WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2022

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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,705 Member
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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,705 Member
    Hugs to all! Healing thoughts for illnesses and injuries.

    Made it home from Kentucky in time to unload truck and head to massage. Really needed it after working outside! DH then called to let me know that the power was out. We visited with our nephew and another neighbor. Power was out about 3 hours.

    Time to get ready for work.

    Stay hydrated today especially if experiencing this heat wave.

    Beth So tramatic! I am happy that the injuries weren't worse. I agree that the neighbors should pay the vet bills.

    ❤
    Kylia back in Ohio
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,643 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    I guess in a way I was hoping Vince would change his mind about going to Denise’s, but he’s about to cancel the hotel reservation so I guess we’re only going for the one day. Yes, it makes me sad, but at the same time, if we stayed it would be, in a sense, saying that what Denise did is OK

    Michele NC

    I'm sure you've thought this through and know what it will mean for the future.
    You've finally been given a chance to see PJ for 3 days.
    You're cutting it back to 1 day.
    Do you think you'll be given the chance to PJ again?


    M in Oz

  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,299 Member
    Katie so sorry about your mom's expectations about your dad. It's something to be negotiated but it's so hard to be the child in a negotiation. Keep us in your pocket as you try to set limits.

    I ate so much yesterday I will have to skimp all week to make up some calories. It was good food though.

    Annie in Delaware
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,978 Member
    For anyone who loves frou-frou coffee drinks but has given them up due to calories, may I suggest this one.

    1 packet Folgers singles instant coffee with 6 oz of water (or 6 oz of brewed coffee)
    1 scoop of Ancient Nutrition Salted Caramel Bone Broth
    6 oz of pre-packaged protein drink - I used Aloha plant based vanilla
    Scoop of ice cubes
    Blend for 30 seconds

    I had this with a two-ingredient bagel with soft cream cheese for breakfast this morning.
    Slightly under 400 calories and 40 grams of protein

    I only drink my calories when they also come with a bunch of protein; the coffee drink had close to 30 of those 40 in my breakfast. The bagel had the other 10 since it was made with Greek yogurt. The salted caramel bone broth is delicious but it doesn’t mix well unless you blend it. I have also used it in hot tea. I love it, but getting it dissolved is a pain in the rear. It mixes right in with the blender.

    I am gearing up for a sugar free June. Protein is the only thing I’ve found to conquer the sugar craving.
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,619 Member
    Lanette ~ You are wonderfully blessed to have so many people to help you through this time! o:)

    Carol in GA
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,643 Member
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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Michele there's nothing that would keep me from seeing my grandson for 3 days! Don't punish yourself!!! 💞

    Lanette we're all here for you 💞 it sounds like you have wonderful caring friends and family 💞
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited May 2022
    🌺 Michele Barbie and others have given you good advice. Let Vince stay home and go visit your girls. 🌺
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,914 Member
    Good morning, afternoon and evening all,

    For those just going back to work after three (or more) days off, hope it was a wonderful weekend.

    For us retired folks, happy Tuesday.

    Lanette, I woke up thinking of you. Glad to see your post, and so pleased that your community is stepping up to help.

    Michele, Enjoy your time with PJ. I certainly don't have any answers on the rest, but families kind of baffle me anyway.

    Writing this is just procrastinating getting the dark little toolroom under the carport cleaned out. But it's not going to clean itself. I think as soon as I have it stripped completely of everything, I'm going to paint the whole blinking thing with some of the old white paint I have around here from the year we moved in. It doesn't have to look good, but it has to be brighter. The older I get, the less well I deal with dim lighting.

    That is pretty well the ambition for the day. Turn on some music that gets me moving and start cleaning.

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,537 Member
    edited May 2022
    Worked. They must have been pretty slow (no surprise), so there wasn’t much prep that needed to be done. What that transferred into was that I was able to go to the gym. Yea! Then I went to the Salvation Army.

    Kim – every time I search on Skinnytaste, I keep getting their menus. I searched on the homepage, then by “all recipes”. Always the weekly menu.

    Tracey – how I want to see Denise and spend time with PJ. But Vince is quite upset with her. Maybe I’ll give in this time and we’ll stay a shorter time. Then at another time we can go up on a Fri and come back on a Sun. Hotels are cheaper then, anyway. The thing is that she lied to our faces. If she had said “I don’t want to go” at least she would have been being honest. Then I probably would have said something to the effect of “as an adult, we sometimes need to do things that we don’t want to do”. But she didn’t say that. So glad you had a good time at the party

    M – I don’t think I come up with creative reasons not to attend things very often. As a matter of fact, this weekend we’re going to Steve’s in PA for a “picnic”. At first Vince didn’t want to go, but I said to him “look Steve always comes here on his way from PA to FL and from FL to PA. We really should go”. So that’s the main reason we’re going now. Maybe Denise feels she’s just a stop on our way. Actually, going to her is out of our way. Denise told US that she wasn’t going, she never even sent Jess a congratulations card or called her to congratulate her. Jess’ friend from VA flew out, Colby’s sisters sent Jess a gift, others sent a gift, but her own sister couldn’t even call to say “congratulations”. Heck, she couldn’t even text! Vince already cancelled the hotel and the woman who watches the cats. The reason Denise couldn't go? "There was a noreaster". Steve left from the exact same airport and he didn't have a problem. But still...not to have even sent a card!

