=4, Shadow=5, mfp=8, outside=9, up hill=7, clean 10=5.
wkly: Sun: Mon: Tue:LD=. Wed:TC=1 PW=1. Thurs: Fri:TC=1. Sat:PW=1. rX x4=1.
wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/31:142.4 6/30:141.5 7/4: 140.7 7/11:
mnthly: board mtg=, grant=, 21 plan=, waist=42.0
bonus: AF=4 play= sew=
Barbara, bummer about Joe not being hungry, I hope the sandwiches were tasty, just the same. I do avoid using 'have to" or "should" pretty much. Thank you!
Another softened up tense relation yesterday and today!
I met a friend-colleague for a drink in an area of town cute and not far but that I don't often go to.
I have a very close friend that I used to hang out with -but w whom I had a falling out for not much but who remained distant -who lives in that area- but it's a big city so you very often, usually don't run into people right away. but my friend was there across the street after about an hour coming out of a shop. I went over to greet him. and we agreed to talk and so I called today. it was normal and a bit like old times. he said we could meet for coffee in a couple of weeks. I can see he's struggling work and maybe confidence-wise. its not super-apparent but I know him quite well. it was nice to see him and talk and feel a normal relation. 2 softened up tensions. good for this week. being unconfined helps.2 -
I need 1st reading glasses
I need inner discipline
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What a day, Got to work at 0600 this morning and found out my night girl's husband was admitted to the hospital. So I have been trying to get a replacement to work, or I would be working 36 hours no break. Finally just got one person to call me back and she is coming in 10p-6a so that helps. I will work until she comes, go home sleep a couple hours and come back and work 6a-6p tomorrow. I just pray her husband is stable by then or not sure what I will do about tomorrow night. Can't even think about that until I have to. The joy of being the supervisor and working in a hospital and a 24/7 department.
I went to donate blood at the blood drive this morning and my blood count is to low and my blood pressure is to high. What scares me about the blood count is last year this happen and I ended up with hives for 10 months. So I have to figure how and make sure that does not happen again.
Sorry for the feel sorry for me post, just not doing well. Thanks for listening and letting me vent.11 -
What a day, Got to work at 0600 this morning and found out my night girl's husband was admitted to the hospital. So I have been trying to get a replacement to work, or I would be working 36 hours no break. Finally just got one person to call me back and she is coming in 10p-6a so that helps. I will work until she comes, go home sleep a couple hours and come back and work 6a-6p tomorrow. I just pray her husband is stable by then or not sure what I will do about tomorrow night. Can't even think about that until I have to. The joy of being the supervisor and working in a hospital and a 24/7 department.
I went to donate blood at the blood drive this morning and my blood count is to low and my blood pressure is to high. What scares me about the blood count is last year this happen and I ended up with hives for 10 months. So I have to figure how and make sure that does not happen again.
Sorry for the feel sorry for me post, just not doing well. Thanks for listening and letting me vent.
that does not sound like a "feeling sorry for myself post"- Sounds like a Oh my goodness- this is really ROUGH post.
I hope things get back to normal and maybe hire a few more, for just this reason- you can't be working that many hours too often. What would they do if you got really sick????
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 29min 57sec, 3.20ap, 126elev, 81ahr, 97mhr, 8.02mi= 731c
Strava app = 972c
Zwift home spin bike- 18.46min, 487elev, 139aw, 59arpm, 14.55amph, 4.55mi= 205c
Zwift app- 85c
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another old friend today too. spoke on the phone with old, old friend from school. an ex with whom I was medium serious. we were never really in serious mode but we quite liked on another and stayed in touch for a very long time and saw one another on and off after college for a few years : till he got hitched to his 1st wife. Then he would still meet up a bit and was explicitly interested in pursuing romance even though married. That was a "no deal" for me. So I guess maybe for that reason our friendship waned. Since he was an old college friend it didn't seem that dramatic. it was just not being in sync, not on the same page.
now w his 2nd wife he is not that way at all, thank goodness.
he was going on and on and on. after more than 1h30 minutes I was able to get off the phone. I was trying to find a Segway to get off the phone but was unable to find it - some how out of respect for old times and the long time since we last spoke.
he said he's semi-retired so i'm sure that comes into play.
