WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2022

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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Pip: My heart goes out to Kirby. So glad that your medical team is expediting your care. We are your pocket angels, we will all be with you tomorrow.

    Karen in Virginia
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,518 Member
    Did Ultimate Weight Training dvd today. The plan for tomorrow is to do an Aimee Nicotera DVD. Then we are supposed to go see friends of ours and then go bowling with them.

    After exercise went to WalMart to find that I forgot my phone at home (I keep my shopping list on my phone) and then bought gas. I almost died at how much it had gone up! Came home, put what I could remember away then took a walk. I did find out that it takes 15 minutes to walk from the condo to the library. I also found out where the bathroom at the library is….lol Then went to lunch with some of the ladies at the condo. It was this Chinese buffet. Had mostly vegetables and crab. I like buffets because you can try a little of something and then go get more of the things you liked. Like, I didn’t care for this mushroom soup they had – too greasy. But I didn’t know that until I tasted it. On the bad side, tho, I did have some of the dessert. I had fresh fruit, but also some cookies and ice cream. Then we went to this ceramic place here in Titusville, home for dinner. Got the rest of the yarn that I need to make this lap blanket for a lady here. Now have 2 loads of laundry in

    Barbara – I must have missed it, I’m sorry. But the happiest of birthdays are wished for you

    Rita – did your friend do her Penny Shopping at Dollar General? As I remember, Tuesday is penny day there where certain items are only a penny.

    Vicki – for Lent this year I’m going to resolve to not eat anything after 9:00

    pip – sending good thought for you for tomorrow

    Lynette’s mother passed away the other day. Terrible as it may sound, I’m sort-of glad that I’m not there. I’m sure she’s a mess. She did email me saying that I shouldn’t cut our time down here short to go to the funeral. To be honest, I wasn’t planning at all to. It’s not like I was real close to her mother, I knew her but not real close. Plus...I don't think her mother would want me to. Oh well…

    Think I’ll go check on the laundry now.

    Michele now in FL
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,400 Member
    Pip-good luck tomorrow. At least you don't need to sit around and fret (or Kirby fret) for a few weeks. Let them get in, get it out and figure out if anything else is needed. Unfortunately with a lot of stuff, they can't be sure until they actually see it.

    Rita-paranoid schizophrenia is one tough disease. I have known a couple of folks with it over the years. When properly medicated they appear normal (if anyone really is), without the meds a different story. The things they imagine are very real to them, and when they talk about them they can seem real to you. One lady I knew was having a bad episode and was locked in at a mental health center. As we visited, she told me about the people who spy on us all of the time and know everything and how they were watching us right then. I found myself looking over my shoulder-and this was in late 70s early 80s before all of our tech stuff.

    Heather-I have had those senses off and on over the years. I can pick up on something good and some not so good things.

    Food intolerances, etc.-I have never had much of a problem. Maybe some lactose-or straight cow's milk. That has gotten worse as I've aged-but ice cream, yogurt, etc, no problem. I just use almond milk in cereal.

    Off to do some quick pick up of house before settling down for night.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Annie- been there done that with valve repair and replacement...
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
    <3Pip <3
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
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  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,313 Member
    edited March 2022
    Hugs and prayers Pip!

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    It is Wednesday night and I am fretting about tomorrow. My SIL's ex (who she still "dates") is having major eye problems. He got an appointment with my eye doctor tomorrow. I had to reschedule my DH's followup with his periodontist as it was at the same time. But....my DH broke a tooth on Tuesday night and his dentist is fitting him in tomorrow close to the time SIL has to leave to take her ex to his appointment. I hope they can fix her ex's eyes. I already told her I am NOT driving around two grumpy and moody blind men! My pay would have to go up DRAMATICALLY!!!!! Somehow we will get our men where they need to be and still keep one of us at the shop.

    Still feeling like an octopus, but at least SIL was helpful today. Did manage to get quite a bit done.

    PIP We will all be thinking positive thoughts for you and Kirby tomorrow.

    Healing thoughts for all struggling with health issues for themselves or their loved ones.

    Rest well my friends,
    Love,
    Kylia in rainy yet springlike Ohio


  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Pip … 🙏

    Vicki and Rita … Happy Birthday!

    Beth
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,975 Member
    hap2go wrote: »
    drkatiebug wrote: »
    Pip, prayers for successful surgery.

    I Deserve a Donut app for questions plus I am going to read the 40-day Sugar Fast.

    Would you mind linking these? I have also given up processed sugars for Lent.

    The IDAD app can be downloaded for free from BarbRaveling.com. The 40 Day Sugar Fast is a book by Wendy Speake. I think there is a website, too, but I haven’t been there. I just got the book from Amazon.

