WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2022

Katla49

Snowflake1968

Heather - so true about depression. I cut everyone off if I’m starting to feel depressed. I’ve learned that I need to just take an anti depressant regularly to keep it at bay. A very mild dose, but worth it for me.

Lisa - I thought those rocks were pretty for someone else’s yard, not my style either but like you I like the glow in the dark idea.
I would waiting for everything to be dead, dead, dead too!

Pip - I think Kirby is probably worried about you reading the diaries, but I find great comfort in reminiscing.

Allie - did you see the suggestion about the amber teething necklaces? I swear they work so well.

My app hasn’t updated yet either.

Vicki - How nice it must be to hear from your granddaughter. I hope it continues. Soon she’ll be able to make her own decisions without her Mom having any recourse.

Annie - 6lbs is cause for celebration! Paint your nails or something!

Beth - I always found Pennsylvania a pretty state. Your lucky the car was still there!

Barbara- sorry you were sick, but glad you are on the mend. Joe sure stepped up.

Rorie - Hugs to you.

I just had a job pop up in am Indeed email, I think I need to update the resume and apply. It starts at 4.00 more than I am currently making. Same hours and still local. It’s a unionized job so benefits and such would be good.
I struggle to give up vacation time though. I really feel I need a break.


Tracey in Edmonton

margaretturk

Katla I just planted three blueberry bushes this year. I know I won't get any this year. Tips to make them good producers down the road. Fortuately strawberries are looking good this year.

Katla49

Margaret — We planted four blueberry bushes a few years ago and they have done well. I put netting over them to keep the deer out when the berries ripen. 🫐

cityjaneLondon

More photos and videos from DDIL. Max sailing, Edie scaling a huge climbing wall. Here's one of a 'boat' she built in the swimming pool.


Today is the start of our extended four day Platinum Jubilee weekend. There is a street party this afternoon and evening.
Both DH and I are of the 'get rid of the lot of them' camp, so all the media madness is a trial, to say the least. I am, by temperament, and conviction, a Leveller. I don't support privilege, honours, royalty, patriotism etc etc. So .... I just have to put my Zen hat on and grin and bear it. I expect I will survive.

Family home tomorrow. I will be tracking their flight.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Katla49

KJLaMore

grandmallie

Tracey- my Tracy says no she has read some negative stuff about them so its a no go..

kymarai

Good Thursday all! I needed to say what day it is as I am so confused this week. We were off work on Monday for the holiday and today DH and I are in Nashville, Indiana. We are heading to Spencer Indiana to pick up a new car hauler trailer. Guess I have a new task to learn. I have pulled trailers including horse trailers, but have never been comfortable. We drove over last night and will head into little Nashville this morning before heading to Spencer. Last night DH and i walked into town and found a couple of things to buy/places to visit. We hit heavy rain coming over, but had ended just before we got to hotel. We are about 3 hours from home. DH wants to be able to take my Miata to Pigeon Forge to drive around this year, hence the trailer. Anyway, it is strange to not be at work again. I am not going to worry about them!

Lanette and Rori- Hugs to you both. I agree with the statements that 1)the release from caregiving is freeing, 2) that grief sneaks up on you, so remember to lean on support, and 3) missing that special someone to hug. You are both wonderful examples of strong and independent women!

To those fighting illness, continued healing thoughts!

Tracey- while I haven't been diagnosed with depression, I know I am suffering from it. I actually had two days last week that I felt like my old self. I will be discussing more with my doctor next month. I tend to pull away from everyone a lot of the time.

Congratulations to the "losers"!!!

My weight is once again stuck between 128-130. Ugh. I know what to do, just seem to lack the oomph to get it done. I know I don't feel my best at this weight. I do much better at 10-15 pounds lighter. I did take step one and have logged all week. Logging keeps me from eating chocolate all day instead of food. Water and movement are next. I can do this! I have all of your support and the knowledge .

