WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2021

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  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Good morning all! Happy Sunday and Happy August! Summer is flying by! Which is okay with me; as a "four season" kind of girl, I am ready for the next season. Fall....
    Barbie- Thank you for bringing us into the month!

    August goals:
    30 minutes of walking/cardio each day (my walking with the kids doesn't count, bc they walk at a snail's pace)
    drink more water
    add more veggies

    Pip- I got the link! Thank you! Will be sending donation later today!
    Sharon- Sending hugs to you! What an emotional roller coaster. Like the other ladies, I am thinking he (or someone close to him) felt betrayed by his feelings for you. I am sending you much love! Perhaps there can be a little comfort in your heart knowning he has been well cared for and is in a good place. ? ((hugs dear friend))
    Machka- The Russell Falls photos are stunning! You are so lucky to have so much beauty around you for your biking and walking adventures!
    Julie- Ugh! The guy you have the interview with seems to want you to be at his beck and call. This is the time I would be sending him a letter and conducting the whole thing by email/snail mail. What a pill!

    two hours later:
    Ugh! Got sidetracked by a couple of phone calls and some laundry. Finishing up and getting busy. Need to mow the lawn and finish cleaning house today. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (kelly)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,361 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Pip – Lexi is on a special diet for kidney. What food will you be giving Yogi?

    Rebecca – I don’t know why, but you mentioning sushi reminded me that I need to go to WalMart tomorrow to get things for gezpacho that I want to make.

    Pool party was nice. I guess we had about 20 people here. I didn’t think that too bad since this was really the first “formal” social that Newcomers has had. I do hope for Cathy’s sake (the president) that this variant turns out to be not so bad. One gal left her bag here so she’ll be coming by tomorrow to get it.

    She was talking to me about having Rummikub in people’s homes. Really, when we used to do that (pre-pandemic) it was not easy at all to get people to have it in their homes. To be honest, I don’t feel that she should do it one month, me the next, her the next, etc. That just isn’t fair. I’m really not hopeful that people will do this now if they didn’t before. It looks like there are a lot of activity chair openings, and no one is stepping forward. I just don’t know. I guess I should give it a try, but I really don’t hold out a lot of hope. I guess I'm afraid that she is going to do it all the time in her house, and I don't think that's fair.

    Michele NC

    He is on science diet renal formula kibble food
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,361 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Good morning all! Happy Sunday and Happy August! Summer is flying by! Which is okay with me; as a "four season" kind of girl, I am ready for the next season. Fall....
    Barbie- Thank you for bringing us into the month!

    August goals:
    30 minutes of walking/cardio each day (my walking with the kids doesn't count, bc they walk at a snail's pace)
    drink more water
    add more veggies

    Pip- I got the link! Thank you! Will be sending donation later today!
    Sharon- Sending hugs to you! What an emotional roller coaster. Like the other ladies, I am thinking he (or someone close to him) felt betrayed by his feelings for you. I am sending you much love! Perhaps there can be a little comfort in your heart knowning he has been well cared for and is in a good place. ? ((hugs dear friend))
    Machka- The Russell Falls photos are stunning! You are so lucky to have so much beauty around you for your biking and walking adventures!
    Julie- Ugh! The guy you have the interview with seems to want you to be at his beck and call. This is the time I would be sending him a letter and conducting the whole thing by email/snail mail. What a pill!

    two hours later:
    Ugh! Got sidetracked by a couple of phone calls and some laundry. Finishing up and getting busy. Need to mow the lawn and finish cleaning house today. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (kelly)

