WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2021
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What to you say to a friend who gives you a stuffed moose with a throw and a moose candy dish that would make a great white elephant gift after you told the friend you have been working hard that past month to declutter and having to clean house top to bottom from plaster dust. I have a husband with stage 4 cancer and is losing his balance. I have to simplify and declutter for his safety. It just feels like you tell a friend you are on a diet, and then then gives you a box of chocolates instead of a plate of fruit that would be helpful to your diet.
Another friend has been trying to get together for lunch. I said I had to wait until new boiler was in and operating and painting was done in kitchen. Unfortunately I had to spend the next week after painting doing intensive cleaning and the boiler installer forgot to switch something back on in the zone system of our furnance, so I needed to be home for him to come out and finish the job. After explaining all this her first reponse was was I thought we were supposed to get together for lunch this week and I don't do cleaning. I never asked her to help with the cleaning.
What I wish would have happened with these friends. I wish my first friend would have said I get it and I will just take my bag with me.
With second friend I wish she would have said I get it and I am just glad we can get together when we can.
Let me take you to lunch when it is convenient for you. This same friend I took her to lunch (when it worked for her) when she spent a year getting her home ready to sell, so she knows how hard I have been working. I took her out because I knew that year was not easy for her, and she needed a break. I also tried to help her with her clearing out and spent three housrs watching her sort through papers trying to decide what to keep and what to go.
I know part of difficulty of dealing with these friends is dealing with a DH with stage four cancer. It uses up what patience I have. I need to be more up front with these friends and if the continue to not get it I will just spend less time with them and when I do see them it will be doing something we both enjoy when ti works for both of us.
On an up note DH gave me a collar for Drew that lights up for our walks at night. He also found a new very slim lamp to replace the lamp he took out over our desk in the kitchen. Both recharge with the USB outlet he installed where the old lamp used to be. So these were gifts that were well thought out for current needs. Hope for DH yet!7 -
Heather no worries, I’m sure you were fabulous.
Lisa, thanks! I’ll check that link out.
Barbara Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
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Sun is about to come out and say hello
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In Arizona, time change1
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Mary – Thanks for your good wishes for our trip to visit our family in VA. DDL had a difficult delivery with her first born. I hope this time will be easier for her.
Lisa – I am happy to hear that you’ve been able to get more sleep and less pain. I had a colonoscopy about a year ago and it wasn’t painful or otherwise horrible. The prep was the worst part of the experience. I had to drink a concoction that cleaned everything out the night before the surgery. I spent most of the night in the bathroom. :ohwell:
Pip – You are an amazing athlete!!! So is Kirby. Enjoy the Grand Canyon. Great sunriseI thought instantly of “On the road again,” by Willie Nelson. :bigsmile:
Michele - I join you in the wish for year around daylight time. It ended Sunday the 7th. :ohwell:
Barbara - Bimart is still going strong in the next town over, but there is no longer a pharmacist. We go to Safeway Pharmacy in our town for prescriptions. I tend to agree with your DH that Fred Meyers is overcrowded. It wouldn’t stop me from getting something I really need, though.
(((Heather))) – Sorry they changed your time schedule.
Margaret – Your DH made some very nice choices that work for you. Good for him and good for you, too.
Physical therapy this morning at 11:30. I hope it will help improve my left knee.
Katla in sunny NW Oregon2 -
Southernmom – welcome! Where in the south are you located? I’m in NC
barbie – last night I looked at the LAPASA lightweight water resistant (not that I really need that feature) down vest. What sparked my interest was that 1) it’s down filled, not polyester and 2) it looks like the two outer pockets have a zipper and there are two inner pockets. I’m still thinking hard on it before putting it on my Christmas list
I hate this time change, but I’ll get used to it. Just wish we didn’t change time
For some reason, got out of work early today (I always wonder if I forgot something). Some days you leave early, some days later. Made more yogurt and it’s in the IP now. Didn’t realize yesterday that I could have made twice as much. Then got dinner ready to microwave. Saw a guy from bowling at BK, will see him in a few
Barbara – desktop is out of commission right now but I’m using my laptop.
Margaret – what wonderful gifts. I would much rather get a gift of something that I can use or no gift at all.
