WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2021

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,776 Member
    edited July 2021
    Margaret - I watched the video! :D:D:D How wonderful for them! When did they actually tell you? After you had seen it on TV?
    I must say it's not an impressive object, therefore easily overlooked.
    I've seen lots of Buddhas on our antique programmes and it's often astonishing what they are worth. Our last show was a repeat and there was a Buddha on that worth 50 to 100 thousand at the valuation. Similar age to yours, so it may go for a lot more. Very decorative. There was a huge one not long ago, valued at 40 thousand that sold for 200 thousand.
    My favourite presenter bought one on a road trip to resell at auction. It cost £50 and sold for £3,700. Of course, that threw the dynamics of the show off, because the two presenters are meant to be in competition! :p
    I'm so glad that they spent the money on a nice house. Happy ending.

    Michele - You need to decide whether you just want to play mahjong, in which case you could find an entirely online group, or whether seeing the other women is more important to you, in which case the round trip is worth it. I sense for you the game is the thing. Then just tell the truth - the journey there and back doesn’t fit with your schedule at the moment. You don't have to explain. Just send an email. The good thing about an entirely online group is that it can be with people from anywhere in the world.
    We have a similar dilemma at the moment with our singing group. They are going back in person on 29th,but in a different venue, that we can't be bothered to journey to. I don't love the people in the group enough to make the effort, but we love to sing, so we will continue with it by video until we get bored. It's a shame, but we enjoyed so much just walking down the road to the group, and we don't want to go out of our way. We have told them we won't be joining them.

    Now, on with my editing!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    <3 I am here and reading all of your posts! Along with work, I am participating in a week long online seminar. So...each night I have about four hours of "sessions" to watch. Busy week, but you all have posted things that are striking a chord with me. I will probably need to backtrack at the end of the week to comment on all that has caught my eye! Love and hugs to you all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,681 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    What’s one thing you love about your home, garden or neighborhood?
    Or maybe one thing you love about each of them!


    Me ...

    Home : my view over the bay.
    Garden : its variety. We don't have a smooth flat lawn. We're on a hill so we've got all sorts of levels.
    Neighbourhood : even though it is growing, it still has a little bit of a beach-side community feel. And I love the beach!

    M in Oz


    Long day - 12 hours away from home. Now I'm loving my pyjamas, my corner of the house, hot tea, and the TDF on TV. :)


    M in Oz
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,287 Member
    edited July 2021
    Heather my darling husband told me because he is down visiting the family. I didn't go because DH did not want to take Drew and I did not want to board her that long. I did board her for two days when we went to DSIL funeral service. DH and DS continued on to Chicago and St. Louis. The most I would like to leave Drew is four days right now. Actually I want to visit St. Louis later and take Drew. I want them to meet her. A friend just took her Golden Retriever to the Grand Canyoun which is a 2000 mile trip, and it went fine.

    I did know they had moved but have not seen their new home. Fred said it is a McMansion. I do find it interesting that my brother is living in one of those. Where I grew up we lived in a comfortable middle class home, but there are a number of Mansions close by. Some of the smaller homes are now torn down and McMansions are built. It made my brother angry. Now he is living in one of them. I do find this humerous in a strange way.

    This is the brother who hoarded my mom's house, and I was not talking to him until a year ago. It does not surpise me he did not tell me. The down side to this is it might encourage his hoarding. DSIL is not a hoarder, and it is an issue for them. Although maybe her good fortune might make him relook at some of his things and start to sell off his hoard. I can only hope.

    I am happy for them and want to ask her more about the person she bought the art object from his estate sale, and how exciting to be the caregiver of museum piece. She is a lovely person.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,305 Member
    My sister arrives today with her little brat grandson. My mom is already out of her comfort zone. It's going to be a difficult week.

    I had my new writing group last night by zoom. I never said anything, just like the last time. It makes me feel like something is wrong with me. Or maybe the group is just self sufficient. There was one part about horses, when I really should have spoken. Oh well, I guess I am weirdly quiet now.

