WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2021

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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,279 Member
    evie1958 wrote: »
    Alllie, our son and daughter in law have a thing for their dog, it's a collar and there is a machine that emits a high pitched (only the dog can hear it) noise that apparently the dogs aren't supposed to like and it's supposed to stop them from barking so much. I'm not sure it works, but..... I also have no idea how much it costs, but I know how frustrated and annoyed I get when dogs in our neighborhood are barking. Of course when they're outside it's worse because they all feed off each other!
    Kylia, I'm so sorry that you're having such a tough time at work, both hubby and sis in law need their eyes opened! Maybe your vacay will do the trick! Will hubby be off then too? If so, he may not figure it out.....
    Kelly, good for you for exploring the vaccines and their effectiveness. Just want to say that hubby and I both got Pfizer and while he was tired and a bit out of sorts for a few days, my only reaction was to the second shot and it was only a sore arm for a day or two. I went for a 20 km bike ride the day after the second shot!
    Debbie, I sure hope you can find the spot the Miso is sneaking out of! Darn cats, I remember calling and calling for one one day, she didn't come and I was getting quite upset, I was out on the patio, still calling and looking, turned around and there she was in the house! I still have no idea where she was, I had already searched the house.... Another time, it was getting late and the cat had gone deaf (different cat), so calling her was useless, I went around with a flashlight, looking under sheds, vehicles (in the parking lot next door), again have no idea where she was, she just sauntered up the sidewalk (in our yard) like everything was just fine. If I ever get another cat, it will strictly be an inside one!
    Lots more that I wanted to comment on, but didn't think to take notes or anything. It's late, I'm tired and really should have been in bed an hour ago! Fortunately, I'm off work this week and can't really go anywhere as the places I would go have way too many fires happening, highways have even been closed and tourists are being asked to stay away, so I have decided to listen to them and stay home. But that does mean that I get to sleep in! Or at least try to....
    Hugs to those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
    Evelyn on Vancouver Island

    Finally got Miso back in the house about midnight. Got to sleep a little after dh went to work at 1, got woken up 15 min. later when Shima started coughing up hairballs.
    Dh went out this morning and hopefully fixed it so he can't get out and will be getting a heavy duty tarp to cover the top(it gets covered during the winter-during the summer it is screen and lath and 2x2) No rain coming yet but might as well cover it now so it is ready for winter and will help keep him in.
    I am just glad that he comes back and each time he does, he is less scared when he is back in the house- still very afraid when he is outside.
    3 escapes in 36 hrs is too much.
    Our one cat that is allowed outside I used to stay up late trying to get him in every night but he is a bit of a jerk. He sees me coming and sits under the car so I can't reach him. Most nights I get him in but a few nights none of us can. We worry about him and I still try each time I wake up during the night- walking around the front yard in my night gown trying to get him. No more staying up late, just to catch him. He stays in the front yard most of the time. None of the other cats are allowed outside.

    Debbie
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,279 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    darn Miso- just checked and he is out AGAIN_ we thought we had fixed the little spot he got out and he pushed his way through. Now I have to stay up and let him in when he gets back in the catio- then it will be closed for the night until we can really take the top down and fix it a lot better and put the tarp back over it.
    Been up since a little after 5 AM because of him and now it is almost 10:30 and still up, because of him.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

    Does the cat have a lifespan? - After a certain number of years its likely to have weak bits all over? It must befairly big if you can't find the hole!

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    The catio is just two years old. Miso is a small(thin build) cat. I had the window open less than three inches and he was able to get back in the house through that. The whole he pushed the wire at the corner on the top(has to climb the screen to get up to it). We check it at least once a month so this is something new he did.
    The first time we were sure it was from the daycare kid or her mom leaving the front door open- She did leave it open but that is not how he got out.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,279 Member
    edited August 2021
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »


    Yes many cats, and a couple of dogs, but no catio! Cats were always free to roam in yard and neighbourhood. Unless attacked by another critter or hit by a car or very very ill (poisoned?) they always came back in their sweet time. Mostly always there but occasionally they could be away for a day/night.
    Back in the days before dogs were all fixed, in my very early childhood in the 60s, our wonderful faithful "good-dog" male pointer would disappear for 3 weeks every mating season and then come back like clockwork after having sown his wild oats.
    Cats can get through spaces as big as their sculls, squishing the rest of the body through.

