WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2022
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Got a pick up date for Art Club for the girls next week. ( The cost of these things makes you weep. So glad they are not poor)
Still waiting for Max date.
They are going to Slovenia for their holiday in August..
Max has a sailing course in the Marina sometime. He loved sailing on his holiday in Greece.
It makes you think about your own childhood. Mostly spent on the streets with friends. We always had a week or two somewhere cheap where we enjoyed ourselves on the beach. My mother did her very best with limited resources.
Love Heather UK3 -
Barbara--Sending BIG HUGS!!
Lanette--I hope you got the message I sent you. I am not real good at doing that.
Rebecca--I have never seen those mashed sweet potatoes but think I could use them alot, so will be looking for them.
Katla--I am so sorry you are having a hard time. I just pray DH is able to join you soon. Is there a chance you could move him to a rehab close to where you are? That might help both of you. Just know he is getting good care and you are with your daughter and family.
Heather--Like you growing up most our vacations were camping in a tent at the lake. Never was a lot of money and with 5 children they did the best they could.
Ladies, I love this group and one thing I really love is that we each are different and yet the same. So when things come up I enjoy learning and seeing another side to things. Please lets not judge and just enjoy and learn from each other and be open and supportive as you never know when you will be the one needing the support. And if something I have done or learned from and I share and it helps someone else that's what we are here for.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
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This might be Rosie next week.
Weatherman just said we'll see 100 next Tuesday and Wednesday, night time lows around 60. Hope this is the only super hot spell for the summer.
Lanette
Sunny SW WA State
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I think the thyroid meds are finally working, I'm feeling like myself more today than I have in a while. The old energy and drive helped me get back on the elliptical this morning for the first time in a long time. Hope I can sustain this.
When people are talking about a private group, we're referring to a group that can be found here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/123702-women-ages-50 We do discuss more contentious topics there, on occasion. It is a "private" group, so if you are not already a member of the group, it will ask you to send a request and one of us will be happy to make you a member. It is slightly safer to discuss other topics there, but mainly because people who go there know there may be disagreements.
Lots of reading, not much commenting, glad for those who are doing well, hugs for those who need it, and encouragement for those who are searching for it.
Love y'all,
Lisa in Arkansas3 -
SophieRosieMom wrote: »This might be Rosie next week. Weatherman just said we'll see 100 next Tuesday and Wednesday, night time lows around 60. Hope this is the only super hot spell for the summer.
Lanette
Sunny SW WA State
Our dog is crazy about our watering wand and asks to have it turned on. If she could figure out how to bring it into the house, she would!
Flea
Willamette Valley OR
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I am currently living in Illinois on our daughter’s property. I am living in our RV. It is a hot and humid outside. I’m comfortable living in our RV thanks to its wonderful air conditioner. I am enjoying our grandchildren, an older sister with two younger brothers.
DH had s serious heart attack, was in intensive care and is now living in an a nursing facility in Oregon while he heals. We talk on the phone a couple of times each day. I miss him like crazy. We manage to talk on our cell phones every day, usually in the evenings when he is resting. Sometimes it is very hard to hang up after the calls & I cry after our calls sometimes.
Katla
Just now read this, so sorry to hear. My heart is with you both0 -
Update on my life. Typing on my phone, which I hate, so just the headlines.
My mother fell about a month ago and couldn't move. Went to the hospital, where they checked nothing, transferred her to rehab. Couldn't even do PT or OT. The only ADL she can do is feed herself, if everything is cut up. She went from managing on her own to 24 hour care literally overnight.
She saw the neurologist yesterday, an appointment that we've been waiting for for five months, to evaluate her for Parkinson's. She can't sit and doesn't transport well, so an ambulance transferred her to and from the appointment. Doc said, yes, Parkinson's, but the least of her worries. He suspects she had a stroke, which caused her to fall. Much anger and frustration on our part. Ranting about the state of medical care on the peninsula on his part.
