WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2022
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Michel so sorry to hear about Lexi. Hope Vince is recovering from his fall, I've fallen twice lately, (only my pride got hurt) hoping not to fall a third time.
I'm another shortie 5foot nothing and a pear shape! I hate the way I look, nothing looks good on me, I was doing well losing weight, exercising and feeling so much better but fell on the ice a few years ago and hurt my ribs, couldn't move for weeks without pain and it undid all my good work. Now I can't seem to get back to it. I know it's my own fault, I need to move more and exercise regularly and cut down on empty calories etc. I must admit my knee seems less painful if when I exercise, so I really need to make more of an effort.
Talking of pain, my mum has just sent off for a "Pain be gone" type of TENS pen. She has been in so much pain that she is willing to try anything. It has a 60 day money back guarantee so if it doesn't work for her we can send it back. There was a special offer on with a free tube of pain relief cream and free delivery. I've heard of TENS machines but this is shaped like a pen and you put where the pain is and click the end and voila pain be gone. I'm a bit sceptical but as I said she is willing to try anything.
Rebecca I hope you hear from your son soon.
Sue in WA torn ligament and torn tendon OUCH! Hope the PT helps.
Pip sorry you lost your phone.
Katla hope your plans go ahead smoothly and your DH continues to improve.
It's a little cooler today, we didn't get into town yesterday even though it stopped raining. Looks like we'll be going today, but we'll see, might just ask if mum wants to go to the nearby shops and have a coffee instead. I don't think she needs anything in particular, just wants to get out of the house for a few hours. I am still feeling drained and not sure I'm up to a long walk into town. Doesn't help that I haven't had a good nights sleep for a few weeks.
Take care and love to all
Viv UK
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Pip: Darn!!! What a pain to lose your phone!
Heather:[ Good to know you’re getting back to normal. It’s just started raining here, so it’s taking the heat out of the air. I always wonder about the privacy aspect of the publication of memoirs.
b]Sue: [/b]PT does work. Start with short sessions and build up.
☘️ Terri3 -
Terri - Yes, it is an ongoing worry. I have initialised the main players in this book, and three of them are dead. The other one has Alzheimers and Parkinsons. I don't think anyone could identify him.
I have, as far as possible, not talked about my ex husband. It's not his story, or rather, that is another story. My children have chosen not to read my memoirs, which I'm very happy about. They know the subject and that was hard enough to tell them. I'm so glad I did. Secrets weigh heavily on us and I suffered years of severe depression before I was finally able to share my true self. I now feel 'all of a piece' and 'at peace'.
I love to read memoirs, especially by people who have surmounted huge odds and changed their lives. It makes me feel less alone and part of the human experience. They inspire me, and I hope to similarly inspire others. 'Know thyself'.
I am going to brave the running shop.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Happy Friday all!
Have been reading along this week. Such a wide variety of discussions and event.
Katla-good luck with the moving. It is wonderful your children are in a position to and are willing to help you and DH. I think being closer to family is a good idea if possible as we age. That is why I am looking at trying Arizona in the near future. I would like to move and be settled somewhat while I am making my choices! Plus don't forget being close to grand children!
Michelecondolences for Lexi. Hope infection in Vince's leg heals quickly-those can be nasty.
Heather-several individuals I know who have had Covid have experienced the severe body aches. I did after each vaccine and one of the boosters (second booster not so bad). I think you need to give yourself time to heal. Thank goodness you and DH had relatively mild cases.
Debbie-you are getting an amazing number of steps in! Sounds like MIL continues improving (even if it means an uptick in some of her less than desirable behaviors!)
Pip-to date I have not lost a phone-that would drive me crazy!
Sue in WA-torn ligaments and tendons are not fun. Hope physical therapy helps and you can avoid surgery for them. I have a number of pt exercises I need to use on a regular basis.
Today go for three CT scans for thyroid cancer check. Don't know if they will be able to pick up on anything or not-just part of the dance I go through.
Youngest son may be stopping by house this am to pick up some of my tools (he gets them when I move anyway). It is exciting to see him starting house things. I say he may stop by because his schedule is known to change at a moments notice! I may need to borrow some items back as I finish up some things but it is silly for them to go to the expense of buying new tools when I have most everything needed and it is in very good condition.
Heading out for walk. Will probably check some work emails this am, but mainly I am off work!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio7 -
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I braved the running shop and it was wonderful. Fantastic service, friendly, and did not make me feel less than. I even took the shoes for a run around the block. DH is helping with the balance of the money. I am very 😊 😃.