    A big reason for the catio is we live on a pretty busy street and have seen cats hit and killed in front of our house, including the sibling to the escape artist PLUS we have a mean neighbor who told my husband that even though he knows the black cat is ours and the tabby we are feeding, he was planning on catching both of them and taking them to the pound/shelter to get rid of them because he didn't like cats in his yard. That day Shiro came in the house for the first time after being a feral/outside only cat for many years.
    In the catio- they get the fresh air and can look around the garden and back yard, they can climb around but they can't get out and no critters can come in (we have raccoons,possum,skunks)

    Here is a picture of the catio- before the roof was reinforced.

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,803 Member
    DH pronounced my omelette "superb" :p It was.

    I'm really proud of him. He has been very wheezy at night for the last few weeks and it worries him. He was reading in bed at 5 this morning when I went to the loo. I gently suggested (that works best) that it might be an idea to see the doctor. Then I left it up to him. He did the online practice questionnaire and it said to ring them. That is easier said than done. Huge backlogs. So he did the 111 online questionnaire and they said he had covid. If he has, it is going on for months!!! So, without my saying anything, he sat down and typed up a letter to his GP and then took it up to the surgery to hand deliver it. Great idea! <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    KATLIA wow for the neighbours feeding raccoons inside! They are said to be huge pests. I never had to deal with any - none here- but I've had other pests. My brother had raccoon invasion near their garage for a while. they were apparently difficult to get rid of.

    ALLIE what are some other alternatives?

    ANNIE More exercise and less sugar sounds like good advice for many!

    VICKI which second doctor? The oncodermotologist or the GP? I'm not sure what a 2nd Onco -dermatologist can do while the 1st is not giving results. Maybe they can press for results but I don't want to get the 1st ones angry...which they may well be if I ask for a 2nd opinion. I was planning to call them today and then didn't.
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    darn Miso- just checked and he is out AGAIN_ we thought we had fixed the little spot he got out and he pushed his way through. Now I have to stay up and let him in when he gets back in the catio- then it will be closed for the night until we can really take the top down and fix it a lot better and put the tarp back over it.
    Been up since a little after 5 AM because of him and now it is almost 10:30 and still up, because of him.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

    Does the cat have a lifespan? - After a certain number of years its likely to have weak bits all over? It must befairly big if you can't find the hole!

    [/spoiler]

    The catio is just two years old. Miso is a small(thin build) cat. I had the window open less than three inches and he was able to get back in the house through that. The whole he pushed the wire at the corner on the top(has to climb the screen to get up to it). We check it at least once a month so this is something new he did.
    The first time we were sure it was from the daycare kid or her mom leaving the front door open- She did leave it open but that is not how he got out.

    So he is making new holes? That seems tricky! Can you use thicker wire mesh?

    HEATHER congratulations on the good omelet and also on your SO going to the doctor's.

  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    edited August 2021
    HEALTH notes
    The new GP doesn't seem rushed for me to get results either!
    It's not reassuring. Basically squamous cell skin carcinoma can have very good prognosis IF treated very quickly. MOHS is often recommended for 2nd biopsy (that was my case in early august), and quick follow up is suggested in "invasive" (meaning with subcutaneous reaches) types. However it has a very bad prognosis if there is metastasis.
    I may try to see another of the past GPs to see if they will try to call the hospital to get results. I really miss my old really good GP.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,372 Member
    Stats for the day


    Walk w/family- 2hrs 24min 47sec, 123elev, 3.31ap, 80ahr, 108mhr, 8.01mi= 718c
    Strava app = 971c
    Walk to gym- 10.30min, .53mi= 49c
    Strava app = 65c
    Spin bike at gym- 56.23min, 16.49amph, 123amph, 150mhr, 15.5mi= 478c
    Walk gym to home-11.12min, .53mi= 51c
    Strava app = 65c

    Total cal 1296
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Margaret ~(((BIG HUGS))) I really feel your pain about the DH's tirade.

    Heather ~ I totally agree with you regarding the need to keep up with the news. I listen to several different news stations and try to see what is happening on the thinking of both sides of the fence.

