WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2021
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Tracey - and others.
These are Lisa's instructions for finding it. Our dates are day/month/year, so look for 19/11/21
Here you go! Radio Sussex - Listen Live - BBC Sounds slide to the bottom the page and pick up Sarah Gorrell, it will show her episodes. I believe Heather said she is at the three hour, eight minute mark.
I have just found it using Search on their website, Sarah Gorrell.
I'm all dressed up and ready to go out in twenty minutes time to the bistro. We opened our presents this morning! DH was pleased with his silk tie for our cruises. I got a very interesting book on the history of the Basque people. Lots of other foodie stuff.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx1 -
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Morning ladies
Slept well,had weird dreams,I have to run some errands this morning and will come back and start packing to go to Cape Cod and work more on afghan.. that poor kid is going to need a wheelbarrow to bring it up to her room ,but think she will love it lol
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I'm really glad I had them put the booster in my left arm, as I'm right-handed. Hurts like stink, like someone hit me really hard with bare knuckles. There are worse things, it's just annoying
Gray and gloomy day so far here... the weather channel says it's sunny, but they are wrong.
I think... I'll go back to bed.
Love y'all,
Later,
Lisa3 -
Does anyone have an alternate way (FB, email) to contact Katla? Would you contact her with the link to this month's thread or ask if ok to share her contact info with me? Looks like in addition to the travel stress, she can't get to this month's thread. I've tried PM'ing her in mfp, no response.
Thanks,
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
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Last winter I got a jury summons for May that allowed me to postpone because of Covid concerns. They rescheduled me for November 22-December 3. I have been taking things one day at a time so I didn't think about it again until last night when I called the contact number to find out what to do on Monday. Now I know that I have to go in at 8:45 AM and be prepared for everything along the spectrum from having something to do during possible long waiting time, up to the possibility of being selected for a jury that could last beyond my two weeks of service. I have been on three juries and enjoyed the experiences but I'm not so enthusiastic now. Unfortunately I am the kind of open minded and honest person who is likely to be selected. I hate to leave Jake home alone with dogs to walk and no car and I hate sitting still for long periods of time which is the very nature of jury duty. I was feeling very whiney about this until my walking friend told me this morning about her friend who has to go for a bone biopsy next for possible cancer. It put my childish petulance in perspective.
Barbie in NW WA6 -
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Petit Pois. I found it very relaxing - they got everything right.
I had snails and scallops. When I go out I like to eat different food to the stuff I prepare at home.
DH had Rillettes and scallops. The huge coup was that he overcame his life-long irrational aversion to beetroot and enjoyed eating it.
Here we are!
And here is our shared dessert, Tarte Tatin, and our complementary truffles for our anniversary.
We walked home, about 3 miles, which was lovely, but I developed horrible backache. No idea why. I'm feeling fine now.
Good day.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
Beth - So sorry you are going through this. Aging is so hard for everyone.
Hope Katla is OK.
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Barbie ~ I got my last jury summons when I was 69 and would have been 70 in a few months. In Georgia, you do not have to do jury duty after 70. I was terrified of going to the court house because I wasn't sure where to park and had my husband drive me there the day before. At that time, my knee was in very bad condition and the walk from the lot to court was long. Anyway, by the grace of God, I did not get picked for jury duty and was able to go home.
Carol in GA
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I posted the link to the Nov thread on Feb 2020’s thread. I don’t know any other way to direct Katla here.
Okie in the TX Hill Country0 -
Good morning.
The surgeon removed my drain tube yesterday. Youch. That was incredibly painful, and the site still hurts quite a bit, but I am trying to deal with it with just tylenol. I have been taking Norco and/or Vicodin, but I get so nervous about the opiods, that I have stopped taking them. Hubby is not happy about that, but I would rather put up with the pain now than deal with addiction later.
Still no news on the biopsy of the material they removed. The surgeon said if she hasn't heard by Monday, she will give the lab a call.
Other than that, I don't do much but sit, walk a little, sleep, watch Vera, play on my computer, and make some light food. One of my colleagues brought us a salmon dinner last week which was very thoughtful and very delicious. He had caught the salmon and grown all the sides -- scalloped potatoes, green beans, and acorn squash.
Many people have told me to call if I need anything, but now I truly understand how empty that phrase is. I had read a lot about that phrase, how it puts the burden on the suffering person, whether it is grief or healing. I appreciated so much that my salmon colleague just texted me and said "I'm bringing you one of my coho for dinner, which night is best, Monday or Tuesday?" His mother is also dealing with breast cancer right now, so he knew exactly what to do, and it was perfect.
Thinking about all of you often, as I sit here in my recliner and convalesce.