He won't treat the Parkinson's because of her orthostatic hypotension. She's no longer treating her lung cancer. Side effects intolerable. He had ordered MRIs of brain and cervical spine, but admitted that there is nothing he can do anyway, because my mom has already refused surgery on her c spine, if a fracture were found. So what's the point? Especially since it means another ambulance transfer to get there.
She had her last PT session this morning, where they tried to show her how to brush her teeth and comb her hair. We are looking for a permanent place for her.
I can't express how shocking it is. She is mentally fully functional, which in some ways makes this harder to take.
I have MRIs next week on C and T spines to check how things are looking. PT for a little lymphedema I've been having. I thought it was just my side boob, but sure enough, I've started the light touch massage she recommended, and it's already much better. I felt silly.
Plastic Surgery consult in August to talk about reducing the right side to more closely match the left, but not really ready to thing about reconstruction on the left. Still nervous about reoccurrence.
Longer than I intended. I still call my mom each day, and she is managing answering a cell phone, although calling us isn't possible. I go up every other weekend. And sometimes I kind of lie in bed with her, holding her hand, and we just doze together.
I am so sad for her. We cry together sometimes too.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR12 -
Flea - No words. Just a terrible time for you. Sending big hugs. XOXO.
We all want our end of life to be as good as possible, but it so rarely is. Hugs for those who are going through this.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx0 -
Flea ~ So sorry to hear what your mom is going through! Prayers for you and her. Getting old SUCKS!
Carol in GA0 -
Oh Allie! Congestive heart failure and heat DON'T MIX! Please be careful!
I still wish that MFP had a LAUGH react icon! Rebecca you really got to me with yours today.
I'm that way too, Heather! I know just what direction "it is" no matter where I am. It's just natural to me, but I get that it's not to most people. I will say though that in Phoenix, for some reason, I get completely turned around. North is South to me. Always has been and it messes me up every time!
Oh gosh, Katla. I can't imagine the anguish you're going through. God Bless and prayers for you and your hubby.
WORKED a bunch yesterday... LIKE A BUNCH! Worked several hours later than I "should have" but I got a lot done and it was great. Then I worked again today. Good times.
Carla, in MN2 -
Stats for the day-
Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 17.08min, 125elev, 102aw, 17.7amph, 122ahr, 148mhr, 5.04mi= 146c
Strava app = 100c
Zwift stats- 17.09min, 127elev, 101aw, 62arpm, 17.63arpm, 5.04mi= 100c
Other- 45.59min, pressure wash garage door and garage entryway *going to use that area to pressure wash and clean the living room area rug*
Total cal 9041 -
Flea: So sorry about your mother’s deterioration. It’s difficult to watch them decline. (((Hugs)))
Katla: I hope you are able to move your DH close to you soon. (((Hugs)))
Too tired for other comments tonight. Having an early night.
☘️ Terri2 -
Flea so sorry about your mom's situation. I'm sure she gets a lot of comfort from your calls and visits.
Katla hope your DH is well enough to travel soon. So sad that you are apart but maybe that part will be over soon.
Yes end of life is a difficult stage. So many doctors checking on things without improving quality of life. My mom needs physical therapy, but she has to go through one more doctor to get it. And then she might blow it by saying she is fine without it. She was wheezing yesterday from walking around the doctor's office. Scary.
My sister is coming tomorrow.
Annie3 -
(((Flea)))0
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Flea -my heart goes out to you. You have a lot on your plate, I wish you strength! I'm sure your sweet mom loves having you visit. Is there a reason she's up on the peninsula?
Barbara - I'm so sorry to hear about your friends leaving the area. I'll admit when my young friend tells me she is ill with another migraine or head cold, I sometimes get a little freaked that she'll pass before I do. I just have to trust someone else will enter my life it that happens. But that doesn't mean we don't love and will miss them.
Annie - crossing fingers your sister's visit is enjoyable.
Katla- I'm so glad you are able to talk with your DH every day. And that you are with your daughter and grands nearby.
Did I read your daughter is fixing a place in their home for you both and the RV is a temporary spot for you right now? Hooray for air conditioning!
