WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2022
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Slept off and on last night. Had taken a hOct pg 4 bottom
Arrgh. THIS is why I hate decluttering. Joe announced he wanted to move the bookshelf containing all my dvds and cds out from the corner so he could put totes of firewood there handy to the woodstove. OK good plan, winter is coming, Bi~Mart has raised the prices of PrestoLogs so Joe’s decided to cut up some of the 15 acres of dead fall we have to use for kindling instead (can you tell my tongue is bleeding?). The trouble is where to put it? In the bedroom? Where the small dresser is that hosts plants, etc. Move rolling plant stand into the bedroom shift plants onto it. Joe points out that makes the path to my side of the bed treacherously narrow. Stash coffee table under card table so can put rolling plant stand there in front of the living room window. Move plants and sun lamp. Empty out the small dresser, travel paper into recycling, guest towels into closet, games into bookshelf except for Trivial Pursuit. Add that to the donation pile as I realized I liked that game to show off how smart I am. Not something I need to do any more. Joe dragged bookshelf into bedroom except for what was on top because it was dusty (surprise!). He set that stuff on my chair in the living room which I discovered when I went there to start doing my morning PT. Shifted that stuff to the rolling table for now. Enough whining! After 1.75 hours things are finally arranged to both our satisfactions. NSV is that despite really really REALLY not wanting to, I did my 2 sets PT anyway. Time now to get ready for line dance class and DDS. Will catch up later.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
October: Move more (make that 7400 step goal), fuel better (more protein + veggies, less sugar), live NOW (continue mindful time with Joe, pay more attention to Shadow and Tumble).
Wow you tired me out just reading all the moving and rearranging😁👍🏻! I bet they burned a bunch of calories though huh? Good on ya guy!
Rebecca
Whidbey
WA
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Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Expecting my son and his wife this week end so I am doing some dusting and washing sheets. Also organizing the office which is near the guest bedroom. I plan to make Baked chicken with mushroom soup and rice for dinner on Saturday. My birthday is on Sunday and they said they would cook on Sunday. Very nice of them! My goal is to do weight exercises today. I haven't done that in a long time!
Rosemarie from Georgia
Enjoy your time with son and wife this week! The baked chicken sounds devine.💖👍🏻 I miss my son and daughter inlaw, and of course Athena since we visited them in late September. Hopefully we see them during the holidays though. They have never visited here!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Well sitting here like an old person with a wool shawl on.😂. Its amazing how cold I feel all the time not eating much. My protein shakes are agreeing with me, and add a bit more oomph than my cup of chicken broth. I will have my broth later this morning though. Drinking 80+ (more like 96) oz of water a day has done wonders for my skin though. My nails are growing (I am hearing a slight click of them on my tablet😄). I'm down about 5 lbs this week (go figure!), so taking things slowly!
Husband did the shopping yesterday. He bought me my protein shakes, Jello and pudding cups, and instant mashed potatoes. He treated me with a cup of mousse with a cookie bottom and whipped cream top. He said its hard to treat me, when I am feeling under the weather. 💖. I don't know if I want to eat it, his he said was really rich. I might gift it to him.
Not drinking coffee since last week has been surprisingly easy! I just didn't want it, still don't. So Keurig is patiently waiting until I come back.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Debbie--news on Destiny sounds positive and pray she can get in the clinical trial.
Carol-- Sending hugs and prayers for your sister and you.
Heather--Your birthday dinner looks very nice and glad you enjoyed it. Sounds like you shopping went well and you are getting ready for the next cruise adventure.
Rebecca--I do hope you feel better each day.
Day 4 of doing things the old way and so far it is going ok. I do have to have another meeting with my problem girl. I am following the steps and two more times and she will be gone. I just do not get why she can not get a long and be civil to her co workers. I keep telling her they do not have to be friends away from work, but here they have to get along. I am taking next week off and we are talking about going to Branson for a couple days. Also want to stop and see our grand daughter in Iowa City. It will depend on what is going on here if I can go or not.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
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Afternoon ladies
Geesh between Lisa and Barbara Oregon Coastie ya'll have me exhausted.
But literally I am.i think its the catch up from the vaccine.. and running around after a 9 month old..
