WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2022
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My current yard project is washing the vinyl fence. The work is awkward and wet so I'm doing it a little at a time knowing that eventually it will be finished. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be done every year.
I woke up a bit early this morning and since I'm walking alone today, I can go for my walk early and have plenty of time before we have to pick up groceries at eight o'clock. I put fresh batteries in the flashlight since the walk this early is dark for a long time.
Barbie in NW WA
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I am currently in our RV on our daughter’s property. DH is in a care facility and working on improving his health. We have an apartment that I like. I hope we can be there together soon. Keeping my fingers crossed.3
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Happy October! ... I'm just a little late to this month's party. Took me until last night to get through half of September and catch up with all of you today.
Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary! ... to all of you who have been celebrating.
Carol ... I've been praying for your sister and so glad to see that they believe they have removed all of the cancer. My MIL had a similar situation years ago and did well. Learning to breathe with part of your lung missing is difficult.
Rebecca ...very sorry you've been dealing with gut issues. So happy you got to see a photo of your youngest, but so wishing he would get off his duff and call you!
Thank you ... for wondering where I've been. I've been with my mother. Oh my ... you don't know what's involved with moving someone from a their home or the hospital or a skilled nursing facility until you've done it yourself. Katla ... hang in there! It takes a crazy amount of effort on your daughter's part, but she'll have you and your husband together again soon.
My mom is now in NY. Moved her in last Friday and she is in a rehab facility about 4 minutes from my home receiving intense therapy. The plan is to give her 3 weeks of therapy (she's now had one), reassess, and then discharge to a facility that meets her needs ... either long-term care or enhanced assisted living. Her recovery has been affected by the broken dominant wrist. She will only be allowed to weight bear with it this Wednesday and we'll see what she can achieve. It's been very swollen and giving her a lot of pain so we'll see. We're really hoping for the enhanced assisted living as long-term care costs are astronomical. She is happy to be near me and I'm visiting every day for a couple of hours. But honestly, she's so beat from the therapy she's getting (never had anything like it in Ohio), any more than that would just tire her out.
The details all came together at the last minute... insurance, transportation, a bed at a rehab facility ... but my gosh ... I was a wreck until it all did. I'm swamped right now in her new Medicare plan literature and ending the old plan and dealing with medical bills. The bank situation was a huge headache and still isn't right. Her financials, etc. Not to mention my home is full of things we didn't put in storage and probably will have to get rid of anyways as neither assisted living and definitely the long-term care facility won't be large enough for all of it.
We rented a wheelchair van (the irony of it given we owned one for 35 years) and my mom, who hasn't ridden more than 15 minutes in a vehicle for years, managed a 4 hour drive. Would have been 3-1/2 but she wanted to stop for a Dairy Queen Peanut Buster Parfait. LOL!
The facility she's currently in is part of a Catholic healthcare system. My mom's not Catholic, but many of her family were/are. In the midst of all this commotion, the fact that her husband (my dad) died only 2+ months ago has gotten lost in the shuffle. The very first thing on Saturday, the chaplain of the facility (Sister Jean) stopped to visit with my mom. Learning my mom is a new widow, she is spending a lot of time helping my mom with the grief process. I'll be forever thankful for this development alone.
Anyways, my Fireside apples are ready for picking. The deer took everything low. My husband got on a ladder and picked everything he could reach. And the tree is still loaded with apples! I'll be making pies after church this afternoon.
As for September goals. My weight stayed the same. October goals. Lose some weight, but not my mind! LOL.
Beth near Buffalo where Fall is definitely presenting its beautiful colors.12 -
Beth (((HUGS))) x 100 Thank you for catching us up. So happy your mom is now close by.
Lanette
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Beth ~ So glad to hear that your mom has been moved closer to you! I can well understand that it has been a long, complicated experience for you and your husband! Happy apple picking and pie making.
