WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2022

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,725 Member
    Barbara -- Max is in his final year of junior school and is 'leaving' or 'graduating' this summer. The parents must have thought it was a good way to celebrate. ;) The kids do love it though. They have cook outs and nature trails etc.

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,666 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Morning, afternoon and evening, all,

    Lanette - I was scared to try the zero turn mower when Corey first got it, but Kylia's instructions are really good. I just got out there and figured it out, but I admit it was easier to figure it out if Corey wasn't around. Quite unnerving when they're watching. The hard part for me was braking (I'm better now) and figuring out where the blades are running so I could get close to the fences, etc. The fun parts are the long straightaways that let me run fast enough to create my own breeze and the turns around the trees. Once I figured out a little bit about what I was doing, I really enjoyed it. I do love instant gratification... :smiley: I did have to get him to take the sissy bar off, as I kept catching it on tree limbs and scaring the living snot out of myself when the front wheels would come off the ground.

    I genuinely need to start back on weights. I've waited all week for Corey to stop and get gas for the mowers, and I hate nagging at him. But the reason I have to have him do it is that I cannot lift the five-gallon gas can, which weighs 40 pounds when full, and get it back in my car trunk. Right now, the big mower, the walk-behind trimmer, the small tractor mower, and the push mower all need gas. My upper body strength is gone, and I need to ramp up the weights and get it back.

    Today is yard work day, and it's nice and cool this morning. Good time to do it. Corey's still asleep, and he still hasn't picked up gas, but I can use the battery trimmer or hand tools.

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa

    Lisa - thank you!! <3

    I appreciate all the tips! My DH always has the speed set on "high" - maybe it needs to run that fast, but I'm going to read the manual again. I know I can slow it down with the hand levers. I'll get used to it. It's a Toro.

    I tried moving one of the full 5 gallon gas cans last fall. No way I can even lift 40 lbs let alone have enough stability to hold and pour.

    I've started putting only 2 to 3 gallons in the 5 gallon cans when I go to the gas station. I can manage lifting 16 to 20 lbs. The gas station is only 1/2 mile from us, so no biggie running down there and putting gas in a couple cans every few weeks.

    Looks like we can mow the entire place with 2 gallons.

    I guess all this yard work keeps us out of mischief. Darn!

    Rori - thank you for popping in. Look at that snow! Hope it doesn't do much damage to trees and shrubs and flowers. I think of you often. When my DH is no longer here, I know I'll miss him terribly. The company, the caring, the friendship we had all these years. So I have to concentrate on being grateful today.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    PS - DH actually ate a banana this morning. It's a start. I'm going to make custard in a little bit, hope that tastes good to him. Otherwise, more for me.

  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 646 Member
    o:)
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,297 Member
    Sue that's a gorgeous picture of a beautiful dog. Look at those eyes!

    Annie in Delaware
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Hopping on real quick. Dealing with sinus issues again (high pressure system moving through this weekend); my head feels fuzzy and achey. blah. DH has got it, too; but he turns into a big manbaby.
    Michele- Parenting is all consuming and it sounds as if Denise is ready to hand over some of that time with PJ, so she can have a little alone time. As far as meals that PJ can help with; I was going to suggest the same things Machka suggested. Meals that need "assembling" like, sandwiches, tacos, pizza. If you want a great memory for him to have, go with the pizza. ALL of my kids (my own, my grandsons, and my childcare kiddos) have fond memories of making personal pizzas with me. I can send you an easy pizza dough recipe, or you can by pre made crusts and have everyone add their own toppings.
    Pip- Are you turning 63? or 64? Do you think you and Kirby will be attempting the MS ride this year?
    Kylia, Lanette. I see a riding mower in my future. Either that or more "non-grass" areas in my yard. Since I am doing the majority of the mowing; it would just be nice to NOT have that much lawn to mow. lol
    Heather- Oh boy! Camping where there is mud! The kids will remember this forever! lol I love camping but I married a "glamper". Tim's idea of camping has always been in a large fully furnished RV. The only time he has gone tent camping with me was before we were married. It rained the entire weekend. I was out walking in the rain, grilling in the rain, etc and he was trying to talk me into going home. lol I still do an overnight camp-out, in my backyard, once a summer with my older childcare kids. Two summers ago, I went camping with my son. He slept outside in a hammock and a bear ended up going through our campsite. I was in the tent and slept through it. I woke up the next morning and my son was in the car with the doors locked. lol
    Well, there are more of you that I wanted to reply to; but everything has leaked out of my brain. :( I will get another dose of sinus meds in me and have to head out to do my shopping. That is all I am doing today. Maybe a quick sweep of the floors and a surface clean using clorox wipes. I only have a four day week coming up, due to the Memorial Day holiday. (That actually means four day work week this week and next week, as I have Friday and Monday off). Hopefully this sinus thing goes away and I am healthy and can enjoy a four day weekend next week. Fingers crossed. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