    Carol in GA
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,803 Member
    Margaret - Big HUGS. My DH is stubborn about money privacy. It really worries me, but I hope he will see sense of his own accord. I need to raise the issue again. I have no access to his money should he need care. I occasionally get angry about it, but I try not to let it show as that would not work with him.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,279 Member
    margaretturk wrote: »
    Rant ...about loved? one.
    DH went on a week and a half vacation and it was bliss. He still has not warmed up to Drew and it was great to let her have run of the house without having to keep her out of DH way.

    He has been home for two days and I have been in tears twice. The first was the night he returned. For the first hour I stayed with Drew in a shut off area and out of his way. The next two hours I went down in the basement with Drew as he settled back into home. When I came up to get ready for bed I brought up a pitasicio bowl to wash. I place it by the sink on what I believed to be a dirty plate because it had bits of corn on it. My husband read me the riot act because he was going to use that plate to make a sandwich on. He said he was in the process of eating. It was 10 o'clock at night and he had been home for three hours. This bowl I like to hand was so I did not put it in dishwasher. He failed to notice all the deep cleaning I did when he was gone.,

    Second case of tears. There is an investment that will be difficult to access if something happens to him. I will be able to access it but it will be a pain. When I tried to get him to make the change that would make it easier he claimed I was doing things to hide things from him. Not true. I showed him that system I have in place to make it easier for either of us if something should happen to either of us. I just want this piece updated too.

    The way we spend of daily needs is different he uses a debit card so everything and I do the check book so I have had to enter amounts like $0.49 a real pain. I use a credit card so I only have to make one payment. So much easier for me and I think a credit card is safer and helps you build credit. Building credit even at our age is good becasue it helps with insurance premiums. He claimed it was my way of hiding what I spend. Oh bother.

    His mother was awful to his father in her later years too. He openly admitted this. I missed the opportunity to say I can relate to his dad. I am wondering if he is staring to show signs of dementia like his mom had.

    I am so sorry you have to deal with that. Having him gone sounds perfect.
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,915 Member
    Sister and her husband are organizing their boat, figuring oil, prepping it. I had told them I wouldn't be much help as I am not a boat person, nor fish, or do anything boating related. So staying out of their way while they do that. Her husband is a big planner, but it a terrible helper. My sister ends up doing most tasks. But if you are a boat owner you need to accept the responsibility of it all. I fixed my own meal of cubed cold chicken, bits of apple, mayo on bread with some cream cheese as glue to hold the chicken salad in place. Then a salad which I picked, and washed from her garden.💖👍. I cut up half a tomato put a cheese slice crumbled up and some of the extra chicken to put in the salad too. I finished with a strawberry/lemonade Twinkie because I was curious. Sipping some lemonade.

    Might have something else later. My eating window has been 6-8 hours. Not like at home where its 4 hours max. I will get back to my schedule when I return home. I can always fast, but I can't always eat great meals with my sister.👍💖
    I am compromising.
    Rebecca
    Shedd OR
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,160 Member
    Well i ordered something from Amazon that is rechargeable that i will use that has good reviews to help with Alfie.
    Margaret - my dear i have been in your shoes not easy and glad i am not there anymore..
    Tracy and Kyle bought cabinets and she went online and posted looking for someone to install,so i contacted Seans friend Dan up in New Hampshire and had her call Uncle Seanie and they will be putting them in for them after Labor Day.. mom comes through again...
    I try....
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Margaret,

    Oh this situation with your husband sounds so uncomfortable.

    (((Hugs)))

    Karen in Virginia
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,711 Member
    :)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,372 Member
    Forgot to add my steps- 26235
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    (((Margaret))) – You and your DH have suffered a terrible loss in your lives. I think this has been difficult for you both. I am sorry about his tirade. :cry:

    Allie – I hope the device you ordered from Amazon will help solve problem with Alfie’s barking. :flowerforyou:


    I have been knitting a baby blanket for unborn grandchild. I am about 2/3+ of the way done. I’m enjoying the project. It has been a while since the last time I knitted a blanket for a family member with a new baby on the way. We plan to visit them when it is close to the time for the baby to be born. We will stay at their home with our grandson while they are busy. DS and our wonderful daughter in law will go to the hospital together to have the baby. Our main worry is getting there via air travel. It is very difficult for DH.