Need to get dressed for the day. Do something special for yourself. I won't lie, I plan on picking up some ooey gooey cinnamon rolls and caramels in Little Nashville today. Just have to remember to eat them responsibly. May not get my steps in with lots of driving, but will do the best I can!

❤
Kylia who is grateful for all you lovely ladies!

LisaInArkansas

Michele - Removing red clay stains on walls depends on the surface and whether it's inside or outside. There are acid preparations that will take it off of brick and concrete, for instance, and gentler things for painted walls. Just search for "remove red clay from _____" and you'll find something, I'm sure.

Barbara - Changing my goals to take the focus off the numbers was a part of realizing that almost all of the stress I have now is self-inflicted and could also be self-diminished. I hope it's useful for you. If your test shows that you had Covid, will it be a relief? Will you feel you're finally done with that fear? I tested positive in January, after being triple-vaxxed, but had no symptoms (Corey had all the symptoms). It was a relief for me.

Flea - hope the plague misses you, dear, and that the boys are well soon. Your plate is already full. I think of you often.

Heather - What a joyous picture of Edie! Love the many-colored pool noodles...

Rori - I'm so glad that people who love you checked on you this holiday weekend. Glad you're reaching out to old friends, too. Those hugs are so necessary for our mental health.

And, like Rori, visitors are on the way. Corey called me yesterday and asked if it would be any problem if his sister, husband, and two youngest kids stopped for the night in their RV next weekend, the 11th. He hasn't seen this sister since he was 12 and she was 11 years old and hasn't actually spoken to her still; they messaged over Facebook. Of course, I said it was no problem, which was good since he'd already told her it would be fine.

I had already scheduled a big delivery from Lowes on the 10th, which will mean there will be plywood and insulation and concrete pavers and all kinds of other stuff for this summer's projects sitting under the carport. Corey already told them the spare bedroom was a construction zone, but they're welcome to park the RV here for the night. They live in Minnesota and are headed to Hot Springs. They won't even be staying in the house, and I'm still stressing.

Got a hydrangea moved and two new hostas in the ground yesterday, and three more to plant today. The weather wizards are calling for thunderstorms starting in a couple hours, so it would be good to get them in the ground now and let them get a good soaking. Fingers crossed no accompanying hail.

Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa

barbiecat

Barbara So sorry to hear of your troubles. I have missed you and would have sent out a search party today if you hadn't checked in.

KetoneKaren

Good morning!

One of my Friday ZOOM high school pals lost her mother last night. Pneumonia. She was 91. My friend says the entire experience has been surreal. (I do remember that I was a zombie after my mother died 20 plus years ago.) Incredibly, of the 5 of us who ZOOM every Friday, there are still 2 with living parents. One has both parents still living, and one has her mother still alive, having recently lost her father.

Karen in Virginia

minicooper452

Happy June... at least I'm trying to be. Right now, I'm trying to remember that it means I'm off full-time work for three months.

Thanks for the new thread, Barbie!!!

OMG Tracey, THANK YOU!!! The voice of reason! And my job, in particular, is 95% online anyway. I go into the buildings maybe once a month; sometimes not even that! No, they're just saying "everyone must be back in the buildings" and God forbid they make an exception because "we're union" and then they would have to make exceptions for other people too. (even though I'm seriously the only person in the district who does my job. I do know one other person who going to quit (retire) because of this. I've actually been crying on-an-off because of it. I really don't want to go back in. I'm dreading it.

Beautiful reminder, Machka... I'm trying. I'm really, really trying.