    I will b 63. I will b doing the MS RIDE. virtually again. I don’t know if Kirby will b riding virtually with me.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,297 Member
    Carol yes that does sound dysfunctional. I'm sorry you had to grow up with that. And then to have your husband leave! You must be strong as a rock after all that.

    Annie in Delaware
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited May 2022
    Lanette— My DH is a banana fan. He likes them for breakfast and as a good snack. I like blueberries, cherry tomatoes and apples. (Something about the smell of bananas seems unpleasant to me.)

    Katla in NW Oregon
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,615 Member
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,263 Member
    Annie will she follow the advice of her doctor. It comes a point where someone will have to have power of attorney and that person makes the decisions. Sounds like she is not there yet. She is at the stage where very frustrating for you. We found if you get them talking about the past and just enjoy that time with them. Simple projects like puzzles, gardening, helping to prepare food can make things more doable. Thoughts and prayers.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,725 Member
    edited May 2022
    So sorry Annie. I think, at this stage of the game, trickery is the kindest thing. Get a doctor or social care on your side. Are you contacting all the charities, resources etc that you can? Don't be afraid to ask for help. You are now the adult here. You sound very isolated. There is help out there.
    My brother has had similar problems with his MIL. It was very tricky for a while with police and lawyers,(driving etc) but she has now got obviously past that stage. It is so very sad. She didn't know who I was at the party on Sunday. You are an angel to take it all on. I'm afraid I left my mother to the care of my DSIL and the same brother's MIL who is now in need herself. I just know I don't have it in me. Luckily my mother faded very quickly and died in hospital within a few weeks. It was a relief for my brother and me.
    The kind of love you need for what you are doing, we just didn't have.
    Sending love and strength.

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited May 2022
    I lost both of my parents due to smoking cigarettes. I still despise tobacco. It is addictive for so many people. I am very happy that DH and I are non-smokers.
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,535 Member
    Did Biggest Loser the Workout DVD. Pretty good but LONG. There’s an option for a shorter workout which I’m going to try another week. And….I even got to go for a walk around the block. Oh, life is good!

    M – PJ is 3 now. I know that he’s made pizza, how can he help with tacos or spaghetti (except for breaking the spaghetti) I know Vince wouldn’t eat tacos so that probably won’t work. I thought of salmon cakes but then remembered that Denise doesn’t like fish so that’s out. I think I’d like to stay away from hamburgers since I’m thinking of a meatloaf one night. I’m wondering about Shake and Bake chicken. This way he can get used to the shaking and (hopefully) do a better job with the pork chops. I’d like to make a beer butt chicken (that would be sort-of neat to see), but I don’t think her refrigerator is large enough to brine the chicken.

    M – have a technical question for you. They put Jess’ entire graduation on uTube. I’d like a copy of it. But, really, I don’t need all the speeches and seeing everyone getting their hoods. However, I’d ultimately like to just get the portion where Jess is getting her hood. I’m sure there’s a way to do it, I just don’t know how. Do you?

    Barbara – At the pool, I time how much I’m in the sun. I know me, and I’d be out the entire day and then be like a lobster at night.

    Rori – so great that you pop in and I’m in awe of how you’re handling things.