I think last time we spoke was a good 4 or 5 years ago at the time he was 'between jobs'. and the conversation was also very long and I remember wanting to get off and not knowing how to do it.
his wife has a very good job and he had previously had very serious jobs, so they are very, very comfortable, and I think by now they have accumulated a bit and also have a bit of inheritance from parents having passed.
I think he really wasn't trying to but he was talking about his wonderful life.
wonderful spouse, home, kids, family situation, neighbourhood. it think he was really just being appreciative of it all, (maybe a bit unconsciously braggy about his son), and I would guess his spouse is very nice, but it was a bit much, when my life is fairly modest. and then when he was talking about other subjects he was going on and on. I really liked him as a friend for a long long time and we had a nice connection long after having gone out together- stayed in touch over the years and changes of countries; he visited or met up with me in many different countries and cities, some years back.
now we are in such different situations. it's harder to connect.
he asked about me, but I talked a wee bit about my work and said I'm on my own.
but he didn't seem to be really into listening, and was happy to switch quickly back to talking.
I've found that sometimes when people are not interacting a lot with others (working at home or retired or stay at home mom or dad) they sometimes need to speak a LOT, whereas they had maybe not been that way previously.
But maybe he WAS that way previously, or at least a little bit. I was much less talkative and expressive in my youth, and I think often I had some friends that spoke way more than me. I was not a pushover in terms of my opinion, but not SO talkative and did not always know how to express myself, how to articulate my thoughts in at least a few areas. So I would listen, and enjoy it often. (now it can really vary. sometimes I listen a LOT - and sometimes am sort of snowed under by the other like this evening - and sometimes I can talk up a storm too. at work I listen TONS.
I was wanting to get off the phone for quite a while but unsure how to do it. I finally transitioned to a convo on "what are you doing this weekend" said I have to do some work (a total fib). he wrote after that it was a great call.
I wrote "a blast from the past!" and what a week from the past. (since I met another guy (not really a friend) from college, a common person in a circle of 1st year class, a little week go). someone I would never have met but who's passing through town.
Sorry to whine.
Spoke to another local, listening, friend (known for about 10 years or 11 or 12) and we both listen to one another and talk. It's way more interesting.4 -
Kylia ~ I know that you have been given some good advice about your work situation, but, just want to say that I know you are in a tough spot that may be difficult for you to get out of.
Carol in GA2 -
Last year, the hydrangea never really bloomed - just a couple of pitiful, spindly things. This year, they're beautiful. Must be summer, the hydrangeas are in bloom...
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Lisa — The hydrangea is beautiful! 💕💖0
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Sounds like my aunt may get discharged this evening. They didn't find anything wrong yet, but there are a few more test results coming.
Meanwhile Teddy's sore is looking worse. I've never seen anything like it. The vet seems to think it will clear on its own, and be better on Monday. I have my doubts.
Annie in Delaware2 -
Don't know how many of you follow the Tour de France, but we like to spot our favourite bits of France! I also have a soft spot for Mark Cavendish, from the Isle of Man.
Today he won his 34th stage, equalling the record. He is 36 and most people thought his career was finished. He only got in the race on a cancellation.
I cannot watch it live because it would kill me, so I wait for the result, watch the photos and then watch the highlights programme. Even though I knew the result, my heart was nearly jumping out of my chest! WOW! WOW! WOW! My elder son said he was screaming!
Afterwards Mark said, "Don't let anyone tell you you can't do something!"
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/09/mark-cavendish-equals-record-with-34th-stage-win-in-tour-de-france
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Evening ladies
I just texted my son the hardest thing i think I have done in a long time,
I wrote him a note yesterday, and i got to thinking at almost 37 yrs old I have been enabling him most of his life,it isnt healthy for him and not for me..
So i told him he has 2 weeks to find transportation to work either Uber,find a car,get a bike or walk.. ive bailed him out of everything, bought him clothes,he used my car while I was hospitalized and ive been carting him around ever since..he has to spread his wings ,he texted me and said i put him in a bind,and he can be mad and angry at me but ill always be his mom
And that is todays saga as of the world turns
It feels like someone kicked me in the gut but i know it was the right thing to do9 -
Tracey--I love the idea of you adding to your mom and grandmother's diaries. What a great gift for your daughters and they could add to it for events you share.
