WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2021
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Sue- from Wa. Im so very sorry for your loss it is always hard no matter the age losing a parent..my deepest condolences..
I was i think in a deep sleep and was wakened by the kid upatairs revving his diesel truck in the parking lot at 2:15 in the morning..
I have complained to tbe board but it doesnt do much good. I have yo get up and dressed at 6:30 to get Dan to work.. and I have resorted back to taking naps and i dont like it2 -
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: BP, dogs to powerline, practiced Pure Movies/Wine, Beer, Whiskey (R diagonal step touch) and Dance Monkey (diagonal R shuffle), farmers’ market, dog group.
Bonus: another load of laundry, packed another 2 boxes and delivered all six to the Humane Society Thrift Store.
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, call pc guy to schedule tuneup, learn GrandDaddy Long Legs, USE those torture bands/do that BB&B video, call S, fire district: research NFPA, grant NIMS requirements, input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, likewise Lee skills/tasks, 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 (Tequila Little Time, Homesick, Nothing but You, A Little Less Broken, Blame it on my beating heart, Do Your Thing, practice dances: Silver Linings, Dance Monkey, All Night, TGIF, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat) One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke,,); 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 Te 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).
September
22: Take your time. Make space to just breathe and be still. Maybe today in the hot tub
23: Let go of other people’s expectations of you. And your own, bk!.
Miraculously the 2+ travel pounds were gone this morning
Was surprised to find sweet cherries at the farmers’ market this autumnal equinox. Couldn’t resist
Sue ((hugs)). ((hugs)) held extra long.
Carol my DH also buys 20# bags of pinto beans and rice. My rule is, you bought it, you cook it, you eat it! Though to be honest, beans and rice are inexpensive, wholesome survival food in case we get cut off by quake, fire or tsunami…
Kim
what you said to Machka and Rori.
Heather Beautiful pic! “… inside I am the same person.” Me too, that is the essential me has been the same since I saw my first dog (about age 2). Some of the non-essentials have changed, for the better. Nowhere near as nasty and demanding as I was, I hope!
Michele, Vince is right, for you not to exercise your hip must be really really painful. So glad to hear you got through to the MD and have an rx and a plan. I really like these guys, maybe this will give you something to try while not exercising. Rebecca glad your vertigo is easing. Have you been to the Dr or PT?
Pip Yogi in his element, with Frisbee! And the after walk nap
Welcome back Betsy!
Kay “prissy” :laugh: just don’t forget the “r”
Time to set a bit with Joe, then snoooozzzzzzzze
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
September: leaner/stronger/kinder than August.2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
daily: sit with Joe:23, weigh/wii: 21/0/0; steps>7222=8105 vits=20.5, log=22, CI<CO=20, CI<250<CO=13, Tumble=18, Shadow=20, mfp=12, outside=24, up hill=20, clean 10=13.
wkly: Sun: Mon: Tue:LD=1.5, Wed:TC=1, PW=2, Thurs: TC=5mins, Fri:TC=1.33, Sat:PW=2, rX x4=3.
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 7/31:140.2 8/31:140.0 9/5:140.2 9/12:139.8 9/19:142.2 9/26: 9/30:
mnthly: board mtg=1, grant=, plan=, waist=42.0
bonus: AF=12, play= sew=
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Just found this old photo of myself when I was 16 or 17. Inside I am the same person.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
I think I've changed quite a bit between my two photos (me at 18 and me now). There's probably still a little bit of the 18-year old me in there somewhere, but not a lot.
And I've gone through quite a change just in the last 3.5 years. When my husband had his accident, I felt like I suddenly grew up ... became an adult. Quite different from how I felt at 18.
From my early 30s to my early 50s, I was "Peter Pan", which was another different me.
M in Oz1 -
No formal exercise today, didn’t even go for my walk. Man, this really blows
Betsy – wb
barbie – I do feel that the prednisone is helping SOMEWHAT. Yesterday am I was in excruciating pain, and I do mean excruciating. I took the prednisone yesterday and now I’m in pain, just not excruciating. I’m thinking that today I might drive down to SC to get ceramic paint because the mermaid will take just so much for the skin that I don’t want to use up all of the ceramic place’s. I’m just so bored.