    Katla in NW Oregon


  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,558 Member
    Did a spinning workout then took my walk. The plan for tomorrow is to do the Slim in 6 DVD.

    Barbie – thanks for the recommendation about Fantasy Island. I haven’t seen it yet, just DVR’d it. Now I’m looking forward to it

    After exercise and my walk went to Aldi then WalMart. Got dinner ready while I put a load of laundry in. Waiting for it to finish to put it in the dryer then I’ll probably go in the pool

    Kim – do you put the minipearls on the stovetop? How do they turn out, is it lumpy (like the pearls are still there) Sounds like a lovely day with your friends

    kylia – I hope you have a great vacation. You deserve it!

    Vince STILL has his college textbooks!!!! As if things don’t change in over 40 years… I got rid of most of mine, except for typing and shorthand books. That’s a lost art

    Anne DE – (((HUG))) You probably need to avoid foods that are high in potassium You go girl!!!!

    Vince thinks that Lexi (cat) has lost total control of her bowels. I wonder if they make a kitty Depends????

    Margaret – I’m so sorry about everything

    Went in the pool then worked on the puzzle some. Went to ceramics now will probably work on the puzzle a bit more.

    Michele NC
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,740 Member
    Sorry earlier post ended abruptly....when hair colorist says time for shampoo, it means put the phone down! Hair all pretty red and soft again. Anyway, I figure SIL will have to figure out that last Saturday on her own. Amazingly, neither of them asked me to run an ad or anything. I really think they need to figure out where they want the shop to go from here. If they are tired of it, then maybe it is time to get out....just a thought. I love my job. Seriously! I love mowers and power equipment. I enjoy learning and challenges. I love people (most of them). I like having a company truck. I do know that with my certifications, I can work in any lawnmower shop in town. Or I could try something new. Or I could retire and do something part time. I have options. At this stage, I am happy for D! And I will admit a little jealous of his new hours. He will be working 7am-4 pm M-F. The only thing better would be 6-3 ') So we will just wait and see....

    Yes, DH is going on vacation with me. I really am in need of a weekend or more of no DH and no work.

    Hugs to dear wives! I know we love them, but I think more and more they are like bottles of champagne. The idea is exciting, but then the top blows off with nasty things, then calms down again. MEN!

    I got my required training done two weeks early! YAY!
    Putting away computer for the night.
    Hugs!
    Prayers!
    Love to all!

    <3
    Kylia in humid and muggy again Ohio
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    (((Margaret)))
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,706 Member
    GodMomKim wrote: »
    Hi Gals,
    Machka, no I have my signature done, but I am thinking in about 1/3 of the emails I need to add my address, in half or so I need to add payments I will accept…. So it’s not the same for each email but it’s consistent enough that it could help.

    Kim
    In smoky Northern California

    You can set up several different signatures and then choose the one(s) you want.


    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,706 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Julie- no the doctor didn't give any specific advice, but it's all available online. I just have to be sure I read reputable medical sites and not those that sell supplements. I need a little less protein and a lot more exercise. And less sugar.

    Annie in Delaware

    I have recurring kidney stones. One large one got stuck in 2009 and had to be surgically removed but so far I have passed the rest. Nevertheless, every time I've had a CT scan there have been some number of kidney stones in one kidney or the other.

    The advice for me is to reduce animal protein, salt and sugar ... and eat more veg. So I've been doing that (mostly) since 2009. Maybe that's why I haven't had any really big ones which have become stuck. I also drink a lot of water.

    I could not do a keto diet or similar because it would be really hard on my kidneys.

    I hope your kidneys respond well to diet and exercise changes. :)


    M in Oz
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,711 Member
    Michele - I deal with all thickening for pies the same, fruit sugar and any spices, plus the thicker on the stove top - on low heat to warm the fruit letting it release juice, fully melt the sugar and stir and dissolve in the thickener until the juice is not cloudy, then add to pie shell and cook. I do it that way with ground tapioca, the mini pearls, flour, cornstarch.... No thickener should be lumpy or visible prior to pouring into the pie shell. This is a low slow process, 10-15 minutes of stirring mixing the thickener and all your love.

    Hope that helps, Kim

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