WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2022
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Rebecca,
You could ask your sister if you could borrow the clock for awhile. I swap art and other things with my daughter-in-law. She started it when she realized a Klimt print she owned would look perfect in my living room. I've had it for 5 years; I just returned it to her recently.
Karen in Virginia
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Tracey - Lovely pics!
You and your DH have beautiful skin. But then, you are sweet young things. 
I'm delighted the blinds are gone. I'm not really a curtain, or blind, person. We had none at all on the ground floor in our last house and I've had none in any of the living rooms I've lived in. I wouldn't bother for these, apart from the blinding sunlight from the west. I have an electric one for the skylight, which I use every day in the summer. We did need the blinds in the recent heatwaves, but I would prefer an awning. DH is not up for an awning.
We may not replace them with anything, but I would like to get an idea of costs and options. You can get nice voile roman blinds, or 'mineral' roller blinds, that are see through. Might go for those. Light and white.
The family's plane was two hours late yesterday, but they are home safely. Lunch tomorrow 
We are looking after them on Tuesday morning for a few hours. Not sure exactly when school goes back. Max will be going to his new secondary school.
He has to get the school bus from near his house, as the school is in the next town.
I'm catching the train from our very small, local, halt station just after 13.00. Then catching the train back to Hove around 18.30. It's a short taxi ride from there. I usually walk, but I know I'll be too tired.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
Gardening and cycling today ...
Machka in Oz1 -
Making a little bit of progress on the dry stream in the front yard.
At the top (or to the right in a couple of the photos), the lavender in pots will be planted in the soil. Hopefully it will fluff out into a decent lavender bush.
The white tile will hold an imitation pool which I'll create with epoxy resin. I hope. I have what's needed to do that, but will need to practice a bit.
There will be a plastic waterfall off the edge. I hope. We'll see how it goes.
The waterfall will drop into the colourful bowl you see which will be another pool. The bowl will be modified a bit to make it a little more pool-like. I hope.
Stay tuned for more!
Machka in Oz
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Morning ladies
Im awake ,going to hop in the shower in a bit...
I have to run to Target this morning and then to the grocery store after the party..,I am having a bit of an anxiety attack about this..luckily it is an outside party..but Im worried im going to have to park 1/2 a mile a way and walk with 2 folding chairs ,my purse and Eastons present.I only got about 6 hrs sleep im hoping that works .1 -
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Happy Saturday Ladies!
Watches - I haven't worn one consistently in years, and only pay attention to the clock if I need to be somewhere at a certain time. When I go to town, even in my garden sweats, I put on earrings and my watch in an effort to "dress up" lol. I fit right in with the rest of my community.
On relationships in our older age- while I don't think I'd ever marry again, I have come to the conclusion I wouldn't mind a boyfriend...at some point... who is 10 years younger than me and in good health and handy like Red Green, lol. He doesn't have to be handsome!
A good friend of mine did marry a guy 9 years younger than herself years ago when she was in her late 40's and he was in his late 30's. He's a gem.
Another acquaintance was married to a guy who developed a chronic, debilitating disease. I can't recall if it was something like ALS or cancer or what, but she ran their small business in addition to being the business accountant and his caretaker. He eventually passed, she was lonely and found another guy she thought she knew and they were married. Shortly after the "I do", he admitted to her he was suffering from something (no outward signs yet) but figured she'd be a great wife because she was such a good caretaker for her previous husband = experienced nurse!
She burned rubber getting that marriage annulled. Decided to move to another city near her daughter and grandchildren and lived the rest of her life content with a great view of the ocean from her little condo.
On decluttering as a widow or getting ready to move - I have just about done a 180 in my views about selling and thinning out DH's "collection" in his shop. For one thing, many items I touch bring back a flood of memories right now, and there's no rush. I realize now, perhaps that's the reason he didn't want to part with things over time .... it wasn't necessarily a memory issue up until the last year or so of his life.
I've run across a rock tumbler, metal detector, wood burning set... and I've only just started. I might have some new hobbies soon.
I am seeing things through his eyes now that the fog has lifted.
Karen - sending you strength as you continue to prepare for your move. Love the Nebraska photo.
Ginny - staying in the area to continue being close to your siblings makes sense.
Vicki - hoping the blood tests and doc visit are good news. Your insurance company limiting the number of chiro visits which you don't abuse anyhow is maddening. I'm sending a virtual cast iron skillet flying toward them.
So glad retirement isn't that far away anymore for you.