    Annie in Delaware

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,347 Member
    Oooo
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,135 Member
    Flea:: ((((((hugs)))))))
    Positive vibes 💕💖💕 I like that doctor
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,135 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    What’s one thing you love about your home, garden or neighborhood?
    Or maybe one thing you love about each of them!
    Me ...

    Home : It has spacious light rooms and a well planned kitchen. Our garden room is my favourite. It has large french windows which face south and have a view of the garden.
    Garden : It’s got lots of different areas and several pleasant places to sit in sun or shade. My favourite is the terrace outside the garden room where many of my summer planters are placed.
    Neighbourhood : It is a quiet area near the sea with good transport links.


  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,135 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    I anyone else no longer able to read, add to or modify the previous day's diary?

    Not that I know of.
    Machka9 wrote: »
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    Every day 😂

    Heather - We were just back from honeymoon. DFiL was English, so it was a big day for the family.

    Welcome to our new gals. Looking forward to getting to know you.

    ☘️Terri
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,894 Member
    <3
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    B)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,347 Member
    Iiii
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    📚🪴😊
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,138 Member
    Good late morning...
    Well got over and out of the mammogram pretty quick but yikes does it hurt.
    Lucky it was fast...
    I came home and took a 45 min nap.. the phone rang it was the social security office the nephrologist hasnt sent in needed paperwork and this is the 3rd time it has been sent..ugh.
    And just wanted an answer to a few more questions.. im hoping they get the show on the road so to speak.
    I am still feeling pretty groggy..but will limp through picking Dan up and dropping Homer off.then will come home and relax for the rest of the day.. i have to be at the garage tomorrow at 8 am to get an oil change and then take Dan to work 2-6 tomorrow
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,549 Member
    Did a Peak Fit Challenge DVD today then took a walk. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Weight Watcher’s 15 Minute Bootcamp DVD.

    RV Rita – Vince read about the UFO parts in the paper. He has an area 51 parking permit sticker on his car that he got off the internet. Honestly, it looks very official. Do you know that we were going to the dumpster when we lived in the apartment we met another lady who lived in the apartment complex and she said to Vince “are you the guy with the area 51 parking permit?” She was totally serious.

    The new neighbors have been here for about 2 weeks so I’m thinking their “sort-of” settled in and I would like to take them something. I’m undecided if I would make a taco casserole (my preference) or pineapple zucchini muffins. Only thing is, I don’t have a dish for the casserole that I don’t want returned. Maybe if I can’t find something nice at the Salvation Army, I’ll go to the dollar store. Actually, maybe I should go to the dollar store – it’ll probably be cheaper. (Told you I was a cheapskate...lol)

    Barbie – to me, ceramics is really relaxing, almost as much as laying in the pool listening to the waterfall.

    Okie – the thing is...I don’t want to exit the mahjongg. I enjoy playing. I just can’t justify driving that distance. I used to get home at 9:30-10:00. Honestly, I really don’t want to get home that late and then have to do things like take out the garbage, take a shower, empty the dishwasher, etc. The best thing I can think of is to be honest that I really don’t want to get home late and I know that no matter what, time will get away from me (especially since I really like the game).

    kylia – I remember when we were looking for a refrigerator one time, my FIL who was an EE was very logical and wrote down for me how mathematically, a side-by-side has more square feet of refrigerator space. Then my MIL said “I’ll never get another side-by-side”. You can’t even put a whole pizza box in it without having to have the box on its side! I love my refrigerator with the french door. When we looked at this house the refrigerator was included. I took one look at it and said “I don’t want that refrigerator” because it was a side-by-side. I didn’t even want it in the garage!

    Margaret – what a great find for your SIL. You never know what you’ll find at a garage sale!

    Counting at the church today. I suspect it might be longer since we’ll probably do two weeks worth at one time. Vince mentioned about going to buy a new clock for the porch. It’s pretty cloudy out today so I’m not that worried that I’ll miss going into the pool.

