WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2022
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Debbie ~ So sorry for you and your husband concerning the MnL! Y'all are so good to continue to put up with her mean ways. I suppose a lot of it is the decline of her mental state and physical abilities.
Leslie ~ Lovely photos of you and your husband and the lake. Must have been a wonderful get-a-way.
I am so proud of myself! Our modem died this AM and we had no tv, internet, or landline. I went to the internet store and got a new modem, put the connections on, and then spent over an hour trying to get everything right. Our internet provider finally sent me the app needed to get the new modem working.
Also, went to the dermatologist to have more of my sun damaged spots iced. She is prescribing a cream to use for 14 days that is supposed to chemically get rid of all the places on my arms and hands. I was told that doing this would not be pleasant as it is a very harsh treatment. But, it will be good to have some of the sun damage removed.
Carol in GA
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minicooper452 wrote: »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 MN
Yep, for most of the time my family has snubbed my husband because they think he's snobbish. My sisters and I were invited to Hawaii, paid for by my father because he had a condo once. We paid for our spouses. My husband had been to so much of the touristy places he would rather relax by the pool and read. They had whole days packed traveling to this place and that. My husband and I were just glad to be together, because he had been out to sea. So they thought we were so rude and aloof. My eldest sister is still kind of mad at my husband for (in her eyes) not letting me be all I can be, (whatever that means!). To explain that there's a specific way to act being a military wife, and mother is hard to explain to civilians. That your actions reflect on your sailor, and if overseas your actions reflect what they view of all Americans.
I belong in a Facebook military moms group, and some of the moms get reality 101 lesson from me sometimes. Telling them the reality of the Navy world helps me deal with my issues with my sailors.👍🙏.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Debbie I am so sorry mother in law is treating you and husband this way. My heart aches for you guys and the situation. When I was caring for husband as he was waiting for his liver transplant, I joined a caregivers support group. It was held at the local senior center and it really helped me process things. Being a caregiver I never knew how my husband would be from day to day. Its really no different than living with an alcoholic. I was constantly resetting and adjusting day to day my mindset. It was physically draining, on top of the unpredictably of it all. For you guys its similar as you don't know what might set her off into verbal abuse. Its affecting you physically. These are all warning signs. Attending these meetings was for an hour a week and I could PUT my pain and anguish somewhere. We didn't always talk about our troubles, sometimes it was humorous stories, but it was a safe haven. I'm not telling you what you guys need, but just giving you resources.👍🙏. Hugs friend!
Rebecca
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Hi I'm Tracy and I am pushing the big SIX ZERO, yikes !! I have 15 pounds to lose and I have to say "it hasn't been easy". I am glad I found this group and hope to find inspiration here as well.6
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Debbie ~ So sorry for you and your husband concerning the MnL! Y'all are so good to continue to put up with her mean ways. I suppose a lot of it is the decline of her mental state and physical abilities.
Leslie ~ Lovely photos of you and your husband and the lake. Must have been a wonderful get-a-way.
I am so proud of myself! Our modem died this AM and we had no tv, internet, or landline. I went to the internet store and got a new modem, put the connections on, and then spent over an hour trying to get everything right. Our internet provider finally sent me the app needed to get the new modem working.
Also, went to the dermatologist to have more of my sun damaged spots iced. She is prescribing a cream to use for 14 days that is supposed to chemically get rid of all the places on my arms and hands. I was told that doing this would not be pleasant as it is a very harsh treatment. But, it will be good to have some of the sun damage removed.
Carol in GA
sadly Carol- this has always been her mental state- just a mean woman- all she wants is a maid to wait on her hand and foot while she treats them like dirt. This is nothing new. Now that she is physically feeling better, the meanness has come back even more than before.. She really does find so much joy in causing torment to others, especially her son, who now is the only one she has left and he feels obligation to take care of her. No love, care,etc- just obligation.2 -
Viv--I have a tens unit I got at Walgreens and I use that when my knees and back are giving me fits. I do think it helps. I hope your mom has good luck with the one she ordered.