Drkatie – congrats on the loss
Sue WA - I’m so sorry about your mom. My deepest sympathies. Why did she decide against surgery? Did she just feel that it really wasn’t worth it, that she’d lived a good life? Pretty soon you’ll get back to exercise. Will you need surgery on the other eye? If so, when can you have it?
Barbra – thanks for that link. I was never told that I have a bulging disk, but I did find the sleeping position part interesting. I have always had something in my lower back when I drive or sit at my computer, but it was interesting how important posture was. I do know that at times I get lazy and slouch at the computer, even tho I have a pillow. I always keep one in Vince’s car.
Lol about not forgetting the “r”
Michele NC0 -
SEnding love to Rori- So happy to read of your adventures with old and new friends!
Big hugs to Sue in WA- Sorry for the loss of your mom. ((
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Heather and Machka- Love the photos of your teen selves! I still see you in those pics! You haven't changed that much!
Barbara- When I pinched a nerve in my back last fall, one of my childcare parents who is a PT had me watch a couple of videos by these guys. Within hours of doing their exercises I felt relief. I was back to work the following day. They know their stuff!
Lisa- Peek-a-boo! I see you! How are you doing?
Cheri- I see you checking in as well! Thinking of you! SEnding hugs!
I still wear make up daily. If I don't I feel like I am sick. I don't wear as much as I did when I was a teen; but I do wear a light foundation, eyebrow pencil, and mascara. In the winter I will add a good moisturizer, some blush, and lip balm. I never wear lipstick. My lips are a pink/plum color naturally, and I have never liked lipstick on me.
I wear athletic gear every day. I have a couple of skirts for dressier occasions.
I love jewelry and used to wear a LOT of it. but once I started watching small children I wore less and less. Now I wear my wedding ring and that is it. Special occasion I might wear a necklace or extra ring. I really miss jewelry, though. A way to express myself. I love looking at what Iris Apfel wears. I had a lot of big clunky stuff.
Kids arriving. I better scoot! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)2 -
Bob and Brad are the same guys who did the video on the Epley maneuver. Great!
Works like magic.
Busy morning.
We got up early for our food delivery. We ordered it for early because we thought we might be doing something for Edie's birthday today. Yes, we are! Cake in the park after school, then playground, then she plays football with her team.
When we opened the door to our delivery guy, there was fox poo on the doormat.
I cleared it off, washed the matting, and sprayed some WD40 around the area to deter them. It seems to be a favourite overnight spot.
Exercise, editing, lunch, and now Singing Zoom before we dash off to the park.
I've got some fish and big prawns out of the freezer to put in fish soup for supper. Quick meal for when we get back, with rouille, croutons and grated cheese.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Oh, and we also did our very first WhatsApp voice message, at breakfast, singing rude words to Happy Birthday for Edie. It's a small thing, but new for us.
On Tuesday I sorted out some old jewellery to give to my friends for a Cancer Research fund raiser they are holding in November. A few pieces were rather good, so I was a bit worried she wouldn't ask a decent price for them. She then told me that they are having an earlier sale for 'posh' stuff in October, so they could go in that. Pleased.
They are pieces I never wear, but too good for an ordinary charity shop. No point in hanging on to them.
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Heather, it's lovely to see you being a social butterfly once again.
Rori, you sound more like yourself than I've seen in a very long time. So pleased that you're emerging to be back with us here.
KJ, I'll do a separate update on my own issues below.
Beth, sounds like your knee is healing well, so glad!
Allie, didn't you say you were going to stop taking your son to work? And on another note, so glad to see you standing up for yourself medically
Michele, I'm sorry the pain has bumped you so far out of your routine--being still has been one of the hardest things for me for the past few years, but sometimes your body needs to heal. It's a good time to learn to meditate, because you have no choice but to be still, and meditation can help soothe your pain, over and above any medication you have to take.
