WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2022

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,293 Member
    :) Today Bessie went on an exceptionally long walk after breakfast (95 minutes instead of her usual 10-30). It was all in the big field behind the house so I didn't get my usual long walk on the streets. My step count was so low that I had to walk again after lunch to get to 10,000 steps. Walking in the daytime is not my favorite but I did talk to several people and get current news of the neighborhood.

    :)Annie glad you enjoyed your date. Take it one day at a time and don't make any snap judgments.
    :) To all of you recovering from surgery--I hope you will put care of yourself at the top of your list and cross off several others

    :)Heather you have a big challenge weighing the expense and travel challenges against the joy of the destination

    <3 Barbie in NW WA 💖
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,972 Member
    Today was my 2 week checkup with surgery doctor. It went very well. He took off the gaze dressings and now just have tape over the stitches. Kind of sore around the one by my bra, and also around my belly button. But not too bad.
    Never did ask doctor about donating blood tomorrow. I'm sure it will be fine.
    Nothing else to report.💖🤗😁
    Hugs ladies!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Yay Rebecca! Sounds like your recovery is going fine. Now we need to keep Debbie and Machka in our thoughts. Everybody take care of yourselves!

    Pip you and Lucy and Yogi and Chispas are walking up a storm! You bounce right back!

    I've tweaked my shoulder again carrying groceries. So no dumbbells tonight.

    Hope everyone is safe in the storms.

    Annie in Delaware
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,191 Member
    edited December 2022
    Ha ha ha watching Christmas Vacation..makes me laugh every time ..
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    This was Miles this morning,he corked off before mom even left.. he isn't sleeping well..but he sure looks cute when he does.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,426 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,752 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Good morning ladies!

    It was my turn for insomnia last night. I got my phone out at four a.m. to read. But then I fell asleep around five and only woke up maybe three more times before my alarm at seven thirty. Probably related to the iced tea I had for lunch.

    I have to get groceries today, and then Teddy goes to the vet at two. Then I have a pork loin to cook for dinner. So plenty to do.

    My date yesterday didn't walk me to my car. He didn't ask me to text him when I got home safe. He didn't text me at all. I left a message for him on the dating site. On one hand, he is treating me like an equal, but on the other, it feels a bit inconsiderate. I have to think about how much that matters to me. I used to have a rule that I should ask for what I want, then give him a chance to do it, before I judge. Is walking me to my car universally known to be expected good behavior?

    Annie in Delaware

    I haven't dated in ages and the last time I did I didn't own a car ... but these days I don't think I would want a person I had just met to walk me to my car. If he did, he would know what kind of car I had and my licence plate number.

    M in Oz
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,572 Member
    Well, that’s the last time we will go to ceramics at that building. She’s expecting to open late January. We shall see….

    Rebecca – sounds like your recover is going great. That’s wonderful

    M – I’m so glad to hear the surgery went fine. Now for you to rest and heal.

    Michele NC
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,972 Member
    Machka, glad surgery went well! Rest and heal!💖👍🏻
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,426 Member
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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Machka I’m glad that your surgery went well. I hope that your recovery goes smoothly 💕

    💕Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Sue— I am knitting this blanket and making good progress. I looked in my backpack and found crochet hooks. When I finish this blanket I will use crochet hooks for the next project.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,218 Member
    edited December 2022
    Thanks for all the good wishes. I have fluey symptoms, low energy and appetite (have lost 3lbs in the last 5 days), normal aches and pains exaggerated, very headachy, dry cough and sneezing. It’s easing a little this morning.

    Machka: (((hugs)))

    Heather: Did someone say you had chickenpox? Eek!

    🥰 The photos of kids snowmen etc. We have snow and icy roads the last few days. Very unusual for where we live on the coast.

    Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,752 Member
    edited December 2022
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Well bloodwork done for husband and it seems he might have type 2 Diabetes. Still need to talk with the doctor more, his only real symptom being dry mouthed, drinking more water, and some weight loss. Looked at some info on it, but it can be reversed by diet alone. I shall cure the man!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    The recommended diet for diabetes is a pretty good one.

    Exercise is supposed to be a help as well.

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,752 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    another one with insomnia last night(not as bad as Annie's though).
    My usual treatment for it is a long shower and my Hylands biochemic phoshate- BUT, I had just put a new bandage on right before bed and doctor said to not take the pills- not knowing exactly what was in them, just to be safe(I had the bottle with me and I showed him). So, I was up at 1AM making hot chocolate. It helped and I fell asleep not long after, then woke up when son was leaving for work at 5:30, 6:30 when my alarm went off on accident(forgot to turn off the one from last Tuesday), then dh was up at 7 to get a shower and go to his mom's.

