WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2022

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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,560 Member
    Did Firm Super Cardio Mix DVD. I’m not a real fan of the Firm DVD’s mainly since they seem to have their own “language” for things. The plan for tomorrow is to do Jillian Michael’s Ripped in 30 DVD

    Anne DE – I used to dye my hair, but then when the pandemic hit and hairdressers were closed, I realized just how much gray I had so I decided to just let it grow out gray. Hope everything worked out for you and you aren’t all “bloody”. Update: yea things worked out!

    Speaking of plants: right before we left for FL the guy came to talk about which plants they’d put in. Wish he’d called first, I almost wasn’t able to get to the door. Anyway, we told him we’d be away because he said he was going to put them in the next week. Well, come home from FL and no plants. I probably need to water them at least for the first year so that’s OK. I called to tell him we’re home and he can put in the plants whenever. Wonder when they’ll get done? I would think by next Christmas at least. He’s a real good guy, good prices, does good work, but takes FOREVER to get things done. I’ve contacted another landscaper to do different work. Hopefully, they’ll be more prompt

    Debbie – like you haven’t tried your Wii, I have a feeling that I’m not going to be using it much if at all. Maybe what I’ll do is not get one and see if I miss it. If I do, I’ll look at buying another one.

    Pip – what Ginny said

    Went to see Hallelujah Girls last night. It was quite funny. One gal in it was in her first performance at the Green Room. She’s on our senior bowling league

    Tracey – I try to do my crafting at night for the same reason you do, if I get something on it (cheese, whatever) I know who’s going to have to wash it so I want to save myself some time. I have found that if I have something easy to digest at night (applesauce or saltines) that seems to help with the weight. Another thing I sometimes do when I have a craving is to take a tsp of vinegar. The bitterness of the vinegar seems to squelch all desires. I, too, use mouthwash. I’m so very sorry about your son’s friend. It certainly hurts when it’s someone so young

    Terri – great poet you are!

    If it warms up like it’s supposed to, maybe later today I’ll take a walk around the block. God, have I missed being able to do that! I'm thinking right now when it gets warmer I'll go in the pool after work then probably go for my walk.

    Looks like I'll be going to SC tomorrow. Jess asked for this ceramic snail (she said the one she has that I'd made needs a "buddy"...lol) and the lady in SC found one in bisque at a ceramic show so she picked it up. She's been holding onto it for a month for me. I know she'd like to make room and make the sale, so I'll go pick it up. I am also going to be sending Jess a brochure of the colors that it can be painted so she can pick out how it will look. I also want to ask her (the lady in SC) where she was able to pick it up, I am pretty sure she said she got it at a ceramics show, so I'll ask her if they sell bisque at all the shows or only certain ones. Maybe I'll go to a show sometime if it works into the schedule

    Michele NC
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 654 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    My sister and her husband are visiting. They went out with my dad and I'm sitting with my mother who is sound asleep. We are having meatloaf tonight so I should make that about three this afternoon, so it can be in the oven by four and served around five. I have to eat lightly so I can do my exercise at seven.

    My bloody tinge is down to a few fingernails, so not too bad. Thanks Machka for the tips!

    Annie in Delaware
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,180 Member
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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,986 Member
    Terri - I love your poetry.

    Barbara - I hope your knee issues are fixed soon. The fear of what might happen moving wrong is tiresome. That is how my hip and back is.
    The payroll system issues aren’t 100% fixed yet. Getting the system fixed is not as frustrating as sending the same documents to my manager multiple times and having to explain it to her multiple times. I counted yesterday and in 2 weeks I have sent the same document 10 times and have had to explain it all 10 times.

    Machka - is all of the legal stuff to do with getting your husbands wcb straightened?

    Barbie - I’m curious, why the refrigerator, that is not a place I would have imagined to out emergency information.

    Rita - happy you were able to speak to your son. Must be a relief.

    Thank you all for the comments regarding my SIL’s friend. I found out later last night that he passed in Florida so his parents are working on getting him back home. What a terrible thing to have to do in the midst of your grief.