More below,
Love y'all,
Lisa2 -
Ugh I am like a zombie today this kid upstairs has got to go. He was out there at 2 am revving his diesel engine and woke me up and haven't really slept since.. his bedroom is right over mine if I was mean i would blare some loud music or something, but thats not me,if the board does nothing than i will contact the management company..will go over there heads3
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Regarding being woken from sleep -- I have created a cocoon of silence.
When I lived on my own, I ran a floor fan each night to drown out noise ... but my husband can't sleep to the sound of a fan, so that idea is out. However, it did 2 things for me ... it drowned out noise and it helped dry the clothes I hung.
Now, I sleep with earplugs, and eye mask, and a light headband which helps hold the eye mask in place and also covers my ears. I hear next to nothing!
A huge wind roared through one night and just about everyone at work was talking about how it woke them up ... I didn't hear a thing.
I'm also toying with the idea of getting sleep headphones for my husband and me for whenever we might be able to travel by airplane. No rush, of course, so I will investigate what's good. I like the idea of a sleep headphone and eye mask all in one. I think it would be good for my husband to reduce distractions around us both on the plane and possibly also while waiting between flights ... and I like the idea too. It looks like it would be much more comfortable than the headphones airlines provide.
https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=sleep+headphones&i=electronics&crid=APAI0BGR7ZB9&sprefix=sleep+,electronics,339&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_6
Like maybe this one from MUSICOZY ...
Anyway, if you're a light sleeper who is easily wakened, it might be an idea to to create a cocoon of silence for yourself.
M in Oz1 -
Machka and Rori– You both take life on with such grace, I get that it is really tough and there are crazy making things you don’t share here, but you both have taken on a challenges you did not expect and shown the true meaning of love and friendship to your families, I read your posts and it helps me put the little things in perspective.
Rori it is a delight to hear that you are re-engaging in all that gives you cheer.
Kim in N. California
Thank you Kim.
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Regarding shoes -- I used to wear high, high heels and I used to jog about in them, walk distances and everything. I loved them.
Like these gorgeous things ...
Then in 2001, I burnt my left foot to the bone. The scar tissue has made it difficult for me to bend that foot. I've worked at it and I can bend the foot to some extent, but it's not comfortable.
I didn't walk for a long time (2 months), and when I did walk a bit, I put a lot of weight onto my right foot because my left foot still hurt that much. Finally I went to a physiotherapist to learn how to walk properly again.
But a couple years later, I started developing arthritis in my right foot. It's quite advanced now, and I can barely bend my right foot. Plus my left foot has decided to join the fun and it has arthritis now too.
Wearing heels is agony. Like someone driving spikes through my feet. I still have one pair of red stiletto pumps and I can just get my feet into them and stand up, but I can't move it is so blindingly painful.
So I wear very low heels (like about 1 inch at most) or very flat shoes.
But I can't wear ballerina flats or loafers ... they give me blisters. I have to wear lace-up shoes and unfortunately it is difficult to find nice, dressy-looking lace up shoes.
My feet are problematic.
M in Oz
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(((Michelle))) my mom had somehing like that and she had to be careful how she sat and slept because it aggrevated it.
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Sue in Washington ~ Big Hugs for you during this sad time.
Carol in GA0 -
Yea I can't do Keto. Too much fat. at 40% carbs that is like 140 carbs so more than low carb. I use the Truvani as well. Have you tried the Crio Bru for the cocoa? I get the Mayan blend and really like it.drkatiebug wrote: »Kiz, my eating plan is kind of low carb. We are allowed lots of fruits and veggies and one 1/2 cup serving of a starchy side with dinner. It can be a white potato, sweet potato, winter squash, pasta, rice, quinoa, Ezekiel bread, etc. My carb last night and tonight was thin pizza crust. It isn’t Keto because we don’t eat cheese. The only dairy we can have is Greek yogurt. My pizza had a little mozzarella, which was technically off plan, but Dave wanted it for dinner last night. We had two pieces left over, so I had them tonight while he had a fried chicken plate from the deli. It isn’t super low carb because I’m still averaging 30 to 40% carbs on my pie chart.