  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,253 Member
    edited March 2022
    Rita I am sending prayers the right caretakers show up to help your son. The best thing you can do for him is keep yourself well taken care of. There are many tools our there to help him regain his balance. Finding ways to stay grounded and work with his mind and body to stay calm helps. If he wants to be well he will need to find a healer who uses mind body spirit practices. Sending love and energy to you.
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Barbara
    🎉🎂🥳 Happy Birthday 🥳🎂🎉
    I hope you have a fantastic time Celebrating 🎉

    💞 Mary from Arizona/ Minnesota
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited March 2022
    Pip — Thinking of you and hoping you are doing well and better dat by day. ❤️
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    (((PIP)))
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    Met a friend for dinner yesterday, we went to a crepe place. This place is known for their crepes which seemed more buttery than most, and they have double crepes (meaning 2 layers of crispy crepes before the fillings). One was very filling. Most often when I go for crepes (not often) I get a desert crepe too but this savoury one was so filling I stopped at one even as my friend got a sugar crepe for desert. She offered to share hers but as she didn't get the GF buckwheat option for dessert, I avoided tasting. YAY. Got in 10,000 steps yesterday plus a good hour of cleaning.

    I slept well. Yay. Today I started the day with 30 min on stationary bike and then 30 min of weight training (squats, etc.). Yay. then shower. leaving for work in 15 minutes. Need to get out of my birthday suit and out the door very soon. Long subway ride to work. Now we have internet in the subway so it's better. I can even watch a series or to the nytimes mini crossword or spelling bee or of course read the news, etc...I'm towards the beginning of the line and it's early so I should get a seat....

    Wishing you all a good day.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
    edited March 2022
    @auntiebk ... I think you were asking about a calendar.

    Here's the Action for Happiness one ...

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    I think the other ones were an R U OK Day calendar and an This Way Up Mental Health calendar which were put out for October's Mental Health month.

    I've looked around for something else, but haven't found anything. I'd actually like one with a bit more activity.

    M in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Morning ladies
    Well woke up around 3:30 this morning in pain..i either have a UTI or a bladder infection and have put a call into the on call to see if they can fax in a prescription that o can pick up when pharmacy opens,never did hear back from kidney dr.
    Hoping they call back before I have to pick up Carmine at 7:30
    Pip- my prayers are with you,Kirby and the surgeons...
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,610 Member
    Accountability:
    Chose well: Joe, readings, BP, T’ai Chi, osteo back, self care, Immanuel Ash Wednesday, CI<CO,
    Bonus: 33 mins decluttering/filing, 30 mins grooming Tumble, two loads laundry, just one thing: graph paper pad.
    Workin’ on it: 142.9, H20x3 , active 3:24
    Mindful March
    2: Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world.
    3: Start today by appreciating your body and that you’re alive.

    Pouring down rain all day today, no breaks, wet dogs made me laugh. AF beer instead of red wine, whew! After breakfast still wanted something to eat/chew so indulged in the last of the spicy/smoky popcorn. Almost 200 C I didn’t need. Time to prep some carrot sticks in case I want something to chew tomorrow. ;)

    Pip thankful you don’t have to wait til April. Healing and comfort to you both.
    Heather I savored every one! ;)
    Happy birthday, Rita! ((hugs held extra long))
    Annie, Karen, Barbie, Carla, Michele, Rori, Mary, thanks!
    Katla Seattle Sourdough is a favorite here too, when we can’t get the real (San Francisco) thing ;)
    Kylia “…drive around two moody, grumpy, blind men” :laugh:
    Evelyn congrats on your resignation, hope this means retirement?
    Machka thanks for the RU OK and The Way Up calendars. Please share if you find one with more activity?

    Getting’ sleepy, Joe’s up, time to turn in.


    Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    2022: Be still and listen.
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    I'm feeling that strange ennui that I always get before something big happens. I've been like this for ever, so at least I know what it is. It used to scare me and I couldn't understand what was happening.
    Tired, almost depressed. I know my mood will lift as the cruise gets nearer, but I'm in the 'down' period right now.
    I have read of other people it happens to, so I know I'm not alone.
    Anyone else like this? It's usually before good or exciting things.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    I get premonitions ... premonitions that something very bad is going to happen.

    On Wednesday March 21, 2018, my husband and I were getting ready to cycle a really long distance ride one the weekend.

    Earlier in the day, I wrote to my husband: "I am experiencing huge massive nervousness. I wish I didn’t. I’d love to be able to do these rides without the shakiness, sick stomach, headache, feeling like I’m going to cry, etc. etc. etc." And when we were packing that evening, I was a mess ... crying at the drop of a hat and truly frightened. I felt like something really bad was going to happen to us or the other rider on the event.

    The next day ... he had the accident at work.

    That was my worst premonition ... and result.

    But I've had other lesser ones throughout my life.
    As for the time period before something good or exciting, I don't get excited until it is actually happening. Too much can take place between putting the plans into place and actually carrying out the plan. There's no point getting my hopes up. Once it is actually happening, then I can be excited because it is, at last, actually happening.

    Which brings to mind a question ...

    When was the last time something exciting happened in your lives?

    I had to think about this. There hasn't been much I would call exciting in the past 4 years.

