WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2021

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    :)Heather Nothing ventured, nothing gained :)
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,771 Member
    edited December 2021
    Thanks Barbie for starting us off on the right foot!💖.
    Today paid bills, and balanced us to the penny!!
    This morning we go to Rite Aid to get our flu shots. I'm wearing a Sumner shirt so he can jab me easier. Right now a bit chilly!
    Last night as I was giving eldest son a hug goodnight, I saw he had rope candy out. So he offered me some. Well it was sour ropes, and man my jaws ached, my eyes watered, so I'm yelling and laughing, and son was just beside himself with laughter!😂😂💖💖 I love to make him laugh so I kinda played it up a little.😁 I will surely miss our times together when he has to go to Guam.😢
    Today is chicken, cheese, and rice with maybe a small salad. I will make my marshmallow/molasses cookie treat to have with coffee.👍
    Have a great rest of the day ladies.
    Heather sorry about your friends tumble. When I fall it really shakes me up. Even my teeth feel loose!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Mary ~ How proud you must be of your nephew!

    Carol in Georgia
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    Mary - Fantastic!!!! :D

    Heather UK xxxxxx
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,069 Member
    Afternoon ladies
    Heather- loved Johnnys letter adorable
    Barbie- training a raccoon to live indoors... oh lord thats priceless...
    Mary- you should be very proud of your nephew isnt that wonderful...
    I put a call into the Drs office to find out about the MRI .. good or bad id like to know
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 1hr 46min 3.18ap, 84ahr, 106mhr, 62elev, 5.65mi= 517c
    Strava app= 682c
    Walk home to gym- 10.53min, .52mi= 46c
    Strava app- 63c
    Stairclimber- 30min, 7-8speed, 134ahr, 160mhr, 2080steps, 130 floors= 290c
    Walk gym to home- 11.30min, .53mi= 50c
    Strava app= 65c

    Total cal 903
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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    Yogi looking cutie on our walk today
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Beth- I will not be one to say "rehome the dog". He is young. I bet with some training he will come around and be just fine. If you love him; work with him. If I rehomed every thing that wasn't a good fit; my husband would live elsewhere. lol
    KJ (Kelly)

    Kelly ... thank you for this! I bust out laughing!

    Beth
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Having an early night then off up to the hospital in the early morning.

    ☘️ Terri

    💗best wishes for a successful procedure and a speedy recovery 🌻❤🌞
  • suebdew
    suebdew Posts: 1,298 Member
    Terri- sending god thought to you for your procedure tomorrow.
    I was one of the hostesses for Ladies bridge today. We had 36 women play for 6 hours. Then I had to help clean up after. So glad to get home.
    My “angel” from the angel tree had somethings on her list that I didn’t know what they were. She is 17 years old so I started googling things. One thing she ask for is young adult books. Any suggestions?
    I really don’t have a goal but will try to regain my endurance.
    Thanks Barbie for the new month.
    SueBDew in TX.
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    suebdew wrote: »
    My “angel” from the angel tree had somethings on her list that I didn’t know what they were. She is 17 years old so I started googling things. One thing she ask for is young adult books. Any suggestions?
    I
    SueBDew in TX.