Surprised to need a UK size 7. They are good for pronation which I have.
Feeling loads better. I walked there and back with no back pain. Can't remember the last time I did that!
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
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Well mammogram is clear,thank goodness..
Poor little boy not feeling good. Dont know if its teeth,tummy or what ,Tracy said he woke up around 5 and his crying was like he was in pain so im think its more he is stopped up still and not teeth.poor little guy.dont worry bought baby prunes yesterday..5 -
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OMG Rebecca, I remember how our eldest DD was when AJ was in The Corps. One day she said, "Well, just tell her to get for leave for Kolten's BD!" (her son) Yeah, cuz that's gonna happen. I love that "civilian mindset". She really thought it was just like asking for time off, like in a regular job. Bless her heart. She couldn't even wrap her head around it when we explained that the military doesn't work that way. She said, "why not?"
OH PIP!!! One of my biggest fears! At least my pix are immediately backed up to Google so there's that. But I LIVE by my phone. It has all my alarms and notifications and just everything! I'd go nutz!
Grands are coming for the weekend so AJ can attend a wedding. I'll be exhausted by Monday, but that's okay... love them little buggers and they love being here.
Carla, in MN9 -
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The first year I was in the Air Force my mom wanted me to come home for Christmas. I still remember her saying "But surely the military will close for a few days for the holidays." Umm, no they don't close.
I have yoga to do after I skipped my dumbbells last night. I have been feeling lazy lately, and so done with the dieting. I have a very busy week next week: my mom has two appointments and my sister is coming. So my diet and exercise is bound to suffer anyway. But that's no reason to break my good habits now.
I say that but I'm not getting started either. Some days it just flows and other days it's a struggle.
Remember my green shorts that I wanted to wear this summer? That isn't happening. I got too far off track. Oh well.
Annie in Delaware5 -
Happy Friday all!
Just back from a little 2 Day / 3 Night excursion my oldest bought for us to ‘get away’ and enjoy time alone! We stayed at a lovely B&B in the historical town of Eureka Springs. We showed up to check in and the cottage we were supposed to stay in had a bad A/C so we were upgraded to an even nicer cottage with a jacuzzi! We had such a great time! Back to the calorie counting!!
One of the best things we did was peddle boating out on Lake Leatherwood! It was inexpensive, beautiful and so much fun!
LanetteLeslie - wow, I'm impressed with that ring. Are you sure you are a beginner in the silversmithing realm? I think there are classes around here, that looks like something I'd enjoy.
Thank you!! That’s kind of you to say. I’m really glad I took it up and am so excited to do more. It’s fun learning new skills. Do it! I was a bit nervous about the learning curve but it was easier than I thought.
VikiLeslie--Thanks for sharing your furbabies. They all bring us so much more than people realize. I have had a pet most my life and not sure how I would handle not having one. The ring is very nice and looks like you have a talent for it.
Thank you Viki! Our fur babies mean a lot to us. They are so amazing and unique to each of us that own and care for them. The jewelry / silversmithing is challenging but I’m excited to learn more and hope to build a mini A frame studio. We’ve been talking about it so we’ll see.
Take care all!
Leslie from The Ozark’s!3 -
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Happy Friday all!
Have been reading along this week. Such a wide variety of discussions and event.
Debbie-you are getting an amazing number of steps in! Sounds like MIL continues improving (even if it means an uptick in some of her less than desirable behaviors!)
Today go for three CT scans for thyroid cancer check. Don't know if they will be able to pick up on anything or not-just part of the dance I go through.
Youngest son may be stopping by house this am to pick up some of my tools (he gets them when I move anyway). It is exciting to see him starting house things. I say he may stop by because his schedule is known to change at a moments notice! I may need to borrow some items back as I finish up some things but it is silly for them to go to the expense of buying new tools when I have most everything needed and it is in very good condition.
Heading out for walk. Will probably check some work emails this am, but mainly I am off work!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
Thanks- I was surprised that I still had energy to walk with my second friend and shocked when I got home and checked my phone to see the steps.
