WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2022
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count my dh as a spender- big time. Yes , he is making more than I am by a lot but he sure spends a WHOLE LOT more than I do- it is crazy how much he spends and on what. Amazon is here daily, He goes to the comic-con and pays $125 each for toys and buys two because they are a great deal. He buys every time he goes to the shows.
I am the saver- need to figure out what I want to spend on. I did buy myself two pair of shoes now that I am walking so much- 2 pair for $40 was my splurge.
We don't have any real big bills(no house payment, no car payments) so we are doing ok but I just don't understand spending so much on things like he does- This is nothing new- has always liked to shop. When we were dating, he would constantly want to go to the mall. Would still if the mall near us was any good. He still loves to shop, even if it is just grocery shopping. We don't do anything together except go shopping.
Yep, that is what we will be doing tomorrow morning after he gets off work and I walk his mom's dog.
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Had a really lovely 5k run this morning. Weather perfect. Nice breeze. DH decided to come with me, which was wonderful. We went back via the local shops and he bought the newspaper and milk and I bought focaccia from the deli. DH came in while I was chatting to the owner, and we all had a nice conversation. There was no queue, so we took our time.
Now reading the Saturday paper. I really buy it for the very good 'What’s On ' section, so I can plan my tv watching for the week, and decide what to record. It also helps with deciding what is worth watching on line and 'catch up'. Saves decision fatigue, and those 'nothing to watch' moments.
I like to have a small bank in reserve.
I read most of the actual paper on line all week and make a financial contribution every month.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
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Visit with daughter and her family went well. There was no drama. She was here for lunch, a visit, and a walk to my friend's house to see her exceptional garden. Then husband and sons picked her up. Later we went to dinner at the restaurant we chose and they picked up the check which was hard for Jake who likes to be the "dad". Jake and I veered only slightly from our disciplined eating so all was good. They'll come back for awhile today. They are all vaccinated, careful about where they go and who they see, took Covid tests before coming over, and we quite pleased that we were willing to have them come into the house. Over the years of our marriage we have gone through many great differences of opinion about finances. We are now very intentional shoppers. Jake's big dream is to buy an electric car because of the desire to get away from using gasoline. We have driven less than 5,000 miles a year for the last several years so I don't see that it makes much sense so that is where we are strongly divided.Heather, it sounds like you are getting back to being your usual self again.
Barbie in NW WA
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Barbie- Tom has had a Chevy Volt since 2015 and actually had 2 at one time right after our divorce.
It is quite a cool car,i have to say ,I was able to drive it a few times.. with the distance to where he works he charges it in the garage..plugs it in when he gets home from work and its fully charged before he goes to sleep at night.
In the summer its a little tougher because of the heat to make it all the way back and forth without using gas but the rest of the time its a breeze..
Yes for the amount of miles you guys drive and the cost of vehicles now not worth it,though i think he did get some type of kickback from the state.
Woke up early and went back to sleep for a bit.. staying in and clearing up some paperwork today.its going to be 99 degrees here.2 -
Happy Saturday!
Barbie - so glad visit is going well. I always get apprehensive about visitors, but most of the time, once they have arrived, it all goes very well. I am intrigued and reckon I'll probably get an electric car at some point, but I drive less than 3,000 miles per year so the 2 old paid off cars in the garage are fine for now.
Rita - you were on my mind all night.Several times DH and I nearly split up due to his spending habits. I wasn't aware of it until after we were married and I was working and contributing income to the household. My stomach still lurches at the memory of him saying "how much is in the checking account right now?" - figuring what he can spend it on, unaware that we had a mortgage payment coming up in a couple days. Maybe it was because when he was in the Marines, they took care of everything and he never had to plan much for housing, food, etc.
He was a very brilliant man in many ways but had the money sense of a 6 year old with a dollar in his pocket in the candy store. And his ego was easily bruised by a "wife turned into Mom" telling him what to do!
The one time I said "you take care of the bills" we got in a huge amount of debt. It just didn't click with him. I put my foot down - either cut up the credit cards or we spend what little we have on a divorce lawyer. It got better after that, but he still veered a few times - but not badly.
Finally, the last decade of his life, after a "this is the last straw" argument, we came to an agreement that he'd get a certain amount of "allowance" per month and if we needed to buy something big like a new mower, there was money put away in an account for that. Amazingly, the crazy spending went way down. But he would still talk, from time to time, about sending his relatives money. I'd do my best to keep calm and say "that's a nice idea, but I just took a look at current nursing home costs. There's a good chance you or I will end up there, at least for a short period of time. If it's several months I'd hate to have to sell the house to pay for it." It was stretching the truth to a point, but still he needed to understand my priorities so changed his mind about it. See next paragraph.
