WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2021
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Katla
Glad you are safely here (near me!). I won't muck up the quarantine by suggesting that we meet, but I'm waving at you from not far away!!! Have a great time with that new grandboy.
Karen in Virginia1 -
Katla glad you made it! I hope you have a fantastic time with your new grandson 💞
We've been busy remodeling and almost done with the living room area! I'll send pictures as soon as I finish!
Mary from Arizona/ Minnesota0 -
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Heather - great photo!
Flea - I hope you feel better soon and get a positive report from the doctor.
I agree with you about the “call if you need anything” generally speaking people don’t like asking for any help.
What a thoughtful coworker.
Katla - nice to see your post. How is the Mom and new baby making out. What are his stats and name?
Beth - that’s a tough transition on your sons poor feet. Hopefully the shoes help!
Had a good day today, went to my supervisors and cut a tree from her property for our ornaments. Then I went to pick our grandson up for a sleepover. We stopped at the dollar store on our way back, he found these pompom type snowballs. 4 in a pack for $2. We bought two packs, I don’t know who had more fun with them him or DH. We’ve decided we are going to buy some more tomorrow and have a bucket of them as a Christmas decoration. They will be fun to have.
Tomorrow Jonah and I are going to put up our outside decorations.
Tracey in Edmonton2 -
Heather: A belated happy anniversary to you and John. Lovely photo. I'm enjoying your book.
Beth, Debbie, Annie, Rita and anyone else who is caregiving for an elder - my heart and admiration go to you. May you remain physically and emotionally healthy and strong enough to live and give with grace and compassion.
Machka: That dementia class sounds very interesting. I would consider doing something like that, but right now it's enough just to be part of 2 support groups for spouses of veterans with dementia/Alzheimer's. I am enjoying not living with the day to day challenge of it.
Katla: Congratulations on your new grandchild. Hope you and DH have so much fun on this trip that it will be easy to plan the next one.
I got back a few days ago from Oakland, CA where we did my brother's celebration of life. It went much better than I had imagined it ever could. He hung with an eclectic crowd and over 2 1/2 days I met many people who had been colleagues, friends, and drinking buddies. His cremains were deposited in a well known party zone for boaters, which we all think is appropriate. I am relieved for the closure and happy to have this event in the rear view mirror.
I feel good today. No pain. Little stress. Time for sleep. Stay well, friends. We can do this.
Rori
Flowing Along
Colorado Foothills where we could really use rain!10 -
November: leaner/stronger/kinder than October.
Accountability:Chose well: BP, made up Thursday’s BB&B, dogs to powerline, made up 11/12 T’ai Chi, dog group,Heather, listened to your interview. :loved: hearing your voice, you sound plenty posh to me A terrible topic handled honestly and with compassion. Incredibly brave of you. Imagine the numbers of people you’ve given hope of healing. Bravissima!
Bonus: both Hanukkah cards mailed,
Just one thing: unsubscribed to 5+ marketing emails
20: Make a meal using an ingredient or recipe you’ve never tried: Harissa?
21: Learn a new skill from a friend or share one of yours with them. Doesn’t appeal… ‘cuz I don’t play well with others. :{
Lisa hope Egg’s purrs transmit pain relief.
Sue in WA sorry for the loss of your choir buddy. Those empty chairs can really hurt.
Beth ((hugs)) what a difficult situation. Hope your mom will open for you the doors of communication with her and your father’s healthcare providers. Until then all you can do is love… and pray. (((hugs))) Glad your son is investing in good shoes, most important for those who also stand and serve…
Kim I enjoyed listening to more of the Sussex Sounds program too, especially the traffic report. Reminded me to be grateful for what we DON’T have. :laugh:
Tracey “. . . a warm weekend only hovering around 0 . . .” made me laugh out loud. Yes, back in Idaho, 32F would be a balmy winter day, but now I’ve reverted to coastal climate and have been complaining of the cold… at 48F. Wimpy me! I can imagine Rodger and your grandson having a pompon snowball fight
Flea bless your colleague. Saved his “I’m bringing you (x) for dinner. Which night is best, Monday or Tuesday” in my phone to remind me what to say/do in similar situations. ((hugs)) and hope the pain eases soon.
Allie safe travels and hope your upstairs neighbor’s condo sells soon, to someone QUIET
Katla rejoicing to see you have found us again!