Before I had my surgeries i was able to keep my place pretty well picked up. Now Ii have the energy to get the dishes and laundry done and feed the dog. And grocery shop. I hardly cook anymore
And my place is a mess.. I have to get someone in to help me throw out,and organize the stuff I have ,so I dont leave a mess for my kids.1 -
margaretturk wrote: »I looked up TENS unit. They are used as an alternative to treating pain using electric stimulation. It is not to be used on a spot where there is cancer. If you have a pace maker I also would avoid using it. Epilepsy and heart conditions also should steer clear. I am prone to basal cell spots on my face so as tempting as it sounds to smooth out the wrinkles it is probably not the treatment for me. For certain pain conditions it sounds like a wonderful alternative to drugs. It makes sense because your nervous system is what registers pain and your nervous system is an electrical system. I do remind myself that pain alerts your body to a problem and treating the underlying cause is my goal. Sometimes symptoms do need to be treated while figuring this out because pain can affect your ability to move and/or get the rest you need. I will definitely keep this treatment in mind for future reference.
There are conflicting answers to the use of a TENS unit with cancer. Places that I believe are cancerous are actually disappearing after use. I have not been officially diagnosed with skin cancer but my daughter in law that had it says it looks like what she had. Now mine is almost gone. My skin is healing from the inside out. The thick leathery skin on my thighs is completely gone and soft as a babies behind! I haven't found any official studies that have been done only opinion.
💞 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
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Carol, So sorry your sister is ailing. (((Hugs)))2
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I am awake at 2:53 am. This is not my usual behavior. Sleep is a better idea.
hope you were able to go back to sleep and get some good sleep.
I was up until about that time too. Dozed off a few times between 10:30 and then. Alarm was set for 8 for my doctors appointment but cats woke me at 7.
Got into the doctor right on time, then went down to dermascan to check a spot on my nose that she had removed four years ago but came back- she didn't have the stuff to just remove it in her office.
Then went down for lab work- knew they would need it so fasted(even though she never mentioned lab work in the reminder)
all done in just under an hour(7min. shy)
got prescriptions for two meds that will hopefully help with the pain in my chest when I eat/drink anything cold. She doesn't know if it is related to my asthma or the Reynaulds' syndrome but should help what ever the cause. Will be so nice to eat yogurt or ice cream or drink iced tea with out having to drink hot tea to get rid of the extreme pain.
This is a daily med. First med for me to take daily-not on anything else
The doctor was very happy with my exercise- my weight, fully dressed this morning there was the same as it was at home Sunday(not fully dressed). She gave me the number of the person to talk to to address weight loss beings I asked about it.
BP is great- was high last time, almost to needing meds.
Heading out to grocery shop with dh- that is all we do on my day off.
Hope to walk with a friend tonight.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA
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Forgot to add this little gem from this morning..
Heather- you and Johnny look fabulous and glad you had a great time for your Birthday.. well deserved xoxo8 -
Rebecca - did your doctor suggest eating yogurt or some type of probiotics? I had a bout with diverticulosis a few years ago and would still get twinges.
I think I've mentioned here before that I am now making whole milk Kefir. I drink about a cup of that per day, tastes kind of like yogurt.
It really keeps things "tuned up" and moving along and I haven't gotten any twinges in a long time.
Lanette
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My daughter checked on DH and it seems he may have to wait another day to come home to me. I am disappointed that I will have to wait, but I am delighted we will be together.5
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Carol: Sorry to hear your sister is ill. Holding good thoughts for her recovery.
Lanette: Yes to Messenger, texts and email. I use WhatsApp with cousins in Panama.
Lisa: I love a clean stove, but my OCD crown goes to you for dismantling the oven door. Thankfully, my oven came with a self cleaning function which does a great job.
Barbara: Yes, my driving sunglasses stay in the car. When I travel, I make sure to put them in my carryon. Bravisma to you for the big reorganization project. I never tire of decluttering.
Heather: I hope you get total relief in your legs. Lovely photo of you and DH. I think getting new outfits for a trip makes the event just that more special.
And, as I say that, I've got to find a department store that carries the briefs I like. I take really good care of my undergarments, but between years of use and weight loss, it's time to refresh the drawers drawer.
Stay well, friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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Stats for the day-
Walk/slow jog w/yogi- 1hr 26min 2sec, 3.94ap, 45elev, 109ahr, 165mhr, 5.65mi= 555c
Strava app = 692c
Walk/jog home to eye appointment- 36.57min, 4.52ap, 9elev, 125ahr, 167mhr, 2.78mi= 298c
Strava app = 341c
Walk/slow jog eye appointment to home- 38.50min, 4.27ap, 25elev, 132ahr, 165mhr, 2.79mi= 305c
Strava app = 342c
11.22 total miles
Total cal 11582 -
WhatsApp-It is indeed encrypted. It's also owned by Meta/Facebook. I use it to chat with my European friends. Everyone uses something different, so I just reply in whatever they use. I actually like WhatsApp better than the other options, but not everyone has it.