Rosemarie - many years ago I was a hospice volunteer for a gentleman who had ALS. He was in a motorized wheelchair, still very conversant but unable to be left by himself, so I'd give the wife a break while she ran to town to shop. When my DH was diagnosed with RA in the late 90's and then his cognitive decline for the past several years, I squirreled away "nursing home money" - thinking we might need to have savings to pay for help for him for many years. I had started to put out feelers before he had a heart attack then was hospitalized and passed quickly.
Katla - your daughter's use of your car makes me wonder if she had concerns about the car's condition or your driving, even if she had no reason to. Kids can be overly protective, she might be noticing things - likely unwarranted, but nonetheless wants you to be safe. Hope you and your DH and her can have a good conversation and get this situation cleared up. I'm so lucky that my DH was willing to give up driving so easily.
Beth - sending strength. Good luck with the paperwork and cleaning out your mom's stuff. Hope your son's migraine is better.
So many more of you I want to comment on but didn't take notes and need to get busy. Today is apple dehydrating day. We have a high of 70 predicted so I can run the dehydrator in the house.
Make it a great weekend. Welcome new ladies!
Lanette
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I agree with Lanette, Katla. Your daughter has done so much for you and your husband, even tearing down and rebuilding a house for you, from what you've said. She is always looking out for your best interest. So if she took your car, I am going to assume she thought she had a very good reason for doing so, to protect you. She hasn't sounded like the kind of person who would just take it because she wants to drive it herself.
I can only imagine how difficult and confusing all of this is for you.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR4 -
Good morning all. I've been reading and not commenting. Work is still insanely busy, and I try to go up and see my mom every weekend. She is officially on hospice and has been moved into her own room, thankfully.
I suggested to hubby that our December 2023 trip be an 18 day South American cruise, and he didn't dismiss the idea entirely. We may both be retired by then, so I think we might be able to make it work. We will see. A week in Belize is this December's trip. I am ready for it! You have to plan these things well in advance.
We've started going through my mom's things. She wasn't a hoarder and had done a lot of purging already, but it is still going to take some time. My husband and I are thinking of buying my neice out of her part of the house and moving up there after my youngest graduates from highschool in three years. Lots to think about.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR5 -
Katla--Sorry to hear DD has taken your car. Did she give you a reason?
Rebecca--I don't think it would be wrong to ask your sister for the clock back. Just explain how much you miss it.
Tracey--Great picture of the 2 of you. I am like you and help with the grandchildren when I can. I do miss that when they were younger as now they are getting to the age where they do not need someone all the time.
Well the doctor's appointment went ok. I go in on the 8th for a stress test as the doctor seems to think I might have a blockage or start of one in my heart. Might have to put in a stent. Going to try not to worry about it. This Monday I have my mamogram appointment and Tuesday I see my GP for my 6 month checkup. Tired of doctors. My blood work was ok for the most part. Did say my V-D is low and my AC! is 6. See what he says.
I am working 12 hours today, went on overtime after the first hour. Glad this should be the end of it as next week one girl is back and the following week the new girl should be ready to go on her own.
Enjoy the weekend ladies.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE where it can not make up it's mind to rain or not and we need it so bad. 3 -
OregonMother wrote: »I agree with Lanette, Katla. Your daughter has done so much for you and your husband, even tearing down and rebuilding a house for you, from what you've said. She is always looking out for your best interest. So if she took your car, I am going to assume she thought she had a very good reason for doing so, to protect you. She hasn't sounded like the kind of person who would just take it because she wants to drive it herself.
I can only imagine how difficult and confusing all of this is for you.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR
Agree.
Karen in Vriginia
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I am sad and angry with our daughter. DH is not happy with her behavior, either. She has usurped my car.
We are currently living in an assisted living apartment while DH is recovering from a heart attack. He is getting better.4 -
Katia..I adjusted long ago in a former life. The policy only allows someone to drive your car and not be on the policy for a specified time period. She cant be a regular driver and not be on the policy.
Lisa in Arkansas...I understand what you mean about wishing you could just have a temper tantrum. I wish I could cry more but am too tired.
Heather UK..I will have to try Lamb Tagine. I made Korean BBQ with lamb last week.
Grandmalle..I hope the party goes well
Tina in CA..great on the work out
Tracey in Edmonton..enjoyed your pictures.
I did go out to a community concert last night. It was good. Rare to be out in the evening!2 -
Rosemarie from GA0
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Stat for the day-
Walk/slow jog w/yogi- 1hr 32min 28sec, 92elev, 3.99ap, 110ahr, 156mhr, 6mi= 600c
Strava app = 735c1 -
Good afternoon ladies!
I walked to the library Yay! It's two miles. I learned a lesson about my sandals, which gave me a big blister.
