WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2022
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Working on my blurb most of the day. Three people have looked at it, including DH. Getting close.
I left half my dinner to keep for tomorrow lunch and forgot to turn the stove burner off. It's nicely caramelised, but I might still eat it!
Love Rita's story!
Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Afternoon ladies
Tracey- im so sorry to hear about your daughter ,I hope and pray she is able to conceive again.. i was a miracle baby.. my mother had a miscarriage before be a brother who passed a few hours after birth and a few miscarriages after me. And then adopted my brother..
Will be praying for her and for all the families in texas.
Tracy took me to Panera for lunch we had a nice time...1 -
Tracey--I am so sorry for your and DD's loss. Been there and it is not easy. Sending prayers and hugs.
RVRita--How funny!!
On the subject of shaving. I don't shave very often anymore. Don't think I have much under my arms anymore. I think I only shave my legs a couple times a year. Sure beats every week or more.
Another raining day in the 50's. Need the moisture.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
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I am dragging my feet about going to the grocery store. DH plans to send me on my own. I am tired. My plan at the moment is to procrastinate. :noway: Probably not a good strategy. :grumble:
Pip—HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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6am and I woke up to a breakfast and a happy bday sign. 63 doesn’t feel any different than 62. So far a crappy year, had a 10 lb alien baby, ruined Kirby’s long awaited Alaska cruise, broke my shoulder again…. What’s next…..
I have some journals that I’ve kept and I just numbered them and started to read them. I think enough time has passed that I’ll be able to get through them. So far I’ve noticed that (and have always realized). I have the lowest self esteem ever. I talked/prayed/wrote to God a lot to try to help me through life. This is interesting to look back. It’s starting on October 1990 at give you an idea how old I was.11 -
Bday stats for the day-
birthday walk w/family- 1hr 56min 3sec, 53elev, 89ahr, 111mhr, 6.09mi= 545c
Strava app = 694c
Walk home to gym- 11.08min, .53mi= 49c
Strava app = 61c
Stairclimber- 21min, 126ahr, 153mhr, lvl5-8, 1115steps, 70fl= 196c
Lateral machine- 17.10min, lvl5, 57arpm, 129ahr, 165mhr, 9laps, 2.01mi= 185c
Walk gym to store then home- 16.55min, .76mi= 95c
Strava app = 87c
Total cal 1070
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OregonMother wrote: »PreviousWhidislander wrote: »Today is my mammogram at the on base clinic. Should be interesting! Most procedures were done at places with a technician that has been doing it for years. Not sure how I feel having some young corpsman doing it! Also I might freak them out because I have underarm hair. I'll be damned, if I am gonna shave it, because they're uncomfortable about it. I have noticed it doesn't really grow anymore, its just a nice wispy thing, and I do not have any underarm odor. I rarely use deodorant. I find that interesting. So there's that little tmi of info for you. Lol!
Have a good day ladies!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
Why would someone be uncomfortable about underarm hair???
As for deodorant, the recommendation is: "You should also avoid using deodorant, talcum powder or creams before your breast screen appointment, as these can show up on your x-ray."
https://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/your-mammogram-appointment/your-mammogram-appointment-faqs#:~:text=You should wear a two,up on your x-ray.
All the best!
M in Oz
Had to laugh at this. When I started shaving my legs, I was 12 and saw mom shaving under her arms so figured I needed to do that too. Fast forward 50 years… I decided to stop shaving under my arms since I’m living in an rv and wouldn’t you know I don’t have any hair in my armpits! All those years wasted shaving when I didn’t have too! Lol🤪😆🤪
RvRita
One of the perks? of chemo, radiation, and the drugs I am on: no underarm hair, very little leg and arm hair. Downside: barely any eyebrows or eyelashes, slow growing hair on my head (but, hey, it is growing). But I still have chin hairs. Go figure. So I've given up some shaving for another. Bleh.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR
Oh those blasted chin hairs! I swear mine are black plastic!💖
Rebecca0 -
Happy Birthday Pip!