De-cluttering-When I was looking for a solution to the cable mess, I thought long and hard about what he might actually keep up. I knew he would never take time to roll up the cables and hang them neatly on a pegboard type solution. I also need a drawer of some sort because there are other things (a watch, small earbuds) that needed a place. So the tea box was the best option I could find. I think he might actually crumple the cables and toss them in the box. If not, it's easier for me to do it.
So far, the cable mess has remained cleared for 2 whole days.🤞
Tina in CA
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Finally caught up on reading. Was kept very busy last week or so decluttering and getting ready for surgery yesterday. And of course, work went crazy my last week.Pelvic floor prolapse reconstruction went well. Doctor decide, after urine flow tests Monday, to hold off on sling. He did stitch uterus, vagina and I believe bladder back up in place. Actually not very painful. Lower back pain where stuff stitched to ligament. I can tell that things are no longer dropping so that is good. Surgery started around 9 and I was home by 1:15. Spent most of today sleeping. Not worrying about diet right now-will slowly get back on track. Staying hydrated and eating protein.
Carol-prayers for your sister. I think everyone has to make their own choices regarding treatments. A friend's DIL's father has lung cancer and went through some chemo and decided to stop due to side effects. He had some very good months for a bit but now looks like he may be losing fight-but he was very happy with time he felt better without the chemo.
I did make great strides with decluttering before surgery. Have quite a stack in corner of living room for son to take with him tomorrow when he comes to check on me. Mailed two boxes of high school stuff to son in Az prior to surgery. Basement is cleaned up from taking bar down. Have a bit of wood in garage that will need to go to trash but most has hit the curb.
Going to feed cats while I am still up right now.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio7 -
Barbara - Here's one way to clean inside the oven windows (https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-clean-inside-your-oven-door-and-get-the-glass-really-clean/), and there's a link at the bottom to take you to another place that will tell you how to dismantle your door. I desperately tried to clean the insides of the windows two years ago with a yardstick and a rag and cleaner, and it simply didn't work. Baked on milk is tough stuff I guess.
Rori - Yeah, it kinda drives Corey right round the bend, that tendency. I think he believes I'll try to make him do it next time.
I haven't told him that I know he won't do it like I want it done, so no, I won't ask him. Pretty sure that, if left to him, he would wait 'til five more years from now, sell the stove (still dirty) and go buy a new one rather than cleaning it. Hurts my frugal little heart 
, but I understand it. Oh, and speaking of your drawer drawer-- just realized more than a couple of my bras are older than my marriage. Not sure why that bothers me... they work just fine for what they do... 
Frugal Dougal, that's me...
Ginny - Been thinking about you - thanks for the update... Glad you're doing OK.
Oh - and because I left a smear of some kind inside one of the panes, I've got the door redismantled and hitting them again with Windex. This is why I can't be a housekeeper for a living. People frown on 48 hours to get their oven clean... 6 -
Hi Gals,
Hi Gals,
Facebook Messenger - I barely use FB, mostly because I find it confusing, nothing appears to be in either date order or alphabetical… just a hodge podge of stuff. I do post some pictures of the embroidery work, but since I only try to do it every 2 ish months, the way to do it changes so each time I have to find someone to help me.
I had heard of “messenger” did not know it was related to FB. I have never used it and have never been asked about it… I googled how to find messenger on FB got a tutorial and found that folks have sent me stuff over the last 10 years, but nothing that interesting.
Communication – for a conversation, 1st choice is face to face, 2nd phone, 3rd a letter (paper and pen letter or email) 4th text. For just basic info… like sorry I am running late be there in 5 Text is the winner with a phone call next.
I really prefer face to face over everything, but love a phone call, my niece who is 3,000 miles away and I call every 2-3 weeks and talk for a couple of hours. We both go hands free so will tell each other about what we are doing, sometimes we will have a meal together. Or take a walk. Its like being with her if I was blind, the only thing missing is a hug.
This weekend (Friday 6:00-8:30, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-3) 2 friends and I are having a craft faire in my garage. So So much work. We have been planning since February but all of a sudden it is tomorrow!
I have most of the items I want to make done, but cleaning the garage, getting the yard looking welcoming, and getting pricing done. I will put up some pictures when everything is set up. This will have some longer-term positive affects – I reworked a path through my front yard something I wanted to do for a long time, so that got finished this morning. And I am feeling it – I moved many pounds of field stone. I have taken many bags of “extras” to a local 2nd hand store, shared a few things with others. Also filled my garbage can more than once. I even put a fresh coat of white paint on the worst section of the garage. Looking forward to painting the rest.