Lanette
SW WA State
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Flea -my heart goes out to you. You have a lot on your plate, I wish you strength! I'm sure your sweet mom loves having you visit. Is there a reason she's up on the peninsula?
Barbara - I'm so sorry to hear about your friends leaving the area. I'll admit when my young friend tells me she is ill with another migraine or head cold, I sometimes get a little freaked that she'll pass before I do. I just have to trust someone else will enter my life it that happens. But that doesn't mean we don't love and will miss them.
Annie - crossing fingers your sister's visit is enjoyable.
Katla- I'm so glad you are able to talk with your DH every day. And that you are with your daughter and grands nearby. Did I read your daughter is fixing a place in their home for you both and the RV is a temporary spot for you right now? Hooray for air conditioning!
Lanette
SW WA State
She lived on the Olympic peninsula. But she is now in Olympia. I would like her to remain in Olympia rather than move back to a place back on the peninsula. But my niece wants her back up on the peninsula closer to her. She won't be going back to her house.2 -
(((Flea)))1
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OregonMother wrote: »SophieRosieMom wrote: »Flea -my heart goes out to you. You have a lot on your plate, I wish you strength! I'm sure your sweet mom loves having you visit. Is there a reason she's up on the peninsula?
Lanette
SW WA State
She lived on the Olympic peninsula. But she is now in Olympia. I would like her to remain in Olympia rather than move back to a place back on the peninsula. But my niece wants her back up on the peninsula closer to her. She won't be going back to her house.
Flea- I don't blame you for wanting her to stay in Olympia. Much closer for you zipping up I-5 to see her. Does SHE want to move back up there?
Gosh it's so hard dealing with everything when someone's health declines rapidly. Just when everyone is agreed how how things will be handled, here comes something out of left field to disrupt the "plan". So glad you can see her. One day at a time. Again, (((hugs))). Honk when you're whizzing by south of Oly.
Lanette
SW WA State2 -
SophieRosieMom wrote: »OregonMother wrote: »SophieRosieMom wrote: »Flea -my heart goes out to you. You have a lot on your plate, I wish you strength! I'm sure your sweet mom loves having you visit. Is there a reason she's up on the peninsula?
Lanette
SW WA State
She lived on the Olympic peninsula. But she is now in Olympia. I would like her to remain in Olympia rather than move back to a place back on the peninsula. But my niece wants her back up on the peninsula closer to her. She won't be going back to her house.
Flea- I don't blame you for wanting her to stay in Olympia. Much closer for you zipping up I-5 to see her. Does SHE want to move back up there?
Gosh it's so hard dealing with everything when someone's health declines rapidly. Just when everyone is agreed how how things will be handled, here comes something out of left field to disrupt the "plan". So glad you can see her. One day at a time. Again, (((hugs))). Honk when you're whizzing by south of Oly.
Lanette
SW WA State
I think of you every time I drive by what I have designated as your exit. 😆 I send a wave your direction.
She would rather be in Olympia. She doesn't trust the other more remote options.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR2 -
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Katla and Flea … hugs …
Beth near Buffalo1 -
Worked, bought gas for tomorrow, then to Hallmark to get an ornament for Vince, then home and cut the grass. Vince actually had me use the tractor! But he didn't come outside and inspect my work because he knew that I didn’t do it right. Personally, I think it looks d** good for not having used the tractor for a few years. For quite some time the electric start on the walk-behind didn’t work. Well, Vince would charge it but I still had to use the pull cord. When the old mower hit the dust I told Vince that I didn’t care what model we got but it absolutely had to have an electric start. Well, today I asked Vince where we can get a new battery (I suggested weeks ago that we get a new one). He said “I have no idea”. I finally came in and said “I refuse to use that walk behind until the electric start is fixed”. The next time I came in he had ordered a new battery from Amazon. Why couldn’t he have done that sooner? My guess is that it didn’t bother him since it wasn’t him using the pull cord. But when it started to affect him (if I don’t use it, he would have to) that’s when it got done.
Went to ceramics tonight. They’re closed all next week because the gal who runs it will be on vacation. I brought one of the things I’m working on since I have the paint. I’ll work on it at home.