    Glad to hear it, thx again!
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 653 Member
    OH MY Sharon I am really, really stunned. I'm going to go with what Karen in Virginia said. Projection and it meant more to him than he's saying. Blocking you is absolutely indicative of that. Also what KJ mentions about "someone close to him being betrayed" I'm absolutely certain entered into it. I am SO VERY, VERY sorry for your "loss" as it is a loss on your part. I hope you can find it in your heart to write to your son and explain your side and perhaps come to a mutual understanding that allows you to remain in some type of contact albeit not week-long visits perhaps ever again.
    Being adopted myself, I haven't met my birth parents (not sure if that's going to ever happen) but I can see my adoptive mother being very upset about me pursuing that. Long story. We also had a situation in our eldest daughter's in-law's family were one of the siblings held some ridiculously, undue, control-pressure over her brother (DD's husband) that would have led to horrible outcomes in their marriage had it not been for a terribly unfortunate accident that took his life. How about that for irony?!?
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,153 Member
    Cant believe August is here already..lordy the older you get the quicker it goes lol..
    2nd night with the apnea machine and i got a high score which means im using it right lol..
    I cant really tell if its helping or not yet,but guess i am sleeping more soundly..
    Taking my granddaughter up to N.H. Friday for 6 days and she is at a very hard age,i told her mom,I will have my phone on me that she should keep Taliahs phone home and let her figure out what to do without electronics.. she has no ambition,wants to sleep all day and play on her phone.. thats not going to fly with grandma.... we have no internet up there.. and she knows it...and after Friday it will be her and I up there alone.. will have to keep an eye on the weather.. would like to take her on a Whale watch, the Fireworks Weds night,minature golf.. there is a skaeboard place up there she can bring her skateboard...
    That first weekend her parents are going to Cape Cod on a Babymoon so they know Tal will be in good hands,but Im not gonna let her sit around like a lump on a log either..
  • kizanne2
    kizanne2 Posts: 123 Member
    edited August 2021
    Good Morning,

    I'm caught up with my reading.
    Allie I hope the CPAP eventually let's you get a good night sleep that is important for health.
    Barbie thanks for continuing to start us a new thread each month. I am excited to start fresh.
    Trucker you will probably never know what happened but I suspect as others did that someone from his adoptive family got hurt feelings especially if he shared the plan to visit you.
    Rebecca I love your pantry. I always make my hubby do a cedar lined closet with exact shelf spacing for each house we move into. I grew up a military kid and we only went to the commissary once a month. I have huge food issues. We would all get treats early in the month but if you wanted x you had to eat it quick cause once it was gone it was gone until the next month. I binge eat. I have gotten much better with lots of age. I also now horde. So I have a pantry and a chest freezer. I also agree fresh food taste way better than lean cuisine.
    Rita I love the mesquite pods. I often eat things that are more native when I can. I have pindo palm in my yard, chanterelle mushrooms, loquats, and betony that I consume. I think the hunter gatherer helps your gut biome. Also I love free food :)

    So I have slightly more than 1 month under my belt. I've done fairly well sticking to natural, organic foods. I done ok staying away from preservatives. I have had a few days that I have exceeded my desired carb level and fell out of ketosis about 4 days ago.

    My main goal of trying to eat in a way that allows me to regain health was met. I feel much better in July then I did in June. My triglycerides are below the recommended threshold of 149 for every measurement in July (was between 200-300 before). My gallbladder pain has reduced. I am less fatigued.

    My stress has gone up and I've had a few days of stress eating but have stuck to the type of food just too much of it.

    My great grand nephew has been released from the hospital but not to my grand niece. My niece and grand niece have managed to secure an apartment and have a court hearing Aug. 20th.

    My work is my main stress. I agreed to take on 3 AP preps this year but was clear on some conditions that needed to be met. Most of those conditions were not met and they have added an additional responsibility to my work load.
    Some of the main conditions that were not met is getting the material early (like back in April) so I could start to plan early. Going to an expert workshop which would save me 300-400 hours worth of work and having access to my electronic courses early. None of those were met.

    I sent emails in May and June regarding materials. I again did this early July. Then I finally just zoomed with the materials person only to be told that the book was considered optional and that I wasn't allowed to talk with the materials person. Nobody bothered to let me know in April, May, June or early July that my book had been determined to be optional.

