WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2022

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,607 Member
    Michele ~ Maybe you need to hire a different landscaper. I can't say much because I have tried to get our lawn guy to cut back some rose of sharon bushes that are dragging on the ground and he just says he will do it but it doesn't get done.

    Started cleaning the wood cabinets in my kitchen today and am going to use a product called Rejuvenate tomorrow. I tried it on one drawer and it looked brand new.

    Question: Our ceilings are not pop corn but they have swirl patterns in them that catch dust from the overhead fans. Does anyone know how to easily get the dust off?

    Welcome to all who are visiting!

    Carol in GA

  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Short walk w/family- 20.42min, 143elev, 3.0ap, 87ahr, 97mhr, 1mi= 84c
    Strava app= 114c
    Walk home to gym- 10.25min, .51mi= 50c
    Strava app= 58c
    Treadmill jog- 9.22min, 6.4-7.0sp, 131ahr, 175mhr, 9.22min mi, 1mi= 104c
    Spin bike at gym- 18.47min, 11-14g, 134ahr, 154mhr, 15.97amph, 5mi= 171c
    Other- hanging standing crunches- 538min, 121ahr, 136mhr, 10sts of 10ea= 50c
    Other- standing crunch machine- 7.32min w/35#weight, 101ahr, 113mhr, 5sets of 10ea= 60c
    Walk gym to salon, store then home- 19.38min, 1mi= 111c
    Strava app= 114c

    Total cal 630

    *starting to do more ab work
  • strongerfaith
    strongerfaith Posts: 43 Member
    edited May 2022
    Happy May!

    My May Goals

    Log my calories and stay under
    Hydrate 80 oz 1/2 my weight
    Steps 8k- 10k
    Weight training 10 days.. more would be better, always last on my list.
    Drop 3.3 lbs. to get me into the next decade
    No LNS
    Stick with May’s UAC

    DH and I have been getting caught up on our ta-do list. We’re planting berry bushes later in the week. Lazy day afternoon..we both need to rest up.

    *My word for the month Hydrate

    fc

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,098 Member
    Well i did some small things,went through some of Alfies things and organized and put them away ,but didnt get to the comforters.. ill do that Thursday..forgot that Carmine has guitar lessons then so im going solo .ans taking Tracy and Carmine on Tuesday afternoon.
    I have gotten 1/2 of my walk in cleaned out and got thr clothes given to goodwill..
    Will try and sell my sofa and my bed .on Marketplace or Craigslist because im getting a new bed and Trudy gave me the idea of using the den which I hardly use as a dining room which in my opinion is a swell idea..
  • TerriRichardson112
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  • pipcd34
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,818 Member
    My goals for May
    1. Attend the gym Monday-Thursday! No exceptions!
    2. Use the sauna as motivation!
    3. Eat one meal a day, with a sweet thing, and a long window. 11-5:00 pm. So its an 18/6
    4. Take my vitamins every morning
    5. Drink my ACV every day
    6. Shut off my social media at 7:00 pm until 8:00am.
    This is my declaration!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,531 Member
    Carol GA – I did contact another landscaper. I’ve been very impressed with his work at my neighbor’s and also at the Green Room. I told him up front that I’m not looking for someone to cut the grass, I actually enjoy doing that. What I do need help with is knowing what plants will do well in a certain area given my requirements (for example, a flowering evergreen that doesn’t grow above 4 to 5 feet high). That I need help with and evidently he and his son have gone to school for that. I’ve used Rejuvenate on my floors, just wish it would last. But they did look nice at first.

    Jess is selling one of her beds. I would take it in a heartbeat for the condo, it would match real well (it’s white) and what I like is that it has drawers on the bottom and storage space at the condo is at a premium. The only problem is that it’s a double and I need a queen. Oh well, maybe I’ll find one like it in a queen on Craigslist or someplace like that.


    Time for bed. I will be able to do a little exercise tomorrow a.m. How I'm looking forward to being able to exercise almost every day for the next week! Crazy, huh? I actually look forward to being able to exercise!

