WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2021

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  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Kelly ... the old incandescent lights can be quite expensive to operate but the new LED lights are around 80-90% less expensive...worth the cost of replacement in some cases depending on how many strings you use.

    My Stromboli was "meh" ... didn't like the pizza dough recipe I used.
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,516 Member
    Did Jari Love Get Ripped 1000 DVD. Work tomorrow so no formal exercise (boo). Hey, I wonder what time Vince wants to leave Tuesday. Maybe I can get a workout in. I know that I’ll be doing mostly cardio while at the hotel(s)

    Katla – enjoy that new baby. Won’t you be staying longer to help take care of it?

    Allie – we’re especially glad that you’re still here on Women 50+

    Vince wants to load some things into the car today. Things like Christmas presents for Jess and Colby, our suitcases and overnight bags, my water, can’t put my food in yet.

    Boy, am I on a roll….a 24 day streak!

    Yea! Vince just said that we’d leave tuesday around 8-8:30 which means I can get a workout in. I’ll do Jackie Xtreme Timesaver Training DVD. While it’s only 30 minutes, at least it’s something. Which is more than I’d be able to do if I was working.

    KJ – do you have LED lights? They significantly reduce your electric bill. That’s the only kind of light that Vince will buy. And you KNOW we use a lot of lights/electricity over the holiday.

    Got most of the things in the car.

    Michele NC
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Tina in CA - So sorry your uncle passed away from covid and there has been family drama. :flowerforyou:

    Heather – Congrats on your interview with Sarah Gorrell!

    Southern Mom—Welcome!

    shOtzz99 – I had three PT sessions and they seemed okay. They are currently on hold because we are travelling to see our family in Virginia. We have been away from home for 4 days so far. Our son will be coming to get us tomorrow so we can go to his home and visit his boy and the new baby. We are looking forward to it. :heart:

    Vicki157 – I am sorry you slipped a disk. I hope you heal well.

    Heather, Sue and friends- We left our car in the care of a company that is a combination hotel and car storage facility. They brought us to the airport via a shuttlebus & are babysitting our car for us until we get back. The shuttlebus will pick us up at the airport when we get back from the trip. We will load our car and drive home. We used this company for a similar situation a few years ago. :star:

    Barbie- You are wise enough to realize that the owner of this company makes the rules. I’m not sure I’m that wise, but when I see this group things magically feel just a bit better, and sometimes a lot better. You play an important role making things better. THANK YOU! Katla

    Carol – I’m delighted for your successful cataract surgery! :flowerforyou:


    Tracey – Sorry that your Supervisor is leaving. You mentioned that you tire easily. I hope your doctor’s appointment will result in helping you feel better and find answers. :star:

    Machka – Thank you for the glimpse of Tennessee Ernie Ford. He was a great singer and entertainer. My mom loved to watch his show every week. I sat there with her often. :bigsmile:


    Allie - I am happy to see that you were able to leave the hospital after the sepsis, and go home with a portable defibrillator. I hope you do well. I have never heard of finger knitting. :smilie:

    (((Rita))) - Margaret has good advice. I think about you and hope you’re getting good support from friends &/or a professional.

    Evelyn on Vancouver Island – Your photo of trees and a stream are lovely. Waterfront property is a beautiful blessing. :heart:


    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. We did not find just the right thing today. We’ll keep looking. Our son will come here and take us to his home tomorrow if all goes as planned.

    Katla temporarily in Richmond, VA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
    Iiii
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Heather-I listened to your interview as well. You sounded exactly as I imagined. I thought you did a great job. There are a few cases of what you went through in my immediate family and I had lots of questions after hearing your interview. Some of your comments helped me understand those I know who went through it just a little better.

    I got my COVID booster last week. Just a bit of a sore arm. Lasted less than 12 hours. I did feel cold the next day and appreciated it a lot, since I mostly feel hot all the time. I suspect, the cold was a bit of a fever. However, I didn't really notice it, because I was just so happy to be cold for a change! I was a little tired and kind of nauseous in the morning just after getting out of bed, but it lasted only an hour or so.

    The mister is out with his buddy, so I'm going to watch the sunset on the deck. Have a great evening all.

    Tina in CA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Housecleaning etc- 4hrs 37min 49sec, dust, vacuum, fold/put away laundry, putting Christmas lights in front n back, sweep leaves from front patio and front walkway, help empty out old fridge and reload new fridge= 1280c

    Needless to say it was a long day
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    I served on one jury many years ago. It was a state level trial and fascinating.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
    Llllll
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,038 Member
    <3
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Our son will come and get us tomorrow and will take us to his home. We will likely spend a bit of time with them. I will be happy to be there. I hope to play with our older grandson & hope to spend time with our daughter-in-law & the new baby. When we’re ready to come home, we will fly back to the Portland International Airport. We will hop on a shuttle that will take us to our car and head directly home. I have enjoyed this trip but will be happy to come home. 😎
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,516 Member
    Tracey - how did you attach the candy canes?

    Michele NC
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,610 Member
    edited November 2021
    November: leaner/stronger/kinder than October.
    Accountability:
    Chose well: BP, dogs to powerline, livestream church, council meeting, 19 mins wii.
    Bonus: BiMart, Woofs, bakery, Mini Pet Mart, froze all the bakery goodies but one for Joe.
    Just one thing: 10 mins filing/worksurface excavations.
    22: Find a new way to tell someone you appreciate them. This is hard. I’m not liking all these “new” November challenges.