Pip--Sorry to hear you lost your phone.
Heather--Great news on the new shoes. They can make such a positive or negative inpack on how we walk.
Debbie--How terrible. I agree he needs to record these things and talk to someone. Keeping it inside is not good for him or you. Remember we are here for you so vent all you want. I don't know the spoilier thing and don't worry. If someone doesn't want to read it, they can skip over it.
Rebecca--You are truely a special lady and good for the military.
Well glad it is Friday, feel I say that a lot, but I am. It is 100 outside and when I get off at 6pm. going to ride the motorcycle to a little town about 30 miles away with our CMA group for supper. By then it should be cooling down. Tomorrow have 2 birthday parties. DSIL a surprise for her 75th and then DGS who just turned 8. Sunday is church and then I may have the afternoon to myself as DH is going to help at a Art in Park event.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE3 -
Viv--I have a tens unit I got at Walgreens and I use that when my knees and back are giving me fits. I do think it helps. I hope your mom has good luck with the one she ordered.
Pip--Sorry to hear you lost your phone.
Heather--Great news on the new shoes. They can make such a positive or negative inpack on how we walk.
Debbie--How terrible. I agree he needs to record these things and talk to someone. Keeping it inside is not good for him or you. Remember we are here for you so vent all you want. I don't know the spoilier thing and don't worry. If someone doesn't want to read it, they can skip over it.
Rebecca--You are truely a special lady and good for the military.
Well glad it is Friday, feel I say that a lot, but I am. It is 100 outside and when I get off at 6pm. going to ride the motorcycle to a little town about 30 miles away with our CMA group for supper. By then it should be cooling down. Tomorrow have 2 birthday parties. DSIL a surprise for her 75th and then DGS who just turned 8. Sunday is church and then I may have the afternoon to myself as DH is going to help at a Art in Park event.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
What a sweet thing to say friend! I recall the feelings I felt when each of my sons went in the military. Lee helped me by letting me reorganize the living room, and changing bedrooms around. Little did I know it was a great distraction from the angst I felt in the kids leaving. It physically worked out the trauma of my worried heart. He is a smart cookie.💖👍. I have learned some good coping mechanisms that I pass on to many of the new Navy mommas. It makes me feel accomplished to know I am passing on the tools I have learned to get by.💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Vicki- THANK YOU!!! Exactly what I needed to hear today- I appreciate it so much.
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Monday the 11th invested 30 mins sorting paper, only able to purge 5 pcs, but organized into 3 piles: act on now, file now, try again later. Cleared the deck for marathon minute writing session for last month’s fire district board meeting, barely in time for Wednesday’s, meeting :P
Welcome @bethe Beth in upper south TX Would love to learn to spin and see pics of your fibre art.
Barbie that Benjamin Franklin quote made me laugh out loud! Thanks!
Terri and Lanette, Joe is the purger of our family and I am the one that keeps old stuff. Like the club chair I’ve had since college that one day I’ll learn to reupholster. Joe’s moved it 6 times now and every few months asks when he can take it to the dump…
Heather your going out from your comfort zone, what a great memory gift to, and example for Edie. BravaNonna!
Michele ((hugs)) and prayers for Lexi, Vince and you.
Kylia whew for the mammo results, congrats on the win, understand about the trophy;) What Okie and Lisa said so very very weill. ((hugs))
Rebecca, a pipe organ in your sister’s garage?!? That sure trumps my antique gas stove
Suebdew wish I could take your water aerobics classes!
Debbie so sorry DH’s justified bitterness spills over onto you. Is there a compassionate way you can call him on it? You are not his mother, you didn’t do those things to him, you are his partner in life and on his side.
Machka, that sitting room, not just a different ceiling fixture but a different sofa. It would take a crane to get me out of that one. Love the color palette and woodwork though. But OH that Library, Other than choosing a different colored upholstery fabric all its missing is a fireplace and a rolling library ladder.