Also, I lied to him all the time about how much I had stashed away. When the conversation would come up, I'd say "well, there's some money in the emergency fund in case my car needs a new engine or we need to have the heat pump replaced, but not much more." Same deal with the tax refund.... sometimes I'd get generous and say "we're getting back $800 in a tax refund this year. Do you want half in your account and I'll put the rest in the emergency fund? You know the roof is getting older so that's another thing on the "replace" list." The refund would be more than that, but I wasn't telling him.
I wasn't raised to lie and still get conflicted about it.
So, I used a combination of budgeting, lying and honest communication to keep him in line. He realized as he became more frail and his memory started getting iffy, having a happy wife who didn't have to worry about making the mortgage payment and thereby avoiding making her upset was his #1 mission. Happy wife, happy rest of his life.
Kim - loved hearing about your trip to the beach.
Barbara - remember me saying I had the guy lined up to re-gravel the driveway? When he was here, he talked about stopping in with equipment and leveling the old gravel, doing this and that. I called and left a message a couple weeks ago that the weeds and grass had been burned so OK to spray. Have not heard a peep. I'll bug him again in a week. If he doesn't want to do it, that's fine - but I need to know so I can get someone else lined up. Crossing fingers he's just been super busy.
Budget plan for utilities - it's offered by our electric company, but I refused signing up. Having to pay the bill every month gives me immediate awareness of not only usage, but all of the new little fees and increases that go into effect. I have a pretty good idea of what our water and garbage bill is each month, and sometimes if I have extra I'll prepay for several months and just let a credit ride along.
Today will be catch up day since the heat starts tomorrow. Finish mowing, baking, laundry. Getting water set up for the garden. Weed eating.
That's the Saturday morning news. Make it a fabulous day and keep cool!
Lanette
SW WA State
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Good morning all! Had a scary little blip yesterday morning.
I woke up at my usual time (5am), got dressed and ready for the day and started my coffee. It was 5:30, by then. I sat at the table, answering emails and had a sudden heavy feeling in my chest. Like I couldn't breathe. I couldn't even draw a deep breath. I felt hot, dizzy, nauseous. I stood and walked slowly to the sink, still having trouble breathing. I took a few sips of water. Then grabbed the "emergency" bayer aspirin from the cupboard and chewed two of those. I sat at the table for a few more minutes. Drinking my water and taking deeper breaths. I felt fine after about 15 minutes. I told my son when he woke up at 6am. He woke my husband and they both took me in to the er. It was determined that I had an SMI (silent myocardial infarction or silent heart attack). No apparent blockages or clots, no apparent damage to heart tissue/muscle. The doctor put me on an aspirin regimen and we talked about what I should be eating and doing. (making better food choices and exercising).
*sigh* I didn't stay overnight; but I was there all day, going through the tests. I am sure the bill for this is going to be enormous. Sometimes I just feel the stress of everyday life is going to just grind me down to nothing. But perhaps it will just stop my heart. I am so depressed about this.
Anyway, silver lining. DH and DYS are out doing the grocery shopping today, with my list for a more Mediterranean type diet ingredients. My wine is off the list. As are many things that I buy and prepare for the guys. I cancelled an interview that I had set up for Monday night. Due to childcare family vacations, I have very few kiddos with me this week; so DYS will be the lead teacher on Monday with DH's help and DH is going to be
the "lead" teacher the rest of the week with my help. I really feel fine, now. So hopefully this was just a "warning shot" to get my *kitten* together.
So...that has been my weekend so far...Love and hugs to all who need them. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)16 -
Good morning ladies!
My sister is here, and that is pleasant so far. The two kids and their mom arrive tonight. The plane is already delayed two hours. The first issue is that they didn't make a hotel reservation and the hotels in town are full for some odd reason. So I'm dragging out my camping mattress which is actually quite comfortable. Still not sure where everyone will sleep, but trying not to stress about it.
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okiewoman510 wrote: »Thanks Barbie! We appreciate you keeping us going.
Okie in the TX Hill Country
Hi fellow Texan. I'm in Dallas. Heat during you insane, too?1 -
Oh Kelly, that is very frightening. I'm thankful you went into the ER and that your guys are going to step up this week.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR2 -
Kelly KJ ~ Prayers and hugs for you! You work so hard every day and make life wonderful for all the little people who have pass through your doors. Please take care!