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR
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okiewoman510 wrote: »I posted the link to the Nov thread on Feb 2020’s thread. I don’t know any other way to direct Katla here.
Okie in the TX Hill Country
This is so painful. I have been trying to chat with her in the private group, but she keeps starting new discussions, saying she misses everyone, and not responding to my responses. I am quite worried.
Flea
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Flea ~ I no longer go to the private group but just wonder if Katla and her husband got to their destination.
Carol in GA0 -
Heather just listened to your interview, stellar and so nice to put a voice to the face,
You sounded wonderful and not nervous at all..
I have been working on the afghan..the lady upstairs from me with the disruptive grandson has put her condo on the market,im guessing she would rather sell and find a house where they can both live and she can leave to him,and not have to deal with everyone complaining about him.. thats her choice.
Well back at it and then go feed Trudys cat,she went to New Orleans till Thursday with her youngest2 -
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Flea ~ I no longer go to the private group but just wonder if Katla and her husband got to their destination.
Carol in GA
I can't tell. She sounds like they did, and they were going to stay in a hotel, and then they were going to stay in an RV, and then she said everything was off. I have asked her, but she hasn't responded.1 -
Flea, That all sounds horribly painful. Glad to hear you're home and convalescing. Thinking of you.
Heather, You and Johnnie just look so joyful. Happy 17th again!
About an hour ago, heard what sounded like a nearby shotgun blast, simultaneous to the electricity going out. Which makes me think it was probably a transformer blowing up. Using my phone as a hotspot, so won't stay online too long. Hope it comes on soon.
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa3 -
Flea - thinking of you.
Oh dear, worried about Katla.
Watched an episode of 'Place in the Sun ' this evening, about Brittany. It's sooooooo long since we've been to France. Got quite a pang.
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxx1 -
Thanks for all the birthday wishes! It's been a good day so far.
Happy anniversary Heather!
Annie in Delaware1 -
Had 2 guys over this morning to look at the old mobile home that sits on our property. It is a 1970s doublewide.It was here when we moved in and we have been wanting to get rid of it. The people we bought from used it for storage but didn't do anything else with it and the kitchen floor is rotten. However, if it can be done this guy wants to move it to Olympia. It would certainly be nice to get it out of here.
Our company for Thanksgiving will be arriving on Tuesday evening.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA3 -
Friends on Women 50+, I am delighted to have found you again. You are each important in my life. Today DH and I are in Richmond Virginia. We have had a good adventure so far and have made the acquaintance of many nice people. Soon we will hear from our son and visit him in Williamsburg. We have a new baby in the family and we are excited to meet him, and spend time with his mom, dad, and big brother.
Pip- Morning, back-atcha. I hope you are having a great time.
Allie- You are a kind hearted and loving person. I’m sorry you’ve had recent losses of loved ones, and grateful that you are still among us.
Lanette – We have been travelling and I knew there had been flooding in British Columbia. I didn’t realize it has caused property damage in NW Washington, too. I am so glad to see you posting again.
TerriRichardson112- I am delighted to see you again! So far our trip has been pleasant. We’ve met many nice people.
Annie- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Heather- HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! I love the photo of the two of you!
Lisa- I had a colonoscopy a couple of years ago. The prep was much worse than the actual procedure. I hope it goes well for you.
Sue- We are safely in VA! We are staying in Richmond now, but expect to see our family in a few days. Our son wanted us to stay here long enough to be sure we don’t have any covid worries. Which we don’t and didn’t. I will do my best not to gripe about it. Richmond turns out to be very nice. I’m glad we’ve been able to spend time here.
Barbara- I’ve been busy with getting ready for our trip and had a computer glitch as well. This is the first time in a while that I’ve been able to touch bases here. I am so happy to see you and everyone in our community.
Thanks for all of your kind comments. I have missed you! I will post as I am able. I have good internet service here in the hotel, but no idea what it will be like when we go to our son’s house.
Katla temporarily in Richmond VA
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Katla- Soooo happy to see you.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx0 -
Hooray! Such good news, Katla. I hope you have a wonderful stay with your son.
Flea
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Hi Gals,
Beth – what a mess! Do you folks read lips or sign or both? And do they have the support they need to communicate fully with the medical staff?
Thinking of everyone.
Smiles Kim in N. California
Kim ... No, no and no. My dad wears hearing aides and probably is the best out of the 3 of us but he's not any shape to communicate well. My mom refuses to believe she is hard of hearing and she definitely is! I really don't know
Katla ... good to see you found us again! Enjoy your time with the new baby when you are finally allowed to visit!
Kelly ... Happy Belated Birthday!
Tracey ... I love the socks!