Carol in GA2 -
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Oh my gosh, Beth! You have been through every kind of loop. Sending best wishes.
PS Can I have some of your apples?
Pleased with myself for waking up from a nap and starting the dreaded tax return process. Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! I am a procrastinator par excellence, but, in the end, the putting it off becomes more agonising than actually doing it.
Of course, when I do get around to it, it's simple and easy. So, I've done the worst bit, calculating my Amazon earnings. Our tax year runs from April to March, which is different to the US one, so I have to take it month by month. Fortunately, they have good records.
Love you loads, Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
OMGosh, Rebecca! I had no idea you hadn't heard from your son! I'm so sorry. That is heartbreaking to say the least. But what a wonderful surprise for you.
Barbie, your backyard is lovely!
Another beautiful day in the neighborhood. Sunny and blue and warm and leaves and all that goes with it here in fall in MN.
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN3 -
Morning ladies
Im here with Alfie ,lollygagging.have to get my butt up and moving.. laundry yes have to do that..hoping all is well with Tracy haven't heard from her this morning.0 -
(((Beth)))0
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Beth- my dear friend I say you have been up to your a-- in alligators.. I feel for you.. sending you love and prayers..
Im dressed and have the laundry going..haven't heard from Tracy im hoping they are out doing something and Kyle isn't being a jerk.. she is always has to be the peacemaker in the family..2 -
Carla, in MN, yeah, many times when I am speaking of communication about my Navy overseas son, I am speaking of my eldest son stationed on Guam. He and I have always had the greatest of relationships. I say its because I learned how to be a momma with him. He is the son we shared our current bigass house with from April 2018 to Feb 2020. I miss him "inviting me" to come over to his side of the house, pat his couch saying, "sit mom, lets watch some funny videos"! Then he'd offer me a candy, or a strange flaming hot chip. He'd say it like he was offering you tea or coffee, too cute. Sometimes we'd be up until 2 am, just giggling and laughing. 💖.
My youngest sailor is overseas in Japan, and like I wrote in my letter, I need to know what his plans are for the future. Is he extending to see the ship be decommissioned, or going to another command in Japan? Or is he coming stateside? If he does that with no communication, I won't know where the heck he is. My fear. 😢
I just try to keep an open mind and heart about it.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Had my biennial bath this morning. I will probably have another one before the cruise. Lots of Olatum bath oil and loads of scrubbing with a loofah mitt. Feels lovely now. Manicure. Half a pedicure, but I'm waiting until near the time for varnishing toenails. No one will see them, but it's a bit of fun. Last cruise, I wasn't able to swim, because of the weather and the swell, (although I did try to go one day when it was closed), but the Med may be flatter. The pool is heated. Hoping I can get a chance. Swimming was a great pleasure on the previous ships, part of my holiday. I'm a good swimmer, proper hat, goggles, lengths. I used to go at 7 am and do 45 mins.
Lovely day here.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Funny enough, I am on a boat in the ocean quite often. Where I live, it's usually rather bumpy. But, being on a huge catamaran on the Mediterranean was the bumpiest ride I've ever had. I hope you have a smoother experience.
Tina in CA3 -
Hugs Beth!!! Glad your momma is close by!💖👍🏻🙏0
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Beth - so good to see you, so glad you could get your mama where you can see her any time. I know it was not without pain inside and out for all of you. I keep hearing at the back of mind, "comfort me with apples," had to look up the reference. So glad you're home.
Rebecca - you're such an amazing mama...
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Hello gals,
I would love to pop by here and honestly will check In as much as I can-I’m impressed by the camaraderie here! Just read the posts and am catching up on this lovely October Sunday morning.
Our grandkids spent the night so I will be driving them home soon - always fun and tiring but I’m
Blessed they live close.
My protein menu for today:
eggs, Turkey burger, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and maybe some lean grilled chicken - my goal is to aim for 110 grams a day.
Other carbs and fat will be avocado, brown rice, roasted bell peppers and onions and an apple.