    Have my daycare girl this afternoon- first time in over a week. Have her tomorrow too then taking a few days off. Will see how I am feeling by the beginning of next week if I have them bring her over or not.

    Getting last minute stuff done- need to move some things around so I will have room for my laptop next to the recliner-have to get to the plug to plug it in which is the hardest part. The plug is behind the couch.
    Need to get my treats ready for my zumba friends. One of them is coming by tomorrow to pick them up for me. Need to get the ones ready for the neighbors and drop them off tomorrow.
    Get half dozen little craft projects set up for Ezie
    A last load of laundry done with my new pj pants.

    Hopefully make it to the store to pick up a few snacks for me tomorrow afternoon. Concentrating on getting stuff done so I don't think about the actual surgery/recoup time. I plan on taking it super easy the first few days- let the guys help me for a change.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca

    Did you get a neck pillow ... one or more of those is well worth it!

    I have 3. I've already discovered one is better for reading than sleeping.

    I also have a cushion to go under my knees for all the sleeping on my back.

    It's good to be comfortable.

    M in Oz
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,191 Member
    Morning ladies
    Well woke up sneezing.. I have figured out that i am allergic to dust ,im not good at dusting .so I will do that this afternoon..
    The ladies and I are supposed to go out for happy hour tomorrow, and im driving because they want to drink.. and its down near the shore..
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 662 Member
    Happy HUMPday!

    14 Item of clothing; I have this wonderful sweater the goes with everything and it's just so comfy, not too heavy, not to light, just perfect
    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,191 Member
    Ugh Im really not feeling great.. im hoping im not fighting the flu or covid...i really haven't gone anywhere .so i will be slugging down the fluids and im glad i bought a case of chicken noodle soup lol.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,293 Member
    :)Katla,I'm happy to hear that you have a knitting project. That will fill time when you cannot be with your husband. The blanket I am knitting for my great granddaughter is pink and purple. I am about a third of the way through. Is the blanket you are knitting for the place where your husband is?

    :)Allie, Maybe this is a good day for you to stay home and rest.

    :)Heather great painting.

    :)Sue, a purple blanket sounds delightful

    :)Machka, You've had quite an ordeal. I know you will take good care of yourself as you heal.

    <3 Barbie in drizzly NW WA
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,832 Member
    My friend G has come down with covid. It's her 3rd time! She's not feeling too bad, just under the weather. She caught it from a friend she stayed with last Thursday/Friday.
    Bea watching Pokémon films on TV. :p
    Hope my son won't be too late. I could do with a nap! I've prepped dinner, which is a cauliflower/veg frittata.
    All is good, if a little chilly. :|

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Good morning ladies!

    Allie hope you feel better soon!

    Heather beautiful paintings! I remember as a child my parents treated everything I made as trash. You are so wonderful to your grandchildren!

    I have very little on my schedule today. Maybe wrap some presents and walk a bit. My shoulder hurts, so maybe some heat or ice. And a book to read.

    Annie in Delaware

  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 680 Member
    <3
    Betsy in NW WA
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,845 Member
    Machka ... glad your surgery is behind you and you can now rest and heal!

    Debbie ... praying that your surgery will be uneventful as well ...

    Rebecca ... so glad you're on the mend. My husband was diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes this past summer and with diet changes alone he has brought his numbers way down and lost quite a bit of weight... but he's had to give up his beloved ice cream. We started with small changes ...

    Annie ... I still love old-fashioned chivalry (because it doesn't go out of style) and would have hoped the date would've at least asked if you wanted to be escorted to your car. My husband was great at that kind of thing when we were dating years and years ago. Today, he just forgets. And then my son gives him the devil for forgetting! I am always tickled when young men today hold the door open for me when I'm shopping ... the gray hair has some advantages. >:)

    Barbara ... that Joe! He's proof that we're all works in progress ... <3

    Christmas cards are mailed, all the decorations I feel like bringing out are on display, tree is up. Pretty much done with shopping. We have a wedding to attend on Saturday and then a surprise birthday party for a dear friend on Sunday. My mother has asked for stuffed cabbage for Christmas dinner and there's not much to that. I'll do a little baking closer to Christmas (otherwise everything will be eaten before the holiday). Probably going to make more of Rebecca's peanut brittle and give a go at Lisa's cowboy cookies. I have a new recipe for a chocolate coated raspberry candy ... I'll let you know how that goes.

    Thinking about those not feeling well and those who are in the way of bad weather! Stay warm and safe.

    Beth near Buffalo



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