I am putting a crock pot of chili on tomorrow morning so as we set up and sell tomorrow evening we can have a healthy dinner.
Do any of you remember beer bread? Well I made one batch into cheesy garlic rolls for with the chili, and one batch into a loaf of bread with walnuts and cinnamon to go with morning coffee or for an afternoon pickup. Love that it is so easy and quick.
Smiles Kim
In N. California
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Lisa - Any time you want to come spend 48 hours cleaning my oven I will be thrilled.
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Playing with a little pumpkin this afternoon..he and Mommy went for a walk,no more sitting facing mom in the stroller ,it has to face out so he can see all the goings on.. Mr nosey rosey himself..
My 2 girlfriends that i worked with at the dentist office and I are going to the fair tomorrow night.. going to walk around and spend some quality time.. im bringing my cane,just because it can be uneven terrain.
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DH is ready to come home. He has been in a facility that has registered nurses. We hope that he will join me in our apartment. I am hoping that this will be a good situation. Keeping my fingers crossed and praying it will be good for us both.5
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Katla and Pip - crossed fingers and toes!!! I'm going to ask Levi (my dog) to cross his paws!!!2
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Carol: (((Hugs))) and 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 for your sister. My sister eventually decided to stop treatment as it made her feel so sick. Each person makes their own choices.
Lisa: I struggled for 3 years to get my oven door clean before I disassembled it and discovered there were 3 layers of glass, not 2. We have have a special pyrolytic function on the oven the DH uses regularly for the inside of the oven. I leave that to him. 😝 I deal with the outside.
🥳🎉 Cheers to all those celebrating.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri2 -
Lanette looking forward to your Kefir starter and helping my gut cope! Thanks again!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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I hope that DH will be able to live with me in our apartment. We’ve faced many challenges. I had a call from our daughter and hope we will be able to stay together.2
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Whidislander wrote: »Lanette looking forward to your Kefir starter and helping my gut cope! Thanks again!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
Rebecca - you bet! Hope you like it. Tastes like rich and creamy buttermilk/yogurt to me when it's done its thing overnight. Slightly tangy. Very easy to make, add the starter to boiled and cooled milk, let it set out overnight covered with a towel or plastic wrap and by the next morning, it's ready.
To keep it going, I just add a few tablespoons of the already cultured kefir to the boiled and cooled milk, stir it in and it gets the next batch on the way. No need to use a new packet of starter every time.
I have 2 more starter packets if anyone is interested. PM me.
Lanette
SW WA State
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I am on Facebook mainly to keep in touch with the kids. I very seldom post, mostly reply to “happy Birthday” or “Happy Anniversary”. I feel like I really don’t have the time or the inclination to get involved in anything else.
Jess got a hamster so I got out of storage all our hamster things (tubes, water bottles, etc). Vince was NOT happy with me. The first box I found said “2 of 2”. Box 1 was the third box we put in the storage closet. So that meant I had to take everything (almost) out of the closet, then had to have Vince put it all back.
Just realized that I don’t have to go to the soup kitchen Fri since they have a group so that will mean that I can go to the gym
Stopped at Aldi to get spaghetti squash for Jess. I thought we were going to up to her place this weekend but the fair doesn’t start until NEXT Thurs, she thought it was this Thurs. Spaghetti squash is only 59 cents/pound. Well, what I got for her will keep for a week. Not sure if she’s planning she’ll come here this weekend. First stopped at Ollies where I had a 15% off coupon. Got a few things, not much.
Put chicken in the crock pot for us to have later in the week. I don’t use my crockpot very much at all. I’m curious as to how these will turn out
Wednesday at Newcomer bowling this one guy fell and broke his hip. He’s supposed to be having hip replacement surgery today
Carol – prayers for your sister. Yup, that about sums up retirement!
Ginny – so glad to hear your surgery went well
Allie – Miles is a real cutie!
Michele NC0 -
DH is still at the care facility. We have had information that he will be coming home in the near future. I don’t know exactly when. The sooner, the better, in my opinion.
I know you want him home, but he still needs to be where he is so that he regains his health. Right now, they are giving him the care he needs. 0 -
Whidislander wrote: »Wow you tired me out just reading all the moving and rearranging😁👍🏻! I bet they burned a bunch of calories though huh? Good on ya guy!
Rebecca
Whidbey
WA
(Sipping on my protein shake)
Be sure to follow the protein shake up with lots of water and maybe something high in fibre like raw fruit or veg.
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