M – no, Vince isn’t allergic to antibiotics. He doesn’t have shortness of breath or joint pain. He is and always was this way. The minute he’s not feeling well, off to the MD he goes. Antibiotics and pain pills. See, I’m totally different. I’d prefer not to take a pain pill unless I absolutely need it. Not Vince. I don’t even like getting novacaine. He has to have it for a filling
Lanette – Vince was wearing shorts that have this (how do I describe it or what do I call it?) tie-thing that hangs down. Well, Loki was playing and bit him. Loki was trying to play with those things. Vince is allergic to cats (even tho we’ve had them for 20 years)
After cutting the grass went in the pool for a bit. Not even refreshing!
Rebecca – how true. One time Vince asked me “what direction is that”. I answered “where the sun is”. To me, it made perfect sense. I am directionally-impared. Jess and Vince are real good with directions, I get lost going around the block
At the gym they’ve started this “lunchtime yoga” class the day I used to be able to use the aerobics room. I tell you, with those yoga people coming in, getting set up, talking etc; I really felt rushed. Not sure what I can do
Anne DE – I keep my grocery list on my phone for the reason that I’d forget things I needed unless I had a list and I’d forget the list at home so on my phone it’s always with me.
Regarding the MJ/C discussion, I don’t know if medical MJ is legal in NC or not (never needed to know, thank goodness) but I find the discussion very interesting personally. One day I may need to know and this is some good information
Rebecca – gotta try those sweet potatoes. Something I might even be able to sneak into a food Vince will eat……….
Katla – dear heart (((HUG))))
So sorry people are dealing with extreme heat. No fun
Flea – amongst everything, please take care of yourself. My heart goes out to you and your mother
Michele NC3 -
It would be nice if we left the moderating to the moderators then we wouldn't have all of the conflict within the group 😉11
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Heather - I am like Rebecca 90% of the time. I have learned more since moving to Alberta about directions though.
Barbara - friends are so hard to make. I’m sorry your friend is moving.
On CBD it is federally legal here in Canada and a new bill going through will be pardoning all people with possession records. Maybe MFP needs to look at their policies and rules concerning this subject since it is legal in so many places.
Kelly - I’ll Join the other group tomorrow and tell you about my daughter’s pain management.
Heather - I aim to be half the grandmother mine was for me. My husband when I told him this a few months ago told me she would be proud. It made me tear up.
We didn’t even get vacations growing up except for a weekend to my Aunt’s in Cape Breton. My dad was the sole bread winner and it was tough. I had a wonderful childhood though and don’t feel like I missed anything now that o look back. As a child/teen I felt I was missing everything!
Katla - I’m so sorry you are going through this.
Flea - the biggest hugs for you and your Mom.
I had ceramics tonight and was hoping to have my cookie jar completed. All of the little stitches took a lot longer than I was thinking. Next week for sure. I just have the lid left to do.
I’m seriously considering calling in sick to work tomorrow. I am just not feeling up to it. I need a break.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Went to PT today and I am really sore. He did an eval as we are at 30 days and Medicare requires recert every 30 days. I think the ankle is slightly better but I have a long way to go. One of the questions on the eval was could I run and turn sharply. Absolutely not!!
Flea - so sorry about your mom. Misdiagnosis does not help. The docs kept insisting my mom had ortho injuries because she was 97 and fell when in fact she had diverticulitis.
Katla - so sorry you cannot be close to DH.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA2 -
Katla: Holding good thoughts for you and DH to be reunited soon. What else can you tell us about your grandkids? Hope they make you smile many times a day.
Flea: I hope your mother is provided everything she needs to rest and be comfortable. My DH had a Parkinson's diagnosed quite unexpectedly. In his case, he responded moderately well to anti-tremor meds.
Michele: Is Vince experiencing gastric or digestive issues from the meds? Some meds can be so harsh.