Did a 1 hr walk yesterday and honestly Sunday is ‘sort of’ my day of rest so will start tomorrow with a 30 minute HIIT class.
Take care!
Michelle
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Beth - so good to see you, so glad you could get your mama where you can see her any time. I know it was not without pain inside and out for all of you. I keep hearing at the back of mind, "comfort me with apples," had to look up the reference. So glad you're home.
Rebecca - you're such an amazing mama...
Lisa in AR
You are too friend!
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Well my little family went to the fair today..
Im so glad they spent quality time together and Tracy said Carmine was a totally different kid around the animals.. he totally fell in love with a cow as its and agricultural fair.. he wouldn't put the work into it though.
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Lisa: My stick answer is “Well, I woke up this morning, so it’s all good! What about yourself?” 😝
Heather: 😍 the turquoise too.
Katla49: I hope your hubby rejoins you soon, dear girl. It must be frustrating to keep having it put off, but I’m sure it’s in his best interests health wise. (((Hugs)))
Beth: (((Hugs))) What a palaver it is getting our seniors relocated.
Felt a bit fragile this morning and was having minor problems with my waterworks. I’ve been eating light and drinking cranberry and bicarbonate, which has thankfully, settle the problem down. Should be right as rain by tomorrow morning.
☘️ Terri
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Stat for the day-
Housecleaning etc- 4hours 4min 13sec, vacuum, dust, laundry fold and put away, water plants, make hummingbird food, sweep front entryway and front patio, move some furniture , empty dishwasher change bedsheets = 1135c4 -
Did the Firm Cardio Sculpt DVD then Jackie Xtreme Toning DVD then went for a walk around the block.
Sad day in NC.
We closed the pool. Tlhis is the earliest we have ever closd it. But after two weeks of temps in the 70’s, the pool probably won’t warm up enough to use it. I’m just so tired from bringing in all the ceramics that I won’t go for a walk around the block tonight. I already have more than 15,000 steps
Bowling tomorrow afternoon and then ceramics at night.
Barbie – someone on here suggested Wet & Forget. I use it on my vinyl fence and it’s wonderful!. It keeps the mold and mildew at bay because it works with the rain. It can last quite a long time.
Beth – I’m so glad your mom is near you!
So very tired. I think I’ll lie on the couch, watch TV, probably fall asleep. Work tomorrow.
Michele NC
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MIchele, Thanks, I'll look at Wet and Forget. I've been using baby shampoo and rags.
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Choir sang this morning at church. After church they had a birthday celebration for a man in our congregation that turned 90 today. He is one of the guys that leads the hiking group. I would never have guessed he was 90.
DD and I got a string of outdoor lights put up on the gazebo. There were some very old lights that no longer worked up out there and those were taken down. The new ones are really nice and we could actually use the gazebo at night now. It has been unseasonably warm and dry this fall and is still smokey. They have decided to just let the fire burn itself out as it is in a wilderness area now and not threatening any homes. Working outside though can still be very uncomfortable.
Beth - so glad you got your mom moved.
Rebecca - glad you at least got to see pictures of your youngest sailor. My DD used to go a long time without contacting us and told me once that if we didn't hear from her then that meant everything was OK.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA5 -
Barbie – you can look up Wet and Forget on Amazon. It is safe for plants, too.
Sue WA – I know what you mean about never guessing someone’s age. There are people on our senior bowling league that when they tell me their age, I’m shocked. We had one lady who was in WWII, she would drive herself to the bowling alley twice a week. Yes, she moved slowly. When I’m her age I’ll be happy to be vertical!
What did I tell you? I fell asleep on the couch watching TV. Took a shower and now ready for bed.
Michele NC3 -
It has been busy & I am ready to rest. Thank you, friends, for kindness and encouragement. DH is doing a bit better day by day. His situation continues to improve slowly. He is making progress. ❤️6
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