Pip – for some reason, I didn’t think Arizona changed times
Michele NC2 -
Michele- I would prefer year around daylight time. Evidently not likely to happen soon. :ohwell:0
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Michele Arizona doesn't change times except for at the native American land. That makes the rest of Arizona the same time as the West Coast now. Mary from Arizona/Minnesota 0
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Southernmom – welcome! Where in the south are you located? I’m in NC
barbie – last night I looked at the LAPASA lightweight water resistant (not that I really need that feature) down vest. What sparked my interest was that 1) it’s down filled, not polyester and 2) it looks like the two outer pockets have a zipper and there are two inner pockets. I’m still thinking hard on it before putting it on my Christmas list
I hate this time change, but I’ll get used to it. Just wish we didn’t change time
For some reason, got out of work early today (I always wonder if I forgot something). Some days you leave early, some days later. Made more yogurt and it’s in the IP now. Didn’t realize yesterday that I could have made twice as much. Then got dinner ready to microwave. Saw a guy from bowling at BK, will see him in a few
Barbara – desktop is out of commission right now but I’m using my laptop.
Margaret – what wonderful gifts. I would much rather get a gift of something that I can use or no gift at all.
Pip – for some reason, I didn’t think Arizona changed times
Michele NC
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DisneyBound22 wrote: »Good Morning!
Heather: So happy you were there for that baby!
Today is my last day off. So I plan on doing some things around the house and also something for me.
Yesterday I did overeat a bit. It happened and now I move on.
Today is Day 7 and I am down 6.1 pounds. I am more excited that I have tracked for 7 days. I have not done that in a long time. So I can buy my book that I wanted. I don't usually buy books since once you read them then you are done.
Does anyone have a rewards system set up. I need to make one so that might be my project this week.
Congrats on the weight loss and the logging!
As for books, I was given an e-reader many years ago. At that time, the company (Barnes & Noble) gave away a free book every Friday. I was so excited for Fridays that I'd get up and go to the mister and ask "Do you know what today is?" He'd look at me weird and I'd answer "It's free book day!!!" Eventually, he joined in the nuttiness.
Anyway, I love my Kindle Paperwhite. Wouldn't travel without it. The thing I used to complain about was not knowing the titles of the books I read. When you read a physical book, you close it, sit it on a table, and see the cover. With e-books, you don't. However, Amazon fixed that and you can now use the book cover as the screen saver.
My reward system is weight loss. Unfortunately, that hasn't been working for me lately. *sigh*
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DisneyBound22 wrote: »Good Morning Everyone:
Well back to work for me today. Life as a Pharmacy Tech means Weekends. Though honestly as busy as my store is a weekend shift is some of a relief. Although now that little ones can get vaccinated maybe not.
Yesterday I did 40 min. of raking our gard.en. It is almost ready. Anyone here know if I can cut my rose bush down a bit. Let me tell you I felt all 40 min. I was in bed watching a show on my iPad.
Also cooked some pea soup and Sweet Potatoes for the week. I don't always take my lunches at work so I need easy to eat food in the Pharmacy.
Now that the time change is here. I will have to make a plan for working out during the week. Since I work all kinds of hours and must not be out walking at night, Looks like I might have some early hours for me.
GrandMallie- This is my favorite time change. Extra sleep. The Spring kills me for weeks.
AuntieBK- That is a great idea to do with my book. No workout no reading time. I know years ago I was watching a show but could only watch when I worked out.
Hope everyone has a great Sunday!
Buff in Wisconsin
not sure if anyone answered this yet(I am a few pages behind)
Yes, the roses do better if they are pruned back. Mine are old(we moved here 29yrs ago and they were here then) and will get well over 6ft high if I don't keep them cut back. Wait until all or most of the leaves are off. Here, we don't get much frost so they don't loose all their leaves. I prune in Jan/Feb) and I cut back to about 3-4ft high.
Thin out any extra growth in the middle. If you really like the roses and want more plants, this is the time to take those cuttings and start new ones.
Debbie
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I am a week behind. Last Tuesday morning I got up and was cleaning., Bent over to unwind the cord on the vacumn and slipped a dics. So was off until today. Doing every other day traction and that is helping. I do have an MRI scheduled for next Tuesday to compare to the last one from almost 20 years ago. I know I have 3 heriated disc and been keeping them under control with chiropractor appointments, but something slipped. So been a terrible painful week. Also was our anniversary week trip which did not happen. But doing better and that is what is important.