    🌻go online to "Good Reads" and look through their suggestions of young adult novels
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,607 Member
    edited December 2021
    December: leaner/stronger/kinder than November.
    Accountability:
    Chose well: Tuesday: BP, dogs to power line, DDS. Wednesday: BP, dog group.
    Bonus: Tuesday: Post Office, BiMart, car wash. Wednesday: hours lopping and lifting brush into burn barrel.
    Just one thing:
    Do good December
    1: Spread kindness and share the December calendar with others. Here you go:
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    Thank you Barbie! You are our rock.
    Heather I really enjoyed Johnny’s round robin, would you give him my thanks?
    Lisa $300/10 days yikes! That makes me feel better about Joe’s $400/month eye drops. Your health is worth it, no pockets in a shroud. When the VA comes through with the next prescription will it still cost that much? Hopeful news about your health and your daughter.
    KJ I, too, hope training can keep the puppy with Beth’s family, and I love Kim’s suggestions of dog walkers until the family is physically able. I nearly “re-homed” Joe when he told me I had to get rid of my rescue Wheaten. Good thing he came to his senses.
    Barbie “like teaching a raccoon to live indoors” ring of truth! Yes, one of my rules is once I take on a responsibility, like a dog, that’s it, But I have no physical disabilities other than an extra 25 pounds. And we did kick one nephew out when he could not live by our rules. :cry:
    Betsy good to see you posting, you’ve been missed.
    Terri sending good energy to your medical staff and good thoughts for a quick, painless recovery.
    Mary Wow. You must be so proud of your nephew!
    Rebecca “… to the penny” Hooray! Now where are those Athena pics?
    Carol that’s quite a range of feelings !
    Allie sure hope the Dr.s office calls with interpretation soon, and that the news is favorable.
    Beth I’m glad to hear your son doesn’t want to rehome Cecil. Time for your son to step up and exercise Cecil and work with him. Taking Shadow (or Tumble) to dog group for socialization twice a week is an hour that always improves my mood as well as being good for the dog. I am so sorry to hear of your father’s Covid test. Fingers X’d for both your mom and dad.
    Suebdew hoping your stamina returns and soon.
    Kim what a relief to finally have medical insurance you dare to use!
    Kate and Evelyn good to see you popping in!

    Like Machka I feel that I’m already behind on December and it’s just the first. Chose to lop and burn today instead of T’ai Chi. Dog group instead of power line. Still short on steps so time to get up off my butt.

    November Summary and December Plan
    Weight down towards August level.
    Most activities floundered, as did CI<CO.
    Sit with Joe, vits, log, mfp, up hill, rx, pack walk all back up to where they should be or held steady.
    Shadow, pack walk, line dancing and grant work improved.

    November results:
    daily: sit with Joe: 100%/100%, steps=average: 7178 vs 7391 step days:73%/94%, vits=100%/100% log=100%/100% CI<CO= 90%/97% CI<250<CO=73%74% Tumble 5/10=87%/103% Shadow 5/10=100%/87% mfp=100%/100% AF=53%/61% outside= 113%/116%, up hill=93%/100% cleaning37%/80%
    wkly: Mon: SWSY=96%/105%,Tue: dance=110%/75% Wed + Fri T’ai Chi=73% / 98% Thur:BB&B=93%/ 108%, Wed & Sat walk with T or Joe and the dogs or pack walk x2=125%/100%, Sat: rx=100%/100% Sun: wii=75%/100%
    monthly: board mtg=100%/100% grant=5/2 review progress on 21 goals: bupkes.

    Nov 31: 140.9 Oct 31: 145.1 Sept 30:141.3 Aug 31:140.0 July 31:140.2 June 30: 141.5 May 31:142.4 Apr 30:141.5 Mar 31:145.3 Feb 28:142.4 Jan 31:141.3 Jan 1:145.3 Dec 1:143.3 Jan 1 2020: 142.3
    Waist: 42.0/42.0 afraid to measure :sick:.

    December resolve- .
    Re-commit to daily activity BEFORE solitaire.
    Keep at home SWSY and BB&B at 20 mins/day, LD and TC at 30.
    DO 5 mins of sewing machine excavation or decluttering daily.
    Continue to be really present with Joe, and to get those dogs down to the powerline rain or shine.
    Weekly: Mon=20 mins SWSY. Tues=30 mins line dance at home. Wed=30 mins T’ai Chi & 1 hr pack walk. Thurs=20 mins BB&B. Fri=30 mins T’ai Chi. Sat=1 hr pack walk. Sun=15 mins wii balance games..
    Encourage Joe to walk or bike.


    Lighter, lovelies!
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    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
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    Emotional Wellness: Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships
    Spiritual Wellness: Expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life
    Intellectual Wellness: Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills
    Physical Wellness: Recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep, and nutrition
    Environmental Wellness: Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being
    Financial Wellness: Satisfaction with current and future financial situations
    Occupational Wellness: Personal satisfaction and enrichment derived from one’s work
    Social Wellness: Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system



    Emotional: I struggle with this one. Some days I'm coping effectively, others I'm not. I'd like to talk some things out with someone at times, but there's really no one.