Kylia--Sending HUGS and HUGS. I wish I had the answers. People you care and give all they can, get walked over time and time again. Until they stop caring and walk away. It is because we care and take pride in our work and want the business/hospital to do well.
"lady that lives with us" We have a full finished basement with 2 bedrooms and everything but a kitchen. The lady that is living there, her husband and DH were BF. When he pasted away we hired her to dust our house twice a month. She ended up losing her home and no where to go, so she is renting our basement. She has been there 2 years last April. She is signed up for low income housing and the list is long. In the meantime it works as she takes care of our furbabies when we go out of town and is to clean every 2 weeks. She has become like a little sister to both of us.
Allie--It is not easy and they get mad, But it's called tough love for a reason. Been there and it is not fun.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND NE 3 -
Did an hour of 20-40-60 workout. I don’t know if it’s the fact that I’m getting older or the fact that I lost quite a bit when I was working and didn’t do this, but before I would do 4mph, 4.5mph, then 5mph. I found that after a few minutes, I needed to do 3.5mph, 4mph, and 4.5mph
After exercise came home and got dinner ready to microwave. Soup kitchen in a few. Afterwards, I’ll want to call Vince. If he wants to cut the grass today, I’ll come right home. If not, I’m thinking that I need to stop at WalMart and since it’s on the way, I’ll do that. If we cut the grass, I’ll come home and maybe go in the evening. Update: went to WalMart because it started to rain.
Kylia – talking about that worker reminded me of the saying “god takes care of drunks and little children”. My heart breaks for you with you work situation. Wish I could be there to help. Even IF it’s only for 4 hours, at least that would take some of the load off you. Maybe not a whole lot, but a little is better than none.
Barbara – yes, I’d probably already know basically where things in Lowes Hardware are….lol. I also know that if someone has a technical question, I would certainly try to find them some knowledgeable person to help them. Well, we shall see what the future holds.
Snacker – I used to make the loom hats while I was volunteering at the Green Room (local theater). However, that stopped with the pandemic. It’s a good craft for the Green Room, I can put it down to answer the phone, etc. but I’m not sitting there bored if the phone doesn’t ring. Plus, I can just donate them so that makes it rewarding.
Annie DE – just think, if you’re active you don’t have time to munch
Got chicken marinating and also salmon for Vince to grill. Now I’m making stuffed manicotti.
Debbie – I’m seriously considering an air fryer lid for my instant pot. The nice thing, I understand, is that you can use it as a dehydrator and I’m looking forward to drying fruit
Allie – I know it hurts (your son) but you did the right thing. Know that. He’ll probably give you some grief (remember you didn’t move because of him?), so come here and vent all you want. We’re here.
Vicki – “people who care and give all they can get walked on”. I know this only too well.
Took my evening walk then played mahjongg while having my feet in the spa. Vince said something about cutting the grass tomorrow. We shall see.
Michele NC1 -
Ladies---THANK YOU ALL!
I appreciate all the suggestions. Funny thing is my Son in Law (it gets hard when talking about sister in law and son in law and both their names start with D) said today that he is waiting for me to grow balls. He is concerned about what will happen should something incapacitate me or him. I find myself "helping" sister in law less and less. She left parts sit on counter for two days that needed to be boxed and shipped. I did finally say something today about something needing to be done with them. Her comment was how would I know- grumble. My reply was you took the order and know what needs to be done, not me. She did complete it finally with assistance from me since she "can't" figure out how to use the website to ship- whatever..She did manage to stay until 4. Someone asked why she was crying yesterday. I don't know...she doesn't share with anyone...I get that the last few years have been rough, but they have been rough for everyone. It just isn't IMHO an excuse to not be concerned about the livelihood of your business and family. I try to be sympathetic, but have lost patience. Two weeks off unfortunately wouldn't be long enough if vacations are an example. She just puts everything to the side that she doesn't want to deal with until I get back. Maybe a month or two! I really do appreciate all of the advice and just listening!
Vicki- not a whining post. Just a venting one! We have your back!
Lisa- pretty! My hydrangea from MIL service last year has a couple of budding flowers. Curious to see if they will bloom all the way.
Annie- Have you tried a warm compress on Teddie's sore? Maybe a little antibiotic ointment since he can't reach it? The warm cloth may help pull out more yuck, it does with people.