    I have been sitting in the line up for the car wash for 35 minutes. I’ve been on hold after asking for a callback from the communications company for the same length of time. I wish people were part of the equation again.

    It’s a beautiful day here.
    Tracey in Edmonton

  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited March 2022
    Our daughter is here and we are thrilled to have her. She is a blessing. DH has a doctor appointment coming soon. I am very happy that she will still be here to participate.

    Our daughter is brilliant, and we are lucky she has been here to help with DH’s situation.

    ❤️
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,082 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,380 Member
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  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    DD is here and a blessing. DH has had health issues for a long while and managed well. He has had an appointment with our local clinic. He seems to be a bit better, and we are looking another visit to the clinic.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,167 Member
    I broke down and bought my daughter and son in law a chest freezer for there anniversary even though its not until June. With jer pumping and it being frozen and they have a drawer freezer not alot of room.. so ..i am hoping that will help them in the long run
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,180 Member
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  • margaretturk
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Katla glad your DH is feeling a bit better!

    Well, instead of meatloaf we had grilled burgers, and instead of eating by myself at 3:00, I ate with everyone else at 5:30. So now I am too full for dumbbells. Maybe I can get it done tomorrow morning. At least I had a salad.

    Annie in Delaware

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,380 Member
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,925 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Heather - you have such a beautiful way with words. I can picture your road.
    Thank you for sharing those words, I have a friend going over some things that should read this. I will share it.

    Katla - I hope your husband is able to manage the tests and find some relief.

    Barbara - I’m so sorry that your knee gave out, you were so looking forward to your shopping trip.

    Kelly - I am envisioning the excitement your kiddos had. What fun. I would be exhausted too.

    Barbie - it’s so much better when testing is local. The furthest I would have to travel is probably 45 minutes in heavy traffic. However, in NB there were several 3-4 hour trips for tests and specialists. I’m so grateful to live where we live.

    Machka - I’m sure I couldn’t keep up with your schedule. I like my peace and down time.

    Lisa - I loved The Big Bang Theory. I know the scene you are taking about. Hope you made some headway in your office.

    Rebecca - Your DIL may have some anxiety. Our daughter was uncomfortable on her own for a while with her first born.
    Every child deserves a Dad like your son. What an amazing gift he is to his family.

    Michele - the only tricks I have for not mindlessly eating in the evening is:
    Crafting - the stockings are helping because my favourite snacking is cheese, crackers, chips, popcorn. I can’t get grease on my stockings so it helps.
    The other thing I do is brush my teeth or have a mint. I really dislike food for at least an hour after having mint.
    That’s it, the only thing I do when I do eat is log it and move on. That’s all I can do.

    Do they still make Wii’s? Pawn shops may have them.

    Annie - that is on my list for the weekend as well. Like you, I am not willing to stop dying yet. Some of the ladies in our home still dye their hair into their 90’s. I truly believe it makes them feel better when they look in a mirror. There was a huge difference in their demeanour when the salon was closed during Covid. It was wonderful to see them all sitting straighter and smiling more when they had it coloured again.

    Our daughter and son in law had terrible news today and I’m not sure how to help them.

    The man that was supposed to be Best Man at their wedding chose to back out of the wedding when he was invited to join the Canadian Air Force skydiving demonstration team. He had been training for 3 or 4 years and couldn’t pass up the opportunity. He died in a skydiving accident yesterday. This is the first of their own age group to pass and my heart hurts for them.

    We have offered to take Ember so they don’t have to worry about her and travelling to the funeral.

    Another difficult day at work.
    Tracey in Edmonton

    I'm so sorry for your daughters friends passing. I bet they are both heartbroken. I am sad for them, and the guys family🙏😢.

    My DIL is always posting posts of "if you have a pink ribbon on your windshield wiper it means this" nonsense. Also lots of posts of lost kids. I used to be overly confident when I went out, even if I wasn't feeling particularly confident. Outwardly I had to show the world I was. I was always aware of my surroundings. Meanwhile my sons seemed to want to talk to everyone. My youngest used to see old people and say to me, " they look sad, do you think they need a hug"? I would either say yes or no, depending on my instincts. Sometimes if I said yes, I would politely ask the person if my son could give them a hug, and they would get the biggest grin. Also to the point of getting teary eyed in the hug. I think that might've been the first hug in awhile for that person. So I was my sons go between. I hope my DIL gets braver as Athena gets older.👍🙏
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,716 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    Machka - is all of the legal stuff to do with getting your husbands wcb straightened?