Quiet day here. No changes in my dad's health status ... which is not necessarily a bad thing... at least he has not worsened. Making pumpkin rolls for Thanksgiving, which will just be my husband, son and I. My brother and his family are definitely headed to my mom's so that's a good thing. I'll try to get out again as soon as I can.
My son has had a full week at the jewelry store and is really liking the work except his feet or going to be the death of him. He put on a lot of weight the past 18 months and is standing on his feet the entire 9 hours except for a half hour break. He is nearly hobbled. Last night I had him soaking his feet in epsom salts and we are waiting for the delivery of what we hope will be comfortable dress shoes. They're a pricey brand that are essentially athletic shoes, but are cased in leather like dress shoes. Here's hoping.
Beth near Buffalo6 -
Afternoon ladies
Alfie and I went for a car ride,i ordered more yarn to do an afghan for Tracy after im done with Carmines....Carmine is at her other grandmother's tonight who i dont think knows about all this,but Carmine has to speak up and tell the story if they want to live the life...
So we shall see..
I worked for 2 1/2 hrs straight this afternoon on Carmines afghan and because im hand knitting will have to so it a little at a time so my hands dont cramp up..0 -
Did a step DVD today. Boy, did it feel good. The plan for tomorrow is to do Jari Love’s Get Ripped 1000 DVD. Not sure how much I can do since my arm is still sore from the flu shot, but I’ll give it a shot. If anything, I’ll just use lighter weights.
Beth – what a worry! My heart goes out to you
Kim – An extra $28 just to have the pizza cooked????? unbelievable! I’m not a fan of pizza. We usually give one person underwear every year for Christmas as a joke.
Started packing for Jess’. I hope we can get away with taking just one large suitcase. I’m going to try taking just shorts for exercise. At least this is the last time (probably) that we’ll have to take long johns, Gloves and a scarf with us...lol
I had them put the prolia shot in my right arm since I haven’t had a reaction to that in years. They put the pneumonia and flu in my left arm and it’s sore. Glad I had them put it in there since I’m right handed.
Flea – removing drains is painful, but you are doing the right thing by trying not to take the opiods. Thank you for sharing just how to help someone instead of saying “if you need anything, just call”
Sue WA – hope those guys take the trailer
Katla -so glad you made it safe and sound
Went to church and then stopped at a neighbor’s house. I like the landscaper they have so I wanted to just let her know that I contacted them. I like the guy I have doing work, he’s good but I do get frustrated in that it takes sooooo long to get things done, I’m constantly calling him to ask how things are going. Like I spoke to him back in May and told him I wanted the bushes removed, new bushes put in and I’d like him to do the front lawn (seed). Well, it’s now the end of November, the bushes are out but I’m resigned to the fact that new bushes won’t be installed until next year. The lawn won’t get done until March (that’s what he said). Even I know that September is the optimal time to plant grass seed. So I’m contacting someone else to see about getting the work done. I do like the work they’ve done for my neighbor.
Got packed for going to Jess’. Made her brownies and an apple pie for her. I’d bought one at the store. By following the directions on the box, the bottom crust was very soft. So I tried making this one the way I usually make an apple pie (higher temp., use a pie shield, lower temp). So I guess we shall see how it comes out.
Michele NC1 -
Katla, I'm so glad that you got safely to Virginia and that you were able to find all of us again. I look forward to hearing about your trip.
More festive lights are being put up in my neighborhood so my evening walk is more interesting. A few people have their lights on in the morning but most are limited to evening.
Our plan for Thanksgiving is to have Marie Callender's microwave turkey meals. Otherwise, our day will be just like every other.
Barbie in NW WA0 -
I am watching ESPN- College Football - The Oregon Ducks vs Utah. The Ducks are my team and I hope they do well. It looks like a tough game.
Michaela –. I joined a fitness club and have taken Yoga classes for many years. Yoga is great! If you find a group you enjoy, you will be very happy. I enjoy classes with people about my age.
Beth – Keeping my fingers crossed for your son’s job interviews. May he find a job that he will enjoy.
Rebecca- Love the photo of your son’s family. They look happy together.
Mary from MN/AZ – Enjoy your art project/remodel. :flowerforyou:
Machka – Your DH looks happy in the garden. Lovely photo. :smilie:
Allie – Your grandchildren are lucky to have your help getting to work and school. WTG!!!
Barbara – At the moment we are staying in a nice hotel in Richmond, VA. We are staying here under voluntary quarantine because we flew out here so we will be germ free and able to meet and cuddle our newest grandson safely. He is now 8 days old. We will go to see him in two days.
Katla - quarantined in Richmond for two more days.2
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