Carol in GA2 -
I highly recommend Hadestown, if it comes near you. I overheard someone behind me say, after it was over, "it is an honor to be able to watch a show like this." It's true. When Hermes walked out and started singing, I had to hold back tears. I couldn't believe I was actually seeing it. (Because of where I have lived and historical money situations, I have never watched a show on Broadway, and can count on one hand how many touring company shows I've seen.) It was also fun to realize that some in the audience didn't know the story, so there were gasps at key moments. Wonderful to see kids there; one little boy captured my heart. He was dressed as Orpheus.
The art gallery was relaxing, dinner was healthy, and I made it into my hotel room by 11:30 pm. It was a wonderful day of stepping out of the stress. But, it's time to get back into it. Heading to my mom's in a few minutes. She did not have a good day, and I considered bagging my plans and going to her yesterday, but I decided I couldn't do anything about her, and I really needed the day off.
Here's the stage. It was full of all sorts of technical surprises.
Flea
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KJ - So glad you are OK. Yes, it is a helpful warning. My elder son had a similar scare last year and he really got his s**t together afterwards. In the long term it was a blessing. It's good that the family are stepping up and giving you a bit of a break. We want you to take extra special care of yourself. You have been superwoman for so long. Love you loads.
Having lamb and spinach curry for dinner. Haven't had a curry for ages. DH has stewed some apricots for dessert.
Barbie and Annie - so glad that your guest nerves are subsiding. For me too, the anticipation is always much worse than the reality. But I'm still knackered afterwards.
My friend G wants me to go to Portsmouth to visit her next week. I'm giving it some thought. She makes the journey over here a lot. I hate travelling in the school holidays though.
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Kelly,
Glad you got to go home from the ED instead of staying overnight.
I'm of the firm opinion that nothing can stop your generous heart from beating, though...
I have to say, it is so YOU to look for (and find) the silver lining.
We love you.
Karen in Virginia
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Good morning all! Had a scary little blip yesterday morning.
I woke up at my usual time (5am), got dressed and ready for the day and started my coffee. It was 5:30, by then. I sat at the table, answering emails and had a sudden heavy feeling in my chest. Like I couldn't breathe. I couldn't even draw a deep breath. I felt hot, dizzy, nauseous. I stood and walked slowly to the sink, still having trouble breathing. I took a few sips of water. Then grabbed the "emergency" bayer aspirin from the cupboard and chewed two of those. I sat at the table for a few more minutes. Drinking my water and taking deeper breaths. I felt fine after about 15 minutes. I told my son when he woke up at 6am. He woke my husband and they both took me in to the er. It was determined that I had an SMI (silent myocardial infarction or silent heart attack). No apparent blockages or clots, no apparent damage to heart tissue/muscle. The doctor put me on an aspirin regimen and we talked about what I should be eating and doing. (making better food choices and exercising).
*sigh* I didn't stay overnight; but I was there all day, going through the tests. I am sure the bill for this is going to be enormous. Sometimes I just feel the stress of everyday life is going to just grind me down to nothing. But perhaps it will just stop my heart. I am so depressed about this.
Anyway, silver lining. DH and DYS are out doing the grocery shopping today, with my list for a more Mediterranean type diet ingredients. My wine is off the list. As are many things that I buy and prepare for the guys. I cancelled an interview that I had set up for Monday night. Due to childcare family vacations, I have very few kiddos with me this week; so DYS will be the lead teacher on Monday with DH's help and DH is going to be
the "lead" teacher the rest of the week with my help. I really feel fine, now. So hopefully this was just a "warning shot" to get my *kitten* together.
So...that has been my weekend so far...Love and hugs to all who need them. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
Kelly, so glad you are OK!! Glad your team is stepping up to help with shopping and will help with the kids.
Looking back, I think living with a family member who has a chronic illness is like living with a family member who has an addiction. I'm going to rattle on here, lol:I'm convinced a chronic disease can be a family disease, much like alcoholism affects everyone in the family.Anyhow, sending strength and love - I don't think you are shy about self-care, but sometimes there aren't enough hours in the day. Very glad your guys appreciate you!!
I think I coped easier because I was working outside the home, wasn't around my husband and his illness until I retired. Even then, until the pandemic, I was involved in Master Gardeners, lunches with friends, etc. And DH was doing fairly well. He was slowing down, but didn't really complain about pain.