    Heather, ah yes, getting in trouble for being “phonemically weak,” been there too! I’ve learned to control it but it takes intense concentration which disturbs any conversational flow. Whatever is “Estuary” voice?
    Beth well done for persuading your mom. Fingers X’d she can persuade your Dad.
    Allie what a year you’ve had. So glad you are triumphing. Hope the cold passes quickly.
    Machka, pip, Rita gorgeous pics!
    Debbie SMH that your mom was even considering buying a tractor. Relieved common sense prevailed.
    Tracey a fast Newfie and southern drawl at the same time? I”d have loved to hear that!
    @bananasandoranges Julie R u OK?

    Gorgeous, sunny, blue sky day, but chilly (48F hahaha Tracey). Tomorrow wind will calm so plan on chipping away at burning the brush pile. Still can’t really believe Thanksgiving is only 4 days away…

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    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,085 Member
    Morning ladies
    I didnt take the cold meds last night because yesterday i woke up feeling like i had medicine heady,so ill just keep sucking down the water and Emergen-C..I have things I have to do today.. clean out the fridge and take it out to dumpster..pack my bags feed my neighbors cat and do laundry.. not all in that order..and i think its raining out.. yipee..
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Machka - I don’t imagine I get 90 emails a year personally. That would drive me insane to have that many in just 60 hours. I don’t have my emails from work available at home. I’m so grateful for that. I was given the opportunity but I declined.

    How do you manage that??

    Between my cycling club, the brain injury related stuff and the well-meaning but generally useless carers stuff plus a few things I'm a member of (automobile association, travel organisation and cat shop), the emails flood in. I was a member of several other things, but I've unsubscribed so that the email load would be reduced.

    I had my work email set up so I could access it anywhere when I was in university. That way I could be in a lecture and answer work emails. Then, of course, when we went into lockdown for 4 months, it was handy. I do try to ignore them on weekends and in the evenings.



    Nice decorations! :)

    M in Oz
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,301 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    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? KJ

    That picture was of the swimming area at the lake. It was a very quiet (no wind) day and the lake was mirroring the sky.

    We did have snow last year and yes it was a fluke. We normally don’t get any snow until the end of December into March. But when we do, it is very light and usually gone by midday the same day.

    RvRita
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,692 Member
    Katla - So sorry you are forced to wait to see your new grandchild. It will be worth it in the end. <3

    I spent the morning talking to my old yoga friend on the phone. Lovely long conversation. She has 'down below' problems which are proving hard to fix. I think I cheered her up.
    Of course, that meant I did not type up my article. But I had been promising to phone her for a week, so I needed to do that.

    Zoom at 4 with my girlfriends.

    I'm firming up my travel arrangements for Wednesday and should get to Nottingham early or mid afternoon. My son will collect me and we will wander to a pub for a swift drink before we get on the tram to his girlfriend's house and go out for a meal. He has booked a vegetarian restaurant.

    I have started the transfer of some of my savings funds so that I can pay for next Spring's cruise in the next couple of weeks. It's a big chunk of the money I received as part of my divorce package in 1998, but you only live once! And, at my age, life and health are very uncertain. One more fall like DH had and it's bye bye cruising. Seize the day!

    I also remembered just in time that it's DSIL's birthday on Saturday. Arranged for some flowers to be delivered. <3

    Paid the window cleaner. So all is good. Now to do some bonus rowing before I put my face on for the Zoom.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
    edited November 2021
    October was so busy for me I missed a payment. For some reason this company chose this month to stop sending a paper statement. I used that as my reminder to pay that bill. I called them to reinstate the paper billing. Now I have it on my calendar too. I do not want all my bills to be automatic. Some because it helps me monitor their price increases and some because it makes it easier to cancel the service.

    I am going over our finances with younger son because he will help settle the estate. One of the first thing I have in the book is to cancel any services no longer needed. They will continue to charge until you close the account. Another reason I want some paper bills. They won't fall through the cracks so easily. I am outling how bills are paid so it will make it easier to settle the estate. Also have your estate manger have ways to find and deal with accounts. It is hard enough even with all the info. Yes needs to be someone you trust. Best person is who you have as power of attorney.

    Fortunately the service fee was relatively low $10 for the bill I missed.

    Son and are taking about 20-30 minutes at a crack to go over things. Next step is together revamp the information so it is easier for the person to follow. The first thing we will plan is where to find things needed..keys, tax files, where is the will (trust) list of companies to maintain property, etc.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
    Allie: - You had such an eventful year. Let’s hope things are quieter from now on.

    Machka- You look radiant.

    I’m feeling rather tender in the abdomen area after my appointment on Friday so taking things easy today.

    ☘️Terri
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
    Katla I am living in one of hot spots of the nation. It astounds me how lack some are becoming because of burnout. Your son is on the other end of the spectrum. I know it a pain, but hopefully you can look at it as to be proud of how protective he is being of his child. Even with shots a person can be a carrier.

    I am due for my booster Friday. Glad I scheduled this before opened to all. Because we are such a hot spot I have changed they way I conduct the things I do until things settle a bit. Our hospitals are full which scares me for DH who is struggling with his cancer. So far he can do day to day tasks. They do take him three times as long.
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,313 Member
    Katla - Your son is trying to do everything he can to protect his newborn. Being vaccinated does not make you safe. It makes you safer. Try to see his side. If you get to hold your newborn grandson after getting tested again, it will be worth it.

    Okie in the TX Hill Country

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,692 Member
    edited November 2021
    Look what Bea chose for reading tonight! My DDIL sent the pic. My book WELL I NEVER is there and also DH's daughter’s book, (by Becky Ward. ) :p:D
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    I also found a way to transfer my phone writing to my laptop and Word. I copied and pasted it into a draft email, then, on my laptop, copied the draft email and pasted it into Word. :p

    Will send the article off tomorrow.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx

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