Lanette, loved that 60 mins Australia segment on aging. Gives me hope and strength to resist medicating my occasional hypertension…
Rita hooray for the healing power of your saltwater lake!
Only through page 27, but need to take in the recycling as the center is closed on weekends. Will stop by Gold Beach Lumber for some more organic potting soil, and pick up cottage cheese, greek Yoghurt, sweet peppers, Wasabi peas, pepperoni, a white peach and an English cucumber at Freddie’s.
Done:7/12: Move: 1 set pt, dogs to powerline, 75 mins line dancing, 45 mins playing with plants, 33 mins laundry. active mins:270 steps: 7182Lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: protein=54g sugar=55g fiber=15g sodium=1806mg fruit=1 vegs=5 CI<CO=948
Live: Joe, readings, BP, minutes,
Wt: 140
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
July: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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Evening ladies
Im in for the night ,didnt sleep well last night,and Miles isnt feeling well .poor little guy,I think he might be cutting a couple more teeth.. he is drooling like a St Bernard and cranky and feverish.. and Tracy doesnt want to over medicate him.. well when they were sick i gave them tylenol and they both turned out fine...
Im going to be going up next week once an afternoon to take my friends pooches out to do there buisness. They are going on vacation.. they know me and i love them.. there 4 of them but they are all small.. 2 are 3 legged.. and I told her not to pay me but she gave me 100.00 anyway..
Well im going to tuck myself in early.. and try and do some laundry and stuff around here tomorrow5 -
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Hi I'm Tracy and I am pushing the big SIX ZERO, yikes !! I have 15 pounds to lose and I have to say "it hasn't been easy". I am glad I found this group and hope to find inspiration here as well.
Welcome Tracy- I hit the 6 0 a few months ago- have 15-20lbs to loose and it is HARD. They just won't let go
Debbie
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Barbara The stone is labradorite and one of my favorites!
Debbie I wish there was a solution to get you and your dh out of the caretaking role. It gives me such memories of how there were times I felt so with my MIL. She wasn’t near as bad but it wears and it’s not easy. I’m a glass is half full person. Always have been. She hated it and nicknamed me ‘Susie Sunshine’. She said it with such p!ss and vinegar too. *sigh* She’s been gone since February and I still wished we had gotten her in somewhere vs. remained with us. I agree with you your dh should seek some counseling.
Carol My dh and I had such a great time! But then we can sit on our front porch and do the same!
HURRAY for being your own best tech support!!
Height 5’9” but 90 pounds to lose. I’m happy that in about 50 pounds it’ll look better but still… it’s happening - that full 90!
Clothes I like eclectic things. Vintage is my favorite. Kimonos, butterfly blouses, a nice capris or jean short. Also I love hats but mainly in the fall.
We recently bought a big swamp cooler (evaporative cooler) for our porch and we’re all enjoying it immensely. It takes a 98 degree deck down to roughly 85 with cooler air blowing. It’s like cheating! Haha Love it!
For anyone struggling or in need of virtual hugs **hug** I hope it all gets better very soon!
Leslie from the Ozark’s
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Rebecca and Barbara and Leslie!!- THANK YOU- Having a place to just let it out and getting wonderful insight is so amazing.
One positive(and I am really trying to stay as positive as I can be) is that I am getting out and walking so much and now I seem to want to keep walking- don't want to break my 10K plus steps- I did break it Sunday after I think 15 days but that is ok. Not snacking as much as I was because I am out walking or going to Zumba and, if I do snack, I am burning off a lot more calories than what I am eating.
I will walk with one friend tonight- I won't get 10miles in(23,000steps) like I did yesterday but way over my 10K, beings I am about at that now.
Sunday I will go to church and then take food over to MIL- dh told her he has to work that afternoon so he can go to the Contra Costa Con- at first he said he wasn't going but I kept pushing and now he is going-He really needs this. If it isn't too warm, I will walk Kobe, if not, I will just drop the food and leave.
I am not staying. She truly just wants a servant there to wait on her hand and foot for any thing she might think of that she wants. One more week until she gets her cast off and she should be able to do even more for herself.