    Counted the money. It was a big deposit, but it came out to the penny. Got dinner ready, now getting milk ready to make yogurt (and try out my new Greek yogurt maker)

    Michele NC
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,244 Member
    <3
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,549 Member
    Got my yogurt in the IP. Vince needs to leave around 5:45 to meet a guy to sell a bowling ball bag Vince has then we'll probably go to WalMart since we're right there and he can get a prescription for one of the cats and I'll do a little shopping. But now....into the pool

    Michele NC
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,067 Member
    B)
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,138 Member
    Well guess who needs a cpap? Oh well
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    <3
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,245 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Well guess who needs a cpap? Oh well

    I know you didn't want to get one but after you get used to it, and you are getting really good sleep again, you will be happy to have it.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,776 Member
    Made a raspberry and yogurt ice cream today. I've made it before and it's always fabulous. Just the thing to finish off a big meal. It's also diabetic friendly, with very little added sugar. DSIL's boyfriend is diabetic. Biscuits are coming in the post. :p
    I've decided to make some easy Middle Eastern starters for Saturday dinner, dips etc, and then get a delivery of the main course. That means the main won't be sitting there cooling while we leisurely eat the starters. I've ordered some Middle Eastern type patterned napkins and will use my gold runner. Champagne and rosé or red wine.
    Haven't seen them for over 18 months. Excited. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,305 Member
    Allie - Debby has a good point. Wearing a CPAP can drastically improve your sleep. Imagine sleeping through the night and feeling rested!

    My sister is due any minute and I am already feeling crabby. It's going to be a long week.

    Annie in Delaware
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,347 Member
    Stats for the day-

    First time in a long time ran 5mi. Also found I was entering my time incorrectly in the pace calculator wrong so I was faster than I thought in previous miles Iran, oh well…. It will b right from now on.

    Walk w/family- 1hr 41min 16sec, 3.10ap, 70elev, 78ahr, 93mhr, 6.26mi= 510c
    Strava app = 638c
    Zwift home spin bike- 30.52min, 132ahr, 156mhr, 180elev, 133aw, 64arpm, 19.63amph, 10.1mi= 292c
    Zwift app = 237c
    Walk to gym- 11.14min, .51mi= 55c
    Strava app = 62c
    Treadmill jog- 52.23min, 5.7sp, last.20mi 7.0sp, 136ahr, 159mhr, 10.05min mi, 5mi= 536c
    Walk gym to home- 11.15min, .53mi= 58c

    Total cal 1451
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,942 Member
    :p
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,138 Member
    Thanks for the vote of confidence..im just a bit nervous, but yes a good nights sleep is great
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,287 Member
    edited July 2021
    I talked to brother today. He said the auction in New York was quite interesting. It was at Sotheby's auction house and they all knew about my sister in law. It came in a protected case. There were Chinese their to bid on it too. He said there is nothing like it in China. It is that rare. He encouraged DSIL to take it to the show because he could tell it was similar to those he saw at the St.Louis Art Museum. I did tease him about living in a McMansion. I saw their home on line. Yet to see it. They bought it right before start of pandemic. I see why she wanted it. She is a gourmet cook and the kitchen is to live for.

    He said the owner was quite a character. It was an estate sale so he had past and he was a hoarder. How he got it is unknown. Brother said it might have come out of China during the Boxer Rebellion. It would not leave China today. I teased him and said he should look through his hoard maybe he would have such a treasure, and he could retire. I started singing "Let It Go".
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,549 Member
    Rori - always love seeing pics of Mars. It's just amazing that he will be on a leash

    Well, I've decided that I'm not going to answer that gal about the mahjongg. I told her that I needed to leave early and she asked for what? Basically, it's none of her business. So I'm not even going to answer.

    Allie - a good night's sleep is always welcome. Vince wears one and he noticed how less his afib was.

    Michele NC

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