WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2022
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Cataract surgery went ok, that was quick. Next week the other eyeball. Right now it itches more than hurts by I can’t scratch it. Will b able to walk yogi tomorrow.5
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Lisa-she looks beautiful... I hope they are happy and God Bless them..
I have texted Tom daily just to let him know that i have gotten Homer out,but haven't heard anything back which is fine..
Will text Elena to make sure all is ok since he doesn't answer me.Took a shower and am relaxing.1 -
Thank you for all your kind and loving words about Bernie. We were there with him along with the vet who has known Bernie since he was a kitten
Heather I looked for the podcast you recommended and started with an episode about walking Next I'll listen to The critical importance of Strength TrainingPip Good news about your surgeryMachka I am with you about not drinking my calories. I drink only water Barbie in NW WA 2 -
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💞(((Barbie)))💞0
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Low energy day. Did my pt exercises but didn’t even take the pooches down to the powerline. Step count at 2600. Then wondered why I had the blues. :} Pulled up my big girl panties, filed away a few pieces of paper, then did some Jeopardy walking to almost double steps. Skimming now then will try to squeeze in some more Jeopardy walking to hit at least 7400.
Heather being able to comfort your earlier self within you, what a hard-won gift.
Karen Brava for the dread complaint. I’d be afraid of that or other retribution too. Do you or he have another place in mind?
Lisa how could she not say yes to that dress?
Done:9/21: Move: 2 sets pt, Jeopardy walking. active mins:269 steps: 4860 so farLighter, lovelies!
Fuel: plants (running count for week) so far: 8+6+1 apple, avocado, cacao 70%, cashews, coconut, cucumber, onion-red, peanuts, pecans, popcorn, potato, romaine, tea, watermelon, wheat-sourdough toast/hamburger bun. CI<CO=576
Live: Joe, readings, BP, hymns, chicken prep, district emails.
Wt:138.2
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
September: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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lisa - beautiful dress!
Heather - I love the patterns... I have not sewn any clothes for me in years. The last thing I made was for a work christmas party that was black tie, I made a full length dark green dress with a beaded jacket. I was still sewing beads on as we drove to the event.
My favorite pattern maker was Vogue, they were more involved but the directions were better and the items always came out as they were pictured. I wore a lot of designer clothes made at home in high school and college... I took 2 semesters of pattern making so had some items of my own creation in college.
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Barbara - Good job on no Coke. I decided the best way for me to stop is to stop buying a case at a time. If I want one I have to go get it.
Heather - I have said it before and I’ll say it again. I admire you, how you look back and see the self love your younger self needed.
Machka - there may not be a book yet, but I’m sure there will be.
Karen - I hope your brother gets out of this situation soon, I think you are wise to make the complaint. Here it would be illegal not to report it.
Rosemarie - your question to Michele about the difference between ceramics and pottery had me curious. I Googled it and it was a surprising interesting lesson.
Here is the article
https://www.whatsthediff.org/blog/2018/11/06/whats-the-difference-between-pottery-and-ceramics/
Kim - Some things are the same here how it changes at the whim of a new PM. We don’t have to worry if that will leave us without medical needs being met, although in most provinces right now we are in a crisis of lack of physicians and nurses.
Heather - those patterns look difficult to me.
Sue - I hope some rain comes to your area soon. I know how difficult it can me with smoke in the air.
Lisa - your daughter looks radiant.
Pip - glad the surgery went well.
Kim - you are a very talented and resourceful lady. I admire you.
I had ceramics tonight and am very tired. I’m going to bed on time tonight.
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Barbie so sorry to hear about Bernie
I had a bad night last night, my knee was aching and I couldn't get comfy, felt as if I tossed and turned all night.
The shake the sugar challenge so far hasn't told me anything I didn't already know. I need to look at the added sugar in the food I buy, but I don't add sugar to tea/coffee/cereal etc. Trouble is sugar is added to almost everything these days.
The theater I volunteer with is having a fund-raising night tonight, I'm looking forward to it, there's going to be a quiz and raffle etc a small meal with some sort of pie (not sure what else) and a desert, so no doubt I will be over my sugar levels I think there will be drinks too. I actually double booked myself, I go out so rarely and then accept two invitations for the same night. 
My sister in law H and her sister invited me to go to the Grand Opera House to see Kinky Boots. Luckily H found someone else to go to see Kinky Boots, I still feel bad though. I will have to be more careful in future. I hate letting people down.
Better make a move, I've been sat a long time catching up and time is getting on.
Take Care and love to all
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Barbie- im so sorry I forgot to say Im so very sorry about Bernie.. gosh it's never easy losing a furbaby..
Well I talked to Tom last night,seems he has texted me back and i haven't gotten his texts..really odd,and a friend of mine has called me 4 times and 3 times it went to voicemail.. should i have my.phone checked out?
I will go over next Friday at around 6:30 or so to get Homer out as Elena's daughter's wedding is at 5 so .. I'll just bring Alfie with me and let him run around a little bit.0 -
Tracey - I found this beer mat in my box. Thought of you. My ex's name was spelt Roger, but I kept the beer mat anyway.