Tracy - So sorry for DD's loss.
Lisa - Agree with you about the cats but I have a large jealous Labradoodle who thinks she is a lap dog. She gets her front end up on my lap when she can and will push the cats off to do it.
Rita - Your story was hilarious!
Cloudy day here with sunbreaks. I have hamburger stew in the crockpot for tonight. We are starting in-person choir practice tonight and I am happy about that. All will wear masks and space out. We will sing from the pews nearest the piano and both doors at the front of the church will be kept open.
In the meantime I hope to utilize a sunbreak or two to get some yardwork done. Carrots and potatoes are up and tomatoes have just started to bloom. I will need to buy some new marigolds as the slugs have gotten to the ones I planted and eaten them completely.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA4 -
Happy Birthday Pip! Don't get yourself down about the past. You are the best thing Kirby has ever got, don't you forget it.💖👍. Trips are just things, bones are just bones, and and that alien baby was one for the record books, but those things have no bearing on you and Kirby as a couple.
Whether the weather be fine,
Or whether the weather be not,
Whether the weather be cold,
Or whether the weather be hot.
We'll weather the weather,
Whatever the weather,
Whether we like it or not!
Hugs friend!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa4 -
Well, I now have the dubious distinction of being able to say that I have the highest handicap in our league.
My mother had 2 miscarriages before she had me. My father said it was always in the third month. I’m convinced that my mother was Rh-. Most people are Rh+ but I’m – and that’s why I survived.
RVRita – funny!
Flea – great spin on things!
Looks like we’re going to the local baseball team’s game tonight. I think Steve will like it. If it rained, I was going to suggest we go out to dinner. But it looks like it’s just going to be cloudy. We’ll probably need to leave in a few. Have my food all ready to take since I’m not at all crazy about the food at the park (hot dogs and hamburgers...ych)
Michele NC1 -
I am dragging my feet about going to the grocery store. DH plans to send me on my own. I am tired. My plan at the moment is to procrastinate. :noway: Probably not a good strategy. :grumble:
Pip—HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Can you order online and pick up? This is what I do now, and it has made all the difference.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR1 -
Flea- i do the same thing...ordee and pick up groceries
Pip- happiest of Birthdays dear friend ,im sorry its been a crappy year.. 63 is gonna be awesome !!
Im tired and I dont have to babysit tomorrow.. so ill try and do some laundry and do some more picking up...1 -
Bday stats for the day-
birthday walk w/family- 1hr 56min 3sec, 53elev, 89ahr, 111mhr, 6.09mi= 545c
Strava app = 694c
Walk home to gym- 11.08min, .53mi= 49c
Strava app = 61c
Stairclimber- 21min, 126ahr, 153mhr, lvl5-8, 1115steps, 70fl= 196c
Lateral machine- 17.10min, lvl5, 57arpm, 129ahr, 165mhr, 9laps, 2.01mi= 185c
Walk gym to store then home- 16.55min, .76mi= 95c
Strava app = 87c
Total cal 1070
Happy Birthday!2 -
🥺 Cannot comprehend the tragedy in Uvalde. So many young lives cut short.
☘️ Terri
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Pip:
🎂🥂🍾 Happy Birthday 🍾🥂🎂
You are the bee’s knees!!!When you refer to something as 'the bee's knees', it means that it is of excellent or very high quality. The origin of this expression is largely unknown,1 -
Terri and Pip - my mom uses the saying the Bees Knees and I was hopping I could find a cute Bee and Birthday image instead I found this
Bee’s Knees Cocktail
Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 cocktail
• The bee’s knees is a classic cocktail made with gin, lemon and honey! This recipe is strong, refreshing and delicious. Recipe yields 1 cocktail; you can multiply the ingredients and make up to 3 cocktails at once in a standard cocktail shaker.