    Michele NC
  • pipcd34
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  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
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  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    Hello to all. Thanks Barbie for starting us off.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    edited May 2022
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Barbara - I grew up with plaster walls so could never hang anything unless it was taped. I learned how to repair and cover holes in our first rental. I think pictures and such on the walls make things feel more cozy. Rodger just shakes his head and let’s me go. I’ve been trying to think of how to rearrange some furniture, it would involve moving the heavy art piece plus the wall hung tv. I will make sure it’s what I want before making that request. Rodger drive truck for the 8 years of our early married life, if I wanted things done I had to do it.

    My Mother would not do anything without my father. Dad taught me to do for myself, Mom just wasn’t interested. I always found it funny because my Grandmother, her mother, had her own tool drawer and did things herself.

    Carla - my brother’s name is Harley and it was my Grandfather’s name. I have a hard time not picturing them when you say Harley.

    Vicki - I agree that Michele is a blessing for Jerry. I think she came into his life for a reason. She’s teaching him a lot.

    Annie - I would be like your Mom, rereading books is like visiting old friends. I just started a book last night that is probably the 4th time.

    Michele - I admire your patience. I think it’s a shame Denise is missing Jess’ graduation. One day she may regret how she is pushing her family to the side.
    I have been wanting my husband to build a bed with drawers for us. It would make a huge difference for storage in our bedroom.

    Kim - I hope you have a peaceful weekend despite the pickiness and food dilemma. I am a very picky eater so I’m sure my girls will one day be complaining about me. Although they do know if they make KD for me I would be happy.

    I watched the American Idol special tonight, they brought winners from the last 20 seasons to sing duets. I was not a big fan of the show when Simon Cowell was on it and didn’t watch it regularly. My Dad was a huge fan. The year that Scotty McReery and Lauren Alaina were on it was the last season he watched. Every week he would ask me if I had watched it, so much that I ended up watching the last few episodes. Tonight they performed together and I cried through the whole song because Dad would have enjoyed it so much. I have followed their careers and they have both been quite successful.

    I’ve been teary a lot lately, I’m not sure what is going on. Maybe I just need a vacation.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    I can't remember the last time I saw American Idol ... probably 2008 or 2009.

    Just looked it up. The last one I saw was in 2009 when Adam Lambert was there.

    M in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,098 Member
    Woke up at 2:30 and couldnt go back to sleep ,that hasnt happened in a long time..
    Going to try because i have to take care of the little guy and i need my rest.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,098 Member
    Well going back to sleep didnt work.. think i got scammed on the phone last night...i didnt give them any information but i said yes 3 times and got an automatic hang up i hope,they said it was the social security administration and they were on a recorded line and to press one to opt out which i did after i called back .. ugh..today is gonna be a doozy.between the 2 kids and dropping the dogs at the groomers and Miles in a new car seat.. its definitely going to be a napping afternoon today lol.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    2022 Goals
    My 2022 goals are a continuation of my 2021 goals.

    Upcoming Appointments
    Education/Career
    Medical
    House
    Office
    Computer
    Garden
    Spiritual
    Fitness/Sports
    Cycling
    Audax Tasmania
    Recreation


    House > Office > Computer become more specific as they go along. I have a number of thing which need to be done in the house (sleeping room, dining room, etc.) but most importantly the home office needs a whole lot of work. And along with that I need to organise the drives on my computer into a better filing system.

    The goal is to have an organised and decluttered house.

    Progress: Crawling forward.


    Fitness/Sports > Cycling > Audax Tasmania also become more specific as they go along. There are a number of fitness/sport things I'd like to try, with a focus on cycling, and a large part of my cycling endeavours includes my volunteer work with Audax Tasmania ... and maybe even riding some events again myself!

    The goal it to improve my fitness level.

    Progress: Not bad. I've been active but the paperwork side of my sport is sliding a bit.


    Garden is a very small category because that's my husband's domain but I'd like to finish weeding the place and get some flowers and other plants going to choke out the weeds.

    The goal is to have a relaxing and functional area outside for reading, exercise and socialising.

    Progress: Making progress!!