Michele safe travels.
Rori thankful your brother’s celebration of life went so well.
Joe is recovering from his snit/retreat to red chair in mancave and was active and cheerful today. Both our gutters and I benefited from his energy. Tomorrow he’ll go for a bicycle ride, giving me an opportunity to … vacuum. Oh joy.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
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Off to walk to my son's house in about 20 minutes. If the window is open at the train station I will buy my tickets for Wednesday. Saves me worrying on the day about the size of the queue!
My son and DDIL are going out for a bike ride across the South Downs. Hope it's not too chilly! It's not too windy anyway.
Their house suffers from an eratic heating system and is often a bit cold for our taste. I am taking extra socks and a cardigan! My son and the kids don't feel the cold, but DDIL does. I might just keep my down coat on.
Then we are all going out for pizza at Fatto's. Then walk home.
Tracey- I'm liking the sound of those snowballs!
Barbara - I have often been teased about my 'phone voice', which is on the interview. I remarked to DH that I sounded posh.. He said, "Oh, you always do that. Like on the phone." My natural voice is more 'Estuary'. In fact, I take on the accent of whoever I'm talking to, so I can go from posh to cockney then to country Hampshire in no time at all. I used to get in trouble at school when I copied an Irish teacher, but I can’t help it. It's very useful when I'm learning a foreign language!
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Katla: So pleased you found us again. It's good to know that you arrived safely in Richmond.
Beth, Debbie, Annie, Rita, Rori, and and others: looking after aging relatives is a difficult task. May you find the physical and emotional strength to help you through. (((Hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Heather: 😍 The Anniversary pics. Have fun with your family today.
☘️ Terri2 -
Morning ladies
Ive got another cold....ugh oh well ,im pushing the water down me and getting rest
Today marks the 1 year anniversary of my first open heart surgery.. im glad i made it through that,but it was rough going...I ended up with Sepsis and in ICU for 3 weeks and then sent me home with a portable defibrillator..oh that was fun...and back to the hospital 2 more times for pneumonia and second heart surgery.. but im still here to tell the story ,yippee
Have to go pick up groceries at Walmart and go upstairs and feed Baby and clean the litter box and then im laying low ,I have to feel better before Tuesday6 -
My husband and I are back from a long weekend away camping and cycling on Maria Island! It was wonderful!
I feel like I've been away a lot longer than we were and that I've been to a whole different world.
https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/maria-island-national-park
Machka in Oz
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Thanks for your support. Caregiving is tricky. I finally got my mom to the doctor but now she is refusing to do the follow-up blood work and imagery scan. To be fair, there's enough going on this week, so I will try again after Thanksgiving.
It's a pleasant sunny Sunday morning. I'm reading an old book by one of my mom's favorite authors LaVyrle Spencer. Life is pretty good.
Annie in Delaware3 -
Machka -- Sounds like a wonderful trip.
DDIL and my son were able to get out to cycle 50k together this morning because we babysat. We played all kinds of charade type games plus Connect 4. Bea loved "In the Manner of the Word". Edie was fascinated by my Polish app. She spent ages playing with it. I took one of her and turned it into this ......
Then DH, Edie and I walked down to Fatto and the others followed in the car. Usual chaos. Edie and Max trying to play different games with adults and the adults trying to have a conversation. Bea left early to go to a big party!
Walked home.
Phew!
Relaxing on the couch.
Love, Heather UK xxxxxx
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Gray day here, but we'll watch some football and I'm baking homemade Stromboli for dinner. I'm debating whether to send one of the guys over the hill for provolone cheese that I forgot or whether I can just use extra mozzarella.
Spoke with my mom last night and convinced her she needs to let me talk to the medical providers. She agreed and is going to see if she can now convince my dad. My brother and I have been in communication (this in itself is a miracle as we go years without talking) and he is in agreement we have to be more involved.
Beth near Buffalo6 -
Morning ladies
Woke up and and went and fed the cat and came back and went to sleep.. dont feel good at all..no fever just sneezy ,sleepy and sometimes light headed,,i did go get my Walmart order and then stopped at CVS and picked up some Emergen-C to see if it will at least keep this at bay...I want to be better to go to the Cape.
