WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2022

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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Lisa — My glasses are like yours. I also have progressive lenses that self-darken in bright light. They are wonderful. 😎
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited February 2022
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
    Alexandra, oh wowsa quite a surgery! Feel better soon! I had a parathyroid taken out in 2018, normally those thingies are the size of a grain of rice on your thyroid. Mine was the size of the surgeons thumb! I empathize with ya! I asked the doc if I was getting be plaque or something for the biggest parathyroid he's removed!😂😋👍
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,085 Member
    Afternoon ladies
    I sent a few tiny videos to my cousin for my uncle.. i just got a text back saying my uncle smiled when Luke played them for him.
    He can hear ,im hoping they have him hearing aides in because both hr and my dad were deaf as a post
    But he cant see and he cant swallow so no eating or drinking..
    Kelly thank you for posting the picture for me.. you can tell there brothers cant you ..
    Im going to call my brother an and see how he is doing..
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,182 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Good morning, afternoon or evening, all,

    Tracey - Love the crooked house! Did you do the painting of your grandparent's house?

    Heather - Hope the time with your guests is just wonderful.

    Alexandra - I didn't even know that was possible! So glad you had it removed. Hope your recovery is swift and pain-free.

    Regarding mushrooms: I love mushrooms and tend to buy a large box of Baby Bellas each week. Sliced up and sauteed in a little butter and wine, then reduced to the point where they nearly dry out is insanely good. I use them on burgers, in casseroles, and sometimes just eat them out of hand. I do not like them raw, but love them cooked.

    Corey has to go to work this morning, so he's rattling around. Neither of us likes it when he works Saturdays, but sometimes it's necessary. He's usually done by noon and needed to get a haircut anyway.

    Thank goodness he's finally decided to go to professionals instead of me trimming his hair. His decision may have been based on the fact that, when I cut his hair, he looks like possums have been chewing on his head. 🐭😊

    I'll spend the time he's gone getting the rest of the automatic payments pushed from one credit to another. I used the one because we seldom spend anything else on that card, so it was easy to see all the payments in one place. However, they've been sold off to another company, so our account number is changing.

    Speaking of changes, I'm finally getting used to my new pair of glasses. I got the progressive lenses, and they did say it would take a week or two for me to get comfortable with them. Also got the photochromic lenses, the ones that turn dark in sunlight. Means I don't have to drag sunglasses with me.

    Still trying to clean up my passwords - got rid of 100 of them on Monday, and hope to get rid of 100 today - that means going to each site and unsubscribing or deleting my account, then back to my stored passwords and deleting the old ones.

    On my second cup of tea (decaf) and thinking about a third. When I'm done with y'all, I have to get the sleeve on a coat of Corey's repaired with a needle and thread.

    NSV - made it to 6,000 steps yesterday! Slowly getting better...

    Love y'all,
    Lisa in AR

    I have had the progressive lenses for quite a few years. Love the darkening lenses but they are not dark enough.The ones I hadbefore, the magnetic sun glasses that clipped right on(same shape as the actual lenses). This time I got the prescription sun glasses and a pair of regular-they do change but not enough. My eyes are very sensitive to the sun light so I got bigger frames to block more light.

    I saute mushrooms all the time in butter and garlic- forgot about adding the wine. Hopefully I will remember next time.
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Little Teapot,

    Welcome! You've been through a lot. I think it's amazing you regained only 6 lbs.

    Karen in Virginia
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Lisa — Congratulations for 6,000 steps! WTG! 😍😘😍😘
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited February 2022
    Allie - You are remarkable. Sending videos to your cousin to share with your Uncle’s who’s health is failing is very kind and thoughtful. WTG!!! ❤️
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
    Oo
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Pip — I am sorry to hear that you have been dealing with pain. I hope rest will help you feel better. 😘
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
    Just a quick scan through before bedtime.

    Lisa: up to 6000 steps! WTG!
    Allie: What a lovely thing to do for your uncle.

    ☘️ Terri
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,182 Member
    Weather is perfect- went out and finished pruning the raspberries and roses, transplanted a couple small hydrangeas (their wine barrel planter fell apart and should have been replaced last year, finally did it).
    I need to dig up some of the raspberries that are coming up where I don't want them- will transplant them to mom's house

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,085 Member
    Debbie- I also have the progressive lenses that arent dark enough so had to buy sunglasses that go over my glasses.
    Thank you for the thoughts about my uncle.. love him to pieces he is my dads only brother,and my mom only had one brother.. so he is the last of that generation ..
    We had so many wonderful times together and i will cherish the memories
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Got a flat right near the end and felt kinda flat throughout the ride.

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    The glasses I'm wearing here are progressive lenses with "auto tint" or whatever it's called. They go dark in the sunshine and go clear inside.

    I've had glasses like that for years but this time, I went with larger lenses. I really like them for driving, walking, cycling, etc.

    Inside, I wear my desk glasses - close progressives which allow me to see things clearly at a closer distance while working at my computer.


    Machka in Oz
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited February 2022
    Machka - My glasses are progressive & also self darkening in daylight or bright light. I think they’re wonderful. 😎 It sounds like you’re happy with yours, too. 😊
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    Some good suggestions ...


    20 Ways to Stress Less and Enjoy Life
    https://xenlife.com.au/20-ways-stress-less-enjoy-life/

    "Stress is toxic to your body and mind. If it’s not addressed right away, it may lead to more serious problems affecting you physically and psychologically. Stress has two main causes; internal and external. Internal causes may include struggling with yourself, thinking about something too much or thinking negatively, while external causes might include stress from your surrounding environment, workplace issues and negative people surrounding you."


    Machka in Oz
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    :)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Pip — I am sorry to hear that you have been dealing with pain. I hope rest will help you feel better. 😘

    Thx, if this continues, I’m gonna have to go to the doc
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 863 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,038 Member
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
    Morning all.

    Barbie: Purrrrr …..
    @badmcfad Miele failte 😄
    Pip: Doctor? I suggest sooner rather than later.
    Debbie: Getting back into the garden is so therapeutic. Enjoy! 👓 I’ve worn progressive reactives for years. Most useful.
    Machka: 👍🏻 Great article. I use all twenty strategies, and then some! 😂 I would recommend ‘Awakening the Giant Within’ (Anthony Robbins) My copy is well thumbed. Recognising and dealing with stress is so important

    Planning an easy day today.
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,878 Member
    Morning, afternoon and evening, y'all,

    Barbara AHMOD    - Thank you for telling me about that national day to honor women veterans. In all honesty, I've never seen it before. Congrats on the NSV! Fitness can kind of sneak up on you... :)

    Heather -     Hope the ankle is getting better by the minute.

    Welcome to those who are new, we're glad you're here!

    Allie - glad news on the medical front has been better, and that you liked the possum metaphor.

    All my favorite domestic sounds are swooshing, clanking, or gurgling as the case may be. Pulled all removables from the stovetop and put them in the dishwasher, then sprayed the entire stovetop with degreaser and left it sit. Last night was BLTs (well, BL for me, I wouldn't eat a tomato on a bet). No matter what you do, cooking bacon will cover everything with a film of grease.

    Time to swap Corey's work clothes from the washer to the dryer and decide whether or not I want to go to Walmart. There are a few things I want, but honestly, nothing that I can't live without today. Cardiologist tomorrow morning, and x-rays once I'm done with him, then blood work. If I'm not too worn out from all that, I can stop at Wally-world on the way back. I think I shall do just that. Save gas, save the environment, save my energy.

    Hope everyone has or had a peaceful Sunday.

    Love y'all,
    Lisa in AR

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