Just booked my e tickets for tomorrow to go to Portsmouth to see G for lunch. Our very local station only has one ticket machine on the other track and it's a long walk round, so I'm very grateful for the convenience of having them on my phone. Unfortunately, it's going to be raining tomorrow.
In an hour or so I'm off to paint the bowl I threw a few weeks ago. Bit nervous. I'm going to keep it very simple. I will have lunch out in a healthy 'sports' café.
Went for my 5k this morning. Knee was playing up, so I kept close to home for a while, but it recovered after a bit.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
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Packing is mostly done. Just last minute things like handbag, phone etc to go in. We will leave after lunch to go to DED’s for dinner, then make for the overnight ferry.
Docking in Liverpool at 6.30am to drive across England (about 4 hours drive, with comfort breaks)
Pip: Good vibes for your cataract surgery
Barbie: (((Hugs))) for you and Jake. Such a difficult decision to make.
🥳🎉 Cheers to all those celebrating.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️Terri
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grandmallie wrote: »Barbie- im so sorry I forgot to say Im so very sorry about Bernie.. gosh it's never easy losing a furbaby..
Well I talked to Tom last night,seems he has texted me back and i haven't gotten his texts..really odd,and a friend of mine has called me 4 times and 3 times it went to voicemail.. should i have my.phone checked out?
I will go over next Friday at around 6:30 or so to get Homer out as Elena's daughter's wedding is at 5 so .. I'll just bring Alfie with me and let him run around a little bit.
Check your settings ... like your volume level.
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Cycling today ...
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(((Barbie & Jake))) - Oh that Bernie was so cute!
Pip, Glad your cataract surgery was uneventful. That's encouraging.
Barbara, We do have another place in mind but there are complications. Equifax told the person at the senior apartment complex we were applying to, that according to their records, the person with his SS number is dead. My sister, who is deceased, had a number just one different from Gary's, so maybe there was a mix up. It's infuriating. They should be more careful. Fortunately Social Security doesn't agree that he is dead, but we will need a certified birth certificate and a government ID to convince the apartment person. It's a Catch 22 - it is difficult to get a certified birth certificate without a government ID, and we need the certified birth certificate to get the government ID from DMV. I have sent documentation up the wazoo to Equifax and the State of Nebraska, so I am hoping we will get over this hurdle so we can establish a bank account and conduct other business for Gary.
So - the place I am hoping Gary can move to in mid-November is a senior apartment in a refurbished historic hotel here in Richmond. The apartments are small and affordable. They are within easy walking distance of his beloved art museum, his favorite church, the Credit Union, the bus line, and several affordable places to eat. I have to check to see how far the library is, but I know he can get there on the bus if it isn't within walking distance. It's an ideal location. He meets the income requirements and other criteria. We have made application but need to get the birth certificate and ID ASAP to hold it. Otherwise it could be another month or two before another apartment is available. Keeping fingers crossed; I have done everything in my power and now just have to wait.
This is the historic building:
This may not be the exact apartment layout, but it will be comparable to this:
I was told by the LCSW/therapist that lodging a complaint with DHSS may actually prevent Gary from being kicked out, because it is a licensed facility, so making a complaint places them under scrutiny for everything, including abandoning residents. The problem will be if the owner finds another place for Gary and tries to transfer him. Then it isn't abandonment and there is not much we could do, other than refuse the transfer, which logistically is the same as him being kicked out. We just have to make it to mid-November. My house is in turmoil - it would not be a good time for him to live with me. And my spouse is also not comfortable with that. No other family member would take him in for several weeks. I could consider a nearby longterm motel but that would be a last resort. Gary would be OK, but would want to be at my house during the day, and with the chaos it would put a lot of stress on me to have both him and my spouse to care for plus try to continue with downsizing and getting ready to move in November ourselves. Too much for me. Gary would not be able to help me with things. He would try, but it wouldn't work. Keep fingers crossed to make it to November.
The LCSW/therapist is getting Legal Aid in on this. The attorney we consulted can't take this case, and referred us to another law firm I am familiar with. I will call them today.
I found this piece of art for $6 on auction. It's signed by a local artist Anne Newbold Perkins, who died in 2018 at the age of 94. It is a limited-edition print titled "Garden Images Series: Irises". I love it. It will look nice in our new apartment.
Love,
Karen in Virginia
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Barbie: Sad to lose a beloved pet. My sympathy to you
Annie: I need to get back to exercising as well. I can feel my body telling me to exercise!
Heather: I love the dress patterns!
RVRita: I hope all goes/went well with the ENT and that you can get some answers.
Karen: I hope the prints sell well. I must admit to you that I hate sorting. So that is wonderful that you enjoy it.
Sue: I hope you can keep up the PT
Lisa: Lovely Bride in a lovely wedding dress!
PipCD: Glad cataract surgery went well
Barbara: Good job getting the steps in!