You, on the other hand, are a caregiver during the day to littles, then when they go home, you turn your attention to your husband's illness. Pain impacts Tim's sleep which impacts your sleep.
We want to help them fix it if we can; help them feel better. Even though we know it's not in our power, we still hope to discover something that will improve their quality of life so we can see them happy again.
I think there's a place in the counseling realm for a "Chron-Anon" support group if there isn't one already. Not necessarily a 12 step program, just a place to find support from other family members going thru the same. I'm glad we can be of support to you. You know we are here for you!!
Regarding Tim's meds - I wonder if he would benefit from anti-anxiety or anti-depressants.
I say this because I think my DH could have coped better with something like this during his illness instead of relying on self-medicating with something from the "high times" store. I suggested it several times and he refused, saying he took enough @(%&# pills already. He finally agreed the last week of his life, and by that time it was too late.
He always lied to his doctor, saying he generally felt fine, had little pain, had all these activities he could do well.... I knew the real story.
Lanette
SW WA State
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Vicki you described my DH exactly except he gets estimates from Amazon!
RvRita1 -
Had a rude awakening this morning. Car missed my camper bedroom by 3 feet! See pictures in spoiler.
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I’ve had a tough go for a while. DH has been in an assisted living place after surgery. We’re hoping he will get enough better to come to our daughter’s place where I’ve been staying for a while. This is a long distance from our home.
When I mention our home, I sometimes say that I miss it & DD is unhappy hearing about
it. She wants us to be here and happy. We’re all having some adjusting to do.
Awe Katla, patience. You're situation takes me back to a time after Lee's liver transplant when we were staying with family in Portland. Missing our bed in Hammond, trying to adjust to the new normal, whatever that was. Acclimate, adjust and adapt, those are the words of the day for you and husband. Hugs to you!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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RITA ~ How scary! So glad you are safe.
LANETTE ~ I think your reflections on what it was like during your husband's illness will help others of us as we go through the same things. I am also sure that there are others in our group of over 50 ladies that have had the same feelings and are having the same feelings at this time. Thank you for sharing.
Carol in GA4 -
Rita, wow! Thank goodness they missed your camper.
Finances, I am the spender in my family. We use YNAB, though, so I only spend what I allocate in the budget for spending. It helps to not look at the total in the bank, only the total in the budget category. It’s the electronic equivalent of the envelope system. Clothes are my temptation.
Violating Community Guidelines: I’ve gotten in trouble twice for this in two different FB groups. Both times I thought I was just being helpful. In one a member had posted a link, which wasn’t the right website, so I posted the correct link. Turns out this site was considered a competitor of the site we were private FB members of. The moderator just deleted both and sent us a PM explaining why it was deleted. I apologized, she said no biggie, and we moved on, I appreciated not being called out in the whole group. The other time I posted a hospital bed that we no longer needed and asked $100 for it. Turns out we weren’t supposed to try to sell stuff on the site. Although I did have a price on it, I thought I was just being helpful. Again, they just deleted it and I got a FB notification of my violation, Neither kicked me out of the group. I was technically in the wrong both times, even though I felt they were innocent mistakes.
Hugs to Flea and Debbie and Katla and everybody else that needs them.6 -
Wow Kelly what a scare! Glad you are getting support from your family. Time for you to relax as much as you can.
Rita that was close!
Annie in Delaware1 -
Kelly, I am so sorry you had a health scare! It sounds a bit like a panic attack! I am glad you got checked out at the ER💖👍🙏. Keep life as simplest as possible this next week. Give yourself a large dose of grace.
Rita Oh geez that looked a wee bit scary! Dang car! I would send of a Hallelujah to your guardian angel saying thank you!💖🙏👍. He's on the job.💖
Repaired some underwear. I don't sew so it was a big "To Do". Being that it was the pair my sister bought me from Dulouth Trading Co and are supposed to be the best underwear ever, well they're definitely aren't. I took a wooden chopstick, and two wooden clothes pins and fashioned a thing to pull the waistband a bit so the fabric could be sewn without puckering. Weird but worked! Can't have holes in your underwear!