    Oh, today is Denise's birthday. I just told Vince that we should give her a call.

    I never thought of Vince staying home and just me going! Maybe I can do that one weekend. Thanks for the idea

    Flea – we don’t know how Jess ruined Denise’s wedding, either. IF that’s the reason she refused to go to the graduation. Unfortunately, Vince does not agree with not changing our plans. He didn’t want to go at all, I was the one who negotiated being there at least one night.

    Off to the pool. I have to go pick up a prescription for Loki and then I’ll probably go to the Salvation Army in Hickory. See, for some unknown reason, my garage door keeps opening and closing. The guy from the garage door place is supposed to be here this afternoon.

    Michele NC
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,886 Member
    Beth-- How scary. I hope Cecil is okay. I agree with the others, they should pay the vet bill.

    Katiebug--Sending prayers and hugs. Hope your mom will understand that you need the extra help. Sorry to hear your dad is not doing well. Glad to read he will be okay.

    KJ--Pray you are feeling better soon.

    Lanette--Sending hugs and prayers

    Flea--Sending prayers that you and son stay well, and other son is better fast.

    Well back to work today and end of the month. Having to track down calanders for June for the different doctor offices. It comes around every month, but I still have to call for them to be faxed. Also today was weekly weight in and down just under a pound. For the month I am down 2.4 for the month of May. Not a lot but will take it.

    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    Can't believe it is the last day of may and I am way behind skipped a few pages and started again at P68.

    Had a busy week with mum last week and volunteering at the theatre. Mum has bought a new mobility scooter, she was looking at powered wheelchairs but they are too sensitive for her and she couldn't control it. Shame because her legs are really bothering her and she is finding it difficult to walk . I might have to ring the doctors tomorrow to see how long the referral will take. (She has been referred to have a made to measure knee brace) but not sure when this will happen.

    Had a terrible nights sleep last night (or lack of sleep!) Not sure what the problem was but I tossed and turned all night. Felt as if I was sleeping on a pile of bricks, I hope I have a better night tonight.

    I went for a lovely walk with DD and the dog on Sunday, it had been raining most of the day but the sun came out and we walked near the farm where DD works, it was so peaceful lots of green fields and the birds singing just what I needed to recharge my batteries. We couldn't walk all the way around like we used to because the environmental agency have bought up some of the land to help with the flood defences - such a shame, they have re routed the river and have reinforced the banks. I know it needs to be done, but I feel sorry for the wildlife that have lost their homes.

    Poor Leah (the dog) her allergies have flared up again. We wash her feet and tummy after every walk, but she is still a bit itchy.

    Not sure if I will catch up with all the posts, but if not I'll see you on the June thread.

    Love to all
    Viv UK
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    Lanette - so sorry for your loss, sending love to you an your family <3

    Viv UK
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    Beth I hope little Cecil is okay, poor pup what a horrible thing to happen in his own garden. Like others I think the neighbours should pay towards the vet bill. I would also ask them to invest in a very large fence to keep their dog from attacking again!

    Viv UK
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,342 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,342 Member
    Virtually standing by your side Lanette. 🫂💕👽

    Mellow mood but not much more to say right now. Stay strong ladies!

    RvRita
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,208 Member
    edited May 2022
    Beth- thanks for posting the update on your pup- so scary for all of you, I am sure.

    Kelly- I think I have the same crud as you- Felt terrible all weekend. I didn't cancel my daycare
    because it is just the one and only half day. If I still had all the kids, I would seriously be thinking of canceling-Don't remember ever canceling but sure felt like it MANY times- always felt guilty thinking about it. Just hoping it doesn't trigger my asthma again-it is close, I can feel it. Slept off and on until 9:30 when dh came home from work.

    Carla- I hope your new situation at work turns out ok.

    Viv- hope your mom can find what works best for her

    Time for another cup of hot tea- drank so much last night that I was full and skipped dinner(barely ate lunch, skipped breakfast) had a bean burrito for lunch and a few pieces of beef jerky in the afternoon.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Michele-I agree with Tracey. Jess and Denise are adults and they should work it out and not put you and Vince in the middle. Don't punish yourselves and PJ for their behavior. I’d also just go by myself if the mister chose not to.

    Beth-Glad the pup is going to be OK.

    Tracey-So sorry about your daughter and SIL.

    Katie-My mother was taking care of my grandmother when she had dementia. It got to the point that it was too difficult and she was not qualified to perform the care my grandmother needed. Eventually, she had to go into a care facility. It was not the ideal situation, but my mother could not take care of herself and my grandmother anymore and the health of both started severely suffering.

    Well, I have my workout completed. Am sitting outside in the sun to cool down. It has started getting really windy very early in the morning now, so the cool wind with the warm sun is nice right after a good sweat. The rest of they day, it’ll be too cold to sit outside like this.

    Tina in CA
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,704 Member
    :)
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    sending good thoughts to all. hugs and support and encouragement to those who need them

    long day, as usual, nothing special, taking care of stuff, all seems to take more time all told than is available. conundrum! weather is nice.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,217 Member
    :)<3 Be looking for the new thread--coming soon :)

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