Yes, MIL is physically a lot better but her meanness is back even stronger than ever- Yesterday I think was the very worst from what dh said- He did record it and I am very proud of him that he stayed quiet while recording and just let her go on. But, after sitting there all day, when he came home to grab a shower before going to work, he was in tears. I told him when I was at her house when it was starting to get bad and he wanted to get a psych evaluation on her I told him he also needed to make an appointment for himself to just talk-sitting there with all the verbal abuse is wearing him down physically and especially mentally, so much it is starting to scare me. He needs to stop catering to her. She thinks he is taking over because he is there to help her. Lots of " Go to hell", "I don't need you" "This is my house, not yours, you are just taking over here" (he packed up the stuff he did have there and put it in his car or in the bedroom upstairs- I will be picking up my pillow/blankets that I use when I have to stay over night, including MY blanket that she keeps using. My favorite one- telling her I am taking them home to wash.) "You're a big shot because you have your own house, just go there, I don't need you" Saying she was going to call the cops or the hospital because he wouldn't leave(the doctor told him she shouldn't be left alone until her cast comes off). All this because we left for two hours after she had breakfast, to go pick up his check and meds and go to the store for a few groceries then pick up lunch. She was screaming that she was so hungry and no food in the fridge(the fridge is pack full) so she was eating a yam. I made up her plate of Chinese food that we had picked up like she wanted and refused to eat. Yelling started between the two of them and ended up with no one eating anything. Dh sent his home with me, stomach too upset to eat(was still too upset when he got home so still hadn't eaten which is not good for a diabetic-they both are). She complained later that I had given her the plate of food, said I was treating her like a little kid. The past 5 weeks she wanted to be served but yesterday she decided she didn't.
Can't win with her.
Then later that evening, she cooked noodles and wanted dh to eat, acting like everything was fine. To her it was. She got him so upset, which is what she enjoys doing more than anything.
Waiting for my daycare girl to come in and we will go over and walk the dog- thought about not going over but that is just punishment for the dog. He needs to get out and walk. We walk at least 30-45 min every day and he could do more. Ezie can play at the park while I walk around her with the dog then we will come home, not hanging out there at all-
I will walk him tomorrow but Sunday I will take the day off.
Hoping dh takes Sunday off too- there is a show he wants to go to, Some old stars will be there- Jerry Mathers will be there which he doesn't have his autograph but Jon Provost(Lassie) and Charlotte Stewart(Ms Beadle from Little House) are going to be there too and he likes hanging out with both of them. He needs a break. Needs to stop being the marter and just go- he has cameras all over her house and if something happens, I can go over and check on her.
Ok, sorry, enough rambling- need to figure out how to do the spoilier thing
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca
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Heather--Sending hugs. The heat does me in also. I could not make it without air conditioning. Today and next several days the are expecting 100 plus. I hate summer and so looking forward to Fall.
Michele--So sorry about Lexi. Just know you gave her a good life. What is it with our DH's falling. Mine did at church this last Sunday. Did a number on his arm, hand, and leg. He told me he needs to learn to tuck and roll. This is his 3rd fall in just over a month. He went to the doctor the last time and all he said was he didn't break anything and was breathing ok. Hope Vince is feeling better and not so sore anymore.
Add me to the short list. I am 5-2 and getting shorter every year it seems. My grandma and Aunts on my dad's side were only just over 4 foot when they passed. Think I am taking after them. My DGC love having pictures taken with me once they are taller.At my tallest I was 5-5.
Allie--Sorry to hear about your friend losing her DH.
Rebecca--Sending hugs. I know it is hard when our children grow up, but to not text or call in this long is just wrong. I do hope you hear something soon. I do know from expereince that the longer it goes on the harder it is to make the call.
Been a strange day at work and something happened that really upset me. We charge phones for patients and this one came down and when it was done charging and came on was a very nasty picture on the screen. He is a middle aged man and I swear it was a minor. So turned it over to security. Now I just feel ill.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
Yes, I know he must feel guilt about it. Looking back on how he has always been about either writing letters or cards to family, it was always such a struggle. If its not about him, he can write a saga like nobody's business but put his feelings down that's another story! I fear him getting statewide and disappearing altogether. Whatever it is that is stopping him from picking up a phone, or not sending a postcard needs to be addressed. He needs to know we love him regardless of anything he can't tell us apparently. I just miss his quirky humor and the sound of his voice.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Clothes ... I dread clothes shopping. So when I find something that I like I buy multiples ... if it's a top, different colors. I'm 5'8, long legs and very short torso ... so it's a challenge. I have done online shopping and only use sites that make the return process easy. Now that I'm retired, I really don't have need for much, but I do like to have nicer things for church. I no longer wear skirts/dresses, but always have dressy slacks on hand.