Tracey: Thanks for the article. I am curious! I will go back and read the article.
I am less tired and have been reading the newspaper more and started a book. I have made several to do lists and am getting through these. My next emphasis needs to be exercise. I am still drinking some diet cokes, but less real coke so Shake the Sugar Challenge is working a little bit!4 -
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Good morning, Gals
Reading everyday and have so many thoughts. Barbie, I bet Bernie was a joy, those eyes look full of love and mischief. Katla, thinking of you, your husband and your daughter. Life sure throws curve balls. Being home is both wonderful and heart wrenching. It's overall good to be home but missing Jack something fierce at times.
Betsy in NW WA
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Hi ladies, just a quick pop-in. I see I need to catch up.
Barbie - my sympathy regarding Bernie. What a neat photo of Sasha and Bernie together, I had to grab a tissue. Your pets live long and happy lives.
I'm on day #3 of Covid. First day was bad flu-like symptoms. Chills, body aches, jumpy tummy, no appetite, zero energy. Yesterday was a little better, headache tho. Appetite and energy started to return.
This morning... it's a cold or like one of my worse allergy days. Sore throat, runny nose, a little coughing. O2 fine and never did have a fever.
Called the doc yesterday, she said keep taking zinc, Vit C, elderberry and let her know if any symptoms worsen. My concern is that it might turn into a sinus infection that will need antibiotics.
So I haven't been paying much attention to the Shake the Sugar Challenge, hope to get back on board the next day or two.
As soon as it gets light out I plan to get a quick walk in alone.
Of course I'm "quarantined" for 5 days which gets me out of a lunch tomorrow I really didn't want to attend anyhow, lol. Silver lining.
Lanette
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I was sooo nervous about painting the bowl. The colours when fired will be much stronger and shiny . The little dots stayed wet, but the helper said that was normal and OK.
I can pick it up in a week.
Karen - that is one beautiful building
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx coming home with fennel sausages.
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Ketone Karen, could setting letter tray/paper organizer things on the existing shelves work for organizing your brother's supplies?
Barbie, condolences on Bernie's passing over the rainbow bridge.
Thanks for the suggestion, Heather. I am always looking for another good podcast.
I am slowly but surely attempting to use up the last of my father's baby food. My attempt today was the best concoction yet - Martha White Banana Nut muffins made with three of the smallest packages of baby food prunes instead of milk. I've been piggybacking off the spice cake mix/pumpkin puree muffins idea from my old weight watcher days. My other combos so far have been sugar cinnamon muffins with prunes, and sugar cinnamon muffins with sweet potatoes. I also have some baby food carrots I need to incorporate. All of these have more sugar than I really need to be eating, but when they are gone, they will be gone. Food has gotten so expensive that I can't bear the thoughts of throwing it away. I guess I could have given it to a food bank, but there is something about this particular thing that makes me feel closer to my father.
I am also still struggling with my attempt to drop the weight gained while caregiving for my father. Right now I am giving myself some grace and taking baby steps back to my old way of eating and exercising.9 -
Tracey unfortunately here in US coke is still made with high fructose corn syrup, a man made sweetener that our bodies have more trouble processing. Keeps me from drinking it. One can tell where coke is made by taste. They use the cheapest sweetener from the region. I learned this from a lecturer from Cargill, one of the big food companies. An aside they also look at the average age of the population to target how to market in that country. After hearing that lecture it reconfirmed my opinion that big food companies have the bottom dollar and not our health first. Reminds me that less processed the better.
I cannot drink artificial sweeteners. My body does not process them well. I also can tell if something has
Stevia in it. Bad after taste.
Karen so sorry for the headaches with trying to deal with the gov't. Half the battle is finding the right person to speak with who can guide you through the process. Learned from experience forms have to be filled out exactly the way whatever organization you are dealing with wants them. I learned to keep track and follow up to see if info goes through and if not what needs to be done. Triple hug. Somewhere someone transposed a number causing you to have to straighten out the mistake. I learned to keep a book or computer handy while waiting on hold to keep it less frustrating. Speaker phone also helps that way I can work on something else while I wait.
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The podcast Heather recommended is a winner. It is called Feel Better Live More with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee. Heather found it on Spotify. I found it on iTunes (Apple Music). There are over 200 episodes. Heather mentioned the latest episode about importance of strength training and eating more protein. I just listened to one in the 80's about walking. There are lots of interesting topics and interviews with some of my favorite people so I am looking forward to learning more. I download podcast episodes to my smartphone so I can listen to them while walking or working in the yard. There is something very satisfying about listening to someone talk about the benefits of walking while I am actually walking.
It feels empty at our house. This is the first time in over fifty years that I haven't had a cat. Bessie is sad and has been sniffing in lots of places where Bernie has been. Barbie in NW WA 11 -
Got a bite guard from Walgreen that fits well. Tried it last night and seems to work. ENT cleared me from surgery and prescribed a sinus spray to help with my constant congestion. Now to get that tooth pulled……
RvRita in Roswell5
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