A year ago they where wheeling me into the operating room to repair my mitral valve
Well i was in the Hospital 3 weeks had Sepsis and went home with a portable defibrillator2 -
Allie - I am happy to see that you were able to leave the hospital after the sepsis, and could go home with a portable defibrillator. I hope you do well.
DH and I are still visiting in Richmond VA. The hotel is pleasant and there is a shopping mall and restaurants right across the road from us.
DH has been using his mobility device and would like to add a walker to the choices he now has. I hope we will be able to find just the right thing today at the shopping mall. We will be leaving tomorrow.
Katla in Richmond
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Heather - great photo!
Flea - I hope you feel better soon and get a positive report from the doctor.
I agree with you about the “call if you need anything” generally speaking people don’t like asking for any help.
What a thoughtful coworker.
Katla - nice to see your post. How is the Mom and new baby making out. What are his stats and name?
Beth - that’s a tough transition on your sons poor feet. Hopefully the shoes help!
Had a good day today, went to my supervisors and cut a tree from her property for our ornaments. Then I went to pick our grandson up for a sleepover. We stopped at the dollar store on our way back, he found these pompom type snowballs. 4 in a pack for $2. We bought two packs, I don’t know who had more fun with them him or DH. We’ve decided we are going to buy some more tomorrow and have a bucket of them as a Christmas decoration. They will be fun to have.
Tomorrow Jonah and I are going to put up our outside decorations.
Tracey in Edmonton
I got two boxes of those "snowballs" a few years ago- one box full has been WELL played with-kids love having a snowball fight with them or "bowl" with them , and yes a few have been tossed at my son or at me by my son. I love having a pretty basket full of them. I will open the new box this coming weekend for decorations then let the daycare kid play with them(or maybe just let her play with the old ones a little longer and keep these ones nice)1 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »Off to walk to my son's house in about 20 minutes. If the window is open at the train station I will buy my tickets for Wednesday. Saves me worrying on the day about the size of the queue!
My son and DDIL are going out for a bike ride across the South Downs. Hope it's not too chilly! It's not too windy anyway.
Their house suffers from an eratic heating system and is often a bit cold for our taste. I am taking extra socks and a cardigan! My son and the kids don't feel the cold, but DDIL does. I might just keep my down coat on.
Then we are all going out for pizza at Fatto's. Then walk home.
Tracey- I'm liking the sound of those snowballs!
Barbara - I have often been teased about my 'phone voice', which is on the interview. I remarked to DH that I sounded posh.. He said, "Oh, you always do that. Like on the phone." My natural voice is more 'Estuary'. In fact, I take on the accent of whoever I'm talking to, so I can go from posh to cockney then to country Hampshire in no time at all. I used to get in trouble at school when I copied an Irish teacher, but I can’t help it. It's very useful when I'm learning a foreign language!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
https://www.amazon.com/Snowballs-Outdoor-Decoration-Realistic-SnowBalls/dp/B08NX12J9R/ref=asc_df_B08NX12J9R/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=549863567518&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9492576307613768762&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032049&hvtargid=pla-1458495892777&th=1
They are so much fun- when I had the triplets here, they played with them for hours0 -
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Gray day here, but we'll watch some football and I'm baking homemade Stromboli for dinner. I'm debating whether to send one of the guys over the hill for provolone cheese that I forgot or whether I can just use extra mozzarella.
Spoke with my mom last night and convinced her she needs to let me talk to the medical providers. She agreed and is going to see if she can now convince my dad. My brother and I have been in communication (this in itself is a miracle as we go years without talking) and he is in agreement we have to be more involved.
Beth near Buffalo
That is great that your mom is starting to let you be more involved. I have found from my mom, I have to mention it a few times and then let her think about it and let it be her choice.
Hopefully your brother and you can continue to work together on what is best for your parents. You don't need the extra stress of dealing with a sibling that doesn't agree with you( dealing with that here)
(talked to mom last night. As of now, she will NOT be buying a tractor but will rent one for when she really needs it. That will save her over $8,000 and they will be doing the upkeep and storage and not her).