    Of course after I found this out, I got it straightened out. It isn't optional we are getting a book but I still have yet to 'get' this book and school starts Aug. 10th. Oh and my plans for the entire semester are due Aug. 6th for all 3 preps. 2 of which I don't have the book. Oh course they have said my class is different and I can turn those plans in later. But guess what, I don't like going into the semester without a solid plan. So I am spending lots of extra time trying to get everything in place. We also keep having meetings where it is emphasized we are salaried and might have to work outside out hours. Ironically, we are also told we can't take anytime during the day for things. Wait salaried goes both ways.....

    I've always worked outside of my hours but it chaps me how they keep prepping us and telling us it might be required. Oh well. They better hope I really like the students or they will be figuring out who is taking over the 3 AP preps come October or such LOL.

    My husband has said I can quit. He thinks it effects my health, which it does. This has become obvious over the last 3 years. I am working to reduce how much I let it impact me. However the stress eating the last 4 days is due to school about to start and wanting to make sure I give the kids a good class and prepare them well for the AP exam.

    Trying to clean up my garden and plant a fall garden. I didn't get the summer garden in. I was working and didn't have any energy in April and May. August is a big planting month here. Cleared a very small area this morning.

    Kiz
    North Florida

  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
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  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Kiz ~ What grades do you teach and what subjects? There are a lot of teachers (presently teaching and retired) in my family. I taught 5th grade for 30 yrs. For many of those, all subject areas until they realized math was not my thing. My DnL teaches 6th grade Social Studies. I was surprised to learn that they no longer use books at all...it's all done on white boards and lap tops.

    Carol in GA
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
    Had a lovely day to myself, exercising and listening to French, inspiring videos, and reading. Happy day. :D
    Then I rang Gwendolen who is feeling a bit flat from having retired on Thursday. At 72! We are going to meet up on the 9th.
    Trying to arrange dates for my elder son to come down. Got holiday dates from DDIL.

    I see a few more of you are following my Instagram page. <3 Thank you. :)
    I am working on a new post. Meant to do it today, but laziness got the better of me. I have to ransack a big box of old photos in the loft, so ........... :o I can picture the one I want, but have to find it first. :p

    Today has been a "reculer pour mieux sauter" kind of day. Nice.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,836 Member
    edited August 2021
    Sharon ... may I ask who initiated the reunion? Update ... I see that you had been in communication with your son for quite some time. So very sorry that the relationship has abruptly ended.

    Beth near Buffalo
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,902 Member
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD, pantry canners envy, haha! Its kind of a hobnob contraption. As you open the cabinets, the back sliding door of shelves wants to move open. I put folded paper bags under the swinging cabinet part so they don't move, and I have nothing in the far back shelves.
    Michele in NC, so my sushi comment made you think of something Italian? Ya sweet nut! Gazpacho is cold tomato soup right?

    Today I am making brownies for Owain. Then I have to write a letter. I bought jerky, Starbucks coffee packets, and special hot chocolate mix. I will mail the box with magazines Lee saves for him, and it will go into the black void. But at least I am doing my part. I might get eldest son to write him a letter as well.

    Might make a hearty salad with tomatoes, olives, hardboiled egg, beets, cheese, lettuce, spinach and cold wild rice. Dressing will be bleu cheese.
    Hugs to you all!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Washington
  • pdd1216
    pdd1216 Posts: 319 Member
    Sharon, I'm sad for the abrupt ending. It sounds very painful and unfair to be completely cut off.

    It is too hot here to do much outside. I feel housebound; I have Achilles tendonitis in my ankle which is causing hip pain from me compensating for it. It is better since taking a steroid dose pack but I did just a little yesterday by going to farmer's market and everything was throbbing last night. I start physical therapy tomorrow so I'm hopeful that will help everything. My goal for August is to figure out some kind of exercise I can do to work around this.