    It’s a beautiful day here.
    Tracey in Edmonton

    Yes.

    I have quiet times with it, and then great flurries of activity for a few weeks, and then quiet again. I'm in a flurry of activity right now.


    M in Oz

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,285 Member
    Just finished 3 of 4 breathing treatments for today- need to get this under control- two weeks of it and I am so sick and tired of being sick and tired ;)
    Had a nice visit with my old neighbor from when I was a little kid-We hadn't seen each other in over 45 yrs. She was best friends with my older sister. Her and her sisters spent a lot of time at our house when we were growing up-she said my mom was more of a mom to her than her mom was.

    Had a little rain but not enough- looks like we might get a little more this evening.

    Hungry but not sure what I want- suggested pulled pork nachos to dh but he wasn't thrilled with it- wants to go pick up something. We have corned beef left over too plus sukiyaki but he doesn't want any of that either. We will figure it out

    Will start weighing and tracking again tomorrow(haven't done any for two weeks)
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,986 Member
    Rebecca- my girls were friendly that way too. It was sweet and concerning all at the same time.

    Machka - I hope there is an end in sight soon.

    It’s 4 years now isn’t it?

    Tracey
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,716 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) The container in the refrigerator plan was originated by the 911 responders in my county. They provided the containers and a list of what information to provide and stickers to put on your doors to let the paramedics know that the info is available. That's why they know to look in the refrigerator. An important point for everyone is to be that such information is available and up to date 🌞😸

    I see. I had not ever heard of that.

    I looked it up and found this article ...

    Where to Keep Medical Information for Emergencies
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/where-should-i-leave-medical-information-1298503

    It talks about the various places people might keep their medical information and where paramedics will likely look for information and ends with this:

    Bottom Line
    Having some basic personal information on hand for EMTs or paramedics is important, but there isn’t a set location on where to keep this. Since emergencies are, by definition, a state of controlled chaos, your best bet is probably having your medical information in a few places, such as on your front door and on your person.

    Access to medical information is highly stressed, but there are actually only a few things emergency responders really need to begin working on you. These essentially include information on whether you have a life-threatening condition, information on whether you have a condition that could appear life-threatening but is not (such as epilepsy) and information (signed by your healthcare provider) that you are DNR if you have chosen this approach.



    In my husband's case, he wears a medic alert bracelet. I should wear mine too but I don't like things on my wrist. I need to come up with a different solution.

    He would be taken to the public hospital. His public hospital record will have his allergies and GP on his record. His GP has his current medication information. The same for me although I don't currently have a GP as my main GP and my backup GP have both left the GP area of the medical profession. However, they'd likely contact the practice.

    I also keep his medical information up to date on my computer because he sees a specialist every 3 months, and I send her an email with his current situation a couple days before we go.

    It is definitely good to have such information is available and up to date!! :)


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,716 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Rebecca- my girls were friendly that way too. It was sweet and concerning all at the same time.

    Machka - I hope there is an end in sight soon.

    It’s 4 years now isn’t it?

    Tracey

    Yes, it's 4 years.

    Fortunately no one is pushing him to go back to work now. :)

    His case is complicated and has been divided into sections ... the tribunal/courts will need to look at each section in turn. There is hope that some of it will be dealt with this year.


    M in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,380 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    I like the idea of keeping vital information for each person in the household in a known location is brilliant. My DH has needed help from paramedics. This is really the first I’ve thought about having vital information in a known location.
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,082 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited March 2022
    We’ve had a family discussion about medic alert bracelets, and it has been valuable. DH, for example, has had a medic alert bracelet for years but hasn’t used it in a long while. That may be changing. He may need a new one that is more up to date. I hope he will consider it.

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