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA1 -
Hello all! Middle of the day on Sunday, here. A nice fall day, glimpses of sunshine, no rain, and a cool 45F. Taking a break in the middle of some meal prep. Not much, because it is a short work week, coming up! I will have 10/11 here, each day. Due to a rise in covid cases and many teachers and bus drivers unable to work due to illness, the district decided to cancel school for the M-W (TH,F was already off due to Thanksgiving holiday). I think it was very smart. Give everyone a whole week to minimize contact. One of my childcare charges is at home for 10 days, quarantining because his older sister (who is not in my care) has tested positive for covid. So far, he has tested negative; but his mom will be getting him tested again on Nov 26. He can't return to care without a negative test. This is one of those "knock on wood" statements; but this is the first "close" contact my childcare has had with covid. Now that I am vaccinated; I only have to close if my husband, son or I get it. I am not required to inform any of the families of exposure; but I do, because I feel it is the right thing. (I do not identify the child/family who has it, however). Anyway, I have extra activities planned for older kids that will be here. There is no rain in the forecast for the next few days, so hopefully we will be outside a lot.
Carol, Heather, Beth, and Barbara et al - Thank you for the birthday wishes. It was a normal workday on Thursday, so no special birthday measures taken. DH has ordered me a new computer (for my birthday). On Thursday, we got into a heated argument about Christmas lights. I told him I would be putting them up this week and he got all pissy about the amount spent on electric due to Christmas. (Can anyone say "GRINCH"?) I told him he can count the higher electric bill as my birthday/christmas present. lol Today he told me he ordered me a new computer AND will pay the electric bill without saying another word about Christmas being so financially draining. Hohoho!
Tracey - Love the snowballs! I might order some of those for Joaquin and Miguel!
Heather- Happy anniversary! Love the anni pics! You and your DH look wonderfully happy! Like the others, I listened to your BBC interview! You really presented exceptionally well! You didn't sound nervous or seem to get flustered. I will add my "Brava!" to the others. You spoke your truth. Well done. Love to hear of your happy and chaotic family gatherings. Sweet Edie!
Lisa- Hope your arm feels better! Was this from the C-19 booster or a flu jab?
Lanette- SO WONDERFUL to hear your voice! Sending you lots of love!
Allie- Hope your cold eases up and remember to breathe when you think about your upcoming procedure! Sometimes I think stress wreaks havoc on our immune system more than anything else. Calm. Breathe. You've got this. Breathe.
Rori- Happy your trip went well and your brother's ashes were sent on their way with his cherished ones there to bid farewell. The best send off one can imagine. Hugs to you!
Katla- Happy you have arrived in VA and are soon to see your family and new grandson! HUrray!
Barbie- You are right; there are worse things than jury duty. I have never been called to serve. (I would love to). My husband received a summons many years ago, when I was pregnant for my youngest. He wasn't chosen due "hardship" They knew that my parents had both passed that year and the case would be in court at the same time the baby was due. He was never summoned again.
Machka- That beach cliff pic! How marvelous! Sometimes a few days away from home is just what is needed! Hugs to you!
Well, I better get my butt back in gear. If I sit too long, I lose my energy and determination to get things done. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)1 -
Rita- What are we looking at? Is that a reservoir or is that the swimming area at your park? You got snow last year, I remember. Was that a fluke, or is that a common occurrence in southern NM? KJ0
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Nooo it is the anniversary of my surgery... im hoping that is all behind me...,you all were a huge help getting me through it all and for that im forever grateful...
Today im just laying low and watching TV drinking lots of fluids had some soup and will do what i need to tomorrow
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Of course, the kids had colds and coughs, but I'm hoping they are at the end, so not so infectious. I just don't want to feel rotten for my trip.
When I got there Edie and Bea had decided to swap identities. They had me fooled for about a minute! They were really clever about it, swapping clothes, wearing DH's hat and a hood, and they were doing each other's style of drawing!!! I carried on with the trick, not letting on I knew, but I was very impressed.
Quiet day tomorrow. I will put the finishing touches to my potential article for the Huffington Post and send it off.
Must cut back on the eating. Ooouuufff!!
Instead of picking up Bea on Tuesday, my son asked me if we could take the girls to school. He will drop them off at 8. He has an important meeting in London. It works for me because I will be getting anxious by the evening about my trip the next day. It mucks up our exercise regime, but we can do extra when we get back from the hour's walk.
Today's exercise was only about 75 minutes walking, much less than usual, but I couldn’t face getting on the rower this pm.
