WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2022

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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,880 Member
    Katla - Hope the waters don't reach your house - apparently Yellowstone National Park is closed due to flooding as well. Above average snowfall over the winter and 400% higher rainfall than average this spring are combining for record-breaking floods across the area.

    We are looking at a heat wave here and no rain in the forecast for the next three weeks, but then, that's summertime in Arkansas. Spring's all rain and summer's all sun. We did want to move to a place with four distinct seasons, and we found that, so I'm not going to get cranky about it. The friends we left behind in West Texas are surviving temperatures in the 100s on a daily and weekly basis. And we had rain nearly every day last week, and they have seen only a spattering of rain in the last three months... and none in the forecast.

    Worked in the yard from 8:30 to about 2:30, with just a couple breaks for water and rest... Took me an hour to cool down enough to get in the shower. If I don't wait until I get cooled down, I'm still sweating when I get out of the shower, and I hate that... Sweated enough to lose a couple pounds of water weight, and am busily drinking liquids now to get rehydrated.

    I am in the house for the duration now, though. Haven't seen Egg since 8:30 this morning, so she's either outside and found some shade, or more likely under a bed somewhere in the house staying cool.

    Hugs or huzzahs to all who need them...
    Love y'all,
    Lisa in AR
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,001 Member
    Feeling a bit better this evening. I’ve been resting up as per instructions from NP yesterday. She gave me much more info than the doctor did when he did my original procedure.

    (((Hugs))) or cheers to those who need them.
    Don’t let the #kittens# get you down.

    ☘️ Terri
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Hello Ladies.

    I cooked/baked all day Saturday and the kitchen was HOT! I think I must have sweat off a few pounds...too bad it's already back on. I made spiced nuts, tiramisu mini cupcakes, mini quiches, no bake cookies, and chocolate dipped shortbread cookies for my friend's birthday party. I enjoyed making it. I don't cook/bake for people too often anymore. I have cookies and cupcakes galore taking over my freezer. There was so much food, she asked me to take some of it back home so she didn't eat it all. I sent some cupcakes to work with the Mister. The rest will be great snacks for the boys when they go back out on the boat again.

    We went to a comedy show last night. I have not been to one in a very long time. I need to find more of those. It's so great to laugh.

    Has anyone done a wine and food tour through the Rhone or Loire Valleys in France? If so, did you use a tour operator that you'd recommend?

    Have a great week!

    Tina in CA



    We've cycled some of the Rhone ... on our own.

    M in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Terri- feel better soon...
    Oh lordy I remember all the female problems i had ,its no joke
    I did hear back from the other Bedding place and they have what i want..so i called and canceled from the other place ,just going to drop off the mattress pads on Thursday and wont deal with that company again.
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,250 Member
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  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Hello Ladies.

    I cooked/baked all day Saturday and the kitchen was HOT! I think I must have sweat off a few pounds...too bad it's already back on. I made spiced nuts, tiramisu mini cupcakes, mini quiches, no bake cookies, and chocolate dipped shortbread cookies for my friend's birthday party. I enjoyed making it. I don't cook/bake for people too often anymore. I have cookies and cupcakes galore taking over my freezer. There was so much food, she asked me to take some of it back home so she didn't eat it all. I sent some cupcakes to work with the Mister. The rest will be great snacks for the boys when they go back out on the boat again.

    We went to a comedy show last night. I have not been to one in a very long time. I need to find more of those. It's so great to laugh.

    Has anyone done a wine and food tour through the Rhone or Loire Valleys in France? If so, did you use a tour operator that you'd recommend?

    Have a great week!

    Tina in CA



    We've cycled some of the Rhone ... on our own.

    M in Oz

    I don't want anyone in my group to have to drive, so I'm looking for a guide of some sort. I can plan it out myself and maybe just hire a driver, but I would prefer to have someone do that for me. I really don't like planning trips.

    The wineries in the Rhone Valley (as I remember) are not really close to each other, so we can't "winery hop" easily, without getting in and out of a car.

    Tina in CA

  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,648 Member
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,518 Member

    Worked today and got to the gym!!!! Then went to the Salvation Army and found the kind of crock pot that I want for the condo (one with a removable crock). Then went to WalMart because we got a letter yesterday saying that one of Loki’s medications had been recalled. Seems that this batch wasn’t recalled, but we had no way of knowing. Then came home to a nice surprise. The guy to put in the bushes came! It’s only been a year since I first approached him about this, a year since we haven’t had the landscape lights.