INGREDIENTS
• ½ ounce honey syrup (see step 1)
• 1 ounce lemon juice (about ½ medium lemon)
• 2 ounces gin
• Lemon twist, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
1. To make the honey syrup: Combine equal parts honey and water (say, 2 tablespoons each if you’re only making a few cocktails) in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan. Warm in the microwave or over the stovetop just until you can completely stir the honey into the water. Set aside.
2. Before juicing your lemons, use a vegetable peeler or channel knife to peel off a strip(s) of zest for your twist.
3. To make the cocktail, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the honey syrup, lemon juice and gin. Securely fasten the lid and shake until the mixture is very cold, about 30 seconds.
4. Strain the drink into a coupe or martini glass. Twist the lemon peel over the cocktail to release some of its oils, then drop it in. Enjoy while cold.
Happy Birthday Pip!!!!!10 -
Terri and Pip - my mom uses the saying the Bees Knees and I was hopping I could find a cute Bee and Birthday image instead I found this
Bee’s Knees Cocktail
Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 cocktail
• The bee’s knees is a classic cocktail made with gin, lemon and honey! This recipe is strong, refreshing and delicious. Recipe yields 1 cocktail; you can multiply the ingredients and make up to 3 cocktails at once in a standard cocktail shaker.
INGREDIENTS
• ½ ounce honey syrup (see step 1)
• 1 ounce lemon juice (about ½ medium lemon)
• 2 ounces gin
• Lemon twist, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
1. To make the honey syrup: Combine equal parts honey and water (say, 2 tablespoons each if you’re only making a few cocktails) in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan. Warm in the microwave or over the stovetop just until you can completely stir the honey into the water. Set aside.
2. Before juicing your lemons, use a vegetable peeler or channel knife to peel off a strip(s) of zest for your twist.
3. To make the cocktail, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the honey syrup, lemon juice and gin. Securely fasten the lid and shake until the mixture is very cold, about 30 seconds.
4. Strain the drink into a coupe or martini glass. Twist the lemon peel over the cocktail to release some of its oils, then drop it in. Enjoy while cold.
Happy Birthday Pip!!!!!
That sounds delicious! If I could make one, and if I could drink it, (alcohol contraindicated) I would give a toast to you, Pip, for many more journeys around the sun.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR3 -
Happy Birthday Pipster!
That Bees Knees recipe sounds great by the way. Have one for me if you're making some.
Lanette
Holding down the fort in muggy SW WA State1 -
Whidislander wrote: »Happy Birthday Pip! Don't get yourself down about the past. You are the best thing Kirby has ever got, don't you forget it.💖👍. Trips are just things, bones are just bones, and and that alien baby was one for the record books, but those things have no bearing on you and Kirby as a couple.
Whether the weather be fine,
Or whether the weather be not,
Whether the weather be cold,
Or whether the weather be hot.
We'll weather the weather,
Whatever the weather,
Whether we like it or not!
Hugs friend!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
Thx for your kind words1 -
Thx for all your birthday wishes.1
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Kylia thank you one less repair.
Lanette I am on your page about vaccines for dogs. I also feel this way about flea and tick meds. I am now using essential oils on Drew.
(((Tracey))) (((Kaitlyn)))
Happy Birthday :flowerforyou:1 -
Happy Birthday Pip! It has been a rough year for you, but these things will pass. You are a wonderful person! AND you and Kirby appear to be GREAT for each other! Another time will come up for the trip and you will heal. You are a STRONG woman! I hope your day continued to be as good as your breakfast looked.
Margaret You are welcome! Like I said, I have done the same for our customers. DH whines that I am loosing business for us, but the customers come back to us when they have a real problem.
My Miata got cleaned up and covered up with her car cover tonight. She was dirty. I figured she won't be out at least until next Monday night. Ran some errands with DH tonight. Have cleaning clothes in the washer.
Time for bed. Have a restful night!