Sneezing now, but I've been doing that all week.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Hello all! Middle of the day on Sunday, here. A nice fall day, glimpses of sunshine, no rain, and a cool 45F. Taking a break in the middle of some meal prep. Not much, because it is a short work week, coming up! I will have 10/11 here, each day. Due to a rise in covid cases and many teachers and bus drivers unable to work due to illness, the district decided to cancel school for the M-W (TH,F was already off due to Thanksgiving holiday). I think it was very smart. Give everyone a whole week to minimize contact. One of my childcare charges is at home for 10 days, quarantining because his older sister (who is not in my care) has tested positive for covid. So far, he has tested negative; but his mom will be getting him tested again on Nov 26. He can't return to care without a negative test. This is one of those "knock on wood" statements; but this is the first "close" contact my childcare has had with covid. Now that I am vaccinated; I only have to close if my husband, son or I get it. I am not required to inform any of the families of exposure; but I do, because I feel it is the right thing. (I do not identify the child/family who has it, however). Anyway, I have extra activities planned for older kids that will be here. There is no rain in the forecast for the next few days, so hopefully we will be outside a lot.
Carol, Heather, Beth, and Barbara et al - Thank you for the birthday wishes. It was a normal workday on Thursday, so no special birthday measures taken. DH has ordered me a new computer (for my birthday). On Thursday, we got into a heated argument about Christmas lights. I told him I would be putting them up this week and he got all pissy about the amount spent on electric due to Christmas. (Can anyone say "GRINCH"?) I told him he can count the higher electric bill as my birthday/christmas present. lol Today he told me he ordered me a new computer AND will pay the electric bill without saying another word about Christmas being so financially draining. Hohoho!
Tracey - Love the snowballs! I might order some of those for Joaquin and Miguel!
Heather- Happy anniversary! Love the anni pics! You and your DH look wonderfully happy! Like the others, I listened to your BBC interview! You really presented exceptionally well! You didn't sound nervous or seem to get flustered. I will add my "Brava!" to the others. You spoke your truth. Well done. Love to hear of your happy and chaotic family gatherings. Sweet Edie!
Lisa- Hope your arm feels better! Was this from the C-19 booster or a flu jab?
Lanette- SO WONDERFUL to hear your voice! Sending you lots of love!
Allie- Hope your cold eases up and remember to breathe when you think about your upcoming procedure! Sometimes I think stress wreaks havoc on our immune system more than anything else. Calm. Breathe. You've got this. Breathe.
Rori- Happy your trip went well and your brother's ashes were sent on their way with his cherished ones there to bid farewell. The best send off one can imagine. Hugs to you!
Katla- Happy you have arrived in VA and are soon to see your family and new grandson! HUrray!
Barbie- You are right; there are worse things than jury duty. I have never been called to serve. (I would love to). My husband received a summons many years ago, when I was pregnant for my youngest. He wasn't chosen due "hardship" They knew that my parents had both passed that year and the case would be in court at the same time the baby was due. He was never summoned again.
Machka- That beach cliff pic! How marvelous! Sometimes a few days away from home is just what is needed! Hugs to you!
Well, I better get my butt back in gear. If I sit too long, I lose my energy and determination to get things done. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
here, the kids always get the full week off for Thanksgiving. They will get three weeks at Christmas(some districts get 3 weeks and one at Easter, some do two and two)0 -
KJ - The arm pain was purely from the COVID booster. I deliberately got the flu shot in my other arm so there wouldn't be any interactions...
Heather - All of that activity sounds glorious!
Allie - Every day's a gift... Glad you're still with us my friend.
Just talked to my daughter, and she has a cold. She's toward the end of it, but she doesn't want me to catch it, so we'll move the holiday celebration into December. If I wasn't having the colonoscopy and endoscopy on Tuesday, under anesthetic, I wouldn't worry. At some point, my luck is going to run out, though--I didn't catch the cold that Levi brought with him, or the cold that Corey caught from him. Not sure I can be lucky three times!
I hate not seeing them all, but so appreciate her consideration. She sounds like she's in much better shape (mentally) than the last time I saw her, which is reassuring.
Later, y'all...
Love,
Lisa
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Got today, Our new fridge
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50 work emails + 90 home emails.
That's one of the downsides of "going dark" (turning off the technology) for about 60 hours over the weekend ... you get to deal with it all at once later.
M in Oz4
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