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca6 -
Monday the 11th invested 30 mins sorting paper, only able to purge 5 pcs, but organized into 3 piles: act on now, file now, try again later. Cleared the deck for marathon minute writing session for last month’s fire district board meeting, barely in time for Wednesday’s, meeting :P
Welcome @bethe Beth in upper south TX Would love to learn to spin and see pics of your fibre art.
Barbie that Benjamin Franklin quote made me laugh out loud! Thanks!
Terri and Lanette, Joe is the purger of our family and I am the one that keeps old stuff. Like the club chair I’ve had since college that one day I’ll learn to reupholster. Joe’s moved it 6 times now and every few months asks when he can take it to the dump…
Heather your going out from your comfort zone, what a great memory gift to, and example for Edie. BravaNonna!
Michele ((hugs)) and prayers for Lexi, Vince and you.
Kylia whew for the mammo results, congrats on the win, understand about the trophy;) What Okie and Lisa said so very very weill. ((hugs))
Rebecca, a pipe organ in your sister’s garage?!? That sure trumps my antique gas stove
Suebdew wish I could take your water aerobics classes!
Debbie so sorry DH’s justified bitterness spills over onto you. Is there a compassionate way you can call him on it? You are not his mother, you didn’t do those things to him, you are his partner in life and on his side.
Machka, that sitting room, not just a different ceiling fixture but a different sofa. It would take a crane to get me out of that one. Love the color palette and woodwork though. But OH that Library, Other than choosing a different colored upholstery fabric all its missing is a fireplace and a rolling library ladder.
Lanette, loved that 60 mins Australia segment on aging. Gives me hope and strength to resist medicating my occasional hypertension…
Rita hooray for the healing power of your saltwater lake!
Only through page 27, but need to take in the recycling as the center is closed on weekends. Will stop by Gold Beach Lumber for some more organic potting soil, and pick up cottage cheese, greek Yoghurt, sweet peppers, Wasabi peas, pepperoni, a white peach and an English cucumber at Freddie’s.
Done:7/12: Move: 1 set pt, dogs to powerline, 75 mins line dancing, 45 mins playing with plants, 33 mins laundry. active mins:270 steps: 7182Lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: protein=54g sugar=55g fiber=15g sodium=1806mg fruit=1 vegs=5 CI<CO=948
Live: Joe, readings, BP, minutes,
Wt: 140
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
July: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
Its more like a storage shed, they have a lot of stuff still unpacked!
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Went in the pool then powerwashed the sidewalk by the pool. Tomorrow I’ll powerwash the patio under the deck. Colby helped me take off the hose. It was on so tight (I guess I did too good a job...lol). Then went to the Newcomer dinner at this one restaurant.
Worked then went in the pool, then to Hallmark for Vince, then cleaned the spa, ran Rover, and powerwashed the lower patio. Jess had been mentioning (was it from Colby or her? That I don’t know) that Colby wanted to feel like he was contributing so I told him to help powerwash. Truthfully, we’ll probably reado it when he leaves. Then went for a walk, now here and will probably go to bed soon.
Vince’s leg is still hurting him. I would like to go for Chinese for dinner tomorrow since I know Jess and Colby like Chinese. I really would like to go someplace different, but Vince might want to bring it home, so we’ll just play it by ear. I made manicotti for dinner tonight. Had Colby help with Rover. When Jess came I jokingly told her “well, now you can get a pool since Colby knows all about taking care of it.”
I made brownies for Jess and Colby teased her and told her they had zucchini flour in them. I just thought to myself “no but they do have tofu in them”. I’ll probably tell Colby but not Vince or Jess.
Pip – whenever I even think I may have lost my phone, I start to break out in a sweat.
Hot flash coming on. Better go get some frozen grapes
Leslie – what a great vacation!
Debbie – HUGS
Carol GA – do hope the cream helps
Hi Tracy
Vicki – have fun at the parties
Church tomorrow.
Michele NC5
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