Kylia in Ohio
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Tracey … so very sorry to hear of your daughter’s loss…
Pip … Happy Birthday!
Rita … funny story!
Beth0 -
Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. My daughter is heartbroken and not feeling well. She is resting though and her DH is right by her side.
I checked in with his Mom to see how he is doing and she said he is being stoic but really hurting.
Kim - It’s a shame your Mother criticizes. I hope when she moves closer she stops that.
Rebecca - I would struggle with the dog hair too, but put up with it to see my kids.
I used all of my berry picking money to spend time at the pool and buy clothes. That was the summer I met my husband, it was money well spent I guess.
Heather - that is my problem with walking too. It’s taken me a long time, but I found one therapist that told me to walk with my belly sucked in. It automatically straightens your posture and makes you walk properly. Of course, you don’t hold your breath you still have to breathe.
My DH has to think things are his idea too. Then he tells me that I make all of the decisions. It’s infuriating.
Lisa - Thank you. I have talked to her today via text only. She has been napping on and off and sending a text when she wants to say something. She said she is trying to remember that she knows lots of people that have gone on to have healthy happy babies and it sucks right now but they will grieve and get through it. I have such a strong girl.
Katla - yes this would have been her first. They needed assistance getting there so it’s not as easy trying again, but they will be when she is given permission to do so.
Rita - that’s hilarious, if I was on the inside I would be screaming. Lol
Flea - too bad it couldn’t take the chin hairs first. They sure are stubborn.
Pip - Happy Birthday! I was always told those things come in 3’s I think you’re done for a while.
Michele - when I miscarried years ago, that was the problem I was A- and DH was A+. They gave me a shot and next time was no issue. Both of my girls are A+
Kylia - I agree with you. It’s a great way to get business. Even if they don’t have a huge repair, they probably recommend you die to that customer service.
Tracey in Edmonton4 -
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I'm reading an excellent book, "Emotional Intelligence - Moving beyond the legacy of trauma" by Galit Atlas.
I spent this early morning with tears running down my face. In a good way.(I was upstairs)
Then I sat with DH in our bed telling him about some of the grief I have been feeling recently about family. He dud his best to listen without trying to cheer me up (!) and I thanked him for listening. I felt keeping it to myself would create distance. It's hard for him, because he processes trauma very differently, but I did feel close to him and he did his best.
Love to everyone. Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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margaretturk wrote: »Kylia thank you one less repair.
Lanette I am on your page about vaccines for dogs. I also feel this way about flea and tick meds. I am now using essential oils on Drew.
(((Tracey))) (((Kaitlyn)))
Happy Birthday :flowerforyou:
A question ... aren't essential oils poisonous for pets?
I'm sure I read that about cats and essential oils ... especially lavender.
M in Oz0 -
Good morning lovelies.
Heather: Men process things in an entirely different way, and are hard-wired to ‘fix’ things for us. We need to be very clear with them about what we need from them.
I am going into the ‘city’ to buy some fresh salmon. Probably won’t get much done in the garden today as we are forecast heavy showers today.
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☘️ Terri2 -
Regarding miscarriages ...
The genetic mutation: MTHFR and Factor V Leiden are responsible for blood clots and may be responsible for miscarriages too.
If someone has had a couple miscarriages and wants to get pregnant, it's worth having a blood test to check for these.
People have two MTHFR genes, inheriting one from each of their parents. Mutations can affect one (heterozygous) or both (homozygous) of these genes. I am homozygous for the C677T mutation - my MTHFR genes are both mutated.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326181
https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/mthfr#1
I had 2 or 3 miscarriages.
I also had DVT.
Machka in Oz
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »I'm reading an excellent book, "Emotional Intelligence - Moving beyond the legacy of trauma" by Galit Atlas.
Love to everyone. Heather UK xxxxxxxx
In the 1980s, as I recall, we called "Emotional Inheritance" etc. "breaking the cycle".
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