    But I was kinda excited about my graduation in December 2020. :)
    As for ennui, I used to experience that after I got back from longer trips ... back when I travelled. When I took a month to cycle in Europe. When I took 3 months to cycle in Australia. When we took 8 months to travel and cycle around the world. When I got back ... ennui.

    Of course, there hasn't been any travel in 4 years so who knows now.


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
    A friend came by last night who does penny shopping. Pm me or research it for details. She brought me some ice cream bars and a new portable hair dryer she got for a penny each. Eased my depression a little. So good thing.

    RvRita moving along in NM

    Bit of trivia ...

    In Australia, the last 1 cent coin was minted in 1990. Since about then, our smallest coin is the 5 cent piece.

    I can't imagine what you'd get for 1 cent here!


    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    LATEST UPDATE: when i finally got in to see him, the ending result is that my original scheduled appointment was apr 6 but then while i was in my car, they called and said they could do it tomorrow, sweet! The sooner the better. The mass in 17 x 22 centimeters so they said it weighs 3 to 4 lbs!! Wowzers. The surgery should take like 3 or so hours long. I’m going to have a big *kitten* vertical scar. When I’m open, that’s when the pathologist will look at the mass and/or take a sample and thru his/her experience will be able to tell if its cancerous or not but will be taking it out for testing to determine if it is cancer or not. When in there, they will find if its too close to my other areas and think they may be affected by the mass, they may take out my ovaries, appendix and other stuff if nececessary. I’m not of child bearing age so that won’t be any big deal. The plus is that they will be taking the first layer of fat from my tummy (lipo!!!) and the mass out so i will be loosing more weight!!! I should be there for 2-4 days, just seeing how i do. They said i should recover a lot quicker cuz I’m so healthy. 6-8 weeks recovery time. Kirby won’t be able to go in there with me. Our plan is still be able to go camping on 3/14 and the cruise in may.`I feel more bad for kirby cuz he will be worried sick not being able to be with me but at least he has yogi. Thanks for everyone’s well wishes and continued prayers.

    All the best, Pip.

    And take your time recovering!! Be kind to yourself!

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
    Poerava14 wrote: »
    I have spent the past week cleaning out my hobby room. It's actually my cat's room and the most neglected of the three bedrooms. I haven't done anything to it since I retired, exactly 4 years ago, and pursuing crafting was more of a pipedream during the years I was caregiving DH and DB. There was a giant buffet hutch which served as storage for papers, office supplies and crafting stuff. I got the whole mess cleaned out and donated the hutch and extra supplies. I spent hours shredding old documents and organizing file boxes. Old electronics were removed to my garage where they will age a bit longer until I get them property recycled. I've ordered a storage cabinet on wheels which will be tucked inside the closet. I found my brother's collection of loose change and when totaled up, came to over $110, so that has covered the cost of the cabinet. And best news of all, my trusty handyman, Reuben, is coming on Saturday to paint the ceiling, walls and trim. Mars the cat is a bit put out by the changes to his space, but he is going to be getting a fabulous new cat tree by his window once the painting is done. 😻

    Rori
    Colorado Foothills
    word for 2022 = Renewal

    I want to hire you!!


    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
    It's been a very warm, very humid week. I love it! I wish I could have spent more time outside!!

    But we did get out for a short walk this evening.

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    It's been a tiring week too ... my first 5-day week in a while. I still have tomorrow to go but I've been thinking it should be the weekend since yesterday morning.

    Most of my weeks lately have been 4-day weeks and I much prefer that!! Fortunately, the next two weeks are 4-day weeks.


    Machka in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Got the call back from on call dr ,no pharmacy open so she told me to call drs office when they open at 7 :15 and have them fax something in.. im drinking cranberry juice but in a significant amount of pain,will text Tracy and she will have to bundle up Miles to take Carmine to school today.. im just not up to it ..
    I hate to let her down but im just feeling unwell..
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
    March Plans

    I just put together my calendar for March, so far ...

    - Lots of cycling including at least one 50 km ride.
    - Walking ... as regularly as possible.
    - Pilates, rowing, climbing stairs and strength training at home and work.
    - Audax: we're holding a 200 km event this month and an AGM.
    - Gardening - I'd like to get the dry stream in.
    - Events: maybe a little travel around Tassie. Plus some lunches/dinners. I've already had one lunch with the ladies I used to work with.
    - Meetings: So many!!
    - Medical: both husband and me. He broke a tooth so there's the dentist. His BPPV is bothering him again too. And I'm looking at getting us into hearing tests.
    - Plus, of course, there's my 2022 To Do List which blew up and went from vaguely manageable to completely out of control in January and I haven't regained any control yet.

    Machka in Oz
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited March 2022
    We’ve been up early. DH didn’t feel good and had a terrible stomach ache. He ended up as taking a long shower and feels better now. I took all the bathroom towels down stairs to the washing machine. 4:30 am here. I hope to get a bit more sleep.

    Katla

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