My marigold gift from my grandson 5 years ago, continues to bring me joy. When I walked out into the flower bed this evening I have 5 new marigold plants starting from the seeds of his original plant. Last year there was only one. I am so excited. No, I don't plant them (though I have some dried). They just pop up.
A couple of more positives for today
1) I barely missed the deer this morning on my way to get honey from a local keeper. She darted out of bushes right in front of me. If she had slipped on the blacktop it would have been a really bad morning! As it was, I barely missed her by inches!
2) I got my local honey! Yay! Maybe I can get my allergies back under control. The only way to get much more local would be to have my own hives.
3) I asked my doctor to change how she does my blood work and appointment, and she agreed! My husband's doctor always has him do his blood work before the appointment. The doctor said this is so he can go over the results and make any changes at that time. My appointment is towards the end of July and she submitted the paperwork for the lab already.
4) The sun poked it's head out for a few moments this evening.
I am blessed!
I am lucky enough to have you ladies watching over me!
Have a great evening!
Oh, we are heading to Kentucky for the weekend after work tomorrow. Maybe the peace there will help my angst.
It won't get things done here, but I am looking forward to it.
Kylia in Ohio where it feels like fall and I am lounging in my sweats!
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Well the vet called me back and wants Teddy on an antibiotic. Plus I'm supposed to do warm compresses but he flinches when I even look hard at his sore. I found some leftover doggie pain pills and gave him a dose. He seems to be happier. We can try a warm compress in the morning. Maybe. I'm a lousy nurse.
Annie in Delaware4 -
Did an hour of 20-40-60 workout. I don’t know if it’s the fact that I’m getting older or the fact that I lost quite a bit when I was working and didn’t do this, but before I would do 4mph, 4.5mph, then 5mph. I found that after a few minutes, I needed to do 3.5mph, 4mph, and 4.5mph
After exercise came home and got dinner ready to microwave. Soup kitchen in a few. Afterwards, I’ll want to call Vince. If he wants to cut the grass today, I’ll come right home. If not, I’m thinking that I need to stop at WalMart and since it’s on the way, I’ll do that. If we cut the grass, I’ll come home and maybe go in the evening. Update: went to WalMart because it started to rain.
Kylia – talking about that worker reminded me of the saying “god takes care of drunks and little children”. My heart breaks for you with you work situation. Wish I could be there to help. Even IF it’s only for 4 hours, at least that would take some of the load off you. Maybe not a whole lot, but a little is better than none.
Barbara – yes, I’d probably already know basically where things in Lowes Hardware are….lol. I also know that if someone has a technical question, I would certainly try to find them some knowledgeable person to help them. Well, we shall see what the future holds.
Snacker – I used to make the loom hats while I was volunteering at the Green Room (local theater). However, that stopped with the pandemic. It’s a good craft for the Green Room, I can put it down to answer the phone, etc. but I’m not sitting there bored if the phone doesn’t ring. Plus, I can just donate them so that makes it rewarding.
Annie DE – just think, if you’re active you don’t have time to munch
Got chicken marinating and also salmon for Vince to grill. Now I’m making stuffed manicotti.
Debbie – I’m seriously considering an air fryer lid for my instant pot. The nice thing, I understand, is that you can use it as a dehydrator and I’m looking forward to drying fruit
Allie – I know it hurts (your son) but you did the right thing. Know that. He’ll probably give you some grief (remember you didn’t move because of him?), so come here and vent all you want. We’re here.
Vicki – “people who care and give all they can get walked on”. I know this only too well.
Took my evening walk then played mahjongg while having my feet in the spa. Vince said something about cutting the grass tomorrow. We shall see.
Michele NC
If it were me, I would actually purchase an actual air fryer- we have one with the two racks so I can cook more at one time. With the air fryer lid, you would be really limited to how much you can cook/fry/dry at one time.
I have a pressure cooker, air fryer and dehydrator
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Allie- Tough love is hard, but we are designed to raise our children to be responsible adults. Even if Son is mad now, he will thank you later. We have your back and are PROUD of you!
Vickie- I agree so totally! I can't decide if that is a good thing or a bad....1 -
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Im going to try and sleep but i dont know how fragile Dans mind is,i dont want him doing anything rash i could never live with myself3
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