Have they said 'how' they are rebooting the metabolism? By what mechanism?
Make up. Not most days. I have roscea though so sometimes a light powder based foundation.
When I was younger. I did make up and nails and hair. Then I met and married my husband and he was allergic to perfume, hair spray, setting powder and didn't like the smell of nail polish remover. All those things slowly faded away. I don't miss the amount of time and energy I used to put into it. I do color my hair as I'm not ready to go all gray. I do it myself though so cheap and probably you can tell. I've been toying with red lately but haven't made the leap.
Kiz
North Florida
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Sue ... so very sorry.0
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My run is on Sunday ... and my legs have been feeling tight and heavy the last few days.
I was going to run tonight but decided to stretch, do some Pilates, lift some weights and row a little instead.
I may wear my compression stocking around home the next couple days.
M in Oz0 -
Morning, afternoon and evening, my dears,
My apologies for being AWOL, it's been a while since I contributed here meaningfully, or at least in any volume. I've been ill for about three weeks. I'll be seeing a surgeon in a couple weeks to see if it's a reasonable surgery for me.
The combination of that and the pain I've been dealing with left me with a few silver linings.
Good things so far:
I've quit coffee and tea no caffeine for a couple weeks now
I've quit Splenda for the same amount of time, because I only use it in coffee and tea
quit sugar, as well
And, all in all, am five pounds down since the first of the month.
So, I'll know more in a couple of weeks what is actually in my future, but just know I'm here.
Love, y'all,
Lisa in AR12 -
Machka- I do have those headphones...
But honestly i live in a 55 and over neighborhood why should i have to go to such lengths..
Anyway, Craig from the board just came down i had texted him at 8 this morning ,I complained, my friend Jim complained and the president of the board heard it ,Craig went to the grandma and told her to have him stop,she wanted names and he said that was confidential.. so if it happens again ,I call the cops and the board can escalate it from there,i took a little nap,but still feel totally out of it.. think I heard the little stinker leave a few minutes ago,sorta hard not to with a diesel truck2 -
So very sorry Sue!
Okie in the TX Hill Country0 -
So sorry for your noise troubles, Allie. It would drive me crazy as well. So glad you have people on your side.
The cake in the park was hilarious. Madness when my son brought along a piñata! He had a big job keeping everybody else back when someone took a swing.
Here is Edie doing the first one. Bea at the back.
Of course, a small crowd of kids gathered for the plunder! Here is Max's turn.
Great fun! Then we had chocolate cake.
This was a kind of fill-in party for the actual day, because she is taking her two best friends to Elstree on Saturday to the Harry Potter World. Mega expensive expedition for the family plus.
Now home and knackered!
Lisa -
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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PS - at the end of the party the helium balloon in the shape of an 8 escaped its weighted anchor and sailed off over the houses.
Quite a fitting end.....
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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(((Sue))) so sorry for your loss of your mother. And then cataract surgery! So much to cope with. Hope things get easier for you.0
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Machka ~ How did you burn your foot so badly? That sounds awful.
Heather ~ What a fun birthday for Edie.
Lisa ~ So sorry to hear about your continuing illness. Hope you will get the help you need.
The first day of Fall is actually very cool here in Georgia which is unusual!
Carol in Georgia1 -
Heather. yikes for the fox poo! WhatsApp is super-easy and intuitive;
Barbara congrats on the SV! (Scale victory)
Machkathink I've changed quite a bit between my two photos (me at 18 and me now). There's probably still a little bit of the 18-year old me in there somewhere, but not a lot.
And I've gone through quite a change just in the last 3.5 years. When my husband had his accident, I felt like I suddenly grew up ... became an adult. Quite different from how I felt at 18.
From my early 30s to my early 50s, I was "Peter Pan", which was another different me.
Though is sounds extremely trying the way you explain it here makes it sound positive (growing up rather than being "Peter Pan". ) Though maybe you preferred to be "Peter Pan"? Are you saying there are some up sides to all this?0 -
(((Sue))) all my deepest condolences;0
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