    Diane in TN
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
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  • kizanne2
    kizanne2 Posts: 123 Member
    Peach1948 wrote: »
    Kiz ~ What grades do you teach and what subjects? There are a lot of teachers (presently teaching and retired) in my family. I taught 5th grade for 30 yrs. For many of those, all subject areas until they realized math was not my thing. My DnL teaches 6th grade Social Studies. I was surprised to learn that they no longer use books at all...it's all done on white boards and lap tops.

    Carol in GA

    I teach 10th through 12th right now
    AP Calculus AB
    AP Statistics
    AP Computer Science A

    I used to teach middle school math 6-8, geometry. Then I switched to high school, Brick and Mortar. I now teach online. So yes a lot of the curriculum doesn't need a book. Unfortunately AP is for college credit and the online criteria is you have to have access to a college level book. The online curriculum refers the kids to book pages for reading and some homework. So in this case it is necessary and for me to judge if the course is adequate and suited for the kids I have I need the book. Our Geometry curriculum is completely online and the software does a good job of rigor but isn't as good with remediation.

    I know that some of the kids coming into the AP math classes aren't going to be the level that I'm used to and that's ok I'm going to work with them. But I need to know what all the components look like to make it work.

    I love the computer science curriculum it's the best I've seen anywhere.

    Kiz
    North Florida
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    I honestly don’t know why, but I really overslept today so I skipped the formal exercise and just went for my walk instead. The plan for tomorrow is to do a body pump DVD.

    Perhaps the reason I overslept is because I had a lot of carbs yesterday. Or maybe it was because I was doing a lot. You know something, the gal who co-hosted with me? Well, the gal who used to asked me where she was when Amanda (who used to help me) asked where she (the gal who was supposed to be helping me) was. I just said “in the pool”. So Amanda helped me cut up the pizza, lasagnas, etc. Also, it’s weird. I guess old habits die hard. Anyway, Nancie (who was supposed to be helping), I always gave my empty litter containers to her. I think she used them for transporting her dillydallies to the farmer’s market. Well, I know that a few years ago she was having trouble financially which is why she was working not only tutoring but also at the farmer’s market. Well, her father who was a neurosurgeon (and quite well off) passed away and I know he left her a sizable inheritance. A neighbor of hers told us that she went shopping one time with the neighbor and she spent $10,000 on designer clothes. Yet, she told me last night that she no longer uses the litter containers but she sells them to someone for $1 a container. I jokingly said to her “and I don’t get a share?? At least 25 cents and you get 75”. No response. I guess she’s just so used to penny-pinching that its hard for her to give that up. I remember going to Aldi one time with her and, to be honest, I was a bit embarrassed. She would take carts that were left in the parking lot back to the store and keep the quarter. Oh well….

    Sharon Seattle – I would be stunned, too. Asking you not to contact him is one thing but to totally unfriend you and everyone else???? Something inside of me suspects an outside pressure of some sort.

    M – I’d say you had a great run. Congrats

    About the mahjongg: You know how I said that I just couldn’t justify driving 40 minutes to play 4 maybe 5 games when I can play online at home and play 9 games? Well, my understanding was that if they couldn’t play inperson at Susie’s house, then they’d play online. Well, Susie is away so Diane is having it at her house and she’s asked another lady to be there. I just don’t understand her lately. While Amanda was at the pool party she texted Diane and said that she was at my house and she was sorry that she missed Diane. Diane said that Paige (her husband) had to work on his airplane. She’s able-bodied and has a car. She couldn’t come over and see Amanda?

    Well, Amanda and I were talking at the party. I’m going to try to get together with her and play mahjongg on another night. Then I’ll probably ask Diane and the other gals Amanda played with if they would like to join us, maybe Dottie would like to join us so she can play in person when she’s in Hickory and online when she’s in the mountains

    I was just of the impression that we could play online when Susie isn’t available to host. Now it looks like that isn’t happening. Wonder if Dianne is mad at me for something, although I have no idea what.