    Not sure what I’m going to do next, probably clean one of the litter boxes then go in the pool. It’s supposed to rain later in the day so that’s when I’ll make the cornbread for Tuesday.

    Michele NC
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,827 Member
    edited May 2022
    Lanette ... I'm so sorry that your husband is having health problems. Regardless of how he "feels" on Tuesday, I would still encourage him to see the doctor. During the years when stress was high (well, higher than normal), there were times when I considered leaving my husband ... even went so far as to pack mine and my son's bags one time ... but then sat down and laughed so hard. How, I though, am I going to tell a judge I want a divorce because my husband is being petulant because I won't make grape jelly this year? LOL! I shared that with my husband ... we worked things out.

    Annie ... I am so sorry you are having problems with your parents. May I ask how old they are? My dad is 93 and my mom will soon be 91. After moving them into assisted living this past Christmas and dealing with multiple health issues, my father and I discussed changing his and my mother's power of attorney and health care directives. In part, he agreed to this because my mom is exhibiting more and more confusion. While my dad is still very capable of making his own decisions, I asked what would happen if something happened to him first ... how would mom deal with difficult decisions and financial details when some days she discusses things that have never happened. Maybe you could approach your dad in a similar way.

    Terri ... is there a benefit to having your town now classified as a "city?"

    Carol ... you are a strong woman!

    It's a rainy cold day here after scorching temperatures yesterday and Friday. I got a little work done in the yard. After a year of nursing bad knees and the broken leg, I don't have much stamina. Only way to get that is to keep on keeping on.

    Beth near Buffalo

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Lanette if you have a Toro, there should be a lever in front of the seat that will change the ground speed from turtle-tow-rabbit. This lever is like first-second-and drive in your car. In turtle it is the slowest even if the handles are pushed all the way forward. Engine speed should always be on fast.

    Lisa I agree about learning zero turn with husbands looking on. I tell my lady customers to wait until husband not home, then take mower out without turning on blades and have fun. "Sissy bar" lol! Have never heard it called that! If your land is flat, no biggie not having it. One of my customers was thankful for his as he rolled his mower on a hill. Only injury was a broken ankle, but could have been much worse.

    Sitting at car show waiting for awards.....

    ❤
    Kylia currently in Columbus, Ohio
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
    Stat for the day-

    housecleaning etc- 3hrs 35min 40sec, dust vacuum, laundry fold/put away, sweep front entryway = 964c

    Took longer with my arm in a sling.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,105 Member
    Afternoon ladies
    Well after the festivities yesterday i slept in but i did get up and do some things around the house a little at a time. It seems i can get more done that way.. my friend posted something on Facebook that was soooo true.. that i reposted..
    I stayed in all day and rested and worked ..
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,297 Member
    edited May 2022
    Thank you ladies for your support, as always. I'm thinking of postponing my mother's appointment until November or December, the dark months when she will be worse again. That's better than cancelling or trying to force the issue. And if she gets worse again, my dad might support me.

    Beth my mom is 89 and my dad is 87.

    Lanette I have a sister in Tennessee. I will ask her to jump in when the time comes. You are right, she should be involved.

    Heather I have not contacted any resources. That's part of what this appointment is about, to get her diagnosed so we know where to turn. They have always turned to their minister but he has Covid.

    Meanwhile there is a big thunderstorm coming. Teddy is cowering beside me.

    Annie in Delaware
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,535 Member
    Lanette – ever since Vince had to go to the hospital and they determined that his potassium level was low, he’s been having a banana every day. Oh, the other day bananas were on sale for 29 cents/pound. I now have three bags of bananas in my freezer...lol

    pip – lovely table. And with one hand no less!

    Anne in DE – why would your dad say something like that????

    Got the litter box (that Vince said he wanted to clean) cleaned, cleaned the bathrooms, then went in the pool. Afterwards, got dinner ready for me, now have the cornbread in the oven.

    Just saw the next-to-last episode of “This is Us”. Tissue anyone?

    Michele NC
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,049 Member
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