Started the month weight is up 1.2 pounds so working to get that off. Not even sure I want to know what this last week has done as could hardly move.
Found out a dear friend that had moved to Michigan passed away Aug 27th. We worked together for years and she moved out there to be by her son when she retired. We talked every couple months and guess I lost track of time and last several times I tried calling I got her voice mail. I finally talked to her daughter this morning and she said the loneliness from Covid she just gave up and her heart gave out. Family is very private and did not have a service. Feel just sad for her.
I am only on page 3, but will get caught up.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND NE 7 -
Tracey-Yes, it’s good you went to the doc. My sister had extremely high BP, ignored it. Ignored when her doc told her to go directly to the ER. A few months later, she had a stroke. It’s been over a year and she’s still struggling.
Heather-Wow. How great you saved the future prime minister! About your interviews, my colleague either gets their questions in advance or writes his own before agreeing to interviews.
Lisa-Crossing my fingers for you too.
Pip-Congrats! I’d be happy with a sub-10 min. Mile any day!
Katla-I hope PT works for you!
Vicki-So sorry for your back and your friend’s passing.
I have gone through two “fall back” time changes now (in Germany and in the U.S.) and my body is rebelling. Sleep schedule is totally messed up.
On another, very sad note, my uncle passed away yesterday from COVID. This is the 2nd person close to me who has passed away from this. Now, there is a bunch of drama around his death between his wife and his kids. That makes me sad too.
I’m still struggling with losing a few pounds. My clothes are uncomfortable and I refuse to buy new ones. I hate shopping and I’m not buying up in size. However, I am finding it so difficult to lose ounces this time around. Ugh…I hate perimenopause.
To that, off to do my workout.
Tina in CA3 -
I think the interview went OK. Sarah Gorrell was very nice. I thought she might just slip by the difficult topic and go on to the local interest, but no, she stuck with it. I managed to get my message over, I think.
Don't know when it's going to air. I expect they have to run it through the legal team. I signed their waiver.
I managed to keep nerves in check until about 15 minutes before the start.
I think I made sense. 
Then I had a Zoom with my girlfriends later. One friend had a lot of questions about the bits concerning her. She was a complete blank about one episode. Luckily another friend could confirm it. They all were very sweet about the book.
Then I was KNACKERED.
DH came home and we have shared a bottle of wine tonight.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
My new phone showed up with no instructions! There is a link to an online user guide but even that is not very helpful. There is a startup piece missing. I guess I should plug it in and charge it up. Maybe that will produce the startup instructions.
Annie in Delaware who is trying to remain calm.3 -
Karen love the picture of your house. Reminds me of the first house former hubby and I rented. It was quite a bit smaller but all brick- In Theodore,AL. Sadly, neither of us can remember the address- would love to see that place again, if it is still there.0
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just caught up on all the comments. Wasn't feeling good all weekend- sinus stuff I guess. Terrible sore throat and throbbing ear ache. Took meds and took it easy all weekend. Woke up this morning with a bit of a headache but after having my tea and some more meds, feel a bit better. Headache could have been because I had no caffeine at all yesterday- drank an herbal cold med tea then a lot of salty broth but no real tea. That never happens with me.
Feeling tired now. Haven't decided if I will try and go to Zumba tonight or not. I feel bad if I don't go- there are so few of us in the class. I will decide later.
Have the daycare girl today- back to normal pick up time instead of the early ones all last week. Think we will stop at the park if the rain holds off- supposed to rain really hard later this afternoon/evening. We haven't made it to the park for a few weeks because of the rain. We only go Monday and Tuesday when her friend is there and it has rained just on those days, or was totally flooded after that one big storm where everything was flooded.
Got the bird baths scrubbed and refilled, bird feeders/hummingbird feeders filled. They were really a mess/empty so the birds are happy now.
Last night, while not feeling good, I had some company while trying to relax in the recliner-
Three of the cats decided to lay on me. I stayed as long as I could to not disturb them but too much weight plus way too much heat. I had them, a fleece blanket over me and fleece pants on- I was sweating so much I had to finally move. They were not happy. One is fine, two ok, but three of them, just too warm.
Umaku, Neko and Tonashi.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA1 -
Anne- Charging your new phone is a good idea. Plug it in so it has time to charge. Did directions come in the box with the phone?0
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Afternoon ladies
As Heather would say im knackered.. i got up early and finished the baby blanket,its not perfect,i gave it to Tracy she loved the colors and was impressed on my first try..