Michelle ... hope Vince is ok ... and sorry for the loss of Loki...
Katla ... I am praying for you and your husband as you make significant changes. It's not easy and you can expect to have difficult moments, but it sounds like your family only has your best interest at heart.
Rebecca ... I'm saddened every time you write that the youngest son has not reached out to you. You handle it extremely well, but someday he is going to regret lost opportunities.
I have spent the past few days hedge and shrub trimming our yard. Last summer my guys just gave up after I broke my leg and everything was overgrown. Still have a lot to do, but the things look neater. The weeds are finally under control and beds are ready for mulch ... a little late ... but who cares. Working on how to hide a really dumb spot in the front yard where the septic tank sits... it's too high (and can't be lowered) and every summer the grass dies over top of it in a perfect rectangle. I'm considering reshaping the front landscaping beds to incorporate the tank and then just cover with mulch.
Beth near Buffalo
I appreciate you letting me vent every so often. It helps in coping so much. Hugs!
Rebecca2 -
I did my yoga and fast marching. Yay!
Debbie so sorry about the situation with your MIL. It sounds truly awful to give so much of your time and get horrible accusations in return. Wishing you strength to deal with it all.
Annie in Delaware2 -
Minus 2.2 ft tide Thursday morning. Had Lone Ranch beach to ourselves for a good half hour before other folks started arriving and we had to leash up. Cool, foggy, joyful dogs exploring tidepools and rolling in the sand, happy husband, glorious start to yesterday!
Rita yours to Machka. Ditto to you.
Debbie stunning steps. Bravissima! Well done for foregoing your walk in favor of being there with DH, even though he didn’t take advantage of the opportunity. Keep trying, hoping your good efforts will be rewarded. Sometimes just sitting beside and being quiet can elicit surprising conversations with Joe… sometimes not :{
Allie and Ginny your mental images of Michele going walkabout in her exercise underwear made me choke my tea! Thanks for starting my morning with a reverse snort belly laugh.
Beth bravo to your DH and you for embracing his new nutrition guidelines. Would you share any helpful links?
Rori yours also to Machka. :brokenheart:
Michele, I’ve hand fed/force fed both cats and dogs, but neither was a nearing end of life situation. Case by case.
Rebecca if you haven’t eaten meat in awhile, your gut biome slows production of the enzymes needed to digest it. When I was a veg, whenever I “slipped” I paid for it in toilet room time.
Tracey thanks for understanding and hurrah for the singing groundhog.
Viv send that heat over here, please?
Katla ((hugs))
Machka yours to Katla ((hugs))
Heather so glad your brave honesty was rewarded by DSIL’s response. Bravissima!
Lisa hooray for mostly good blood numbers.
Lanette are there many locum tenens in your area? IMHO could be reliable, responsible, short term renters. Thought of this as my miracle-working physical therapist’s contract is up and he’s leaving next week :sad: He’d been renting a room in town as rental apartments are scarce and houses non-existent.
LadyOzark the ring. What kind of stone is that?
Vicki Terrifying! Thankful for the guidance your DH received, just in time!
Kim did your roommate move out? Can’t remember.
Like the nasty boating accident near Allie, our Fourth celebration was shredded by a terrible auto accident. A man, slumped over the steering wheel in his van, plowed into several RV’s camped at the beach. One woman airflighted to another city for treatment, another and the man treated at local ER and released, but one woman died at the scene. Her 11 year old daughter was just a little ways away on the beach when it happened.
Only through page 25, but time to get outside in this glorious weather, blue sea, bright sky high will be 70?
Done:7/11: Move: 1 set pt, PT appt, dogs to powerline, 79 mins line dancing, 42 mins playing with plantsLighter, lovelies!
active mins: 264 steps: 7727
Fuel: protein=51g sugar=80g fiber=10g sodium=2172mg fruit=1 vegs=2 CI<CO=509
Live: Joe, readings, BP
Wt: 141.1
7/10: Move: 1 set pt, 74 mins play with plants steps: 7568
Fuel: protein=51g sugar=81g fiber=13g sodium=2316mg fruit=1 vegs=4 CI<CO=536
Live: Joe, readings, BP, church, fellowship, Beatles tribute band concert
Wt: 141.8 poopy plateau
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
July: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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