    Medical is mostly my husband's appointments, which I also need to attend because I'm his ears and cognition.

    The goal is to keep him as healthy as he can be.

    Progress: Slow and steady.


    Education/Career ... little things like becoming really good at SQL, brushing up on VB, and learning data analysis software.

    The goal is to expand my skillset.

    Progress: Making progress with the new job!!


    May! Looking ahead ...

    FT Work - 4th month of new job.
    PT Work as Legal Assistant most evenings and some days. Hahahaha. Kidding ... sort of.
    Wonky bus schedules and might not be able to work from home this month.
    But 4 days of work each week.
    Lots of medical stuff!!
    Cycling club event, advertising, paperwork, etc. ... which I've been saying I'll get to for a month now.
    As much cycling and walking as I can toss into the mix.
    Bit of beekeeping stuff.
    A bit of gardening ... unfortunately I can't see the garden when I get home from work anymore.
    And whatever I can accomplish from my To Do list.


    Machka in Oz

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,098 Member
    Machka - wish I had your and Pips stamina ..goodness your gettin it done
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    edited May 2022
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Machka - wish I had your and Pips stamina ..goodness your gettin it done

    We're a bit younger, I think. :)

    And I'm not sure how much I'm actually getting done. I look around and see a whole lot of started, but not completed, projects.

    But I need to focus on certain things till the beginning of July, and squeeze extra things in whenever there's a gap.

    On May 1, there was a small gap ...

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    One of our neighbours was moving and left various furniture items outside their place with a large sign that said, Free Take Me. I wasn't interested in most of it because we've got a whole lot of furniture anyway. But there was a small shelf that interested me and I grabbed it.

    It holds a small portion of my tea very nicely. :)

    I couldn't believe how much tea there was when I emptied the shelves and found it all!!

    But I've got it set up now so that I can see most of it and hopefully I will work my way through it ... and not buy any more for a long time!!




    Machka in Oz
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Tracey, Is "KD" the same as macaroni and cheese?

    Vicki, I am so glad you are getting that rain. Still in shock over the retired fire chief's death. Such a tragedy for that town...and for Nebraska. (((Hugs)))

    Karen in Virginia
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Bea pick up day. Last night was VERY short, so I'm fitting a nap in before we set off.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    :'( The last news at bedtime was that the dishwasher wouldn't start. Jake will call a repair person this morning.
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 645 Member
    edited May 2022
    OH Tracey that just made me BURST out LAUGHING! I have the same problem whenever someone tells me their dog or cat is named Lacy or Lacey. Our oldest daughter is named after my husband's family... Lacy and it just doesn't seem right that someone would name a dog/cat/pet after my daughter!

    Ah well, grands stopped by for their dirty (and three remaining clean) clothes last night. LOL Anne had a good trip. The team didn't win their game. First loss this season, but she had a good time and it was a lot warmer in Reno than it was here. Their last home game is this Saturday. Then two more road trips and hopefully the playoffs.

    Supposed to get warmer this week. Maybe spring has finally, truly arrived in MN.

    Carla, in MN
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,291 Member
    Good morning ladies!

    Machka ooh that looks inviting! Tea is wonderful stuff for pampering yourself, and having a big selection does just that!

    Kim I know it's a real struggle to cook for one's mother. Mine also likes plain food mostly heavy beef, no spices except salt, and a quarter cup of frozen mixed veggies. No cauliflower nor broccoli. No chicken. And every night they wonder why I do mine separately and eat early. Give it a shot and do your best, but don't kick yourself for compromising.

    Well I'm off to buy groceries. I'm going to try some stevia for my plain yoghurt and my oatmeal. That ought to save some calories and tame some cravings. Sugar is sneaky and evil and has crept back into my habits.

    I'm in a good mood because I found an interesting guy on OkCupid. I wish he lived closer. We shall see if he responds to my intro.

    That balances the email I got from my book club leader. He wants to be more religious and wants us all to follow him into more heavy practice. My practice is fine now, thank you very much! I am holding space open for returning to yoga when my knee is stronger.

    Have a great day!
    Annie in Delaware
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