Today I am trying boba tea. I think I am getting the brown sugar boba milk tea. I will either like it, or choke on the tapioca balls. Try new things, so I am.😁
Our bills are easy,as I do it all.Well hugs to ladies that wish one! Its been a tough week for us. (((((((((group hug))))))
Lee asks me if he buys anything online. We haven't bought anything major in a long time. We are paycheck to paycheck. I do squirrel away money on paper so we have funds for our quarter Tricare & Medicare insurance bills. We lived with our eldest son, sharing bills
and rent, before he was transferred overseas. He wants to come back to this house, so we are still here, and son still pays for his portions. We are blessed to have him do that, but he really likes this house. The thought of having to move, pay for one months rent, and security deposit (which is usually a months rent too), would cripple us but we do have some money aside for if the owners want us to move from this rental. I joke that we are training son to be our caregiver, but really I think that is happening. Being that son is in his late 30's and still a single guy, the idea of marrying a gal isn't on his radar it seems. He's so set in his ways, he's happy for the most part.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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milliecowart wrote: »okiewoman510 wrote: »Thanks Barbie! We appreciate you keeping us going.
Okie in the TX Hill Country
Hi fellow Texan. I'm in Dallas. Heat during you insane, too?
It is rough! 106 is crazy!!
Okie
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Kelly - So pleased it was a warning shot across your bow rather than a bullseye. Thinking of you, and we all think the world of you. Glad the menfolk are stepping up.1
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Flea-thinking of you coping with your mother. It is tough watching them wind down. Just love her. Glad your break was so good.
Katla-I'm sure it is very difficult for you being so far from DH. It will be a relief to your children, also, when you are both there.
Sue in WA-I find many of the things they ask in PT assessments I have never done on my best day! (nor did I ever really want to)
Michelle-glad tumor is stable and you can back off of tests some.
Heather-keep an eye on dizzy spells-they aren't normal! Grandkids are adorable.
Annie-I always smile when you post your exercise updates-the pride comes through! You have got yourself in a good pattern. Glad visit is ok so far.
Pip-I also notice difference in rug. Good job (and pretty rug!)
Tracey-glad your daughters include you so much.
Barbie-good to hear visit is going well. Those are a bit scary sometimes.
KJ-Sounds like they were thorough in checking you out. Follow their advice. I think I read somewhere that it is not uncommon for women to have them (and I just now checked Dr. Google, and evidently the elderly and diabetics).Not much here. Had video call with Doctor Friday. Tests didn't show them any cancer spots (it is hiding!). Scheduled a brain scan (slim chance there is metastasis there at the time, but he thinks a good idea to get baseline). More bloodwork in 3 months. If level stable, wait some more. It up much or scan shows anything, new course of action to be determined. Most likely we will do nothing until next year and I will get a PET scan.
On the non-cancer front, I received the biofeedback machine they want me to use to monitor strengthening. More on that once I check it out. I really want to voice surgery for prolapse if I can, so I will try whatever to strengthen.
Went for walk this am right before big storm. Friend texted after lunch and wanted to know if I wanted to walk so we went to reservoir. Got over 6 miles in between the two. Now I must get some housework done (the cats are useless!)
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Afternoon ladies
Well i havent done a ton today.. i did order a book ..Im dead now what..and it is a book that basically covers everything you need to pass along to whomever will need to take care of things after you pass.
I want to make it as easy as possible..
Like KJ ( thank goodness your ok) after the 2 heart surgeries and the kidney issues I dont know what I have left in store.. so whatever I can do .to make life easier is ok with me.
Yes I am a spender.. i try ans keep it to a minimum.. but dont want to burn up my credit card.. i always always pay bills on time if not before and always pay way more than the monthly payment.
Car taxes are paid,i do a bi monthly mortgage payment..so Im trying..
Ha ha ..Tracy and Kyle took Miles down to the Ocean this morning and went out for Pizza,they tried giving him little dissolvable baby puffs,he wasn't having it until he got a pizza crust..that boy is going to be a chow hound.. they better start saving up now.. wait until he is a teenager...
I went through some papers ,worked on part of that book and set up my charging station for my kindle and solar charger for my phone.
I remember back in the day I always wanted to be busy ,and be out with people..
Now im happy ,just spending time here with Alfie..
Right now its 95 outside with a heat index of over 100. So we have stayed inside today.
Tomorrow, Trudy and I are going to see Marshall Tucker at the casino.. should be a fun time...3 -
Bear knocked over garbage can and dragged to drive but couldn’t get in to spread trash around, thanks to Joe’s hand-crafted spike stick topper.