My book of writing advice says to read some novels that are similar to my writing. So I got some mysteries with female leads by Sara Paretsky, Janet Evanovich and Sue Grafton. I'm looking forward to reading and comparing them. It's not an active hobby, but it is low calorie.
By the way, my dad's Amazon account was fine, and we escaped another scam. Yay!
Annie in Delaware3 -
Katia...Does your daughter feel it is time for you to stop driving? This is very difficult but better than being in an accident. My thoughts are with you.0
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Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Katia...Does your daughter feel it is time for you to stop driving? This is very difficult but better than being in an accident. My thoughts are with you.
Katla - does your daughter take you grocery shopping or use the car to run errands for you? She might be thinking since you are unfamiliar with the area and your new state's "rule of the road" it might be easier for her to do the driving and not have you worry. - not that you are. Kids.
Lanette
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Rosemarie ~ What part of Georgia are you from? I live in Cobb County in the suburbs outside of Atlanta. I think that Dr. Katie lives in Jefferson Ga.
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Tracey, ya think! I'm getting a tad nervous here! I'm 62, overweight, bad back and knees. I don't do moving well. I emailed my boss-boss the other day and let her know that I haven't heard anything. NOW, I haven't heard anything from either of them. BUT... I'll see my boss on Wednesday morning. Of course, that only gives me two days after that two "move in" to any office that they have for me, assuming that they still remember that I'm coming and have saved a space!
Btw, Tracey... the pictures are gorgeous!
HAHAHA! Love that Lanette! He'd have to be AT LEAST 10 years younger, in great health and do the cooking for me to even look sideways though. I have a GREAT man
Katla, I'm really concerned about your daughter's appropriation of your vehicle. Your husband had a heart attack, not you. I get that kids can be protective and perhaps Lanette has a point, but taking your car without your permission and not giving you a reason is not okay. Time to put your foot down before it gets worse. Then, if she does feel it's time that you need to stop driving it's on her to prove it. You've been living away from her for years. She has no idea what your driving skills are. Point is that if you are angry or sad, YOU have the right to your feelings and she needs to know about them. Sooner than later.
As far as the barcode thing is. I really never used it, so it won't be a loss for me. I just find it frustrating that they want to charge for it now. I don't see the need. Does it really cost them something to keep it available? Perhaps. I really don't know.
Love and Blessing, Carla, in MN1 -
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Katla,
I am just curious to know the answer to the question being asked over and over here - has your daughter explained what is going on with the car? Have you asked her? If not, why not? Letting this fester without a discussion with your daughter is not productive. We love you.
Karen in Virginia3 -
My husband thinks its ridiculous to get clock from sister, as we don't even have a fireplace or mantle. Maybe it is. I will have to delve into why I am feeling the need to want it back.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Afternoon ladies
Phew what a long day....
Stopped and did a pick up at Target this morning. Still felt sorta yucky came home and took a almost 2 hr nap and felt much better....
Went to Eastons Birthday Party.. i mostly stayed inside and held and fed babies as it was roasting outside they had those outside tented things but still..it was just killer.. i helped a bit ,did some dishes ,set up cupcake tiers .and then hung out with some aunties and grandmas with the babies.after I left there. Picked up groceries at the store.. the young guy that brought them out was just so sweet.
Filled my cup with ice water and now to do my pill box for the week.. have an echocardiogram and chest xray on monday2 -
“Barbara! What are you doing on the long walk?” This from one of the long legged, lean, leaders. “Celebrating my healing!” I said with a big smile. Had just reassured another walker that it was absolutely ok to take the short loop, that I did for months (more like years) at first. Then was thinking how much less of a struggle it was to go over the roots through the forest, up and down the sandy mounds and even keep up on this and all the other pack walks. Do I still huff and puff going up hill? Yep. But so very thankful for PT, for healing exercise, and for incrementally more steps more often. NSV YAY!
Heading out tomorrow at oh dark thirty to meet my god daughter and one of her 6 kids at the Celtic Fair and Highland Games. It will be hot. Might take myself out to dinner and spend the night in a nice cool air conditioned motel.
KJ, Machka and Carla: “Don’t panic,” and always bring a towel.
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Done:8/20: Move: 1.75 set pt, 34 mins garden, dog group, Jeopardy walking. steps:Lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: plants (total for week) 22: artichoke, avocado, banana, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cherries, corn, cucumber, green beans, jalapeno, lettuce-spring mix, onion, peanut sauce, pecans, pineapple, pistachios, potatoes, rice-brown, romaine, snap peas, snow peas, walnuts. CI<CO=560
Live: Joe, readings, BP, 1 load laundry, 40 mins grooming Tumble
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Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
August: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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