    Rebecca – yup, gazpacho is cold soup. I’m thinking that I can have it for breakfast some days

    Went in the pool earlier today. To me, that is just so very relaxing.

    Off for my evening walk

    Michele NC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,361 Member
    Eeee
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,669 Member
    Sharon -- I am sorry for the message you received from your son. I think we have enough love for all sorts of people, family and friends. I wish he (or whoever is pressuring him) had been able to see that.

    Take care.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,259 Member
    <3
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,361 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Outside bike ride- 26.10min, 12.0 amph, 63aw, 38elev, 112ahr, 141mhr, 5.24mi= 192c
    Strava app = 111c
    Housecleaning- 2hrs 3min 11sec, vacuum, dust, mop, 74ahr, 96mhr, = 573c

    Total cal 765
  • pdd1216
    pdd1216 Posts: 319 Member
    <3
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,693 Member
    Sharon ((( :heart: )))
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,074 Member
    <3
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,956 Member
    o:)
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 866 Member
    Hi All!
    I've been reading, but not posting lately (again!) Lets see how my memory is doing!
    Barbie, Thank you for once again starting us off on the right foot!
    Machka, I'm having daffodil envy!
    Sharon, I too am picking my jaw up off the floor at your son's actions. Have to agree that someone else in the family must be feeling threatened, too bad about that, but ultimately, their loss.
    Lisa, glad to hear that you are feeling somewhat better, but sure do feel bad for all that you have gone and are going thru.
    Allie, glad to hear that you got the CPAP, sincerest hopes that it makes a difference! Hoping that this makes it so that you can turn this particular corner! Hope you have a great time with Taliah! Also, I'm echoing whoever said to watch the youtube videos to learn how to crochet a baby blanket. It really is quite easy, make sure you choose a pattern that doesn't get too fancy, I googled "crocheted baby blanket" and found some really cute and easy blankets. I also found some that made me (a very experienced crocheter!) throw up my hands in frustration! I did eventually work them out, the key is patience (not my strong suit) and following the pattern to the letter, go slow to start, you will be able to speed up as time goes by and you become comfortable with the pattern.
    Katla, I'm sure the blanket will turn out very nice! Sure is frustrating when you have to rip out and start over! Been there a few times!
    Heather, sounds like your life is getting back to normal! YAY!! I hope you are able to get your family all together, that would be very nice to have both boys, their partners and the grands all in the same space even if only for a few hours. I sense some good memories in the making!
    Well, July was a bit of a bust weight loss wise, although I did leave the month down .5 of a pound. There was a bit of yo-yo stuff happening, there was also some (many) nights of non necessary eating, so not a big surprise, just annoyed with myself, but once again we have a new month! Today was a good day, had a bit of a snack after I finished my dinner, but didn't get carried away, so I'm going to go with it. I'm going walking with a new friend tomorrow, hopefully that will turn into a once a week thing, I already walk on Sundays with one friend and ride my bike two days a week. I have been walking by myself one day a week also, it will be nice having someone else to talk to.
    I also bought a bike rack that doesn't need a trailer hitch to use, our car didn't come with a hitch and the dealer says one isn't listed in their accessory catalogue. I didn't want to fuss about with trying to put something on the car that wouldn't work, but saw one that just straps onto the trunk. I wouldn't want to go any real distance with it, but it will be good enough for getting me home from work, so ride my bike to work in the morning and get hubby to pick me up in the evening. It's just too late for me otherwise, not getting home til 7 pm, and then making dinner etc.
    It's getting late, must go shower and get to bed, hopefully will get a better nights sleep tonight, the last few weeks has been kind of not great. And now my left shoulder is bothering me, which kind of sucks as that's the side I like to sleep on, but my shoulder does protest. Not sure what the problem is, I don't recall doing anything that make me go "ouch"!
    Anyway, Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,513 Member
    Coming back to mfp for consistency. Finding that have missed reading about everyone's life.

    Linda
    SFV, Calif

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