Oh wow Vicki, that is so sad to have to get info about your grandchildren from their other grandparents. Thankfully you have support there. I can imagine that heartbreak. We came very close to losing contact with ours as well. Our youngest, the Marine and football player, is a wee bit... dramatic. It's PTSD, from her time in the service so I try to be gracious, but sometimes. At least she's getting help with that. (and I'll leave it there)

Can't believe the weather is getting COOLER again! Of course, I LOVE IT! This is my HEAVEN! 61 and breezey. Windows open and a light sweater. That's all from me today. Back to work, ENJOYING my backyard view while I can. :')

Carla, in MN

GodMomKim

auntiebk

Rori ((hugs)) Your humor and attitude continue to inspire.
Kim was that quake https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc73740051/executive?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ENS&utm_campaign=realtime near you? Did you feel it?
Tracey maybe you could negotiate a later start date that could give you time for a vacation? Fingers Xd!
Heather thank you for sharing the glorious vacation pics. Almost can feel the sun and fun.
Kylia why not drive the Miata to Pigeon Forge?
Lisa the positive test was neither relief nor shock. If it meant I could go back to maskless dancing it would have been a joy, but I don’t think that’s what it means. Joe is still vulnerable. Until he views it as the common cold . . .

Carla ((hugs)) if your union can’t negotiate at home work for you, could you retire?

Barbie thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
June 1 done:

1. Move more= 2129 steps, intentional: 40 mins incl pt & dogs
2. Fuel better= CI 19>CO, P: 40g F:1, V:1 H:6, L:1 AF:1
3. Live now= Joe, mfp, reconcile checking, savings, Discover.

pipcd34

787878

kevrit

exermom

Worked today. Will probably run the robotic cleaner and wash the floor tonight. Still have to find out what time we’re leaving tomorrow so I know if I can exercise. I’m thinking that I’ll probably be able to but not for that long. But at least I’ll get SOMETHING in. Since we’re coming home early, I’ll go to the gym Tuesday. To be honest, I really don’t want to go to Burger King Tuesday. That’s the day they get their delivery. When I know that the delivery truck will be there the next day, I do things in anticipation. I bet they didn’t so that’ll be more work for me. So I’ll just text the manager Tuesday night and say that we got home early so I’ll be in Wednesday unless I hear from her (which I doubt highly). Besides, we’ll need to cut the grass and if I’m not working we can get started sooner.

Barbara – Jess called Vince yesterday when we were going to bowling and was complaining. Vince just told her not to continue to let it get to her. And you were right, she admitted that she needed to vent. I’m afraid it is too late to reverse the reservations. But at least we are going to go up Labor Day Weekend. I guess I can try to look on the positive side (slim as it may be) that hotel rates are cheaper on the weekends! We just told Denise that we have to be in NC on Tuesday so that’s why we’re leaving Monday. So you tested positive? I’m so so sorry

Rebecca – at my gym you still have to make a reservation to use the sauna. There are times when I wish I could. But I never know in advance. You know, next time I’m there, I’m going to ask how much it gets enforced.

Rori – (((BIG HUG)))) So glad you have such wonderful people in your life

kylia – I am so impressed that you can drive a trailer. I feel uncomfortable driving Vince’s SUV, even tho I do. I really don’t want to take it on the highway if I can possibly avoid it. And to pull a trailer! There’s no way I would. Vince says “you’d better not go for a CDL license”. I’m terrible.

Karen VA – sorry about your friend

Michele NC
who is off to the pool. Oh, one tube of Coppertone down!

Vickil57

Flea--Sending prayers that you and DH do not get it.

Beth--DH has done that with our car. But ours will shut off if the key deal is not in the car after 30 minutes.

Rori--Hugs

Kylia--Enjoy your time away from work and don't worry. This may be good for to realize how hard you work and all you do.

LIsa--Big DEEP breaths. I always get stressed out when company is coming for any amount of time. I want everything to be prefect. I am learning to breath and let things happens.

I am really upset with myself. I have not stopped at the gym after work for over a week. I just want out of here when I am done working. But today I am going to stop and make it my goal for this month to go everyday I work. I know I will feel better and move better. Fighting the funk the last couple weeks.

Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE

sh0tzz99

LisaInArkansas wrote: »

Michele The weather wizards are calling for thunderstorms starting in a couple hours, so it would be good to get them in the ground now and let them get a good soaking. Fingers crossed no accompanying hail.

Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa

One of the "things" I miss most about the midwest are spring storms. I love the smell of incoming rain.

Tina in CA