Changed linens, started excavating laundry mountain. After one load done, found water running over floor into bath room and kitchen. Joe checked hoses for leaks, dry as bones. Something inside has given way. Now every towel and throw rug in the house needs washing from sopping up the mess, in addition to the load that was in the washer and the 3 loads that were waiting their turns. Taking a little break before loading up and heading to the laundromat. This is why I’m not to swear oaths, like the one I swore when I got my first Maytag “… as God is my witness, I’ll never go to the laundromat again.” Don’t even know if laundromats still take quarters, or if its currency or credit cards.
Lanette was going to make your salad this afternoon, but that was before the before the deluge. Thanks for the link, will try for tomorrow. Will simmer beans in a pot, no microwave here.
Hope your gravel guy calls back and schedules SOON! Also, yours to Kelly. Mot juste.
Barbie hope Jake’s daughter and grands can firm up their schedule soon. Limbo is an uncomfortable place for me… :devil: edited later, dancing far from the drama, brilliant! Ah, sounds like the lunch and dinner visit went well. Happy for you all.
Allie Tracy is lucky to have you as a source of wisdom and comfort. Sleep deprivation can make you lose your mind. Let us know what you think of that book.
Margaret you are a blessing to DrewB. Delighted to hear new regime is showing improvement.
Pip Beautiful! Hard work rewarded!
Flea will look for that OPB Gold Beach story. IMHO I always kinda thought that story was promoted by the town’s business interests, whoever was selling filtering equipment, shovels, buckets, etc… Not goatheads, we had those in Idaho and they were cruel. Sharp enough to pierce puppy pads. No these are about a quarter inch across, circular, like a flattened coil of two or three bights, with hooked rays to snag a ride on whatever passes by. Almost like this except the “rays” curve inwards. 
Glad you chose to enjoy Hadestown for respite before visiting your mom. Please remember to take care of YOU.
Lisa SMH and what your utility companies call “levelling”. Can you opt out entirely? Sleep and elliptical? You go gal!
Kim “…cleaning the commode over family drama” amen, sister AMEN!
Rita happy to hear your therapy and ENT appointments went well. Sending courage and calm for dealing with DH’s dementia. You are in a hard place. ((hugs)) That car, omg,
what was the story?
Vicki “…blunt with them about the sooner the better” Bravissima! Hope new hire learns quickly and fits right in. Sorry for your loss.
Debbie chicken satay is one of my faves. Unfortunately for my budget the local Thai restaurant makes it soooo much better than I ever could. Agree with you about the brown rice. What is it with husbands and white rice?
Katla my very very dear. ((hugs)) Of course you miss your home and your DH, you are entitled to your feelings. Can understand your DD wanting you to find things to be happy about in your new situation, but that must be hard. Besides us, do you have a friend you can call to share the “missing x” feelings? Is there some joy you can find in the grands to share with DD?
SuebDew, 18 year surviving macular degeneration? Bravissima!
Bethe in the Devil’s own frying pan, con VERY gratulations on the strength, flexibility, muscle development. Crucial preventatives as we age.
Tracey love the “baby snuggler” pic.
Heather bravissima for your 5K and time with DH. Lovely! Yours to KJ. “… superwoman for so long…” indeed.
Kelly, “scary little blip” what an understatement. ((hugs)) and healing energy your way, strength and calm. Love your silver linings, glad you haven’t lost your flipping powers.
Annie hope the kids will enjoy camping out on your floor. It could make a memorable adventure!
Welcome @milliecowart in Dallas!
Rebecca yours to Katla. So sorry to hear the quality of Duluth Trading underwear was not as advertised. Thanks for the caution. Those tapioca balls pack quite a caffeine punch. Beware!
Carol ditto yours to Lanette. I’m storing up all these models of caring and character for when I’ll need them, while hoping that day never comes.
Kay sometimes virtue is its own punishment :devil:
Ginny prayers for favorable results. Six miles? Bravissima. Let me know when your cats learn to help with the housework, ok? Maybe they’d teach my dogs, my dh, or even me?
So, I’ve procrastinated long enough. Will bite the bullet and google speed queen washers for a ballpark estimate of how much we need to take out of savings, then get my lazy butt down to that laundromat. Never say “never.”
Done:7/22: Move: 1.5 set pt, active mins: steps:6563Lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: protein=60g sugar=88g fiber=28g sodium=1815mg fruit=2 vegs=3 CI<CO=68
Live: Joe, readings, BP, thank you note to PT, chiropractor, Freddie’s
Wt: 140.2
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
July: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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