    When I got home from work around 12, the landscaper’s trucks, etc were here. He has the plants where they should go. But he’s not here. I thought at first he left for lunch. But here it is, almost 3 and they aren’t back. Wondering….. Update: I suspect he's just going to leave them here overnight

    Tracey – according to my father, Vince had 3 big strikes against him. He wasn’t Catholic, he had long hair, and...sin all sins...he wasn’t Polish. But here we are...44 years later

    The paper said it was supposed to be sunny and 94 today. When I came out of BK it was rainy and 68. Go figure….

    Ceramics tonight

    Allie – love the name “chunka lunka”

    Lisa – you must be so very proud of your daughter. Let’s hope there isn’t drama when her husband gets served.

    Oh, got a nametag at work today. Really not a big deal. The more I think about it, I should have gotten two, one for each shirt. Oh well….

    Pip – wonderful your appt!

    Michele NC
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,287 Member
    Pip hope there is some relief for your shoulder at this appointment.

    I did my dumbbells. Yay!

    Annie in Delaware
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,041 Member
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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Hello Ladies.

    I cooked/baked all day Saturday and the kitchen was HOT! I think I must have sweat off a few pounds...too bad it's already back on. I made spiced nuts, tiramisu mini cupcakes, mini quiches, no bake cookies, and chocolate dipped shortbread cookies for my friend's birthday party. I enjoyed making it. I don't cook/bake for people too often anymore. I have cookies and cupcakes galore taking over my freezer. There was so much food, she asked me to take some of it back home so she didn't eat it all. I sent some cupcakes to work with the Mister. The rest will be great snacks for the boys when they go back out on the boat again.

    We went to a comedy show last night. I have not been to one in a very long time. I need to find more of those. It's so great to laugh.

    Has anyone done a wine and food tour through the Rhone or Loire Valleys in France? If so, did you use a tour operator that you'd recommend?

    Have a great week!

    Tina in CA



    We've cycled some of the Rhone ... on our own.

    M in Oz

    I don't want anyone in my group to have to drive, so I'm looking for a guide of some sort. I can plan it out myself and maybe just hire a driver, but I would prefer to have someone do that for me. I really don't like planning trips.

    The wineries in the Rhone Valley (as I remember) are not really close to each other, so we can't "winery hop" easily, without getting in and out of a car.

    Tina in CA

    Wineries hold no interest for us ... we were much more interested in the little villages and jaw dropping scenery. We ended up basing ourselves in one location and from there we explored up and down the Rhone as well as going to Chamonix and Mont Blanc and to Zermatt.

    It did seem, however, that there were a lot of little vineyards often in the most implausible locations!

    My husband was interested in the other fruit orchards.


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    edited June 2022
    Welcome back!


    auntiebk wrote: »
    Machka, Joe takes alpha lipoic acid for nerve pain. It helps my tingling feet too.

    Lighter, lovelies!

    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    2022: Be still and listen.

    We no longer think it is just nerve pain, although the MRI I had on Friday should go some way to confirming that.



    M in Oz

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,001 Member
    edited June 2022
    Good morning, all. My back is still cranky, so I have sent DH off on his own to do the weekly shopping.

    Yesterday we went round the local nurseries to see what plants are available. We bought a couple of dozen summer container plants. We’ve raised a lot of our own this year, and will be putting tomatoes and courgette in some of the planters.

    Today the weather is lovely, and calm, so I will do some gentle gardening later.

    Rebecca: 🎂 Happy Birthday 🎈🎉🎈

    🥳🎉 Cheers to all those celebrating.

    Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Morning ladies
    Happiest of Birthdays Rebecca xoxo
    Morning watching Miles and taking Carmine to school..
    Tomorrow is Tracy and Kyles 4th Wedding Anniversary and Carmines 8th grade graduation.. today is a field trip to brownstone park for swimming and he wont go,because he has breasts he will not be seen going swimming.. and wears baggy clothes to cover up.
    So will stay at the school.
    Got in trouble for staying home yesterday.. but if he tries it on me today they take the guitar away and thats all he has.. so better shape up and get rid of the attitude.
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good Wednesday!