    Spiritual: Not too bad. Several months ago, I started reading the Bible each day again (one thing I use my phone for!) and am always praying. I find those things more comforting than reading inspirational quotes, etc. Sometimes I'm tempted to post verses here, but I won't. :)

    Intellectual: My learning level hasn't been as intense as it was when I was in uni, and that's a good thing. I needed the break. However, this year, I did take a course on Understanding Brain Injury and I have been learning about gardening and bees.

    Physical: Plugging away at it, trying to exercise every day or most days. In December the plan is to walk lots, climb some stairs, do some stretching and strengthening, resume running, and get as much cycling as we can in!
    As for diet and sleep, I still need to eat slightly less and sleep a lot more. Once holidays begin, the sleeping more should be possible
    Medical - only a couple small appointments this month, I think.

    Environmental: 'Pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being' would be places like the garden we're working on, the beach I walk and run to, and the places we cycle. Toward the end of the month we might travel to some of our favourite places to cycle.
    I think my To Do List would fit here ... trying to improve the indoor environment, in particular. But also trying to improve some of the other aspects as well. I had hoped to get through most of this list in 2021, but unless I am given a magic wand for Christmas, it isn't going to happen. So, it'll become my 2022 list!

    Financial: Hmmm ... could be better.

    Occupational: Ummm ... could be better.

    Social: This is where our cycling club (Audax - long distance cycling) would fit. We're organising an event that goes December 5th which gives us a chance to socialise with other cyclists. If all goes well, we'll also get together with some of my husband's family this month.



    Meanwhile this weekend (3-day) may include: cycling, running, building a beehive, getting more gravel for the ever-expanding footpath, organising a cycling event, colouring, working on a document for our lawyers, and putting up Christmas decorations.


    Machka in Oz
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,027 Member
    <3
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,771 Member
    Barbara, I am trying to get them from daughter in law but it involves getting them from her camera. I will ask her again. I will state about 40 older ladies (Athena's Aunties) need to see the messy chocolate pics, and get their dose of Athens cuteness!🙃😊 I'm sure she'll not be freaked out. Nope.
    Staying up late and hoping my youngest gives me a call.
    Rebecca
    With fingers crossed on
    Whidbey island
    WA
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    So glad some of you are enjoying Johnny's Round Robin. :p
    I'm now getting him to do a Christmas Quiz for the kids and one to have at the restaurant for our New Year's Day lunch. >:)<3:p

    Zoom with girlfriends today and a simultaneous Waitrose delivery. ;):*

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    DH's daughter said my story was "Lovely" and has passed it to the relevant department. The main thing is, I enjoyed doing it. Chances are slim I think.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,862 Member
    edited December 2021
    Heather – Love your DH’s round robin! He's quite funny, but gentle with it.

    Vicki – I’m so sorry about your friend.

    Betsy – It’s so good to see you posting again, and glad your sister is stable. Hope the cataract surgery goes well. Glad you’re healing after the fall in September.

    Terri     – Hope your procedure is successful and your recovery pain free.

    Mary in AZ – Well done to your nephew! The picture shows so much intensity coming from his gaze.

    Rebecca – Hope your DDIL gets pics to you soon – we’re having Athena withdrawals.

    Kim – Thank you for the boost I needed to try one more time to deal with the ACA. I delved into the site a week ago and ended up throwing my hands up in the air, because it’s frustrating as all get-out. I'll put on my big-girl panties and try once more.

    Barbara – “no pockets in a shroud” is a little morbid, but I get the drift. Cried about it for a little (not about your comment, but the situation). I’ve finally learned that if I don’t go ahead and cry, eventually there will be an explosion that is much worse than crying. Unfortunately, both the VA pharmacy tech and the gastroenterologist’s nurse were in the line of fire when I began weeping.

    Allie     – hope the tests are clear and you are able to get on with your life.

    Rori – So glad that your leash-loving cat is getting you outside and walking a lot. Does he like snow? Sounds like y’all need some. Glad your bone density scan was positive.

    Kate – love your knitted items!

    Love y’all,
    Lisa in AR

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