I've been working more and longer shifts this past week. Mostly have been at Red Rocks Ampitheatre, in the heat, rain, wind and rainbows, usually all within 2 hours of each other. I now bring along one of those water bottles with a battery powered fan attached on the top, so I've coped well with the elements, and have become everyone's favorite mister. BTW: If you are a fan of the band Queen, I can recommend seeing any concert by the band Killer Queen. They have the voice and look of the original band down pat. So enjoyed their show and singing along to the great songs. Yes, I knew them all.
The new roommate's room is almost ready for him to move in next week. I still have to make room in the fridge, freezer and pantry. Handyman, Reuben was here tonight to measure my kitchen cabinets. He will begin painting them on August 11th after I return from my trip to Atlantic City and Shenandoah. I also have a very good friend coming to stay a few nights in mid-August. I've known her since 3rd grade! Gonna be crazy around here.
Almost midnight. Wish you all a superb, happy, healthy day.
Rori
Colorado Foothills8 -
Quick pop on this morning, as I am running out of time.
Machka- Thank you for the sensitive/prohibited subject reminder. Because I feel so close to all of you, I forget that there are those pesky rules and moderators. lol You are fine (I take your suggestions in the good intent that you mean) and you are doing a fine thing by reminding us of the rules. We all need people to do that.
Flea- Oh, how heartbreaking about your mom. SEnding love and comfort to you both.
I had a post event board of directors meeting last night. Our historical reenactment event went very well and we had one of the most profitable years in the 20 years of holding this event. Yea!!
Heather- What is up with the dizzy spell? Do you think it is lingering effects of the covid? Could it be sinus pressure or an inner ear issue?
Heading over to our group discussion page to do a quick read through. On a side note: A nice storm went through last night and gave the green things a little soaking and brought the temps down to a bearable 70F! Whoot!
I slept much better last night. Sending love and hugs to you all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)2 -
Good morning ladies!
Rebecca - your post showing the bean/tuna dish was much appreciated. I make "Greek Beans" - cannelloni beans, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, chopped garlic, chopped green onion and a bunch of dry dill. I have some packets of tuna in the cupboard, so will try adding one the next time I make the beans. Thanks for the ideas!
Heather - hope you are feeling better.
Now the weatherman is saying temps in the 90's all next week. I need to get watering set up for my little garden and plan to stay mostly indoors and at home. Working on the grocery list. We have a couple more days in the 70's/low 80's before the door to the blast furnace opens, lol.
Also, with all of the rain this spring, nearly everyone's lawn is a sea of yellow dandelions like we've never seen before. My neighbors and I are all checking the weather report and planning the best time to mow so we clip the the blossoms before they go to seed, but not so early we need to be out in the heat next week. Oh well, we are all in the same boat.
Flea - I will look for your wave. If I don't wave back, honk to get my attention Olympia is a beautiful city and I've driven past some care facilities that looked awfully nice, set in the trees. I haven't been up there in ages but need to make a Trader Joe's and shoe shopping run one of these days.
Funny, not long ago it wasn't a big deal to drive 30 or 40 miles to hit a shopping mall or even drive 100 miles to visit a friend for the afternoon.
Now, it seems like a pain to drive 10 miles to Walmart and but farther than that.... you might as well tell me I have to drive to Los Angeles, lol.
Rosie's vet visit went OK- a miracle happened, she didn't roll in anything nasty yesterday morning prior to the appointment, lol. She'll need some dental work, a few extractions. I told the vet she'd been peeing in the house a few times, when she's upset (workmen around-strange voices). The vet thought she might have a UTI but couldn't collect a sample so sent me home with a little plastic tray - no luck pushing it under her at the right moment. I'll continue to monitor her and if she starts drinking more water and having "accidents" for no reason at all, I'll haul her over to the vet after she gets done drinking a lot of water and they can "express", lol. They are 2 minutes away.
That's the latest. Hugs to those who need them.
Make it a fabulous day!!
Lanette
SW WA State
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Just saw this - re our sugar discussion- look at all the sugar in the bottle on the right side. Not sure if it's right but I wouldn't be surprised. DH always used a lot of ketchup and I took pains to get it without high fructose corn syrup if I could - it was soooo expensive. Probably more so now.
Yikes!
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