    Happy birthday, Rebecca!

    Good to see you Barbara. I feel you.

    My anxiety/depression was awful yesterday. Some Customers are so hard to deal with! (Which didn't help) My DH doesn't understand. Went to bed at 8. Slept most of night.

    Heat wave continues. I dont mind the heat, but it makes so many people jerks.

    Healing thoughts to all!

    ❤
    Kylia in Ohio
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    https://rustictrails.co.uk/guided-activity-holidays/wine-tour

    I found this one online Tina. British company. They could organise something for you.
    They may have a similar one for the Loire.

    You may prefer an American company who will do flights etc.

    Strangely, I have never been to the Loire, though I have driven through it many times. The Rhone, yes.

    It looks as if you can stay in Paris and get day trips, though I suspect that is not what you want.

    Good luck with the search!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    kevrit wrote: »
    Went to doc today for UTI, different NP than my usual so she reviewed my chart then ordered an EKG and another that tests for blood flow and stress. Well EKG was good but stress one was bad. My physical stress levels are ok, but mental and emotional not good. I was referred to a doc that tests for current medication effectiveness and therapeutic massage. I then get home hand find I have 2 calls, one to schedule my sinus surgery and the other from the state tax office. 🙄🙄 and they wonder why my stress levels are so high!

    RvRita in 104 degrees at 6 pm Roswell NM

    Sorry that you're under such stress.

    Is your sinus surgery similar to a surgery to repair a deviated septum? I did that 2 years ago. It was an experience!!


    What was the stress test? A multiple choice type of thing?


    Machka in Oz

    The sinus thing is called”coblation”. It’s done with a laser to shrink the swollen too large parts inside my nose. They will also decide whether to trim the bone spur or not at that time. Very different from what you had Machka. My appointment for this is July 9.

    The stress test was a thing similar to the thing used to check your heart rate on my finger. They leave it there for. 3 minutes. It is called “automatic balance and stress test”. Measures ANS Activity ( control of respiration, cardiac regulation, Vado motor activity, and reflex actions such as coughing, sneezing, swallowing and vomiting). Test came back as bad for me.
    Also checks fatigue index (not good), electro-cardiac stability ( normal), physical stress (very high), mental stress (low), stress resilience (low). (Link to article: viral scan.com). Or look up Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) testing.

    Cool test, tells the doc a lot about your health. The comments on the report give me things to do to improve my health including vitamins, exercises, etc. very informative.

    RvRita

    I think they did "coblation" on my turbinates. I had quite a deviation of the bone, and had developed large turbinates, so large that the right side was nearly blocked by the deviation and turbinates. No wonder every cold I had was so horrible! I could never understand how someone could have a little case of the sniffles. The smallest cold and I couldn't breathe ... and then it would turn into a raging sinus infection.

    Do you go overnight?


    Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) testing sounds interesting. I don't think it's much of a thing over here. I don't think I'd do very well on it.


    Machka in Oz



  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,648 Member
    Tracey - thanks for your comment about reusable coffee pods. I remembered I have a couple - didn't like using them because the wet grounds would get packed into the bottom. I see they now have little paper filters that fit into the teeny pods. I ordered some from Amazon, should be here today. Lots of good reviews, so crossing fingers they work. :)

    Lanette B)
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,593 Member
    Barbara ~ Good to see you posting again! Going back to your line dance class sounds great!

    Rebecca ~ Happiest of Birthdays to You! sfdv3q1aca0d.png
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
    :)Barbara, It's good to see you posting again. Sorry you felt so crummy, but it did provide the needed bed rest to help you heal. I love reading your posts.

    :'( After a few day rebound, Sasha is not eating and she is moving slower and acting more confused. Jake is going to call our vet in town this morning.

    :) Yesterday Bessie went to the groomer by herself and Jake stayed home with Sasha and Bernie. I was worried that Bessie would be afraid by herself but she did well and came home fluffy and tidy and wearing a cute bow in her hair. Losing Sasha is going to be very hard on her.

    :)Lisa, your passion about gravel is similar to mine about the fine bark I spread in my yard every year. It's arrival makes me very happy.

    :)Lanette congrats on "shopping" in DH's closet and your healthy attitude about dealing with his "stuff".

    <3 Barbie in NW WA where it is still Junuary

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