I picked Dan up and we went and he got car insurance, and then luckily next door to the garage where we got the car we can register the car.so we went and did that.. but had to go back to Dans and get a check and then go to the bank and get cash for the taxes.. this he wasnt happy about.. well sheesh.. mom bought him a car and he had to come up with 438.00.. the boy doesnt like to part with his money lol2 -
I had a good experience at physical therapy. One more on 11/11. After that we get ready to visit our family in VA.3
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Pip ... congratulations on your run! Those are fantastic stats. I've yet to see the Grand Canyon and I'm enjoying your photos.
Vicki ... so very sorry to hear about your slipped disc. It makes my insides hurt when I hear someone say "something slipped." Praying that your back pain can be reduced without surgery.
Heather ...congratulations on completing your book interview!
Karen ... I understand wanting to leave a home you loved to someone who would appreciate it, but "mercenary" is ok when those dollars will be, in part, funding your future. If you end up rolling in the big bucks, donate some of it!
Allie ... a 1500.00 car had 438.00 in taxes? Or was that all the registration fees, etc.? In either case, what a pita.
Flea ... praying ...
It dawned on me today that my grandmother, whom I loved dearly, lost her son when he was 34 (suicide). My mom has said for years that "she never got over it." Which she didn't. Which I understand. My son was 34 too (not suicide). I will never get over it. Didn't make that connection until today.
Beth near Buffalo who took off the dang leg brace because she can no longer stand it (it's falling apart and metal is poking me). I'll use it only when absolutely necessary.
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Beth - I was at the store today and saw spilt peas 1 pound for 69 cents - I bought them, too good of a deal to pass up. Are you sure you don't want me to mail them to you? Granted the postage would be more than the peas... but I sure thought of you as a grabbed a bag.
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dlfk202000 wrote: »DisneyBound22 wrote: »Good Morning Everyone:
Well back to work for me today. Life as a Pharmacy Tech means Weekends. Though honestly as busy as my store is a weekend shift is some of a relief. Although now that little ones can get vaccinated maybe not.
Yesterday I did 40 min. of raking our gard.en. It is almost ready. Anyone here know if I can cut my rose bush down a bit. Let me tell you I felt all 40 min. I was in bed watching a show on my iPad.
Also cooked some pea soup and Sweet Potatoes for the week. I don't always take my lunches at work so I need easy to eat food in the Pharmacy.
Now that the time change is here. I will have to make a plan for working out during the week. Since I work all kinds of hours and must not be out walking at night, Looks like I might have some early hours for me.
GrandMallie- This is my favorite time change. Extra sleep. The Spring kills me for weeks.
AuntieBK- That is a great idea to do with my book. No workout no reading time. I know years ago I was watching a show but could only watch when I worked out.
Hope everyone has a great Sunday!
Buff in Wisconsin
not sure if anyone answered this yet(I am a few pages behind)
Yes, the roses do better if they are pruned back. Mine are old(we moved here 29yrs ago and they were here then) and will get well over 6ft high if I don't keep them cut back. Wait until all or most of the leaves are off. Here, we don't get much frost so they don't loose all their leaves. I prune in Jan/Feb) and I cut back to about 3-4ft high.
Thin out any extra growth in the middle. If you really like the roses and want more plants, this is the time to take those cuttings and start new ones.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA
My husband cuts ours down to 1-2 feet high. It's startling to come home to little stumps! But they grow ... by mid summer they are 4-5 feet tall and full of roses.
M in Oz1 -
438.00 was registration and taxes .. the car was 1000.00 the springs for the car 500.00 so i paid the 1500.00 ,he paid the rest.. it will be all set ,i will drop him off at 11 am thursday and he will be set with his own ride..1
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margaretturk wrote: »
I know part of difficulty of dealing with these friends is dealing with a DH with stage four cancer. It uses up what patience I have. I need to be more up front with these friends and if the continue to not get it I will just spend less time with them and when I do see them it will be doing something we both enjoy when ti works for both of us.
It is OK to be "selfish" when you've got a lot on your plate and it's OK to do exactly what you said ... "when I do see them it will be doing something we both enjoy when it works for both of us"
We have enough in our lives that's inconvenient and uncomfortable ... friendship shouldn't be.
M in Oz
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